Enter the National Show today! Regular entry is open until May 24. Show Entry Now Open Enter the National Show today! Regular entry is open until May 24. Entry is now open for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Be sure to enter by May 24, 2024 to avoid late fees. Late entry will be open from May 25 - June 1, 2024. Entries are NOT accepted the day of the show. You can watch instructions on how to enter a show on Showman below. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Will Poynor My name is Will Poynor. I was born and raised in the small town of Leiper’s Fork, on the outskirts of Franklin, TN. My younger sister and I grew up on a farm that has been in our family since 1811. I graduated from Fairview High School and attended UT Martin, where I studied wildlife biology. I am serving Area 4 on the JABGA Board of Directors. I began showing swine, beef, and goats 9 years ago as part of the Williamson County 4-H Livestock Program. My love for goats grew into a passion and a livelihood. I currently have a herd of 50 +- brood does. I love showing and raising wethers. We have produced several TN State Champions on our farm. My upbringing in Leiper’s Fork instilled a lifelong love of the outdoors and a deep respect for the land that has shaped my family for generations. Farm life taught me the value of hard work, patience, and the importance of community. Through countless early mornings and long evenings tending to animals, I discovered a sense of purpose that continues to guide me. My passion for wildlife and livestock eventually led me to the world of Boer goats—a journey that began with curiosity and quickly became a defining part of my life. Joining the JABGA Board has given me the opportunity to connect with others who share this enthusiasm and to contribute to a community built on dedication and mutual support. Outside of working and showing goats, I spend my free time hunting, fishing, and hanging out with my friends. I am thankful every day that God has given me this life to live. Serving on the JABGA Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my journey so far. It has allowed me not only to advocate for the interests of our region but also to learn from fellow board members whose backgrounds and perspectives continually broaden my own understanding. I am deeply grateful for the mentors who encouraged me early on, and I strive to pay that support forward—whether it’s offering advice to a newcomer in the show ring or collaborating on new educational initiatives. Through my involvement, I have grown to appreciate the power of teamwork and the sense of belonging that comes from working toward a common goal. Each meeting, each event, and each conversation with our members reinforces why this work matters—not just for today’s breeders, but for the future of livestock agriculture as a whole. I am excited to be on the Board of Directors for the JABGA so that I can help fuel the love for Boer goats in new and current members. I want to be here to help and encourage the youth who are working hard to raise and show their Boer goats. Throughout my journey, I have found that the heart of the JABGA community lies in its people—the friendships forged in the barn, the shared triumphs and challenges, and the unwavering support that members offer one another. These relationships have enriched my life in ways that extend far beyond the show ring. Every handshake, every story exchanged over a fence line, and every moment spent teaching and learning has reinforced the sense of camaraderie that sets our organization apart. What inspires me most is seeing young members discover their confidence and skills as they care for their animals, set goals, and celebrate achievements both large and small. Their enthusiasm reminds me that the traditions we uphold today will shape the future of our agricultural landscape. Being part of this vibrant community has offered me countless opportunities to learn and grow—not only as a breeder but also as a mentor and friend. Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that livestock programs have on young people, instilling responsibility, perseverance, and a true appreciation for agriculture. Looking ahead, I hope to continue supporting the next generation through outreach and education, sharing practical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Boer goats. Whether it’s through hosting workshops, judging local shows, or simply lending a hand at a county fair, my goal remains the same: to inspire others to pursue their agricultural dreams and build lasting memories along the way. If you ever have questions about raising or showing Boer goats, or just want to swap stories about farm life, don’t hesitate to reach out. It’s been a privilege to serve, and I look forward to many more years of involvement, friendship, and shared success within the JABGA family.

