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DEPARTMENT A –

Junior 4-H, FFA Livestock

GENERAL RULES
Junior 4-t

1. All entries with accompanying fees must be made on the entry blank and must be in the Hardin County Extension Office, 524 Lawler, Iowa Falls, IA 50126, by 4:30 p.m., June 15. A late entry fee of $10 will be charged for entries beginning June 16 thru June 22.
2. Exhibitors must be regularly enrolled and meet the membership requirements in a Hardin County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. 4-H members may exhibit if they were in 4th grade prior to the fair. FFA members that reside in Hardin County and happen to go to a different school district outside the county can still show. In addition a 4-H or FFA member becomes ineligible to exhibit upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation.
3. FFA members can exhibit at the county fair as long as they are a member of their local FFA chapter.  FFA membership as defined by the National FFA Organization states:   Members may retain their active membership until November 30 following the forth National FFA Convention after graduation from high school.  Members must be listed on the chapter's 2009-2010 membership roster.
   A.  FFA member must be a current dues paying member of their local FFA chapter and be a member in good standing. 
   B.  FFA member must have been an active FFA member while in high school.  A person who graduates from high school before coming an FFA member would not be allowed. 
   C.  Current FFA members who have graduated from high school already will be allowed to exhibit at the fair. 
   D.  Starting with the second county fair after high school graduation, no FFA member can compete for Senior Showmanship in any species.
   E.  Must complete Food Safety Quality Assurance (FQSA) Certification or an equivalent quality assurance program such as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus to exhibit swine at the Hardin County Fair.
   F.  FFA member must complete at least 2 of the following tasks in order to exhibit at the county fair:
        *  Participate in a leadership activity working with a younger 4-H or FFA member.  Activity must be documented and presented when requested.
        *  Participate in a career or development area (i.e. fitting contest) with younger 4-H or FFA exhibitors as teammates.
        *  Assist with the Hardin County Fair Livestock Judging Contest.
        *  Participate in a state or nationally accepted career development event (PAS, NAMA, Collegiate FFA, Bolck and Bridle, etc.)
4. Each exhibitor must complete a record book and turn it in to the club leader or FFA Advisor by September 15th.  Failure to turn in your record book by the deadline will result in a forfeiture of all premiums for the current year.
5. An animal may be exhibited by a 4-H or FFA member if it has been individually identified on a Livestock Identification Form or identified at weigh-ins by May 15.  FFA projects must have been enrolled with the Vocational-Agriculture Instructor. All Market Beef must have been tagged and weighed at official weigh station.  
6. All Junior exhibitors must pay entry fees. NO refunds on entry fees or pen/stall rent.
7. All livestock must be shown by the exhibitor. In event of two exhibits in a class or sickness, a 4-H or FFA member enrolled in Hardin County may show the exhibit upon approval of the division superintendent.  
8. The 4-H or FFA member will care for and groom his/her own animals. If help is needed, assistance should help the 4-H'er learn new skills and be done by a family member, another 4-H'er and /or and Iowa 4-H volunteer or FFA volunteer.
9. All exhibits will be placed on a merit basis into purple, blue, red or white ribbon groups.  
10. Only 4-H and FFA t-shirts or blouses or plain white t-shirts may be worn by exhibitors in the show ring unless otherwise designated by department rules. A neat appearance of the exhibitor adds to the quality of his/her exhibit and the overall livestock show.  
11. For safety at the Fair, members will be required to have shields covering blades and belts on fan motors and compressors. Members will be asked to remove all equipment deemed unsafe from the fairgrounds. Only one fan per head of livestock allowed. Only hanging fans - no alley fans allowed. 
12.  Any animal exhibited must be available for the livestock judging contest.  
13. All exhibitors must comply with general, division and health requirement rules of the Hardin County Fair.  
14. Exhibits must be in place by dates and times stated in division rules.  
15. All 4-H and FFA livestock exhibits will be release at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 11, except animals to be sold.  
16. Livestock barns will be closed to all exhibitors and visitors between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. No sleeping overnight on the grounds.  
17. All animals will be subject to chemical testing and analysis to determine whether a substance or drug has been induced. Positive tests, except for residues which are within FDA tolerance levels, will result in forfeiture of ribbons, trophies, premiums, and sale price.
18. No unnatural means of providing animal feed or water, (ie: stomach pump, IV) will be allowed except by order of the official fair veterinarian.  
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    DIVISION 1  JUNIOR MARKET BEEF PROJECT  
    Superintendent  DAve Sweeney & Terry Swenson
    Judging Time: 1/2 hour following the completion of Beef Breeding Show  
    Saturday

    1. Market calves must have been weighed and ear tagged at an officially designated Hardin County weigh station to be eligible to show. All calves must have approved ear tags at fair weigh-in.  
     2. Market Beef entries for this class must be made on the regular fair entry blank, submit ear tag number on fair entry. Animals must have 4-H ear tag.  
     3. Market beef will be weighed in starting at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. All market beef animals must be on the grounds and stalled by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday.  
     4. An exhibitor may nominate a maximum of 6 market beef animals for exhibit purposes and from these may exhibit a total of (4) four Market Beef.  All 4 may be exhibited in the carcass class. However, if a 4th Market Beef is exhibited, a minimum of at least (1) one must be entered in the carcass class.  
     5. All market beef will be mouthed at check-in time. Any market beef having the permanent central incisor teeth up in wear are not eligible to show. Such animals are considered as having reached an age beyond that consistent with the intent and purposes of this show.  
    6. No reweighs will be made.
    7.  FEEDER CLASSES - Market Steers weighing less than 900 pounds will show in one class as feeder cattle, regardless of breed.  
     8. FEEDER CLASSES - Market Heifers weighing less than 850 pounds will show in one class as feeder cattle, regardless of breed.  
     9. FEEDER CATTLE will not be eligible for any championships, although ribbons and premiums will be awarded.  
    10. Market steers and heifers will be placed on individual merit from market standpoint, taking into consideration conformation, quality, finish, weight for frame size, and gainability.  
    11. Rate of gain information will be calculated on each market beef, and posted, along with weight, on each barn stall card and worn by members when showing. Only steers with a 2.4 pounds per day or better rate of gain will be eligible for a purple or blue ribbon. 2.2 pounds for market heifers. A 3% shrink factor will be provided due to hauling loss. ADG will be (Fair wt. + (Fair wt. x.03) - beginning wt.) divided by days on test.  
     12. The order of show will be posted prior to the show.  
     13. Only market animals actually showing will be eligible for sale.  
     14. Painting, dyeing, and use of color agents on beef animals will disqualify the exhibit. No artificial tail heads or tail fins will be permitted. Any beef animal showing evidence of sharp practices (such as surgical removal, filling with air, oil, etc.) will be barred from the show, or disqualified and premiums forfeited.  
     15. Exhibitors can use colored grooming aids on hooves only.  
     16. All 4-H and FFA Beef will be subject to both urine and blood analysis for diuretics and anabolic compounds at the discretion of the show management.  
    17. Grooming chutes and other equipment must be confined to designated areas.  
    18. Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised calves will be entered and shown in their respective classes. They will be recognized at that time and the highest placing animal in each class will be eligible for Champion Bred/Born and Raised Market Beef.  
    19. There will be no tie outs.
    20.  All animal information must be given to the superintendent by noon on Friday.  
    21. The Iowa Junior Beef Breed Association requires the registration papers to be in the name of the exhibitor. 4-H agrees with this but will allow papers that show a logical family association.  
    22. For breed classes, a steer must conform to that particular breed's standards listed in the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association below.

     Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association  
    * Angus - Steers and heifers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in, no fax copies will be accepted. Papers must be in the junior exhibitor's name. All animals must have readable tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Angus Association.
    *  Balancers - Are 25% to 75% Gelbvieh with the balance Angus or Red Angus.  Registration papers need to be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Belgian Blue - Steers and heifers must be 50% or greater and have registration papers or meat certificate in hand at time of check-in.  The youth may show animals, which the youth has ownership of and/or owned by the family farm and/or ranch. 
    * Brangus - Must be branded or tattooed and have papers registered in the exhibitor's name.  
    * Charolais - Steers must be at least 50% or higher.  The steer must have a certificate of recordation with the AICA and be 100% owned by the junior and in the junior exhibitor's name.  Purebred Heifer registration papers must be 100% owned and in the junior exhibitor's name.
    *Charolais Composite Heifer - Composite heifers must be composed of at least 50% and no more than 15/16 Charolais percentage.  Heifers must have a certificate and recordation with the AICA and it must be 100% owned and in the junior exhibitor's name.
    * Chianina - All percentages of Chiangus, Chianina, Chimaine, Chiford and CAX (steers & heifers) that are able to be registered are eligible.  They must be registered in the exhibitors name and have papers in hand at check-in time.
    * Gelbvieh - Steers must be at least 50% or more Gelbvieh and exhibitor must have an official Gelbvieh breeder affidavit.  Affidavits may be obtained from The American Gelbvieh Association website www.gelbvieh.org or by contacting the AGA at 303-465-BEEF.  Females must be registered and at least 75%.  Papers need to be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Hereford (Polled or Horned)- We are one association, but will have 2 separate heifer shows.  Steers will now be shown polled & horned as one division.  Steers & Heifers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in.  Animals may be co-owned with siblings, provided each exhibitor is an individual National Junior Hereford member and a member of the Iowa Junior Hereford Association for the year of 2010.  All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Hereford Association.  Quesitons, please contact Tena Biddle at 563-843-2595.
    *  Lim-Flex Females - Females registered as Lim-Flex with a purple NALF registration certificates will be eligible to compete.  75% Lim-Flex females are not eligible for this Limousin female show.    Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Limousin - Steers must be registered and be 50% or greater Limousin blood. Heifers must be registered and be 75% or greater. Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor's name.
    *  Lowlines - All Lowlines must be registered as 3/4 or higher in order to be eligible for show.
    * Maine-Anjou - MaineTainer heifers will include 1/4 to 5/8 Maine-Anjou females, which are sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull.  High Percentage heifers will include 3/4 and above females.  All steers must be sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull and be recorded with the AMAA.  All exhibitors must have original registration papers in hand at the time of check-in and papers need to be solely in the junior exhibitor's name.  All animals must have legible and correct tattoos.  Exhibitors must be a member of the Iowa Junior Maine-Anjou Association and pay a $10 annual fee.  All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association. 
    * Murray Grey - To be eligible to show in the Murray Grey division, heifers must be 7/8 Purebred or above and be registered with the American Murray Grey Association and meet all breed rules and regulations of the AMGA.  To be eligible to show in the Murray Grey steer division, steers must be 50% Murray Grey or above and they must be registered with the American Murray Grey Association as half-blood or above.
    * Red Angus - Steers must be 50% or more Red Angus from one registered parent, be predominately red in color and display sufficient breed characteristics which match % of registration. Heifers must be 87% or higher Red Angus. Steer & Heifer registration papers must be in hand at time of check in and must be in the exhibitor's name.  
    * Salers - Animals must be 50% or more Salers with either dam or sire being registered.  Both steers and heifers must have registration papers and the papers must be in the name of the junior exhibitor.  
    * Simmental - Steers must have Registration paper in hand and be 1/2 blood or higher. Foundation heifers include 50% - 74% and Purebred heifers include 75% and above and must have registration paper in hand.  Registration papers must be in the exhibitor's name or family farm name. 
    * Simbrah Females - 5/8 SM - 3/8 BR and must have registration paper in hand.  Registration papers must be in the exhibitor's name or family farm name.
    * Shorthorn - Heifers and steers must be at least 15/16 and have registration papers in the exhibitors name.  
    * Shorthorn Plus - Heifers and steers must be between 1/2 and 7/8 Shorthorn and must have appendix registration papers in the exhibitor's name.
    * South Devon - Heifers must be 3/4 or higher and have registration papers. Steers must be registered and sired by a registered 3/4 or higher bull.  Papers must be in hand at check-in.

