Be Ready for the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fair
Content
County Fair Check List and Due Days
- Enroll in 4‑H (Due June 15th)
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Certification YQCA (Due June 15th)
- Hand in ID Sheet using Correct Method of Identification (Due June 15th)
- Complete Pre-Entry Forms
- (Green Sheets) by July 13th Nuckolls County
- on FairWire (Due by July 19th @ 11:59pm) Thayer County
State Fair Check List and Due Days
State Fair Rules & Check List
Livestock Rules & Regulations & State Fair Swine Book
- Enroll in 4‑H (Due June 15th)
- State Horse Show
- Horse Hand in ID Sheet, Level requirements, and entry online to the Extension Office (Due June 1st)
- Sheep, Goats, Beef, & Swine
- Hand in ID Sheet & DNA to the Extension Office (Due June 15th)
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Certification (YQCA) (Due June 15th)
- Nominate animals on show stock manager (Due June 15th)
- Sign up to show nominated animals on Nebraska State Fair FairWire (Due August 10th)
- Premises ID
- Contact Britney Hagood at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
- Phone: 402-471-6865
- Email: britney.hagood@nebraska.gov
- Premise ID Registration Form
- Contact Britney Hagood at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
National Code of Show Ring Ethics
International Association of Fair and Expositions
(IAFE)
National Code of Show Ring Ethics
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the "IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics," fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels.
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows.
4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations, and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.
8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such an individual to disciplinary action.
9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members.
11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.
General Rules
GENERAL RULES
Southern Plains Extension Unit County Fairs
ALL DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED.
The shows and events of the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fairs will be under the direction of the designated Extension staff and superintendents. The Extension staff and superintendents will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, the exhibitor should discuss it with the Extension staff and the superintendent within one hour after the show. If an agreement cannot be reached, then the exhibitor and/or the Extension staff and superintendent should request a grievance committee meeting. Grievance must be submitted in writing. The grievance committee will consist of two 4‑H Council members, two Fairboard members and one neutral superintendent. The decision reached by this committee is final.
Rules:
1. Eligibility Requirements- Competition in the county 4‑H Fair is open to youth who are enrolled in Nuckolls or Thayer County 4‑H projects in which he/she is exhibiting. The youth must be 8 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year and under the age of 19 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. CloverKid members are 5-7 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year.
2. Pre-Entry- Pre-entries are required for ALL fair exhibits.
PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES:
Nuckolls – Paper Entries Only – July 11th - 4:00 PM
Thayer – Online Entries Only- July 17th – Midnight
Absolutely NO late entries accepted!
*Subject to the 4‑H Council policy committee.
3. Number of Entries Allowed.
Nuckolls County ONLY- Unlimited entries per class numbermay be made per exhibitor with the exception of a limit of two entries per class in Horticulture.
Thayer County ONLY- Limit of two entries per class.
See General Animal Rules for livestock entries.
4. Entry Tags- Exhibits other than livestock contest must have entry tags attached to the exhibit at the time of entry. Tags are printed through your local Extension office.
5. Exhibits Released-See fair schedule. All fair exhibits are expected to be at the fair during scheduled times. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4‑H council livestock committee. In case of emergencies, contact the office staff. The Extension staff is not responsible for items left at the fairgrounds after scheduled times.
6. Exhibit Space- Space will be assigned by the department superintendent(s). All possible care will be used to prevent loss or injury to articles or animals exhibited, but fair management will in no way be responsible should loss or injury occur.
7. Disclaimer of Responsibility- All persons participating in the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fairs, either as exhibitors or as spectators, agree to make no claim against said Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair Association/Board, its officers, employees, volunteers, or any other exhibitors for any loss or damage to persons or property in connection with the activities of the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair and said participants agree to hold said Association and persons harmless from any such claims. Individuals will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the Fair Association will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Exhibitors are responsible for the health of their animals.
8. Ribbons & Premiums Awarded- All exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit.
Purple…………… Excellent Blue……………………...…Good
Red……………….Fair White………Needs Improvement Rainbow……..Non-Competition
Equal exhibits will be given ribbons of the same color in each class. Only worthy exhibits will be awarded ribbons and/or premium money. Trophies/banners/medals will only be awarded to purple & blue-ribbon exhibits. NO red or white ribbon entries will earn trophies. Unused trophies will be recycled. In case there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, they will be prorated and paid accordingly.
9. State Fair Eligibility-An exhibitor must be a 4‑H member enrolled in the county which she/he represents and must be 8 years old by January 1, with the exception of program specific age requirements for Shooting Sports and First Lego League.
10. State Fair Exhibits- The Extension staff deliver many exhibits to the State Fair as a courtesy to exhibitors. However, exhibitors may be asked to arrange transportation of some articles that are large or heavy.
11. State Fair Rules will apply when County Fair Rules are not adequate. In case the general rules conflict with department rules, the department rules govern.
12. Interview Judging- Clothing Judging- See interview information involving Clothing and Fashion included with the Clothing & Fashion show rules. Static Exhibit-Interview judging is encouraged but not required for all other static exhibits. 4‑Hers can interview once per project for a total of 5 interviews. Sign up for interview judging will occur at exhibit check in, in each of the project areas. Interviews will be scheduled according to the project and class. If the 4‑Her can’t make a certain time, we will try to work with them, but we cannot guarantee that they will get to interview with all the projects they want.
13. Exhibits entered by 4‑H members with special needs will be marked for the judge’s information only. Families will provide this information.
14. Identification- In addition to entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name, item’s department, division, and class should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
15. Scoresheets- Scoresheets used for classes in divisions are listed by the corresponding division or class. PLEASE NOTE: County Fair scoresheets are denoted with CF numbers whereas State Fair scoresheets are denoted with SF numbers. Many county classes will use state fair scoresheets. For example: Heritage scoresheets begin with letters SF therefore will be found on the scoresheet website listed above. If any entire division uses the same scoresheet, the scoresheet number will be listed under the division title.
16.* Classes- All classes with a star (*) after the class number are not eligible for state fair competition.
General Animal Rules
ANIMAL SCIENCE
GENERAL ANIMAL RULES
All shows and events will be under the direction of the designated area superintendent(s). The superintendent(s) will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, see the procedure listed under “General Rules.”
NON-EXHIBIT ANIMAL RULE
Due to animal health concerns and to best protect the safety of animals, exhibitors, family members and guests, socialization of animals not formally entered in the 4-H/FFA shows will not be allowed before, during and after shows. No non-exhibit animals are allowed in the show arena, barns or show vicinity. Animals must be exercised/walked in designated warm up area near that specie’s show area. Animals that are not stalled at the fair are considered non-exhibit animals at the conclusion of their show and must leave the fairgrounds. All animals must be properly restrained. Special circumstances must be approved by 4-H Council executive committee before non-exhibit animals are brought to fairgrounds. Service animals are exempt from this non-exhibit animal rule.
An executive committee for non-exhibit animal rule will include 1 show superintendent, 2 4-H Council members, and 1 educator.
STRIKE ONE: Written warning by livestock committee and/or extension staff. STRIKE TWO: Ribbon premiums withheld. STRIKE THREE: Offending livestock/animal owner is asked to leave the fairgrounds with the species being shown at that particular show. PROBATION: After a third strike, animal owner is on “probation.” Probation status means that other offenses with different species will result in an immediate “second strike” for that species.
LIVESTOCK SHOW RULES
1.YQCA TESTING: Exhibitor Responsibility- Exhibitors ages 8-18 who are enrolled in a livestock project (beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and hog), are required to complete the YQCA testing EITHER as a Face to Face Training ($3 fee) OR the web based course available online ($12 fee) by June 15 of the current year in order to complete that year's YQCA requirements. All above fees must be paid online at time of registry.
There are test-out options online for Intermediate and Senior aged youth. Exhibitors must take and pass all tests available for their age division. Intermediates (4-H Ages 11-13) are required to take a series of tests at a fee of $36. Seniors (4-H Ages 14+) are required to take a series of tests at a fee of $48.
To register or take online tests, you will need your login and password from previous years or establish one for first year enrollees.
The online course, located at https://yqcaprogram.org/, has been divided into age levels specified on the website. Upon completion of each module, youth will be able to print a certificate of completion. Youth will need to deliver this certificate of completion to their local Extension Office on or before published due dates to receive full credit for completion. For more information call the Extension office.
