The object of this class is two-fold, a fashion parade of imaginatively attired shepherds and well-behaved halter-led sheep, judged as a pair, points being given both shepherd and sheep.

The entrants will be judged as follows:

THE SHEEP

General Appearance 20 points.

Wool quality (wool will be graded) representative of breed, good breed character, size, scale, body conformation, and soundness of feet, legs and mouth.

Fitting the Sheep 10 points.

The sheep should be attractively fitted, blocked and groomed, but not colored or in any way artificially prepared for the show ring. The sheep should be clean, smoothly groomed in long wool (wool should be at least one inch long) in good condition, alert, stylish and well balanced.

Leading Ability 10 points.

The sheep should respond calmly to the halter. The sheep should “walk out” in a deliberate and natural manner, should stand squarely and remain standing quietly when handled by the judge.

THE CONTESTANT

General Appearance & Personality 20 points.

Grooming – hairstyle and make-up should enhance rather than distract from chosen costume. The contestants should handle themselves and their animals with poise in the show ring.

Sewing Technique and Fit 20 points.

Major articles of clothing must be made of 75% or more wool. Non-wool accessories are permissible but will not be judged and will not count toward score. Ready-made woolen garments are not permissible. Garments should fit well and be neatly constructed.

THE OVERALL PICTURE

Overall Effect 20 points.

Overall general appearance of contestant and sheep in show ring as well as personality and attitude of the contestant in the show ring.

To be eligible, an exhibitor must meet one or more of the following requirements:

1. General Eligibility Rule 1, General Rules.
2. Be an immediate family member of and Eddy County 4-H'er or FFA member.
3. Be a resident of Eddy County.

Age Categories:

• Seniors (14 - 18 years of age)
• Juniors (9 - 13 years of age)
• 6 - 8 years of age
• 3 - 5 years of age

• No two contestants (9 years and older) can show the same sheep. In the case that a sheep is shared between two contestants the judges will be notified of the owner / fitter of the sheep.

• There will be no stall provisions for lead sheep unless they are entered in a Junior Breeding Class.

• No rams will be allowed

• Any breed or cross breed are eligible.

• Ownership of sheep is not required.

• All ewes (regardless of age) must be scrapie certified with federal ear tag.

Entry forms must be in by June 30. Email entry or Mail entry form to:

Garments that have been previously entered and judged in the Eddy County Fair Wool Lead Show are ineligible for entry.

Garments must be entered from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, before the start of fair, at the Eddy County Fairgrounds to be judged.

It will be required to submit a 2 X 2 sample of wool fabric with garment.

They will be available to be picked up in the Fair Office on that Tuesday.