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1 2018 Kossuth County 4-H & FFA Fair July 30 - August 4, 2018 LIVESTOCK ENTRY GUIDE AND FAIR CLASS LIST It is the member s responsibility to properly ID animals by deadlines listed in this book, and to make all Fair exhibit entries, both livestock and Static, online with FairEntry. This website is available through the Extension Office Youth & 4-H website. Entries must be made on or before July 15. It is the participant s responsibility to enter this information online. Please use this book as your reference in making entries for the 2018 Kossuth County Fair Livestock Classes. If you have any questions about ID ing animals or entering the Fair, please contact the ISU Extension & Outreach- Kossuth County Office. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, , wilburn@iastate.edu.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fair Schedule (written & visual).3-4 Health Requirements Iowa Exhibitor Youth Code of Ethics....7 Code of Conduct for Iowa 4-H Youth and Families H/FFA Livestock Department Rules Member Conduct Policy.11 Livestock Judging Contest...13 Beef Dairy Dog Obedience Horse and Pony Meat Goat Pets..30 Poultry.31 Rabbits Sheep Swine

3 KOSSUTH COUNTY FAIR 4-H OBJECTIVES For 4-H Youth: To encourage 4-H youth to learn and apply practical methods of production, management, and/or marketing of their projects. To assist 4-H youth in their personal development and character growth in honesty, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership skills. To provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to measure their progress and skills against accepted standards. To provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to participate in a wide variety of program opportunities. To provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others. For Public: To stimulate interest in the variety of projects and experiences 4-H offers. To acquaint the public with the Kossuth County 4-H program. To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H youth. 4-H/FFA JUDGING SCHEDULE Communications 9:30 a.m. Monday 4-H Exhibits Building Clothing Event 12:30 p.m. Monday 4-H Exhibits Building Clothing Event Fashion Show 2:30 p.m. Monday 4-H Exhibits Building Static Judging 8:30 a.m. Monday 4-H Exhibits Building Dog 4:00 p.m. Monday Show Barn Horse & Pony Performance 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Horse Arena Rabbit 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Rabbit Barn Horse & Pony Timed Events 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Horse Arena Pen Cattle 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Hoop Barn Beef Carcass (following Pen Cattle) 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Hoop Barn 4-H Archery Demonstration 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Show Barn Sheep (following Goats) 8:00 a.m.. Thursday Show Barn Performance Pen Bottle Lamb Breeding Sheep Lotto Market Lambs Beef 10:30 a.m. Thursday Show Barn Breeding Prospect Calf Market Beef/Lotto 2nd yr. Bucket Calf Meat Goat 10:30 a.m.. Thursday Swine Barn Breeding Meat Goat Market Meat Goat Myatonic Goat Bucket Calf 2:00 p.m. Thursday Show Barn Poultry 9:00 a.m. Friday Poultry Barn Swine 8:00 a.m. Friday Swine Barn Pet Show 2:00 p.m. Friday Show Barn Livestock Judging Contest 9:00 a.m. Saturday Show Barn Livestock Ribbon Auction 12:30 p.m. Saturday Show Barn ***Disclaimer--Times are subject to change*** 3

