Miniature Goats Schedule

2017 BBX Royal Hobart Show 25 th 28 th October ENTER ONLINE NOW http://entries.hobartshowground.com.au Miniature Goats Schedule The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania

2017 BBX ROYAL HOBART SHOW 25 th 28 th OCTOBER MINIATURE GOATS ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2017 ENTER ONLINE: http://entries.hobartshowground.com.au Please note: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED Entry forms and payment advice with fees must be forwarded to The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania PO Box 94, Glenorchy, 7010 ENQUIRIES: Phone: (03) 6272 6812, E-mail: admin@hobartshowground.com.au Web: www.hobartshowground.com.au Committee Brian Smith (Chairman) Steve Baldock, Sue Davey, Jan Roberts All entries are accepted subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Society. Exhibitors whose entry fees do not exceed $15 will NOT be issued with free exhibitor's passes. RAST Full Membership $90 Members $3; Non-members $5 (Due to a reduction in entry fee, prize money will not be awarded) NO REFUNDS ALLOWED Studs with emailed or faxed entries will still be responsible to pay outstanding entry fees if not attending show. A $10 nomination fee to accompany entries per show for competitors that do not hold MGBA membership.

CONDITIONS & REGULATIONS Run under the auspices of the Miniature Goat Breeders Association JUDGE: Bryony LePoidevin Steward: Steve Baldock JUDGING: 9.30 a.m. Thursday 26 October 2017 Sign In: 8.00-9.30am The Society's 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize ribbons will be awarded in all classes where merited. Entries will be accepted on the understanding that should they be in excess of the accommodation; the number of exhibits will be reduced accordingly. The Council of the RAST will allocate pens & exhibitors will be notified. A lunch break will be taken at the discretion of the Chief Steward. MGBA Breed shows are open to members and non-members Copy of JD & CAE testing identifying individual goats by name or tag number to Tasmanian MGBA Show Secretary jan@tbd.net.au MGBA Breed Shows are open to all registered Australian Miniature/Nigerian Dwarf/Pygmy Goats holding current and up to date registration with any group Australia wide. Animals must be owned or leased by the competitor. Animals must only be shown in the breed registered on registration certificate. MGBA rules and regulations apply to goats at ALL shows including DNA, ear tagging requirements where applicable. (a) Animals registered with the MGBA to produce a copy of registration certificate on the day with show entry form or presented before show to be eligible to participate in Breed Classes. b) Animals not registered with the MGBA must have registration certificates emailed/posted in with entries to be eligible to participate in Breed Classes. Competitor participation in events is at the MGBA discretion and non-members will be required to agree to the MGBA code of sportsmanship when submitting entries. Those not abiding by MGBA rules will be removed from show and any wins forfeited. All MGBA rules and regulations apply to shows. It is the competitor s responsibility to follow all DPI and governing bodies state rules and requirements for tick, and disease as well as movement of goats between states and to and from MGBA shows. MGBAA and RAST Rules and Regulations apply. Full Show Rules are a supplement to this schedule and can be found on the Miniature Goat Breeders Association Website http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au MGBAA Inc Breed Standards, Heights and Regulations will govern breed related issues IN ALL CASES. All Animals must be measured in prior to the commencement of judging and are to be brought up to the measuring station as directed by the steward. Animals not measured will not be permitted to show. Animals must have NLIS ear tag in place and Identification must be confirmed prior to commencement of judging. Animals should be good breed examples and must NOT have horns. All animals must be in healthy condition, free of ticks, lice and visible signs of disease or health problems. It is desirable that goats have been vaccinated.

