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SATURDAY- June 10 2017 ABGA Nationals Schedule of Events 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm JABGA and Buy In s unload and move in. SUNDAY June 11 8: 00 am to 4:00 pm - JABGA and ABGA unload, move & check in 6:00 pm - JABGA General Membership Meeting with Games MONDAY June 12 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - ABGA unload, move & check-in 8:45 am - OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME 9:00 am - JABGA Showmanship Classes (Seniors first) (Followed JABGA Classes) Noon (or following JABGA Showmanship) LUNCH LUNCH Boot Scramble 1:00 pm - Resume JABGA National Show TUESDAY - June 13 8:00am 12:00 pm Skillathon Coloring Contest Begins 9:00 AM - Resume JABGA National Show Noon - LUNCH 1:00 pm - Resume JABGA National Show 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Skillithon Coloring Contest 6:00 pm - JUDGES CONTINUING EDUCATION 6: 00 pm JABGA Sales Talk Contest WEDNESDAY - June 14 7:30 am JABGA Goat Judging Contest 9:00 am - ABGA Open Percentage Doe Show Noon LUNCH Hotel and Grounds Information Mainstay Hotel 3051 S. Locust Street 68801 (308) 382-9280 American Boer Borders Goat Inn & SuitesAssociation 3333 Ramada Rd. 68801 (308) 384-5150 2017 ABGA National Show Roadway Inn 3205 S. Locust St. 68801 (308) 384-1333 Best Western Hotels & Resorts 2707 S. Locust Street 68801 (308) 381-8855 28 - The Boer Goat WEDNESDAY - June 14 cont. Noon JABGA Goat Judging Reasons 1:00 pm - Resume ABGA Open Percentage Pair Classes Immediately Follow Percentage Get of Sire, Percentage Doe Herd After Percentage Show ABGA Open Junior Fullblood Show Begins THURSDAY - June 15 9:00 am - Resume ABGA Open Fullblood Doe Show Noon LUNCH Noon Old Timer Showmanship Fullblood Specialty Doe Class 5 yrs or older Pair Classes Immediately follows selection of Overall Champions 6:00 pm - ABGA Awards Appreciation Dinner & Live Auction 6:00 pm - ABGA General Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Silent Auction ends) FRIDAY - June 16 CHARITY PTSD DAY 8:00 am - ABGA Open Buck Show Noon - LUNCH 1:00 pm - Resume Open Buck Show Open Buck Show group classes follows selection of Overall Champions Best Pair of Bucks kids June 10-16, 2017 Best Pair of Sr. Bucks from above classes Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders herd SATURDAY - June 17 Animals out noon. 2017 ABGA Hotel and Travel Information Holiday Inn 2503 S. Locust Street 68801 (877) 859-5095 Camping / RV Parking at Fonner Park 700 S Stolley Park Rd 68802 308-382-4515
2017 ABGA National Show Rules Eligibility ABGA National Show: Exhibitors must be a current active adult or junior member or junior member s sibling or step sibling with current membership at same address with linked junior accounts documented with American Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for ABGA National Show. Competition is open to goats registered in Herdbooks of ABGA. No entries will be accepted until animal is first registered in an ABGA herdbook. Active or junior members of ABGA must be listed as current owner on ABGA registration prior to entry. Custom fitters/ agents, if different from owner, will register with Show Chair if owner will not be in attendance at show. There is no limit on number of goats that can be entered in a class a member. Application for entry must be on current, official entry forms. Junior members can enter ABGA National Show completing entry and paying correct fees for each goat. Eligibility JABGA National Show: Exhibitors must be a current member of Junior American Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for JABGA National Show. Goats must be registered in JABGA member s name or junior member s sibling or step sibling with current membership at same address with linked junior accounts documented with ABGA. All goats that are not bred and owned over age of ninety (90) days must be in herdbook thirty (30) days prior to being exhibited. No ranch or family name can be listed in owner section of certificate. There is no limit on number of goats that can be entered in a class a member. If JABGA owner has more than one entry in a class, or goats must be shown anor JABGA member. Application for entry must be on current, official entry forms. Defining an Exhibitor: Throughout ABGA and JABGA National Show Rules term exhibitor is defined as owner or junior member s sibling or step sibling with current membership with linked junior accounts documented with ABGA, of goat listed in ABGA registry. June 10-16, 2017 writing and be accompanied $300.00 fee. The ABGA American Boer Goat Association Executive Committee reserves right to refund 2017 ABGA $300.00 National fee. Only members in good Show stand- ing with ABGA Defining a Participant: Throughout ABGA National Show and JABGA National Show Rules term participant includes but is not limited to an exhibitor, agent, custom fitter, vendor, office staff, ring steward or spectator. Junior Exhibitor Age Requirement: In order to show, junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age on day of show. Maximum exhibitor age is 18 years of age or younger on January 1, 2017. JABGA Showmanship Classes: Exhibitors entered in showmanship classes must own or be a junior member s sibling or step sibling with current membership at same address with linked junior accounts documented with ABGA of goat that is being shown. The animal shown in showmanship must have been entered in JABGA or JABGA Bred and Owned shown same exhibitor showing it in showmanship. Special Needs of an Exhibitor: Exhibitors with special needs are required to indicate what special needs y have on entry form and check in at office upon arrival at show. Interpretation and Violation of Rules: The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) Executive