Rabbit & Cavy
Rabbits and cavies, though often thought of as cute companions, hold a surprising spot in the agricultural world. At the county fair, they showcase responsible pet ownership and breeding practices. In agriculture, rabbits are a source of sustainable, lean meat and fur, while cavies (guinea pigs) contribute to medical research and education. Both animals provide valuable learning experiences for young exhibitors, teaching them about animal care, responsibility, and the importance of these often overlooked critters.
Breeding Rabbits
Many rabbit breeds have distinct characteristics and rich histories. Showing these rabbits helps maintain breed standards, ensuring these unique animals don't disappear. Exhibitions educate the public about the variety of rabbit breeds and their special qualities.
Meat Rabbits
Meat rabbits are a double win in the agricultural world and at the county fair. They're a sustainable, lean protein source well-suited for smaller farms. At the county fair, these rabbits are the stars of showmanship competitions. Young exhibitors showcase their healthy, well-maintained animals, promoting responsible breeding practices and learning valuable skills like animal care and presentation.
Fur Rabbits
Fur rabbits, while not a major source of fur today, still hold a place at county fairs. These shows celebrate heritage breeds, ensuring their preservation. They also showcase the potential of rabbit fur as a fiber for textiles. Beyond these unique aspects, fur rabbit shows offer young exhibitors a chance to learn proper care and spark a love for these furry companions.
Cavy (Guinea Pig)
Showing cavies encourages responsible pet ownership and proper breeding practices. Young exhibitors learn about providing excellent care for their animals, including diet, exercise, and hygiene. These skills translate well to other pets and animals in their lives.
YOUTH BREEDING RABBIT
Superintendent: Katy Ewers
(231) 206-1695
Email: bkewe@msn.com
1. All rabbits and cavies must be pre-registered. The registration deadline is June 15.
2. All rabbits must have a permanent legible tattoo in the left ear and must be tattooed prior to check-in. Any rabbits not tattooed will not be accepted for check-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Rabbits and Cavies must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor by June 15th . No Rabbit or Cavy May be shown in a Breed Class by Anyone Other than the Owner (In the event that the Owner is Unavailable the Rabbit or Cavy may be placed on the Table by another Club Member).
4. Rabbits must be healthy and disease free. Any rabbit showing signs of disease or sickness will be removed from the grounds.
5. All Feed and food/water dishes must be provided by the exhibitor. Food & Supplies must be clearly labeled with the exhibitor’s name and fit neatly under the cages if stored in the barn. Hay must be kept in a concealed box/bag also labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for daily feeding, watering and cleaning the animal cages and club exhibits.
7. Judging classes will be posted by Sunday of fair week. Breeds with less than 4 entries per breed will be shown in either any other breed 4 class or any other breed 6 class.
8. Exhibitors may show one rabbit per fur class (i.e. one rabbit in Rex Fur, Satin Fur, Angora Wool and Normal Fur), but exhibitors may NOT have two or more rabbits in each class.
9. Exhibitor must be on hand at show time for showmanship to remove rabbits or cavies from pens and show them to the judge in order to receive award.
10. No adults other than the Superintendents, club leaders or Judges are allowed in the show area during the show.
11. An exhibitor may show up to (6) six rabbits, including your showmanship rabbit, and a market rabbit/meat pen in the entire show. Only (2) rabbits per class, per breed may be entered.
12. Large cages are for rabbits weighing over 8 lbs., a meat pen of three (3), or at the superintendent’s discretion.
13. An exhibitor may show up to (4) cavies in the cavy division.
14. Carrying cases must be removed from the exhibit area and NOT STORED UNDER THE CAGES.
15. Club Herd is to be (3) three rabbits or cavies from (3) three members of that Club. Rabbits and cavies can be of any breed and age that the Club desire to enter. Entries must be made on a separate entry form by the Club.
16. In case of accident, disease, or injury, a rabbit or cavy of equal quality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the Superintendent. Substitutions must be requested and approved no later than July 15 and recorded with the Superintendent.
17. Showmanship is required for all exhibitors to be able to show rabbit and cavies in sections 2-6 and 8.
18. Exhibitors are required to help set up and take down barns. Set up and take down will be defined by the superintendent with email notification of what it entails to be sent out no later than July 15. Every exhibitor must serve at least two (2) hours of barn duty during the fair. Club leaders and parents are responsible to ensure that exhibitors stand their barn duty. All Explorers must have a Jr. /Sr. Teen or parent with them while on barn duty. If an exhibitor does not complete their required barn duty, they will not qualify to show for the following year’s fair.
19. No rabbit or cavy will enter barn before being checked for: health, ear number, gender and class.
20. All rabbits must be checked out by superintendent or assistant once the area is cleaned. They will check: ear number, buyer slip, and area cleaned.
21. Each rabbit or cavy exhibitor must complete a record book to be turned in at check-in. No Book/No Show.
22. All Market, Fur and Breed Classes will be guided by the ARBA Standards of Perfection. (2021-2025) Edition and must meet minimum weight of standard.
23. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted to be eligible to register a rabbit along with the Stall/Pen Registration form to be turned in by March 1st.
24. Rabbits must be at least 3 months of age and meet the minimum weight requirements of the standard of perfection. Non-purebred rabbits must meet a healthy weight and/or the weight of the breed standard it shows the most characteristics of.
25. No housing of Open Show or extra companion rabbits allowed. Rabbits must be shown in the youth show to be housed at fair.
26. Grooming tables are welcome at the end of cages. This is not to be used for storage. If table is used for storage, it will be removed.
27. Showman will wear a white lab coat over their clothes during all rabbit/cavy classes when showing.
AGE CLASSIFICATION FOR RABBITS:
Class 6 Rabbits:
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
SR Buck & SR Doe = 8 months and older
Intermediate Buck and Doe = 6-8 months
Class 4 Rabbits:
SR Buck and SR Doe = 6 months and older
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
No rabbit under the age of (3) months will be allowed to be entered in the fair.
EXPLORER/MENTOR RABBIT PROJECT- The livestock explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event, plus fun costume event only and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one animal under the guidance of a parent, Club leader or a Jr. /Sr. Teen exhibitor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a rabbit from a teen mentor and house the rabbit at the fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee was paid by March 1 st . Explorers are not required to house their rabbit at the fairgrounds. They can house their own rabbits if they have paid their Livestock Registration fee and the cage fee is paid. If the Livestock Fee is not paid, they can bring a rabbit in the day of the show from home, to show in showmanship and fun costume. Explorers may show their rabbit in the open breed class. To show under Open Class the exhibitor must register as an open exhibitor using the same rules and guidelines as stated in the open class section. All Explorers will receive a participation ribbon.
SECTION 1: SHOWMANSHIP
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
8001 Explorer Showmanship 5-6 8002 JR. TEEN 13-14
8003 PRE-TEEN 11-12 8004 NOVICE 7-10
8005 SR. TEEN 15-19
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GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP; RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
SECTION 3: BREED CLASS RABBITS
TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
Age and weights according to ARBA standards.
Class will be designated by Breed with Age Class letter.
A=SR. BUCK; B=SR. DOE; C=INTERM. BUCK; D=INTERM. DOE; E=JR. BUCK; F=JR. DOE SAMPLE: 0420 A= SR. BUCK ANGORA ENGLISH; 0420 F= JR. DOE ANGORA ENGLINE
8010 ABEF NON-PUREBRED
8011 ABEF JERSEY WOOLEY
8012 ABEF RHINELANDERS
8013 ABCDEF CALIFORNIAN
8014 ABEF DUTCH
8015 ABCDEF ENGLISH LOP
8016 ABEF POLISH
8017 ABEF FRENCH LOP
8018 ABEF ANGORA FRENCH
8019 ABEF TANS
8020 ABEF LOP-HOLLAND
8021 ABEF LOP-MINI
8022 ABEF NETHERLAND DWARF
8023 ABEF MINI-REX
8024 ABCDEF LION HEAD
8025 ABEF ANY OTHER BREED 4 CLASS
8026 ABCDEF ANY OTHER BREED 6 CLASS
BEST OF BREED
BEST/OPPOSITE/ BREED
RESERVE IN SHOW/BEST IN SHOW
SECTION 5: CLUB HERD
8027 CLUB HERD
SECTION 4: FUR
TROPHY; RESERVE ROSETTE
8028 REX FUR
8029 SATIN FUR
8030 ANGORA WOOL
8031 NORMAL FUR
BEST FUR
SECTION 5 FUN COSTUME
TROPHY; 1-5 RIBBONS
8032 Explorer 5-6 8033 AGES 7-12
8034 AGES 13-19
CHAMPION
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YOUTH MEAT RABBIT Superintendent: Katy Ewers
