Tioga County Pa. Myotonic Goat Show

Tioga County Pa. Myotonic Goat Show One Day – two shows

2014 MGR “Tioga County Myotonic Goat Show” Show A Saturday September 6 @ 10:00 a.m. Judge: Todd Biddle Show B Saturday September 6 @ 4:00 p.m. Judge: Lynda Gredin

MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others.

Tioga County Fairgrounds “Whitneyville Fairground 2258 Charleston Rd Wellsboro, Pa. 16901

Email: [email protected] Website: http://tiogacountymyotonicgoatshow.weebly.com/

Below on page two you will find the Stall Request form. This form will be used for either or all shows.

The MGR Show rules pertain to all shows.

Goats must be checked in by show secretary or the fairgrounds veterinarian.

Check in will be: 6pm - 9pm on Friday, September 5, 2014 8:00am – 9:00am on Saturday, September 6, 2014 ***please contact show secretary for check in times for animals showing if you are unable to check in during the above listed times. All animals must be checked in at least one hour prior to the show.***

Show will start promptly with a 30 minute break between the doe & buck class will be given 2014 MGR “Tioga County Pa Myotonic Goat Show” Show A Saturday September 6 @ 10:00 a.m. Show B Saturday September 6 @ 4:00 p.m.

PRINT NAME (AS ON REG. CERTIFICATE) FARM NAME Breeder #

______ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

E-MAIL ADDRESS (to address questions) TELEPHONE NUMBER (required) DATE

Entries Form PLACE A CHECK FOR EACH SHOW THAT APPLIES (Show A, B,)

CLASS MGR REG. Permanent Tattoo, Tag GOATS REGISTERED NAME A B SEX D.O.B # or Microchip ( MUST BE AS ON REG. CERTIF)

Please note: All goats brought into the Tioga County Fair Grounds facility must be ENTERED into a show. Show A Number of goats shown ___ _X $7.00 per goat/class X$12.00 per goat/class(entry after 8/15/14) +$______Show B Number of goats shown ___ _X $7.00 per goat/class X$12.00 per goat/class(entry after 8/15/14) +$______Number of pens for goats ______x $5.00 per pen (there is room for supplies outside the pens) +$______Pens are 4.5 x 7.5x5, 9.5x16x5, 6x6x3) Bedding: (Shavings)______x $6.00 per bag + $______Hay: locally grow ______x $5.00 per bag + $______

Please make all checks payable to: Sue Judlin TOTAL: $______Enter in Memo Line: Tioga Co. Show Mail To: Sue Judlin– Show Secretary CELL PHONE: (570) 971-9808 325 Wilkins Road Wellsboro, Pa. 16901 Find us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/2014-Tioga-County-Myotonic-Goat-Show/636995223040433 Statement of liability: The Show Management will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for their own liabilities, if incurred, as well as damage or injury to any other person or property caused by the exhibitor or animals they exhibit.

______Exhibitor Signature Date 2014 MGR “Tioga County Pa Myotonic Goat Show” Show A Saturday September 6 @ 10:00 a.m. Show B Saturday September 6 @ 4:00 p.m.

Entries Form for Showmanship

PLACE A CHECK FOR EACH SHOW THAT APPLIES (Show A, B, C)

CLASS Permanent Tattoo, GOATS REGISTERED NAME A B SEX D.O.B MGR REG. # Tag or Microchip ( MUST BE AS ON REG. CERTIF)

Print Name Signature Date ______Address City State Zip Code

Phone Number Email

Any MGR registered doe, buckling or wether may be used for showmanship. The goat must have a health certificate.

Statement of liability: The Show Management will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for their own liabilities, if incurred, as well as damage or injury to any other person or property caused by the exhibitor or animals they exhibit.