Committee has final and absolute right to interpret se rules and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard reto or orwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to, ABGA National Show or JABGA National Show. The ABGA furr reserves to its Executive Committee right to amend or add to se rules as its judgment may determine. Any exhibitor, custom fitter, agent or spectator who violates any of rules will forfeit all privileges and be subject to such penalty as Executive Committee may order. The Executive Committee may apply or penalties and sanctions from time to time as deemed appropriate.. Show Superintendent: National Show regulations and show rules will be adhered to and enforced ABGA National Show Superintendents. Judges Decision: The decision of judges shall be final in all cases except where fraud or misrepresentation on part of an exhibitor is proven. Any such claim of an exhibitor s fraud or misrepresentation must be timely submitted as an official protest. Official Protests: Official protests for exhibitor s fraud or misrepresentation shall be submitted to Show Chair in can file a protest. Any such protest must plainly state fraud or misrepresenta- tion of exhibitor. Any protest filed more than 24 hours after alleged incident shall not The Boer Goat - 29
be considered. Protests shall be referred to Executive Committee which shall have full and final authority to determine matter and from whose decision re is no appeal. The Executive Committee will determine method in which protest is reviewed. Judging procedures shall not be interrupted for protest investigation. Disqualification: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from show. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited goat will be a disqualification. Any goat found not to be in accordance with ABGA Rules and Regulations will be disqualified. Artificial coloring will be a disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. Any goat testing positive for any performance enhancing drug and/or chemical, ir substitutes or derivatives will be disqualified. Should any goat that has been awarded a prize be disqualified before its class has been dismissed from show ring, lower placing goats shall move up to fill vacancy. Should any goat be disqualified after class has been dismissed from show ring, lower placing goats will not move into any higher position. No Liability: ABGA or JABGA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR INCIDENTAL TO THE ABGA NATIONAL SHOW or JABGA NATIONAL SHOW. Release of Liability: PARTICIPANT EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM AGAINST ABGA BY REASON OF, AND RELEASES ABGA FROM ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO, ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER (EXPRESSLY INCLUDING ABGA S NEGLIGENCE). Indemnification: PARTICIPANT AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS AND UNCONDITIONALLY IN- DEMNIFY ABGA AGAINST AND FOR ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE) WHICH ABGA MAY AT ANY TIME SUFFER OR SUSTAIN OR BECOME LIABLE FOR BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENTS, DAMAGES, INJURIES OR LOSSES EITHER TO PERSONS, PROPERTY OR BOTH, American Boer No Goat entries will be accepted Association until animal is first listed in ABGA herdbook. Entries are required to provide 2017 ABGA National information as listed entry Show form. Entry for group OF PARTICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER PAR- TICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER PARTIES, OR TO THE PROPERTY OF ABGA, IN ANY MATTER ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR INCIDENT TO THE ACTIVITIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION 30 - The Boer Goat OF ABGA, IT S OFFICERS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS. [THE TERM ABGA MEANS AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, JUNIOR AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, RING STEWARDS, AND VOLUNTEERS.] Computing Ages for ABGA & JABGA National Show: ABGA will establish June 1 as ending date for computing age classes. Classes with more than 50 entries will be divided into classes as equal as possible with no more than 50 to a class and all class breaks will be done age. Date of birth as listed on ABGA registration certificate will be used to determine class breaks. The first and second from each class will return to ring for Championship Drive. Entry Deadline: To enter 2017 National without paying late entry fees, your entries must be in ABGA office end of business day May 8, 2017 (5:00 P.M. CST). Entry fees are nonrefundable. Entry Fees / Late Entries: The entry fee for goats is $40 per head in ABGA National Show and $30 per head in JABGA National Show. The entry fee for Bred and Owned JABGA is $20 per head. Substitutions are available for a fee of $25 per head until end of Check In at 4:00 p.m. Sunday June 11 for JABGA exhibitors, and 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 12, for ABGA Open Show Exhibitors. June 10-16, 2017 All entry fee(s) for goats received after 5:00 P.M. CST on May 8th are subject to a late fee. Mail courier and or delays are not considered in determining entry fees: receipt date will determine if a late entry fee is required. There will be an additional $10 per animal late fee charged for each class entry received between May 9th 2017 and May 16th 2017. Any late entries received from May 17th 2017 and before end of Check In at 4:00 p.m. Sunday June 11th 2017 for JABGA exhibitors, and 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 12th, 2017, for ABGA Open Show Exhibitors will require a double entry fee. Any entry received after May 16, 2017 will not be in show program. classes is required but will also be done at check-in.
