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Madison Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. Meet JABGA President: Madison Reis Madison Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. I first got into the goat world and stepped into the ring for the first time when I was around two years old. I had no clue what I was doing, but I held on to the end of the show lead and helped my gammo show that doe the best I could. Since that moment I have never looked back, and I took off and ran with goats. All the kids I went to school with growing up were interested and passionate about sports, but my heart and passion lay with the goats and the show ring. Every chance I got I was at the ranch with my grandparents doing whatever needed to be done around the barn. The older I got the more passionate I became about the Boer goat industry. I wanted to go to every show I could in order to work on my showmanship skills and to continue to better my herd and show string. By doing this I met so many amazing people and built a goat community across multiple states. Looking back when I was younger, I was just as passionate to help the youngers kids and watch them succeed as I am now. As I grew older, that passion just kept burning brighter and brighter, and I wanted to become more involved within the industry. The show community we have in California is a very tight knit group, and I have grown up showing with the kids within that community. I am one of the oldest junior members, and I have always wanted to set a good example for the younger members. This is where I really started to want to be more involved in JABGA so I could help more junior members. I have always been a helping hand, and people know that they can trust me to help with their kids or animals. In 2022 I applied to be on the Board of Directors for the JABGA, which was another way for me to become more involved and fulfill my passion for this association. Luckily, I was able to become a director and representative for JABGA Area 1. My first year on the Board of Directors I ran for an officer position to really show my passion and commitment to the association and its members. My second year on the board I was elected Vice President. Fast forward to the present in 2024 I reapplied to be on the Board of Directors, and luckily, I got reelected to be a director. I also was nominated and elected to be the President of JABGA. Looking back now my younger self would be so proud of how far I have come in this industry and the experiences and opportunities I have had all thanks to Boer goats and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Learn more about Madison Reis. Related Posts Jan 22, 2024 Applications Open for JABGA Board of Directors JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2024. Jul 9, 2022 Congratulations to the 2022-2023 JABGA Board of Directors Officers! The JABGA Board of Directors selected 2022-2023 officers as part of their annual Face-to-Face meeting on July 7, 2022. Feb 17, 2022 JABGA President Cecelia Knott's Showmanship Tip Check out this useful showmanship tip from JABGA Board President, Cecelia Knott.

JABGA’s Summer Face-to-Face meeting featured industry tours, leadership development, and team building across San Antonio, King Ranch, and Corpus Christi, preparing members for an exciting year ahead. JABGA Summer Face-to-Face Meeting Recap JABGA’s Summer Face-to-Face meeting featured industry tours, leadership development, and team building across San Antonio, King Ranch, and Corpus Christi, preparing members for an exciting year ahead. The Junior American Boer Goat Association gathered for a productive and memorable summer face-to-face meeting filled with learning, leadership, and fun. Day 1 kicked off in San Antonio with an inside look at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, guided by Mr. Brian Faris, Competitive Director. The group also enjoyed a tour of the Alamo and a ghost tour, blending history with a little adventure. Day 2 was packed with opportunities for growth and education. The morning began at the East Foundation with Mr. Todd Snelgrove, COO, learning how land stewardship is advanced through ranching, science, and education. The afternoon continued with an in-depth tour of King Ranch, where members explored the Santa Gertrudis cattle, Quarter Horse, feed mill/feedlot, and farming operations, followed by visits to the King Ranch Museum and Saddle Shop. The evening wrapped up with dinner in Corpus Christi. Day 3 focused on business, as the Junior Board gathered for discussions and planning to prepare for the year ahead. The meeting was a balance of leadership development, industry insight, and team building, setting the tone for an exciting year for JABGA. Related Posts

Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison - Jaelynn Reyes, a Texas native, excelled in agriculture, leading FFA, starting a consulting business, and graduating in December 2023. Jaelynn Namio-Grant is a proud Texas native who currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband Connor, their son Samuel, and their German Shepherd dog, Bubba. She earned her B.S. in Agricultural Science and Leadership from Angelo State University, where she served as President of Collegiate FFA and was involved in Block & Bridle, the Meat & Food Science Association, and the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. Jaelynn was also a member of the 2021 Collegiate Meat Judging Team and gained applied experience in meat science while working in the university’s Food Safety and Product Development Lab, assisting with harvesting, processing, and evaluating livestock to support meat quality and safety research. Dedicated to youth development in agriculture, Jaelynn established a livestock consulting business focused on mentoring students from urban backgrounds. She has completed internships at Texas major shows, actively volunteers at both local and county shows, and serves as a judge for Leadership and Career Development Events across Texas. In 2023, Jaelynn began working in registration and DNA services and now proudly serves as the JABGA Youth Liaison, where she is dedicated to empowering youth and cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Her passion lies in creating opportunities, fostering growth, and inspiring young people to carry forward the legacy of the livestock industry. < Back Jaelynn Namio-Grant Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Rebecca's love for agriculture began in the eighth grade. That's when she also began to show breeding goats. Rebecca Sullivan Agriculture wasn’t part of my upbringing—my family had no ties to the industry. But everything changed in eighth grade when I took my first agriculture class. That single experience sparked a passion that quickly grew into a commitment: I began showing breeding goats and immersed myself in the FFA, where I discovered a deep love for leadership, community, and agricultural advocacy. Now attending Tarleton State University, I’m majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering. I actively serve as an officer in three engineering organizations on campus, blending my technical interests with my agricultural roots. Outside of academics and the show ring, I enjoy reading, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with friends. Today, I’m honored to serve as the secretary for the JABGA Board of Directors. This role allows me to continue growing as a leader while helping shape the future of an organization that has given so much to me. I’m excited to help inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders and contribute to the continued success of JABGA.

