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2012 ABGA NATIONAL SHOW RULES
Eligibility – ABGA National Show
Exhibitors must be a current active or a current junior member of the American
Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for the ABGA National Show.
Competition is open to goats registered in the Herdbook of ABGA by May 18,
2012. Active or junior members of ABGA must be listed as the current owner on
the ABGA registration certificate on or before May 18, 2012. Custom fitters, if
different from the owner, will register with the superintendent if the owner will
not be in attendance at the show. There is no limit on the number of goats that
can be entered in a class by a member. Application for entry must be on current,
official entry forms. Junior members can enter the ABGA National Show by
completing the entry and paying the correct fees for each animal.
Eligibility – JABGA National Show/JABGA
Wether Show
Exhibitors must be a current member of the Junior American Boer Goat
Association to submit a show entry for the JABGA National Show. Competition is
open to wether goats with a minimum of an ABGA Record of Pedigree by May
18, 2012. Goats must be registered in the JABGA member's name only. No
ranch or family name can be listed in the owner section of the certificate. There
is no limit on the number of goats that can be entered in a class by a member.
If the JABGA owner has more than one entry in a class, the other goats must be
shown by another JABGA member. Application for entry must be on current,
official entry forms.
JABGA Showmanship Classes
Exhibitors entered in showmanship classes must own the goat that is
being shown.
Defining an Exhibitor
Throughout the ABGA National Show, JABGA National Show and JABGA Wether
Show Rules the term "exhibitor" is defined as the owner of the animal listed in
the ABGA registry.
Junior Exhibitor Age Requirement
In order to show, the junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age
on the day of the show.
Special Needs of an Exhibitor
Any exhibitor with special needs is required to contact the ABGA office prior to June 1, 2012.
Interpretation and Violation of
Rules
The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) reserves to its Executive Committee
the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and to arbitrarily settle and
determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise
arising out of or connected with, or incident to, the ABGA National Show, JABGA
National Show or JABGA Wether Show. The ABGA further reserves to its
Executive Committee the right to amend or add to these rules as its judgment
may determine. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all
privileges and be subject to such penalty as the Executive Committee may order.
The Executive Committee may apply other penalties and sanctions from time to
time as deemed appropriate.
Superintendents
Regulations and show rules will be enforced by ABGA National Show
Superintendents. The decision of the Superintendents shall be final in all cases
except where a protest has been properly filed.
Judges Decision
The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases except where fraud or
misrepresentation on the part of an exhibitor is proven. Any such claim of an
exhibitor's fraud or misrepresentation must be timely submitted as an official
protest. The judging and procedures method are at the discretion of the judges.
Official Protests
Official protests for exhibitor's fraud or misrepresentation shall be submitted to
the Superintendent in writing and be accompanied by a $300.00 non-refundable
fee. Only members in good standing with ABGA can file a protest. Any such
protest must plainly state the fraud or misrepresentation of the exhibitor. The
protest must be delivered to the Superintendent immediately upon the occasion
for such protest. Any protest filed more than 24 hours after the alleged incident
shall not be considered. Protests shall be referred to the Executive Committee
which shall have full and final authority to determine the matter and from whose
decision there is no appeal. The Executive Committee will determine the method
in which the protest is reviewed. Judging procedures shall not be interrupted for
protest investigation.
Disqualification
Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the
show. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited animal will
be a disqualification. Also, the exhibitors of animals deemed to have been
surgically altered will be banned from future ABGA and JABGA National Shows.
Artificial coloring will be a disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent
with registration papers will result in disqualification. Should any animal that has
been awarded a prize be disqualified, the lower placing animals will not move
into any higher position.
No Liability
ABGA or JABGA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR
DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR INCIDENTAL TO THE
ABGA NATIONAL SHOW, JABGA NATIONAL SHOW OR JABGA WETHER SHOW.
Release of Liability
PARTICIPANT EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM AGAINST ABGA BY
REASON OF, AND RELEASES ABGA FROM ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO, ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY
(INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE
WHATSOEVER (EXPRESSLY INCLUDING ABGA'S NEGLIGENCE).
