Richmond County "SHOWS" It's Pride!

Most people will tell you that “office hours” do not include Saturdays, but members of the Richmond County Cooperative Extension Office were hard at work this past Saturday hosting the 2010 Richmond County Goat Show.  The Richmond County 4-H Show attracted youth from 7 counties, including Anson, Hoke, Moore, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly, and Union Counties.  A total of 35 4-H’ers brought approximately 60 animals to the farm of Dale and Melanie Dewitt in Ellerbe.

The Richmond County 4-H Livestock Club really showed their stuff on Saturday by competing strongly in every event. Richmond County 4-H’ers took home most of the major awards of the show.  The club members competing in the Farm Credit 4-H Showmanship Circuit are: Santiago Acuña Robinson, Brennon Bullard, Jordan Carroll, Madelyn Chappell, Savannah Chappell, Taylor Chappell, Nathan Ezzell , Bryce Goodwin, Abigail Hamilton, Brianna Hamilton, Peggyann Kennedy, Eli Maske, Sarah Maske, Alana McQueen, Grayson McQueen, Will Meacham, DeLani Reep, Kristi Reep, Faith Thompson, and Garrett Thompson.  Everyone in the club did a fantastic job and is looking forward to the rest of the show season. 

Sarah Maske

Nathan Ezzell

Brianna Hamilton

Morgan Rockwell was awarded the Senior Showmanship award, while Bethany Thompson was the Junior 11-13 Showmanship winner and Brianna Hamilton won the Junior 9-10 Showmanship division. Cole Mullis was awarded the Senior Showmanship 2^nd place award, while Sarah Maske was the Junior 11-13 Showmanship 2^nd place winner and Katie Edwards won the Junior 9-10 Showmanship 2^nd place.  The Showmanship classes are designed to gauge the 4-H’ers knowledge, skill with the animal, and hard work.   4-H’ers can be asked questions about their animals and how they are cared for while presenting the animal to the best of their ability for the judge. 

Madelyn Chappell, a 4-H’er from Richmond County, showed the Grand Champion Doe. Jordan Carroll of Richmond County showed the Reserve Champion Doe.  Does are females who will be bred and will continue production on the farm.  Does are judged on their frame and structure based on how they would carry the extra weight of being pregnant and the stress of milking. 

Wethers, castrated male goats, are judged on the total marketability of the animal.  The Grand Champion Market Wether was shown by Dustin Helms of Stanly County.  Cole Mullis, also of Stanly County, showed the Reserve Champion Market Wether.

We would like to again thank our Richmond County 4-H Goat Show Sponsors who have already contributed: Richmond County Farm Bureau, Inc., Richmond County Tourism Authority, Iron Horse Auction Co., E.E. Vuncannon, Inc., Wal-Mart, Jordan & Jordan Enterprises, Carolina Farm Credit, Daniel Simmons, Carroll Farms, Jack & Mary Webb, Anne & Richard Thrower, Dale & Melanie DeWitt, King’s Septic Tank Pumping & Port-A-John, Jerry’s Inc., Maness Tire & Recapping Inc., BB&T, Bobby’s Furniture, Carroll’s Pantry, Ellerbe Pharmacy, Pee Dee Electric, Steve and Shelia Webb, Carey Thompson, John and Velma McInnis, and Rainbow Hill Farm.  Several individuals and businesses donated funds that were used to purchase pens to be used at the show, including:  John McInnis Farm, Danny & Glenda McInnis, Scotland Motors, Inc, Lee Howell & family, and Fidelity Bank.  Special thanks to Ricky Dewitt of Farm Bureau for awarding plaques and ribbons, John McInnis, Marv Powell, Cary Thompson, Brian Hamilton, and Duke Goodwin for setting up the ring and facilities and to Dale & Melanie DeWitt for donating outstanding show facilities. 

To see pictures from the Show, Click here!  Special thanks to Olivia Webb, Mayor of Ellerbe, for taking many of these pictures - they are wonderful!  For more information about 4-H Livestock, please contact Michelle Stumbo, 4-H Extension Agent, or Tiffanee Conrad-Acuña, Livestock Extension Agent at 997-8255.  United Way of Richmond County also supports Richmond County 4-H Club activities.