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Department 22 - Other Major Contests - Sheep Lead Line

Committee: Vickie Styer (814-977-3172), Sharon Weaver, Cindy Cox, Laurie Hubbard, and Yvonne Bowser
Co-sponsored by the BEDFORD COUNTY SHEEP & WOOL PRODUCERS ASSOC.
OBJECTIVE: To provide an opportunity for the public to observe contestants wearing wool fashions while leading a sheep as a means of emphasizing this particular aspect of the sheep industry.
SPECIAL RULES:
1. Sheep must be a yearling ewe, ewe lamb or wether. No rams are permitted.
2. Sheep must be fitted appropriately for the breed and be well trained to show at the halter.
3. All animals must have health papers.
4. Contestant will be judged on poise, appearance and control of the sheep.
5. Contestants must be attired in a woolen outfit, with the exception of the novelty classes, which should be appropriate and attractive. The percentage of wool in each piece of clothing must be listed in a description of the fabric content. Judges will take fabric content into consideration when making decisions.
6. Sheep are to be judged on general appearance - fitting, cleanliness, etc.
7. Accessories should not interfere with the mobility of the lamb.
8. Entries are limited to Bedford County residents or any junior sheep exhibitor.
9. Entries are to be made at www.fairentry.com. Entries are due the same day as livestock entries. A more detailed form to describe your outfit or novelty entry will then be mailed to each contestant. This form must then be returned to:
VICKIE STYER
2269 EGOLF ROAD
BEDFORD, PA 15522
no later than July 10. Any questions please call 814-977-3172. If the completed lead line information is NOT RECEIVED by Vickie by that time, the entry will not be accepted. All information on this form will be considered FINAL as of July 10.
10. Each contestant is limited to two (2) classes. The obstacle course does not count toward the 2-class limit. Everyone is welcome to register and participate in the obstacle course contest.
11. Each class will be placed, and ribbons awarded. A trophy will be given to each first (1st) place winner, except group novelty and obstacle.

Department 22 - Section 05 - Sheep Lead Line

Sunday - 2 p.m.
Age classes may vary based on number of entries at the discretion of the committee.
CLASS... $5 awarded to each contestant.
Contestants will be divided into the following age groups. Ages as of January 1. Exhibitors are judged on their purchased wool garments.
01 STANDARD LEAD LINE CLASS, AGES 5 and under
02 STANDARD LEAD LINE CLASS, AGES 6-8
03 STANDARD LEAD LINE CLASS, AGES 9-12
04 STANDARD LEAD LINE CLASS, AGES 13-15
05 STANDARD LEAD LINE CLASS, AGES 16-21
Handmade outfits must be constructed by the CONTESTANT and will be judged on construction, fitting, and appropriateness.
06 HANDMADE BY THE CONTESTANT, AGES 8-11
07 HANDMADE BY THE CONTESTANT, AGES 12-15
08 HANDMADE BY THE CONTESTANT, AGES 16-21
NOVELTY
CLASS... $5 awarded to each contestant.
Exhibitor may participate in ONLY ONE novelty class. Contestants may dress themselves and their sheep in any type of costume. (Rule No. 5 above will be suspended for this class). The purpose is to be creative and perhaps humorous. Ages as of January 1.
09 INDIVIDUAL NOVELTY CLASS, Ages 5 and under
10 INDIVIDUAL NOVELTY CLASS, Ages 6-8
11 INDIVIDUAL NOVELTY CLASS, Ages 9-12
12 INDIVIDUAL NOVELTY CLASS, Ages 13-15
13 INDIVIDUAL NOVELTY CLASS, Ages 16-21
14 GROUP NOVELTY One class, no age groups, 2 to 10 contestants. Each contestant must enter on fairentry.com.
OBSTACLE
CLASS... $5 awarded to each contestant. Must enter on fairentry.com to be eligible for premiums.
An obstacle course designed to test your lamb's handling and mastery of skills - a timed course spanning the length of the main arena. Challenge a friend or another 4-H club!
15 OBSTACLE COURSE, Ages 8-10
16 OBSTACLE COURSE, Ages 11-13
17 OBSTACLE COURSE, Ages 14-16
18 OBSTACLE COURSE, Ages 17-21

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