    23. To be eligible for the special breed division, breed information must have been provided on the Market Beef identification form filed in the Extension Office by January 15. The ID must have included breed, sires name and sires registration number.  
    24. All steers not meeting breed eligibility rules must be entered in the crossbred class. Registration papers or breeder certificate must be presented at Fair weigh in.  
    25. Appropriate weight groups will be established after weigh-in for each class.  
    26. The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef will be selected from the following groups:  
              A. Carcass Calves
              B. Market Heifers
              C. Crossbred Steers - each weight division
              D. Continental Steers
              E. British Steers
              F. Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves shown last year (4-H and FFA only)  
    When the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion is selected they will also select 3rd, 4th, and 5th placings from division and reserve division winners.  In addition, a Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised Champion will be selected.  
    27. Market Beef will be divided into the following classes:
      CLASS NO.
    1001X Market heifers (all crosses and breeds) 
    1002X Crossbred steers
    1003X Angus steers
    1004X Charolais steers
    1005X Chianina steers
    1006X Gelbvieh steers
    1007X Hereford /Polled Hereford steers
    1008X Limousin steers
    1009X Maine Anjou steers 
    101OX Salers steers
    1011X Shorthorn steers
    1012X Simmental steers  
    1013X All other breeds steers (British or Continental)
    1014X Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves shown last year (by the same  4-H or FFA member only). Calves can only return the year following their Bucket/Bottle Calf Entry.
    1015X Appendix Shorthorn

    AWARDS
    Individual Beef ...........................................  Premiums Prorated
    Breed and Weight Champions .......................Ribbons & Trophies
    Grand Champion ......................................... Banner & Trophy
    Reserve Grand Champion ............................. Rosette & Trophy
    Showmanship Finals ......................................Plaque  
    
    28. Exhibitors must attend the exhibitor meeting which will be held on Wednesday immediately prior to the weighs.  

         JUNIOR MARKET BEEF CARCASS CLASS  

    1. Each exhibitor may enter up to 4 head in the carcass class. Carcass class cattle can also be entered in market beef classes which means those cattle can be shown at halter twice.  
    2. Entries for this class must be made on the regular fair entry blank, submit ear tag number on fair entry.  
    3. 1st and 2nd place winners in this class are eligible to show for the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef.  
    4. Cattle will be measured at the fair using real-time ultrasound.  
    5. They will be shown as a class and the results of the carcass data will be announced at this time.  
    6. Carcass calves will be placed on the basis of a combined carcass and gain score, using value of meat produced, not based on visual evaluation.  
    7. Carcass calves will be placed according to carcass data. 
    CLASS NO. 1017X
         Carcass Steers and Heifers
    On hoof Premium and Ribbons  

    CLUB GROUP OF 5  

    1. This exhibit will be made up of 5 steers and/or market heifers exhibited by members of one club.  
    2. One group per club.  
    CLASS NO.
         1020X Club group of Market Beef animals 
                                     Premiums - Club Group    1^st         2^nd     3rd
    Club group .........................................           $8.00     $6.00    $4.00

     RATE OF GAIN CONTEST 

    1. All market Beeves are automatically entered in this contest.    
                                
                                 Premiums - Rate of Gain

                            1^st   2^nd   3^rd   4^th   5^th   6^th   7^th   8^th   9^th   10^th        

    Rate of Gain..   $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10 $10  $10  
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    DIVISION 2 - JUNIOR CATTLE FEEDER PEN PROJECT
    Superintendent - Dianna & Harris Haywood
    Judging time:  9:00 am, Friday 

    1.  Exhibitors must submit a satisfactorily completed feed record to the Junior Livestock Committee at fair time to be eligible to exhibit.  This record must include purchase receipt and scale weight slips from date of county weigh-in.
    2.  Each exhibitor is limited to one pen, of not more than 4 - 10 head.  Animals must have 4-H ear tag.
    3.  Animals must be in their pens by 9:00 pm, Wednesday.
    4.  Each exhibit shall be placed into a purple, blue, red, or white ribbon group according to the merit on the basis of the following score card:
         I.  Cost and sale price margin.
         II.  Rate of daily gain.
         III.  Lot uniformity and quality, rating on hoof
         IV.  Feed efficiency and cost
    5.  Entry fee is $8.00 for the pen.
    CLASS NO.
    105OX      Junior Cattle Feeder Pens  
    Pen groups .......................................................... Premiums prorated
    Champion ............................................................... Banner & Trophy
    6.  Rate of gain information will be calculated on each junior cattle feeder pen project and posted, along with weight, on each stall card.  Only steers with 2.4 pounds per day or better gain will be eligible for a purple or blue ribbon.  A 3% shrink factor will be provided due to hauling loss.  ADG will be (Fair weight x .03) - beginning weight) divided by days on test.  
     
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    DIVISION 3 - JUNIOR BEEF BREEDING  PROJECT
    Superintendent - Dave Sweeney & Terry Swenson
    Judging Time: 9:00 a.m., Saturday

    1. Heifers intended for Market purposes are ineligible. Entries are open to Breeding Beef that have been enrolled on a Beef Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. Entries will be shown based on whether they are registered (purebred) or commercial. Ages, tattoos, and registration papers checked at weigh-in. 
    3. Animals must be in their stalls by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. 
    4. Entries are open to purebred, registered Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Chianina, or Shorthorn Heifers. Also, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Gelbvieh, and Simmental heifers which are registered and have 75% or more of their breeding from their respective breeds. Registration papers and ear tattoos are required on all purebred animals, and will be checked. Any registration accepted by the Chianina Assoc. will determine the eligibility of Chianina heifers. The Shorthorn Plus heifers must be between 1/2 and 7/8 Shorthorn.  
    5. A class for commercial breeding heifers is available for non-registered breeding heifers.  
    6. The youngest class will be shown first with heifers put in order of age as the class starts - with the youngest animal first.  
    7. A limit of 4 heifers per exhibitor, plus one cow/calf.    
    8. Beef breeding heifers will be weighed, and weights and birth dates recorded to calculate weight per day of age for use by the judge. 
    9. Sharp practices similar to those listed for market beef will bar the heifer from showing. (See rule #14 - Junior Market Beef)   
    10. Produce heifers/bulls must come from a dam which was previously enrolled as a 4-H or FFA project. Produce heifers/bulls show in produce classes only. 
    11. Grooming Chutes and other equipment must be confined to designated areas.  
    12. At the discretion of the Superintendent, classes may be further subdivided by age groups into more workable numbers.  
    13. The Champion Registered, Commercial heifers, and Champion Produce, will compete for Supreme & Res. Supreme Breeding animals. A trophy will be presented to the Hardin County Bred/born & raised breeding heifer.              
    14. Entries in the cow-calf classes may consist of a cow  that has shown as a yearling beef heifer by the member and/or an animal purchased as a cow. Cow-calf classes will show for Cow-Calf Championships, but are not eligible for Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer. 
    15. Heifer calves shown in the cow-calf class can be entered in Produce Class but they MUST be entered in the Produce Class on the exhibitors fair entry form.  

                           BREEDING BEEF
    (Calved January 1, 2009- May 15, 2010) 
    2000X  Shorthorn                                   
    2100X  Hereford & Polled Hereford                    
    2200X  Angus                         
    230OX Charolais               
    240OX Chianina                  
    2500X Limousin          
    2600X Maine-Anjou                          
    2700X Simmental                             
    2800X Appendix Shorthorn                            
    2900X Gelbvieh                                
    3000X Purebred - Other Breeds                     
    3100X Commercial - Non Registered - shown by weight and/or hip height   
    3200x  Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf                      

                             COW CALF CLASS
    3600X Any cow with calf at side - Registered
    3700X Any cow with calf at side - Commercial  

                             PRODUCE CLASS
                  (Heifers Calved January 1, 2009- May 15, 2010)
    200IX  Registered Produce Heifer
    21OIX Commercial Produce Heifer
                   (Bulls Calved January 1, 2010- May 15, 2010)
    290IX  Produce Bull Class
                                                                          Premiums Prorated
     Supreme and Reserve....................................Banner, Rosette & Trophy 
      Champions ................................................................. Ribbon
      Reserve Champions .................................................... Ribbon 
      Showmanship Finals ...................................................Plaque

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    DIVISION 4 - BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF  
    Superintendent - Tom Ingebritson
    Assistant Superintendent-Jill Wical
    Interview Time: 1 p.m., Friday
    Show - Saturday Following beef show

    1. Any Hardin County youth K through 3rd grade as of September 15, 2009, may exhibit in this class.  4th - 12th grades should be members of a Hardin County 4-H Club.
    2. Any newborn or orphan calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef, that is calved between March 1 and May 31, 2010 may be shown. Calves must be stalled on the fairgrounds by 6:00 p.m. Thursday.  
    3. If purchased, the calf must be purchased and in possession of exhibitor within 2 weeks of birth; identified by tagging, and identified on the Bucket/Bottle Calf form with a Hardin County Tag (available at the Hardin County Extension, 524 Lawler, Iowa Falls) by June 15.  Exhibitor may identify up to 2 animals, but is limited to a maximum of 1 calf to be exhibited. 
    4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed (no nursing).  
    5. Calves will be shown at halter.  
    6. Classes divided by age of youth.  
    7. Each exhibitor will be interviewed in regard to management and care of calf.  
    8. Information will be on:
        a. What exhibitor has learned about care and raising of the calf.
        b. The grooming and cleanliness of the calf.
        c. General health, condition, and management of the calf and exhibitor's knowledge of this area.
        d. Completed record.
        e. Confirmation and qualify of the calf is NOT to be considered.
    9. A special class for returning bucket/bottle calves shown last year is available to 4-H and FFA members only. (See Market Beef Class 1014X)  
     CLASS NO. BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF
    1690X K-3 grade - Use Youth (K-3 grade) Entry Blank due June 15. 
    1695X 4-6 grade - Use 4-H & FFA Entry Blank due June 15.
    1696X 7-8 grade - Use 4-H & FFA Entry Blank due June 15.
    1697X 9-12 grade - Use 4-H & FFA Entry Blank due June 15.

