H & FFA RABBIT, CAVIES, POULTRY & DOG DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

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1 H & FFA RABBIT, CAVIES, POULTRY & DOG DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE -ALL RABBITS MUCH CHECK IN BY FRIDAY TO QUALIFY FOR ENTRY INTO SHOW- DATE TIME ACTIVITY DIVISION LOCATION Saturday July 8 8:00am -8:00 pm RECEIVE 4-H & FFA Displays Rabbit/Poultry Barn Thursday July 13 7:00am -10:00am RECEIVE Jr. Poultry Meat Pens/Mkt Turkeys/Inspection West Parking Lot Thursday July 13 8:00am -12 noon RECEIVE Jr. Rabbits Rabbit Barn Friday July 14 7:00am -12 noon RECEIVE Jr. Rabbits Rabbit Barn Friday July 14 8:00am WEIGH-IN 4-H Jr. Rabbit Meat Pens Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING 4-H Jr. Rabbit Meat Pens Small Animal Ring followed by WEIGH-IN FFA Jr. Rabbit Meat Pens Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING FFA Jr. Rabbit Meat Pens Small Animal Ring followed by WEIGH-IN 4-H Jr. Rabbit Single Fryers Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING 4-H Jr. Rabbit Single Fryers Small Animal Ring followed by WEIGH-IN FFA Jr. Rabbit Single Fryers Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING FFA Jr. Rabbit Single Fryers Small Animal Ring Friday July 14 8:00am JUDGING 4-H Jr. Poultry Meat Pens/Market Turkeys Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING FFA Jr. Poultry Meat Pens/Market Turkeys Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Showmanship-Meat Pen/Market Turkey Small Animal Ring Saturday July 15 7:00 am 8:00 am RELEASE Jr. Poultry Meat Pens & Market Turkeys Poultry Barn Saturday July 15 8:00 am 10:00 am RECEIVE Jr Exhibition Poultry, Eggs & Inspection West Parking Lot Saturday July 15 8:30am JUDGING Jr. Rabbit Showmanship Small Animal Ring Sunday July 16 8:00am JUDGING Jr. Poultry Showmanship Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Jr. Exhibition Poultry & Eggs Poultry Barn Sunday July 16 5:00 pm AWARDS Jr. Poultry Awards Ceremony Poultry Barn Monday July 17 8:30am JUDGING Jr. Rabbits Small Animal Ring Monday July 17 7:30am - 8:00am RECEIVE Jr. Cavy Small Animal Ring 8:00am JUDGING Jr. Cavy Show Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Jr. Cavy Showmanship Small Animal Ring followed by RELEASE Jr. Cavy Small Animal Ring Tuesday July 18 4:30pm-5:00pm RECEIVE Jr. Poultry Dress Up Contest Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Jr. Poultry Dress Up Contest Small Animal Ring Tuesday July 18 5:30pm-6:00pm RECEIVE Jr. Rabbit & Cavy Dress Up Contest Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Jr. Rabbit & Cavy Dress Up Contest Small Animal Ring Thursday July 20 8:00am-8:30am RECEIVE Youth Mini Rabbits Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Rabbit Evaluation Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Rabbit Showmanship Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Rabbit Dress Up Small Animal Ring followed by RELEASE Youth Mini Rabbits Small Animal Ring Thursday July 20 8:00am-8:30am RECEIVE Youth Mini Cavies Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Cavy Evaluation Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Cavy Showmanship Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Cavy Dress Up Small Animal Ring followed by RELEASE Youth Mini Cavies Small Animal Ring Thursday July 20 9:00am-9:30am RECEIVE Youth Mini Poultry Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Poultry Evaluation Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Poultry Showmanship Small Animal Ring followed by JUDGING Youth Mini Poultry Dress Up Small Animal Ring followed by RELEASE Youth Mini Poultry Small Animal Ring Saturday July 22 9:00am AUCTION Small Animal Auction-Rabbits & Poultry Linhares Dairy Ring Monday July 24 7:00am-10:00am RELEASE Jr. Exhibition Poultry Poultry Barn Monday July 24 7:00am-10:00am RELEASE Jr. Rabbit, Meat Pens & Single Fryers Rabbit Barn 4-H & FFA DOG OBEDIENCE DATE TIME ACTIVITY DIVISION LOCATION Tuesday July 11 9:00am-9:30am RECEIVE 4-H/FFA Dog Entries Thurman Pavilion 10:00am JUDGING 4-H/FFA Dog Obedience Show Thurman Pavilion 10:30am JUDGING 4-H/FFA Dog Showmanship Thurman Pavilion followed by RELEASE 4-H/FFA Dog Entries Thurman Pavilion SMALL ANIMAL MASTER SHOWMANSHIP Friday July 21 3:00pm JUDGING Small Animal Master Showmanship Linhares Dairy Ring AWARDS ASSEMBLY Sunday July 23 9:00am AWARDS Awards Assembly Variety Free Stage ~ 1 ~

