Australian Miniature Goat Association Inc
(AMGA)

Official Breed Association of the Australian Miniature Goat

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** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

2010-11 AMGA Membership renewals will be due soon.

For all members whose membership expired on 30 June, 2010 your membership renewal can be paid at any time.
Pay early to ensure you avoid any price increase!
Please ensure your renewal is paid prior to 31st July 2010 to avoid the need to pay the joining fee again.

You can submit your renewal application online at: 2010-11 Membership Renewal


Upcoming 2010 Shows

The following Show Societies have invited Miniature Goat Breeders to Display and / or have their animals judged as detailed below.
All Members are encouraged to participate where possible to ensure the ongoing commitment of these Shows to the display and judging of the Australian Miniature Goat. Shows where we are currently displaying are planned to be enhanced with Judging competitions in future years so a good level of support is important.

Shows are a great way to enhance the profile of the Australian Miniature Goat as there is usually a good level of media coverage as a result of the Displays and Judging, as well as the number of spectators that attend the Shows. This is a great way for individual breeders to enahance your Studs profile as well as getting exposure to many potential customers.

Show Dates Display or Judging Download Show Rules,
Entry Forms etc
Toogoolawah June 11th to 12th Display  

Laidley

July 10th to 11th Display & Judging (11 Jul)  
Gatton July 16th to 17th Display  

Brisbane Royal (Ekka)

August 5th to 14th (est. 4 to 5 days of 2nd week) Display  

Any breeder interested in displaying or entering the judging competition at any of these shows should contact Dennis Walsh for further details at: denbarja@westnet.com.au .

If anyone is interested in assisting organise current shows or organising display or show judging at your local show, please contact Dennis Walsh for more information and assistance on how to start.


ESK SHOW - RESULTS 22ND MAY, 2010

Section 4. Australian Miniature Grade Goats

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Goat (Junior)

 

Miniature Bred - Doe or Buck 3 months to 6 months

 

Class 1

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class1

1st

Pickwil Jangle

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Pickwil Jarovit

Emma White

3rd

Pickwil Kangaroo Paw

Emma White

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Doe 6 to 12 months

 

Class 2a

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class2aClass2a

1st

Dundula Wynona

Grace Bilson

2nd

Pickwil Jofur

Wilhelmina Pickles

3rd

Legendsof Star Anniseed

Col Anderson

       

Miniature Bred Buck 6 to 12 months

 

Class 2b

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class2b

1st

Pickwil Jupiter

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Pickwil Sebastian

Wilhelmina Pickles

3rd

Legendsof Mercury

Col Anderson

       

Miniature Bred Doe 12 to 24 months

 

Class 3

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class3

1st

Pickwil Incarvillea (Cara)

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Pickwil Isoloma (Loma)

Wilhelmina Pickles

3rd

Pickwil Jasmine

Wilhelmina Pickles

       

Miniature Bred Doe 24 to 36 months

 

Class 4

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class4

1st

Pickwil Ipomoea (Pom Pom)

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Galene Park Kippah

Barbara Walsh

3rd

Galene Park Twinkle

Barbara Walsh

       

Miniature Bred Buck 12 to 24 months

 

Class 5

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class5

1st

Pickwil Jacobea

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Pickwil Jack O Lantern

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Buck 24 to 36 months

Class6

Class 6

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Galene Park Rocky

Barbara Walsh

     

Champion Miniature Bred Goat

 

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Champ

 

Pickwil Jupiter

Wilhelmina Pickles

  Class 2b  

Reserve Champion Miniature Bred Goat

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Pickwil Ipomoea (Pom Pom)

Wilhelmina Pickles

  Class 4  

Miniature Goat Adult

 

Miniature Goat - Doe 3 to 5 years

 

Class 7

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class7

1st

Galene Park Georgina

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Pickwil Cinnamon

Wilhelmina Pickles

3rd

Galene Park Sugar

Barbara Walsh

       

Miniature Goat - Doe over 5 years

Class8

Class 8

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Patona Park Delta

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Galene Park Ruby

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Doe

ChampMini

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Patona Park Delta

Barbara Walsh

  Class 8  

Reserve Champion Miniature Doe

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Galene Park Georgina

Barbara Walsh

  Class 7  
   

Miniature Goat - Buck over 5 years

 

