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SEPTEMBER 23rd – 27th, 2009
LIVESTOCK DIVISION
CO-SUPERINTENDENTS –Calvin Kneupper and Jared Morris
SUPERINTENDENT EMERITUS: Eugene Moeller, Tommy Zipp, Ronnie Wunderlich, Rocky Hill, Hal Herbelin, and Ronny Johnson
SECRETARIES: Michelle Feller (Office Coordinator), Jill Bennett, Jenny Morris; ANNOUNCER – Wesley Odell
SHOW CHAIRS: Junior Prospect Steer Futurity, Weldon Brehmer; Breeding Cattle Committee, Jenny Morris; Youth & Open Breeding Boer Goat Show, Glenn Avriett; Junior Market Goat Show, Carl Plant; Local Junior Market Lamb Show, Jared Morris
LIVESTOCK DONORS: Natural Bridge Caverns Boer Goats, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, Frost Bank, Capital Farm Credit, ACA, Jackie & Charlene Nolte, First State Bank, New Braunfels, Title Company, New Braunfels Feed & Supply, Comal Animal Clinic, Les and Mary Broyles, Midtex Oil and Pitstop, Producer’s Co-op, Ronny Johnson, Carl & Barbara Doeppenschmidt, Selma Angus Farm, Tricon Precast, LTD., Jill Bennett, Jan Zipp Pardee, Tommy Zipp, Broadway National Bank, Texas Shine Car Wash, Cottontail Ranch Calvin & Ruthie Kneupper, Pfeil Ranch Paul & Terry Pfeil, Jack’s Old Ice House, The Watering Hole Saloon, Debi & Tamsen Smith, Krause & Krause Drilling & Septic, Mike Bachofer
Livestock Office Phone - Show Days only - (830) 625-0853
No judge or any of their immediate family members may exhibit in any class that he or she will judge.
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GENERAL RULES
**CHANGES FOR 2009 – ENTRY FEES / HEIFER OWNERSHIP / CANCEL BREEDING SHEEP AND GOATS / NEW RELEASE TIMES/ NEW SACTIONED BOER GOAT SHOWS**
1. The Fair Association will take all feasible precautions to prevent loss, damage or injury to you, your property, your livestock and the visitors to the Fair, but in case a loss, damage or injury does occur, the Fair Association will not assume any responsibility for such loss, damage, or injury. Each exhibitor will be responsible for taking care of his or her exhibits and for any damage or injury such exhibits may cause.
2. All entries should be in the hands of the committee by September 8th. CAPACITY OF THE BARN IS LIMITED. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EARLIEST DATE ON A FIRST PAID FIRST SERVE BASIS AS LONG AS SPACE IS AVAILABLE. When space is filled, entries will be returned. Entries must be mailed to: Livestock Committee, Comal County Fair Assn., P.O. Box 310223, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-0223 or delivered to the Comal County Fair Office.
3. There will be an entry fee of $20.00 per head for breeding cattle. Original registration paper must be provided upon check-in to the Livestock Office. See Market Show and Boer Goat Rules for Entry Fees. Entries without fees will be rejected. Make checks or money orders payable to Comal County Fair Assn. All entries fees after September 11th, IF ACCEPTED, will be cash only.
4. Livestock must be on the grounds in accordance with arrival schedule. (See Schedule for Arrival)
5. All animals exhibited must be free of infectious or contagious diseases and parasites, such as ticks, ear ticks, lice, or mites. If any animal is found to carry an infectious disease or parasite that can be transmitted to the other animals, the owner will be required to treat the animal to prevent the spread of the disease or parasites or remove the animal from the show grounds.
6. All livestock shall meet the Texas Animal Health Regulations.
7. Exhibitors shall report to the superintendents of their division to get pen or stall assignments before unloading.
8. Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning of pens or stalls occupied by the animals and the alleys adjoining the pens or stalls. Cleaning should be done by 8:30 a.m. and the litter piled in the place designated by the Livestock Committee.
9. All animals exhibited must be sufficiently gentle and halter broken that they can be handled with safety to both exhibitor and spectators. Animals should be in show condition. Animals that do not meet these requirements may, at the discretion of the Livestock Superintendent or Show Chair, be barred from the show ring and/or barn.
10. First through tenth place awards will be offered in each class, but if in the opinion of the judge the animal exhibited is not worthy of such award, he may make an award as is in keeping with the quality of the animal exhibited. The judge's decision will be final. No breed championship trophy will be awarded unless at least three animals of same sex and breed are exhibited.
11. Premium money will be awarded in accordance with the ribbon awarded in all classes, regardless of competition.
12. Only certain breeds of livestock are listed by name in the premium list, but if other registered breeds are presented for exhibition, they may be accepted and if accepted, they will be subject to all rules of the show and will be eligible for the same ribbons and prize money as are offered for similar breeds. Exotics must be 3/4 blood or more to be eligible.
