Autauga Agribition February 6th and 7th, 2015 R.H. Kirkpatrick Agricultural Pavilion Autaugaville, Alabama Beef Show Judge – Ed Dillard Goat Show February 6th and Judge – Wess Hallman Rabbit Show Judge – Nichole Smith $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ New for 2015 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ “Autauga Agribition Rabbit Show” $5.00 for first, $4.00 for second, $3.00 for third and $2.00 for all others Again for 2015 “Supreme Exhibitor Award” $100.00 for First, $75.00 for Second, $50.00 for Third, and $25.00 for Forth Sponsored by Alabama Ag Credit Patterned after the “Supreme Exhibitor” award presented at many of the state fairs. Points are available as follows: Agri-Knowledge Contest – 30 Points Maximum– 10 Minimum Minus 1 for each incorrect answer Showmanship Contest – 30 Points Maximum – 10 Minimum 1st - 30pts, 2nd 29pts, 3rd 28pts, ….. Steer Contest (Per Steer) – 1st - 30pts, 2nd 28pts, 3rd 26pts, ….. Heifer Contest (Per Heifer) – 1st - 30pts, 2nd 28pts, 3rd 26pts, ….. Cattle Awards and Premiums:  Over $3500.00 in Premiums  Grand Champion and Reserve Champion director chairs for the heifers and steers  Guaranteed pay back of $10.00 per head for youth steer and heifer show. Goat Awards and Premiums  1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, all other placings $5  Other award areas - Educational Table Displays, Photo Contest and Scrapbooks  Special Awards - Trophies & Prizes for Champions and Reserve Champions Schedule: Friday, February 6th Weigh in Market Goats ---------------------- 1:00 until 3:00 Check-in of all cattle -------------------------- 3:00 until 6:30 Dairy Goat Show ------------------------------ 1:30 Meat Goat & Commercial Does Show ----- To Follow Dairy Goat Show Goat Parade ------------------------------------- 6:00 Agri-Knowledge Contest --------------------- 6:30 Supper (provided by Alabama Farmer’s Co-op, Billingsley Athletic Boosters and Priesters Pecan) 7:00 Showmanship ----------------------------------- To Follow Goat Parade Percentage Does -------------------------------- To Follow Showmanship Fullblood Does and Bucks -------------------- To Follow Percentage Does Saturday, February 7th Showmanship Contest (Oldest to Youngest) -- 10:00 Steer Show ------------------------- To Follow Showmanship Heifer Show ----------------------- To Follow Steer Show Entry Fees: Steers -------------------------------------------- $15.00 Heifers ------------------------------------------ $15.00 All Goats ---------------------------------------- $10.00 (Dairy, Registered and Non Registered, Showmanship and Parade Divisions - If you aren’t entering any other class $10.00 per entry.) Rules General Show Rules 1. Steer and heifer exhibitors must be bona-fide school age 4-H and FFA members. Minimum age for exhibitor is nine (9) years of age. Goat show competition is open to any youth up to one year out of high school. There is no minimum age for goat show exhibitors. 2. All animals must be on the Ag Center grounds and processed by 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6th. Veterinarian certificates of inspection are not required for animals that do not cross state lines. 3. All animals will be exhibited at the owner’s risk. Feed and care is the responsibility of the owner/exhibitor. 4. Animals may be disqualified if they are unruly and not under control of the exhibitor or are a disruption to the show, the judge, or other exhibitors and animals. 5. An exhibitor must show his or her own animal in each class entered unless that exhibitor has more than one animal in that particular class. 6. All animals are to be shown in their natural conformation. Any surgical procedure, injection or application of any substance, which could affect the animal’s performance or alter the natural contour, conformation, or appearance is prohibited. 7. All decisions of the Autauga Agribition Executive committee are final. Goat Show Rules 1. All Percentage & Full-blood goats must be properly entered and tattooed with their respective tattoos legible. 2. All Goats must be processed by 3:00 p.m. 3. Any goat may be used for the parade or showmanship. 4. Market Goats will be shown in 4 weight divisions (evidence of permanent teeth are permitted). Commercial does will show as Juniors or Seniors. Juniors must have their baby teeth. All commercial does and market goats will be shown by weight, not birthdate. 5. Does and Bucks will be classed according to age. Class breaks will be determined after entries are processed. Steer Show Rules 1. To be eligible for competition, all steers must be properly entered and eartagged with their respective state. 2. All breeds and crossbreeds are eligible. 3. Steers will be broken by weight. Weight class will consist of approximately 5 steers per class. 4. Exhibitors may pay entry fees on Friday, February 6tht. Heifer Show Rules 1. To be eligible for competition, all heifers must be properly entered in their respective state. 2. All heifers must be born after January 1, 2012, and before August 1, 2014. 3. All breeds and crossbreeds are eligible. 4. Class breaks will be determined after processing is completed. 5. Exhibitors may pay entry fees on Friday, February 6th. Directions From Selma: Take Alabama Highway 14 East to Autaugaville. Kirkpatrick Pavilion will be on the left about one- quarter mile east of town. From Prattville (from Interstate 65): Take Exit 179 toward Prattville. Follow U.S. Highway 82 West to Alabama Highway 14 West. Turn left. Go approximately 11 miles and Kirkpatrick Pavilion will be on the right. From Tuscaloosa: Take U.S. Highway 82 East to Alabama Highway 14 West. Turn right. Go approximately 15 miles and Kirkpatrick Pavilion will be on the right. Miscellaneous Show Stoppers WILL NOT be at this year’s show! You may bring bedding or purchase it on site (please NO STRAW in the stalls). Generators are recommended. Lodging is available in Prattville. Show day phone numbers: Van, 205-294-4828, Sam, 334-399-6957 or Lee, 334-850-7994 CHECK OUT THE 2015 SHOW SCHEDULE on www.showsteers.com and www.shadylnfarm.com Goat entries must be postmarked no later than January 24th. Cattle entries may be call in or emailed. Goat entries must be mailed to: Steer & Heifer entries must be sent (mail, e-mail, or phone) to: Sam Abney 776 Shady Lane Farm Road Prattville, Al 36067 334-399-6957 Van Smith 2227 County Road 19 North Prattville, Al 36067 205-294-4828 samlauburn@hughes.net vansmith53@gmail.com AUTAUGA AGRIBITION 2015 ENTRY FORM Exhibitor’s Name ___________________________________ County_______________ Address _________________________ ____________________________ __________ Street, Box, Route City, State Zip Phone Number ( ) ________-_____________ Exhibitor’s Date of Birth ____________ Heifer Entries: Breed ________________________ Date of Birth _______________ Breed ________________________ Date of Birth _______________ Breed ________________________ Date of Birth _______________ Breed ________________________ Date of Birth _______________ Number of Steers _________ Showmanship (yes) _____ (no) _____ E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________ Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 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