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!

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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!