Welcome to the American Heritage, Goats, Games and More
Festival
The Arkansas Myotonic Goat Breeders Association welcomes you a weekend packed full of
fun for the whole family. The highlight of this event will be two MGR sanctioned shows to be held on
Saturday, May 26, 2012.
2012 MGR Razorback Rumble (Show A) 9:00 AM
2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem (Show B) 2:00 PM
Benton County Fairgrounds
7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72712
May 26, 2012
If you will be showing in only one of the two shows be sure to select the appropriate
show “A” or “B” on the entry form. If you plan to show in both then please check both “ A”
& “B” as well as completing the entry form and mail it to the Show Secretary along with
your Stall Request form.
MGR rules to govern and take precedence over all other.
Check in is from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday May 25, 2012 see rule #24 re: late entries
Show “A” will start promptly a 9:00 am and Show “B” at 2:00 pm.
Judges will be:
Sara Stewart, Show A (ADGA judge)
Julie Berry, Show B (International Boer Goat Assn judge)
We will be offering a goat clinic from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 26 with Marion
Harris, DVM. The first half hour will be a general goat health discussion and the last half
hour will be for question and answer session.
MGR SANCTIONED SHOW RULES
1. Goats must be registered with the Myotonic Goat Registry. The ORIGINAL registration certificate MUST accompany
the goat during check-in. Kids under three (3) months of age must be registered for any sanctioned classes. No
pending registrations will be accepted at check-in.
2. Age eligibility for classes will be determined by date of birth on the registration certificate.
3. The full correct registered name of goat must be used on the entry forms.
4. The goats permanent ID (USDA scrapie tag, tattoo, or microchip) must be on the Certificate and registered with the
MGR.
5. The correct Breeder/Exhibitor name as on the Reg. Certificate must be on the entry form, unless you have a signed
transfer application that is dated 45 days or less to the show date.
6. No exhibitor shall approach the judge until after the conclusion of the show. Any exhibitor found to be fraternizing with
the judge shall be excused & disqualified from the show and no refund will be given.
7. Substitutions will be allowed at Check-In within the same class at no charge.
8. Show will start promptly at 9:00 am and second show at 2:00 pm.
9. Goats must be checked in from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012. After hours check-in MUST be cleared with
show secretary before May 26, 2012 at 6pm. Call 501-454-2936 or 479-899-2032
10. Goats will be released immediately after the show but may stay until (11:00 am) Monday, May 28, 2012.
11. All goats MUST have a health certificate not dated before May 11, 2012 and the show address must be your
destination. Scrapie rules apply. If you use microchips, you must furnish a working reader. Tattoos MUST be legible.
Scrapie tags are acceptable. You MUST bring an extra copy of your goat's health certificate that will be retained by
the show secretary.
12. All goats must be shown with collar. Bucks must be secure at all times.
13. Show secretary reserves the right to split large classes.
14. Entry fee: $8.00 per goat/ per show including kids in sanctioned classes.
15. Entries must be received no later than May 4, 2012.
16. MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others
17. No refunds of entry fees.
18. This is a ribbon and points show. Any available awards will be announced at the show.
19. Goats may be sold private treaty. Any goats sold must be entered in show.
20. Any item that comes up that is not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by the show committee and their
decision will be final.
21. All goats entering (AR) for exhibition must meet all the requirements for entry into (AR). Goats may be examined on
grounds by show personnel. Goats showing evidence of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, abscesses will not
be allowed to enter the barn or show and may be released by officials.
22. No animal with an open wound shall be allowed to be unloaded on the showground. The organizers of this show and
the facility will not be liable for any loss, damages or accidents to animals, persons or property while participating in
the show. Youth exhibitors are to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
23. No alcoholic beverages or smoking in the barns or arena allowed.
24. Late entries will be accepted up until 6pm Friday, May 25th at the fee of $12.00 per goat/per show. If late entry is
mailed after May 4th you must call the show secretary with necessary show/goat information in case the mailed entry
along with payment is not received before show secretary leaves for the show.
Motel information:
Wingate by Windham 74 SW Old Farm Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479-418-5400 Tell them
you want the Fairground rates of $59.00.
Microtel 911 SE Walton Blvd Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479-271-6699 Tell them this is for the
American Heritage Goats, Games and More Festival. Rates are $49.00 for single $54.00 for double
occupancy
Best Western Plus Castlerock Inn & Suites 501 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 ph 479845-7707 Tell them this is for the American Heritage Goats, Games and More Festival rate of $69.00
Food vendors will be on the fairgrounds as part of the “American Heritage, Goat, Games, and More
Festival.”
2012 MGR Razorback Rumble- Show “A” @ 9:00 am
2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem - Show “B” @ 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Entries Form
CHECK ONE OR BOTH
A
B
GOATS REGISTERED NAME
(as printed on registration certificate)
S
E
X
D.O.B
PRINT NAME (AS ON REG. CERTIFICATE)
Permanent
Tattoo, Tag or
Microchip
MGR
Reg. #
Class
SIGNATURE
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
E-MAIL ADDRESS (to address questions)
CITY
STATE
ZIP
TELEPHONE NUMBER (required)
DATE
Number of MGR Registered goats in show A x $8.00 =
$_________
Number of MGR Registered goats in show B x $8.00 =
$_________
Number of goat pens_____________ x $8.00 per pen =
Pens are approximately 4x4 feet
Shavings bag ________x $5.00 per bag=
$_________ *Pens will be labeled with exhibitors’ name-no clean-up fee.
