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Sheep Exhibitor Book 2021
South Dakota State Fair
1060 3rd Street SW, Huron, South Dakota 57350
Telephone: 605.353.7340 or 1.800.529.0900
Fax: 605.353.7348
Exhibitor books are available at sdstatefair.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction & Sponsors…………………………………………………… 3
Schedule of Events…………………………………………………………. 4
Sheep Department General Rules………………………………………… 4-6
Sheep Health Regulations…………………………………………………. 6
Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe Awards………………………………… 7
Sheep Herdsmanship Award………………………………………………. 7
Divisions …………………………………………………………............... 7-8
Open Class…………………………………………………………………… 7-8
Division 14: Lead Line………………………………….…………………… 8
Division 16: Breeder’s Exhibit………………………………………………. 9
Division 17: Commercial Products Exhibit………………………………… 9
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SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE FAIR PARK DIVISION
1060 3RD St. SW
Huron, SD 57350
Phone: 605.353.7340 Fax: 605.353.7348
sdstatefair.com
Thank you for being a part of the 2021 South Dakota State Fair!
After this past year, we’re all ready to get together with friends and family and carry on our beloved
traditions at the South Dakota State Fair! You are important to our fair, whether you are a long-
time exhibitor or a first-year competitor. We love to see the sheep shows brimming with your
accomplishments and talents for fairgoers of all ages to enjoy.
The South Dakota State Fair exists to showcase the best of South Dakota and bring people
together. The State Fair has a rich history of livestock showmanship. Your entries highlight the
showmanship skills of citizens across the state of South Dakota and beyond. Fairgoers of all ages
enjoy seeing your accomplishments and talents.
Please review the guidelines for entering your animals and note the deadlines for entering!
We thank you in advance for sharing your livestock and talents with us.
We will be looking for you at the 2021 SD State Fair.
Sincerely,
The South Dakota State Fair Staff & Commission
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Farm Credit Services • Livestock Specialist Inc. • Bill & Jody Fuller, Clark, South Dakota • South Dakota State Fair •
South Dakota Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Association • Dakota Montadale Association • South Dakota Hampshire
Association
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LIVESTOCK ENTERING FAIRGROUNDS
DEPARTMENT 400: SHEEP Tuesday: All livestock will enter gate 4.5
Superintendent: Ellen Kay Marshall Wednesday: All livestock will enter gate 4.5 or 8
Assistant: Bruce Hoffman Exit Gates: 3.5 or 4
Judge: TBA Check-In during shows will not be allowed
Livestock may be check in beginning Tuesday,
JUDGING PROGRAM (Subject to Change) August 31 at 8 AM.
Thursday, September 2, 2021 All exhibitors must have their livestock checked
8 AM Targhee in by Wednesday, September 1 by 9 PM unless
Corriedale coming from another show.
Rambouillet Departure will be Monday, September 6 at 6 PM.
Natural Wood Breeds
Cheviots Early release is only allowed if going to another show
Old English BabyDolls and if a copy of the other show’s entry form is sent
All Other Wool Breeds along with your South Dakota State Fair entry form.
All Other Meat Breeds
6:30 PM Exhibitors Potluck, Open Class Barn GENERAL RULES
Meat will be furnished by the 1. Entry closing date: August 1.
SD Hampshire’s Association.
Late entries will be accepted if all the following
Exhibitors - bring a dish to share!
conditions are met:
Friday, September 3, 2021 a. Adequate exhibit space is available
8 AM Montadale b. The fees for late entries shall be
Dorset doubled
Southdown c. Late entries must be received by 5
Hampshire PM on August 15. South Dakota
5 PM – 6 PM Jr. Suffolk Registration State Fair office reserves the right to
6 PM Jr. Suffolk Show refuse any and all late entries.
Saturday, September 4, 2021 d. Entry fees for late entries shall be paid
8 AM Suffolk by bank draft, certified check, money
Supreme Ram and Supreme Ewe order or bank credit card (Visa,
Show Mastercard, or Discover). Cash will not
Fleece Judging
be accepted.
