Goat Rules

1. The UWRF Prospect Weekend goat show is open to any individual 21 and under as of January 1, 2025

2. Entry Fee is $30.00 for One Ring and $40.00 for Both Rings/Goat. Payment needs to be submitted via Showman or Cash/ Check during Check-in on the day of the shows. No refunds will be given for those that pay through Showman. 

3. Check-in starts on Friday, April 25th from 5:00-7:00pm and continues on Saturday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30am. No Exceptions. Show will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, April 26. 

4. The UWRF Block and Bridle Prospect Weekend Meat Goat Shows will follow the 2025 JWMGA Rules & Regulations

5. Market Does/Wethers will be shown together by weight and weighed-in during Check-In. Weights will be recorded as animals go across the scale. Please have your paperwork prepared.

6. All market goats must be clipped.

7. Does shown in the market goat class cannot be shown in a breeding doe class.

8. All Breeding Does and Bucks will be shown by age of animal.

9. USDA Scrapie tags are required on all goats or registration papers must be shown with tattoos and/ or microchip.

10. There is no limit to the number of animals entered by one person.

11. Judge or Show Chairs may split classes into heats as necessary.

12. Showmanship classes will be prior to the start of the 1st animal class of Show A, Oldest to youngest

13. Ages for Showmanship will be as of January 1st, 2025. Class Age breaks as follows: a. Peewee: 7 years old & under

b. Junior: 8-12 years old

c. Intermediate: 13-16 years old

d. Senior: 17-21 years old

14. Out of state goats must present health papers meeting WI requirements. Visit  http://www.datcp.state.wi.us for more information. Visit DATCP for ID rules and other current health requirements. All out of state goats must have health papers and be identified as “Disease Free”. Health papers must be present at the time of check-in.

15. Goats with any abscesses, ringworm, warts, sore mouth, or exhibiting any sign of illness will not be allowed to show. Animals deemed unruly, unsafe, or dangerous will be asked to leave the grounds.

16. You are responsible for getting to the show ring on time. We will make barn calls, but we will not search for you in the barn.

17. The UWRF Prospect Weekend Committee is not liable for injuries or losses.

  

Breeding Doe and Buck classes will be split by and run in the order of the following age breaks:

Junior Division:

1. 0 to under 3 months

2. 3 to under 6 months

3. 6 to under 9 months

4. 9 to under 12 months

Junior Division Reserve & Grand Champion

Yearling Division:

5. 12 to under 16 months

6. 16 to under 20 months

7. 20 to under 24 months

Yearling Division Reserve & Grand Champion

Senior Division:

8. 24 to under 36 months

9. 36 months and over

Senior Division Reserve & Grand Champion

 

Selection of Grand & Reserve