$_________
Grand Total due $__________
Please note: All goats brought onto the Benton County Fairgrounds before 6pm Sat. must be ENTERED in show either show A or B
Mail entries and check to: Pat Cotten
make checks out to: AMGBA c/o Pat Cotten
32 Tybo Lane
Damascus, AR 72039 any questions regarding entries please call Pat at 501-679-4936
Statement of liability:
The Show Management will not be responsible for any loss or damage or injuries that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible
for their own liabilities, if incurred, as well as damage or injury to any other person or property caused by the exhibitor or animals they
exhibit.
______________________________________
Exhibitor Signature
__________________________
Date
Entries Form for Showmanship
CHECK ONE OR BOTH
A
B
Print Name
Youth Breeder
Age of
Breeder
Goats name
MGR Reg. #
Signature
Class
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________
Address
Phone Number
City
State
Email
Any MGR registered doe or wether may be used for showmanship. All goats must have a health
certificate (see Rule #11).
Zip Code
2012 MGR Razorback Rumble-Show “A”
2012 MGR Myotonic Mayhem-Show “B”
May 26, 2012
MGR Rules to govern and to take precedence over all others.
Schedule of Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pee- Wee Showmanship ( Free to all children under 6yrs)
Youth Junior Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 6yrs – 9 yrs)
Youth Jr. High Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 10 yrs-14 yrs)
Youth Senior Showmanship (Free to Jr. Breeders, 15 yrs – 18 yrs)
(Classes 2, 3, 4 are open only to MGR Youth Breeders)
Doe Show - Junior Does
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Pee Wee Doe Kids: 0 to 3 months of age
Doe Kids: 3 to 6 months of age
Junior Doe Kids: 6 to 9 months of age
Intermediate. Doe Kids: 9 to 12 months of age
Yearling Doe - Jr. Unfreshened: 12 to 18 months of age
Yearling Doe - Jr. Unfreshened: 18 to 24 months of age
Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Doe
st
(Selected from the 1 and 2
nd
place animals in classes 5 thru 10)
Doe Show - Senior Does
11. Yearling Doe -Sr. Freshened: 12 to 18 months of age
12. Yearling Doe -Sr. Freshened: 18 to 24 months of age
13. Junior Adult Does: 24 to 36 months of age
14. Adult Does: 36 to 48 months of age
15. Senior Does: 48 months of age and older
16. Mini-Does: Does that have been certified as Mini and status documented on their registration
papers by MGR.
Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Doe
(Selected from 1st and 2nd place animals in classes 11 thru 16)
Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Doe
(Selected for the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr.,Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch. Does)
Wether Show - Junior Wethers
17.
18.
19.
20.
Pee Wee Wether Kid: 0 to 3 months of age
Junior Wether Kid: 3 to 6 months of age
Yearling Wether: 6 to 9 months of age
Yearling Wether: 9 to 12 months of age
Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Wether
(Selected from 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 21 thru 24)
Wether Show - Senior Wethers
21.
22.
23.
24.
Intermediate Senior Wether: 12 to 18 months of age
Intermediate Senior Wether: 18 to 24 months of age
Adult Wether: 24 to 36 months of age
Senior Wether: 36 months of age and over
Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether
st
nd
(Selected from the 1 & 2 place animals in classes 21 thru 24)
Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Wether
(Selected from the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr. Ch., Sr. Ch. & Res Ch.)
Buck Show - Junior Bucks
25.
26.
27.
28.
Pee Wee Buck Kids: 0 to 3 months of age
Junior Buck Kids: 3 to 6 months of age
Intermediate Buck Kids: 6 to 9 months of age
Senior Buck Kids: 9 to 12 months of age
Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Buck
(Selected for the 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 25 thru 28)
Buck Show - Senior Bucks
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
Yearling Bucks: 12 to 18 months of age
Yearling Bucks: 18 to 24 months of age
Junior Adult Bucks: 24 to 36 months of age
Adult Bucks: 36 to 48 months of age
Senior Bucks: 48 months of age and over
Mini-Bucks: Bucks that have been certified as Mini and status documented on their registration
papers by MGR
Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Buck
(Selected from the 1st & 2nd place animals in classes 29 thru 34)
Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Buck
(Selected for the Jr. Ch., Res. Jr. Ch., Sr. Ch. & Res. Sr. Ch.)
Non-sanctioned Classes Shows A & B
MGR rules to govern and take precedence over all other.
Myotonic percentage goats
Goats entered in this show must have been sired by a fullblood MGR registered Myotonic buck and be registered with MGR.
Classes will be broken based on entries and ages.
35.
36.
37.
38.
Percentage Jr Does
Percentage Sr Does
Grand & Reserve Champion Percentage Does
Percentage Jr Bucks
Percentage Sr Bucks
Grand & Reserve Champion Bucks