2. Health Requirements: All livestock must be in a healthy condition. They must be free of and not exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. All livestock may be inspected by a veterinarian upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Any livestock exhibiting signs or symptoms of contagious disease or illness must be removed at once. If any exhibitor wishes to remove an animal for health reasons without a signed early exhibit release form (ask office for form), they must present a signed statement from a veterinarian stating the reason for the release. Any animal entered in 4-H classes is subject to both urine and blood testing at the discretion of either the superintendent(s) or official show veterinarian. If the results of testing indicate the possible use of compounds or drugs not approved for use in that species by FDA or compounds or drugs used outside the specified withdrawal requirements of FDA, these animals will be declared ineligible for competition and awards. In this case, market animal show management will determine the appropriate disposal of the animals. An animal that is tampered with by unusual means to change appearance of weight may be declared ineligible by the show superintendent(s).
3. Grooming, Clipping, and/or Blocking: Preparation and grooming of an animal should be the primary responsibility of the exhibitor; however, assistance may be provided by other 4-H or FFA exhibitor, immediate family members or another person acting in a mentoring and teaching capacity. The intent of this policy is to promote and foster positive youth development and a high-quality learning experience which are core values of 4-H and FFA.
All animal shows are considered “blow & go” shows. Animals may be clipped, blown, brushed, or combed to enhance their appearance. Guidelines for the “Blow & Go” Show:
a. All animals will be shown free of any adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products.
b. Any compounds that have adhesive qualities that when applied cannot be combed or brushed through or alter the color of the animal are forbidden. These products include but are not limited to commonly used adhesives and colorants such as Prime Time, EZ Comb, Tail Adhesive, Natural Hold, Ultra White Touch-Up, Black Touch Up, Black Finisher, black show foam, and baby powder.
c. Alcohol, water, oil, foam or any water or alcohol-based products with no adhesives or glue qualities, or artificial coloring are permitted. These products include conditioners and commonly used sprays such as Kleen Sheen, Revive, Final Bloom, Pink Oil, white show foam, Freshen Up, Silk, and Sudden Impact.
d. Any animal found to have prohibited products applied (adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products) will be disqualified from competition. Any premiums (physical or monetary) will be forfeited, and no refunds will be made.
e. We reserve the right to conduct a visual inspection and toweling (before and/or after entering the show ring) using disposable blue shop towels for the presence of adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. Toweling of the animal may include, but is not limited to, the topline, legs, chest, belly, flank, and cod/udder areas. If, after inspection, the animal is found to have adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products applied it will be disqualified from competition. Any premiums (physical or monetary) will be forfeited.
f. Exhibitors shall not add materials, natural or synthetic, which extend body shapes beyond normal limits.
4. Livestock Entries: must be made at the designated times. See Schedule. Animals may be ID’ed by only one 4-Her or 4-H family and shown by those 4-Hers listed on the identification sheet.
5. Age Divisions: Junior (ages 12 & under) and Senior (ages 13 & over). Intermediate Showmanship Trigger Rule: Intermediate Livestock Showmanship classes will be added if enough showmen register to allow 2 or more showmen in each showmanship class upon splitting out the Senior and Junior Classes. Ages used when Trigger rule applies is Junior – ages 8-10; Intermediate – ages 11-13; Senior – ages 14 & up. EXCEPTIONS: (Horse and Companion Animals.) See applicable division.
6. Substitute Showman: An animal must be shown by the 4-H owner who entered it unless the exhibitor is excused by the superintendent because of military service, serious illness/injury, or disability. An exhibitor who has more than one animal in a class needs to secure approval for another county 4-H member to show the additional animal in the class. Substitute showmen MUST be in official dress.
7. Showmanship:All 4-H members showing livestock may enter and be rated on showmanship. Each competitor must show his/her own animal, as designated at check-in under that exhibitor’s name. This animal must also be shown in another class by the same competitor. Items that the judge may consider are the member’s skill in handling the animal, grooming, raising, training of the animal, and general knowledge of the animal. This individual excellence of the animal will not be judged. Members will also be rated on appropriate dress.
8. Weight Group Change Options: If an exhibitor has two animals in the same group, one animal may be moved to the next heavier group. This change should be arranged with the superintendent as soon as possible so show order changes can be reflected on the officials’ programs and so the ring stewards are prepared. Only one move per exhibitor per species will be allowed.
9. Ownership Requirements: A beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, sheep, or hog project may be owned:
A) Solely by the 4-H exhibitor, or
B) in partnership by the 4-H exhibitor and/or other members of his or her immediate family. Only the name of the showman can be on the show entry.
C) Immediate family is defined as a member of a household including parents, brother, sisters, and youth in the care of the head of the household.
D) When 4-H exhibitor(s) and parent(s) sign an ownership affidavit, indicating the exhibitor(s) will feed and care for the animals, it is expected that the exhibitor(s) will have primary responsibility for the animals. In cases where the exhibitors may not have primary responsibility for the duration of the project (i.e. separation of parents and more than one residence), it is recommended the exhibitors request an exception from the local 4-H Council. The time the exhibitors will be able to care for the animals should be clearly defined in the request.
10. An exhibitor in a 4-H show of a horse, a dairy animal, or dairy goat, may show an animal owned by someone outside of the immediate family provided:
A) He or she manages (cares for, feeds, trains, grooms, etc.) and has use of the animal as a 4-H project animal at least 75% of the time during the project year; and
B) Permission for use of the animal is certified by the owner on the 4-H member’s ID sheet (ownership affidavit)
11. Entry Forms: See County schedule for pre-entry due date. All animals MUST be pre-entered so that stall assignments can be done.
12. Livestock Entries & Arrival: See appropriate schedule for times and dates.
13. Official Dress for Showman:
NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: (See Horse Rules for specific dress code)- All 4-H exhibitors are required to wear a white shirt/blouse/T-shirt with the official 4-H Chevron attached or an official 4-H T-shirt and dark blue jeans while participating in any 4-H livestock shows and contests. Hats shall not be worn in the show ring. Shoes should be closed-toed and appropriate for the activity. No sandals allowed. Shorts will not be permitted. Nuckolls FFA members may wear the official FFA shirt and blue jeans.
THAYER COUNTY ONLY : (See Horse Rules for specific dress code)- All 4-H exhibitors are required to wear a white shirt/blouse with the official 4-H Chevron attached or the most current official 4-H T-shirt and dark blue jeans while participating in any 4-H livestock shows and contests. Hats shall not be worn in the show ring. Shoes should be closed toed and appropriate for the activity. No sandals allowed. Shorts will not be permitted.
14. Exhibit Release: See general rules. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4-H council livestock committee. Ask office for early release request form.
15. State Fair Rules Apply When County Fair Rules are Not Adequate.
16. Cloverkid Shows: Cloverkids cannot house an animal but may borrow one from a 4-Her or bring one from home on the show day. Weight requirement of animal less than 350 pounds is enforced.
17. Unruly Animal: An animal that becomes wild and uncontrollable during the show may be declared ineligible by the superintendent and/or staff.
18. Identification: All Animal ID’s are due in the Extension Office by June 15 with the exception of Horses entered in the State Horse Show. See pre-fair events calendar for dates.
19. Exhibitors are NOT allowed to change livestock classes post-check-in.
Animal Identification
ALL ANIMALS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: | ||
State Fair Method of ID: “County Only” ear tags are not accepted. Animal must be nominated via Show Stock Manager database by June15th AND submitted online via Fairwire by August 10th @ 8:00 PM. to be eligible.
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Method of Identification | ||
Project | County Fair: | State Fair: |
Market Beef | County Tag or EID TAG | EID TAG & DNA Sample |
Breeding Beef | County Tag, Tattoo, or EID Tag | Registered: Tattoo, or ID type accepted by the breed association & DNA Sample |
| Commercial: Tattoo or EID Tag & DNA Sample | ||
Feeder Calves | County Tag or EID Tag | EID TAG & DNA Sample |
Bucket Calf | County Tag, Tattoo, or EID Tag | No Class |
| Market Meat Goat | Nuckolls: County Tag, EID Tag or Scrapie Tag | Scrapie tag & DNA Sample |
| Thayer: Scrapie Tag | ||
| Dairy Goat | Drawing or Photo | No Class |
Dairy Cattle | Drawing or Photo | See State Fair Guidelines |
| Horse | Drawing or Photo | Drawing or Photo |
| Rabbit | Tattoo | Tattoo |
Breeding Sheep & Goat | Nuckolls: County Tag, EID Tag or Scrapie Tag | Scrapie Tag & DNA Sample |
| Thayer: Scrapie Tag | ||
Market Lambs | Nuckolls: County Tag, EID Tag or Scrapie Tag | Scrapie Tag & DNA Sample |
| Thayer: Scrapie Tag | ||
| Breeding Swine | County Tag or EID Tag | EID Tag & DNA Sample |
Market Swine | County Tag or EID Tag | EID TAG & DNA Sample |
Herdsmanship
HERDSMANSHIP
Department: G500
Attention-Livestock Exhibitors
Premium Code: CONTESTS
Herdsmanship is a club entry and will be judged on a club basis. Independent 4-Hers will all be judged together as a club. Premiums will be paid per club NOT exhibitor. Each club, FFA chapter, or independent member will be subject to herdsmanship requirements. Herdsmanship will be checked by a committee of adult leaders, parents, senior 4-H member or Livestock Association members during the fair. Top club winner in each herdsman-ship species may select their choice of stalls for the next year’s fair.