(231) 206-1695
Email: bkewe@msn.com
1. All rabbits and cavies must be pre-registered. The registration deadline is June 15.
2. All rabbits must have a permanent legible tattoo in the left ear and must be tattooed prior to check-in. Any rabbits not tattooed will not be accepted for check-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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3. Rabbits and Cavies must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor by June 15th . No Rabbit or Cavy May be shown in a Breed Class by Anyone Other than the Owner (In the event that the Owner is Unavailable the Rabbit or Cavy may be placed on the Table by another Club Member).
4. Rabbits must be healthy and disease free. Any rabbit showing signs of disease or sickness will be removed from the grounds.
5. All Feed and food/water dishes must be provided by the exhibitor. Food & Supplies must be clearly labeled with the exhibitor’s name and fit neatly under the cages if stored in the barn. Hay must be kept in a concealed box/bag also labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for daily feeding, watering and cleaning the animal cages and club exhibits.
7. Judging classes will be posted by Sunday of fair week. Breeds with less than 4 entries per breed will be shown in either any other breed 4 class or any other breed 6 class.
8. Exhibitors may show one rabbit per fur class (i.e. one rabbit in Rex Fur, Satin Fur, Angora Wool and Normal Fur), but exhibitors may NOT have two or more rabbits in each class.
9. Exhibitor must be on hand at show time for showmanship to remove rabbits or cavies from pens and show them to the judge in order to receive award.
10. No adults other than the Superintendents, club leaders or Judges are allowed in the show area during the show.
11. An exhibitor may show up to (6) six rabbits, including your showmanship rabbit, and a market rabbit/meat pen in the entire show. Only (2) rabbits per class, per breed may be entered.
12. Large cages are for rabbits weighing over 8 lbs., a meat pen of three (3), or at the superintendent’s discretion.
13. Carrying cases must be removed from the exhibit area and NOT STORED UNDER THE CAGES.
14. Club Herd is to be (3) three rabbits or cavies from (3) three members of that Club. Rabbits and cavies can be of any breed and age that the Club desire to enter. Entries must be made on a separate entry form by the Club.
15. In case of accident, disease, or injury, a rabbit or cavy of equal quality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the Superintendent. Substitutions must be requested and approved no later than July 15 and recorded with the Superintendent.
16. Showmanship is required for all exhibitors to be able to show rabbit and cavies in sections 2-6 and 8.
17. Exhibitors are required to help set up and take down barns. Set up and take down will be defined by the superintendent with email notification of what it entails to be sent out no later than July 15. Every exhibitor must serve at least two (2) hours of barn duty during the fair. Club leaders and parents are responsible to ensure that exhibitors stand their barn duty. All Explorers must have a Jr. /Sr. Teen or parent with them while on barn duty. If an exhibitor does not complete their required barn duty, they will not qualify to show for the following year’s fair.
18. No rabbit or cavy will enter barn before being checked for: health, ear number, gender and class.
19. All rabbits must be checked out by superintendent or assistant once the area is cleaned. They will check: ear number, buyer slip, and area cleaned.
20. Each rabbit or cavy exhibitor must complete a record book to be turned in at check-in. No Book/No Show.
21. All Market, Fur and Breed Classes will be guided by the ARBA Standards of Perfection. (2021-2025) Edition and must meet minimum weight of standard.
22. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted to be eligible to register a rabbit along with the Stall/Pen Registration form to be turned in by March 1st.
23. Rabbits must be at least 3 months of age and meet the minimum weight requirements of the standard of perfection. Non-purebred rabbits must meet a healthy weight and/or the weight of the breed standard it shows the most characteristics of.