Sunday, September 5, 2021
7 AM Jr. Wool Classic Registration Entry Fees
7:30 AM Jr. Wool Classic Sheep Entries before 8/01
12 PM Decorator Class
• Entry fee/head - $7
Lead Line
Barn Meeting • Group/classes entry fee (per group) -
2 PM Jr. Hampshire Registration $7
Jr. Hampshire Show • Ladies Lead/Decorator - $10
Monday, September 6, 2021 • Fleece Show entry fee - $5
7:30 AM Jr. Dorset/Jr. Southdown Show • 4-H/FFA $5/head if housed in 4-H barn
Registration - $5
8 AM Jr. Dorset/Jr. Southdown Show • 4-H/FFA $7/head if housed in OC barn
9:30 AM Jr. Southdown Show - $7
Noon Showmanship Showdown
Top (2) Senior Showmanship winners Sheep Entries after 8/01 until 8/15
from Jr. Suffolk Show, Jr, Hampshire • Entry fee/head - $14
Show, Jr. Wool Classic, and Jr. Dorset
• Group/classes entry fee (per group) -
Show are the participants
$14
• Ladies Lead/Decorator - $20
• Fleece Show entry fee - $10
• 4-H/FFA $10/head if housed in 4-H
barn - $10
• 4-H/FFA $14/head if housed in OC
barn - $14
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REFUND POLICY: The fair may refund entry fees paid 10. Registry certificates must be provided before
by an exhibitor if the exhibitor requests the refund in animals are brought into the ring. Bring with you to
writing two weeks prior to the opening day of the fair check-in area.
and states the reason for requesting the refund.
11. GROUP and PAIR ENTRIES: Division number for
Following that timeframe, NO refunds will be issued. group entries must be listed on entry blank. Animals
2. All entries must be made online at must be entered and shown in individual Classes
https://sdsf.fairwire.com. You must show the and name and number of each animal given to clerk
Division and Class numbers, the name, registry when group is shown. One group or pair per
number, ear tag number, date of birth, sex and exhibitor. Exhibitor will only be paid on one exhibit.
name and number of sires and dams of each Group classes (pairs, pen of, flocks) have an entry
animal. Entries must give exhibitor's name, fee of $7.00 per group.
address, social security number or Federal ID 12. One member from any family, household or
number. business establishment may make entry in any
3. No animal shall be entered in the name other than Class. Exception: 4-H animals housed in 4-H barns.
proven owner or owners; and should any prove to 13. Exhibits which have been incorrectly entered may,
be entered otherwise, the premiums will be at the discretion of the superintendent transferred to
forfeited. their proper Division before judging. If such
4. The name of the exhibitor as entered online must Divisions have been judged, they will not be re-
correspond and be the same name as on breed judged.
registration papers. 14. Substitution of animals within Class, already
5. Entry Fees: $7.00 per head. Group classes (pairs, entered, will be permitted prior to the opening day of
pen of, flocks) have an entry fee of $7.00 per group. the fair provided the animal asked to be substituted
Entry fee for fleece competition is $5.00 per fleece. was owned by the exhibitor 30 days prior to the
Ladies Lead/Decorator class will have an entry fee opening day of the Fair.
of $10.00 per entry. Entries the day of the show will 15. Exhibitors will be required to keep their stalls and
not be allowed. Entry fee must be paid at time of pens clean and alleys free from obstruction.
making entry. Maximum number of pens that can be
assigned to any one exhibitor is ten, for any one 16. Exhibitors of livestock should inform themselves
breed. Fee for a tack pen is $10.00, which is an 8 x when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in
6 pen. Pens will be assigned by the superintendent the show ring promptly after being called. Any
according to availability. Due to overrun, hay and person failing to comply with this order will be ruled
straw can be stored in porch area. out from competing.
6. Wheelbarrows will not be provided. 17. It is not necessary to make entries for champions.
No cash award will be paid for champions.
7. Exhibitors will be permitted two entries in each
individual Class and two awards will be allowed 18. The basis for computing age will be: 1 Yearling,
except in group Classes where only one premium born after September 1, 2020; fall lambs,
will be paid. Animals occupying pens and not September 1 to December 31, 2020 (fall lambs
entered competition will be charged $12.50 per pen must show lamb teeth), 3 spring lambs, after
and will be collected by the superintendent, subject January 1, 2021. No sheep shall show more than 4
to availability. permanent teeth.
8. Exhibitors must have their stock in place 19. Sheep must be owned by exhibitor 30 days prior to
Wednesday unless detained from another fair. The opening day of Fair. Certificates of registry
same must remain in place until their release time. association approved transfer or in case of market
Release will depend upon distance to be traveled. lambs a notarized bill of sale showing the exhibitor
Release forms must be obtained from to be the owner must be presented upon demand.
Superintendent before leaving the grounds. These certificates must be dated by the association
30 days prior to opening day of Fair.
