Welcome to the EGBA Online Breed Show 2024
Our online shows have proved very popular since we introduced them during the pandemic with both members and supporters of English goats, so the Association has agreed to hold another online show this year, incorporating as many of the suggestions made by our members as possible. Something good came out of the Covid Pandemic!
We’ve had an excellent response from our members who have given considerable time and effort taking some excellent pictures of their goats throughout the month of July (with the exception of Class 4 where timing is not important). Eighteen herds entered ninety five goats in total - that’s over 25% of our national stock. So, our classes this year include goats from throughout the UK - from the Highlands of Scotland down to the far reaches of Cornwall, into the valleys of Wales, and all the way over to the east of England. These goats would simply not be able to stand side by side in a real show ring, so our online show has the advantage of showcasing the unique markings of our English goats whilst every single one adheres to the breed standard.
Over the past few weeks our highly experienced judge, Vivienne Bennett, has been hard at work assessing all 95 goats and working out who are the winners - and why. The results are now in and her comments can be viewed in each class against the goats that have been lucky enough to gain a position.
You may either click on the Class Descriptions below or use the navigation bar to the left in order to travel to the individual classes where you can see all of the goats that have entered the Show in that particular class. The rules of the competition are shown at the bottom of this page.
click on The Classes below to see the entrants:
Female Classes
Class 1a Female Kid, over 2 months and under 1 year old.
Class 1b Female Goatling, between 1 and 2 years old, not having kidded.
Class 1c Female, under 3 years old, first kidder, having kidded this year.
Class 1d Female, under 7 years old, second kidder and older, having kidded this year.
Class 1e Female, under 7 years old, not having kidded this year.
Class 1f Female, veteran, over 7 years old, state whether has kidded this year.
Male Classes
Class 2a Male kid, over 2 months and under 1 year old.
Class 2b Male Buckling, between 1 and 2 years old.
Class 2c Male, between 2 and 3 years old.
Class 2d Male, over 3 years old.
wether Classes
Class 3a Wether kid, over 2 months and under 1 year old.
Class 3b Wether Buckling, between 1 and 2 years old.
Class 3c Wether, over 2 years old.
Fun Classes
Fun Classes – in these classes we’re looking primarily for a good photograph, so only one photograph will be required per class. These photos do not have to be taken during July.
the Rules:
1. The competition is only open to EGBA Members.
2. The competition is only open to EGBA registered/registerable goats (except the wether class in which at least one parent must be a registered English Goat).
3. All goats registered with EGBA during July will be automatically entered in their appropriate class.
4. Competition entries must be received by the Secretary no later than 10pm, 31st July 2022.
5. The Judges word is Final.
6. Goats photographed must be in the ownership of the competitor.
7. Photographs and video footage to be taken after the competition opens (1st July 2022). These must be in focus and we need a minimum of four photographs as follows (except for Fun Classes):
· One from each side.
· One from the front, clearly showing leg, chest and head markings.
· One from the rear, clearly showing hind leg conformation, dorsal stripe, and udder in females and testicles in males.
· The head to be featured side and front in any of the photographs, but if it is not clear, to include another photograph featuring the head.
Page updated 28/08/2024