Guidelines:
1. Animal Care- This is the highest priority and should be maintained all year long, not just at and before the county fair time. Proper care including fresh water, a well-balanced diet, protection from the environment and a good healthy program will ensure that an animal will be ready at fair time.
2. Exhibitor will be responsible for feed & bedding unless sand or appropriate bedding is in the stall area. Livestock exhibitors must keep pens, stalls, and alleys clean to the satisfaction of the superintendent(s). Pens and stalls must be cleaned for Herdsmanship and after check-out at the end of the fair.
3. Fair Time- Good herdsmanship and animal care is the key. Well-groomed and cared for animals are healthier and show better, thus resulting in higher placing for the 4-Her.
4. Score sheets are available at the office for review.
5. Hogs are NOT to be fed in the wash racks. Anyone caught feeding in the wash rack will have their club penalized 20 points in herdsmanship for that half day.
6. It is preferred that beef be housed in the barn between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. as much as possible so visitors may be able to view the animals. Beef may be fed and watered in the barns.
7. Fans-
Nuckolls County Only: Hanging fans will only be allowed when attached to the tie rails or to supports attached to the tie rails, or otherwise properly supported.
Thayer County Only: Free standing fans will not be allowed. Hanging fans will only be allowed when attached to the tie rails or to supports attached to the tie rails. All fans must be hung above the stalling area.
8. Bucket calf exhibitors are expected to follow Herdsmanship
requirements, (i.e., exercising calf, cleaning, & feeding calf, cleaning stalls & tack areas).
9. Herdsmanship Awards:
Nuckolls County- The club with the highest overall final score will have their name engraved on a plaque displayed in the extension office.
Thayer County- The Leonard Johnsen Memorial Herdsmanship Award will be displayed in the Extension Office showing the overall herdsmanship winner of the current year’s fair. The club and/or chapter with the overall combined highest herdsmanship score will receive the award.
Round Robin Showmanship
LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP
NUCKOLLS COUNTY RULES
The Round Robin Showmanship contest gives an opportunity for the Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Showman winners in each species of large animals to compete head-to-head for Best All-Around Senior Showman Honors. Intermediate then Junior showmen that have received purple showmanship ribbons will be eligible to compete if no First, Second or Third place Senior showmen are able to compete. ALL contestants will wear a 4-H T-Shirt.
Contestants will rotate from station to station, while being judged on their showmanship skills with each species of animal (Beef, Goat, Swine, Sheep and Horse). The judge will use a numerical scoring system to grade each individual at each station, with the winner determined by the total score over all species.
There is no limit on how many times a person may qualify to compete in the Round Robin Contest over their career. Even if a person has won the contest in a previous year, if they qualify again, they may compete again. In the event a person wins the Senior Showmanship contest in more than one species of animal in a given year, they will be entered in Round Robin in the first species that they qualified in that year. In the event that the second-place person has already qualified, the third-place person in that contest will then be eligible to enter the Round Robin. If the Champion, Reserve and third place individuals have previously qualified, then the next highest-ranking individual will be entered in the Round Robin, etc.
Contestants will draw numbers to determine what animal they will show. 5 animals must be used for each species competition, (5 horses, 5 beef, 5 swine, 5 sheep, & 5 goats), for Large Animal Round Robin. The contest superintendent and/or species superintendent(s) will select animals to be used in the contest with all, or most, of the showmen showing the same species in the ring at the same time. Animals used in the contest will be selected for their disposition and showing ability. The judge may ask to rotate animals shown by exhibitors at least once in each species to help even out differences between animals. Prizes will be awarded, but no premium will be paid.
THAYER COUNTY RULES
The Round Robin Showmanship contest gives an opportunity for 4-H Champion Senior Showman & FFA Champion overall Showman Winners in each species of large animals to compete head-to-head for Best All Around Showman Honors.
Contestants will be judged on their showmanship skills with each species of animal (Beef, Goat, Swine, Sheep and Horse). The judge will use a numerical scoring system to grade each individual with each species, the winner determined by the total score over all species. There is no limit on how many times a person may compete in the Round Robin Contest over their career. Even if a person has won the contest in a previous year, if they qualify again, they may compete again.
In the event a person wins the 4-H Senior or FFA Overall Showmanship contest in more than one species of animal in a given year they will represent in Round Robin with the first animal that they received champion honors with that year.
In the event that the second-place person has already qualified, the third-place person in that contest will then be eligible to enter the Round Robin if they have received a purple ribbon. If the Champion, Reserve and third place individuals have previously qualified, then there will be no entry in that species category.
4-H and FFA species representatives will bring back the first animal with which they won champion honors to be used in the round robin contest. All other contestants will draw for animals selected by the round robin and species superintendents with all, or most of the showmen showing the same species in the ring at the same time.
Animals used in the contest will be selected for their disposition and showing ability. The judge will be asked to rotate animals shown by exhibitors at least once in each species.
All Round Robin participants will wear the most current “Official 4-H T-Shirt.”
SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP
NUCKOLLS COUNTY RULES
The Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship contest gives an opportunity for the Champion Senior Showman winners in each species of small animals to compete head-to-head for Best All-Around Senior Showman Honors.
Contestants will rotate from station to station, while being judged on their showmanship skills with each species of animal (Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Poultry). The judge will use a numerical scoring system to grade each individual at each station, with the winner determined by the total score over all species.
There is no limit on how many times a person may qualify to compete in the Round Robin Contest over their career. Even if a person has won the contest in a previous year, if they qualify again, they may compete again. Intermediate then Junior showmen that have received purple showmanship ribbons will be eligible to compete if no First, Second or Third place Senior showmen are able to compete. In the event a person wins the Senior Showmanship contest in more than one species of animal in a given year, they will be entered in the Round Robin in the first species that they qualified in that year. In the event that the second-place person has already qualified, the third-place person in that contest will then be eligible to enter the Round Robin. If the Champion, Reserve and third place individuals have previously qualified, then the next highest-ranking individual will be entered in the Round Robin, etc.
Contestants will bring back the animal with which they qualified for the Round Robin contest. These animals will be used by all contestants as they rotate from species to species. Prizes will be awarded, but no premium will be paid.
THAYER COUNTY RULES
The Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship contest gives an opportunity for the Champion 4-H Senior and FFA Overall Showman winners in each species of small animals to compete head-to-head for
Best All-Around Senior Showman Honors.
Contestants will be judged on their showmanship skills with each species of animal (Dog, Companion Animal, Rabbit, and Poultry). The judge will use a numerical scoring system to grade each individual at
each station, with the winner determined by the total score over all species.
There is no limit on how many times a person may compete in the Round Robin Contest over their career. Even if a person has won the contest in a previous year, if they qualify again, they may compete again.
In the event a person wins the 4-H Senior or FFA Overall Showmanship contest in more than one species of animal in a given year they will represent in Round Robin with the first animal that they received champion honors with that year.
In the event that the second-place person has already qualified, the third-place person in that contest will then be eligible to enter the Round Robin if they have received a purple ribbon. If the Champion, Reserve and third place individuals have previously qualified, then there will be no entry in that species category.
4-H and FFA species representatives will bring back the first animal with which they first won champion honors to be used in the round robin contest. All other contestants will draw to determine if they will show the 4-H or FFA representative’s animal in poultry and rabbit. An informational meeting will be held 1 hour following the conclusion of the poultry show on Thursday to draw and answer questions.
Contestant show order will be rotated, when possible, for each species to help even out potential differences in animal performance. Prizes will be awarded, but no premium will be paid.
All round robin participants will wear the most current “official 4-H T-Shirt.”
