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Welcome to 4-H2009 Fair Theme: 4-H- Future Stars Shining in the Community Participation in the Northern Maine Fair is a chance for 4-H members to be recognized for the projects they have done and skills they have gained over the past 4-H year. Properly enrolled 4-H members from County 4-H programs from any part of Maine are eligible to compete for premiums at the Northern Maine Fair provided County and State 4-H rules and regulations are followed. No entry fees are charged for 4-H events. A reminder that our Cloverbud members (ages 5-8) have their own rules and guidelines under the Maine Cloverbud policy. Five to seven year olds will participate in non-competitive events only and do not receive premiums. Check within each section of the fair guidelines or with the Houlton Extension Office for more details. 4-H Exhibit Hall 4-H Exhibits entered at the Exhibit Hall should reflect on-going work done by the member in their project area during this 4-H year. Life Skills Wheels/Judging cards must accompany each project. Although project records are not collected at the fair, members are expected to submit a project record on any project area exhibited. 4-H members from any county in Maine may enter exhibits, but should check with the Houlton Extension Office for rules that may differ from those in their county. All 4-H members should use the 2009 Exhibit Hall Guide for more information about project categories. The Guide is posted on the Aroostook County 4-H website http://www.umext.maine.edu/Aroostook4H/default.htm or is available by calling the Houlton Extension Office. 4-H volunteers and members should check the 4-H newsletter or call the Extension Office to find out times that club exhibits and projects may be delivered to the Exhibit Hall. Each club will be responsible for setting up their members’ entries including a Cloverbud section if the club has Cloverbud members.. Judging will take place on July 30. 4-H members, parents, and volunteers may not be present during the judging. All displays must be picked up between 9 a.m. and noon on Sunday, August 9. Projects removed prior to this time will not receive premiums. 4H DIVISION 1 -Club Exhibits 1st -- $35.00 2nd--$25.00 3rd – $15.00 All other club entries will receive a $10 Worthy Exhibitor Award 2009 Fair Theme: Future Stars Shining in the Community Your club’s 4-H Club Exhibit should tell the public about the 4-H theme as well as some special information about your club and its projects and activities. Use your exhibit to illustrate how your members use their leadership and citizenship skills to members to shine in service to their club, their community, their country and their world! Exhibits should be constructed by the club members with guidance from the adult volunteers. See the 2009 Exhibit Hall Guide for criteria. 2009 AROOSTOOK COUNTY FAIRS SIGN CONTEST Once again this year, we are going to have a sign contest. It is for EVERYONE! If you have one or more animals, you can make a sign or signs to put over your stalls or pens. If you don’t have an animal, you can still enter a sign and we will hang it in the Food Booth which will really make it look great! There will be 3 age categories this year – a non-competitive class for Cloverbuds, a class for 9-13 year olds and a class for 14-18 year olds. Cash prizes for First, Second and third places will be awarded in the 9-13 and 14-18 year old categories at each fair. All entries must follow rules and criteria found in the 2009 Exhibit Hall Guide. Sponsored by the Maine Potato Board! 4-H EXHIBIT HALL – rules and Project Guidelines Premiums: Blue $5.00 Red $4.00 White $3.00 All Cloverbuds receive identical participation ribbons Cloverbud Honorarium $4.00 Projects accompanied by a project record will receive an extra $1.00 from the Leader’s Association! Judges Choice Ribbons will be awarded to recognize a unique or outstanding project, exemplifying an unusually high degree of creativity, care, time or research, by the 4-H member. Rules: 1. Exhibits may be submitted by enrolled 4-H members in Maine. Projects must be those currently carried by the member and entries must be produced or prepared during the current 4-H year. Cloverbuds may do displays about one or more of their activities done during the current year. 2. Members may enter only one exhibit per category except where multiple classes are listed. In that case, one entry per class will be allowed. Multiple items will be entered and judged as one project. 