     Ribbons provided to all exhibitors. Entry fee required and premiums prorated for 4-12 Grades. Gifts provided by Prairie Land Coop for all K-12 participants.  
    10.  The K-3 grade division is a non-competitive class
    11.  Each age division will be judged separately and one winner will be chosen in the junior division, intermediate division and senior division.  The respective winner from each division will compete for an Overall Champion Bucket/Bottle Calf.  
    12.  Bucket/Bottle calves can only exhibit in the bucket/bottle calf division of the Hardin County Fair.
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    DIVISION 5 - JUNIOR DAIRY HEIFER PROJECT 
    Superintendent - Beverly Gilbert
    Judging Time 11 am, Friday

    1. Heifers may be either purebred or grade with tattoo or ear tag. Entries are open to dairy cows that have been enrolled on a Heifer Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. Each exhibitor is limited to four entries.  
    3. Cows currently milking will be allowed to come on day of show, and may go back home following show. However, they will be required to pay regular stall fees and must be entered the same as heifers, on regular entry form by June 15.

    1701X JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES 
    (Born Dec. 1, 2009, and after - but at least 6 months old) 
    1707X SR. HEIFER CALVES
    (Born Sept. 1, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2009 ) 
    1713X JR. YEARLING HEIFER
    (Born March 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009 ) 
    1719X SR. YEARLING HEIFER
    (Born Sept. 1, 2008 to Feb. 29, 2009 ) 
    1725X TWO YEAR OLD COWS
    (Born Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2009 )
    1731X THREE and FOUR YEAR OLD COWS 
    (Born Sept. 1, 2006 to Aug. 31, 2007)
    1737X AGED COWS
    (Born before September 1, 2006 )
    1700X DAIRY MANAGEMENT CLASS

    4.  4-H'ers participating in the 4-H Dairy Lease Program must complete a Hardin County 4-H Lease Agreement by April 30th of the current year.  Member must compley with rules stated in agreement and identify animal by May 15th deadline. 
    5.  Leased animals will exhibit in classes 1701X-1737X.
    6.  Leased animals are not eligible for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair.

                                                                             Premiums prorated  
Breed Champions ................................................................ Ribbon
Reserve Champions .............................................................. Ribbon     
Showmanship Finals ............................................................. Plaque

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                        JUNIOR DAIRY GOAT PROJECT
                                    Superintendent -
                 Judging Time: After Dairy Show, Friday

1. Entries are open to Dairy Goats that have been enrolled on a Goat Identification Form by May 15. 
2. Each exhibitor may show 2 animals in each class but no more than 6 goats in the show.  
3. Dairy goats 24 months of age or over, which have never freshened, shall not be shown.  
4. Dairy goats currently milking will be allowed to come on the day of the show and may go back home following the show. However, they will be required to pay regular stall fees and must be entered on the fair entry form due June 12.
5. Goats must be shown with collar or chain.  
6. A Junior Doe is a doe under 24 months of age that is not in milk and has never freshened. A Senior Doe is a doe in milk or that has freshened.  
7. Premiums are prorated.  
           JUNIOR AND SENIOR DOES
CLASS NO. 1750 Senior Milking Does, over 4 years that have freshened or are in milk.
CLASS NO. 1751 Senior Milking Does, over 2 years and under 4 years that have freshened or are in milk.
CLASS NO. 1752 Junior Milking Does, under 2 years that have freshened or are in milk.
CLASS NO. 1753 Junior Does; between I and 2 years that have never freshened.
CLASS NO. 1754 Junior Does under I year that have never freshened.
CLASS NO. 1755 Pigmy Does  
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 SWINE-DIVISIONS 6, 7, 7A
Superintendent: Ted Mosher
Judging Time: 8:00 a.m., Thursday
The Swine classes for the Hardin County Fair include Derby Performance Live classes, Derby Performance Ultrasound Carcass classes, Market classes, Market Carcass classes, and Showmanship classes. Each of these divisions has a section before the classes that gives specific rules for that section.  

The General Swine Rules for Divisions 6, 7, and 7A lists rules for all of the county swine classes, some health rules, and some State Fair rules for 4-H'ers and FFA youth.  
                       General Rules for Divisions, 6, 7, 7A  
1.  Each Swine Exhibitor may bring a maximum of six pigs to the Hardin County Fair. Entries are open to swine that have been enrolled on a Swine Identification Form by May 15 and Derby Swine that were weighed in at the Hardin County swine weigh-in date. 
2. One of these six  pigs must be a Derby Performance Pig. If a Derby Performance Pig is not shown, a 4-H or FFA exhibitor is not eligible to show any pigs at the fair. (The Swine Committee recommends that youth weigh in more than one Derby Performance Pig at the weigh-in in the spring to insure that they will have a Derby Performance Pig for show.)  
3. The five remaining pigs shown may be shown as additional Derby Performance Pigs or Market pigs. (A member could choose to show all six pigs as Derby Performance Pigs.)  
4. All pigs may be gilts or barrows in any combination.  
5. Pigs may be purebred, crossbred, or grade in any combination that were farrowed on or after January 1, of the current year.  
6. All pigs must be notched in both ears using the Universal Ear Notching System. (Sometimes called the National Ear Notching System.)  
7. No fresh ear notches will be permitted. The decision regarding fresh ear notches will be the swine committees. Their decision is final.
8. All pigs nominated for the swine project must be identified on a Swine Identification Form (4-H-106-F). This form is due in the Hardin County Extension Office by May 15th each year.  
9. Derby Performance Pigs are weighed and tattooed in early spring. The information for these pigs must be recorded on the Swine Identification Form at the weigh site and the weigher must sign the form.  
10. Additional non-weighed pigs (market) may be added to the form for County Fair. These additions are due by May 15th. These pigs are eligible to be shown only in County Fair Market classes.
11. All pigs must be checked into their pens by 9 p.m. on Tuesday.  
12. All pigs will be weighed at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. There will be no re-weighing of pigs.
13. Each pig will receive a unique tattoo and a paint number at weigh-in at the fair. These numbers will identify pigs during the shows and during the marketing process.  
14. There are no restrictions on ending weight for pigs however the target weight of marketable pigs is 260 pounds. Pigs with great variance on either side of this figure may be docked.  
15. All pigs brought to the fair grounds will go directly to market for slaughter. Pigs over or under the ideal market weight for marketable pigs will be the responsibility of the seller (exhibitor). One focus in the learning process of raising pigs is to learn to market pigs at the optimum weight and quality for the product desired by the packer and consumers. Exhibitors make this decision before pigs come to the county fair.  
16. Exhibitors must show their own pigs in the ring unless exhibitors have more than one pig in the same class. The pig must be exhibited by another eligible 4-H or FFA member.  
17. All pigs will become the property of the processor as soon as pigs are loaded on the truck.  
18. The Champion and Reserve Champion Performance Derby Pigs, Champion and Reserve Champion Market Barrow, and the Champion and Reserve Champion Market Gilt will compete for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Pigs.  
19. All exhibitors must be Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) certified to exhibit and sell pigs at the Hardin County Fair.  
20. Swine exhibitors must sign and present an owner's affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate for a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge; swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months. No pseudorabies test is necessary because all swine are consigned and move direct to a slaughtering establishment from the fairgrounds.  

DIVISION 6 - JUNIOR DERBY PERFORMANCE
 Explanation:    The Derby Performance Pig Show focuses on the performance of market pigs during a test window. A beginning test weight is taken on each Derby Performance Pig in early spring. Pigs are weighed and tattooed. This information along with ear notches, sex, color markings and other information is collected on each pig. Each youth may weigh in a maximum of six pigs for the test.

At the County fair, pigs are weighed and an "on test rate of gain" is determined. The "on test rate of gain" is used in a formula with carcass information to determine a "lean value per day on test." Pigs are ranked according to lean value. The Derby Performance show at the fair has two aspects: the ultrasonic evaluation and placing (discussed above) and a live show placing. In the live show, pigs are placed in classes according to their beginning on test weight. Judging of the live show is done visually. Rate of gain information is used along with the visual placing. Only Derby Performance Pigs will be evaluated using both of these two methods of evaluation: ultrasonic and live showing.

Derby Performance Rules - See general swine rules for additional rules.  
1. Each youth nominating pigs in the Derby Performance program may weigh and tattoo a maximum of six pigs at the spring weigh-in. Pigs must be weighed by an official weigher. Entries are open to swine that have been enrolled on a Swine Identification Form by May 15.  
2. The recommended weight of Derby Performance pigs is between 45 and 75 pounds at weigh-in. There are no restrictions on ending weight for pigs.  
3. Information about these pigs must be recorded on a Swine Identification Form. Be sure to use a current form. Form is due in the Hardin County Extension office by May 15th each year.  
4. At the fair, pigs must be weighed and receive an ultrasound for carcass measurement.  
5.A schedule of weighing order will be announced at fair.  
6. The Hardin County Pork Producers will pay the cost of the ultrasound for the first Derby Performance pig.  The cost of additional pigs that receive an ultrasound will be paid by the exhibitor at the time of weigh-in. The cost per pig will be $7.00. 
7. Derby Performance data will be provided to each swine exhibitor as an educational tool to aid youth in understanding the dynamics of marketing a quality meat product.  
8. Live Derby Performance classes will be divided by sex and weight.
9. The first and second place winners in each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Live Derby Performance Pig. 
  Class
1820X Derby Performance Pigs 
                                                      Premium prorated
Champion Live Derby Performance Pig ...........    Trophy and Rosette 
Reserve Champion Live Derby Performance Pig ...Trophy and Rosette  
Champion Derby Performance Pig ......................  Trophy and Rosette  
Reserve Champion Performance Pig ......................Trophy and Rosette

DIVISION 7 - JUNIOR MARKET SWINE

1.See General Rules for Divisions, 6, 7, 7A for additional requirements.  
2. The first and second place winners of each weight class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Gilt and Champion and Reserve Champion Barrow.
3. All pigs must be weighed at the fairgrounds. They will be placed in classes divided by sex and weight.  
4. Exhibitors may not show pigs entered in the fair in the Derby Performance division in this division. They may choose pigs to show as market swine that were weighed in (nominated) as Performance Derby pigs in the spring as long as they show at least one Derby Performance pig in that show. Any pigs shown would be judged as any market pig-judged visually without the benefit of rate of gain information.

