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AMERICAN CHEVIOT
SHEEP SOCIETY
2021 JOURNAL
Breezeview
Breezeview Farm
Farm
Cheviots
Cheviots
THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 ONLINE BUYERS!
BRZ 3715 BRZ 3716 BRZ 3700 BRZ 3726
Fall Ewe Lamb Fall Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Spring Ewe Lamb
sold to sold to sold to sold to
Kym Leib Misty Acres Moenter Homestead Glasshoff Cheviots
“Dorothea” BRZ 3718
7months of age2021 Calendar of Events
Calendar.............................................................................................................3 April
A Word from the Executive Secretary..........................................................4 6 DeVries Livestock Online Sale hosted
by integritylivestocksales.com
A Word from the ACSS President...............................................................6 12 Entry deadline for ACSS Online Sale
Board of Directors Contact Information.....................................................8 12 Misty Acres Online Sale hosted by
wlivestock.com
Honorary Directors...........................................................................................9 15 Entry deadline for National
Cheviot Sale
By-Laws of the American Cheviot Sheep Society...........................10-11 16-17 Illinois All Breeds Sale
General Information.......................................................................................12 Bloomington, Illinois Banner Sale
Management
Cheviot Breed Standards of Excellence.............................................13-16 18 Spilde Cheviots Online Sale hosted
Annual Meeting Minutes..............................................................................17 by integritylivestocksales.com
20 ACSS Online Sale hosted by
Board Meeting Minutes................................................................................18 integritylivestocksales.com
Treasurer’s Report...........................................................................................19
May
ACSS Online Ewe Sale Entry Form.............................................................20 6-8 Big Ohio Sale Greenville, Ohio
25 Entry deadline All American Junior
New ACSS Members......................................................................................22 Show
ACSS Photo Contest Results..................................................................24-25 29-30 Great Lakes Show & Sale
Wooster, Ohio Banner Sale
2020 National Show Results................................................................26-27 Management
Youth Section 29-30 Freedom Fest Junior Show
Sedalia, Missouri
Cheviot Ewe Futurity Info/Guidelines.........................................32-33
June
ACSS Scholarship Application...............................................................34 11-12 National Cheviot Show, Sale &
ACSS Queen Application..........................................................................35 Annual Meeting Springfield, Illinois
2020 NAILE Junior Show Results...................................................36-37 July
Scholarship Winner Feature...........................................................38-39 1-4 All American Junior Show
Springfield, Illinois
Breeder Sound Off..........................................................................................40 15-18 Northeast Youth Sheep Show
Membership Application Form..................................................................41 West Springfield, Massachusetts
28-31 Youth Sheep Expo
Breeder’s Directory...................................................................................42-49 Greenfield, Indiana
2020 National Sale Results.........................................................................50 November
2020 National Sale Information...........................................................51-52 11-18 North American International
Livestock Expo Louisville, Kentucky
2020 Registrations..........................................................................................53
Index of Advertisers.......................................................................................54
Registrar
2021 Cheviot Sheep Society Officers Associated Sheep Registry
President Dan Spilde PO Box 231, 420A Lincoln Street
First Vice President Sue Traglia Wamego, KS 66547
Second Vice President Duane Glasshoff Office: (785) 456-8500
Fax: (785) 456 8599
Website: www.cheviots.org Email: asregistry@gmail.com
Page 3 - 2021 Cheviot JournalHello Cheviot Enthusiast, Wow, what a frustrating year 2020 was in so many ways. However, it is time to put 2020 behind us as the view is always bigger out the front window than through the rearview mirror. As we look forward to 2021 there are a lot of positives in the sheep world. Lamb prices are very strong currently, cull ewe prices are at record highs and planning for sales and shows are moving full speed ahead in most parts of the United States. Although registration numbers were down in 2020, we expect a recovery as many sheep were not registered due to lack of shows and sales. So, if you have sheep that you need to get registered from 2020 do not hesitate to send those registration applications in to the registry office. As we look to sale and show season, the ACSS online sale will be April 20 th , consider entering a ewe or two in that sale. Online sales have become very popular and it is a chance to spread your genetics to different parts of the US or add some new genetics to your flock from the various Cheviot online sales. Springfield, Illinois will be the site of two of the biggest Cheviots events of the summer. The National Cheviot sale and annual meeting will be held there June 11- 12. This is always a fun well attended event where you can meet Cheviot breeders from all over the USA. The All-American Junior Show will also be held in Springfield, Illinois on July 1-4. This is always one of the largest shows for the Cheviot juniors throughout the year. Make plans to attend one or both of these events in Springfield this summer. In closing, let’s work together to grow the Cheviot breed and help new breeders of all ages get started with their Cheviots. It is important to help those newbies feel welcomed into our breed and they appreciate any assistance that you can provide them. Jeff Ebert ACSS Executive Secretary Page 4 - 2021 Cheviot Journal
The tradition lives on with
Moore Cheviots
Moore 211
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Full Brother to “Big Blue”
“Big Blue” Purchased By Dan Strahl, IN
Moore 178 from the National Cheviot On-Line Sale
Grand Champion Ewe 2019 National Show
Sire: Moore 996 Dam: McGuire 4725
We bred her to “JR” 2019 Res. National Champion Ram
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John & Judy Moore February Triplet Ewe Lambs-Placed 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Open Show NAILE
11989 Hinman Road Full Sisters to “Fancy” 2019 National Champion Ewe
Pictured (L to R)
Eagle, MI 48822 Moore 204-Grand Champion Ewe 2020 NAILE Junior Show -
(517) 626-6012 Purchased & Shown by Katelyn VonBehrens, IL - 2nd Ewe Lamb Open Show
Moore 203 - 3rd Ewe Lamb Open Show
