The Albion Area Fair


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Department 10

4-H and FFA

 



Showing her horse Petra, in halter class is Whitney Snyder from Cranesville. The 2002 Albion Area Fair marked Whitney's first year for showing

 

Each exhibitor is limited to one animal in Section A1

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor

Section A1

4-H and FFA Horses & Ponies

Jen Pate, Superintendent, 11595 State Rd., Albion, PA 16401 (814)756-3807

See Health Rules, Dept. 1

Judging will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday

PRIZES: Class 1 through 6: 1st – $10, 2nd – $8, 3rd – $6, all others – $4

RULES:

1. Entires accepted August 1-August 31.

2. Must be a current 4-H or FFA member, proof required

3. Member may only show named 4-H or FFA project

4. A $2 stall fee will be accepted on entry day. DO NOT MAIL.

5. Owner/caretaker form MUST be turned in on entry day to superintendent.

6. Straw must be used, no sawdust. Straw will not be furnished.

7. Stalls not available until Tuesday and will be assigned by the superintendent.

8. All animals must be judged on Wednesday.

9. Animals entered on Tuesday may leave the grounds after 9 p.m. Saturday.

10. Classes judged on age of member as of January 1 of the current year.

11. All entries must be in show condition daily as required by the Fair Board.

12. Horses & Ponies must be tied in the stall at all times.

13. NO horses or ponies are permitted in front of the barn.

14. Boots and helmets must be worn while riding your horse or pony.

15. Horses and ponies must stay in their stalls except during shows or parades or unless you have permission from your superintendent.

16. Aisle ways must be kept clean and clutter free at all times.

17. All horses and ponies MUST be signed in on the grounds by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

18. Only animals qualified for the 4-H District Horse Show will be relased early.

Ponies — A. Shetland B. Welsh C. POA

D. Quarter Pony E. Miniature Horse

Entries in the class cannot exceed 56 inches in height

1. Stallion, 3 years and over             $11, 9, 7, 6

2. Stallion, 2 years    $11, 9, 7, 6

3. Stallion, 1 year      $11, 9, 7, 6

4. Stallion, foal  $11, 9, 7, 6

5. Mare, 3 years and over  $11, 9, 7, 6

6. Mare, 2 years    $11, 9, 7, 6

7. Mare, 1 year             $11, 9, 7, 6

8. Mare, foal             $11, 9, 7, 6

9. Gelding, 3 years and over             $11, 9, 7, 6

CLASSES:

-- Light Horses —

A. Arabian C. Morgan E. Quarter Horse

B. Appaloosa D. Palomino F. Others (by breed)

1. Stallion, 3 years and over             $12, 10, 8, 6

2. Stallion, 2 years    $12, 10, 8, 6

3. Stallion, 1 year      $12, 10, 8, 6

4. Stallion, foal             $12, 10, 8, 6

5. Mare, 3 years and over             $12, 10, 8, 6

6. Mare, 2 years    $12, 10, 8, 6

7, Mare, 1 year             $12, 10, 8, 6

8. Mare, foal             $12, 10, 8, 6

9. Gelding, any age, to be shown at halter             $12, 10, 8, 6

 

Section A-1-A

4-H and FFA Draft Horse Department

Ed Bowen, Superintendent, 12944 Springboro Rd., Conneautville, PA 16406 (814) 587-2326

 

Each exhibitor is limited to 1 animal in Section A-1-A, providing there is available space in the draft horse barn.

