Hello, my name is MaKayla Burns. I am 28 years old and I have been a part of the Boer Goat Industry since I could remember, stepping into a show ring when I was just 3 years old, showing dairy goats. I am now married to my husband, Dustin Burns, and we have 3 kids, Jase, Evelynand Lainey, and we are now building our own herd as a family, known as Burns Premier Show Stock. I am formerly a “Richardson”, of Richardsons Boer Goats. My parents, Chris & Joyce Richardson raised my sister and I with goats starting with dairy goats, which they purchased to raise my baby sister with, who was allergic to cows milk. In the 90s, formula options were difficult, and our pediatrician actually recommended my mom to buy some goats and milk them. We then started showing dairy goats, but not long into that adventure, we were introduced to the meat goats, the Boer breed specifically and we switched directions, when my sister was old enough to no longer need the milk. She did eventually grow out of the allergy. Starting in Boer goats in 1999, I strongly remember making the long trip to Texas several times, where my parents befriended many of the founding members and breeders of the ABGA and started heavy into building our own herd, pulling genetics from all over the USA and learning a ton about the breed. I have fond memories of meeting several people, including but definitely not limited to, The Downen family (Downen Livestock), Jim & Lynn Farmer (Farmers Stock Exchange), Kallie Kohls (N&K Ranches), The Whitehead family of T4 Ranch, and The Ryals family (Rocking R Boer Goats), as well as seeing some of the most iconic and legendary bucks and does that have been a foundation in building the livestock out there today. My mother started becoming heavily involved with bringing the Boer breed to light in our state of Kentucky. Introducing it to our state fair board for the Kentucky State Fair, eventually allowing us to hold sanctioned shows at our state fair, hosting a South African Judges Training at our home with Lukas Burger & Louis Van Rensburg, working closely with them, learning how to evaluate the goats and hosting shows in our state at our local fairgrounds, bringing in breeders from all over the USA, including Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and more to help support the growth of the breed in our area. We continued traveling for years showing, attending sales, and meeting new people, all of which I hold as very fond memories growing up in this world of the Boer goat. I have since become heavily involved and passionate with the industry, and it’s become a part of my everyday life. I decided to become an ABGA judge, to further my endeavor with educating and evaluating the Boer goat. Passionate about education, and supporting our youth, I felt that was a way for me to give back from all my experiences and knowledge I have learned throughout the years and along the way, and be able to share with others who find the show ring home. I have learned a lot as a kid, being able to listen, observe, and soak in everything I could from some of the ABGA’s firsts, as well as view points from the South African Judges my mom brought to our home, which I owe a lot of my foundation thinking to them for their shared education with us. I have literally grown up within the industry and have been able to witness the evolvement of the breed as well as the enormous growth of breeders involvement in the ABGA. I hope to continue on with helping that growth, and when it comes to judging and evaluating these beautiful animals, I have set a goal with each show I set to judge, and that is to teach something new, to at least one person before I leave that show. It has been an incredible journey in life with being a part of the American Boer Goat Association, and it is something I am excited about bringing my growing family into as well, allowing our children to be involved with the JABGA and all the opportunities that come with it. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Makayla Richardson Burns Get to know ABGA National Show Judge Makayla Richardson Burns

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AJ Araiza, a native of the Southern California desert, was born in Palm Springs, CA, and raised in Indio, CA. In 2016, he and his wife relocated to New York, residing in Queens and Long Island while his wife pursued her doctorate until 2021. Following his wife's achievement of a PhD, they moved to San Angelo, Texas. Since 2021, AJ has been working at the American Boer Goat Association. During his time there, he developed the ABGA website ( abga.org ), redesigned all ABGA forms, and enhanced ABGA's social media presence. In his free time, AJ enjoys art, hiking, traveling, and listening to hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and 60s soul music. Despite his passion for creating, he finds himself mostly occupied with his energetic 1-year-old beagle mix puppy. < Back AJ Araiza Media Manager Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 at the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The meeting will take place following the Junior Buck Pairs Class during the lunch break. AGENDA Introduction of ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Retiring Board members Introduction of New ABGA Board of Directors Introduction of Ambassador of the Breed Award Treasurer's Report iCompete update DNA update Strategic Plan Lunch will be provided by: For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Members Meeting Agenda The 2024 Annual Member's Meeting will take place on June 12, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

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Nationals Registered Wether Show Rules: Wethers can’t be over 1 year of age. Wethers cannot posses adult teeth. Animals must be tattooed or microchipped – animal ID will be checked against the papers prior to entering the showring. Wethers can be percentage or fullbloods. All wethers must be entered in the Herdbook by May 17, 2024 at 5PM CST. All registered wethers will compete in one class at the conclusion of the wether grand drive. Prizes: Champion Overall Registered Wether – Buckle Reserve Champion Overall Registered Wether – Buckle Meat Animal Evaluation, Champion Overall Registered Wether – Buckle Meat Animal Evaluation, Reserve Champion Overall Registered Wether – Buckle Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the Regional Wether Show rules in a new window. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Registered Wether Show The Registered Wether Show will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

Crede Garriott hails from Scottsburg, Indiana where he grew up on an award winning purebred cattle operation that was instrumental in the Maine-Anjou breed. An extra 4-H project of a Boer goat doe evolved into the operation that exists today. Garriott Ranch now specializes in producing elite small ruminant livestock and marketing them to Junior show exhibitors coast to coast. 2023 JABGA National Show Bred & Owned + Breeding Showmanship Judge: Crede Garriot Crede’s passion for the livestock industry led him to seek a profession in fitting which has grown into a career of clipping, photography and consulting. He is excited to give back to the industry that has shaped him and many others. Recognizing the need to educate the next generation of competitive individuals he began hosting Crede Garriott Goat Fitting Clinics. The clinics foster the development of a competitive skill set for the aspiring showman. Seeking to drive the market Crede became a sales representative for Willoughby Livestock. He enjoys bridging the gaps between breeders and exhibitors globally. When not in the barn Crede can be found spending time with his close friends and family or enjoying a classic science fiction novel. #2023NationalShow #news Meet JABGA Nationals Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge: Crede Garriot Garriott Ranch specializes in producing elite small ruminant livestock and marketing them to Junior show exhibitors coast to coast.

Corey Billups has been raising and showing boer goats for the last 22 years. What started out as a 4-H project has evolved into a passion for the boer goat industry. Corey is the founder and sale manager for the Legendary Sale. He was active in a local goat association called the Tri-State Goat Producer Association. He served in many positions in this organization including show chairman, Treasurer, and Vice President. 2023 ABGA National Show Judge: Corey Billups Corey has been judging boer goats for the last 9 years. He became an ABGA certified judge in 2016. Corey is very passionate about the youth of the industry. Corey also co-hosts the JABGA Regional Show for the southern region with Kathy Carr. Corey is also part of the show committee for the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE). Corey holds a double bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics and business management from the University of Kentucky. He also recently completed a Master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Kentucky. Corey is currently employed by the University of Kentucky Healthcare as the Patient Logistics and Transfer Center Director. #2023NationalShow #news Meet ABGA National Show Judge: Corey Billups Corey Billups has been judging Boer goats for the last 9 years. He became an ABGA certified judge in 2016.

ENNOBLEMENTS 10847926 MMLR STOP SCROLLING Buck 3/28/24 Braden Wallace Morgan Bridges 10876683 4-L BOER GOATS SOMETHIN' TO TALK ABOUT Doe 3/28/24 Ashlyn Huff Jared & Grace Lindenfelser 10868894 BIG BLUE BOERS BGBLU PURE POWER Buck 3/26/24 Matt & Audra Moravec Matt & Audra Moravec 10887745 HERM DARKNESS CRUELLA Doe 3/18/24 Skyler & Brian Herman Skyler & Brian Herman 10830278 ROR1 OUT ON PAROLE Buck 3/15/24 Cameron White Samuel Lerena 10772990 PF08 WILDBERRY Doe 3/15/24 Nicholas Pitlick Nicholas Pitlick 10901721 1KKF REBEL'S HOT TODDY Buck 3/6/24 Casey O'Connell Casey O'Connell 10882656 2M BOER GOATS MOJITO Doe 3/6/24 Casey O'Connell Paul & Kim Morgan 10885509 ROLNJ ROLLIN R LONESTAR Buck 3/1/24 Jacob Doedtman Jacob Doedtman 10841527 8881 DBL-D H293 SCANDALOUS K22 Doe 3/1/24 Sherry Reynolds Lee & Sharon Dana 10842504 BAMF QUEEN LATIFAH Doe 2/27/24 Meggan Freeland Meggan Freeland 10886128 4JJ STATIC DECISION Doe 2/27/24 Meggan Freeland Jerry Stacy Reg. # Goat's Name Sex Award Date Owner Breeder Load More One of the goals of the first ABGA Board of Directors was to implement a program to recognize the best of the best. Policies and procedures for the Ennobled Herdbook were drafted in 1995 and approved in 1996. Subsequent Boards and several committees labored for another two years to develop the current criteria and procedures for the Ennobled Herdbook. In 2004, ABGA added the Non-Traditional classification to recognize animals that do not meet the color requirements of a Traditional animal. Only Purebred and Fullblood Boer goats are eligible for ennoblement. Those which attain registration into the Ennobled Herdbook provide breeders with visual definitions of the Breed Standards as adopted by the American Boer Goat Association. The Ennoblement program is meant to provide a direction and an incentive for the continual improvement and growth of the Boer goat.