Southwest Michigan Showdown
SHEEP AND GOAT SHOW
May 17th, 2015
Cass County Fairgrounds
590 O’Keefe St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
MCLA / MBGA Sanctioned
Sheep and Goat Judge: Ryan Mortvedt Lynnville, IA
Sheep Show
Weigh In:
8:00 - 10:00
Skillathon
9:00 - 9:30
Commercial Ewes
11:00
Showmanship 6-under 11:30
Showmanship oldest first
Market Lamb Classes
Entry Fees:
$15.00 per class (postmarked by May 10th, 2015
(deduct $5 per class if entering same class in show B)
$25.00 per class after May 10th, 2015
(deduct $5 per class if entering same class in show B)
Showmanship: $10.00 (under 6 free)
(deduct $5.00 if entering same class in show B)
Pen Fee:
$10.00 (holds 2 lambs or goats)
Skillathon/Quiz: Free *adds bonus points for MCLA
Youth Challenge
Animals exhibiting fungus, sore mouth or contagious
diseases are not allowed to show. Health inspector
has final say at check in point.
MBGA *APPROVED GOAT SHOW
INFORMATION*
MBGA(approved) Showmanship and Market
Boer Goat Classes offered. Goats check in 1:002:00, show to follow sheep show approx. 2:30.
Show will start with Showmanship 6 and under,
then showmanship oldest to youngest. Grand
$150. Res. $100 +class winners will receive
award.
COMMERCIAL BREEDING EWE CLASSES
2015 Ewe lambs
2014 Yearling Ewe lambs
*2015 Commercial Ewes CAN be shown in market classes
*Champion Commercial Ewe $100
*Res Champion Commercial Ewe $75
Sheep Market Class Prizes will include:
Grand Champion Market Lamb $200
Res. Champion Market Lamb
$150
Third Overall Market lamb
$100
4th and 5th Overall Market Lamb $ 50 each
Market classes open to youth ages 7 – 21 as of
January 1, 2015
Market Lambs will show by weight.
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All sheep must have USDA Scrapies ID tags
Out of state sheep need interstate health papers
All lambs must be slick shorn within 5 days of show
You may show from pens or trailer
Lambs will show in the class they are assigned
Black and White faced market classes will be offered
2014
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SHOWDOWN
(Detach this form and mail with check)
Name: _____________________________________
Age: ___________
DOB: ____________
Address: ___________________________________
City: ___________________ST:____ Zip:_________
Phone: _____________________________
ENTER NUMBER IN EACH CLASS
Market lambs:
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Commercial – Ewe Lambs:
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Commercial – Yearling Ewes:
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Market Goats $15 per class
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DELICIOUS FOOD AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS!
Total # of classes: ______ x $15(A&Bx$10)= ______
Cass County FFA will be hosting 2nd MCLA Approved show
to be held on May 17th, 2015; classes will start, 30 min
after SW MI Lamb show. For entry information call or
email Carrie George (269) 684-2592
[email protected]
TRIPPPLE CROWN - Based on exhibitors top two
point earning lambs from SWMI Showdown,
Cassopolis FFA Classic, and Shamrock Shakers
Showdown, will win $150 must show two lambs at all
3 shows to be eligible
After May 10th, 2015 late fees of $25/$20 per CLASS will apply
*Entering both shows must pay Cass FFA other $10
per class.
# of Pens (Must clean pens after using) $5@
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Sheep Showmanship $10 (A&B =$5)
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Goat Showmanship $5
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Entering both shows (pay $5 also to Cass FFA)
Electrical outlet needed $5
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Camper Electrical Hookup $15
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GRAND TOTAL
CASS COUNTY FAIR ASSOC, CASS COUNTY SHEEP PROGRAM, AND
VOLUNTEERS, ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR
LOST/STOLEN ITEMS!
For more information, contact Judy Ruggles:
(269) 718-9863 or [email protected]
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
CASS COUNTY SHEEP PROGRAM
Mail to: BROOKE RUGGLES
15839 Floating Bridge Rd
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Entries are non-refundable
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