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PRESENTS
Loup Valley
Livestock
Challenge
2017
Your Invitation to Participate.
Grand Champions Only.
August 19-20
Valley County Fairgrounds
Ord, Nebraska
CAMPER HOOKUPS
Offered by Loup Valley Ag Society
Camper hookups on west side of fairgrounds
Restrooms with showers available
Reservations: 308-728-5071
Cost: $10 per night
Join exhibitors from across the Midwest who have
shown county fair champions.
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The competition is keen, the judging format is unique,
and the hospitality is great.
Concessions Available on the Grounds
There are no entry fees and the location is in the heart
of central Nebraska, Ord.
The Challenge is Nebraska’s one-of-a-kind show and
the show committee is dedicated to providing a great
experience for each participant.
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Loup Valley
Livestock
Challenge
2017
ELEVENTH ANNUAL
SHOW OF CHAMPIONS
Valley County Fairgrounds – Ord, Nebraska
Saturday and Sunday, August 19 - 20, 2017
LIVESTOCK ELIGIBILITY: Exhibitors age 8-18
of Grand Champion animals from any eligible fair.
HORSE ELIGIBILITY: Any exhibitor 12 years or
older who earned the top placing in Western Pleasure,
Western Horsemanship, Reining, Poles, or Barrels at the
county fair, district or state horse show in their division can
compete in all five events. Scholarship will be awarded to
all-around exhibitor.
CLASSES:
• Market Steer
• Market Heifer
• Breeding Heifer
• Feeder Heifer
• Feeder Steer
• Market Swine
• Market Lamb
• Breeding Ewe
• Market Goat
• Western Pleasure
• Western Horsemanship
• Reining
• Pole Bending
• Barrel Racing
• Breeding Meat Goat
One draft per class unless numbers dictate divisions.
JUDGING: There will be multiple judges for each class
and a Champion and Reserve Champion will be determined
based on the combined numerical rank of the judges.
AWARDS: Minimum of $15,000 in cash scholarships
and awards to be given out during the show.
LOUP VALLEY LIVESTOCK CHALLENGE
2017 VERIFICATION FORM
SHOWMANSHIP: A winner in each specie except
horse.
DEADLINE: Friday, August 18, 2017
SALE ANIMALS: Animals that have been sold “for
premium only” are eligible. If change of ownership
occurred, the animal is not eligible.
REQUIRED FORMS: Brand inspected area; show
permit required for beef. Out of state exhibitors must
present a health certificate upon arrival.
SCHEDULE: Please check in two hours prior to show
time. Animals may arrive early if you desire. Call to inquire
about stall or pen availability. Performance horse classes
will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Goat, lamb, and swine
classes will show at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Beef will show
Sunday, beginning with feeder calves at 11 a.m.
ATTIRE: Exhibitors will be provided a shirt to be worn
with blue jeans.
FITTING: All cattle will be shown in a blow and go
show. Grooming compounds with adhesive quality will not
be allowed. Swine – water only. Sheep and goats – no
adhesives, must be shown dry. Bring your own bedding.
Generators welcome.
CONCESSIONS: Available on the grounds
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Loup Valley Ag Society Phone: 308-728-5071
801 S Street – Suite 1 Fax: 308-728-7740
Ord, NE 68862
Email: [email protected]
MINIMUM $15,000 IN CASH SCHOLARSHIPS AND
AWARDS TO BE GIVEN OUT DURING THE SHOW.
LOUP VALLEY AG SOCIETY
President: Terry Christensen
Vice President: Harry Walahoski
Treasurer: Jeff Waltman
Secretary: Pat Waldmann
Members: Wade Bauer, Tad Melia, Doug Setlik,
Mark Knight, Von Svoboda, Jess Trotter
Show Advisors: Scott Brady, Doyle Wolverton
SEND ENTRY TO:
Loup Valley Ag Society
801 S Street
Ord, NE 68862
Phone: 308-728-5071
Fax: 308-728-7740
Email: [email protected]
• For fair ending after August 18, entries will be
accepted on the day of the show
• Forms can be brought to check-in
CLASS (Check one):
ANIMAL ID #:___________________________
Market Steer
Market Heifer
Breeding Heifer | Birthdate:_______________
Feeder Heifer
Feeder Steer
Market Swine | Please circle gender: G or B
Market Lamb | Please circle gender: E or W
Breeding Ewe | Birthdate:________________
Market Goat | Please circle gender: D or W
Breeding Meat Goat | Birthdate:___________
HORSE CLASSES:
Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
Reining
Pole Bending
Barrel Racing
NAME: _________________________________________
ADDRESS:_______________________________________
CITY / STATE / ZIP: ________________________________
COUNTY:________________________________________
PHONE (CELL # PREFERRED):__________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________
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