Mini Zebu Goats Beef Cattle Lambs
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Livestock Division Rules & Information |
The rulebook possessed by show superintendent supersedes any rules printed from this site.
General Information
1. Please look for changes in General Rules; some have changed from previous years.
2. Entry Forms and maps will be online. If the same animal is entered in both the Open and Junior show please complete separate entry forms for both shows. Junior and Open Beef Cattle exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, Town, Breed, Date of Birth, and sex to Tracy Denny @ tdenny@chisumisd.org. Market Lamb exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, address, telephone number, and Breed (Fine Wool, Fine Wool Cross, Southdown, Other Medium Wool) to Steve Tucker @ stevetucker@earthlink.net. Market Goat exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, address, and Breed to Brad Bassano @
3. All livestock entrants are asked to enter the fairgrounds through the west entrance gates. All livestock should be unloaded behind the livestock barn. After livestock has been unloaded, move vehicles and trailers immediately to the designated parking area in the west parking lot behind the livestock barn.
4. Parking and gate passes will not be needed prior to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday or Saturday prior to 1:00pm. If you should have a problem at the gates, please contact your show superintendent or someone in the livestock office.
5. If you need additional information concerning any of the shows, please feel free to contact the chairman listed.
6. All Livestock Barns are non-smoking facilities.
7. ONLY exhibitors, judges, show superintendents, and ring stewards will be allowed in the ring during the Red River Valley Fair livestock shows.
General Rules, Open and Junior Shows
1. The rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission governing health requirements of the exhibit animal will be followed.
2. All entry fees are to be made payable to the Red River Valley Fair Association and mailed to 570 East Center Street, Paris, Texas 75460, along with completed entry forms.
3. All open livestock will be released immediately after showing on Friday. Any junior show exhibitors who entered the open show on Friday may keep their cattle in the barn overnight. The barn will also be open Friday to all Open and Junior Show exhibitors to stall their animals. Stalls will be on a first come - first serve basis. Any stalls found to be reserved in any manner without an animal present will result in forfeiture of all awards and monies. No Cattle or exhibits allowed in the barn prior to 8am on Friday, October 3, 2008.
4. Generators and trimming chutes are to be outside the building. Exhibitors may provide shavings for bedding only. No bedding hay allowed in the barn. No Show Boxes or exhibits will be allowed to take up stall space. DO NOT exceed 4 feet per animal!
5. No out of state livestock allowed for Thursday - Saturday open & Junior shows!!
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Market Goat Show |
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Superintendent……………………Brad Bassano 903-737-9179
Entry Fee……………….$15.00 per head
Check-In………………..4:00pm – 6:00pm
Release………………….Following Show
Judge……………………Hoppy Thetford
Showmanship……………Free with paid entry into goat show
Show…………………….6:30pm
Senior Showmanship – 14 years and up
Junior Showmanship – 9 – 13 years
Pee Wee Showmanship – Under 8 years
1st place in each class will receive an award
Market Goat exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, address, and Breed to Brad Bassano @
Show will begin with Senior Showmanship at 6:30pm.
Buckles will be awarded to Grand Champion and Reserve Champion goats.
Paybacks will be awarded to the top three goats in each class according to TCMGA Guidelines.
*Junior Market Show Participation is open to anyone holding membership in 4-H, TCMGA, FFA (including Junior FFA).
All female Goats must have scrapies tag.
Goats are preferred to be dehorned. If bearing horns, they
must be tipped no smaller than ¾” in diameter. The hair of all goats must be
clipped no longer than ¼”. NOTE: If you must clip your goat on the
fairgrounds, please do so outside of the livestock pavilion.
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Beef Cattle |
Junior and Open Beef Cattle exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, Town, Breed, Date of Birth, and sex to Tracy Denny @ tdenny@chisumisd.org.
Superintendents……………………David Hicks 903-982-5276
Tracy Denny 903-737-2815 Ext. 2
Jeff Kinslow 903-715-1346
Kerry Dykes 903-674-2219
Steve Tucker 903-732-4807
Entry Fee…………….$15.00
Arrival Time………….8:00am – 5:00pm
Check-In Time………..3:00pm – 5:00pm
Show Time………………….6:00pm (2 rings, 2 judges)
Judges............................American Breeds....................
English & Exotic Breeds...........
1. American
2. English
3. Exotic
There will not be a bull show for each breed.
6. All Open Show cattle not showing in the Junior Show must be out of Livestock Barn Stalls by 11:30pm, Friday, October 3, 2008.
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Beef Showmanship |
Superintendents……………………Tracy Denny 903-737-2815 Ext. 2
Jeff Kinslow 903-715-1346
Kerry Dykes 903-674-2219
Entry Fee………….$5.00 payable day of show
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Market Steer Show |
Saturday,
October 4, 2008
Superintendents………………..Tracy Denny 903-737-2815 Ext. 2
Jeff Kinslow 903-715-1346
Kerry Dykes 903-674-2219
Entry Fee……………………………………..$20.00
May Arrive……………………Friday, October 3 or Saturday, October 4
Check in……………………….7:00am – 8:30am
Show…………………………Following Beef Showmanship
Release……………………….Following Show
Judges……………………….American Breeds.....................
English & Exotic Breeds...........
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Jackpot Belt Buckle Heifer Show |
Livestock
Barns 1 & 3
Superintendent…………………Tracy Denny 903-737-2815 Ext. 2
Jeff Kinslow 903-715-1346
Kerry Dykes 903-674-2219
Entry Fee…………….$20.00 per head
May Arrive…………..Friday, October 3 or Saturday, October 4
Check-In……………..Saturday, 7:00am – 8:30am
Show…………………………….9:00am (start after Showmanship)
Judges……………………………American Breeds.....................
English & Exotic Breeds...........
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Market Sheep |
Lamb Jackpot Showmanship
Saturday, October 4, 2008
TCLA Guidlines
NO OUT OF STATE LAMBS, TEXAS ONLY!!
1. No out of state lambs, Texas animals only.
2. All lamb exhibitors may participate and must show their own animal.
3. Entry Fee $5.00
4. Divisions
Senior ---- 14 years and up
Junior ---- 8 years to 13 years
5. The winner of the Junior and Senior Showmanship classes will receive 100% of the entry fee for their class.
6. The Jackpot Showmanship will show at 10:00am (1-Senior, 2-Junior) before the market lamb show in Livestock Barn #2.
7. Lambs do not have to be fitted to show.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Show Sanctioned by The Texas Club Lamb Association
NO OUT OF STATE LAMBS, TEXAS ONLY!!
Superintendents................Steve Tucker 903-732-4807
Margaret Simpson 903-784-3291
Check-In.........................8:30am - 9:30am (at Livestock Office)
Weight Cards................9:30am (at Livestock Office)
Show................................10:00 (Following Showmanship) Livestock Barn #2
Entry Fee (No late fee).......$10.00 per head
Judge...............................Hoppy Thetford
1. TCLA Lamb entry on site; no late fee. Must be a 4-H or FFA member in good standing and enrolled in school. No out of state lambs, Texas animals only. Exhibitors who would like to pre-register please email the following: Exhibitor Name, address, telephone number, and Breed (Fine Wool, Fine Wool Cross, Southdown, Other Medium Wool) to Steve Tucker @ stevetucker@earthlink.net.
2. Breed Divisions / Show Order
A. Fine Wool
B. Fine Wool Cross
C. Southdown
D. Other Medium Wool
3. Prizes: Class placing ribbons and Breed / Division Champion awards
Supreme Overall Champion Lamb
Supreme Overall Reserve Champion Lamb
4. Any female must have scrapies tag.
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