Wisconsin Legislature: ATCP 160.56(1g)(b)1.

(5) Showmanship. A fair board may establish one or more goat showmanship entry classes. For each showmanship entry class, the fair board may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $3.00, $2.50, $2.00 and $1.50. The fair board may subdivide showmanship entry classes as appropriate. All showmanship entry classes shall be judged using the Danish judging system.

(6) Carcass class. An exhibitor may enter a market goat shown at the current fair or another market goat entered only in the carcass class, but each exhibitor is limited to a single entry in the carcass class. Additional requirements may be established by the fair board. The fair board may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $6.00, $5.00, $4.00 and $3.00, respectively.

(7) Horns. Goats with full natural horns may not be entered unless full natural horns are a standard for a specific breed.

(8) Market classes. A fair board may establish market goat entry classes, based on breed, sex, or weight. Goats in each class shall be raised to be sold at market and shall be shown by weight. The fair board may establish weight limits for each entry class, but may not limit an entry class by age. If 11 or more goats are entered in any entry class, that class may be divided into 2 or more approximately equal subclasses, and each subclass may be judged as a separate class. An exhibitor may enter up to 3 goats in entry classes under this subsection, and may receive up to 2 premiums in any entry class under this subsection. For each entry class established under this subsection, a fair board may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $5.00, $4.00, $3.00 and $2.00, respectively.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90; correction in (2) (i) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, November, 1999, No. 527; r. and recr., Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; r. and recr. Register April 2012 No. 676, eff. 5-1-12; correction in numbering in sub. (4) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register April 2012 No. 676; CR 21-093: am. (6), cr. (8) Register September 2022 No. 801, eff. 10-1-22.

ATCP 160.56 Horses and ponies; department 6.

(1) Light horses, draft horses and ponies showmanship and equitation. A fair may establish separate classes of horse and pony showmanship and equitation under par. (a) or (b). A fair may establish separate classes under each paragraph based on the criteria listed under that paragraph. A fair shall use the Danish judging system for all entries in showmanship and equitation classes. For each class established under this subsection a fair may receive state aid for first-place to fourth-place premiums of $8.00, $7.00, $6.00 and $5.00, respectively. No animal may be shown for premiums under both pars. (a) and (b) except by another member of the same immediate family. An animal may be shown for ribbons under both pars. (a) and (b) by any individual.

(a) Showmanship. A fair may establish one or more showmanship classes based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 5. Judging shall be based on the exhibitor’s ability to show the animal at halter.

1. Academic grade level of exhibitor.

2. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced level of showmanship.

3. Size of pony.

4. Type of horse or pony, such as western, English, hunt, show pony, or draft horse.

5. Exhibitor’s managerial or ownership status of the exhibited animal.

(b) Horsemanship or equitation. A fair may establish one or more reinsmanship or equitation classes based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 5. Judging shall rate the exhibitor’s ability to drive or ride a horse or pony.

1. Academic grade level of exhibitor.

2. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced level of horsemanship.

3. Size of pony.

4. Type of animal such as western, English, hunt or draft.

5. Exhibitor’s managerial or ownership status of the exhibited animal.

(1g) light horses, draft horses and ponies other classes. A fair may establish separate classes under each paragraph based on the criteria listed under that paragraph. For each class established under this subsection, a fair may award first-place to fourth-place premiums of $8.00, $7.00, $6.00 and $5.00, respectively. No animal may be shown for multiple premiums under classes in this subsection except by another member of the same immediate family. An animal may be shown for ribbons in multiple classes in this subsection by any individual.

(a) Pleasure. A fair may establish one or more pleasure mount or pleasure driving classes based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 7. Judging shall rate the performance of the horse or pony as a pleasure mount or in pleasure driving.

1. Academic grade level of exhibitor.

2. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced level of exhibitor.

3. Size of pony.

4. Pleasure mount or pleasure driving.

5. Type of animal such as western, English, hunt or draft.

6. Roadster.

7. Exhibitor’s managerial or ownership status of exhibited animal.

(b) Halter. A fair may establish one or more halter classes based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 6. Judging shall rate the conformation of the horse or pony.

1. Age of horse or pony.

2. Size of pony.

3. Sex of animal; mare or gelding.

4. Managerial or ownership.

5. Type or breed of horse or pony.

6. Mare and foal.

(c) Trail or obstacle driving. A fair may establish one or more horse or pony classes in this category based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 5.

1. Academic grade level of exhibitor.

2. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced level of exhibitor in trail or obstacle driving.

3. Size of pony.

4. Type of animal such as western, English, hunt or draft.

5. Exhibitor’s managerial or ownership status of the exhibited animal.

(d) Gymkhana. A fair may establish one or more horse or pony classes in this category, including pole bending, barrel racing, plug racing and flag racing. Classes may also be based on any of the criteria specified under subds. 1. to 3. All gymkhana classes are time events.

1. Academic grade level of exhibitor.

2. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced level of exhibitor in gymkhana events.

3. Exhibitor’s managerial or ownership status of the exhibited animal.

(1r) Animal limit. No exhibitor may enter more than 2 animals in all classes established under sub. (1) and (1g).

(2) Equine projects not involving a horse or pony. A fair may establish one or more classes of equine-related exhibits that do not include a live horse or pony. Exhibits under this subsection may include charts, posters, displays, and model horse projects. An exhibit entered in a class under this subsection may not be entered in an animal and veterinary science class under s. ATCP 160.60 (1) (a). For each class established under this subsection, a fair may receive state aid for first-place to fourth-place premiums of $1.75, $1.50, $1.25 and $1.00, respectively.

(3) Clothing; equestrian attire. Premiums may be paid all exhibits at the premium level under s. ATCP 160.72 (3) in the clothing department of the junior fair division.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90; r. (intro.); r. and recr. (1) (intro.), (1) (a) (intro.), (1) (b) (intro.) and 4., (1) (c) (intro.), 4. and 5., (1) (d) (intro.) and (2); cr. (1) (e) and (f), Register, July, 1995, No. 475, eff. 8-1-95; am. (1) (a) 1., (b) 1., (c) 1., (e) 1., and (f) 1., Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; correction in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, November, 2000, No. 539; CR 21-093: am. (1) (intro.), (a) (intro.), (b) (intro.), renum. (1) (c), (d), (e), (f) to (1g) (a), (b), (c), (d) and, as renumbered, am. (1g) (a) (intro), (b) (intro.), (c) (intro.), (d) (intro.), cr. (1g) (intro.), (1r), am. (2) Register September 2022 No. 801, eff. 10-1-22.

ATCP 160.57 Poultry and poultry products; department 7.

(1) Entry class and premiums; eggs. A fair board may establish an entry class of poultry eggs and may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $1.75, 41.50, $1.25 and $1.00, respectively.

(2) Entry classes and premiums; market poultry. A fair board may establish an entry class for any of the following market poultry classes, and for each entry class may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $2.00, $1.75, $1.50 and $1.25, respectively:

(a) Yearling hen; determined on past egg production.

(b) Capons; 2 birds, each weighing over 7 pounds.

(e) Broiler chickens; 2 young birds, each weighing 3.5 to 5.5 pounds and at least 37 days old.

(em) Broiler chickens; 2 birds, each weighing 5.5 to 6.5 pounds and at least 37 days old.

(f) Young duck; either sex, weighing 5 pounds or more.

(g) Young geese; either sex, weighing 7 pounds or more.

(h) Young turkey; either sex, over 15 weeks of age.

(3) Entry classes and premiums; poultry breeds. A fair board may establish any of the following entry classes for any breed class under par. (b), and for each entry class may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $2.00, $1.75, $1.50 and $1.25, respectively:

(a) Poultry other than pigeons.

1. Old male.

2. Old female.

3. Young male.

4. Young female.

(b) Pigeons.

1. Old cock.

2. Old hen.

3. Young cock.

4. Young hen.

(c) A poultry breed class may consist of one or more poultry breeds within any of the following groups, provided that no individual breed is included in more than one breed class:

1. American breeds.

2. Mediterranean breeds.

3. Crossbreeds.

4. Asiatic breeds.

5. English breeds.

6. Bantam breeds.

7. Other standard breeds.

8. Ducks.

9. Geese.

10. Turkeys.

11. Pigeons.

12. Guinea fowl.

(4) Showmanship. A fair board may establish one or more poultry showmanship entry classes, and for each entry class may pay first-place to fourth-place premiums of $3.00, $2.50, $2.00 and $1.50, respectively. The board may subdivide entry classes as appropriate. All entry classes shall be judged using the Danish system.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90; am. (1) (a) 1. and (k) 3.; r. (1) (k) 4. to 7. to be (1) (k) 5. to 8.; cr. (1) (k) 4. and (4), Register, July, 1995, No. 475, eff. 8-1-95; r. and recr., Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; CR 21-093: am. (1), (2) (intro.), (c), r. (2) (d), am. (2) (e), cr. (2) (em), am. (3) (intro.), (4) Register September 2022 No. 801, eff. 10-1-22.

ATCP 160.58 Rabbits; department 8.

(1) Breed classes. Breed classes set forth under s. ATCP 160.18 (2) are the breed entry classes under this subsection. The fair board may limit the number of breeds which a single exhibitor may show.

(2) Entry classes. Entry classes within breeds are limited to the categories under par. (a) 1. to 6. and premiums for all exhibits may be paid in the following level one amounts.