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American Cavy Breeders Association
Specialty Show
Hosted by Lone Star Cavy Club, Inc March 29, 30, 31 2019
Williamson Co Expo Center
5350 Bill Pickett Trail
Taylor, TX 76574
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Table Of Contents
Index of Advertisers ·······································3
ACBA President’s Welcome ·····························4
LSCC President’s Welcome ·····························5
LSCC Vice President’s Welcome ·······················6
Countdown (Important Dates) ···························7
Texas Cavy Roundup Weekend Schedule ·········8
Locations and Addresses ································9
Show Committee ········································· 10
Entering Specialty ········································ 11
Entry Form ················································· 12
Show Rules ············································ 14-15
Show Sponsors ··········································· 16
Weather, Lodging, Dining, Shopping, Travel ······ 18
Judges ·················································· 19-22
Award Sponsors ·········································· 23
Vendors ····················································· 24
Youth Competition Information ························ 26
Judges’ Conference ····································· 27
Rare Breed & Variety Expo ···························· 29
Banquet ····················································· 30
Memorial Awards ····································· 32-33
Show Registrar ··········································· 34
Find Us Online ············································ 36
Auctions and Raffles ···································· 37
Quilt Raffle, Merchandise ······························ 38
Sanction Info ·············································· 40
Specialty 2020: Envision Idaho ······················· 41
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Index of Advertisers
Native American Seed ······························· 7
KB’s Cavies ············································· 8
AZ Cavy Country (Point Rider Sponsor) ······ 10
Leander Veterinary Clinic (Trail Boss Sponsor) 13
Camo Cavies ········································· 14
Wine Country Cavies (Cowpoke Sponsor) ··· 15
Azlyn Cavies ·········································· 16
Castle Cavies ········································· 25
Texas Candle Company ··························· 26
Tortoise N Hare Rabbit Supplies ··············· 27
Giddypig Caviary ···································· 28
Stylish Cavies ········································ 31
Texas Custom Cages and Supply ·············· 34
Blue Moon Caviary ·································· 35
Sew All That and More ····························· 39
Murphy’s Law Caviary······························ 40
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Karen DeHaven
President
American Cavy Breeders Association
Welcome to all of the ACBA members who are lucky enough to be attending the ACBA Spe-
cialty! The Texas crew has been hard at work to bring the very best show possible for the
past two years. Please make sure you thank them all for their planning and work.
Texas is a beautiful state with a myriad of things to see and do. I always make an effort to
drive around at a Specialty Show to view the sights and perhaps shop. Ask the locals about
what they recommend to see or do.
Lastly, enjoy the show! The comradery, the animals and many like-minded people who are
all about their animals. Talk to someone new, that you may be “friends” with on Facebook
but really do not know. Be mindful of others. Ask permission to see or touch someone else’s
animals. Do not use others’ items again without asking. And most of all, help keep the
showroom clean! The host club will be grateful.
Have fun! And enjoy the show!
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Cathy Hoysa
President of LSCC
Welcome to The Lone Star State!
We are very excited to be hosting the 2019
ACBA National Specialty, A Texas Cavy
Roundup, here in Texas. This is the first time
that Texas has hosted Specialty and it has
been an incredible journey. I never imagined
what I was getting us into when I came to our
Lone Star Cavy Club almost 3 yrs ago and
said, “why don’t we put in a bid to host Spe-
cialty!” I am thankful that I am surrounded
by an amazing group here in Texas who has stepped up to help me make this possible. I
am also immensely grateful for the Cavy Community across North America. This show
would not have been possible without the help and support of cavy friends who have of-
fered donations, sponsorships, guidance, and support. I continue to be amazed by and
grateful to this incredible cavy family.
We hope you have fun at the Texas Cavy Roundup and that you get a chance to spend a
little extra time enjoying Texas. The end of March should bring 60 degree weather and the
famous Texas wildflowers. Taylor, Texas is a classic small town that sits just on the edge
of Austin. You can enjoy small town shopping or make the quick trip into Austin for the big
city sights. Fun adventures are here to be had for every age and interest.
