2009 Lead/Halter Contest (Required for Youth Champion Exhibitor)
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Purpose:
The object of this contest is to present wool and sheep in the most attractive manner, to
give the spectators a real opportunity to see a contest of beauty and to promote the sheep
and wool industry.
Entrant must be a registered youth sheep exhibitor. Sheep must be conditioned, fitted and
trained to show at halter. The entrant will be judged on the outfit selected and the entire
costume must consist of a minimum of 25 percent wool fiber when all components are
averaged. The predominant garment of the outfit must consist of at least 25 percent wool.
The outfit need not be handmade, although most are. The aim is to present a stylish and
attractive picture, promote wool and lend elegance to the contest.
Contestants will be judged in the following categories: judging the sheep, judging the
contestant and outfit, and judging the overall picture. The highest number of total points
determines the winner. Bonus points may be awarded for creativeness and originality or an
outstanding sheep background.
A resume of the contestant’s background and a description of the person’s entire outfit will
be submitted as part of the entry. If the outfit is homemade, a swatch of material should
accompany the entry.
Resumes may be one-half to one full page (8 1/2 x 11), typed or printed. Sheep must be
conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. Resume’ forms are also required.
The object of this contest is to present wool and sheep in the most attractive manner, to
give the spectators a real opportunity to see a contest of beauty and to promote the sheep
and wool industry.
Entrant must be a registered youth sheep exhibitor. Sheep must be conditioned, fitted and
trained to show at halter. The entrant will be judged on the outfit selected and the entire
costume must consist of a minimum of 25 percent wool fiber when all components are
averaged. The predominant garment of the outfit must consist of at least 25 percent wool.
The outfit need not be handmade, although most are. The aim is to present a stylish and
attractive picture, promote wool and lend elegance to the contest.
Contestants will be judged in the following categories: judging the sheep, judging the
contestant and outfit, and judging the overall picture. The highest number of total points
determines the winner. Bonus points may be awarded for creativeness and originality or an
outstanding sheep background.
A resume of the contestant’s background and a description of the person’s entire outfit will
be submitted as part of the entry. If the outfit is homemade, a swatch of material should
accompany the entry.
Resumes may be one-half to one full page (8 1/2 x 11), typed or printed. Sheep must be
conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. Resume’ forms are also required.