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Welcome! The Idaho Syringa Dairy Goat Association is a Non-Profit Organization Established in 1972. It is intended that this association shall provide a network for members to share ideas, support each other and come together to do what other wise could not be done. Our course of action is to work together cooperatively and positively for common cause, and to increase the interests and knowledge of the Dairy Goat.More specifically we aspire: A. To promote Dairy Goats and Dairy Goat products. B. To educate members and the public about Dairy Goats, their care, management, problems and practices. C. To encourage breed improvement through use of quality registered bucks and does D. To sponsor and/or support Dairy Goat shows that will help members and the public become aware of and value quality Dairy Goats. E. To improve public awareness through promotional events (clinics, sales, products, fun events, good PR, Dairy Goat shows, youth and Adult showmanship classes and effective displays that provide positive messages.). F. We are dedicated to supporting the 4-H, FFA and other youth Dairy Goat programs for……OUR FUTURE.
2024 SHOW NEWS
We are pleased to announce our judges for the 2024 Idaho Syringa Spring Classic
Ring 1 Judge- Tim Flickinger
Ring 2 Judge- TBA Ring 3 Judge- Pete Snyder Ring 4 Judge- Janet Kracker
Show order for Sr. Does is as follows Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable, Toggenburg, Alpine, Guernsey , LaMancha, Recorded Grade, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian.
Show order for Jr. Does is OB, CB, A, AOP, LM, RG, ND, N
Show order for Bucks is CB, ND, AOP, N Show committee reserves the right to change show order after consulting with judges and exhibitors and very likely will change order in second ring to facilitate show completion.
ENTER EARLY AND SAVE MONEY- DEADLINE FOR EARLY ENTRIES IS MAY 20, 2024
FREE YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP FRIDAY MAY 24TH AT 6:30 PM IN THE SHEEP RING SEND NAME AND AGE AS OF SHOW DATE TO Cari Zisk cherrybutte@msn.com THEY CAN ALSO BE PUT ON ENTRY FORMS TO SANDY MILLER OR JUST SHOW UP AND ENTER PRIOR TO 6:30 PM JUDGE FOR SHOWMANSHIP TBD
We are excited to have Molly's Custom Silver buckles as our awards for our showman. The kids work hard preparing their goats for the showmanship class and we hope they learn during their time with the judge. So they deserve to be acknowledged for their hard work with a shiny buckle. If you are hosting a showmanship class and want some great awards for the top winners check Molly's Custom Silver site out.
Shavings are what the facilities is requiring us to use now. We will provide first bedding of some shavings. Local feed stores should have inventory. We may have some left over after first bedding to sell as well. You are welcome to bring your own shavings as well. Pens are 6x6.
Sponsorship Syringa has asked for Sponsorships to aid us in keeping the cost of the show down for our exhibitors. We have had folks step forward and Sponsor some of the breeds. Still looking for folks to Sponsor so if interested Please let Cari Zisk know. We want to Thank the following for their Sponsorship:
Hotel information The Springhill Suites by Marriott located at 6325 N Cloverdale Rd Boise Idaho. We have a block of rooms at a discounted price, $159, King and Double Queens If you are interested in a room please call 208-939-8266. The block at discounted rates will only be available until April 25th 2024 5 pm Mountain time. So book now!!
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Camping on the fairground facilities is "NOT" permitted. Fairgrounds faculty have the authority to fine anybody they observe camping and/or being hooked up to power along the barn walls. Don't hook up to power. There will be one assigned night watch which has authorization to camp on the fairgrounds. A newly renovated campground facility, Boise Riverside RV Park, can be reached at 208-375-7432 to make your camping reservations nearby.