Join the largest Boer Goat association in the world with over 7,000 members. You can submit an ABGA or JABGA New Member Application and process payment all online. Looking for a printable form? ABGA New Member JABGA New Member Join the American Boer Goat Association American Boer Goat Association The annual Adult Membership fee is $75. ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year You must be 21 years of age or older to join as an Adult Member. You may add up to two Authorized Agents on your application. If you need to add more in the future, please contact the ABGA office. Please choose up to three unique Herd Prefixes on your application, as you first choice may be in use by an existing member. We will choose the first available prefix. Your prefix cannot be changed once it's approved. You may also choose an optional Herd Name for an additional one-time $20 fee. Once chosen, your herd name may be removed but not changed. Junior American Boer Goat Association The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year JABGA Members must be under 21 years of age. JABGA Members must have an active Adult ABGA member as an Authorized Agent. Adult members may add up to three new Junior Memberships on your application. If you need to add more, please contact the ABGA office for further assistance. Junior Members may use the same Herd Prefix as their adult Authorized Agent, or their own unique Herd Prefix.

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena, and his wife, Taylor, reside in Lipan, Texas. They are the proud owners of Red Oak Ranch, and currently manage a herd of about 150 head. Sammy Lerena Sammy has been a member of ABGA since 2006 and achieved Certified Judge status in the spring of 2014. As a judge, he has officiated competitions in more than 24 states, including prestigious events like the ABGA National Show, Yellow Rose Classic at Ft Worth Stockshow, North American in Louisville, and the Houston Livestock Show. Apart from breeding competitive show goats, Sammy also runs a business focused on small ruminant reproduction. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

ABGA judges are respected as experts in the Boer breed, & take great pride in fostering goodwill & competition in the National Show ring. 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

Back to All Ambassadors 2024 Terry & Sue Taylor We are honored and humbled to be selected by our peers as this year’s Ambassador of the Breed. Of all the ribbons, trophies, banners, and titles received through the years, this honor you bestow will be our most cherished. We are Sue and Terry Taylor, and we live in Smyer, Texas, where we own and operate Windy Acres Boers. We have been married for 30 years, are Native West Texans and have three children and three grandchildren. Some 25 years ago, we bought our first goats for our son’s FFA project to show at the county show. Later, we met Darwin McLeod and bought his 12 head of Fullblood registered goats, including a Mojo Magic son and a Pipeline daughter. We will miss Darwin’s knowledge and sense of humor. This industry has given us the unique ability to help young people with their projects and exhibitions, stay in touch with the many friends we have made, and share knowledge of the breed that others have taken the time to do with us. We take a lot of pride in these animals and are humbled by our success; it is a passion that gets in your blood. We have had a tremendous amount of help along the way from great friends, but a few sort of stick out. We went to our first show in Goldthwaithe, TX, where we met Wayne Ables. Wayne could see we needed a lot of help, and for years thereafter, he taught us everything he knew about goats. At that show, we heard the words “flush” and “AI,” which led us to know John and Jackie Edwards. John & Jackie continued to teach and mentor us in the breeding and production aspect of the breed, and with our first flush to Cannon, set the foundation of our program. Later, we met Dr. Robert Dressler, who, with his expertise, helped teach us to develop the marketing side of the business that introduced our program to the industry. Last yet most importantly, we thank Floyd and LuDean Taylor, Terry’s parents, for their help and support. Success is determined by those whom you surround yourself with. Everything we have accomplished regarding success in production, the show or sale ring, was because of help along the way, and many individuals have helped us forge our path. We have always done our best to repay that and be remembered as givers to those who asked. Again, thank you for this honor!

Madison Reis currently serves as the Reporter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her parents and grandparents in California. Madison Reis Madison Reis currently serves as the President for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). She is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and plans on majoring in Animal Science: Pre-Vet and pursue reproduction within the livestock industry. Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. When her grandfather moved into the goat industry shortly before her birth, it was only natural that Reis would take up breeding, raising, and showing registered Boer goats when the time came. In addition to goats, Reis has also shown beef cattle in 4-H. Outside of showing, Reis served as President of her local 4-H club. She has also served one term as the Vice President and Reporter of JABGA. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, at concerts, or making Dutch Bros runs! Reis plans to study pre-veterinary medicine, specializing in large animals, to learn more about genetics, artificial insemination, and embryo flushing. As President, Reis is excited to help JABGA build more benefits for its members, and to continue creating a welcoming and invested organization for current and future members.