2 SMALL ANIMAL DEPARTMENT JOHN MENDES, Livestock Superintendent ROBERT LAUGHLIN, Rabbit & Cavy Superintendent TIM JOHNSON, Poultry Superintendent Small Animal Advisory Council 4-H Representatives FFA Representatives Alan Clark Tammy Burris Steve Orique Kevin McGuire Patty Traini Ken Moncrief Tony Traini SMALL ANIMAL DEPARTMENT GENERAL RULES 1. Online entries must be completed by 12:00 (midnight), Thursday, May 18 th. Enter online at All 2017 State Rules for California apply. 2. Open to 4-H & FFA Exhibitors who meet the local 4-H or FFA specifications for entry in this department. 4-H and FFA exhibitors must be enrolled in the project for 60 days prior to the receiving date. 3. Management reserves the right to return entries when available facilities are filled. 4. All 4-H & FFA exhibitors must be in official uniform at time of showing and must bring their own animal to and from the show table for judging and must be present when their animal is judged. Contact superintendent concerning time conflicts H & FFA Exhibitors must furnish feed and make arrangements for the feeding of their animals and will use only facilities, waterers and feeders provided by the Stanislaus County Fair. Failure by the exhibitor to care for his or her animals will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the show and withdrawal of all premiums and awards. 6. The Fair will NOT provide bedding for any species. All Exhibitors will be responsible for providing their own shavings. There will be an onsite store that will have bedding and other items available for purchase. 7. All pens must be cleaned by 9 a.m. daily. Except show days when pens must be cleaned NO LATER than 8 a.m. 8. Ice chests, chairs, show tables will not be allowed in the rabbit or poultry barns. Show table exception on show days. 9. All tack must be stored daily in the designated lounge area which needs to be kept cleaned and organized at all times. Carrying cages are not allowed except on show days and must be kept in the lounge area unless being used to coop animals during judging H & FFA Exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their own animal(s) when at the fair. Exhibitors shall refrain from accepting active assistance from adults and nonexhibiting youth unless the junior exhibitor is actively engaged, and the assistance is only for instruction. The use of professional groomers will be cause for disqualification of the member and/or animals. Disqualification consists of withholding premium money and ribbons, elimination from further competition and/or removal from the auction. The intent of this rule is for junior exhibitors to work on their own animals. 11. Animals will be shown & judged in the proper division & class for breed, variety, age & sex. 12. The Stanislaus County Fair is not responsible for loss, death, or injury of any animals. All possible care will be taken to protect all animals. 13. Coop-out time will be under the supervision of the show Superintendent. Rabbits & Poultry will not be removed from the fairgrounds before the release date as printed in the exhibitor handbook except as determined by Fair Management in cases of sickness, accident, death, disciplinary actions or other circumstances which are in the best interests of the fair. 14. All awards must be picked up at close of show, they will not be mailed. All premiums mailed. 15. The scales used for determination of weight are to be provided by the Stanislaus County Fair only. ~ 2 ~

3 FAIR PASSES CREDENTIALS Exhibitors must enter and pay for passes online by the May 18th deadline on the fair s website NOTE: No refunds will be issued for parent/exhibitor/parking passes. 4-H, FFA, Independent Exhibitors, Leader, Advisor and Parent Pass Assignment Policy as follows: Livestock Exhibitors with entries in Livestock, Junior Rabbits or Poultry 1. Parking Pass = $5.00 (for parking in the West parking lot) LIMIT one (1) Parking pass per family. 2. Fair ID Pass = $10.00 (for entrance to the Fair from Friday, July 14th through Sunday, July 23 rd ). 3. Parent Pass = $30.00 LIMIT two (2) Parent Passes per family. Exhibitors with entries in Horse, Cavy, Dog, Youth Mini Rabbit/Cavy/Poultry or Non- Animal entries 1. Two (2) Single Day Admission Passes - Not available to Exhibitors receiving a Fair ID Pass as an Exhibitor or as Fair Staff. Community Leaders and Advisors 1. 4-H Leaders & FFA Advisors of Livestock, Rabbit and Poultry Projects will receive a Fair ID Pass and a Parking Pass. Special Note for 4-H Project Leaders - There is a limit of one (1) Project Leader pass and one (1) Parking Pass per 4 exhibitors H Leaders & FFA Advisors of Horse, Cavy, Dog or Non-Animal entries will be issued a single day admission. NEW Deadlines for purchasing Exhibitor/Parent/Parking Passes. 1. To purchase your passes online and have them available for pick up at the Leader/Advisors Meeting on June 20 th, all Exhibitors must do so no later than May 18 th, Passes purchased between May 19 th and June 15 th must be purchased at the Livestock office (cash only) and will be $20 for Exhibitor pass/$10 for Parking Pass/$60 for Parent Passes (if eligible). These passes can be picked up after June 20 th in the Livestock Office. 3. No passes can be purchased after June 15 th, NOTE: A meeting is scheduled at the Stanislaus County Fair building E5 on Tuesday, June 20 th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This is for 4-H Community Leaders and FFA Advisors to pick up their club or chapter fair packets as distributed by fair staff. The packets will include Exhibitor, Leader/Advisor, Parent passes and ear tags for the fair (as applicable). Attendance is strongly encouraged. Any Leaders or Advisors that are unable to attend the meeting must schedule a credential appointment through the Livestock Office. Community Leaders and/or Advisors must call the Livestock Office at (209) to schedule the appointment. Appointments will only be scheduled for Wednesday, June 21 st and Thursday, June 22 nd. ~ 3 ~

