The Udder Side

Congratulations to our newest Star Milker!

JDR Ranch Elvin Princess AR*D  

F-1 Mini-LaMancha owned by Danielle Rambo

Norm Geiser

TMGR Milk Director

The Fall TMGR Conformation Clinic is Online!

We are pleased to announce that the entries for our first online Conformation Clinic are online. Click this link to view the entries. 

The TMGR Conformation Clinic is designed to provide education about miniature dairy goat conformation and a means of getting a personal evaluation of your own animals through the use of photographs of the animal. The animals will be evaluated against the TMGR scorecard.  Evaluations will be posted when they are completed.

Our treasure, registrar and judge, Donna Elkins, is evaluating the animals in this first conformation clinic. We thank those who took the time to participate!  We hope this will prove to be a useful tool for herd development, along with showing and  production testing.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY – 2016 TMGR KIDDING CALENDAR

TMGR is offering ad space on the back of the upcoming kidding calendar, as well as space in the interior of the calendar. There is space for 12 business cards (2 inch tall by 3.5 inches wide) on the back of the calendar and space for 13 ads occupying two blank squares (1 inch tall by 3 inches wide total) in the interior of the calendar (one per month).

Ads are $35 each. Please send your high quality jpg image to Angelia Mercer at swgoats@yahoo.com. Please specify if you prefer to see you intend your ad for the back of the calendar or in the interior. After your ad is received, you will be be given payment instructions. All payments will be processed through the registrar.

Calendar Photo Contest Results

We had 56 entries in our contest this year.  We thank all our participants for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful photographs through Facebook.  Winners were selected on the basis of popular vote and variety of subject matter.  We regret there are not more months in a year!

Congratulations to the winners of this year's calendar contest!  The following photos will be featured in our 2016 TMGR Kidding Calendar:

BEST OF SHOW
Entered by Lyne Peterson
Mini Oberhasli goats from Byrngyld

BEST BUCK PHOTO
Entered by Cari Zisk
Mini Alpine buck from Cherry Butte

BEST SHOW STOPPER
Entered by MaryLisa Lynch
Mini Nubian doe from Slate Creek Farm

BEST MINI LAMANCHA DOE PHOTO
Entered by Angela Davidson
Mini LaMancha doe and kids from Casa La Palma

BEST MINI NUBIAN DOE PHOTO
Entered by Jen Payne
Mini Nubian doe and kid from Vivi's Sunshine

BEST MINI ALPINE DOE PHOTO
Entered by Stephanie Smith
Mini Alpine from Eldamar Farm

BEST FALL/WINTER PHOTO
Entered by Angela and Savannah Bugni
Mini Nubian from Latte Bella Minis

BEST SUMMERTIME PHOTO
Entered by Stephanie Smith
Mini Nubian from Eldamar Farm

BEST SPRINGTIME PHOTO
Entered by Stephanie Smith
Mini Nubian from Eldamar Farm

BEST MINI LAMANCHA KID PHOTO
Entered by Angela Davidson
Mini LaMancha kids from Casa la Palma

BEST MINI NUBIAN KID PHOTO
Entered by Angela and Savannah Bugni
Mini Nubian from Latte Bella Minis

BEST MINI ALPINE KID PHOTO
Entered by Stephanie Smith
Mini Alpine from Loma Verde Mini Caprines

EDITOR'S PICK
Entered by Jen Payne
Mini Nubians from Vivi's Sunshine

The Udder Side

Congratulations to the following Does and their Owners for completing Milk Testing this year. (So Far)

 

305 AR Milk Star

 "Feijoa A Little Bit AR*D"   NOA Mini Nubian   Rebekah Clarke

 

One Day Milk Star

 "Paradise Freckels *D"   3rd Gen Mini Nubian   Christina Griswold

 "Rose Meadow Honey 3*D"   4th Gen Mini Nubian   Christina Griswold

 

Don't forget, when signing up for milk testing, make sure the Doe's Dam and Sire names, on the Doe Data Sheet, are complete with all designated titles included. (AR*D, 2*D, +S, etc.)

 

Thank You

Norm Geiser

TMGR Milk Director

2015 Photo Contest

The time has come to submit photos for the 2015 Photo Contest!  12 special photos will be selected to be featured in the 2016 TMGR Calendar.

How to Submit Photos

1. Please send full size jpg photo files to Angelia Mercer at swgoats@yahoo.com
2. Write "Photo Contest" in the subject line.
3. Include the name of the photographer, herd name, location and breed of goat.

Guidelines

1. Please submit new photos that you have never submitted before, preferably photos taken within the past year.
2. The photo should feature one or more Miniature Dairy Goats.  If humans are present in the photo, they should be "background".
3. We need photos of bucks/wethers, does and kids of all the breeds registered by TMGR (Mini Nubians, Mini LaManchas, etc.).
4. The contest is open to TMGR members.