Moore 202 - 1st Ewe Lamb & Jr. Champion Ewe
Visit our website at www.moorehampsandcheviots.com
Email: jmoore@2farmconnect.netHappy spring time to all as we work our way into what we hope is a normal sheep season. After a very challenging and frustrating year, I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say it’s time for a spring, summer and fall that is filled with sheep sales, sheep shows, and other sheep events. It does appear most events are set to go for this year, but as we all have become aware, we will wait and see if life throws us another curveball. I just returned from the Ohio dorset sale where the enthusiasm was very high and the sale average was also impressive and at record levels. Camaraderie was rebuilt and friendships were rekindled throughout the event. Typically the Ohio dorset sale sets the tone for the rest of the sale season across all breeds. I am confident that it will again this year not only in sale average and quality, but also in laughter and enthusiasm. Here in the Cheviot breed, we have a lot to look forward to! Our national show and sale is a week earlier than normal this year on June 11-12. Mark your calendar‘s for what should be a tremendous event! Much like the dorset sale, there is likely to be incredible quality animals at our national sale after a year of building up and preparing for it. Please look through sheep calendars and check websites for all the other sale opportunities as we gear up for what could be one of the greatest summer and fall show seasons we have seen in years. Everyone I talk to in the sheep business, is excited to showcase their animals and get back together with old sheep friends at these events. In the meantime, make sure you get all of your lambs registered and communicate with your potential buyers as we close in on what I assume will be a great year in the sheep business! I hope everyone had a great lambing season and is ready to shut down the zoom calls and replace them with some good in-person conversations. So let’s get all those kids off the couch and let’s all get excited about showcasing our Cheviots and making the purchases that will increase our quality and quantity moving forward. In closing, I wish everyone the best of luck this year, whether that is aspiring to win at the shows or just having a healthy and beautiful group to admire on your pasture. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the events this year. Also, please introduce yourself to me if we haven’t met in person. I always enjoy meeting new people and I am very receptive to hearing ideas that may help our breed moving forward. Best regards, Dan Spilde Page 6 - 2021 Cheviot Journal
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TRC
TRC
JD Furrow
3869 Waiteville Road
TRC Waiteville, WV 24984
JD Furrow
304-772-3060
3869 Waiteville Road
waiteville@frontier.com
Waiteville, WV 24984
304-772-3060
waiteville@frontier.com
A portion of the 2020 lamb crop Ranger and Trooper, our Anatolian
Shepherd livestock guard dogs
JD Furrow
3869 Waiteville Road
Waiteville, WV 24984
304-772-3060
waiteville@frontier.comEASTERN WESTERN
David Clyde (2020-2023) J. Susan Traglia (2018-2021)
95 N. Maysville Rd. 1st Vice President
18342 Pin Hook Road
Greenville, PA 16125 Sedalia, MO 65301
Home: (724) 588-8831 Cell: (805) 704-7445
Cell: (724) 588-8832 Email: sue@suescheviots.com
Email: mclyde95@verizon.net
Duane Glasshoff (2020-2023)
Chuck Orr (2018-2021) 2nd Vice President
9320 Hwy 50
262 S. Foster Rd. Murdock, NE 68407
Jackson Center, PA 16133 Home: (402) 234-4175
Home: (814) 786-7018 Cell: (402) 657-7609
E-mail: mistyacrescheviots@gmail.com d.glasshoff@hotmail.com
CENTRAL
Sidney DeVries (2020-2023)
3435 W. Scioto Mills Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032
Home: (815) 563-4898
Dan Spilde (2018-2021)
President
2800 Wildflower Rd.
Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: (608) 873-6789
AT-LARGE
Greg Farris (2018-2021) Kelly Copeland (2019-2022)
166919 Harptlake Road 12070 County Road 60
Mishicot, WI 54228 Lewiston, OH 43333
Phone: (920) 629-4615 Cell: 937-844-3314
Email: greg.farris66@yahoo.com Email: kcopeland6199@gmail.com
John “Speedy” Fought (2019-2022) Executive Secretary
230 W. Middlesex Dr. Jeff Ebert
Carlisle, PA 17013 10015 Flush Rd.
Home: (717) 440-3423 St. George, KS 66535
E-mail: sheepysnuggles@hotmail.com Cell: (785) 458-9174
Email: ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com
Joan Lawrence (2019-2022)
1405 Schoff Rd. Registrar
Atglen, PA 19310 Associated Sheep Registry
Phone: (610) 593-6521 PO Box 231
E-mail: breezeview1@aol.com 420A Lincoln St.
Wamego, KS 66547
Michael Moenter (2020-2023) 785-456-8500
4721 Devils Hole Rd. 785-456-8599 (Fax)
Pemberville, OH 43450 asregistry@gmail.com
Home: (419) 261-9555
E-mail: michael.moenter@gmail.com
Page 8 - 2021 Cheviot JournalTurney Collins David McDowell Dewey Wheeler Burton Sheldon
Kentucky Pennsylvania Illinois New York
Archie Minish Henry Davenport Murle Mills Charles Smith
Iowa Oregon Iowa Maine
Keith B. Clark Kenneth Moore Jr. Ernest Hall Homer Long
Indiana Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia
S. Dewitt Stewart Alvin Shoop Fred Henke Joe Stout
New York Ohio Wisconsin Indiana
Clare Close Charles Wampler Don Kessi Ruth A. Bowles
Illinois Virginia Oregon Indiana
Lewis Nicolas Merrill P. Tait Eloise Spraker John E. Sprinkle
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania New York Illinois
John Skinner George Ramsey Dale Wheeler Elaine Vogt
Nebraska New York Illinois California
Bob Willerton Richard Rader Maryln Stroh George Widener
Illinois Illinois Pennsylvania
Dick Getzleman
Illinois
UPDATED INFORMATION WANTED
The American Cheviot Sheep Society emails a periodic newsletter about events and
Cheviot happenings. If you would like to be included on this email list please notify the
association office at ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com. This will allow the information to
get to you, the members, much quicker. Also, if you have corrections to your address
or phone number or want to add your cell phone to your breeder listing, please notify
the office of that as well. The mailing list is an ever changing list so please do all you
can to keep the Association office of any changes in your contact information.
The association is always looking for good farm scene pictures of Cheviots, so if you
get a chance take some pictures and send them by email or disk to the association
office. Your help in these matters is much appreciated.
Page 9 - 2021 Cheviot JournalRevised
PREAMBLE
Fully recognizing the importance to all interests in the culture of Cheviot Sheep and of having a reliable record which
shall be accepted as the “Final Authority” in question of pedigree and desiring to unite the experience and interest of all
in guarding and perpetuating the purity of their flocks, we unite in organizing this Society.
November 1996
BYLAWS
Art. 1. Name—The name of this society shall be American Cheviot Sheep Society.
Said Society is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York as a membership organization.
