Affiliate Member: An association that has paid affiliate membership dues and has been accepted by the Association as an affiliate member. Agent: A person or firm empowered to act on behalf of another. Applicant: The individual applying for registration of an animal with the Association. Applicant’s Tattoo: A sequence of letters and/or numbers assigned to each member to be tattooed in the right ear of animals. Artificial Insemination: Breeding service using fresh or frozen semen. Association-Approved Testing: Any test or tests that may be approved by the Board of Directors of the Association from time to time. Buck: Male goat. Breeder: An individual(s) who is the owner or lessee of record of a kid’s dam on the date of service. Doe: Female goat. Date of Sale: The date on which an animal was offered for sale at public auction or, in the case of private transactions, the date on which a bona fide change of ownership took place. DNA Profile: A DNA profile or DNA genetic record of the animal is recorded with the association. Embryo: A fertilized egg flushed from a donor doe. Embryos may be transferred fresh or preserved by freezing in liquid nitrogen. Embryo Recipient Doe: A surrogate dam that carries embryos transferred from another doe. Embryo Transfer: The process of transferring an embryo into a recipient doe. Exhibit: To present an animal to an ABGA judge for placement. Exhibitor: Owner or individual approved by the owner to present an animal to an ABGA judge for placement. First Owner: The owner or lessee of record of a kid’s dam on the date of birth of the kid, except in the case of embryo kids, as provided. Frozen Semen: The semen collected from a Boer buck that is processed and frozen in liquid nitrogen for future insemination. Genetic Factors: The presence of genes that may or may not produce a certain type of offspring. Gestation: The length of time from the time a doe is bred to when she gives birth. The industry standard gestation length for Boer goats is 150 days. Herd Name: A name or series of letters and numbers assigned to an owner. The herd name will be used as the prefix for all goats registered by that owner. Herd Prefix: A series of letters or letters and numbers assigned to an owner. Imported: A live animal, semen, embryo, or clone originating from outside of the United States of America. Kid: Young goat. Joint Ownership: Two or more members sharing ownership of an ABGA registered animal. Up to four members are allowed to jointly own an animal. Lease: A contract by which a person allows another person the use and possession of an animal for a specified time period; the document in which the contract is written. Lessee: The person to whom a lease is given. Lessor: The person from whom a lease is given. Member: An individual, partnership, company, corporation, limited liability corporation, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity that has paid dues to the Association and has been accepted into the membership of the Association. Membership Number: A number assigned to a member by the Association. Nuclear Transfer Clone: Cloned goats resulting from nuclear transfer of adult cells. Out of Herd Mating: The parents of an animal are not listed in the same ownership at the time of mating. Owner: The recorded owner of animal, according to ABGA records. Owner of Record: The member in whose name an animal is registered. Permanent Identification: Ear tattoo or tail web tattoo. Producer: The recorded owner of a cell donor at the time of collection. Sanctioned Show: Any fair, association, livestock show or exposition that meets the requirements of the ABGA Sanctioned Show Program. Service: A mating that may or may not result in a pregnancy, whether by natural service or artificial insemination. Wether: Castrated male goat.

