Mercer County Grange Fair

DEPARTMENT 9   Rabbits (Open)

Karen Rickert

PO Box 406 Fredonia, Pa. 16124

724-475-4318 email: klrickert@windstream.net

June 24 –June 30 2012

 A.R.B.A. SANCTIONED SHOW. Show will begin at 9:00 am with youth.

ALL RABBITS MUST BE PREENTERED BY JUNE 10, 2012 NO EXCEPTIONS!!

RULES FOR RABBIT SHOW

A.R.B.A. standards will be followed.

1.       Entry day is June 24 3:00-7:00 and June 25 at 11:00am-7:00pm.

2.       Entry fee is $1.00.

3.       Exhibitors must sign and agree to the rules/vet form.

4.       All rabbits must be 8 weeks old.

5.       All rabbits must be pre-registered. BY JUNE 10 2012.

6.       No substitutions will be permitted after entry deadline.

7.       Rabbits will not be released prior scheduled time.

8.       Rabbits must be removed from the grounds by 9:00pm June 30, 2012

9.       All rabbits will be visually health checked. Chair person may reject one or all of the entry.

10.   All rabbits must be free of illness or disease.

11.   Any animal that is known to bite must have cage tagged, owner must handle animal on show day.

12.   All animals must have a permanent tattoo in the left ear.

13.   No sale of animals prior to judging. No for sale signs are to be in place prior to ribbon placement

14.   Ribbons must be displayed.

15.   No animal will be sold for under $10.00.

PREMIUMS AND RIBBONS.

1^st place-$5.00             2^nd place $4.00            3^rd place $3.00

Rosettes will be given for BOB and BOSB.

Trophies will be given for Grand and Reserve Champions

TIBITS

 

• Feed is being donated by. ________________________________________Buckeye will be used.
• Feed dishes and water bowls will be provided.
• If you have special feed you must supply your feed with container that is tightly closed and easily
  labeled. You must come daily to feed, we do not want feed confused.
• Show day is Tuesday June 26, youth at 9:00 open to follow.
• Volunteers would be appreciated to be runners for the show.
• Volunteers would be appreciated for cleaning cages Wednesday and Friday.

American Rabbit Breeders Association PO BOX 5567 BLOOMINGTON, IL. 61702.

Executive Director Eric Stewart PO Box 426 Bloomington, IL. 61702

Feed Donated by: Mars Horse Care Products, Tomeo Farms and McCartney Feed and Hardware

Department 9

 

Classes:

1 Senior Buck                     3 6/8 Buck                           5 Junior Buck                     

2 Senior Doe                      4 6/8 Doe                             6 Junior Doe       NO PRE JUNIORS                                                                                                        

Breeds

Lion Heads will be accepted in the following classes:  Agouti, Self, Shaded, Tan and AOV.

Lion Heads will not be permitted to enter Grand or Reserve Champion table.

 

Section A-9 Rabbits

YOUTH

• This is not a sanctioned A.R.B.A. show.
• Entry fee $.50 for youth.
• General A.R.B.A. rules will apply.
• Same rules apply as open show.
• Youth age up to 18 copy of birth certificate is required upon request.
• Youth must help with the show.

PREMIUMS

1^st.-$2.50             2nd.-$2.00          3^rd.-$1.50

Rosettes for BOB and BOSB. Trophies for Grand and Reserve Champions.    

 

Showmanship winner will receive a rosette.

Divisions: Senior 15-18, Intermediate 11-14 and Junior8-10, Pre Junior 5-7.      

Must pre-register for showmanship- place it on an entry form line with division. NO FEE For this class.

Section 9-B

PET CLASS

Show will be June 30 at 4:00 pm.

• 1 pet class rabbit will be permitted per exhibiter. 
• Entry fee is .50
  
• Enter as a 9B animal and write in pet class in the class section.
  
• Animal must be tattooed.
  
• Cannot be registered in either open or youth show.
  
• Exhibitor must be present to show rabbit.
  
•  Prizes will be awarded, no cash prize.
  
•  Can only win one class.
  
•  Entry same as open show.

Section 9-C

Photo Contest

Entire Week Fair.

