The American Boer Goat Association provides a list of Certified and Approved Judges nationwide who are qualified to judge ABGA and JABGA sanctioned shows. ABGA also holds Judges Certification Courses to educate and certify official JABGA judges. ABGA Certified Judges View the list of American Boer Goat Association certified judges. Search by state or name to view the judges in your area. ABGA judges who have not paid or renewed their membership by January 1 must wait 90 days after completing all required materials (ABGA Code of Ethics and background check) before they are eligible to judge a show. Download a printable Approved Judges Listing ABGA Approved Judges Mike Stiefel Alabama mstiefel1@aol.com 256-689-8153 Showman Judges Profile Next > Mark A. Berry Arkansas berrysghfarm@gmail.com 870-828-1734 Showman Judges Profile Next > David Carwell Arkansas david@bdgenetics.com Cell: 870-362-6008 Showman Judges Profile Next > Warren Thigpen Arkansas warrenthigpen@gmail.com 210-414-3218 Showman Judges Profile Next > Patrick Aliff California wpaliff@gmail.com 304-888-6537 Showman Judges Profile Next > Pat Ariaz California crzyhrsjj@yahoo.com 209-969-4307 Showman Judges Profile Next > Mike Reis California msrreis@yahoo.com 707-483-6303 Showman Judges Profile Next > Scott Pruett Colorado pruett2doit@gmail.com 720-244-6478 Showman Judges Profile Next > Glenda Wilcox Colorado barxiboers1@gmail.com 307-299-4602 Showman Judges Profile Next > < Previous Page Next > Don't see your name on the approved judges list, or need to update your contact information? Contact the ABGA office. Contact JUDGES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Judges Certification Sign-Up Are you over 21 years of age, or will you be 21 years of age as of the first day of the Judges Certification Course? * Yes No ABGA Member Number First Name Last Name Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Email Phone How many years of experience do you have with goats? Do you breed and/or show Boer goats, or have you previously at any time bred and/or shown Boer goats? * Breed Show Both How familiar are you with ABGA’s Rules and Regulations? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with JABGA Regional Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Breed Standards? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar Have you judged on behalf of any other species/organizations? Please list them below. I agree to consent to a background check once I am certified as an ABGA Judge. Pay Now This form has reached the maximum amount of submissions. Thank you for you interest in becoming an ABGA Judge. Thanks for submitting! The program will take place on the first weekend in November at: Tarleton State University Agriculture Center 1091 County Road 518 Stephenville, Texas 76401 ABGA Certified Judge nominees must be ABGA members in good standing and over the age of 21 as of the first day of the Judges Certification Program. JUDGES RESOURCES Download Judges Manual Download Judges Show Ring Protocol Download ABGA Breed Standards Download Boer Goat Anatomy Download Meat Goat Judging Terminology Download Code of Ethics Download ABGA Rules & Regulations Download ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download JABGA Regional Show Rules Download JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download Concurrent Show Rules Download Visual Inspection Form

Earn up to 400 points in 6 contests. Events include judging, showmanship, skill-a-thon, speaking, sales talk, and show. Jump to↓ Senior Intermediate Junior Novice Scoring Breakdown: Each contest is worth up to 100 points . All points are based on placing. First place will receive 100 points, and each subsequent placing will receive ten less points, down to ten points for 10th place. (1st = 100, 2nd = 90… 10th = 10). Only a participant’s top 4 scores out of the 6 events are used to determine High Point standings. Max regional score possible: 400 points Senior Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking Showmanship Show Total Alaina Blair 100 90 100 90 100 100 400 Logan Hollen 80 100 100 100 100 100 400 Sarah Quinn 90 100 80 100 90 100 390 Paige Dupps 80 100 90 100 0 90 380 Casey Jo Stevens 80 100 70 90 90 100 380 Kristian Stockberger 70 90 70 90 100 100 380 Makenzie Rodriguez 100 70 90 100 50 80 370 Olivia Rosemeyer 0 80 100 80 90 100 370 Kayla Whitman 90 90 80 0 90 100 370 Symphony Rouse 100 80 60 90 70 90 360 Natalye Scholl 50 80 80 80 100 100 360 Haylee Finley 90 80 60 80 