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2021
Tioga County
4-H Youth Fair
ANIMAL Exhibits
August, 2021
Tioga County 4-H Youth Development
CCE, Tioga County
56 Main Street
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: (607) 687-4020 Fax: (607) 687-3619
tioga.cce.cornell.edu
Melissa Watkins April Leonard
4-H Resource Educator 4-H Program Coordinator
mew235@cornell.edu agl79@cornell.eduAll schedules are subject to change.
4-H at the Fair!
Tuesdayay, July 27
Rule Book 4 - 7 pm Youth Building Project Evaluation
Monday, Aug. 9
1 - 5 pm 4-H Animals Arrive
Section Page 5 - 7 pm 4-H Perishables evaluated
Tuesday, Aug. 10 TIOGA CO. FAIR OPENING DAY!!!!
4-H Youth Involvement 3 4-H & Open Dairy Cattle Show
am
4-H General Rules 3-4 am 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show
4-H Fair Scoring and Premiums 4 5 pm 4-H Sheep Show
4-H Ten Commandments for Parents 4 Wednesday, Aug. 11
NYS Animal Health Requirements 5 - 11 9 am 4-H Horse Mini Show & Horse Cloverbud Show
4-H Animal Science Rules 12 - 13 3 pm 4-H Goat Show
Thursday, Aug. 12
9 am 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show
12 pm 4-H Air Rifle Trailer opens
Species Page 4 pm 4-H Beef Show
6 pm 4-H Swine Show
Beef & Dairy Steer 13 – 14 Friday, Aug. 13
Dairy 14 – 15
9 am 4-H Horse Show - All remaining classes
Dog 15 – 20 9 am 4-H Poultry Show
Goat 20 – 21 12 pm 4-H Air Rifle Trailer opens
Horse 21 – 25
Poultry 25 – 27 Saturday, Aug. 14
Rabbit/Cavy 27 – 30 7 am Weigh-In
Sheep 30 – 32 12 pm 4-H Air Rifle Trailer opens
5:30 pm Presentation of Awards
Swine 32 - 33 6 pm 54th Annual 4-H Livestock Auction
Sunday, Aug. 15
**All Times are subject to change!** 8 am until finished * Fair Clean Up *
* WE NEED EVERYONE! *
TIOGA COUNTY
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STAFF
Don’t forget to sign up for a shift in the Food Booth &
Dairy Bar.
Melissa Watkins
4-H Resource Educator This is our county fundraiser and we need
mew235@cornell.edu everybody’s help!
April Leonard The money raised is for 4-H
4-H Program Coordinator programming.
agl79@cornell.edu
2Purpose of Youth Involvement at the Fair
4-H is the youth education component of Cornell Cooperative Extension representing a partnership between the Cornell Colleges of
Agriculture & Life Sciences, Human Ecology and county Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations. The emphasis for Cornell
Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development involvement at the fair is to provide youth 8 to 19 years of age with opportunities to:
• Be recognized for their accomplishments: display what they have learned; enhance individual learning and skill development; learn and
recognize standards for quality project work; apply research-based subject matter to everyday life experiences, and receive recognition
for a job well done.
• Serve as a showcase for the public to observe a wide variety of 4-H projects in action.
• Present an accurate, contemporary image of 4-H as a relevant, year-round non-formal educational program for youth of all backgrounds
and interests.
• Attract youth and adults to become involved in the 4-H program.
• Educate the public about selected subject matter and issues, particularly those related to the expertise of Cornell University and the 4-H
Youth Development program.
• Provide opportunity for volunteers to develop and demonstrate their leadership abilities through the planning and conducting of the fair.
• Promote public awareness of the 4-H program through a showcase of 4-H Youth in Action, as well as exhibits of 4-H project work.
4-H Youth Development Programs are open to all youth in grades K - 12 throughout New Yor k State, regardless of geographic
location, ethnic, racial, economic, and educational backgrounds. Its purpose is to create supportive learning environments where diverse
groups of youth and adults can reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, and caring citizens.
Youth Development is the natural process of developing one’s capacities. Positive youth development occurs through an intentional
process that promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, relationships, and the supports to fully meet the
challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Participation in the fair is yet another exciting opportunity for Positive Youth Development.
Focusing on the four H’s: Head (Independence), Heart (Belonging), Hands (Generosity), and Health (Mastery), youth gain valuable life
skills as they take on personal and social responsibility, learn the value of community service, develop decision making, problem solving,
teamwork, and communication skills; learn to make healthy lifestyle choices, set goals; plan, organize, and resolve conflict; and become
aware of personal safety issues.
4-H curriculum categories supporting optimal youth development include: Citizenship & Civic Education, Communication & Expressive
Arts; Consumer & Family sciences; Environmental Education & Earth Sciences; Healthy Lifestyle Education; Personal Development &
Leadership; Plants & Animals; and Science & Technology. 4-H events and activities at the fair are an extension of educational program
conducted by 4-H youth development programs in counties through New York State. They are designed to complement and supplement
county, district, and other state activities.
4-H Youth Fair - General Rules
1. The Tioga County 4-H Youth Fair is open to all active Tioga County 4-H members with all fees paid and up-to-date, who have met the
following requirements:
• Re-enrolling members must be enrolled in the 4-H Program no later than January 1 of the current year to be eligible for fair participation.
• New members must be enrolled in the 4-H Program no later than April 1 of the current year to be eligible for fair participation.
• All 4-H members must have attended a minimum of six educational events (i.e., club meetings workshops, activities, etc.) during the club
year before they can participate in the county fair or get year-end credit. These events must be recorded in the member’s project records.
• Members must have completed all trainings, evaluations, or clinics that are required for their specific project (i.e., horse evaluations, dog
evaluations, shooting sports training classes, etc.).
2. The NYS 4-H Club Membership Policy is as follows:
• Youth who are five years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may enroll as a 4-H Cloverbud Member. Cloverbuds may
show only in Cloverbud approved classes in: rabbit, poultry, goat, sheep, horse (Cloverbud designated), and dairy (heifers only).
Cloverbuds may not show beef, dairy steers or swine.
• Youth who are eight years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may enroll as a 4-H Member.
• Youth who turn nineteen years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may not enroll as a 4-H Member.