Hello Everyone, I hope that you are having a great start to your 2023 year. This is a great time to be in the livestock industry, with strong prices being reflected in the past couple of years. While prices on inputs have risen, stock prices remain strong across the country for the most part. In December, the ABGA Board of Directors unanimously approved an investment in moving members forward. This investment consists of moving our DNA program to a more advanced technology than we are currently using. This technology is not new, more than 38 breed associations throughout multiple species are currently using this technology. The company utilizing this exciting technology is Neogen. Neogen is currently the largest genomics company in the world. They have multiple offices throughout the United States. Their body of scientists are on the cutting edge of genomics research to further each species they work with and their respected advancement. The main questions: Why should we switch? Why do we care about DNA and what is it about? Livestock breeders have always bred animals based on appearance (the phenotype) with consideration given to pedigrees. Yet there are also the characteristics we cannot see in an animal but are traits that are there anyways (the genotype). Research and results show that breeding only what we can see still results in many unexpected outcomes because of the traits we cannot see. Genomics takes this a step further. It allows mating to be selected with the animal’s genome (both what we see and what we do not) also in mind. Genomics requires a DNA sample taken from the animal itself (blood, follicle, or tissue). This sample is sent to the lab for the DNA to be extracted from that sample. Once completed, markers specifically identified by genomics companies are associated with the individual animal’s profile. These markers are attached to specific locations within the genome. Why should we switch to Neogen? We are currently using the University of California at Davis to perform our DNA platform services. They utilize what is known as microsatellite technology. This technology provides benefits like parentage along with limited markers. It is somewhat outdated in its capabilities and unfortunately has no current way of evolving to perform more advanced services. The SNP technology (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, called “snip”) can selectively access a wider range of the genomic profile than microsatellite technology can. An example is parentage, Microsatellite compares 12-17 markers, SNIP compares a minimum of 78. What does this mean in actual practice? Consistently higher accuracy. Why do we care? In livestock, scientists have identified specific markers located within the animal’s genome and correlated it to a specified trait. Some of these traits are birthweight, weaning weight, disease resistance (some specific diseases), staple length (sheep), production traits (milking ability, calving ease, fertility). These markers have not yet been specifically identified in goats. However, the global increase of goat and goat products as a valuable commodity, have scientists investigating this thoroughly. We will maintain our parentage with the new DNA system; however we will also be granted thousands more markers as well. Better yet, they are included at no additional cost for the test. The potential is endless; SNP technology is evolving to include more and more markers every year. The ability to market animals to producers with genomic information, can provide a tremendous amount of value for you. It is my point of view that in using genomics, we can use the breed standards as leverage. We can take animals that may not qualify for the show ring or be prime breeding type due to breed faults or disqualifications (blue eyes, wry tail, pigmentation, teeth eruption, split testicles), and utilize the value of other important traits when marketed to commercial producers whose interest is market stock. Boer sires identified with genetic technology to contain fast growth, heavier weaning weights, lower birth weights will allow more capture of income when marketed to a sector whose values are less focused on the traits our standard adheres to. ABGA Board Suggestions Below are some suggestions we are looking over to assist the membership as we transition: Grandfather system – Animals that have been previously tested with UC Davis will be grandfathered and honored by ABGA as accurate. Mandatory requirements – I do not foresee any mandatory requirements during the introductory period or transition period for the membership. Things to consider that will more than likely become practice: Mandatory DNA on file for bucks who have semen collected that are alive. Donor females (Embryo Collection, IVF) will have to have DNA on file as well. Kids produced from these donor females will be required to DNA back to these females. Frozen Semen - Frozen semen on dead sires will be grandfathered in. Frozen Embryos – Frozen embryos produced from Sire and Dam that no longer are alive will be grandfathered in. Resulting offspring will be required to have DNA submitted on file. These are merely suggested topics for the board to discuss at length about the program going forward. We hope the takeaway from this is that by moving to this DNA technology it will increase value for you as owners and breeders. Our goal at ABGA is provide benefits to the membership in any way possible. Your success is our number one goal. Respectively, David Carwell – Region 6 Director, DNA Committee Chair

On February 14th 1994, Charles Turner signed the Articles of Incorporation and our Boer Goat Association was born. The following is a listing of the original Board of Directors: Norman Kohls, Garden City, (Eldorado) Texas Kim Halfmann, Garden City, Texas Walter Pope, Sonora, Texas Dian Naumann, Del Valle, Texas Jimmy Day, Austin, Texas Don Jackman, Campwood, Texas Lou Nuti, Burton, Texas Jane Meachem, Junction, Texas Ernest Schwartz, Garden City, Texas Star Keen, Mertzon, Texas Charles Turner, Dublin, Texas Buck Pruitt, Campwood, Texas W.E. Whitehead, Sonora, Texas Sammy Helmes, Girvin, Texas Mike Masters, Ft. Worth, Texas Mary Powis, Alachua, Florida Steve Quinn, Fayetteville, North Carolina In the early days these founding fathers/mothers will all tell you it was struggle and it wasn’t easy to build this association! Due to the dedication of countless volunteers that manned the office, along with others that worked long hours and that went beyond just a call. All to the hard work and passion for the breed of the above individuals is the reasons we enjoy the fruits of their labor that we call the ABGA today. For the past 29 years countless boards worked to further the Boer breed and make our association structurally sound. We have witnessed splinters from the association time and time again, all while we have continued to be strong and grow. All this has been accomplished through dedicated members and directors that practiced hard mental and physical responsibilities! This year and like every other year we turn our attention to the current board and express a heartfelt gratitude for everything they do and continue to do to make this association better. They are only continuing progress or correcting previous boards mistakes or discussions. So have patience, kindness and love. We are only spectators to a much larger picture and never judge someone else until your ready to walk in their shoes. So to each of you at the ABGA home office and our current BOD. On behalf of myself, my teams and our families at Ash Livestock & Ash Nutrition. Happy Valentines Day & Founding Day ABGA Thank you, Dakota Ash & Family

