The INDIANA DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION Invites you to join us at the 41st Annual HOOSIER CLASSIC

Saturday June 8 & Sunday June 9, 2013 -- Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN

Judges: Gregory Murphy and Kirt Schnipke

BUCKS,JR DOE, SR DOE Shows & SHOWMANSHIP As always, the Hoosier Classic committee & IDGA will be providing exhibitors with a memorable weekend. There will be a food booth available all weekend.

Each year, registered kids are donated by accomplished breeders, and the winner of the raffle drawing may choose one of the dairy goats or $100.00. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and may be purchased from, any club member, or at the show. Please indicate whether you wish to receive a kid (and its breed) or the money on your tickets. You need not be present to win but must have made prior arrangements to pick up a kid. This year doe kids have been generously donated by: Look on our website for details!!

(Alpine) –

(LaMancha) – (Nubian) --

(Toggenburg) --

(Saanen) --

(Oberhasli) –

Pedigrees will be available closer to show date. Please see our Web Page.

-- Our IDGA auction will be held after the kid raffle. IDGA will auction any remaining animals to the highest bidders after the drawing, followed by an auction of goat supplies, doodads, knickknacks and more! Proxy bids will be accepted. Prior to the auction, you may direct your proxy bids to IDGA President Tim Vanzant(765-352-0684) or Show Chairman Megan Proffitt (765-541-2435). To donate auction items, contact Mary Birkey ( 765-395-9050) or any IDGA member.

All proceeds go to support the IDGA and the Hoosier Classic, one of the largest and most prestigious shows in the U.S. Thank you to the donors and buyers in advance for your support.

-- The Travelers Award. We appreciate the many exhibitors who travel long distances to participate in the Hoosier Classic and annually present this award to the exhibitor traveling farthest. To qualify, write in your estimated mileage to the fairgrounds on your entry form.

-- The Exhibitors Award presented to the exhibitor who enters and shows the most animals on both days of the Hoosier Classic.

-- Barn prizes given away to those exhibiting animals on both days of the Classic.

-- There will be a meal provided for exhibitors and family at 5:00 P.M.

--There will be a special IDGA meeting at approximately 5:30 P.M.

-- The auction will start immediately following the IDGA meeting.

2013 HOOSIER CLASSIC

Saturday & Sunday, JUNE 8 & 9, 2013 -- Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Indiana

2 Rings -- Judges: Gregory Murphy and Kirt Schnipke

SHOW CHAIRMAN: Megan Protffitt – 1731 Spring St., Dublin, In.—(765- 541-2435)

SHOW SECRETARY, Ring A: Patty Baker -- 8115 E. St. Rd. 38 -- New Castle, IN 47362 -- 765-332-2081

SHOW SECRETARY, Ring B: Evy Ingle –574-699-6233

RULES & REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

The Indiana Dairy Goat Association, Inc. will hold its 41st annual Hoosier Classic Dairy Goat Shows on June 8 & 9, 2013, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN. All shows are official ADGA Shows, and ADGA rules shall govern. The Junior & Senior Doe Shows are separately sanctioned.

FEES

The deadline for entry is June 1, 2013. All fees are payable with your mailed entry. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO INDIANA DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION (IDGA). If payment does not accompany your entry form, you will be considered a Late Entry and will be charged accordingly!

Entry fees are $4.00 per animal PER RING, if postmarked by the deadline. Entry fees postmarked after the deadline will be $6.00 per animal, PER RING. An exhibitor who has pre-entered animals may exchange one animal for another animal, within the same show ring, at the time of check-in and may add additional animals at $4.00 per animal.

Pen fees will be $3.00 for animal pens and for tack pens. Pen fees include one or both days. While the number of pens has been decreased since last year, pen availability for late entries CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

Mail entries to Patty Baker -- 8115 E. St. Rd. 38 -- New Castle, IN 47362. Check your entries for the correct class numbers for each animal ( MAKE SURE YOU TO CHECK EACH RING YOU WANT TANIMAL SHOWN IN AND CLASS.) PLEASE mail your entries early! Early entries have priority in pen assignments.

ARRIVAL AND CHECK-INThe committee will be available to accept dairy goats at 5:00 PM Friday, June 7th, unless prior arrangements for early arrival have been made with the chairman. Please check with the committee for the location of your pens before unloading animals, as pens will be assigned. The entry table will be open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Friday and from 6:00 to 7:30 AM Saturday and Sunday mornings. Hay and straw will be available on a preordered and prepaid base. Bedding will not be provided. Indicate on your entry form the number of bales of hay and/or straw you will need. HAY AND STRAW PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM. Hay- $5.00 per bale - Straw- $4.00 per bale, prices may vary according to availability

The Indiana Dairy Goat Association, Inc. and the Wayne County Fairgrounds will not be responsible for any losses, damages, or accidents which could result in personal loss or injury. No dogs & no smoking in the barns!HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Out-of-state dairy goats must have health certificates signed by their vet's office. In-state animals do not need health papers.

NO UNLOADING OF ANIMALS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY ONE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DURING CHECK IN HOURS. YOU MUST RECEIVE A PASS OF INSPECTION BEFORE PENNING ANIMALS. WE WILL HAVE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR UNLOADING.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A registration or recordation certificate is required for any animal six months or older (born before Jan. 8, 2013). A registration or recordation certificate or stamped duplicate application or stamped Faxed duplicate application showing the date received by the ADGA office is required for any animal under six months of age. NO COPIES of the registration or recordation certificate, stamped duplicate application, or stamped Faxed duplicate shall be accepted by the show officials. Any animal without papers will not be allowed in the show ring. No horned animals may be shown. Entries in Champion Challenge classes must present proof of championship in the form of the prefix CH or GCH affixed to the animal’s registration or recordation certificate.