Art. 2. Object—The object of this Society is: to guard and maintain the purity and encourage the breeding of Cheviot
Sheep; to keep and maintain a registry for the registration of purebred Cheviot Sheep; to issue certificates of registration
and transfer of same; and to do all things which may be requisite and proper in and about the carrying out the purpose
and objects for which this incorporation is formed.
Art. 3. Members—a. All living Stockholders in good living standing, of the dissolved American Cheviot Sheep Society,
Inc., constitute the membership in the American Cheviot Sheep Society Incorporated this 9th day of October, 1924, in
the State of New York.
b. All persons interested in Cheviot Sheep who are of good moral character may become members of this Society and
approved by the Board of Directors upon payment of membership fee of ten dollars.
Art. 4. The Secretary shall present the name of every applicant (with his references) for Membership to the Board of
Directors and to request their ballots for or against such application—one objecting vote of the Board of Directors shall
withhold such application for membership, until the next annual meeting when a two-thirds vote is required.
Art. 5. After acceptance by the Board of Directors, the Secretary will be empowered to issue a membership certificate
duly signed by the President and Secretary.
This membership is non-transferable, is entitled to one vote and ceases with the death of the holder.
Art. 6. Officers—The officers of the Society (who shall also serve as the officers of the Board) shall be President, a First
Vice-President, and a Second Vice-President to be elected from the Board of Directors by the members of the Board at
their Annual Meeting. The Secretary and treasurer shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Five Directors shall
constitute a quorum. At the death, resignation or disability of the President, his duties will be assumed successively by
the First Vice-President and the Second Vice-President; at the death or resignation or disability of any other officer or
director, his or her place shall be filled by the officers of the Board until the next Annual Meeting of the Board.
There shall be eleven Directors. The term of each Director shall be three years, and the terms of four Directors shall ex-
pire at the Annual Meeting each year after this year in which this amendment is passed, except every third year when the
terms of three Directors shall expire. The term of the President and the Vice-Presidents shall be one year.
The Board of Directors shall divide the United States into three districts. Not less than two directors shall be elected from
each district plus five at large.
The Eastern district shall contain the states lying east of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.
The Central district shall contain the states lying between the Eastern district and the Mississippi River.
The Western district shall contain the states west of the Mississippi River.
Art. 7. Duties of Officers—The duties of the officers and the Board of Directors shall be such as usually pertain to such
offices in the usual transaction of business.
The President will appoint a three member financial review panel annually to review the Association’s business transac-
tions prior to the Annual Meeting.
The Panel will consist of two directors and one at-large association member. The panel will report to the President the
findings of the said review.
The President will convey the findings to the Association members at the Annual Meeting.
Art. 8. The Secretary and Treasurer shall give a bond at the discretion of the Board of Directors continued for the faith-
ful performance of his duties.
He shall receive such compensation for his services as the Board of Directors deems just.
Art. 9. Meetings—An Annual Meeting of this Society shall be held at a date and place agreed upon by the Board of Di-
rectors. The membership shall be given a thirty day notice of the time and place selected. At this meeting, at which time
the directors of the Society shall be elected by a majority of the members present. No voting by proxy. Five members to
constitute a quorum.Art. 10. Amendments—These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members voting at any regular meeting.
Notice of the proposed amendments having been previously give to each member. No voting by proxy.
Seal—The Seal of this Society shall be a circle with the words American Cheviot Sheep Society with an inserted cut of a
Cheviot Sheep’s head.
Art. 11. A member charged with willful misrepresentation in regard to any animal owned or bred by him, or with any
dishonorable conduct, if such charge be fully sustained, the Board of Directors may suspend him until the next Annual
Meeting when a full hearing of the evidence, such as offending member may be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the mem-
bers voting.
Art. 12. A registry of Purebred Cheviot Sheep shall be established and kept by the Secretary subject to such rules and
regulations as may from time to time be adopted by the Society.
RULES OF ENTRY
Rule 1. Sheep imported from England or Scotland, whose breeding will permit their registration in the British Flock
Book, shall be entitled to registration upon satisfactory evidence being furnished by the Secretary of their purity. The
following statement must be filed with the Secretary concerning imported sheep, 1. Name of animal to be recorded. 2.
Date of birth. 3. Sex. 4. Number and initial on the ear label or tattoo. 5. Date of importation. 6. Name of vessel or port of
entry. 7. Names of breeder, importer, and owner with the address of each; blanks must be signed by the importer.
Usually satisfactory evidence is given in the form of a letter from the British Secretary vouching for the flock from which
the importation is made.
The American Cheviot Sheep Society has a working agreement with the Canadian National Livestock Records that Cana-
dian sheep, registered or eligible to registry (coming into the United States from Canada) will be accepted for our records
and re-registered in the American Cheviot Sheep Society at regular registration rates.
Rule 2. The progeny of sheep as indicated above shall be entitled to registration.
Rule 3. The Direct descendants of sheep registered in the American Cheviot Sheep Society shall be entitled to registra-
tion.
Rule 4. If subsequently proven that any animal has been admitted improperly, the facts of the case shall be recorded; the
animal disbarred and no progeny tracing to such animal shall be thereafter admitted.
Rule 5. All sheep for which application is made for registry must be labeled with an ear tag or tattoo bearing the breed-
er’s applicant’s name or initials thereon and no numbers shall be duplicated. Should any sheep be labeled with another
breeder’s label it shall not be changed. If a label is lost it must be promptly replaced with a duplicate of the original.
Rule 6. Blank application forms and breeding certificates will be furnished by the Society, but not private ear labels.
Rule 7. The fee for registration shall be $6.00 for each animal under one year of age, or $8.00 for each animal over one
year of age. The fees to be paid by non-members shall be doubled these amounts. For the purposes for this rule, an ani-
mal shall be considered to become one year old on the first day of February of the year following the year in which it was
born.
Rule 8. Animals when approved will have “Record” numbers assigned them and certificates of registry will be forwarded
to the owner.
Rule 9. Transfers are to be made out in full and paid for by the seller. Transfer fees shall be $6.00 per head, said trans-
fers to be filed with the Secretary within three months from the date of delivery, where such transfers are neglected
beyond three months, fees shall be $10.00.
Rule 10. In case an ewe is bred to a ram not owned by the owner of the ewe, a certificate, signed by the owner of the
ram, must accompany application for registry. Blanks will be furnished by the Society.
Rule 11. Transfers must be filled in and signed with pen by owner or agent making sale.