Our committee has been working tirelessly to bring you a great weekend of showing!
Amazing judges, Youth Royalty, fun awards, a judges conference that will showcase some
top youth breeders and future judges, vendors with all sorts of great stuff, a Texas BBQ
Banquet, and much more. We have tons of fun planned and we can’t wait for you to come
and join the fun!!!
See you all soon!
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Sheri Dixon
Vice President LSCC
Superintendent, Texas Cavy Roundup
Welcome to the Lone Star State!
On behalf of the Lone Star Cavy Club,
Welcome to the great state of Texas! If you drove in, you get
extra points for surviving I-35! It’s been pretty much under
construction from the Oklahoma state line to the Gulf of Mexi-
co since 1978, so I’m sure it’ll be done any minute now.
Any. Minute. Now.
All the good things you ever heard about Texas are 100% true, and all the bad things you
ever heard about Texas are just other states showing a shameful display of jealousy.
The Lone Star Cavy Club has worked very hard to make this a Specialty weekend to re-
member, and we are so grateful for the help and support we’ve gotten from previous host-
ing clubs, as well as from our many sponsors and vendors. Our goal for this weekend is to
show everyone what true Texas hospitality is. If there is anything you need or any questions
you have, please see any LSCC member and we’ll get you fixed right up.
Speaking for my own family, our cavy friends in LSCC are our family, and being able to say
our “extended family” reaches to almost every state and up into Canada just shows what a
great community the Cavy Fancy is, and I’m proud to have been part of it for almost 40
years.
So, pull up a chair, grab a glass of sweet tea, set a spell, and enjoy the gigantic front porch
that is…Texas.
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Countdown
to
Texas Cavy
Roundup
Important dates at a
Native American Seed
Seeds for native wildflowers and grasses
Live roots * Books * Tools
Planting and erosion equipment
Ecotourism
www.seedsource.com
Junction, Texas
1-800-728-4043
E-mail: [email protected]
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Texas Cavy Roundup Weekend Schedule
(May be adjusted. All times in Central) Friday March 29
7am: Show hall opens for setup (committee & vendors only)
12 noon: Show hall opens for exhibitor setup and check in
1pm: Youth competition check-in
2pm Youth competition begins
4pm: ACBA Board meeting
6:30pm: Judges conference
9pm: Check in closes
10pm: Show hall closes
Saturday March 30
7am: Show hall opens
8am: ACBA Specialty shows (open/youth) begin
12 noon: ACBA general membership meeting
5:30pm: Show hall closes
6:30pm: Banquet hall doors open
7:00pm: Dinner
Sunday March 31
7am: Show hall opens
8am: LSCC shows begin
Show A: Texas Hospitality (Open / Youth)
Show B: Heart of Texas (Open / Youth)
Lunchtime: Youth Cavy Costume Contest
6pm: Show hall must be vacated.
7pm: Last Supper
KB’s Show Quality Cavies
Kim & Kira Bigham
We raise
Teddies in Brokens/TSW
Americans in Whites/Creams/Blacks/Dalmatians
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Locations and Addresses
Or, “After I get to Texas, where *is* everything, anyway?”
The Show, Youth contests, ACBA board meeting, ACBA general membership meeting,
Judges Conference -separate room from the show hall, but still in the Expo center:
Williamson County Expo Center
www.wilcoexpo.com
5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, TX 76574
The address in your GPS will take you right to us.
Pull up to the entrance on a paved driveway to
unload. There is plenty of free, paved parking.