PRIZES:

First place $10; Second Place $8; Third place $6; All others $4

1. Entires accepted August 1-August 31.

Classes

Halter:

1. Showmanship Jr.

(8-13 years). Ages as of Jan. 1 of that year

2. Showmanship Sr.

(14-18 years)

3. Youth Ground Drive

Hitch:

1. Single Youth Draft Hitch

2. Draft Team Hitch Youth

3. Log Pull Youth

JUNIOR DIVISION COMPETITORS IN DRAFT HORSE CLASSES NEED NOT BE FFA OR 4-H MEMBERS

CLASSES:

1. Showmanship – junior (up through 13 years)   $10, 8, 6, 4

2. Showmanship – senior (14 through 18 years)   $10, 8, 6, 4

Judging will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday

Rules:

1. Must be a current 4-H or FFA Draft Horse Club Member. Proof required.

2. Members may only show named 4-H or FFA project.

3. Complete project book.

4. When hitched to cart or wagon, all drivers must be accompanied at all times by an adult and be wearing a helment! When riding, must wear helmet. Refer to the 4-H rule book. ALL 4-H RULES APPLY!

 

Section A2

4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle

Fitting, Showmanship and Junior Breeding

Each exhibitor is limited to one animal in Section A2.

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor.

Diane Reiser, Dairy Superintendent, 10070 Kidder Road, Cranesville PA 16410 (814)756-5124

Any boy or girl from 8 through 18 years of age may enter this contest No attention in judging shall be paid

to the conformation of the animal in Classes 1 and 2

CLASSES:

1. Champion Dairy Fitting. (Dairy animals shall be judged on how well they have been fitted to the show ring.)

2. Champion Dairy Showmanship. (Dairy animals shall be judged upon how well they are shown in the ring.)

3. Junior Heifer Calf born between March 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010

4. Intermediate Heifer Calf born between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010

5. Senior Heifer Calf born between September 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009

6. Summer Yearling Heifer born between June 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009

7. Junior Yearling Heifer born between March 1, 2009 and May 31, 2009

8. Intermediate Yearling Heifer born between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009

9. Senior Yearling Heifer born between September 1, 2008 and November 30, 2008

10. Dry Cow Senior, 2 years and over, born before March 1, 2008. May not be shown in any other age class.

11. Junior two year old, born between March 1, 2008 and August 31, 2008

12. Senior two year old, born between September 1, 2007 and February 28, 2008

13. Junior 3-year old, born between March 1, 2007 and August 31, 2007

14. Senior 3-year old, born between September 1, 2006 and February 28, 2007

15. 4-year-old Cow born between September 1, 2005 and August 31, 2006

16. Cow 5 years old and over, born before September 1, 2005

PRIZES

1st — $10

2nd — $8

3rd — $6

All Others — $4 Competition in each class will be in age groups, with groups for ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15-18.

 

Sponsors for Dairy & Beef Showing and Fitting

• Community National Bank of Northwestern Pa. — 2 Trophies

• AgChoice Farm Credit — 2 Trophies • Dairy Farmers of America — Bell Trophy

Albion Animal Center

Albion Auto Parts - Napa

Albion Mill

Albion McDonalds

Arcaro’s Saddlery

A Floral Affair Gift &Gourmet

Advance Auto Parts

Animal Medic

Andrews Farm Equipment

Albion Pharmacy

Brink Ink

Boot Box

Bortnick’s Tractor

Big Moe’s

Chestnut Place -Hallmark

Camboro Veterinary

Conneautville Farmer’s Exchange

Campbell’s Pottery

Connie’s Candles

Conneautville Hardware

English Tire

Elk Creek Lawn and Garden

Elk Creek Sports Store

Edinboro Exhaust

Expressions Hair Styles

Film Fest Video

Fellows Farm

Faulkners Screen Printing

Fairview Hardware

Greener Pastures

Hobbs Lumber & Hardware

Heartland Antiques

Humphreys Memoir

Hills Supply

Hair & Nails

I.B.A.

