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2008 Show Rules

Show Guidelines
General Rules

    1. Steer, Hog and Lamb exhibitors must be 9 to 19 years of age as of January 1, 2008.
    2. Breeding cattle exhibitors must be 9 to 21 years of age as of January 1, 2008.
    3. Entry fees for Show A:
      • Steers and Heifers- $40 per head
      • Sheep, Hogs, and Goats - $30 per head
      • Showmanship A - $10 per entry
    4. Entry fees for Show B:
      • Steers and Heifers- $40 per head
      • Sheep, Goats, and Swine- $30 per head
      • Showmanship B - $10 per entry

    ONLY animals entered in Show A can be entered in Show B. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.

    Mail to:
    Western Bonanza
    C/O Wendy Hall
    P.O. Box 819, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
    Make checks payable to: Cal Poly Corporation

    1. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 25, 2008. Late entries will be accepted prior to the show, provided that space permits. Late entries will be charged an additional $20 fee per head.
    2. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ON ENTRIES PAID TO CAL POLY'S WESTERN BONANZA.
    3. All exhibitors must wear their assigned entry number in order to enter the show ring.
    4. Management reserves the right to change classes and the show schedule.
    5. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Any exception must be approved prior to the show by the show management. If, and only if, a showman is currently showing one animal and has another animal to show simultaneously, an alternate showman is acceptable, that showman must be a 2008 WB exhibitor.
    6. ONLY SHAVINGS WILL BE USED FOR BEDDING FOR ALL SPECIES. BEDDING CAN BE PROVIDED BY THE EXHIBITOR OR IT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW FOR PURCHASE. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED DUMPING AREAS ONLY!
    7. Exhibitors are responsible for removing their own bedding to the designated dumping areas. Failure to remove bedding will result in $20 fine per head.
    8. No livestock will be released until the time specified by management, printed in the Show Schedule. ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AN OFFICIAL RELEASE FORM provided by Western Bonanza Staff.
    9. R.V. spaces are available at the Paso Robles Event Center (some hookups are available) pre-payment is preferred for $30 per night (See WB Accomidations Campsite Form). Otherwise $40 per night will be charged at the gate. No livestock will be allowed in the camping area.
    10. Absolutely NO consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed on the Paso Robles Event Center.
    11. The additions of hair or hair-like substances are not permitted.
    12. Ethical treatment of all animals and ethical conduct from the exhibitor is expected at Western Bonanza.
    13. Any animal exhibiting signs of infectious disease or any unsightly conditions will not be permitted to show at the Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show as determined by a veterinarian.
    14. No dogs are allowed on the fair grounds

    Sheep & Meat Goat Show

    1. Sheep and meat goat exhibitors must check-in at the office before an official weight can be taken during the time designated by management.
    2. Doe and wether meat goats will be eligible to show in 2008. All meat goats must be sheered to 3/8".
    3. ONLY animals shown in Show A can be entered in Show B. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.
    4. Sheep and meat goats will be required to have a certified Scrapie tag in the ear.
    5. All exhibitors must wear their assigned entry number in order to enter the show ring.
    6. Sheep and meat goats exhibiting any active Lamb Fungus or contagious disease will not be allowed to compete in the Western Bonanza Show. ALL sheep and meat goats will be checked prior to unloading and again at the scale during the Official Weigh-in. The veterinarian's decision is final.
    7. Minimum weight requirement for meat goats is 35 pounds.
    8. The Sheep and Meat Goat Show will have three divisions: Prospect, Progress and Market. Classes will be broken and posted the day of the show following Official Weigh-in.
    9. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Any exception must be approved prior to the show by the show management. If, and only if, a showman is currently showing one animal and has another animal to show simultaneously, an alternate showman is acceptable, that showman must be a 2008 WB exhibitor.
    10. All sheep and meat goats must be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn as assigned by management.

    Swine Show

    1. All exhibitors will be required to check-in at the office before the official weight will be taken at the time designated by management.
    2. ONLY animals entered in Show A can be entered in Show B. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.
    3. All exhibitors must wear their assigned entry number in order to enter the show ring.
    4. The Swine Show will have three divisions: Prospect, Progress and Market. Western Bonanza Management will break and post classes on the day of the show.
    5. All swine must be penned in the Swine Barn according to stalls assigned by management.
    6. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Any exception must be approved prior to the show by the show management. If, and only if, a showman is currently showing one animal and has another animal to show simultaneously, an alternate showman is acceptable, that showman must be a 2008 WB exhibitor.
    7. No snares or snare-like devices will be allowed.