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10 **4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES** 1. The Kossuth County 4-H/FFA Fair is open to all youth enrolled in 4-H and FFA projects whose club, chapter, or school is located in Kossuth County, or who resides in Kossuth County, and who were in 4th grade during the last school year. Eligibility continues through the calendar year of their high school graduation; FFA members in good standing do have the option to show beyond high school if all forms and deadlines are met. 2. Junior, intermediate, or senior refers to exhibitor's grade. A junior exhibitor is one in grades 4-5; intermediate is in grades 6-8; and senior exhibitor is in 9th grade or older in the last school year, unless otherwise noted in specific project rules. 3. All animals must be positively identified and entered into 4-H Online by May 15 (except rabbits and poultry which are July 1). It is the member's responsibility to complete this requirement. Ear tag numbers, tattoos and other identification are subject to being checked at the county fair. 4. All exhibitors (except dog, horse, llama, and pet exhibitors) must have current YQCA (formerly FSQA) certification achieved by taking the online training yearly. Contact the Extension office at before July 1 if you are unsure of your certification status. 5. All 4-H and FFA livestock entries must be made by using the FairEntry online program by July 15. ( It is the exhibitor s responsibility to complete this online process, as well as the code of ethics form through 4-H Online by July Arrival of livestock can start at Noon on Monday but must be stalled by noon on Wednesday. 7. All exhibits will be released between 8:00 a.m.- Noon on Sunday but no earlier than 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise stated within the species rules of this rule book. This will be enforced. Violations will result in being barred from showing in that department the following year. In addition to being barred, the 4-H member will also forfeit ribbons, trophies, and ribbon auction privileges in the current year. Early release is allowed only on written approval of the department superintendent or designee. Animal illness requires county fair veterinarian verification and department superintendent verification for early release. 8. All livestock exhibitors are required to wear a Kossuth County Fair exhibitor t-shirt while showing their project. If an exhibitor shirt is needed, shirts must be ordered through your leader/advisor by June 15. Horse exhibitors should wear appropriate clothing as described in their division. Exhibitors are advised to wear proper footwear in livestock areas. 9. All exhibits are required to be raised and fitted by members themselves. Assistance from others is acceptable if 4-H er is actively participating. 10. All exhibitors are responsible for the care of animals until loaded for market or going back home. Ownership of market animals does not change hands until delivery at the packing plant. Members may want to insure their animals against loss in route to the plant. 11. Livestock trailers may be parked on the fairgrounds on show day until 3:00 p.m. Parking is available anytime in the south lot, outside the south gate. 12. Pens and stalls are free to members who enter in each department. Exhibitors must furnish their own feed and bedding. No straw or hay bedding is allowed. The Kossuth County Cattlemen will provide a base bedding for the beef barns. 13. All exhibitors must clean pens and stalls on a daily basis & remove bedding after release time. Beef & Bucket Calf need to scrape bedding 2 feet from the wall towards center alley. 14. Members must show their own animal project if at all possible. They may obtain another eligible member to show for them if necessary. Substitute showman, when eligible, must be from Kossuth County and be of equal or lesser ability. Contact the Extension staff and show superintendent for prior approval. 15. Decisions of all superintendents and fair officials are final in regards to the fair. 16. Livestock will be placed blue-red-white in all division classes. Champion of the class will receive a purple single streamer rosette; Reserve Champion will receive a lavender single streamer rosette. Grand Champion will receive a purple triple streamer rosette and a trophy or buckle where applicable and Reserve Grand Champion will receive a lavender triple streamer rosette. 17. No fair premiums are paid on livestock exhibits. Livestock exhibitor s achievements may be sold at the Premium Auction (see rules on page 12). 18. Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock (page 5-6) will be enforced. 19. Showmanship: All exhibitors in their division are eligible according to grades (see rule 2) each year. This will be followed in all species. Pre-entry in showmanship classes is not required except with horses and dogs. 21. There is no limit to the number of times an exhibitor can win a division. 22. All rules are superseded by committee and Extension staff discretion. 23. CAMPING OVERNIGHT - 4-H/FFA families must check in and get information from the Fair Office located at the front gate of the Fairgrounds. Check the fair website for details. 24. A night time cattle tie out area will be designated by the fair board. 25. All carcass beef, some pen cattle and market swine will be loaded direct to the packer. 10

11 26. All superintendents are in charge of their own stall assignments. Stall entry deadline: July 15 th 27. Due to health concerns, pigs are encouraged to be slaughtered; however, this show is an optional non-terminal show and hogs can be returned to the farm. 28. The following Grand Champion Exhibitors will be released on Friday at 3:00pm to compete in the North Central Showdown in Britt: Grand Champion Market Animal, Grand Champion Breeding Heifer, Grand Champion Breeding Doe, Grand Champion Market Goat, Grand Champion Breeding Ewe, Grand Champion Market Lamb, Grand Champion Breeding Gilt, and Grand Champion Market Hog. If Grand Champions opts out, Reserve Grand Champion will be eligible. 29. Exhibitors have a choice to compete in the North Central Showdown. If exhibitors choose to go, only these 8 placings may leave- all other animals owned and shown by the exhibitor must stay at the fair. If exhibitors choose not to go- their Grand Champion animal must stay at the fair. Attendance at the show will be monitored. Exhibitors who leave early but do not go to the North Central Showdown will be penalized according to rule number Corporate or business sponsorship or logos on any banner or decorations of any 4-H/FFA Exhibits are not allowed. **MEMBER CONDUCT POLICY** THE BELOW POLICIES APPLY TO ALL 4-H/FFA MEMBERS WHO ATTEND THE FAIR, THEIR FAMILIES, AND NON-FAMILY WHO MAY HELP THE YOUTH EXHIBITOR. 1. If an illegal act is conducted at a 4-H event, the adult volunteer will call the implicated 4-Her s parents and ask that they be removed from the event ASAP and contact the appropriate legal authorities, as necessary. The adult volunteer must contact the Extension Office about the incident. The 4-H er will be required to provide a written explanation or apology for this incident to the Youth Committee (or sub-committee) within one month of the incident. If the essay or personal interview is not conducted within a month of the incident, the Youth Committee may impose restrictions on participation in future 4-H events. 2. Iowa Exhibitor Youth Code of Ethics (page 7), Code of Conduct for Iowa 4-H Youth and Families (page 8-9) will be enforced. Codes of Ethics and Conduct include non-family who help 4-H exhibitors. 3. Violation of the Code of Ethics shall receive a verbal warning then a written warning before severe action is taken. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FAIR WEEK - when violations will be dealt with on a case by case basis decided by the grievance committee. 4. Grievance committee: File a written explanation of your dispute with $50 at the 4-H Livestock Office. If it is a founded grievance, your $50 will be returned. The grievance committee will meet and address the issue. The committee is made up of members of the fair board, youth committee, 4-H staff, County 4-H Council, FFA staff or officer, and superintendent of the department of the infraction. Names of the committee members will be identified before the fair begins. 5. Members who miss a Livestock ID deadline or have a late Fair Entry must submit a written reason for missing and must appear in front of the Youth Committee to present request for approval. Youth Committee has the right to decide on a case by case basis each scenario, however, habitual offenders will not be allowed to show. 11