Indemnification
PARTICIPANT AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS AND UNCONDITIONALLY
INDEMNIFY ABGA AGAINST AND FOR ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES,
COSTS, EXPENSES, AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE)
WHICH ABGA MAY AT ANY TIME SUFFER OR SUSTAIN OR BECOME LIABLE FOR
BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENTS, DAMAGES, INJURIES OR LOSSES EITHER TO
PERSONS, PROPERTY OR BOTH, OF PARTICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER
PARTICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER PARTIES, OR TO THE PROPERTY OF ABGA, IN
ANY MATTER ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR INCIDENT TO THE
ACTIVITIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY NEGLIGENT
ACT OR OMISSION OF ABGA, IT'S OFFICERS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR
VOLUNTEERS. [THE TERM "ABGA" MEANS AMERICAN BOER GOAT
ASSOCIATION, JUNIOR AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUPERINTENDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS.]
Computing Ages
ABGA will establish June 1 as the ending date for computing age classes.
Classes with more than 50 entries will be divided into classes as equal
as possible with no more than 50 to a class and all class breaks will be
done by age. Date of birth as listed on the ABGA registration certificate
will be used to determine the class breaks. The first and second from
each class will return to the ring for the Championship Drive.
Entry Deadline
To enter without paying double the entry fee, entries and accompanying fees must be in the ABGA office by May 18, 2012. Entry fees are nonrefundable.
Entry Fees / Late Entries
The entry fee for all animals is $40 per head in the ABGA National Show and $30 per head in the JABGA National Show and JABGA wether show. The entry
fee for animals received after May 18th is doubled. Mail courier and other
delays are not considered in determining entry fees: the receipt date will
determine if an entry fee is double. Please remember the Herdbook closes May
18, 2012, for ABGA Nationals and JABGA Nationals. Entries are required to list
only the number of head entered. Actual registration numbers must be provided
at check-in. Entry for group classes is required but will also be done at check-in.
Identification
All goats must have a legible permanent ear identification (ear tags are not
permanent IDs) corresponding to the registration certificate upon arrival on the
grounds. GOATS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM JUDGING WITHOUT
PROPER IDENTIFICATION. All goats must be registered purebred, fullblood
or percentage Boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 50% to 87.5%
Boer. Fullblood classes are for does that are 15/16 blood (93.7%) and higher
and 31/32 blood (96.8%) and higher for bucks. Progeny of fresh does will NOT
be allowed in the ring. Goats entered in group classes also must be entered and
shown in the appropriate individual class. Does must have kidded or exhibited
pregnancy by 24 months of age.
JABGA National Wether Show
Wethers entered in the National Wether Show do not need to meet the ABGA
breed standards. Wethers will be shown by weight. Show management
reserves the right to adjust the class numbers and breaks as needed. All
wethers must have all milk teeth intact. Any wether missing teeth is disqualified.
The Judge is authorized to mouth any market goat to verify that all milk teeth
are present and that decision is final. Horns are permitted, but must be tipped
blunt prior to arrival at the show facility. All wether goats are to be castrated
with no testicular tissue present. Wether exhibitors must weigh their own goats
on the official scale and declare their weights on cards provided at check in.
These cards must be turned in by Tuesday, June 12th at noon. After each
class the top five goats will be weighed and that weight must be within 5 (five)
pounds of the declared weight. Goats that do not meet the weight requirement
will be disqualified and the exhibitor will forfeit their winnings.
Wethers must be slick shorn, with no indication of blocking, to 3/8 inch
or less above the knees and hock joints to include the head but
excluding the tail switch.
JABGA Bred & Owned Classes
Bred & Owned will participate within the JABGA Classes – All goats reflecting the
Breeder as the Owner will have automatic entry.
Heelers
Heelers will be allowed in the yearling classes and older. Heelers must be a JABGA member in good standing.