Supreme Market Livestock Award
Supreme Market Livestock Award
The Supreme Market Animal will be awarded to the animal that is the best all round market animal per species. Points will be awarded based on placing in Live Show, Ultrasound, and Rate of Gain where applicable. Ribbon placing will account for the following amounts:
| Category | Swine | Beef | Sheep | Goat |
| Live Placing | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Ultrasound Placing | 60% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Rate of Gain Placing | N/A | 40% | 40% | 40% |
The rate of gain contest is required for all market beef, sheep and goats who wish to be eligible for the supreme market contest.
In case of a tie, the ultrasound placing will break the tie.
Nuckolls County Only- Champion and Reserve Champion placings will receive additional points of 2 and 1 respectively for each category.
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| Nuckolls County Swine ID Sheet |
| Thayer County Swine ID Sheet |
SWINE
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
SWINE Premium Code: SWINE
Club Group of Five Premium Code: CLUB PROJECTS
Rules and General Information:
1. Non-Terminal Show.
2. All swine must be individually identified.
3. Grooming or fitting with foreign material that includes (but not limited to) painting, powdering, oiling, artificial coloring, or adhesives is prohibited. Only unaltered water is permitted. Pigs found in violation will be disqualified from the live show and the ultrasound contest. See Livestock Show Rules for further information.
4. Entry Limits- Exhibitors are limited to exhibiting a maximum of six SWINE, not to exceed three markets or three breeding. No animal may be shown in both breeding and market classes. Homebred & Fed animals count as a market entry.
5. Swine must be washed before entering fairgrounds. All swine pens must be cleaned by the exhibitor following the load-out. See general rules for more detailed information.
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 234
Class
7* Showmanship
BREEDING SWINE
Rules:
1. Shown by age. All gilts must be born after Jan. 1 of the current year.
2. THAYER COUNTY ONLY- Commercial breeding hogs will be grouped by weight in the show program. Weigh-in at the fair is required for commercial breeding hogs.
Dept G Division 235
Class
- Commercial Breeding Gilt
- Purebred Breeding Gilt- Thayer County ONLY!
MARKET SWINE
Rules:
1. Market swine must weigh a minimum of 230 lbs. to qualify for the show. There is no upper weight limit. No weight allowances will be given. No swine will be re-weighed. Light swine will be allowed to show but will not be eligible to compete for champion/reserve champion trophy/award.
2. Groups within classes will be determined by weight. The number of groups will be determined by the swine superintendent.
3 Final class(es) determination is at the Superintendent’s discretion.
Dept G Division 236
Classes
20 Market Gilt
21 Market Barrow
25 Home Bred & Fed- Market animal that was on home farm from time of conception through finishing phase. Each exhibitor is allowed one animal in this class. This is the only class in which this animal can be exhibited. Homebred & Fed animals count as a market entry.
35 Pen of Three Market Hogs
SWINE CLUB GROUP OF FIVE
Dept G Division 237
Class
1 Club Group of Five- Animals must be from at least 2 different exhibitors. Premium money will be awarded to the club.
SWINE ULTRASOUND CONTEST
Dept G Division 238
Class
2* Ultrasound Contest- All market swine exhibited will be entered in the ultrasound contest. Breeding Gilts are NOT eligible. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: A fee (estimated around $5.00) will be charged per animal for scanning. This will be deducted from the exhibitor’s swine check or Booster/Support check. Swine not meeting weight limits will not be eligible for championship or reserve champion trophy/awards but will still be scanned.
| Swine | Ultrasound (% Lean) |
| Purple Ribbon | 60.4 and over |
| Blue Ribbon | 57.4 – 60.3 |
| Red Ribbon | 54.4 – 57.3 |
| White Ribbon | 54.3 and under |
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| Nuckolls-Market Lamb ID Sheet | Nuckolls-Breeding Sheep ID Sheet |
| Thayer-Market Lamb ID Sheet | Thayer-Breeding Sheep ID Sheet |
SHEEP
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Sheep Premium Code: SHEEP
Group of Five Premium Code: CLUB PROJECTS
Rules and General Information:
1. Animals may move to the County Fair from flocks that are not under quarantine for scrapie. Sheep that have active club lamb fungus or sore mouth, must be removed from the grounds, and not be allowed to show.
2. ANIMAL ID REQUIREMENTS:
A. THAYER COUNTY ONLY: Scrapie Tags: All females and males exhibited will need to have the official USDA identification (scrapie tag). This applies to both market and breeding females, regardless of age.
B. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: Scrapie tags, EID tags, or county ID tags are allowed.
3. Grooming or fitting with foreign material that includes (but not limited to) painting, powdering, oiling, artificial coloring, or adhesives is prohibited. Sheep must be uniformly slick shorn with 3/8” of hair or less from the knee and up.
4. Entry Limits- Homebred & Fed animals count as a market
entry. Exhibitors are limited to exhibiting a maximum of six sheep. A limit of four market lambs or four breeding sheep can be exhibited but not exceeding 6 head total. Each exhibitor is limited to two individuals in any breeding class. No animal may be shown in both breeding and market classes.
5. NO high-scrotum lambs.
6. No animal maybe be shown in both breeding and market classes.
7. THAYER COUNTY ONLY:
A. Commercial breeding sheep will be grouped by weight in the show program. Weigh-in at the fair is required for commercial breeding sheep.
B. All sheep MUST be rough sheared within 10 days of the fair so vet can check for club lamb fungus.
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 227
Class
7* Showmanship
BREEDING SHEEP
Dept G
Division 229 Commercial/Crossbred
Division 230 Purebred
Classes
1 Ewe Lamb- Born September (previous year)- June of Current Year
2 Yearling Ewe- Born prior to 8/31 of previous year
3* Aged Ewes- 2 years and older
13 Ram Lamb- Born September (previous year)- June of Current Year
14 Lamb/Ewe Pair- - A ewe with offspring on side. Lamb may have been shown in another class; however, this is the only class the ewe may be shown in. If the lamb is not shown in another class, the lamb/ewe pair is considered as one sheep exhibit. Both lamb and ewe must be ID’d.
15* Home Bred & Raised Ewe Lamb- Yearling ewe that has been on family farm from time of conception to present. Must be owned by 4-Her or family enrolled in County 4-H. Each exhibitor is allowed 1 animal in this class. This is the only class you may exhibit this ewe lamb. Shown by age, not breed.
16* Jr. Herd Class- Aged ewe, yearling ewe and lamb from the same farm/operation shown as a group. All must have been shown this year, but Herd class does not count against exhibit limits. Not eligible for overall breeding award.
MARKET SHEEP
Rules:
1. All market sheep wishing to enter the rate of gain contest MUST be weighed at the beginning weigh day on a certified scale with Extension Staff present. See the calendar in front of fairbook for date(s).
2. All market lambs must weigh 100 lbs. to be eligible for championship drive. Lambs weighing less than 100 lbs. will be shown as pre-market. All market lambs must be banded to prior weigh in.
3. Final class(es) determination is at the Superintendent’s discretion.
Dept. G Division 231
Classes
20 Market Ewe- Shown by weight
30 Market Wether- Shown by weight
31 Home Bred & Fed- Market animal that was on home farm from time of conception through finishing phase. Each exhibitor is allowed one animal in this class. This is the only class you may exhibit this lamb. This lamb counts as one of your 4 market lambs.
40 Pen of Three Market Lambs
SHEEP RATE OF GAIN & ULTRASOUND CONTESTS
Dept. G Division 232
Classes
2* Rate of Gain- All Market Sheep are automatically entered into the Rate of Gain Contest. Ribbons will be awarded on the following standards: Purple .66 and over; Blue .50-.659; Red .499-.33; White .329 and under
3* Ultrasound Contest- ALL market sheep exhibited will be entered in the ultrasound contest. An ultrasound scanner will be used to provide personnel with information to evaluate the market sheep backfat, loin eye area and percent muscling. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: A fee (estimated around $5.00) will be charged per animal for scanning. Lambs not meeting weight limits will not be eligible for championship or reserve champion trophy/awards but will still be scanned.
| Sheep | Rate of Gain | Ultrasound (BCTRC Rank) |
| Purple Ribbon | .66 and over | 49.0 and over |
| Blue Ribbon | .50 - .659 | 47.7 – 48.9 |
| Red Ribbon | .499 - .33 | 46.4 – 47.6 |
| White Ribbon | .329 and under | 46.3 and under |
SHEEP CLUB GROUP OF FIVE
Dept. G Division 233
Classes
1* Club Group Of 5- Animals must be from at least 2 different exhibitors but must be from the market division. Premiums are awarded to the club.
