The Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club invites you to the Banks of the Wabash Classic Saturday, May 23rd & Sunday May 24th, 2015 Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Cayuga, Indiana Judges: Karen Smith & Don Bergfield 2 Rings, 2 Shows (Jr. & Sr. Doe Shows) Champion Challenge, Showmanship Classes and IDGYA Youth Event Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Recorded Grade, Saanen, Sable, Toggenburg Entry Fee ‐ $6.00 per goat Pen Fee ‐ $4.00 per pen (10’X10’ horse stalls charged as 3 pens ‐ 40 available) Early entries postmarked by May 16, 2015 Late Entries ‐ $7.00 per goat Show Chairperson: Anthony Heber 812‐208‐4705 Show Secretaries: Danielle Blair (Ring 1) & Debbie Mason (Ring 2) 2015 Banks of the Wabash Classic The Banks of the Wabash Classic will be held on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th, at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Cayuga, Indiana. There will be two shows, including Champion Challenge. Any finished doe may be shown in the Champion Challenge class or regular age appropriate class. Entries in Champion Challenge classes must present proof of championship in the form of the prefix CH or GCH affixed to the animal’s registration or recordation certificate. All shows are official ADGA sanctioned shows and ADGA rules shall govern. The Junior and Senior doe shows are separately sanctioned. The base date for Junior doe classes will be May 23, 2015 and Senior does will be May 24, 2015. The show will adhere to the National Code of Show Ring Ethics. The judges for this year will be Karen Smith (Ring 1) and Don Bergfield (Ring 2). Early entries must be postmarked by May 16, 2015, or late fees will apply. Early entries have priority in pen assignments. The show committee will be available to check in dairy goats from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015 and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015. Animals will be released after they have been shown. All breed champions must remain for Best Jr. or Best Sr. Doe in Show. Bedding will not be provided. A registration or recordation certificate is required for any animal six months of age or older. A registration or recordation certificate or a stamped duplicate application is required for any animal under six months of age. No copies of the registration or recordation certificate, stamped duplicate application, or stamped fax duplicate will be accepted. Any animal without papers will not be permitted in the show ring. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to be present for their classes. The show will proceed uninterrupted. Out‐of‐state dairy goats must have health certificates signed by a veterinarian, within 30 days of the show date. In‐state dairy goats are not required to obtain health papers. No unloading of animals until they have been inspected by one of the committee members. If deemed unhealthy, that animal and potentially all animals housed with that animal in transport will be banned from showing. The Vermillion County Fairgrounds nor Town of Cayuga will not be responsible for any losses, damages, or accidents which could result in personal loss or injury. No dogs and no smoking in the barns or show areas. Camping is available. You must call the Town of Cayuga for more information. The B.O.W.C. show committee reserves the right to alter the show order to facilitate a smoothly run show. Show order is subject to change. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Alpine LaMancha Nigerian Dwarf Nubian Oberhasli Recorded Grade Saanen Sable Toggenburg Class Numbers (For Saturday, May 23, 2015) 1. Junior Kids – Born on or after April 1st of current year 2. Intermediate Kids – Born March 1st to March 31st of current year 3. Senior Kids – Born January 1st to February 28th of current year 4. Junior Yearlings (never freshened) – Born June 1st to December 31st of previous year 5. Senior Yearlings (never freshened) – Born January 1st to May 31st of previous year Breed Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Doe Best Jr. Doe in Show Class Numbers (For Sunday, May 24, 2015) Showmanship: (Ring 1 – Class 6 and 8; Ring 2 – Class 7 and 9) 6. Beginner – Under 10 yrs of age day of show 7. Junior – 10 to 12 yrs of age day of show 8. Intermediate – 13 to 15 yrs of age day of show 9. Senior – 16 to 19 yrs of age day of show 10. Milking Yearling – Under 2 yrs of age day of show 11. Milking Doe – 2 yrs and under 3 yrs day of show 12. Milking Doe – 3 yrs and under 5 yrs day of show 13. Milking Doe – 5 yrs and over day of show Breed Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Doe 14. Champion Challenge Best of Breed Best Sr. Doe in Show The calendar of events is as follows: Saturday, May 23, 2015 8:00 a.m. – Check‐in begins 9:00 a.m. – Noon: Indiana Dairy Goat Youth Association Event Silent Auction Open 1:00 p.m. – Animals must be penned 2:00 p.m. – 2 ring Junior Show (Ring 2 will begin upon completion of first breed in Ring 1) 6:00 p.m. – Exhibitor Dinner (Free will donation) 7:00 p.m. – Showmanship and Grooming clinic 8:00 p.m. – Close Silent Auction for day 1 Sunday, May 24, 2015 6:00 a.m. – Check‐in begins 7:00 a.m. – All animals must be penned 8:00 a.m. – 2 Ring Senior Doe Show, starting with Showmanship Silent Auction Open **The Silent Auction will close at the start of the last breed in Ring 2. Silent Auction winners will be announced just before the Best Sr. Doe In Show. Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club Scholarship As a club, we want to recognize young people for their outstanding achievement(s) in 4-H, FFA work, leadership, and citizenship; coupled with an involvement in a goat related project or activity and to help deserving young people continue an education beyond the high school level. We believe most successful goat producers possess the qualities of perseverance, integrity and positivity. The basis of this scholarship is how these qualities are used to become successful; for example, persevering in meticulously preparing your goat for show and learning the body parts, modeling integrity to other youth and lastly, seeking opportunities to help others. For questions or more information, please call Amanda Heber at (812) 208-1724 or email [email protected]. Requirements: 1. Applicant must be a high school junior or senior to apply. 2. Applicant for the county scholarship must be a member of the Vermillion County 4-H goat project. 3. Applicant for the state scholarship must be an Indiana resident, involved in the dairy goat project. 4. Application must be accompanied by essay and two letters of reference. 5. Application must be postmarked by May 30, 2015. Applications can be turned in to any member of the Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club at the Banks of the Wabash Classic, the weekend of May 23-24, 2015, or sent to the Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club, 313 East 1200 South, Clinton, IN 47842. Applicants will be judged by a committee on the quality and depth of their essay. Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club Scholarship Application Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________ Phone/Email _______________________________________________________________________ Age: ____ Current school: ____________________________________________________________ Intended school/major_______________________________________________________________ Years in organized goat project ________________ Years in 4-H/FFA/etc. ______________________ Circle one: County scholarship / State scholarship Please write at least a 1000 word essay addressing the following topics. 1. Your involvement in goat related activities, for example, 4-H, FFA, ADGA, IBGA/ABGA, etc. 2. Your achievements and awards related to the goat field and your leadership experiences designed to help others learn about goats. 3. Your activities and community service experiences and the awards you have received not related to dairy goats. 4. Use the qualities of perseverance, integrity and positivity and explain how these qualities will help you to succeed in the future. Please mail application and two letters of recommendation to Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club, 313 East 1200 South, Clinton, IN 47842.