12 **LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION** 1. The achievements of the livestock exhibitor are being rewarded at auction. All ribbons the youth wins at fair will be listed in the premium auction program. 2. A thank you sign will be given to buyers for their purchases listing the youth they supported to display in their business. 3. The ribbon sale is held in the show arena. 4. Each member is allowed to walk through the ring once per species. All ribbons earned will be listed in the program H/FFA members who do not want to walk through the show ring must inform the CYC or Livestock Office volunteers by 4pm Friday to be removed from the program. Every species must be listed to be removed. 6. In special circumstances, exhibitors may find their own replacement to walk ribbons/trophies through the sale ring. Prior approval with the superintendent, Youth Committee representative, or County Youth Educator must be received prior to 4 p.m. Friday. It will be announced during the sale why the exhibitor is not there and who is walking through in their place. 7. List of Species eligible for the premium auction: Beef Species: Individual market beef, bucket/bottle calf, lotto calf, beef carcass, pen cattle, breeding beef, cow with calf, prospect calf, and dairy cow Horse Species: Timed event horses and performance horses are considered one species Meat Goats: Breeding meat goat, market meat goat, myotonic goat, and dairy goat Sheep: Performance lamb pen, breeding sheep, market lambs, bottle lambs, and lotto lamb Swine: Market swine, breeding gilts, and lotto swine Dog Poultry Pet Rabbit Llama 2018 PREMIUM SALE ORDER If not otherwise stated, youth will be ordered alphabetically. Even years A-Z; Odd years Z-A SPECIES- RIBBON- Sheep, Poultry, Beef, Meat Goat, Pet, Rabbit, Horse, Swine, Dog Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Champion, Reserve Champion, Blue, Red, White DIVISION- Market, Breeding, Showmanship (Dairy, Egg Production and all Lotto classes are considered Market) Dog- Obedience, Showmanship Horse- Games, Performance Rabbit- Commercial, Fancy, Showmanship SPECIES PREMIUM SALE ORDER If not otherwise stated, youth will be ordered alphabetically. Even years A-Z; Odd years Z-A Poultry, Beef, Meat Goat, Pet, Rabbit, Horse, Swine, Dog, Sheep RIBBON- Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Champion, Reserve Champion, Blue, Red, White DIVISION- Breeding, Market, Showmanship (Dairy, Egg Production and all Lotto classes are considered Market) Dog- Showmanship, Obedience Horse- Performance, Games Rabbit- Fancy, Commercial, Showmanship 12

13 **LIVESTOCK JUDGING DEPARTMENT** DIVISION 110: 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Superintendent: Codi Diischer Must be enrolled in 4-H or FFA Entry is made Saturday from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Show is Saturday 9:00 a.m. Rules: 1. Open to individual and team 4-H and FFA members. 2. A team consists of four members of a club or chapter. There is no limit to the number of teams per club or chapter. 3. Top 5 teams and top 10 individuals will be placed with ribbons presented. 4. Four to six classes will be judged. Oral reasons will be optional; top 10 will be placed with ribbons presented : Livestock Judging Team First - Fifth Place Team 11101: Livestock Judging Individual First - Tenth Place Individual **BEEF DEPARTMENT** BEEF DEPARTMENT BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Market and breeding Beef exhibitors are eligible to compete in showmanship, except Bucket Calves. Sign up the day of the show. Champion/Reserve Beef Senior Showmanship Champion/Reserve Beef Intermediate Showmanship Champion/Reserve Beef Junior Showmanship BEEF DEPARTMENT - MARKET DIVISION Grand Champion Market Animal Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal **Classes not included: Light weight feeder calves and 1st year bucket calves. Champion Rate of Gain at Halter **Market and Lotto BEEF DEPARTMENT - BREEDING DIVISION Grand Champion Female Breeding Beef Reserve Grand Champion Female Breeding Beef ** Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female Breeding Beef includes Cow with Calf division champions. 13

14 DIVISION 201: INDIVIDUAL MARKET BEEF Superintendent: Kim Ruby Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag Maximum of six head may be weighed and identified Must be weighed and tagged at 4-H sponsored weigh-in ID verified in 4-H Online by January 31 Exhibitors must be YQCA certified Entry must be made into FairEntry Online by July 15 An exhibitor may enter a maximum of three head of market beef at the fair (Beef carcass, second year bucket calf and bucket calf entries will not be included in this limit.) Check-in is Tuesday Noon - Wednesday 10 a.m. Weigh-in is Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. following breeding beef & prospect calf shows Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. Market beef animals will qualify for class champion or reserve ONLY if they have an average daily gain for heifers of 2.20 lbs. and steers 2.40 lbs. or more per day from the beginning weigh date to the fair weigh date. 2. Minimum weight for market classes is 950 lbs. for steers and 900 lbs. for heifers. 3. Calves weighing less than the minimum weight will be shown together in a feeder class. These will not be eligible for Grand Championships. 4. Purebred and crossbred steers and market heifers are eligible. 5. Only polled and de-horned (with regrowth not to exceed two inches) animals will be eligible for show. 6. Any animal having the permanent central incisor teeth in is not eligible to show. Such animals are considered as having reached an age beyond that consistent with the intent and purposes of this show. 7. Lost animal identification tags must be reported and replaced prior to the fair to be eligible to show. 8. The superintendent will determine weight classes. 9. Market steers and heifers are eligible to compete for weight division championships and grand champion. 10. No false tail heads and no surgical alterations will be allowed; no foreign material may be added to animals. 11. No painting, coloring, powdering, or dying above the hoof that changes the color or pattern of the calf. 12. Champions of each division will be selected before judging the next division. 13. No generators in cattle barns. 14. Limit one fan per animal (overhead fans only). 15. No grooming chutes are allowed in the cattle barn. 16. A base bedding will be provided by the Kossuth County Cattlemen for beef barns. Exhibitors can add a preference of wood based shavings at their own cost. 17. One tie ring per calf. 18. All stall dividers to be placed on center of tie rings. This will be enforced to make sure there is enough room. 19. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show : Market Heifer Champion/Reserve Market Heifer 20101: Market Steer Champion/Reserve Market Steer Champion/Reserve Lightweight Feeder Calf 14