  Class Market Pigs
1820X Individual Market Pigs 
                                                         Premiums prorated
Champion Market Barrow ...................... Trophy and Rosette
Reserve Champion Market Barrow ............................. Rosette
Champion Market Gilt ............................ Trophy and Rosette
Reserve Champion Market Gilt ................................... Rosette
Grand Champion Pig .................................. Plaque and Banner    
Reserve Champion Pig .................................Plaque and Banner

Division 7A Market Swine Carcass Contest

1. Each exhibitor may designate a maximum of two market pigs at the time of county fair weigh-in as carcass pigs.  
2. These pigs must come only from pigs entered in Division 7 Junior Market Swine. Pigs entered in Derby Performance classes are not eligible for this class.  
3. Pigs may be any combination of gilt or barrow.  
4. Each pig entered will receive an ultrasound. Exhibitors will pay the cost of this scanning fee. The cost per pig will be  $7.00.  This fee is due when pigs are weighed in.
5. Carcass data from the ultrasound will be provided to exhibitors. The placing of pigs in the carcass contest will be based on a formula using percent muscle in the carcass.  
6. There will be separate contests for gilts and barrows.  
7. All animals will become the property of the processor after the pigs are loaded on the truck.  
8. Carcass contest results will be announced during the Market Pig show. 
        Premiums
        Carcass Gilts ......................................        1st through 7th place
        Carcass Barrows .................................        1st through 7th place  

Showmanship Contest

1. Showmanship classes will be the first classes in the order of show.  
2. Youth select one pig to show in the contest.  
3. Each youth must show their own pig. No substitute showman allowed.  
4. Senior youth show first, Intermediate youth second and Junior youth last. This order was established so that younger youth have the opportunity to learn principles of showmanship by watching older youth show their animals.  
5. Showmanship classes are based on grade as of September 15th, 2009.  Senior showman are youth in 9-12th grades. Intermediate showman are youth in 7th and 8th grades. Junior showman are youth in the 4th-6th grades. See Division 17 for further explanation.  

Adopt -A-Pig Project

1.  Open division for 4-12 grades who are 4-H/FFA members (Based on September 15, 2009).
2.  Each 4-12 grade exhibitor may only show their Adopt-A Pig in this class.
3.  In addition to these rules, exhibitors are subjected to all general livestock rules and regulations;  see Swine Division Rules.
4.  Each exhibitor will be interviewed in regard to management and care of the pig.  Information will be on what exhibitor has learned about caring for and raising of the pig, grooming and cleanliness of the pig, general health of pig, showmanship of pig, and exhibitor's knowledge in these areas.  Quality of the pig is not to be considered.
5.  The Adopt-A Pig program will be provided by Ted Mosher.  The program allows youth to learn about and exhibit a pig without purchasing the pig, feed, shelter, and show supplies.  Approximately 6 learning sessions will be held prior to the fair for exhibitors to learn about grooming, maintenance, and proper care of his or her pig.  Transportation of the pig to the fair will be provided.  Other responsibilities of the exhibitors will be discussed at the learning sessions.  Participation in this program  begins in June.  Please contact Ted Mosher by May 22 if entering. 
6.  This is not a State Fair category and the animal is not eligible for any other swine class except for showmanship competition. 
1821X   Adopt-A Pig  4-12 grades

Swine Premier Exhibitor Award

1.  Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Divisions are eligible.
2.  Monetary prizes will be awarded in each division.
3.  Market worksheet and record keeping goal sheet must be completed and turned in by Wednesday.
4.  Youth will complete a quiz on Wednesday in the Swine Barn.
5.  Youth will compete in the showmanship class during the swine show.
6.  Youth in non-ownership classes will be eligible to participate.
7.  If a tie occurs, the highest score from record keeping forms and quiz will decide the winner.
1822X  Swine Premier Exhibitor Award

Open Pig Project

1.  Entries open to Hardin Count Youth K-3 grades.
2.  Each K-3 grade exhibitor may bring one market pig of their own or participate in the Adopt-A-Pig (K-3 grade) program.
3.  No entry fee and no premium paid for K-3.  Use youth entry blank.
4.  The Open Pig project will be provided by Ted Mosher.  The program allows youth to learn about and exhibit a pig without purchasing the pig, feed, shelter, and show supplies.  Approximately 6 learning sessions will be held prior to the fair for exhibitors to learn about grooming, maintenance, and proper care of his or her pig.  Transportation of the pig to the fair will be provided.  Other responsibilities of the exhibitors will be discussed at the learning sessions.  Participation in this program  begins in June.  Please contact Ted Mosher by May 22 if entering. 
5.  A parent or senior 4-H or FFA member should be close-by the showring to assist the K-3 grade exhibitors, if needed.
6.  The Open pig project is non competitive.
1823X  Open Pig Project K-3 grade (bringing own pig)
1824X  Adopt-A-Pig  K-3 grade (brining adopted pig and participating in learning sessions)
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DIVISION 8 - JUNIOR 4-H/FFA &  OPEN LLAMA PROJECT
Superintendent - Maryln Johnson 
Judging Time: 2:30 p.m., Friday

1. Entries open to youth - K-3 grade - Open Division and 4-12 grade who are enrolled in 4-H or FFA Clubs (based on 9-15-2009). Entries are open to Llamas that have been enrolled on a Llama Identification Form by May 15.  
2. Llamas must enter three (3) classes.  
3. Exhibitors are subject to all general livestock rules and regulations.  
4.  No youth under age 12 can show an intact male over teh age of 18 months.
5. Llamas will be stalled by 6 p.m. Thursday. Llamas will remain until the livestock release time (Sunday at 7 p.m.) or at the discretion of the Llama Superintendent.
6.  No entry fee and no premium paid for grades K-3.  Use youth entry blank.
7.  Entry fee is required for Grades 4-12 and premium money will be paid.
8.  No health certificate will be required.
9.  There will be the following divisions in each class and will be shown in the following order.
SHOW CLASSES
Showmanship
1900 Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
1901 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
1902 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
1903 Senior (9-12 Grades) 

     Champion Show person will be recognized on each class level.

Youth Obstacle
1910 Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
1911 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
1912 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
1913 Senior (9-12 Grades) 
Little Britches
1999 Little Britches (K-1 grades) Youth Division
Costume Class
1920 Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
1921 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
1922 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
1923 Senior (9-12 Grades) 
Poster
1930 Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
1931 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
1932 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
1933 Senior (9-12 Grades) 

A poster may be made and displayed in the Youth Building as an alternative to the costume class.  Members please leave your posters at the Llama 4-Ever club booth on Tuesday 12 - 5 pm or Wednesday 12 - 8 pm.  They will be judged on Friday morning by the Llama Judge.
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DIVISION 9A - JUNIOR MARKET LAMB PROJECT
Superintendent - Jim Ostheimer
Judging time:  8:00 am, Friday

1.  4-H and FFA market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at an official, designated Hardin County weigh station in the spring to be eligible to show.  A maximum of 15 market lambs may be weighed in at the weigh-in site.
2.  Entries in the market lamb class shall be lambs dropped after January 1 of the current year.
3.  All market lambs to be stalled by 9 pm Tuesday.
4.  To maximize profits, lambs should be shorn approximately 45 days prior to the fair. Lambs may be freshly shorn, but members must realize less profit potential exists.
5.  No buck lambs allowed.
6.  A member may enter and show a maximum of 6 head of market lambs. Weight groups will be established.   
7. Lambs shown in market classes may not be shown in Purebred or Commercial Ewe classes  
8. Lambs weighing under 90 pounds are put into a class FEEDER LAMBS and not eligible for Championships.  
9. No grooming, clipping of lambs in the barn aisles.                
10. Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised Sheep will be entered and shown in their respective classes.  They will be recognized at that time and the highest placing animal in each class will be eligible for Champion Bred/Born and Raised.
CLASS NO. 1151X  Individual Market Lambs
CLASS NO. 1152X Pen of 3
CLASS NO. 1153X Club Group of 5 Market Lambs
  Individuals ................................................. Premiums prorated
  Champion Market Lamb ............................................... Banner
  Reserve Champion Market Lamb ................................. Banner
  Champion Club Group ................................................. Ribbon
  Reserve Champion Club Group ................................... Ribbon
  Showmanship Finals .................................................... Trophy

RATE OF GAIN CONTEST FOR MARKET LAMB 
1. All market lambs are automatically entered in this contest.  

                                                                 Premiums - Rate of Gain 
                                        1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th  
Rate of Gain....................$3   $3   $3  $3   $3  $3  $3  $3  $3   $3  
Rate of Gain trophy will be presented.
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DIVISION 9B - JUNIOR BREEDING SHEEP PROJECT 
Superintendent - Jim Ostheimer
Judging Time: 8:00 a.m., Friday

1. Each exhibitor may show not more than 2 entries per class. Entries are open to Breeding Sheep that have  been enrolled on a Sheep Identification Form by May 15. 
2. Entries in ewe lamb classes shall be dropped after January 1 this year. Yearling Ewes shall be born between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.  
3. Market lambs are NOT eligible for these classes, and  these animals may not show in market classes. 
4. Registration papers will be required and checked on all purebred sheep during Market Sheep weigh-in. 
5. All Breeding Sheep to be stalled by 9 p.m., Tuesday.
6. No grooming or clipping of lambs is allowed in the  barn aisles.  All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag.  To register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG.
PUREBRED EWES  
CLASS NO. 1101X Purebred Ewe Lamb 
CLASS NO. 1102X Purebred Yearling Ewe (specify breed) 
CLASS NO. 1103X Purebred - Other Breeds (Colored  Wool) Ewe Lamb  
CLASS NO. 1104X Purebred - Other Breeds (Colored Wool) Yearling Ewe

COMMERCIAL (Crossbred) EWES 
CLASS NO. 1105X Black faced Commercial Ewe 
CLASS NO. 1106X White or speckle faced Commercial Ewe 
CLASS NO. 1107X Commercial Yearling Ewe 

FOUNDATION FLOCK  
CLASS NO. 1108X - Foundation Flock - Return of yearling ewe, shown the year before as a ewe lamb - with her off-spring. Market Lambs are eligible to be shown in this class.

