CONTEST DATE: Friday, July 27, 2007 at 6 p.m.
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 13, 2007 at 5 p.m.
Ladies Sheep Lead is designed to use wool clothing and a unique presentation of sheep to add a touch of glamour and style to the Park County Fair Sheep Show while promoting the various breeders,sheep and wool business. This contest also gives the spectators an opportunity to view the products of the sheep industry while improving the sheep image. Contestants will enter one of six age divisions -as of their age on January 1 current year.

DIVISION 1 -SHEEP LEAD
Class

SHEEP LEAD	BREEDERS AWARD
1. Adult (age 19 and over)	7. Adult (age 19 and over)
2. Senior (age 16 through 18)	8. Senior (age 16 through 18)
3. Intermediate (age 13 through 15)	9. Intermediate (age 13 through 15)
4. Junior (age 10 through 12)	10. Junior (10 through 12)
5. Pre Junior (age 7 through 9)	11. Pre Junior (7 through 9)
6. Tots (under 7)12.Tots (under 7)	12. Tots (under 7)

RULES
1. Entries must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, July 13,2007 at the Fair Office. Absolutely no entries accepted at the contest. Contestants must submit a typewritten script (double spaced) on a sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11") to one of the above Superintendents preferably at the time of entry, but no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of the contest. The script will not be longer than 1 page. The following information will be listed in the right hand top corner of the paper:
Name:
Hometown:
Class: (Example -Class 2 ,Senior)
Date of birth: (not required for adult division)
Phone Number:
Script should include a description of garment (i.e. design, style, colors, percent of wool, how constructed and by whom, or where purchased), breed of sheep being led, owners/fitters. Script may include hobbies, interests, special awards and honors of the contestant.
2. Judges will consider the following areas when judging: general appearance, fitting and leading ability of the sheep; general appearance, selection and fit of out fit, and fashion consciousness of the contestant; and the function of the ewe and contestant, control of the sheep and overall effect.
3. Contestant participating in this contest should have a sheep and wool interest and promote the industry.
4. Contestants must provide their own outfits which must be at least 50%wool but can be either handmade or purchased.
5. Ewes of any breed may be used for Sheep Lead. Ewes must be conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. Contestants may lead their own ewe or arrange to use a ewe belonging to any sheep exhibitor at the fair. Ewes must have been entered and exhibited during the fair and follow all applicable rules.
6. Contest will be held 6 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007. Premiums will be cash awards through 6th place plus special ribbons. Tot contestants will not receive premium money but will receive a Special Award.

PREMIUM FOR CONTESTANT AND BREEDERS
1st -$10.00; 2nd -$8.00; 3rd -$6.00; 4th -$4.00; 5th -$2.00; 6th -$1.00

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