Goat Show Superintendents: Terry Washington & Tunk Andries Assistant Superintendents: Lauren James & Sadie Cole Rules and Regulations 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Animals must be entered by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013. 3. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Market Goats: Grand Champion Rosette & Trophy 1. All goats must be dehorned. 2. Wether or doe goats are eligible to show. 3. All goats will be weight individually and classified into divisions. Goats eligible to show must be a minimum of 45 pounds. There is no maximum weight. 4. All goats must be slicked sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 5. Market goats will be dehorned, polled, or disbudded. Any scurs or horn structures must be blunted and not exceed one inch in length. Commercial Doe Show There will be two classes offered. 1. Spring doeling (Must have no visible evidence of the emergence of part or all of one or both of the first pair of permanent incisors.) 2. Yearling doe (two and four teeth are allowed) 3. Aged doe (6 tooth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Market Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat Division. 5. All Commercial Market Does must have ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 7. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned. Junior Breeding Goat Show 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They maybe purebred or percentage does. 2. Breeds for Breeding Goats: 1 Registered Full Blood 2 Registered Percentage 3 - AOB CLASSES 1. Jan. 1, 2013 June 30, 2013 2. July 1, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 3. Jan 1, 2012 June 30, 2012 4. July 1, 2011 Dec. 31, 2011 5. July 1, 2010 June 30, 2011 6. Born June 30, 2009 and older 7. Grand Champion Female- Rosette & Trophy 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Buck, kid buck born July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013 10. Grand Champion Buck - Rosette 11. Reserve Grand Champion Buck
Goat Showmanship th & Below 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 Classes: 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion Rosette Buckle 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)
SECTION E Poultry Show Superintendents: Randy Turner, Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee and Patricia Turner Notice: NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR POULTRY - The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Board recently passed the following regulation Regulation 11768 Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows which states: All poultry going to Louisiana fairs, livestock shows, and poultry shows shall be accompanied by a VS Form 9-2 indicating the flock of origin is under the National Poultry Improvement Plan is free of Salmonella gallinarum (typhoid). If the flock of origin is not under the National Poultry Improvement Plan, the birds of breeding age must be accompanied by VS Form 9-2 health certificate or Certificate of Veterinary inspection indicating the birds were tested negative or pullorum/thyphoid within 90 days prior to admittance to the fair. 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Exhibitors must be in possession and ownership of the birds by two (2) months of age. 3. Exhibitors are encouraged to feed and water their exhibits at least once during the fair. 4. 4-H and FFA Poultry Show Birds will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 5. 4-H and FFA Poultry Show judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 6. No registration fees required in the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show. 7. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of Perfections in the show. No Crossbred birds will be shown. 8. NO exhibit other than in good health and in good condition will be received in the show. 9. Those exhibiting poultry will do so at their own risk. The poultry will be given special care and attention and precaution will be taken to return the birds in good shape to owner. 10. Birds will be entered as cockerels, pullets, cocks, and hens. 11. Each exhibitor may enter in six premium numbers in the poultry division. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. 12. On SEPTEMBER 21, 2013, any bird needing testing for thyphoid/pullorum, testing be done free of charge at the Dewitt Livestock Complex on Hwy 71 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All poultry has to be tested or they can not show. 13. The following definitions will apply to all exhibits in the poultry division: COCKEREL A male bird under (1) year old PULLET A female bird under one (1) year old COCK - A male bird over one (1) year old HEN A female bird over one (1) year old 14. No birds over two (2) years old will be allowed to show. 15. Official release time for all birds is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 6:30 p.m. 16. No selling of poultry in the barn. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00
Class 1 Poultry classes of Cockerels, Pullets, Cocks and Hens will include classes accepted by American Standard of Perfection. Champion Standard $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion $8.00 + Rosette Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Champion Duck $ 10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Duck $10 + Rosette Best of Show $10 SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held immediately following the poultry Show on Thursday, October 10, 2013 1. Open to 4-H & FFA members that has poultry in the show. 2. Member must own the bird that they are doing showmanship with. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00