0 100 350 Jackson Harman 90 70 40 50 80 100 340 Lizzie Hefner 90 70 80 0 70 100 340 Carter Lorch 100 90 50 0 40 100 340 Madison Reis 70 0 90 0 80 100 340 Amilliya Schneider 80 0 90 0 80 90 340 Tory Brincks 40 60 60 90 80 90 320 Haelynn Eveman 60 60 0 0 80 100 300 Bradee Stautzenberger 50 90 40 60 40 100 300 Logan Crim 60 70 70 0 0 90 290 Makenna Fetters 20 50 70 70 50 70 260 Callie Hillman 80 0 100 0 20 60 260 Sophia Wickers 60 50 50 50 70 70 250 Jacob Wickard 50 0 60 0 0 100 210 Piper Fisher 0 0 0 0 100 100 200 Avery Holman 0 0 0 0 100 100 200 Jordan Jelinek 0 0 0 0 100 100 200 Wyatt Stevens 0 0 100 0 0 100 200 Alayna Huff 30 0 20 60 0 80 190 Holly O'Neil 40 0 80 0 70 0 190 Lainey Knipper 0 0 0 0 70 100 170 Madyson Bush 0 0 0 0 70 90 160 Cooper McCarty 0 0 0 0 50 100 150 Kaya Knipper 0 0 0 0 60 80 140 Claire Metzger 70 0 30 0 30 0 130 Leah Friend 0 0 0 0 60 60 120 Mason Lepera 0 0 50 0 60 0 110 Bailey Brumfield 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Eliza Patchin 0 0 10 0 10 80 100 Amber Schroeder 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Landon Engelau 0 0 0 0 0 90 90 Arianna Chesla 30 0 20 0 30 0 80 Anthony Dacila 0 0 0 0 0 70 70 Emma Rauscher 0 0 0 0 0 70 70 Alexis Eversman 0 0 0 0 60 0 60 Alexis Eversman 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 Kiley Hahn 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 Kayden Weiler 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 Intermediate Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking Showmanship Show Total Madalyn Crouch 100 60 70 100 100 100 400 Haley Poynor 70 100 100 100 100 100 400 Kade Sanders 80 100 80 100 100 100 400 Lynnzae Van Wyk 100 100 0 100 90 100 400 Brooke Arce 90 90 80 70 100 100 380 Addysyn Spangler 50 100 100 80 90 90 380 Dakota Row 80 90 0 80 100 100 370 Sophia Smith 60 100 0 90 80 100 370 Addilyn Hefner 100 90 80 0 0 90 360 Jaylyn Rogers 80 70 90 50 90 100 360 Julie Lipka 30 80 100 90 40 80 350 Knox Logan 40 50 90 100 60 100 350 Hunter Roof 30 80 90 80 60 100 350 Cole Spurlock 70 90 70 70 90 100 350 Sawyer Curry 90 30 60 20 100 90 340 Tucker Crim 50 80 100 0 40 100 330 Alexis Poll 80 50 100 40 0 100 330 Cheyanne Barker 90 0 70 0 80 80 320 Aubrie Blair 60 70 50 60 90 100 320 Mackenzi Koepke 90 40 50 80 50 100 320 Avery Robertson 40 0 90 0 90 100 320 Alexis Krupp 70 0 80 0 50 100 300 Colton Westfall 60 70 20 70 0 100 300 Luke Carmo 30 70 50 70 30 90 280 Grady Church 20 60 30 90 50 80 280 Mckenna Martens 50 90 0 80 0 60 280 Lexi Bingham 60 60 60 60 10 90 270 Ava Sand 20 80 70 0 0 100 270 Riley Kimmel 30 30 70 60 0 100 260 Adeline Horn 90 0 60 0 0 100 250 Makenzie Reynolds 50 0 0 0 100 100 250 Shelby Schroeder 0 0 90 0 70 90 250 Lauryn Sutton 100 0 20 0 30 100 250 Zachary Forest 10 40 30 90 0 80 240 Faithlynn Scholl 10 20 0 70 50 100 240 Mason Luna 10 50 40 50 40 90 230 Taylin Davis 0 0 30 0 90 100 220 Josie Schipper 30 60 0 50 40 70 220 Charlotte Wobschall 70 0 40 0 30 80 220 Camilla Dixon 0 40 80 60 20 0 200 Lyla Schipper 40 10 50 30 10 80 200 Masen Bush 0 0 0 0 80 90 170 Amelia Foster 0 0 0 0 80 90 170 Taylor Hahn 0 0 0 0 70 100 170 Lydia Mills 0 0 0 0 70 100 170 Lillian Hisel 70 80 10 0 0 0 160 Kellen Knott 0 0 0 0 60 100 160 Reagan Reynolds 100 0 60 0 0 0 160 Shaniah Mills 20 0 30 0 20 80 150 Adalyn Placke 20 0 40 0 0 90 150 Elizabeth Plueger 0 0 0 0 30 100 130 Paige Wilson 0 0 0 0 60 70 130 McCoy Luellen 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Tucker Luellen 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Paige Wallace 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Braden Wallace 0 0 0 0 0 90 90 Makayla Allen 0 0 0 0 0 80 80 Lyla Baker 0 0 0 0 0 80 80 Jacee Box 40 0 0 0 40 0 80 Andrew Green 0 0 0 0 0 80 80 Dallen Locker 0 0 0 0 0 60 60 Amber Odell 0 0 0 0 20 40 60 Audrey Lorch 0 0 20 0 0 0 20 Mackezie Specht 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 Leah York 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 Patrick Goodman 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lillian Rose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Junior Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking Showmanship Show Total Tegan Walker 100 100 100 100 100 100 400 Walton Epperson 100 100 100 100 90 100 400 Rylee White 90 70 100 100 90 100 400 Cali Yates 100 90 100 0 90 90 380 Clara Murray 90 50 80 90 80 100 360 Parker Pugh 80 100 80 20 0 100 360 Austen Davila 90 70 60 90 80 90 350 Tell Legg 70 100 0 100 10 70 340 Brayden Rhodes 90 90 90 20 60 70 340 Rylan Sherwood 30 