American Boer Goat Association Region 4 Director, Jeffrey Gibbs Back to Board of Directors Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

Only Purebred and Fullblood Boer goats are eligible for ennoblement. ENNOBLEMENTS 10930561 ORB LADIES DEVIL DECISION Doe 2/22/26 Bobbi Maddox Bobbi Maddox 10873281 PCF16 2102 JUGHEAD Buck 2/19/26 Danny Dodrill Nate & Kaycee Wooten 10927711 BSMF BLOOD BROTHER Buck 2/13/26 Lowell S Peterson Cecelia Knott 10773337 TST1 WINDY ACRES ALL PARTIED UP Doe 2/13/26 Miriam Cook Terry & Sue Taylor 10934787 RRB2 DANCING IN THE RAIN Doe 2/6/26 Kyndal Lopes Kyndal Lopes 10732500 K1K2 AAPRINA ACRES BEAR ARMS"" Buck 2/6/26 Kimberly Liefer Kimberly Liefer 10943203 JC BOER GOATS RRB2 HOT DECISION Buck 2/6/26 Rachel Lopes, Julie Carreiro Julie Carreiro 10906818 MH34 COWBOY UP Buck 2/6/26 Laura Pomatto, Deanna Good Mitchell Hetrick 10905157 LCZ DOUBLE Z'S PAINT MY WORLD Doe 1/29/26 Zach Finholdt Anthony & Stanley Zirbel 10908602 OYHEE DAMM STRAIGHT Buck 1/29/26 Patsy Walrath Charlene Wndt & Samantha Davis 10877545 HOBBY R R VIRAL PRINCE L2180 Buck 12/23/25 Jullie Gallagher Bill, Sue, Christie, Rebecca & Nicole Hobby 10933200 JLT1 2CCB WHITEOUTS BACK TALK Doe 12/15/25 Tyler Sparks Jeri Troesken Reg. # Goat's Name Sex Award Date Owner Breeder Load More One of the goals of the first ABGA Board of Directors was to implement a program to recognize the best of the best. Policies and procedures for the Ennobled Herdbook were drafted in 1995 and approved in 1996. Subsequent Boards and several committees labored for another two years to develop the current criteria and procedures for the Ennobled Herdbook. In 2004, ABGA added the Non-Traditional classification to recognize animals that do not meet the color requirements of a Traditional animal. Only Purebred and Fullblood Boer goats are eligible for ennoblement. Those which attain registration into the Ennobled Herdbook provide breeders with visual definitions of the Breed Standards as adopted by the American Boer Goat Association. The Ennoblement program is meant to provide a direction and an incentive for the continual improvement and growth of the Boer goat.

The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. 2024 - 2025 Regional Show Series: Public Speaking Topics The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. Each level focuses on different topics, from preparing animals for shows to herd management practices. This event fosters confidence, critical thinking, and leadership, empowering JABGA youth to advocate for agriculture and connect with their community. It also highlights the importance of agricultural education and the role of youth in the future of livestock. View the 2024 -2025 Public Speaking topics below. Novice How do you get a goat ready for a show? Junior What is the importance of the JABGA? Intermediate What are some short term and long term goals for your herd? Senior Describe reproduction practices within your herd. Related Posts Jul 21, 2023 Updated JABGA Speech Topics The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Jul 21, 2023 JABGA Age Division Changes The JABGA Board of Directors proposes the age change be implemented on September 1, 2023. Jun 28, 2023 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated!

Location and date changes to upcoming JABGA Regional Shows. UPDATES: Area 2 and Area 4 Regional Shows Location and date changes to upcoming JABGA Regional Shows. The Area 4 Regional show is now in conjunction with Peach State Classic. The date of the show will be moved up to February 28 - March 1, 2025. The Area 2 Regional Show will now be in Des Moines, Iowa. We will keep you updated if there are any further changes or updates. Related Posts Dec 18, 2024 Thank You Area 5 Regional Show Participants! Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, judges, and volunteers that participated on making the Area 5 Regional Show a success! Dec 13, 2024 Thank You Area 1 Regional Show Participants! Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, judges, and volunteers that participated on making the Area 1 Regional Show a success! Mar 20, 2023 Area 4 Regional Show: Peach State Classic Boer Goat Show Check out these pictures from the Area 4 Regional Show - Peach State Classic in Perry, Georgia!

Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Check out her award winning research! JABGA Member Casey Stevens Researches Goat Meat Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Check out her award winning research! An Unknown Staple of Meat | A Study of The Boer Goat Industry Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Her research “An Unknown Staple of Meat, A Study of The Meat Goat Industry” came in 4th in the Ag Sociology category at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. You can download and view her study here. Casey_Stevens_An_Unknown_Staple_of_Meat .pdf Download PDF • 962KB Related Posts

