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HSFGR Class List & Ring Procedure

Official class order and show flow used at all HSFGR-sanctioned events.

CLASS STRUCTURE (Regional Shows)

Animals are shown by age and sex as follows:

 Kid Does

Class 1 — 0–3 months
Class 2 — 3–6 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Kid Doe
Reserve Grand Champion Kid Doe

Junior Does

Class 3 — 6–9 months
Class 4 — 9–12 months
Class 5 — 12–16 months
Class 6 — 16–20 months
Class 7 — 20–24 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for: 

Grand Champion Junior Doe
Reserve Grand Champion Junior Doe

Mature Does

Class 8 — 24–36 months
Class 9 — 36–48 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Mature Doe
Reserve Grand Champion Mature Doe

Senior Does

Class 10 — Over 48 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Senior Doe
Reserve Grand Champion Senior Doe

Show Age Calculator

Use this tool to calculate a goat’s exact age for each day of a show and estimate the correct HSFGR doe or buck class. Helpful for exhibitors, show secretaries, and judges.

Note: Age should be verified for each individual show day. A goat may move into a different age class during a multi-day show. Final class placement is subject to the official HSFGR show rules and published class list. Wether classes will be handled seperatly through the Youth Program.

 Kid Bucks

Class 11 — 0–3 months
Class 12 — 3–6 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Kid Buck
Reserve Grand Champion Kid Buck

Junior Bucks

Class 13 — 6–9 months
Class 14 — 9–12 months
Class 15 — 12–16 months
Class 16 — 16–20 months
Class 17 — 20–24 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Junior Buck
Reserve Grand Champion Junior Buck

Mature Bucks

Class 18 — 24–36 months
Class 19 — 36–48 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Mature Buck
Reserve Grand Champion Mature Buck

Senior Bucks

Class 20 — Over 48 months

  • 1st through 4th place are awarded in each class.
  • The 1st and 2nd place class winners return to compete for:

Grand Champion Senior Buck
Reserve Grand Champion Senior Buck

Show Age Calculator

Use this tool to calculate a goat’s exact age for each day of a show and estimate the correct HSFGR doe or buck class. Helpful for exhibitors, show secretaries, and judges.

Note: Age should be verified for each individual show day. A goat may move into a different age class during a multi-day show. Final class placement is subject to the official HSFGR show rules and published class list. Wether classes will be handled seperatly through the Youth Program.