Department 1-4

Superintendent – TIM SMITH ( 304) 671-3446
Donald Mickey and Erin Groves – Assistant Superintendents

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. Registration papers may be requested and examined by Beef Division Officials during the entry process.
2. All Beef animals exhibited will be shown individually in their respective individual classes.
3. Youth and Open Classes to be shown separately.
4. Breed specific classes apply to Registered and Commercial Cattle.
5. Heifer calves can show as Breeding Cattle or Feeder Calves, but not both.
6. Weights will not be used for Breeding Classes.
7. All Official Bull Classes are for registered animals only
8. Youth entries will automatically be entered into corresponding open classes as competition allows.
9. Feeder calves must weigh 325 – 650 pounds.
10. Feeder calves must have visible ear tag as identification.
11. Showmanship animals are to be exhibited clean, dry, and unfitted
12. Each Purebred Breed Must have 2 or More Entries to Qualify for a Separate Show and all entries must have registration papers to show by Breed
13. For “Cow and Calf Classes” Calf must be the Cow’s most recent natural born calf and be born on or after January 1, 2023 to be eligible and cannot be Purebred
14. Market Steers shall NOT have horns
15. All 4-H/FFA project animals shall be entered into Youth Division Classes. All Market Steers project animals must have been identified at the official weigh-in prior to this fair year.
16. Fitting & Grooming Rule – Cattle in the market steer show and sale will be exhibited clean, dry and unfitted. Cattle are to be clipped, (before show day), washed, and brushed or combed. No other materials may be used. On show day, each youth exhibitor is to prepare his or her own animal for exhibit with possibly a minimal amount of assistance from parents or other 4-H or FFA livestock exhibitors or a fair official.

Classes will be separated by the following breeds:

• Angus
• Hereford
• Shorthorn
• Shorthorn Plus
• Simmental
• Texas Longhorn
• Maintainer
• Limousine
• Charolais
• All Other Breeds (Registered Animals Only)

If your Registered Breed is not shown in the list you should register in the “All Other Breeds” classes

All Official Classes will pay prize money for six places: $18, $15, $12, $9, $6 and $5. All Champions and Reserve Champions will receive Rosettes. Prize money will not be awarded for Exhibition Classes. Exhibition Class winners will not compete in Champion or Reserve Champion Classes

Class Class Description

14001 Open – Junior bull calves born on or after January 1, 2023
14002 Open – Senior bull calves, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2022
14003 Open – Summer yearling bulls, born between May 1 & August 31, 2022
14004 Open – Junior yearling bulls, born between Jan 1 & April 30, 2022
14005 Open – Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull
14006 Open – Junior heifer calf, born on or after January 1, 2023
14007 Open – Senior heifer calf, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2022
14008 Open – Summer yearling heifer, born between May 1 & August 31, 2022
14009 Open – Junior yearling heifer, born between January 1 & April 30, 2022
14010 Open – Senior yearling heifer, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2021
14011 Open – 2-year-old heifer, born between Jan 1 & August 31, 2021
14012 Open – Aged Cow, born before January 1, 2021
14013 Open – Champion & Reserve Champion Female
14014 Open – Cow and Calf Class
14320 Youth – Junior bull calves born on or after January 1, 2023
14321 Youth – Senior bull calves, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2022
14322 Youth – Summer yearling bulls, born between May 1 & August 31, 2022
14323 Youth – Junior yearling bulls, born between Jan 1 & April 30, 2022
14324 Youth – Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull
14325 Youth – Junior heifer calf, born on or after January 1, 2023
14326 Youth – Senior heifer calf, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2022
14327 Youth – Summer yearling heifer, born between May 1 & August 31, 2022
14328 Youth – Junior yearling heifer, born between January 1 & April 30, 2022
14329 Youth – Senior yearling heifer, born between Sept 1 & Dec 31, 2021
14330 Youth – 2-year-old heifer, born between Jan 1 & August 31, 2021
14331 Youth – Aged Cow, born before January 1, 2021
14332 Youth – Champion & Reserve Champion Female
14500 Youth – Champion & Reserve Champion Female (all breeds)
14601 Youth – Market Steers
14602 Youth – Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steer
14605 Youth – Feeder Heifers
14606 Youth – Feeder Steers
14607 Youth – Grand and Reserve Champion Feeder Calf
14608 Open – Feeder Heifers
14609 Open – Feeder Steers
14610 Open – Grand and Reserve Champion Feeder Calf