 Individuals ................................................ Premiums prorated 
Champion Breeding Ewe .............................................. Banner  
Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe ............................... Rosette
Showmanship Finals ................................................... Trophy  
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DIVISION 9C - YOUTH LAMB CLASS

Judging Time: 6:00 p.m., Friday

1. This class is open to any child kindergarten through 3rd grade living in Hardin County. Grades are based on September 15 of the year before the fair.
2. Lambs shown will be 2010 spring lambs.
3. All lambs will be shown with halters and shortened lead ropes.
4. Lambs must be identified on sheep ID at the Hardin County Extension Office by June 15. Lambs must have an ear tag. Lambs do not need a starting weight.
5. Lambs must be under the care of the novice by June 15, 2010.
6. Lambs may be brought with other family member lambs or brought the day of the class.
7. Lambs should be shorn within 45 days of class.
8. Conference judging with the novice will take place in the afternoon of the show.
9. All entries will be paraded in the showring. All contestants will receive ribbons and gift.
10. Use Youth (K-3) Entry Blank due June 15. No entry fee and no premium money. Information forms will be mailed to participants who use the advanced entry blank.

Class No. 1150

 

DIVISION 10A-JUNIOR MEAT GOAT PROJECT
Superintendents-Jim Ostheimer and Donylle Houston
Judging Time:  immediately following the sheep show, Friday

1.  4-H & FFA meat goats must have been weighed and ear tagged at an official, designated Hardin County weigh station in the spring to be eligible to show.  A maximum of 10 meat goats may be weighed in at the weigh-in site.  Breeding does must list birth date on livestock identification form at weigh-in site.
2.  All meat Goats will need to be stalled by 9 pm., Tuesday.  Meat goats will weigh-in on Wednesday with the market sheep.
3.  Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to 4 meat goats.  All breeds are eligible.  Only wethers may be shown in market class.
4.  Meat goats must be broke to lead.  Exhibitors may use halters, collars, or collar with a short lead when showing.
5.  Weight Limit:  Wether goats must weigh between 50 and 110 pounds.  Anything above or below that will not be eligible for exhibition.  Wethers will be divided into divisions by weight.
6.  Age:  Meat goats must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of check-in, any goat having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified.  All goats will be mouthed for age at fair check in.
7.  Horns:  Exhibitor will be required to have horns tipped blunt (not less that the diameter of a dime at the ends.) on all goats before arrival on the grounds.  Tipping or removal of horns is not allowed on the ground and will result in disqualification.
8.  Hair:  All meat goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds.  All meat goats should arrive clipped and show ready.
9.  There will be no coloring agent of paint used on any meat goat.  Exhibitors in violation will be disqualified.
10.  All sexually intact goats must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or an official tattoo registered with the USDA.  To register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG.
CLASS NAME
CLASS NO  1760 Meat Goat Wethers
 

RATE OF GAIN CONTEST FOR MEAT GOAT 
1. All meat goats are automatically entered in this contest.  

                                                                 Premiums - Rate of Gain 
                                                         1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th   
Rate of Gain........................................$3   $3   $3  $3   $3  
Rate of Gain trophy will be presented.

CLASS NO  1761 Breeding Meat Goat Does Only
1761A  Does, 6-12 months old (kid teeth in place)
1761B  Does, 12-24 months old
1761C   Does, Over 24 months

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
1.  Showmanship classes will be the first classes in the order of the show. 
2.  Exhibitors select one meat goat to show in contest.
3.  Each youth must show their own meat goat.  No substitute showmen allowed.
4.  Senior youth show first, followed by Intermediate, and then Juniors.  This order was established so that younger exhibitors have the opportunity to learn principles of showmanship by watching older youth show their animals.
5.  Showmanship classes are based on grade as of September 15, 2009.  Seniors are youth in grades 9-12.  Intermediates are youth in grades 7-8.  Juniors are youth in 4-6 grade.  See Division 17 for further information.

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DIVISION 10B - YOUTH MEAT GOAT "KIDS" CLASS 
Judging Time: 6:00 p.m., Friday

1. This class is open to any child kindergarten through 3rd grade living in Hardin County. Grades are based on September 15 of the year before the fair.  
2. Meat goats shown will be 2010 spring meat goats.  
3. All meat goats will be shown with halters and shortened lead ropes.  
4. Meat goats must be identified on meat goat ID at the Hardin County Extension Office by June 15. Meat goats must have an ear tag.  
5. Meat goats may be brought with other family member meat goats or brought the day of the class.  
6.  All entries will be paraded in the showring. All contestants will receive ribbons and gift.  
7. Use Youth (K-3) Entry Blank due June 15. No entry fee and no premium money. Information forms will be mailed to participants who use the advanced entry blank.  
CLASS NO. 1762  
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DIVISION 12 - 4-H and FFA LIGHT HORSE, PONIES, 
MULES, AND DONKEYS PROJECT  
Superintendent - Dave Petty  
Judging Time: 8:30 a.m., Sunday

1. Entries are open to horses, ponies and donkeys regularly enrolled as 4-H Projects on 4-H Horse Identification Form 4-H 106d by May 15 of the current year or approved FFA projects.  
2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in each class. No stallions over 12 months of age may be entered. Ages of horses or ponies shall be based on January 1st of the current year. An individual horse may be shown only once per class. Two members of the same family can show the same horse.  
3. Entries in the halter classes will be judged on conformation, general appearance and action. Entries in the performance classes will be shown under saddle and judged on manner, way of going and performance (at walk, trot and canter for pleasure class). The working Stock Horse class will be conducted within the current Iowa Stock Horse Association rules.  
4. In the halter classes, yearling ponies shall measure 52 inches or under; 2-year-old ponies shall measure 53 inches or under.  
5. Exhibitors in all Western classes are to wear a white dress shirt or blouse (tie optional) and solid blue riding style of jeans, helmet and boots. English class requires a helmet and hard sole boots with heels. White DRESS shirt and blue jeans are acceptable. Spurs are optional. Chaps, are not to be worn in any western class. Exhibitors participating in showmanship at halter will wear attire appropriate to the type of pony or horse being shown using the above rules as a guide. Horse Helmet Policy: By January 1, 2005 all 4-H related horse events across the state of Iowa will require the use of ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding and driving - every time, every ride.
6. Exhibitors in the halter classes shall use no whips and shall refrain from excessive noise.  
7.  Artificial tails may be used and color will be allowed on horses as long as it does not change the natural color pattern of the horse.
8. Contestants shall act as young ladies and gentlemen at all times. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy will dismiss the exhibitor from further competition for the entire show. Good sportsmanship shall prevail. No abuse of horses will be tolerated. Each exhibitor must keep his or her horse under control or be excused from the ring. Courtesy is mandatory - no exceptions.  
9. 4-H and FFA members are expected to groom and show their animals without assistance from other persons.  
10. The Trail class shall include at least five and not more than 10 of the obstacles as listed for this class in 4-H-511C. (Rev.) A Guide for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa . Entrants may also be asked to ride the ring at walk, trot and lope both ways of the ring on a reasonable loose rein without undue restraint. The judges shall have the right to ask for additional work from any horse.  
11. The classes in this department will be judged based on the scoring procedures listed in 4-H-511C, (Rev.) In the Stock Horse Class the judge shall determine which one standard pattern shall be performed.  
12. Exhibitors may bring horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys the day of the show (Sunday) by 8 A.M. if not stalled and take them home following judging that same day.  
13. Stalls will be available for exhibitors during the fair. Stalls must be requested at the time of fair entry.  Horse stalls will be available on a first come first requested basis.  If stalled, horses must arrive by Friday at noon and remain until livestock release time on Sunday.
13. Remember: Riding and exercising must be done in the horse arena by the exhibitor only with a helmet on the exhibitor.  

                                     HALTER CLASSES 
Ponies - 54" & Under 
   CLASS NO 
   1201X Yearling ...................................... ..Premiums prorated
   1202X 2 year old ................................... ..Premiums prorated 
   1203X 3 year old & over ................ .....Premiums prorated
                              Group 1 Champion:
Grand Champion Pony at Halter......... Ribbon
(1st and 2nd place ponies from classes 1201X, 1202X, 1203X)      

                             MULES & DONKEYS  
   1204X Donkeys and Mules, all ages ...................... ..Premiums prorated 

                                  LIGHT HORSES
   1205X Yearlings ................................. ..Premiums prorated
   1206X 2 year olds ...................... .........Premiums prorated 
   1207X 3 year olds & over gelding ………..Premiums prorated 
   1208X  3 year olds & over mares ………..Premiums prorated
                              Group 2 Champion:
Grand and Reserve Champion Horse (Grand-Trophy, Reserve-Ribbon)
(1st and 2nd place horses from classes 1205X, 1206X, 1207X, 1208X)

                       SHOWMANSHIP
Registration with show secretary required by beginning of light horse classes on day of show.
   1209X  Junior Showmanship (grades 4, 5, 6) 
   1210X  Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7 and 8)
   1211X  Senior Showmanship (Grades 9 to 12) 
Senior winner advances to Supreme Showmanship with horse.
   