3. A 4-H Project Record Book, that includes each project, (complete up to date of fair), must be submitted along with the 4-H Youth Fair
entries. 4-H Youth Fair entries will not be accepted without the member’s 4-H Project Record Book.
4. Only 4-H exhibits showing the use of approved 4-H curriculum, and including the appropriate 4-H Project Record book(s) will be
eligible for NY State 4-H Fair selection. All New York State 4-H Fair rules and regulations will be followed in selecting exhibits.
5. All exhibits must be grown, made, or prepared by the exhibitor during the current project year. No exhibit other than animals may be
exhibited more than one year.
6. Online fair entries through the Tioga Co. CCE 4-H Program for all shows held during fair week (Aug. 10-14) are due by Friday, July 9.
7. All 4-H non-animal exhibitors must complete one Tioga County 4-H Youth Fair Exhibitor Information Statement (EIS) sheet for each
exhibit. Exception: only one EIS sheet should be submitted for flowers, vegetables and indoor gardening exhibits. The EIS will
accompany the exhibit.
8. All 4-H project animals (except horses) must arrive on the fairgrounds Monday, Aug. 9, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the cattle barn
at which time the NYS Veterinarian will be on the grounds for inspection.
39. 4-H Youth Building exhibit entries, except perishables, will be accepted for judging on July 24 from 4:00-7:00PM.
10. Exhibitors are expected to remain with their animal exhibits during the evaluation process to discuss their project with the evaluator. In
the case of Youth Building exhibits, should the exhibitor not be present, they must have a completed Exhibitor Information Form with the
project.
11. Exhibits in the 4-H Youth Building, with the exception of non-perishable State Fair projects, will be released Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8:00
p.m. Exhibit owners are strongly encouraged to pick up their exhibits at that time. Exhibits not retrieved will be left in the 4-H Youth
Building.
12. All 4-H animals are expected to remain in their respective barns until released at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, with the exception of dairy
cattle, which will be released at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14. Any 4-H family that removes animals early will forfeit all premiums.
13. All animals, except demonstration animals, must arrive on the fairgrounds shorn or clipped and ready to prep for show.
14. Neither the Tioga County Agricultural Society nor CCE, Tioga County assumes any responsibility in case of loss or damage to exhibits
from any cause during the fair.
15. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may help
with project animals.
16. No adults are allowed in the show ring during a show with the exception of Cloverbud classes, and when a child needs assistance with an
unruly animal. Any questions and/or comments for the judges must be held until the show is concluded.
17. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL.
18. Club leaders will have 24 hours following a show to review the Show Results Book to ensure that everything that was recorded during the
show is correct. After 24 hours, changes will not be allowed.
19. Ribbons and premiums will be awarded to exhibitors participating in the 4-H Youth Fair based on the Danish System of evaluating
exhibits against the ideal: a) A blue ribbon will be awarded for excellent work.
b) A red ribbon for good work.
c) A white ribbon for work that is worthy.
d) Cloverbud youth will receive a green participation ribbon.
e) Premiums are not paid to Cloverbuds, or for record books, showmanship, costume classes and some
other designated classes.
20. 4-H exhibitors shall, at all times, act with a mature and morally responsible attitude, recognizing the basic rules of society and the
common rights of others. Please refer to the 2020 4-H Code of Conduct referring to the conduct of 4-H members, volunteers and family
members.
21. Any exhibitor who intentionally damages an exhibit or property of another exhibitor, or whose conduct on the grounds is un-desirable,
may be requested to forfeit all awards, and will be requested to remove all his/her property from the fairgrounds at once.
22. *YOUTH BUILDING PROJECTS: All youth need to be prepared for evaluation. All necessary paperwork and preparations must be
done before evaluation.
4-H Youth Fair Scoring & Premiums
4-H Youth Fair Premiums will only be available upon approval from the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets and the Tioga County
Agricultural Society (fair board). Fair Premiums are dependent upon the current NYS budget climate and are typically provided to any NY
county hosting a county fair with a youth component.
This set amount of money is to be equitably distributed to those 4-H youth participating in their county fair. Premium awards are provided
only for classes where a blue, red or white award is given with the exception of record books, showmanship and costume classes, which will
receive no premium. When available, Tioga County 4-H distributes its premium money as follows:
1. A $10.00 premium is awarded to each Master Showman and Best of Show exhibitors.
2. The remaining premium monies will be equitably distributed as follows:
a) A blue award will receive the highest number of points, followed by a red award, then a white award.
b) Using the information provided from the 4-H Animal Show results record books and the 4-H Youth Building results sheets, the
number of points per youth are then determined.
c) The point value is then determined by dividing the remaining premium money (after deducting the Master Showman and Best of
Show awards) by the total number of points earned by all 4-H exhibitors.
d) The youth will receive the number of his/her points multiplied by the point value: For example: If an exhibitor accumulates 100
points, and each point is worth $.10, then that exhibitor would receive $10.00.
Ten Commandments for 4-H Parents
1. Thou shalt not work on or complete the project, for thou art trying to teach the child responsibility;
2. Thou shalt forgive a child for making mistakes in the project, for thou hath made mistakes too;
3. Thou shalt not get mad when thy child forgets items, for one day thou may forget something;
4. Thou shalt help the evaluators for they are doing a job that thou would not want to do;
5. Thou shalt see that thy child is on time for all activities for thou would not want to wait on another;
6. Thou shalt be sure that thy child has the projects entered and the registration papers in order by the designated time;
7. Thou shalt teach the child that winning a blue ribbon is a desirable goal, but making friends along the way is a more worthy goal;
8. Thou shalt not complain about the evaluator for it is their opinion that has been sought;
9. Thou shalt remember that projects are to teach, not necessarily to make money; and
10. Thou shalt remember that the project is a family project that shall be enjoyed and supported by the entire family.
4AI-202 (2021)
ANDREW M. CUOMO RICHARD A. BALL
Governor Commissioner
Animal Health Requirements For
Admission to New York State and County Fairs
(Part 351 of NYS Agriculture and Markets Regulations)
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets/Division of Animal Industry
10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235 518-457-3502 www.agriculture.ny.gov/animals
Contents
• General Prohibitions and Requirements
• Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
• Animal Identification
• Rabies Vaccination
• BVD-PI Testing
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Animal Deaths
• Calving, Kidding, and Lambing
• Commingling of Sheep and Cattle
• Commingling of Swine and Poultry
• Isolation on Returning Home
• Individual Species Requirements
o Horses
o Cattle
o Sheep
o Goats
o Swine
o Llamas and Alpacas
o Poultry
o Deer/Elk
o Miscellaneous Ruminants
• Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines
General Prohibitions and Requirements
• No person shall bring or have present an animal on the fairgrounds during a fair which is not qualified
under NYS regulations.
• No person shall present an interstate or intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection that has been
altered by anyone other than the issuing veterinarian.
• Animals demonstrating clinical signs or other evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable
diseases shall not be allowed on the fairgrounds during a fair.
• Representatives of the Commissioner may deny admission to or require removal from the fair
premises or require the segregation of any animal showing signs of or exposed to any infectious,
contagious or communicable disease.
• NOTE: The fair board of directors has the authority to reject unworthy or unsightly exhibits for
reasons other than infectious, contagious or communicable disease (Part 350.10). The state
veterinarian or animal health inspector will bring questionable exhibits to the attention of the fair
board.
• All animals presented that originate from a location other than New York shall meetall New York State
importation regulations appropriate to the species in addition tothe fair animal health requirements.
5AI-202 (2021)
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
• Cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas, deer, and misc. ruminants require a
valid CVI to enter the fairgrounds.
• The CVI must be issued by a Category 2 accredited veterinarian.
• All animals must be officially identified. ALL MANMADE ID MUST BE
RECORDED. Refer to Animal Identification section below for more information.
• Only one species is allowed per certificate.
• The type and duration of certificate required depends on the origin of the livestock.
New York Origin Livestock:
• A valid intrastate CVI (AI-61) is required.
• Each animal must be individually identified on the CVI (see below).
• The CVI must be issued on or after May 1 of the current year.
Out of State Origin Livestock:
• All animals entering New York State must satisfy import health and test
requirements for that species and be accompanied by a valid interstate CVI.
• The interstate CVI is valid for 30 days from the date of CVI inspection. During the
fair season (July 1 through Labor Day) valid CVI’s can be used multiple times for
entrance into fairs. The initial entrance into a NY fair must be within 30 days of the
date of CVI inspection. In order for the CVI to be used for a later fair, it must be
dated and initialed by a NY state official noting the location of the initial fair. A
change in health status or eligibility of an animal necessitates the generation of a
new CVI.
Questions regarding import requirements should be directed to the Division of Animal
Industry at 518-457-3971, or at the division’s import/export homepage:
https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/animal-import-export.
Animal Identification
• ALL MANMADE ID MUST BE RECORDED
• Cattle must be identified by an official USDA approved eartag. Radio frequency
identification (RFID) eartags, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” arestrongly
recommended.
• Sheep and goats must be identified by official scrapie identification (see sheep and
goat sections below).
• Swine must be identified by an official USDA approved eartag. Radio frequency
identification (RFID) eartags, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” arestrongly
recommended. Nursing piglets do not have to be individually identified if the sow
is correctly identified on the CVI and the number of piglets in the litter is noted on
the CVI.
• Deer/elk must be identified with an official eartag.
• Llamas and alpacas must be identified by official eartag or microchip.
• Misc. ruminants must be identified by unique eartag or microchip.
• A complete written description is sufficient identification for horses entering New
York accompanied by a CVI. The description must match the EIA test record.
Horse sketches and descriptions should reference color pattern, hair whorls,
chestnuts, scars and other markings as necessary to uniquely identify the horse.
Tattoos and microchips if any should be included. “Bay, no markings” is not an
acceptable description for a CVI or EIA test record.
• NOTE: If you are exhibiting animals identified by microchip, a working reader must
be supplied by the exhibitor.
6AI-202 (2021)
• For questions on animal identification please contact your veterinarian or our office
at 518-457-3502.
Rabies Vaccination
• Rabies vaccination is required for all species for which there is a USDA licensed
vaccine available (cattle, horses, sheep, dog, cat, ferret) and that are 4 months of
age or older on the date of admission to the fair.
o For most rabies vaccines, the earliest age allowable for primary vaccination
is 3 months. Animals that are vaccinated prior to 3 months of age will need
to be re-vaccinated according to label before entering the fairgrounds.
• Vaccine must have been administered within the past 12 months. The exception
is Imrab LA vaccine used in sheep which protects for 3 years after the second
annual vaccination (consult your veterinarian).
• The rabies vaccination requirement must be met on the day of admission even if
the animal was previously admitted to a fair when too young to vaccinate.
• NOTE: Individual fairs can require animals for which there is no approved rabies
vaccine to be vaccinated for rabies. The requirements outlined above would apply.
The fair is responsible for notifying exhibitors. The New York State Fair requires
rabies vaccination for all livestock species entering the grounds.
Acceptable Proof of Rabies Vaccination
• Acceptable proof of rabies vaccination must include a signed written statement
from the veterinarian administering the vaccine or a valid certificate of veterinary
inspection that has the vaccination listed and is signed by the Category 2
accredited veterinarian.
• Acceptable proof of rabies vaccination must include the name of the product used,
the date of administration and the duration of immunity if longer than one year.
• If the statement of rabies vaccination is included on an EIA test record, it must be
signed separately in addition to the required EIA test record signature.
• NOTE: Rabies titers are not acceptable proof of rabies protection and cannot be
used to meet entry requirements.
• Acceptable proof of vaccination for dogs is a valid vaccination certificate or a copy
of the dog license that contains the rabies vaccination information.
BVD-PI Testing
• All cattle, llamas and alpacas exhibited at NY county fairs or the State Fair must
be negative to an approved test appropriate to detect Bovine Viral Diarrhea
persistent infection (BVD-PI). The testing veterinarian is responsible to make sure
the proper test is conducted. This is a once in a lifetime test that must be reported
on the required certificate of veterinary inspection. The issuing veterinarian is
responsible for verifying the validity of the test, the identification of the animal and
recording the test date on the CVI. If a previous test is not verifiable the test must
be repeated.