SPECIAL AWARDS – BEEF CATTLE

All Special Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm in the Show Barn.

Fitting & Showing

• 1st Place Novice Showmanship
• 2nd Place Novice Showmanship
• 1st Place Junior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Junior Showmanship
• 1st Place Senior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Senior Showmanship
• 1st Place Previous Years Showmanship

Herdsman

• Winner Herdsman YOUTH
• 2nd Place Herdsman YOUTH
• Winner Herdsman OPEN
• 2nd Place Herdsman OPEN

Rate of Gain Winner

1st Year Exhibitor in Beef, Sheep or Swine
Random drawing from first year exhibitors of all three departments.
Only one exhibitor will be awarded

Placement

• Grand Champion Market Steer
• Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
• Grand Champion Beef Female Overall YOUTH
• Reserve Grand Champion Beef Female Overall YOUTH
• Grand Champion Beef Female Overall OPEN
• Reserve Grand Champion Beef Female Overall OPEN
• Grand Champion Feeder Calf YOUTH
• Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf YOUTH
• Grand Champion Feeder Calf OPEN
• Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf OPEN
• Champion Cow/Calf YOUTH
• Reserve Champion Cow/Calf YOUTH
• Champion Cow/Calf OPEN
• Reserve Champion Cow/Calf OPEN
• Champion Bull YOUTH
• Reserve Champion Bull YOUTH
• Champion Bull OPEN
• Reserve Bull OPEN

Thank you to the 2022 Beef Cattle Department Award Sponsors:

Floppy & Friends, Charles Town Plumbing LLC, All Inclusive Expertise LLC, Lyzz Vesper, Mt. Pleasant Farm, Alex Bane Farm Setting, Wildcat Farm, Luttrell Charolais, F&M Insurance, Washington FFA Alumni, Friends of the Jefferson County Fair, Hillbrook Farm/KBM Cattle, The BilMar @ Kemper Run, Childs Montadales, Southdowns, & Shorthorns, Horizon Farm Credit, Blue Ridge Farm, and John Bane Farms & Hauling.

Department 1-1

Superintendent – JANE TABB (304) 725-4325 / vinemont.farm@gmail.com
SCOTT DANIEL, AMON GRANTHAM, WAYNE HARTLEY, Assistant Superintendents

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. All 4-H & FFA animals must be current project animals according to official 4-H or FFA records. Youth project animals may be grade.
2. All OPEN class animals must be registered in the exhibitor’s name and presented to Superintendent at check in.
3. All cattle must be dehorned
4. Basic milking equipment provided; exhibitor or designee to perform milking.
5. Dairy Youth Showmanship: White shirt and pants preferred.
6. No Bedding Furnished

All classes except Champion and Reserve will pay up to 6 places: $18, $15, $12, $9, $6 and $5. All Champions and
Reserves will receive a Rosette.