24. No housing of Open Show or extra companion rabbits allowed. Rabbits must be shown in the youth show to be housed at fair.
25. Grooming tables are welcome at the end of cages. This is not to be used for storage. If table is used for storage, it will be removed.
26. Showman will wear a white lab coat over their clothes during all rabbit/cavy classes when showing.
AGE CLASSIFICATION FOR RABBITS:
Class 6 Rabbits:
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
SR Buck & SR Doe = 8 months and older
Intermediate Buck and Doe = 6-8 months
Class 4 Rabbits:
SR Buck and SR Doe = 6 months and older
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
No rabbit under the age of (3) months will be allowed to be entered in the fair.
EXPLORER/MENTOR RABBIT PROJECT- The livestock explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event, plus fun costume event only and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one animal under the guidance of a parent, Club leader or a Jr. /Sr. Teen exhibitor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a rabbit from a teen mentor and house the rabbit at the fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee was paid by March 1 st . Explorers are not required to house their rabbit at the fairgrounds. They can house their own rabbits if they have paid their Livestock Registration fee and the cage fee is paid. If the Livestock Fee is not paid, they can bring a rabbit in the day of the show from home, to show in showmanship and fun costume. Explorers may show their rabbit in the open breed class. To show under Open Class the exhibitor must register as an open exhibitor using the same rules and guidelines as stated in the open class section. All Explorers will receive a participation ribbon.
SECTION 1: SHOWMANSHIP
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
8001 Explorer Showmanship 5-6 8002 JR. TEEN 13-14
8003 PRE-TEEN 11-12 8004 NOVICE 7-10
8005 SR. TEEN 15-19
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GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP; RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
SECTION 2: MARKET RABBITS
TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
1. Market Rabbits may be obtained from any source the exhibitor chooses.
2. Meat Pens do not have to be from the same Litter; however, they must all be of the same breed and meet all other requirements for market rabbits.
3. Market Rabbits will be guided by the ARBA SOP.
4. Rabbit must receive an A or B rating to be eligible for livestock auction.
5. All market rabbits will be sold at auction unless marked C rating during judging.
6. All market rabbits must have a permanent, legible tattoo in the left ear.
7. Rabbits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor by June 15th .
8. All Market Rabbits must be weighed in the presence of the rabbit/cavy superintendent and exhibitor during animal entry.
8006 MEAT PENS, (Pen of 3) not over 10 weeks of age and 3 ½ to 5 ½ lbs
8007 SINGLE FRYER, (Pen of 1) under 10 weeks of age. Minimum weight of 3 ½ pounds. Maximum weight of 5 ½ pounds.
8008 ROASTERS, (Pen of 1) under 6 months of age. Minimum weight of 5 ½ pounds. Maximum weight of 9 pounds. 8009 STEWERS, (Pen of 1) must be 6 months of age and over. Minimum weight of 8 pounds. There is no maximum.
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET RABBIT, RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET RABBIT
SECTION 5: CLUB HERD
8027 CLUB HERD
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SECTION 5 FUN COSTUME
TROPHY; 1-5 RIBBONS
8032 Explorer 5-6 8033 AGES 7-12
8034 AGES 13-19
CHAMPION
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YOUTH FUR RABBIT Superintendent: Katy Ewers
(231) 206-1695Email: bkewe@msn.com
1. All rabbits and cavies must be pre-registered. The registration deadline is June 15.
2. All rabbits must have a permanent legible tattoo in the left ear and must be tattooed prior to check-in. Any rabbits not tattooed will not be accepted for check-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Rabbits and Cavies must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor by June 15th . No Rabbit or Cavy May be shown in a Breed Class by Anyone Other than the Owner (In the event that the Owner is Unavailable the Rabbit or Cavy may be placed on the Table by another Club Member).
4. Rabbits must be healthy and disease free. Any rabbit showing signs of disease or sickness will be removed from the grounds.
