Black Sheep Gathering — 2009

Livestock Shows and Sales

Note: The Rabbit Show will be suspended this year.
Rules Applying to All Divisions

1. All entries and consignments must be in place at their assigned times.
2. The Black Sheep Gathering, Inc., is not responsible for damage or loss while on the fairgrounds.
3. All decisions of the Black Sheep Gathering Committee are final.
4. 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.
5. NO DOGS allowed in any building.
6. Animals may not be housed in the parking lot in trucks or trailers.
7. Mandatory livestock exhibitors’ meeting 7:45am Friday, June 19, at Show Ring A.

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Livestock Breeders:
Promote your farm and support the Gathering!

Each year we welcome your lamb and goat donations for the annual Black Sheep Gathering Potluck. This is an opportunity to promote your farm and support the Black Sheep Gathering.

To donate your lamb or goat:

• Meat should be prepared boned as large primal cuts
• Bring meat that has been previously frozen to the Black Sheep Gathering, thawed.
• Give thawed meat to Dan Wilson of SuDan Farm for marinating on Thursday or Friday of the Gathering weekend.

The Black Sheep Gathering committee of volunteers thanks you for your support of the Annual BSG Potluck. Your name and farm name will be posted during the event

Thank you for your support.
Questions? Contact Rich Lundquist

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LIVESTOCK CONSIGNMENTS AND SHOW

Rules 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, 2009.
• 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 19, 2009.
• Animal sales will be by private treaty.
• Release time: 4pm, Sunday, June 21, 2009. 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

1. 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 1� inches
   of wool, medium wool sheep 2 inches and long wool sheep 3 inches. Belly shearing is not allowed.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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, 2009.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Exhibitors must provide their own water buckets and feed. Check entry form for
   straw purchases.
   
10. 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.
    
11. ANIMALS ENTERED FOR SALE OR EXHIBIT ONLY CANNOT EXCEED 25% OF
    THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ANIMAL ENTRIES FROM ONE FARM.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Junior Sheep Show—9am Sunday June 21st. 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

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.

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.