90 30 80 70 100 340 Colton Dahnke 50 10 0 80 100 100 330 Violet Maertens 80 70 0 80 0 100 330 Diana Hulsey 70 0 70 0 80 100 320 Grace Box 70 90 70 0 70 80 310 Elizabeth Plueger 100 50 60 40 0 100 310 Tessa Cale 50 10 40 90 80 80 300 Maci Koepke 60 70 10 70 20 100 300 Wiley Murray 100 100 0 100 0 0 300 Liliana Robinette 70 0 0 40 90 100 300 Wyatt Tucker 70 0 50 0 90 90 300 Camden Poll 10 80 70 0 70 70 290 Calen Mosley 40 30 90 70 0 80 28 Lena Durbin 0 0 70 0 100 100 270 Serenity Reynolds 0 0 70 0 100 100 270 Lucy Roles 0 0 90 0 80 100 270 Bridget Inman 0 80 10 90 0 80 260 Magda Martinez 60 0 0 70 70 60 260 Troy Edge 60 0 0 0 100 90 250 Hunter Hughes 0 60 0 30 80 80 250 Tryan Goss 0 80 0 0 70 90 240 Mackayli Koepke 0 60 90 0 0 90 240 Hunter Brosig 20 0 100 40 0 70 230 Remi Smith 20 0 10 30 100 80 230 Braxton Scholl 0 0 80 0 80 60 220 Braxton Kimmel 10 0 50 0 60 90 210 Maci Young 40 10 0 50 60 60 210 Alana Calvert 80 0 0 0 60 60 200 Jake Brennan 0 20 0 0 80 100 200 Mylee Young 50 20 20 20 50 80 200 Emmett Luellen 0 0 0 0 90 90 180 Remington Luellen 0 0 0 0 100 80 180 Hannah Forrest 60 20 0 0 0 90 170 Charlie Harding 0 0 0 60 50 60 170 Kimber Nusbaum 0 0 50 0 20 100 170 Easton Brosig 0 0 40 10 60 50 160 Teagan Cale 0 30 30 50 0 50 160 Cort Held 0 40 0 0 40 80 160 McKaylynn Mckinnon 80 0 0 0 0 80 160 Francesca Sciana 0 0 0 0 70 90 160 Gracie Grafe 0 0 0 60 0 90 150 Bentley Johnson 0 0 0 0 60 90 150 Jacob Odell 0 0 0 0 60 90 150 Justice Derry 40 0 0 0 60 40 140 Maecie Johnson 0 0 0 0 70 70 140 Baylin Lawerence 20 0 0 50 0 70 140 Mickinley Mckinnon 10 0 60 0 0 70 140 Carter Dees 0 0 0 0 60 70 130 Gus Maertens 0 40 0 0 0 90 130 Madison Baker 30 0 20 0 0 70 120 Alice Lipka 0 0 0 0 50 70 120 Camden Mosley 0 40 0 60 0 20 120 Madelynn Pugh 0 50 30 10 0 30 120 Wryler Sand 0 0 20 0 0 100 120 Natalie Harding 0 0 0 0 30 80 110 Kennedy McGaughey 0 0 40 0 0 70 110 Wesley Craig 0 0 0 0 0 90 90 Jill Norton 0 0 80 0 0 0 80 Daniel Brosig 0 0 0 0 0 60 60 Kinsley Lorentz 0 0 0 0 50 0 50 Zoey Trent 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 Ayla Verhougstraete 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 Stella Offord 0 0 0 10 0 20 30 Ellie Smith 0 0 0 0 30 0 30 Madisen Lorch 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 Novice Name Skill-a-thon Sales Talk Judging Public Speaking Showmanship Show Total Riley Griffin 100 0 100 100 100 80 400 Cora Latham 100 100 80 100 100 70 400 Logan Richmond 100 100 90 100 100 100 400 Abbie Davila 80 100 100 90 100 90 390 Donna Gunderson 100 100 70 80 80 90 370 Scarlet Maertens 90 90 100 90 90 0 370 Ashley Brennan 80 70 80 70 100 100 360 Lucas Richmond 90 90 90 90 90 70 360 Ruby Baker 80 0 100 90 80 0 350 Landon Klug 100 70 80 80 80 80 340 Hadley Smith 70 0 60 100 100 0 330 Brooks Bishop 90 0 70 80 70 60 310 Marshall Klug 70 60 50 70 60 100 300 Scarlett Kreisel 60 80 90 0 0 70 300 Tatum Thomas 0 0 90 70 80 60 300 Oakley McGaughey 70 0 60 0 90 50 270 Dallie Mae Tucker 50 0 100 0 80 0 230 6

The American Boer Goat Association is a nonprofit organization governed by a set of documents, including bylaws, rules and regulations, policies, a code of ethics, a travel policy, and meeting minutes. Governing Documents View and download the American Boer Goat Association's Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Code of Ethics, Board Minutes, and other governing documents. Governing documents are crucial for the ABGA as they provide a structured framework for the organization’s operations and help maintain the integrity of the association’s activities, guide the conduct of its members, and support the overall mission of promoting and improving the Boer goat breed. Governing Documents Board Meeting Minutes Financial Documents Annual Report We are proud to share the American Boer Goat Association Annual Report —a reflection of the progress we’ve made together and the momentum we are building for the future. View document Bylaws The ABGA is organized to collect and maintain the history and pedigree of Boer goats, to provide for their registration, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to encourage the further improvement and wider distribution of the breed through research, promotion, and education. View document Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations ensure the American Boer Goat Association maintains breed standards, promotes fair practices, supports member integrity, and fosters a community of responsible breeders dedicated to the health and quality of Boer