Cleaning and Disinfection
• All buildings on the fairgrounds housing animals must be cleaned and disinfected
prior to the opening of the fair and between groups of animals when housing is
rotated (Section 50.2 of Agriculture and Market regulations).
Animal Deaths
• Occasionally animal deaths occur at a fair. If a death occurs it must be reported
to the state veterinarian in charge as soon as possible for review. The animal must
be promptly removed from the public exhibit area to a secure location and held for
the veterinarian prior to disposal.
7AI-202 (2021)
Calving, Kidding, and Lambing
• Any cattle, goats, or sheep that calve, kid, or lamb while at a county fair or the
State Fair will be ordered removed from the fairgrounds along with their offspring,
unless the animals are part of a birthing demonstration.
Commingling of Sheep and Cattle
• Due to the potential spread of malignant catarrhal fever from sheep to cattle, it is
strongly recommended that cattle be kept separate from sheep.
Commingling of Swine and Poultry
• Due to the potential spread of influenza viruses it is recommended that swine and
poultry be housed in separate locations.
Isolation on Returning Home
• The owner or custodian shall keep show animals biologically separate from the
herd or flock for a period of at least two weeks after returning to the premises of
origin. If any illness is noted in the exhibition animals, the owner should contact
their veterinarian immediately.
Individual Species Requirements
Horses
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is not required for New York origin horses.
CVI is required for imported horses. Extended Equine CVIs (EECVIs) are
acceptable. For more information on EECVIs, visit http://www.globalvetlink.com.
• Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test is required for all horses 6 months
of age or older. The horse must be accompanied by a valid negative EIA test
record, signed by a Category 2 accredited veterinarian. The sample collection date
for the qualifying EIA test must have been on or after January 1, 2020 for New
York origin horses. For imported horses, the EIA test must have been conducted
within 12 months prior to entry. The EIA test certificate must include a complete
description of the horse.
• Rabies vaccination is required for all horses 4 months of age or older (see above).
Cattle
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified. See Animal
Identification section above.
• Rabies vaccination is required for all cattle 4 months of age or older (see above).
• All cattle must be negative to an approved test appropriate to detect Bovine Viral
Diarrhea persistent infection (BVD-PI). The date and results of the testing must
be noted on the certificate of veterinary inspection.
• All cattle must be vaccinated against bovine respiratory disease complex including
bovine respiratory syncytial virus, bovine virus diarrhea, infectious bovine
rhinotracheitis and parainfluenza with a product administered in a manner and time
frame adequate to confer protective immunity for these diseases for the duration
of the fair.
Sheep
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals individually identified with USDA
approved scrapie identification. Identification must be one of the following: 1)
USDA approved tags or 2) a legible USDA approved flock tattoo and individual
animal ID number or 3) electronic implant device (microchip) if the sheep is
enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program. For information on scrapie ID,
contact USDA at 1-866-USDA-TAG (1-866-873-2824).
• Rabies vaccination is required for all sheep 4 months of age or older (see above).
8AI-202 (2021)
• The CVI must contain a written statement from the issuing Category 2 accredited
veterinarian that the flock of origin was inspected after May 1 of the current year
and no evidence of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases was found.
• If evidence of soremouth (contagious ecthyma) is found on any sheep, the entire
exhibit including the affected animals shall immediately be removed from the fair
premises with the holding pens cleaned and disinfected immediately after removal.
Goats
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals individually identified with USDA
approved scrapie identification. Identification must be one of the following: 1)
USDA approved tags or 2) a legible registration tattoo or 3) a legible USDA
approved herd tattoo and individual animal ID number or 4) electronic implant
device (microchip) if the goat is enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program
and/or the electronic implant ID is recorded on the goat’s registration paper. For
information on scrapie ID, contact USDA at 1-866-USDA-TAG (1-866-873-2824).
• The CVI must contain a written statement from the issuing Category 2 accredited
veterinarian that the herd of origin was inspected after May 1 of the current year
and no evidence of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases was found.
• If evidence of soremouth (contagious ecthyma) is found on any goat, the entire
exhibit including the affected animals shall immediately be removed from the fair
premises with the holding pens cleaned and disinfected immediately after removal.
Swine
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified. See Animal
Identification section above.
Llamas and Alpacas
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified. See Animal
Identification section above.
• All llamas and alpacas must be negative to an approved test appropriate to detect
Bovine Viral Diarrhea persistent infection (BVD-PI). The date and results of the
testing must be noted on the certificate of veterinary inspection.
Poultry
• Poultry (with the exception of doves, pigeons and waterfowl) must be accompanied
by 1) results of a negative pullorum typhoid test conducted within 90 days prior to
exhibition OR 2) proof that the birds originated directly from a US pullorum-typhoid
clean flock or equivalent flock.
• Poultry qualified by 90 day test must be identified by official leg band.
• Proof of NPIP status must be in the form of an NPIP certificate or purchase receipt
containing NPIP certification information. If utilizing a receipt it must be dated within
1 year of the date of admission to the fair.
Deer/Elk (Cervidae)
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified. See Animal
Identification section above.
• Originate from a herd classified as accredited or qualified under USDA tuberculosis
regulations.
• A movement permit obtained from the Division of Animal Industry is required for all
deer movements. All CWD and TB program requirements must be met before a
permit will be issued. Questions regarding movement permits should be directedto
the Division of Animal Industry at 518-457-3502.
9AI-202 (2021)
Miscellaneous Ruminants
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified. See Animal
Identification section above.
Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines
Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Llamas and Alpacas, Cervids, Misc. Ruminants
• Review the animal health requirements booklet including information for
your species before your veterinarian arrives to inspect your animals. If
you have any questions, ask.
• Your veterinarian is responsible for inspecting your animals and
completing the certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI). Call early to
avoid the last-minute rush when mistakes are made and there is no time
to correct.
• Make sure USDA approved official eartags are present on cattle and
swine and USDA approved scrapie ID is in place on sheep and goats.
• Llamas and alpacas require a microchip or eartag. If a microchip is
utilized make sure the veterinarian confirms the microchip ID or places
one. If your animal is identified by a microchip, make sure you bring a
working reader with you to the fair.
• ALL IDENTIFICATION MUST BE RECORDED. Make sure it is.