Classes will be separated by the following breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, & Milking Shorthorn

Class Class Description
11001 Open – Spring (Jr.) Heifer Calf 3/1/23 – 5/01/23
11002 Open – Winter (Int.) Heifer Calf 12/1/22 – 2/28/23
11003 Open – Fall (Sr.) Heifer Calf 9/1/22 – 11/30/22
11004 Open – Summer Yearling Heifer 6/1/22 – 8/31/22
11005 Open – Spring (Jr.) Yearling Heifer 3/1/22 – 5/31/22
11006 Open – Winter (Int.) Yearling Heifer 12/1/21 – 2/28/22
11007 Open – Fall (Sr.) Yearling Heifer 9/1/21 -11/30/21
11008 Open – Jr. Champion
11009 Open – Reserve Jr. Champion
11010 Open – Jr. 2-yr. old (Never Fresh) 3/1/21 – 8/31/21
11011 Open – Sr. 2-yr. old (Never Fresh) 9/1/20 – 2/28/21
11012 Open – Jr. 2-yr. old (Milking) 3/1/21 – 8/31/21
11013 Open – Sr. 2-yr.old (Milking) 9/01/20 – 2/28/21
11014 Open – 3-year old 9/1/19 – 8/31/20
11015 Open – 4-year old 9/1/18 – 8/31/19
11016 Open – Aged Cow (5+ years) Prior to 9/1/18
11017 Open – Dry Cow (3+ years) Prior to 9/1/20
11018 Open – Sr. Champion
11019 Open – Reserve Sr. Champion
11020 Open – Grand Champion
11021 Open – Reserve Grand Champion
11022 Open – Best Udder (over all breeds)
11023 Open – Dam-Daughter – 2 females owned & shown by one exhibitor
11024 Open – Produce-of-Dam – 2 females any age, the produce of own cow
11025 Open – Dairy Herd – 3 cows over 2 yrs. that have calved at least once
11026 Open – Best Three Females – Any age, all bred & owned by exhibitor
11163 Youth – Spring (Jr.) Heifer Calf 3/1/23 – 5/01/23
11164 Youth – Winter (Int.) Heifer Calf 12/1/22 – 2/28/23
11165 Youth – Fall (Sr.) Heifer Calf 9/1/22 – 11/30/22
11166 Youth – Summer Yearling Heifer 6/1/22 – 8/31/22
11167 Youth – Spring (Jr.) Yearling Heifer 3/1/22 – 5/31/22
11168 Youth – Winter (Int.) Yearling Heifer 12/1/21 – 2/28/22
11169 Youth – Fall (Sr.) Yearling Heifer 9/1/21 -11/30/21
11170 Youth – Jr. Champion
11171 Youth – Reserve Jr. Champion
11172 Youth – Jr. 2-yr. old (Never Fresh) 3/1/21 – 8/31/21
11173 Youth – Sr. 2-yr. old (Never Fresh) 9/1/20 – 2/28/21
11174 Youth – Jr. 2-yr. old (Milking) 3/1/21 – 8/31/21
11175 Youth – Sr. 2-yr.old (Milking) 9/01/20 – 2/28/21
11176 Youth – 3-year old 9/1/19 – 8/31/20
11177 Youth – 4-year old 9/1/18 – 8/31/19
11178 Youth – Aged Cow (5+ years) Prior to 9/1/18
11179 Youth – Dry Cow (3+ years) Prior to 9/1/20
11180 Youth – Sr. Champion
11181 Youth – Reserve Sr. Champion
11182 Youth – Grand Champion
11183 Youth – Reserve Grand Champion
11184 Youth – Best Udder (over all breeds)
11185 Youth – Dam-Daughter – 2 females owned & shown by one exhibitor
11186 Youth – Produce-of-Dam – 2 females any age, the produce of own cow
11187 Youth – Dairy Herd – 3 cows over 2 yrs. that have calved at least once
11188 Youth – Best Three Females – Any age, all bred & owned by exhibitor
11189 Youth – Exhibitor’s Herd – 3 cows + 2 heifers or 2 cows + 3 heifers
11325 Gallon of Milk

SPECIAL AWARDS – DAIRY CATTLE

All Special Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm in the Show Barn.

