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From my desk to yours: Selecting a Market Lamb or Goat
Calendar 2014 7
Aurora County 2
Jerauld– Buffalo County 3
Sanborn County 4
Horse showmanship tips 3
Inside this issue:
4-H Newsflash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties
April, 2014
Aurora County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605)942-7754
Jerauld County Extension Office
PO Box 366
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605)539-9471
Sanborn County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605)796-4380
Most lamb and goat projects start the middle to the end of April in South Dakota. Re-
gardless of breed , it is important to select lambs and goats that are the right size com-
pared to the amount of time required to get them to their ideal weight. Our state fair is
the end of August which gives your animal approximately 120 days on feed. The ideal
weight for market lambs at fair time is 115-140 lbs. An average lamb and goat will gain
0.50-0.75 lbs a day. Feed with an
end weight in mind. Consider that
during extreme hot weather, sick-
ness or hauling can play into weight
gain. When selecting your lamb con-
sider its frame size. A large framed
lamb will finish at a larger weight
than a smaller framed lamb. The
smaller framed lamb will appear to
be fatter sooner. If you are buying
more than one consider you will
need to buy two that are the same
size in order to feed them together.
If different sized animals are pur-
chased they will need to be fed sep-
arately; big lambs will push smaller
ones away from the feed source.
Plan ahead! Before purchasing your
lamb or goat project have their pen
ready and a feed on hand.
(next pg).
Audra Scheel
4-H Program Advisor
Anticipating weights for lambs gaining 1/2 lb. per day:
Days Until Showing approx. Purchase Weight Final Weight
(State Fair) 120 50 110
120 65 125
120 80 140
(Achievement Days) 90 50 95
90 65 110
90 80 125
(Summer Spotlight) 80 50 90
80 65 105
80 80 120
Anticipating weights for goats gaining 1/2 lb. per day:
Days Until Showing approx. Purchase Weight Final Weight
(State Fair) 120 20 80
120 30 90
120 40 100
(Achievement Days) 90 20 65
90 30 75
90 40 95
(Summer Spotlight) 80 20 60
80 30 70
80 40 80
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Continued: Selecting a Market Lamb or Goat
All major feed distributors have goat and lamb rations that were developed through research. Which
feed you select will be based on your own experience or recommendation from experts.
Provide free choice clean water daily to your lamb and/or goat. I also suggest giving them a small
amounts of long stem grass hay for roughage to keep their stomachs working. If you are switching
them onto a different feed do it gradually. Small changes are easier on their stomachs and will help
avoid diarrhea and digestive upset.
Keep free choice loose salt and mineral available in their pen. Do not feed lambs and goats together.
Each has it’s own nutrient requirements, such as copper. Example: copper is good for goats and toxic
to lambs.
Use the producer who raised your animal as a resource. They can usually answer most of your ques-
tions and if not, they should be able to point you in the right direction. As your 4-H Advisor I would
be more than happy to help answer any questions as well. Happy hunting and best of luck with your
selections!
Wirt Farms Annual Show Pig & Club Lamb Sale, in Parker, SD April 19, 2014 www.wirtfarms.com
Begalka Livestock Club Lamb Sale, in Brookings, SD April 19, 2014 www.begalkalivestock.com
Fairley Farms, Sioux Falls, SD April 19, 2014 www.fairleyfarms.com
Olsen Pig Sale, online & at the farm April 18-19, 2014 www.olsenyorks.com
Cream of the Crop Show Goat Sale, Watertown, SD April 26, 2014 www.rmhlivestock.com
Showtime Classic, Huron, SD ~ 1pm @ FFA animal nursery April 26, 2014
Lazy J Bar Ranch Private Treaty Goat Sale, Mina, SD April 26, 2014 www.lazyjbarranch.com
Scheel Livestock Show Lamb & Goat Sale, at the farm Alpena, SD April 27, 2014 www.scheellivestock.com
SDSU Extension does not endorse any sale over another we simply want to provide you with the sale dates that have come to our attention.
There are more producers in the state that sell private treaty and host online sales. Some helpful websites to find these producers are
www.thepigplanet.com ; www.clublambpage.com ; www.willoughbylivestocksales.com ; www.showstockplanet.com
PQA Training Dates:
May 4 : Jerauld County Courthouse in Wessington Springs @ 2 pm
May 27: Beadle County Extension Office in Huron @ 5:30 pm
June 18: Miner County 4-H Building/Exhibit Hall in Howard @ 1:00 pm
Youth must attend PQA training to show swine at the SD STATE FAIR
Upcoming lamb, pig & goat sales in SD
Mark your
calendars! The dates for 4-H
Camp have been set for
June 4-6 at Lake Poinsett.
4-H Camp is for 8-12 year olds.
By Tara Matsler
The American Quarter Horse Journal
February 19, 2014
Look up and know exactly where you need to go all the time. When you do so, you’ll be sure to hit your marks,
exude poise and show the judge that you are a really good hand with a horse.
No matter what level you are competing at – 4-H, weekend breed shows or the AQHA World Championship
Show – success in showmanship comes down to three things: presentation of the exhibitor, presentation of the
horse and performance.
It’s that third piece that calls for a horse and his exhibitor to work in harmony, like longtime dance partners.
1. Aim for telepathic communication with your horse. The ultimate goal in showmanship is to get your horse to
setup almost without being told. It shows a communication you have with your horse that is almost telepathic.
2. Keep pace with your horse. In showmanship, your pace should be equal to your horse’s pace – that’s what
gives the pattern a natural look. If you know your horse’s rhythm, it makes it look like you’ve done your home-
work.
3. Practice rhythmic and precise turns. Your horse should turn with some speed and rhythm in a showmanship
pivot. Executing a turn too slowly decreases the overall flow of the pattern. But executing a turn too fast can sac-
rifice accuracy, especially on the “shut off” at the end of the turn.
4. Back with a light touch. The natural reflex of all horses is instinctively to oppose pressure instead of yielding
to it. Since backing your horse is a common maneuver in showmanship classes, it’s important to do it correctly
and seemingly effortlessly.
5. End each practice with something you and your horse do easily. This could be as easy as walking or cross-
overs as you set, but whatever it is, always be sure to end each practice on a positive note.
6. Always mix up how you practice patterns. Some horses need to practice the specific pattern that they will
perform at the show. Others only have to do the pattern twice before they start anticipating moves. Practice parts
of the pattern – but probably not in order – over and over.
7. Analyze the pattern. The more detail that is written on the showmanship pattern, the more likely it is that the
judge will be a big stickler for those details. To help commit the showmanship pattern to memory, try writing it
down yourself when you first get to the show.
8. Make a plan and stick to it. Before you enter the arena, you should have a plan for how you are going to exe-
cute the showmanship pattern based on your horse’s ability to perform the maneuvers. Don’t change your plan
as you are in the chute waiting to go because you see
an exhibitor in front of you do it differently. 9. Look up and know exactly where you need to go all
the time. When you do so, you’ll be sure to hit your
marks, exude poise and show the judge that you are a
really good hand with a horse.
10. Show off your confidence and personality. Show-
manship can no longer be judged strictly on the cor-
rectness of a pattern; the competition has become much
too tough for that. When you’re in your showmanship
class, look the judge in the eye, smile and enjoy what
you’re doing.
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Shine in showmanship with
these horse showing tips
4-H Happenings to watch for on www.igrow.org
TLC (Teen Leadership Conference) Registration begins
April 1. Dates for TLC are June 2-6. (ages 13-18)
Youth Council during TLC (ages 15-17)
Performing Arts Camp is June 8-14.
Horse Show Guide will have a few changes in patterns and rules.
Fashion Revue and Public Presentation Score Sheets are revised.
Fair Resources will be available on April 1.
Exhibitor Guide will be available on May 1.
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Aurora
See attached pages for Club News
4-H Scholarship
Memorial for Cheryl
Moore and
Joyce Ehlers
Two scholarships $250 each.
Recipients will use second
semester of a college or Vo-
Tech of their choice. To be
eligible you must be graduat-
ing from 4-H and a member
a minimum of three years.
Applications can be found at
www.auroracounty4h.net
Aurora & Jerauld County/SDSU
Extension Summer Intern Position Opening
The Aurora & Jerauld County Extension Office is accepting applications
for a part-time 4-H Summer Intern. The 4-H Summer Intern will in-
crease his/her knowledge of youth development programs, volunteer
development, the SDSU Extension Service and the 4-H Youth Program
by assisting with 4-H project day camps, county-wide service learning
projects, livestock projects and Aurora & Jerauld County Horse Shows
& Achievement Days. This summer position provides valuable pre-
professional experience for educational and community based careers.