15 DIVISION 202: SECOND YEAR BUCKET CALF 1. All 4-H/FFA may enter their second year bucket calf in the correct division: market, breeding beef, dairy, etc. if properly enrolled and identified. 2. Second year bucket calf steers may be shown with market steers, or may be shown in the special second year bucket calf steer class. Second year bucket calf heifers may be shown with market heifers, in the special second year bucket calf heifer class, or as breeding or dairy beef. 3. All second year bucket calves entering the market division must be weighed at county weigh-in in January and ID d by February 1. Daily rate of gain is required. 4. Breeding and Dairy beef must be enrolled and ID d by May In order for a 4th grade 4-H er to show a bucket calf as a second year project, they must have used a 4-H ear tag and identified the animal in 4-H online by May 15 the prior year : Second-year Bucket Calf Heifer Champion/Reserve 2nd Year Bucket Calf- Heifer 20203: Second-year Bucket Calf Steer Champion/Reserve 2nd Year Bucket Calf- Steer DIVISION 203: BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF Superintendents: Adam and Colleen Denker Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Maximum of three head may be identified Exhibitors must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Maximum of two head may be exhibited Check-in is Tuesday Noon - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Show is Thursday 2:00 p.m. following dairy show Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. Any newborn or orphan dairy or beef calf born between March 15 and May 14 of this year. 2. Must be in possession of member within two weeks of birth. 3. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted.) 4. Entries are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket/Bottle class. 5. Entries will not be weighed at fair. Calves will be shown by the exhibitors grade not the weight of the calf. 6. Calves will be shown on halter. 7. The classes may be divided depending on number of entries at the discretion of superintendent. 8. Judging will be based on: a. What the member has learned about care and the raising of the calf. b. The fitting and showing of the calf (only washing and brushing, no clipping or blow drying) with emphasis on what member has learned. Information sheets are to be handed in at weigh-in. c. General health, conditions and management of the calf and exhibitor s knowledge of this area. d. Conformation or quality of the calf will not be considered since purchase should not be on that basis. See Health requirements (page 5). 9. Bucket Calves can be put in tie outs with first come, first served H bucket calf exhibitors will show in the bucket calf showmanship class. Showmanship is open to all 4-H exhibitors. The bucket calf class is NOT to show in the market/breeding beef showmanship class : Bucket/Bottle Calves - Junior Champion/Reserve Junior Bucket/Bottle Calf 20301: Bucket/Bottle Calves - Intermediate Champion/Reserve Intermediate Bucket/Bottle Calf 20302: Bucket/Bottle Calves - Senior Champion/Reserve Senior Bucket/Bottle Calf Champion/Reserve Bucket/Bottle Calf Showmanship Champion/Reserve Bucket/Bottle Calf Interview 15

16 DIVISION 204: LOTTO CALF Superintendent: Daryl Eden Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag Exhibitors must be signed up for this class by December 31 Must be weighed and tagged at 4-H sponsored weigh-in Maximum of two head may be purchased ID verified in 4-H Online by January 31 Exhibitors must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Maximum of two head may be exhibited Check-in is Tuesday Noon - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Weigh-in is Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Show is Thursday following breeding beef & prospect calf shows Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. All cattle will be purchased by exhibitors at market price from a uniform source at January weigh-in time. 2. All animals will be steers. 3. Animal assignments will be made using a lottery system. 4. Lotto Calves will be shown in a separate beef division. 5. Classes will be divided by weight when needed. 6. Calves may not be clipped, blown or combed. No adhesives. 7. No minimum weight for Lotto Calves, but must make Rate of Gain to receive Champion. 8. Lotto Calves are not included in the 3 head of Market Beef rule meaning you can take 5 beef total: 2 Lotto Calves and 3 Market Beef. 9. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show : Lotto Calf Champion/Reserve Lotto Calf DIVISION 205: INDIVIDUAL BEEF CARCASS Superintendents: JD Morris Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag Must be weighed and tagged at 4-H sponsored weigh-in No limit on number of entries. ID verified in 4-H Online by January 31 Exhibitors must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Weigh-in/Entry is Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at fairgrounds Show is Wednesday 3:30 p.m. or following Pen Cattle Release is after show direct to packing plant 1. All entries shown live, must be harvested and evaluated for carcass data. 2. Entries may come from beef identified as lead or pen cattle. 3. Only polled and de-horned (with regrowth not to exceed two inches) animals will be eligible for show. 4. Ribbons for these animals will be awarded by their placing live and on the rail. 5. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show : Carcass - Steers Champion/Reserve Steers Individual Live Champion/Reserve Steers Individual On the Rail 20502: Carcass - Heifers Champion/Reserve Heifers Individual Live 16 Champion/Reserve Heifers Individual On the Rail Champion Rate of Gain - Live Overall Individual