3. Each exhibit must be accompanied by a fully and accurately completed exhibit card including a Life Skills Wheel. Cloverbuds have their own entry forms which may be obtained by calling the Houlton Extension Office. 4. The exhibits displayed must represent the efforts of 4-H member and no one else. 5. Project using kits may not be entered except in categories where it is noted to be OK. If you are not sure if your project is a kit, please contact the Extension Office. 6. If the project was done for school, it may only be entered if it is accompanied by a project record showing how it was also 4-H project! 7. Exhibits from members 9-18 years old are to be judged by the Danish System. Exhibits done by member ages 5-8 will receive feedback, but will not be ranked. 8. The categories allowed are listed on the following pages. See the 2009 Exhibit Hall Guide for specific rules for each category. PROJECT CATEGORIES Division 2.01 AgricultureDivision 2.02 Art (No paint by number)Class 1 Oils and Acrylics Class 2 Watercolor Class 3 Charcoal/Pastel/Pencil Class 4 Pen and Ink Class 5 Sculpture Class 6 Computer Art Class 7 Miscellaneous Division 2.03 Animal ProjectsClass 1Beef Class 7 Alpaca Class 2 Dairy Class 8 Rabbit Class 3 Sheep Class 9 Dog Class 4 Swine Class 10 Cat Class 5 Goat Class 11 Pets/small animals Class 6 Horse Class 12 Poultry Division 2.04 AstronomyDivision 2.05 Automotive and Small Engines Division 2.06 Beekeeping Division 2.07 Bicycle Division 2.08 CampingDivision 2.09 Child Care/Babysitting Division 2.10 Citizenship or Community Service Division 2.11 ComputersDivision 2.12 CraftsClass 1 Baskets Class 2 Candle-making Class 3 Ceramics, pottery, or papier mache Class 4 Stained or painted glass Class 5 Leathercraft Class 6 Metalcraft Class 7 Wreaths/Wall Décor Class 8 Seasonal Items Class 9 Miscellaneous Class 10 Scrapbooking Class 11 Dioramas and shadow boxes Class 12 Decorated clothing Division 2.13Creative WritingDivision 2.14 ElectricityDivision 2.15 Entomology-No Live Bugs!Division 2.16 Environmental ScienceDivision 2.17 Field Crops and Fruits (From a 4-H project that includes a minimum of1/4 acre planted to the same crop. )Division 2.18 FishingDivision 2.19 Food PreparationDivision 2.20 Food PreservationDivision 2.21 Forest ConservationDivision 2.22 ForestryDivision 2.23 Gardening-IndoorDivision 2.24 Garden Fruits and VegetablesDivision 2.25 Garden FlowersDivision 2.26 Geology/Rocks and MineralsDivision 2.27 Health, First Aid, and SafetyDivision 2.28 Hobbies and CollectionsDivision 2.29 Home ImprovementDivision 2.30 JewelryDivision 2.31 Knitting and Crocheting Division 2.32 Maple Syrup Division 2.33 Models Division 2.34 Music and Musical Instruments Division 2.35 Pen Pal Division 2.36 Photography Division 2.37 Physical Fitness and Sports Division 2.38 Public SpeakingDivision 2.39 Quilting Division 2.40 ReadingDivision 2.41 RecyclingDivision 2.42 RocketryDivision 2.43 SewingDivision 2.44 Science and MathDivision 2.45 SnowmobileDivision 2.46 StitcheryDivision 2.47 Veterinary ScienceDivision 2.48 WildflowersDivision 2.49 WildlifeDivision 2.50 WoodworkingDivision 2.51 WoolDivision 2.52 GPS/GIS/Technology Division 2.53 (NEW) Garden Art Class 1 Stepping Stone Class 2 Handmade Decorative Plant Markers Class 3 Bird Bath Class 4 Birdhouse Class 5 Decorative Plant containers Class 6 Any other decorative garden item Division 2.54 Creativity Unlimited4-H LIVESTOCK Entry is open to all 4-H members from Maine, no entry fees are required for 4-H classes. Intent to Participate forms must be received no later than July 27, 2009. Forms are available on the Aroostook County 4-H website http://www.umext.maine.edu/Aroostook4H/default.htm. Email or mail entries to: Christy Fitzpatrick at Cooperative Extension, P.O. Box 8, Houlton Maine 04730. Exhibitor of Character Awards Raising, showing, and marketing livestock is an important project area for many Maine 4-H members. Character education, a key piece of the 4-H plan of work, has an important role to play in livestock work. The “Exhibiting Character” Awards program recognizes 4-H livestock exhibitors who show exemplary character at Maine fairs. This recognition program highlights for 4H members, parents, adult volunteers, judges, fair officials and the public the importance of ethical behavior and decision making. Specific criteria based on the good character pillars of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship may be obtained from the County 4-H office. 4-H Livestock Special Notices 1. 