Compensation is $8.25/hr. for 240 hours. Priority will be given to Col-
lege Freshmen -Senior applicants. Send cover letter, resume and name,
address, phone number and email of three current references by April
30, 2014 to: Audra Scheel, 4-H Program Advisor, PO Box 397, Plankin-
ton, SD 57368.
APPLY FOR THE "EWE LAMB FOR YOUTH PROGRAM" APRIL 15 Deadline The Upper Midwest Columbia Sheep Breeders Association is a group of breeders from Min-nesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, who for the past four years have sponsored their "Ewe Lamb for Youth Program." Their goal is to generate interest in the Columbia breed amongst 4-H and FFA youth by allowing two youth from each of the four states to pur-chase a Columbia ewe lamb from an Association member with a $200 stipend. Click the link below to download the application:
http://aged.sdstate.edu/SDFFA_home_files/Events%20&%20Announcements/Announcements/Jan-May2014/Columbia%20Ewe%20Lamb%20for%20Youth.doc
Fashion Revue Update: Registration for this year will require a little more information prior to
the County contest. Our attempt is to have more information in the hands of the judges during
the contest so it is easier to compare outfits in their final decision. This information is also re-
quired for State Fair Fashion Revue, so in the event someone does participate at the State level,
the information will be complete. The basic changes are:
1. Submit one photo along with the Registration. (need 2 photos for Remade/Recycled) These
photos can be printed on plain paper on the computer, preferably taken while the model is wearing the
outfit. The Extension office would be glad to print photos if you want to email them.
2. Submit a Good Buymanship Entry Form for the Selected Outfits. You will attach your sales
receipt to this form.
Remember, the age requirement for State Fashion Revue is now age 11 as of January 1. There is a $5.00 fee
per outfit for the State Fashion Revue.
These Registration Forms along with the registration forms for Public Presentation, and Special Foods can
be found on the County website: www.auroracounty4h.net
The Fashion & Fragrance workshop held March 21 was a
sensory success. The group of 30 people created a new
fragrance from 5 essential oils out of a selection of 18 oils.
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Jerauld—Buffalo
The Prairie Hills 4-H Club will be meeting at the Starlight Bowling
Alley in Wessington Springs on Sunday, April 13th @ 2:00pm. They
will have a short meeting then bowl. The club will pay for your bowl-
ing, pizza and 1 drink. See you there!
4-H Horse Safety Training
Friday, April 11th @ 6:00pm at the Ag
Building in Wessington Springs. ALL
members who plan on participating in 4-
H Horse MUST attend a Safety Training.
There will be a Western Riders 4-H Horse
Club meeting following the training
Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H Leaders
Association Meeting
Tuesday, April 29th @5:45pm at WS Courthouse
Cloverbud meetings will be held
April 28th and May 12th at
3:30pm at the WS Grade School
As a requirement to receive their year end
awards 4-H youth must participate in at least
one 4-H Community Service Project each year.
Leaders usually organize at least 5 projects a
year for youth to participate in.
The Buffalo Hills 4-H Club will be sponsor-
ing a Community Easter Egg Hunt at Gann
Valley on April 19th as a 4-H Community Ser-
vice Project. All Jerauld/Buffalo youth may
help with this project. We will meet at the
Gann Valley Courthouse @ 10:30am to fill
eggs, then we will have a potluck dinner and
the egg hunt at 1:30pm. If you will be coming
please make sure to bring something for the
potluck meal.
Swine Exhibitors you have the option of
checking out tags and DNA envelopes from the
office or you may bring hogs to the weigh-in
and we will process them in your trailer to avoid
unloading. Please let the office know how you
wish to proceed.
Watercolor Art Class at Sweet Grass in Wess. Springs
4 sessions 2 hrs. each taught by Linda Durdle.
Mon. April 28, Mon. May 12, Mon. May 19.
Each session is $15 which includes all your materials.
Foothills Rodeo Queen Contest
Entry forms due by May 19th
For more info contact Jane Barber
605-730-0645 or [email protected]
Flyer is the last page of this attachment.
See attached pages for Club News
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SANBORN
4-H Camp
Mark your calendars! The dates
for 4-H Camp have been set for
June 4-6 at Lake Poinsett. 4-H
Camp is for 8-12 year olds.
Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship
High School seniors! Be sure to apply
for the Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship.
