Sheep, Breeding, Market, Showmanship

Superintendent: Jane Miller and Kayla Frink Extension Consultant: Larry Hooker

Barn set-up: July 27th and 28th 9:00 am–6:00 pm Exhibitors must get pen assignments at Superintendents table in event center prior to set-up

Arrival & Animal Health Inspection: July 28th; 5:30–9:00 am Parking Lot South of Centennial Village

Check-In: July 28th; 9:00–11:00 am Event Center

Exhibitor and Parent Information Meeting: July 28th; 1:00 pm – bleachers at the show ring

Judging: July 29th , 9:00 am, Event Center Release: July 29th immediately after show - must be loaded out by 9:00 pm or sheep will not release until Sunday, August 1, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

CLASSIFICATION

1. Breeding sheep classes will be offered in the breed classifications listed. 2. All ewe sheep identified and tagged as Market Sheep are not eligible to be shown as Breeding Sheep. 3. Any breed with less than a minimum number of 5 animals required to merit their own show will show in the all other meat or all other wool breeds divisions. 4. Breeds will be combined as needed to make a competitive and fair show as determined by the superintendents and

Extension staff.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Pens will be assigned for sheep and goat exhibitors upon arrival and before pens may be set up. Exhibitors must visit superintendents table near the show ring in the event center to obtain pen. Exhibitor or exhibitor’s immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister) must be present to make pen reservations. If you wish to pen next to cousins, friends, or 4-H club, a member of each family must be present, and you must be in line together – No Exceptions.

Pen assignments will be based on number and types of goats and sheep being brought to fair, not number preentered. Penning will begin at the end of the first row for each species and fill one after the next – you will not be able to choose a specific pen. Exhibitor families may be stalled together depending on space. Exhibitors/families who exhibit both sheep and goats will be given an option to stall animals near each other in designated area.

Please remove all ties, wire or any other device used to secure anything to the pens before you leave.

2. Exhibitors may show either registered or grade animals. 3. Entries must include a signed and completed IAFE Show

Ring Code of Ethics form. Form must be submitted at time of entry. Forms can be found in the Livestock Entry Form section of Fair Book or on website at weldcountyfair.com. 4. Premier Exhibitor Contest - Enter on Livestock Entry Form along with other entries. Contest information including class number.

PREMIUMS

1st - $6.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $4.00, 4th - $3.00, 5th - 8th ribbons. Buckle awarded to Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Sheep

BREEDING SHEEP CLASSES

Breeding Class Name Class #

Aged Ewe (Born Aug 31, 2019 & before) 1 Yearling Ewe (Born Sept 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020) 2 Winter Ewe Sheep (Born December and January 2020) 3 Spring Ewe Sheep (Born February – April 2020) 4 Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe * Aged/Yearling Ram (Born Aug 31, 2020 & before) 5 Ram Sheep (Born September 1, 2020 & after) 6

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Ram * Supreme Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion selected form Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe and Ram

Thank you 2020 Awards Donors

4-H and FFA Breeding Sheep Donors: In Memory of Carol Karre, Kersey Harry Simpson Memorial, Eaton John and Janet Liniger, Johnstown Range Runner 4-H Club, LaSalle 4-H and FFA Breeding Sheep Buckle Donor: Double J Meat Packing, Pierce

If we missed recognizing a 2020 donor, please accept our sincere apology!

MARKET SHEEP

Superintendent: Jane Miller and Kayla Frink Extension Consultant: Larry Hooker

Barn set-up: July 27th and 28th 9:00 am–6:00 pm Exhibitors must get pen assignments at Superintendents table in event center prior to set-up

Arrival & Animal Health Inspection: July 28th; 5:30–9:00 am Parking Lot South of Centennial Village

Check-In: July 28th; 9:00–11:00 am Event Center

Exhibitor and Parent Information Meeting:

July 28th; 1:00 pm – bleachers at the show ring

Judging: July 29th, 9:00 am, Event Center Release: July 29th immediately after show - must be loaded out by 9:00 pm or sheep will not release until Sunday, August 1, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

CLASSIFICATION

1. Market sheep classes will be established by the superintendent, based on the number of animals exhibited.

A minimum number of five (5) animals of one breed must be exhibited to establish a breed class. Any breed with less than five (5) exhibits will show in the other breed class. 2. Market sheep can be purebred, grade, or crossbred and are not eligible to show in the breeding classes. 3. Registration papers of sire of sheep does not qualify a sheep to be shown in breed class. 4. Market sheep will be shown out of wool and must be completely shorn to a uniform length within 10 days prior to the first day of the fair. 5. There will be a classifier at the scale. Your animal will be weighed and classified. The classifiers decision is final!

ELIGIBILITY

1. Market sheep must have been identified with a Weld County ear tag and retinal scanned at one of the scheduled ID days.

All ewe sheep identified and tagged as Market Sheep are not eligible to be shown as Breeding Sheep.