goats. View document Code of Ethics The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Its Board of Directors, Members, Non-Members and/or Agents are committed to conducting ourselves in a professional manner that does not reflect negatively on themselves or the association. View document Policies The object of this policy is to combine all aspects of ABGA and JABGA Travel, Meeting, and Committees policies under one policy by Sections, as outlined in the following document. View document Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual ABGA Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual outlines accounting policies for financial transparency, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP. View document Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection. View document Articles of Incorporation Articles of incorporation are legal documents that establish a corporation’s existence and outline its basic details and structure. View document Financial Documents 2023 and 2024 Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report 2024 2024 Tax Return 2024 2024 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2024 2023 Tax Report 2023 2023 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2023 2022 Tax Return 2022 2022-2023 Audit Report 2022 2021 Tax Return 2021 2020 Tax Return 2020 2021 Audit Report 2021 2019 Tax Return 2019 2019 - 2020 Audit Report 2019 2018 Audit Report + Financial Statements 2018 2018 Tax Return 2018 2017 Tax Return 2017 Title Year Minutes American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. 4/16/2026 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 3/19/2026 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 2/19/2026 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 1/15/2026 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 12/31/2025 2025 (All) Watch View Minutes 12/13/2025 Face to face - Day 2 - Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 12/12/2025 Face to face - Day 1 - Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 11/13/2025 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 10/23/2025 Special Meeting Watch View Minutes 10/9/2025 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 9/11/2025 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes 8/14/2025 Board of Directors Watch View Minutes Date Meeting Minutes Video First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last Select Month Select Year Reset

Your guide to ABGA Shows and Competition. Find rules, judges information, National Show, Roll of Honor Series, Ennoblement info, and more. Competition Camaraderie Celebration ABGA Shows Calendar ABGA & JABGA National Show View More Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series View More ABGA Sanctioned Show Program View More JABGA Regional Show Program View More National Exhibition Discover the premier events that celebrate achievement, dedication, and the Boer goat community.anctioned, Regional, and Concurrent Shows. ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View Rules ABGA Concurrent Show Rules View Rules JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View Rules JABGA Regional Show Rules View Rules Show Rules Explore Rules for Sanctioned, Regional, and Concurrent Shows. Ennoblements View Doe of Excellence View Sire of Merit View Points Breakdown View Awards Celebrating Excellence in Boer Goat Performance and Pedigree ABGA Judges Championing Quality, Integrity, and Passion in Every Judging Event ABGA Certified Judges List View Judges Judges Certification Program View Rules Show Class Calculator View More Animal Inspection View More Buck Performance Testing View More Other Resources

The American Boer Goat Association Sanctioned Show Program is a partnership through the show ring between ABGA and members who conduct and/or exhibit at livestock shows/expos and stand-alone shows. Find everything you need to know about ABGA Events including an even calendar, show rules, approved judges, and more. ABGA SHOW RULES ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View View JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules View View JABGA Regional Show Rules View View ABGA SHOWS CALENDAR Show Results View ABGA AWARDS Ennoblements View Sire of Merit View Doe of Excellence View ABGA Show Forms View Show Class Calculator View ABGA Approved Judges View Performance Testing View Show Points Charts View Animal Inspection View ABGA Sanctioned Show Program View Competition

