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SPECIAL
RULES
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Due to
limited facilities, each exhibitor will be allowed to enter
a maximum of five large animals (including horse, sheep, swine,
beef and goats), an a maximum of 5 small animals (poultry,
waterfowl, rabbits)
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Market
Animal Exhibitors: There is a limit of five (5) entries for
Market Animals (Lambs, Steer, and Swine) per exhibitor and
must fall within the area of the following examples.
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Example
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2 lambs,
2 swine, 1 steer
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2 steers,
1 lamb, 2 swine
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1 steer,
2 lambs, 2 swine OR
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2 lambs,
1 swine, 2 steers
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Exhibitors
in this division must be members in good standing of a 4-H
club or FFA Chapter within the Navajo area. Enrolled members
of Navajo Tribe from any residency may compete if they are
bona fide members of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
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All rabbits
must be identified with a permanent, legible ear tattoo in
the left ear.
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All animals
entered must have been owned by the exhibitor for at least
90 days prior to the show date (purchased on or before July
13, 2001). Exhibitors may be asked to provide proof of ownership.
Exhibitors who break this rule may be prevented from showing
animals in the future. Exhibitors must be enrolled in the
4-H/FFA project exhibited during the current year. MUST
BE ELIGIBLE BY EXHIBITOR'S COUNTY GUIDELINES.
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All swine
exhibitors must be able to provide a veterinarian's blood
test certificate or validated herd certificate to insure all
animals are free of pseudorabies and brucellosis. All swine
must have ear notches for identification. All swine entered
must be a New Mexico Livestock Board Official Certificate
of Swine Inspection (SI Form) and a Navajo Nation Hauling
Permit.
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All market
sheep, (not including breeding sheep), must be shown slick
shorn, with not more than1/8 inch of wool. Ornamental wool
such as boots and top knots will be allowed. Fine wool breeds
should have a 3” patch of wool on the right shoulder
for classification. Sheep will be veterinarian inspected for
general issues.
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All steers
must be branded for identification for proof of ownership.
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All Market
Animals must have a Navajo Nation Hauling Permit, which can
be obtained during regularly scheduled weigh-in days or at
any Navajo Nation Ranger Station.
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Animals
will be received on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, between 3:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. All entries must be postmarked or hand
delivered to Shiprock Cooperative Extension Office by 5:00
p.m. with entry fees included on or before July 13, 2001.
Checks or money orders only, no cash will be accepted.
NO LATE ENTRIES, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Make check
or money order payable to:
Shiprock Junior Livestock Sales
c/o Shiprock Cooperative Extension Service
P.O. Box 3629
Shiprock, NM 87420
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All horses
must have health certificates.
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Entry
fees will be $4.00 each for horse or cattle; $3.00 each for
sheep, goats, and swine; $2.00 each for rabbits and poultry.
Entry fees are not refundable.
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Exhibitors
must be present at time of judging.
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Where
a sufficient number of animals are entered in one category,
the lot may be broken into two or more sublots based on weight.
This division will be at the discretion of the chairperson
and their decision will be final.
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Each 4-H
Club and FFA. member will be responsible for seeing that his
or her animals are fed and watered each day and the area around
each pen is kept clean. Clean up your shearing area. Proper
maintenance of animals & pens counts toward Herdsmanship
Awards.
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Check
out of all animals will be done after pens are cleaned out;
clean up your shearing area.
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All students
are encouraged to dress appropriately. (No T-shirts and caps
in the show ring).
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Gates
will be locked at 8:00 p.m. nightly.
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If fitting,
of an animal is done by an adult during the Fair, the Department
Head may disqualify the entry. Instructional demonstrations
may be done so long as the exhibitor is present and participating
in the fitting. The Fair Officials recognize that an exhibitor
may be in the show ring while parents are preparing the next
class. Let it be understood that extreme discretion needs
to be used in such cases.
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SHOWMANSHIP
& HERDSMAN AWARD
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An award
will be given to the outstanding junior livestock show person
of each species. Judging for this award will be done during
the actual livestock classes.
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A Herdsmanship
award will be presented to an individual of each age division
(Novice, Junior & Senior) who takes the best care of their
animals every day, keeps animals and pens in show condition
all during the fair, feeds and waters the animals regularly,
and shows a cooperative and helpful attitude with Fair Officials
and fellow exhibitors.
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