Rabbits

SECTION A - 7- 1
RABBITS

 

Superintendent: Lynda Swan 814-258-5108
Rabbit show will be :
(Refer to General Rules)
RULES & REGULATIONS

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

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

1. 4-H members must be enrolled in the 4-H rabbit project by program enrollment deadlines (see Page 24).
     Rabbits must be enrolled by June 1, 2010. Refer to the 4-H Rabbit 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. Refer to the Open Rabbit Department 9 for the rules, Regulations and Breed class list.
4. Mail the entry blank post marked on or before July 31, 2010
     Mail to: Lynda Swan, 1326 State Rd., Middlebury Center, PA. 16935
5. All classes are the same as Open Rabbit show, Department 9.
6. The 4-H PET class will be only in the 4-H/FFA show, Pet Rabbits may not be entered in any other classes.
     (They do NOT qualify for BOB or BIS Competition)
7. All rabbits must be permanently and legibly tattooed in left ear prior to arriving to the fair grounds for all classes    
     including 4-H Pet Class.
8. All rabbits are judged according to the latest ARBA standard of perfection book.
9. Each exhibitor must sign statement as to the rabbit being free from known health disorders.
    Any rabbit displaying clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease must be removed from
    the fair grounds and the entry fee will be forfeited.
10. Exhibitors are responsible for carrying their own rabbits to the judging table. 
       No Adult may show a rabbit for a youth.
11. 4-H/FFA exhibitors are required to coop and display 1 rabbit of their choice, for the entire week of the fair.

CLASS                                                          Premiums  $5  $4  $3  $2  $1
1. All other classes are listed in the open section
2. Meat Classes
3. Individual Classes
4. Meat Pen Classes                                     Premiums  $10  $8  $6  $4  $2
5. 4-H/FFA Pet Rabbit Class                       Premiums  $3  $2  $1

SECTION A-7-2
4-H AND FFA

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP

CLASS                                                                          PREMIUMS
1. Youth Showmanship, ages 8-10                              $10  $8  $6  $4  $2    
2. Junior Showmanship, ages 11-13                           $10  $8  $6  $4  $2
3. Intermediate Showmanship, ages 14-16                $10  $8  $6  $4  $2
4. Senior Showmanship, ages 17 & over                    $10  $8  $6  $4  $2
5. Champion Showman                                                Rosette
6. Reserve Champion Showman                                 Rosette