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| Nuckolls-Market Goat ID Sheet | Nuckolls-Breeding Goat ID Sheet |
| Thayer-Market Goat ID Sheet | Thayer-Breeding Goat ID Sheet |
MEAT GOATS
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Meat Goat Premium Code: GOAT
Rules and General Information:
1. Animals may move to the County Fair from flocks that are not under quarantine for scrapie.
2. Goats that have active club lamb fungus or sore mouth must be removed from the fairgrounds and not be allowed to show.
3. AMINAL ID REQUIREMENTS:
A. THAYER COUNTY ONLY: Scrapie Tags: All females and males exhibited will need to have the official USDA identification (scrapie tag). This applies to both market and breeding females, regardless of age.
B. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: Scrapie tags, EID tags or county ID tags are allowed.
4. ENTRY LIMITS: Homebred & Fed animals count as a market entry.
A maximum of six goats with not more than three market or three breeding.
5. Grooming or fitting with foreign material that includes (but not limited to) painting, powdering, oiling, artificial coloring, or adhesives is prohibited. Market Goats must be uniformly slick shorn with 3/8” of hair or less from the knee and up.
6. Horns- Goats must have horns blunted. Dehorning is acceptable and preferred. Registered does may have horns per ABGA Breed Standard.
7. Neck Chains & Halters - Goats are to be shown with either a halter, smooth neck chain, smooth or pronged collars only.
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 241
Class
7* Showmanship
BREEDING GOATS
THAYER COUNTY ONLY: Commercial breeding goats will be grouped by weight in the show program. Weigh in at the fair is required for commercial breeding goats.
Pygmy Goats: Dept G Division 242
Meat Goats: Dept G Division 243
Classes
2 Breeding Doe Kid- Born September (previous year)-June of Current Year
3 Yearling Doe- Born prior to 8/31 of previous year
4 Aged Doe- 2 years and older
5* Buck Kid- Born September (previous year)- June of Current Year
6* Doe/Kid Pair- - A doe with offspring on side. Kid may have been shown in another class; however, this is the only class the doe may be shown in. If the kid is not shown in another class, the doe/kid pair is considered as one goat exhibit. Both doe and kid must be ID’d.
7* Home Bred & Raised Breeding Goat- Yearling goat that has been on family farm from time of conception to present. Must be owned by 4-Her or family enrolled in County 4-H. Each exhibitor is allowed 1 animal in this class. This is the only class you may exhibit this goat.
8* Breeding Goat Junior Herd- Aged doe, yearling doe and kid from the same farm/operation shown as a group. All must have been shown this year, but Herd class does not count against exhibit limits. Not eligible for overall breeding award.
MARKET MEAT GOATS
Rules:
1. All market goats wishing to enter the rate of gain contest MUST be weighed at the beginning weigh day on a certified scale with Extension Staff present.
2. All market goats will be weighed and divided into classes based on total numbers and weight range.
3. Weight Requirements- Market goats must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. at county fair check-in. Goats under 50 lbs. will be allowed to show but will not be eligible for champion or reserve champion honors.
4. Classes will be determined by weight with market does and wethers showing together.
5. Market goats may be doe or wether kids. Short scrotum, cryptorchid, and buck kids are not eligible.
6. Age- Market goats are to have milk teeth and there shall be no evidence of breaking of the skin or eruption of the two permanent front teeth.
7. Final class(es) determination is at the Superintendent’s discretion.
Dept G Division 244
Class
10 Market Pygmy Goat
20 Market Meat Doe Goat
30 Market Meat Wether Goat
35 Market Meat Home Bred & Fed Goat - Market animal that was on home farm from time of conception through finishing phase. Each exhibitor is allowed one animal in this class. This is the only class you may exhibit this goat.
40 Pen of Three Market Meat Goats
50 Meat Goat Club Group of 5- Animals must be from at least 2 different exhibitors. Premium is awarded to the club.
MEAT GOAT RATE OF GAIN & ULTRASOUND CONTESTS
Dept G Division 245
Class
- Rate of Gain - The Rate of Gain contest is required for market goats wishing to be eligible for the Supreme Market contest.
- Ultrasound- ALL market goat exhibited will be entered in the ultrasound contest. An ultrasound scanner will be used to provide personnel with information to evaluate the market goat backfat, loin eye area and percent muscling. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: A fee (estimated around $5.00) will be charged per animal for scanning. Goats not meeting weight limits will not be eligible for championship or reserve champion trophy/awards but will still be scanned.
| Goat | Rate of Gain | Ultrasound (BCTRC Rank) |
| Purple Ribbon | .45 and over | 49.0 and over |
| Blue Ribbon | .35 - .449 | 47.7 – 48.9 |
| Red Ribbon | .25 - .349 | 46.4 – 47.6 |
| White Ribbon | .249 and under | 46.3 and under |
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BEEF CATTLE
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Beef Premium Code: BEEF
Club Group of Three Premium Code: CLUB PROJECTS
Rules:
1. All beef (breeding or market) and dairy animals may move to the County Fair without a health certificate or test for Brucellosis or Tuberculosis. These conditions prevail provided these animals, or the herd from which they are moving, are not quarantined for either Brucellosis or Tuberculosis.
2. Shows including Showmanship, Bucket Calf, Feeder Calf, Market Beef, and Breeding Beef will be “Blow and Go.” See Livestock Show Rules for further information.
3. An animal that poses a safety hazard to exhibitors or other animals during the duration of the fair may be required to show individually or may be declared ineligible by the superintendents.
4. Entry Limits: Exhibitors are limited to exhibiting a maximum of six beef animals. No more than two feeder calves or three breeding beef animals or two market animals. No single animal can be shown in both breeding and market classes. A cow/calf pair counts as 2 head of animals if calf is shown in separate class also. If the calf is not shown in another class, the cow/calf pair is considered as one beef exhibit. Homebred & Fed animals count as a market entry.
5. Suckling/Feeder calves must be on the grounds by the start of the beef show and will be released at the conclusion of judging.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 200
Class
7* Showmanship
1st YEAR BUCKET CALF PROJECT
For youth 12 years old or under as of Jan.1 of the current year. A bucket calf is an orphan or newborn male or female calf born between January 1 and June 1 of current year (dairy, beef, or cross), hand fed on bucket or bottle. Calf should be selected and/or purchased within 2 weeks of birth. All calves are shown at halter. A completed record book must be available from the exhibitor at entry. Clipping and grooming will be allowed; however, only cleanliness will be considered in the evaluation. Bucket Calf projects will be evaluated on the following: 1) completed record, 2) knowledge by interview, 3) health, quality, and condition of calf & evidence of training at live show. Bucket Calves MUST stay on the fairgrounds for the duration of the fair.
Dept G Division 209
Class
1* Bucket Calf- One calf per exhibitor. Male calves must be castrated or banded by June 15th. Youth must be 8-12 years 4-H age to participate.
2nd YEAR BUCKET CALF PROJECT- Scoring includes Live Placing, Interview, and Record Book.
Dept G Division 209
Class
2 2nd Year Bucket Calf-Breeding Heifer - Must have been shown as a Bucket Calf the previous year.
3 2nd Year Bucket Calf-Market Must have been shown as a Bucket Calf the previous year. Must be fair time weighed in as a Market Beef for the current year.
FEEDER CALF
Calves must be born between September of the previous year and May of the current year.
Dept G Division 209
Classes
4* Feeder Heifer
5* Feeder Steer
BREEDING BEEF
1. Indicate breed on entry sheet- (A-Angus; H-Hereford; C-Charolais; S-Shorthorn; X-Crossbred). Breeding Beef classes will be determined by the following scenarios:
2. Breeding Beef will be combined into age classes regardless of breed if there are not enough animals from each of the following divisions. This will be determined by the superintendent/Extension staff. Any Breeding Beef having an illegible tattoo will be shown in the Commercial Division.
Dept G
Division 210- Commercial- environmental adaptability and commercial traits emphasis. These females have the genetic background to be considered as potential replacement female in commercial operations operating in significantly variable environment conditions with an inconsistent supply of feedstuffs of fair to good quality. This division is for non-registered heifers, both crossbred and straight bred.
THAYER COUNTY ONLY- Commercial breeding beef will be grouped by weight in the show program. Weigh in at the fair is required for commercial breeding beef.
Division 211- Registered British Breed Heifers-
THAYER COUNTY ONLY- This includes Black Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorns, and Horned and Polled Herefords.
Division 212- Registered Continental & Other Breeds-
THAYER COUNTY ONLY- This includes Charolais, Gelbvieh, Maine Anjou, Limousin, Salers, & Simmental.
Classes
1* Jr. Heifer Calves- (Born Jan-June, current year)
2* Sr. Heifer Calves- (Born Oct-Dec, previous year)
3* Summer Yearling Heifers- (Born July-Sept, previous year)
4* Spring Yearling Heifers- (Born April-June, previous year)
5* Jr. Yearling Heifers- (Born Jan-Mar, previous year)
6* Sr. Yearling Heifers- (Born July-Dec, 2 years previous)
7* 2-Year-Old Heifer- Bred or open (Born Jan-June 2 years previous)
8* Cow - Must be a dry cow
9* Home Bred & Raised Heifer- Yearling heifer must be from family herd from time of conception to present. Must be owned by 4-Her or family enrolled in County 4-H. Each exhibitor is allowed 1 animal in this class. This is the only class you can exhibit this heifer.
10* Jr. Bull Calf- Born January 1- June 1 of the current year.
11* Sr. Bull Calf- Born July 1 – December 31 of previous year. Not to be stalled. Only allowed on fairgrounds during the show. At the discretion of the Superintendent if class is split. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY- Nose ring is required.
12* Cow-Calf- A cow with offspring on side. Calf may have been shown in another class; however, this is the only class the cow may be shown in. If the calf is not shown in another class, the cow/calf pair is considered as one beef exhibit. Both Cow and Calf must be ID’d.
13*Jr. Herd- Will consist of a cow, yearling heifer and calf from the same farm/operation shown as a group. All must have been shown this year, but Herd class does not count against exhibit limits. Not eligible for overall breeding award.
MARKET BEEF
1. All market beef wishing to enter the rate of gain contest MUST be weighed at the beginning weigh day on a certified scale with Extension Staff present.
2. Any market class with more than 5 animals entered may be divided into two or more groups according to weight.
3. Age Requirements- Market Animals must be born after January 1 of the prior year.
4. Market heifers weighing under 950 lbs. and market steers weighing under 1000 lbs at fair weigh-in will not be eligible for champion or reserve champion trophy/awards.
5. Final class(es) determination is at the Superintendent’s discretion.
Dept G Division 215
Classes
2 Market Heifers
3 Market Steers
4 Home Bred & Fed- Market animal that was on home farm from time of conception through finishing phase. This is the only class you may exhibit this calf.
Dept G Division 216
Classes
1* Club Group of Three- Animals must be from at least 2 different exhibitors but may be from market or feeder calf classes. Premiums will be awarded to the club.
Dept G Division 217
Classes
2* Beef Ultrasound Contest- ALL market beef exhibited will be entered in the ultrasound contest. An ultrasound scanner will be used to provide personnel with information to evaluate the market beef backfat, loin eye area and the percent muscling. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: A fee (estimated around $10.00) will be charged per animal for scanning. Market beef not meeting weight limits will not be eligible for championship or reserve champion trophy/awards but will still be scanned. Ultrasound contest is based on industry highest value of carcass per hundred weight and is scored using current grid.
| Beef Ultrasound | Steers & Heifers (IMF Value) |
| Purple Ribbon | 5.34 and over |
| Blue Ribbon | 3.06-5.33 |
| Red Ribbon | 1.31-3.05 |
| White Ribbon | 1.3 and under |
| Beef Grading | IMF Value (https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8130.pdf) |
| Prime | 8.56 and up |
| Choice | 3.91-8.55 |
| Select | 2.59-3.90 |
| Standard | .28-2.58 |
| Utility | .27 and under |
3* Rate of Gain- To adjust heifers and steers, heifers A.D.G. will be multiplied by a factor of 1.1. The Rate of Gain contest is required for market beef wishing to be eligible for the Supreme Market contest. If second year bucket calves choose to weigh in at the beginning weigh date, they will be eligible for ROG also.
| Rate of Gain | Steers | Heifers |
| Purple Ribbon | 3.2 and over | 3.01 and over |
| Blue Ribbon | 2.71 - 3.19 | 2.51 – 3.00 |
| Red Ribbon | 2.20 - 2.70 | 2.00 – 2.50 |
| White Ribbon | 2.19 and under | 1.99 and under |
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| Horse ID Sheet |
HORSES
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Horse Premium Code: HORSE
Rules and General Information:
1. All 4-H horses and ponies exhibited will be required to have been vaccinated for sleeping sickness. The 4-H Council strongly recommends all 4-H horses and ponies exhibited also be vaccinated for bronchial pneumonia (high fever and coughing), a disease contracted by some horses exhibited in previous years. This is for the protection of horse-project animals. 4-Her’s animals are encouraged to be current on all shots and vaccinations.
2. Each horse exhibitor is allowed ONE stall at the fair.
Nuckolls County ONLY: Only ONE stall with ONE horse per stall per exhibitor at the fair. NO exceptions.
3. County Age Divisions take precedence over State Age Divisions. All classes are open to any breed and size of light horse.
4. Entry limits- Nuckolls County ONLY: Exhibitors may enter 2 horses in riding classes and 2 horses in halter classes. No more than 4 different horses exhibited at the fair.
Thayer County ONLY: 4 different horses across all events.
5. Riding Limits- A single horse may not be ridden twice in the same class regardless of age division. The exception is that the same horse may be ridden in a Western Pleasure Class and a Walk-Trot Pleasure Class by a sibling. A horse used in Snaffle Bit Pleasure will not be eligible for other performance classes.
6. 4-H Horse Show & Judging Guide (4H 373) will be used for instructions on working procedure, faults, rider’s instructions.
This applies to all classes.
7. Riding Requirements- Exhibitors need to have passed Level 1 for riding classes unless otherwise noted.
8. Age Divisions-
Thayer County ONLY: Junior (ages 12 & under) and Senior (ages 13 & over).
Nuckolls County ONLY: Junior– ages 8-10; Intermediate – ages 11-13; Senior – ages 14 & up.
9. Eligible Riders- Only the entered EXHIBITOR will be permitted to ride their horse(s) on show day.
10. THAYER COUNTY ONLY- A red ribbon in the horse tail will be required if the horse has a tendency to kick or bite.
11. NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY- High Point Performance Buckle Calculation Rules. Points are awarded in the areas of:
a. Showmanship
b. Western pleasure OR English pleasure
c. Horsemanship OR English equitation
d. Trail
e. Reining OR Western Riding
f. Poles
g. Barrels
Points will be calculated by ribbon received as follows:
Purple- 4 points
Blue- 3 points
Red- 1 point
White- 0 points
Champion Rosette Ribbon- Additional 2 points
Reserve Champion Rosette Ribbon- Additional 1 point
Tie Breaker(s)- (if needed)
1st Tie Breaker- Showmanship
2nd Tie Breaker- Horsemanship
3rd Tie Breaker- Trail Gate
4th Tie Breaker- Trail Bridge
Note: NO halter classes will be calculated for High Point Performance Buckle.
12. Horse Show Dress Code: Will be as outlined in 4-H 373, 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide. If rules on fitting, showing, and dress code are not covered in this book on a given subject, the rules that govern the State Fair or State Horse Show will be used. 4-H Emblems and Armbands (for horse show participants) are available at the Extension office. Other necessary details are found in the various manuals and show guides.
ENGLISH PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Dept. G Division 259
Classes
1 English Pleasure
2 English Equitation
3 Hunter Hack – THAYER COUNTY ONLY. Level II – Exhibition.
HORSE SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 260
Class
7* Showmanship
HALTER
Horses will be judged on excellence of conformation 80% (regardless of breed); 20% on grooming, training & manners. Entries in this class should be shown with a halter and lead shank.
Dept G Division 261
Classes
1 1- & 2-Year-Old Mares
2 3–5-Year-Old Mares
3 6–10-Year-Old Mares
4 11-Year-Old or Over Mares
5 Mare and Colt/Foal (will count as 1 unit and BOTH must be ID’d)
6 1- & 2-Year-Old Geldings
7 3–5-Year-Old Geldings
8 6–10-Year-Old Geldings
9 11 Year Old & Over Geldings
PERFORMANCE
Dept G Division 263
Classes
1 Walk Trot- If participating in Walk-Trot - youth may not show in any other Performance Classes. This is a beginner’s class.
4 Pony Pleasure (14.2 Hands & Under)- Ponies will compete within exhibitor age division pleasure classes. Ponies shown in this class will not be eligible for Western Pleasure.
