1.      The objective of the lamb lead is to present the participant and the animal in the most attractive manner possible, to promote the use of wool and sheep products, and to improve the image of the sheep show.  The contest is designed to present the beauty and versatility of the wool fiber as well as the lamb.  High fashion is not the ultimate goal, rather clothing which is appropriate for the personality and life style of each participant.

2.      Judging Standards: 

Person:                                   30 points First impression, posture, poise, grooming

                                              10 points Ability to answer questions

Garment Selection:                 30 points Fit, color, design, accessories

Sheep:                                     15 points General appearance, cleanliness, trim job

15 points Training, handles easily, appears to have  been worked with

                                                100 points       TOTAL

3.      Entry forms will be available at your local County Extension office or from your Vocational Agriculture instructor.  All contestants must complete an entry form and submit it to the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce no later than 5:00 p.m. , Wednesday, February 20, 2008.  Entry fee is $10.00.  Entries submitted after this deadline will be charged double the fee listed.

4.      A description of your garment(s) design and details, including color, accessories, etc. must be included with your entry form.  Also include personal comments concerning the garment such as new techniques you have learned, why it was purchased, where it will be worn, etc. and your hobbies and activities. 

5.      The contest is open to all 4-H and FFA members, male and female.

6.      Divisions: Junior – aged 9-13 and Senior – aged 14 years older.  Age as of January 1 of the year of the show.

7.      The garments must be a minimum of 60% wool and may be purchased or self-made. 

8.      Participants cannot enter same garments more than once in District Contest.

9.      A five-minute interview is conducted at the OSU Extension Office (316 E. Oxford) to establish and probe the participant's knowledge of construction techniques, proper care techniques for wool garments, knowledge of the wool fiber, preparation of lamb as a food product, use of lamb and sheep products in society and sheep and wool production.

10.  A ewe or market lamb must be led in the class for the Lead Portion of the contest.  The animal does not have to be owned by the contestant.  The Lead Portion of the contest will be in the Northwest District Jr. Livestock Show Ring.

11.  Contestants must make their own arrangements for the use of a lamb at the show.

12.  The lamb must be trained to lead with a halter.  Animals must not wear anything except a halter.