• Review the CVI carefully upon receipt to make sure all the information is
correct including any required test or vaccination information.
• DO NOT stuff it in an envelope and assume all is well. The time to correct
is before pulling them out at the fair. The CVI is your document and you
share responsibility if it is incorrect.
• If you are importing livestock from out of state, make sure the interstate
requirements are met and you have a valid interstate certificate of
veterinary inspection.
Poultry
• Schedule pullorum flock inspection and testing well ahead of the fair if
your flock is participating in the NPIP program.
• If you’re having your birds tested within 90 days of the fair you must go to
a pullorum clinic. Available clinics are listed on the Dept. website. No
individual testing is available if you miss a clinic.
• Birds qualified by 90-day test must be identified by official leg band.
• Bring documentation with you to the fair in the form of a 1) current NPIP
certificate, 2) 90-day test chart or 3) purchase receipt with NPIP
certification within 1 year of the date of admission to the fair.
Horses
• NY origin horses must be accompanied by a negative EIA test report. The
date of sample collection for the qualifying EIA test must have been on or
after January 1, 2020.
10AI-202 (2021)
• Imported horses must be accompanied by an interstate certificate of
veterinary inspection with a negative EIA test within 12 months prior to
entry. Rabies vaccination information can be incorporated into the CVI.
• Drawing or photograph must match the horse.
• Rabies vaccination must be within 1 year of arrival at the fair and be
documented by a signed rabies certificate or a signed statement on the
EIA test chart with the required information (see requirements).
MOST IMPORTANT
When you are loading your livestock for the trip to the fair, take the time to
examine them. Make sure they are the same animals that are on the paperwork
and, if they are showing any signs of illness, LEAVE THEM HOME.
11Tioga County 4-H Animal Science Rules
A. Advance Registration
1. Online fair entries for all shows held during fair week (August 10 - 14) are due by Friday, July 9.
2. A showmanship animal (in all species) must be designated no later than noon (12 p.m.) on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
B. Records
1. Exhibitors must have their animal’s registration papers, bill of sale, and health papers on the fairgrounds at all times.
2. A 4-H Project Record Book, for each animal species or type (market/breeding) of project entered, must be entered as a 4-H Youth
Building exhibit (complete up to the fair) for evaluation.
C. Ownership
1. 4-H youth may designate and exhibit a “non-owned” project animal in the county fair, but must adhere to the following conditions: the
animal must meet all county requirements, must be accompanied by the appropriate health certificate, must have the appropriate
ownership identification papers, can be purebred or grade, and cannot be entered in market classes (due to the Livestock Sale Committee
requirements, exhibitors must own all market steers, lambs, hogs, goats, poultry and rabbits).
New York Youth Livestock Non-Ownership Policy
• The exhibitor, upon request to the event sponsor, shall provide proof of ownership of any exhibit.
• This non-owner certificate verifies that a 4-H member in New York and the owner of the animal have entered an agreement. A lease
agreement allows a 4-H member to use the specified animal as a 4-H project.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) encourages the use of written lease agreements, however, it is the responsibility of the owner and
exhibitor to agree upon the lease terms. Neither CCE nor Cornell University is legally involved in writing, implementing, or terminating
any lease agreements.
• The following bill was legally adopted by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets July 1987.
Exhibits shall have been owned by the exhibitor for a period of at least (30) days prior to the entry of the exhibit provided, however,
that any animal exhibit entered in a youth fair, youth exhibition or 4-H show or exhibition shall have been in the care of the exhibitor
for a period of at least (60) days prior to entry of the exhibit.
• CCE staff and state program administrators have maintained the following philosophy since 1987.
Non-owner/lease opportunities are intended for youth who do not already own an animal of this species type. For exhibition
purposes, youth are limited to one non-owned breeding class animal of this species type.
2. The exhibitor must have cared for all owned and non-owned animals in accordance to the due dates on each 4-H Project Animal
Ownership paper of their species.
3. Purebred animals must be entered in the exhibitor’s name and use the animal’s registered name, and number. Exhibitors with grade
animals must have their bill of sale indicating the purchase date of the animal. Exhibitors with non-owned animals must have their
appropriate non-ownership certificates.
4. All animals must be identified with a tag, tattoo, microchip (must provide a reader), or band.
D. Animal Housing
1. All 4-H youth animals, excluding dogs and horses, must arrive on the fairgrounds between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Monday of
fair week.
2. All 4-H youth animals must remain on the fairgrounds until officially released at 4:00 p.m. Saturday evening of the fair; except Livestock
Sale animals, and dairy cattle which will be released at 12:00 p.m. Saturday of the fair.
3. 4-H livestock (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits) will be housed according to the plan established by the 4-H Animal
Science Advisory Committee.
4. Horses using stalls may not arrive earlier than Tuesday evening of fair week and after stalls have been approved for cleanliness by 4-H
staff.
5. Exhibitors will be assigned stalls in the order that their fair entry registration and stall deposit were received in the 4-H Office. Stalls must
be cleaned after they are vacated.
6. 4-H youth exhibitors only are responsible for the daily care, pen cleaning, and feeding of their animals. Younger members may have
some assistance from parents and leaders but must demonstrate an ability and desire to care for their own animals.
7. Pen deposits and premiums will be withheld on pens and stalls not cleaned by the 4-H exhibitor at the close of the fair.
E. Feeds, Bedding and Supplies
1. Exhibitors must supply all bedding, hay, grains, or other feeds. It is strongly recommended that the supplies are brought to the
fairgrounds with the animals.
2. Exhibitors must bring all forks, shovels, feed buckets, water hoses, wheelbarrows, baskets, etc. Please label personally owned
equipment.
3. Bringing horse stall locks is the responsibility of the 4-H youth exhibitor.
F. Market Sale Class Animal
1. Market animals will be weighed upon arrival at the fairgrounds, and at 7:00 a.m. the morning of the Livestock Sale.
2. Market animals that don’t make weight will be given an opportunity to show in non-sale market classes.
123. Once entered and accepted by the Livestock Sale Committee, animals must go through the sale.
4. Each exhibitor is allowed a maximum of three sale entries, such as: 3 hogs / 3 lambs / 3 goats / 2 lambs and 1 hog /
1 bovine and 2 lambs / etc.