Class 10

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Class10

1st

Just Kiddin Ejaz

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Buck

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Just Kiddin Ejaz

Wilhelmina Pickles

  Class 10  
   

Grand Champion Adult Breeding Goat of Show

 

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

GRDCHAMP

 

Patona Park Delta

Barbara Walsh

  Class 8  
 

Progeny Groups

 
  Dam or Sire and 1 progeny   PRIZE

Class 11

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Patona Park Delta/Galene Park Georgina

Barbara Walsh

2nd Just Kiddin Ejaz/Pickwil Isoloma Wilhelmina Pickles
3rd Galene Park Ruby/Galene Park Twinkle Barbara Walsh
     
  Dam or Sire and 2 progeny  

Class 12

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Just Kiddin Ejaz
Pickwil Isoloma
Pickwil Sebastian

Wilhelmina Pickles
2nd

Galene Park Ruby /
Galene Park Kippah
Galene Park Twinkle

Barbara Walsh
3rd

Patona Park Delta
Galene Park Georgina
Galene Park Rocky

Barbara Walsh

 


Previous Show Results

Laidley  Show – Judging held Sunday 12th July, 2009

Section 5.
Australian Miniature Grade Goats

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Goat (Junior)

 

Miniature Bred – Doe, Buck or wether 3 months to 6 months

 

Class 17

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

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1st

Pickwil Jasmine (doe)

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Minique Jack O Lantern (buck)

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Doe, Buck or Wether 6 to 12 months

 

 

Class 18

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-6-12mths.jpg 

1st

Minique Funkee

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Pickwil Isoloma (Loma)

Wilhelmina Pickles

3rd

Pickwil Rusty

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

Miniature Bred Doe 12 to 24 months

 

 

Class 19

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-doe12-24mth.jpg

 

1st

Just Kiddin Hoot

D.Watson / W. Pickles

 

2nd

Pickwil Ipomea (Pom Pom)

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

Miniature Bred Doe 24 to 36 months.

 

Class 20

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

1st

Galene Park Kippah

Barbara Walsh

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2nd

Just Kiddin Geenie

D Watson/W Pickles

3rd

Minee Downs Annie

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Buck 12 to 24 & 24 to 36 months.

 

Class 21/22

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-Buck12-36mths.jpg

1st

Just Kiddin Guru

D Watson/W Pickles

2nd

Galene Park Rocky

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Bred Goat

 

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-Ch+ResChampMinBred.jpg

 

Minique Funkee

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

Reserve Champion Miniature Bred Goat

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Galene Park Kippah

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

Miniature Goat (Adult)

 

Miniature Goat - Doe 3 to 5 years

 

Class 24 & 25

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-Doe3-5yr.jpg

1st

Just Kiddin Gabrielle (Gabi)

D Watson/W Pickles

2nd

Just Kiddin Elkie

D Watson/W Pickles

3rd

Lights on the Hill Lucy (all black)

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 


Miniature Goat - Doe over 5 years

 

Class 26 & 27

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-Doe5+yr.jpg

1st

Galene Park Ruby

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Patona Park Bessie

Wilhelmina Pickles

Miniature Goat - Buck 3 to 5 years

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Class 28 & 29

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Just Kiddin Ejaz

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Goat

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

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Laidley-SupChamp.jpg 

 

Just Kiddin Gabrielle (Gabi)

D Watson/W Pickles

Reserve Champion Miniature Goat

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Galene Park Ruby

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

SUPREME CHAMPION ADULT BREEDING GOAT OF SHOW

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Minique Funkee

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

Progeny Groups

 

 

Dam or Sire and 1 progeny

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Class 34

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

G P Ruby & G P Kippah

Barbara Walsh

2nd

J K Ejaz & J K Gabrielle

D Watson/W Pickles

3rd

J K Elkie & Pwil Isoloma

D Watson/W Pickles

 

 

 

 

 

2 Progeny of class 18 Dam or Sire

 

 

