SECTION A-6
4-H & FFA
GOAT SHOW

RULES & REGULATIONS
(Refer to General & Health Rules)

1. 4-H members must be enrolled in the 4-H goat project by program enrollment deadlines (see Page 24). Goats must be
enrolled by May 1, 2010. Refer to the 4-H Market Goat Project Requirements from the Extension Office for class details.
See Open Show Rules and Regulations for other entry deadlines.

2. 4-H Project and Record Books must be up-to-date and must be judged at 4-H Roundup on Saturday, August 7, 2010.

3. Entry blanks must be postmarked on or before July 26, 2010.
Send to: Dawn Tinney, 335 West Hill Road, Covington, PA 16917.
No entries will be accepted after this date.
Please use Dairy Entry Blanks and class definitions obtained from the Extension Office or Dawn Tinney.

4. No entry fee will be charged for 4-H and FFA classes. (Dept. 10).
There will be NO on the spot show changes.

5. 4-H and FFA members may have assistance showing additional animals only if they are already in the ring and have
two or more animals entered in a class.

6. Exhibitors must provide own feed, bedding, buckets, hoses, hay feeder and general supplies. No exhibitor may have more than 3 entries in each class.

7. No exhibitor may have more than 2 entries per class in the market class. Only one animal in Just for Fun Classes per
exhibitor. Only one entry in group classes. Ten (10) animal limit per exhibitor.

8. If animals are not registered, they must have a scrapie tag.

9. Drugs administered to livestock prior to or during the fair for the purpose of controlling disposition or showmanship
performance is prohibited.

10. Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by the Chairman, to accept the stall
assigned without controversy, to keep animals in an attractive appearance, and to cooperate with the Department
in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result
in dismissal.

11. All animals entered in the competition must be on the grounds no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2010.
All animals shall remain on the premises until 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010, unless released by the Chairman.
Request for early release of animals shall be submitted to the Chairman in writing along with entry form.

12.  All 4-H and FFA project animals must be owned and registered with the Extension office no later than May
1, 2010 in order to be shown at the 4-H and FFA Goat Show at the Tioga County Fair. All 4-H and FFA projects
must be identified by a tatoo or ear tag. These numbers must be listed on your Animal Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
from an accredited veterinarian.

13. 4-H and FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging, weighing and sale.
Market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales by a weighmaster appointed by the Tioga County Fair.

14. ALL GOATS, INCLUDING WETHERS, MUST BEAR AN OFFICIAL W.S.D.A./A.P.H.I.S. EARTAG TO BE
EXHIBITED AT THE SHOW. THE ONLY EXCEPTIONS ARE THOSE GOATS THAT HAVE A REGISTRATION
TATTOO AND HAVE BEEN CODED WITH A PREMISE I.D. NUMBER.

15. No bucks allowed. Disbudding of all animals is encouraged.