Fitting & Showing

• 1st Place Novice Showmanship
• 2nd Place Novice Showmanship
• 1st Place Junior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Junior Showmanship
• 1st Place Senior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Senior Showmanship
• 1st Place Previous Years
• First Year 4-H and First Year FFA Exhibitors

Herdsman

• Winner Herdsman OPEN
• 2nd Place Herdsman OPEN
• Winner Herdsman YOUTH
• 2nd Place Herdsman YOUTH

Placement

• YOUTH Supreme Udder
• OPEN Supreme Udder
• YOUTH Supreme Champion
• YOUTH Reserve Supreme Champion
• YOUTH Supreme Dairy Heifer
• YOUTH Reserve Supreme Dairy Heifer
• OPEN Supreme Dairy Heifer
• OPEN Reserve Supreme Dairy Heifer
• YOUTH Grand Champion Holstein
• OPEN Supreme Champion
• OPEN Reserve Supreme Champion

Thank you to the 2022 Dairy Cattle Department Award Sponsors:

Locust Grove Farm, F&M Insurance, Vinemont Farm, CF Safety, Becky & Scott Daniel, Horizon Farm Credit, The Ware Family, Mumaw & Vickers CPAs, Amon & Peggy Grantham, John & Kathy Blue and Sarah Raines, Knightens Lawn

Department 1-2

Superintendent – NORMA COOK (304) 820-9480
Dottie Ott – Assistant (304) 886-0431

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. All animals shown in Registered or Recorded Grade classes must be accompanied by the original registration certificate and must be in the exhibitor’s name for all animals born before March 31, 2023. Goats born April 1, 2023 or after, may show in Registered or Recorded Grade classes, providing their Dam and Sire are a Registered or a Recorded Grade animal and must be accompanied by registration, recordation, or stamped by ADGA, duplicate applications, etc.
2. Unrecorded Grades will be shown in YOUTH (4-H and FFA) Classes only.
3. All entries must be in accordance with State Health rules.
4. Only one entry will be permitted in each of the following classes: Produce of Dam and Dairy Herd.
5. All goats must be dehorned and have a collar. No horns; small scurs allowed.
6. No body clippings! All goats must be body clipped at home before you bring them to the fairgrounds. You may trim your goats only, such as around the tail, ears, udders, etc.
7. All milking and grooming stands are to remain between the goat barn and the swine barn.
8. No Bedding Furnished

All classes except Champion and Reserve will pay 6 places: $10, $8, $6, $4, $3, and $2. All Champions and Reserves will receive a Rosette.

REGISTERED GOATS:
4-H and FFA and open class. Each breed of goat has their own show.

• ALPINE
• MINI LA MANCHA
• OBERHASLI
• NIGERIAN DWARF
• LA MANCHA NUBIAN
• MINI OBERHASLI SAANEN
• MINI NUBIAN
• TOGGENBERG

• RECORDED GRADE – 4-H, FFA and open class. All breeds compete together
• UNRECORDED GRADE – 4-H, FFA only. All breeds compete together

