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            The Youth Fiber Goat Show is open to all exhibitors 18 years old or younger with fiber-bearing caprine (Angora, Cashmere, Cashgora, Pygora) from the state of Maine.  Animals do not need to be registered with any association for this show.   Does, bucks, and wethers can be shown in the youth showmanship & the Cashmere show.  Those showing cashmere goats in the open class should bring the animal’s combing/clip from the previous year.  Ribbons will be awarded for 1^st through 3^rd place in each class.

All entries must pre-register by May 31 2008 to participate.  Pre-registration form in msword; pre-registration form in pdf.   Contact:  Paul Lewis (207-926-4648) registration deadline is May 31.   Pens are limited to 4 goats (pens are 5 feet by 5 feet).   Goats are expected to be penned by 10 AM and remain on exhibit until 4 PM on Saturday, June 7th.   Exhibitors are encouraged to post signs and/or provide information regarding their goat breed, fiber type, farm/owner and animal names & to be available in the area to answer questions during non-show times. 

 Peter Goth of Springtide Farm will be the judge.

Pre-Show Workshop

This workshop is open to show participants and the curious spectators.  Youth are encouraged to participate. The workshop provides experience in typical goat husbandry techniques and may include animal restraint, hoof trimming, combing, birthing (video), micro-chipping, medications and parasite analysis

Youth Showmanship – 16 years old or younger

            Judging is based on animal presentation and handling in the ring.  The judge may ask participants about general goat care & handling.  Goats must be owned by the participant or her/his family for this class.  Any age/sex/breed fiber goat may be entered.

Cashmere Goat Evaluation & Show

            Judging is based on confirmation & fiber quality/production for the breed.  If there are sufficient entries classes will be divided by sex (does, bucks & wethers) and/or age. Those showing cashmere goats in the open class should bring the animal’s combing/clip from the previous year. 

·          Kids – under 1 year

·         Yearlings

·         2 years old  &  older

 Schedule

            10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat & Sun – Fiber Goat Exhibition

12:30 PM - Pre-show Workshop

            2:00 PM – Showmanship

            2:30 PM – Cashmere Goat Evaluation & Show