ARRIVAL NO LATER THAN: Wednesday, July 23 at 12 p.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 6 a.m.
SHOW DATE: Production Ewe Class will follow immediately after
the Market Lamb Show. Breeding Sheep Show will begin following
Production Ewe Class. Break in the Ewe Breeding Show, Pee Wee will begin at 1:00 p.m., after the break, the balance of Sheep Breeding Show will follow.
1. THE PARK COUNTY FAIR WILL NOT CONDONE BRACING OF LAMBS DURING ANY PARK COUNTY FAIR CONTESTS.  THE FOLLOWING RULE WILL BE ENFORCED AT THE 2008 FAIR. NO LIFTING, SLAPPING, OR USE OF ABUSIVE FORCE TO STIMULATE BRACING OF LAMBS WILL BE TOLERATED!!!
2. NOTE: Read all General Rules and Regulations for Livestock before making entry.
3. The times for the different livestock shows are listed in the front of the book under Calendar of Events.
4. No Champion WILL BE awarded UNLESS there are 3 animals in the Division.
5. Youth Exhibitors entering Livestock can only enter each animal as youth or open class but not both.  Youth's animals will be allowed to show in open class provided there is an open class animal showing in that class.  In the event that there is no animal in that class, the youth's animal will be  allowed to show in the open class "Any Other Recognized Breed" show.
6. Only one (1)show ring
7. Show order for market lamb classes will begin with white face lambs, then speckle face lambs, and then concluding with black face lambs.
8. Show order for breeding sheep classes will begin with white face breeds then conclude with black face breeds.

BREEDING SHEEP
Premium Schedule:

No. in Class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
15 +	18	15	13	10	8	6
7 - 14	15	13	10	8	6
1 - 6	13	10	8

Champion Breeding Ram...............................................$30
Reserve Champion Breeding Ram.................................$20
Champion Breeding Ewe................................................$30
Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe..................................$20
EXAMPLE OF ENTRY: To enter a Suffolk Ewe that is over 2 years old you would write it on your entry sheet as J-032-006.

DIVISION 31 -COLUMBIA
DIVISION 32 -SUFFOLK
DIVISION 33 -HAMPSHIRE
DIVISION 34 -RAMBOUILLET
DIVISION 35 -CORRIEALE
DIVISION 36 -POLYPAY
DIVISION 37 -DORSET
DIVISION 38 -TARGHEE
DIVISION 39 -SOUTHDOWN
DIVISION 40 -WETHER SIRES
DIVISION 41 -TEXEL
DIVISION 42 -MONADALE
DIVISION 43 -CHEVIOT
DIVISION 44 -ANY OTHER RECOGNIZED BREED
DIVISION 45 -ANY CROSSBREED

Breeding Classes:
1. Ram, 2 years old or over
2. Ram, 1 year old and under 2
3. Winter Ram Lamb, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, 2008
4. Spring Ram Lamb, born after Feb. 16 to June 1, 2008
5. Pair Ram Lambs
6. Ewe, 2 years old or over
7. Ewe, 1 year old and under 2
8. Winter Ewe Lamb, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, 2008
9. Spring Ewe Lamb, born Feb. 16 to June 1, 2008
10. Pair Ewe Lambs
11. Best Four Head of Lambs, from one exhibitor -both sexes represented.
12. Breeding Flock, owned by one individual.  A flock shall consist of one ram any age, four ewes any age.
13. Champion Ram
14. Reserve Champion Ram
15. Champion Ewe
16. Reserve Champion Ewe
Special Award: Wallace McClaflin Award Best Overall Breeding Ewe

DIVISION 46 -MARKET SHEEP
Judged on the American System.
1. On the day of weigh-in the lambs will be assigned to their class upon the basis of their predominant color.
2. All Market lambs must be shorn within 30 days of the show.
3. Lambs must weigh 110 pounds, any weighing under will be shown as feeders.  No weighbacks allowed.  Classes will be established using natural or logical weight breaks.
4. Weigh in will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
5. Premiums will be paid on the American System.
Premiums:

