4-H Show Rules

4-H GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

1. Eligibility: 4-H exhibitors must be members of a Park County 4-H Club. Project work and records are certified and up-to-date by the appropriate leader (see special rules for animal record books under the appropriate department). 4-Hers must be enrolled by May 1 of the current year and cannot exhibit the same projects in 4-H departments in other county fairs.

2. Seniors will be those members who are 14 years of age or older as of January 1 of the current year. Juniors will be those members who are 13 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the current year. In classes where intermediate age is indicated, age shall be those members who are 11-13 years of age as of January 1 of the current year.

3. Primary 4-H members (under age 8) will not be judged competitively. They will be recognized for their participation, but not awarded placement ribbons. Experience sharing is encouraged. Primary 4-H members will be able to exhibit at the county fair and any other event, but not at the state fair.

4. Members 4-H records may be either in pencil, ink, typewriter or computer. Your choice will not affect judging. Content is the consideration in judging.

5. Advance exhibition plans with notification in writing must be given to the Extension staff when members are to be unavoidably unable to attend the fair (i.e. 4-H related trip, special family circumstances, or illness).

Park County 4-H Code of Conduct – signed by each member upon enrollment

Park County 4-H members and Leaders will:

1. Adhere to program rules, dress codes, policies and rules of the facility being used

2. Respect the rights of others, including personal and property rights and the right to be free of abuse and harassment

3. Treat others with courtesy and personal respect at all times, thereby providing a positive role model through the use of appropriate language, good sportsmanship, etc.

4. Accept personal responsibility for behavior that is harmful to others, and try to prevent it.

5. At all times, behave in such a manner as to maintain a safe and positive environment for the group’s activities.

6. Fully participate in all scheduled activities.

7. Use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and any illegal activities is strictly prohibited, 8. Actively encourage all members/guests to adhere to this code of conduct, and intervene when anyone does not.

4-H GENERAL AND HOME EC DEPARTMENT

PROJECT EXHIBIT RULES

1. This division is open to exhibitors who are regularly enrolled members in 4-H Clothing, Decorate Your Duds, Foods and Nutrition, Child Care, Home Environment, Knitting, Crocheting, Veterinary Science, Gardening, Electricity, Model Rocketry, Small Engines, Woodworking, Forestry, Wildlife, Fish, Shooting Sports, Archery, Leather craft, Macramé, Ceramics, Cake Decorating, International Intrigue, Photography, and Junior Leadership.

2. Only one exhibit in each class will be accepted.

3. If a member is enrolled in more than one unit of a project, he or she may exhibit in the each unit completed.

4. All exhibits must be labeled with name and address (city and county) of exhibitor according to project guidelines.

5. All 4-Hers in home economics and general divisions are encouraged to participate in interview judging. While there is no penalty for missing the interview, the fact that a 4-Her isn't there to speak to the judge may affect his or her placing.

6. The 2006 Colorado State Fair 4-H Syllabus will be the final guideline in the preparation of all general and home economics exhibits. A copy of the syllabus is available from 4-H leaders or the Extension Office. Project books and record books usually have exhibit standards, these must be followed.

7. The Danish Ribbon System, which is based on quality and standards, will be used for home economics and general 4-H projects. We encourage all exhibits to be in on time. No exhibits will be judged before or after the class has been judged. Late entries will not be placed for state fair.

Blue - exhibit meets exhibit requirements and is of high quality (well done).

Red - exhibit meets exhibit requirements but is of average quality.

White - exhibit does not meet all exhibit requirements and/or is below average quality; (needs improvement).

8. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be declared in each project from unit champions and reserve champions and reserve champions designated. Champions and reserve champions will be designated on blue ribbon placings only.

9. Exhibits eligible for State Fair will be designated by stickers. In most situations if there is a reserve champion in a class or unit, it will be the alternate State Fair exhibit if for some reason the designated exhibit cannot be sent. Refer to the 2006 State Fair Syllabus for project eligibility information.

10. Exhibits will be judged in the unit in which the 4-Her is enrolled. If an exhibit does not meet the unit guidelines in the State Fair Syllabus, it may be entered in open judging at the discretion of the judges.

4-H COUNTY PROJECTS

Park County offers several educational projects that are not eligible for State Fair. County projects will be judged on the Danish System, and an overall champion will be selected by the judges. In addition to county projects, clubs may enter:

• Club/Council Secretary books (judged on completeness and style of minutes, completeness of information and presentation of the club's program for the year).

• Club/Council Treasurer books (judged on completeness, availability of bank statements, etc.).

• Club/Council Reporter books (scrapbook judged on pictures, news releases, newspaper articles).

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Class 1. Unit 1 -- Normal Animal -- Juniors

Class 2. Unit 1 -- Normal Animal -- Seniors

Class 3. Unit 2 -- Animal disease -- Juniors

Class 4. Unit 2 -- Animal Disease -- Seniors

Class 5. Unit 3 -- Advance Veterinary Science -- Juniors

Class 6. Unit 3 -- Advance Veterinary Science -- Seniors

HORTICULTURE

Class 7. Unit 1 -- Budding Gardeners -- First Year

Class 8. Unit 1 -- Budding Gardeners -- Second Year

Class 9. Unit 1 -- Budding Gardeners -- Third Year

Class 10. Unit 2 -- Branching Out -- First Year

Class 11. Unit 2 -- Branching Out -- Second Year

Class 12. Unit 2 -- Branching Out -- Third Year

Class 13. Unit 3 -- Digging Deeper -- First Year

Class 14. Unit 3 -- Digging Deeper -- Second Year

Class 15. Unit 3 -- Digging Deeper -- Third Year

GARDENING

Class 16. Level A -- See Them Sprout -- First Year

Class 17. Level A -- See Them Sprout -- Second Year

Class 18. Level B -- Let's Get Growing -- First Year

Class 19. Level B -- Let's Get Growing -- Second Year

Class 20. Level C -- Take Your Pick -- First Year

Class 21. Level C -- Take Your Pick -- Second Year

Class 22. Level C -- Take Your Pick -- Third Year

Class 23. Level D -- Growing Profits -- First Year

Class 24. Level D -- Growing Profits -- Second Year

Class 25. Level D -- Growing Profits -- Third Year

WEEDS

Class 26. Unit 1 -- Weeds

Class 27. Unit 2 -- Weeds

Class 28. Unit 3 -- Weeds

Class 29. Advanced -- Weeds

ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS

Class 100. Magic of Electricity -- Juniors

Class 101. Magic of Electricity -- Seniors

Class 102. Unit 2 -- Investigating Electricity -- Juniors

Class 103. Unit 2 -- Investigating Electricity -- Seniors

Class 104. Unit 3 -- Wired for Power -- Juniors

Class 105. Unit 3 -- Wired for Power -- Seniors

Class 106. Unit 4 -- Entering Electronics -- Juniors

Class 107. Unit 4 -- Entering Electronics -- Seniors

MODEL ROCKETRY

Class 108. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Rocketry (non balsa fins) -- Juniors

Class 109. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Rocketry (non balsa fins) -- Seniors

Class 110. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Rocketry (balsa fins) -- Juniors

Class 111. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Rocketry (balsa fins) -- Seniors