17 DIVISION 206: PEN CATTLE CARCASS Superintendent: JD Morris Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag Must be weighed and tagged at 4-H sponsored weigh-in Maximum of two pens with max of five head per pen may be identified ID verified in 4-H Online by January 31 Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Fair entry is limited to two pens of three animals per member Exhibitors will have until noon check-in day to make changes to their pen/carcass cattle entries Weigh-in is Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at fairgrounds Show is Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. Pens entering the carcass show will be loaded out after the show; all other pens have the option to leave after the show or will be released after 8:00 a.m. Sunday. 2. Animals are not to be clipped or groomed. 3. Only polled and de-horned (with regrowth not to exceed two inches) animals will be eligible for show. 4. Pen cattle will be evaluated on: a. Live appraisal - degree of finish, marketable weight, uniformity. b. Rate of gain based on entry weight and fair weigh-in weight. Gain must be 2.20 lb. /day for heifers and 2.40 lbs./day for steers. c. Original cost and feed costs. d. Up-to-date Meat Animal Project Worksheet (livestock project record) 4H-228WS, must be submitted for appraisal at weigh-in to 4-H Fair Livestock Office. 5. The carcass show will be judged by retail product per days on feed, average for pen. Member must designate at fair weigh-in their intent to participate in pen carcass class. 6. Class champions only - no overall champion. 7. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show : Pen Cattle- Heifers Champion/Reserve Heifers Pen Live Champion/Reserve Heifers Pen On the Rail : Pen Cattle- Steers Champion/Reserve Steers Pen Live Champion/Reserve Steers Pen On the Rail Champion Rate of Gain - Live Overall Pen 17

18 DIVISION 207: BREEDING BEEF Superintendent: Kim Ruby Animal ID: Cow must have tattoo Calves may have either a tattoo or 4-H ear tag ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Maximum of ten head may be identified Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Check-in is Tuesday Noon - Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Stall deadline is Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. Must have permanent identification, such as numerical tattoo or brand. Ear tags and CHV are not considered permanent identification. 2. Breeding heifers must be born the previous calendar year. 3. Times to verify all tattoo numbers and registration papers will be posted by superintendent at 4-H Livestock Office on Wednesday morning. Tattoo numbers will not be checked in May; however, the tattoo can t be fresh or a bangs tag. Exhibitors needing assistance may contact the office for help. 4. All beef breeding heifers are eligible, and exhibitors have the option to enter an animal under a different class area than what was designated on the May 15 ID deadline as long as all necessary identification was provided with the ID. Example: ID d a heifer as market but entered it as breeding heifer (this is acceptable). 5. All registered heifers and cows must be registered with their respective breed associations. Registration papers must be presented before the show and must be registered in the exhibitor or immediate family member's name. Heifers and cows not having correct verification for their breed must show in the crossbred class. 6. Registered heifers will be shown by birth date. Crossbred heifers will be shown by hip height. 7. All breed champions, crossbred champions and cow/calf champions will show for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Female. 8. Only polled and de-horned (with regrowth not to exceed two inches) animals will be eligible for show. 9. Classes will be broken down if more than eight in an individual class or five pairs in cow/calf classes. 10. A base bedding will be provided by the Kossuth County Cattlemen for beef barns. Exhibitors can add a preference of wood based shavings at their own cost. 11. No grooming chutes are allowed in the cattle barn. 12. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show. * 20700: Breeding Heifers- Registered Angus Champion/Reserve Registered Angus 20701: Breeding Heifers- Registered Chianina Champion/Reserve Registered Chianina 20702: Breeding Heifers- Registered Pinzgauer Champion/Reserve Registered Pinzgauer 20703: Breeding Heifers- Registered Maine Champion/Reserve Registered Maine 20704: Breeding Heifers- Registered Maine-Anjou Champion/Reserve Registered Maine-Anjou 20705: Breeding Heifers- Registered Maintainer Champion/Reserve Registered Maintainer 20706: Breeding Heifers- Registered Shorthorn Champion/Reserve Registered Shorthorn 20707: Breeding Heifers- Registered Simmental Champion/Reserve Registered Simmental 20708: Breeding Heifers- Reg. Simmental Foundation Champion/Reserve Reg. Simmental Foundation 20709: Breeding Heifers- Reg. Other Breed 20750: Breeding Heifers- Crossbred * Other registered breeds not listed will be assigned their own class and champion/reserve awards. 18