4 RABBIT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE LIMIT 2 entries per class and per exhibitor Entry Deadline Thursday May 18 12:00 midnight (online) Judging/Receive Refer to Rabbit Schedule on page Release Refer to Rabbit Schedule on page A.R.B.A. Combined 4-H & FFA Show American System of Judging - Fair-time Exhibition Breed sanctioned only if sponsored - Check with the show secretary for current sanctions EXHIBITOR S MEETING ON SATURDAY, JULY 15 th AT 7:30 A.M. RULES FOR RABBIT DEPARTMENT 1. Rules, definitions and judging procedures as described in the latest edition of the Guide Book and Standard of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. shall apply to all district and county rabbit shows, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. American Rabbit Breeders Association, Erik Stewart, Secretary, P.O. Box 566, Bloomington, Illinois Stanislaus County Fair rules may supersede A.R.B.A. rules where matters of policy or procedures are involved. A.R.B.A. age rule does apply. If you turn 19 years old before Monday, July 17, 2017 you cannot show in the breed show. 2. All animals must be identified by permanent ear markings conforming to the entry form on arrival at the show. No substitutions will be allowed except in the same division, class, breed, sex & variety. All Substitutions must be made at check-in. NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED AFTER 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY JULY 14, Absolutely no tattooing permitted on the fairgrounds. 3. LIMIT: (2) entries per class, per variety, per breed, per exhibitor, including the breed fur classes. (i.e. Exhibitor may enter 2 Blue Dutch Jr Does, 2 Black Dutch Jr Does, etc.). This limit does not include the meat pens and single fryer rabbits. Refer to rule #2 under the rabbit meat pen and single fryer divisions. No more than two (2) cash awards are paid, per class, per exhibitor. 4. In the event there are not enough coops for rabbit entries, exhibitors will be limited to the number of rabbit entries allowed on show day. The fair reserves the right to determine the number of rabbits each exhibitor is required to coop at the fair. EACH CLUB/CHAPTER WILL BE ASSIGNED THE NUMBER OF CAGES THAT THEY NEED TO FILL. ALL CAGES ASSIGNED WILL NEED TO BE FILLED. However, every exhibitor is required to have at least one animal cooped throughout the fair. SHOWMANSHIP RABBIT MUST BE ONE OF YOUR COOPED ANIMALS. 5. All classes will be judged to correspond with the A.R.B.A. STANDARD OF PERFECTION. 6. "FOR SALE" signs are not permitted on cages, however, 3" X 5" cards may be posted if approved. Rabbits NOT entered in the show will not be allowed on grounds. 7. Rabbits (including meat pens and single fryers) must be owned by the exhibitor for 30 days. The official ownership date is the date shown on the receipt of sale unless the exhibitor bred the animal H & FFA Exhibitors must abide by the Small Animal and Rabbit Department General Rules, unless otherwise stated. 9. All rabbits MUST be checked in by 12 (noon) on Friday, July 14 th. No ear number changes will be allowed after check-in on Friday, July 14 th, no exceptions. 10. The class number is determined by age and sex of the animal. 11. Important: Please consult an American Rabbit Breeder's Standard of Perfection for information concerning varieties and appropriate weights for the classes in each breed. Also, note disqualifications for each breed. ~ 4 ~

5 JUNIOR RABBIT BREED SHOW AMERICAN JUDGING CASH AWARDS DIVISIONS 1601 to st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th ENTRY FEES: $3.50 per entry JR. RABBITS -HEAVYWEIGHT BREEDS Refer to division break down when entering online for correct variety/color division number DIVISION 1601 AMERICAN DIVISION 1602 ANGORA, GIANT DIVISION 1603 ARGENTE BRUN DIVISION 1604 BEVEREN DIVISION 1605 BLANC de HOTOT DIVISION 1606 CALIFORNIAN DIVISION 1607 CHAMPAGNE D ARGENT DIVISION 1608 CHECKERED GIANT DIVISION 1609 CHINCHILLA, AMERICAN DIVISION 1610 CHINCHILLA, GIANT 1. Senior Buck over 8 months 2. Intermediate Buck 6-8 months 3. Junior Buck under 6 months 4. Senior Doe over 8 months 5. Intermediate Doe 6-8 months 6. Junior Doe under 6 months 7. Breed Fur DIVISION 1611 CINNAMON DIVISION 1612 CRÈME D ARGENT DIVISION 1613 ENGLISH LOP DIVISION 1614 FLEMISH GIANT DIVISION 1615 FRENCH LOP DIVISION 1616 NEW ZEALAND DIVISION 1617 PALOMINO DIVISION 1618 SATIN DIVISION 1619 SILVER FOX BIRTH DATE prior to to after prior to to after JR. RABBITS -LIGHTWEIGHT BREEDS Refer to division break down when entering online for correct variety/color division number DIVISION 1620 AMERICAN SABLE DIVISION 1621 AMERICAN FUZZY LOP DIVISION 1622 ANGORA, ENGLISH DIVISION 1623 ANGORA, FRENCH DIVISION 1624 ANGORA, SATIN DIVISION 1625 BELGIAN HARE DIVISION 1626 BRITANNIA PETITE DIVISION 1627 CHINCHILLA, STANDARD DIVISION 1628 DUTCH DIVISION 1629 DWARF HOTOT DIVISION 1630 ENGLISH SPOT DIVISION 1631 FLORIDA WHITE DIVISION 1632 HARLEQUIN DIVISION 1633 HAVANA DIVISION 1634 HIMALAYAN 1. Senior Buck 6 months & older 3. Junior Buck under 6 months 4. Senior Doe 6 months & older 6. Junior Doe under 6 months 7. Breed Fur DIVISION 1635 HOLLAND LOP DIVISION 1636 JERSEY WOOLY DIVISION 1637 LILAC DIVISION 1638 LIONHEAD DIVISION 1639 MINI LOP DIVISION 1640 MINI REX DIVISION 1641 MINI SATIN DIVISION 1642 NETHERLAND DWARF DIVISION 1643 POLISH DIVISION 1644 REX DIVISION 1645 RHINELANDER DIVISION 1646 SILVER DIVISION 1647 SILVER MARTEN DIVISION 1648 TAN DIVISION 1649 THRIANTA Birth Date prior to after prior to after ~ 5 ~

