2015 Iowa’s Premier Fainting Goat Show
May 23 and 24, 2015
Clarke County Fairgrounds; Osceola, Iowa
2070 West McLane
Osceola, IA 50213
Directions: From Interstate 35~ Exit onto ramp and travel West on Highway 34.
Turn south at the Clarke County Fairgrounds and Events Center.
3 MGR Shows and 3 Open Fainting Goat Shows joined
Show A: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Show B: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
Show C: Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Judge: Jan Likens
Judge: Linda Ferris
Judge: Doug Glosser
Goat check-in
Depending on which shows you choose to exhibit in, here are the check-in times. You only
need to check in one time/day.
Friday, May 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Show Rules:
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Goats entered in the MGR shows must be registered by the Myotonic Goat
Registry. The ORIGINAL registration certificate MUST accompany the goat during checkin. Kids under three (3) months of age must be registered for any sanctioned classes. No
pending registrations will be accepted at check-in.
If a goat is not registered with the MGR and the exhibitor is not a member of the MGR,
the goat(s) will show in the Open Show.
MGR and open show goats will not compete against one another. MGR registered goats
will compete with other registered goats. Open goats will compete against goats
entered in the open show only.
Age eligibility for classes will be determined by date of birth on the registration
certificate.
Goat entered in the MGR show must have the full correct registered name of the goat on
the entry forms.
ALL goats must have a permanent ID on its body such as tattoo or Scrapie tag or ear tag.
The MGR goats permanent ID (USDA scrapie tag or tattoo) must be on the Certificate and
registered with the MGR.
The correct Breeder/Exhibitor name as on the Reg. Certificate must be on the entry form,
unless you have a signed transfer application that is dated 45 days or less to the show
date.
9. Substitutions will be allowed at Check in within the same class at no charge.
10. Goats must be checked in from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 or 7:00 to 8
:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 and Sunday, May 24, 2015.
11. Goats will be released immediately after the completion of the show for each day.
12. All goats must have a health certificate for each goat. Scrapie rules apply. Tattoos must
be legible. Scrapie tags are acceptable. You must be bring an extra copy of your goat’s
health certificate that will be retained by the show secretary.
13. All goats must be shown with collar. Bucks must be secure at all times.
14. Show secretary reserves the right to split large classes.
15. Entry fee:$9.00 per goat/per show.
16. Entries postmarked after May 8, 2015 are subject to late entry, which is $12.00 per goat.
Entries must be received no later than May 15, 2015 and fees mush be paid at the time of entry.
17. MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others
18. No refunds of entry fees.
19. All goats on the property must be entered in the show.
20. No percentage goats: must be Myotonic.
21. MGR exhibitors must be aware of and abide by the Official Sanctioned Show Rules of the
MGR, which can be found on the show page of the MGR website.
22. Any item that comes up that is not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by
the show personnel and their decision will be final.
23. All goats entering Iowa for exhibition must meet all the requirements for entry into
Iowa. Goats will be examined on grounds by show personnel before unloading. Any
goat found to show evidence of sickness will not be allowed to unload; no refunds will be
given for these goats. Goats showing evidence of disease, particularly foot rot, sore
mouth, abscesses, healing wounds or lumps will not be allowed to enter the barn or
show and may be released by officials.
24. No animal with an open wound shall be allowed to be unloaded on the showground. The
organizers of this show and the facility will not be liable for any loss, damages or
accidents to animals, persons or property while participating in the show. Youth
exhibitors are to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
25. No alcoholic beverages or smoking in the barns or arena allowed.
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Show Host: Don and Tahra Bedwell of Hanna’s Upside Down Fainting Goats
Email: iowafaintinggoatshow@gmail.com or tbedwell@i-35.k12.ia.us
Tahra: 641-414-7250 Don: 641-414-1471
Doe Classes
Junior Doe Show (Junior Does have never kidded)
Class 1.
Class 2.
Class 3.
Class 4.
Class 5.
Class 6.
Junior Does Kids: 0 to 3 months of age
Intermediate Doe Kids: 3 to 6 months of age
Senior Doe Kids: 6 to 9 months of age
Advanced Senior Doe Kids: 9 to 12 months of age
Yearling Doe: Unfreshened, 12 to 18 months of age
Yearling Doe: Unfreshened, 18 to 24 months of age
Selection of MGR Junior Champion Doe & Reserve Junior Champion Doe
Selection of Open Junior Champion Doe & Reserve Junior Champion Doe
Senior Doe Show
Class 7. Yearling Doe: Senior Freshened, 12 to 18 months of age
Class 8. Yearling Doe: Senior Freshened, 18 to 24 months of age
Class 9. Two year old Doe: 24 to 36 months of age
Class 10. Three year old Doe: 36 to 48 months of age
Class 11. Four year old & Over Doe: 48 months of age or older.
Class 12. Mini Does: Does that are MGR certified as minis and status noted on
registration certificate. Height is 21” or less at withers at 3 years of age.
Selection of MGR Senior Champion Doe & Reserve Senior Champion Doe
Selection of Open Senior Champion Doe & Reserve Senior Champion Doe
Selection of MGR Grand Champion Doe & Reserve Champion Doe
Selection of Open Grand Champion Doe & Reserve Champion Doe
Buck Classes
Junior Buck Show
Class 13.
Class 14.
Class 15.
Class 16.