19 DIVISION 208: COW WITH CALF Superintendent: Kim Ruby Animal ID: Cow- Tattoo Calf - 4-H Ear Tag or Tattoo Cow ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 -exhibitor must indicate on cow ID if calf not born by May 15 -exhibitor must call and inform the Extension Office of calf s date of birth, tag or tattoo number, weight, and sex -Calf ID must be entered no later than July 1 Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Check-in no later than Wednesday 11:30 a.m. by verbal entry at the check in site (near scale). -Exhibitor must turn in name, club and tattoo numbers for beef coming on show day. Animals arriving the day of the show must check in with superintendent by 7:00 a.m. Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. Release is following the show, but cow/calves do have the option of staying for the whole fair 1. Cow/calf entries are allowed to leave after show or stay with other cattle for the duration of the fair. 2. Exhibitors must inform the superintendent by July 15 so space can be assigned. 3. Heifers must have been shown their first year in the Breeding Heifer class (except class #20197). 4. Heifers with calendar year's natural calf at their side will be shown on halter and may be fitted. 5. Heifers must be recorded on the Iowa 4-H Livestock Identification Report for this year by May Calf may also be shown in the prospect calf class (page 16) if all requirements are met for both divisions. 7. For purchased cow/calf class, the cow may be purchased by the exhibitor and did not need to be shown as a heifer. The calf must be born before May 15 and this class is not eligible for overall champion or reserve class. 8. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show. * 20851: Cow with Calf - Registered Champion/Reserve Registered Cow w/ Calf Angus 20896: Cow with Calf- Crossbred Champion/Reserve Crossbred Cow w/ Calf 20897: Purchased Cow/Calf Champion/Reserve Purchased Cow/Calf 19

20 DIVISION 209: PROSPECT CALF Superintendent: Kim Ruby Animal ID: 4-H Ear Tag ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Maximum four calves may be identified Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Maximum two calves may be exhibited Check-in no later than Wednesday 11:30 a.m. by verbal entry at the check in site (near scale). Exhibitor must turn in name, club and tattoo numbers for beef coming on show day. Animals arriving the day of the show must check in with superintendent by 7:00 a.m. Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. after Breeding Beef Release is after the show, with the option to stay the whole fair 1. Calf must be born in current year (after Jan. 1). 2. Calf must be broke to lead. 3. There will be a class for both heifers and steers/bulls. Calves do not need to be castrated. 4. Classes will be divided by weight. Class division will be at the discretion of the beef superintendent. 5. A base bedding will be provided by the Kossuth County Cattlemen for beef barns. Exhibitors can add a preference of wood based shavings at their own cost. 6. One prospect calf shown by the same owner/exhibitor from last year s fair will be allowed to show in the second year prospect class. 7. All Beef divisions, except bucket calf, are eligible to enter showmanship. Entry is the day of the show : Prospect Calf - Heifer Champion/Reserve Prospect Heifer 20999: Prospect Calf- Steer/Bull Champion/Reserve Prospect Steer/Bull 20

21 **DAIRY DEPARTMENT** DIVISION 210: DAIRY CATTLE ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made in FairEntry Online by July 15 Check-in is Tuesday Noon - Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Stall deadline is Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. with market/breeding beef Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon Milking cows arrive and release on show day 1. An exhibitor may not show more than six head of dairy animals in the dairy division, nor may the exhibitor show more than one purchased animal in any one class. 2. Purebred and crossbred animals of the same age and breed will be exhibited in the same class. Exhibitors must have proof of date of birth of calves. 3. Lactating cows must be enrolled in 4-H or FFA production contest or have production records to be eligible for all cow classes. These production records must include the entire lactation record since freshening and are to be submitted when the cow enters the show ring. Lactating cows are eligible for breed championship classes. 4. Must have positive identification such as purebred registry number or tattoo, or ear tag. 5. Only polled and de-horned (with regrowth not to exceed two inches) animals will be eligible for show. 6. Cows in 2, 3, & 4 year old and Aged Cows classes must have been identified as a 4-H project last year. 7. Dairy exhibitors should wear a Kossuth County Fair exhibitor T-shirt. 8. All exhibitors are allowed to show in showmanship. Judge will be observing showing skills during the entire show. 9. Exhibitors intending to sell their dairy cattle ribbon must sign up within one hour after the show at the Livestock Office. 10. Junior Heifer Calves - Born Dec. 1, 2017 and after -- but at least 6 months old (Feb. 1) Senior Heifer Calves - Born Sept. 1, 2017 to Nov. 30, 2017 Junior Heifer Yearling - Born March 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 Senior Heifer Yearling - Born Sept. 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, year-old Cows - Born Sept. 1, 2015 to August 31, and 4-year-old Cows - Born Sept. 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015 Aged Cows - Born before September 1, Dairy Cows will be judged with Beef and Dairy Goats will be judged with Goats until such time as there are sufficient numbers to hire a separate judge. * Junior Heifer Calves 21001: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21010: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21020: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21030: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21040: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21050: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21060: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21070: Other Dairy Cattle Classes Senior Heifer Calves 21002: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21011: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21021: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21031: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21041: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21051: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21061: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21071: Other Dairy Cattle Classes Junior Heifer Yearling 21003: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21012: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21022: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21032: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21042: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21052: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21062: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21072: Other Dairy Cattle Classes Senior Heifer Yearling 21004: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21013: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21023: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21033: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21043: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21053: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21063: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21073: Other Dairy Cattle Classes 21 2 year old Cows 21005: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21014: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21024: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21034: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21044: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21054: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21064: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21074: Other Dairy Cattle Classes 3 & 4 year old Cows 21006: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21015: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21025: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21035: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21045: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21055: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21065: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21075: Other Dairy Cattle Classes