9. Check entries with Superintendent prior to
show. Substitutions must be made at this time 20. Do not make entries in Association Specials as
(see Rule 14). If not checked in prior to show, awards will be made in accordance with the awards
entrant will not be allowed to participate. in the Open Class. Any breed not having three or
more exhibitors with at least 15 animals this breed
will be taken out of premium books next year.
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21. New breeds of sheep must show for two years in all HEALTH REGULATIONS
other meat or all other wool breeds and then have A completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing
three exhibitors and 15 exhibits to establish a Breed individual animal official identification must accompany
Show with premiums.
all animals exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair.
22. The South Dakota State Fair Commission has The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued
adopted and will enforce the IAFE National Code of within 30 days of Fair entry. Certificates of Veterinary
Show Ring Ethics. A copy of this code can be Inspection written for animals originating from outside
obtained by contacting either the State Fair office or the State of South Dakota must have a telephone
the building superintendent.
import permit number listed on the certificate. The
23. Livestock Trailer Parking: Livestock trailer parking is consignee must be listed as: South Dakota State Fair,
at Huron Continental Marketing (Bales) located west 1060 3rd St. SW Huron, SD 57350
of Huron at 39763 US Hwy 14. Doing this will allow
us to be able to accommodate more vehicle parking Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection (CVI) Collection
at 7th St. and Nevada Ave. Process Has Changed.
24. On-Grounds Parking: On-grounds parking is 1) Exhibitor presents CVI to Livestock
prohibited without proper and appropriate Superintendent, or their designee, at check-in to
credentials. Parking passes issued to campers are verify they have a CVI.
valid only for the campsites. They are not an NOTE: If exhibitor is showing multiple species,
appropriate credential for anywhere else. If the they need a separate CVI for each species.
vehicle does not fit within the boundaries of the
2) Exhibitor gets stall assignment and is
campsite, the vehicle must be parked off grounds.
responsible for writing the stall number on the
25. Parking Violations: Any vehicle found on-grounds CVI and then puts the CVI in the CVI collection
without the proper credential for the area in which box.
it’s parked is subject to towing. There will be zero 3) AIB collects CVIs from the collection box
tolerance for parking violations; there will no longer several times throughout the day to inspect
be making PA announcements or giving warnings. animals.
Violators will be towed. 4) It is the exhibitor’s obligation and responsibility
to ensure their animal(s) are healthy and that
26. Fire Lanes: For safety purposes, any vehicle they have obtained a CVI within 30 days of
blocking a fire-lane will be towed at owner’s bringing the animal(s) onto the fairgrounds. Any
expense. There will be zero tolerance. NO exhibitor found bringing an animal with
EXECEPTIONS AND WARNINGS! obvious issues pertaining to animal health
and well-being will be asked to leave
27. Ticketing System: The South Dakota State Fair immediately and will not be allowed to show
utilizes an electronic system at the gates for at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.
admission and parking. Parking passes will be
scanned upon entry and exit from the fairgrounds. Animals must be free of signs of communicable
Passes are only valid for the area and terms listed and infectious disease at the time of entry onto the
on the pass. Fairgrounds. Any determination of the health status of
28. Feeding/Unloading Permit: A feeding/unloading an animal will be at the discretion of the State
permit may be purchased at the State Fair Veterinarian or official representative.
Administration Office or online upon submission of
livestock entry for $20 (only one permit per • Rams, six months of age and older, must have a
family/address allowed). This permit allows entry on negative ELISA Test for Brucella ovis (this test must
the fairgrounds before 9 AM and after 6 PM to feed be within 30 days of entry for out-of-state rams or
animals and then exit immediately. This is not a
within 90 days of entry for South Dakota origin
parking permit and will be subject to towing if
vehicle is left unattended for an extended amount of rams) or originate from a certified Brucella ovis free
time. Permits will be scanned at gates and will only flock (with a current test date). The flock certification
be valid during the designated hours. number or test result and laboratory must be listed
on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
QUIET TIME
• All animals will be subject to testing for foreign
For safety and security of livestock and personal substances by the State Veterinarian at the
property, the South Dakota State Fair has established a
discretion of the State Fair Commission.
“Quiet Time” in all barns that starts at 2 AM until 5 AM.