Class Class Description
12001 Open – Junior Kid, born on or after April 1, 2023
12002 Open – Senior Kid, born January 1 to March 31, 2023
12003 Open – Dry yearling, born 01/01/22 – 12/31/22
12004 Open – Junior Champion
12005 Open – Reserve Junior Champion
12006 Open – Junior Get of Sire – 3 does, under 2 yrs., not in milk
12007 Open – Milking Yearling born 01/01/22 – 12/31/22
12008 Open – Does in Milk 2 years and under 3, born 01/01/21 – 12/31/21
12009 Open – Does in Milk 3 years and under 4, born between 01/01/20 – 12/31/20
12010 Open – Does in Milk 4 years and older, born before 01/01/19
12011 Open – Senior Champion
12012 Open – Reserve Senior Champion
12013 Open – Grand Champion
12014 Open – Reserve Grand Champion
12015 Open – Senior Get of Sire – 3 Does in Milk, the Get of one Sire
12016 Open – Produce of Dam – 2 Does from the same Dam
12017 Open – Diary Herd – 3 Does in Milk
12018 Open – Best Udder
12181 Youth – Junior Kid, born on or after April 1, 2023
12182 Youth – Senior Kid, born January 1 to March 31, 2023
12183 Youth – Dry yearling, born 01/01/22 – 12/31/22
12184 Youth – Junior Champion
12185 Youth – Reserve Junior Champion
12186 Youth – Junior Get of Sire – 3 does, under 2 yrs., not in milk
12187 Youth – Milking Yearling born 01/01/22 – 12/31/22
12188 Youth – Does in Milk 2 years and under 3, born 01/01/21 – 12/31/21
12189 Youth – Does in Milk 3 years and under 4, born 01/01/20 – 12/31/20
12190 Youth – Does in Milk 4 years and older, born before January 1, 2019
12191 Youth – Senior Champion
12192 Youth – Reserve Senior Champion
12193 Youth – Grand Champion
12194 Youth – Reserve Grand Champion
12195 Youth – Senior Get of Sire – 3 Does in Milk, the Get of one Sire
12196 Youth – Produce of Dam – 2 Does from the same Dam
12197 Youth – Diary Herd – 3 Does in Milk
12198 Youth – Best Udder

SPECIAL AWARDS – DAIRY GOATS

All Special Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, August 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm in the Show Barn.

Fitting & Showing

• 1st Place Novice Showmanship
• 2nd Place Novice Showmanship
• 1st Place Junior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Junior Showmanship
• 1st Place Senior Showmanship
• 2nd Place Senior Showmanship
• 1st Place Previous Years Showmanship

Placement

• YOUTH Grand Champion
• YOUTH Reserve Grand Champion
• YOUTH Best Udder
• YOUTH Best Junior Doe
• OPEN Best Doe Overall
• OPEN Best Udder
• OPEN Best Junior Doe

Herdsman

• Winner Herdsman OPEN
• Winner Herdsman YOUTH
• 2nd Place Herdsman OPEN
• 2nd Place Herdsman YOUTH

Thank you to the 2022 Dairy Goat Department Award Sponsors:

F&M Insurance, Final Touch Construction, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Powell’s Farming, Zachery & Priscilla Morgan, S&K Enterprises, Washington FFA Alumni, Charles Town Plumbing, Superior Service Heating & Air Conditioning, Luttrell Charolais, All Inclusive Expertise LLC, SPRY, Horizon Farm Credit, The Bennett Agency, and Circle N Farm.

Department 1-8

Superintendent – KELLY MANSFIELD (304) 582-4200
CHARLES PICKETT – Assistant Superintendent

RULES:

1. Fleeces will be judged on staple quality.
2. Only two animals may be shown in any class.
3. No animal may be shown in any other division.
4. Sheep and fiber goats will be shown in separate classes.
5. All animals must have at least a two-inch staple. Fitting is permitted.
6. Sheep and goats must represent no more than 12 months growth.
7. Evidence of growth enhancement implants will be cause for disqualification.
8. All sheep and goats must display USDA scrapie tags.
9. Youth exhibits must be either 4-H or FFA projects. Exhibitors not showing 4-H or FFA will show in Open classes.
10. Exhibitors under the age of 18 and not showing a project animal will show as Open.
11. Bedding and fans for all entries will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
12. Fiber premiums will be paid the same as the Sheep Division.
13. Classifications: Aged – 2 and over, Yearling – 1 year and under 2, Lamb – Under 1 year

