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POSTPONED- National Sale & AJSA Spring Kickoff

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Unfortunately, the National Southdown Sale and Spring Spectacular need to be postponed due to current Pandemic. We hope to reschedule this event as soon as we are safely able to!

To register for the JUNIOR show, please fill out the attached document and email it to stephanieformo@gmail.com  Entries will be accepted the day of the show as well. ASBA Southdown Futurity Kickoff Entry Form

Show Order:

Showmanship immediately following the National Sale

Market Lamb class (This will include market ewes or wethers- BUT please note that if a ewe is shown in the market lamb class, she is ineligible for the breeding classes)

Fall rams

Spring Rams

Yearling Ewes

September/October Ewes

November/December Ewes

January Ewes

February Ewes

*Classes that could be split are yearling ewe class and January class to be based on entry numbers. If the September/October class has less than 11 sheep, we will combine it with the November/December ewes.

April 17 – 18, 2020

Friday April 17

Noon Start receiving Southdowns
4pm Show for Sale Order

7pm Junior Social Event. Free Food & Activities

Judge: Jeff Repasky

Saturday April 18

8am- FREE Educational Sessions

10am National Southdown Sale

Jr. Show Immediately following the Sale

Judge: BJ Rule

Southdown Journal Deadlines

Southdown Journal Deadlines

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It is that time of year again! The Southdown Journal is being developed to showcase the breed to a large audience of other breeders and enthusiasts.

In addition to the publication reaching readers through the printed version, it is also published online for all to see for a full calendar year here.

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to connect with other breeders and potential customers through a printed advertisement. The deadline for print-ready advertisements in Sept. 15. If you plan to run an advertisement or have any questions regarding the Journal advertising opportunities, please reach out to the Editor, Kayla Jennings at 830-570-2630 or kaylamariejennings@gmail.com.

ADVERTISING INFORMATION

Journal & Directory Advertising

Size Rate Specs
2 page $800 15″x10″ (17.5″x11.5″ with bleed)
1 page $500 7.5″x10″ (8.75″x11.5″ with bleed)
2/3 page $350 7.25”x 6.67” or 5”x10”
1/2 page vertical $330 4.75”x 7.25”
1/2 page horizontal $300 7.25”x 4.75”
1/3 page $240 7.25”x3.34” or 2.5”x10”
1/4 page $185 3.75″x5″ or 5″x3.5″
3.5 inch x 2.5 inch $100 3.5″x2.5″ or 2.5″x3.5″
Southdown Juniors Succeed at The All-American

Southdown Juniors Succeed at The All-American

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Junior sheep enthusiasts flocked to Hutchinson, Kan., for the 2019 All-American Junior Show July 4-7, 2019. Southdown youth experienced success inside and outside the show ring this year. Follow link to view full show results. View contest results below.

Congratulations to our Southdown showmanship top three winners!

First place winners: Braylon Porter, Caleb Formo, Ephraim Fowler, Drew Hoeflinger, Alivia Porter, Hope Barker, Adriana Wendland, Trent George, Jaleigh Oldenurg, and Preston Forsee

Second place: Mackenzie Padgett, Carson Knittel, Lincoln Oldenburg, Charlee Ryan, Tate Stevens and Samantha Everhart

Third place: Lillian Schut, Tayden Miller, Tyson Miller, Silas Growth, Maddie Hauger, and Madelyn Groth

Judging Team Southdown winners:

Ephraim Fowler-1st place Beginner, Josie Nold-3rd place Beginner, Ryker Beckmier- 5th place Beginner

Logan Beckmier- 3rd place Junior, Kade Beckmier- 5th place Junior

Shaylee Maddox- 1st place Intermediate, Jordan Sylvester- 3rd place Intermediate, Emily Nold- 4th place Intermediate

Carson Lobdell- 5th place Senior

Skillathon Southdown winners

Josie Nold- 2nd place beginner, Ryker Beckmier- 3rd place beginner, Charley Coffin- 5th place beginner

Zack Peterson- 3rd place junior

Preston Forsee- 2nd place senior, Carson Lobdell- 3rd place senior, Hannah Taylor-5th place senior