Large gatherings, parties or excessive socializing will be 6
prohibited. That you for your cooperation.CASH PREMIUM SCHEDULE
SPECIAL
• Sliding scale will be used on classes that have The Dakota Montadale Association will sponsor
1-8 Head: $13 $11 $10 $8 $7 monetary awards of $25, $20, $15 and $10 etc. for the
• Sliding scale will be used on classes that have Top Junior Ewe Division and the Top Junior Ram
9+ Head: $18 $15 $13 $13 $11 $11 Division. To be eligible to show, Junior dues of $2 must
$10 $10 $8 $8 have been paid by show time. Top Jr. Ewe and Top Jr.
• Groups: $16 $15 $12 $9 $8 Ram will also receive a plaque.
SUPREME CHAMPION RAM AND EWE AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS
Farm Credit Services of America & Livestock Trophies for Montadale Divisions are sponsored by:
Specialist Inc. will present monetary awards for Dakota Montadale Association
Academy Trophy and Engraving Company
the Supreme Champion Ram and Supreme De Smet Farm Mutual
Champion Ewe. Fritz and Bruckner Montadales
Myrta Wold
Poppen Montadales
SHEEP HERDSMANSHIP AWARD Miller Montadales
To be awarded to the exhibitor in Open Division sheep My Montadales
barn with the most attractive pens and neatest aisles. Bruns Montadales
The award will be chosen by the Sheep Nancy Webb
Superintendent. This award is sponsored by Bill &
Jody Fuller, RR1, Box 37, Clark, South Dakota 57225. DIVISION 11: HAMPSHIRE
Phone: 605-532-5152 HAMPSHIRE SPECIAL
DIVISION 1: TARGHEE South Dakota Hampshire Association sponsors
traveling trophies for Grand Champion Ram, Grand
DIVISION 2: RAMBOUILLET Champion Ewe. All exhibitors are eligible.
A traveling plaque will be awarded to: South Dakota Hampshire Association sponsors
traveling trophies for South Dakota Champion Ewe,
• The Premier Rambouillet exhibitor
South Dakota Champion Ram, $1 Place South Dakota
sponsored by South Dakota Rambouillet
Mixed Pair of Lambs. Only South Dakota breeders are
Sheep Breeders Association.
eligible.
• The 1st Place winner of Wool on a Live
Animal in the Rambouillet Division in DIVISION 12: ALL OTHER MEAT BREEDS
memory of Murl Patrick by his family.
• The top Rambouillet Yearling Ram in DIVISION 13: OLDE ENGLISH BABYDOLL
memory of Elden Tompkins for his many
OPEN CLASS
years of interest and support of the Class
Rambouillet breed. 1. Yearling Ram
DIVISION 3: CORRIEDALE 2. Ram Lamb - Fall 9/1- 12/31, of previous year (must
show lamb teeth)
DIVISON 4: CHEVIOT 3. Ram Lamb - Spring 1/1- 1/31, of current year
4. Junior Ram Lamb - after 2/1, of current year
DIVISION 5: NATURAL WOOL BREEDS 5. SUFFOLKS &HAMPSHIRE ONLY Slick sheared spring
ram lamb class. Not eligible to participate in class 3 or 4
DIVISION 6: ALL OTHER WOOL BREEDS 6. Pair of Ram Lambs - Either a fall or spring pair, not one
of each. (Spring pair refers to Classes 3, 4 and 5)
DIVISION 7: MONTADALE 7. Grand Champion Ram
8. Reserve Grand Champion Ram
DIVISION 8: SOUTHDOWN 9. Yearling Ewe
10. DORSETS ONLY Slick Sheared Yearling Ewe-no butt
DIVISION 9: SUFFOLK wool
11. Pair of Yearling Ewes
DIVISON 10: DORSET 12. Ewe Lamb - Fall 9/1- 12/31, prv year (must show lamb
teeth)
13. Ewe Lamb - Spring 1/1- 1/31, of current year
14. Junior Ewe Lamb - after 2/1, of current year
15. Hampshire or Suffolk “slick sheared” Spring Ewe lamb
class. Not eligible to participate in class 13 or 14.
716. DORSETS ONLY Slick Sheared fall or spring ewe lamb DECORATOR DIVISION – 10 and Under, Boys or
NO BUTT WOOL. Not eligible to participate in class 13 Girls
or 14
17. Pair of Ewe Lambs - Either a fall or spring pair, not one
of each. (Spring pair refers to Classes 13, 14 and 15.) Possible Score
18. Grand Champion Ewe Originality 25
19. Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Presentation 15
20. Pair of Lambs - Either a fall or spring pair, both sexes. Neatness 10__
21. Young Flock - Three head, one ram lamb and two ewe
TOTAL 50 Points
lamb owned by the exhibitor.