No. in Class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
15 +	18	15	13	10	8	6
7 - 14	15	13	10	8	6
1 - 6	13	10	8

Champion Blackface .............................................................$20
Reserve Champion Blackface ...............................................$15
Champion Whiteface .............................................................$20
Reserve Champion Whiteface ...............................................$15
Champion Speckled Face ......................................................$20
Reserve Champion Speckled Face ........................................$15
Champion Youth Market Lamb ...............................................$30
Reserve Champion Youth Market Lamb .................................$20

Class:
1. Market Sheep -Initial Class
2. Pen of 3 Market Lambs, 110 lbs or over all breeds and crosses

FEEDER LAMBS
1. On the day of weigh-in the lambs will be assigned to their class upon the basis of their predominant color.
2. All Feeder lambs must be shorn within 30 days of the show.
3. Lambs must weigh 109 pounds or less.  No weighbacks allowed.  Classes will be established using natural or logical weight breaks.
4. Weigh in will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Premiums:

No. in Class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
15 +	15	13	10	8	6	4
7 - 14	13	10	8	6	4
1 - 6	10	8	6

Champion Feeder Lamb ........................................................$20 Reserve Champion Feeder Lamb ..........................................$15 Champion Pen .......................................................................$20 Reserve Champion Pen .........................................................$15

Class : 
11. Feeder Lambs -Initial Class
12. Champion Feeder Lamb
13. Reserve Champion Feeder Lamb

Class: 
14. Pen of 3 Feeder Lambs, 109 pound or under, all breeds and crosses
15. Champion Pen
16. Reserve Champion Pen

DIVISION 47 -SHEEP PRODUCTION
1. Pick up information and form packet at the Extension Office before show day.  Animals are judged on conformation of ewes and lambs if shown, wool production, gainability feed conversion and records.
Premiums:
1st -10.00; 2nd -8.00; 3rd -6.00; 4th -4.00
Class: 
1. Commercial Ewe along with records required
2. Purebred Ewe along with records required

DIVISION 48 -ORPHAN LAMBS
1. Orphan Lambs must be weighed on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. Orphan Lambs weighing under 110 pounds cannot show in Market Lamb Classes and are not eligible for sale in the Junior Livestock Sale.
2. Orphan Lambs over 110 pounds may be selected to be shown in Market Lamb Section or in Orphan Lamb Section, but not in both sections
3. Classes will be established using natural or logical weight breaks.

Premium Schedule: 

No. in Class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
15 +	18	15	13	10	8	6
7 - 14	15	13	10	8	6
1 - 6	13	10	8

Class: 
1. Pen of 3 Orphan Lambs
2. Single Orphan Lamb

DIVISION 49 -SHOWMANSHIP
RULES
1. Showmanship contestants must own and show their own animal.
2. No boars, dairy bulls, beef bulls or billies will be allowed in ANY 4-H Showmanship event.
3. Junior Champion in each species receives a Special Award and Rosette.
4. Intermediate Champion in each species receives a trip to the Wyoming State Fair to represent Park County in the State Contest.
5. Senior Champion in each species wins a trip to the Wyoming State Fair to represent Park County in the State Contest.
Park County Farm Bureau Federation will donate a belt buckle to the Grand Champion Senior 4-H Showmanship.

4-H Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Senior             $20 18 16 14
Intermediate    $14 12 10 8
Junior              $8   6   4  2
Beginner          $8   6   4  2

Class: SHEEP
1. BEGINNER: First and second year 4-Hers under 10. (This class is for
4-Hers with limited prior experience one entry time only.)
2. JUNIOR: Age 8 -10 as of Jan.1 of current year.
3. INTERMEDIATE: Age 11 -13 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
4. SENIOR: Age 14 and older as of Jan. 1 of current year.

DIVISION 50-BEST FITTED SHEEP
1. Sheep must be fitted by the 4-H member.
2. Sheep must be owned and shown by the contestant.
3. Contestant may be required to demonstrate fitting skills.

Premiums:
1st -10.00; 2nd -8.00; 3rd -6.00; 4th -4.00
CLASS:
1. Senior
2. Intermediate
3. Junior
4. Beginner
 

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