RABBIT SHOW Superintendents: Theresa Carroll, Kurt Thacker, Jenny Thacker, Charlotte Carroll, and Joel Petrus Rules and Regulations 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. 4-H and FFA rabbit will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013, FROM 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 p.m. 3. 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013. 4. Classes will be called in order listed and exhibitors must show his/her own animal or provide for showing animal. 5. Exhibitors must supply their own feed and water containers. 6. Exhibitors may enter in six (6) premium numbers. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. (Exception: Exhibitors will be allowed to show two (2) meat pens in addition to six (6) other entries.) 7. Premiums Will Not be paid for more than six entries by one exhibitor. (Exception: Exhibitors will be allowed to show tow 2 meat pens in addition to six other entries) 8. Definition of classes: Senior rabbits six (6) months of age and over in those breeds having two (2) show room classes (Junior and Senior). Junior rabbits under six (6) months of age. 9. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00 10. All rabbit exhibits must be officially entered in the fair and have a class number assigned to it. 11. All exhibitors must bring their own rabbit to the show table. No talking to the judge while judging. Anyone under 9 years of age will not be eligible to enter rabbits in the show. Any violations of these rules will lead to disqualification. 12. Tattoos encourage but not mandatory. 13. Entries will be accepted and premiums paid on the breeds and classes listed below: Breed SECTION F Class Numbers Senior Junior Buck - Doe Buck - Doe Florida White (4) ---------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 Mini Lop (4) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5 6 7 8 Mini Rex (4) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9 10 11 12 Rex (4) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 14 15 16 Holland Lop (4)------------------------------------------------------------ 17 18 19 20 Sliver Martin (4) ----------------------------------------------------------- 21 22 23 24 Dutch (4) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 26 27 28 Netherland Dwarf --------------------------------------------------------- 29 30 31 32 All other breeds (4)------------------------------------------------------- 33 34 35 36 California (6) --------------------------------------------------------------- 37 38 39 40 French Lop (6)------------------------------------------------------------- 41 42 43 44 Checkered Giant (6) ----------------------------------------------------- 45 46 47 48 Satin (6) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 50 51 52 Palomino (6) --------------------------------------------------------------- 53 54 55 56 New Zealand (6) ---------------------------------------------------------- 57 58 59 60 Cross breed /Mixed ------------------------------------------------------ 61 62 63 64
**Other Breeds As Needed** Meat Pens will consist of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Age limit is not over ten (10) weeks; weight limit is not over fiver (5) pounds each rabbit. (Rabbits born after August 7 th this year are eligible for Meat Pen) Premiums for Meat Pens: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $17.00 $15.50 $12.00 $9.50 $7.00 14. The breeds will be show in order as above. The small (4 class) rabbits will show first. The larger (6 class) rabbits will show next. Each class of rabbits will show. Senior Buck Junior Buck - Senior Doe Junior Doe If you are a first place winner in the above divisions, your rabbit will compete for the Best of Breed. After that rabbit is selected, the judge will choose Best Opposite Sex. Award top 3 placings for BEST IN SHOW, 1 ST RUNNER UP, BEST OF THE BEST OPPPOSITE SEX Showmanship class will be held during the show. Enter at the time of registration or during show. Awards will be given in Junior Showman and Senior Showman All Best of Breeds entries are automatically entered into the Open Show. (Must have permanent tattoo to enter. 15. Rabbits will be released Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
Beef Show Chairman Tunk Andries Superintendents: Reggie Lucas, Carmie Lucas, Assistant Superintendents: Kelli Lucas & Abbie Bradford Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules: 1. Breeding animals which are registered or recorded in the herd book or their respective breed association are eligible for show if the registration certificate contains animal identification data, a birthdate, ad a registration number. 2. All beef breeding entries must be registered or recorded with their respective breeding organization. Young Simmental and Simbrah cattle will be exempted if documentation showing eligibility for recording or registering is provided. Polled Hereford bulls from Range Bull certificates will not be eligible for showing. 3. Minimum weight for steer classes will be 850 lbs. with no maximum weight limit. 4. Minimum of five (5) entries per breed class or show in AOB (BI) or AOB (NBI). Class I - Market Steer Division SECTION G $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 1. Prospect Steers 2. Light Weight Steers 3. Medium Weight Steers 4. Heavy Weight Steers 5. Grand Champion Market Steer Rosette Buckle 6. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer Rosette Class 2 Beef Breeding Division Individual breed classes will be formed with 3 or more entries per breed. 