22. Pen of 4 Lambs – Pen of 4 lambs, both sexes
represented and owned by exhibitor. Hampshire’s,
Dorset’s & Suffolk’s are excluded from this class. LEAD LINE DIVISION
23. Exhibitors Flock - One ram, two yearling ewes and two
ewes’ lambs, owned by the exhibitor. Possible Score
24. WOOL BREEDS ONLY - Wool on a live animal: One
animal previously shown exhibitor displaying the best
General Appearance, Neatness & Grooming 15
fleece. One animal per exhibitor. Poise, Posture, Grace & Charm 15
25. South Downs, Montadales, Cheviots and all other meat Handling of Animal 10__
breeds. - Best Breed Character: One animal previously TOTAL 40 Points
shown displaying the best breed character: One animal
per exhibitor. Dorsets, Hampshires & Suffolks excluded DRESS: Priority will be given to exhibitors who
from this class. construct their own garment
Wool Breeds - Rambouillet, Columbia, Targhee, Possible Score
Border Leister, Corriedale, and Olde English Babydolls Outfit: Fit and Color (Is it becoming?) 15
Style: Is it appropriate; is it a good use of wool 15__
Meat Breeds - Montadale, Dorset, Suffolk, Shropshire, TOTAL 30 Points
Hampshire, and Southdown, Cheviot
SHEEP: Priority will be given to animals that handle
DIVISON 14: LEAD LINE easily with halter
The objective of this division is to present a division of sheep
in the most attractive manner to give spectators a real
opportunity to view a division with beauty and to improve the General Appearance (training) 15
image of a sheep show. Sheep must be registered yearling Handles Easily 15__
ewes or ewe lambs, conditioned, fitted and trained to show (steps right out, appears to have been worked with)
at halter. All rules for exhibiting sheep at the South Dakota TOTAL 30 Points
State Fair pertain. Exhibitors chosen by exhibitors to
participate in this division must have a sheep background or OVERALL TOTAL 100 POINTS
sheep interest. The exhibitor will be judged on the model of
garment selected, which must be attractive and lend
Class 1 – Decorator Division Premiums: 1st - $23 &
elegance to the division. The garment, purchased or made,
Plaque, 2nd - $21, 3rd - $20, 4th - $16, 5th - $15
must be of American Wool or American 50% Wool Blend.
Entrants must furnish own costume, the animal's blanket and Class 2 – Junior – Junior Division Premiums: 1st -
resume describing costume and giving general information $23 & Plaque, 2nd - $21, 3rd - $20, 4th - $16, 5th - $15
about the entrant. Resumes must accompany entry form Class 3 – Junior Division Premiums: 1st - $23 &
due August 1. Plaque, 2nd - $21, 3rd - $20, 4th - $16, 5th - $15
Class 4 – Senior Division Premiums: 1st - $23 &
FIVE DIVISIONS – Please indicate division on the Plaque, 2nd - $21, 3rd - $20, 4th - $16, 5th - $15
entry form. Class 5 – Adult Division Premiums: 1st - $23 &
• Decorator: 10 and Under, Boys or Girls Plaque, 2nd - $21, 3rd - $20, 4th - $16, 5th - $15
• Junior – Junior: 8 and Under
• Junior: 9-12 Years
• Senior: 13-17 Years
• Adult: 18 Years and Older
8DIVISION 16: BREEDER’S EXHIBIT DIVISION 17: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS EXHIBIT
Only purebred breeders’ fleeces eligible to enter. Entries made in breeder’s exhibit not eligible for entry
1st - $22.50, 2nd - $18, 3rd - $15, 4th - $12, 5th - $7.50 in this division
Note: No state money will be paid for this class 1st - $22.50, 2nd - $18, 3rd - $15, 4th - $12, 5th - $7.50
Class: Note: No state money will be paid for this class
1.) Cheviot Class:
2.) Columbia 1.) South Dakota Fleece, fine
3.) Corriedale 2.) South Dakota Fleece, ½ blood
4.) Dorset 3.) South Dakota Fleece, 3/8 blood
5.) Hampshire 4.) South Dakota Fleece, ¼ blood
6.) Montadale Fleece to be tied with paper twine and put in clear
7.) Polypay bags. No fleeces older than 14 months.
8.) Rambouillet
9.) Southdown
10.) Suffolk
11.) Targhee
12.) Olde English Babydoll
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