4-H Families are reminded that alcohol and drug possession or use by members on the fairgrounds is strictly prohibited. Members who violate this rule will be ineligible to show. All family members are reminded that state and local alcohol must be obeyed. 4-H members are also expected to show respectful behavior to each other, to adults and family members, and to the public at all times. 2. Safety is the number one priority! Any animal which cannot be controlled by its handler will be returned immediately to the barn and is disqualified. 3. Only handlers and judges allowed in the show ring, except for with exhibitors under age 9 who should always be accompanied by an adult or older 4-H member. 4. All animals for whom there is an approved rabies vaccine should be inoculated before arrival at the fair. 5. All animals must be in good health. Upon arriving at the fairground, all 4-H animals should be inspected by the Livestock superintendent, and if found unfit must be returned home. Evidence of ringworm, warts, mange, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other infectious condition or disease will be cause for removal. Animals with these conditions may not be exhibited at any other fair until cleared by the State Veterinarian and released by the Division of Animal Industry. Warts may not be removed on the Fairgrounds. 6. All animals must be properly cared for at all times while on the fairgrounds. 7. Animals belonging to 9-18 year old 4-H members must be cared for and prepared for showing by that member. Members may be assisted only by other members. If there is a safety concern, an adult should be close enough to intervene when necessary for the safety of the members or bystanders. 4-H Cloverbuds, ages 5 through 8 may not handle animals alone. Cloverbuds working with an animal of any size must do so with an adult or older teen having ultimate control of the animal at all times. *8. All animals being shown, with the exception of rabbits, poultry and small pets, but including dogs, must have an Animal Approval Form on file in the Extension Office by the required date. Members must have an embossed copy of this form with them at the fair. This form must be presented to the 4-H Professional before the show begins. 4-H Cloverbuds do not have animal approval forms. 9. All animals must be housed in the assigned areas. 10. All rules and notices stated by the Fair Livestock and Horse Show Superintendents apply to 4-H members and families and any exceptions can be granted only by those Superintendents. Please read those rules carefully! UMCE REGULATIONS FOR 4-H SHOWS At Maine Agricultural Fairs Adopted 12/07
· 4-H exhibitors must be 9 through 18 years of age in order to show competitively in any 4-H animal show. · 4-H members age 8 may participate in non-competitive demonstration shows using a rabbit, dog, kid goat, non-market lamb, piglet, or non-market calf. One-on-one supervision by an adult or older teen is required. All participants will receive identical forms of recognition of participation. (See Cloverbud Policy at http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/cloverbud/policy.htm) · 4-H members age 5 through 7 may participate in a skill-a-thon, educational clinic or other public educational activity with one rabbit, dog, kid goat, non-market lamb or piglet, or calf. One-on-one supervision by an adult or experienced older teen having ultimate control of the animal is required. All participants will receive identical forms of recognition of participation. (See Cloverbud Policy)
Please note dress requirements for each division. Members who are not properly dressed may be disqualified.
300 DIVISION 4-H BEEF 301 4-H BABY BEEF Only members belonging to the Aroostook Valley Baby Beef Club are eligible to show and participate in the Baby Beef Show and Auction. PremiumsGrand Champion -- $35.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.001st -- $20.00 2nd -- $18.00 3rd -- $15.00 4th -- $12.00 Showmanship 1st -- $12.00 2nd -- $10.00 3rd -- $8.00 4th -- $6.00 Fitting 1st -- $12.00 2nd -- $10.00 3rd -- $8.00 4th -- $6.00 Classes001 Senior Showmanship 002 Junior Showmanship 003 Novice Showmanship 004 Senior Fitting 005 Junior Fitting 006 Novice Fitting 007 Lightweight Steers 008 Heavyweight Steers 009 Grand Champion and Reserve Champion 010 Worthy Exhibitor 302 4-H BEEF Rules: 1. How many animals exhibitor may show: a. Junior (9 to 11 years old) may show no more than three (3) animals. b. Intermediate (12-13 years old) may show no more than four (4) animals. c. Senior (14 years old and over) may show no more than five (5) animals. 2. Grade and registered animals will compete together, with breeds shown separately. There will be one separate class for crossbreeds. 