Tioga County Pa. Myotonic Goat Show

SHOW AND MGR SANCTIONED SHOW RULES

1. Goats must be registered by the Myotonic Goat Registry. The ORIGINAL registration certificate MUST accompany the goat during check-in. Kids under three (3) months of age must be registered for any sanctioned classes. 2. Age eligibility for classes will be determined by birth date on registration certificate and the date of the show. 3. The full correct registered name of goat must be used on the entry forms. 4. The goats permanent ID (USDA scrapie tag, tattoo, or microchip) must be on the Certificate and registered with the MGR. 5. The correct Breeder/Exhibitor name as on the Reg. Certificate must be on the entry form, unless you have a signed transfer application that is dated 45 days or less to the show date. 6. One MGR Breeder number constitutes one exhibitor. But you may bring handlers to help. 7. All Youth Showmanship exhibitors must know their breeder number and have the participating goats MGR registration certificate with registration number available.

8. No exhibitor shall approach the judge until after the conclusion of the show. Any exhibitor found to be fraternizing with the judge shall be excused & disqualified from the show and no refund will be given. 9. Pending registrations will not be accepted at check in. 10. All goats MUST have accompanied with them a valid health certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian. This certificate should not be dated any more than 60 days prior to the show. It should also include the animal’s name and identification. 11. If you use microchips, you must furnish a reader. All tattoos MUST be legible, and you must furnish a flash light to have them read. Scrapie tags are acceptable as proof of identification. 12. You MUST bring an extra copy of the health certificate that will be retained by the show secretary, along with the original for the health check-in at the fairgrounds. 13. Substitutions will be allowed at check-In within the same class at no charge as long as the animal is on the health certificate. 14. Show will start promptly at (10am & 4pm Saturday) 15. Goats must be checked in by 6pm to 9pm on Friday and 8am to 9am on Saturday. 16. All goats must be shown with collar. Bucks must be secure at all times. 17. Show secretary reserves the right to split large classes. 18. Entry fee: $7.00 per goat/ per show including kids in sanctioned classes. (late entry fee: $12.00 per goat/ per show including kids in sanctioned classes) 19. Entries must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2014 to be entered into the show book. Any entries post marked after that date is subject to the late entry fee. Please contact the show secretary for all late entries. 20. MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others 21. No refunds of entry fees. 22. This is a ribbon and points show. Any available awards will be announced at the show. 23. Goats may be sold private treaty. 24. All goats brought must be entered into a class and shown. 25. Any item that comes up that is not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by the show committee and their decision will be final. 26. All goats entering PA for exhibition must meet all the requirements for entry into PA. Show personnel and or a certified veterinarian will examine goats at time of entry onto the grounds. Goats showing evidence of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, abscesses will not be allowed to enter the area or show and may be released by officials. Animals with an open wound may not be allowed to be unloaded or stay on the showground. This would be determined by the show secretary or veterinarian. 27. The organizers of this show and the facility will not be liable for any loss, damages or accidents to animals, persons or property while participating in the show. Youth exhibitors are to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 28. No smoking is allowed in the goat area, No alcoholic beverages allowed during the shows. 29. Exhibitors are responsible for their goats’ safety and should be in a secure locked gate and stall when not being shown or with a handler. At no time should your goat(s) be allowed to roam freely or out of the stall without a lead. 30. The fairgrounds require that at least one exhibitor is present in the goat tent to oversee the goats on exhibit at all times while the fair is open to the public. Coverage will be done on a rotating basis to allow all exhibitors a meal break and time away from the goat tent. 31. All ribbons and awards from prior shows should not be visible. Ribbons and awards handed out during the current show can proudly be displayed. 32. If breeders and show handlers or guest with them show signs of any “non-sportsman like conduct” or inappropriate behavior they will be asked to leave the ring and or show facility. 33. Exhibitors should not leave prior to the end of the show and release given by show secretary. 34. Stall Clean-outs-please help out and clean all pens and area used. The show coordinators will provide set up and take down of pens. 35. Have fun, learn and work together to promote and preserve the breed! 36. All breeders and exhibitors must follow all rules and regulations of the Tioga County Fair Grounds.