ACBA Banquet:
St Mary’s Knights of Columbus Hall
2201 4th St, Taylor, TX 76574
(Twelve minutes from the Expo Center)
Last Supper:
Sirloin Stockade
3607 N Main St, Taylor, TX 76574
(Five minutes from the Expo Center)
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Show Committee Cathy Hoysa: Chairperson
Sheri Dixon: Awards, Show Superintendent
Ken McCracken: Show Secretary
Rene Roeglin: Banquet, Fundraising
Reed & Janis Tibbetts: Judges’ Conference, Table help coordinator
Sharon Miesen: Advertising, Catalog, Vendors, Rare expo
Pat & Jamie Hogan: Hospitality
Sarah Van Epp Kelly, Michael Franke: At Large
Kathy Mutchler, Jamie Hunt: Thank you for your work in 2018!
The best way to contact any committee member is to post in the Facebook group
and tag them.
Lone Star Cavy Club, Inc Board
President: Cathy Hoysa
Vice President: Sheri Dixon
Secretary: Ken McCracken
Treasurer: Rene Roeglin
Directors:
Sharon Miesen
Sarah Van Epp Kelly
Michael Franke
Janis Tibbetts
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Entering Specialty 2019
Take a moment to read over all the instructions.
If you have a question, email Ken McCracken at
Entry form is here: https://tinyurl.com/yxatb8zl
1. First thing! Add this email address to your personal email account. [email protected]
as your entry confirmation sheets will be sent to you from this email
2. Two ways to enter: 1) USPS Mail with a check/money order. 2) Email with PayPal payment.
3. The entry form is a fillable PDF. After downloading the form, you can type into the fields on your
computer, or if you have Adobe reader on your phone you can do it from your phone. Yes, you
can print it, handwrite, take a picture and email the picture—but Ken would rather you type the
form if possible. No red ink or pencil as those are very hard to read.
4. First save a copy of this form on your computer. Then fill it in.
5. Enter animal’s Ear Tag, Breed, Showroom Variety, Class and Sex. Use the TAB Key to move
to the next section. Check your ARBA SOP to get your showroom varieties correct. Email Ken
or ask in the Facebook group if you have any questions.
6. Please check your entry Open or Youth at the top of this form. Forms not marked will be entered
in the Open Show and will not be changed.
7. Print/type all information clearly and include your email address, as show reports will be sent via
email and not snail mail. The entry fee is $8.00 for ACBA Specialty & $6.00 for each Sunday
show. But if you enter each animal into all 3 shows, then the Sunday fee is only $5.00 per show
or $18 total.
8. Save the file with your last & first name as the filename. LAST name first in your filename helps
our secretary. Example: HoysaLuke.pdf Then attach to your email to [email protected]
9. Want to enter more than 12? Fill in a second form and name it (for example) HoysaLuke2.pdf.
10. Email deadline with PayPal Payment is 3/15/19 10pm PST . Yes, that is Pacific Standard Time!
Full payment must be received, if fees are taken out of the club’s part, your entry is not complete.
11. USPS mail to: LSCC, 13550 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77429-2095. Postmarked by
3/11/19
12. After you pay via PayPal, you may text a screenshot of your PayPal payment to Ken at 832-260-
2398. This way he can mark you Paid ASAP, check your math, and help you fix any issues fast.
13. Changes to Ear, Breed, Variety, Sex, Class will be taken by email up to 10 PM PST on Monday
Mar 25th. [email protected]
14. Changes to Ear ONLY will be taken at the show on Friday at checkin.
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Texas Cavy Roundup Show Rules 1. This is an Official ARBA, ACBA, and TRBA sanctioned show and will be governed by
the latest ARBA and ACBA official show rules available online https://arba.net/official
-arba-show-rules/ and http://www.acbaonline.com/office_rulesandregs.html
2. Any and all questions not covered by these rules shall be referred to the show superintendent
and all parties shall abide by her decisions.
3. All cavies will be judged by the current ARBA Standard of Perfection.
4. By submitting an entry, you agree to make payment whether you attend or not. Cavies will not be
considered entered until payment is received. There are no refunds for entry fees. Unused ban-
quet tickets may be sold to others.
5. By submitting an entry, you indicate acceptance of all our show rules and the rules for ARBA and
ACBA which govern this show.
