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The Shepherd's Lead will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010.
Ribbons will be awarded for 3 places in each class. The Best in Show will receive a
rosette.
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Peewees - under 8
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| B. |
Juniors - ages 8 to 17 |
| C. |
Adults - 18 and older |
There will be 3 judges. They will base their decisions on the following criteria.
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| Animal (30 points) - quality of fleece, cleanliness and overall appearance |
| Garment (30 points) - color, fit and style of garment |
| Poise & Control (30 points) - poise of the contestant,
control of the animal, and knowledge of the animal and garment |
| Extra Credit (10 points) - garment handmade by contestant,
animal owned by contestant, animal appropriately dressed to match contestant
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1. There is no entry fee.
2. Contestant's outfit must include one highlighted garment that is
100% wool (such as a wool sweater or alpaca shawl).
3. Contestant must lead a halter trained fiber animal around the show
ring. Angora rabbits may be carried.
4. The fiber animal will be judged on its fiber, so sheep should have
at least 2" of fleece. Sheep do not need to be blocked or fit, but
they should be free of dung tags, have clean ears and trimmed feet. The
fiber animal may be white or colored, and need not be registered. The
contestant does not have to own the fiber animal.
5. The animal may be accessorized with a matching scarf, hat, etc.,
that matches the contestant's outfit. This is optional.
6. Contestants should be able to answer basic questions about their
animal and highlighted garment.
7. All animals must be free from infectious and contagious diseases.
Sheep and goats must be accompanied by a Health Certificate from state
of origin dated within 30 days of the festival. In addition, animals
will be inspected by a veterinarian at the show grounds.
8. Because of the new mandatory Scrapie program, all sheep and goats must
be tagged with official identification.
9. Bring your own pens, bedding, hay, buckets, feed and halters.
10. Sheep and goats must be checked-in by 10:00 AM the day of their show.
They may leave after their show.
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