Transfer of ownership shall not be considered recorded unless it shows the signature of the Secretary or this Society.
No information pertaining to pedigrees or transfers of any sheep will be given to any person or agency other than to a
member of the A.C.S.S. who owns or has owned one or more sheep involved in such pedigrees or transfers except when
required to do so by a court order of the executive committee.
Rule 12. Certified 4-H and FFA members are accorded the privilege of membership rates in transactions with the
Society office and are not required to pay the Annual Service Fee.
Rule 13. An annual service fee of $10.00 shall be charged all members and non-members doing business with the Na-
tional Office effective January 1, 2002.
Page 11 - 2021 Cheviot JournalThe modern Cheviot breed has been produced by producer. These plump, meaty cuts, their pink flesh
selection rather than by crossing. It is a pure breed, one delicately trimmed with just enough fat to make them juicy
of a very few in this country. Because of this purity, when and tender, are the housewife’s choice because with them
the Cheviot ram is mated with crossbred ewes of other she can serve her family a tasty meal with minimum waste.
breeds, he stamps an unmistakable Cheviotness on his Because they are housewife’s choice, Cheviots are the
offspring, importing to them a large measure of the choice of the butcher, and therefore bring a better price at
superiority of which Cheviots are known. the market. The Cheviot is prized by the meat packers for
Distinctive Appearance the very practical reason that the packer gets more pounds
The modern American Cheviot is primarily a mutton of lamb which he buys “on the hoof.”
sheep. As sheep weights go, it is definitely one of the
Cheviot rams are excellent sires in crossbred market lamb
smaller breeds but one of the most distinctive in
production programs. Ewes built to deliver larger-
appearance. Much of its distinctive appearance is due to
headed lambs find the Cheviot-sired lambs, with their
the high carriage of the head and the quick, coordinated
small heads, very easy to deliver, so that much less
stride. The head is carried high, and the ears are carried
attention is required at lambing time. These lambs are so
together, erect and forward. There is no wool on the head
vigorous, strong, and hardy at birth that losses are kept
or face in front of the ears, nor is there wool below the
at a minimum, and a higher percentage of the lambs are
knees and the hocks. The head, legs, and ears are covered
raised to marketing age. Successful producers of
with very fine white hair. Their bare heads, attractive
commercial lambs know their success depends upon their
white color and absence of horns give them a very aris-
ability to produce the kind of lamb carcasses which the
tocratic bearing. Nostrils and hooves should be black in
market demands, at the lowest labor and feed cost. Cheviot
color. Rams in good condition mature at 160 to 200 lbs.,
ram aid these commercial producers in producing the type
ewes from 130 to 170 lbs.
of lambs desired by the market.
Extreme Hardiness
The breed is also recommended for its extreme hardiness. Fine Fleeces
This is one of the breed’s strongest characteristics. For Cheviots produce generous fleeces of white wool which is
generations raised on the Cheviot Hills, rarely seeing the preferred by mills because its fineness, crimp, and length
inside of a shed or barn, summer or winter, Cheviots have, of staple give it superior spinning and combing qualities,
from force of circumstances, developed into the hardiest of and its low grease content causes less shrinkage in
the medium-wool breeds. The newborn lambs are strong, scouring. The fleece is usually grades 1/4 to 3/8 blood
vigorous and alert and are born with a will to live. Their combing and is usually from four to five inches in length.
unusual vitality and hardiness makes them easy to raise, Rams will normally shear 9 to 13 lbs., and the ewe will
and with reasonable care, losses are insignificant. produce fleeces of 8 to 10 lbs.
Production Plus All Things Considered
Cheviot ewes are a delight for the shepherd. They bear Though Cheviots may come in smaller packages,
their lambs easily, have a high number of twins, and they contain for the sheepman a surprising combination of
produce plenty of milk to support them. Production highly desirable qualities. They are noted for hardiness,
records, year after year, show that their twins grow as fast longevity, productiveness, milking, and mothering ability
as single lambs. Both the lambs and their mothers are and for their great activity. They are high in quality and
good foragers and thrifty efficient feeders. Their grazing hang a presentable carcass that has a minimum of outside
pattern is unlike that of other sheep. Instead of grouping fat for the amount of carcass lean produced. They utilize
together in a frontal assault on a single area, they tend to rough, low producing hill country very profitably with
spread out over an area and get all the available feed. As relatively little assistance from man and even less from the
rustlers, they have few equals. If there is vegetation to be elements. Where there is a really tough clean-up job to
found—above or beneath the snows—browse, grass, be done to convert waste land into dollars, more and more
heather, or weed—they will find it. sheepmen are discovering that “Cheviots can take it.”
Desirable Carcasses In comparing Cheviots with other breeds, let the
The modern Cheviot has a compact body with a straight comparison be made on a basis of pounds of dressed lamb
smooth back with covers a rack of well-filled, meaty chops and clean wool produced per acre, and consider all of the
and a broad loin of superior quality. The leg is full, round costs of this production, including the year-round cost of
and plump. One of the outstanding merits of these choice feeding the ewe, and the time and attention required at
cuts, the Cheviot has a reputation as a meat lambing and shearing time.Page 13 - 2021 Cheviot Journal
Border Cheviots are a small-framed breed of sheep known for the foot. Structural soundness relates to the skeleton.
their vigor, mother ability, muscle and ease of fleshing. Along Incorrectness in one part of the skeleton usually is
with their size, the head is another unique characteristic of the connected to incorrectness in other parts of the
Border Cheviot. skeleton. For example, usually post-legged animals are
I. GENERAL APPEARANCE 25 POINTS also too straight in their should angle.
A. APPEARANCE: Alert, active stylish and AREAS OF STRUCTURAL CORRECTNESS
symmetrical, standing on moderate leg length. The FOREQUARTERS: Shoulder blades should be set
overall body exhibits balance. in uniformly and smoothly to the rest of the body.
B. SIZE: The preferred Cheviot is proportional in BACK: The back of Cheviot sheep should be
height and length equal to or exceeding the height straight as possible from the top of the shoulder to
of the animal. The average Cheviot ram should the dock. A slightly elevated shoulder in
weight approximately 200 pounds at maturity. The comparison to the hip is acceptable. Additionally,
average Cheviot ewe should weigh approximately slight slope of the hip from the hook to the pin
150 pounds at maturity. bones is acceptable.