6. All Feed and food/water dishes must be provided by the exhibitor. Food & Supplies must be clearly labeled with the exhibitor’s name and fit neatly under the cages if stored in the barn. Hay must be kept in a concealed box/bag also labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for daily feeding, watering and cleaning the animal cages and club exhibits.
8. Judging classes will be posted by Sunday of fair week. Breeds with less than 4 entries per breed will be shown in either any other breed 4 class or any other breed 6 class.
9. Exhibitors may show one rabbit per fur class (i.e. one rabbit in Rex Fur, Satin Fur, Angora Wool and Normal Fur), but exhibitors may NOT have two or more rabbits in each class.
10. Exhibitor must be on hand at show time for showmanship to remove rabbits or cavies from pens and show them to the judge in order to receive award.
11. No adults other than the Superintendents, club leaders or Judges are allowed in the show area during the show.
12. An exhibitor may show up to (6) six rabbits, including your showmanship rabbit, and a market rabbit/meat pen in the entire show. Only (2) rabbits per class, per breed may be entered.
13. Large cages are for rabbits weighing over 8 lbs., a meat pen of three (3), or at the superintendent’s discretion.
14. An exhibitor may show up to (4) cavies in the cavy division.
15. Carrying cases must be removed from the exhibit area and NOT STORED UNDER THE CAGES.
16. Club Herd is to be (3) three rabbits or cavies from (3) three members of that Club. Rabbits and cavies can be of any breed and age that the Club desire to enter. Entries must be made on a separate entry form by the Club.
17. In case of accident, disease, or injury, a rabbit or cavy of equal quality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the Superintendent. Substitutions must be requested and approved no later than July 15 and recorded with the Superintendent.
18. Showmanship is required for all exhibitors to be able to show rabbit and cavies in sections 2-6 and 8.
19. Exhibitors are required to help set up and take down barns. Set up and take down will be defined by the superintendent with email notification of what it entails to be sent out no later than July 15. Every exhibitor must serve at least two (2) hours of barn duty during the fair. Club leaders and parents are responsible to ensure that exhibitors stand their barn duty. All Explorers must have a Jr. /Sr. Teen or parent with them while on barn duty. If an exhibitor does not complete their required barn duty, they will not qualify to show for the following year’s fair.
20. No rabbit or cavy will enter barn before being checked for: health, ear number, gender and class.
21. All rabbits must be checked out by superintendent or assistant once the area is cleaned. They will check: ear number, buyer slip, and area cleaned.
22. Each rabbit or cavy exhibitor must complete a record book to be turned in at check-in. No Book/No Show.
23. All Market, Fur and Breed Classes will be guided by the ARBA Standards of Perfection. (2021-2025) Edition and must meet minimum weight of standard.
24. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted to be eligible to register a rabbit along with the Stall/Pen Registration form to be turned in by March 1st.
25. Rabbits must be at least 3 months of age and meet the minimum weight requirements of the standard of perfection. Non-purebred rabbits must meet a healthy weight and/or the weight of the breed standard it shows the most characteristics of.
26. No housing of Open Show or extra companion rabbits allowed. Rabbits must be shown in the youth show to be housed at fair.
27. Grooming tables are welcome at the end of cages. This is not to be used for storage. If table is used for storage, it will be removed.
28. Showman will wear a white lab coat over their clothes during all rabbit/cavy classes when showing.
AGE CLASSIFICATION FOR RABBITS:
Class 6 Rabbits:
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
SR Buck & SR Doe = 8 months and older
Intermediate Buck and Doe = 6-8 months
Class 4 Rabbits:
SR Buck and SR Doe = 6 months and older
JR Buck and JR Doe = 3-6 months
No rabbit under the age of (3) months will be allowed to be entered in the fair.
EXPLORER/MENTOR RABBIT PROJECT- The livestock explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event, plus fun costume event only and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one animal under the guidance of a parent, Club leader or a Jr. /Sr. Teen exhibitor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a rabbit from a teen mentor and house the rabbit at the fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee was paid by March 1 st . Explorers are not required to house their rabbit at the fairgrounds. They can house their own rabbits if they have paid their Livestock Registration fee and the cage fee is paid. If the Livestock Fee is not paid, they can bring a rabbit in the day of the show from home, to show in showmanship and fun costume. Explorers may show their rabbit in the open breed class. To show under Open Class the exhibitor must register as an open exhibitor using the same rules and guidelines as stated in the open class section. All Explorers will receive a participation ribbon.