Identification: All goats must have a legible permanent ear identification (ear tags are not permanent IDs) corresponding to registration certificate upon arrival on grounds. GOATS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM JUDGING WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION. All goats must be registered purebred, fullblood or percentage Boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 50% to 87.5% Boer. Fullblood classes are for does that are 15/16 blood (93.7%) and higher and 31/32 blood (96.8%) and higher for bucks. Progeny of fresh does will NOT be allowed in ring. Goats entered in group classes also must be entered and shown in appropriate individ- ual class. Does must have kidded or exhibited pregnancy 24 months of age. JABGA Bred & Owned Classes: All JABGA National Show entries where JABGA member is both animals sole Breeder and Owner can be entered into applicable JABGA Bred & Owned Class in addition to regular class for an additional $20.00. The breeder of an animal is owner or lessee of record of a kid s dam on date of service. Heelers / JABGA National Show: Heelers are allowed in JABGA National Show in (six to nine month classes) and older to assist youth exhibitors under age of twelve (12) as of January 1, 2017 or members with physical or mental disabilities. [The youth exhibitor must show ir goat and be assisted heeler]. Heelers must be JABGA Member. A heeler is allowed to only lead and or hold animal. Unauthorized Goats: Goats for which owner has not paid an entry fee will not be allowed on grounds, with exception of those goats that are nursing (Examples: dam of a 60-day-old entry or 40-day-old offspring of a two-year-old entry). All goats on grounds must meet Nebraska State health requirements. Unruly Goats: The exhibitor will be liable for damage to fences, or goats or injury to people. In addition to penning, unruly bucks may be required to be restrained or removed from show if deemed necessary show management. If any goat is a threat to public or is unruly, precautions must be taken. Exhibitors are responsible for actions of ir goats. Judging: Exhibitors are responsible for knowing times html#7. Each exhibitor s veterinarian is required to call American Boer Goat Association Nebraska State USDA Office to obtain animal health require- ments. Exhibitors failing to meet Nebraska animal health 2017 ABGA National Show at which ir goats will be judged. Any goat not presented promptly will be ruled ineligible and barred from competition in class. Participant Conduct: If any participant, in any way, wher in person or agent or employee, interferes with judges, show officials or staff during ir adjudication or shows any disrespect to m or show, ABGA may demand a proper apology from exhibitor, may exclude exhibitor and goat in question from competition, bar exhibitor from grounds, and may also withhold prizes that may have been awarded. The Executive Committee may apply or penalties and sanctions from time to time as deemed appropriate. Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park Regulations: Exhibitors are responsible for knowing regulations of Nebraska State Fairgrounds. Regulations will be enforced ABGA Show Chair and/or Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park officials. Any charges or material cost incurred ABGA due to an exhibitor violation or ignorance of se regulations will be paid exhibitor. The facility is a nonsmoking, no alcohol venue, and cooking is not allowed inside facility. Goat Health Requirements: Goats must be accompanied a current health certificate to enter state of Nebraska. The health certificate is to be issued your veterinarian within past 30 days and must state goats are for show purposes. All goats are expected to be healthy, free of disease and in show condition. All goats in barn must comply with Federal and State Scrapie and state of Nebraska animal health requirements. ABGA assumes no duty or responsibility nor shall it orwise be liable to any exhibitor for June any of following: 10-16, (i) prevention 2017 of disease; (ii) protection of goats from disease or exposure to disease; (iii) enforcement of animal health laws or regulations; or (iv) notifications or warnings about disease or or animal health Grand related concerns. Island, In this regard, NE ABGA shall not be liable for any damages, injuries or losses arising from, connected with or related to disease or exposure of goats reto. This includes, but is not limited to, actual and consequential damages. Nebraska State Veterinary Office: The Nebraska State USDA Office contact number is (402) 471-2351. The website is: www.nda.nebraska.gov/regulations/animal/tilac. The Boer Goat - 31