II. BREED TYPE 25 POINTS FRONT FEET: Front View: Both feet should point
The beauty of the Cheviot head is one of the breed’s forward and be perpendicular to the body with
distinguishing features. The Cheviot style, alertness straightness from the chest floor to the toe.
and contrasting colors set the breed apart from others. SIDE VIEW: Feet should be straight from the
A. HEAD: Medium in length and broad, with chest floor through the knee to the pastern. The
ample width between the eyes. Straight with little angle of the pastern should be approximately 45 de-
arch between the eyes and nostrils; more strongly grees. Less of an angle allows for weak pasterns and
arched in rams. more of an angle allows for extreme straightness.
1. EARS: Medium in length, sharply erect, of REAR FEET: Side View: The back of the rear leg
medium thickness, and placed on top of the should be perpendicular to the pin bones of the
head. The circumference of the ears should five hip. Less angle allows for post-legged individuals.
a curved appearance, rather than flat and open. More angle causes sheep to be sickle-hocked.
From a side view, the ears should be pointed REAR VIEW: Legs should be square and
slightly forward. perpendicular to the corners of the body with equal
2. EYES: Large, round, clear and alert, with distance between legs at the hock and the toe.
black pigmentation around the rim of the eye. MOVEMENT: Animals should maintain the proper
3. NOSE: Broad muzzled, with large nostrils correctness to the skeleton both while standing and
forming a black “T” at the end of the nose. moving. Many times structural defects are not
4. MOUTH: Black lipped with a strong deep jaw. evident until the animal moves about. It is then
B. HAIR COVERING: Head, ears, and legs well important to assess structural correctness both
covered with fine, short, white hair. Black spots are while the Cheviot is standing and moving.
acceptable on the ears and poll. Black spots on any For the beginner and veteran breeder alike, an excellent article
on feet and leg soundness in sheep is “Feet and Legs” (North
other part of the body are objectionable. Brown Central Regional Extension Publication #301) by Drs. Harold
hair on any part of the body is HIGHLY Henneman and Margaret Benson of Michigan State University.
objectionable.
IV. BODY 25 POINTS
C. HOOVES: Black in color.
A. NECK: Moderately long, trim, and exhibiting
III. STRUCTURE 25 POINTS extension, blending smoothly into shoulders, and
Soundness is imperative in useful Cheviot sheep. contributing to an overall balanced appearance.
Incorrectness decreases the animal’s movement, B. SHOULDERS: Smoothly laid in from neck to
growth, reproductive rate, longevity, usefulness and back. Tight at top of the shoulder, also smooth at
ultimate value. Additionally, structure and soundess the point of the shoulder.
are highly inheritable traits. Cheviots should stand C. CHEST, BRISKET, AND HEART GIRTH:
on large circumference of bone with adequate size toChest deep and moderately wide, but trim, with 9. Fleece characteristics per paragraph IV (I)
adequate capacity, and fitting smoothly into neck VI. DISQUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
and shoulders. Brisket also trim. Heart girth full, 1. Horns
broad and deep to promote longevity. 2.Malformed mouth (overshot or undershot jaw)
D. BACK (TOPLINE): Long and level, no 3. Less than two testicles in rams
weakness in front or behind the shoulder. 4. Less than two teats in ewes
E. RIBS: Deep and well sprung with adequate 5. Totally pink nose
cover. Essential for vigor and ease of fleshing. IMPLEMENTING NEW BREED STANDARDS
F. LOIN: Long, wide, deep, and well covered. The new Cheviot Standards of Excellence were adopt-
G. HINDQUARTERS: Hip broader than ed at the 2004 annual meeting of the American Chev-
shoulders. Rump wide, long and level out to the iot Sheep Society. The new Breed Standards are the
dock. Leg heavily muscled. result of more than two years of work by a committee
H. UNDERLINE: Level and as parallel to the formed in 2002. Through the process of
topline as possible. Flanks deep and full. updating the Cheviot Breed Standards, members pre-
I. FLEECE: Chalky white in color, uniform crimp sented many thoughts and proposals. These thoughts
with blunt ends; staple is definite. Covers the body were debated until the final draft was approved by a
completely from behind the poll and ears to vote of the members in November 2004.
slightly above the knees and hocks, including the While probably not perfect, these Standards represent
belly. a significant step forward in the preservation of both
Wool Grade: the desirable carcass and the beautiful and distinc-
3/8 to 1/4 blood combing tive Cheviot appearance. Now the important task of
(58s to 48s or 27 to 33 microns) applying these Standards is up to all Cheviot breeders.
Weight of fleece: Taking time to explain and demonstrate the preferred
Rams: 8 to 14 pounds Cheviot characteristics to young 4-Hers and others
Ewes: 6 to 10 pounds who desire to be Cheviot breeders is critical.
Fleece Characteristics can be highly Another important task in assuring that theses Stan-
objectionable but not disqualifying: dards are followed is to choose judges for national
A. Black, brown or grey spots in the fleece Cheviot competitions who will apply them in the
B. Hairy britch show ring. To help the Board of Directors evaluate
C. Kemp throughout the fleece how an individual judge applies the breed Standards
D. Shiny fleece of Excellence, we as you to fill out the critique form
J. TESTICLES (RAMS): Uniform and adequate found on the back page of the Cheviot Journal. If you
size for age, and well descended from body. Free need extra copies of the critique form, please contact
from any abnormalities. Scrotum free from any the ACSS office. It is very important for each member
split. to do this so we can establish a judge’s review to assist
K. TEATS (EWES): Two well placed teats of in the selection of judges for national shows who fol-
moderate length, free from any abnormalities. low the Breed Standards.
IV. HIGHLY OBJECTIONABLE The American Cheviot Sheep Society has taken a
CHARACTERISTICS large step forward in guarding and maintaining the
1. Poor breed type quality of our Cheviot breed. It is now up to each
2. Scurs one of us to complete this task. Please fill out a judge
3. Bare belly critique form for each show you attend and follow the
4. High shoulders instructions for submitting the form. If you would
5. Pink or white hooves like extra copies of the Cheviot Breed Standards of
6. Nose not totally black Excellence to shore with judges in your area, please
7. Sandy or brown hair on any part of the body contact the ACSS office.
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American Cheviot Sheep Society
121 st Annual Meeting
November 29, 2020
President Dan Spilde called the annual meeting to order at 6:06 PM. There were 15 members
present for the zoom meeting.