3. No bulls allowed. 4. Required dress – western or white shirt, black, tan, or green pants(no jeans), hard shoes or boots Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System-Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 Classes 2-6, 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $7.00 4th - $6.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only 302 Heifer/Cow Classes001 Senior Fitting and Showmanship 002 Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship 003 Junior Fitting and Showmanship 004 Worthy Exhibitor 005 Spring Heifer Calf (4-1-09 to 6-30-09) 006 Junior Heifer Calf (1-1-09 to 3-31-09) 007 Senior Heifer Calf (9-1-08 to 12-31-08) 008 Summer Yearling ( 5-1-08 to 8-31-08) 009 Spring Yearling ( 3-1-08 to 4-30-08) 010 Junior Yearling (1-1-08 to 2-28-08) 011 Senior Yearling Heifer ( 1-1-07 to 12-31-07) 012 Cows 2 years and older (includes freshened yearling heifers) 013 Cow/calf 014 Champion and Reserve Heifer 303 Beef Steers – open to 4-H members who do not belong to the Aroostook Valley Baby Beef Club 001 Beef Steers under 12 mos. 002 Beef steers 12-18 mos. 003 Dairy Steers 400 DIVISION 4-H DAIRY Rules: 1. How many animals exhibitor may show: a. Junior (9 to 11 years old) may show no more than three (3) animals. b. Intermediate (12-13 years old) may show no more than four (4) animals. c. Senior (14 years old and over) may show no more than five (5) animals. 2. Grade and registered animals will compete together, with breeds shown together. 3. No bulls allowed. 4. Required dress - white shirt; white, black, green, or tan pants; hard shoes or boots Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System-Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 Classes 2-6, 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $7.00 4th - $6.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only 400 Classes001 Senior Fitting and Showmanship 002 Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship 003 Junior Fitting and Showmanship 004 Junior Champion over all breeds (Classes 1-6) (ribbon only) 005 Senior Champion over all breeds (Classes 7-10) (ribbon only) 006 Grand Champion 007 Worthy Exhibitor Possible Breed Classes: Ayshire, Brown Swiss. Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, All other breeds (In the event that there are less than 3 entries in the classes of any breed, breeds will be shown together 001 Spring Heifer Calf (born March 1, 09 and after) 002 Winter Heifer Calf (Dec. 1, 08-Feb. 28, 09) 003 Fall Heifer Calf (September 1, 08-November 30, 08) 004 Summer Yearling (June 1, 08-Aug. 31, 08) 005 Spring Yearling Heifer (March 1, 08-May 31, 08) 006 Winter Yearling Heifer (Dec. 1, 07-Feb. 28, 08) 007 Fall Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1, 07-Nov. 30, 07) 008 Junior Champion (1st place animals from Classes 2-8) Ribbon Only 009 Two year old cows (includes freshened milking yearlings) 010 Cows three years and older 011 Senior Champion (1st place animals from Class 10-11) Ribbon Only 012 Grand Champion (Junior and Senior Champions) 500 DIVISION 4-H SHEEP Rules: 1. How many animals exhibitor may show: a. Junior (9 to 11 years old) may show no more than four animals, plus one market lamb. b. Intermediate (12-13 years old) may show no more than five animals, plus one market lamb. c. Senior (14 years old and over) may show no more than six animals, plus one market lamb. 2. Ewe lambs may be shown as either market lambs or breeding stock, but not both. 3. All sheep must be shown using halters. 4. Ram lambs must be registered. 5. Market lambs may be ewes or wethers, no rams allowed 6. Limit single classes to two entries and one entry in group classes 7. Required dress - white shirt, black, green, or tan pants, hard shoes or boots Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System-Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 All classes except Champion classes 1st - $7.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $5.00 4th - $4.