                        PERFORMANCE CLASSES  
Junior-grades 4, 5, 6 (2008-2009 school year)
Intermediate - grades 7 & 8 (2008-2009 school year)
Senior - grades 9, 10, 11, 12  (2008-2009 school year)
Post High School FFA - See general rule #3 of the Dept A General Rules

1212X Saddle or Hunt Seat, horses and ponies 
1213X Junior Walk-Trot, horses and ponies
1214X Intermediate Walk-Trot, horses and ponies
1215X Senior Walk-Trot, horses and ponies
1216X Post High School FFA Walk-Trot, horses and ponies
1217XJunior Western Pleasure Pony
1218X Junior Western Pleasure Horse
1219X Intermediate Western Pleasure Pony
1220X  Intermediate Western Pleasure Horse  
1221X Senior Western Pleasure, horse or pony
1222X Post High School FFA Western Pleasure, horse or pony

                     GROUP 3 CHAMPION
Grand and Reserve Pleasure (Ribbons) 
(1st and 2nd places horses and ponies from classes 1212X, 1213X, 1214X, 1215X, 1216X, 1217X, 1218X, 1219X, 1220X, 1221X, 1222X)
1223X Junior Western Horsemanship, ponies or horses
1224X Intermediate Western Horsemanship, ponies or horses
1225X Senior Western Horsemanship, ponies or horses
1226X Post High School FFA Western Horsemanship, horse or pony

                        GROUP 4 CHAMPION
Grand and Reserve Champion Horse (Ribbons)
(1st and 2nd place horses and ponies from classes 1223X, 1224X, 1225X, 1226X) 
1227X Junior Trail  
1228X Intermediate Trail  
1229X Senior Trail
1230X Post High School FFA Trail

                       GROUP 5 CHAMPION  
Grand and Reserve Trail (Ribbons)  
(1st and 2nd place point winners from classes 1227X, 1228X, 1229X, 1230X)

     Based on points earned during regular classes, tie breaker based on obstacle 
score selected by judge prior to event  
1231X Open Cart - single  
1232X  Tandem Bareback
1233X Stock Horse Reining, horses or ponies  
1234X  Barrels - Ponies
1235X Barrels - Horses
1236X  Horse Hitch

                 GROUP 6 CHAMPION
Grand and Reserve Barrels (Ribbons)
(1st and 2nd place, based on times during regular classes  1234X and 1235X)    
1237X Poles, ponies  
1238X Poles, horses  

                 GROUP 7 CHAMPION
Grand and Reserve Poles (Ribbons)
(1st and 2nd place, based on times during regular classes 1237X and 1238X)
1239X  Texas Flag  
1240X Egg & Spoon  
1241X Costume Class  

Performance Trophy - based on points earned through groups 3-7 winners.  
High Point Trophy  -  based on points earned through groups 1-7 winners.                                                          
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DIVISION 13- DOGS 
Superintendent - Martin Steiner  
Judging Time: 12:00 noon, Thursday

Refer to General Rules and Health Rules for additional information.

   1. Only dogs identified on the Dog Identification Report 4H-106e by May 15 may exhibit at the Hardin County Fair.  
             a. A written copy of proof vaccination for rabies and distemper by a vet must be submitted with the Dog Identification Report on May 15.  
             b. Dogs must go through a 4-H dog obedience class to be eligible to be shown by 4-H/FFA members.  
            c. Dog entries are due June 15.  
   2. All dogs must be on leash. Dogs must not be taken near other livestock or into exhibit building on the fairgrounds. 
   3. Dogs will not be housed at the fairgrounds. They are to be brought and returned home on the day of the show.  
   4. An Exhibitor may win showmanship one time only in each of the three grade divisions.   Previous Showmanship winners may participate in the returning Showmanship class.
   5. To win a blue ribbon in a Pre-novice class or the Sub-novice class, a dog must score 130 points or more.  
   6. To win a blue ribbon in any class except Pre-novice class or the Sub-novice class and showmanship, a dog must score 170 points or more.  
   7. Classes are listed in order of novice to advanced. Once a dog has advanced a class, it cannot enter a less advanced class. A dog can show in Class 1307 and up for two consecutive years unless the dog wins a class then it must move up. 
     8. More than one child in a family can use the same dog during the same year, but both exhibitors cannot enter the same class.
     9. A description of classes. 
        Pre-Novice A - For dogs and exhibitors in the first year of dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability to heel on leash, stand for examination on leash, sit, and stay for one minute, and stay down for three minutes on leash. Recall will be on leash unless otherwise indicated.  Dogs cannot have an AKC C.D. or USK C.D. degree prior to the fair. 
        Pre-Novice B - For dogs in first year of dog obedience training and exhibitors that have completed more than one year of obedience training. Exercises are the same in Pre-Novice A class. Dogs cannot have an AKC C.D. or USK C.D. degree prior to the fair.  
       Sub-Novice - For dogs, who are not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel on leash only, stand for examination off leash, recall off leash, sit and stay for one minute off leash and stay down for three minutes off leash. Dogs cannot have an AKC C.D. or USK C.D. degree prior to the fair. 
       Novice A- Dogs will heel on and off leash, stand for examination off leash, recall off leash, sit for one minute, and stay down for three minutes off leash. Dogs cannot have an AKC C.D. or USK C.D. degree prior to the fair. 
       Novice B - Exercises same as in Novice A class. Dogs cannot have an AKC C.D. or USK C.D. degree prior to the fair.  
       Pre-Graduate Novice - This class is open to exhibitors of three or more years; who have achieved a qualifying score in Novice B at the previous year at County Fair.  Dogs will open heel free; figure 8 exercise; moving stand and examination; drop on recall; long sits and downs with handler out of sight for 3 minutes.   
       Graduate Novice A - Obedience - This class is open to exhibitors of three or more years who have achieved a qualifying score in a 4-H dog obedience show in the Novice A or B at the previous year's 4-H Dog Show. However, a qualifying score is not required to enter this class. Dogs will open heel free, figure 8 exercise, moving stand and examination, moving drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over broad jump OFF leash and long down with handler out of sight for three minutes. Dogs entered in this class can not be entered in class 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308 or 1309. Open to dogs that do not have any CDX degree.    
         Graduate Novice B - Obedience- For exhibitors who have achieved a qualifying score in Graduate Novice A at the previous year's 4-H Dog Show. Dogs will open heel free, figure 8 exercise, moving stand and examination, moving drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over broad  jump, OFF leash, and long down with handler out of sight for three minutes. Open to dogs who do not have any CDX  degree. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in classes 1305 through 1311. 
         Open - Obedience - This class is open to exhibitors of three or more years who have achieved a qualifying score in the Graduate Novice class at the previous year's 4-H Dog Show. However, a qualifying score in Pre-Novice, Novice or Graduate Novice is not required to enter this class. Dogs will heel and figure 8 off leash, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, over the high jump and broad jump and do three minute sits and five minute downs off leash and with exhibitor out of sight. Dogs entered in this class may not enter classes 1305 through 13 11.  
         Utility- Exercises are: heel free signal exercise, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, directed jumping, and moving stand.

   DEPARTMENT 125 - DOG 
   1305 Pre-Novice A………………………..P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1306 Pre-Novice B………………………..P-B-R-W Ribbons
   1307 Sub-Novice………………………….P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1308 Novice A……………………………P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1309 Novice B……………………………P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1310 Pre-Graduate Novice………………..P-B-R-W Ribbons
   1311 Graduate Novice A………………….P-B-R-W Ribbons
   1312 Graduate Novice B…………………..P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1313 Open…………………………………P-B-R-W Ribbons 
   1314 Utility ……………………………….P-B-R-W Ribbons  
Dog trophies will be provided.

                               DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Showmanship (grades 9-12)….................................................. Plaque  
Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7-8)............................................. Plaque  
Junior Showmanship (grades 4-6)…..................................................  Plaque  
Returning Showmanship (grades5-12)...............................................Plaque

NOTE: Hardin County Fair dog rules do not coincide with the Iowa State Fair rules. Iowa State Fair rule: Entries in the handling division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian.  

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DIVISION 14 JUNIOR PETS
Superintendent - Loretta Eue
Judging Time: 5:30 a.m., Friday

    1. All 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the pet project are eligible to exhibit in the pet show. 
    2. Entry forms are due by June 15 in the Extension Office. 
    3. To be eligible for the small pet show, the member may not have exhibited the pet in any other department of the Fair this year, includes rabbits, dogs, poultry and youth class pets. 
   4. Animals must be checked in with the Superintendent 1/2 hour before the show. 
   5. All pets must come on a leash, in a box, a cage, or a bowl. 
   6. All exhibitors are responsible for the health and safety of their pet. 
   7. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal or game birds. 
   8. An exhibitor is limited to entering two pets in each class. 
   9. Cats and dogs three months and older must have a current official rabies certificate given by a veterinarian. 
   10. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish, turtles, birds, dogs (not 4-H dog training program) and other small pets.
   11. Pets will be released immediately after the show. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health, and member's knowledge of caring, handling, and feeding of the pet. 
   12. No swine of any kind is allowed in this division pot bellied pigs, small pigs, Chinese pigs, etc.

CLASS NO. 1350X - PETS 
CLASS NO. 1351X - COSTUME PETS    
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DIVISION 14A YOUTH PETS  
Superintendent - County 4-H Council
 Judging: 6 p.m. Friday

   1. This class is open to any child kindergarten through 3rd grade living in Hardin County. Grades are based on September 15 of the year before the fair.  
   2. All participants exhibiting cats or dogs must present a current rabies certificate. 
   3. Participants exhibiting are encouraged to dress up their pets. This is not a requirement for participation. 
   4. Use the Youth (K-3 grade) Entry Blank due June 15. No entry fee and no premium money. All participants will receive a ribbon.  
   5.  An exhibitor is limited to entering 2 pets in each class.
       CLASS NO. 11 - Grades K-3   
       CLASS NO. 12 - Grades K-3 costume class           
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                     DIVISION 15 - POULTRY   
Superintendent - Doug & Cindy Gillmore
Judging Time: 3:00 p.m., Wednesday                                               

    1. Poultry exhibits must be part of the members 4-H or FFA project. 
    2. Classes 1401 X thru 1405X must be a pen of 3. Limit 1 pen per class.            
    3. Birds must be caged Wednesday by 10 a.m.  
    4. Exhibitors are expected to feed and care for their own exhibits.
    5. No birds will be permitted to enter the show which appear to be diseased or lousy. All birds must be Pullorum tested - see health rules. May be accompanied by certificate from hatchery. 
    6. Production poultry will be judged for: uniformity, maturity - age considered, development, handling qualities, pigmentation, molt, and general conformation to breed characteristics. 
    7. Market poultry will be judged for health and vigor, fleshing, feathering, conformation, skin condition and uniformity.
    8. Other poultry will be judged by the comparison method, using the American Standard of Perfection.                                                  
    9. Herdsmanship will be checked. Cages are provided. Entry fee $0.50 per bird. 
    10. Contact superintendent with questions on classes, rules, etc. 
    11. Release time for exhibits is 7:00 p.m., Sunday.                                            
    12. All classes receive premium which is prorated.                                                

MARKET POULTRY (HEAVY BREED) -  PEN OF 3 BIRDS  
 CLASS NO.
 1401X Broilers - individual bird weight of no less that 3.0 pounds and no more than 5.0 pounds.  
 
