Shorthorn & Shorthorn Plus Open Shows & Open Jr. Shows

Future Stockman & Showmanship (Heifers Only)
Check In Deadline: Saturday, August 24 @ 10 AM (CST)
Show Time: Saturday, August 24 @ 2 PM (CST)
Location: Q Barn

Shorthorn Show
Check-In Deadline: Friday, August 23 @ 8 PM
Show Time: Saturday, August 24 @ 10 AM
Location: Q Barn

Judge: Michell Smith

NO DOGS ALLOWED IN BARN AND SHOW RING AREAS

Registration Fee: $10/per animal (non-refundable) Online registration deadline August 12

Future Stockman Class sponsored by Mike Watkins & John Woodroof

Bedding will be furnished in the barn. NO STRAW WILL BE ALLOWED

PREMIUMS: 1st - $100 • 2nd - $80 • 3rd - $60 • 4th - $50 ~ 5th - $40

Champion - $200

Reserve Champion - $150

1. NO DOGS ALLOWED IN BARNS OR SHOW RING AREAS
2. There will only be room in the barn for cattle on the day they are to show. For any exceptions, please contact Show Chairman.
3. Any breed that has 20 head or more pre-registered in the show will have a division for that breed.
4. Any breed not listed will show on Friday night.
5. Tennessee Health Requirements apply to all cattle.
6. Unruly animals may be excused from the show ring by the Judge or Show Chairman.
7. Show cattle should be on grounds three hours before show time.
8. Trucks & trailers shall park in designated areas after unloading. NO PARKING AROUND BARN.
9. All cattle must be registered with their respective breed association.
10. Livestock trailers should enter through the Tennessee Blvd. entrance.
11. Showmanship classes - Heifers & Steers Only. You can only show in one showmanship.
12. TN Junior Shows and Junior Open Shows will run with the Open Show of each breed with the exception of Herefords.
13. You can only show in one show - You may NOT show the same animal in more than one show. An animal may be shown in its breed, show as an AOB or commercial but not all three. ONLY ONE SHOW.
14. Animals must remain in barn or designated tie areas NOT on trailers unless Chairman grants permission.

1. Only one attendant will be permitted with each animal in the individual class in all beef breeds while showing.
2. If an exhibitor owns an animal in partnership with another breeder, that animal shall be considered part of the exhibitor's herd.
3. No cattle for special exhibits (where no class(es) are offered) will be permitted except on specific written authorization from the Superintendent of Livestock.
4. Exhibitors must comply with all applicable General Livestock Rules and Livestock Health Requirements set forth in this catalog.
5. All cattle must be purebred and have an original American Shorthorn Association registration paper (no copies accepted or faxes accepted) to be eligible to show. All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor in the records of the ASA by the time of the fair or show.
6. Individual animals shown in all of the group classes listed below must have been entered and shown in one of the following classes for single animals. Multiple owned animals must be exhibited in the name of all owners. Family bred and raised animals entered by juniors in Junior Divisions and subsequently entered in Open Divisions may be treated as family entries in group Divisions. Co-owned animal may be exhibited by either owner in group classes.
7. All Shorthorns are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA.
8. All Purebred & ShorthornPlus are subject to parentage DNA testing by ASA. All Purebred Shorthorns and ShorthornPlus are also subject to an age inspection if deemed necessary by the ASA and the DECISION OF THE EXAMINING VETERINARIAN IS FINAL.
9. Use of artificial fins in show animals is not permitted.
10. A RELEASE FORM WILL BE REQUIRED to leave the grounds.

1. The Junior Beef Show(s) will run simultaneously with the Open Breed Show(s).
2. The animal entered in the Junior Show must also be entered in the Open Show.
3. Only a 4-H, FFA or Junior Breed Association member may exhibit animals in this show. The junior exhibitor must show their own animal(s). If a junior exhibitor has more than one animal in any one class, the exhibitor can have another junior exhibitor show that second animal.
4. This junior show will be governed by the National Breed and Junior Associations Rules and Regulations.
5. All animals/embryos exhibited must have been recorded, registered or transferred in the exhibitor's name on or before August 10th of the current year.
6. Cow/Calf Classes will not compete for the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Female of the junior show.
7. Ribbons will be awarded for the first five placings. Rosette's will be awarded for the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Female.
8. All decisions by the beef department head regarding eligibility in the Junior Show(s) are final.

