GENERAL SHOW RULES:
 Cash awards to be distributed day of show.
 The total numbers of animals entered will determine number of classes and class sizes.
 Classes will be determined by individual animal weights and total number of animals. No min or max weight.
 Exhibitor age determined as of January 1st of the current year.
 All of judge’s and/or show committee decisions are final.
 All dogs must be leashed at all times.
Failure to adhere to any rules shall result in the disqualification of the entry and/or exhibitor.
The show committee encourages all exhibitors to take appropriate biosecurity measures to help protect their animals and Michigan’s livestock industry.
Show Contact:
Swine: Michelle Peel 810-614-0427 [email protected]
Goats: Lindsey Harmon-Holcomb 810-614-2365 [email protected]
Lambs: Erika Stroman 810-614-4094 [email protected]
Limited housing overnight may be arranged for exhibitors who plan to show at Oakland Co. Jackpot Show. Arrangements must be
made by contacting the show contact prior to the show.
2017 Thumb
Livestock
(swine, lamb, goat)
Jackpot
Show
Accredited for the
Michigan Swine Youth Challenge &
MBGA Youth Challenge Series
Thumb Livestock Jackpot Show Entry Form
Exhibitor Name:___________________________________ DOB:_____________AGE:________( as of Jan 1).
Address: ________________________________ City: ______________________Zip: __________
Phone: _________________________ Email: _______________________________
SWINE ENTRIES
Market Swine- $25 per head
_______(# of hogs) x $25=
$_________
GOAT ENTRIES
Market Goats- $20 per head
_______ (# of goats) x $20=
$_________
LAMB ENTRIES
Market Lambs- $20 per head
_______ (# of lambs) x $20
$_________
Late Fee(s): $5 per animal if postmarked after May 27: _______ (# of animals) x $5=
Entries will be accepted day of show with late fees
$_________
TOTAL FEES:
Make checks payable to Thumb Livestock Jackpot Show and mail to:
Thumb Livestock Jackpot Show, 5620 Burnside Road, North Branch, MI 48461
$_________
By submitting entries, exhibitor agrees they have read, understand and adhere to all show rules.
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender
identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
June 3, 2017
Eastern Michigan State
Fairgrounds
Imlay City, MI
Thumb Swine Jackpot Show
MI Swine Youth Challenge Accredited
GRAND CHAMPION $200**RES. CHAMPION $100
Judge: Danny Aherns
7-9 a.m. Swine Weigh-In
9:30 a.m. Showmanship (All Exhibitors)
Market Classes to immediately follow showmanship
Thumb Market Goat
Jackpot Show
MBGA Youth Challenge Show
GRAND CHAMPION $100**RES. CHAMPION $50
Judge: Chris Strong
10-10:30 a.m. Goat Weigh-In
11 a.m. Showmanship (All Exhibitors)
(Goat show approx. 30 min after market swine show ends)
Showmanship Classes Offered in the following order and
age groups:
 Senior (17-21 yrs)
 Intermediate (14-16 yrs)
 Junior (12-13 yrs)
 Novice (8-11 yrs)
 Pee Wee (7 yrs and under)
Entry Fees: $25 per head ($5 late fee per head postmarked
after May 27th)
Showmanship: All exhibitors automatically entered.
Entry Forms Postmarked By: May 27th. $5 late fee per
animal after May 27th. Entries will be accepted day of show.
Rules for Swine Show:
 Market show open to all youth 8-21 years of age
 All exhibitors must show their own animal, excluding Pee
Wee
 Pee Wee showman must borrow an animal from another
exhibitor. They may not bring their own animal. Sign up
for Pee Wee class day of show.
 No out of state animals allowed
 All animals should have an 840 USDA tag or an NEUS
tag at time of unloading.
 Hogs with any sign of illness, fever or injury will be
rejected.
 Only barrows and gilts may be shown.
 Limited pens will be available on first come first serve
basis. Pens should be cleaned by exhibitors prior to
departure. Showing from trailers is permitted.
 Hogs will be weighed by a designated show
representative.
Thumb Market Lamb
Jackpot Show
Market Classes to immediately follow showmanship
Showmanship Classes Offered for the following
order and age groups:
 Senior (18-21 yrs)
 Intermediate (15-17 yrs)
 Junior (11-14 yrs)
 Novice (7-10 yrs)
 Pee Wee (6 yrs and under)
Entry Fees: $20 per head ($5 late fee per head
postmarked after May 27th)
Showmanship: All exhibitors automatically entered.
Entry Forms Postmarked By: May 27th. $5 late fee
per animal after May 28th. Entries will be accepted
day of show.
Rules for Market Goat Show:
 Market Goat Show will follow MBGA Youth
Challenge rules as posted at
www.michiganboargoat.org
 Goats will be shown from trailer. No pens
available.
GRAND CHAMPION $100**RES. CHAMPION $50
Judge: Chris Strong
Noon-1 p.m. Lamb Weigh-In
1:30 p.m. Showmanship (All Exhibitors)
Lamb show approx. 30 min after market goat show ends,
but not before 1:30 p.m.
Showmanship Classes Offered for the following
order and age groups:
 Senior (18-21 yrs)
 Intermediate (14-17 yrs)
 Junior (11-13 yrs)
 Novice (7-10 yrs)
 Pee Wee (6 yrs and under)
Entry Fees: $20 per head ($5 late fee per head
postmarked after May 27th)
Showmanship: All exhibitors automatically entered.
Entry Forms Postmarked By: May 27th. $5 late fee
per animal after May 27th. Entries will be accepted
day of show.
Rules for Market Lamb Show:
 Market Lambs Show will follow MCLA rules as
posted at www.michcla.com
 Lambs will be shown from trailer. No pens
available.