13. Breeding and market animals will be released in accordance with the release schedule. Livestock divisions allowed to leave "After Show" will be removed within 2 hours of the conclusion of the respective show or will remain on the grounds until last release time. No exceptions.
14. Exhibitors are encouraged to hang signs over their livestock to advertise their exhibits, but such signs must not be longer than the space occupied by the exhibitor’s livestock.
15. A CCFA Coupon redeemable for prize money (at the Cashier Window in the Main CCFA Office) will be awarded in the livestock office at the completion of each class or division.
16. Junior Show Exhibitors will be issued one Exhibitor Pass. Breeding Exhibitors will not exceed 4 passes. Passes will be issued upon sign-up at the Livestock Office.
17. Unprotected fans are prohibited in livestock barn.
18. Feed and Tack Gate will be open each morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and each evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
19. A hanging “Livestock Exhibitor” parking pass will be issued upon registration at the Livestock Office. One per Trailer. Exhibitors are encouraged to park trailers off site if possible, as space in CCFA parking lot is limited.
20. All livestock will load and unload at the Grant Street gate.
SCHEDULE FOR ARRIVAL, JUDGING AND RELEASE OF LIVESTOCK
ARRIVAL JUDGING RELEASE
STEERS Thurs. 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. or Sat. 9 a.m. Sun. 8 - 9 a.m.
JR. PROSPECT Fri. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Only
BREEDING Thurs. 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. or Sat. after Sun. 8 - 9 a.m.
CATTLE Fri. 8 am.-11 a.m. Steers Only
MARKET LAMBS Thurs. 4 p.m.- 7 p m. Fri. 2 p.m. After Show and
JR. SHOW Sat. 7 - 9
MARKET GOATS Sun. 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sun. 2 p.m. After Show
JR. SHOW
YOUTH Sat. 8 am.- 11:30 a. m. Sat. 3 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.
BOER GOATS
OPEN BOER GOATS Sat. 8 am. – 11:30 a.m. Sun. 8 a.m. Conclusion of class
WEIGHING SCHEDULE: Steers - Fri. 2 p.m.; Jr. Lambs - Cards due by Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Jr. Goats – Cards due by Sun. 12 p.m.
LIVESTOCK PREMIUM LIST
BEEF CATTLE
CHAIRMAN: Jenny Morris
COMMITTEE: Rocky Hill, Hal Herblin, Weldon Brehmer; Carl Plant, Jason Rush, Calvin Kneupper, Jared Morris, Roy V. Gonzales, Albert Jonas, David Pitman, JR Felger
Registration paper reflecting exhibitor ownership by Sept. 1st. Original registration paper must be provided upon check-in to the Livestock Office. The classes listed below are offered for Horned and Polled Herefords, Angus, Brahman, Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, Charolais, and other heifers. Each breed having 6 or more entries will be shown separately. Breeds with less than 6 entries will compete in American, British or European Age Classes. No animals over 37 months of age or under 5 months of age. The top blue ribbon heifer of each breed or division will compete for Champion Female.
CLASSES - HEIFERS 1st 2nd 3rd-10th
Jr. Calves, calved 1/1 to 4/30/08................. $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
Sr. Calves, calved 9/1 to 12/31/07............... $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
Sum. Yrling, calved 5/1 to 8/31/07................. $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
Jr. Yrling, calved 1/1 to 4/30/07.................. $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
Sr. Yrling, calved 9/1 to 12/31/06................ $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
2-3 Years, calved 9/1/97 to 8/31/06............ $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon
CHAMPION FEMALE - each breed....................Plaque
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE - each breed......Ribbon
CHAMPION FEMALE OF SHOW ...............................$300
RESERVE CHAMPION OF SHOW .......................$200
YOUTH AND OPEN BREEDING BOER GOATS
CHAIRMAN: Glenn Avriett,
COMMITTEE: Carl Plant, Trey Rust, Jared Morris, Karla Friesenhahn, Ruthie Kneupper, Linda Soechting, Karen Nance, David Pitman, Sandra Duncan, Amber Stade
Both shows sanctioned by ABGA. Show will comply with all ABGA rules.
1. All exhibitors and goats are subject to the General Livestock Rules No. 1 - 20.
2. Entry fee is $20. per head until Sept. 11th, $30 cash, if entry accepted, after deadline. Barn Space is limited. Late entries must call before you haul. All entry fees after deadline must be cash. No Refunds.
3. Classes will be governed by ABGA rules.
4. 50% of entry fees after expenses to be prorated and paid out according to entries. Grand champion will be awarded a belt buckle.