​The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Tyler Sparks President, Region 11 Read More Paige Gunderson Vice President, Region 5 Read More Rodney Wilson Jr. Secretary, Region 10 Read More Zach Westfall Treasurer, Region 8 Read More Ashley Roles Region 1 Read More Patrick Aliff Region 2 Read More Dustin Fields Region 3 Read More Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Read More Sydney Black Region 6 Read More Kyle Tate Region 7 Read More Brad Mackey Region 9 Read More Kim Veal Region 9A Read More ABGA Region Map Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 11 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Region Map Board News & Updates Download Board Contact List Candidate Bios Board News & Updates Feb 19, 2026 You Are Cordially Invited to the ABGA Annual Meeting and Banquet Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jan 15, 2026 Purebred Breed-Up Committee Townhall Discussion Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Nov 19, 2025 Face-to-Face Board Meeting Dec. 12-13, 2025 Nov 18, 2025 National Show Judges Survey Now Open Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Oct 28, 2025 Update to Junior Division Class Protocol Oct 23, 2025 Board Meeting 10-23-2025 Oct 1, 2025 Board Meeting 10-09-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Sep 9, 2025 Board Meeting 09-11-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Aug 15, 2025 A Message from the Board of Directors Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Aug 11, 2025 Board Meeting 08-14-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jul 25, 2025 Strengthening Our Commitment to Transparency and Progress: A Message from ABGA Leadership Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jul 22, 2025 Board Meeting 07-24-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Load More Financial documents have moved to Governing Documents. 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA ), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023.

Get to know that ABGA office staff. Se habla espanol! Caleb Boardman Executive Director Read More Porschea Penn Office Manager Read More Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Read More Jaelynn Namio-Grant Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison Read More Catarina Hernandez DNA & Registration Clerk Read More Macalee Mills Registration Clerk Read More Sheila Richardson Bookkeeper Read More Diana Scarbrough Accounts Receivable Read More JABGA Read More ABGA Staff Get to know your ABGA office staff!

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. Office Updates Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. May 14, 2026 Meeting May 21, 2026 A regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the ABGA website within one week following the meeting. May 12, 2026 Roll of Honor: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Show Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston, Texas! May 6, 2026 2025 Annual Report ABGA Annual Report: Progress, Growth & What's Ahead May 1, 2026 Roll of Honor: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Show Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston, Texas! April 27, 2026 ABGA National Show Interns Get to know your National Show Interns! April 27, 2026 ABGA National Market Judge Get to know your ABGA National market judge! April 9, 2026 2026 Ambassador of the Breed: Lary Duncan Awarded posthumously to honor the legacy of Lary Duncan. April 8, 2026 Fullblood Herd Book Modernization Proposal This proposal modernizes the Fullblood Herd Book by establishing automatic Fullblood recognition for any ABGA registered Boer goat with documented genetics of 99.5% or higher. April 8, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members This notice serves as official notification to the membership of the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Members. March 31, 2026 Announcing 2026 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test The 2026 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test at Hettinger Research Center, North Dakota, will evaluate bucks on post-weaning growth, feed efficiency, and carcass characteristics to help drive breed improvement. March 26, 2026 Roll of Honor: Area 1 Regional Show Results View official JABGA Roll of Honor results from Area 1 Regional Show March 17, 2026 Board Meeting 3-19-2026 A regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the ABGA website within one week following the meeting.