Unauthorized Goats
Goats for which the owner has not paid an entry fee will not be allowed on the
grounds, with the exception of those goats that are nursing (Examples: the dam
of a 60-day-old entry or the 40-day-old offspring of a two-year-old entry). All
goats on the grounds must meet Oklahoma State health requirements. If an
exhibitor has unauthorized goat(s), the exhibitor will be required to either pay
$100 per head or remove the animals(s) from the show grounds.
Unruly Animals
The exhibitor will be liable for damage to fences, other goats or injury to people.
In addition to penning, unruly bucks may be required to be restrained or
removed from the show if deemed necessary by the show management. If any
goat is a threat to the public or is unruly, precautions must be taken. Exhibitors
are responsible for the actions of their goats.
Judging
Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the times at which their goats will be
judged. Any goat not presented promptly will be ruled ineligible and barred from
competition in the class.
Exhibitor and Spectator Conduct
If any exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by agent or employee,
interferes with the judges, show officials or staff during their adjudication or
shows any disrespect to them or the show, ABGA may demand a proper apology
from the exhibitor, may exclude the exhibitor and animal in question from
competition, bar exhibitor from the grounds, and may also withhold prizes that
may have been awarded. The Executive Committee may apply other penalties
and sanctions from time to time as deemed appropriate.
Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Regulations
Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the regulations of the Stephens County
Fair & Expo Center. Regulations of the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center will
be enforced by ABGA Superintendents and/or Stephens County Fair & Expo
Center officials. Any charges or material cost incurred by ABGA due to an
exhibitor violation or ignorance of these regulations will be paid by the exhibitor.
The facility is a non-smoking, no alcohol venue.
Animal Health Requirements
Goats are required to have a current health certificate to enter the state of
Oklahoma. A copy of the health certificate is required. The health certificate is to
be issued by your veterinary within the past 30 days. All animals are expected to
be healthy, free of disease and in show condition. All animals in the barn must
comply with Federal and State Scrapie and the state of Oklahoma animal health
requirements. ABGA assumes no duty or responsibility nor shall it otherwise be
liable to any exhibitor for any of the following: (i) the prevention of disease; (ii)
the protection of animals from disease or exposure to disease; (iii) the
enforcement of animal health laws or regulations; or (iv) notifications or
warnings about disease or other animal health related concerns. In this regard,
ABGA shall not be liable for any damages, injuries or losses arising from,
connected with or related to disease or the exposure of animals thereto. This
includes, but is not limited to, actual and consequential damages.
Oklahoma State Veterinary Office
The Oklahoma State USDA Office contact number is (405) 751-1701. Each
exhibitor's veterinarian is required to call the Oklahoma State USDA Office to
obtain animal health requirements. Exhibitors failing to meet Oklahoma animal
health requirements are subject to fines and removal from the Stephens Count
Fair & Expo Center.
Veterinary Services
ABGA will provide contact information to exhibitors during check-in of a local
veterinarian that can assist exhibitors with animal health issues.
The contact information of the veterinarian will also be posted in the check-in
area.
Pets
Pets on the grounds must be leashed. ABGA reserves the right to remove
disruptive pets from the grounds.
Exhibitor Parking
The Stephens County Fair & Expo Center will provide trailer parking which is at
the risk of the exhibitor. Exhibitors may only park in designated areas reserved
for the ABGA Nationals. Vehicles and trailers improperly parked will be fined and
towed at the exhibitor's expense.
Exhibitor Numbers
Each entry will be assigned a number. Exhibitors will receive cards which
correspond with the numbers; these cards must be worn by the exhibitor in the
show ring when goats are being judged.
Show Schedule
A tentative schedule is listed in the show packet and noted as subject to change.
The schedule of classes for the show will be posted each day. The schedule of
classes is at the discretion of the Superintendents based on in the barn entries ALL ANIMALS MUST BE OUT OF THE BARN BY 8:00 AM Sunday
June 17, 2012.