Exhibitors and handlers are to conduct themselves in an exemplary manor at all times. Abusive, disruptive or unsportsmanlike behaviour will result in the exhibitor/handler being excused from the ring, forfeiture of fees/prizes/awards & disqualification from competing in further classes. RAST Rules and Regulations apply. Full Show Rules are a supplement to this schedule and can be found on the Miniature Goat Breeders Association Website http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au MGBAA Inc Breed Standards, Heights and Regulations will govern breed related issues IN ALL CASES. Please also see MGBA code of sportsmanship that forms part of your membership http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au/codeofsportsmanship.htm It is condition of entry that Best of Breed and Best In Show exhibits stand to be photographed, at the show under the direction of the steward, for recording & promotion of show results. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of exhibit, award/s being permanently removed & forfeiture of entry fees. Photos & results of classes / animals will be published as the Show Society / MGBAA require. CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION: Separation to prevent movement of faeces or contaminated food, water or bedding. Adequate supervision of animals at the venue. Restrict animals to designated area by tethering or penning when not being led. Prompt removal of faecal materialregularly removed to no access plastic lined bins. This is particularly important in laneways and judging areas. Equipment must be cleaned regularly and stored at or in a bin. (Responsibility of each stud to clean up after themselves). Sick goats not permitted on grounds. In interpreting the show/event regulations, any decision made by the show committee/manager is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Animals are only eligible to enter one breed type section (general section or Nuwby type section). Nuwby types entered will be assessed on the day by the steward for confirmation of correct entry section and will be moved to correct classes if applicable. All animal must have identifying ear tags in place and must match MGBA registration certificate. For updates to ear tag numbers please contact your registrar via Email/text/phone before sign in to update your ear tag and pencil new tag number on registration certificate. All exhibitors/participants are responsible for arranging their own public liability insurance and other insurances. This Association or any of its representatives will not under any circumstances hold itself/themselves liable for any accident, loss or damage and it shall be a condition of entry/participation that each exhibitor/participant shall hold MGBAA and anyone associated with the organisation/conduct of event, blameless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising through any accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever. It is a condition of entry that EXHIBITS may not be removed before 4.30 pm. Signing of your entry form indicates that you and any person participating with you, agree to the following inclusions; I/we agree that I/we are responsible for checking the catalogue and that I/we are responsible for having corrections made prior to judging. I/we agree to follow the Stewards direction at all times. I/ we agree to ensure a safe environment for entries, exhibitors, spectators, officials and all others. I/we agree to compete/exhibit/participate at the Show/event at my/our own risk and I/we will assume all responsibility for our helpers/handlers/guests. I/we agree not to make any claim against the MGBAA or any other person involved in organising/conducting this event, for any injury or loss sustained to me/us, my/our property or the livestock exhibited under my/our care at this event.

I/we agree to compete/exhibit at my/our own risk and to indemnify and keep indemnified the MGBAA, together with any other organization or person involved in the conduct of any show/event against all claims, suits, actions, or demands, which may be brought in respect of any injury or other loss sustained to me/us, my/our property, or the livestock exhibited under my/our care in the course of competing/exhibiting/participating at the show/event and agree to exonerate the committee of management of the MGBAA together with any other organization or person involved in the conduct of any event from all loss or injury to me/us, my/our property or the livestock exhibit under my/our care whether due to alleged negligence or otherwise ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT All electrical equipment brought onto the Showground by exhibitors must be Tested & Tagged SPECIAL AWARDS THE FOLLOWING RECEIVE A SOCIETY'S SASH Champion Senior Doe, Reserve Champion Senior Doe, Champion Junior Doe, Reserve Champion Junior Doe, Champion Kid, Reserve Champion Kid, Champion Senior Wether, Reserve Champion Senior Wether, Champion Junior Wether, Reserve Champion Junior Wether, Champion Kid Wether, Reserve Champion Kid Wether, Champion Senior Buck, Reserve Champion Senior Buck, Champion Junior Buck, Reserve Champion Junior Buck, Champion Kid Buck, Reserve Champion Kid Buck, Sash awarded to each Breed Champion Rosette awarded to Best In Show, Most Successful Exhibitor, Most Successful Breeder Australian Miniature Breed Champion Award Toni Ryan Commemorative Award SPONSORS The Society gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors: - Matthew Groom MP Miniature Goat Breeders Association STRICTLY NO SMOKING IN GOAT PAVILION PERSONAL INFORMATION & PRIVACY The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania collects personal information from exhibitors in competitions conducted by the Society. Verification of the accuracy of this data may be obtained through contact with the RAST Section Secretary. This information is used only for the purpose related to the conduct of the events run by the Society and is not divulged to third parties. However, entrant s names and contact details may be released to duly authorised parties in respect to matters of animal health and safety. The names of exhibitors may be included in catalogues published by the Society and successful exhibitors names released for general publication. If you do not provide the information requested on the competition entry form we may not be able to accept your entry.