5. The following exceptions apply: market beef/dairy steer: 2 animals max as part of the total 3.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for presenting their animal(s) in the sale ring.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for their animals until they are trucked to the slaughterhouse.
G. Show Attire
1. Exhibitors must be appropriately dressed, neat and clean. Farm names cannot appear on shirts.
2. See rules for specific species for additional requirements.
H. Safety
1. A committee of 4-H staff, the barn superintendent, and club leaders will observe the handling of all animals both in and out of the show
ring and will have the authority to disqualify any exhibitor for unethical practices.
2. In the case of an unruly animal, adult supervision will be provided for the exhibitor. In any case, the exhibitor must remain with the
animal.
3. If, after two days on the fairgrounds, the animal can not be led by the youth and one adult, then the animal must remain tied in its stall.
4. If an animal presents a danger to the general public it will be sent home immediately.
5. If an animal poses a safety risk to any of the exhibitors or other animals it will be removed from the ring at the discretion of the barn
superintendent, 4-H staff and judges. This in turn will forfeit any class placing, the animal will be ineligible to be sold through the
livestock sale, and will be sent home immediately.
I. Shows and Sale
1. An animal may not be shown in both breeding and market classes.
2. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL.
3. All auction animals will be shown in respective market classes.
4. 4-H members are required to send thank you notes to trophy sponsors and livestock buyers.
5. Any exhibitor with special needs will be permitted assistance in the show ring/sale ring from a parent, 4-H’er or designated adult.
6. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may
help with project animals.
J. Herdsmanship Award
During the Tioga County Fair, 4-H staff and volunteers will be on the lookout for youth who go the extra step in taking care of
their animals, showing good sportsmanship, and pitching in to help others out in the barns. Parents and volunteers who see youth
demonstrating this exemplary behavior can nominate that youth to the 4-H staff. Youth selected to receive the award will be presented
with it at the Livestock Auction on Saturday during the fair.
BEEF CATTLE SHOW: Rules, Regulations and Classes ............Section 1 - A
BEEF CATTLE
1. All 4-H youth project beef cattle must have been owned or leased (leased see New York Youth Livestock Non-Ownership Policy), and
cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4-H Project Animal Registration certificate at the CCE, TC 4-H office by: a)
February 1 of current year for market beef; or b) June 1 of current year for breeding beef cattle.
2. No deviation from the printed rules and regulations, the numbers, or class descriptions will be permitted unless initiated by the CCE staff,
designated leaders, or requested by the judge.
3. All 4-H youth must show their own animals unless they have more than one animal in the same class.
4. All 4-H youth beef entries must conform to the Animal Health Requirements of the New York State Department of Agriculture Markets
and, the Tioga County Board of Health Order.
5. The CCE, TC staff or the New York State Department of Agriculture & Market Veterinarian are authorized and empowered to cause the
removal from the buildings and grounds of all animals failing to meet the health conditions specified.
6. An appropriate brand, legible tattoo, or tag must permanently identify all beef entries.
7. Exhibitors who have registered breeding cattle must have the registration papers with them. All registration papers must be original
certificates. NO COPIES unless otherwise stated by Breed Associations.
8. All 4-H youth market steers will be weighed after arrival on the fairgrounds, then again at 7:00 a.m. the morning of the auction.
9. Any market beef that show evidence of implants will be disqualified.
10. Exhibitors are to wear a clean and neat shirt, with clean and neat jeans, slacks or khaki type pants; with work boots. NO sneakers.
11. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may
help with preparation of project animals.
MARKET DAIRY STEER & DAIRY FEEDER STEER
1. All 4-H youth project dairy market steer and dairy feeder steer must have been owned and in the care of the exhibitor by January 1 of the
current year, and must be registered with a 4-H Project Animal Ownership paper at the CCE, TC 4-H office by February 1 of the current
year.
2. 4-H member participants must designate their project animal(s) as a non-market or market animal by July 1 of the current year.
3. 4-H member participants can sell no more than one (1) Market Dairy Steer and (1) Market Feeder Steer at the 4-H Livestock Auction.
4. Calves must be dairy cross. NO beef crosses.
5. An ownership form must be completed and signed by the seller of the calf (for source verification), and signed by the 4-H member and
parent/guardian. This form must be kept with the 4-H’ers records.
136. An appropriate brand, legible tattoo, or tag must permanently identify all dairy steer entries.
7. Dairy Market Steer is a two-year project. 4-H member must show the animal as a Feeder Steer and bring back the following year as
Market or Non-Market Dairy Steer.
8. Dairy feeder steers must be 12 months and under.
9. Dairy market steers must be over 12 months and less than 24 months by July 1 of the current year.
10. Calves must be castrated and dehorned, and must be free of testicular tissue.
11. Market dairy steer and market dairy feeder steer must be of a healthy weight and in good condition
12. Fair classes will be determined according to weight. Animals will be divided, as evenly as possible, into one of the following weight
classes: lightweight, mediumweight, or heavyweight.
13. A suitable ½ inch rope halter must be left on any feeder steer sold through the sale until the animal is loaded onto the trucks. The buyer
has the option of keeping the halter.
14. Exhibitors are to wear a clean and neat shirt, with clean and neat jeans, slacks or kaki type pants; with work boots. NO sneakers.
15. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may
help with project animals
16. SHOWMANSHIP: All exhibitors are expected to show. No premiums are awarded in showmanship classes. All exhibitors must
wear proper attire. At the point an animal is rejected from the fair, that youth will be responsible for the following: finding/borrowing
another non-market animal to enter in a showmanship class; notifying his/her leaders of their plans; caring for the animal; and preparing
the animal for the showmanship class. A showmanship animal must be designated no later than noon (12 p.m.) of the first day of the fair.
***** BEEF SHOW CLASSES = Section 1A + Class # *****
Class No.
