Welcome to the American Heritage, Goats, Games and More Festival

Welcome to the American Heritage, Goats, Games and More Festival

The Arkansas Myotonic Goat Breeders Association welcomes you a weekend packed full of
fun for the whole family. The highlight of this event will be two MGR sanctioned shows to be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

2012 MGR Razorback Rumble (Show A) 9:00 AM

2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem (Show B) 2:00 PM

Benton County Fairgrounds

7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd

Bentonville, AR 72712

May 26, 2012

If you will be showing in only one of the two shows be sure to select the appropriate show “A” or “B” on the entry form. If you plan to show in both then please check both “ A” & “B”as well as completing the entry form and mail it to the Show Secretary along with your Stall Request form.

MGR rules to govern and take precedence over all other.

Check in is from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday May 25, 2012 see rule#24 re: late entries

Show “A” will start promptly a 9:00 am and Show “B” at 2:00 pm.

Judges will be:

Sara Stewart, Show A (ADGA judge)

Julie Berry, Show B (International Boer Goat Assn judge)

We will be offering a goat clinic from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 26 with Marion Harris, DVM. The first half hour will be a general goat health discussion and the last half hour will be for question and answer session.

MGR SANCTIONED SHOW RULES

1.Goats must be registered with 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. No pending registrations will be accepted at check-in.

2.Age eligibility for classes will be determined by date of birth on the registration certificate.

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.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.

7.Substitutions will be allowed at Check-In within the same class at no charge.

8.Show will start promptly at 9:00 am and second show at 2:00 pm.

9.Goats must be checked in from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012. After hours check-in MUST be cleared with show secretary before May 26, 2012 at 6pm. Call 501-454-2936 or 479-899-2032

10.Goats will be released immediately after the show but may stay until (11:00 am) Monday, May 28, 2012.

11.All goats MUST have a health certificate not dated before May 11, 2012 and the show address must be your destination. Scrapie rules apply. If you use microchips, you must furnish a working reader. Tattoos MUST be legible. Scrapie tags are acceptable.You MUST bring an extra copy of your goat's health certificate that will be retained by the show secretary.

12.All goats must be shown with collar. Bucks must be secure at all times.

13.Showsecretary reserves the right to split large classes.

14.Entry fee: $8.00 per goat/ per show including kids in sanctioned classes.

15. Entries must be received no later than May 4, 2012.

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

17. No refunds of entry fees.

18.This is a ribbon and points show.Any available awards will be announced at the show.

19.Goats may be sold private treaty. Any goats sold must be entered in show.

20.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.

21.All goats entering (AR) for exhibition must meet all the requirements for entry into (AR). Goats may be examined on grounds by show personnel. Goats showing evidence of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, abscesses will not be allowed to enter the barn or show and may be released by officials.

22.No animal with an open wound shall be allowed to be unloaded on the showground. 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.

23.No alcoholic beverages or smoking in the barns or arena allowed.

24. Late entries will be accepted up until 6pm Friday, May 25th at the fee of $12.00 per goat/per show. If late entry is mailed after May 4th you must call the show secretary with necessary show/goat information in case the mailed entry along with payment is not received before show secretary leaves for the show.

Motel information:

Wingate by Windham 74 SW Old Farm Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479-418-5400 Tell them you want the Fairground rates of $59.00.

Microtel911 SE Walton Blvd Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479-271-6699 Tell them this is for the American Heritage Goats, Games and More Festival. Rates are $49.00 for single $54.00 for double occupancy

Best Western Plus Castlerock Inn & Suites501 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479-845-7707 Tell them this is for the American Heritage Goats, Games and More Festival rate of $69.00

Food vendors will be on the fairgrounds as part of the “American Heritage, Goat, Games, and More Festival.”

2012 MGR Razorback Rumble- Show “A” @ 9:00 am

2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem - Show “B” @ 2:00 pm

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Entries Form

CHECK ONE OR BOTH

PRINT NAME (AS ON REG. CERTIFICATE) SIGNATURE

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ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

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

Number of MGR Registered goats in show A x $8.00 =$______

Number of MGR Registered goats in show B x $8.00 =$______

Number of goat pens______x $8.00 per pen =$______*Pens will be labeled with exhibitors’ name-no clean-up fee.