requirements are subject to fines and removal from Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park. Veterinary Services: ABGA will provide contact information to exhibitors during check-in of a local veterinarian that can assist exhibitors with goat health issues. The contact information of veterinarian will also be posted in check-in area. Pets: Pets (dogs, in particular) are strictly prohibited from being on grounds. Exhibitor Numbers: Each entry will be assigned a number. Exhibitor Parking: The Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park will provide trailer parking which is at risk of exhibitor. Exhibitors may only park in designated areas reserved for ABGA Nationals. Vehicles and trailers improperly parked will be fined and towed at exhibitor s expense. Exhibitors will receive cards which correspond with numbers; se cards must be worn exhibitor in show ring when goats are being judged. Show Schedule: A tentative schedule is listed in show packet and noted as subject to change. The schedule of classes for show will be posted each day. The schedule of classes is at discretion of Ring Stewards based on in barn entries. All Goats MUST Be Out of Barn Noon Saturday June 17, 2017. Fitting: Fitting will be left to discretion of exhibitor. All fitting and trimming must be done in designated area. No fitting or trimming will be permitted in arena area. Any altering of pigmentation is prohibited. If an exhibitor s goat is found to have altered pigmentation, goat will be disqualified from show and exhibitor will be subject to terms of ABGA Rules and Regulations. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited goat will be a disqualification and that exhibitor will be subject to terms of ABGA Rules and Regulations. The use of any performance enhancing drug and/or chemical, ir substitutes or derivatives, is prohibited and will result in disqualification and that exhibitor will be subject to terms of ABGA Rules and Regulation. received check-in are subject to availability. Upon arrival, American Boer Goat Association pens will have shavings if paid time of entry. Additional shavings will be available for a fee Fairgrounds office. 2017 ABGA Pens National will be pre-assigned before show. Show Members can The exhibitor agrees to submit any goat entered him/her to inspection any veterinarian appointed Board of Directors and agrees to have such goat submitted to such tests as may be requested. 32 - The Boer Goat DNA Testing / Urine, Ultrasound, Blood, or Hair Testing: ABGA reserves right to perform one or any combination of a random DNA, urine, blood, and or hair laboratory test, and or an ultrasound scan of any goat entered for competition, at ABGA s discretion. The ABGA reserves right to test any or all champions at ir discretion. The conclusions based upon anal- ysis of any of se tests veterinarian in charge shall be final, conclusive, and without re- course against ABGA, any officer, director, volunteer or employee re of or any veterinarian in charge shall be final, conclusive, and with recourse against ABGA, any officer, director, volunteer or employee reof or any veterinarian appointed ABGA. The exhibitor waives any right of action which he might have for action taken under this rule and releases ABGA and veterinarian from any claims or demands whatsoever in connection with inspection or testing of any such goat or any ruling or action taken due to conclusion of veterinarian. All testing required ABGA will be performed at a laboratory selected ABGA, excluding ultrasound which may be performed on location, will be paid for ABGA and will be completed within 60 days after show. If a goat tests positive for a performance enhancing substance at a national show that goat will be banned from competing in any future ABGA and JABGA sanctioned shows. The owner must surrender registration certificate to ABGA office within 30 days of receipt of notice for labeling as ineligible to show. In event owner fails to surrender registration certificate to ABGA office owner shall be subject to furr sanctions as described in ABGA Rules and Regulations. June 10-16, 2017 NOTE: With exception of sales of semen or goats owned exhibitor advertising on End Cap, or exhibitor whose goats are penned in pens, NO VENDOR OR INDIVIDUAL SALES WILL BE ALLOWED from Display / Tack Pens or End Cap Areas. Pens: Due to expected large number of entries and limited goat pens; pens will be assigned based on 1.5 goats per pen based on number goats presented exhibitor to show officials at check-in. Allowances are made for a tack area and multiple bucks over one year of 21age providing space is available. The assigning of pens is at discretion of Ring superindendents. Pens for entries divide pens with a divider. There will be no reserving
