Sheep and Wool Show
Navajo-Churro WOOL Show Friday, June 17th, 2016
Fleeces and Registrations accepted at 2:00 PM – There is no fee. Do not mail fleeces. You must be present to enter your fleece.
Show time is 3:00 PM. Jay Begay Jr. is the show juror.
Connie Taylor, Cerro Mojino Woolworks will judge; and Zefren Hunt-Anderson, Youth Fiber Art Apprentice will assist.
Registrations Accepted On the Show Day – Bring this Form to the Show.
Click here for the Wool Show Registration Form which must be signed. Wool Show Registration For 2016
Note: Classes may be adjusted at the judge’s discretion based on number, type and quality of entries. Judging will be based on how well your fleece compares to the Navajo-Churro Sheep Association breed standard and the overall quality of your fleece. You may receive comments about other characteristics of the wool and its potential uses from a Navajo fiber artist perspective. Fleeces should be skirted and bagged. There is no fee for participation in the show, however if you can afford to make a donation to help cover costs of this event, we would appreciate it. Visit www.navajolifeway.org and be sure to add a note that you are donating to the Sheep Show so your name will be put into a raffle for horse cinch and lead rope donated by Jay Begay. E-mail info@navajolifeway.org with any questions you may have. In addition, if you are selling fleeces, sheep or other products, please also fill out a vendors form available on our website or contact us. Please send form to info@navajolifeway.org or bring it with you. You may enter more than one fleece per class. Only raw fleeces will be accepted in this show. Know that you are responsible for your fleeces! You must be present. Do not mail fleeces. Please provide following about Fleece(s) you wish to Show:
E-mail or contact us with questions. Bring the registration form with you or send to info@navajolifeway.org
Wool is best presented in a clear plastic bag (such as what is used for recycling trash). Wool will be judged according to its merits as a Navajo-Churro fleece and environmental factors will be secondary when all else is considered. A reasonable amount of skirting is suggested. A card will be filled out by you at the time of registration. Or if you prefer, click hear for copies to fill out in advance: Wool Show Card 2016
We look forward to seeing you.
Navajo-Churro SHEEP Show Saturday, June 18th, 2016
Registration starts at 8:30 AM and goes through the day.
Show Time is 9:30 AM – Lamb classes are first, followed by yearling and mature classes.
The show will end about 2:30 PM
Jay Begay Jr. is the Show Juror.
Dr. Lyle McNeal, Utah State University will judge; Dr. Don Bixby DVM and Robbin Robinson N-CSA will assist.
Registrations Accepted Before and On the Show Day – Bring Sheep Show 2016 Registration Form to the Show
Please carefully read and sign the registration form.
Note: Classes may be adjusted at the judge’s discretion based on number, type and quality of entries. Please limit the number of animals shown to 3 per class. This year we will be using a score card system. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each class; grand champion and reserve champion for ram and ewe and best of show. Your animals will be judged using the Navajo-Churro Sheep breed standard and general observations on health and fitness of the animal. There is no fee for participation in the show, however if you can afford to make a donation to help cover costs of this event, we would appreciate it. Click on our PayPal donation link and be sure to add a note that you are donating to the Sheep Show so your name will be put into a raffle for horse cinch and lead rope donated by Jay Begay.
If you plan to sell sheep or other items, please fill out a vendor’s for. Click here for Vendor form 2016
If you plan to camp with your animals there will be a $5.00 per night fee you will required to pay upon arrival. This is to cover extra facility and security costs.
E-mail contact us with questions. Bring the registration form with you or send to info@navajolifeway.org
We look forward to seeing you.