One 3X5 or 4X5 color portrait of your favorite rabbit.

NO PROPS, PEOPLE OR IDENTIFYING INFO IN THE PHOTO, JUST THE RABBIT.

Hands to pose the rabbit are fine.

One photo per exhibitor.

Exhibitor number will be used on reverse of photo.

Winning photo will be displayed next year and will not be eligible in 2013.

Top 3 winners will receive a small prize.  No cash prize awarded.

Photo must accompany entry.

ENTIRE 2 Page entry form must be completed prior to admission of rabbits. Entry form and Vet/Client

relationship form. Youth must have parent/guardian signature per PA Dept of AG

RABBIT DEPARTMENT 9

Entries must be sent to

Karen Rickert PO Box 406 Fredonia, Pa. 16124

Phone: 724-475-4318 email:klrickert@windstream.net

ALL entry forms and fees must be received by June 10, 2012

ENTRY FEE: $1.00 fee per rabbit.

Entries will be accepted June 2 4 at 3:00 - 7:00 and June 25 11:00 – 7:00

Release time is Saturday June 30 at 7:00pm NO EARLY RELEASE Must be removed by 9:00

 

Entries are a first come first reserve basis and no late entries will be accepted. Open show is sanctioned.

Youth show-ARBA Rules will be applied, but this is NOT AN ARBA YOUTH SANCTIONED SHOW.

Class:    1 Sr. Buck                             3  6/8 Buck          5 Jr. Buck            

              2 Sr. Doe                                4  6/8 Doe            6 Jr. Doe              

Name:_____________________________________________________ Date:______________________

 

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

 

Phone:______________________________ Alternate phone___________________________________

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All entries must fill out this portion of the entry form and sign and date.                                                 Page 2/2

 

I _____________________________ as an exhibitor of this fair agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Fair and

the Department Supervisors.

 

I am in complete understanding that the Fair and Supervisors reserve the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and

regulations and shall settle all matters of this show. The Fair and Supervisors reserve the rights to accept or reject entirely or

partially or conditionally any entry. The Fair and Supervisors reserve the right to inspect any or all entries for proper registration,

health papers, or project books that apply to FFA or 4-H. The Supervisors will inspect all entries for health issues prior being caged

for the show.

 

I am aware of the fact that the fair will NOT tolerate any such problems such as: EXAMPLES: disrespect towards other exhibitors and

or their equipment, inhumane treatment of livestock, outburst of vulgarity or public display of anger, unsportsman like contact,

disrespect toward spectators or Fair Officials.

 

I understand that if at any time I myself or an agent representing my entries are in violation of any of the rules or regulations stated

above or throughout the 2012 Fair Book, I will be asked to immediately remove my exhibit and I will forfeit all premiums. Any exhibitor

wishing to protest shall lodge it in writing directed to the executive committee within 24 hours of the cause for the protest. Protest

must be biased on a violation of the rules.  No protest will be considered unless it is accompanied by a deposit of $100.00 in cash,

certified check or money order. This deposit will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Protest will be adjudicated by the

executive committee.

 

Initial:________________  Date:________________________

 

Veterinarian/Client Relationship Form

 

I am the caretaker/owner (circle either or both as applicable) of the animals listed on the registration form.

I have an established and ongoing “veterinarian-client-patient relationship” for the animals listed with: Vet info.

 

Name:_______________________________________________________

 

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Phone:_________________________________

 

I understand this ongoing “veterinarian-client-patient relationship” to be a relationship in which the veterinarian named has

assumed the responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the animals and the need for medical treatment of

said animals, and in which I as owner and/or caretaker of the animals have agreed to follow the instructions of the veterinarian in

relation to zoonotic diseases.

 

I verify to be accurate. I make the foregoing statement subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification

to authorities). In witness of this I have signed and dated this verification below.

 

Signature:_________________________________________                              Date:________________________________

 

Printed Name:______________________________________                             Phone:_______________________________

  

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

If exhibitor is under the age of 18 years old a parent or guardian is also required to sign.

Signature:__________________________________________                            Date:_________________________________

Printed Name:______________________________________             Phone:________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________