Jim & Sue’s Pizza

Judy Parker

Kennedy’s Hardware

Knapp’s Meat Market

Lakeside Bagel &Deli

Lake City Lanes

LeSuer’s Country Cupboard

Little Run Farm

Miller’s Nylon Harness Shop

Mindy’s Hair Unlimited

Marquette Savings Bank

Mike’s Meats

Memories Portrait Studio

Nesbitt Farm

Neiger Milling

Napa - Girard

Outpost Archery

Peggy Gray Candies

Reed’s Pizza

Reiser Farm

RoshelAyrshire

Shepegi Dairy

Subway - Girard

Subway - Fairview

State Farm Insurance

Stepping Stone

Ton-Dale Farm

Tri Wholesale Beer

Tri State Sales

Tractor Supply

Valerio’s

West County ATV

Wendy’s – Girard

 

Section A3

4-H and FFA Beef Cattle

Fitting, Showmanship and Junior Breeding

Each exhibitor is limited to one

animal in Section A3.

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor.

Ron Simpson, Beef Superintendent (814) 756-4522

Any boy or girl from 8 through 18 years of age may enter this contest.

No attention in judging shall be paid to the conformation of the animals in Classes 1 and 2.

 

CLASSES:

1. Champion Beef Fitting. (Beef animals shall be judged upon how well they have been fitted to the show ring.)

2. Champion Beef Showmanship. (Beef animals shall be judged upon how well they are shown in the ring.)

3. Junior Bull Calves

4. Senior Bull Calves

5. Summer Yearling Bulls

6. Junior Yearling Bulls

7. Senior Yearling Bulls

8. 2-year-old Bulls

9. Junior Heifer Calves

10. Senior Heifer Calves

11. Summer Yearling Heifer

12. Junior Yearling Heifer

13. Senior Yearling Heifer

14. 2-year-old Heifer

15. Females – 3 years and older

Section A4

4-H and FFA Sheep

Fitting, Showmanship and Junior Breeding

 

Richard English, Superintendent

11768 Old Albion Rd., Albion, PA 16401

(814) 756-5235

Class 1 and 2 are limited to one entry. Two entries are permitted in Class 3 per exhibitor

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor.

Any boy or girl from 8 through 18 years of age may enter this contest.

No attention in judging shall be paid to the conformation of the animal in Classes 1 and 2.

CLASSES:

1. Champion Sheep Fitting. (Sheep shall be judged upon how well they have been fitted to the show ring.)

A. 8-11 Years Old

B. 12-14 Years Old

C. 15-18 Years Old

2. Champion Sheep Showmanship. (Sheep shall be judged upon how well they are shown in the ring.)

A. 8-11 Years Old

B. 12-14 Years Old

C. 15-18 Years Old

3. Breeding Sheep Classes:

A. Ram, lamb, under 1 year $10,8,6,4

B. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 $10,8,6,4

C. Ewe, lamb, under 1 year $10,8,6,4

PRIZES: 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $6 All Others: $4

Best Showman (Award donated by AgChoice Farm Credit) Breeds same as open classes

Section A5

4-H and FFA Swine

Fitting, Showmanship and Junior Breeding

Joe Reiser, Swine Superintendent (814) 756-5124

Each exhibitor is limited to one entry in Section A4 .

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor.

Any boy or girl from 8 through 18 years of age may enter this contest. No attention in judging shall be paid to the

conformation of the animal in Classes 1 and 2.

 

PRIZES: Class 1 and 4: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd:$6, all others: $4

CLASSES:

1. Champion Swine Fitter (Swine shall be judged upon how well they have been fitted for the show ring.)

2. Champion Swine Showmanship (Swine shall be judged upon how well they are shown in the ring.)

3. January Boar pig farrowed on or after January 1, 2009 and before Febraury 1, 2009    $9, 6, 4, 3

4. February Boar pig farrowed on or after February 1, 2009 and before March 1, 2009            $9, 6, 4, 3

5. March Boar Pig farrowed on or after March 1, 2009 and before April 1, 2009              $9, 6, 4, 3

6. April Boar Pig farrowed on or after April 1, 2009 and before May 1, 2009             $9, 6, 4, 3

7. One year and older             $9, 6, 4, 3

8. January Sow Pig farrowed on or after January 1, 2009 and before February 1, 2009    $9, 6, 4, 3

9. February Sow Pig farrowed on or after February 1, 2009 and before March 1, 2009              $9, 6, 4, 3

10. March Sow Pig farrowed on or after March 1, 2009 and before April 1, 2009             $9, 6, 4, 3

11. April Sow Pig farrowed on or after April 1, 2009 and before May 1, 2009              $9, 6, 4, 3

 