It will be the exhibitor’s responsibility to be present for the class unless the Show Secretary (not the ring steward) has been advised differently. The show will proceed uninterrupted unless animals of the same breed are being shown in both rings at the same time! The pace of the show may quicken from time to time, so bring plenty of help.

SHOWMANSHIP: There will be four classes of showmanship on Sunday. The base date is June 9, 2013.

ORDER OF SHOW - Shows start at 9:00 A.M. Show order not subject to change.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

RING A Kirt Schnipke RING B Gregory MurphyJUNIOR DOES JUNIOR DOES

Sable Recorded Grade

Alpine LaMancha Toggenburg OberhasliSaanen AlpineNubian Sable Nigerian Dwarf ToggenburgRecorded Grade NubianLaMancha SaanenOberhasli Nigerian Dwarf

BUCKS Ring A BUCKS Ring B

Sable LaMancha Alpine Oberhasli Toggenburg AlpineSaanen SableNubian Toggenburg

Nigerian Dwarf NubianLaMancha SaanenOberhasli Nigerian Dwarf

Sunday, June 9, 2013

RING A – Ring B –

Beginner Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship

Junior Showmanship Senior Showmanship Each beginner showman will receive a trophy and a ribbon. We will acknowledge the three top showmen.

First place showmanship winners in the three other classes will receive a $50.00 savings bond along with the usual trophy and ribbon.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

SENIOR DOES SENIOR DOES

RING A Kirt Schnipke RING B Gregory Murphy

Sable Recorded Grade

Alpine LaMancha Toggenburg OberhasliSaanen AlpineNubian Sable Nigerian Dwarf ToggenburgRecorded Grade NubianLaMancha SaanenOberhasli Nigerian Dwarf

The base date for all Sunday shows will be June 9, 2013

The show will proceed uninterrupted unless animals of the same breed are being shown in both rings at the same time! The pace of the show may quicken from time to time, so bring plenty of help.

CLASS NUMBERSNOTE: Class numbers only indicate the class your goat will be in andyou must select which ring(s) the animal will be shown in on the entry sheet.

JUNIOR DOES (Saturday)

1. Junior Kids - Born on or after April 1st of current year

2. Intermediate Kids - Born March 1st to March 31st of current year

3. Senior Kids - Born in January 1st to the end of February of current year

4. Junior Yearlings (never fresh) - Born June 1st to December 31st of previous year

5. Senior Yearlings (never fresh) - Born on or before May 31st of previous year and under 2 years

-- Grand Champion [Trophy] & Reserve Grand Champion [Rosette]

-- Best (Junior) Doe In Show [Trophy]

BUCKS (Saturday)

6. Junior Buck Kids- Born on or after April 1st of current year.7. Senior Buck Kids- Born January 1st to March31st of current year.--Junior Champion (Rosette) & Reserve Junior Champion (Rosette)

8. Junior Yearling Bucks—Born May 1st to December 31st of previous year.9. Senior Yearling Bucks—Born on or before April 30th of previous year.10. 2 year old Bucks--- 2 years and under 3 years as of day of show.11. 3-5 year old bucks—3 years and under 5 years as of day of show.12. Aged Bucks—5 years and older as of day of show.

--Senior Champion (Rosette) & Reserve Senior Champion (Rosette)--Best Of Breed—(Trophy) --Best Buck In Show (Trophy)

SHOWMANSHIP (Sunday)

13. Beginners Showmanship - Under 10 years of age day of show

14. Junior Showmanship - 10 to 12 years of age day of show

15. Intermediate Showmanship - 13 to 15 years of age day of show

16. Senior Showmanship - 16 to 19 years of age day of show

SENIOR DOES (Sunday)

17. Milking Yearling under 2 Years as of day of show

18. Milking Doe 2 Years and under 3 as of day of show

19. Milking Doe 3 Years and under 4 as of day of show

20. Milking Doe 4 Years and under 5 as of day of show

21. Milking Doe 5 Years and over as of day of show

Grand Champion [Rosette] & Reserve Grand Champion [Rosette]

22. Champion Challenge - GCH or CH animals may show in this class or in their own age class, but not both.

Best Of Breed [Trophy] and Best Udder of Breed [Trophy]

Best (Senior) Doe In Show [Trophy] and Best Udder in Show [Trophy]

HOOSIER CLASSIC 2013 SPECIALITY SHOWS FOR TOGGENBURGS AND OBERHASLIS

Ring A—Kirt Schnipke----Toggenburgs

Regular Junior Doe Classes on Saturday plus the following group classes: 23. JR. Get of Sire 24. JR. Best 3 Females

Regular Senior Doe Classes on Sunday plus the following group classes: 25. SR. Get of Sire 26. Dam and Daughter 27. Produce of Dam 28. Dairy Herd (4) Best Udder

Ring B---Gregory Murphy----Oberhaslis

Regular Junior Doe Classes on Saturday plus the following group classes: 23. JR. Get of Sire 24. JR. Best 3 Females

Regular Senior Doe Classes on Sunday plus the following group classes: 25. Sr. Get Of Sire 26. Dam and Daughter 27. Produce of Dam 28. Dairy Herd (4) Best Udder