1. Goats must be registered by the Myotonic Goat Registry. A copy of the MGR registration certificate must accompany the entry form. The original registration certificate must accompany the animal during check-in. Kids under (3) months of age must be registered for any sanctioned classes. All goats must have a permanent ID that matches the Registration papers.
2. No percentage goats will be allowed to be shown.
3. Substitutions will be allowed at Check-In within the same class at no additional charge.
4. Show will start promptly at 9:00 AM
5. Goats will be released immediately after the show.
6. All goats entering California must have a health certificate. Scrapie rules apply. If you use microchips, you must furnish a reader. Tattoos must be legible. Scrapie tags are acceptable.  All goats from out of state require official individual identification valid for 30 days after inspection of the animals, a certificate of veterinary inspection and a California entry permit within 15 days of entering California. You must bring an extra copy of your goat’s health certificate that will be retained by the show committee.
7. All goats must be shown with collar or halter. Any goats outside of stalls must have a collar or halter. Bucks must be secure at all times.
8. Show director reserves the right to split larger classes.
9. Private treaty sales will be allowed after the show. All private treaty goats must be entered in the show
10. Entry Fee: $10 per goat.
11. This is a trophy, ribbon and points show. Any available awards will be announced at the show.
12. Entries must be received no later than April 10, 2009.             
13. Goats must be checked in by 7:00 AM on April 24, 2009.  All goats brought into the facility must be entered in the show with the exception of nursing kids.
14. 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.
15. All goats upon arrival may be examined by show personal before being penned. Goats showing evidence of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, abscesses, fungus will not be allowed to the barn or show.
16. The organizers of this show and 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.
17. Substitutions can only be made within a division. Substitutions must be made when registration certificates are checked. There will be no refunds.
18. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the fair, Show Management from and against any liability, claim, loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is in any way connected with participation in the event, excepting only that caused by the sole active negligence of the Show. The Show Management shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at the show. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the exhibitor's participation in the show. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor's property. 
19. The judge has the authority to:
    a. Disqualify or transfer to the correct class any goat that does not meet the requirements of the division or class in which it is entered;
    b. Disqualify any goat not properly cleaned or fitted;
    c. Disqualify any goat that is in his/her opinion hazardous to public safety;
    d. Examine the goats before entering the show ring; and/or
    e. Refuse to make award to any goat that shows visible evidence of disease, deformity, or lameness.
     No award will be made to exhibits eliminated under any of the above instances.
20. No goats will be allowed on show grounds that are within 10 days pre-parturition, or with vaginal discharge due to recent kidding.
21. The judge shall award first, second, third place, etc. according to merit. If without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. The judge may award championships or other awards at his/her discretion for superior exhibits. This applies whether there are one or more exhibits in class.
22. Any inhumane or other inappropriate action to animals by the exhibitor may cause disqualification, forfeiture of awards, and removal of the exhibit or exhibitor from the show grounds. Animal health decisions will be made in the best interest of the animal and for the other animals at the Show. Management reserves the right to require health inspections and/or diagnostic tests to be made before, during or after animals are on the fairgrounds and to implement disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies. The health of animals when determined by the official veterinarian or by the judge shall be final and cannot be protested. Exhibitors who refuse to allow their animals to be examined shall be disqualified and such violation shall be reported to F&E. No refund will be made.

     

    
    
    Livestock pens are available at no charge
    
    A limited number of horse stalls are available for $20.00 ea. To reserve a stall for this event please send a check made payable to Desert Empire Fair C/O Sue Johnson to 8301 Stagecoach Lane, Mojave Ca. 93501 and notify Sue @ 661-824-1516 when check is sent.

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Class List

Classes may be combined the day of show