Mission Statement – 4-H in Ontario is dedicated to the personal development of youth while providing a positive impact on volunteers and communities in Ontario. 4-H Members are encouraged to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility and a positive self-image in a safe and encouraging environment; helped to develop their skills in communications, leadership, problem solving and goal setting; and offered the opportunity to learn about almost everything through club projects. Specific knowledge and skills are learned through projects that cover topics such as arts and culture, technology and science, livestock and agriculture, financial management, food preparation and nutrition, recreational activities, career and self-esteem development.
4-H SHEEP ACHIEVEMENT
ALL 4-H LEADERS of the Carleton 4-H Association are responsible for the implementation and successful completion of the 4-H program..
OBJECTIVES
1. To supplement and encourage junior agricultural activities as organized in Carleton.
2. To improve the educational value of the Fairs.
3. To encourage youth to become open class exhibitors.
4. To stimulate the interest of youth in the Fair working as 4-H members representing the 4-H program.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Participation in the Carleton 4-H Sheep Achievement is open to bona fide 4-H members in the Carleton 4-H program who are between the ages of 9 and 21 years of age as of January 1, 2023.
2. 4-H Club members may exhibit in the open classes of the Fair by complying with the regulations of that fair.
3. The Carleton 4-H Association reserves the right to refuse any entry which, in their opinion, is not in the best interest of the Fair.
4. All participants are expected to act and co-operate by showing good manners and behaviour at all times. Persons not complying with this rule will be dealt with by the Carleton 4-H Association.
5. 4-H livestock exhibitors are encouraged to display a 4-H sign whenever possible above their entries the day on which they show their animals.
6. 4-H livestock entries must comply with the health standards of the fair and 4-H policy.
7. All 4-H livestock projects must be trained and prepared by the 4-H member only. The member will be allowed to show another member’s lamb or a replacement lamb, but will compete in the showmanship class ONLY. The member will not be eligible to proceed to the 4-H Regional Show.
8. Under no circumstances should an animal exhibiting signs of transmittable disease, be taken to Achievement Day or 4-H Regional Championship Show. In the event of an animal unable to participate in the Achievement Program, because of health problems, the member will be given credit for completion of the club. Written notification of a health problem must be given to the Fairs Committee Chair or designate the day of the show. The member will be allowed to show another 4-H member's lamb in the Showmanship Class.
9. It is the responsibility of all 4-H livestock members to ensure that their animals arrive at the Fairgrounds with the proper traceability ear tags in place.
EAST CARLETON 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY SHEEP SHOW
Friday September 29, 2023 - HICKS INSURANCE SHOW PAVILION – 10:00 a.m.
1. Open to East Carleton 4-H members enrolled in a 4-H sheep project in 2023.
2. All lambs to be in pens when judging begins.
3. All breeds except Leicesters and North Country Cheviot must be shown with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fleece or less.
4. Award to be presented to top showperson.
CLASS 1 Senior Sheep Showmanship (18 years & older)
CLASS 2 Intermediate Showmanship (15 – 17 year olds)
CLASS 3 Junior Sheep Showmanship (12 - 14 year olds)
CLASS 4 Novice Sheep Showmanship (9 - 11 year olds)
CLASS 5 Grand Champion Showmanship
CLASS 6 Ewe-"Full Mouth Milk Teeth" (all 8 temporary incisors)
CLASS 7 Pen of 2 ewe lambs
CLASS 8 1 market lamb
CLASS 9 Pen of 2 market lambs
2023 4-H REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
September 30, 2023 & October 1, 2023
Committee: Sharon Halpenny, Lois James, Lynda McCuaig, Cheryl Sullivan, Brianna Sullivan, Denise Kelly, Kelly Velthius, Julie Denison, Courtney Henderson, Colleen Acres, Anna Macintyre, Gordon McCord
The 4-H Reginal Championship Show is the highlight of the 2023 4-H Show Season. 4-H members from across Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec will be participating in 4-H events at the 167th edition of the Metcalfe Fair.
Features include:
Saturday, September 30:
Dairy Heifer Show,
Beef Heifer Show
Sheep (Breeding Ewe and Market Lamb) Shows
Beef Steer Show
Sunday, October 1:
Horse Show
Be sure to view the Lifeskills, Poster and Exhibit displays, located in the Family Pavilion, and 4-H crops in the Agricultural Hall display area ( when these buildings are open).
The success of the 4-H Regional Show is very dependent on the volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents. Thanks so much.