6 RABBIT MEAT PENS & SINGLE FRYERS NO CASH AWARDS ENTRY FEE : $3.50 per entry Additional Rules for meat pens and single fryers 1. Rabbit meat pens are considered market animals and are part of the 2-species market rule. Single fryer rabbits are excluded from the 2-species market animal rule. 2. LIMIT: Exhibitor can enter 2 market animals, of different species, but can only sell one market animal at the fair. One (1) rabbit meat pen is considered one (1) market entry. Note Single Fryer Rabbits are excluded from the market rule, only the champions sell at auction (same as poultry). Exhibitors are limited to enter no more than (5) Single Fryers. 3. ALL Group 1 rabbit meat pens sell at auction on Saturday, July 22 nd at 9am. 4. IMPORTANT: Exhibitors that do NOT want their Group 1 Rabbit Meat Pen to sell, excluding Supreme & Reserve Supreme Champions and Grand & Reserve Grand Champions, must declare at the Livestock Office no later than one hour after the end of judging. If an Exhibitor is showing 2 Market Animals, the Exhibitor must declare at least 1 Market Animal after the judging of the last animal species judged. If an Exhibitor does not declare, by signature in the Livestock Office as stated, Fair staff will remove the lowest placing animal from the auction if the Exhibitor has 2 Market Animals. 5. No premium money will be paid on any animal that goes through auction. 6. Exhibitor must be in uniform for weigh-in and judging. 7. Exhibitor is required to be present, cage their animals and be in uniform for the sale of animals at the auction. 8. See A.R.B.A. rules for meat pen/single fryer guidelines. 9. Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Meat Pens MUST sell at Auction on Saturday, July 22 nd H & FFA Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Single Fryers MUST sell at Auction on Saturday, July 22 nd Meat Pens DIVISION H RABBIT MEAT PENS DIVISION 1662 FFA RABBIT MEAT PENS 1. Three (3) rabbits, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 10 weeks of age Single Fryers DIVISION H SINGLE FRYERS DIVISION 1664 FFA SINGLE FRYERS 1. One (1) rabbit, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 10 weeks of age RABBIT CHAPTER AND CLUB GROUPS ALL CHAPTER & CLUB GROUPS MUST ENTER AT RINGSIDE THE DAY OF SHOW No Entry Fee - No Cash Awards Ribbons Plus 4-H Medals & FFA-Trophies FIVE BREEDING or MARKET ANIMALS Group of five animals that were shown in preceding breeding or market divisions. Group must be owned and shown by members of one chapter or club with not more than two by any one member. Each chapter or club allowed only one entry. ~ 6 ~

7 JUNIOR RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CASH AWARDS (For 4-H and FFA Advanced Showmanship Only) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry SHOWMANSHIP RULES 1. Only one rabbit per exhibitor may be entered for showmanship class, and that animal must be entered in the Junior Rabbit breed show or the Market show divisions at the 2017 Fair. 2. Animals shown in showmanship must be owned, entered and shown by the exhibitor in a Rabbit division to be eligible, under the provisions of State Rule Section VII, Rule Each exhibitor will be judged individually by the judge. The top ten in each class could be called back by the judge for tie breakers. There will be no elimination round in showmanship. 4. Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform to compete in showmanship. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. 5. Judging tables and rugs are provided. 6. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 7. Age requirements as noted. 8. The winners of Advanced Showmanship will be eligible to compete in the Small Animal Master Showmanship 4-H True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any 4-H member, who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of 4-H True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Novice Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members, 9 & 10 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners of novice showmanship are not eligible to enter novice again, but may enter intermediate or advanced classes st Place Winner of 4-H Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 11, 12 & 13 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners in Intermediate Showmanship are not eligible to enter this division again, but may enter advanced st Place Winner of 4-H Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 14 years old & over regardless of number of years in 4-H. FFA True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA exhibitor who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of FFA True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA Freshman and 2 nd year showmen st Place Winner of FFA Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Advanced Showmanship 1. All FFA members who do not qualify to show as True Novice or Intermediate. ~ 7 ~

8 DIVISION H RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION 1666 FFA RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP 1. 4-H True Novice Showmanship 2. 4-H Novice Showmanship 3. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 4. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 5. FFA True Novice Showmanship 6. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 7. FFA Advanced Showmanship 4-H & FFA OUTSTANDING RABBIT EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175 JUNIOR RABBIT DRESS-UP NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR RABBIT DRESS UP CONTEST 1. Exhibitor must be at least 9 years old by January 1, For animal health reasons, no rabbit may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 3. Costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 4. This show is a carrying cage show. All animals must be brought to the fair on Tuesday, July 18, Check in is between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. 5. Judging will be based on People s Choice voting. 6. LIMIT: One (1) rabbit per exhibitor. DIVISION 1670 RABBIT DRESS-UP CONTEST 1. Exhibitor s Choice YOUTH MINI RABBIT SHOW NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry Additional rules for Mini Rabbit Show 1. Exhibitors and animals that are entered in the Youth Mini Rabbit Show cannot enter the Junior Rabbit Division. 2. Open only to youth younger than 9 years of age as of January 1, Exhibitor must be at least 5 years old. 3. This show is a carrying cage show private carriers only. All animals must be brought to the fair on Thursday, July 20, Check in is between 8:00 and 8:30 am. 4. Dress up costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 5. For animal health reasons, no rabbit may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 6. LIMIT: Two (2) animals per exhibitor for class 1. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor for class 2 and 3. DIVISION 1675 YOUTH MINI RABBIT SHOW 1. Rabbit Evaluation 2. Showmanship 3. Dress up ~ 8 ~