1 st - 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50 Note: All bulls must be show with nose leads. The following classifications will be used for all breeds in the Youth Beef Breeding Division. 1. SPRING HEIFER CALF - calved March 1-April 30, 2013 2. JUNIOR HEFIER CALF calved January 1-Febraury 28, 2013 3. WINTER HEIFER CALF - calved November 1-December 31, 2012 4. SENIOR HEIFER CALF - calved September 1 October 31, 2012 5. LATER SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER calved July 1-August 31, 2012 6. EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER calved May 1-June 30, 2012 7. SPRING YEARLING HEIFER calved March 1 April 30, 2012 8. JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved January 1-February 28, 2012 9. SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER calved September 1-December 31, 2011 10. TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER - calved May 1-August 31, 2011 11. SPRING BULL CALF calved March 1-April 30, 2013 12. JUNIOR BULL CALF calved January 1-February 28, 2013 13. WINTER BULL CALF - calved November 1-December 31, 2012 14. SENIOR BULL CALF calved September 1-October 31, 2012
15. LATER SUMMER YEARLING BULL calved July 1-August 31, 2013 16. EARLY SUMMER YEARLING BULL calved May 1-June 30, 2012 17. SPRING YEARLING BULL - calved March 1-April 30, 2012 18. JUNIOR YEARLING BULL - calved January 1-February 28, 2012 19. SENIOR YEARLING BULL calved September 1-December 31, 2011 20. TWO YEAR OLD BULL - calved May 1-August 31, 2011 21. CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette Trophy 22. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette 23. CHAMPION BULL Rosette Trophy 24. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL Rosette Class III Commercial Heifer Division Premium Paid - 1. This division is subject to the general rules and regulations in addition to these division rules. 2. Any crossbred/grade heifers are eligible to enter the commercial heifer division. 3. The weight of the heifer cannot be less than 400 pounds. Calves will be weighed only one time. 4. The heifer must have a tag in ear when she comes to the show in October. 5. The entries in this division will be judged as replacement heifers and should be fed and fitted accordingly. 6. Each exhibitor must be able to show their heifers unassisted. Heifers will be shown at halter and proper showing paraphemalia for the exhibitor is encouraged. Exhibitors will be allowed to groom the hair, brush the hair forward, up, or down, and clip the body hair. No grooming aids except soap and water must be used on show day. (For example: no tail balls, no hoof paint, no adhesives, no show sheens, no shaving cream, etc.) 7. Number of classes will be determined by the number of heifers exhibited. 8. Possession date for commercial heifers will be July 1, 2013. 9. The commercial heifers will be split by Brahman influence and Non-Brahman Influence. 10. Mouthing requirements will be determined by visual inspection of the teeth. Commercial heifers must have their front baby teeth and must have no visible evidence of the first pair of permanent teeth. If baby teeth are not evident or permanent incisors are evident they will be classified as yearlings. Heifers that mouth as yearlings, will be allowed to show in the yearling class BUT NOT ALLOWED TO COMPETE FOR CHAMPION. Class IV Beef Showmanship 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 13 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)
Dairy Show Superintendent: Martha Petrus,Joe Caraveo Assistant Superintendents: Marcela Caraveo (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section) Class 1-4 - Dairy Breeding Division SECTION H $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50 The show order for YOUTH DAIRY is as follows: 1. Holstein 2. Jersey 3. Guernsey 4. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all Dairy breeds: 1. JUNIOR CALF- calved March 1-May 30, 2013 2. INTERMEDIATE CALF calved December 1, 2011-Febuary 28, 2013 3. SENIOR CALF calved September 1 November 30, 2012 4. INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR YEARLING calved June 1-August 31, 2012 5. JUNIOR YEARLING calved March 1-May 31, 2012 6. INTERMEDIATE SENIOR YEARLING calved December 1, 2010-Feburary 28, 2012 7. SENIOR YEARLING calved September 1-November 30, 2011 8. JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW calved March 1-August 31, 2011 9. SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW calved September 1, 2009 February 28, 2011 10. 3 YEAR OLD COW calved September 1, 2008 August 31, 2010 11. 4 YEAR OLD COW -calved September 1, 2007-August 31, 2009 12. AGED COW born before September 1, 2007 13. CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 14. RESERVE CHAMPION Rosette Commercial Dairy Heifer 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $30 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00
Class 5 Dairy Showmanship $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)