Class 35

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Laidley-Parent+2prog.jpg

1st

J K Ejaz, J K Gabrielle & Pickwil Isoloma

D. Watson / W. Pickles

2nd

G P Ruby, G P Kippah, G P Twinkle

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

Junior Handler Miniature Grade Goats

 

Class 36

Junior Handler under 6 years

 

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1st

James Neumann

Wilhelmina Pickles

2nd

Joshua Neumann

Wilhelmina Pickles

 

 

 

Class 37

Junior Handler 6 to 12 years

 

1st

Jade

Barbara Walsh

2nd

Asha Mortel

Barbara Walsh

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3rd

Elissa Hart

Barbara Walsh

 

 

 

Class 38

Junior Handler 12 to 18 years

 

1st

Brooklynn Ellson

Barbara Walsh

All handlers given blue ribbon for encouragement award

Overall Winner - Junior Handler - Jade leading Galene Park Kippah

Esk Show – 22 & 23 May, 2009

Section 4. Australian Miniature Grade Goats

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Goat (Junior)

 

Miniature Bred - Doe or Buck 6 months to 12 months

 

Class 1

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Esk1

1st

Pickwil Loma (Isoloma)

W. Pickles

2nd

Minique Funkee

W. Pickles

3rd

Pickwil Cara (Incarvillea)

B. Walsh

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Doe 12 to 24 months

 

Class 3

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

1st

Just Kiddin Hoot

D.Watson / W. Pickles

 

2nd

Galene Park Kippah

B. Walsh

 

3rd

Just Kiddin Humdinger

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

Miniature Bred Doe 24 to 36 months.

 

Class 4

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 Esk2

1st

Just Kiddin Gabrielle

D. Watson / W. Pickles

2nd

Galene Park Sugar

B. Walsh

3rd

Just Kiddin Gia

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Buck 12 to 24months.

Esk3
GP Rocky

Class 5

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Galene Park Rocky

B. Walsh

 

 

 

Miniature Bred Buck 24 to 36 months.

Class 6

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Just Kiddin Guru

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Bred Goat

Esk4

 

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Pickwil Loma (Isoloma)

W. Pickles

 

 

 

Reserve Champion Miniature Bred Goat

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Just Kiddin Gabrielle

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Miniature Goat (Adult)

 

Miniature Goat - Doe 3 to 5 years

Esk5

Class 8 & 9

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

1st

Lights on the Hill Lucy

B. Walsh

2nd

Just Kiddin Evie

D. Watson / W. Pickles

3rd

Just Kiddin Elkie

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Miniature Goat - Doe over 5 years

 

Class 10 & 11

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

1st

Patona Park Delta

B. Walsh

 

2nd

Patona Park Betty

W. Pickles

 

3rd

Galene Park Ruby

B. Walsh

 

 

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Doe

 Esk6

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Lights on the Hill Lucy

B. Walsh

 

 

 

Reserve Champion Miniature Doe

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Just Kiddin Evie

D. Watson / W. Pickles

Miniature Goat - Buck 3 to 5 years

 

Class12 & 13

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Esk7 

1st

Just Kiddin Ejaz

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Champion Miniature Buck

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Just Kiddin Ejaz

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

GRAND CHAMPION ADULT BREEDING GOAT OF SHOW

 

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

Just Kiddin Ejaz

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

 

 

Progeny Groups

 

Dam or Sire and 1 progeny

 

Class 18

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

 

1st

J. K. Ejaz / J. K. Gabrielle

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

2nd

J. K. Elkie / Pickwil Loma (Isoloma)

D. Watson / W. Pickles

 

3rd

G. P. Delta / G. P. Rocky

B. Walsh

 

 

 

 

 

2 Progeny of class 18 Dam or Sire

 

Class 19

Goat Name

Exhibitor Name

Esk8

1st

J. K. Ejaz / J. K. Gabrielle / Pickwil Isoloma

D. Watson / W. Pickles

2nd

G. P. Ruby / G. P. Kippah / G. P. Twinkle

B. Walsh

 

 

 

Junior Handler Miniature Grade Goats

 

Class 20

Junior Handler under 6 years

 