Class 112. Unit 2 -- Basic Model Rocketry (non balsa fins) -- Juniors

Class 113. Unit 2 -- Basic Model Rocketry (non balsa fins) -- Seniors

Class 114. Unit 2 -- Basic Model Rocketry (balsa fins) -- Juniors

Class 115. Unit 2 -- Basic Model Rocketry (balsa fins) -- Seniors

Class 116. Unit 3 -- Intermediate Model Rocketry -- Juniors

Class 117. Unit 3 -- Intermediate Model Rocketry -- Seniors

Class 118. Unit 4 -- Advanced Model Rocketry -- Juniors

Class 119. Unit 4 -- Advanced Model Rocketry -- Seniors

Class 120. Unit 6 -- Designer Model Rocketry -- Juniors

Class 121. Unit 6 -- Designer Model Rocketry -- Seniors

WOODWORKING

Class 122. Unit 1 -- Measuring Up -- Juniors

Class 123. Unit 1 -- Measuring Up -- Seniors

Class 124. Unit 2 -- Making The Cut -- Juniors

Class 125. Unit 2 -- Making The Cut -- Seniors

Class 126. Unit 3 -- Nailing It Together -- Juniors

Class 127. Unit 3 -- Nailing It Together -- Seniors

Class 128. Unit 4 -- Finishing Up -- Juniors

Class 129. Unit 4 -- Finishing Up -- Seniors

FORESTRY

Class 200. Unit 1

Class 201. Unit 2

Class 202. Unit 3

Class 203. Unit 4

Class 204. Unit 5

ENTOMOLOGY

Class 205. Unit 1 -- Juniors

Class 206. Unit 1 -- Seniors

Class 207. Unit 2 -- Juniors

Class 208. Unit 2 -- Seniors

Class 209. Unit 3 -- Juniors

Class 210. Unit 3 – Seniors

Class 211. Unit 4 -- Juniors

Class 212. Unit 4 -- Seniors

Class 213. Unit 5 -- Juniors

Class 214. Unit 5 -- Seniors

Class 215. Unit 6 -- Juniors

Class 216. Unit 6 -- Seniors

Class 217. Unit 7 -- Advanced -- Juniors

Class 218. Unit 7 -- Advanced -- Seniors

WILDLIFE

Class 219. Unit 1 -- Exploring Wildlife

Class 220. Unit 2 -- small Game

Class 221. Unit 3 -- Waterfowl

Class 222. Unit 4 -- Big Game

Class 223. Unit 5 -- Furbearers

Class 224. Unit 6 -- Songbirds and Birds of Prey

FISH

Class 225. Unit 1 -- Fishing

Class 226. Unit 2 -- Fish Environment

SHOOTING SPORTS

Class 227. Archery -- Junior

Class 228. Archery -- Senior

Class 229. Air Rifle -- Junior

Class 230. Air Rifle -- Senior

Class 231. Shotgun -- Junior

Class 232. Shotgun -- Senior

Class 233. .22 -- Junior

Class 234. .22 -- Senior

Class 235. Muzzle loading -- Junior

Class 236. Muzzle loading -- Senior

Class 237. Miscellaneous -- Junior

Class 238. Miscellaneous -- Senior

RANGE MANAGEMENT

Class 239. Range Management

LEATHERCRAFT

Class 300. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Leather craft -- Juniors

Class 301. Unit 1 -- Introduction to Leather craft -- Seniors

Class 302. Unit 2 -- Beginning Leather Carving -- Juniors

Class 303. Unit 2 -- Beginning Leather Carving -- Seniors

Class 304. Unit 3 -- Intermediate Leather Carving -- Juniors

Class 305. Unit 3 -- Intermediate Leather Carving -- Seniors

Class 306. Unit 4 -- Advanced Leather Carving -- Juniors

Class 307. Unit 4 -- Advanced Leather Carving -- Seniors

Class 308. Unit 5 -- Coloring and Shading -- Juniors

Class 309. Unit 5 -- Coloring and Shading -- Seniors

Class 310. Unit 6 -- Pictorial Carving -- Juniors

Class 311. Unit 6 -- Pictorial Carving -- Seniors

Class 312. Unit 7 -- Making and Rebuilding Saddles -- Juniors

Class 313. Unit 7 -- Making and Rebuilding Saddles -- Seniors

Class 314. Unit 8 -- Creative Stamping -- Juniors

Class 315. Unit 8 -- Creative Stamping -- Seniors

Class 316. Unit 9 -- Braiding and Untooled -- Juniors

Class 317. Unit 9 -- Braiding and Untooled -- Seniors

Class 318. Unit 10 -- Sewing Leather -- Juniors

Class 319. Unit 10 -- Sewing Leather -- Seniors

CERAMICS

Class 326. Unit 1 -- Unfired Glazes - Juniors

Class 327. Unit 1 -- Unfired Glazes - Seniors

Class 328. Unit 5 - Hand Molded - Juniors

Class 329. Unit 5 - Hand Molded Seniors - Seniors

Class 330. Unit 4 -- Greenware Adaptation - Juniors

Class 331. Unit 4 -- Greenware Adaptation – Seniors

CAKE DECORATING

Class 332. Unit 1 -Juniors

Class 333. Unit 1 - Seniors

Class 334. Unit 2 - Juniors

Class 335. Unit 2 - Seniors

Class 336. Unit 3 - Juniors

Class 337. Unit 3 - Seniors

Class 338. Unit 4 - Juniors

Class 339. Unit 4 - Seniors

Class 340. Unit 5 - Juniors

Class 341. Unit 5 - Seniors

Class 342. Unit 6 - Juniors

Class 343. Unit 6 - Seniors

Class 344. Unit 7 - Juniors

Class 345. Unit 7 - Seniors

Class 346. Unit 8 - Juniors

Class 347. Unit 8 - Seniors

Class 348. Unit 9 - Juniors

Class 349. Unit 9 - Seniors

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

(Formerly International Intrigue)

Class 350. Unit 1 -- Study of Another Country -- Juniors

Class 351. Unit 1 -- Study of Another Country -- Seniors

Class 352. Unit 2 -- Host a Delegate From Another Country -- Juniors

Class 353. Unit 2 -- Host a Delegate From Another Country -- Seniors

Class 354. Unit 3 -- Serve as a Teen Counselor -- Juniors

Class 355. Unit 3 -- Serve as a Teen Counselor -- Seniors

Class 356. Unit 4 -- Travel to Another Country -- Juniors

Class 357. Unit 4 -- Travel to Another Country -- Seniors

PHOTOGRAPHY

Class 400. Unit 1 -- Pilot Project - Simple & Auto. Cameras - Juniors

Class 401. Unit 1 -- Pilot Project - Simple & Auto. Cameras - Seniors

Class 402. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project -- Simple & Auto. Cameras -- Juniors

Class 403. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project -- Simple & Auto Cameras -- Inter.