Pens are approximately 4x4 feet

Shavings bag ______x $5.00 per bag=$______

Grand Total due $______

Please note: All goats brought onto the Benton County Fairgrounds before 6pm Sat. must be ENTERED in show either show A or B

Mail entries and check to: Pat Cotten make checks out to: AMGBA c/o Pat Cotten

32 Tybo Lane

Damascus, AR 72039 any questions regarding entries please call Pat at 501-679-4936

Statement of liability:

The Show Management will not be responsible for any loss or damage or injuries 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.

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Exhibitor Signature Date

Entries Form for Showmanship

CHECK ONE OR BOTH

Print Name Signature Date

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Address City State Zip Code

Phone Number Email

Any MGR registered doe or wether may be used for showmanship. All goats must have a health certificate (see Rule #11).

2012 MGR Razorback Rumble-Show “A”

2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem-Show “B”

May 26, 2012

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

Schedule of Classes

1.Pee- Wee Showmanship ( Free to all children under 6yrs)

2.Youth Junior Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 6yrs – 9 yrs)

3.Youth Jr. High Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 10 yrs-14 yrs)

4.Youth Senior Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 15 yrs – 18 yrs)

(Classes 2, 3, 4 are open only to MGR Youth Breeders)

Doe Show - Junior Does

5.Pee Wee Doe Kids: 0 to 3 months of age

6.Doe Kids: 3 to 6 months of age

7.Junior Doe Kids: 6 to 9 months of age

8.Intermediate. Doe Kids: 9 to 12 months of age

9.Yearling Doe - Jr. Unfreshened: 12 to 18 months of age

10.Yearling Doe - Jr. Unfreshened: 18 to 24 months of age

Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Doe

(Selected from the 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 5 thru 10)

Doe Show - Senior Does

11.Yearling Doe -Sr. Freshened: 12 to 18 months of age

12.Yearling Doe -Sr. Freshened: 18 to 24 months of age

13.Junior Adult Does: 24 to 36 months of age

14.Adult Does: 36 to 48 months of age

15.Senior Does: 48 months of age and older

16.Mini-Does: Does that have been certified as Mini and status documented on their registration papers by MGR.

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Doe

(Selected from 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 11 thru 16)

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Doe

(Selected for the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr.,Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch. Does)

Wether Show - Junior Wethers

17.Pee Wee Wether Kid: 0 to 3 months of age

18.Junior Wether Kid: 3 to 6 months of age

19.Yearling Wether: 6 to 9 months of age

20.Yearling Wether: 9 to 12 months of age

Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Wether

(Selected from 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 21 thru 24)

Wether Show - Senior Wethers

21.Intermediate Senior Wether: 12 to 18 months of age

22.Intermediate Senior Wether: 18 to 24 months of age

23.Adult Wether: 24 to 36 months of age

24.Senior Wether: 36 months of age and over

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether

(Selected from the 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 21 thru 24)

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Wether

(Selected from the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr. Ch., Sr. Ch. & Res Ch.)

Buck Show - Junior Bucks

25.Pee Wee Buck Kids: 0 to 3 months of age

26.Junior Buck Kids: 3 to 6 months of age

27.Intermediate Buck Kids: 6 to 9 months of age

28.Senior Buck Kids: 9 to 12 months of age

Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Buck

(Selected for the 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 25 thru 28)

Buck Show - Senior Bucks

29.Yearling Bucks: 12 to 18 months of age

30.Yearling Bucks: 18 to 24 months of age

31.Junior Adult Bucks: 24 to 36 months of age

32.Adult Bucks: 36 to 48 months of age

33.Senior Bucks: 48 months of age and over

34.Mini-Bucks: Bucks that have been certified as Mini and status documented on their registration papers by MGR

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Buck

(Selected from the 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 29 thru 34)

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Buck

(Selected for the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr. Ch., Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch.)

Non-sanctioned Classes Shows A & B

Myotonic percentage goats
Goats entered in this show must have been sired by a fullblood MGR registered Myotonic buck

Classes will be broken based on entries.

35.Percentage Jr Does

36.Percentage Sr Does

Grand & Reserve Champion Percentage Does

37.Percentage Jr Bucks

38.Percentage Sr Bucks

Grand & Reserve Champion Bucks