Sue Traglia moved and Duane Glasshoff seconded to approve the minutes of the 120th annual
meeting. Motion passed.
Kelly Copeland moved and Duane Glasshoff seconded to approve the financial report as
presented. Motion passed.
Chuck Orr moved and Dan Strahl seconded to roll the $550 futurity money left over from
2019 into a future comeback show. Motion passed.
Kelly Copeland moved Duane Glasshoff seconded to keep the list of judges for the 2021
National Sale the same as the 2020 list of judges. Motion passed.
Dan Spilde moved and Sue Traglia seconded that we send out ballots to select the judge for
2021 NAILE.
The three candidates to list on the ballot were Aaron Crome, Tracy Dendinger, Sara
Kuykendall. Write in candidates can be accepted as well. Motion passed.
Jeff reported there were 739 Cheviots registered in 2020.
Chuck Orr, Mike Moenter and Dan Strahl were appointed to a by-laws review committee.
Kelly Copeland moved to cast a unanimous ballot for David Clyde, Eastern district; Sid
DeVries, Central district and Duane Glasshoff, western district as directors. Chuck Orr
seconded. Motion passed.
Julie Reznick and Mike Moenter were nominated for the at large director position. Votes were
text to Jeff. Mike Moenter was elected to the board as an at large director.
Sue Traglia moved to adjourn the meeting. Chuck Orr seconded. Meeting adjourned at
7:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Ebert
Page 17 - 2021 Cheviot JournalAmerican Cheviot Sheep Society
Board of Directors Meeting
November 29, 2020
President Dan Spilde called the zoom meeting to order at 5:05 PM. Board members in the
zoom meeting were Chuck Orr, Sue Traglia, Kelly Copeland, Dan Spilde, David Clyde,
Duane Glasshoff, Sid DeVries and Joan Lawrence. Jeff Ebert, executive secretary was also in
the meeting.
Kelly Copeland moved to approve the November 2019 board of directors meeting minutes. Sue
Traglia seconded. Motion passed.
Sue Traglia moved to approve the financial report. Seconded by Duane Glasshoff. Motion
passed.
Kelly Copeland moved and Sid DeVries seconded that we award $250 scholarships to Jarrell
Ketterling and Ashley Moore. Motion passed.
Discussion was held about 2021 National sale. It was suggested to look into potential other
breeds to join us in Springfield as well as an online bidding platform for the sales. Chuck Orr
moved and Sue Traglia seconded that we raise the entry fee to $25/head and charge 11% com-
mission on all breeds that we manage. Motion carried.
Diamond C Farm will donate the ewe lamb to be sold for sponsorship of the All-American
Junior Show.
Sue Traglia and Jeff Ebert will work on getting the best headed ewe and ram awards for 2021
NAILE. It was decided that the 2022 National Show would be held at NAILE.
The nominating committee nominated David Clyde, Sid DeVries and Duane Glasshoff for
board seats. Nominations for at large were Mike Moenter and Julie Reznick.
Jeff reported on the Cheviot Journal.
Sue Traglia moved, and Sid DeVries seconded that we use Integrity Livestock Sales for the
host site of our online sale in 2021. Motion passed.
Board meeting was recessed at 6:05 PM. The board meeting was resumed at 7:05 PM. Kelly
Copeland moved and Chuck Orr seconded to allow Dean Hyden to recreate the FOB. Motion
passed.
It was suggested to take the old files in the office be taken to the 2021 National Sale to in-
clude on the silent auction.
Chuck Orr moved and Kelly Copeland seconded that we retain the current officers of Dan
Spilde, President Sue Traglia first vice-president and Duane Glasshoff second vice-president.
Motion passed.
Sid DeVries and Sue Traglia seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ad-
journed at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff EbertAmerican Cheviot Sheep Society
Income Statement
October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020
Income:
ASR Income 8,760.50
National Sale Income 2,695.00
Journal Ad Income 5,810.00
Interest Income 809.69
Promotion Income 2,542.50
Online sale Income 37.50
Total Income: 20,655.23
Expenses:
ASR Expense 3,586.46
Junior Expense 2,546.32
National Sale Expense 1,614.03
Promotion Expense 3,239.48
Office Expense 458.33
Secretary Wages 5,500.00
Secretary Travel 648.81
Journal Expense 3,892.43
Total Expense: 21,485.86
Net Loss: -830.63
Current Assets as of September 30, 2019:
Checking Account 15,978.11
CD-BSB 15,871.46
CD-Peoples Bank 16,514.13
Total Assets: 48,363.70
Page 19 - 2021 Cheviot JournalAmerican Cheviot Sheep Society
Online Ewe Sale Entry Form-April 20th
Hosted by www.integritylivestocksales.com
Sale Rules:
• This sale is an online event sponsored by the ACSS. The sale will be hosted by integritylivestocksales.com and will be held
on April 20th.
• No entry fee will be charged on your first entry.
• Second through fifth entry from the same consignor will be charged an entry fee of $10/head.
• Entries over five head from the same consignor will be charged an entry fee of $25/head.
• 10% of the final selling price will be charged on all animals receiving a bid.
• You must be a 2021 paid member of the American Cheviot Sheep Society to enter ewes in this online sale.
• The sale is open to registered Cheviot ewes of any age.
• April 12th is the deadline for entries.
• An application for registration with appropriate fees or registration certificate must be provided by April 12, 2021.
• High quality pictures that show at least a side view and rear view are recommended and these must be provided by April
12th. Videos and other pictures are welcome. Ideally these would be emailed to asregistry@gmail.com.
Consignor________________________________________ Phone number________________________
Consignor’s website______________________________________ ACSS Futurity Nominated? ________
Flock Tag Number________________________________________________
Sire_____________________________________ Dam________________________________________
Date of Birth____________________________ DNA____________________
Location of Sheep___________________________________________ Starting Price________________
Delivery Options_______________________________________________________________________
Comments____________________________________________________________________________
Please send this form along with entry fee and registration application or certificate to the American Cheviot
Sheep Society, PO Box 231 Wamego, KS 66547. For more information contact Jeff Ebert at 785-456-8500 or
785-458-9174.