Esk9
Asha & Kippah

Fun

Wilhelmina' grandson with Lily

W. Pickles

Class

Wilhelmina' grandson with Pretty Girl

W. Pickles

 

 

 

Class 21

Junior Handler 6 to 12 years

 

1st

Asha Mortel with GP Kippah

B. Walsh

2nd

Elissa Hart with GP Twinkle

B. Walsh

 

 

 

Class 22

Junior Handler 12 to 18 years

 

1st

Brooklynn Ellson with PW Incarvillea

B. Walsh

 

Esk10Brook and Cara

Esk11
Junior handlers Under 6

Esk12
Elissa & Twinkle

 

2009 ALLORA SHOW
Results
- 7th February 2009

Allora

Australian Miniature Goat Show Judging was held at the Allora Show on the 9th February, 2009. 

The AMGA would like to pass on its CONGRATULATIONS to all those who exhibited animals on the day, helped organised the event, and to everyone including spectators who helped to make the show such a success. 

The full list of classes and results are detailed below:

MINIATURE BRED GOATS (Under 3 years)
  Place Name Handler
Doe under 12 months 1st Pickwil Isoloma Wilhelmina Pickles
  2nd Pickwil Incarvillia Barbara Walsh
Doe  over 12 and under 24 months 1st Galene Park Twinkle Barbara Walsh
  2nd Just Kiddin Humdinger Wilhelmina Pickles
  3rd Pickwil Ipomea David Pickles
Doe over 24 and under 36 months 1st Just Kiddin Gabrielle Wilhelmina Pickles
  2nd Just Kiddn Gia Wilhelmina Pickles
Buck/Wether over 12 under 24 months 1st Galene Park Rocky Barbara Walsh
Buck/Wether over 24to 36 months 1st Just Kiddin Guru Wilhelmina Pickles
 
Champion Miniature Bred Goat Galene Park Twinkle Barbara Walsh
Reserve Champion Miniature Bred Goat Just Kiddin Gabrielle Wilhelmina Pickles
 
MINIATURE  GOATS (over 3 years)
Doe 36 months and over 1st Just Kiddin Evie Wilhelmina Pickles
  2nd Just Kiddin Elkie David Pickles
  3rd Legendsof Bubbles Col Anderson
Buck 36 months and over 1st Bouncing Hooves Hercules Celia Hale
 
Grand Champion Miniature Goat Just Kiddin Evie Wilhelmina Pickles
Reserve Champion Miniature Goat Bouncing Hooves Hercules Celia Hale
PW-Isoloma
Pickwil Isoloma
GPTwinkle
Galene Park Twinkle
JKGabi
Just Kiddin Gabrielle
GPRocky
Galene Park Rocky
JKGuru
Just Kiddin Guru
JKEvie
Just Kiddin Evie
BHHercules
Bouncing Hooves Hercules
Champs
Grand Champion - Just Kiddin Evie &
Reserve Champion - Bouncing Hooves Hercules


2008 LAIDLEY SHOW
Results
- 13th July 2008

The next Laidley Show is on
the 12th July, 2009

Australian Miniature Goat Show Judging was held at the Laidley Show on the 13th July.  This was the first opportunity for the Australian Miniature Goat to be shown and judged where a large number of animals and breeders were represented.  The show provided the first opportunity so far to compare miniature goats from many of the oldest and longest established breeders in the country.

The AMGA would like to pass on its CONGRATULATIONS to all those who exhibited animals on the day, helped organised the event, and to everyone including spectators who helped to make the show such a success. 

The full list of classes and results are detailed below:

MINIATURE BRED GOATS (Under 3 years)
    Place Name Handler
Class 17 Doe under 12 months 1st Just Kiddin Hoot Wilhelmina Pickles
    2nd Yattarna Dimity Susan Junee
    3rd Pickwil Ipomoea  Wilhelmina Pickles
Class 18 Doe  12 and under 24 months 1st Just Kiddin Geenie Wilhelmina Pickles
    2nd Pikamini Radar Tracy Newman
    3rd Patona Park Hermyni Sue Ludwig
Class 19 Doe 24 and under 36 months 1st Just Kiddin Gabrielle Wilhelmina Pickles
    2nd Just Kiddn Gia Wilhelmina Pickles
Class 20 Buck/Wether under 12 months 1st Just Kiddin Harley Wilhelmina Pickles
    2nd Pickwil Irish Wilhelmina Pickles
    3rd Yattarna Saviour Susan Junee
Class 21 Buck/Wether 12 under 24 months 1st Patona Park Hotshot Sue Ludwig
    2nd Yattarna Ludwig Susan Junee
    3rd Just Kiddin Guru Wilhelmina Pickles
 