9 POULTRY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE LIMIT 2 entries per class and per exhibitor Entry Deadline Thursday May 18 12:00 midnight (online) Judging/Receive Refer to Poultry Schedule on page Release Refer to Poultry Schedule on page EXHIBITOR S MEETING ON SATURDAY, JULY 15 th AT 7:30 A.M. RULES FOR POULTRY DEPARTMENT 1. LIMIT: 2 entries per class, per exhibitor (except meat pens). 2. Because of the need for heightened awareness of poultry biosecurity and recent outbreaks of infectious diseases in the poultry industry, State Poultry Health Guidelines will be strictly adhered to. 3. All birds will be inspected upon delivery to fair. All poultry will be inspected in the West Parking Lot prior to being allowed on the fairgrounds. This includes meat pens, turkeys and exhibition birds. Please use the West Parking Lot Gate off Soderquist Road for inspection. Exhibits will then be allowed to enter the fairgrounds as directed by fair staff. There will be no birds allowed in vehicles or otherwise, on the fairgrounds that have not passed inspection per State Poultry Health Rules. 4. Any bird exhibiting evidence of disease or presence of external parasites will not be admitted to the fairgrounds. 5. All birds must be carried to the inspector and carry cages are recommended. Birds in free run trailers will not be inspected in the trailer due to safety concerns for the inspector. However, special provisions for free run trailers are available. 6. All birds entered in the fair may require blood tests either prior to or after the show. 7. All State and Local rules apply. 8. A judge may excuse a bird from competition if it appears fatigued or out of condition. 9. All Jr. Exhibition Birds & Turkeys must be leg banded with regulation numbered bands (plastic or metal). Leg bands must be provided by the exhibitor and listed on the entry form (except meat pens). Meat Pen leg bands will be provided by the fair and be given to leaders and or advisors during the fair meeting. All birds must be banded for the health inspection check. The Fair does not provide leg bands for Jr. Exhibition Poultry or Turkey entries. 10. No "For Sale" signs will be allowed on the cages. No sales may take place on grounds, except through approved auction. 11. Birds are entered at the owner's risk. Judges and show personnel are not responsible in any way for theft, death or injury to birds. All reasonable precautions will be taken to insure the bird's safety. 12. All birds used in showmanship must be owned by the exhibitor and entered and shown in their appropriate exhibition/meat class. 13. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their cages by 9:00 a.m. each day of the exhibit. ALL cages, coops and surrounding areas must be cleaned and approved by fair staff prior to release. Infraction of this rule will be subject to withholding of all premiums. ~ 9 ~

10 JUNIOR POULTRY BREED SHOW AMERICAN JUDGING CASH AWARDS DIVISIONS 1701 to st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th ENTRY FEE: $3.50 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITION POULTRY 1. Exhibitors must be at least 9 years old by January 1, Judging is closed barn. 3. Each bird entered must be owned by the exhibitor and be part of project under the care and management of the exhibitor no less than 90 days prior to the opening of the Fair. 4. Junior exhibitors at the fair must prepare for judging and show their own birds. No physical assistance may be given to the exhibitor in the grooming, fitting, and/or showing of any bird by an individual not eligible for the Junior Department. Verbal assistance is acceptable. Violation of this rule may result in disqualification. Judging per APA and/or ABA guidelines. 5. A judge will only examine and judge a bird that is Adult feathered and matured regardless if it meets the age requirements. All birds not deemed Adult feathered and matured will be disqualified from the show and not be judged. 6. Note: All class 3 & 4 Poultry entries MUST be Adult Feathered & Matured. Due to the fact that different breeds of poultry mature at different rates, the 5-month age rule is only a guideline. 7. LIMIT: 2 entries per exhibitor per class DIVISION 1701 LARGE AMERICAN DIVISION 1702 LARGE ASIATIC DIVISION 1703 LARGE CONTINENTAL DIVISION 1704 LARGE ENGLISH DIVISION 1705 LARGE MEDITERRANEAN DIVISION 1706 LARGE AOSB 1. Cock male, one year and over 2. Hen female, one year and over DIVISION 1707 BANTAM SCCL DIVISION 1708 BANTAM RCCL DIVISION 1709 BANTAM FEATHER LEGGED DIVISION 1710 BANTAM AOCCL DIVISION 1711 BANTAM GAME 3. Cockerel male, 5 months to under 1 year 4. Pullet female, 5 months to under 1 year DIVISION 1712 DUCKS 1. Old drake, one year & over 2. Old duck, one year & over 3. Young drake, 5 months to under 1 year 4. Young duck, 5 months to under 1 year DIVISION 1713 GEESE 1. Old gander, one year & over 2. Old goose, one year & over 3. Young gander, 5 months under 1 year 4. Young goose, 5 months to under 1 year DIVISION 1714 TURKEYS 1. Old tom, one year & over 2. Old hen, one year & over 3. Young tom, 5 months to under 1 year 4. Young hen, 5 months to under 1 year DIVISION 1716 ANY OTHER BIRD 1. Old male, one year & over 2. Old female, one year & over DIVISION 1715 PIGEONS & DOVES 1. Old male, one year & over 2. Old hen, one year & over 3. Young male, 5 months to under 1 year 4. Young hen, 5 months to under 1 year 3. Young male, 5 months to under 1 year 4. Young female, 5 months to under 1 year ~ 10 ~