Class 404. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project -- Simple & Auto. Cameras - Seniors

Class 405. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project --Digital Cameras - Juniors

Class 406. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project -- Digital Cameras - Intermediate

Class 407. Unit 2 -- Pilot Project -- Digital Cameras - Seniors

Class 408. Unit 3 -- Adventures with Adjustable Cameras -- Juniors

Class 409. Unit 3 -- Adventures with Adjustable Cameras -- Seniors

Class 410. Unit 4 -- Darkroom Techniques -- Option A -- Black & White Darkroom -- Juniors

Class 411. Unit 4 --Darkroom Techniques -- Option A -- Black & White Darkroom -- Seniors

Class 412. Unit 4 -- Darkroom Techniques -- Option A -- Color - Juniors

Class 413. Unit 4 -- Darkroom Techniques -- Option A -- Color - Seniors

Class 414. Unit 6 -- Advanced Photography - Juniors

Class 415. Unit 6 -- Advanced Photography - Seniors

Class 416. Unit 7 -- Beginning Video Photography-- Juniors

Class 417. Unit 7 -- Beginning Video Photography- Seniors

Class 418. Unit 7 -- Advanced Video Photography -- Juniors

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

Class 500. Unit 1 -- Beginning Clothing -- Juniors

Class 501. Unit 1 -- Beginning Clothing -- Seniors

Class 502. Unit 2 -- Beginning Clothing -- Juniors

Class 503. Unit 2 -- Beginning Clothing -- Seniors

Class 504. Unit 3 -- Beginning Clothing -- Juniors

Class 505. Unit 3 -- Beginning Clothing -- Seniors

Class 506. Unit 4 -- Beginning Clothing -- Juniors

Class 507. Unit 4 -- Beginning Clothing -- Seniors

Class 508. Unit 21 -- Cotton or Cotton Blend -- Juniors

Class 509. Unit 21 -- Cotton or Cotton Blend -- Seniors

Class 510. Unit 22 -- Synthetics and Rayon -- Juniors

Class 511. Unit 22 -- Synthetics and Rayon -- Seniors

Class 512. Unit 23 -- Wool, Wool Blend or Linen -- Juniors

Class 513. Unit 23 -- Wool, Wool Blend or Linen -- Seniors

Class 514. Unit 24 -- Silk or Silk-Like -- Juniors

Class 515. Unit 24 -- Silk or Silk-Like -- Seniors

Class 516. Unit 25 -- Leather or Leather-Like, Fur or Fake-Fur -- Juniors.

Class 517. Unit 25 -- Leather or Leather-Like, Fur or Fake-Fur -- Seniors

Class 518. Unit 30 -- Tailoring - Custom and Couture -- Juniors

Class 519. Unit 30 -- Tailoring -Custom and Couture -- Seniors

Class 520. Unit 32 -- Sewing for Others -- Juniors

Class 521. Unit 32 -- Sewing for Others -- Seniors

Class 522. Unit 39 -- Recycled Clothing -- Juniors

Class 523. Unit 39 -- Recycled Clothing -- Seniors.

CREATIVE CLOTHING

Class 600. Unit 11 -- Applied -- Decorate Your Duds -- Juniors

Class 601. Unit 11 -- Applied -- Decorate Your Duds -- Intermediates

Class 602. Unit 11 -- Applied -- Decorate Your Duds -- Seniors

Class 603. Unit 11 -- Stitched -- Decorate Your Duds -- Juniors

Class 604. Unit 11 -- Stitched -- Decorate Your Duds -- Intermediates

Class 605. Unit 11 -- Stitched -- Decorate Your Duds -- Seniors

Class 606. Unit 11 -- Fabric Reconstruction -- Decorate Your Duds

Juniors

Class 607. Unit 11 -- Fabric Reconstruction -- Decorate Your Duds

Intermediates

Class 608. Unit 11 -- Fabric Reconstruction -- Decorate Your Duds

Seniors

Class 609. Unit 11 -- Combination -- Decorate Your Duds -- Juniors

Class 610. Unit 11 -- Combination -- Decorate Your Duds -- Intermediates

Class 611. Unit 11 -- Combination -- Decorate Your Duds -- Seniors

Class 612. Unit 35 -- Style of Your Own Discovering Choices

Class 613. Unit 36 -- Style of Your Own Managing Choices

Class 614. Unit 38 -- Creative Sewing -- Juniors

Class 615. Unit 38 -- Creative Sewing -- Seniors

Class 616. Unit 41 -- Create Your Own: Exploration of Textiles &

Clothing -- Juniors

Class 617. Unit 41 -- Create Your Own: Exploration of Textiles &

Clothing -- Intermediate

Class 618. Unit 41 -- Create Your Own: Exploration of Textiles and

Clothing -- Seniors

Class 619. Unit 42 -- Create Your Own: New Horizons -- Juniors

Class 620. Unit 42 -- Create Your Own: New Horizons -- Intermediate

Class 621. Unit 42 -- Create Your Own: New Horizons -- Seniors

HERITAGE ARTS

Class 700. Crochet -- Juniors

Class 701. Crochet -- Intermediates

Class 702. Crochet -- Seniors

Class 703. Ethnic Arts -- Juniors

Class 704. Ethnic Arts -- Intermediates

Class 705. Ethnic Arts -- Seniors

Class 706. Knitting -- Juniors

Class 707. Knitting -- Intermediates

Class 708. Knitting -- Seniors

Class 709. Needle Arts -- Juniors

Class 710. Needle Arts -- Intermediates

Class 711. Needle Arts -- Seniors

Class 712. Quilting -- Juniors

Class 713. Quilting -- Intermediates

Class 714. Quilting -- Seniors

Class 715. Rug Making -- Juniors

Class 716. Rug Making -- Intermediates

Class 717. Rug Making -- Seniors

Class 718. Spinning -- Juniors

Class 719. Spinning -- Intermediates

Class 720. Spinning -- Seniors

Class 721. Weaving -- Juniors

Class 722. Weaving -- Intermediates

Class 723. Weaving -- Seniors

Class 724. Macramé -- Juniors

Class 725. Macramé -- Intermediates

Class 726. Macramé -- Seniors

FOODS AND NUTRITION

Class 800. Unit 1 -- Cooking For You and Me -- Junior

Class 801. Unit 1 -- Cooking For You and Me -- Senior

Class 802. Unit 2 --Food For Fun and Fitness -- Junior

Class 803. Unit 2 -- Food For Fun and Fitness -- Senior

Class 804. Unit 3 -- Good Morning News to You -- Junior

Class 805. Unit 3 -- Good Morning News to You -- Senior

Class 806. Unit 4 -- Foods With An International Flavor -- Junior

Class 807. Unit 4 -- Foods With An International Flavor -- Senior

Class 808. Unit 5 -- Food and Fitness Choices for You -- Junior

Class 809. Unit 5 -- Food and Fitness Choices for You -- Senior

Class 810. Unit 11-- Bread - First Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 811. Unit 11 -- Bread - First Year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 812. Unit 12-- Bread - Second Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 813. Unit 12 --Bread - Second Year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 814. Unit 13 -- Bread - Third Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 815. Unit 13 -- Bread - Third Year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 816. Unit 14 -- Bread - Fourth Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 817. Unit 14 -- Bread - Fourth Year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 818. Unit 21 -- Dairy Foods First Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 819. Unit 21 -- Dairy Foods First year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 820. Unit 22 -- Dairy Foods Second Year Exhibit -- Junior

Class 821. Unit 22 -- Dairy Foods Second Year Exhibit -- Senior

Class 822. Unit 31 -- World of Food and Fitness -- Junior

Class 823. Unit 31 -- World of Food and Fitness -- Senior

Class 824. Unit 35-- Passport to Foreign Cookery -- Junior

Class 825. Unit 35 -- Passport to Foreign Cookery -- Senior

Class 826. Unit 50 -- Penny-Wise Meals -- Junior

Class 827. Unit 50 -- Penny-Wise Meals -- Senior

Class 828. Unit 41 -- Food Preservation Freezing and Drying -- Junior

Class 829. Unit 41 -- Food Preservation Freezing and Drying -- Senior

Class 830. Unit 42 -- Food Preservation Canning & Food Safety -- Jr.