01. Novice Showmanship – first year showing
02. Junior Showmanship – second or third year showing
03. Senior Showmanship - four or more years showing
Beef Breeds
Polled Hereford Charolaise Shorthorn Angus
Limousine Highland American-British White Park Simmental
Red Angus Other Breeds Crossbred
04. Heifer Calf - born after April 1 of current year
05. Junior Heifer - born between Jan. 1 and June 1 of current year
06. Senior Heifer - born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 of preceding year
07. Summer Yearling - born between May 1 and Aug. 31 of preceding year
08. Junior Yearling - born between Jan. 1 and April 30 of preceding year
09. Senior Yearling - born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 of the second preceding year
10. Two-Year Old Cow/Calf - born second preceding year with natural calf born current year
011 . Aged Cow/Calf - born before Sept. 1 of the second preceding year and natural calf born current year (both animals must be shown in
halter.
12. Junior Bull Calf - born after Jan. 1 of current year
MARKET BEEF and DAIRY STEER
13. Non-Sale Market - born after Jan. 1 of previous year. Animal must be in good or better grade.
14. Feeder Calf - under 800 pounds
15. Sale Market - will be divided into sections based on weigh-in weight. Animals must be in good or better grade. Steers and heifers
must be less than 24 months of age with no more than one set of permanent teeth.
16. Non-Sale Feeder Steer - no more than 1 year of age at time of county fair.
17. Market Feeder Steer - will be divided into sections based on weigh-in weight (lightweight, medium weight, heavyweight). Animals
must be in good or better grade.
18. Non-Sale Dairy Steer - between 1 year and 2 years of age at time of county fair.
19. Market Dairy Steer - will be divided into sections based on weigh-in weight (lightweight, medium weight, heavyweight). Animals
must be in good or better grade.
DAIRY CATTLE SHOW: Rules, Regulations and Classes . . . Section 1 - B
1. All 4-H youth project dairy cattle must have been owned or leased (leased see New York Youth Livestock Non-Ownership Policy), and
cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4-H Project Animal Registration certificate at the CCE, TC 4-H office by June 1
of the current year.
2. All animals must be properly entered by the entry deadline. No substitutions are allowed.
3. No deviation from the printed rules and regulations, the numbers, or class descriptions will be permitted unless initiated by the CCE staff,
designated leaders, or requested by the judge.
4. All 4-H youth must show their own animals unless they have more than one animal in the same class.
5. All 4-H youth dairy cattle must conform to the rules and regulations of the Livestock Health requirements as determined by the New
14York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the Tioga County Board of Health Order.
6. The CCE, TC staff or the New York State Department of Agriculture & Market Veterinarian are authorized and empowered to cause the
removal from the buildings and grounds of all animals failing to meet the health conditions specified.
7. Health and registration papers will be required on all cattle. Exhibitors must have papers available upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Cattle
may be either owned or non-owned and must fit under either a. or b.
a. All cattle must be registered to, and owned and cared for by the youth exhibitor no later than June 1 of the current year. Dual
ownership or syndicates are not allowed.
b. All non-owned cattle must be in the youth exhibitor’s name and cared for by that exhibitor by no later than June 1 of the current
year.
8. An appropriate brand, legible tattoo, or tag number must permanently identify all dairy entries.
9. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may
help with project animals.
10. Exhibitors are to wear a white shirt and white pants. Safe foot attire (closed toe shoes) must be worn.
11. There are no classes for bulls.
12. Exhibitors who have registered breeding cattle must have the registration papers with them. All registration papers must be original
certificates. NO COPIES unless otherwise stated by Breed Associations.
13. CLOVERBUD PRESENTATION: Youth 5 to 8 years old (as of January 1 of current year). Must have adult (at least 18 years old)
supervision at all times. Dairy cattle must be haltered and can be led by the Cloverbud with a parent or adult by their side. Youthwill be
questioned by the judge about their cow. All Cloverbuds will receive green participation ribbons.
14. SHOWMANSHIP: All exhibitors are expected to show. No premiums are awarded in showmanship classes. All exhibittors
must wear proper attire. At the point an animal is rejected from the fair, that youth will be responsible for the following: finding/
borrowing another non-market animal to enter in a showmanship class; notifying his/her leaders of their plans; caring for the animal; and
preparing the animal for the showmanship class. A showmanship animal must be designated no later than noon (12 p.m.) of the first day
of the fair.
***** DAIRY SHOW CLASSES = Section 1B + Class # *****
Class No.
01. Cloverbud Presentation - Y outh 5 to 8 years old.
02. Junior Showmanship – 10 years old and under
03. Intermediate Showmanship – 11 to 14 years old
04. Senior Showmanship – 15 to 19 years old
Dairy Cattle Breeds
Ayrshire Brown Swiss Guernsey Holstein
Jersey Milking Shorthorn Grade (not eligible for NY S 4-H fair)
05. Spring Heifer Calf: born after 2/28/21
06. Winter Heifer Calf: born after 11/30/20& before 3/1/21
07. Fall Heifer Calf: born after 8/31/20 & before 12/1/20
08. Summer Yearling Heifer: born after 5/31/20 & before 9/1/20
09. Spring Yearling Heifer (not in milk): born after 2/28/20 & and before 6/1/20
10. Winter Yearling Heifer (not in milk): born after 11/30/19 & before 3/1/20
11. Fall Yearling Heifer (not in milk): born after 8/31/19 & before 12/1/19
12. Fall Yearling Heifer (in milk): born after 8/31/19 & before 12/1/19
13. Jr. 2 Year Old Cow: born after 2/28/19 & before 9/1/19
14. Sr. 2 Year Old Cow: born after 8/31/18 & before 3/1/18
15. Jr. 3 Year Old Cow: born after 2/28/18 & before 9/1/18
16. Sr. 3 Year Old Cow: born after 8/31/17 & before 3/1/18
17. 4 Year Old Cow - born after 8/31/16 & before 9/1/15
18. 5 Year Old Cow - born after 8/31/15 & before 9/1/16
19. Aged Cow - born before 9/1/15
20. Dry Cow, 4 Years Old & Under: must have freshened at least once
21. Dry Cow, 5 Years Old & Over
22. Best Animal Bred & Owned by Exhibitor: 1 reg. animal per exhibitor
DOG SHOW: Rules, Regulations and Classes .......... Section 1 - C
1. All 4-H youth project dogs must be owned or leased, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4-H Project Animal
Registration certificate at the CCE, TC 4-H office by May 1 of the current year.
