Kiddie Calf Showmanship

The Fayette County Dairy Promotion Committee is having a Kiddie Calf Showmanship class at the Fayette County Fair. This class is for young boys and girls who are interested in dairy and wish to show a calf at the fair. The class will be held Saturday, July 26at 12:00 Noon. Entries are due by Tuesday, July 22 2008. The Rules are as follows:

1. The participant can be anyone at least 3 years of age through third grade.
2. Each participant must have his or her own calf.
3. The calf must be a heifer of any dairy breed.
4. The calf must be born after March 1, 2008.
5. The calf must not have been shown previously at any 4-H or Open show.
6. Animals must not be clipped, just washed and clean.
7. The dress code will be shirt and pants, white not necessary.
8. Calves must be at the show area by 11:30 A.M. on July 26 and will be dismissed after the show. All calves should be off the grounds within one hour after the show is over.
9. Calves must be free from contagious or infectious conditions. A veterinarian will be on hand to inspect all calves.
10. Parents are responsible for their own children and calves.
11. The class will be judged as a showmanship class. No ringside coaching of participants will be allowed.
12. If a participant wins their class, they must move to the older class the following year, regardless of age. If the participant wins the older class, they may continue to participate, but are not eligible to win again.
13. If there are more than 20 entries, the class will be split by the children's age.

To enter, simply send a postcard to:
Dave Paul
14282 120th Street
Maynard, Iowa 50655

Please include the following information: Name, Address, Birthdate, and Parent's Name. There is no entry fee. Entry deadline is TUESDAY JULY 22 2008.

For more information, contact Dave Paul at 563-637-2665.