22 Aged Cows 21007: Crossbred/Grade Dairy Cattle 21016: Ayrshire Dairy Cattle 21026: Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle 21036: Guernsey Dairy Cattle 21046: Holstein Dairy Cattle 21056: Jersey Dairy Cattle 21066: Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle 21076: Other Dairy Cattle Classes *When fewer than three animals are shown in any class, one or more classes will be combined : Champion/Reserve Junior Champion/Reserve Senior Champion/Reserve Overall Champion/Reserve Junior Showmanship Champion/Reserve Intermediate Showmanship Champion/Reserve Senior Showmanship DIVISION 220: DAIRY GOATS ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Exhibitor must be YQCA certified Entries must be made into FairEntry Online by July 15 Check-in is Tuesday Noon Wednesday Noon Show is Thursday 10:30 a.m. With market/breeding goats Release is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 1. Each Exhibitor may show 2 animals per class but no more than 6 animals in the entire show. 2. Junior Does must be under 24 months of age that are not in milk and have never freshened. 3. Senior Does must be in milk or have freshened. 4. Does 24 months of age or over which have never freshened shall not be shown. 5. Animals must have positive identification such as purebred registry number or tattoo, or ear tag. 6. Dairy exhibitors should wear a Kossuth County Fair exhibitor t-shirt. 7. All goats exhibited must have a scrapies tag. 8. Exhibitors intending to sell their dairy goat ribbon must sign up within one hour after the show at the Livestock Office. 9. Dairy Cows will be judged with Beef and Dairy Goats will be judged with Goats until such time as there are sufficient numbers to hire a separate judge. * 22000: Junior Doe under 4 months Champion/Reserve Jr Doe under 4 months 22001: Junior Doe 4-6 months Champion/Reserve Junior Doe 4-6 months 22002: Junior Doe 6-11 months Champion/Reserve Junior Doe 6-11 months 22003: Junior Doe months Champion/Reserve Junior Doe months 22010: Senior Doe under 24 months in milk Champion/Reserve Sr Doe under 24 mths in milk 22011: Senior Doe 2-3 years Champion/Reserve Senior Doe 2-3 years 22012: Senior Doe 3 and over Champion/Reserve Senior Doe 3 and over *When fewer than three animals are shown in any class, one or more classes will be combined. 22

23 DIVISION 301: DOG OBEDIENCE Superintendents: Mia and Mariah Bronk ID entered into 4-H Online by May 15 Entries must be made into FairEntry Online by July 15 Check-in is Monday 3 p.m. Show is Monday 4 p.m. Release is after the show 1. Health requirements: Must have a current rabies certificate; must show no evidence of any infectious condition. 2. Members will receive dog exhibitor number at the show ring. 3. Entries are open to purebred and mixed breed dogs. 4. The dog must have been trained, cared for, and managed by the exhibitor. 5. Any female in season may only be shown at the judge s discretion. 6. Dogs may be entered in no more than two obedience classes. 7. Immediate family members (siblings/step-siblings) can co-identify the same dog. The shared dog must be enrolled and identified under each sibling s 4-H Online account. The dog must still only be identified either as 4-H OR FFA. Siblings sharing the dog must both be enrolled in 4-H. The shared dog may only be shown in a particular class by one sibling, not both. For example: a 5th grade 4-H er can not show a dog in Pre-Novice A AND the 8th grade sibling show the same dog in Pre-Novice A; however, the other sibling could show that same dog in Novice. 8. No dog treats allowed during the show or in the waiting area. 9. This is not an AKC sanctioned show; however, AKC rules have been used as guidelines. 10. First place in all obedience classes return to compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Obedience. 11. First place in all Showmanship classes return to compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship. Obedience Class Descriptions: Beginners Novice A 1 st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Beginners Novice B 2nd+ year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR Either exhibitor or dog with previous training experience, but 1st year for the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for Examination Off leash 40 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts 23 Preferred Novice B Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 40 pts Heel free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg towards any CD title. Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

24 Graduate Novice A This class is for exhibitor/dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down- 3 min Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down- 3 min Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Preferred Open No limit on number of years exhibitor / dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned their 3rd leg towards any CDX title. Heel fee & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Retrieve on Flat Off leash 40 pts Retrieve over High Jump Off leash 40 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 40 pts Open No limit to number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any UD titles. Heel Free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 30 pts Retrieve on flat Off leash 20 pts Retrieve Over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 20 pts Long Sit- 3 min Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Long Down- 5 min Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Obstacle: Open to all dogs. Must complete a series of obstacles on leash. Size divisions will be at the discretion of the judge : Beginners Novice A Champion/Reserve Beginners Novice A 30102: Beginners Novice B Champion/Reserve Beginners Novice B 30103: Preferred Novice A Champion/Reserve Preferred Novice A 30104: Preferred Novice B Champion/Reserve Preferred Novice A 30105: Novice A Champion/Reserve Novice A 30106: Novice B Champion/Reserve Novice B 30108: Graduate Novice A Champion/Reserve Graduate Novice A 30109: Graduate Novice B Champion/Reserve Graduate Novice B 30110: Preferred Open Champion/Reserve Preferred Open 30111: Open Champion/Reserve Open 30112: Obstacle Donated Prizes will be given to participants Grand Champion/Reserve Obedience 30201: Dog Junior Showmanship Champion/Reserve Junior Showmanship 30202: Dog Intermediate Showmanship Champion/Reserve Intermediate Showmanship 30203: Dog Senior Showmanship Champion/Reserve Senior Showmanship Grand Champion/Reserve Showmanship 24