Class 831. Unit 42 --Food Preservation Canning & Food Safety -- Sr.

Class 832. Unit 43 --Food Preservation - Pickles, Relishes, Jams, Jellies -- Junior

Class 833. Unit 43-- Food Preservation - Pickles, Relishes, Jams, Jellies --Senior

Class 834. Unit 44 -- Advanced Food Preservation -- Junior

Class 835. Unit 44 -- Advanced Food Preservation -- Senior

HOME ENVIRONMENT

Class 900. Unit 1 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 901. Unit 1 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 902. Unit 2 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 903. Unit 2 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 904. Unit 3 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 905. Unit 3 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 906. Unit 4 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 907. Unit 4 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 908. Unit 5 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 909. Unit 5 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 910. Unit 6 -- Home Environment -- Juniors

Class 911. Unit 6 -- Home Environment -- Seniors

Class 912. Unit 7 -- Design Your Own -- Juniors

Class 913. Unit 7 -- Design Your Own – Seniors

SPECIAL EVENTS

4-H FASHION REVUE

The 2006 4-H Fashion Revue will not be a separate public event. Fashion Revue judging will take place before the garment is judged for quality on July 8 during the regular interview judging process.

Awards will be made on the basis of the Danish System. All members 13 and under as of January 1 of the current year will compete for junior champion and reserve champion. All members 14 and over as of January 1 of the current year will compete for senior champion and reserve champion.

Champion and reserve champion seniors are eligible to represent the county at the State Fair Fashion Revue, the county winner must model the costume personally made as part of the clothing, decorated clothing, knitting, crocheting or leather craft project, accompanied by a story and the current year's record book. Judging guide for fashion revue is as follows:

THE MODEL

Posture, poise, modeling, grooming and attitude ............................. 40%

GENERAL APPEARANCES

Becomingness to member; choice of fabric and/or yarn; fit; choice of accessories, construction (quality of work as it contributes to the "professional" look) ........................ 60%

AWARDS

Champion Junior Fashion Revue - rosette

Champion Senior Fashion Revue - rosette

4-H SHOOTING SPORTS CONTEST

A Park County 4-H shooting sports contest will be conducted Saturday, July 15 beginning at 1:00 PM at a site to be designated. 4-H Archery competition will take place at 9:00 AM at the fairgrounds. 4-H registrants will receive notification of their approximate shooting time and it will be posted at the shooting range.

The primary purpose of this program is to teach new shooters the safe and proper way to handle firearms. To this end all participants over ten years of age must complete a Colorado Hunter Safety course.

The secondary purpose is to teach the fundamentals of marksmanship so that when new shooters take to the field they will be better, more accurate shots. Other shooting disciplines (sports) will also be introduced, that are practiced by thousands of people across the country -- some of whom do not hunt, but use firearms as a form of recreation.

AWARDS

1. First, second, and third place ribbons in each category of shooting, according to senior and junior division for individuals.

2. Rosette for champion individual (total combined score), junior and senior.

4-H LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT

4-H LIVESTOCK GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

NO STALLIONS, BULLS, BOARS, RAMS or horned steers (SCURRIES OVER 2”) ALLOWED

All 4-H market animals  must be bona-fide property of the 4-H member by weigh-in.

All other project animals must be owned by May 1.

1. All Market Beef must have been born before January 1, 2006, and after January 1, 2005.

2. Classes of market beef and feeder beef, market and feeder pigs, and market and feeder lambs, will be divided by weight with no breed divisions.

Weight division will be determined after the weigh-in at the fair and will be posted at the Extension Office and in the Livestock Barn. Every effort will be made to limit the weight differential to plus (+) or minus (-) 50 pounds between classes.

3. Each exhibitor of project animals must exercise due discretion in regard to animals they are exhibiting whether in the ring, stall or pen, and must assume all responsibility for any damage caused by their animals. They must exhibit and parade their animals in the ring provided for that purpose. All animals must be fitted for show according to their breed

standards. All exhibitors must be properly attired for the class in which they are showing. No grooming will be allowed by a professional fitter (one who accepts money or barter for services) during the course of the project. The exhibitor is required to have hands on participation during any fitting throughout the project. Junior 4-H members are allowed help

in grooming their animals at fair as long as the 4-H member owning the animal is present. Seniors can have no help fitting with the exception of  other 4-H members.

4. All animals exhibited or brought to the fairgrounds must be disease free. The Fairboard or Livestock Committee reserves the right to reject any unhealthy stock upon recommendation of a licensed veterinarian.

5. Allotment of space and stalls are prearranged by the Livestock Committee and superintendents in an effort to be fair to everyone. Management of each division will be in the hands of the superintendent of the division.

6. Feed and bedding must be supplied by the exhibitor as well as feed and water containers. Spill proof watering devices with hog watering nipples are strongly recommended for hogs.  Exhibitors not utilizing hog waterers must remove their buckets after watering.  Hoses will not be brought into the barn to water animals.  Clean up equipment, wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, etc. supplied by exhibitors.

8. 4-H classes are expressly for animals that are county 4-H projects and are restricted to Park County 4-H members and their project animals.

9. Swine judging will start at 6:00 PM Friday, July 14.  Sheep, Beef, Rabbbt & Poultry  judging will start promptly at 9:00 AM Saturday, July 15.  Dairy judging will take place at 8:00 AM Saturday July 15. Other judging will take place Friday July 14 after completion of Swine Judging  (see bulletin board for further instructions).

10. Superintendent shall decide on the withdrawal from competition of any animal that cannot be shown or safely handled at the fair. Competitor and animal may be asked to leave the grounds,

11. Primary 4-H youth (under 8 years old on January 1 of fair year) may not show large animals in 4-H classes: horses, calves, swine, or sheep. Safety is the paramount factor for this recommendation. Primary 4-H members may not participate in market sales.

12. Adult assistance shall not be given to any 4-H person over eight (8) years of age unless in an emergency situation while showing in the arena or show ring. Furthermore, only officials of the show will be allowed in the show ring or arena (examples: judge, superintendent, one clerk and only handlers so designated by the superintendent).

13. Exhibitors will be responsible for seeing that their respective exhibits are presented for judging at the time of judging. All livestock, rabbits and poultry to be judged must be brought to the judging area except as specified by the superintendent or judge. Three calls for entries shall be made, after which said entry will be scratched. 

14. Barn Supervisors, as appointed by the superintendent, are responsible for maintaining order in the barn while animals are being brought in and out of the ring.  Failure to obey instructions of Barn Supervisors will result in disqualification.

15. The show superintendent or judge may expel any person from the arena abusing an animal or who does not have complete control of the animal to the extent that is dangerous, unsafe, or illegal, and put other exhibitors and their animals at risk

16. Member must attend 70% of the livestock 4-H meetings during the term of their project. If 1st year pig and sheep members enroll May 1, they would have to attend 2 of the 3 meetings through July.  All members in their 2nd year and beyond must attend 70% of the meetings from November 1 prior to the fair year.

17. 4-H members must show their own animals in all showmanship classes. Hardship cases, livestock members who lose an animal, may be in the showmanship competition. The 4-Hers have to complete a try-out with the superintendent, a livestock leader and a Fairboard member present. Record book requirements also apply.

18. If an exhibitor has more than one animal in a class, the other animal must be shown by a 4-H member.

19. All livestock exhibitors (beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, horses, poultry, rabbits) will be expected to maintain the barns and pens in a fashion pleasing for general public viewing and to change bedding daily.  Failure to do so will result in forfeit of $50.00 from sale proceeds.