pen space for or exhibitors. If several exhibitors want to pen toger, y must note this on ir entry form. Exhibitors may have a sign over ir exhibit advertising ir own herd. Show Chair can remove exhibitors signs at ir discretion. A goat pen can be used as a tack or display as long as display and tack fits in pen. Tack and goat carts will not be allowed in alleys, showing area or staging area. Pen Chart Champion points Premier Exhibitor Award will be determined as follows. Head Pens 1 or 2 1 3 or 4 2 5 3 6 or 7 4 8 5 9 or 10 6 11 7 12 or 13 8 14 9 Placing Grand Champion Junior Percentage Reserve Champion Junior Percentage Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage Grand Champion Senior Percentage Reserve Champion Senior Percentage National Grand Champion Percentage National Reserve Champion Percentage Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Grand Champion Senior Fullblood Reserve Champion Senior Fullblood National Grand Champion Fullblood National Reserve Champion Fullblood Points 15 or 16 10 17 11 18 or 19 12 20 13 21 or 22 14 23 15 The Donald Bird Premier Breeder: The point system for Premier Exhibitor will be used giving same points to breeder. THIS AWARD IS FOR FULLBLOOD BOER GOATS ONLY. 24 or 25 16 Over 25 See Show Official Premier Exhibitor Award: The Premier Exhibitor Award will be given to Premier Percentage Exhibitor and Premier Fullblood Exhibitor determined 10 point system. The exhibitor must be an active member of ABGA and be listed as current owner on ABGA registration certificate and in ABGA records. Each exhibitor must enter a minimum of three goats in respective herd books. If re are 10 or more goats in class, first place goat will receive 10 points, second place 9 points, etc., through tenth. If re are less than 10 goats, first place goat will receive points equal to number in class. Class totals will be determined from total number of goats entered in a class from official class sheets. Goats owned in partnership will accrue points for that partnership towards Premier Percentage Exhibitor or Premier Full Blood Exhibitor Award. In event of a tie exhibitor winning 3 4 25 20 American Boer 5 Goat 8 30 25Association 20 9 12 35 30 25 20 13 16 40 35 30 25 20 2017 ABGA National Show most first place awards will receive award. If tie still exists n one with most second place awards will win. If necessary this process will continue until tie is broken. ABGA will post accumulated points daily. It will be responsibility of exhibitor to review se points and report any discrepancies to Show Chair. *Awards for Junior Show Classes: Class winners will receive a buckle in both JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA shows. Ribbons will be awarded to first through tenth place goats in all JABGA classes and first through fifth on bred and owned JABGA classes. Junior, Yearling, and Senior Division Grand June Champions 10-16, and Reserve 2017 Grand Champions receive a rosette or banner in JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA shows. A cash prize, banner or rosette, and trophy will be awarded to Overall Grand Champion ($400) and Overall Reserve Grand Champion Island, ($300) goats NE in JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA show. JABGA Premiums: Premiums in individual JABGA and JABGA Bred and Owned classes will be paid based on following Schedule: # in class 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 1 2 20 17 20 45 40 35 30 25 20 21 24 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 25 + 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 The Boer Goat - 33
Premier Sire Award: The Premier Sire Award will be given to sire that has accumulated most class points (10 point system) earned three or more exhibited offspring during 2015 National. If re are 10 or more goats in class, first place goat will receive 10 points, second place 9 points, etc., through tenth. If re are less than 10 goats, first place goat will receive points equal to number in class. Class totals will be determined from total number of goats entered in a class from official class sheets. The Premier Sire Award will be presented to current owner of record according to ABGA. *Per IRS Regulations, a cash prize may be subject to an IRS Form 1099 and will be held for proper documentation as required. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for pairs or group classes. Pair Classes: Entry fee is $5 per pair. Goats must be shown in ir regular class and pre-entered. Pair entries must be owned same exhibitor. Entry Deadline and Entry Fees / Late Entries Rules apply. BEST PAIR CLASSES: See Class Schedule Best Pair of Kids: Both sexes represented. One fullblood/purebred doe and a fullblood buck kid that has shown in respective classes. Group Classes: The following rules apply for group classes. The goats must be shown in ir regular class and preentered Yearling division class of each division. Exhibitors will have to fill out and bring a card to ring listing each animals tattoo and registration number for group classes. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three fullblood or purebred offspring of same buck with both sexes represented. Do not have to be owned same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three percentage does, any age that are out of same buck (50%, 75%, & 87% are eligible) Do not have to be owned same person. June The PTSD Foundation 10-16, of America 2017 is a We hope you chose to join National Show is Grand American Boer Goat Island, NE; however, Association if you cannot, you can still honor our veterans and help donate to this cause ordering your Invisible Wounds t-shirt on ABGA National Show 2017 ABGA National site. Show FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of same doe. Do not have to be owned same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of same doe. Do not have to be owned same person, and must be a 75% or better. FULLBLOOD BREEDER S HERD: The exhibitor of breeders herd must be breeder of record. Goats owned or exhibitors may be included provided exhibitor of breeders herd is breeder of included goat(s): 1.) Two fullblood or purebred does less than 12 months, 2.) Two fullblood or purebred does 12 months or greater, 3.) a buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE HERD: The exhibitor of breeders herd must be breeder of record. Goats owned or exhibitors may be included provided exhibitor of breeders herd is breeder of included goat(s). 1.) Two percentage does less than 12 months, 2.) Two percent- age does 12 months or greater. National Show Charity of Choice Each year, ABGA National Show chooses a foundation or organization to highlight. Shirts are sold and worn on Friday to showcase charity of choice. This year s charity is PTSD Foundation of America. This is a salute to our many goat producers who suffer with PTSD from serving in our military. The PTSD Foundation s mission is: non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring to our combat veterans and ir families with post traumatic stress. Many warriors are coming home with visible wounds; countless ors are coming home with scars we cannot see, wounded souls from witnessing horrors of war over and over again PTSD. We feel it is our duty as Americans to help se mighty warriors and ir families adjust and find ir new normal. 34 - The Boer Goat
2017 ABGA And JABGA National Show Entry Form Owner Name Member Number Complete Form Include payment (Check, Money Order, or Credit Card) Address Mail, fax, or email application to ABGA Note Animal Health Requirements City, State, Zip B&O = Bred & Owned (Current JABGA Members Only) Entry Deadline is May 8, 2017 (5:00pm CST) $10.00 Additional Fee per animal for each class entry received Contact Telephone Alternate Telephone May 9, 2017 through May 16, 2017 (5:00pm CST) Entry Fees DOUBLED if received May 17, 2017 and after. Exhibitor Name Substitution Fee is $25.00 See 2017 ABGA National Show Rules for complete details. NATIONAL SHOW ENTRIES Entry Tattoos National Show Open Junior # Registration # Right Left B & O (Circle One) Fees Fees Totals 1 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 2 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 3 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 4 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 5 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 6 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 7 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 8 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 9 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ 10 ABGA JABGA BOTH $40.00 $30.00 $ Special Penning Requests EXTRAS QTY Fees Member Name Member # B & O (JABGA Only) x $20.00 $ Member Name Member # Pairs Classes x $5.00 $ Member Name Member # Shavings x $8.00 $ Member Name Member # Membership Dinner x $10.00 $ Special Penning Requirements Special Needs TOTAL $ Based on pen chart, how many Number of does with kids at Handicapped: YES NO pens do you require? side: Number of bucks 1 year and Number of problem older: does: The National Show Superintendents will do its best to honor all requests for assigned pens, but please be aware that that mat not always be possible. Requests for separate pens for bucks over a year old and does with kids at ir side will be given priority. If you are handicapped or have or special circumstances, please be sure to note that in section above. Payment: Visa MC AmEx Disc 3 Digit Code( ) Check (# ) MO Cash Card Number Exp.Date Cardholder s Signature Print Name on Card Cardholder Address and Zip Code if different from above Applicant here acknowledges and agrees that American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers (hereafter collectively ABGA ) shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to National Show. Applicant furr and here expressly waives all rights to claim against ABGA reason of, and releases ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to any injury to person or damage to or loss of property (including consequential damages) resulting from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGA s negligence). Applicant here agrees to hold harmless and unconditionally indemnify ABGA against and for all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, and damages (actual, consequential or punitive) which ABGA may at any time suffer or sustain or become liable for reason