Page 20 - 2021 Cheviot Journal2021 National Cheviot Show and Sale
Main Sheep Barn, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Show
Friday, 11th 8:00AM
Judge: John Mrozinski
Sale
Saturday, June 12th 9:00AM
Auctioneer: Billy MacCauley
Annual Meeting
Friday, June 11th at 6PM - Northfield Inn
Sale Management: American Cheviot Sheep Society
Watch the website www.cheviots.org for further information
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Brian Caraker Marissa Pittman
Delaware Tennessee
Taylor Nickerson Martha Weaver
Killmon Family
Washington
Indiana Heidi & David Lucey
Daniel Scarsella & Dawna Nelson
Suzanne Hertzler
West Virginia
Michael Schlumbohm
Kelli Nestor
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Anne M Chapdelaine
Cody & Samantha Perlich
Michigan
Virginia
Katherine E Kolar
Mitzi Ashpole
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LA CHEVIOTSE Allen Cheviots
B Supreme Champion Meat Breed Ram
2020 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
Junior & Open Shows
Be sure to see our entries at:
ACSS Online Sale
April 20
www.integritylivestocksales.com
Big Ohio Sale
May 6-8
Greenville, OH
National Cheviot Sale
June 11-12
Springfield, IL
Dan Strahl
Greenfield, Indiana David & Sammy Allen
dstrahl@strahlapple.com S 3951 Grote Hill Rd. - Reedsburg, Wl 53959
(317) 652-9608 608-524-4786Lawter Cheviots
Offering our Complete Flock Dispersal
30 brood ewes including 20 2-4 year olds
18 yearling ewes exposed for May 2021 lambs
10 January born lambs
2 yearling rams (can be purchased individually)
2 stud rams including “Flynn Son” and a top Caheigh ram (can be
purchased individually
Entire spring lamb crop
Last years lamb crop included:
“Perfection” “Yankee” “Meagan”
Top selling Cheviot Top private treaty Top selling January
ram lamb in 2020 yearling ram sold ewe lamb to Cash Coil,
sold to Coil Farms, to Sarah Wilson, Fortville, IN
Fortville, IN Danville, NY
Special thanks to Ashland Farm, Ashlee & Ashley Mundy, Singers Glen, VA for their purchase of
15 bred ewes.
Note: “Father Time” is undefeated and though I thought I would never sell my sheep the time has
come.
Bill & Robin Lawter
3032 W. US Highway 36 - Bainbridge, IN 46105
765-592-0513 - billlawter@gmail.com2020
ACSS Photo Contest Winners
Sheep Scenes
(sheep in their natural environment)
1st Place -
Dean Hyden, WA
2nd Place - 3rd Place -
Justene Testa, PA Denise Orr, PA
5th Place -
Dean Hyden, WA
4th Place -
Kelli Nestor, WVSheep with People
(not show ring pictures)
1st Place -
Stacey Koons, OH
2nd Place -
Sarah Powell, TN
3rd Place -
Dean Hyden, WA
4th Place -
Stacey Koons, OH
5th Place -
Sarah Powell, TN
Cover Photo Submitted by -
Justene Testa, PAFebruary Ram Lamb 4- Catharine Miller, PA March Ewe Lamb
1- Moenter Homestead, OH Flynn 19-7 1- Moenter Homestead, OH
Moenter Homestead 2008 5- Catharine Miller, PA Moenter Homestead 20-5
2- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL Speedy’s Cheviots 1930 2- Gracyn Zerby, OH
Hoffman’s Whitecap 794 6- Anne Chapdelaine, MA Rising Sun 2031
Small Fry Farm Cont C60
March Ram Lamb Slick-Shorn Junior Ewe
1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL Slick-Shorn Yearling Ewe Lamb
Rincker 2540 1- John & Judy Moore, MI 1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
Moore 166 Rincker 2568
Slick-Shorn Ram Lamb 2- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 2- John & Judy Moore, MI
1- John & Judy Moore, MI Rincker 2428 Moore 196
Moore 215 3- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
Pair Yearling Ewes Rincker 2507 AI
Junior Champion Ram 1- Katelyn Von, Behrens, IL
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 2- John & Judy Moore, MI Junior Champion Ewe
Rincker 2540 3- Catharine Miller, PA John & Judy Moore, MI
Res Junior Champion Ram Moore 202
Senior Ewe Lamb
Moenter Homestead, OH 1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL Res Junior Champion Ewe
Moenter Homestead 3008 Rincker 2501 AI Gracyn Zerby, OH
Pair of Ram Lambs Rising Sun 2014
Senior Champion Ewe
1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL John & Judy Moore, MI Pair Ewe Lambs
Grand Champion Ram Moore 178 1- John & Judy Moore, MI
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 2- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 3-
Res Senior Champion Ewe Gracyn Zerby, OH
Rincker 2540 Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 4- Moenter Homestead, OH
Res Grand Champion Ram Blackacre S19-03
Moenter Homestead, OH Grand Champion Ewe
January Ewe Lamb John & Judy Moore, MI
Moenter Homestead 3008 1- Gracyn Zerby, OH Moore 178
Best Headed Ram Rising Sun 2014
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL Res Grand Champion Ewe
February Ewe Lamb Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
Rincker 2540 1- John & Judy Moore, MI Blackacre S19-03
Yearling Ewe Moore 202
1- John & Judy Moore, MI 2- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL Best Headed Ewe
Moore 178 Moore 204 Gracyn Zerby, OH
2- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 3- John & Judy Moore, MI Rising Sun 2014
Blackacre S19-03 Moore 203
4- Moenter Homestead, OH Mixed Pair of Lambs
3- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL 1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
Rincker 2453 AI Moenter Homestead 20-4
5- Gracyn Zerby, OH 2- Moenter Homestead, OH
Rising Sun 2025 3- John & Judy Moore, MI
Page 26 - 2021 Cheviot JournalFlock
1- Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
2- John & Judy Moore, MI
Premier Exhibitor
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
CHAMPION RAM
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
RESERVE CHAMPION RAM
Moenter Homestead, OH
CHAMPION EWE
John & Judy Moore, MI
RESERVE CHAMPION EWE
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Katelyn Von Behrens, IL
Page 27 - 2021 Cheviot JournalNAILE Open Show Indiana State Fair Open Show
Best Headed Ewe Best Headed Ewe
Reserve Junior Champion Ewe “BettyJane”
Rising Sun 2014 - RR Rising Sun 1777 - RR
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1st Place Junior Ewe Lamb Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
Rising Sun 1952 - RR Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
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2021 All-American Junior Show
The 2021 All-American Junior Sheep Show is going to be held at the
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL from July 1-4, 2021. This will be
the first time the All American has visited Illinois and we are looking
forward to bringing the show to a state that is a hot bed for the
purebred sheep industry! The Illinois committee is hard at work, planning
the show and we all are very optimistic on the show going ahead this
year in Illinois. Yes, there will be COVID-19 safety protocols in place to
ensure this event’s happening and hopefully as the spring progresses we
won’t have to implement all we are gearing up for, but we will do
whatever is required of us to have a safe and healthy event for all of
exhibitors and their families! Special for this 2021 show only, the upper
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The American Cheviot Sheep Society will again Futurity animal in a class, the owning junior must
sponsor the Cheviot Futurity open to all Junior show one and another exhibitor must show the
Exhibitors. A “Junior Exhibitor” is defined as an second animal.
