APPLE COUNTRY RABBIT SHOW Saturday November 5, 2016 South Mountain Fairgrounds 615 Narrows Rd Biglerville, PA 17307 ********** DOUBLE OPEN RABBIT & CAVY SHOW ********** ********** DOUBLE YOUTH RABBIT & CAVY SHOW **********

SPECIALTIES MINI REX (OPEN & YOUTH) HOLLAND LOP (OPEN & YOUTH) MINI LOP (OPEN & YOUTH) ALL ANGORAS POLISH DWARF HOTOT FLEMISH GIANT ENGLISH & FRENCH LOPS RABBIT HOPPING (See last page of catalog for Specialty Show & Rabbit Hopping entry information) ALL DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES, (A & B) MUST BE IN BY 8:00 AM – OPEN AND YOUTH LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE APPLE COUNTRY RABBIT SHOW FOR UPDATES ON OUR SHOWS

Martin’s Cages will be at our show for your equipment needs please contact them ahead of time with any special orders. Building will be open until 10 PM on Friday evening for breeders to drop off their Rabbits/Cavies.

Raffle table donations are always appreciated. Rabbit donations ok, pet or show

** Please Notice New Open Show Secretary Email ** ** Please Notice New Cavy Secretary email** Open Rabbit Secretary Holly Williams 1330B Red Hill Rd New Oxford, PA 17350 443-536-3616 [email protected]

Cavy Secretary Sarah Schweiger 160 Municipal Rd Hanover, PA 17331 717-965-2321 [email protected]

Youth Rabbit Secretary Jessica Dean 5112 Spruce Rd Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-762-2839 [email protected]

OPEN Superintendent: Carl Gentile [email protected] 3049 Buchanan Valley Rd. Orrtanna, PA 17353 717-398-5414

YOUTH Superintendent: Kendra Berkabile [email protected] 20146 Daniels Circle Hagerstown, MD 21742 717-809-5162

OPEN Registrars: Mike & Brandon Hitt

YOUTH Registrar: Robin Keyser

Open Rabbit Judges: Ruth Ann Bell, Nita Butler, Joe Colucci, Terry Fender, Donna Grimm, Stacey Groncki, Josh Humphries, Mike Ross, Hannah Reynard, Donald Sheets, Mary Ellen Stamets, Jacinta Taulbee, Peter Velchek, Rusty Westhoff Youth Rabbit Judges: Bill Bramble, Ryan Fedele, John Graybeal, Johnny Haussener, Tom Schweikart Cavy Judges: Anna Hartge, John Hizey, Faith Storms Mail-in & E-Mail Entries: $4.00, fur $1.50 (will be entered as breed fur unless otherwise indicated). Entries must be post-marked/time stamped by Saturday October 29, 2016 (9 PM) to insure receipt. Entry fee must accompany mail-in entry or will be treated as day of show entry. E-mail by Sat. October 29, 2016 before 12 Midnight, $4.00 with PayPal using [email protected]. Please send as a friends & family payment or PayPal will take a 5% fee out. Determination of the entry fee will be based on the time stamp on the e-mail that the secretary receives. E-mail Entries: Received after midnight Saturday October 29, 2016 are $5.00, fur $1.50. E-mail entries will be taken up to 9 PM Wednesday November 2, 2016 before the show. Cavy e-mail until 12 noon Friday before the show. Please mark your e-mail entries as Show A, Show B or both. Day of Show Entries: $6.00, fur $1.50, DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 8:00 AM SO THE SHOW CAN START ON TIME Changes Rabbit Day of Show: $1.00 for ear number change, $6.00 for changing a rabbit to a different class per show. There is no charge for any changes e-mailed in by 9 PM Thursday night. ********* DAY OF SHOW NOTICE ********** When you arrive and you have ear number changes or day of show entries, you will be given a 3-part form to fill out. You can only put 1 breed on the form. If you have multiple breeds, you will need multiple forms. Return the form to the show secretary and pay for your changes/entries. The form will then be separated. One copy will stay with the secretary and one copy will be put in the breed folder for each show. The writers will then be asked to enter the changes into the paperwork. This helps with the large amount of paperwork at the beginning of the show which can delay the start of the show.

SANCTIONED BREEDS: American, American Chinchilla, Angoras*, Belgian Hare*, Beveren*, Britannia Petite*, Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Californian*, Crème D’Argent, Dutch*, Dwarf Hotot*, English Spot, Florida White*, French & English Lop*, Flemish Giant*, Harlequin*, Havana*, Himalayan*, Holland Lop*, Jersey Wooly*, Lionhead*, Mini Lop*, Mini Rex*, Netherland Dwarf*, New Zealand*, Palomino, Polish*, Rex*, Satin & Mini Satin, Silver Fox, Silver Marten, Tan*, Thrianta, Argente Brun, Rhinelander*, Cavies, PaSRBA*. (* - also sanctioned in Youth)

********** The following Breeds ARE NOT Sanctioned: ********** American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Blanc de Hotot, Cinnamon, Giant Chinchilla, Standard Chinchilla, Lilac, Silver If there’s a breed you would like sanctioned and you are willing to pay for the sanction, contact Carl at [email protected], at least 3 weeks prior to the show date.

AWARDS OPEN

YOUTH

Best in Show: Special Artisan Pottery + $50 Best 4 & 6 Class: Pottery + $20 BOB & BOSB: Pottery BOV & BOSV: Fancy Ribbon ST TH 1 thru 5 : Ribbon

Best in Show: 1st & 2nd Reserve: BOB & BOSB: BOV & BOSV: 1ST thru 5TH:

Trophy Trophy Rosette Fancy Ribbon Ribbon

Show room opens at 7:00 AM, all breeds must be in by 8:30, judging begins at 9 AM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR SPRING SHOW NEXT YEAR. SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2017 OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW Eric Stewart, Secretary, PO Box 5667, Bloomington Il, 61702, www.arba.net Sanction fee $25 adult show, $20 youth show; adult dues $20, youth $12, The 93rd ARBA Convention & Show, October 9th & 10th 2016 @ Del Mar, California

Building will be open until 10 PM on Friday evening for breeders to drop off their Rabbits/Cavies. From Harrisburg & points North and East: The easiest way is to get on the PA Turnpike(I-76) headed west. Get off at Exit 17 and go south on US Route 15 about 35 miles to exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right. From Pittsburgh and points West: Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) East to the Blue Mountain Exit 15. Go south on PA Route 997 through beautiful countryside to US Route 30. Turn left on RT 30 and go over the mountain about 8 miles to blinking light at Cashtown. Turn left onto Cashtown road to Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards your left (North). Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right

Show Rules 1. This show will conform to all ARBA rules. 2. All stock must be permanently & legibly earmarked according to ARBA rules. Rabbits not properly earmarked will be disqualified with no entry fee refunded. Be sure your rabbits are tattooed before the show (they will show better, there will be no stray ink, etc.). 3. Any bad checks must be made good, or the exhibitor will be left off all reports. $20 fee for returned checks. 4. Any stock showing signs of disease will be removed from the show room and entry fee forfeited. 5. No breeding allowed in show room. 6. Exhibitors attempting to or actually interfering with the judges or show committee or acting in a manner unbecoming an exhibitor shall have their stock disqualified and shall be rejected and barred from the show with entry fee forfeited. 7. Parents - You are responsible for your children! PLEASE no running, pushing, screaming or destruction of property. There will be no alcoholic foods or beverages allowed at the show grounds. 8. Apple Country Rabbit Club will not be responsible in the case of fire, theft, injury, or providential loss, but every precaution will be taken to prevent these losses. 9. In the event there is a dispute over the placement of an animal, whatever is found on the control sheets is considered correct in all instances. 10. No refunds of entry fees unless the entire show is cancelled. If you are unable to come to the show for any reason, you still need to pay your entry fee unless you notify the show secretary at least 36 hours in advance of the start of the show. 11. The open & youth Apple Country Shows will not be delayed due to specialty show judging, be certain to get your animals to the tables in a timely manner.

********** YOUTH Specials for This Show! ********** Youth Department Knowledge Test Test your Rabbit/Cavy knowledge, Test will include Diseases, Genetics, Breed Standards and just General Knowledge. Three age classes, Juniors (below age 9), Intermediates (ages 10 to 14) and Seniors (ages 15-18). Don’t worry if you don’t think you know much just give a try. There will be 1st thru 5th ribbons. Meat Pens Youth are encouraged to enter meat pens into this show in accordance with ARBA rules. They will be judged first in the youth department and only in Show A. The entry fee will be same as for a single rabbit in the regular Show A. The awards will be: 1st place: $25, 2nd place: $20, 3rd place: $15, 4th place: $10, 5th place: $5. Photo Contest Enter your photos and let the attendees vote on their favorites. Your photos need to be 5”x7” and in an 8x10 matt. There will be two groups for photos, rabbits and cavies, and three age classes, Juniors (photographers below age 9), Intermediates (ages 10 to 14) and Seniors (ages 15-18). When you come to the show, you will enter your photo and it will be given a number and placed on the wall within the proper group/class of photos. During the day the photos will be voted on and the winners with the most votes will be given appropriate awards. No entry fees. Kaitlin Williams will receive your entries, see her when you arrive. Pet Class ($2 entry fee per rabbit, RABBITS ONLY) This class is intended for those much loved rabbits that are not eligible for breed classes in the regular show. Register with the usual registration requirements as per the youth show, just mark as PET and Buck or Doe. You will need to have an ear tattoo. The rabbits will be judged by a young adult breeder/member of the club and judging will be based on: 1. Friendliness/ability to be handled, 2. Health, 3. Overall condition, and 4. Grooming/Care of the rabbit. The intention of this class is that project rabbits that are not eligible for the breed classes can now be shown. Entries are all Day of Show and will be handled by Kaitlin Williams, see her when you arrive to enter this class. Since this is not an ARBA class no ARBA legs will be awarded. Poster Contest Enter your posters and let the attendees vote on their favorites. There will be two groups for photos, rabbits and cavies, and three age classes, Juniors (below age 9), Intermediates (ages 10 to 14) and Seniors (ages 15-18). When you come to the show, you will enter your poster and it will be given a number and placed on the wall within the proper group/class of posters. During the day the posters will be voted on and the winners with the most votes will be given appropriate awards. No entry fees. Kaitlin Williams will receive your entries, see her when you arrive.

EARLY EMAIL ENTRIES FOR YOUTH CONTESTS CAN BE EMAILED TO KAITLIN WILLIAMS [email protected]

Dallas “Frankie” Williams will be buying cull rabbits. Showroom is open Thursday evening and all day and evening Friday to leave animals!! Camping is available on the fairgrounds $30 per night, you can stay extra nights before/after the show if you want to visit Gettysburg. The hookups are electric only, there is no grey-water dump station. There are places where you can hook up a hose for fresh water from the well on the fairgrounds and there will be a shower and bathrooms available though not right at the camping area unless the weather gets warm enough that the water to that one can be turned on. Make reservations and payment through the show secretary.

SPECIALTIES FOR 11-5-16 SHOW The United Angora Rabbit Club (Open ONLY) Show Secretary: Melissa Deitrich Email entries due before 10/30/16 by midnight at $4.00. Wool is $2.00 1859 Slaughter Station Rd. Day of Show is $7.00 wool is $2.00 Hartley, DE 19953 Show more than 5 Angoras entry fee is $3.50 per angora. 302-670-9912 [email protected] Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club (Open & Youth) Show Secretary: Pre-entry: postmarked by Saturday, October 29th, 2016 Nicole Barbacow Email Entries accepted through Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 by 9:00 pm 2040 Hill Rd $4.00 per rabbit (non MMRSC member) Perkiomenville, PA 18074 $1.50 per fur entry (non MMRSC member) 267-664-3631 $3.50 per rabbit (MMRSC member) [email protected] $1.00 per fur entry (MMRSC member) Day of Show: Must be entered by 8:30 am $6.00 per rabbit (No MMRSC Discounts) $3.50 per fur entry (No MMRSC Discounts) Eastern State Polish Club (Open ONLY) Show Secretary: Rachael Walsh Mail and Email entries due by 11/2/15 midnight at $4.00 76 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt. 304 Day of Show $6.00 Westminster, Md. 21157 410-967-5424 [email protected] Eastern Holland Lop Specialty Club (Open & Youth) Show Secretary: Dawn Plokhooy Mail in by: 10/29/16 $4.00 3882 Banyan Drive Email by: 11/2/16 $4.00 Danielsville PA 18038 DAY of SHOW: $ 6.00 484-695-7203 [email protected]

Mid Atlantic Mini Lop Club (Open & Youth) Show Secretary: Brandy Burroughs-Dunn $4.00 for Mid Atlantic Mini Lop club members by Saturday 10/29/2016 4811 Goose Creek Drive $5.00 Pre entry Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 Salisbury, MD 21804 $6.00 Day of Show 302-381-7320 [email protected] Mid Atlantic Dwarf Hotot Club Show Secretary: Sally Turner 201 Port Lane Philipsburg, PA. 16866 [email protected]

Entry Fee: $4.00/rabbit Mail-In Deadline: postmarked by Sat. October 29th, 2016 Email Deadline: Wed November 2nd, 2016 Day of Show: $5.00/ rabbit

Eastern States Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders Association (Open ONLY) Show Secretary: Larry Rishel Pre-Entry Postmarked by: Saturday October 29th, 2016 2812 Dinnerbell Five Forks Rd. Email Entries by November 2nd, 2016 by Midnight Farmington, PA 15437 ENTRY FEE IS $5.00 Across the Board 724-329-8289 ENTRIES MUST BE IN AND PAID FOR BY 8:30am DAY OF SHOW [email protected] Day of Show $5.00 Mid Atlantic English and French Lop Club (Open ONLY) Show Secretary: Howard Dunn Mail-in Entries by 10/28/16 $4.00 50 South Childs Rd Email Entries by 11/4/16 $4.00 Kearneysville, WV 25430 Day of Show $6.00 304-820-9901 [email protected]

********** APPLE COUNTRY FOOD DRIVE ********** • • • • •

WE ARE DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH OUR CHARITY FOOD DRIVE THIS SHOW THIS IS WHAT OUR CHARITY NEEDS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SUGAR (ANY BAG SIZE FROM SMALL TO LARGE) CUPS OF SOUP DISINFECTANT WIPES PREPACKAGED MEALS (Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s; Mac & Cheese; Tuna, Crackers) Any Kind of Toiletries (Shampoo; Conditioner; Deodorant; Razors, Etc.)

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION

VENDORS Anybody interested in setting up in the Vending area, who wish to sell their goods. Contact Donna Gentile @ [email protected]. There is no fee for setting up just a donation for the raffle table. Vendors will be in building #9 next to the main building. The kitchen will be in building #9, also with all vendors.

Rabbit Hopping sponsored by “Thundering Hoofbeats 4-H Club”: (OPEN & YOUTH) Show Secretary: Sally Turner Entry Fee: $5.00/Rabbit 201 Port Lane Mail-In Deadline: Postmarked by Saturday 10-29-2016 Philipsburg, PA. 16866 Email Deadline: Wednesday 11-2-2016 [email protected] Day of Show: $6.00

Rabbit Hopping Entry Form (One Entry Form Per Class Please) Name: _____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: __________________ State: _____ Zip: _______ Phone: _____________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Intro

Make Checks Payable to: Thundering Hoofbeats 4-H Club Sally Turner 201 Port Lane Philipsburg, PA 16866 [email protected] for rules & more information

(CIRCLE ONE OF THE CLASSES) Intermediate* (if 3 or more entries can offer both)

Beginner

Tattoo & Name of Rabbit

Breed

Gender

High Jump Fee

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OPEN Rabbit Entry Form Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: ____________ State: ____Zip: ______ Phone: ____________ e-mail: ___________

Please indicate:

_____ Show A

Send Open Rabbit Entries to: Holly Williams 1330B Red Hill Rd New Oxford, PA 17350 443-536-3616 [email protected] (NOTE: New email for New Show Secretary) ____ Show B or _____ Both

Make checks payable to: Apple Country Rabbit Club Please use a separate sheet for an exhibitor with a different address, or last name. *** Mail-in and E-mail with PayPal $4.00

EAR #

BREED

E-mail $5.00

VARIETY

Day of Show $6.00 ***

CLASS SEX FUR

FEE

YOUTH Rabbit Entry Form Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: ____________ State: ____Zip: ______ Phone: ____________ e-mail: ___________

Please indicate:

_____ Show A

Send Open Rabbit Entries to: Jessica Dean 5112 Spruce Rd Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-762-2839 [email protected]

____ Show B or _____ Both

Make checks payable to: Apple Country Rabbit Club Please use a separate sheet for an exhibitor with a different address, or last name. *** Mail-in and E-mail with PayPal $4.00

EAR #

BREED

E-mail $5.00

VARIETY

Day of Show $6.00 ***

CLASS SEX FUR

FEE

Cavy Entry Form Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: ____________ State: ____Zip: ______ Phone: ____________ e-mail: ___________

Please indicate:

_____ Show A

Send Open Rabbit Entries to: Sarah Schweiger 160 Municipal Rd. Hanover, PA 17331 717-965-2321 [email protected] (NOTE: New email for New Show Secretary) ____ Show B or _____ Both

CIRCLE ONE: OPEN

YOUTH

Make checks payable to: Apple Country Rabbit Club Please use a separate sheet for an exhibitor with a different address, or last name. *** Mail-in and E-mail with PayPal $4.00

EAR #

BREED

E-mail $5.00

VARIETY

Day of Show $6.00 ***

CLASS SEX FUR

FEE