PRODUCTION POULTRY - PEN OF 3 BIRDS    
 1403X Laying hens 
 1404X Production pullets - white egg breeds 
  1405X Production pullets - brown or tinted egg breeds

WATERFOWL - JUDGED ON MEAT QUALITY
 1406X Ducks - pen of 2
 1407X Geese - pen of 2                                                                                 

TURKEYS - JUDGED ON MEAT QUALITY 
 1408X Turkeys - pen of 2                                                                               

FANCY BREEDING STOCK - LIMIT ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE IN EACH BREED & VARIETY (COLOR)  
 No limit of number of breeds exhibited.  
(List breed, sex and variety (color) of each entry on an attached sheet) 
  1409X Bantams  
  1410X Large Fowl 
  1411X Miscellaneous Fowl (guineas, pigeons, pheasant) 
  1412X Water Fowl 
  1413X Turkey                                                    

                    POULTRY POSTER CONTEST  
    1. Anything promoting poultry.                                                                               
    2. Size of standard poster board or no larger than  22"x28".  
    3. Divisions - Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. 
  1415X Poultry Poster - Junior  
  1416X Poultry Poster - Intermediate 
  1417X Poultry Poster - Senior

                    OTHER BIRDS                                                                                       
  1418X - Other Name on tag 

 Championships…………Banner/Premium prorated

                   POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP  
Junior Showmanship - grades 4, 5, 6  
Intermediate Showmanship - grades 7, 8 
Senior Showmanship - grades 9, 10, 11, 12 

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DIVISION 14A YOUTH POULTRY 
Superintendent - County 4-H Council  
Judging: 6:00 p.m. Friday

   1. This class is open to any child kindergarten through 3rd grade living in Hardin County. Grades are based on September 15 of the year before the fair. 
   2. Poultry will be brought to the fairgrounds on the afternoon of the show. Animals should come to the fairgrounds in a cage or box. 
   3. Animals should be checked in with the Superintendent­before the show. The animals will be released immediately after the show. 
   4. Poultry will be judged on appearance, health, member's knowledge of caring, handling, and feeding of the animals. 
   5. Use the Youth (K-3 grade) Entry Blank due June 15. No entry fee and no premium and money. All participants will receive a ribbon.  
   6.  No birds will be permitted to enter the show which appear to be diseased or lousy.  All birds must be Pullorum test - see health rules.  May be accompanied by certificate from hatchery. 
   7.  Limit one entry.
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DIVISION 15 - RABBITS
Superintendent - Doug and Cingy Cillmore
Judging Time: 12:30 p.m. , Wednesday

   1. Exhibitor must be enrolled in 4-H or FFA Rabbit Project.
   2. Exhibitors may enter up to 5 animals per class. 
   3. Rabbits must be caged Wednesday, 10 a.m.  
   4. All rabbits are to be tattooed in left ear.  
   5. Cages will be furnished. Entry fee $.50 per animal. 
   6. Herdsmanship will be checked. 
   7. Contact Superintendent for questions on classes, rules, etc 
   8. List breed of each fancy rabbit on entry form. 
   9. Release time for exhibits will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday. 
   10. Exhibitors are expected to feed and care for their own exhibits.

Class 1500X Meat Pen - 3 rabbits not over 10 weeks of age or over 5 pounds each. To look as alike as possible.

FANCY RABBIT 
     Dutch, Florida  White, Havana, Mini Lop, Polish, Rex, Mini Rex, Silver Marten.  
Class 1501X Jr. Buck - under 6 months of age  
Class 1502X Jr. Doe - under 6 months of age  
Class 1503X Sr. Buck - over 6 months of age  
Class 1504X Sr. Doe - over 6 months of age

COMMERCIAL (Meat type animal) 
     Californian, Flemish Giant, New Zealand, Satin.  
Class 1507X Lightweight, 3-5 lbs.  
Class 1508X Medium Weight, 5.1-8 lbs.  
Class 1509X Heavyweight, 8.19-12 lbs.  
Class 151IX Single fryer - not over 10 weeks of age or over 5 pounds.  
Class 1512X Costumed Rabbit - costume of your choice. Dress just before judging.

Championships………..Banner/Premiums prorated 
      Showmanship for rabbits will be judged. 
      Junior Showmanship (grades 4, 5, 6) 
      Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7, 8) 
      Senior Showmanship (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)  
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DIVISION 15A YOUTH RABBITS 
Superintendent - County 4-H Council  
Judging: 6:00 p.m. Friday

   1. This class is open to any child kindergarten through 3rd grade living in Hardin County. Grades are based on September 15 of the year before the fair. 
   2. Rabbits will be brought to the fairgrounds on the afternoon of the show. Animals should come to the fairgrounds in a cage or box. 
   3. Animals should be checked in with the Superintendent­before the show. The animals will be released immediately after the show. 
   4. Rabbits will be judged on appearance, health, member's knowledge of caring, handling, and feeding of the animals. 
   5. Use the Youth (K-3 grade) Entry Blank due June 15. No entry fee and no premium and money. All participants will receive a ribbon.  
   6. Limit one entry.
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                       SHOWMANSHIP

4-H & FFA members showing their own animals/fowl are eligible to compete for showmanship.  Seniors (9-12 grades) may complete provided they have not previously won showmanship for that species, and provided they chose to compete.  If an exhibitor wins showmanship in a specie, they are not eligible to compete in another showmanship contest for the current fair.

      Showmanship Contests are usually judged on the basis of: 
      A.     Appearance of the animal - condition, grooming, clipping, training, cleanliness, etc.      
      B.      Appearance of the exhibitor's clothes, neat appearance, clean, appropriate dress,
               poise, attentiveness, cooperation, courteous, sportsmanlike. 
      C.      Showing animal in ring - Enters show ring with animal at proper time and place,
               with suitable equipment. Keeps an eye on animal and is also aware of position of
               judge; not distracted; poses and moves animal properly. Responds to requests of
               judge and officials; courteous, sportsmanlike.  
      D.     Showmanship is divided into 3 categories as follows: 
                    Junior ......................................................... grades 4, 5, 6
                 Intermediate ................................................... grades 7, 8 
                    Senior ............................................... grades 9, 10, 11, 12  
     E.     Senior categories are eligible for the Supreme Showmanship Contest. Exhibitor is to show their own animal.  

                                   SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP

A.   The 4-H or FFA Showmanship winner of beef, dairy, horse and pony, sheep, swine, rabbit, poultry, dog, meat goat, and llama Showmanship Contests (grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Senior) for this year will compete for Supreme Junior Showman on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
B.      Each showman will furnish their contest animal, and each will take turns showing the 10 animals in the contest.   Substitution of show animal must be approved by the 10 Supreme Showmanship judges.
C.      The Showman receiving the highest total score from the judges' cards will be declared Supreme Showman.  If a tie occurs the judges will break the tie.
D.      A member may win the Supreme Showmanship contest only once.  
E.      Winning Supreme Showmanship eliminates any further Showmanship activity.  
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                             DIVISION 17  HERDSMANSHIP

        The following score card is used:  
1.     CLEANLINESS OF ALLEYS AND STALLS OPEN                               50        
Bedding adequate, bright, dry, clean and in place.  Animals securely tied 
or penned.   Manure hauled out and deposited in proper place.  Grooming 
chutes removed when not in use.  Alleys swept clean, free of dust and straw.   
Watering points and drains kept clean.

2.     ARRANGEMENT OF EXHIBIT                                                                10        
Exhibits lined up in attractive manner.  Big objectionable boxes out of the way. 
Hay and straw neat and orderly. Miscellaneous gear in area provided.

3.     APPEARANCE OF ANIMALS                                                                 15        
Animals clean and brushed.   Animals in stalls or pens between 8:00 a.m.  
and 8:00 p.m.

4.      STALL CARDS                                                                                        5          
Readable from alley.  Neatly arranged. Clean and complete

5.      ATTENDANTS                                                                                        20         
Courtesy of the attendants and others in area.   At least one attendant present  
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.                                                                                                                                                                                                          TOTAL 100

         Each club will be scored daily in each species, and results posted.   There will be a monetary award for six (Rabbits & Poultry; All Beef; Sheep; Goats; Swine; Llamas) species at the end of the fair.
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DIVISION 18 -LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Superintendent - James Abbas,AGWSR Ag Ed/FFA  
Time: 1:00 p.m., Friday

1.  JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Grades 4-8 
     a. Open to individuals enrolled in a Hardin County 4-H Club who have not entered the ninth grade. 
     b. 4-H members register as individuals.. 
  2.  SENIOR DIVISION Grades 9-12  
     a. Open to all individuals enrolled in a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter who have entered the ninth grade but are not past their first summer after high school graduation.
     b.  4-H and FFA members will register as individuals.
3.  Open Division
     a.  Open to anyone not enrolled in 4-H or FFA (Youth and Adult).
4.  Awards 
     a.  Ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 individuals in each division.
     b.  Top individual in the Junior/Intermediate division will receive a $50 savings bond.
     c.  Top individual in the Senior division will receive a $100 savings bond..  
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SPECIAL AWARDS SECTION