Fitting
Fitting will be left to the discretion of the exhibitor. All fitting and trimming must
be done in the designated area. No fitting or trimming will be permitted in the
show barn. Any altering of pigmentation is prohibited. If an exhibitor's goat is
found to have altered pigmentation, the goat will be disqualified from the show
and the exhibitor will be banned from future ABGA National Shows. Any
evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited animal will be a
disqualification and that exhibitor will be banned from future ABGA
National Shows. The use of any performance enhancing drug and/or chemical,
their substitutes or derivatives, is prohibited without veterinary approval on the
animal's health certificate and will result in disqualification. The exhibitor agrees
to submit any goat entered by him/her to inspection by any veterinarian
appointed by the Board of Directors and agrees to have such goat submitted to
such tests as may be requested.
Exception for Wether: See JABGA Wether Show Rules above
DNA Testing
ABGA reserves the right to DNA blood test and/or urine laboratory test any goat
entered for competition. The conclusions based upon the analysis of any of these
tests by the veterinarian in charge shall be final, conclusive, and without
recourse against ABGA, any officer, director, volunteer or employee thereof or
any veterinarian appointed by the ABGA. The exhibitor waives any right of action
which he might have for action taken under this rule and releases ABGA and the
veterinarian from any claims or demands whatsoever in connection with the
inspection or testing of any such goat or any ruling or action taken due to the
conclusion of the veterinarian. If an animal is found to test positive for any
performance enhancing drug and/or chemical, their substitutes or derivatives,
the animal's sample will be sent to a second lab for confirmation testing. If this
confirmation test is returned positive, the owner of the animal must provide
documentation of veterinary prescription for the drug/chemical. This
documentation must include a statement of the reason for the use of the
drug/chemical in said animal and must be signed by the prescribing veterinarian.
The Executive Committee reserves the right to accept or reject the validity of the
reason given. All testing required by the ABGA will be performed at laboratories
selected by ABGA, will be paid for by ABGA and will be completed within 60 days
after the show.
 Pens
Due to the expected large number of entries
and limited animal pens, pens will be assigned
based on 1.5 goats per pen based on the
number goats presented by the exhibitor to
show officials at check-in. The assigning of pens
is at the discretion of the Superintendents. Pens
for entries received at check-in are subject to
availability. Upon arrival, the pens will hav e
shavings. Extra shavings will be available for a
fee at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center office.
Pens will be filled on a first-come, first-served
basis. Members can divide the pens with a
divider. There will be no "reserving" pen space
for other exhibitors. If several exhibitors want to
pen together, they must arrive and check-in
together. No hay will be allowed in the barn.
Exhibitors may have a sign over their exhibit
advertising their own herd. Superintendents can
remove exhibitors' signs at their discretion. An
animal pen can be used as a tack or display as
long as the display and tack fits in the pen. Tack
and goat carts will not be allowed in alleys,
showing area or staging area.
Tack & Display Pens
Exhibitors can use their assigned animal pens
for tack or displays. The assigning of tack pens
is at the discretion of the Superintendents.
Additional pens for displays may be purchased
at the fee of $40 for one pen or $70 for two
pens, limit 2 per exhibitor/fitter. Displays must
fit in the pen space as allocated. Displays
cannot be located in a walk area, end cap or
alley. Superintendents can remove displays at
their discretion. Exhibitors are permitted to
display prize ribbons or trophies at their
allocated space during the entire show at their
own risk in a pen. If the display area needed is
larger than 2 pens, commercial exhibit space
may be purchased by contacting the ABGA
office.
No vendor/individual sales from display/tack pens.
Premier Exhibitor Award
The Premier Exhibitor Award will be given to the Premier Percentage
Exhibitor and the Premier Fullblood Exhibitor determined by the 10 point system.
The exhibitor must be an active member of ABGA and be listed as the current
owner on the ABGA registration certificate and in ABGA records. Each exhibitor
must enter a minimum of three goats in the respective herd books. If
there are 10 or more goats in the class, the first place goat will receive 10 points,
second place 9 points, etc., through tenth. If there are less than 10 goats, the
first place goat will receive points equal to the number in the class. Class totals
will be determined from the total number of animals entered in a class from the
official class sheets. Animals owned in partnership will accrue points for that
partnership towards the Premier Percentage Exhibitor or Premier Full Blood
Exhibitor Award. In the event of a tie the exhibitor winning the most first place
awards will receive the award. If the tie still exists then the one with the most
second place awards will win. If necessary this process will continue until the tie
is broken. ABGA will post accumulated points daily. It will be the responsibility of
the exhibitor to review these points and report any discrepancies to the show
superintendents.