20. Stalls must be cleaned by 10:00 AM on Sunday. Livestock exhibitors must present to the Extension Office "clean stall/pen" release slips before any premiums or livestock sale checks will be issued.

21. Supreme beef, swine and sheep will be determined on test score, skillathon score, designated animal placing, rate of gain, carcass placing, and record book score.

22. A 2 percent charge will be automatically deducted from the purchase amount of the market animal to cover insurance and hauling to the designated packing plant.

LIVESTOCK RECORD BOOK RULE

1. All 4-H livestock exhibitors must submit a record book on Saturday, July 8 before 9:00 AM at the Extension Office. This includes livestock, horse, dog and small animal projects.

2. Record books must be complete to date. If a record book should be declared unsatisfactory, 4-Hers will be notified of deficiencies and given an opportunity to correct the record book by Thursday, July 13 at 4:00 PM Failure to submit a complete (to date) record book means one cannot show or sell at the fair.

4-H LIVESTOCK DIVISIONS

NO Stallions, Bulls, Boars, Rams or horned steers (Scurries up to 2”) Will Be Permitted

4-H BEEF, SWINE AND SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP

RULES

1. Beef showmanship classes are open to all 4-H beef exhibitors and will be judged first in the order of classes.

2. Because of limited facilities and safety concerns, beef showmanship may be conducted in three classes -- junior (8-10 years), intermediate (11- 13 years) and senior (14-18 years). The first and second place finishers from junior and intermediate will compete to select the two junior competitors for Round Robin. At the discretion of the superintendent and show clear, junior and intermediate classes may be combined.

3. Showmanship attire  for all  showmanship classes is a shirt with a collar and sleeves, dark pants and no hat and no tennis or open toed shoes.  Shirt must be tucked in with belt. 

4. Sheep showmen will carry a wool card.  Swine showmen will carry a stiff brush and a cane or bat.  Beef showmen will carry a show stick and grooming comb.

Beef Showmanship CLASSES

1 Junior beef showmanship

2 Intermediate beef showmanship

3 Junior/intermediate runoff (1st & 2nd place from classes 1 & 2)

4 Senior beef showmanship

AWARDS 1st - 10th placing ribbons

Sheep Showmanship CLASSES

1 Junior sheep showmanship

2 Intermediate sheep showmanship

3 Junior/intermediate runoff (1st and 2nd place for classes 1 & 2)

4 Senior sheep showmanship

AWARDS

1st - 10th placing ribbons

Swine Showmanship CLASSES

1 Junior swine showmanship

2 Intermediate swine showmanship

3 Junior/intermediate runoff (1st & 2nd place from classes 1 & 2)

4 Senior swine showmanship

AWARDS

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H BREEDING BEEF

RULES

1. There will be no breed division in 4-H or open classes. Additional classes set up as entries warrant (see general rules).

2. All breeding animals must be shown in the age classification listed below, without separation of breeds. All animals  must be broken to lead and show at halter.

a. Junior calf - calved after January 1, 2006.

b. Senior calf - calved between September 1 and December 31, 2005.

c. Summer yearling - calved between May and August 31, 2005.

d. Junior yearling - calved between January 1 and April 30, 2005.

e. Senior yearling - calved between September 1 and December 31, 2004.

f. Mature cattle - calved before September 1, 2004.

3. Statement of age of animal must satisfy both judge and superintendent.

CLASSES

1 Junior heifer calf

2 Senior heifer calf

3 Summer yearling heifer

4 Junior yearling heifer

5 Senior yearling heifer

6 Aged female

7 Champion female

8 Cow and calf born year of fair

AWARDS

Champion all breeds male - champion straight ribbon

Champion all breeds female - champion straight ribbon

Champion breeding beef - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons.

4-H MARKET BEEF

RULES

1. A bill of sale or brand inspection will be required prior to weigh-in at the fair, July 13.

2. All market animals to be shown in the 4-H market beef classes at the fair are required to weigh-in. Animals not weighed in at the winter weigh-in will not be eligible to compete in classes other than the live market stock classes. Ear tags must be in place prior to the fair.

3. Classes of market beef and feeder beef will be divided by weight with no breed divisions. Weight division will be determined after the weigh-in at the fair and will be posted at the Extension Office. Every effort will be made to limit the weight differential to plus (+) or minus (-) 50 pounds between classes.

4. An animal that weighs less than 850 pounds will automatically show in the feeder class. Feeder animals cannot compete for grand or reserve grand champion.

5. Feeder steers may be shown and sold at the fair. However, the two large animal sale limit rule will be adhered to. These animals will be sold at the last of the sale. Fattening and finishing will be by private treaty.

6. Catch-a-calf animals will show as a separate class together. They will also show against all other steers in their respective weight class.

7. First and second place winners in each weight division will compete for champion and reserve champion awards.

8. National Western catch-a-calves will show in their respective weight class. Destined for Denver, these animals are ineligible to be sold in Park County.

CLASSES

1 Feeder beef (849 pounds and under)

2-4-H Market beef

5 Catch-a-calf

AWARDS

Champion market beef - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H BREEDING SHEEP

RULES

1. Age of animal is determined by teeth.

CLASSES

1 Ewe lambs lambed after January 1, 2006

2 Ewes lambed before January 1, 2006

3 Aged ewe

4 Ram lambs lambed after January 1, 2006

5 Produce of dame (ewe and lamb/s)

AWARDS

Champion ewe - champion straight ribbon

Champion breeding sheep - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H MARKET SHEEP

RULES

1. Lambs 89 pounds and under will be judged but will not be eligible for the market sale or champion classes.

2. Lambs will be sheared before weigh-in.

CLASSES

1 Feeder lambs (89 pounds and under)

2 Market lambs (light)

3 Market lambs (medium)

4 Market lambs (heavy)

AWARDS

Champion market lamb - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H MARKET SWINE

RULES

1. To be eligible for champion and reserve champion swine, the animal must weigh 190 pounds. Underweight swine may show as feeders but will not be eligible for the market sale or champion classes.

2. Barrows or gilts must have been born after January 1 to show and sell. Note: Purebred classes -- each of the breeds listed will have their own division with the following classes:

CLASSES

BREEDING SWINE

1 boar under 1 year

2 Gilt under 1 year

3 Sow under 1 year

MARKET SWINE

4 Feeder pigs (189 pounds and under)

5 Market hog (light)

6 Market hog (medium)

7 Market hog (heavy)

AWARDS

Champion market swine - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H DAIRY GOATS

RULES

1. Goats will be judged Texas rule (meaning they are led in).

2. Judging will follow all general livestock rules and in addition, all rules as recommended for junior shows by the rocky Mountain Dairy Goat Association.

3. Dairy goats over 3 months of age must have been disbudded/dehorned before exhibiting. Goats with horns/scurs will be allowed to show but may lose points.

4. Showmanship attire for showmanship classes is a shirt with a collar and sleeves, regulation white pants, with matching shoes or boots and belt,

either white, black or brown. Lead equipment should consist of a collar or small link chain properly fitted.

CLASSES

' 1 Junior goat showmanship

2 Senior goat showmanship

3 Doe kid (birth through 3 months)

4 Doe kid (4-6 months)

5 Jr/Sr yearling (7 months and over, not milking)

6 Milking doe

7 Dry doe

AWARDS

Champion dairy goat -- rosette

1st -10th placing ribbons

4-H LLAMAS

RULES

1. Read the 4-H Division General and Livestock Rules.

2. Competition open to regularly enrolled Park county 4-H Llama

Project members.

