Meat Goat Division
5 . Goats shown in the Market show or Commercial doe show are NOT eligible for the Breeding Doe show .
6 . If there are NOT three ( 3 ) does per class , classes will be combined . Cloverbud and Jr Shows are subject to be combined .
Meat Goat Section 4 : Kidded by Exhibitor 1 . Goats must be selected at the time of online entry / nomination . 2 . The exhibitor MUST have KIDDED and RAISED the animal on their own farm from birth .
3 . There will be two ( 2 ) divisions : a ) Cloverbud : Exhibitors 5-8 years of age . b ) Jr & Sr .: Exhibitors 9-18 years of age .
Meat Goat Section 5 : Showmanship 1 . Goats used in the showmanship division must be owned by the exhibitor . 2 . Goats must also be entered and shown in the Benton County Fair Goat Show . 3 . There will be four ( 4 ) Divisions of Showmanship : a ) Cloverbud : 5-8 years of age . b ) Junior : 9-11 years of age . c ) Intermediate : 12-13 years of age . d ) Senior : 14 years of age and older .
Meat Goat Section 6 : Other Awards
1 . A Herdsman award : there will be three ( 3 ) divisions / awards given . a ) Cloverbud 5-8 years of age . b ) Intermediate : 9-13 years of age . c ) Senior : 14 years of age and older .
2 . To Qualify for Herdsman Awards , Exhibitors will : a ) Feed and Water animals daily . b ) Clean Stall / Pen and immediate area surrounding . c ) Have knowledge of your animals . d ) Grooming and preparation of animals for judging or showing . e ) Dress in proper attire when showing animals . f ) Show respect – consideration – and proper attitude and cooperation toward ALL animals , members , equipment , supplies , and facilities as well as judges and spectators . g ) When exercising or taking your animal in and out of the building , clean up after them .
Meat Goat Section 7 : Goat Costume Contest 1 . Contestants must be exhibitors in the Dairy or Meat Goat
Divisions at the Benton County Fair . 2 . Must turn in a written commentary describing the theme of your costume . Turn this in the day before the contest to superintendents or designated area . 3 . Class Divisions : a ) Cloverbud : 5-8 years of age . b ) Jr Exhibitors : 9-19 years of age . 4 . Judging Criteria : Originality , Creativity , Crowd Pleasing , Animal and Exhibitor in costume , and MOST IMPORTANT , contestant is having a good time !!!
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