2026 Show Rules​

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-All participants must read and comply with the AHCA Show General Rules & Regulations.​

-Official ID and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of the show are required for health compliance only.

​-Refer to General Rules and Livestock Rules for additional requirements.

Cattle must be entered by Division.

​​-All cattle must be shown and stalled on halter.

​-All bulls 12 months or older must be shown with nose leads.

​-All animals must be registered and in good standing with AHCA.

 

Barn arrival begins Wednesday at 2:00 PM.

All cattle must be on-site by Thursday at 8:00 PM.

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Junior Show Rules

-Participants must be junior members of AHCA, age 8 and older.

-Children under 8 may participate without membership.

(AHCA Junior Membership is free).

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-The animal must be a heifer or steer born after January 1, 2024, and registered with AHCA in the name of the junior, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian (except for showmanship).

-All animals shown in the Junior Show must also be entered in the Open Show.

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​-Showmanship classes are limited to bulls under one year, steers, and heifers.

​-For Junior Showmanship only, AHCA membership is not required, and the animal does not need to be owned by the showman.

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