Section A6

4-H and FFA Goat

Fitting, Showmanship and Junior Breeding

Yvonne Murkens, Goat Superintendent (See Dept. 6) (814) 756-3701

Each exhibitor is limited to one animal in Section A6.

That entry must be a project of the exhibitor. No animals with horns will be accepted.

 

CLASSES 1 & 2: Any youngster from 8 through 18 years of age may enter Classes 1 and 2.

No attention in judging shall be paid to the conformation of the animal in Classes 1 and 2.

1. Fitting. (Exhibitor shall be judged upon how well the goat is prepared for the show ring.)

2. Showmanship. (Exhibitor will be judged on how well they show the goat.) Best Showman ( Award donated by AgChoice Farm Credit) Competition in each class will be by age groups, with groups for ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15-18

Best Fitter/Best Showman

PRIZES: 1st — $10 2nd — $8 3rd — $6 All Others — $4

3. Peewee Showing (Children under 8, participation ribbons for each child, donated small trophy) 4-H and/or FFA

membership proof required for age classes.

AGE CLASSES:

                        4. 1 year and under 2 – fresh             8. Birth and under 5 months

                        5. 2 years and under 3                      9. 5 months and under 1 year

                        6. 3 years and under 5                      10. 1 year and under 2 – never fresh

                        7. 5 years and over

BREEDS: A. Alpine B. Boer F. Fainter K. Kinder

L. LaMancha ND. Nigerian Dwarf N. Nubian O. Oberhasli

P. Pygmy S. Saanen T. Toggenburg X. Other

PRIZES: 1st  $10  2nd  $8  3rd  $7 4th $6

Section A18

4H & Vocational Needlecraft

(Youth Under 19 years old) Limit of two entries per class.

ALL PREMIUMS $3.00  2.00  1.75  1.50

CLASSES:

1. Centerpieces – under 12”

                        A. Crocheted edge

                        B. Embroidered

                        C. Cross Stitch

                        D. Other

2. Centerpieces -–over 12”

                        A. Crocheted edge

                        B. Embroidered

                        C. Cross Stitch

                        D. Other

3. Cushions & cushion tops

                        A. Crocheted

                        B. Novelty

                        C. Hooked

                        D. Other

4. Miscellaneous

                        A. Toys

                        B. Useful Articles

                        C. Dolls

                                    1. Crocheted

                                    2. Rag

3. Bed Doll

4. Miscellaneous

                        D. Christmas

                        E. Doll Clothes

                        F. Potholders & Hot Pads

                        G. Rugs

                        H. Afghans

                        I. Quilts

5. Pictures (ready to hang)

                        A. Needlepoint

                        B. Counted cross stitch

                        C. Other

                        D. Wall Hanging

6. Pillowcase (1)

                        A. Crocheted Edge

                        B. Embroidered

7. Towels

                        A. Crocheted edge

                        B. Embroidered

8. Wearing Apparel

                        A. Caps

                                    1. Crocheted

2. Knitted

3. Other

                        B. Hat

                                    1. Crocheted

                                    2. Knitted

                                    3. Other

                        C. Mittens and Gloves

                                    1. Crocheted mittens

                                    2. Crocheted gloves

                                    3. Knitted mittens

                                    4. Knitted gloves

                        D. Socks and slippers

                                    1. Crocheted socks

                                    2. Knitted socks

                                    3. Crocheted slippers

                                    4. Knitted slippers

                        E. Scarves

                        F. Vests

                        G. Two Piece Dress

                        H. Purse and Dress

                        I. Sweater

                        J. Other

 
 

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