Any questions please contact: Sue– Show Secretary 325 Wilkins Road Wellsboro, Pa. 16901 570-971-9808

Wellsboro Lodging

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Mansfield Lodging

The Comfort Inn http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-mansfield-pennsylvania-PA139 300 Gateway Dr. Mansfield, Pa. 16933 570-662-3000

Microtel Inn and Suites http://www.microtelinn.com/hotels/pennsylvania/mansfield/microtel-inn-and-suites-mansfield/hotel-overview Greet the day with free continental breakfast before working out in our fitness center. Relax in our hot tub, take a swim in our refreshing indoor pool, then check in on work and home with free Wi-Fi Internet access. All of the rooms at our non-smoking Mansfield, PA, hotel have microwaves and refrigerators and we offer Jacuzzi, 1-800-337-0050

Tent camping is available at the fair grounds and there is limited camper access to electric.

There are many restaurants in Wellsboro and Mansfield, although light food will be available during the show on Saturday for your ease. There are Chinese restaurants, Pizza Hut, Tony's Pizzeria, The Steak House, Timeless Destination and McDonald's in Wellsboro. Mansfield has Perkins, Cast and Crew, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Arby's, and Wendy's. 2014 MGR Tioga County PA. Myotonic Goat Show Fun Class – Goat Prom Friday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. Show A: Saturday September 6 @ 10:00 a.m. Show B: Saturday September 6 @ 4:00 p.m. .

MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others.

Schedule of Classes Junior Doe Class Class 1)Doe Kid: 0 to 3 months of age Class 2) Intermediate Doe Kid: 3 to 6 months of age Class 3) Sr. Doe Kid: 6 to 9 months of age Class 4) Advanced Doe Kid: 9 to 12 months of age Class 5) Yearling Doe: Unfreshened 12 to 18 months of age Class 6) Yearling Doe: Unfreshened 18 to 24 months of age Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Doe (Selected from the 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 1-6) Senior Doe Classes Class 7) Yearling Doe Sr.: Freshened 12 to 24 months of age Class 8) Two Year Old Doe: 24 to 36 months of age Class 9) Three Year Old: 36 to 48 months of age Class 10) Senior Doe: 48 to 72 months of age Class 11) Senior Doe over 6 year: 72 months & over Class 12) Mini-Does: Does that have been certified as Mini Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Doe (Selected from the 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 7-12) Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Doe (Selected from the Jr.Ch, Res. Jr. Ch. & Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch. Does) Junior Buck Classes Class 13)Jr.Buck Kid: 0 to 3 months of age Class 14) Intermediate Buck Kid: 3 to 6 months of age Class 15) Sr. Buck Kid: 6 to 9 months of age Class 16) Advanced Sr. Buck Kid: 9 to 12 months of age Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Buck (Selected from the 1st. and 2nd. place animals in classes 13-16) Senior Buck Classes Class 17) Yearling Buck: 12 to 18 months of age Class 18) Yearling Buck: 18 to 24 months of age Class 19) Two Year Old Buck: 24 to 36 months of age Class 20) Three Year Old Buck: 36 to 48 months of age Class 21) Four Year Old and Older Buck: 48 months of age and over Class 22) Mini Buck- Bucks that have been certified as Mini Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Buck (Selected from the 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 17-22) Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Buck (Selected from the Jr.Ch, Res. Jr. Ch. & Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch. Buck)

Youth Showmanship

Class 23-26 is only open to registered MGR Youth Breeders

Class 23. Pee-Wee Showmanship (Free to all children less than 6 yrs) Class 24. Youth Junior Showmanship (Free to Breeders, 6yrs – 9 yrs) Class 25. Jr. High Showmanship (Free to Breeders, 10 yrs-14 yrs) Class 26. Youth Senior Showmanship (Free to Breeders, 15 yrs – 18 yrs) Class 27. Showmanship Challenge (Free to winners of classes 24, 25, and 26)

Fun Class (non sanctioned) ~ Free Friday night only 8pm

Goat and owner Prom night! Your goat and you are heading to the prom, so put on your dress best. Both the goat and the human need to be dressed up.