exhibitor who is not older than 21 on the date of the 3. Futurity animals are to be registered in the
Junior Cheviot Show at NAILE. There is no lower individual Juniors name only. No partnerships,
age limit, but the Junior must be physically capable farm, family, 4-H Club or FFA Chapter names are
of showing their own sheep (exception made for acceptable.
physical or other handicap). Each Junior may 4. Animals and points earned in the Futurity are
purchase more than one animal, but only one animal not transferable to any other person; nor are the
placing in the top eight will be awarded to the top points transferable from one animal to another.
placings. 5. Any Futurity entrant may compete with as many
animals as desired, but will receive a premium for
Consignors will nominate animals at specified sales the one animal with the highest point total, in each
and only these animals will be eligible for the division.
Futurity. All animals must be purchased at a 6. Animals must be shown in proper age classes.
designated sale. Most consignment and private online 7. Premium: The American Cheviot Sheep Society
sales offer Futurity nominated animals. has donated $800 to start the Futurity Premium. A
percentage of this money will be awarded to each
Consignor Rules: division based on the number of animals
1. Entries include Spring Ewe Lambs born Jan. nominated. The nominating fee will stay within
1, 2021 or later and Fall Ewe Lambs born Sept. 1, the designated division of the Futurity. Division 1 –
2020. Yearling Spring Ewe Lambs, Division 2 – Fall Ewe Lambs,
Ewes that were previously nominated in 2020 as Division 3 – Yearling Ewes.
lambs can be re-nominated by the Juniors for $25. 8. The top eight places will be paid in each
2. Nominating fee of $25 is payable to the division.
American Cheviot Sheep Society. Animals must 9. A point card must be filled out for each show
be nominated and designated prior to entering the and forwarded to the American Cheviot Sheep
show ring of a designated sale. Futurity animals Society office by November 1, 2021. The card must
must be sold at the auction of a designated sale and be signed by the Superintendent of the show
not be pre-sold. certifying that the Junior exhibited the animal,
3. Animals must have Scrapie Identification in class size and the placing of the animal.
their ear prior to being sold. 10. For points-earned purposes, all shows are
considered equal; i.e. AOB, Junior, Open, State and
Exhibitor Rules: County receive equal point value in figuring points.
1. Age limitations for Junior Exhibitors: to be Only the Junior Show at NAILE will be included.
eligible to compete in the Futurity, an exhibitor 11. Futurity animals may compete at any number of
must not be over 21 years of age on the date of the shows, but only the top five point-award shows will
Junior Cheviot Show at NAILE. be included in determining awards.
2. Junior Members must be physically able to show 12. Futurity Awards will be announced at NAILE.
their Futurity animal to qualify for points at each 13. The sliding scale shown in the chart indicates
show (exception made for physical or other how points will be determined.
Page 32 - 2021 Cheviot JournalACSS Futurity Program
What is it?
A point system for youth to participate in and receive monetary prizes from the American Cheviot Sheep Society
• Over $1,200 is awarded annually
• A point sheet must be filled out for every
• Ewe lambs entered into the futurity must be show and be turned in by Nov 1 of the current
purchased from a Cheviot Breeder year.
• Lambs nominated for futurity may receive • Point forms can be found on
points at any show, including both open and www.cheviots.org
junior divisions
The program provides incentive to youth to show their lambs, as well as, recognition to producers for raising high
quality lambs
How do I nominate a ewe lamb for futurity?
• $25 entry fee per lamb
• Must fill out nomination form found at www.cheviots.org
• Lambs can be nominated through online sales and any public auction managed by Heartland Group, Banner Sale
Mgmt., or any other recognized sale management
• Yearling Ewes can be re-nominated by the Junior. Must be done by June 1st of the current year
Who can participate in the ACSS Futurity?
• Any junior who is under 21 years of age and has paid the current year’s membership dues ($10)
• The nominated lamb must be in the junior’s name as of Sept 1 of the current year
• Only one junior can submit points forms for a specific sheep
• One junior can have multiple lambs in the futurity; however, the junior will only receive premiums for one lamb per
category
How the Points are Scored:
Placing in Class
# in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Clas 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
s
1 to 5 4 3 2 1
5
6 to 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
10 0
11 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
to 5 4 3 2 1 0
15
16 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
to 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
20
21 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
to 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7
25
26+ 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Questions??
-Call Jeff Ebert, ACSS Executive Secretary at (785) 456-8500 or email asregistry@gmail.com
Plan to join the Futurity Fun in 2021!
Page 33 - 2021 Cheviot JournalAmerican Cheviot Sheep Society
Scholarship Application
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________
State: _________________________ Zip: __________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: ________________________
Parent’s Names: __________________________________________________________
Are you or your parents a current member of the American Cheviot Sheep Society? _____
Postsecondary school you are attending or plan to attend. __________________________
Year in School? (current grade level) _________________________________________
Major area of study? ______________________________________________________
What are your career plans? _________________________________________________
High school attended? _______________________________________GPA__________
Please add additional pages to answer the following questions. Please include a photo to be used for promotion
of the winner(s).
Experience and involvement in the sheep industry:
Community Service:
Extracurricular Activities:
Essay question for 2021 (maximum of 500 words):
How has the sheep industry, more specifically Cheviots, taught you responsibility in all aspects of your
life?
Please return completed application postmarked by November 1st to:
Jeff Ebert
American Cheviot Sheep Society
10015 Flush Rd.
St. George, KS 66535
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