11 JUNIOR POULTRY EGG SHOW AMERICAN JUDGING CASH AWARDS DIVISION st 2 nd 3 rd $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry Exhibitor must own the poultry bird that laid the eggs submitted for entry DIVISION POULTRY EGGS (Standard industry judging criteria will be used) 1. One dozen small 2. One dozen medium 3. One dozen large 4. One dozen extra large ADDITIONAL RULES POULTRY MEAT PENS & MARKET TURKEYS NO CASH AWARDS ENTRY FEE: $3.50 per entry 1. The 4-H & FFA Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pens and Turkeys must sell at the 2017 Auction on Saturday, July 22 nd, at 9am in the Linhares Dairy Ring B8. 2. LIMIT: Exhibitor can have no more than (4) meat pens (total) with no more than (2) entries per class. Classes will be assigned at weigh in per published class weights. 3. Poultry Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pens are excluded from the (2) market animal rule. 4. Poultry Meat Pens & Market Turkeys will be weighed in the West Parking Lot, immediately following the Poultry health inspection. All birds must be banded at time of inspection and ownership must be verified. Pen pairs must be brought to the scale in pairs of two. 5. Only birds entered in the show and passing the Health Inspection are allowed on the fairgrounds. See additional Poultry rules. 6. All meat pens must be under 62 days old at judging. Each bird entered must be owned by the exhibitor and be a part of the project under the care and management of the exhibitor within 5 days of hatching. 7. All exhibitors are required to hold their meat pen at the time of judging. Additional holders may be recruited for exhibitors with more than one entry per class. 8. Birds will be inspected and weighed on official fair scales. The Fair will not provide scales for pre-weigh in of meat pens. DIVISION 1725 POULTRY MEAT PENS (no meat pens over 7 pounds) 1. 4-H - Two birds 3½ pounds to 4¼ pounds 2. 4-H - Two birds over 4¼ pounds to 5 pounds 3. 4-H - Two birds over 5 pounds to 6 pounds 4. 4-H - Two birds over 6 pounds to 7 pounds MARKET TURKEYS Limit of 1 entry per exhibitor 5. FFA - Two birds 3½ pounds to 4¼ pounds 6. FFA - Two birds over 4¼ pounds to 5 pounds 7. FFA - Two birds over 5 pounds to 6 pounds 8. FFA - Two birds over 6 pounds to 7 pounds DIVISION 1726 MARKET TURKEY - 15 lbs. up to 38 lbs., not over 22 weeks of age 1. 4-H Market Turkey 2. FFA Market Turkey ~ 11 ~

12 JUNIOR POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP CASH AWARDS (For 4-H and FFA Advanced Showmanship Only) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry SHOWMANSHIP RULES 1. Animals shown in showmanship must be owned, entered and shown by the exhibitor in a Poultry division to be eligible, under the provisions of State Rule Section VII, Rule Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform to compete in showmanship. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. 3. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 4. The winners of Advanced Showmanship will be eligible to compete in the Small Animal Master Showmanship 4-H True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any 4-H member, who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of 4-H True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Novice Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members, 9 & 10 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners of novice showmanship are not eligible to enter novice again, but may enter intermediate or advanced classes st Place Winner of 4-H Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 11, 12 & 13 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners in Intermediate Showmanship are not eligible to enter this division again, but may enter advanced st Place Winner of 4-H Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 14 years old & over regardless of number of years in 4-H. FFA True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA exhibitor who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of FFA True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA Freshman and 2 nd year showmen st Place Winner of FFA Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Advanced Showmanship 1. All FFA members who do not qualify to show as True Novice or Intermediate. Did you know The longest recored flight of a chicken is 13 seconds ~ 12 ~

13 DIVISION H POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (EXHIBITION BIRDS) DIVISION 1731 FFA POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (EXHIBITION BIRDS) DIVISION H POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (MARKET BIRDS) DIVISION 1733 FFA POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (MARKET BIRDS) DIVISION H POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (TURKEYS) Clinic Style No Entry Fee DIVISION 1735 FFA POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (TURKEYS) Clinic Style No Entry Fee 1. 4-H True Novice Showmanship 2. 4-H Novice Showmanship 3. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 4. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 5. FFA True Novice Showmanship 6. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 7. FFA Advanced Showmanship 4-H & FFA OUTSTANDING POULTRY EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175 POULTRY DRESS-UP CONTEST NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR POULTRY DRESS UP CONTEST 1. Only birds entered in the Meat Pens or Exhibition Shows, and that have gone through Poultry Health Inspection are eligible. Exhibitor must show their own bird. 2. Exhibitors must be at least 9 years old by January 1, For animal health reasons, no bird may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 4. Costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the clerk between 4:30 and 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18 th. 6. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 7. LIMIT: One (1) animal per exhibitor. Exhibitor cannot share birds. DIVISION 1740 POULTRY DRESS UP CONTEST 1. Exhibitor s Choice YOUTH MINI POULTRY SHOW NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR MINI POULTRY SHOW 1. Exhibitors and animals that are entered in the Youth Mini Poultry Show cannot enter in the Junior Poultry Divisions. 2. Open only to youth younger than 9 years of age as of January 1, Exhibitor must be at least 5 years old. 3. This show is a carrying cage show private carriers only. All animals must be brought to the fair on Thursday, July 20, Check in is between 9:00 and 9:30 am. 4. Dress up costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 5. For animal health reasons, no poultry may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 6. LIMIT: One (1) bird per exhibitor DIVISION 1741 YOUTH MINI POULTRY SHOW 1. Bird Evaluation 2. Showmanship 3. Dress up ~ 13 ~