Member Services Administrator - Corinna Belman joined ABGA in 2021, gaining goat expertise and assisting members. She enjoys family time, dancing, and outdoor activities. Corinna Belman started working with ABGA June 22, 2021, she has gained much knowledge and experience with goats since working at ABGA. She enjoys helping members with questions about registrations and membership. Corinna is also bi-lingual. When not in the office she loves family time, especially her 3 grandchildren, her dog Moe, and dancing. She also loves the outdoors, going camping and fishing. She finds it very relaxing. < Back Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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A boer goat doe and her kid at an American Boer Goat Association show. JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules A JABGA Sanctioned Show is any fair, Association, Livestock Show or Exposition that meets the requirements of the ABGA Sanctioned Show Program. Download the JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules with the latest highlighted updates. Download Highlighted Rules Sanctioned Show Substitution Form The Sanctioned Show Substitution Form is used when an exhibitor needs to substitute a participant in a JABGA-sanctioned show because of illness or another valid reason. The form should be filled out completely, signed as required, and given to the Show Secretary at check-in. If the substitution is due to illness, it must be turned in at least one hour before the show begins. Once received, the Show Secretary will forward the form to the JABGA Youth Liaison. In some cases, additional documentation such as a doctor’s note or school activity notice may be requested. Download Substitution Form JABGA Sanctioned Show Classes Percentage Does: Class 1: 0 to under 3 months Class 2: 3 to under 6 months Class 3: 6 to under 9 months Class 4: 9 to under 12 months Class 5: Junior Division Champion Class 6: Junior Division Reserve Champion Class 7: 12 to under 16 months Class 8: 16 to under 20 months Class 9: 20 to under 24 months Class 10: Yearling Division Champion Class 11: Yearling Division Reserve Champion Class 12: 24 to under 36 months Class 13: 36 months plus Class 14: Senior Division Champion Class 15: Senior Division Reserve Champion Class 16: Grand Champion Class 17: Reserve Grand Champion Class 18: Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Fullblood/Purebred Does: Class 19: 0 to under 3 months Class 20: 3 to under 6 months Class 21: 6 to under 9 months Class 22: 9 to under 12 months Class 23: Junior Division Champion Class 24: Junior Division Reserve Champion Class 25: 12 to under 16 months Class 26: 16 to under 20 months Class 27: 20 to under 24 months Class 28: Yearling Division Champion Class 29: Yearling Division Reserve Champion Class 30: 24 to under 36 months Class 31: 36 months plus Class 32: Senior Division Champion Class 33: Senior Division Reserve Champion Class 34: Grand Champion Class 35: Reserve Grand Champion Class 36: Bred & Owned Fullblood Doe Percentage Bucks: Class 37: 0 to under 3 months Class 38: 3 to under 6 months Class 39: 6 to under 9 months Class 40: 9 to under 12 months Class 41: Junior Division Champion Class 42: Junior Division Reserve Champion Class 43: 12 to under 16 months Class 44: 16 to under 20 months Class 45: 20 to under 24 months Class 46: Yearling Division Champion Class 47: Yearling Division Reserve Champion Class 48: 24 to under 36 months Class 49: 36 months plus Class 50: Senior Division Champion Class 51: Senior Division Reserve Champion Class 52: Grand Champion Class 53: Reserve Grand Champion Class 54: Bred & Owned Percentage Buck Fullblood/Purebred Bucks: Class 55: 0 to under 3 months Class 56: 3 to under 6 months Class 57: 6 to under 9 months Class 58: 9 to under 12 months Class 59: Junior Division Champion Class 60: Junior Division Reserve Champion Class 61: 12 to under 16 months Class 62: 16 to under 20 months Class 63: 20 to under 24 months Class 64: Yearling Division Champion Class 65: Yearling Division Reserve Champion Class 66: 24 to under 36 months Class 67: 36 months plus Class 68: Senior Division Champion Class 69: Senior Division Reserve Champion Class 70: Grand Champion Class 71: Reserve Grand Champion Class 72: Bred & Owned Fullblood Doe

