Livestock Herdsmanship begins Thursday, July 31 at Noon, ends Sunday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
Rabbit and Horse Herdsmanship begins Thursday, July 31 at Noon, ends Sunday, Aug. 3 at Noon
Poultry Herdsmanship begins Thursday, July 31 at 4 p.m., ends Sunday, Aug. 3 at Noon
All 4-H & FFA animal exhibitors are expected to cooperate in proper manure disposal, keeping alleys clean, storing feed and keeping animals clean, neat and attractive. Uniform signs will be provided. All beef, dairy cattle, bucket calf, goat, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbit and horse 4-H clubs’, FFA chapters’ and independent members’ stall areas are automatically judged — and compete — for Herdsmanship awards.
Herdsmanship is defined as “the manner in which members care for their animals and display them at the fair.” Emphasis is on animal care. Exhibitors are encouraged to present themselves, their animals and animal areas (stalls and alleys) to fairgoers in a clean, attractive, educational and safe manner. Cooperation, fellowship and teamwork among exhibitors is expected. 4-H members are highly encouraged to share knowledge about their animals to the general public. Note: No judging takes place during a species’ show.
Rabbit Herdsmanship winners will be announced at the Rabbit Awards during fair. Horse Herdsmanship winners will be announced at Horse Awards Night (usually held in October). Livestock Herdsmanship winners will be announced at 4-H Achievement Celebration (usually held in February).
HERDSMANSHIP GUIDELINES FOR HORSES WILL BE POSTED IN HORSE STALL AREAS. HERDSMANSHIP GUIDELINES FOR RABBITS WILL BE POSTED IN RABBIT AREA. All other species refer to the following.
HERDSMANSHIP JUDGING CRITERIA
- Herdsmanship Responsibility — Herdsmanship duties are the responsibility of exhibitors rather than leaders and parents.
- When Herdsmanship Begins and Ends — Herdsmanship begins at the time the division of livestock (beef, dairy, sheep, etc.) is to be in place until the scheduled release time of the division, unless otherwise stated.
- When Herdsmanship is Judged — club and chapter exhibits may be judged for Herdsmanship at anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. At least 1 exhibitor should be present at each club or chapter exhibit during these hours.
- Display of Animals — all animals shall be in their stalls or pens at all times except for weighing, washing, exercising and showing. All pens and stalls should be clearly identified with the club or chapter and exhibitor’s name.
- Stalls and Pens — keep clean to the best of each exhibitor’s ability. The Sandhills Global Event Center has designated manure bins outside each of the pavilions to put soiled bedding and shavings — trash may not be included since the bedding is composted.
- Posting Results — check sheets for Herdsmanship judging will be posted daily. Livestock sheets will be posted by the Livestock Office and rabbit sheets will be posted by the rabbit area. Horse sheets will be posted by the Horse Show Office.
BASIS FOR RATING HERDSMANSHIP
- Animals — clean and neatly groomed. Cared for with adequate feed and water. (25 points daily)
- Stalls or Pens — clean and adequately bedded. Appropriate feeding equipment for animal species. (20 points daily)
- Alley Area Assigned to Club — clean and orderly. Appropriate display of club decorations, stall cards and ribbons. (25 points daily)
- Storage Areas (for tack, equipment and feed) — clean and neatly arranged. Cleaning equipment safely stored. (15 points daily)
- Courtesy, Conduct and Sportsmanship — displayed by club members at all times. Includes proper dress and attire. (15 points daily)
- No Premiums
B128910 Beef
B128920 Dairy Cattle
B128925 Bucket Calf
B128930 Dairy/Pygmy Goat
B128940 Horse
B128950 Sheep & Meat Goat
B128960 Swine
B128980 Poultry
B128990 Rabbit