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only 500 Classes001 Senior Fitting and Showmanship 002 Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship 003 Junior Fitting and Showmanship 004 Grand Champion Ewe ( breed class 004 ) 005 Grand Champion Ram (breed class 001) 006 Worthy Exhibitor Breed Classes: 501 Colored Face Meat Breeds, 502 White Faced Meat Breeds, 503 Wool Breeds 001 Ram Lamb 002 Yearling Ewe 003 Ewe Lamb 004 Breeding Ewe 2 and over 005 Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe – ribbon only 006 Pair of Ewes 007 Flock: one yearling ewe, one ewe lamb, and one ram lamb 504 Commercial Class 001 Yearling Ewe 002 Ewe Lamb 003 Aged Ewe 004 Pair of Ewes 505 Market Lambs-all breeds compete together (must be 6 months or younger) 600 DIVISION 4-H DAIRY GOAT Rules: 1. How many animals exhibitor may show: a. Junior (9 to 11 years old) may show no more than four animals. b. Intermediate (12-13 years old) may show no more than five animals. c. Senior (14 years old and over) may show no more than six animals. d. In addition to the animals above, members 9 and over may show up to 2 meat animals 2. Grade and registered animals will compete separately, with breeds shown separately or together at the discretion of the judge. 3. No bucks allowed. 4. No horns are allowed. Scurs will not disqualify an animal. 5. Wethers and non-dairy animals may be shown in Showmanship and Meat Class only. 6. Required dress - white shirt, white, black, green, or tan pants, hard shoes or boots Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System-Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 All classes except Champion classes 1st - $7.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $5.00 4th - $4.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only 600 Classes001 Senior Fitting and Showmanship 002 Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship 003 Junior Fitting and Showmanship 004 Grand Champion (Breed class 011,012) 005 Worthy Exhibitor Breed Classes: 601 Commercial (Grade) Class, 602 Purebred( decision to show together or by breed will be made by judge) 001 Doeling (0-3 months) 002 Doeling (3-6 months) 003 Doeling (6-12 months) 004 Dry Yearlings 005 Junior Champion (001-004) 006 Milking Yearling 007 Milking Doe (two years and over) 008 Senior Champion 009 Dam and Daughter (dam and one or two daughters) 010 Herd (one milker, one dry, one exhibitor’s choice) 011 Commercial Champion and Reserve (001-006) 012 Purebred Champion and Reserve(001-006) 603 Meat Class 700 Division 4-H Market HogRules: 1. 4-H members 9 and older may show 1 market hog 2. Animals should be between 180 and 220lbs. 3. Animals must be kept under control 4. Stall areas must be kept continuously clean 5. Shaded areas must be available in animal stalls 6. Required dress: white shirt; black, green, or tan pants(no jeans); hard shoes or boots Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 All classes except Champion classes 1st - $7.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $5.00 4th - $4.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only 700 Classes001 Senior Showmanship and Fitting 002 Junior Showmanship and Fitting 003 Market Hog 004 Worthy Exhibitor 005 Grand Champion 800 Division 4-H Horse Show SPECIAL NOTICES 2009 Horse Vaccination Requirements “4-Hers attending 4-H horse events in 2009 must provide proof of current, annual vaccination for Rabies as well as a current Coggins test done by a veterinarian. EVH-1 and Equine Influenza are also required, and administered within six months of your last 4-H horse event of the season. Horse owners may, however, administer their own EVH-1 and Equine Influenza inoculations and a sales receipt will be sufficient evidence for proof of vaccination.” Day of show, Registration starts at 8 am, the show starts promptly at 9 am. Please have registration form filled out before presenting to the secretary. You will also need to present your embossed animal approval form, a current Coggins Certificate and proof of EVH-1 and Equine Influenza vaccination. Numbers & class lists will be available at the announcer’s table. All Special notices for Livestock and 4-H livestock apply to 4-H horse show participants Alcohol or drugs may not be used or stored in the 4-H Barn-failure to follow this rule will result in ineligibility to show in the 4-H show! 1. Exhibitors may show only one horse. Two riders may share one horse as long as it appears on both members’ Animal Approval Forms and they ride in different categories. 4. Members/horses may show in two seats (English, Western, or Walk-Trot). A horse that is being shared by two members may only be shown once by each. A horse that is over-tired in the opinion of the judge will be excused from the ring. 5. All exhibitors must enter showmanship and equitation classes. No premiums are given for these classes, but each member who rides in the classes will receive the Worthy Exhibitor premium. 6. Junior exhibitors ages 9-13. Seniors, ages 14 and up. Walk Trot category is for riders who have never shown at a canter and who have not previously won grand or reserve champion in the Walk-Trot category. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the 4-H staff. 6. Any horse that is unmanageable, cannot be controlled by its rider, or is overtired, in the opinion of the judge, will be excused from the ring. The animal will be allowed to continue in the show at the judge’s discretion. 7. 4-H Exhibitors must wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet and proper footwear any time they are mounted on a horse. 8. All grooming, stable work, and show preparation is to be done by the 4-H member. Members may be assisted by other members. Parents or adult volunteers should be present as younger members work to intervene in case of a safety emergency. 9. No stallions 10. Proper English or Western attire must be worn. Western: boots, pants, long-sleeved Western shirt, tie highly recommended, no chaps. English: boots, breeches or jodhpurs, and jacket PRE-REGISTRATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. ENTRIES MAY BE MAILED OR FAXED TO THE HOULTON EXTENSION OFFICE BY JULY 27, 2009. Premiums Worthy Exhibitor for all members who must exhibit in classes 01 and 03 or 04) -- $10.00 Grand Champion and High Point -- $30.00 Ribbons only awarded in Classes 01, 03, and 04 Classes 1st -- $5.00 2nd -- $4.00 3rd – $3.00 4th -- $2.00 5th -- $1.00 800 Classes 001 Grand Champion English Senior 002 Grand Champion English Junior 003 Grand Champion Western Senior 004 Grand Champion Western Junior 005 Grand Champion Walk-Trot 007 High Point Game Senior 008 High Point Game Junior 009 High Point Game Walk-Trot 010 Worthy Exhibitor 801 Fitting and Showmanship(Required of all riders) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot 802 Equitation (required of all riders) 011 English Juniors 012 English Seniors 021 Western Juniors 022 Western Seniors 030 Walk Trot 803 Pleasure 011 English Juniors 012 English Seniors 021 Western Juniors 022 Western Seniors 030 Walk-trot 804 Bridle Path Hack 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 805 Western Riding Pattern 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 806 Parade Class (open to all riders-enter by age) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot 807 Command Class (game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 808 Costume Class (open to all riders-enter by age) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 809 Obstacle Class(game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 810 Keyhole Race(game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot 811 Barrel Race (game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot 812 Egg and Spoon (game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 813 Pole-Bending (game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot 814 Apple Dunking (game) 001 Juniors 002 Seniors 003 Walk-Trot (riders lead horse back to finish) 900 Division – 4-H Rabbit ShowRules: 1. All rabbits and cavies must be permanently and legibly marked in the left ear. 2. Any sick or unsightly animals will be removed. 3. Number of animals: Juniors (9-11) 4 animals; Intermediates (11-14) 6 animals; Seniors (15-19) 8 animals 4. Exhibitors should wear white coats and white or dark pants, no jeans PremiumsBest of Show $10.00 Worthy Exhibitor $5.00 Showmanship 1st -- $5.00 2nd -- $4.00 3rd -- $3.00 Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 $ .75 900 Classes001 Senior Showmanship 002 Intermediate Showmanship 003 Junior Showmanship 004 Best of show 005 Best opposite Breed Classes– the judge will decide if there are enough animals to show by breed, otherwise, they will be shown together by age 001 Pre-Junior doe (Californian, Red Satin, Flemish giant, other large breeds) 002 Pre-Junior buck (Californian, Red Satin, Flemish giant, other large breeds) 003 Junior doe 004 Junior buck 005 Senior doe 006 Senior buck 007 Best in Class 008 Best Opposite 913 Commercial/Pet Class Rabbits 001 Junior Doe 002 Junior buck 003 Senior Doe 004 Senior Buck 005 Best in Class 914 Guinea Pigs (Cavies) 001 Senior Boar (over 30 oz.) 002 Senior Sow (over 30 oz.) 003 Intermediate Boar (4-6 mos., 20-30 oz.) 004 Intermediate Sow (4-6 mos., 20-30 oz.) 005 Junior Boar (up to 4 mos., 12-22 oz.) 006 Junior Sow (up to 4 mos., 12-22 oz.) 110 DIVISION 4-H DOG SHOW Rules: 1. Juniors (ages 9-11), and Intermediates (ages 12-14) may show only one dog. Seniors (ages 15-19) may show 2 dogs. Two dogs may not be shown in the same class in Obedience. 2. Any sick or unmanageable dogs will be dismissed from the show. 3. Leased dogs are allowed, if lease form is filed with the Extension Office by June 1, 2009. 