Park County Fair

FFA DEPARTMENT-F
SHOWMANSHIP

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Superintendent
Park County Vo-Ag Instructors

GENERAL RULES:
1. This contest is open to all Park County FFA Livestock exhibitors.
2. A showmanship contest will be held preceding the judging of each
department of the show. Each exhibitor is expected to compete in the showmanship contest. Beef Showmanship will follow the Market Beef Show.
3. The ﬁrst and second place winners in each division will compete in the round robin showmanship contest at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Any contestant winning ﬁrst or second premiums in more than one of the showmanship classes will elect which species of animal he/she will show in the Round Robin showmanship class. The next contestant will represent that species in the Round Robin showmanship contest. The Round Robin can only be won every other year. (Example: If you win in 2007 you can't win again until 2009.)
4. Contestant must show their own animals in this contest and trade with other year contestants at the direction of the judges.
5. Contestants will be judged on their skill as showmen and on the appearance their animals make before the judges. The breed or individual conformation of the animals shown will not be considered. The judges will consider the following items as the basis of awards in this contest.
6. Students may show in any showmanship class regardless of prior year placings.
   A. Preparation.
      1. Conditioning and trimming of hoofs and horns
      2. Washing,curling and cleanliness
         a. Freedom from dirt
         b. Conditioning of coat ,including clipping and condition of hair
      3. Trimming of tail, head, udder and belly, etc.
   B. Appearance of showman
   C. Showing of animal
      1. Control of animal by exhibitor
      2. Pose, neatness and coolness of exhibitor
      3. Skill in showing including:
         a. Continuous attention
         b. Keeping animal standing to advantage
         c. Being on the job
      4. Ability to stand or move the animal as requested by judge
      5. Please see speciﬁed species for entry data.

DIVISION 4 -SHOWMANSHIP
Premiums: 1st -20.00; 2nd -18.00; 3rd -16.00; 4th -14.00
1. Horse
2. Swine
3. Sheep
4. Dairy
5. Beef
6. Dairy Goats
7. Rabbits

Round Robin Sponsored Awards:
1st -$100.00 Cody FFA Alumni
2nd -$50.00

DIVISION 5 -HERDSMANSHIP
Superintendents Park County Ag Instructors

Factors to be considered in judging will be:
Factors to be considered in judging will be:
1. Cleanliness of animals, stalls or pens.
2. Attractiveness of chapter display. Signs identifying chapter and individual animals and their exhibitors are encouraged. Distinctive decorations that enhance the appearance of the display are also encouraged.
3. Personal appearance and attitude of chapter members.
4. Participation in showmanship contest and all its aspects, including preparation and grooming of the animals and the showing of the animal.
5. Cooperation with superintendents, including sportsmanship.
6. Proper care of animals including disposal of waste materials and manure. Dumping areas for waste materials are provided at the end of the barns.
7. Neatness and cleanliness of feed and watering utensils and prompt removal of same when not in use. Pitchforks will not be allowed in alleys while feeding.
8. All cattle exhibitors will be required to use neck rope ties at least one- half inch in diameter, in addition to halters in stalls.
9. Only FFA members will be allowed to ﬁt and show their animals. NO PROFESSIONAL FITTERS ALLOWED. FFA members allowing an adult or professional will be disqualiﬁed and action will be taken against the chapter
10. The Herdsmanship contest will start on Thursday at 8 a.m. and conclude at noon on Saturday. Displays must be ready for inspection at any time between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the time the contest is in progress.
11. Herdsmanship will be judged on a Chapter basis.

Premiums: 1st -$50.00; 2nd -$35.00; 3rd -$20.00

Class:
1. Beef Herdsman
2. Sheep Herdsman
3. Swine Herdsman
4. Rabbit Herdsman
5. Dairy Herdsman
6. Goat Herdsman
7. Horse Herdsman

DIVISION 6 -SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS
Show Date: Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Premiums:1st -$30.00; 2nd -$25.00; 3rd -$20.00

Class:
1. Ag Mechanics
2. Agronomy
3. Classroom
4. Livestock

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