    Steer Show

    1. All exhibitors will be required to check-in at the office before the official weight will be taken at the time designated by management.
    2. ONLY animals entered in Show A can be entered in Show B. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.
    3. All exhibitors must wear their assigned entry number in order to enter the show ring.
    4. The steer show will have three weight divisions: Prospect, Progress and Market. Western Bonanza management will break and post the classes on the day of the show.
    5. There will be three breed divisions: All Other Colors, Black, and British (Angus, Shorthorn, and Hereford steers will show together.) Official breeds will be called at the scale. Management's decision is FINAL.
    6. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Any exception must be approved prior to the show by the show management. If, and only if, a showman is currently showing one animal and has another animal to show simultaneously, an alternate showman is acceptable, that showman must be a 2008 WB exhibitor.
    7. California Club Calf Association rules will apply to their classes.
    8. No severe halter chains will be allowed.
    9. Blocking chutes will be allowed in designated areas ONLY.
    10. The addition of hair or hair-like substances is not permitted.
    11. No hay or bedding products are permitted in the covered horse arenas as mandated by Paso Robles Event Center Management.

    Heifer Show

    1. All heifers must be registered in the name of the exhibitor. Registration papers are to be checked at the Livestock Office by Friday, February 15, 2008 by 8:00pm.
    2. All breeding cattle exhibitors are required to send a copy of official registration papers with the entry form and ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPERS ARE REQUIRED AT "SHOW CHECK-IN".
    3. All commercial heifers will be shown according to weight. Heifers will be weighed on Friday, February 15th from 4 to 7 pm
    4. ONLY animals shown in Show A can be entered in Show B. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.
    5. All exhibitors must wear their assigned entry number in order to enter the show ring.
    6. Breed classes in show order will be Commercial, Angus, Western Regional Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Shorthorn, All Other Breeds, and Hereford. If a breed show does not have 10 entries, management reserves the right to move these animals into the All Other Breeds classes.
    7. Breeding Cattle Age Limits: Must be born on, or before July 1, 2007 and cannot be born before January 1, 2006.
    8. Bred and Owned Divisions will be offered in all breeds, except Commercial in Show A. Exhibitors in the Bred and Owned Division must be the breeder and first owner, and continuous owner of the animal entered. Breeder is defined as the recorded owner of the dam at the time of service. First owner is defined as the recorded owner of the dam at the time the calf is born.
    9. Only breed association added premiums will be paid for the Shorthorns and Herefords. Each breed's association rules will be in effect and their rules will supersede those of the Western Bonanza. All exhibitors must be members of their respective Junior Breed Association to receive association premiums. All Maine-Anjou females must be 3/4 in blood to compete in the Maine-Anjou Show. MaineTainer females are registered as 1/4 to 5/8 in blood. Appendix Shorthorn females (green papers) will be shown in the All Other Breeds Show.
    10. Age Division Champions will be awarded where appropriate for CJLA Bonus Points.
    11. No hay or bedding products are permitted in the covered horse arenas as mandated by Paso Robles Event Center Management.

    Sheep, Swine, and Meat Goat Showmanship

    1. Must be age 9 as of January 1, 2008: Junior Division - 9 to 12 years Intermediate Division - 13 to 15 years Senior Division - 16 to 19 years.
    2. Payout for showmanship will be divided among the top placing individuals in each division.

    Beef Showmanship

    1. Beef Showmanship (age as of January 1, 2008): Junior Division - 9 to 12 years, Intermediate Division - 13 to 15 years and Senior Division - 16 to 19 years.
    2. Heifer Showman Senior Division ages are 16 to 21 years.
    3. Payout for showmanship will be divided among the top placing individuals in each division.
    4. All exhibitors must show their own animal. NO EXCEPTIONS.
    5. Beef showmanship will combine heifers and steers.
    6. Animals must be entered in Show B to be eligible for Show B Showmanship.
    7. Fitting is optional for showmanship.


     

    Premium Breakdown SHOW A & B

    Beef Sheep Swine Goats
    Entry Fee $40/hd $30/hd $30/hd $30/hd
    Show Expense $15/hd $12/hd $12/hd $12/hd
    (Facilities, Judges, Brand Inspection, Insurance)
    Pay-Out Premiums $17 $10 $10 $10
    Champion Premiums $8 $8 $8 $8

     

     

    Premium Distribution Per Class

    10 Entries or Less More Than 10 Entries
    1st  50% 1st  40%
    2nd  30% 2nd  30%
    3rd  20% 3rd  20%
    4th  10%

     

    Champion Premium Money Show A & B

    Steers Heifers Sheep Goats Swine
    Supreme Champion $750 $500 $500 $150 $500
    Reserve Supreme Champion $500 $350 $350 $100 $350
    Division Champion $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
    Reserve Division Champion $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
    Champion Bred and Owned   $100      
    Reserve Bred and Owned   $50      

     

     

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