The purpose of this competition is to promote sheep and wool. Also the objectives of this class is to present our sheep in a most attractive manner and give spectators opportunity to see the best of the sheep industry.

Entries will be open to anyone ages 4 to adult and open to any county. Participants will be responsible for getting sheep to be shown, either owned or borrowed from sheep exhibited at the fair. Sheep must be yearling ewes, ewe lambs or whethers, fitted and groomed in an attractive manner, and trained to show at halter. NO RAMS ALLOWED!!

Leadline placing is based on garment, handling of sheep, poise and appearance of both sheep and participant, and if outfit is age appropriate.

RULES
1. Each participant must wear a garment, self made or purchased, of at least 60% wool. Extra points awarded if outfit is handmade.
2. The participants garment must be knitted, crocheted, sewn, woven, or felted.
3. Coordinated accessories may be added to adorn the sheep.
4. Participants printed number must be worn in the competition.
5. Commentaries must be typed or printed neatly on entry forms.
6. Participants are to be ringside and lined up when their class is announced. Participants will remain in line while wating to enter the ring.
7. Participants are judged the entire time they are in the ring. Neither the participant nor the judges may touch the animal in the ring.
8. There will be an entry fee of $5.00 for each entry.
9. Forms will be available by contacting one of the chairpersons and entry fee needs to be sent back to chairperson with form and commentary no later than August 15 2009. Commentary no longer than one page.
10. Prizes will be given in each age group for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

AGES CLASSES
4-6
7-9
10-12
13-15
16-18
19-21
22 and over

CHAIRPERSONS
Mary Jo Madzia – 330-359-2011 or 330-844-3281
Ashley Madzia – 330-620-4273
Julie Boak – 330-875-9013 or 330-305-5618