Schedule of Classes: AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOATS EAR & HEAD CLASSES 1. Classic Australian Miniature Head (Any Age) DOE SECTION all Does up to 57cm 2. Doe under 6 months 3. Doe 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE KID DOE 4. Doe 12 months & under 24 months 5. Doe 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE JUNIOR DOE 6. Doe 3 years and under 4 years 7. Doe over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR DOE WETHER SECTION all Wethers under 2YO up to 60cm, Wethers over 2YO up to 62.5cm 8. Wether under 6 months 9.Wether 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Reserve AUST MINIATURE KID WETHER 10. Wether 12 months & under 24 months 11. Wether 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Reserve AUST MINIATURE JUNIOR WETHER 12. Wether 3 years & under 4 years 13. Wether over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR WETHER BUCK SECTION all Bucks up to 60cm 14. Buck under 6 months 15. Buck 6 months & under 12 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE KID BUCK 16. Buck 12 months & under 24 months 17. Buck 24 months & under 36 months Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE JUNIOR BUCK 18. Buck 3 years and under 4 years 19. Buck over 4 years Champion & Reserve AUST MINIATURE SENIOR BUCK FOUNDATION SECTION 4+ YEARS 20. Foundation Doe (57-60cm) 21. Foundation Wether (62.5-63.5cm) 22. Foundation Buck (60-63.5cm) Champion & Reserve FOUNDATION AUST MINIATURE BEST OF BREED AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE (Champion KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Australian Miniature Doe, Buck & Wethers only)- excludes foundation & CH Class No 23. PYGMY GOATS and DERIVATIVES WETHER SECTION all Wethers up to 60cm 23. Wether under 6 months 24. Wether 6 months & under 12 months Ch & Reserve PYGMY KID WETHER 25. Wether 12 mths & under 24 months 26. Wether 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Res PYGMY JUNIOR WETHER 27. Wether 3 years & under 4 years 28. Wether over 4 years Ch & Reserve PYGMY SENIOR WETHER Ch & Reserve PYGMY KID BUCK 31. Buck 12 months & under 24 months 32. Buck 24 months & under 36 months Ch & Res PYGMY JUNIOR BUCK 33. Buck 3 years and under 4 years 34. Buck over 4 years Champion & Reserve PYGMY SENIOR BUCK BUCK SECTION all Bucks up to 60cm 29. Buck under 6 months 30. Buck 6 months & under 12 months

BEST OF BREED PYGMY (CH KID, JUNIOR and ADULT Pygmy miniature doe, buck and wethers only)- excludes foundation & CH class No 69. PRESENTATION AND HANDLER CLASSES (Any Age, Any Breed) 35. Best presented 36. Junior Handler under 15yrs 37. Showmanship: Handler (15yrs+) BEST IN SHOW (Automatic Entry of all BEST OF BREEDS AND CH CLASS WINNER OF EACH BREED ON THE DAY) MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR (AUTOMATIC ENTRY) MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDER - (AUTOMATIC ENTRY)