Junior Buck Kids: 0 to 3 months of age
Intermediate Buck Kids: 3 to 6 months of age
Senior Buck Kids: 6 to 9 months of age
Advanced Senior Buck Kids: 9 to 12 months of age
Selection of MGR Junior Champion Buck & Reserve Junior Champion Buck
Selection of Open Junior Champion Buck & Reserve Junior Champion Buck
Senior Buck Show
Class 17. Yearling Bucks: 12 to 18 months of age
Class 18. Yearling Bucks: 18 to 24 months of age
Class 19. Two Year Old Bucks: 24 to 36 months of age
Class 20. Three Year Old Bucks: 36 to 48 months of age
Class 21. Four Year Old & Over Bucks: 48 months of age & over
Class 22. Mini Bucks: Bucks that are MGR certified as minis and status noted on
registration certificate. Height is 21” or less at withers at 3 years of age.
Selection of MGR Senior Champion Buck & Reserve Senior Champion Buck
Selection of Open Senior Champion Buck & Reserve Senior Champion Buck
Selection of MGR Grand Champion Buck & Reserve Champion Buck
Selection of Open Grand Champion Buck & Reserve Champion Buck
Wether Classes
Junior Wether Show
Class 23.
Class 24.
Class 25.
Wether Kid: 0 to 4 months of age
Junior Wether: 4 to 8 months of age
Advanced Junior Wether: 8 to 12 months of age
Selection of MGR Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Wether
Selection of Open Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Wether
Senior Wether Show
Class 26.
Class 27.
Class 28.
Class 29.
Yearling Wether: 12 to 18 months of age
Yearling Wether: 18 to 24 months of age
Two Year Old Wether: 24 to 36 months of age
Three Year Old & Over Wether: 36 months of age & over
Selection of MGR Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether
Selection of Open Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether
Selection of MGR Grand Champion Wether & Reserve Champion Wether
Selection of Open Grand Champion Wether & Reserve Champion Wether
MGR Youth Member Class
Classes 30-32 are open to MGR Youth members only
Free for MGR Youth Members
For classes 37, 38, and 39
the doe at time of service must be owned by the MGR youth member showing the goat. The goat
shown must also be owned by the MGR youth member.
Class 30.
Youth Bred and Owned Doe: The doe being shown must be owned by the MGR
youth member showing it. Doe can be any age.
Class 31.
Youth Bred and Owned Buck: The buck being shown must be owned by the
MGR youth member showing it. Buck can be any age.
Class 32.
Youth Bred and Owned Wether: The wether being shown must be owned by the
MGR youth member showing it. Wether can be any age.
Showmanship Classes
Classes 33-36 are open to MGR members only
Free for MGR Youth Members
Class 33.
Class 34.
Class 35.
Class 36.
Pee Wee Showmanship : Free & open to all children less than 6 yrs of age.
Junior Showmanship : Free for breeders 6 to 9 years of age.
Junior High Showmanship: Free for breeders 10 to 14 years of age.
Senior Showmanship: Free for breeders 15 to 18 years of age.
Showmanship Challenge:
This class is open to the winners of Junior Showmanship, Junior High Showmanship, and Senior
Showmanship. It will be right after the conclusion of Senior Showmanship. No entry fee is required.
Market Wether Show
Info to come later
Class 37.
Market wethers age
Class 38.
Market wethers age
Fun Classes (open to all)
No cost to enter the fun classes
* Show C Only*
Class 40
Doe & offspring look-a-like contest. (non-sanctioned class)
Class 41 Get of Sire: One buck and two does all by the same sire.
Offspring can have different mothers. (non-sanctioned class).
Class 42 Produce of Dam: Three does all out of the same doe. Offspring
can have different fathers. (non-sanctioned class).
Entry form follows:
Entry Form
Check one:
______ Showing in MGR Sanctioned Shows
______ Showing in Open Myotonic Goat Shows
Show Show
A
B
Show
C
Sex D.O.B.
MGR REG. #
Print Name
Tattoo/tag
#
Farm Name
Goat's Name
MGR #
____________________________________________________
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Class #
Phone Number
Email
Number of SHOW boxes checked above(postmarked by May 8) _____ x $9.00 per goat = ______
Number of SHOW boxes checked above(postmarked after May 8) ____ x $12.00 per goat = _____
Number of Pens required
_____ x $7.00 per pen = _______
Number of bags of shavings
____ x $7.00 per bag=_______
Total: _______________
Entry Form for Youth Showmanship and Youth Bred and Owned Classes
No entry fee for these classes
Youth Breeder
Age of
Breeder
Goats name
MGR REG. #
CLASS
#
Entry Form for MGR Market Wether Show
Show Show
Show
$10 entry fee per goat
Sex D.O.B.
MGR REG. # Tattoo/tag
Goat's Name
Class #
A
B
C
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W
W
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Checks payable to: Tahra Bedwell
Mail to;
1015 Highway 69
New Virginia, IA 50210
Statement of liability:
The Show Management or property owners will not be responsible for any loss or damage that
may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for their own liabilities, if incurred, as well
as damage or injury to any other person or property caused by the exhibitor or animals they
exhibit. ______________________________________ .
Statement of Liability: Show management and/or Clarke County Fairboard shall not be
responsible for loss, injury, or damage of any sort occurring in conjunction with the
show. Any person present during these events shall be solely responsible for their own
damages, if any and any loss, injury or damage to others caussed by them or their
animals.
I agree to and understand all of the above mentioned rules. I also agree that the
organizers of this show, property owners, city officials, myotonic goat registry, and
volunteers will not be liable for any loss, damages, or accidents to persons, animals, or
property while taking part in this event. All Juveniles shall be accompanied by a
responsible adult at all times.
Your Signature here: ________________________________ Date: ______________
Mail to: Tahra Bedwell
1015 Highway 69
New Virginia, Iowa 50210