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. iCompete Find iCompete updates, how-to videos, report an issue and more. Go to iCompete Report a Problem Watch Tutorials View Updates New to iCompete? Check out these step-by-step tutorial to get you started. More tutorials coming soon! How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete How to Sign Up for iCompete & Renew Your Membership How to Register a Percentage Goat with an Unregistered Dam Next Back Updates on iCompete Technical Issues and Features These are the major issues or missing features with iCompete. We are working through smaller bugs on the member and staff side of iCompete that shouldn't affect registrations. Please report any issues you are having with registrations that are not listed below by clicking the Report a Problem button above. The "BLUE SCREEN" is no longer being updated or supported. iCompete is an all-in-one solution that includes registry, competition and shows, and research. You will no longer need two logins to manage your herd and data. You can view the new Herd Book by logging into your iCompete account and clicking the Herd Book button. Data Errors. Due to more than 13 million animals, plus member and show data being transferred to our new system, some data transferred over incorrectly. No data was lost. We are working on getting that data corrected. If you see incorrect information on your account or owned animals, click the Report a Problem button and let us know. Herd Book Updates. We are currently working on the Herd Book, and archived show and points data to reflect more data, as it did on the "blue screen." Please allow some time for these updates to be made. Listing Papers. We are unable to print listing papers at this time. If you have trouble registering a listing paper animal, or trouble registering offspring from a listing paper animal, please contact the office. Herd Disposal/Management. Marking your animal as deceased is available. We are still working on marking your animals as "sold without papers" or "sold with papers" to remove them from your herd. Transactions. There is currently no transactions page for members. If you would like a report of your transactions, please contact the ABGA office. This feature is currently being worked on. Payment for work done in the office. The iCompete developers are currently working on a payment system for work done in the office. Currently, you will receive an invoice in your email if you did not provide payment up front. iCompete News & Updates ABGA Member Update – Rule Changes & iCompete Enhancements Sep 26, 2025 READ MORE My Animals list: Search and Sort Options Nov 27, 2024 READ MORE Viewing Progeny Points on iCompete Nov 21, 2024 READ MORE iCompete Update: Registrations are now fully automated! Nov 13, 2024 READ MORE Renew You ABGA Membership on iCompete Oct 3, 2024 READ MORE Multi-Owned Goats Now Displaying in All Owners Inventory Sep 27, 2023 READ MORE Next Back Adult members can register for their Junior accounts again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Region 12 Director, Chuck Fitzwater Back to Board of Directors Rodney Wilson Jr. Secretary, Region 10 Email Born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware, Rodney Wilson Jr. now resides in Montrose, West Virginia, where his passion for agriculture and education continues to thrive. His journey with goats began in 2008 as a 4-H project, eventually evolving into a successful FFA supervised agricultural experience, culminating in earning the prestigious American FFA Degree. Today, Rodney owns and operates Wilson Acres , a family-run operation based in Delaware, managing a herd of approximately 100-head of registered show stock. A solid academic foundation complements his hands-on experience with livestock management. Rodney holds a bachelor's degree from Delaware State University and a master’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in education from Grand Canyon University. Professionally, Rodney serves as the Clinical Coordinator and Nursing Program Technologist at West Virginia Junior College. In this role, he combines his love for education with the opportunity to mentor students as they grow and achieve their goals. Rodney’s passion for the American Boer Goat Association stems from his journey with raising goats, which has fueled his passion for mentoring youth. Rodney believes the goat industry offers unique opportunities for hands-on learning, self-development, and growth, which have deeply influenced his life. His dedication to mentoring youth and fostering self-development within the industry underscores his commitment to the ABGA’s mission. In 2022, Rodney founded the Mid-Atlantic Buckle Series, a collection of eight sanctioned shows designed to spotlight and support youth in the industry, fostering a stronger and brighter future. Recently certified as an ABGA judge, Rodney brings his expertise and enthusiasm to the show ring and beyond. Serving as the Region 12 Director of the ABGA Board of Directors is an honor he deeply values, and he is eager to represent his region with dedication and integrity while contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Previous Director Next Director

Bookkeeper - ABGA Bookkeeper Sheila Richardson Born and raised in Texas, Sheila Richardson loves colloquial sayings, continuous learning, and Texas history. Her daughter Jessica and her son Jacob bring her the greatest joy in life. She spent twenty plus years in the metroplex where she earned both an Associate’s and Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Human Relations. Most of her career she worked in the IT arena as the Office Manager. Her responsibilities included managing a staff of 130 employees, full-charge accounting, and Human Resources. Currently, Sheila is the Bookkeeper at ABGA. Hobbies include crafting, decorating, gardening, continuous learning, and spending time with her family. < Back Sheila Richardson Bookkeeper Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Nick Hammett Nick Hammett Nick Hammett Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Nick Hammett Nick Hammett, along with his wife Rebekah, son Cole, and daughter Lauren, make their home in Ashland, Missouri. Seeking a family activity in the livestock industry, they started as COLA Show Goats in 2013 raising and showing ABGA registered goats around the country. In 2020 they re-branded themselves as Hammett Showstock, focusing on raising wethers and commercial show doe prospects. Nick Hammett After obtaining degrees from the University of Missouri and Colorado State University, Nick has spent his career in the beef industry. Nick currently works for Neogen, marketing beef cattle genomic testing. He particularly enjoys assisting producers in turning data into sustainable and profitable management decisions and hopes to assist the goat industry in developing those same opportunities. Nick Judged the ABGA National Open show in 2018, the National Market and Commercial Doe show in 2021 and the first two ABGA National Carcass contests in 2022 and 2023. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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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

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.