Champion Miniature Bred Goat Just Kiddin Gabrielle Wilhelmina Pickles
Reserve Champion Miniature Bred Goat Patona Park Hotshot Sue Ludwig
 
MINIATURE  GOATS (over 3 years)
Class 23 Doe 36 months and over 1st Just Kiddin Evie Wilhelmina Pickles
    2nd Patona Park Emily Astrid Tetley
    3rd Patona Park Esha Sue Ludwig
Class 24 Buck 36 months and over 1st Patona Park Echo  Simone O'Brien
    2nd Just Kiddin Ejaz Wilhelmina Pickles
    3rd Patona Park Ekan Sue Ludwig
 
Champion Miniature Goat Just Kiddin Evie Wilhelmina Pickles
Reserve Champion Miniature  Goat Patona Park Echo  Simone O'Brien
 
Handlers
Class 26 Junior Handler under 12 years 1st Jessica Pickwil Stud
    2nd Alexandria Pickwil Stud
    3rd Jade  

The show was covered by the Gatton Star Newspaper, below is a clipping from the Gatton Star:

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Previous Shows

Ipswich Show 7 - 9 May, 2009

Report from Dennis and Barbara Walsh, Denbarja Miniature Goat Breeders.

The three days display was again well received by the public and we had a lot of genuine interest some of which is sure to turn into future sales and possibly new breeders/AMGA members. Adults and children alike were keen to handle the little fellows (kids) and there were plenty of helping hands at feed times. Dennis slept in my Rav 4 next to the pens at night to keep a close eye on things. The time was shared with Wilhelmina and Dave Pickles of Pickwil stud on Thursday and Saturday and Graeme and Elissa Hart of Galene Park on Saturday. We also walked some of the older goats through Sideshow Alley and the Australiana area much to the delight of stall holders and the public alike. Ziggy went for a ride on the train with Dennis and sat quietly for the whole trip around the showgrounds. We were very well looked after by our contacts from Ipswich Show, particularly Graham Sharp, and made new friends amongst the other exhibitors. No doubt that we will be back next year bigger and better.

 

Marbug Show - May, 2009

Report from Wilhelmina Pickles, Pickwil Miniature Goat Stud.
The Marburg show was on the following Saturday. Once again asked at short notice to bring the miniatures. Enlisted help from Barbara and Dennis from Denbarja Stud. The day dawned beautiful. Loaded the little ones into the car and off we went. Luckily Marburg is only about 20kms from home. We were in the sheep pavilion. Plenty of willing helpers to help me unload as various schools in the area breed and show sheep and the school children thought the kids were just adorable. It was about ten minutes before I got any of the babies back.

As usual the miniatures were a hit with the general public. Many people put in orders. Denbarja and myself just cannot fill all the orders we get. We live in the ideal area for keeping the miniatures as most people here live on small acreage. Even as we were loading everyone back into the cars at the end of the day, it was hard to escape quickly as people were so taken with the animals. Once again we had a lovely day showing the miniatures, Next....the Ipswich show for three days.

Toogoolawah Show 6th & 7th June, 2008

Report from Dennis and Barbara Walsh, Denbarja Miniature Goat Breeders.
email: denbarja@westnet.com.au

This was our second venture in displaying the little ones in a show environment.
Toogoolawah is also situated in the beautiful Brisbane Valley, 18klms north of Esk.
With the help of local Boer goat breeders, a pen was erected under cover adjacent to the Boer goat pavilion. 
Once again our friends from Pickwil Stud provided a number of goats to make up a good display. The weather first thing was
terrible with driving rain and we were unsure what would be happening when we arrived at Toogoolawah. It was appreciated
that David and Wilhelmina (Pickwil Stud) braved the conditions to travel such a long way with their little ones.