4. Embossed animal approval forms, Proof of rabies vaccinations and a license are required. Copies of each must be attached to the Animal Approval Form and will be checked by the show secretary on the day of the show. 5. Exhibitors must use approved equipment (exact requirements will be announced in the 4-H newsletter and on the Aroostook county 4-H website) 6. All dogs must be at least 6 months old in order to be shown in Obedience and Showmanship and must be at least 12 months old in order to compete in Agility. 7. No females in season allowed on the fairgrounds. 8. Exhibitors will keep their dogs under control and on leash while on the fairgrounds except when participating in the ring and judging. 4-H dogs permitted in the 4-H dog show area only. Dogs may be crated, but never unattended. 9. Required dress: white shirt, dark (preferably green) or tan pants/shorts/skirts Premiums Best in Show-- $10.00 Worthy Exhibitor-- $5.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System- Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue $10.00 Red $8.00 White $7.00 Performance Classes1st $ 7.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $5.00 100 Showmanship and Fitting-Scored on the grooming of the dog and ability of the handler to show the dog to its best advantage 001 Senior Showmanship and Fitting 002 Intermediate Showmanship and Fitting 003 Junior Showmanship and Fitting 101 Obedience Classes-Scored on dog’s performance of commands from the judge; sit and down stay required 001 Novice Obedience-on leash 002 Graduate Novice Obedience – on and off leash 102 Agility Classes 001 Novice Agility (15 obstacles) 120 Division Alpacas Premiums Grand Champion -- $30.00 Worthy Exhibitor -- $10.00 Showmanship and Fitting (Danish System-Juniors and Intermediates, Competitive placing-Seniors) Blue - $10.00 Red - $8.00 White - $7.00 All classes except Champion classes 1st - $7.00 2nd - $6.00 3rd - $5.00 4th - $4.00 5th and 6th – Ribbon only Rules: 1. Exhibitors may show one animal which must appear on their Animal Approval Form. 2. Exhibitors must present their embossed Animal Approval Form to the 4-h Staff before the show. 3. For 2009, all ages will show together 4. Required dress - white shirt, dark pants (no jeans), hard shoes or boots, a 4-H shirt is also acceptable Class 1` Showmanship: The showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired handler whose alpaca is prepared to a clean condition and performs the required movements with promptness and willingness Class 2 Obstacle courses Alpaca is taken thru different obstacles in the shortest time without moving the obstacle. The obstacle can be some of the following; Doorway, Pass-Thru Ring, Tunnel, Petting, Clothesline, Ramp/Stairs, Fan, Surprise Animal, Backing, Tail/Foot/Ear/Teeth, Jumps, Agility, Side Pass, Bridge, Serpentine, Teeter-Totter, Change of Pace, Water Hazard, Loading into a trailer. Class 3 Costume: Youth are required to construct a costume for themselves and the alpaca. The class is judged on originality and complexity of costume. A short story to describe the characters the youth and alpaca are representing is to be prepared by the youth and handed into the ring steward prior to the class. It will be read by the announcer while the youth and alpaca parade around the ring. The class is judged on originality and complexity of costume. Class 4 Communication Clinics: An oral presentation about different aspects of alpacas: Shearing, Reproduction, Feeding, Worming, Grooming, Conformation, and others. The presentation should be between 5 and 10 minutes and will be presented to the audience as an educational demonstration during the show. 130 Division 4-H Special EventsIndividual Judging Premiums1st -- $6.00 2nd -- $5.00 3rd -- $4.00 4th -- $3.00 Team Judging Premiums 1st -- $10.00 2nd -- $8.00 3rd -- $6.00 110 4H Rabbit Judging (Individual only) 111 4H Horse Judging 001 Individual 002 Team 112 4H Beef Judging 001 Individual 002 Team 113 4H Dairy Judging 001 Individual 002 Team 114 4H Sheep Judging 001 Individual 002 Team 115 4H Potato Judging 001 Individual 002 Team 116 Tractor DrivingRules: Please note requirements 1. Open to 4-H members 14-19 who have participated in an approved tractor safety activity in 2009 Premiums: 1st -- $10.00 2nd -- $8.00 3rd -- $7.00 117 Costume Show Premiums: Blue 7.00 Red 5.00 White 3.00001 Beginner 002 Junior 003 Senior 119 4-H Herdsman Award Premiums: First $40.00 Second $30.00 Third $20.00
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