Sheep

Showtime Saturday 10:30 AM – Youth Sheep
Showtime Sunday 10:30 AM – Open Sheep

THE DETAILS

Superintendent:
Brad Domkowski
(203) 833 – 3054
domkowskib@gmail.com

Mail Entries to:
Brad Domkowski
Attn Youth Sheep
18 Crystal Street
Ellington, CT 06029

• Accepted between September 1-October 1 or when pens are full
• Accepted only in classes listed and in order of arrival to penning capacity
• Entry fee of $1.00 per goat must be mailed with the entry form

  1. Owners must be present when animals are being judged.
  2. Animals may be brought in between 8:00-3:00 pm on Friday. All entries must remain in place until 6:00 pm on Sunday. Any animals removed before this time will result in the forfeit of all money awarded.
  3. All exhibitors are held responsible for keeping barns and exhibit areas clean and neat at all times.
  4. All Exhibitors are expected to wear proper show attire during shows.
  5. Entries limited to 10 sheep per farm or family.
  6. All entries must be submitted with proper health certificates as outlined by the State Department of Agriculture.
  7. One entry per exhibitor in-group classes (Classes 15-20). Two entries per exhibitor in single classes (Classes 5-14).
  8. Exhibitors must provide their own feed and hay; bedding will be provided.
  9. Each recognized breed will show separately.
  10. Wool Breeds of sheep must be shown with a minimum of 2 inches of fleece.
  11. All entries will be inspected upon arrival; registration papers and health certificates will be checked at time of check-in. Acceptance or rejection of animals upon arrival will be left up to the discretion of the superintendents and or the health officials.
  12. Any animals not properly cleaned or fitted for show will be rejected at the discretion of the superintendents.
  13. Entries close October 1.
  14. Entry Fee of $1.00 per animal.

Fitting and Showmanship Classes

51001: Novice, First year showing
51002: Junior, 11 and under
51003: Intermediate, 12-16
51004: Senior, 17-21

Ram Classes

52101: Ram Lamb
52102: Pair of Ram Lambs
52103: Yearling Ram
52104: Pair of Yearling Rams

Reserve Champion Ram awarded to each breed rams

Ewe Classes

53101: Ewe Lamb
53102: Pair of Ewe Lambs
53103: Yearling Ewe Youth
53104: Pair of Yearling Ewes Youth
53105: Aged Ewe Youth
53106: Pair of Aged Ewes

Reserve Champion Ewe awarded to each breed ewes

Group Classes

54101: Exhibitors Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs)
54102: Breeders Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs, all bred and owned)
54103: Get of Sire: (4 animals out of one sire. Ram and Ewes allowed)
54104: Market Lambs: (Class to be divided into 2 classes by weight)
54105: Pair of Market Lambs

55001: Educational Display (Can be put near your pen and farm display) Create a display that will educate fair visitors about your animals. Posters must be hung by exhibitor at check-in

Fitting and Showmanship Classes

51001: Novice, First year showing

Ram Classes

52001: Ram Lamb
52002: Pair of Ram Lambs
52003: Yearling Ram
52004: Pair of Yearling Rams

Reserve Champion Ram awarded to each breed rams

Ewe Classes

53001: Ewe Lamb
53002: Pair of Ewe Lambs
53003: Yearling Ewe Youth
53004: Pair of Yearling Ewes Youth
53005: Aged Ewe Youth
53006: Pair of Aged Ewes

Group Classes

54001: Exhibitors Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs)
54002: Breeders Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs, all bred and owned)
54003: Get of Sire: (4 animals out of one sire. Ram and Ewes allowed)
54004: Market Lambs: (Class to be divided into 2 classes by weight)
54005: Pair of Market Lambs

55001: Educational Display (Can be put near your pen and farm display) Create a display that will educate fair visitors about your animals. Posters must be hung by exhibitor at check-in

Fitting & Showmanship
Rosettes

Youth Classes

1st: $18.00
2nd: $16.00
3rd: $14.00
4th: $12.00

Open Classes

1st: $20.00
2nd: $18.00
3rd: $16.00
4th: $14.00