Swine Division Chairman: Robert Andries Superintendents: Sara Martin and Glenda Andries Assistant Superintendents: Jay Norman & Alexis Dekeyzer (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section.) Class I Market Hogs Entries in this class shall be limited to barrows and gilts weighing not less than 215 lbs. or more than 285 lbs. on entry day. For market hogs, all breeds will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market swine not meeting the above requirements will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1. Light Weight Market Hogs 2. Medium Light Weight 3. Medium Weight Market Hogs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Hogs 5. Heavy Weight Market Hogs 6. Grand Champion Market Hogs Rosette Buckle 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hogs Rosette Class 2-3 Swine Breeding SECTION I $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is as follows: 1. Hampshire 2. Duroc 3. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb. 1-Feb. 28, 2013 2. March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, 2013 3. April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, 2013 4. May Gilt, farrowed May 1-May 31, 2012 5. Champion Gilt Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Gilt Rosette Class 4 Commercial Gilts Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section. 1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb.1 Feb. 28, 2012 2. March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, 2012 3. April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, 2012 4. May Gilt, farrowed Mary 1-May 31, 2012 5. Champion Ewe Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Ewe - Rosette
Class 5 Swine Showmanship Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion Rosette Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)
SECTION J Class 1 Market Lambs Sheep Division Chairman Danny Coombs Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Entries in this class shall be limited to lambs weighing a minimum of 80 lbs. with no maximum weight. All breeds of market lambs will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market lambs not meeting the above weight limits will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1. Light Weight Market Lambs 2. Medium Light Weight Market Lambs 3. Medium Weight Market Lambs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Lambs 5. Heavy Weight Market Lambs 6. Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette Buckle 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette Class 2-3 - Sheep Breeding $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is a follows: 1. Suffolk 2. Hampshire 3. Other Pure Breeds 4. Commercial Ewes (All lambs must be wearing association ear tags at the time of showing.) The following classifications will be used for all sheep breeds: 1. SPRING RAM LAMB, after January 1, 2013 2. CHAMPION RAM Rosette Trophy 3. RESERVE CHAMPION RAM Rosette 4. SPRING EWE LAMB, after January 1, 2013 5. YEARLING EWE after January 1, 2011 (Two tooth ewes are allowed) 6. AGED EWE 4 tooth and over 7. CHAMPION EWE Rosette Trophy 8. RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Rosette
Class 4 Commercial Ewe 1. Spring Ewe Lamb, after January 1, 2013 2. Yearling Ewe, after January 1, 2012 two (2) tooth ewes 3. Aged Ewe Class 4 to 6 tooth and over 4. CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette trophy 5. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE Rosette Class 5 Sheep Showmanship 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Buckle (Rodney Cotton Memorial Award) 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)
SECTION K Horse Division Chairman: Peggy Williams Superintendents: Susan Hickman, Penny Thibodeaux & Stacey Bonnette Assistant Superintendent: Rachel Slay, Wes Thibodeaux, Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules: 1. All horses must be officially registered in the same of the exhibitor or immediate family 30 days prior to the show. 2. Weanlings will be accepted in regular horse classes with papers pending. 3. Registered horses will not be allowed to show in the Grade Horse Class. 4. All horses must be accompanied by a record of negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) conducted within the past 12 months. 5. Clothing must be clean and neat. A western style shoe with a minimum of ½ inch heel can be used. A minimum of a short sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt. Cowboy hats may be worn, NO CAPS. Class 1-5 $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 This show order is as follows: 1. Appaloosa 2. Quarter Horse 3. Paint 4. AOB The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. Stallion, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 2. Gelding, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 3. Gelding, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 4. Gelding, foaled in 20101 (2 year old) 5. Gelding, foaled in 2010 (3 year old) 6. Gelding, foaled in 2009 & before (4 year old & older) 7. Champion Gelding Rosette Trophy 8. Reserve Champion Gelding Rosette 9. Mare, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 10. Mare, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 11. Mare, foaled in 2010 (2 year old) 12. Mare, foaled in 2010 ( 3 year old) 13. Mare, foaled in 2009 & before (4 year old & older) 14. Broodmare, mares which have produced a foal in the current year or the previous year (2011 or 2012. Mares shown in this class are ineligible to compete in 2 year old, 3 year old, or 4 year old & older classes. 15. CHAMPION MARE Rosette Trophy 16. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE - Rosette
Class 6 Unregistered Horses 1. MARED 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 2. GELDINGS 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 3. MARES Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither 4. GELDINGS Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither Class 7 Horse Showmanship 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Buckle 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)