BLACK SWAMP PREVIEW SHOWS March 28, April 4th, April 11th

BLACK SWAMP PREVIEW SHOWS

Williams County Beef Preview Show
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Williams County Fairgrounds ~ Montpelier, OH
Info:  Kevin 419-924-2578
Judge:  Jeremy Baldwin


Wood County Beef Preview Show
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Wood County Fairgrounds ~ Bowling Green, OH
Info:  Dave 419-250-0596
Judge:  Tyler Winegardner


Henry County Beef Preview Show
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Henry County Fairgrounds ~ Napoleon, OH
Info:  Mel 419-265-9385
Judge:  Bob Goble


For more show information, visit www.woodcountybeefproducers.com

* * * Food stands available at all shows * * *

Black Swamp Preview Show Schedule

* Cash Awards *
* Judging Contest (Henry County Only) *


7:30-10:00 a.m. Weigh-in & registration - Health papers required for     out-of-state cattle only ~ $25 entry fee per head.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Judging Contest - HELD IN HENRY COUNTY ONLY

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Preparation time - Wood and Williams Counties                     
11:00 - Noon Preparation time - Henry County

11:00 a.m. Showmanship classes begin - Wood and Williams Counties
12:00 p.m. Showmanship classes begin - Henry County

~  Heifers and steers show together in showmanship classes.

~  Three Showmanship Classes with ages as of Jan. 1, 2009.  Groups will be divided as equally as possible.  To be determined by ages on sign-in sheets.  Winners in each category will receive awards.

~ Heifer classes begin immediately following the final showmanship class.  Steer classes to follow naming of the Grand Champion Overall Heifer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL

Kevin (419) 924-2578 Williams Co. Show
Dave (419) 250-0596 Wood Co. Show
Mel (419) 265-9385 Henry Co. Show 

Black Swamp Preview Shows
Information
Heifer Classes:
*    Heifer classes will be divided by weight.  Classes will be posted in the barn prior to the start of showmanship.
*    Upon completion of class judging, 1st and 2nd place heifers will enter the show arena for determination of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Heifers.

* Awards
Grand Champion Overall Heifer $125.00  Cash Award
Reserve Champion Overall Heifer   $75.00  Cash Award
Third Place Overall Heifer   $50.00  Cash Award
Fourth Place Overall Heifer   $25.00  Cash Award
Fifth Place Overall Heifer   $15.00  Cash Award

Steer Classes:
*    Steer classes will follow the selection of the Grand & Reserve Champion Overall Heifer.
*    Steer classes will be divided by weight.  Classes will be posted in the barn prior to the start of showmanship.
*    Upon completion of class judging, 1st and 2nd place steers will enter the show arena for determination of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steers.

* Awards
Grand Champion Overall Steer $125.00 Cash Award
Reserve Champion Overall Steer $75.00  Cash Award
Third Place Overall Steer $50.00  Cash Award
Fourth Place Overall Steer $25.00  Cash Award
Fifth Place Overall Steer $15.00  Cash Award

Rules & Regulations
The Black Swamp Preview Shows are sponsored by Henry County, Williams County, and Wood County Beef Producers who are affiliates of The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association.  Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding age, ownership and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception.  Any premiums, trophies, awards or money won by such an exhibitor will be withheld.  Any artificial means of removing or remedying the physical defects or confirmation in exhibition cattle, such as cutting ties, or lifting and filling under the skin will be considered fraud and deception.  The use of an artificial tail head or altering the natural color of a beef animal above the knees and/or hocks shall be considered fraud and deception.

THE BLACK SWAMP PREVIEW SHOW COMMITTTEES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR LOSSES!!
BEFORE LEAVING THE GROUNDS, PLEASE CLEAN OUT PENS AND PUT ALL BEDDING IN CENTER AISLE, CLEAN UP AROUND YOUR TRAILERS.

These shows look good for my kids anybody been there??