Champion points will be determined as follows:
Grand Champion Junior Percentage............................ 10 points
Reserve Champion Junior Percentage ........................ 5 points
Grand Champion Yearling Percentage........................... 10 points
Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage ...................... 5 points
Grand Champion Senior Percentage........................... 10 points
Reserve Champion Senior Percentage ...................... 5 points
National Grand Champion Percentage........................ 10 points
National Reserve Champion Percentage..................... 5 points
Grand Champion Junior Fullblood............................... 10 points
Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood ............................ 5 points
Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood........................... 10 points
Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood ...................... 5 points
Grand Champion Senior Fullblood............................... 10 points
Reserve Champion Senior Fullblood ........................... 5 points
National Grand Champion Fullblood ........................... 20 points
National Reserve Champion Fullblood ........................ 15 points
The Donald Bird Premier Breeder
Award
The point system for the Premier Exhibitor will be used giving the same points to
the breeder. THIS AWARD IS FOR FULLBLOOD BOER GOATS ONLY.
*Awards for Junior Show Classes
Ribbons will be awarded to the first through tenth place goats in all classes. A
cash prize, banners and bronzes will be awarded to all Grand ($400) and Reserve
($300) Grand Champion goats.
*Awards for JABGA Wether Show
Classes
Ribbons will be awarded to the first through tenth place goats in all classes. A
cash prize and banners will be awarded to all Grand and Reserve Grand
Champion goats. Cash premiums are dependent on pending sponsorship
donations.
*JABGA Premiums
Premiums in the individual JABGA classes (breeding stock and wethers) will be
paid based on the following schedule:
| # in
class |
1st |
2nd |
3rd
|
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
| 1-2
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3-4
|
25 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5-8 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 9-12 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
|
|
|
| 13-16
|
40 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
|
|
| 17-20 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
|
| 21-24 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
| 25-28
|
55 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
NEW
PREMIER SIRE AWARD: The Premier Sire Award will be given to the sire that
has accumulated the most class points earned by three or more exhibited
offspring during the 2012 National Show. The Premier Sire Award will be
presented to the current owner of record according to ABGA.
*Per IRS Regulations, a cash prize may be subject to an
IRS Form 1099 and will be held for proper
documentation as required.
NEW
Pair Classes
Entry fee is $5 per pair. Animals must be shown in their regular class and preentered.
Entry Deadline and Entry Fees / Late Entries Rules apply.
BEST PAIR CLASSES: See Class Schedule
Best Pair of Kids: Both sexes represented. One fullblood/purebred doe and a
fullblood buck kid that has shown in respective classes.
Group Classes
The following rules apply for group classes. The animals must be shown in their
regular class and pre-entered by the Yearling division class of each division.
FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three fullblood or purebred offspring of the same
buck with both sexes represented. Do not have to be owned by the same
person.
PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three percentage does, any age, that are out of
the same buck (50%, 75%, & 87% are eligible) Do not have to be owned by the
same person.
FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of the same doe. Do not have
to be owned by the same person.
PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of the same doe. Do not
have to be owned by the same person, and must be a 75% or better.
FULLBLOOD BREEDER'S HERD: The exhibitor of the breeders herd must be
breeder of record. Animals owned by other exhibitors may be included provided
the exhibitor of the breeders herd is the breeder of the included animal(s): 1.)
Two fullblood or purebred does less than 12 months, 2.) Two fullblood or
purebred does 12 months or greater, 3.) a buck of any age.
PERCENTAGE DOE HERD: The exhibitor of the breeders herd must be breeder
of record. Animals owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the
exhibitor of the breeders herd is the breeder of the included animal(s). 1.) Two
percentage does less than 12 months, 2.) Two percentage does 12 months or
greater.
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