Judging

1. All Photos will be posted on the TMGR Facebook page without identifying information - Photos will be posted between June 9th and June 30th.
2. "Likes" constitute a vote.  You are invited to share photos on your timelines.
3. 12 of the most popular photos will be selected as winners for categories such as Best of Breed, Best Kid of Breed, Best Goat in Summer, etc.  (Categories are somewhat determined by what photos we receive.)

GO! TAKE! SEND! VOTE!

Our New Website Is Online!

We invite you to check out

www.tmgronline.com

And check out all the exciting new features!

Don't forget to update your listing in the directory while visiting!

May 9th - It’s May! Let’s Show Some Goats! Goat Show, Wilton, California

With the preceding days being a little cooler and windier than normal, we were a little concerned, but on the day of the show weather was perfect. Stitch-N-Thyme Farms hosted the show in their covered arena -- with pens set up in the shade and a goat size ring set up across from the pens. 

Russ Parker manned the barbecue and provided folks with tasty burgers. Providing lunch for everyone, helped keep the show on time and helped folks get to know other participants.

A good time was had by all. It's always fun to see other breeder's goat and hear judges' reasons for placing. Every show I attend I learn something new and see goats in a slightly different light.

Amy Parker

News from the Udder Side

Anyone wanting to participate in the Milk Tests please use the newly updated forms, Milk Test Application and Doe Data Sheet. The forms can be found on our web-site at:    http://www.tmgronline.org/milk.html
If you're thinking about milk test..it's not too late.

Questions??  Contact me at backpacker2@outlook.com

Thank you and may your milk pail overflow
Norm Geiser

May 9 Show - Wilton CA

It’s May! Let’s Show Some Goats! Goat Show 

This Show is TMGR Sanctioned Show.
TMGR Rules to govern and take precedence over all others.

Location: Stitch-N-Thyme Farms, 9760 Dillard Rd, Wilton, CA 95693
When: May 9, 2015
Check In -- 9:00 am
Show Starts -- 10:00 am
Judges:
Ring 1 – Rebecca Nix
Ring 2 – Rebekah Clarke

Both Senior Doe Rings will be in the morning; no pre-show milk out will be required. Junior/Intermediate/Senior Bucks Rings will be after lunch.
Mini Nubians will go first, followed by Mini La Manchas.

Doe Classes:
1.Yearling Milkers (born in 2014)
2. Two yr old (born in 2013)
3. Three yr old (born in 2012)
4. Four yr old (born in 2011)
5. Five yr and older (born in 2010 or earlier)
6. Dry Milkers

Junior/Intermediate/ Senior Buck Classes:
1. < 1 year (Born April 2014-April 2015)
2. 1-2 years (Born April 2012-March 2014)
3. 2 years and greater (Born March 2012 or earlier)

Registering for the Show: Please send the following information for each goat via email to stitchnthyme.farms@gmail.com: Class Number, Breed, Gender, Registered Name of Goat, Registration Number, Date of Birth Early registration is appreciated. If you can’t send an email by noon on May 8, please be prepared to be here promptly at 9:00 am for check in. Fee is $5/goat/ring. Payment can be made the day of the show.

Facilities: This show is located at our farm. Primary areas used by our goats will be restricted for bio security reasons. There is a large open area for parking trucks and trailers. We can accommodate tent or RV camping, so if you want to arrive on Friday and/or leave on Sunday, you are welcome to stay on our farm. The nearest hotel is approximately 15 miles from our farm. Pens for visiting goats are limited – horse pipe panels lined with goat wire. If you can bring pens or show out of your trailer that would be very helpful. If you need a pen, let us know as soon as possible, so we can reserve one for you.

Food: We will be offering a barbeque lunch (hamburger, chicken, fruit, veggies, etc) on Saturday. Please let us know if you plan on joining us so we prepare enough food. If you are interested in getting food on your own, there is a Subway Sandwich shop, a diner, and two pizza places about 5 miles from the farm. There is a mini-mart across the street from us (and 3 others within 5 miles), if you need chips or drinks or sundries.

Contact Info: Any questions, concerns, clarification or comments – please let us know! Amy Parker, 916-943-6520, stitchnthyme.farms@gmail.com

The Udder Side

Lets all say congratulations to the following Does and their Owners for completion of milk testing since my last report.

305 AR Milk Star

Paradise Sundae, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold
KaryDairy Shirley Tinkles, 2nd Generation Mini LaMancha - Lynne Kary
Cornerstone Farm Rosey, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Eve Hawkins

Irm's Girl Heidi, 1st Generation Mini Nubian - Amy Parker

Irm's Girl Mountain Laurel, 2nd Generation Mini Nubian - Amy Parker

Irm's Girl Black Eyed Susan, 2nd Generation Mini Nubian - Amy Parker

One Day Milk Star

Paradise Silvia, 4th Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold
Rose Meadow Caramela, 4th Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Norm Geiser

TMGR Milk Director

From Your BOD...

