| ShorthornPlus animals are not eligible to receive PACE points, but there is a Show Female of the Year recognized by the ShorthornPlus Foundation. This distinction is attained by points received from the three nationally recognized shows, American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition, and the National Western Stock Show.
The ShorthornPlus Committee has designated three national shows for the eligibility to accumulate points.
1. The American Royal - Kansas City, Mo.
2. North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) - Louisville, Ky.
3. National Western Stock Show (NWSS) - Denver, Colo.
Guidelines for the 2009-2010 show season:
Heifer must be registered with the ASA as ¼ blood or higher Shorthorn.
If registered as less than ½ blood, the sire must be a registered Shorthorn
Guidelines for the 2010-2011 show season:
All ShorthornPlus animals must be 50% Shorthorn blood concentration or higher to be eligible to show at a sanctioned ASA show.
ShorthornPlus Show Classifications
Show Season – April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013
- All cattle must be at least 50% Shorthorn
Original registration paper must be present at check-in (no copies accepted) to be eligible to show.
The show will use these Show Classifications according to entry numbers.
Level I (20 head or less)
Level II (21 – 50 head)
Level III (51 head or over)
- Show Classifications are changed as of October 1st due to larger number of Spring calves.
- In order for an exhibitor to be eligible to receive the ASA share of premiums at Open and Junior ShorthornPlus shows, the member must be in good standing, owner’s entire herd must be enrolled in the WHR program by July 1 of the given year, and each animal shown must have individual SPR records in order to receive ASA financial support. The ASA portion of the show premiums will be given as a credit to the member account.
- No exhibitor shall be permitted to win more than two prizes in any one class.
- All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor in the records of the American Shorthorn Association by the time of the Fair or Show. Please refer to specific show guidelines for a junior show ownership deadline.
- Animals in a Junior Show may only be in the sole name of the individual exhibitor.
- All animals are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA. All animals are also subject to an age inspection if deemed necessary by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final.
- Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted.
IMPORTANT: Each of the following classes MAY be broken into multiple classes to accommodate large numbers of entries.
Level I shows (20 head or less):
Female Classes – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.
Class 1. Spring Heifer Calves – calved after March 1, 2012 (**class not eligible at Junior National Shorthorn Show)
Class 2. Junior Heifer Calves – calved between January 1 and February 29, 2012
Class 3. Winter Heifer Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2011
Class 4. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2011
Class 5. Summer Yearling Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2011
Class 6. Late Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011
Class 7. Early Spring Yearling Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2011
Class 8. Junior Yearling Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2011
Class 9. Senior Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2010
Class 10. Grand Champion Female – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Class 11. Reserve Grand Champion Female – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
** if show has less than 10 head, classes may be broken based upon show officials discretion
Level II (21-50 head) and III (51 head and over) shows:
Female Classes – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.
Class 1. Spring Heifer Calves – calved after March 1, 2012 (**class not eligible at Junior National Shorthorn Show)
Class 2. Junior Heifer Calves – calved between January 1 and February 29, 2012
Class 3. Winter Heifer Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2011
Class 4. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2011
Class 5. Division I Champion – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, & 4
Class 6. Division I Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, & 4
Class 7. Summer Yearling Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2011
Class 8. Late Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011
Class 9. Division II Champion – chosen from 1st place winners from Classes 7 & 8
Class 10. Division II Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners from Classes 7 & 8
Class 11. Early Spring Yearling Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2011
Class 12. Division III Champion – chosen from 1st place winners from Class 11
Class 13. Division III Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners from Class 11
Class 14. Junior Yearling Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2011
Class 15. Senior Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2010
Class 16. Division IV Champion – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 14 & 15
Class 17. Division IV Reserve Champion– chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners in Classes 14 & 15
Class 18. Grand Champion Female – chosen from Division I, II, III, & IV Champions
Class 19. Reserve Grand Champion Female – chosen Division I, II, III & IV Champions
Senior/Junior Yearling Pregnancy Rule for exhibitors at all Open shows: Any senior/junior yearling female 28 months of age or older on or before the date of the show must have a natural calf at side and must be shown with such. All females 20 months of age on or before the date of the show must have a 60-day pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor can produce a qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site, and verify a 60-day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of that animal for that specific show.
Shows held on or after October 1
Level I shows (20 head or less):
Female Classes – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.