Entry in this show binds the exhibitors to all regulations pertaining thereto
1. Late Spring Bull Calves-calved after May 1, 2024
2. Late Spring Bull Calf Champion
3. Late Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion
4. Early Spring Bull Calves-calved between March 1-April 30, 2024
5. Early Spring Bull Calf Champion
6. Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion
7. Junior Bull Calves-calved between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2024
8. Junior Bull Calf Champion
9. Junior Bull Calf Res Champion
10. Winter Bull Calves-calved between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023
11. Senior Bull Calves-calved between Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2023
12. Senior Bull Calf Champion
13. Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion
14. Summer Yearling Bulls-calved between July 1 - August 31, 2023
15. Late Spring Yearling Bulls-calved between May 1 - June 30, 2023
16. Intermediate Champion Bull
17. Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
18. Early Spring Yearling Bulls-calved between March 1-April 30, 2023
19. Junior Yearling Bulls-calved between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2023
20. Junior Champion Bull
21. Reserve Junior Champion Bull
22. Senior Yearling Bulls-calved between July 1 - Dec. 31, 2022
23. Two-Year Old Bull-calved between Jan. 1 - June 30, 2022
24. Senior Champion Bull
25. Reserve Senior Champion Bull
26. Grand Champion Bull
27. Reserve Grand Champion Bull
28. Group of Two Bulls-Bred and owned or co-owned by the breeder (exhibitor)
29. Super Cow Division-Class should consist of two(2) offspring of either or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one pair from each cow can win a prize in the class.
30. Get-of-Sire Division-Class should consist of 3 offspring, of either or same sex of any age from the same sire. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class.
31. Breeders Herd (4-head)-Owned or co-owned by the exhibitor or working family (ie. Father, Mother, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts & Uncles)

Female Class - Entry in this show binds the exhibitors to all regulations pertaining thereto.
32. Late Spring Heifer Calves-calved after May 1, 2024
33. Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion
34. Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion
35. Early Spring Heifer Calves-calved in April, 2024
36. Early Spring Heifer Calves-calved in March, 2024
37. Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion
38. Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion
39. Junior Heifer Calves-calved in February, 2024
40. Junior Heifer Calves-calved in January, 2024
41. Junior Heifer Calf Champion
42. Junior Heifer Calf Res. Champion
43. Winter Heifer Calves-calved between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023
44. Sr Heifer Calves-calved between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2023
45. Senior Heifer Calf Champion
46. Senior Heifer Calf Res. Champion
47. Summer Yearling Females-calved between July 1 - Aug. 31, 2023
48. Late Spring Yearling Females-calved between May 1-June 30, 2023
49. Intermediate Champion Female
50. Reserve Intermediate Champion Female
51. Early Spring Yearling Females-calved between Mar 1-Apr 30, 2023
52. Jr Champion Female
53. Reserve Junior Champion Female
54. Junior Yearling Females-calved between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2023
55. Senior Yearling Females-calved between Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022
56. Senior Champion Female
57. Reserve Sr Champion Female
58. *Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Class
59. *Three-Four Year Old Cow/Calf Class Both Cow and calf must be Purebred Shorthorn-Calf age may not exceed 280 days of age on show day.
60. *Champion Cow/Calf Pair
61. *Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair *Cow/Calf will not compete for the Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show*
62. Grand Champion Female
63. Reserve Grand Champion Female
64. Group of Two Females bred & owned or co-owned by breeder(exhibitor). Senior/Junior Yearling Pregnancy Rule for exhibitors at all Open Show: If a Purebred Female has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the Purebred Shorthorn Show, however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus show. All females 20 months old at the time of the show need to be a 60 day pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show and are subject to blood test to prove pregnancy. Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor can produce a qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site, and verify a 60-day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of that animal for that specific show.