Discover the ABGA Sanctioned Show Program, promoting Boer goat exhibitions. View the Sanctioned Show Rules and application to ensure compliance. Ennoblement points are awarded post-show results submission. Join us in celebrating quality Boer goats while adhering to established guidelines. Sanctioned Shows Discover the ABGA Sanctioned Show Program, promoting Boer goat exhibitions. View the Sanctioned Show Rules and application to ensure compliance. Ennoblement points are awarded post-show results submission. Join us in celebrating quality Boer goats while adhering to established guidelines. Sanctioned Show Rules Jump to sections: View Sanctioned Show Rules Sanctioned Show Application The Sanctioned Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats. Any show receiving ABGA sanctioning must be open to all ABGA registered Boer goats that meet the requirements of the ABGA show rules. Ennoblement points earned at ABGA Sanctioned shows will not be awarded until after the show results are received at the ABGA office. The American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively known as “ABGA”) shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury, or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to the above show. I further and hereby expressly waive all rights to claim against ABGA, and release ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to any injury to person, damage to, or loss of property from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGA’s negligence). ABGA Sanctioned Shows will abide by and remain in accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules and have an updated copy of the ABGA Rules and Regulations available if any problem or question should arise during the show. ABGA Sanctioned Shows will submit a copy of scheduled classes and applicable entity rules to ABGA, per the ABGA Rules and Regulations. See Rule 1400 (I) v, provide an ABGA approved judge to judge the show, and report the judge’s name to the ABGA office no less than 30 days prior to the entry deadline. Original registration certificates are required, except that a copy of a registration application, stamped with the date received by ABGA, can be accepted for kids less than 3 months of age. Animals over the age of 3 months must be verified as registered in the ABGA database at the time of the above show. An animal that may be verified as registered in the web-based database of ABGA will be accepted in lieu of a registration certificate. Verification must be provided by the exhibitor in either digital or print to the show secretary. JABGA ownership must be verified using the transfer history on the animal pedigree if the certificate is not provided. Goats registered in a frozen or suspended account are ineligible to exhibit in an ABGA Sanctioned Show. In accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules, the Show Secretary must submit show results to the ABGA office to be verified within 30 days of the conclusion of the show. The report must include the following: class, list of animals in class with placings, animal’s name, animal’s (ABGA) registration number, identifying tattoos (left and right), or microchip number, and the owner’s name. ABGA has the right to decline or revoke sanctioning for this show at any time. The ABGA office will send notification of sanctioning approval or denial to the Show Secretary. This notification may be made to the Show Secretary’s email address, if provided. SHOWS INDEPENDENT OF A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Upon request, ABGA will provide division rosettes to ABGA Sanctioned shows that are independent of a fair or livestock exposition. Upon request, ABGA will provide Boer goat and ABGA promotional materials to be displayed and handed out at the show. SHOWS BY A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ABGA will provide monetary support for shows connected to a fair or livestock exposition, within the following criteria: The Sponsoring Organization must be a fair or livestock exposition. The event must be a multi-species event. Minimum prior year’s gate attendance 200,000 (documentation must be provided by the requesting organization). Must provide a proposed class breakdown if the class breakdowns differ from the ABGA Class List. Funding limited to one show per calendar year per fair or livestock exposition. Sanctioned Show Application The ABGA board voted unanimously to change the procedure for sanctioned show ribbons, effective January 1, 2026 . The key updates are: Prize Pack Options Expanded – Shows will now have more flexibility to select awards that best suit their exhibitors and events, including both traditional ribbon packs and new vinyl banner options. Pass-Through Cost Model – The cost of sanctioned show ribbons and shipping will no longer be covered by ABGA but instead be passed through to individual shows. Prize Packs Optional – While the cost of prize packs will no longer be covered by ABGA, it is not mandatory that you order a prize pack from the ABGA. No Sanctioned Show Fee – This change allows ABGA to reduce expenses and maintain a balanced budget while continuing to avoid adding any sanctioned show fees. Discounted Pricing Secured – ABGA has worked with vendors to ensure affordable options for show organizers. Click the button below to view the catalog