• Jr. Breeding Sheep March 6-7
• Junior Breeding Gilts March 7-8
• Horse Judging Contest  March 9
  

• Junior Commercial Steer March 15-18
• Breeding Heifers March 18-22
• Ag Mechanics March 20-22

New for 2009, kiosks will be used to check-in all market lamb, goat and barrow entries.  The kiosk stations will be placed in the East Arena of Reliant Center. 

Two methods of check-in will be offered:

• Club or Chapter Check-In, using the access code (same code used for on-line entry)
• Individual Check-in, using an exhibitor entry number  

Once logged on to the kiosk, the individual checking in will use the touch screen to enter the following information for each entry being checked in:

• The last 5 digits of the animal’s state validation tag number
• The animal’s declared weight
• The animal’s declared breed

Once all information has been entered, the kiosk will generate a receipt for your confirmation.  Any discrepancies with class postings will be resolved using the information on the receipt.  You will also be required to deposit the completed weight and breed declaration card for each entry.  In the event of a widespread technical failure as determined by show management, the information on the weight and breed declaration cards will be used to break classes. 

For more details on self check-in, please reference the Lamb, Goat and Barrow sections of the 2009 Exhibitors Handbook.

Junior Market Lambs and Goats
Junior Market Lamb and Goat shows will begin at 8 a.m.
Junior Market Goats
The official weigh back for Junior Market Goats is now 4 pounds.
New Junior Show Awards
Guaranteed Premiums for Junior Market Barrows have been increased for 2009.
1st Place - $1,750
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,250
4th Place - $1,000

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The Horse Judging Contest will be held off site at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas on March 9. The Public Speaking Contest will have both a junior and senior division. The junior and senior first place contestant from each category will advance to the finals on Monday, March 16, which will be held in the Main Arena of Reliant Center. There will be an overall Champion Senior Speaker and Overall Champion Junior Speaker.		[back to top]

If you have not yet entered the Progress Show and wish to, we are still taking entry applications. See your Ag Science teacher or county agent for information and entry forms. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in a nutrition and fitting seminar, as well as a showmanship competition. 

Online entry for 2009 is available now through Nov. 7, 2008 on a first-come, first-served basis as entries for the show are limited.