3. All Llamas must be at least 5 month old

4. Llama show will follow rules set by ALSA.

5. Animals need not be owned by the youth showing the animal.

6. No animal will remain overnight at the fairgrounds.

7. Exhibitors must submit completed Record Book as a pre-requisite for entering Park County Fair Llama Show.

4-H RABBITS

RULES

2. Animal must be purebred, with exception of the Pet Class.

3. All stock must have a permanent tattoo mark in left ear. If you need assistance in tattooing your rabbits, contact the Extension Office. Ear tag number must be on the entry form.

4. Animal must be in good health. The superintendent reserves the right to disqualify any animal not in good health. All decisions are final.

5. 4-Hers must show their own rabbit or designate another 4-Her to show their rabbit - must submit in writing to the superintendent on the day of the show.

6. Cages will be assigned to 4-Hers on work day per Fairboard rules - cage cards will be attached to cages on that day.

7. Youth exhibiting 1st place animals will be given 30 minutes after the 4-H show ends to enter the open rabbit show if they desire.

COMMERCIAL

Note: Purebred classes -- each of the breeds listed will have their own division with the following classes: Californian, French Lops, New Zealand, Satins, and Rex.

CLASSES

1 Senior buck - over 8 months

2 Senior doe - over 8 months

3 Intermediate buck - 6 to 8 months

4 Intermediate doe - 6 to 8 months

5 Junior buck - under 6 months

6 Junior doe - under 6 months

FANCY (Dwarf, Dutch, Angora, etc.)

CLASSES

7 Senior buck - over 6 months

8 Senior doe - over 6 months

9 Junior buck - under 6 months

10 Junior doe - under 6 months

STANDARD CLASS

CLASSES

11 Senior buck - over 8 months

12 Senior doe - over 8 months

13 Intermediate buck - 6 to 8 months

14 Intermediate doe - 6 to 8 months

15 Junior buck - under 6 months

16 Junior doe - under 6 months

MEAT PEN (CLASS #17)

Meat pens shall consist of 3 rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Age limit not over 69 days, weight limit not over 5 pounds each rabbit. (A representative from the champion pen will compete for grand champion.)

FUR

Note: All rabbits showing in fur class must first have shown in regular class.

CLASSES

18 Normal white fur - usable portion of pelt to be white

19 Normal colored fur - all colors except white

20 Satin fur - all colors for the breed

21 Rex fur - all colors for the breed

PET CLASS (Class #22)

Pet class will consist of non-purebred rabbits. All general exhibition rules apply judged by overall condition.

AWARDS

Champion rabbit - rosette

Danish system (Blue, red, white)

4-H POULTRY, DUCKS, GEESE, PIGEONS AND TURKEYS

RULES

1. Fowl can be entered in one class only. For example: pullets in pen of three class cannot be entered in pullet class also.

2. Age categories of birds are as follows:'

a Hen/Cock -- bird 1 year and older

b. Pullet/cockerel -- bird under 1 year

3. If there are three or more entries in the same class, or if classes can be divided in some manner in heavy and light breeds, this well be done. Be sure to include breed on entry form to facilitate this division.

4. All poultry must be purebred, with exception of mixed breed.

5. Poultry breed must be designated on fair entries and cage cards.

6. Poultry must be in good health and disease free. The superintendent reserves the right to disqualify any bird not in good health. All decisions are final.

7. 4-Hers will be pre-assigned cage space by superintendent on workday.

8. Judging will be per American Poultry Association standards of breed perfection.

9. Exhibitors are responsible for getting their poultry to judging tables as soon as class is called. 4-Hers unable to show their own animals must pre-assign this task to another 4-Her and submit to the superintendent on or before the day of the show.

4-H CHICKENS

CLASSES

1 Pullet

2 Hen

3 Cockerel (single)

4 Cock

5 Pen of three (1 cock, 2 hens same breed)

6 Pen of fryers (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 lbs.

(a representative from first place will compete for champion)

4-H BANTAMS

CLASSES

7 Pullet

8 Hen

9 Cockerel (single)

10 Cock

11 Pen of three (1 cock, 2 hens, same breed)

WATERFOWL

CLASSES

(Note: ducks and geese pairs must be of the same breed)

12 One pair of ducks (1 drake and 1 duck)

13 One pair of geese (1 gander and 1 goose)

4-H PIGEON

CLASSES

14 Adult cock

15 Adult hen

16 Young cock

17 Young hen

4-H TURKEY

CLASSES

18 Adult cock

19 Adult hen

20 Young cock

21 Young hen

4-H MIXED BREED POULTRY (Class #20)

CLASSES

22 One turkey hen

23 One Tom turkey

4-H MIXED BREED POULTRY (Class #20)

AWARDS

Champion - rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons

4-H CATS

RULES

1. Cats will be shown but not kept at the fairgrounds overnight. This is a county project, not eligible for State Fair.

4-H POCKET PETS

CLASSES

This is a county project, not eligible for State Fair.

1 Gerbils

2 Guinea pigs

3 Hamsters

4 Mice

4-H MARKET STOCK SALE

The Park County Fair 4-H Market Stock Sale is a terminal sale. All animals sold are to be slaughtered.

Note: All champions and reserve champions must be offered for sale!

1. The following meat animals will be sold: beef, sheep, swine, rabbit and poultry pen, turkey, and goose when exhibited.

2. Sales are limited to three (3) animals or pens per exhibitor with a maximum of two (2) large animal species (beef, sheep, swine). Everyone enrolled in 4-H market livestock is allowed to sell two large animals (beef, sheep, swine). However, all Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions must sell. Therefore a 4-Her could theoretically sell 6 large animals if they were all Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions. If they had a Grand Champion and a Reserve Grand Champion and one other animal, they could only sell the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.

3. Beef under 850 pounds are not qualified to sell as market beef but will automatically be sold as a feeder steer to be slaughtered at a later date. A private feeding treaty must be developed between the buyer and seller. Maximum guideline is 1300 pounds. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 90 pounds to qualify. Swine must weigh at least 190 pounds. There is no maximum weight limit on sheep or swine.

4. All 4-H market stock will be weighed between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM Thursday July 13 at the fairgrounds. Animals to sell must be declared after live placing in the show ring.

5. A properly completed record book for the market animal project will be required to be turned into the Extension Office no later than  Saturday July 8 by 9:00 AM in order for 4-Hers to be eligible to sell animals in the 4-H Market Stock Sale. Note: A bill of sale or brand inspection will be required prior to weigh in. Weight at the fair as of July 13 will be used for the sale and rate-of-gain contest.

7. Sale time will be 5:30 PM, Saturday, July 15 in the indoor arena.

8. A sale order will be developed and posted beginning with the champion and reserve champion animals, followed by the highest placing animals in each class (starting with the heaviest weight class). Persons and animals participating are to be lined up in order of selling at 5:30 PM Order of sale will include alternating species.

9. Livestock sold at auction becomes the property of the buyer when the auctioneer says "Sold." The responsibility for care of market animals sold in the market sale remains in the hands of the exhibitor (seller) until the animal is delivered to the purchaser/hauler/processor. Arrangements for their care in the interim are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The exhibitor is responsible for loading animals for shipment.