Applications are due into the Extension
Office by April 15th. Please give the
office a call if you have any questions.
Sheep & Goat Weigh-In
will be Wednesday, May 21st
@ 5:30 p.m.
at the 4-H Grounds in Forestburg
Sanborn County Leader’s Meeting
Tuesday, April 22nd @ 7:00 pm
4-H Building in Forestburg
Tentative Dates have been set for these special activities:
April 21 (Easter Monday) ~ Consumer Decision Making Contest #1
May 23 ~ tentative date for Farmers Union Camp/4-H/FFA
May 28 ~ Phonathon at 5:30 pm at the Courthouse
May 30 or 31 ~ Electrical Project Day
June 2 ~ Consumer Decision Making Contest #2
Week of June 3-5 in Sanborn and week of June 9-13 in Jerauld ~ Livestock Judging Schools
June 19 ~ Consumer Decision Making Contest #3 and Cloverbud Project Day
July 10 ~ Special Foods Contest
July 15 ~ Fashion Revue in afternoon and Public Presentations in evening
Upcoming Horse Dates:
May 1 ~ Deadline for Rodeo Forms
May 21 ~ Horse Safety Training at
6:00 pm, 4-H Building in Forestburg. We
will be serving subs, chips and a drink for
supper.
June 17 ~ Sanborn County Horse Show
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APRIL
April 1 Market Beef Affidavits Due
April 5 STATE LEADERS Meeting in Pierre
April 11 Jerauld-Buffalo ~ Horse Safety & Western Riders 4-H Club Mtg. to follow, 6 pm
April 13 Sanborn ~ County Shoot, Match 3 Shoot & pizza party
April 15 Sanborn ~ Applications due for Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship April 25-27 STATE SHOOTING SPORTS in Ft. Pierre April 29 Jerauld-Buffalo ~ Leader Meeting at Courthouse 5:45PM
MAY
May 4 PORK QUALITY ASSURANCE training for all swine exhibitors – Jerauld Courthouse, 2 pm
Sanborn ~ Fun Shoot for Shooting Sports
May 12 Aurora ~ Leader Meeting at Ag Building 7 PM
May 19 Aurora ~ Sheep, & Goat Weigh In 5-7 PM
May 21 Sanborn ~ Sheep & Goat Weigh In 5:30 PM in 4-H grounds
May 21 Sanborn ~ Horse Safety Training 6 PM @ 4-H building
May 22 Jerauld-Buffalo ~ Sheep & Goat Weigh In 5 PM
JUNE
June 1 Breeding Beef, Goat, Dairy, Sheep, Swine Affidavits Due
June 3 Fitting/Showmanship Clinic in Pukwana 4 PM
June 4-6 4-H Camp at Lake Poinsett
June 13 Aurora ~ Day Camp
June 17 Sanborn Co. Horse Show
June 20 Jerauld-Buffalo ~ CDM contest #2 in Gann Valley
June 23 Jerauld-Buffalo Co. Horse Show
June 30 Aurora Co. Horse Show—9AM
JULY
July 1 Aurora ~ Special Foods Contest– 9 AM
July 8 Aurora ~ Fashion Review & Public Presentations; CDM contest to follow– 9AM
July 21-24 SD STATE HORSE SHOW
July 24-27 SD Summer Spotlight
AUGUST
July 30 & Aug. 1-2 Sanborn 4-H Achievement Days
Aug. 1-2 Jerauld– Buffalo 4-H Achievement Days
Aug. 6-9 Aurora 4-H Achievement Days
Aug. 28– Sept 1 SD STATE FAIR
4-H Calendar 2014
Swine Exhibitors you have the option of
checking out tags and
DNA envelopes from the
office or you may bring
hogs to the weigh-in and
we will process them in
your trailer to avoid un-
loading. Please let the of-
fice know how you wish to
proceed.
Our program focuses on positive youth development
and human capital. We utilize subject matter that
enhances that development. We recognize that the
youth of today are our future leaders. What they
learn and experience in the 4-H program will help
them develop into contributing citizens who will
give back to their communities in the future.
Sanborn Co. Extension PO Box 397
Woonsocket, SD 57385
Youth Development through
the power of 4-H!
Phone: (605)796-4380
EMAIL: [email protected] or
“Making the Best Better!”
4-H Newsflash
Project idea! Visual Arts : Fiber
For more 4-H project ideas, follow Audra on pinterest!
String art