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Department 10


4-H and FFA
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 yo 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 released early.
CLASSES:
1. Grooming, Senior (15-18)
2. Grooming, Junior (8-14)
3. Master Groom (top 2 from each Grooming class) Award donated by Trailblazers 4-H Club
4. Showmanship, Senior (15-18)
5. Showmanship, Junior (8-14)
6. Best Showman (Award donated by AgChoice Farm Credit)
7. Conformation
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. Draft Farm Team 
Hitch Youth
4. 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, 2009 and May 31, 2009
4. Intermediate Heifer Calf born between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009
5. Senior Heifer Calf born between September 1, 2008 and November 30, 2008
6. Summer Yearling Heifer born between June 1, 2008 and August 31, 2008
7. Junior Yearling Heifer born between March 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008
8. Intermediate Yearling Heifer born between December 1, 2007 and February 28, 2008
9. Senior Yearling Heifer born between September 1, 2007 and November 30, 2007
10. Dry Cow Senior, 2 years and over, born before March 1, 2007. May not be shown in any other age class.
11. Junior two year old, born between March 1, 2007 and August 31, 2007
12. Senior two year old, born between September 1, 2006 and February 28, 2007
13. Junior 3-year old, born between March 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006
14. Senior 3-year old, born between September 1, 2005 and February 28, 2006
15. 4-year-old Cow born between September 1, 2004 and August 31, 2005
16. Cow 5 years old and over, born before September 1, 2004
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 Dinor
Albion McDonald’s
Animal Medic
Andrews Farm Equipment
Bortnick’s Tractor Sales
Carter Lumber - Conneaut Lake
Camboro Veterinary Services
Conneautville Farmer’s Exchange
Chestnut Place - Hallmark
English Tire
Elk Creek Lawn &?Garden
Elk Creek Sports Store
Edinboro Exhaust
Edinboro Lanes
Edinboro Outdoors
Fellows Farm
Faulkner’s Screen Printing
Fairview Hardware
Genex Cooperative
Greener Pastures
Hobbs Lumber &?Hardware
IBA
Jim &?Sue’s Pizza
Kennedy’s Hardware
Little Run Farm
Miller’s Nylon Harness Shop
Mindy’s Hair Unlimited
Marquette Savings?Bank
Nesbitt Farm
Napa - Girard
Pizza Hut - Edinboro
Peggy Gray Candies
Reed’s Pizza
Reiser Farm
Sherman Farm
Shepegi Farm
Stihl Chainsaw
Subway - Girard
Subway - Fairview
State Farm Insurance
Select Sire
Ton-Dale Farm
Tri-Wholesale Beer
Tractor Supply
Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm
Wendy’s 
Westway Lanes
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 – calved after January 1, 2009
4. Senior Bull Calves – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2008
5. Summer Yearling Bulls – calved between May 1 and August 31, 2008
6. Junior Yearling Bulls – calved between January 1 and April 30, 2008
7. Senior Yearling Bulls – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
8. 2-year-old Bulls – calved between January 1 and August 31, 2007
9. Junior Heifer Calves – calved after January 1, 2009
10. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2008
11. Summer Yearling Heifer – calved between May 1 and August 31, 2008
12. Junior Yearling Heifer – calved between January 1 and April 30, 2008
13. Senior Yearling Heifer – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
14. 2-year-old Heifer – calved between January 1 and 
August 31, 2007
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, 2008 and before April 1, 2008 $9, 6, 4, 3
6. April Boar Pig farrowed on or after April 1, 2008 and before May 1, 2008 $9, 6, 4, 3
7. One year and older $9, 6, 4, 3
8. January Sow Pig farrowed on or after January 1, 2008 and before February 1, 2008 $9, 6, 4, 3
9. February Sow Pig farrowed on or after February 1, 2008 and before March 1, 2008 $9, 6, 4, 3
10. March Sow Pig farrowed on or after March 1, 2008 and before April 1, 2008 $9, 6, 4, 3
11. April Sow Pig farrowed on or after April 1, 2008 and before May 1, 2008 $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 
5. 2 years and under 3 
6. 3 years and under 5 
7. 5 years and over
8. Birth and under 5 months
9. 5 months and under 1 year
10. 1 year and under 2 – never fresh
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 Article
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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