10. Livestock superintendents shall be responsible for sorting market animals sold in the 4-H sale, according to their destination as specified by the respective purchasers. The animals are to be in the designated areas by the posted time on the last day of fair.

11. 4-H animals sold by private treaty may be shipped with market sale animals if the following conditions are met:  a) the animal must be weighed upon arrival at the fairgrounds. b) 4-H member or buyer pays for shipping using the formula 2% of animal’s weight multiplied by the average sale price for the species (2% x weight x average-price)

12. Private treaty sales will not be processed by the livestock committee and are not eligible for buy-back sales or tax incentives.

NOTE OF INTEREST TO BUYERS:

1. All sheep, swine, and cattle will be sold by the pound.

2. Transportation for the purchased animals will be provided by Livestock Committee and/or professional hauler to the designated packing plant.

3. Immediately following the market stock sale, the purchaser will be required to report to the sale clerk and pay for the animal purchased. No livestock will be released until payment is made. Cutting orders will be turned into the sale clerk along with payment and will be sent to the packers.  

4. The pick-up of processed meat will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. All buyers have the option to have their purchased animal shipped with transportation provided, to the packing plant chosen by the Livestock Sale Committee. The buyers other option is to have the animal shipped to a packing plant of their choice at their own expense -- these

animals will not be judged for the Carcass Award.

4-H MARKET SALE SUPPORTERS

If you would like to support youth at the 4-H Market Stock Sale, and don't want to buy an animal, "Add-ons" are a possibility.

"Add -On" Facts

1. Done at the time of the auction after each animal sold, or -- Done beforehand by individuals or companies with signed notes or checks

a. Company or individual may give to a specific 4-H member, or

b. Company or individual may make a donation to be equally dispersed.

2. During the auction everyone is given slips to be used for "Add- ons".

a. Auctioneer announces the procedure for "Add-ons"

1. per pound

2. per animal

3. prior to action added on.

b. Runners carry slips from audience to Auctioneer.

c. Auctioneer announces donors and the amount added on and then gives cashier the receipt.

d. At the end of "Add-ons" the total is announced.

e. The animal may then be donated back to the 4-H member, and put back up for auction.

Contact the Extension Office for more information.

WHOLESALE MEAT ANIMAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM

The purpose of this program is to ensure through education and certification that every producer of a market animal exhibited for slaughter be fed and maintained in a proper manner in order to provide a safe and wholesome product to the consuming public. Topics included in the program include feed selection and use, drug and chemical withdrawal times, proper administration and methods of treatment and the importance of consulting a veterinarian when you have a question of need help. 4-H market animal project members must pass a test their 1st year in the project and the year they turn 14 (4-H age).

4-H LIVESTOCK CONTESTS

RATE OF GAIN

RULES

1. To be eligible for rate of gain awards, beef animals must have been weighed in at the December weigh-in, and sheep and swine at the May weigh-in.  No exceptions.

2. 4-H members may weigh-in and tag up to 5 calves, pigs or lambs at the beginning of the contest period. Final weigh-in will be the weight taken when weighed at the fairgrounds for the fair.

3. First and last day of the feeding period will not be counted in order to eliminate shrinkage during transportation.  Unless otherwise designated, the highest scoring animal entered per exhibitor will become the official contest entry.

4. Contest animals will be scored on daily rate of gain using the following formula: The beef animal with the lowest rate of gain receives zero points. To all other animals appropriate ports will be added for each .01 pounds of daily gain above the low gain. Example: 3.27 high gain, 1.53 low gain equals 1.74 difference divided by 20 possible points equals. 087. This figure becomes the factor used to divide each rate of gain difference to determine points per animal.

5. Member records will be examined for accuracy. If records are inaccurate and above reasonable tolerance, the contestant will receive a zero for the rate of gain score.

AWARDS

Champion beef rate-or-gain -- rosette

Champion swine rate-of-gain -- rosette

Champion lamb rate-or-gain -- rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons.

CARCASS CONTEST

1. All beef carcass animals must have a yield grade of 1, 2 or 3 and a quality grade of high-good or better to qualify.

2. Swine carcasses must be free of cryptorchidism, arthritis, abscesses, and other obvious diseases to qualify.

3. Lamb carcasses must be free of cryptorchis will be disqualified.

4. Lamb carcasses must have a minimum of 1 inch backfat to be eligible for awards.

5. Any carcass found with testicles will be disqualified from all 4-H contests.

AWARDS

Champion beef carcass -- rosette

Champion swine carcass -- rosette

Champion lamb carcass -- rosette

1st - 10th placing ribbons.

SUPREME ANIMAL CONTEST

RULES

1. A supreme animal contest will be held as part of the Park county Fair. Each market animal project member must designate their best animal at weigh-in to participate in the supreme animal contest.

2. Equal weight will be given to skillathon test score, carcass contest results, live placing of designated animal, record book score, and rate of gain of designated in selecting the supreme beef, swine, and sheep.

3. 4-Hers must compete in all five categories for awards in the supreme animal contest.

4. An animal receiving zero in any category will be disqualified from the supreme animal contest.

AWARDS

Supreme beef champion -- rosette

Supreme swine champion -- rosette

Supreme lamb champion -- rosette

ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

RULES

1. To qualify one must enter in one of the specific species showmanship classes (beef, goat, horse, sheep, swine) on July 8 , 14 or 15.

2. The 1st and 2nd place winners in the Jr. and Sr. Division of each species are eligible to compete in the Round Robin. If the 1st or 2nd place winners do not wish to compete, then the 3rd and 4th place winners will be allowed to compete. If a competitor wins 1st or 2nd place in more than one species they must declare the species they will show.

A MINIMUM 15 MINUTE BREAK WILL BE CALLED AFTER ALL THE SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES ARE COMPLETE. DECLARATIONS MUST BE MADE AT THAT TIME SO THAT 3RD AND 4TH PLACE WINNERS CAN BE NOTIFIED TO COMPETE. MAKE DECLARATIONS TO LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT.

3. If a youth has an automatic berth in the round Robin by virtue of no competition, they must take that berth and that animal in competition even if they win elsewhere. Youth may hold only one berth in Round Robin.

Note: Horse showmanship winners should notify fair officials by noon on Thursday July 13 if they do not plan to attend Round Robin competition.

PLACING IN HORSE SHOWMANSHIP IS FINAL. HORSE SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS, MUST ACCEPT THAT DESIGNATION AS NOTIFICATION TO ALTERNATES CANNOT BE MADE IN A TIMELY MANNER IF THE WINNERS PLACE IN ANOTHER SPECIES.

5. If a person entered in competition place in more than one species, they must notify the superintendent of round Robin immediately at the Livestock Show which species they will use in Round Robin. The third place individual will then become eligible in the vacated spot. Horse showmanship winners cannot designate in another species. Horse showmanship designation is final.

6. In all showmanship classes, 4-H members must show their own animals.

7. There will be 3 minutes allowed per species, with each showman showing each animal for 2 minutes.

8. Showmen should always be ready to answer any questions on showing procedure asked by the judge.

9. Animals should not be released by one showman until it is controlled by another showman or an official of the contest.