Class 1. Spring Heifer Calves – calved after March 1, 2012
Class 2. Junior Heifer Calves – calved between January 1 and February 29, 2012
Class 3. Winter Heifer Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2011
Class 4. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2011
Class 5. Summer Yearling Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2011
Class 6. Late Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011
Class 7. Early Spring Yearling Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2011
Class 8. Junior Yearling Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2011
Class 9. Senior Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2010
Class 10. Grand Champion Female – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
Class 11. Reserve Grand Champion Female – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
** if show has less than 10 head, classes may be broken based upon show officials discretion
Level II (21-50 head) and III (51 head and over) shows:
Female Classes – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.
Class 1. Spring Heifer Calves – calved after March 1, 2012
Class 2. Division I Champion – chosen from 1st place winners in Class 1
Class 3. Division I Reserve Champion - chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Class 1
Class 4. Junior Heifer Calves – calved between January 1 and February 29, 2012
Class 5. Winter Heifer Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2011
Class 6. Senior Heifer Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2011
Class 7. Division II Champion – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 4, 5 & 6
Class 8. Division II Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners in Classes 4, 5 & 6
Class 9. Summer Yearling Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2011
Class 10. Late Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011
Class 11. Division III Champion – chosen from 1st place winners from Classes 9 & 10
Class 12. Division III Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners from Classes 9 & 10
Class 13. Early Spring Yearling Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2011
Class 14. Division IV Champion – chosen from 1st place winners from Class 13
Class 15. Division IV Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners from Class 13
Class 16. Junior Yearling Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2011
Class 17. Senior Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31, 2010
Class 18. Division V Champion – chosen from 1st place winners in Classes 16 & 17
Class 19. Division V Reserve Champion– chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners in Classes 16 & 17
Class 20. Grand Champion Female – chosen from Division I, II, III, IV, V Champions
Class 21. Reserve Grand Champion Female – chosen Division I, II, III, IV, V Champions
Senior/Junior Yearling Pregnancy Rule for exhibitors at all Open shows: Any senior/junior yearling female 28 months of age or older on or before the date of the show must have a natural calf at side and must be shown with such. All females 20 months of age on or before the date of the show must have a 60-day pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor can produce a qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site, and verify a 60-day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of that animal for that specific show.
Point Distribution
Designated 3 national shows for the eligibility to accumulate Open ShorthornPlus points.
The American Royal - Kansas City, Mo.
North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) - Louisville, Ky.
National Western Stock Show (NWSS) - Denver, Colo.
The ShorthornPlus Foundation also offers $1000 to the Grand Female and $300 to the Reserve Grand Female at each of these three designated shows.
Designated 3 national shows for eligibility to accumulate Junior ShorthornPlus points:
National Junior Shorthorn Show
North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) - Louisville, Ky.
National Western Stock Show (NWSS) - Denver, Colo.
The ShorthornPlus Foundation will offer $1000 to the Grand Female and $300 to the Reserve Grand Female at the National Junior Shorthorn Show.
1. Point System Distribution:
Level I (20 head or less)
First Place 30 points
Second Place 20 points
Third Place 10 points
Grand Champion +30 points
Reserve Grand Champion +15 points
Level II (21 – 50 head)
First Place 60 points
Second Place 40 points
Third Place 20 points
Grand Champion + 60 points
Reserve Grand Champion + 30 points
Level III (51 head and over)
First Place 100 points
Second Place 80 points
Third Place 60 points
Grand Champion + 100 points
Reserve Grand Champion + 50 points
2011-12 Open ShorthornPlus Show Schedule
American Royal - Kansas City, Mo. - Judge –Mark Mclintock
North American International Livestock Expo - Louisville, Ky.
Judge –Kyle Conley, Open; Brad Winegardner, Jr
National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colo.
Open Show – Judge Bob May
Jr. Show – Judge Blake Bloomberg
Premium Support
Starting with the 2010/2011 show season, in order to be eligible for premiums at the ASA-sponsored open and junior shows (ASA portion of premiums) the member must be in good standing, owner's entire herd must be enrolled in the WHR program, and each animal shown must have individual SPR records in order to receive ASA financial support.(Refer to Rule V SHOWS Section 2. Premium Show Agreements A. Eligibility
The ShorthornPlus Foundation will also sponsor these additional prize checks.
| 2012 Junior Nationals |
Grand Champion $1,000 |
Res. Grand Champion $300 |
| 2012 American Royal |
Grand Champion $1,000 |
Res. Grand Champion $300 |
| 2012 North American (NAILE) |
Grand Champion $1,000 |
Res. Grand Champion $300 |
| 2013 NWSS |
Grand Champion $1,000 |
Res. Grand Champion $300 |
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