Costume Contest This show is a fun-filled experience for exhibitors as well as spectators! All JABGA members can participate. Photo by Pearl's Pics . 2024 Costume Contest This show is a fun-filled experience for exhibitors as well as spectators. All JABGA members can participate. Both the goat and the exhibitor should dress for the occasion. The Costume Contest will take place Tuesday, June 11th during the lunch break. Divisions: Junior (4-12) Senior (13-21) Two prizes will be given per division: judges choice, and people choice. Exhibitors are required to show their goat in a halter or lead, and must maintain control of their animal at all times. This is a family-friendly event, all participants must act in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate costumes or behavior may be disqualified at any time by ABGA/ JABGA Staff or Board Members. Photos by Pearl's Pics For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Sammy Lerena Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena, and his wife, Taylor, reside in Lipan, Texas. They are the proud owners of Red Oak Ranch, and currently manage a herd of about 150 head. Sammy Lerena Sammy has been a member of ABGA since 2006 and achieved Certified Judge status in the spring of 2014. As a judge, he has officiated competitions in more than 24 states, including prestigious events like the ABGA National Show, Yellow Rose Classic at Ft Worth Stockshow, North American in Louisville, and the Houston Livestock Show. Apart from breeding competitive show goats, Sammy also runs a business focused on small ruminant reproduction. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Thank You, Ringside Table Sponsors We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our ring side table sponsors. Your unwavering support and generosity towards ABGA and JABGA during the National Show, has been invaluable. We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. 007 Boer Goats and The SixThree Ranch CrazyT Boer Goats SBZ Ranch J² Genetics and JM Images Blue Gainey Ranch, Catus Boer Goats, KT Boer Goats Flying L Ranch Boer Goats Wildewind Farm Fitzwater Crosscut Farm & K Hollow Boer Goats Boers by Hobby & Kemmer Auctioneers Stuart & Love Farms , Shepherd Creek Ranch Clear Creek Farm - Coldwater, Michigan Land Of Grace Farm, Redden Bros Paint Creek Show Goats 2M Boer Goats Crew KT Boer Goats , Cactus Boer Goats, Blue Gainey Ranch Triple W Genetics , Anderson Acres Boer Goats, NorthView Show Stock , Old Mill Creek Boer Goats SAKB Boer Goats Showman & Mayne Boer Goats AgriPeril Livestock Mortality Insurance Yoakum Livestock Denise Crabtree, Hazelbaker Boer Goats , Pine Bank Boer Goats Newton Farms Southerland Acre Boer Goats Mazurek Family Ranch and Menger Creek Ranch MADI-TRV Boer Goats and Dust Devil Ranch Amarugia Boer Goats - Diefenbach Family Scholl Farms / Harman Farms/ Wickys Rockin Boer Goats Lucky Farms Culver Family Farm Culver Family Farm Transportation Services For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Nationals Invitational Sale June 11, 2024 • 8 am to 8 pm EST These exceptional individuals were selected based on their top performance in the last two National Shows. They have dedicated themselves to producing potential champions for this year's event! By participating in this sale, they are not only enhancing the Junior American Boer Goat Association but also backing its diverse events and programs. The National Invitational sale plays a vital role in funding scholarships, leadership programs, training for the Junior Board of Directors, and activities at Regional and National Shows. The 2024 National Invitational Sale stands as the exclusive and officially sanctioned National Show sale! The Nationals Invitational Live Sale will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM EST on herdbuilderpro.com . The Nationals Invitational Online Sale will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 8 PM EST on herdbuilderpro.com . For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. The Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class is designed to allow breeders to showcase the production, functionality and longevity within their doe herds. The animals will be evaluated on their ability to maintain these traits during and after being in production and raising multiple sets of offspring. Body Condition: Animals should be either currently in production and/or of the correct breeding body condition to breed and kid with ease. Animals with excess fat deposits will be faulted. Udder: Does must have a teat structure that allows a newborn kid to easily nurse without intervention. (Good udder attachment, no blown teats, etc.). Structural Integrity: Does should be sound on their feet and legs and exhibit the necessary structural traits: such as strong pasterns and wide pen set; to be functional in a breeding and/or pasture setting without intense management. Production Value: Number and quality of offspring raised. Special Rules: Open to all ABGA registered does (Fullblood, Purebred and Percentage) All does must be 5 years or older. Born on or before June 1st, 2019. Does must show evident signs they have naturally kidded and raised offspring. Does may be exhibited with any natural born kid under 12 months of age at their side to demonstrate the animal’s production ability and value. **Preference given to does with kids who are currently nursing. Exhibitors will be required to provide production records to include: Kidding dates Number of kids born Breeding information (Natural, AI, etc.) Milking and mothering ability Ease of kidding Download Production Records Form: Entry Fee: $10 $5 will be applied towards awards $5 will be applied towards the ABGA Scholarship ABOUT CONI ROSS Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. During her time in the goat industry, Coni served as a director for multiple associations including: American Boer Goat Association, Texas Cashmere Association, and the American Meat Goat Association. She was also a well-respected judge within the ABGA, and judged the ABGA National Show six times throughout her judging career. Coni Ross Coni started raising goats in 1978 with angoras. Then, in the late 1980’s Coni imported 500 cashmere goat embryos from New Zealand, resulting in more than 250 live kids, and was one of the first to have success with embryo transfer in the United States. In 1995, Coni started her herd of Boer goats which eventually grew to more than 1200 head at its peak. Coni focused her breeding efforts to maintain functionality, longevity and mothering ability. She expected goats to thrive in a pasture setting, kid and raise offspring unassisted, all while remaining hardy, thrifty and structurally sound. Along with her dedication to her own herd and the many breed associations that she served; Coni also spent a great deal of her time helping other producers in the goat industry by providing what she called “Goat 911”. She spent countless hours on the phone helping other diagnose and treat goats across the United States. If you ever had the privilege to visit with Coni, you know that she always had her Bluetooth ear piece in and would happily share her more than 40 years of experience, knowledge, and treatment protocols with anyone that called. In 2015, Coni had a vision and sponsored a “5 & Older” class at the ABGA National Show for fullblood bucks and fullblood does to showcase animals that were 5 years and older but still productive and functional. The class has evolved over the years and has become an event to showcase and reward the breeders and animals who continue to maintain the traits that Coni spent her lifetime striving to produce. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Become a Vendor ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country! BECOME A VENDOR ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country! Vendor space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority placements will be given to those who sponsor the National Show. Become a Sponsor. Vendor Fees cover the following: Electricity Table(s) 2 chairs Your vendor space for the duration of the National Show Vendor Packages & Benefits COPPER VENDOR BENEFITS - $500 One (1) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner BRONZE VENDOR BENEFITS - $850 Two (2) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner SILVER VENDOR BENEFITS - $1100 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business listed on a National Show vendor banner GOLD VENDOR BENEFITS - $1500 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business and logo listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Business and logo Listed on a National Show vendor banner Advertisement on National Show website through November 30, 2024 PLATINUM VENDOR BENEFITS - $1750 Three (3) 10ft x 10ft booth exhibition space Business and logo listed on the National Show website Business announced as a vendor during the National Show Individual banner with logo hung in show arena Advertisement on National Show website through November 30, 2024 Priority placement behind those vendors who sponsor View current vendors For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Silent Auction The JABGA Silent Auction will begin on June 9, 2024. The JABGA Silent Auction will begin on June 9, 2024 on Herd Builder Pro Auctions . For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Nick Hammett Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Nick Hammett Nick Hammett, along with his wife Rebekah, son Cole, and daughter Lauren, make their home in Ashland, Missouri. Seeking a family activity in the livestock industry, they started as COLA Show Goats in 2013 raising and showing ABGA registered goats around the country. In 2020 they re-branded themselves as Hammett Showstock, focusing on raising wethers and commercial show doe prospects. Nick Hammett After obtaining degrees from the University of Missouri and Colorado State University, Nick has spent his career in the beef industry. Nick currently works for Neogen, marketing beef cattle genomic testing. He particularly enjoys assisting producers in turning data into sustainable and profitable management decisions and hopes to assist the goat industry in developing those same opportunities. Nick Judged the ABGA National Open show in 2018, the National Market and Commercial Doe show in 2021 and the first two ABGA National Carcass contests in 2022 and 2023. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Adult Fitting Competition The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Photo by Pearl's Pics . Adult Fitting Competition Saturday Night June 8th Open to anyone $150 for each 2 person team Half of the proceeds go to JABGA, other half go to winning team. People’s choice will also be awarded! Rules: The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal upon entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area. Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area. All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest. Each team will be allowed 20 minutes to fit their animal. ALL FITTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION’S SANCTIONED SHOW RULES. Judge will circulate and question participants during the 30 minutes. Points will be awarded as follows: Ability to fit- 25 points. Participation of each team member - 10 points. Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points. Overall effect - 5 points. Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

JABGA Age Eligibility View the updated age limits to show at the JABGA National Show Photo by Pearl's Pics . 2024 JABGA National Show Age Eligibility To be eligible to show, the junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age on the day of the show. The maximum exhibitor age is 21 years of age on July 1, 2023. Age divisions for showmanship and contests will be determined based on the contestant’s age on July 1, 2023. Novice Division: 4-7 years of age Junior Division: 8-12 years of age Intermediate Division: 13-16 years of age Senior Division: 17-21 years of age For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Drug Testing Policy and Medication Report View the Drug Testing Policy and download the Medication Report Photo by Pearl's Pics . Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the Drug Testing Policy in a new window. DOWNLOAD THE MEDICATION REPORT ↓ For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

2024 National Show Internship The ABGA is taking applications for barn and media interns for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Photo by Pearl's Pics . The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our intern’s knowledge and experience gathered during their time at the National Show continues to be applied to the outside world and to their future endeavors. This is an unpaid internship role. Hotel and food costs will be covered daily. Position: National Show Barn and Media Internship Location: Louisville, Kentucky - Kentucky Exposition Center Dates: June 7-14, 2024 Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+), college students, college graduates and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Also, to provide ABGA with assistance in daily tasks during the National Show and to provide social media coverage for the event. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must be a 2023 high school graduate (18+) or older. Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2024 ABGA and JABGA National Show. A candidate with prior show experience is a plus. Must be able to provide own means of transportation to the National Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organization are beneficial. Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. Internship Program: Interns will assist the JABGA Board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 6th, 2024, and must work through the duration of the event to June 14, 2024. Barn Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Set up of ABGA Office and supplies Assist in the unloading process for exhibitors Work the check in gate during the duration of the show Ensure cleanliness of ringside tables and bleachers Aid in the setup of the JABGA Awards Banquet Gather all show awards the morning of each show Media Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Posting Show updates on social media Taking pictures/video Posting pictures/videos on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Post all showmanship and division winners on social media. General media coverage of the National Show. How to Apply: Click the button below to apply and submit your resume. Application Resume If you have any question please contact: nationalshow@abga.org For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org