of any accidents, damages, injuries or losses eir to persons, property or both, of participant, of any or participant, of any or parties, or to property of ABGA, in any matter arising from, connected with or incident to activities hereunder, including but not limited to any negligent act or omission of ABGA, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The undersigned applicant furr acknowledges receipt of a copy of National Show Rules and certifies that he/she has read and understands m. Applicant furr agrees to abide all of Show Rules and acknowledges that Executive Committee of ABGA reserves final and absolute right (a) to interpret Show Rules; and (b) to determine all matters, questions and differences in regard reto and from which determination no appeal or cause of action shall be available. X X Signature Date ABGA # Signature (if owner is under 18 years of age) Date Relationship RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: American Boer Goat Association TM 1207 S. Bryant Blvd; Ste C, San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone 325-486-2242 Fax 325-486-2637 The Boer Goat - 35
ABGA 1207 S. Bryant Blvd., Suite C, San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 486-2242 Fax 325-486-2637 www.abga.org marketing education genetics commercial youth service Name of Company 2017 ABGA AND JABGA NATIONAL SHOW Please complete following Vendor Space /Sponsor Form Product/Service Address City, State, Zip Contact Telephone Alternate Telephone Fax Contact Person Email Please mark one VENDOR SPACE PROGRAMS PLATINUM VENDOR $1200 Buckle Sponsorship (Announcer acknowledgement when buckle is presented) Name/Logo Banner hung inside Five Points Show Arena Sidebar Advertisement on ABGA website National Show page through November 30, 2017 Name recognition in Show Program 3 10 X10 booth exhibition spaces GOLD VENDOR $1,000 Name recognition in Show Program Sidebar Advertisement on ABGA website National Show page through November 30, 2017 3 10 X10 booth exhibition spaces SILVER VENDOR $800 3 10 X10 booth exhibition spaces SPONSOR PROGRAMS DIAMOND SPONSOR $10,000 Prominent sponsor name/logo banner recognition at main entrance Opening welcome presentation and remarks Prominent sponsor name/logo banner inside show ring Recognition of company sponsorship throughout show announcements One grand champion bronze statue sponsorship (Announcer acknowledgment when statue is presented) Two Buckle Sponsorships (Announcer acknowledgement when buckles are presented) Name/Logo banner hung inside Five Points Show arena Two page ad in Boer Goat Magazine Large Banner Advertisement on ABGA website National Show page through November 30, 2017 Name recognition in show program BRONZE VENDOR $600 2 10 X10 booth exhibition spaces COPPER VENDOR $300 1 10 X10 booth exhibition space SAPPHIRE SPONSOR $2,500 Prominent sponsor name/logo banner inside show ring Two Buckle Sponsorships (Announcer acknowledgement when buckles are presented) Name/Logo banner hung inside Five Points Show Arena One page ad in Boer Goat Magazine Sidebar Advertisement on ABGA website National Show page through November 30, 2017 Name recognition in show program *All digital media and printed banners must be supplied vendor PAYMENT: Visa MC Am Ex Disc 3 digit code ( ) Check (# ) MO Cash Card Number Expiration Date Cardholder s Signature Print Name on Card Cardholder Address and Zip Code if different from above Applicant here acknowledges and agrees that American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively ABGA ) shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to ABGA National Show. Applicant furr and here expressly waives all rights to claims against ABGA reason of, and releases ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to, any injury to person or damage to or loss of property (including consequential damages) resulting from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGA s negligence). Applicant here agrees to hold harmless and unconditionally indemnify ABGA against and for all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, and damages (actual or consequential, or punitive) which ABGA may at any time suffer or sustain or become liable for reason of any accidents, damages, injuries or losses eir to persons, property, or both, of participant, of any or participant, of any or parties, or to property of ABGA, in any matter arising from, connected with or incident to activities hereunder, including but not limited to any negligent act or omission of ABGA, it s officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. 36 - The Boer Goat
The Cattle and Sheep Barns are on each side of 5 Points Arena where Show Ring is located. They are both connected to arena. Pens are 6 ft 6 ft CATTLE BARN Pen Layout. 19 20 17 18 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 4 1 2 Wash Racks Wash Racks SHEEP BARN Pen Layout. O P M N K L I J G H E F C D A B Vendor Area Wash Racks Wash Racks The Boer Goat - 37