10. Showmanship attire will be as listed in each breed section.

11. Scoring on the first round in Round Robin when the 4-H member is showing his/her own animal will be on the following point system:

a. Grooming and appearance of animal ......................................... 20

b. Showing of animal ..................................................................... 20

c. Appearance and courtesy of exhibitor ....................................... 10

TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE .............................................................. 50

12. Scoring on all succeeding rounds will be as follows (when the member is showing another member’s animal):

a. Grooming and appearance of animal ......................................... 10

b. Showing of animal ..................................................................... 30

c. Appearance and courtesy of exhibitor ....................................... 10

TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE .............................................................. 50

Note: The appearance of the animal and the exhibitor's action while in the show ring are the primary considerations. However, the exhibitor's appearance cannot be overlooked, as a sloppy appearance detracts from a good animal and good showmanship. Neatness, cleanliness and being well-groomed add points.

HERDMANSHIP

RULES

Herdmanship banners will be posted by 9:00 AM each morning designating the 4-H member(s) who have observed all rules the best. No limit on banners posted. If all exhibitors merit award, all shall receive the banner herdmanship award. Exhibitor receiving most banners during the fair (including Sunday following) will qualify for the "Bo" Gribble Memorial Award. The following herdmanship points will be considered:

1. Orderliness and cleanliness of stalls and animals at all times.

2. Promptness in having stalls and aisles cleaned by 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM of each day.

3. Displaying a sign or banner that identifies the exhibit, and display of awards received during the fair. Educational messages for the public about the project are encouraged.

4. Systematic and neat arrangement of show boxes, feed, hay and straw and keeping same in the service alleys.

5. Promptness in removing blankets or covers from livestock by 9:00 AM each day and leaving them off until 6:00 PM (except show day).

6. Personal appearance and attitude of herdsman and helpers (manners, showmanship, general public relations, and willingness to cooperate with others including promptness to show ring).

7. Observance of all rules and regulations set up by the Park County Fairboard.

8. Any observance of sabotage by any 4-Her or helpers will constitute automatic disqualification of the person(s) creating the infraction.

9. When needed for other 4-H contests (All Around 4-H Livestock Exhibitor) Herdsmanship scores will be converted to point scores (i.e. 100 x .20 = 20 points, or 1st -- 20 points, below 10 -- 5 points).

10. Adult help in cleaning will disqualify exhibitor from competition.

LIVESTOCK RECORD BOOK CONTEST

RULES

1. This contest is open to all 4-H members enrolled in beef, dog, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine.

2. All record books will be due in the Extension Office Friday, July 21,  no later than 5:00 PM

3. Records will be judged by an unbiased judge(s). All records will be judged for accuracy, completeness, ease of understanding, pictures, feeding practices, stories, and general completeness.

4. Awards will be presented using the Danish system of blue, red and white awards.

5. When needed for other 4-H contests (All Around Livestock Exhibitor), record book scores will be converted using a factor of .20 (example: possible points 100 x .20 = 20 points).

ALL AROUND 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR

RULES

1. An all around 4-H livestock exhibitor will be selected from among all livestock exhibitors combining scores from live placing, rate of gain, herdsmanship and record book contest.

2. Note: Awards for All Around 4-H Livestock Exhibitor, record books, Rate of Gain, and all contests will be presented at the annual 4-H Achievement Awards Program.

3. Champions and reserve champion All Around 4-H Livestock Exhibitor will receive a rosette.

AWARDS

Championship Senior Round Robin -- rosette

Reserve Champion Senior Round Robin -- rosette

Champion Junior Round Robin -- rosette

Reserve Champion Junior round Robin -- rosette

1st-10th placing ribbons

4-H HORSE SHOW

NOTE: Please review the 2006 Colorado 4-H Horse Rulebook carefully!

RULES

1. Horses do not have to be breed registered to enter any of the classes. However the show is limited to 4-H project horses from Park County whose ownership form, together with a full profile picture are on file at the Park County Extension Office by May 1.

2. 4-H members must own or lease the horse used. The Member must have complete access to the horse at any time and must provide full care and management a majority of the time, whether the horse in owned or non-owned. No horse that is rented may be used for a 4-H horse project horse, whether it be used for riding, instruction, or for showing. If two members of the family use the same horse, it must be on a 50-50 basis and the two members must compete in different divisions or groups.

3. Show patterns and governing rules not listed here will be taken from the 2006 Colorado 4-H Horse Rulebook. Rulebooks are available from the Extension Office for $3.00.

4. Be sure to include a $10.00/horse refundable horse stall deposit if you plan to use one of the horse stalls on the fairgrounds along with the dates you will be using the stall(s). This includes the outdoor pens. A drawing will be conducted to notify exhibitors of their stall space. Stall spaces are limited. Checks should be payable to "Park County Fairboard." Stalls must be cleaned by 5:00 PM or 1 hour after the end of competition on the day the stall is evacuated or deposit will be forfeited. Exhibitors must present to the Horse Show Superintendent or a designated  barn supervisor  "clean stall/pen" release slips before any premiums, or stall deposits will be issued.

5. Anyone using stall or pen areas without a deposit will be asked to immediately remove their animal and clean any mess that has been made.

6. In case of a rain delay, the indoor livestock arena will be available for shelter.  Any manure or other mess left in the livestock arena is the responsibility of the horse owner/rider.

Deadline for entries is July 8.

5. Age of horse shall be as of January 1. Age statement must satisfy superintendent and judge.

6. Breeding age stallions are excluded from the 4-H Horse Show.

7. A class with less than three entries may be combined with another class or be shown individually at the discretion of the judge and/or superintendent or the judge.

8. The show superintendent or judge may expel any person from the arena abusing a horse or who does not have complete control of the animal to the extent that is dangerous, unsafe, or illegal, and put other exhibitors and their animals at risk.

9. Western Dress Code: (2006 Colorado 4-H Horse Rulebook – please refer to it for description).

10. 4-H members are required to show in either English or Western showmanship if they are in Pleasure Division. Members competing in rodeo and Gymkhana Divisions are not required to show in showmanship. Only the champion and reserve champion from the showmanship classes will advance to Round Robin. Any individual entering a showmanship class (except primary) will be required to enter one other Pleasure Division class.

11. There will be a limit of two (3) horses, one speed event (Gymkhana/Rodeo) and (1) Western Pleasure, (1) English Pleasure-- one horse may be used for all three events. The exception is, if you choose to show a gelding, or filly under two years old, or miniature under two years old at halter, see rule 211, then you can register three (4) horses.

12. The name of the horse that the 4-Her will be using in each class must be declared on the pre-entry form due at the Extension Office May 1.

13. In the case of death or disability of an animal, the 4-H member would be required to file a hardship case with the Extension Office no later than 48 hours prior to the show, which includes:

1. Veterinary statement of injury or death.

2. Ownership papers meeting the county 4-H regulations for the new horse to be used.

3. Leader recommendation (may also verify a death and waive veterinary statement).

4. Agent recommendation.

Superintendent and the Park County Extension Office will accept or reject the hardship case based on information presented. If replacement of a horse is required, the 4-H member must continue the record book with the new horse.

15. A hunt cap (SEI or ASTM approved recommended), with a safety harness fastened in place, is required for jumping classes and Primary classes.

16. Only in the 4-H rodeo Division does an individual have to be tested and certified as a "Level I' competitor to compete in a 4-H rodeo event. The requirement to be "Level I" does not affect entries in any Gymkhana Division event. Must be Level III to exhibit in any class at State Fair.

17. Rodeo competitors will be required to pay a $10 "stock Charge" on the date of the rodeo events.

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Competition for the 4-H Horse Show will be grouped by age and not by level. This was a decision of the Pa