outlining the expanded prize pack offerings and the cost for each option. View Awards Catalog Download PDF application About ABGA Sanctioned Shows Hosting an ABGA Sanctioned Show is a great way to promote Boer goats and connect with breeders and exhibitors nationwide. Review the steps to complete your application and ensure your event meets all ABGA sanctioning requirements. Sanctioned Shows News & Updates Mar 17, 2023 ABGA Broadens Horizons with Wether Incentive Program Ahead of National Show Discover the Boer Goat Advantage (BGA) program by the American Boer Goat Association, offering cash prizes and incentives for wether goat breeders at national and regional shows! Read More Mar 27, 2023 Puerto Rico Boer Goat Show Experience the PR Boer Goat Show from March 19, 2023, in Puerto Rico, featuring top Boer goats and dedicated breeders. Read More Nov 1, 2022 2022 Halloween Virtual Costume Parade Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! In trick-or-treat spirit, we asked ABGA members to show us their best goat costumes on social media. 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Junior American Boer Goat Association board members in a laboratory. Education The Junior Boer Goat Association offers many educational opportunities for JABGA Members. Jump to ↓ Skill-a-thon Study Guide Public Speaking Topics Boer Goat Anatomy Nutrition of Meat Goats (University of Arkansas) Basic Meat Goat Manual (Oklahoma State University) Goat From Farm to Table (USDA) Skill-a-thon Study Guide Skill-a-thon Study Guide .pdf Download PDF • 1.17MB 2025 - 2026 Regional Show and National Show Public Speaking Topics The Public Speaking Contest builds communication skills and confidence while allowing JABGA youth to share knowledge of the Boer goat industry. Each age division has specific topics that promote leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy for agriculture. Novice and Junior divisions may choose either of their two topics and may use the same one at both Regionals and Nationals. Age Division Time Allotted Topics NOVICE (4 – 7 years old) 2-4 minutes What challenge(s) have you faced with your animal(s) and how did you fix it? What is your favorite part of taking care of your goat? JUNIOR (8 – 12 years old) 3-5 minutes Why is responsibility important when raising livestock and how does it impact you as a breeder and/or showman? What traits do you look for when buying your next goat? i.e. for breeding or showing. INTERMEDIATE (13 – 16 years old) 4-6 minutes Regionals What are major challenges goat breeders face today and how do issues like disease, market trends and environmental factors impact their operations Nationals What are different nutritional needs for goats during their different life stages? i.e. kids, show goats, pregnant/nursing does and market goats. SENIOR (17 – 21 years old) 5-7 minutes Regionals How have advancements in Boer goat genetics and modern breeding techniques impacted the goat industry? Nationals Why is it important for youth involved in agriculture to advocate for the JABGA and the industry in today's digital age and how can they do it effectively? Boer Goat Anatomy Anatomy of a Boer Buck Anatomy of a Boer Doe Nutrition of Meat Goats Authors: Dr. David Fernandez; Extension livestock specialist withe the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program located at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. DR. CHELSEY ANN AHRENS; Assistant professor with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, located in Little Rock. MP427_Nutrition of Meat Goats .pdf Download PDF • 6.99MB Basic Meat Goat Manual Oklahoma State University Extension Basic Meat Goat Maunal - OSU Extension .pdf Download PDF • 3.09MB Goat From Farm to Table

A Boer goat enthusiast with 10 years in the industry, currently serving as Treasurer for the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association. Emma Rauschenberg My family's registered and commercial herd, 6R Boer Goats, has provided me with a rich immersion in the Boer goat industry. For the past ten years, I've enjoyed showing livestock, with the last five years dedicated specifically to Boer goats. Currently, I'm honored to serve as Treasurer for the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association, where I've gained valuable practical experience and developed my leadership skills. As a sophomore at Kansas State University studying Animal Science with a focus in Production Management, I'm continuing to deepen my understanding of the industry. I'm truly passionate about the Boer goat breed and committed to supporting our agricultural community. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you all!

Attend the Area 3 JABGA Regional Show in Greenfield, IN, May 9–10, 2026. Celebrate the Boer goat breed with top exhibitors and youth competition. View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Greenfield, IN 📅 Dates: May 9 - 10, 2025 🤠 Judges: 📄 Show Secretary: 📧 Email: 📞 Phone:

Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to the charts on this page. SHOW POINTS CHARTS Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and Points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to these Charts for ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Points for the ABGA National Show are awarded according to the following charts: