SBC/GW's Journal- Spring shows DONE! & Update

[Daxigait]

Wow! We've been so busy but I had to pop in with an update. We had our first show of the season at the Legendary show.

This show is a little earlier than I like but with us kidding so late I think the goats would look their best in a few weeks. We didn't have real high expectations but were excited to see how everyone would do.


We took two Lamancha milkers. Unfortunately there were no other 3 y/o milkers in Charlotte's class so she of course made it to the CH lineup. All the judges has really nice things to say about Charlotte. She's quickly becoming one of my favorites.
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Mariah won her class in all 4 rings of the open show and was RCH in all four rings as well!
In the ADGA sanctioned youth show she was GCH AOP (being shown against Saanens and Alpines).
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Trudy and Allure did very well too, they were competitive and but didn't go grand or reserve. I forgot to get some pics of these two girls. They are maturing nicely!

Mousse (Grade) was GCH in all 4 rings, we didn't scratch her because the numbers weren't there with the grades
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Red Hot (Peanut) at only a few weeks fresh placed really well!
This was a super competitive show and all the judges mentioned how tough the Nigerian classes were, they all seemed really impressed with the quality of goats being shown. She was 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 2nd in the different rings. She was being a complete DIVA the entire time LOL
I think in a few weeks she'll look fantastic! She's still a little thin from kidding quads 3 weeks ago. She only needs one more leg to finish.
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Scarlet was 1st place in the youth show as well as the first two rings. She went GCH in the 2nd ring so I went ahead and pulled her as to not possibly "block" others from getting a dry leg. This isn't the best pic of her, she is a stunning doe, one of my favorites from this year.
I was going to get a better pic of her today but she ended up catching her eyelid in a fence wire this morning
So that'll have to wait.
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(pic from before the show below)
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Berlin was simply a terror. My fault for not being able to work with her much before they show. Her class was MASSIVE!!! She was 2nd twice, 6th once, and 1st place once. She was RCH once. Kinda amazing that the judges could see her qualities with her being so naughty! She was on her worst behavior when she placed 6th (still in the top half of the class so can't complain). When she was 1st and RCH she was walking a little better View attachment 61951


Willow was 1st & GCH in the youth show, 1st in all 4 rings, RCH in 2 rings, and GCH in the 4th ring!
..... and to top it off, she went on to be BEST Jr DOE IN SHOW!!!!! My first ever BIS win!
I couldn't believe it! It was really special, she is 2nd generation Wings & Caprines, as we bred both her sire and dam.

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Congratulations it sounds like you had a great show. Did Meriah get a leg with all those RCH? I know if the champion is already finished or is it finished or has a leg you can get yours.
That must be truly great to get a BIS for 1 you not only own, but is definitely your breeding program.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

The “boys” are 3 years old today!
Most already know this but, we still have 3 of these wonderful boys (Pete, Blue, & Silver). They are such amazing dogs and we are so blessed to have these boys. We never thought we would lose Callie so soon (1year ago on Dec 12). Blue is his momma through and through.

So thankful for these boys.
They hold a special place in my heart.
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@Latestarter

This pic of Callie and all the boys was scrolling when I logged on.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Thanks all for the kind words. It was really special to have my first BIS win
I knew Willow was a special one the moment she was born. Out of that entire group of kids she was an instant favorite!

But, I was really blown away by one of the judge's comments. She was talking to the family while I was showing goats in the 4th ring. She had finished judging her ring and was waiting for the exhibitors to bring the BIS lineup.

Long story short: She (judge) asked if I show at the ADGA national show. They told her no, we haven't felt we were quite ready for that.
She said we should go, she mentioned this a few times. Said when it comes within driving distance that we need to really look at going.
...................... this was the judge that judged the RECORD BREAKING Nigerian Dwarf show at last year's ADGA NATIONAL SHOW What a huge compliment! When the family told me of their conversation I was just shocked and humbled. Might not sound like a big deal but for me it is.

 

[Bruce]

It IS a big deal!!! That kind of encouragement from a National judge of any type of competition is huge. When is Nationals going to be within driving distance? I don't suppose they mentioned that, under the right circumstances, Indiana isn't too far to drive a couple of goats

 

[Goat Whisperer]

It's in Oregon this year, Nebraska next.
There is talk that it could come back to Ohio or even KY the years following. I am hoping to be ready then
Heck, I BETTER be ready then! Even if I have to sleep in the barn the entire week!

It was funny because the day prior an exhibitor was mentioning all the breeders who were at this show that have national accomplishments.... pointing out some of the breeders and then turned any pointed to me and said "She hasn't gone yet...but when they do she'll win". It was a nice comment though I did laugh a little. I'm working on it Crazy that we are only going on our third year of showing and most of goats are goats we bred! Very thankful and blessed!

 

[Bruce]

Just think, as good as your goats are now, how great they will be in a few years when you can make it to nationals.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

That's great!!

 

[Southern by choice]

Been awhile. The past month has been filled with far too much for my liking.
We were affected by the massive feed recall. The problem was our feed wasn't on the recall at the time, the newest report just listed it.
It took a few days to figure out it had to be the feed even though it wasn't on the original list.
We feed different feeds to each group- Milkers get one type feed.
Kids and dry does and bucks get blue seal.
When our milkers started getting sick it was sudden and bad.... long story short we had 20 milkers on Pen for a week and still high temps and some scours... we ended up as last ditch resort using something else and it finally cleared up. Only the milkers.
All the goats made it through but everyone's condition took a hit. It was a long 10 days with temps on every goat 2x day shots 2x day, probios 2x day.... ugh. Cleaning their butts and just feeling exhausted.
As they were on the mend we were behind on so many other things that we were scrambling.
Meanwhile I had a family medical issue.
Then the week of this last show GW ended up in the hospital. She texted from the ER saying she was still going to the show!
She was out of commission for a few days.
Roll around to Friday and they have to leave for the show.
We were still clipping goats , bathed 12 that morning, never clipped Berlin. Completely forgot she needed redone.
Loading and packing in the high heat.
It was horrible.
We thought of just scratching. Goats still needed their weight back, everyone was tired.
They forged ahead getting to the facility late that evening.
Our friends were showing their first time but needed help clipping goats .
That evening Lil Bit and GW started clipping and GW got sick again.
It was scary!
I called Dh and told him to not let DW do anything! She can walk in a ring if she wants to but no lifting, no running around getting hay and feed etc. He wanted to pack it in, not worth our health.
Literally told her pack the goats up and come home- not worth it.
Several others got heat exhaustion at the show.
Long 3 days!
By Sunday are goats were spent, not making milk from the heat and I think just wore out.- they didn't want to show at all.
Here at the homefront the milk machine went on the fritz. I had 16 does to milk. I don't hand milk. Got it going but by Sun night after they got home all goats 21 had to be handmilked. Everything unloaded and lets just say... we were all done. D.O.N.E!
Of course Foxy had kidded the week before so we were busy here.
We had several trips to meet up with people for goats during the month. Just so much.

So.. we did have a good show and were very happy with some feedback. The recorded Grades were insamnely competitive and large classes. It was crazy!
We took 15 goats
5 Sr does - 2 Lamanchas, 1 Rec Grade, 2 Nigerians
10 Jrs- 2 Lamancha yearlings, 2 Lamancha Int Kids, 1 Rec Grade yearling, 2 Rec. Grade Junior kids, 2 Nigerian Yearlings, 1 Nigerian Senior kid
We scratch juniors that go GCH so you will see under some it says scratch. They can only use 1 restricted leg toward championship so it makes no sense to keep them in if the numbers are still good.

As always we like to put up the results for all our goats. Helps us to track and look at overall herd placings.
Judges-
Ring 1- Jay Rudolph Ring 2- Kassanda Abrams Ring 3- Lee Bergfield

LAMANCHAS
Mariah- Lamancha Srs
Ring 1- 1st & RCH
Ring 2- 1st
Ring 3- 1st

Charlotte- Lamancha Srs
Ring 1- 1st
Ring 2- 1st
Ring 3- 1st

Trudy- Lamancha Jrs- dry yearling
Ring 1- 1st
Ring 2- 2nd
Ring 3- 2nd

Allure- Lamancha Jrs- dry yearling
Ring 1- 2nd
Ring 2- 3rd
Ring 3- 1st & RCH

Winnie- Lamancha Jrs- Int kid
Ring 1- 1st & GCH
Ring 2- scratch
Ring 3- scratch

Hetty- Lamancha Jrs- Int kid
Ring 1- 2nd
Ring 2- 2nd
Ring 3- 1st

RECORDED GRADES
Tiffany- Rec Grade Srs
Ring 1- 1st & RCH
Ring 2- 1st
Ring 3- 5th I was on the phone with the fam when they went in the ring- they said we shouldn't even take Tiff in, she is sunken in this am and doesn't want to walk around... she is spent. WOW! It showed too, Tiff has never placed below 2nd ever! We are still proud of her even though she didn't finish her championship. She just kidded trips in April. LOVE this goat!

Mousse- Rec Grade Jrs- dry yearling
Ring 1- 1st & GCH
Ring 2- scratch
Ring 3- scratch

Adalynne- Rec Grade Jrs- jr kid
Ring 1- 1st
Ring 2- 1st
Ring 3- 2nd

Amirah- Rec Grade Jrs-jr kid
Ring 1- 2nd
Ring 2- 2nd
Ring 3- 3rd

NIGERIANS
Clover- Nigerian Srs
Ring 1- 1st & GCH & 2nd BOB
Ring 2- 3rd
Ring 3- 2nd Best udder in Class
Clover wasn't shown at all last year so this was her first show out and she got her 2nd leg!

Peanut (Red Hot)- Nigerian Srs
Ring 1- 2nd
Ring 2- 2nd
Ring 3- 4th Best Udder in class & Best Udder of Breed

Berlin- Nigerian Jrs dry sr yearling
Ring 1- 1st
Ring 2- 8th
Ring 3- 5th or 6th?
Don't know what the heck was going on with Berlin. She was terrible, she was also unclipped but still how does a 3x over RCH go 8th?

Holly- Nigerian Jrs dry jr yearling
Ring 1- 1st & GCH
Ring 2- scratch
Ring 3- scratch
First show out & Her sister Willow was GCH and BIS at the last show. This is 4 for 4 from Carolina Girls doelings

Peony- Nigerian Jrs- Sr kid
Ring 1- 1st & RCH
Ring 2- 1st
Ring 3- 1st

We are happy with 15 goats 4GCH & 4 RCH

Highlight pics which are terrible but goats hate pics after the show LOL
Clover

Peony

Ch Line up

Winnie

They were too spent to try and get pics of the goats. They got home LATE Sunday night!
The goats were so tired-

Winnie's sister goes to her new home this week- a performance home so we will still get to see her at the shows!
I am so happy! I love where she is going! They have a great program so we are hoping she will do good things there.
@Wehner Homestead Cici's sisters! Winnie & Hetty

 

[Southern by choice]

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Congrats!