ENTRIES

1. Market sheep exhibitors may identify five (5) animals and be limited to three (3) animals allowed to be entered and shown. 2. Substituting with one of the original 5 animals will be allowed without a late fee. 3. Market sheep will be accepted and must be checked into their assigned pens according to the schedule as published in the Weld County Fair Book. 4. Market sheep must be shorn, dry, and blankets removed prior to weigh-in. 5. Male animals having one or both testicles contained in the body cavity or ram sheep are not eligible to show in the market classes. 6. Sheep breed will be declared by the exhibitor at fair checkin. Classifier will either accept the declared breed classification or the sheep will be classified into the

“crossbred” class. 7. A completed Combined Market Livestock Form must be submitted at weigh-in. This form can be found in the

Livestock Entry form section of the Fair Book. 8. Entries must include a signed and completed IAFE Show

Ring Code of Ethics form. Form must be submitted at time of entry. Forms can be found in yellow section of Fair Book or on website at weldcountyfair.com. 9. Premier Exhibitor Contest – Enter on Livestock Entry

Form along with other entries. Contest information including class number.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Pens will be assigned for sheep and goat exhibitors upon arrival and before pens may be set up. Exhibitors must visit superintendents table near the show ring in the event center to obtain pen. Exhibitor or exhibitor’s immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister) must be present to make pen reservations. If you wish to pen next to cousins, friends, or 4-H club, a member of each family must be present, and you must be in line together – no exceptions.

Pen assignments will be based on number and types of goats and sheep being brought to fair, not number preentered. Penning will begin at the end of the first row for each species and fill one after the next – you will not be able to choose a specific pen. Exhibitor families may be stalled together depending on space. Exhibitors/families who exhibit both sheep and goats will be given an option to stall animals near each other in designated area. 2. Shearing will be done in designated areas only. 3. Wool will be put in designated trash cans only. 4. Tack boxes or floor mats cannot be in walkways per order of the City of Greeley Fire Marshall. 5. The optional use of hard plastic masks (muzzles) for sheep is allowed. The mask (muzzle) must allow for proper ventilation, drinking and opening of the mouth. The need for use of masks is to prevent animals from eating bedding and becoming ill. 6. Southdowns must weigh 85 pounds and over. All other market sheep must weigh 100 pounds and over. 7. Underweight animals will be shown in underweight classes and will not be eligible for Champion or Reserve Champion classes or the Junior Livestock Sale. 8. Oral Drenching will be allowed only with handheld drench guns, no larger than 300cc. The use of stomach pumps is prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification with no recourse

RECORDS

4-H e-record books or FFA Record Book Form are due in the Extension Office no later than the Friday after Labor Day in September by 5:00 pm for final judging.

PREMIUMS

1st - $6.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $4.00, 4th - $3.00,

5th - 8th ribbons. Banner awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion Banner awarded to Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Buckle awarded to Grand and Reserve Grand Champion

MARKET SHEEP CLASSES

Classes will be determined following the weigh-in and designated by the following class numbers:

Class # Class Name

100 Underweight 110 Hampshire 120 Suffolk 130 Dorset 140 Other Breeds 150 Crossbred 180 Speckle-Face Cross 201 Weld County Fair Catch-It-Sheep

Grand/Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat Selected from Champion/Reserve Champions

MARKET SHEEP CARCASS CONTEST

All animals that show in the market sheep division are eligible. See Carcass Contest Rules.

SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP

All exhibitors automatically entered in showmanship. Confirmation of showmanship entry at weigh-in.

Judging: July 25th, after the market sheep show

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Open to any breed exhibited personally by 4-H or FFA members in the Sheep Show. 2. Members taking part in this contest will be judged on their skills as showmen and the appearance of the animals before the Judge. 3. Credit is given for grooming and showmanship, not for the breed or individual excellence of the animals. 4. Exhibitors must fit and show their own animals. 5. Judging will be according to showmanship standards for each division. These standards can be obtained from the

Extension Office. 6. The top two winners of the Senior and Intermediate Sheep

Showmanship classes for Sheep will compete in Large

Animal All Around Showmanship.

Showmanship Classes

All ages are as of December 31st of the prior year

Class # Class Name

01 Pre-Juniors (exhibitors 8-9 years old) 02 Juniors (exhibitors 10-11 years old) 03 Intermediates (exhibitors 12-14 years old) 04 Seniors (exhibitors 15 years and older)

Thank you 2020 Awards Donors

4-H and FFA Market Sheep Donors: Harry Simpson Memorial, Eaton Bernadene Leffler, Eaton Weld County Farm Bureau, Eaton In Memory of Carl Karre, Tom & Mariann Bledsoe LaSalle Betty Hatfield, Kersey Bay Family Farms, Simpson Livestock, Ault Double J Sheep Feeders, Pierce Williams Energy, Tulsa, OK

4-H and FFA Sheep Showmanship Donors: Beta Seeds Inc., Ed Croissant, Eaton Noble Energy, Greeley In Memory of Carol Karre, Betty Hatfield, Kersey Wyatt 4-H Club, Ault

4-H and FFA Sheep Buckle Donor: Double J Sheep Feeders, Pierce

If we missed recognizing a 2020 donor, please accept our sincere apology!