DEPARTMENT “K” RABBITS
CO-COORDINATOR: TBD
CHECK-IN:
Friday, April 17, 2009 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SHOWMANSHIP:
Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:30 p.m.
BREED SHOW:
Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:00 am
CHECK OUT ALL RABBITS:
Sunday April 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm
All clubs must
be present for cage take down at 5:00pm.
TAKE PRIDE
IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN UP THE BLEACHER AREA AFTER YOUR SHOWS.
BLUE RIBBON CHECK IN:
Tuesday April 21, 2009 4:00 – 8:00 pm
GRAND AND RESERVE OF SHOW,
BEST AND RESERVE 4 CLASS, BEST AND RESERVE 6 CLASS, ALL BEST OF BREED WINNERS
AND ALL RABBITS DESIGNATED FOR AUCTION OR ROUND ROBIN MUST RETURN TO THE
FAIRGROUNDS THIS DATE.
Small Stock
auction forms for rabbits & cavy due to the Project Coordinator by 5:00 pm
Sunday April 19, 2009.
ALL SMALL STOCK GENERAL RULES
APPLY
EXHIBITOR:
A. First year project members only, will be able to
exhibit one animal in the pet class, provided this is the member's only animal
in this project, and this animal does not meet any breed or variety
classification or have a known disqualification.
B. Each exhibitor is limited to twenty (20) entries of
rabbits, excluding meat pen, single fryer, education poster or display or
advanced project. All substitutions after the ownership deadline must be
approved by the Project Coordinator.
C. The Project Coordinator reserves the right
to further limit the number of animals exhibited per individual depending on
enrollment, space, and cages available.
A. All breeds of rabbits accepted for show by the
American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA Rabbit
exhibitors. All animals must be marked with tattoo in the left ear.
B. Rabbit exhibits may also be entered in Open Division. (See Open Show Rules/Entering)
C. All rabbits, with the exception of meat pens, must be
a minimum of twelve weeks old at check-in and show maturity of handling the
stress of the Fair.
SPECIFIC RABBIT REQUIREMENTS
MEAT PEN/FRYER:
A.
Exhibitors in
Meat Pen classes are limited to two meat pens and/or two single fryers.
B. Rabbit Meat Pens will consist of three (3) rabbits,
all the same breed and variety. Pen will be disqualified if more than one breed
and variety is in the same pen. Age limit will be a minimum of 6 weeks but not
over 10 weeks. Weight limit minimum of 3 but not over 5 pounds per rabbit. All
rabbits in Meat Pen must have permanent tattoo mark and must be recorded on
entry form. Mother of Meat Pen must be owned by the exhibitor prior to kindling.
C. Rabbit Single Fryer will consist of one (1) live
fryer. Age limit will be a fryer, minimum of 6 weeks but not over 10 weeks at
check in, weight limit minimum of 3 but not over 5 pounds. Fryer must have
permanent tattoo mark and must be recorded on entry form.
D. Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pens and Fryers
will sell in the Small Stock Auction.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
RABBIT GENETICS AND PROJECTS:
A. Open only to members participating in at least their
second or third year of the rabbit project and enrolled with the Pima County
Extension
4-H office in the Intermediate
Rabbit Project by January 1 of the current year. Advanced members must be in their fourth (4) year or
more of project.
B. Project must be approved by a qualified Advanced
Rabbit Project Leader and Project Coordinator prior to entry and a short
written explanation of the completed display must accompany the entry form.
Approval by the Project Coordinator must be obtained prior to entry deadline.
If live animals are included in the exhibit, they may also be entered in the
appropriate breed class for rabbit. Total animals that are entered in breed
judging may not exceed the limit of twenty (20) animals per exhibitor per
project.
C. Enter project on entry form including description.
Record log is due at check-in.
D. Projects will be displayed in the Barn and must be
completed by 10:00am on Friday, April 17, 2009.
SHOWMANSHIP:
A. There will be showmanship in the rabbit project. The
Danish system of judging will be used. Special Awards will be given to
outstanding showmanship members.
B. Showmanship winners from previous years are eligible
to compete, if currently enrolled.
C. Each exhibitor entering must register in showmanship
using their own exhibit in the showmanship competition and said exhibit must
also be entered in breed judging.
D. Exhibitors who are to participate in showmanship must
register for the contest on their entry form prior to the Fair.
E. The showmanship contest will be judged only on the
exhibitor's ability to show their knowledge in handling, fitting and selecting
animals for production and show. The Judge may also ask questions pertaining to
the project. See exhibitor dress requirements in general small stock rules.
Rabbit Showmanship: Long sleeve shirts required for safety reasons.
JUDGING/SHOW/AWARD:
A. See exhibitor dress requirements in general small
stock rules. Long sleeve shirts required for safety reasons.
B. All classes will be judged by American Rabbit Breeders
Association (ARBA) Standards and the Judge's decision will be final.
C.
Each breed will
be judged separately. Where there is no competition, judges may award one
ribbon or no ribbon according to merit. The Danish system of ribbons,
blue/red/white, will be used. Participation awards will be given for
elimination or disqualification entries.
D.
Awards will be
presented as follows (only if exhibit merits such award):
Rabbits: Best Pet Rabbit
Best Opposite Pet Rabbit
Best of Breed
Best Opposite of Breed
Best and Reserve 4 Class Awards
Best and Reserve 6 Class Awards
Best of Show
Best and Reserve Banner
Best and Reserve Poster Exhibit
Best and Reserve Individual and
Club Display
Best and Reserve Pair Display
Outstanding and Reserve Intermediate Genetics and Project
Outstanding and Reserve Advanced
Genetics and Project
Meat Pens: Grand and Reserve Champion –
Best Meat Pen
Fryer: Grand and Reserve Champion - Best Fryer
SMALL STOCK
AUCTION:
A. Only blue ribbon animals may be eligible for sale at
the Small Stock Auction.
B. Small Stock
Auction Forms for Rabbits and Cavies must be turned in to the Project
Coordinators by Sunday April 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm.
C. See Small Stock Auction Rules for more information.
D. All small Stock Auction rabbits must return to the
Fair between 4:00 and 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Herdsmanship
will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
1 Junior Novice
2 Junior
3 Intermediate Novice
4 Intermediate
5 Senior Novice
6 Senior
7 Rabbit Meat Pen: Three (3) rabbits, all same breed and variety
8 Single Fryer: One (1) live fryer
9 Senior Buck
10 6-8 months old Buck
11 Junior Buck
12 Senior Doe
13 6-8 months old Doe
14 Junior Doe
15 Rabbit Pet
CLASS 5 - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
16 Advanced Rabbit Genetics: an
advanced display
17 Advanced Rabbit Project: an advanced display featuring equipment, by-products, or any rabbit-related activity
18 Intermediate Rabbit Genetics
19 Intermediate Rabbit Project
CLASS 6 - EDUCATIONAL POSTERS AND DISPLAYS
20 Individual Poster - Junior
21 Individual Poster - Intermediate
22 Individual Poster - Senior
23 Club Display
24 Group Demonstration with Club Display
25 Junior Individual Educational Display (Two or more posters)
26 Intermediate Individual Educational Display Two or more posters)
27 Senior Individual Education Display (Two or more posters)
28 Junior Pair Educational Display (Three or more posters)
29 Intermediate Pair Educational Display (Three or more posters)
30 Senior Pair Educational Display (Three or more posters)