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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="044d05a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Heartland Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Heartland Nigerian Dwarf Goat Associatio"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Constitution">Constitution</A>   |   <A HREF="mission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission">Mission</A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership">Membership</A>   |   <A HREF="2009_heartland_show.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2010 Heartland Show">2010 Heartland Show</A>   |   <B>News and Events</B>   |   <A HREF="related_links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="related links">related links</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>News and Events</I></div> <div> Here are the listings of all the shows in our "area" .....Hope to see you at some of them. </div> <div> ==============</div> <div> <B>Cibolo Classic Goat Show.</B></div> <bR> <div> April 24th and 25th in Decatur, TX 4 shows in two days. Does only, no bucks. We will be updating the web page soon. ND shows will be dual sanctioned.</div> <div> Saturday judges are: Jeff Klein, Melinda Butler </div> <div> Sunday judges: John Pfeiler, Karen Smith</div> <bR> <div> Audrey & Amy Kowalik</div> <div> Lost Valley Dairy Goats</div> <div> www.lostvalleynigerians.com</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:lostvalleygoats@earthlink.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:lostvalleygoats@earthlink.net"><U>lostvalleygoats@earthlink.net</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ==============</div> <bR> <div>  <B>“LONE STAR GOAT CLUB SPRING FLING 2010”.</B></div> <div> <B>April 24</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>th</B></FONT><B> and April 25</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2010</B> Check- in to start Friday 23<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" >rd</FONT> at 4:00.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> We have secured the use of the Kaufman Junior Livestock Fairgrounds, Kaufman, Texas, to have our show.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>Saturday, April 24</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>th</B></FONT> show starting at 8:30 with ADGA/AGS dual sanction-Scott Horner judge, followed with NDGA – Renee Furst judge. Ending with our RAFFLE.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Raffle items welcomed. </div> <div> <B>Sunday, April 25</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>th</B></FONT> show starting at 9:00 NDGA Denae Henderson judge.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT>Should you have questions or comments, feel free to contact Dean Endres via Email<A HREF="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com"> </A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Century Gothic" ><A HREF="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com"><U>dean.endres@yahoo.com</U></A></FONT> or phone 972-452-3879 and he will help you with your concerns!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> ==============</div> <bR> <div> <B>Arkansas Goat Producers Quad Show</B>. April 30-May 2nd, in Little Rock Arkansas(moved up one week). Double ring buck show will be Friday night at 8. 2 doe shows saturday and 2 sunday. Tentative judges are Don Bergfield, Carolyn Kirwan, Anna Thompson-Hajdik and 4th judge pending. Forms will be up on the club website sometime in March(<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://arkansasgoatproducers.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://arkansasgoatproducers.com"><U>www.arkansasgoatproducers.com</U></A></FONT>). There will also be a one day milking competition on saturday. Showchair Nancy <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shirley-nkshirley@hotmail.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shirley-nkshirley@hotmail.com"><U>Shirley-nkshirley@hotmail.com</U></A></FONT></div> <div> We will be hosting the District 5 Nubian Specialty and the Nigerian Specialty.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 642 WIDTH="622"><div> <B>Mid America Goat Days</B> will be held May <B>7</B> and <B>8</B>, 2010 at the Jasper County Youth Fairgrounds in Carthage, MO. This year Purina is sponsoring a Showmanship Clinic on Friday evening at 5:00 pm. Registration is free and open to any youth up to 18 years old. Purina will give t-shirts to pre-registered entries that have fed their goats Purina brand feed for the 90 days prior to the show. If showing a kid less than 90 days old, Purina milk replacer counts too. Bring feed receipts for proof of feeding Purina feed. To receive a t-shirt, registration must be received by March 23, 2010. Animals of any breed, bucks, does, or wethers, may be shown in showmanship only. All animals must have health certificate dated within 30 days of the show.</div> <bR> <div> There will be open shows for bucks only and they must be registered with appropriate association- Dairy, Boer and Myotonic. Grand Champion (and Best of Breed) winners in each payout show will receive added money from Purina if the animal has been fed Purina feed for at least 90 days prior to the show. Bring feed receipts for verification. The 90 day deadline for beginning to feed Purina is quickly approaching. Entries are not due yet, just starting to feed Purina.</div> <bR> <div> Entry forms should be available soon at<A HREF="http://midamericagoatdays.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://midamericagoatdays.net"> </A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://midamericagoatdays.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://midamericagoatdays.net"><U>http://www.midamericagoatdays.net</U></A></FONT> or contact </div> <bR> <div> Delinda Kriebs</div> <div> 18149 Odyssey Ln</div> <div> Carthage, MO 64836</div> <div> 417-437-6154</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:castar1dairy@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:castar1dairy@yahoo.com">castar1dairy@yahoo.com</A></div> <bR> <div> The weekend will also include a cook-off on Friday evening, 5 buck shows on Saturday- Boer, Dairy and Myotonic, several educational speakers on Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday, and vendors of many different goat and general farm related products. Econo Lodge in Carthage will be the host motel.</div> <bR> <div> For general information contact</div> <bR> <div> Tom Armstrong 417-358-5853 home or 417-540-5861 cell</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>I. N.D.G.A. Dairy Goat Show</B></I></div> <div> <I>May 8th & 9th</I></div> <div> <I>Dewey, OK </I></div> <div> <I>We are pleased to announce, we are hosting the District 5 LaMancha & Oberhasli Specialty!!!</I></div> <div> <I>4 Jr Doe Rings * 4 Sr Doe Rings * 2 Buck Rings</I></div> <div> <I>MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS EXCITING WEEKEND!!</I></div> <div> <I>For more information, contact Sharon Babcock at 918-352-4152 or email her at </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:sharon@guinearidgefarm.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sharon@guinearidgefarm.com"><I><U>sharon@guinearidgefarm.com</U></I></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mississippi Dairy Goat Association Spring Show</B></div> <div> ... Raymond, MS (near Jackson) May 15th. Youth show, Double Open Show. Judges and schedule TBA.</div> <div> <U>Be Blessed,</U></div> <div> Chris Holland</div> <div> Angelwhite Goldendoodles.com</div> <div> <I><U>Covenant Creek Farm </U></I></div> <div> Home of Great Goat Milk Products</div> <div> www.covenantcreekgoatmilksoap.com</div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>SMDGA is sponcering the Sable National Specality Show this year </B></div> <div> May the 14th and our annual Quad doe show will be on May 15 & 16</div> <div> at The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at Springfield, MO. </div> <div> Judges are....Sara Stewart, Sable National Specality</div> <div> Saturday Quad doe Shows....Jeff Klein and John Pfeiler</div> <div> Sunday Quad Doe Shows.....Joe Kimmel and Tessa Maggiulli</div> <div> Information and online entry forms are on our club website at</div> <div> <A HREF="http://southwestmissouridairygoat.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://southwestmissouridairygoat.com"><U>http://southwestmissouridairygoat.com</U></A></div> <div> or e-mail Donna Corkle at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:corkled@live.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:corkled@live.com"><U>corkled@live.com</U></A></FONT></div> <div> or Leslea Coggin at<A HREF="mailto:Leslea_dian@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Leslea_dian@yahoo.com"> </A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Leslea_dian@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Leslea_dian@yahoo.com"><U>Leslea_dian@yahoo.com</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div>  <B>Heartland Nigerian Goat Shows on May 22 and 23 </B></div> <div>  The events will be held in Norman, OK at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds. </div> <div> On May 22 we will have one NDGA sanctioned show (junior bucks, senior bucks, wethers, dry does, senior does in milk, junior does). The Judge will be Denice Hasty.</div> <div> On May 23 we will have one show DUAL sanctioned with AGS and ADGA (junior does, senior does, bucks). The Judge for this show will be Joe Pilotte.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri" > </FONT></div> <div> There will be showmanship offered on both days. These shows are sanctioned for Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats only. Show packets will be available online in March and hard copy packets will be mailed out in mid March. If anyone wants to receive a show packet or needs additional information, please contact me at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:llworley@windstream.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:llworley@windstream.net"><U>llworley@windstream.net</U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>AGS National Show and Convention</B> </div> <div> Hosted by Boon Companions Goat Club, June 8-12, Sedalia, Missouri at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. </div> <div> * All Breed Youth Show</div> <div> * National-Senior, Junior & Buck Shows for all breeds (Friday and Saturday)</div> <div> * Judges Training Seminar</div> <div> * DHI Tester Training</div> <div> * Fabulous Youth Events</div> <div> * On site mobile office</div> <div> * Raffle, Door Prizes, Banquet & Membership Meeting</div> <div> Please watch <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.agsnationals.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.agsnationals.com"><U>www.agsnationals.com</U></A></FONT> for more details.</div> <div> Boon Companions Dairy Goat Show, June 12-13, Sedalia, Missouri at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Megan Lawrence will judge showmanship on Saturday afternoon and then ring one on Sunday; Timothy Ness will judge the buck show on Saturday evening and then ring two on Sunday. All breeds will be ADGA and AGS sanctioned. Contact Janet Cooper at<A HREF="mailto:macivj@windstream.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:macivj@windstream.net"> </A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:macivj@windstream.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:macivj@windstream.net"><U>macivj@windstream.net</U></A></FONT> for more details.</div> <bR> <div> <B>========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Caprine Cornhusker Classic</B></div> <div> August 7 & 8 </div> <div> a 3-show ADGA sanctioned dairy goat event. </div> <div> Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE. </div> <div> Judges are Megan Lawrence, Yvonne Blosser (with a Togg Specialty in this ring) and Greg Murphy (with a LaMancha Specialty in this ring).</div> <bR> <div> <B>=========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>State Fair of Texas</B>,</div> <div>  Dallas, September 23 - 25. Both shows are NDGA. </div> <div> Contact me, <U>Chrisi Bell, at 318 268-1221</U> </div> <div> Pays some of the largest premiums </div> <div> in the nation.</div> <div> . </div> <bR> <div> <B>=========   </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>NOTE:  The Oklahoma State Fair Shows run concurrently, however Nigerian Breeders are encouragaed to enter their DOES in both shows...the show superintendents work together to make this possible.  This is an opportunity to show 4 times in 2 days and earn premiums in each show.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>State Fair of Oklahoma</B>  <B><U>AGS Shows</U></B><B> </B></div> <div> Oklahoma City, OK September 21 and 22. 2010 : Two AGS sanctioned Nigerian Dwarf  shows; Judges Tim Flickenger and Gary Whitehead. Premiums paid first through fourth in individual classes and first through third in group classes...Premiums paid in BOTH shows: <U>Showmanship, YOUTH WETHERS, Bucks, Senior Does, Junior Does, Group Classes.</U> Contact: Pat Lynch at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:oplynch2007@windstream.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:oplynch2007@windstream.net"><U>oplynch2007@windstream.net</U></A></FONT></div> <div> Information  and online entry  available  at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.okstatefair.com</U></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <B>=========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>State Fair of Oklahoma </B><B><U>ADGA Shows</U></B></div> <div> Date: Sept 21 and 22, Oklahoma City Fair Grounds </div> <div> All breeds sanctioned.<B> </B><U>Senior Does, Junior Does, Group Classes,</U></div> <div> Judge on Sept 21: Melinda Butler </div> <div> Judge on Sept 22: To be announced </div> <div> Show superintendent: Curt and Tamara Cash <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>cashfarmslm@yahoo.com</U></FONT> or 806 383 8401 </div> <div> Premiums paid both days 1st through 4th in individual classes; 1st through 3rd in group classes </div> <div> Information  and online entry  available  at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.okstatefair.com</U></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <B>=========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>LoneStar GoatFest</B></div> <div> Kaufman, TX, October 15 - 17, same contact as above </div> <div> Should you have questions or comments, feel free to contact Dean Endres via Email <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Century Gothic" ><A HREF="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dean.endres@yahoo.com"><U>dean.endres@yahoo.com</U></A></FONT> or phone 972-452-3879 and he will help you with your concerns!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>=========</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>State Fair of Louisiana</B>, </div> <div> Shreveport, November 5 - 7. One NDGA show and </div> <div> one combined ADGA/AGS show. Contact  <U>Chrisi Bell, at 318 268-1221</U></div> <div>   Don't decide that my show </div> <div> is too far away...we have people coming from as many as 14 states! It's </div> <div> the last show of the season, and it's a blast! Pays over $6,000 in premiums!</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>