MGBA ENTRY FORM FOR MINIATURE GOAT SHOW CLASSES EXHIBITOR: SHOW: SHOW DATE: Exhibitors are requested to fill in all columns to be a valid entry. The particulars furnished will be catalogued. The Show Society of MGBA will not be responsible for any omissions. Please note, entry fee is per class not per animal entered. If more space is required please print off an extra entry form. CLASSES FULL NAME OF EXHIBIT SEX DOB AGE REGO NUMBER EAR TAG SIRE DAM FEE 1, 2, 4 Hairy Legs Fred F 10/9/2013 1 mth VF1303P3B 3GHJK09 01 Hairy Legs Shaver Hairy Legs Wax $6 JUNIOR / SENIOR HANDLER CLASSES CLASS HANDLERS NAME JUNIOR HANDLERS DOB ANIMAL BEING HANDLED FEE NAME OF EXHIBITOR: DATE: SIGNATURE:

BREEDERS AND PROGENY CLASSES CLASS 1 ST EXHIBIT NAME 2 ND EXHIBIT NAME FEE TOTAL SHOW FEES $ PLEASE NOTE: FOR ENTRIES TO BE ACCEPTED YOU MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING INCLUSIONS:I agree to compete / exhibit at this show at my own risk and agree not to make any claim against the hosting show society or the MGBA for any injury or loss sustained at this show. I agree to compete / exhibit at my own risk and to indemnify and keep indemnified the show society and MGBA together with any other organisation or person involved in the conduct of this show against all claims, suits, actions or demands which may be bought in respect of any injury or other loss sustained by me in the course of competing / exhibiting at the show and agree to exonerate the committee of management of the show society and MGBA together with any other organisation or person involved in the conduct of any agricultural show from all loss or injury to me whether or not due to alleged negligence or otherwise. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED ON MY BEHALF AND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING MY OWN PUBLIC LIABILITY AND ALL OTHER INSURANCES IF IT IS NEEDED. I hereby apply to enter the foregoing exhibits in terms of and upon the conditions set out in the Show Society s Rules and By-Laws, which I have read and by which I agree to be bound and I hereby certify to the correctness on the particulars above set out. I have read and understood the rules that have been set by the MGBA. I understand that the rules apply to each show / event run by the MGBA or its representative for in house show and agricultural show and agree to abide by the show rules adopted and set down by the MGBA. NAME OF EXHIBITOR: DATE: SIGNATURE: UNDER 18 INDEMNITY AND WAIVER DISCLOSOR - To be completed ONLY if the exhibitor/s are under 18 years of age. Child 1 Child Competitor / Exhibitor Signature Child 2 Child Competitor / Exhibitor Signature Child 2 Child Competitor / Exhibitor Signature Child 4 Child Competitor / Exhibitor Signature As a parent or guardian the Competitor / Exhibitor who is under the age of 18 years, I have read, understand and agree to the above on behalf of my child/children that is under 18 named as the exhibitor/s of this MGBA show/event. Parent of Legal Guardian Signature Date

2017 Miniature Goats Exhibitor Details & Payment Form ENTER ONLINE NOW http://entries.hobartshowground.com.au For help entering online please phone 03 6272 6812, we will talk you through it over the phone. Payment by Cheque 2017 BBX ROYAL HOBART SHOW - PAYMENT ADVICE ABN 56 009 475 898 Amount Enclosed $ Payment by Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Credit Card No. Please note a 3% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions Name on Card CONTACT DETAILS THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED Name School/Group Address Suburb Postcode Phone (Home) Expiry Date CVC: Signature Phone (Work) Please debit my credit card with the amount of: $ THIS SECTION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED Members - No of entries @ $3.00 $ Non-members - No of entries @ $5.00 $ RAST Membership (full) $90 $ TOTAL PAID $ Entry fees are GST free Entry fees must accompany entry form, forward to: The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania PO Box 94, Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Bank details (Payment of Prize Money) Bank: Branch: Account Name: BSB: Account No. Fax Mobile Email Entries Close: 29 September 2017 RAST MEMBERSHIP NO.: Email: admin@hobartshowground.com.au Web: www.hobartshowground.com.au