Beef
HEREFORD AWARD:  
     CHAMPION REGISTERED HEREFORD MARKET BEEF: LANDT HEREFORDS, Union, and DOUBLE J HEREFORDS, Iowa Falls, will sponsor a trophy to exhibitor of Champion Registered Hereford Market Beef and Champion Registered Hereford Breeding Beef.
         J & J ANGUS, Union; SWEENEY ANGUS, Alden; and STEVE & LINDA HAYWOOD, Eldora will provide a trophy to the exhibitors of the Champion and Reserve Champion Angus Market Beef and Breeding Heifer.
      STOLEE CATTLE COMPANY (Tom, Deb), Radcliffe will provide trophies to the exhibitors of the Returning Bucket Calf Champion, Market Beef Champion, and Breeding Beef Champion..
     BILL MOORE MEMORIAL TROPHY:  An engraved trophy will be presented to the 4-H exhibitor who shows the Champion and Reserve Champion Registered Shorthorn Beef heifer in the Junior Livestock Show.  Registration papers must be presented at fair time to be eligible for the award.  Also, trophies to the Champion & Reserve Champion Shorthorn Market Beef.
     SIMMENTAL AWARD:
   The Iowa Simmental Association and the Iowa Junior Simmental Association will award recognition plaques to the winner in the following areas:
        1.  Champion steer, (carcass, too) must be at least 3/4 Simmental.
        2.  Junior Feeder project (pen of calves at least 3/4 Simmental).
        3.  Champion Simmental breeding heifer must be registered and at least 3/4 Simmental.
    HALL SIMMENTALS will present a trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer.
    LA MAR FARMS SIMMENTALS will present an award to the exhibitor of the Champion Simmental Market Beef.
     HAWKEYE RENEWABLES, LLC, Iowa Falls will sponsor a trophy to the exhibitor of a Champion Produce Heifer and a trophy to the exhibitor of a Champion Produce Bull.
    UNITED SUPPLIERS, Eldora will sponsor a trophy to the exhibitor of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th place Overall Grand Champion Market Beef.
    LIMOUSIN AWARD:
    Any Grand Champion Market Beef Animal exhibited at an Iowa 4-H or FFA halter or carcass show will be eligible for a trophy if the animal is at least 37.5% Limousin.  Any Champion Breeding Heifer will be eligible if the animal is at least 50% Limousin.
     THE HARDIN COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION award trophies through a trophy auction.  Sixteen trophies for market beef, feeder pens, rate of gain, breeding heifers, bred, born, raised breeding heifer, cow calf, and carcass are given by purchasers of the trophies.  The Association will also provide wood shavings bedding to all beef exhibitors, and provide ear tags for market beef and bucket/bottle calves and ultrasound carcass data for all carcass calves.
     BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF AWARD:
    PRAIRIELAND COOP of Hardin County will provide gifts to all participants.

Dairy
BROWN SWISS AWARD:
     A Swiss bell will be awarded to the owner of the Champion registered Brown Swiss heifer provided any registered heifers are enrolled in club work by two or more members in the county.  A Brown Swill pen is offered for the youth if they win Champion honors two or more years consecutively.

Sheep
YOUTH LAMB CLASS:
     Gifts provided to all participants sponsored by DALE HOWARD, INC., Iowa Falls.
SHEEP TROPHIES:
    Sheep trophies are sponsored by PRAIRIELAND COOP of Hardin County.
    JEFF FRIEST CLUB LAMBS, Eldora will provide a trophy to the Hardin County, bred, born, and raised lamb.
     TONYA STEINFELDT, New Providence will provide a trophy to the Sheep Top Rate of Gain.

Meat Goat
     THE IOWA MEAT GOAT ASSOCIATION will provide a trophy to the Champion Meat Goat..
    LANCE GRANZOW, Eldora will provide a trophy to the Top Rate of Gain Meat Goat.

Swine
    PRAIRIELAND COOP of Hardin County, will provide a trophy to the Champion Junior Market Gilt exhibitor and a trophy to the Champion Junior Market Barrow exhibitor at the Hardin County Fair.
    CHRISTENSEN FAMILY FARMS, Sleepy Eye, MN,  will provide trophies to the Reserve Champion Market Barrow exhibitor and Reserve Champion Market Gilt exhibitor at the Hardin County Fair.
    INTERNATIONAL BOAR SEMEN, Eldora, will provide a trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Carcass Barrow.
    IOWA SELECT FARMS, Iowa Falls, will provide a trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Carcass Gilt.
    HARDIN COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION will provide a trophy to the exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Live Derby Pig.  They also provide $100 added premiums for the 4-H/FFA Junior Swine Show.
    MERLYN HALL FAMILY, Alden, will provide plaques to the exhibitors of the overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Pigs.
    SYNGENTA SEEDS, INC., Seed Advisor Mike Blome, Alden and Schwarck Farms, Eldora, will provide trophies to the Champion Performance Derby Pig exhibitor and Reserve Champion Performance Derby Pig exhibitor.
    DR. SCOTT HINDERS, ACKLEY VET CENTER, will provide a trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Live Derby Pig.
    BRAD HALL, Alden will provide a trophy to the Hardin County bred, born, and raised swine.

Llamas
    ALLEN & MARYLN JOHNSON, Iowa Falls, will provide medallions to Llama winners.

Horses
    FARMERS NATIONAL COMPANY and MID-IOWA AUCTION, Jeff Obrecht, Iowa Falls, will provide a  trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Horse-Performance Class.
    ACKLEY SADDLE CLUB will award a trophy to the exhibitor of the High Point Horse.
    PINE LAKE SADDLE CLUB will award a trophy to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Halter Horse.

Poultry
    IVESCO, Iowa Falls, will provide trophies for the following:
                 Best of Show
                 Best Market Poultry
                 Best Large Fowl
                 Best Bantam
                 Best Waterfowl
                 Best Production Poultry

Rabbit
   FARMERS COOPERATIVE (FC) OF HARDIN COUNTY will provide rabbit trophies.

Dog
    HONEY CREEK KENNELS (Martin & Angela Steiner), Eldora will provide a trophy and plaque to a dog exhibitor.
    KROGH-OPPOLD FEED & SUPPLY, Iowa Falls will provide a trophy to a dog exhibitor.
    RADCLIFFE ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Paula Kuhfus Vet, Radcliffe, will provide a trophy to a dog exhibitor.
    THEISEN'S of IOWA FALLS will provide a trophy to a dog exhibitor.
    RAY,  DONNA & RYAN GUARD & ABBY PATTERSON will provide a trophy to a dog exhibitor.
    DEAN CLAMPITT MEMORIAL TROPHY, New Providence, will provide a trophy to a dog exhibitor.

Pet
    RICHARD EUE & FAMILY will provide an award to the First place class winner.

  Showmanship
     THE HARDIN COUNTY FAIRBOARD provides plaques to the top Intermediate and Senior Showperson in each species.
     UNITED BANK AND TRUST OF ALDEN provides plaques to the top Junior Showperson in each species.
     The J.R. OSTHEIMER MEMORIAL AWARD - Traveling Trophy to the Supreme 4-H or FFA Showperson.
     The K.E. REISINGER MEMORIAL AWARD - A $50 Savings Bond will be awarded to the Supreme 4-H or FFA Showperson.

Herdsmanship
     A traveling trophy, plus $100 to members will be presented to the club doing the best overall job of herdsmanship donated by PRAIRIELAND COOP.
     A monetary award will be awarded for 5 species (Rabbits & Poultry; Beef; Sheep; Swine; and Llamas).

Judging Contest
     LOCAL HARDIN COUNTY BANKS will provide savings bonds to the first place individuals in the junior, intermediate and senior division..
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RIBBON AUCTION GUIDELINES

1.  4-H and Youth Committee clerks the auction, collects the moneys, and makes distribution to youth and 4-H Fund.
2.  Auctioneers donate their services.
3.  The Extension Office prepares sale order
4.  Order of auction will be rotated each year.
5.  All ribbon bids must be paid the day of the sale.
6.  Superintendents have the right to decide which classes will qualify for ribbons.
7.  Each species must have 10 or more entries to receive more than one ribbon.
8.  The ribbon auction serves as a bonus to the exhibitors as an encouragement for raising, fitting, and showing their livestock projects.  The ribbon buyer will receive a ribbon.  The exhibitor gives this to the buyer immediately after the ribbon is sold.  Volunteers will lead the animal out of the ring while the exhibitor hands the ribbon to the buyer and personally thanks them.
9.  No change of ownership of animals occurs.  Only the ribbon placing earned at the various classes is offered for sale.  The exhibitors have the opportunity to market their animals as they see fit (with the exception of swine, which must go to the packer.)
10.  The exhibitor must be present at the auction if his or her ribbon is sold.  The exhibitor is to lead his/her own animal that has earned the ribbon into the show ring.  An exhibitor must get permission from the Fair Office to be excused from attending the auction.  If the exhibitor is not present at the auction and permission has not been received from the Fair Office, the ribbon will not be offered for sale.
11.  25% commission will be withheld from the exhibitor's ribbon sale for the Hardin County 4-H Endowment, awards, and scholarships.
12.  If an animals wins in more than one division, only one ribbon may be auctioned.
13.  Ribbons from 14 different categories will be auctions.  They are as follows:
    A.  Market Beef (9 ribbons most likely, unless there is a Reserve Champion that comes out of the same division)
        *  Division 1 - British Breed
        *  Division 2 - Continental
        *  Division 3 - Crossbred
        *  Division 4 - Crossbred
        *  Division 5 - Crossbred
        *  Top Rate of Gain Steer
        *  Returning Bucket Calf
        *  Market Heifers
        *  Carcass
    B.  Feeder Pen - One ribbon to Champion
    C.  Sheep - 6 ribbons to be auctioned
        *  Champion Market Lamb
        *  Reserve Champion Market Lamb
        *  Champion Breeding Ewe
        *  Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe
        *  1st place Rate of Gain
        *  2nd place Rate of Gain
D.  Llamas - 2 ribbons will be auctioned
        *  Intermediate Obstacles
        *  Senior Obstacles
E.  Swine - 10 ribbons will be auctioned.  Overall Champion and Reserve hog will come out of those listed below.
        *  Champion Barrow
        *  Reserve Champion Barrow
        *  Champion Gilt
        *  Reserve Champion Gilt
        *  Champion Carcass Barrow
        *  Champion Carcass Gilt
        *  Champion Live Derby
        *  Reserve Champion Live Derby
        *  Champion Performance Derby
        *  Reserve Champion Performance Derby
F.  Horses - 3 ribbons will be auctioned
        *  Champion Halter
        *  Champion Pleasure
        *  Champion Trail
G.  Dairy - 1 ribbon will be auctioned
H.  Breeding Beef - 2 ribbons will be auctioned
        *  Champion Breeding Heifer
        *  Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer
I.  Dogs - 2 ribbons will be auctioned.  One ribbon will be the 2nd year exhibitor with the top-point dog.  Second ribbon will be decided after the dog show.
J.  Rabbits - 2 ribbons to be auctioned
        *  Champion Commercial
        *  Meat Pen of 3
K. Poultry - 2 ribbons to be auctioned
        *  Best of Show
        *  Meat Pen of 3
L.  4-H Pet - 1 ribbon to be auctioned
        *  First lace class winner
M.  Bucket Calf - 1 ribbon to be auctioned
        *  Overall Champion
N.  Meat Goat - 1 ribbon to be auctioned
        *  Champion 
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