The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) and Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) are now accepting scholarship applications for 2023. Applications will be due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by April 1, 2023. The American Boer Goat Association scholarship program is designed to encourage the educational enhancement of young Boer goat breeders by awarding annual scholarships. This program is open to any active ABGA or JABGA member, 21 years of age or under, who has been involved in ABGA or JABGA programs. Applicants must: Be an active member of the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) or the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Be either a high school senior OR a college student (21 years of age and under) as of January 1, 2023. Selection Scholarship recipients will be selected by members of the ABGA Scholarship Committee, none of whom have children applying for the JABGA scholarship program. Each applicant may only receive the scholarship one time. Verification of Enrollment Recipients must verify their enrollment in an institution of higher education with the ABGA office by September 30, 2023. The scholarship award check will be sent to the educational institution upon verification of enrollment. Failure to meet enrollment requirements in 2023 will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Recognition ABGA scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show in Louisville. Ky. Application Checklist Students wanting to apply for the 2023 ABGA Scholarship program should submit the following materials on or before April 1, 2023. Completed scholarship application (VIEW HERE) Copy of final high school and/or college transcript for the Fall 2022 semester Copy of SAT/ACT scores (if not listed on high school/college transcript) Two (2) letters of recommendation Questions or Concerns? Please contact JABGA Youth Coordinator Hannah Seymore at jabga@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding the ABGA scholarship program. Ready to Apply? Complete the form below to apply for the 2023 ABGA Scholarship program:

Paying it forward comes as natural as raising goats for Randy Dusek. Being a part of the Sheep and Goat 101 panel at the 2021 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo held in San Angelo Aug. 20-21 gave Dusek the perfect opportunity to share his knowledge of raising goats. “I try to help keep people from making the same mistakes that we made when getting in the goat business,” said Dusek, who talked about the “Five things I wish I had known before I started raising sheep and goats”. He started raising Boer goats in 1995 when they first came to the United States. They were an addition to his family’s traditional sheep and cattle ranch, Dusek explained. “I was working for Texas A&M when I first saw the Boer goat,” he said. “I was intrigued by how meaty they were. I could see the value of adding Boer goats to our Spanish goats. I think that is what attracted most people to Boer goats.” And it still does. Dusek met new producers during the expo. “We had a good crowd of new sheep and goat producers,” he added. “The expo was very well attended. It was one of the largest, if not the largest, they have had.” So large, Dusek said he and the other panelists Chad Raines, Alan McAnally and Robin Giles answered many questions after the session. Some were about internal parasites and diseases, predator control with livestock guardian dogs and fencing requirements for sheep and goats. Dusek retired in 2005 and moved back to the family ranch, which is 15 miles south of Wall. He said he now spends most of his time with his animals. “If you are going to raise registered goats, you need an organization,” Dusek said. “There used to be three organizations, but over time two have fallen by the wayside. The only one left is the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA).” He’s been a member of the ABGA since 1996. “There is value in raising registered goats,” Dusek said. “I think the ABGA is doing a good job.” The ABGA staff feels the same way about Dusek. In addition to being a former ABGA Board of Director, Dusek is always there to answer questions. “We appreciate all Randy does to help our members, our staff and the Boer goat industry,” ABGA Executive Director Katie Carruth said. “We enjoyed seeing him share his expertise at the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo.”

This recipe for classic goat jerky is courtesy of former JABGA Area 4 Director Noah Ridding. You can find this and many other tasty recipes in the JABGA "Cooking for the Future", now available in our E-Store. Goat Jerky Ingredients 1 CUP Worcestershire sauce ½ CUP soy sauce 2 TBS brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, crushed Thinly sliced goat meat (1/8” to ¼" thick) Directions Mix all liquids. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved; crush garlic and stir into liquid. Trim all fat from goat meat. (Fat will cause spoilage of jerky.) Add meat to marinade, coating thoroughly. Let sit covered in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours, stirring meat occasionally. Dehydrate in the Oven Place meat strips on a cooling rack on a cookie sheet; place the sheet in the middle of the oven. Dry meat in the oven at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 hours, turning every 2 hours to ensure even drying. Jerky strips can also be dehydrated in an inexpensive food dehydrator, which may take 4-6 hours minimum. Store jerky in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, in the refrigerator for 1 week, or in the freezer for a month or longer.

Members of the American Boer Goat Association, On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the ABGA Board of Directors received and accepted Kathryn Carruth’s resignation as Executive Director of the ABGA. Katie will continue to assist ABGA for several weeks as we go through this transition phase. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and are thankful for her service for the past 20 months. We, the Board of Directors of the American Boer Goat Association, are working to navigate this change and bring about a new and better era for our association. The future success of our association and the general membership is the absolute focus of this current Board of Directors. There are nine new and six veteran board members committed to our members, office staff, and the progression of our association. We are volunteer-driven and committed to providing better outcomes for our association and the members that we represent every day. We also have a committed office staff that has completely reworked our systems and is performing at the highest level for our members. We are thankful for their hard work every day. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to your regional director. We are here for our members and are working together toward an age of transparency and progress. We hope to bring forward an age of transparency in the American Boer Goat Association and provide a safe, family environment for our membership. The future success of our association and the general membership are the absolute focus of this current Board of Directors. Ken Baty, President Kevin Richmond, Vice President Sam Knott, Treasurer Lane Reigle, Secretary Roselinda Vizina, Region 1 Leah Maertens, Region 3 Mike Reis, Region 5 David Carwell, Region 6 Katherine Klug, Region 7 Gage Taylor, Region 7 Kim Morgan, Region 9 B.J. Carbino, Region 10 Amy Scharmer, Region 11 Chuck Fitzwater, Region 12 Kathy Daves-Carr, Region 13

Funds cannot be earmarked for specific fees or services. Existing funds will be credited to your account. Money submitted to the ABGA office will go toward any outstanding balances. The entire outstanding balance must be paid before the work can be processed. (EX: You submit a check with the work to be completed in-office. If you submit work through Online Live before the work is completed, your funds will count toward the first submitted work instead of the most recently-submitted work.)

You can submit registrations work and other forms to our office via regular mail at 4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 96903.

We want to thank our wonderful awards sponsors for being part of our 2022 National Show! 2022 National Show Awards Sponsors: SAKB Boer Goats: JABGA Senior Showmanship Buckles Sponsorship JABGA Commercial Doe Buckles Sponsorship National Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship National Champion Senior Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship JABGA Champion Bred & Owned Senior Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsor JABGA Reserve Champion Fullblood Buck Bronze Sponsorship JABGA Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship National Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship Megan Brumfield: JABGA 0-3 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 6-9 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 9-12 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 12-16 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 16-24 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 24-36 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 36+ Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship John & Skyler Yow: JABGA National Reserve Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship JABGA 6-9 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 9-12 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 12-16 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 16-24 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 24-36 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 36+ Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship 2M Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Fullblood Breeders Herd Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship JABGA 3-6 Months Percentage Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Marge Skaggs / Scotty & Jenn Merrill: National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Grand Champion Banner Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Reserve Champion Banner Sponsorship Shawn and Clenna Pokrant: JABGA3-6 Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 3-6 Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship Anderson Boer Goat Acres: National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Backtrack Boer Goats, Tracie Elliott: National Champion Junior Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Backwood Farms: JABGA 0-3 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship JABGA Reserve Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Cup Sponsorship Bent Wheel Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship JABGA 0-3 Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Danny Burch: National Grand Champion Fullblood Get of Sire Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Glen & Nancy Casada: National 3-6 Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship Clint Demmitt: JABGA Intermediate Division Showmanship Buckle Sponsorship Sandra Egger: National 0-3 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship National 3-6 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship Essential Feed: JABGA Junior Division Showmanship Buckle Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Grand Champion Fullblood Breeders Herd Banner Sponsorship Dustin Finch: National Overall Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship Frisk Family Farms Trucking: National Overall Grand Champion Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship National Overall Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Hill Top Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Lazy Y Goats, Beth and Wade Yarborough: 24-36 Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship National Reserve Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship Little Acres Farm: National Overall Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Locust Haven: JABGA 6-9 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship Mantodea Farm: National Overall Grand Champion Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship Pine Bank Boer Goats - Timothy, Arlan, and Becky Humble: National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Get of Sire Banner Sponsorship Premier Hauling Service LLC: 36+ Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship Rowdy Acres Show Goats: 36+ Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Matthew Schoenbauer: National Grand Champion Best Pair Fullblood Kids Both Sexes Banner Sponsorship Shawnee Scott of Crooked S Farms: National Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship Windy Acres Boers: JABGA Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship JABGA Reserve Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship

Being a National Show Superintendent is nothing new to ABGA member Tara Hicks, because she enjoys helping the younger generation. “I love working with the youth and helping them develop skills they will use later in life,” she said. “I know there is a lot that happens behind the scenes and wanted to help out at the National Show.” Tara threw her name in the hat to be a Superintendent and wanted to see how it would land. She is glad she did, because being selected is an honor, she said. “It takes an army to roll out an amazing show,” she explained. “I know it’s going to be a lot of work during the week of Nationals, and we all have put a lot of time in on the behind the scenes of getting Nationals lined out.” She’s been putting her experience to good use for the ABGA. For the past 12 years, Tara has been a Superintendent at her county fair and a member of its Junior Livestock Committee. She’s also hosted an ABGA show the past 2 years. And it doesn’t stop there. “I help our county agents with small ruminant clinics and farm tours,” Tara explained. “Other individuals who host ABGA shows close to home always reach out for help, and I’m always willing to help any way I can.” Tara said she “developed the livestock show bug” growing up on her grandparents’ dairy farm. She showed registered Brown Swiss, registered polled Herefords, market lambs, steers, and commercial heifers. “I was involved in 4-H, so I bleed green and white,” she added. With a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Missouri State University, Tara is a Breeder Supervisor for Simmons Foods. She’s worked there for the past 7 years. “Simmons Foods is a poultry company that has branched out into the pet food world also,” she explained. “I’ve developed a lot of knowledge about the poultry industry.” When she’s not working or at a show, you can find her on Rock’N Heart farm, the 30 plus acres in Northwest Arkansas she has with her husband. “Rock’N Heart is a little bit of a funny farm,” she said. “We run around 40 head of colored Boer goats, 15 head of Angus/Brangus/Hereford, 6 dogs, 2 horses, and 2 barn cats.” How Tara became a member of ABGA might make you laugh. “I’ve always loved showing livestock,” Tara said. “When my husband said if you want to show goats then you have to sale some horses.” So, she sold a few horses. “Having smaller livestock made it easy for me to load up and take off to a show by myself,” Tara added. “I have met great people and have developed an amazing goat show family.” She’ll get to meet some for the first time at the ABGA National Show. “I’m very excited to finally meet people face to face who I’ve known on Facebook the past few years!”

Ballots to select judges for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show have officially been released. These ballots have been sent via regular mail to ABGA and JABGA members in good standing (renewed and dues paid for 2023 by January 1, 2023), and who exhibited at the ABGA and/or JABGA National Show in 2021 and/or 2022. Ballots have been sent via regular mail to eligible ABGA and JABGA members at the address on file with ABGA. ABGA members who receive a ballot may only vote once. All ballots must be signed, dated, and include your correct name and ABGA member number. ABGA members who receive a ballot should return the ballot via regular mail to Reed McKee & Co., P.C. at 3140 Executive Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904 by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Returning Ballots ABGA and JABGA members who are eligible to vote for National Show Judges should return the ballots via regular mail to: Reed McKee & Co., P.C. 3140 Executive Drive San Angelo, Texas 76904 Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023, to be counted. Voting Eligibility ABGA and JABGA members in good standing and who have exhibited at the ABGA and JABGA National Show in 2021 and/or 2022 will receive ballots to vote for 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show Judges. Ballots have been sent to eligible ABGA members at the address on file with ABGA via regular mail. Important ABGA and JABGA members may only vote ONCE for ABGA or JABGA National Show judges. Ballots that are incomplete or incorrectly completed are considered void and WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Ballots not received at the address above are considered void and WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Ballots not received by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023, are considered void and WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Ballots received at the ABGA office in any form are considered void and WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Disclaimer: This voting procedure is in accordance with ABGA governing documents. For more information regarding these documents and procedures, visit ABGA’s Governing Documents page or contact the ABGA Director(s) for your Region. On the Ballot The following judges' teams and individual judges are on the official ballot for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show: 2023 ABGA National Open Show: Members may vote for ONE of the following teams: Sherri Inman Stephens, John Tart, Larry Epting Chris Fleming, Corey Billups, Justin Burns Chris Shaffett, Terry Burks, Cooper Bounds 2023 JABGA National Open Show: Members may vote for ONE of the following teams: Josh Stephans, Linda West Larry Epting, John Tart Ron Dilley, Justin Burns Olivia Rush, Alyssa Duagt 2023 JABGA National Breeding Shows (National Bred and Owned Show, National Breeding Showmanship): Members may vote for ONE of the following individuals: Sherri Inman Stephens John Tart Warren Thigpen Jeremy Church Billy Hubler Larry Epting Alyssa Dugat Justin Burns Kyle Tate 2023 JABGA National Market Shows (National Market Show, National Commercial Doe Show, National Market Showmanship): Members may vote for ONE of the following individuals: Sherri Inman Stephens Chris Fleming John Tart Warren Thigpen Larry Epting Justin Burns Sam Mattingly Timothy Hubbard John Romero Crede Garriott Noah Henson Luke Wecher