14 CAVY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE LIMIT 2 entries per class and per exhibitor Entry Deadline Thursday May 18 12:00 midnight (online) Judging/Receive Refer to Small Animal Schedule on page Release Refer to Small Animal Schedule on page CAVY DEPARTMENT GENERAL RULES 1. Rules, definitions and judging procedures as described in the latest edition of the Guide Book and Standard of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. shall apply to all district and county rabbit shows, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. American Rabbit Breeders Association, Erik Stewart, Secretary, P.O. Box 5667, Bloomington, Illinois Stanislaus County Fair rules may supersede A.R.B.A. rules where matters of policy or procedures are involved. All State and Local Rules apply. 2. All animals must be identified by permanent ear tag conforming to the entry form on arrival at the show. No substitutions will be allowed except in the same division, class, breed, sex and variety. Absolutely no ear tagging permitted on the fairgrounds. 3. Animals will be shown and judged in the proper division & class for breed, variety, age, & sex ONLY. If no division is offered, no awards may be made. Cavies absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class. 4. This is a one day carry in show. Exhibitors are responsible for getting their animals to and from the show table for judging and must be present when their animal is judged. 5. The Stanislaus County Fair is not responsible for loss, death, or injury of any animals. All possible care will be taken to protect all animals. 6. All trophies and rosettes must be picked up at close of show. These will not be mailed. 7. All premiums payback will be mailed after the show. 8. All classes will be judged to correspond with the A.R.B.A. STANDARD OF PERFECTION. 9. Cavies must be owned by the exhibitor for 30 days. The official ownership date is the date shown on the receipt of sale unless the exhibitor bred the animal. 10. All entries MUST be submitted online no later than 12:00 Midnight on Thursday, May 18 th Open to 4-H and FFA members and to independent juniors who meet the local 4-H or FFA specifications for entry in this department. 4-H and FFA exhibitors must be enrolled in the project for 60 days prior to the receiving date. 12. LIMIT: (2) entries per class, per division, per exhibitor. No more than two cash awards will be paid, per class, per exhibitor. 13. Juniors must abide by Cavy Department General Rules, unless otherwise stated. 14. All FFA and 4-H exhibitors must be in official uniform at time of showing and must bring their own animal to the show table. Contact superintendent concerning time conflicts. Independent exhibitors see page 13 for uniform requirements. 15. The class number is determined by age and sex of the animal. 16. Important: Please consult an American Rabbit Breeder's Standard of Perfection for information concerning varieties and appropriate weights for the classes in each breed. Also, note disqualifications for each breed. 17. The scales used for determination of weight are to be provided by the Stanislaus County Fair only. ~ 14 ~

15 JUNIOR CAVY SHOW AMERICAN JUDGING CASH AWARDS DIVISIONS 1751 to st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th ENTRY FEE: $3.50 per entry Best of Show and Best Reserve of Show Awards Ribbons 1st thru 8 th DIVISION 1751 ABYSSINIAN DIVISION 1752 ABYSSINIAN SATIN DIVISION 1753 AMERICAN DIVISION 1754 AMERICAN SATIN DIVISION 1755 CORONET DIVISION 1756 PERUVIAN DIVISION 1757 PERUVIAN SATIN DIVISION 1758 SILKIE DIVISION 1759 SILKIE SATIN DIVISION 1760 TEDDY DIVISION 1761 TEDDY SATIN DIVISION 1762 TEXEL DIVISION 1763 WHITE CRESTED 1. Senior Boar Over 6 months of age or over 32 oz. 2. Senior Sow Over 6 months of age or over 32 oz. 3. Intermediate Boar Over 22 oz up to & including 32 oz, up to 6 months. 4. Intermediate Sow - Over 22 oz up to & including 32 oz, up to 6 months. 5. Junior Boar Minimum weight of 12 oz & max weight of 22 oz, up to 6 months. 6. Junior Sow Minimum weight of 12 oz & max weight of 22 oz, up to 6 months. JUNIOR CAVY SHOWMANSHIP CASH AWARDS (For 4-H and FFA Advanced Showmanship Only) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry SHOWMANSHIP RULES 1. Only one cavy per exhibitor may be entered for showmanship class, and that animal must be entered in the Junior Cavy breed show at the 2017 Fair. 2. Animals shown in showmanship must be owned, entered and shown by the exhibitor in a cavy division to be eligible, under the provisions of State Rule Section VII, Rule Each exhibitor will be judged individually by the judge through standard showmanship procedures. 4. Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform to compete in showmanship. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. 5. Judging tables and rugs are provided. 6. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 7. Age requirements as noted. 8. Advanced Showmanship winners are eligible to compete in Small Animal Master Showmanship. ~ 15 ~

16 4-H True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any 4-H member, who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of 4-H True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Novice Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members, 9 & 10 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners of novice showmanship are not eligible to enter novice again, but may enter intermediate or advanced classes st Place Winner of 4-H Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members 11, 12 & 13 years old regardless of the number of years in 4H 2. Previous 1 st place winners in Intermediate Showmanship are not eligible to enter this division again, but may enter advanced st Place Winner of 4-H Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 14 years old & over regardless of number of years in 4-H. FFA True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA exhibitor who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of FFA True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA Freshman and 2 nd year showmen st Place Winner of FFA Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Advanced Showmanship 1. All FFA members who do not qualify to show as True Novice or Intermediate. DIVISION H CAVY SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION 1766 FFA CAVY SHOWMANSHIP 1. 4-H True Novice Showmanship 2. 4-H Novice Showmanship 3. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 4. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 5. FFA True Novice Showmanship 6. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 7. FFA Advanced Showmanship 4-H & FFA OUTSTANDING CAVY EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175 ~ 16 ~

17 JR. CAVY DRESS-UP CONTEST NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CAVY DRESS UP CONTEST 1. Exhibitor must be at least 9 years old by January 1, For animal health reasons, no cavy may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 3. Costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 4. All exhibitors will receive participation ribbons. NO CASH AWARDS 5. This show is a carrying cage show. 6. All animals must be brought to the fair on Tuesday, July 18, Check in is between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. 7. Judging will be based on People s Choice voting. 8. LIMIT: One (1) cavy per exhibitor. DIVISION 1770 CAVY DRESS UP CONTEST 1. Exhibitor s Choice YOUTH MINI CAVY SHOW NO CASH AWARDS PARTICIPANT RIBBONS ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry ADDITIONAL RULES FOR MINI CAVY SHOW 1. Exhibitors and animals that are entered in the Youth Mini Cavy Show cannot enter in the Junior Cavy Divisions. 2. Open only to youth younger than 9 years of age as of January 1, Exhibitor must be at least 5 years old. 3. This show is a carrying cage show private carriers only. All animals must be brought to the fair on Thursday, July 20, Check in is between 8:00 and 8:30 am. 4. Dress up costume/show enclosure should be no larger than twice the size of the animal. 5. For animal health reasons, no Cavy may be in costume for longer than ten minutes from dressing to end of judging. 6. LIMIT: Two (2) animals per exhibitor for class 1. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor for class 2 and 3. DIVISION 1771 YOUTH MINI CAVY SHOW 1. Cavy Evaluation 2. Showmanship 3. Dress up ~ 17 ~