The Board of Directors met November 8, and we are very excited for the many changes and improvements in the works.  There are several committees and work groups hard at work on your behalf.  Here is a quick run down:

Milk Program - Continued management of milk program.  Encourage participation through mentoring.
Norm Geiser, Chair

Show Chair  - Facilitation of TMGR sanctioned dairy goat shows.  Encourage members to host new shows with mentoring.
Cari Zisk, Chair

Bylaws Committee - Review and update Bylaws, ensure Mission Statement and 501C3 language is represented accurately.
Donna Elkins, Chair

Website Committee - Improve website for aesthetics and functionality.
MaryLisa Lynch, Chair

We also formed some working groups with the help of our member volunteers. The new working groups are:

Work Group to Vet Show Judges

 

Work Group Exploring Online Showing or Conformation Clinic

 

Work Group to work on Registration Database - Review existing program and revisions, recommend future upgrades or field additions.

We thank all those who have volunteered to help!  Volunteers can contact the BOD for more information.

Have you recently attended a miniature goat show or event?  Have you discovered a new trick of the trade?  Do you have a funny or inspiring story to tell about your goats?  As always, Have U Herd welcomes submissions from TMGR members!  Send your submissions to the editor!

CALENDAR CONTEST WINNERS! : BEST SEASONAL PHOTOS

BEST MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT IN SPRING PHOTO
Entered by MaryLisa Lynch
Featuring Mini Nubians of Slate Creek Farm

http://lzrdslomah.com/

lzrdslomah@yahoo.com

BEST MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT IN SUMMER
 PHOTOEntered by Cristy Carpenter
Featuring Sheldon & Christoff of Carpenter Ranch

  ccarpenter@carpenterranchmt.com

    www.carpenterranchmt.com

BEST MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT IN FALL PHOTO
Entered by MaryLisa Lynch
Featuring Irm's Girls Beautiful Bele of Slate Creek Farm

http://lzrdslomah.com/

lzrdslomah@yahoo.com

BEST MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT IN WINTER PHOTO
Entered by MaryLisa Lynch
Featuring Mini Nubians of Slate Creek Farm

http://lzrdslomah.com/

lzrdslomah@yahoo.com

CALENDAR CONTEST WINNERS! : BEST BREED PHOTOS

BEST PHOTO OF MINI NUBIAN BREED
Entered by Savanna Moore (daughter of Amy Parker)
Featuring Snowflake Obsidian of Stitch-N-Thyme Farms 
stitchnthyme.farms@gmail.com

BEST PHOTO OF MINI LAMANCHA BREED
Entered by Donna Geiser

Featuring Loralai and Lucille of Desertwinds

http://www.desertwindsnv.com

BEST PHOTO OF MINI SAANEN BREED
Entered by Cristy Carpenter
Featuring Oops (Mini Lamancha x Saanen) of Carpenter Ranch
    ccarpenter@carpenterranchmt.com
    www.carpenterranchmt.com

BEST PHOTO OF MINI OBERHASLI BREED
Entered by Tanya Williams
Featuring Wild Wind of Three Ring Ranch
3ringranch@1791.com

CALENDAR CONTEST WINNERS! : BEST KID PHOTOS

BEST GOAT KID PHOTO
Entered by Lyne Peterson
Featuring Mini Oberhasli kids of Bryngyld

BEST MINI LAMANCHA KID PHOTO
Entered by Donna Geiser
Featuring Blondie and DeLinda of Desertwindshttp://www.desertwindsnv.com

BEST MINI NUBIAN KID PHOTO
Entered by Savanna Moore (daughter of Amy Parker)
Featuring Knuckles of Stitch-N-Thyme Farms
 stitchnthyme.farms@gmail.com

BEST MINI OBERHASLI KID PHOTO
Entered by Tanya Williams
Featuring Bacca of 3RR3ringranch@1791.com

The Udder Side - Milk Test Report

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following Does and their Owners who have completed milk testing in 2014 to date.  We appreciate the hard work these Does and Owners do in completing the program’s milk star requirements.
 

305 AR(Advanced Registry) Milk Star:

Rocking Goat Tasha, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Peggy Boone

Blue Unicorn GB Zigzag Czarina, 2nd Generation Mini LaMancha - Myra Bamberger 
Blue Unicorn GB Belle Cadence, 1st Generation Mini LaMancha - Myra Bamberger


One Day Milk Star:

Almosta Farms Violets, 5th Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Paradise Moonlight, 4th Generation Mini Nubian Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Paradise Sundae, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Blue Oaks Pumpkin, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Echo Hills Snowflake, 6th Generation Mini Nubian - Christina Griswold

Caldwell Creek’s Fanny, 3rd Generation Mini Nubian - Angela Bugni

I will continue to post the other participating animals, currently on test, when they have finished their requirements.  If you would like to milk test, but have questions, please contact me at backpacker2@outlook.com

Norm Geiser - TMGR Milk Coordinator