2. All dogs must be at least 6 months of age.
3. All dog project members must have a copy of their dog’s current rabies and health and vaccination records on file in the Tioga County
4-H Office no later than May 1 of the current year. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and be free of contagious disease. It is highly
recommended that dogs be vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza and Leptospirosis.
4. To be eligible to participate in the Tioga Co. 4-H Dog Show at the Tioga County fair, 4-H dog project members must attend a minimum
of six educational experiences, which includes 4-H dog club meetings, training classes, and/or clinics.
155. To be eligible to participate in the Tioga Co. 4-H Dog Show at the Tioga County fair, 4-H dog project members must be approved by the
4-H dog obedience training instructor.
6. All 4-H youth dogs must conform to the rules and regulations of the Livestock Health requirements as determined by the New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the Tioga County Board of Health Order.
7. The CCE, TC staff or the New York State Department of Agriculture & Market Veterinarian are authorized and empowered to cause the
removal from the buildings and grounds of all animals failing to meet the health conditions specified.
8. No female dogs in season allowed.
9. ANY teams (member & their dog) in ANY class will be excused from their class if their dog is a constant distraction to the other teams
or the instructors ability to teach the class. This shall include constant barking, lunging at other dogs, or the 4-H’er not being able to
control his/her dog.
10. Dog leashes (of nylon or leather) for on-lead exercises are to be six feet in length.
11. An exhibitor may not enter more than three dogs.
12. On show days, all care, fitting, and grooming must be done by the 4-H youth. No parents, adults or professional groomsmen may
help with project animals.
13. Dogs will be scored according to the AKC Obedience Trial score card. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded under the Danish
System of judging.
14. Dogs that receive a white ribbon rating at the county show may compete in the same class the second year. In obedience training, it is
important that dogs learn the exercises well before going onto the next level of training.
15. Scoring - Obedience Beginners, and Graduate Beginners will be awarded ribbons on the following basis:
a. 145 - 160 = Excellent (blue)
b. 120 - 144 = Very Good (red)
c. 0 - 119 = Worthy (white)
14. Scoring - Obedience Novice, and Graduate Novice will be awarded ribbons on the following basis:
a. 170 - 200 = Excellent (blue)
b. 150 - 169 = Very Good (red)
c. 0 - 149 = Worthy (white)
15. Scoring - Grooming and Handling, and Agility will be awarded ribbons on the following basis:
a. 86 - 100 = Excellent (blue)
b. 71 - 85 = Very Good (red)
c. 70 - 0 = Worthy (white) If a dog scores below 71, they will receive a white ribbon and their scoresheet will indicate NQ rather than a
number score.
16. Scoring - Rally Novice A, B, Advanced & Excellent
a. 86 - 100 = Excellent (blue)
b. 71 - 85 = Very good (red)
c. Below 70 = Worthy (white)
17. Dogs and youth MUST QUALIFY at the county level before they can participate in the New Yor k State Fair 4-H Dog Show.
18. Before graduating to the next level, 4-H dog program members must:
a. successfully complete the Obedience or Agility cour se of their current recorded class and level with THEIR project dog, and
pass the final exam provided by the course instructor or,
b. earn a 1st Blue with THEIR project dog at the New York State Fair in their current class and level.
19. Youth/dog team must be performing at Graduate Beginner level or better in Obedience in order to compete in Agility at the NYS Fair
Dog Show.
20. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGE ARE FINAL.
21. Dress Code: The purpose for a dress code is to support positive appearances of handlers and to maintain safety in the ring.
Judges and 4-H members shall wear suitable attire to maintain a professional appearance.
a. Obedience: Exhibitors should be neat, clean, and well-groomed in appearance. A more casual style is acceptable when competing
in Obedience than Grooming & Handling. Youth with long hair should tie it back to keep it from interfering with handling or the
judge’s view. They should wear clothing that is comfortable to handle in and appropriate for dog shows – not too tight or too
revealing. Clothing should not distract, limit or hinder the judge’s view of the dog. Plain T-shirts and dark colored (black or brown)
jeans are acceptable in the Obedience ring. Inappropriate clothing includes shirts, jackets or other apparel with slogans, 4-H club,
FFA Chapter, or dog club names, logos, etc., halter tops, tank tops, blue jeans and shorts, sandals, open toed shoes, clogs, and high-
heeled shoes.
b. Grooming & Handling: Exhibitors should be neat, clean, and well-groomed in appearance. They should wear clothing that is
comfortable to handle in and that complements their dog. Clothing should not hinder or detract from the presentation of the dog.
Avoid excessive or oversized jewelry or any accessory that will touch or distract a dog. Acceptable clothing for girls are suits,
dresses, skirts, dress shorts, skorts, dress slacks, dressy capri or crop pants, collared blouses, or similar attire. Sleeveless shirts
including halter tops and tank tops are not appropriate. Do not wear short skirts, short shorts, spaghetti straps, low cut blouses, or
slacks/shorts hanging too low on the waist, clothing with holes or tears in the fabric. Shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and vests with 4-H
club or county logos, slogans, dog club names, etc. are not appropriate. If a skirt is worn, care should be taken so that it does not flap
in the dog’s face. Acceptable clothing for boys includes dress shirts, ties, and dress slacks. Sports jackets may be worn, but are not
required, especially in warm weather. When wearing a tie, a tie tack should be used to hold the tie close to the shirt so it will not
drape over the dog’s back or get in the handler’s way. Shoes should have non-slip soles and low or no heels. Sneakers, sandals, open-
toed shoes, and clogs are not appropriate. Hair that must be continually brushed out of the eyes or that falls over the dog when the
handler is stacking is distracting. Long hair should be in a braid or ponytail, or clips used to keep it out of the handler’s face. Youth
should practice running and bending over in their show outfits. Practice handling the dog in show clothes. Handlers will be penalized
if wearing clothing that is too tight or too revealing. Armbands are worn on the left arm. It is important for the handler to relax, smile
and act happy while showing! A pleasant attitude and good sportsmanship will go a long way toward making the handler and his or
her dog a winning team.
c. Rally and Agility: Sneaker s, blue jeans and shorts are acceptable for Rally & Agility because events are typically held outside,
rain or shine. Turf shoes are allowed for agility; shoes with cleats are not. Sleeveless shirts, including tank tops and halter tops, are
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