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shiawassee county fair
2018 exhibitor’s guide
DEPARTMENT 13 – OPEN Rabbits
RENEA SLOVAK SUPT.
KRISTI V
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VALKENBURGH, MADDIE PRATT, ASST. SUPTS.
Checked in on:
Saturday, August 4, Noon - 6 pm
Judging:
Monday, August 6, Beginning at 9 am
following youth show
Released:
Saturday, August 11
Decorations, equipment and displays
MUST REMAIN IN PLACE as posted in Rabbit Barn.
(See page 7 for release of exhibits rule.)
1. Exhibitors are required to read & abide by the Rules on pgs 6-11.
2. IMPORTANT - All exhibitors (including independent exhibitors)
must turn in a cage count, found on page 15 by June 23 to
reserve cage space.
3. The same Rabbit or Cavy cannot be entered in both Youth & Open.
4. All rabbits and cavies must be in the possession of the exhibitor
by June1.With theseexceptions: Does producingHomeGrown
Class entries must be owned by and in the possession of the
exhibitor by May 1st. Purchased market animals must be in
possession of exhibitors by July 10th.
5. Exhibitors may enter no more than 5 pens of entries.
6. An exhibitor may make no more than 2 entries in any one class.
7. Youth rabbit and cavy exhibitors who show an animal in youth
breeding and/or market classes are eligible to enter Showmanship
for that species: they must use the animal that they entered in the
breeding or market class.
8. Rabbits and cavies must be healthy and disease-free. Sick
rabbits, including those under treatment, must not be brought
on the grounds.
9. Any rabbit or cavy showing signs of illness or disease, including
nasal discharge, vent discharge, abscesses, ear canker, fur
mites, fleas, lice, mange, etc., will be removed from the grounds
at the Superintendent’s discretion.
10. Posted barn rules will be enforced.
11. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their own
animals. All times are posted in the barn and will be enforced.
12. Cages and the areas under them must be kept clean
throughout the week by exhibitor.
13. Fancy pen breeds are non-commercial (non-meat) type breeds.
(Suggested fancy pen breeds are marked with ~~) They will be
judged on breed type, condition, and uniformity.
14. No rabbits or cavies allowed on the grounds except those
exhibited for premiums.
15. Proper attire is required of all exhibitors. No sandals, flip-flops,
crocs, etc. will be allowed in the show ring or the sale ring.
16. All rabbits and cavies judged by current ARBA standards.
No "unrecognized breeds" will be judged unless a working
standard is provided by the exhibitor.
17.
All rabbits must be perm. tattooed & cavies must be ear tagged.
18. Only "Best of Breed" cavies will be considered for Grand and
Reserve Champion overall.
19. Each club/individual is responsible for hanging and
removing their own cages.
20. A barn meeting (all exhibitors) will be held on Sunday, at 4:00
pm in the Small Animal Arena.
21. Exhibitors not complying with these rules will be asked to leave
and will be penalized the amount of their premiums.
22.
Noentryadjustmentswill beacceptedafter check-incloses
Saturday at 6:00 pm.
No changes in Dept. and/or Section.
23. All purebred animals may be required to furnish pedigrees.
24. Rabbits or Cavies will not be judged unless the exhibitor or
designee is present to place the animals on the show table.
25. No unworthy animal shall be awarded a premium.
**Note : Any class in this department with an * in front of it requires
a class fee of $1.00. Please enclose the total with your entry form.
IMPORTANT
Rabbits/Cavies:
Everyone must
complete a cage
count, found on
page 15.
EXHIBITORS ARE LIMITED TO 5 ENTRIES IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
Section 10 — PEN OF THREE RABBITS
Exhibitor must own mother of Fancy Pens and Market Pens. See
Youth Rules for description of Market Pens vs. Fancy Pens.
PREMIUMS for classes 100 - 110:
1st, $5.00; 2nd, $4.00; 3rd, $3.00; 4th, $2.00; 5-6th, $1.00.
Class
*100. Market Rabbits (Under 70 days of age; between 3.5 & 5.5 lbs)
*110. Fancy Rabbits (10-12 weeks preferred)
RABBIT BREEDING CLASSES
SECTION 20 — AMERICAN FUZZY LOP
SECTION 30 — LILAC
SECTION 50 — CALIFORNIAN**
SECTION 60 — CHAMPAGNE D’ARGENT**
SECTION 70 — HIMALAYAN
SECTION 80 — DUTCH
SECTION 90 — FLEMISH GIANT**
SECTION 100 — TAN
SECTION 110 — JERSEY WOOLY
SECTION 120 — HOLLAND LOP
SECTION 130 — MINI LOP
SECTION 140 — NETHERLAND DWARF
SECTION 150 — NEW ZEALAND**
SECTION 160 — MINI REX
SECTION 170 — REX
SECTION 180 — SATIN**
SECTION 210 — DWARF HOTOT
SECTION 230 — ANY OTHER 4 CLASS
SECTION 240 — ANY OTHER 6 CLASS
Section 20 - 240 USE THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
ALL SECTIONS in this Department have the same premiums.
**Only those breeds with a ** show intermediate class rabbits.
PREMIUMS for classes 100 - 150:
1st, $5.00; 2nd, $4.00; 3rd, $3.00; 4th, $2.00; 5-6th, $1.00.
Class:
*100. Senior Bucks, 6 months & over
*110. Senior Doe, 6 months & over
*120. Intermediate Bucks, 6-8 months
*130. Intermediate Doe, 6-8 months
*140. Junior Bucks, 6 months & under
*150. Junior Does, 6 months & under
SECTION 250 — GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPIONS
DO NOT PRE-ENTER THIS SECTION
Class
160. Grand Champion Market Pen.................Ribbon
170. Reserve Champion Market Pen..............Ribbon
180. Grand Champion Fancy Pen...................Ribbon
190. Reserve Champion Fancy Pen...............Ribbon
200. Best in Show................................ $10 + Ribbon
210. Best 6 Class................................. $10 + Ribbon
220. Best 4 Class................................. $10 + Ribbon
230. Best of Breed..........................................Ribbon
240. Best of Opposite Sex..............................Ribbon
SECTION 260 – FUR CLASSES
Note: Animals entered in this Section MUST also be entered in
one of the above breed class Sections. Only 1 animal per class
may be entered.
PREMIUMS for classes 305 - 345:
1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00, 4th-$2.00, 5th & 6th-$1.00
Class
*305. Commercial
*325. Satin *345. Normal
*315. Rex
*335. Angora
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