18 JUNIOR DOG SHOW DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE LIMIT 2 entries per class and per exhibitor Entry Deadline Thursday May 18 12:00 midnight (online) Judging/Receive Refer to Small Animal Schedule on page Release Refer to Small Animal Schedule on page AMERICAN JUDGING CASH AWARDS DIVISION st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th ENTRY FEE: $3.50 per entry DOG DEPARTMENT GENERAL RULES 1. Enter online at the fair s website: 2. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and under control. Unruly or aggressive dogs will be removed. 3. Owners will clean up after their own animals. 4. All exhibitors must possess valid Rabies and Parvo vaccination papers for their dogs. 5. Dogs must be at least 6 months old, have current vaccinations and be trained by member exclusively during project year. 6. Female Dogs in season will NOT be allowed on the Fairgrounds. 7. No exhibitor may handle more than one dog in any one class. 8. Judging and scoring will be according to the AKC regulations. 9. Best in Showmanship winners are eligible to compete in Small Animal Master Showmanship 10. Each exhibitor will be judged individually by the judge. 11. Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform in order to compete in showmanship. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. 12. The Stanislaus County Fair is not responsible for loss, death, or injury of any animals. All possible care will be taken for your animals. 13. All trophies and rosettes must be picked up at close of show. These will not be mailed. 14. All premiums payback will be mailed after the show. 15. Dog must be owned by the exhibitor. 16. Each exhibitor will be required to go through the standard showmanship procedure individually as instructed by the judge. 17. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 18. Any further instruction will be given at judging. 19. Age requirements as noted. DOG OBEDIENCE RULES 1. Classes will be divided according to the both the Exhibitor s and the dog's number of years in obedience training and showing. 2. Classes will be determined by the number of entries according to the level of both the Exhibitor s and dog s experience in obedience and showing. Sub classes may be added as necessary to divide the class 3. Exhibitor must list on entry form the number of years of experience in obedience and training for both the dog and the exhibitor. 4. Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform in order to compete in obedience. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. ~ 18 ~

19 5. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. 6. Exercises will be in accordance with AKC regulations, except Novice, which will be modified with no off lead heeling and group sits and down will be on lead. 7. Any further instruction will be given at judging. 8. Age requirements as noted. DOG OBEDIENCE TRUE NOVICE OBEDIENCE 1. This class is for first (1 st ) year exhibitors of the dog project, never competed before. 2. Exercises will be the same as Beginning Novice Class BEGINNING NOVICE OBEDIENCE 1. For exhibitor 2-3 years in project. 2. Must list number of years in project, number of dogs trained and number of years current dog has been trained. NOVICE OBEDIENCE 1. For exhibitors with 4+ years in project. 2. Must list years in project, number of dogs trained and number of years current dog has been trained. HIGH SCORING DOG IN TRAIL This will be awarded to the dog and exhibitor team who have the highest score from all the obedience classes (True Novice, Beginner Novice, Novice and any added sub classes) DIVISION 1780 DOG OBEDIENCE 4-H & FFA 1. True Novice Obedience 2. Beginning Novice Obedience 3. Novice Obedience JUNIOR DOG SHOWMANSHIP CASH AWARDS (For 4-H and FFA Advanced Showmanship Only) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry SHOWMANSHIP RULES 1. Each exhibitor will be judged individually by the judge. 2. Exhibitors must be in complete 4-H/FFA uniform in order to compete in showmanship. See requirements for uniforms in this handbook under General Information. 3. Each exhibitor will be required to go through the standard showmanship procedure individually as instructed by the judge. 4. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his/her animal under control at all times. Bait is allowed and should be carried in pocket or bait bag, show leads are recommended 5. Any further instruction will be given at judging. 6. Age requirements as noted. 7. The winner of each class can move up to compete in the next level except True novice, the top award will be given out of the Senior class. The winner of the Senior class will be considered Best in Showmanship. Best in Showmanship winners are eligible to compete in Small Animal Master Showmanship. ~ 19 ~

20 4-H True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any 4-H member, who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of 4-H True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Novice Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members, 9 & 10 years old regardless of the number of years in 4-H. 2. Previous 1 st place winners of novice showmanship are not eligible to enter novice again, but may enter intermediate or advanced classes st Place Winner of 4-H Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open only to 4-H members 11, 12 & 13 years old regardless of the number of years in 4H 2. Previous 1 st place winners in Intermediate Showmanship are not eligible to enter this division again, but may enter advanced st Place Winner of 4-H Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 1. Open to 4-H members 14 years old & over regardless of number of years in 4-H. FFA True Novice Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA exhibitor who has never shown that species before at any organized show/fair, regardless of grade level. 2. Winner of FFA True Novice Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 1. Open to any FFA Freshman and 2 nd year showmen st Place Winner of FFA Intermediate Showmanship is not eligible to move up to the next class for the final round. FFA Advanced Showmanship 1. All FFA members who do not qualify to show as True Novice or Intermediate. DIVISION H DOG SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION 1782 FFA DOG SHOWMANSHIP 1. 4-H True Novice Showmanship 2. 4-H Novice Showmanship 3. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship 4. 4-H Advanced Showmanship 5. FFA True Novice Showmanship 6. FFA Intermediate Showmanship 7. FFA Advanced Showmanship 4-H & FFA OUTSTANDING DOG EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175 ~ 20 ~