JUNIOR PROSPECT STEER FUTURITY
Co-CHAIRMAN: Weldon Brehmer
COMMITTEE: Carl Plant, Rocky Hill, Hal Herbelin, Calvin Kneupper, Ronnie Wunderlich, Roy V. Gonzales, Albert Jonas, David Pitman, JR Felger
Competition open to current members of any FFA Chapter or 4 - H Club supervised by a county agent or vo-ag instructor within Comal and adjoining Counties.
1. All exhibitors and steers are subject to the General Livestock Rules No. 1 - 20. Exhibitor must own the Steer entered.
2. Entry fee is $20. per head until Sept. 11th, $30, if entry accepted, after deadline. Barn Space is limited. Late entries must call before you haul. All entry fees after deadline must be cash. No Refunds.
3. Classes will be set up by weight. No minimum or maximum limits. No reweigh. See weighing schedule.
4. Steers will be shown in the following classes: American, British, and European.
5. 70% of Jackpot entry fees to be prorated and paid out according to entries. Grand champion will be awarded a belt buckle.
LOCAL JUNIOR MARKET LAMB SHOW
CHAIRMAN: Jared Morris
COMMITTEE: Gary Knetsch, Glenn Averitt, Carl Plant, Ruthie Kneupper, Jenny Morris, Brad Bookout, David Pitman, Linda Soechting, Karen Nance, Sandra Duncan, Amber Stade
Competition open to current members of any FFA Chapter or 4 - H Club supervised by a county agent or vo-ag instructor within Comal and adjoining Counties.
1. All exhibitors and lambs are subject to the General Livestock Rules No. 1 - 20. Exhibitor must own the lamb entered.
2. Entry fee is $5. per head until Sept. 11th, $10. after deadline. All Entry fees after deadline must be cash. No Refunds.
3. Weight cards will be provided by show. All weight cards must be turned in as stated on schedule. All classes will be divided by weight according to entries. Classes are subject to a weigh back of 4 lbs. over official weight. Lambs that weigh out on reweigh are disqualified.
4. Lambs will be shown in the following classes and order: Fine wool, Fine wool Cross, Southdown and Medium Wool. Lambs may be classified in the ring. Any lamb classified out will be allowed to move to the proper class
5. Wether and Ewe lambs eligible; must have baby teeth intact; must be slick shorn; No artificial coloring allowed.
6. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st - 10th place. Grand champion will be awarded a belt buckle.
LOCAL JUNIOR MARKET GOAT SHOW
CHAIRMAN: Carl Plant
COMMITTEE: Trey Rust; Karla Friesenhahn, Glenn Averitt, Jared Morris, Calvin Kneupper, Ruthie Kneupper, Linda Soechting, Karen Nance, Sandra Duncan, Amber Stade
Competition open to current members of any FFA Chapter or 4 - H Club supervised by a county agent or vo-ag instructor within Comal and adjoining Counties.
1. All exhibitors and goats are subject to the General Livestock Rules No. 1 - 20. Exhibitor must own the goat entered.
2. Wether goats only of any breed or crossbreed may be shown.
3. Entry fee is $5. per head until Sept. 15th, $10. after deadline. All Entry fees after deadline must be cash. No Refunds.
4. Goats must weigh a minimum of 25 pounds. No upper weight limit. Weight cards will be provided by show. All weight cards must be turned in as stated on schedule. Classes will be divided by weight according to entries. Classes are subject to weigh back of 4 lbs. over official weight. Goats that weigh out on re-weigh are disqualified. Committee will designate class or classes to compete for Champion and Reserve of the Light Weight, Medium Weight and Heavy Weight divisions. The Weight Champions and Reserves will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion of the Show.
5. Baby teeth must be intact. Entries may be shown with halter or collar.
6. Goats must be shorn within 3/8 inch of skin or less above knee and hock joints. Goats must be dehorned or horns must be tipped prior to arrival. No artificial coloring allowed.
7. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st - 10th place. Grand champion will be awarded a belt buckle.
JR. SHOW SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
Fee for Senior and Junior Showmanship is $5.00 per exhibitor that must be paid in advance. No charge for Pee Wee. An award will be offered to the Champion Showman of the PeeWee, Junior, and Senior classes in each division - Local Lambs, Goats and Steers / Cattle. Age limits: Peewee - second grade and under, Jr. - third through eighth grades, Sr. - ninth through twelfth grades. All Animals must have been entered in the Market or Breeding division and owned by the exhibitor. Pee Wee ownership requirement will be waived, but the animal must have been entered in the division. There must be at least 2 entries in each class to compete for the award. Judging will follow the judging of each Market division. Exhibitors may compete for Showmanship only once in any division.
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