Order your Buck Wall banner before 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 19. Buck Wall Deadline Extended! Buck Wall Deadline Extended! Order your Buck Wall banner before 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 19. We extended the Buck Wall Banner deadline to Sunday, May 19, before 11:59 PM. We will be printing banners Monday, so don't miss out! Showcase your best bucks at the 2024 National Show, and on our virtual Buck Wall! The banner is yours to keep after the National Show! If you purchased a banner and don't see it on the website, please check your email for your proof, or contact nationalshow@abga.org For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

The JABGA Board of Directors selected 2022-2023 officers as part of their annual Face-to-Face meeting on July 7, 2022. Congratulations to the 2022-2023 JABGA Board of Directors Officers! The JABGA Board of Directors selected 2022-2023 officers as part of their annual Face-to-Face meeting on July 7, 2022. Drumroll, please! The JABGA Board of Directors selected 2022-2023 officers as part of their annual Face-to-Face meeting on July 7, 2022. Your 2022-2023 JABGA officers are: President: Cecelia Knott Vice President: Logan Hollen Treasurer: Natalye Scholl Secretary: Helena Almli Reporter: Madison Reis Congratulations to these JABGA Board members! #JABGA #news Related Posts

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Makayla Richardson Burns Makayla Richardson Burns Makayla Richardson Burns Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Makayla Richardson Burns Hello, my name is MaKayla Burns. I am 28 years old and I have been a part of the Boer Goat Industry since I could remember, stepping into a show ring when I was just 3 years old, showing dairy goats. I am now married to my husband, Dustin Burns, and we have 3 kids, Jase, Evelynand Lainey, and we are now building our own herd as a family, known as Burns Premier Show Stock. I am formerly a “Richardson”, of Richardsons Boer Goats. My parents, Chris & Joyce Richardson raised my sister and I with goats starting with dairy goats, which they purchased to raise my baby sister with, who was allergic to cows milk. In the 90s, formula options were difficult, and our pediatrician actually recommended my mom to buy some goats and milk them. We then started showing dairy goats, but not long into that adventure, we were introduced to the meat goats, the Boer breed specifically and we switched directions, when my sister was old enough to no longer need the milk. She did eventually grow out of the allergy. Starting in Boer goats in 1999, I strongly remember making the long trip to Texas several times, where my parents befriended many of the founding members and breeders of the ABGA and started heavy into building our own herd, pulling genetics from all over the USA and learning a ton about the breed. I have fond memories of meeting several people, including but definitely not limited to, The Downen family (Downen Livestock), Jim & Lynn Farmer (Farmers Stock Exchange), Kallie Kohls (N&K Ranches), The Whitehead family of T4 Ranch, and The Ryals family (Rocking R Boer Goats), as well as seeing some of the most iconic and legendary bucks and does that have been a foundation in building the livestock out there today. My mother started becoming heavily involved with bringing the Boer breed to light in our state of Kentucky. Introducing it to our state fair board for the Kentucky State Fair, eventually allowing us to hold sanctioned shows at our state fair, hosting a South African Judges Training at our home with Lukas Burger & Louis Van Rensburg, working closely with them, learning how to evaluate the goats and hosting shows in our state at our local fairgrounds, bringing in breeders from all over the USA, including Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and more to help support the growth of the breed in our area. We continued traveling for years showing, attending sales, and meeting new people, all of which I hold as very fond memories growing up in this world of the Boer goat. I have since become heavily involved and passionate with the industry, and it’s become a part of my everyday life. I decided to become an ABGA judge, to further my endeavor with educating and evaluating the Boer goat. Passionate about education, and supporting our youth, I felt that was a way for me to give back from all my experiences and knowledge I have learned throughout the years and along the way, and be able to share with others who find the show ring home. I have learned a lot as a kid, being able to listen, observe, and soak in everything I could from some of the ABGA’s firsts, as well as view points from the South African Judges my mom brought to our home, which I owe a lot of my foundation thinking to them for their shared education with us. I have literally grown up within the industry and have been able to witness the evolvement of the breed as well as the enormous growth of breeders involvement in the ABGA. I hope to continue on with helping that growth, and when it comes to judging and evaluating these beautiful animals, I have set a goal with each show I set to judge, and that is to teach something new, to at least one person before I leave that show. It has been an incredible journey in life with being a part of the American Boer Goat Association, and it is something I am excited about bringing my growing family into as well, allowing our children to be involved with the JABGA and all the opportunities that come with it. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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ABGA judges are respected as experts in the Boer breed, & take great pride in fostering goodwill & competition in the National Show ring. Judges Judges ABGA judges are respected as experts in the Boer breed, & take great pride in fostering goodwill & competition in the National Show ring. ABGA NATIONAL OPEN SHOW Sammy Lerena, MaKayla Richardson Burns, and Anton Ward. JABGA NATIONAL SHOW Terry Burks, Nick Hammett, and Josh Stephans JABGA Bred and Owned National Show and Breeding Showmanship Tom and Jackie Redden JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Ryan Rash Meat Goat Evaluation Live Class: JD Harmon Carcass Class: Donnie Brewer For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org