The Superintendent will refuse to coop, pen or have judged any ailing, unthrifty or inferior specimen.
Registered purebred dairy animals only.
If animals are bred by exhibitor be sure to enter in the bred by exhibitor class. If the animals are not entered in this class they will not be allowed to be added later.
All Animals shown in Fitting and Showing must be shown in their respective breed classes. Members must use a calf or yearling in Fitting and Showing unless the exhibitor does not have an entry in either age group. Then they must use the next youngest animal regardless of breed. Only one entry per class, per breed will be allowed. All animals used in group classes must have been shown in their respective age class. Animals shall be shown by the owner/lessor, unless otherwise approved by the superintendent. If the superintendent or fair official observes a Fitting and Show animal being clipped or fitted by anyone other than the 4H member, that animal will be disqualified from the Fitting and Showing class and will be subject to premiums being withheld.
CLASS REFERENCE :
- Spring Heifer Calf, born March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024.
- Winter Heifer Calf, born Dec. 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024.
- Fall Heifer Calf, Sept. 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2023.
- Summer Yearling Heifer, June 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2023.
- Spring Yearling Heifer, March 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023.
- Winter Yearling Heifer, Dec. 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023.
- Fall Yearling Heifer, Sept. 1, 2022 to Nov. 30, 2022 (not in milk).
- Junior Two Year Old Cow, born after Feb. 28, 2022 and before Sept. 1, 2022 (Must have had a Calf).
- Senior Two Year Old Cow, born after Aug. 31, 2021 and before March 1, 2022 (Must have had a Calf).
- 3 Year Old Cow, Sept. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021 (Must have had a Calf).
- 4 Year Old Cow and Older, born before Sept. 1, 2020 (Must have had a Calf).
- Dry Cow, Any cow that has calved, but is not in milk. Cows shown in this lot may not be shown in any other single cow lot.
- Produce of Dam, Two females, any age, the produce of one cow; one owner.
- Dam Daughter, A cow and one daughter, any age; one owner. (A daughter, dam and granddam do not comprise 2 dam-daughter groups.)
- Herd, Three females, any age of the same breed owned by exhibitor. One entry per exhibitor.
CLASSES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| SPRING HEIFER CALF | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| WINTER HEIFER CALF | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| FALL HEIFER CALF | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| SPRING YEARLING HEIFER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| WINTER YEARLING HEIFER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| FALL YEARLING HEIFER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| CHAMPION JUNIOR | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| RESERVE JUNIOR | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| JUNIOR TWO YEAR OLD COW | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| SENIOR TWO YEAR OLD COW | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| THREE YEAR OLD COW | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| FOUR YEAR OLD COW AND OLDER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| DRY COW | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| CHAMPION SENIOR | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| RESERVE SENIOR | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| GRAND CHAMPION | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION | ROSETTE | *** | *** |
| PRODUCE OF DAM | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| DAM DAUGHTER | $18 | $12 | $9 |
| HERD | $18 | $12 | $9 |
FITTING AND SHOWING
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| SENIOR MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| INTERMEDIATE MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| JUNIOR MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| NOVICE MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Paper Class
Animal must be bred and owned by the exhibitor. This class requires that you have registration papers at the time of initial check-in by the 4H Dairy Superintendent.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BRED BY EXHIBITOR | $9 | $6 | $5 |
HERDSMANSHIP
4-H Youth exhibitors need to choose to sign up for either Open or 4-H Herdsmanship. 4-H Herdsmanship will be based upon the care and exhibition of animals, as well as the attitude and respect shown to Judges, Fair Staff, and other exhibitors. As well as interaction with the public, knowledge of and appearance of the exhibit. Herdsmanship will be judged on a daily basis.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| SENIOR MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| INTERMEDIATE MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| JUNIOR MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| NOVICE MEMBER | $20 | $15 | $10 |
CLIPPING CONTEST
Come show off your clipping skills in the one-hour competition. You bring a clean, unclipped dairy heifer, your own clipping tools and extension cords. Chutes are encouraged. After the clipping, you will present your heifer to the judge. Any 4H Youth exhibitor who is registered at this year’s fair may enter. Pre-entry is required. This will take place in the demonstration area of the Kimball Barn on Friday afternoon at 2pm. Ribbons will be awarded.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 4H Youth Dairy Clipping Contest | RIBBON | RIBBON | RIBBON |
RUTH KIMBALL AWARD
Sponsored by the Kimball Family This award will be presented to a Senior 4H member of Merrimack County. It will be awarded to the member best meeting the following criteria: showing of dairy cattle at State 4H Breed Show, Hopkinton State Fair, and other fairs; success in Fitting and Showing; co-operation and attitude toward other members, adults and Judges; leadership qualities; involvement in the 4H dairy and breed club, quiz bowl, and dairy judging; helping in other activities or with exhibits promoting the dairy industry and dairy products; neatness and attention to the individual exhibit and animals; attention and politeness to the general public.
S. EMERY FISHER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by the NH Guernsey Breeders Association This award is presented each year at the Hopkinton State Fair to a NH 4H dairy member who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, best exemplifies S. Emery Fisher’s sense of sportsmanship and participation in dairy events and whose conduct, attitude, and willingness to help others both inside and outside the show ring would warrant this award. Presented in memory of S. Emery Fisher, whose contribution to the NH dairy program is immeasurable.
Please Note: These dairy awards will only be given out when there are deserving candidates.