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2026 National Show Interns 2026 National Show Interns Savanna Barcellos Sam Gullion Jacob Mikesh HI! My name is Savanna Barcellos and I am a fourth-year Animal Science student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Agribusiness. During my time at Cal Poly, I have been actively involved in the Cal Poly Bull Test, Livestock Judging Team, and the Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show, where I most recently served as General Manager. I grew up raising and showing Boer goats, which sparked my passion for the livestock industry and small ruminants. This background has provided me with the opportunity to work at county fairs, state shows, and national livestock events. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career in small ruminant reproduction. Sam Gullion is a senior at Auburn University majoring in Animal Science, and I grew up in the livestock industry in North Alabama. I’ve shown cattle, sheep, goats, and swine at the local, state, and national levels, which has shaped my interest in small ruminants and helped me develop a strong eye for quality livestock. I am a member of the 2026 Auburn Livestock Judging Team and the 2025 Auburn Meat Judging Team, and through my judging experience and internships in sheep production and research, I’ve further developed my passion for small ruminants and for helping the next generation of livestock producers. Jacob Mikesh is from Aumsville, Oregon, and is currently pursuing an Agricultural Economics degree at Kansas State University. Jacob has experience showing goats at both state and national levels and is passionate about agriculture and the livestock industry. Jacob is dedicated to mentoring and supporting the next generation of youth in agriculture, helping them build skills, confidence, and passion for the livestock industry. Taylor Row Mindy Wells Taylor Row is from Strathmore, California, and has been involved in numerous livestock shows, where she has exhibited swine, as well as market goats and beef cattle. She is passionate about photography and sharing agriculture with her community and has assisted with events such as the Grand National Junior Livestock Exposition at the Cow Palace. Taylor plans to complete her Agricultural Communications degree at the University of Mount Olive and looks forward to working this year’s National ABGA Show. Hi, I’m Mindy Wells from Sharon, Kansas. I’m currently studying Agricultural and Natural Resource Communications along with Advertising and Public Relations at Kansas State University. I’m passionate about connecting producers and consumers through creative storytelling, media, and visual communication, and I enjoy finding ways to make agriculture engaging and relatable to diverse audiences. Outside of school, I serve as a photographer for K-State Athletics, capturing moments that connect fans, athletes, and the community. I also develop my media, writing, and leadership skills through involvement with student organizations on campus. Growing up in a small rural community, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for production agriculture and the values of hard work and community connection. I hope to build a career in agricultural communications where I can advocate for farmers and ranchers, share their stories, and promote innovation in the agriculture industry. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward. Anton Ward Anton Ward Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward. Anton Ward, a seasoned livestock judge and agricultural expert, was born and raised in the province of Tranvaal, now known as Limpopo Province, in South Africa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Animal Science from Pretoria Technicon, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in livestock judging and animal husbandry. Anton moved to the United States in 1993, initially settling in North Carolina, where he lived until 2014 before relocating to Southwest Missouri, where he currently resides. Anton has been judging livestock since 1988, a passion that has seen him traverse numerous arenas across the United States and Canada. His expertise in the field led to his involvement with the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) from its inception. Over the years, Anton has judged many major livestock shows, demonstrating his profound knowledge and commitment to the industry. His skills and experience have also been instrumental in training most of the early Canadian judges and many in the U.S., ensuring high standards and consistency in livestock judging. Notably, Anton has judged the prestigious ABGA National Show seven times, with his eighth appearance slated for 2024. In addition to raising Boer goats, Anton has also been dedicated to raising beef cattle since 2003. His lifelong dedication to livestock, combined with his extensive experience and training, makes Anton Ward a respected and influential figure in the agricultural community. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Open PDF document in a new window Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection.