Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association

HOW TO REGISTER

• Click on the REGISTER NOW button below. ( A new tab will open at Showorks. All registrations/payments are handled by ShoWorks.)
• Once at ShoWorks, you will need to CREATE AN ACCOUNT (user name and password). If you have already created an account, you will need to login to your account to place an ORDER.
• Find the type of entry/order you wish to place. Under DEPARMENT, select SHEEP SHOWS, then under DIVISION, select MSSBA SHOW.
• ORDER - Once you have an entry in your shopping cart, you can save your progress and return at a later time. Returning users can sign in with user name and password.
• PAYMENT - No saved registrations can be guaranteed unless payment is made. Payment must be made by credit card at the end of the registration process through our secure online system.
• When you are finished registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation. PRINT YOUR ORDER in case your email confirmation does not go through.
  If you forget to print your order, or entered an incorrect email address, ShoWorks stores your order in your profile. You may reprint it at anytime.

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MSSBA Show – Class Numbers

Use the following class numbers in making entries.

S 1  |  Youth Showmanship*
S 2  |  Senior Ram
S 3  |  Yearling Ram – (2016 only)
S 4  |  Ram Lamb – (2017 only)
S 5  |  Pair of Ram Lambs – (2017 only)

Champion & Reserve Champion Ram

S 6  |  Senior Ewe
S 7  |  Yearling Ewe – (2016 only)
S 8  |  Ewe Lamb – (2017 only)
S 9  |  Pair of ewe Lambs – (2017 only)

Champion & Reserve Champion Ewe

S 10  |  Dam & Daughter – (Any age)
S 11  |  Best Small Flock – (1 Ram, 2 Ewes)
S 12  |  Best Fleece on Hoof – (One entry per exhibitor)
S 13  |  Costume Class*
S 14  |  Best Modified, Spotted or Colored Shetland

Exhibitors in the Midwest Shetland Sheep Show are limited to two (2) entries in each individual. Sheep used as a group entry must be exhibited in an individual class. Trimming and fitting of Shetlands is not allowed.   *Do not send entry fees for showmanship or costume classes. All sheep shown will have the owner present during exhibition. It is acceptable to have someone other than the owner show the sheep but the owner must be in attendance at the show.

YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES

Junior MSSBA exhibitors are eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards and are automatically entered if they 1.) Are between 8 and 21 years of age as of January 1 of the current year; and 2.) Exhibiting sheep or fleeces entered under their own name. Please see Youth Sweepstakes page for more details.

Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Show Awards

1–4 Placings – Ribbons
Champions – Plaque and $50 and Special Rosette from MSSBA
Reserve Champions – Plaque and $25 and Special Rosette from MSSBA
Classes 10, 11, 12 – Ribbons            
Offered again this year is a Novice Exhibitors award for first time exhibitors. Anyone can enter this class as long as this is their first show. A special rosette will be awarded to the winner.

Awards and premiums for the Midwest Shetland Sheep & Fleece Shows are supported by the Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association and the show sponsors listed on the
Sponsors Page. Thank you for your support!

MSSBA SHOW RULES OF ENTRY

Enter Online: Entry deadline is August 15.
Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.
Arrival & Entry Check-in:
All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.
Health Certificates:NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time they will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.
Fees:Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $8 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $15 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.
Parking:Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.
No In-transit Sheep:In-transit sheep are not allowed in the barns or on the grounds. Only sheep for which the $8 per head entry has been paid will be allowed to be penned in the barns.
Departure:All Open and MSSBA breeding sheep may be dismissed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but have the option of remaining on exhibit through the close of the Festival at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Cleaning Pens: Pens on the South end of the Sheep Barn do not need to be cleaned. The stationary wooden pens on the north end must have all manure and bedding raked out and placed in the aisle or a $20 per pen clean-out fee will be assessed.
No dogs in the barns!
All Pens Assigned:  Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.
Ownership:All breeding animals must be entered and exhibited under the registered name appearing on the records of the respective breed association as of August 15 of the current year.
Supreme Champion Drive: Sheep shown in the Open and Junior Shows are eligible for the Supreme Drive. Sheep from the MSSBA show may participate in the supreme drives in either the Open or Junior shows, but must be shown in those shows and have paid an additional $8 per head entry fee per show.