Pontotoc County Fair 2008

It is County Fair time again. This year Caitlin entered two Boar goats in the fair. My-Ann her doe and Samson her whether. Caitlin and her goats headed to the fair grounds on Thursday morning so the goats could be weighed in and classed. Then the clipping, bathing, drying, touch up shaving and grooming takes place so they will be ready to show the next day. On Friday the showing starts. The goats are bathed again and blown dry so they will look all sparkly. The showing starts out with the Open Class Pewee Division - 3 to 5 year olds - they are so cute!



After Open Class is completed then the 4-H/FFA Competition Begins. Entries in each class are called to the holding area to wait until time to enter the show ring.


Caitlin and My-Ann in the holding area


Caitlin waiting to show

When it is time to enter the ring the announcer states the class and calls out the entries names and the judging begins. The goats are judged on how they walk, stand and muscle and tone.


My-Ann holding her pose as Caitlin watches the judge.

Caitlin and My-Ann won a Blue First place Ribbon in their class and went to the winners holding area. After all classes have been judged all first place winners are called back so the Grand Champion can be chosen, who receives a Purple Champion ribbon and five hundred dollars.

Caitlin and My-Ann were the Grand Champions of the Boar Goat Doe Show!


A little fuzzy but you can see the big smile


Caitlin & My-Ann taking the official Champion picture with the Judge and check.

Caitlin had a few minutes to relax and then was back in the ring showing Samson.


Caitlin and Samson entering the show ring


Samson waiting to be judged.

Caitlin and Samson took fifth place in their class in the Boar Goat Whether Show. After a couple of days off Caitlin and the goats will get back to work getting ready for the Tulsa Show.