Starter Flock Award
American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association
Purpose and Contest Rules for 2009-2010
The American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association is starting this contest to award a starter flock to an American youth up to 17 years of age as of the first of the current year. The purpose is to introduce the youth to the joys of raising and owning a purebred Cheviot sheep as well as encouraging the growth of new Cheviot breeders across the country. The winner of the first starter flock will be selected at the Springfield meeting of the American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association and will receive their starter flock to be shown throughout the 2010 season.
The selected young person will be awarded the starter flock as follows:
· 1st Year – One Bred Ewe (not over four years when bred)
Contest Rules:
1) The applicant must not be over 17 as of January 1st, 2010 and must have never owned a Cheviot breeding sheep, nor can their parents/guardian be raising Cheviots.
2) The sheep are to be maintained in a healthy condition and housed in clean facilities. It is further understood that the sheep will receive necessary vaccinations, worming and medications that are essential to good health.
3) The sheep are to receive proper nutrition (pasture, hay, water and grain) to assure health and proper growth that has been bred into the animal.
4) The applicant must be familiar with the costs involved in raising sheep and must agree to supply the necessary finances as needed.
5) Starter flock ewes must always be bred to a registered Cheviot ram.
6) The winner of the flock is expected to give a report to the association at the Springfield meeting of the American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association as well as inform the advisor of the Jr. Association of how they did at any fairs or national shows entered.
7) The winner is expected to show their animals at their county fair.
8) Failure to maintain the sheep in good health, properly fed and in clean facilities will automatically result in the starter flock sheep being returned to the American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association. In the event the sheep are returned, the American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association assumes no responsibility as to the costs incurred by the winner.
American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association
Holliday Thomas, Advisor
1715 Clough St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Starter Flock Application
Name:__________________________________
Date of Birth:____________________________
Address:________________________________
City, State, Zip Code:______________________
Telephone Number:_______________________
The following must be attached to this application and returned to the address below by May 1st, 2010. Only complete applications will be considered. A decision will be made and interviews will be held in Springfield during the National Show and Sale in June 2010.
Essay written by the applicant must include:
1) Why you would like to own a Cheviot sheep?
2) What is your livestock background?
3) Please describe the facilities you will have for your sheep.
4) Will you be able to provide feed and medication for your sheep?
5) Will you be able to show your sheep at a fair or national show in 2010?
6) What are your plans for the future?
7) Include a sheet with estimated budget costs for the first year.
A letter of support from your parent or guardian must contain:
1) Are you willing to assist with time, finances and encouragement re quired?
2) Will you see that the rules are adhered to?
A letter of recommendation from a 4-H advisor, FFA leader or a local veterinarian, in this preferential order.
We have read all of the rules and agree to abide by them if we receive the Starter Flock Award.
(applicant) (date)
(parent/guardian) (date)
Return completed application to:
American Jr. Cheviot Breeders Association
Holliday Thomas, Advisor
1715 Clough St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 308-1187