6. Any cavy showing signs of illness or disease will be removed from the showroom at the discretion
of the superintendent/show committee.
7. No animals other than cavies are allowed in the showroom. No dogs are allowed in the show-
room except service dogs. Notify the show superintendent if you are bringing a service dog.
8. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the Expo Center, per regulations of the Williamson
County Expo Center.
9. With the exception of cavies, selling of products or services in the Expo center requires purchasing
a vendor space.
10. The ACBA, LSCC or the Williamson County Expo center are not responsible for any loss or injury in
the event of fire, theft, or
providential destruction. Ex-
hibitors are responsible for
their own security.
11. This is a carrying cage show.
All carriers must have leak-
proof bottoms. Carriers must
have latches that close secure-
ly.
12. Tables will be provided in the
showroom with space desig-
nated for entries. Grooming
stands/tables will be allowed
along the perimeter of the
walls of the showroom. Please
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do not block aisles. Blockages will be removed from the showroom. Space under the
tables may be used.
13. All cavies will be judged by ARBA licensed judges and the sponsoring show committee
reserves the right to substitute judges or hire additional judges if deemed necessary.
14. All cavies must have a permanent and legible ID tag in their left ear.
15. All cavies will be judged per the exhibitor’s entry form. Absolutely NO changes will be made at the
table. All cavies will be judged per the exhibitor’s signed check-in form.
16. Each person is responsible for getting their cavies to the judging table when called, in a timely
manner.
17. All youth entries must be carried to the show table by a youth for all youth shows. Contact the
superintendent if allowance needs to be made for special needs.
18. The Show Committee and Show Superintendent have the right to remove any person or exhibitor
and their entry if it is deemed necessary due to unsportsmanlike conduct or disruptive behavior.
19. Exhibitors or guardians of exhibitors attempting to, or actually interfering with, annoying, mo-
lesting, or influencing the judge or judges, or acting in a manner unbecoming an exhibitor(s) shall
have all their stock disqualified by the judge and shall be ejected by the show superintendent and
barred from the showroom.
20. Children must be supervised at all times
while in the showroom. Parents/
guardians will be held responsible for their
children’s actions and any damages done
by children. Children not following show-
room etiquette may be expelled from the
showroom.
21. Only judges and show personnel are al-
lowed behind the show table during judg-
ing. No one is allowed to handle any entry
other than their own without the owner’s
permission, except members of the show
committee, or the ramrods and clerks.
22. There will be an area designated for sale
cavies. Only exhibitors may bring “for
sale” cavies. “For sale” cavies will be al-
lowed as space permits, first come basis.
23. All specials and awards must be picked up
after judging is completed. None will be
mailed.
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Show Sponsors
The Cavy Roundup is honored to have these show
sponsors. Your sponsorships are so generous and really help
the club to put on a nice show!
Trail Boss Sponsor: Leander Veterinary Clinic
Point Rider Sponsor: Susan Jones / AZ Cavy Country
Cowpoke Sponsor: Carrie Hertel / Wine Country Cavies
The Lone Star Cavy Club sends out a big Texas-sized Thank You to the host
clubs of the two previous Specialties. The North Carolina Cavy Breeders As-
sociation paid it forward by making a very generous donation to our war chest
shortly after Biscuits N Cavy. And the Michigan Cavy Breeders Association
made a similar very generous donation to us. THANK YOU so much! A Specialty
show requires big upfront expenditures by the host club - show hall, banquet
venue, catering deposit, plane tickets, hotel rooms, awards, and it goes on. All
this before the entry fees are received. These donations by these two clubs are
deeply appreciated and VERY useful! Thank you, Thank you!
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Weather In Taylor
Taylor’s average highs / lows for March are 72 / 48. For April, they are
80 / 56. However, weather can change dramatically from day to
day. Be prepared! The show hall is climate controlled.
The Bluebonnets should be blooming during Specialty!
Lodging
No host hotel. When making reservations, please note that we must vacate the show hall on Sunday evening—no animals can stay overnight.