We displayed 6 goats in total and as the sun shone through the minis were another hit with a show crowd. We had goats there from 5 weeks old to 2 years. They all came dressed in their finest warm coats. The babies were of course very popular with the children who loved to nurse and help bottle feed them.

There were 57 Pure Bred Stud Boer Goats being exhibited, so a lot of people visited our display. It also gave us a chance to see a goat show ring in operation. The Boer goat breeders were amazed that the miniature-bred goats were such a contrast in size. Even though the Boer is not a tall goat, the size difference was substantial.

We have a break now while preparing for the Laidley Show. This show will give breeders the opportunity to have their goats judged on a fun filled day.

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some of the kids all rugged up
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dave from Pickwil Miniature Goats looking after the kids
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Getting to know the Showgirls!
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working hard.....

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checking out the Show from the inside!!

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ESK SHOW   23rd and 24th May 2008.

Report from Dennis and Barbara Walsh, Denbarja Miniature Goat Breeders.
email: denbarja@westnet.com.au

The Esk Show Society holds their Annual Agricultural Show in the town of Esk, situated in the beautiful Brisbane Valley about 100klms west of Brisbane, Qld.
This was our first venture as AMGA members to display the little ones to the public in a full show environment. With the help of other show society committee members, we constructed 3 pens from 10 x 2.4 metre gates. These were erected next to a pavilion at the showground entrance. Wilhelmina and Dave Pickles from Pickwil Miniature Goat Stud also brought a number of goats and display literature. In total we displayed 12 goats of various types and ages to the general public. The response from parents and children was fantastic. We received a number of enquiries, which may turn into sales as time goes by. Our aim though was to give the miniature-bred goats a higher profile.

Esk have been trying to have goats exhibited at their show for some time, so it only took action not promises. As miniature goat breeders were introduced to the local Member of Parliament, President of Qld Agriculture Society and local Councillors. These govt. representatives were very taken with the goats. Of course all our little ones performed to their best as friendly people loving animals. Pickwil Stud erected a child’s plastic climbing house, which the goats enjoyed greatly. They also provided a shade cabana for us humans. We erected a dog’s bed with canopy, which our little ones used for an afternoon nap.

Our next display, together with the Pickwil Stud, will at the Toogoowah Show in two weeks time. Toogoolawah is a town 18 kms north of Esk towards Kilcoy.
 
The intention is to increase the number of miniature goats included as regular show exhibits, which may later be open to all members of AMGA and MGBAA.


AMGA now registers ALL Australian Miniature Goats, and whats more they are FREE for Members from 31st March, 2007.

We are also doing our bit to help the environment by going 'online' where possible.
You can now sumbit your registration and membership applications, renewals and stud registrations online. Your registration certificates will be available online, you can choose to print it yourself or simply view them online.

The use of these online services also reduces the cost overheads for the Association. Given the anticipated reduction in postage and stationary expenses, most registrations will now be FREE for AMGA Members. That's right, you can register animals, upgrade and height verify, issue service certificates, advise of death/disposal/desexing, transfer ownership etc. Fees will only be charged if you want a printed certificate issued, or if you are transferring an animal to a non-member which will require a certificate to be issued as they will not have online access to their certificates. A nominal fee of $2.50 each will cover postage and stationary expenses for these certificates.

Membership Referrals

In order to recognise the efforts of members who speak to new owners when purchasing animals encouraging them to join the Association so they can take advantage of the services offered, we are now offering a discount of $2.00 on your next membership renewal for each referral that results in a new membership. You can submit a referral notice online, and/or the applicant can nominate you on their membership application.

AMGA Online Registry

The AMGA Registry is online and is available to members to search the database for pedigree information on registered animals. You can search pedigrees, progeny, siblings etc. Breeder members, if you have not registered and received your username/passwordas yet, please do so at your convenience.

We will continue to update and expand the AMGA website as a resource to members and visitors. If you have any suggestions that you would like to see added, email the webmaster .

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