5 Western Pleasure
8 Western Horsemanship
11 Trail- Each obstacle will be scored separately with ties being broken using gate, bridge, and the judge’s decision.
14 Western Riding- Level II Completion Required.
15 Reining- Judged approximately 70% performance & manners; 20% conformation; 10% appointments.
18 Snaffle Bit- 2-year-old (Level II) Sign affidavit that only 4-Her has ridden horse. This horse may be entered only in this class.
TIMED EVENTS
Dept G Division 264
Classes
15 Pole Bending
20 Walk-Trot Poles- THAYER COUNTY ONLY. Only 4-Hers competing in Walk-Trot class may enter Walk-Trot Poles.
25 Clover-Leaf Barrels
30 Walk-Trot Barrels- Only 4-Hers competing in Walk-Trot
class may enter Walk-Trot Barrels.
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POULTRY
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Poultry Premium Code: POULTRY
Rules and General Information:
- Pre-Entry- is required.
- For the sake of animal welfare, adequate spacing must be provided.
Nuckolls County Only: 5 cages allowed upon availability.
Thayer County Only: Maximum of six cages allowed upon availability. 4 cages allowed for regular poultry and 2 cages for “other” poultry upon availability. This limit includes FFA Exhibits.
3. “Other” Poultry division includes Waterfowl and Game exhibits.
4. Exhibitor must be present at judging time. The maximum length for showmanship presentation is 5 minutes. 1 scoring point will be deducted if the time limit is exceeded. Exhibitors will be timed.
5. Dress Code- See General Rules.
6. Breed Exhibition- To be eligible for divisions other than showmanship, the poultry must be a fair representation of a breed listed in the standard of perfection. Animals that are not a fair representation of the breeds will be placed in the mixed breed class and will not be eligible for overall awards.
7. Limits- Limit 2 exhibits per class number. Birds may be shown in individual classes and trio classes.NO personal cages will be used to house animals in while at the fair. Poultry must be in cages at the time
designated on the schedule printed in the front of the fairbook.
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 270
Class
7* Showmanship
LARGE FOWL STANDARD CLASSES
Dept G Division 271
Classes
1 Cockerel– less than 6 months
2 Pullet- Less than 6 months
3 Cock- Over 6 months old
4 Hen- Over 6 months old
5 Trio Poultry- (1 male - 2 females)
6 Individual Egg Production
7 Pen of 3 Standard Hens- Egg Production
8 Home Bred & Hatched- Birds must be conceived, incubated, and hatched on family farm. Bird may NOT be shown in any other class.
BANTAM FOWL CLASSES
Dept G Division 272
Classes
1 Cockerel- Less than 6 months
2 Pullet- Less than 6 months
3 Cock- 6 months and over
4 Hen- 6 months and over
5 Trio Bantams- (1 male - 2 females)
6 Pen of 3 Bantam Hens- Egg Production
7 Home Bred & Hatched- Birds must be conceived, incubated, and hatched on family farm. Bird may NOT be shown in any other class.
WATERFOWL
Dept G Division 274
Classes:
1 Young Drake- Spring hatch
2 Young Duck- Spring hatch
3 Old Drake- Over 1 year old
4 Old Duck- Over 1 year old
5 Young Gander- Spring hatch
6 Young Goose- Spring hatch
7 Old Gander- Over 1 yr. old
8 Old Goose- Over 1 yr. old
9 Waterfowl Trio
10 Home Bred & Hatched- Birds must be conceived, incubated, and hatched on family farm. Bird may NOT be shown in any other class.
GAME POULTRY- All animals listed under this division will be judged in their individual cage in the Poultry Barn. Exhibitors will stand by their animals as called by the superintendent.
Dept G Division 275
Classes:
9 Young Tom Turkey- Spring hatch
10 Young Hen Turkey- Spring hatch
11 Old Tom Turkey- Over 1 yr. old
12 Old Hen Turkey- Over 1 yr. old
13 Young Game Poultry- i.e., quail, pheasant, pigeon, peacock spring hatch
14 Old Game Poultry – i.e., quail, pheasant, peacock, pigeon over 1 yr. old
15 Game Poultry Trio
16 Home Bred & Hatched- Birds must be conceived, incubated, and hatched on family farm. Bird may NOT be shown in any other class.
MIXED BREED FOWL
Dept G Division 276
Class:
1 Mixed Breed Poultry/fowl: Not eligible for overall awards.
EGGS
Eggs Premium Code: STATIC
Rules and General Information:
1. An entry of eggs will consist of one dozen uniform eggs weighing from 24 to 28 ounces per dozen.
2. Eggs will be judged for interior quality, uniformity of weight, size and shape, shell texture, and cleanliness of shell.
3. Eggs are brought on the day of the show.
Dept G Division 278
Classes
1 Eggs- White
2 Eggs- Brown
3 Eggs- Other
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RABBITS
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Rabbit Premium Code: RABBIT
Rules and General Information:
- Pre-entry is required.
- For the sake of animal welfare, adequate spacing must be provided.
- Exhibitors may pre-enter (nominate) a maximum of 10 exhibits; may show 5 exhibits.
THAYER COUNTY ONLY: Cannot exceed 5 cages between 4-H and FFA entries.
NUCKOLLS COUNTY ONLY: Maximum of 5 cages, upon availability.
4. All rabbits must be earmarked by ear tattoo and identified by June 15th. State fair requires the tattoo to be in the left ear of the rabbit. County fair is optional on which ear is tattooed. Rabbits whose tattoos and color are not readable or do not match the registration information will not be allowed to show. Tattoos that have faded or are no longer legible should be re-done prior to the fair.
5. Maximum length of showmanship presentations is four minutes. Exhibitors will be timed.
6. Breed Exhibition- To be eligible for divisions other than showmanship, the rabbit must be a fair representation of a breed listed in the standard of perfection. Animals that are not a fair representation of the breeds will be placed in the mixed breed class and will not be eligible for overall awards.
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Dept G Division 280
Class
7* Showmanship
FANCY BREED RABBITS
Dept G Division 282
Rules and General information:
1. Division breakdown by age of rabbit not weight.
2. Rabbit Ages: A Fancy Breed Rabbit that is exactly 6 months old on show day will be shown as a Junior Division Rabbit. A Fancy Breed rabbit that is 6 months plus one day old on show day will be shown as a Senior Division Rabbit.
3. Fancy Breed Rabbits include: American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Czech Frosty, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, Dwarf Papillion, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holicer, Jersey Woolie, Lilac, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead.
Classes
4 Junior Buck- 6 months and under
5 Junior Doe- 6 months and under
14 Senior Buck- Over 6 months
15 Senior Doe- Over 6 months
25 Home Bred & Raised Rabbit- Rabbit must be conceived and
raised on the family farm. Rabbit may NOT be shown in any other class.
COMMERCIAL BREED RABBITS
Dept G Division 283
Rules and General information:
1. A Commercial Breed Rabbit that is exactly 6 months old on show day will be shown as a Junior Division Rabbit. A commercial breed rabbit that is 6 months plus one day old on show day will be shown as a Senior Division Rabbit.
2. Commercial Breed Rabbits include: American, American Chinchilla, Argente Brun, Beveren, Black de Hotot, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Creme D’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, and Silver Fox.
Classes
6 Junior Buck- 6 months and under
7 Junior Doe- 6 months and under
16 Senior Buck- Over 6 months
17 Senior Doe- Over 6 months
27 Home Bred & Raised Rabbit- Rabbit must be conceived and
raised on the family farm. Rabbit may NOT be shown in any other class.
MARKET RABBITS
Dept G Division 284
Classes
1 Single Fryer- Not over 10 weeks of age. Max weight of 5½ pounds.
2 Meat Pen of Three- Age limit 10 weeks. Minimum weight of 3 ½ pounds each. Max weight 5 ½ pounds each. Meat pens shall consist of 3 rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Broken group meat pens must also be of the same variety. A meat pen does not necessarily have to come from the same litter.
3 Roasters- All rabbits entered in this class must be under 6 months of age. Minimum weight 5 1/2 lbs. Max weight 9 pounds.
4 Stewers- All rabbits entered in this class must be 6 months of age and over. Minimum weight is over 8 pounds.
5 Home Bred & Fed Market Rabbit- Rabbit must be conceived and
raised on family farm through finishing phase. Rabbit may NOT be shown in any other class.
MIXED BREED RABBIT
Dept G Division 285
Class:
- Mixed Breed Rabbit- Not eligible for overall awards.
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COMPANION ANIMALS
Premium Code: SMALL ANIMAL
Rules and General Information:
1. General Health Requirements- Animals shall be free of fleas, ticks, mites, lice or other parasites & free of contagious diseases. Any animal showing signs of parasites or disease will not be judged.
2. NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR- Exhibitors may make no more than one entry per class with a maximum of 4 entries total.
3. Housing of Animals- All companion animals must be displayed in a cage or tank or on a leash furnished by the exhibitor.
4. Dress Code- See General Rules.
5. Release of Exhibits- Exhibits will be released at the conclusion of judging.
6. Any animal shown as a companion animal must NOT have its own species county or regional show to enter.
Dept G Division 100
Classes
1 Cat- Requirements:
A. 4 months minimum age.
B. Current shot records must be turned into the office prior to the fair by pre-entry deadline. See General Rules for date.
C. Must be on collar and leash.
D. Health Requirements–
1. Required to have current vaccines for rabies & distemper, Panleucopenia, rhino tracheitis, and calici virus.
2. Must be vaccinated for feline leukemia or show proof of a negative test in the last 180 days.
3. Rabies shots should be given at 3 months.
4. Distemper shot should be given at weaning. Kittens too young for shots will be exempt.
E. Proof of vaccination must be turned in by pre-entry deadline. See the calendar for date.
F. Cats who do not meet these health requirements will not be judged.
G. No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter.
3 Ferret- 4 months minimum age
4 Chinchilla- 7 weeks minimum age
5 Guinea pig- 4 weeks minimum age
6 Gerbil- 4 weeks minimum age
7 Hamster- 4 weeks minimum age
8 Mouse- 4 weeks minimum age
9 Rat- 4 weeks minimum age
10 Hedgehog- 5 weeks minimum age
11 Poster- Can include entries covering any companion animal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others). Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of a companion animal that they are not showing in another class of the Companion Animal Show. Poster should be the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22” x 28”) board. Exhibitors must be present at the time of judging and will be judged on the quality of the poster, accuracy of information provided, and ability of the exhibitor to explain the information and answer judge’s questions.
12* Bird
13* Reptile
14* Fish
15* Amphibians
16* Other Pet – Pet not classified above. Species must be designated on entry form.
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DOGS
Showmanship Premium Code: SHOWMANSHIP
Dog Premium Code: DOG
Rules and General Information:
1. Current shots records must be turned into office prior to the fair by pre-entry deadline. See General Rules for date.
2. Vaccinations- All dogs must be immunized for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and rabies. The Nebraska Vaccination Record Form (SF263) must document all vaccinations with 1 year or 3 years depending on the vaccine given. Vaccinations must be administered according to vaccine label guidelines (effective for 1 or 3 years). Dog owners are encouraged to visit with their veterinarian to determine if other vaccinations are recommended for their area or for travel (such as Bordetella). A photocopy of vaccination record form (SF263) noting all vaccinations is required as part of the advanced entry. All vaccinations must be in effect at the time of the show. Exhibitors may want to get annual vaccinations in the spring and have the SF263 filled out one time to use for the whole year.
3. Disqualified Dogs: Females in season will not be permitted to be shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. A handler who cannot or does not properly control a dog will be excused and disqualified. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by the judge or show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog.
4. Rough Handling: Any rough handling or abuse of dogs on the grounds or in the ring will result in disqualification.
5. Baiting: Baiting with food, squeakers, or toys will not be permitted in any class and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in showmanship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators.
6. Dog Age: A dog must be 6 months or older to be exhibited in dog competitions.
7. Cleanup: This shall be the EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILTY. This includes all areas while on the show site. Dogs should use the designated dog exercise area.
8. Exercise Area: Exhibitors should frequently use the designated exercise area(s) for restroom breaks for their dogs. All clean up and disposal in designated trash cans is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
9. Soiling in the Ring: If a dog has an accident in the show ring, the exhibitor will be asked to stop, clean up and disinfect the area with supplies provided by the show. Superintendent will assist by holding the dog’s leash. The exhibitor will finish their class and will be lowered one ribbon placing as a penalty for that class due to soiling in the show ring.
10. Grooming and Warm Up Day of the Show: Only exhibitors are allowed to groom or work dogs at the show, both in and out of the rings.
11. Advancement in Obedience and Agility Classes: A youth will move up to a “transition year”, after they receive 2 purple ribbons in a specific class at county or state level competition. Youth will finish their 4-H year at the same level if the second purple ribbon occurs in the middle of the 4-H year. Youth do not have to move up in the middle of a 4-H year. Youth will then have the option to stay in their current class for one additional year (after receiving 2 purple ribbons) called the “transition year”. During the transition year, youth will practice the more advanced class (gaining skills such as off leash work) but may compete in their same level. Youth may advance up to the next level more quickly with advice/assistance from a leader and parent to help evaluate skill readiness of youth and dog. This may especially occur if the youth has had previous dog handling experiences.
12. Advancement in Showmanship Classes: Classes are divided into age divisions.
13. Substitutions: A dog may be substituted for showmanship classes only if it is injured or dies following the entry deadline. Substitutions are generally not allowed in obedience and agility classes; however, substitutions may be considered at the discretion of the superintendent. A substitute can be selected from the exhibitor’s household family or from the household where the originally entered dog resides. Dog(s) may be substituted only if the extension office staff is directly consulted prior to the show date. A Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Form (SF263) must be completed for all substitution dogs and received by the extension office staff prior to the show date.
14. Use of Leash: Dogs must remain on the leash at all times, except under the direction of the judge while performing a class in the show ring.
15. Dress Code- See general rules.
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Rules and General Information:
1. Each class will be judged on handler’s appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), handling/showing of the dog (50%), and general knowledge (20%).
2. Showmanship will follow those procedures and classes described in the NE 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4H421.
Dept. G Division 700
Class
- Dog Showmanship
RALLY- Thayer County ONLY
Division 701
- Rally Obedience is a dog sport based on obedience. Rally Obedience is a dog performance class that uses directional signs that are numbered to indicate the course the handler follows during the performance.
- The team of dog and handler heel from sign to sign, and perform the exercises indicated by the numbered sign at each location. Unlike traditional obedience, handlers are
allowed to encourage their dogs during the course.
Classes:
- Beginning Rally – The dog is on leash and there are 5 to 10 stations. These beginning Rally Signs are suggested: halt sit, halt down dog, right turn, left turn about turn right, slow pace, fast pace, and normal pace. These are the same commands that exhibitors use in the beginning of novice obedience levels.
2 Rally 1- The dog is on leash and there are 10-15 stations
3 Rally 2 – The dog is off leash and there are 12-17 stations
4 Rally 3 – The dog is off leash and there are 15-20 stations
DOG OBEDIENCE
Rules and General Information:
Follow rules in NE 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 421 to determine class entry and exercise within each obedience class.
Dept G Division 702
Classes
10 Beginning Novice Division A- Both handler and dog are in their first year of county, state, or any other dog experience. Dogs being shown may not have completed an AKC “leg” toward a “CD” degree.
20 Beginning Novice Division B- Exhibitor or dog is beyond first year of competition. This class also includes dogs that have been shown previously by others not moved past the beginning novice level.
25 Beginning Novice Division C- Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year of competition.
30 Novice A- Exhibitor and dog have received purple in Beginning Novice and are in first year of Novice Class competition (started after October 1 of previous year.)
35 Novice B- Exhibitor or dog are beyond first year of Novice Class competition. This class also includes dogs that have been shown previously by other exhibitor(s) but have not moved past the novice level.
37 Novice C- Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year of competition.
40 Graduate Novice- Exhibitor and dog have received purple in Novice.
45 Advanced Graduate Novice- Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Novice.
50 Open- Exhibitor & dog have received purple in Graduate Novice.
55 Graduate Open- Exhibitor and dog have received purple in Open.
60 Utility- Exhibitor & dog have received purple in Graduate Open.
DOG AGILITY
Rules and General Information:
- Procedures- Agility will follow those procedures and classes described in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4H421. Refer to Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines to determine class entry and obstacles for each level of competition. Course maps will be made available and posted at the time of show registration in designated area(s).
2. Agility Jump Heights- Measure dogs at withers to determine jump height:
- Dogs 11” or less---------------------------------------------jump 4”
- Dogs over 11” up to and including 14” --------------– jump 8”
- Dogs over 14” up to and including 18”-----------------jump 12”
- Dogs over 18” ----------------------------------------------- jump 16“
Dept G Division 703
Classes
10 Level 1- On leash- 6 obstacles
20 Level 2- On leash- 10 obstacles
30 Level 3- Off leash- 10 obstacles
40 Level 4- Off leash- 13 obstacles
50 Level 5- Off leash- 15 - 20 obstacles