25 **HORSE AND PONY DEPARTMENT** Horse and Pony 1. Exhibitors may not add classes after July 15 but may scratch entries or make substitutions until one class prior on the day of the show. Remember the fair is your opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned in 4-H. Please select classes accordingly. They should be classes that you have been practicing. 2. Only one ID d horse, entered in at least one 4-H/FFA class, may be stalled on the fairgrounds during the fair. If there are any empty stalls a drawing will be held. 3. Horses may NOT leave early without vet recommendation or submitted request on or before July 15 and approved by fair board and superintendent. Violators will forgo the ribbon sale and not be able to show next year. 4. Immediate family members (siblings/step-siblings) can co-identify the same horse. The shared horse must be enrolled and identified under each sibling s 4-H Online account. The horse must still only be identified either as 4-H OR FFA. Siblings sharing the horse must both be enrolled in 4-H. The shared horse may only be shown in a particular class by one sibling, not both. For example: a 5th grade 4-H er can not show a horse in barrels AND the 8th grade sibling show the same horse in barrels; however, the other sibling could show that same horse in pole bending. Each 4-H member will still be allowed to ID a maximum of 5 horses; and of those 5, 2 may be leased. 5. Ownership: To exhibit in classes in which the primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H er, ownership is not required; however, the 4-H er must take an active role in the care of the animal (including feeding, cleaning, training, health care, farrier care, exercising, etc.) Horses listed in the conformation (halter) classes must be owned by the 4-H er or in partnership with a family member. Any horse that is not owned by the 4-H er or his/her immediate family (parent, siblings or guardians) is a leased horse. So horses owned by a distant family member (grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins) will be considered leased horses. Proper paperwork and all rules for a leased horse must be followed. Leased or borrowed horses may be shown in showmanship and riding classes only. If the horse is leased or borrowed, attach a signed lease agreement with ID info in 4-H Online. If an exhibitor leases or borrows a horse, that horse shall be the only riding horse the exhibitor may identify and show as a project. Lease forms are available at the Extension Office. 6. All State 4-H Horse Guidelines rules will be followed, including wearing 4-H armbands. Any exceptions are listed in this rule book. State rule books & armbands may be purchased at the Extension Office. 7. All exhibitors will be required to wear ASTM/SEI approved horse helmets at all times when mounted and participating in a 4-H activity (practice, show, parade, clinic, etc.). 8. Exhibitors must be dressed neatly in any color shirts with solid, plain front button or snap long sleeved and collar (will be enforced) and dark blue jeans or attire appropriate for the class. Prohibited: personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind including but not limited to sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirts must be tucked in. No vests or jackets. Hats/helmets, belts, and boots are required. The judge will not give extra credit for special, costly attire. 9. Stalls will be assigned and posted by superintendent by Monday evening. All feed stall doors/access doors must be shut at all times. All horses must be groomed and saddled in their stalls. Horses cannot be tied outside of stalls in the barn for any reason during the fair this includes during feeding, cleaning, tacking, and grooming. All horse stalls must be cleaned daily and cleaned completely out before you leave at the conclusion of the fair. 10. No mounting horses in the horse barn, and no riding allowed in barns or north of the horse barn. 11. Only exhibitors may ride or warm up their horses at any time during the Kossuth County Fair. If anyone else (including parents or trainers) ride or warm up the horse, the horse and exhibitor will be disqualified from the show. 12. Cheering and support is encouraged; however, instruction is not allowed once exhibitor enters the arena. 13. Any age group with less than 3 entries may be combined with another age group of the same class. 14. Exhibitor ages are determined from the last grade completed. Horse ages are determined as of last Jan Exhibitors may show only one horse per class. 16. All animals must be treated humanely and be vaccinated for Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis; Influenza; and Tetanus Toxoid - and wormed at least sixty days prior to fair show. Bring a receipt or proof of vaccination along with health certificate completed within 30 days of the show to check in Tuesday night. Superintendents will make arrangements with a veterinarian to complete health certificates at a practice prior to the fair. 17. In order to show in timed events, youth must attend 2 game event practices. In order to show in the halter and performance events, exhibitors must attend 2 performance practices. Superintendents may waive all or part of these requirements upon evidence of lessons or higher-level exhibition. (Get opt out forms from the Extension Office.) 18. FFA members who have graduated, but are under the age of 21, may compete in the oldest age division. Horse Performance 19. Western Walk-Trot is any age. Horse/rider combination not eligible for other loping classes. 20. Exhibitors who enter any Ranch Horse Pleasure class are not eligible for any Western Pleasure class, and vice versa. 21. Ranch Horse Pleasure classes are for horses only, no ponies. 22. All patterned classes will be given a new pattern for the Grand Champion class with the exception of Trail. 25