Shepherds Lead Contest

Rules:

1. Classes:

Junior Class: ages 5-13

Senior Class: ages 14-19

Adult Class: 20 years & over

2. Contestant's outfit must be at least 80% wool.

3. Contestants must halter train a ewe lamb, yearling ewe, or a wether lamb. No rams allowed.

4. The sheep does not have to be owned by the competitor. It should have at least two inches of fleece. The sheep will be judged on its fleece so, if possible, wool should not be blocked, clipped or trimmed in any way, except for the removal of dung tags.

5. The sheep may be colored or white, and need not be registered.

6. All sheep entered must be accompanied by a veterinary certification of health of the flock of origin. See also Animal Health Regulations onNo pens are allocated specifically for entries.

7. Judging will be based on:

Wool Outfit - 40 points

15 pts - handknit, crocheted, handwoven or sewn

15 pts - color, fit and style

5 pts - handspun

5 pts - handwork done by exhibitor

Sheep's Fleece - 30 points

15 pts - general appearance, clean fleece

10 pts - well-defined crimp, evenness of fleece

5 pts - if sheep is owned by exhibitor

Poise and Control - 30 points

15 pts - poise of contestant

15 pts - control of the animal

Total - 100 points

8. Premiums in each class are:

9. Register by April 10, 2008

 

To register for the Shepherds Lead Contest, send your name, address and phone number; the class you are entering; a description of your outfit; and information about the sheep (including ownership) to:

Karen Sowell,
10634 Old Frederick Rd.,
Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 1-301-898-7796