Below is a list and explanation of the different goat shows we offer here at the LSAPC. The shows are judged about every 2-4 weeks. Please make sure that you read them carefully before entering the shows!

open
specialty
classic
titles

Open Show
The Open Show is essentially a conformation show for goats. Goats are currently only divided by breed. When entering you must submit a picture of your full grown and registered goat in a show pose with the head either facing to the side or towards the camera. For Open Shows the entry limit is four goats per breed per show. The goats will be judged on how well they fit the standard set by the LSAPC, which is essentially the real life standard to a point.

Open Show Judging
The judge will carefully look over each entry of one breed and award a BOB (Best of Breed). The judge will then relook over the other gender to award a BOS (Best of Opposite Sex). There must be at least two goats of the opposite gender in order for a BOS to be awarded. Judges will do this with for every breed of goat unless there are three or less. Then an otherwise BOB quality animal is awarded DW (Default Winner) and no points are involved. The goats awarded with BOB or DW are then judged in the Best in Show ring and have a chance to win BIS (Best in Show) or RBIS (Reserve Best in Show). There are no group placements awarded. The show results will then be posted in the forum.

Open Show Points
You must keep track of your goats' points yourself, but all the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for open shows are as follows:
BIS - 5
RBIS - 4
BOB - 2
BOS - 2
There are no points awarded for DWs.

Specialty Shows
Specialty shows are conformation shows for a specific breed. The rules are the same as the Open Show except you have unlimited entries and champions may compete in a separate class set aside for them. The entries will be judged on how well they fit the LSAPC breed standard.

Specialty Show Judging
The judge will carefully consider all the entrants and award a BIS (Best in Show). Then the judge will go over all the opposite gender and award a BOS (Best of Opposite Sex). BOS is only awarded if there are at least two entrants for the gender. Finally if there are enough entries, the judge will relook over all of the remaining entrants and award AOM (Award of Merit) placements depending on how many entries there are. The results will then be posted on the forum.

-Champions Competition: In the Champions Competition goats that have completed their LSAPC championship and have proof (list on LSAPC site). The judge will decide upon a BOB and BOS winner as in the Open Show format. The wins are the same amount as the specialty show points; the difference is that they are going towards your goat's GrCH title.

Specialty Award of Merits
The number of AOM placements are determined by how many entries there are in a show. These numbers are the total of all the entrants in one breed. When written on show results there is no order and their gender does not matter.
6-10 - one AOM
11-15 - two AOMs
16-20 - three AOMs
20-30 - four AOMs
31+ - five AOMs

Specialty Show Points
You must keep track of your goat's points yourself, but all the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for Specialty Shows are as follows:
BIS/BOB - 4
BOS - 3
AOM - 2

Classics
Classics are big shows that have several classes that you may enter. You may enter any or all of these classes. The classes are all judged separately. You can have unlimited entries. The following is an explanation of the rules and judging for each class.

-Conformation: Same rules/judging as the Open Show (listed above), except for unlimited entries for everyone.

-Brace: The brace class is for a pair of full grown goats (gender does not matter). Both goats must be registered and must be of the same breed. Ideally, the goats' coloring/markings are somewhat similar. Both goats must be in a show pose (the poses may be different styles). The pictures must be merged together into one picture, but may NOT overlap. The entrants are judged as a combination of BOTH the goats' conformation along with the overall appearance of the brace. The judge will award the Best Brace and a Reserve. There must be at least three entries in a class in order to award a Reserve. If there is only one brace they will win a DW (Default Winner) and no points.

-Progeny: This class is for either a male or a female with ONE of his/her progeny. Ideally, the goats' coloring/markings are somewhat similar. The progeny can either be either the age where separated in the game or full grown, but must be registered. The parent must be full grown. The age of the progeny will have no impact on the judging. Both goats must be in show poses, although the pose styles may be different. The pictures must be merged together into one picture, but may NOT overlap. The entrants are judged as a combination of BOTH the parent and the progeny's conformation, along with the overall appearance of the pair. The judge will award the Best Buck, Reserve Buck, Best Doe, and Reserve Doe. If there is only one progeny entry (of either gender) they will win a DW (Default Winner) and no points.

-Baby Conformation: This class is for young goats who are not yet full grown. It follows the same rules/judging as the Open Show (listed above), except that the goats are not full grown and you are allowed unlimited entries.

-Champions Competition: Only LSAPC goat champions that have proof (list on LSAPC site) are allowed to compete in this competition. Goats are judged similar to those in the Open Show format though the wins go towards their GrCH title and do not effect any goats besides the champions.

Classic Show Points
You must keep track of your goats' points yourself, but the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for Classic Shows are as follows:

Conformation
BIS - 5
RBIS - 4
BOB - 2
BOS - 2

Brace
Best Brace - 5 (each)
Reserve - 3 (each)

Progeny
Best Buck - 5 (buck), 2 (progeny)
Reserve Buck - 3 (buck), 1 (progeny)
Best Doe - 5 (doe), 2 (progeny)
Reserve Doe - 3 (doe), 1 (progeny)

Baby Conformation
BIS - 4
RBIS - 3
BOB - 2
BOS - 2

Titles
At this time there are only two titles for goats and the requirements are found below.

-Champion: Once a goat wins 15 points and places in at least 3 shows (at least one being a Classic Show), he/she is eligible for the Champion Title. Please remember that once your goat is an approved Champion it will be allowed to compete in the Champions Competition.

-Grand Champions: Once a goat competes in the Champions Competition and acquires 15 points from the classes he/she will be eligible for the Grand Champion title.

Title Application
If you think your goat is eligible for a Champion or Grand Champion Title, please email the following form to [email protected]

Email:
Show Name:
Call Name:
Breed:
LSAPC #:
Placings*:

*Please list the complete name of the show along with all the places received.

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