Black Sheep Gathering — 2008
Livestock Shows and Sales
Livestock Consignments and Show | Wool and Mohair Show and Sale | Fiber Arts and Yarn Show
Note: The Rabbit Show will be suspended this year.
Rules Applying to All Divisions
- All entries and consignments must be in place at their assigned times.
- The Black Sheep Gathering, Inc., is not responsible for damage or loss while on the fairgrounds.
- All decisions of the Black Sheep Gathering Committee are final.
- ALL sheep and goats must have Scrapie Identification as required by the USDA. For information, contact Victoria O’Nion at 503-399-5871 or toll free 1-866-873-2824.
- NO DOGS allowed in any building.
- Animals may not be housed in the parking lot in trucks or trailers.
- Mandatory livestock exhibitors’ meeting 7:45am Friday, June 20, at Show Ring A.
LIVESTOCK CONSIGNMENTS AND SHOW
Show and Sale Livestock Entry Form
Sheep Division | Angora Goat DivisionRules Applying to All Livestock Divisions
Please read all rules carefully prior to filling in the entry form.
Livestock rules will be strictly enforced.
- Entries will be accepted on a first come basis and will close upon receipt of 600 entries. No refunds will be given after June 1, 2008.
- Fees: $7 for each sheep or goat to be shown or sold.
- No trade booths will be allowed in the livestock barns. Cashmere goats and pygmy goats will be allowed one pen each, only through their respective associations, to exhibit and sell animals. These pens will be allotted on a first come, first served basis. Due to space limitations we are not able to accommodate other livestock, sorry.
- All animals, show and exhibit alike, must be in place by 8am, Friday, June 20, 2008.
- Animal sales will be by private treaty.
- Release time: 4pm, Sunday, June 22, 2008. Any exceptions must be cleared with a Black Sheep Gathering committee worker. All animals must be removed from the grounds by 6pm.
- Awards: Ribbons will be awarded to 6th place. Prizes will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion male and female of each lot.
Livestock Rules
- All sheep will be judged 60% on wool, 40% on conformation. The length of wool should be appropriate to show off the quality of the fleece for each particular breed. It is recommended that fine wool sheep have 1½ inches of wool, medium wool sheep 2 inches and long wool sheep 3 inches. Belly shearing is not allowed.
- ALL sheep entered must be registered with their appropriate association. Proper registration is required for show participation. You may fill in “pending” under registration number on entry form. However, registration certificates will be inspected upon check-in. Proper ear tags are required.
- White Angora goats will be judged according to the American Angora Goat Breeder’s Association standards. Colored Angora goats will be judged according to CAGBA Standards.
- Each lot needs to have 5 or more exhibitors and a minimum of 20 animals entered to qualify for a separate lot. Any lot without the required numbers will be combined with another lot at the discretion of the sheep show coordinator. Exhibitors with the required numbers may request a separate lot but must do so by April 1, 2008.
- Individual animals may be shown in ONLY one lot. An exhibitor may enter only two sheep or goats per class. An exhibitor is defined as a farm or an individual. Two people using the same farm name are still one exhibitor. Each class must have at least two exhibitors and three animals or it may be deleted.
- All animals must be sound and healthy and free of external parasites. Sheep and goat entries must be under two years of age except for does entered in the aged doe class. The Black Sheep Gathering committee reserves the right to require the removal of any animal judged unhealthy by the committee.
• All sheep and goats coming from out of state are required to have health certificates.
- No commercial sales other than animals are allowed in the barn. Please limit farm name signs to a practical size, and any decorations to the subject of your animals. See rule 12 for Farm Display Pens. No wool or mohair fleeces may be sold on the grounds except through the Wool and Mohair Show and Sale.
- Every effort will be made to give exhibitors the number of pens requested but an exhibitor may get fewer pens than requested due to limited space. If space allows there will be communal tack pens made available to be shared by exhibitors. Aisles must be kept clear and feed and equipment stored in trailers or assigned areas.
- Exhibitors must provide their own water buckets and feed. Check entry form for straw purchases.
- Pen cards will be available in the show ring in the barn and must be posted for each animal. Please identify animals for sale in some easily recognizable way.
- ANIMALS ENTERED FOR SALE OR EXHIBIT ONLY CANNOT EXCEED 25% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ANIMAL ENTRIES FROM ONE FARM.
- Farm Display Pen (FDP): If you wish to put up a table or elaborate display you need to order a FDP ahead of time. Displays may not intrude into the aisle. The cost is $25. It is the size of one animal pen. The FDP pen may contain up to 2 sheep or 3 goats, tables, chairs, large signs or items, examples of farm products etc., however NO SALES of farm products other than animals are allowed in the barn. FDPs are assigned on a first come first serve basis AFTER all animal spaces are secured. Check the box on the entry form and you will be notified at 2-3 weeks prior to the show. Please send a separate check for the Farm Display Pen.
- New this year—Junior Sheep Show—9am Sunday June 22nd. This show is open to anyone up to 20 years in age, all breeds of sheep both white and colored. All sheep entered must be registered with their appropriate association. All General Rules and Livestock rules 1, 2, 6-12 apply. White and colored sheep will be shown together, if we receive enough entries, the lot will be split.
Adult volunteers are needed to work the show ring. Please contact: Ewemail@aol.com
Class: 1.
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6.Yearling Ram—less than 24 months old.
Ram Lamb—born December 15, 2007-April 15, 2008.
Pair of Ram Lambs—bred and owned by exhibitor. Must be shown in class 2.
Yearling Ewe—less than 24 months old.
Ewe Lamb—born December 15, 2007-April 15, 2008.
Pair of Ewe Lambs—bred and owned by exhibitor. Must be shown in class 5.Group Classes: 7. Breeders Young Flock—1 ram lamb, 2 ewe lambs bred and owned by exhibitor. Must have been shown in classes 2 and 5.
BLACK SHEEP CUP
Best Young Flock of Show: Winners of each lot to compete.
This is a perennial trophy donated by the Black Sheep Newsletter.GLEN EIDMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY
Best Sheep of Show: Champions from each lot to compete.
This is a perennial trophy in Glen’s memory donated by the Black Sheep Gathering.
Lot: P.
Q.Registered Angora Goats—must be registered with the American Angora Goat Breeder’s Association.
Natural Colored Angora Goats—will be judged according to the standards of the Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association.
Angora Goat Class: 1.
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13.Junior Buck Kids—born February 15-April 1, 2008.
Senior Buck Kids—born January 1-February 14, 2008.
Pair Buck Kids—bred and owned by exhibitor. Must be shown in class 1 and 2.
Yearling Bucks—less than 24 months old.
Aged Bucks—2 years and older.
Junior Doe Kids—born February 15-April 1, 2008.
Senior Doe Kids—born January 1-February 14, 2008.
Pair Doe Kids—bred and owned by exhibitor. Must be shown in class 5 and 6.
Yearling Does—less than 24 months old.
Aged Does—2 and 3 years old.
Aged Does—4 years and older.
Breeders Young Flock—1 buck kid, 2 doe kids—bred and owned by exhibitor.
Must have been shown in classes 1 or 2 and 5 or 6.
Best Fleece—judge’s choice.
BLACK SHEEP NEWSLETTER'S GOAT CUP
A champion goat, colored or white, will be chosen for this award.
This new cup will be a perennial trophy and is donated by the Black Sheep Newsletter.