SECTION 1: SHOWMANSHIP
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
8001 Explorer Showmanship 5-6 8002 JR. TEEN 13-14
8003 PRE-TEEN 11-12 8004 NOVICE 7-10
8005 SR. TEEN 15-19
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GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP; RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
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SECTION 5: CLUB HERD
8027 CLUB HERD
SECTION 4: FUR
TROPHY; RESERVE ROSETTE
8028 REX FUR
8029 SATIN FUR
8030 ANGORA WOOL
8031 NORMAL FUR
BEST FUR
SECTION 5 FUN COSTUME
TROPHY; 1-5 RIBBONS
8032 Explorer 5-6 8033 AGES 7-12
8034 AGES 13-19
CHAMPION
YOUTH CAVY
Superintendent: Katy Ewers(231) 206-1695Email: bkewe@msn.com
1. All cavies must be pre-registered. The registration deadline is June 15.
2. All Cavies must have a legible ARBA-approved ear tag.
3. Rabbits and Cavies must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor by June 15th . No Rabbit or Cavy May be shown in a Breed Class by Anyone Other than the Owner (In the event that the Owner is Unavailable the Rabbit or Cavy may be placed on the Table by another Club Member).
4. Cavy must be healthy and disease free. Any cavy showing signs of disease or sickness will be removed from the grounds.
5. All Feed and food/water dishes must be provided by the exhibitor. Food & Supplies must be clearly labeled with the exhibitor’s name and fit neatly under the cages if stored in the barn. Hay must be kept in a concealed box/bag also labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for daily feeding, watering and cleaning the animal cages and club exhibits.
7. Judging classes will be posted by Sunday of fair week. Breeds with less than 4 entries per breed will be shown in either any other breed 4 class or any other breed 6 class.
8. Exhibitor must be on hand at show time for showmanship to remove rabbits or cavies from pens and show them to the judge in order to receive award.
9. No adults other than the Superintendents, club leaders or Judges are allowed in the show area during the show.
10. An exhibitor may show up to (4) cavies in the cavy division.
11. Carrying cases must be removed from the exhibit area and NOT STORED UNDER THE CAGES.
12. Club Herd is to be (3) three rabbits or cavies from (3) three members of that Club. Rabbits and cavies can be of any breed and age that the Club desire to enter. Entries must be made on a separate entry form by the Club.
13. In case of accident, disease, or injury, a rabbit or cavy of equal quality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the Superintendent. Substitutions must be requested and approved no later than July 15 and recorded with the Superintendent.
14. Showmanship is required for all exhibitors to be able to show cavies in sections 2-6 and 8.
15. Exhibitors are required to help set up and take down barns. Set up and take down will be defined by the superintendent with email notification of what it entails to be sent out no later than July 15. Every exhibitor must serve at least two (2) hours of barn duty during the fair. Club leaders and parents are responsible to ensure that exhibitors stand their barn duty. All Explorers must have a Jr. /Sr. Teen or parent with them while on barn duty. If an exhibitor does not complete their required barn duty, they will not qualify to show for the following year’s fair.
16. No cavy will enter barn before being checked for: health, ear number, gender and class.
17. All cavy must be checked out by superintendent or assistant once the area is cleaned. They will check: ear number, buyer slip, and area cleaned.
18. Each cavy exhibitor must complete a record book to be turned in at check-in. No Book/No Show.
19. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted to be eligible to register a cavy along with the Stall/Pen Registration form to be turned in by March 1st.
20. No housing of Open Show or extra companion allowed. Cavy must be shown in the youth show to be housed at fair.
21. Grooming tables are welcome at the end of cages. This is not to be used for storage. If table is used for storage, it will be removed.
