New for 2022!
Beef Cookoff: Each state or state group may be represented by a maximum of two teams. Each team must include one Prospector (12 and under). A team may be composed of members of more than one state only if they are unable to fulfill the above mentioned requirements. Career Development: Pick from one of the provided job descriptions available with the contest rules. Poster Contest: Limited to two posters per exhibitor Showmanship: If you plan to participate in showmanship you must sign-up online during entry. Showmanship heats will be broken before arriving to the junior national based on sign-up during entry. Ages will be randomized within the age divisions.
Contest Age Divisions as of Jan. 1, 2022: Prospector I: 5-9 || Prospector II: 10-12 || Intermediate: 13-16 || Senior: 17-21 *Exhibitors must be 7 to exhibit cattle or compete in showmanship*
Upcoming Deadlines:
Entry Fees:
April 10 - Junior Board Application Deadline May 1 - Scholarship Deadline
Entry Fee: $45 Late Entry Fee: $60
May 1 - Ownership Deadline
(must have registration number to enter!!)
May 1 - Entry Deadline
(Entry fees go up after May 1)
May 15 - Late Entry Deadline May 15 - Photography, Graphic Design and Career Development contests due to contests@shorthorn.org
after May 1
Bedding Fee: $50
includes stalling and tieout bedding
Exhibitor Fee: $50
includes meal packet, t-shirt, contest fee
Extra Meal Packet: $30
includes two meals - opening and awards ceremony
Extra Shirts: $15
Visit juniorshorthorn.org for schedule, complete contest and show rules plus more! If you have any additional questions, contact shelby@shorthorn.org
out of this world 2022 .kc, MO national Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference
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