Goats

ROCKTON GOAT SHOW
Sunday, October 12th in the Agridome
Chairperson - Linda Lindsay 905-336-3132

General Rules
1. The Rules of the Rockton Agricultural Society shall prevail. Exhibitors
must pay an Exhibitor Fee of $9 to be sent with completed entry form to Box 38, Rockton, LOR 1XO, not later than September 16th, 2006. Registered name and number of goats to be on form.
2. 15% of Prize Money will be held back in lieu of entry fees. Late entries will have 20% of Prize Money deducted. Premier Exhibitor points calculated as per C.G.S. guidelines.
3. All animals must pass a mandatory Health check PRIOR TO UNLOADING. Animals failing to pass the inspection or arriving late for the inspection CANNOT BE SHOWN.
4. Goats must not be removed from pens until 5:00 p.m.
5. Ages to be computed from the date of birth to the first day of Oct., 2008.
6. All animals shown in special classes must have been shown in their
regular class.
7. Vehicles transporting animals are to ENTER & EXIT through the 5th Conc. Gate ONLY. Signage will be posted for this entrance, please refer to the map on the back of the prize book. EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK (CATTLE, HORSES, SHEEP & GOATS) WILL RECEIVE 1 PASS FOR EXHIBITORS OF 1 ANIMAL, WILL RECEIVE 2 PASSES FOR EXHIBITORS OF 2 TO 4 ANIMALS AND 3 PASSES FOR 5 OR MORE ANIMALS, IF PRE-REGISTERED ON TIME, IN ADDITION TO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER BEING ALLOWED IN FREE. All others must have a current pass or ribbon or pay at the gate. (Preschoolers are the ONLY exception)

8.Exhibitors of goats (4H exhibitors exempt) must submit some form of written proof, from your insurance company showing policy number and an expiry date after Thanksgiving Day and that you carry liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 and that you are covered for showing your animals at fairs or exhibitions. This proof must be provided at the time of making your entries.

4-H exhibitors are covered already by their 4-H Association and need not provide proof.

Please note all rules and regulations in particular rule #1 under Exhibitor Fees and rules #5, #6 & #7 under " Powers Of Society"

           DAIRY GOATS
   Sunday, October 12th - 10:30 a.m. - In The Agridome - West Side
Judge - T.B.A
Veterinarian - Dr. Peter Marsales, Stonegates Vet. Services, West Flamborough

Rules
1. This Show is sanctioned by the Canadian Goat Society and C.G.S. rules will govern.
2. Pre-Show Veterinary Inspection - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
3. All goats must be in their pens in Barn #2 before 9:30 a.m. in order that tattoos and registrations may be checked.
4. The maximum total eligible exhibits from a breeding unit is 10 .
5. There will be no pre-show milkout. However, the judge may call for a milk-out at any time, in any class.
6. Exhibitors are requested to be neat and appropriately attired in white, or white shirt & black pants when showing their animals in the ring.

Section 34.1 - A.O.P.
Section 34.2 - LA MANCHA
Section 34.3 - SAANEN
Section 34.4 - ALPINE
Section 34.5 - TOGGENBURG
Section 34.6 - RECORDED GRADES

Prize Money - Will be paid for Classes 1 to 5 for 1st to 6th place only: 1st, $25; 2nd, $20; 3rd, $15; 4th, $13; 5th, $10; 6th, $7.
For Classes 6 & 7 1st place only will be paid $25.

        DAIRY GOAT CLASSES

1. DOE KID - over 3 months and under 9 months.
2. DOE KID - over 9 months and under 24 months, never freshened.
3. MILKING YEARLING - over 12 months and under 24 months, in milk.
4. DOE - over 24 months and under 36 months, in milk.
5. DOE - over 36 months in milk
6. BEST UDDER CLASS - Judge shall designate the best two udders in each of the milking classes. These designated exhibits shall compete for the first and second best udder.
7. BREEDER'S HERD - a group of 4 animals (bred and owned by the exhibitor) consisting of a least three milking Does.
GRAND CHAMPION - Rosette and Certificate
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - Rosettes

BEST ALPINE DOE - Trophy donated by Vera Murchie (perpetuating).
BEST LA MANCHA DOE - Trophy donated by Grant Howley (perpetuating).
BEST DOE IN SHOW - Trophy donated by John Baine (perpetuating).
BEST SAANEN HERD - four purebred Saanen Does, any age of which 3 or more must be in milk, bred and owned by the exhibitor. Trophy donated by Mrs. Jeanne Farron (perpetuating).
BEST ALPINE HERD - four purebred Does, any age, of which three must be in milk. Bred and owned by the exhibitor. Trophy and Keeper donated by Paul Biddle. (Perpetuating)
PREMIER EXHIBITOR - Edward R. Biddle Memorial Trophy and Keeper donated by Paul Biddle. (Perpetuating)

Section 38 -YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP

- 10:30 a.m.
. Classes divided by age; Junior 10 and under, Senior 11 and over..
. Exhibitors may exhibit any age of goat desired.
. First prize of $5.00 plus Ribbon and Trophy. All other exhibitors receive $1.00 and Ribbon.
. Junior Showmanship Trophy Donated Linda Lindsay.
. Senior Showmanship Trophy Donated by Rockton Agricultural Society.