Class Class Description
18001 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ram – Fine
18002 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ram – Medium
18003 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ram – Long
18004 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ram – Fine
18005 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ram – Medium
18006 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ram – Long
18007 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ram Lamb – Fine
18008 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ram Lamb – Medium
18009 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ram Lamb – Long
18010 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ewe – Fine
18011 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ewe – Medium
18012 Sheep – Natural Colored – Aged Ewe – Long
18013 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ewe – Fine
18014 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ewe – Medium
18015 Sheep – Natural Colored – Yearling Ewe – Long
18016 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ewe Lamb – Fine
18017 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ewe Lamb – Medium
18018 Sheep – Natural Colored – Ewe Lamb – Long
18019 Sheep – White – Aged Ram – Fine
18020 Sheep – White – Aged Ram – Medium
18021 Sheep – White – Aged Ram – Long
18022 Sheep – White – Yearling Ram – Fine
18023 Sheep – White – Yearling Ram – Medium
18024 Sheep – White – Yearling Ram – Long
18025 Sheep – White – Ram Lamb – Fine
18026 Sheep – White – Ram Lamb – Medium
18027 Sheep – White – Ram Lamb – Long
18028 Sheep – White – Aged Ewe – Fine
18029 Sheep – White – Aged Ewe – Medium
18030 Sheep – White – Aged Ewe – Long
18031 Sheep – White – Yearling Ewe – Fine
18032 Sheep – White – Yearling Ewe – Medium
18033 Sheep – White – Yearling Ewe – Long
18034 Sheep – White – Ewe Lamb – Fine
18035 Sheep – White – Ewe Lamb – Medium
18036 Sheep – White – Ewe Lamb – Long
18037 Fiber Goat – Colored – Kid under one year
18038 Fiber Goat – Colored -Goat over one year
18039 Fiber Goat – White – Kid under one year
18040 Fiber Goat – White – Goat over one year

SPECIAL AWARDS – FIBER

All Special Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm in the Show Barn.

• 1st Place Senior Showmanship Supreme Fleece
• Shepherd’s Award
• Open Class Herdsman
• Open Class Honorable Mention Herdsman
• Youth Class Herdsman
• Youth Class Honorable Mention Herdsman

Thank you to the 2022 Fiber Department Award Sponsors:

Real Property Solutions, F&M Insurance, Mumaw & Vickers CPAs, Silver Greove 4-H Club, Creamers Wrecker Service, and Superior Service Heating & Air Conditioning.

Department 1-7

Superintendent – MARGARET LISKEY (304) 676-4642
HEATHER DUNCAN -Assistant Superintendent (304) 261-4905

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Please call Heather Duncan (304-261-4905) if you wish to stable your horse at the fairgrounds for the week. Stalls are available to 4-H and FFA members during the week of the fair.
2. Please send current Coggins and immunizations to: Margaret Liskey, 4302 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, WV 25430

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. 4-H members are required to compete in only one of the following Fitting and Showmanship classes per project animal, or a poster, which is to be entered on Saturday, August 19 in 4-H Department. Fitting and Showing Class will be held on Sunday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.
2. Exhibitors riding western style should wear western attire including jeans, belt, shirt, boots, hat.
3. Exhibitors riding English style should wear proper English attire.
4. Helmet and boots are required at all times while schooling and/or showing.
5. You must provide your own grain, bedding, and hay.

HORSE PROJECT REQUIREMENT SHOW
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023

RULES:

1. The horse exhibited must have been designated as a project horse according to the guidelines of the 4-H/FFA program.
2. 4-H and FFA members from Jefferson County with a 2022-23 horse project are the only eligible contestants.
3. The animal must have a current negative Coggins Test and immunization records must be on file with show management prior to entry into the show. If horse is stabled out of West Virginia, a current CVI (health certificate) is required within 1 month of the show. Exhibitors must also have copies of these available for the Department of Agriculture. CVI accepted and checked on Saturday.
4. Only the youth exhibitor may ride the horse while on the grounds.
5. ASTM hardhats must be worn at all times while mounted.
6. There are no entry fees for this show only.

FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP – 4-H/FFA PROJECT EXHIBIT

The first 6 classes will pay 6 places: $18, $15, $12, $9, $6, $5

CLASS LIST: Show begins at 9:00am
17001. 13 and under Western Showmanship (Jr.)
17002. 14-21 Western Showmanship (Sr.)
17003. 13 & under English Showmanship (Jr.)
17004. 14-21 English Showmanship (Sr.)
17005. 13 & under Contest Horse Showmanship (Jr.)
17006. 14-21 Contest Horse Showmanship (Sr.)

CLOVER BUD CLASSES are open to Clover Buds that were age 5 by January 1 & age 8 by January 1, 2023.

Revised WVU Extension Policy Effective February 1989:

POLICY:

Effective immediately, all participants* (who have not reached their 21st birthday as of January 1 or who are currently 4-H members) in any mounted 4-H horse activity or show in West Virginia must wear approved U.S. Pony Club, Inc. or ASTM Protective headgear (logo stamped in or sewn into the inside of the helmet liner) with harness and chin strap fastened.

POLICY APPLICATION

1. The brand, selection, approval, use, fit and standards of the headgear shall be determined for 4-H members/youth by the parent or guardian.
2. All 4-H members/youth in any 4-H mounted horse event at local county, district and/or state levels. For example: If the participant is mounted in or out of the ring at a horse show this policy applies.
3. It is recognized that the availability of appropriate safety headgear for a specific riding style may be a problem. Therefore, judges will be instructed that suitability of safety headgear for a specific class is not to be a factor in placing in that class.
4. Persons who are over 21 years of age taking part in 4-H sponsored shows are strongly encouraged, but not required to wear protective headgear.
5. Failure to comply will result in being disqualified from further participation in the event.
6. County extension agents are responsible for communicating the policy to the appropriate clientele and enforcing the policy.

*All persons (youth) who have not reached their 21st birthday as of January 1, or who are current 4-H members.

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, 4-H CLUB MEMBERS, FFA MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, INJURY, OR LOSS TO ANY EXHIBITOR, PERSON, HORSE, OR EQUIPMENT OCCURRING BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER ANY SHOW. ALL EXHIBITORS, UNDER 21 AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023, MUST WEAR ASTME/SEI PROTECTIVE HELMETS WITH HARNESS FASTENED AT ALL TIMES.

Please mail current Coggins and current immunizations by August 5, 2023 to: Margaret Liskey 4302 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, WV 25430

SPECIAL AWARDS – HORSES

All Special Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, August 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm in the Show Barn.

A Special thank you to Saddles & Smiles 4-H Club for donating the Showmanship ribbons!

Fitting & Showing

• 1st Place Combined Cloverbud Showmanship
• 1st Place JR Western Showmanship
• 1st Place SR Western Showmanship
• 1st Place JR English Showmanship
• 1st Place SR English Showmanship
• 1st Place JR Contest Showmanship
• 1st Place SR Contest Showmanship

Other Awards

• Stable Award
• Honorable Mention Stable Award Stall Decorating

Thank you to the 2022 Horse Department Award Sponsors:

Harrison Equine, Lyzz Vesper, Gowers Feed, Linden Spring Farm, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, DanLeeCo Concrete, CF Safety, and Mt. Pleasant Farm.

A herdsmanship program will be in effect to ensure that the cleanliness of pens/stalls and animals are kept to the standards of the Jefferson County Fair. Superintendents will be inspecting the barns and will use the following system if they find a stall/pen that needs attention:

• Green card – card will be placed on pen/stall which indicates that the stall/pen needs attention (1st warning)
• Yellow card – card will be placed on pen/stall which indicates that the exhibitor has not made an effort to improve the condition of the pen (2nd warning)
• Red card – card will be placed on pen/stall and superintendent will notify exhibitor that they can not sell their animal and must leave the fairgrounds due to no effort being made to improve condition of area

ALL ANIMALS MUST GO HOME AFTER RECEIVING A RED CARD AND NO PREMIUMS WILL BE AWARDED.

If an exhibitor finds a card on their pen/stall, they must talk to the superintendent of the department to see what improvements need to be made.