22. Showman will wear a white lab coat over their clothes during all rabbit/cavy classes when showing.
EXPLORER/MENTOR RABBIT PROJECT- The livestock explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event, plus fun costume event only and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one animal under the guidance of a parent, Club leader or a Jr. /Sr. Teen exhibitor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a rabbit from a teen mentor and house the rabbit at the fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee was paid by March 1 st . Explorers are not required to house their rabbit at the fairgrounds. They can house their own rabbits if they have paid their Livestock Registration fee and the cage fee is paid. If the Livestock Fee is not paid, they can bring a rabbit in the day of the show from home, to show in showmanship and fun costume. Explorers may show their rabbit in the open breed class. To show under Open Class the exhibitor must register as an open exhibitor using the same rules and guidelines as stated in the open class section. All Explorers will receive a participation ribbon.
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SECTION 6: CAVY SHOWMANSHIP
TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
Showman will be judged by the “Cavy Fitting & Showmanship Member’s Guide” (4H1345)
8035 EXPLORERS 5-6 YEAR OLDS 8036 NOVICE 7-10
8037 PRE-TEEN 11-12 8038 JR. TEEN 13-14
8039 SENIOR TEENS 15-19
**GRAND AND RESERVE CAVY SHOWMANSHIP
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SECTION 5 FUN COSTUME
TROPHY; 1-5 RIBBONS
8032 Explorer 5-6 8033 AGES 7-12
8034 AGES 13-19
CHAMPION
SECTION 7: CAVY BREEDING STOCK (See listing below for the section number for your particular breed)
A-Senior Boar, over 6 months of age or weight over 32 ounces
B-Senior Sow, over 6 months of age or weight over 32 ounces
E-Junior Boar, up to 4 months of age minimum weight 12 ounces; maximum weight 22 ounces
F- Junior Sows, up to 6 months of age or weight over 22 ounces; maximum weight of 32 ounces
8040 ABYSSINIAN
8041 AMERICAN
8042 CORONET
8043 PERRUVIAN
8044 SILKIE
8045 TEDDY
8046 TEXEL
8047 WHITE CRESTED
SECTION 8: CAVY CLUB HERD
ROSETTE
8048 CLUB HERD
1. Order of go is Cavies, Meat Rabbits, and open class.
2. Awards given 1 st -5 th place, ribbon are received on the day of show.
3. All rabbits must be (12) weeks of age to enter in the show.
4. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible ear tattoo.
5. Sick rabbits will be asked to be removed from the show area.
6. Open class rabbits that are being shown in the youth fair may be housed in the barn. Any not being shown in the youth fair may not be housed in the barn and must be brought in the day of the show.
7. Open division rabbits are not eligible to sell at the auction.
8. This is not an ARBA sanctioned show.
9. Open class forms are available online at the fairground’s website.
10. Superintendent reserves the right to combine classes if there are not enough entries in a class.
11. THIS IS AN OPEN SHOW RABBITS MAY BE DQD AT JUDGES DISCREATION.
12. Open class rabbits are $2.00 entry fee per rabbit entered. To be paid in person no later than 9:00 am the day of the open show.
TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
Age and weights according to ARBA standards. Class will be designated by Breed with Age Class letter.
A=SR. BUCK B=SR. DOE
C=INTERM. BUCK D=INTERM. DOE
E=JR. BUCK F=JR. DOE
SAMPLE: 0420 A= SR. BUCK ANGORA ENGLISH
0420 F= JR. DOE ANGORA ENGLISH
SECTION 1- RABBITS
39001 ENGLISH LOP
39002 ABEF RHINELANDERS
39003 ABCDEF CALIFORNIAN
39004 ABEF DUTCH
39005 FRENCH LOP
39006 ABEF POLISH
39007 LION HEAD
39008 ABEF ANGORA FRENCH
39009 ABEF TANS
39010 ABEF LOP-HOLLAND
39011 ABEF LOP-MINI
39012 ABEF NETHERLAND DWARF
39013 ABEF MINI-REX
39014 JERSEY WOOLEY
39015 ABEF ANY OTHER BREED 4 CLASS
39016 ABCDEF ANY OTHER BREED 6 CLASS
BEST OF BREED
BEST/OPPOSITE/ BREED
BEST 4 CLASS
BEST 6 CLASS
BEST IN SHOW