The Expo Center’s RV park is now open and taking reservations for Specialty. Call (512) 238-2101 to reserve your spot.
Pet Friendly in Taylor:
Taylor Village Inn & Suites 512-352-0066 Regency Inn 512-352-6522 Luxury Inn & Suites 512-325-8700
The town of Hutto is 12 miles from Taylor and has several motels. Check online for options.
Check AirB&B and the like. There are some nice options available.
Dining
Taylor is home to any number of good restaurants. Your welcome packet will contain a list
of restaurants that have been personally taste-tested by the show committee. There will be
a concession stand on the property. The concession stand will be open on Friday, and for
breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. The show committee requires coffee to func-
tion properly, so we will have a pot running for everybody on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Shopping
There is an H E B grocery store (HEB is huge and has basically everything) and a Walmart Supercenter within a stone’s throw of the Expo Center. Tractor Supply is also very close.
Getting Here
Flying: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 45 minutes from the show grounds, and is served by Alaska Airlines.
Driving: Taylor is north-east of Austin and Austin traffic can be fierce. Bypass Austin on
TX-130, which is a toll road but worth the money. I-35 is your access from the north, and it
has been under construction since the dawn of time. The stretch north of Temple is the
current hot spot. Check drivetexas.org. If you are in the mood for a pleasant country drive,
you can reach Taylor by bailing off I35 in Temple and making your way south on Highway
95 to reach Taylor. Check your map to piece it together.
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Specialty Judges We are honored to welcome these distinguished judges to the Texas Cavy
Roundup
James Goodrich
My education is in the Fine Arts - I have a BFA
and an MFA in the area of Painting. I have been
teaching Art at the College level since 1990. My
first involvement with rabbits was as a 4Her in the
1970's. I started raising cavies after grad school
in the early 90's. I have raised most breeds but
Americans, American Satins, Abyssinians and
especially White Crested have been my focus. I
have bred White Crested in most every variety
and I bred and showed the White Crested that
won Best In Show at the 2001 ARBA Convention
in San Diego, CA. I am licensed to judge both
rabbits and cavies and also have been involved
with breeding and showing Great Danes.
John Backman Since 2011, when I got my judge’s license, I’ve
been honored to judge Specialty shows in Idaho,
Washington, Ohio, and Michigan. For nearly 25
years I’ve raised Americans with my wife, Pru-
dence; currently our herd includes Golden Agou-
tis, Roans, and Reds. There’s so much I love
about the fancy: all the usual things, plus trying to
breed beautiful animals; raising what I want to
see when I walk into the caviary; and taking an
underappreciated variety and moving it forward
just a bit.
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Specialty Judges We are honored to welcome these distinguished judges to the Texas Cavy Roundup
Ron Smelt
Ron started raising cavies in 1966, soon after rabbits. He
began raising Peruvians first and in 1970, the first year the
ARBA allowed a Best in Show with cavies and rabbits, won
with a tortoiseshell Peruvian boar named Bingo. He has
bred and showed all breeds of cavies including Bald-
wins. His TSW Teddy sow was pictured in the ARBA SOP
for many years, along with his Himalayan rabbit. He re-
ceived his ARBA cavy judges license #385 in 1977, and his
rabbit license in 2012.
Ron has participated in well over 40 ARBA Conventions
and several National Specialty shows, including organizing
the huge cavy entry at DelMar in 2001. At ARBA Conven-
tions, he was involved with organizing judging conferences
for cavies that later developed into the present ARBA judg-
es conference format. He was involved for many years with
the ARBA Youth Scholarship Foundation.
Ron was successful in getting the Chocolate and Lilac Vari-
eties of Himalayan Rabbits and the American Marten Cavy
in Black, Blue, Beige, Chocolate and Lilac into the ARBA SOP. He is fascinated with the genetics
of rabbits and cavies.
Fun Fact: Ron provided red Dutch-marked cavies for the first Dr. Doolittle movie starring Eddie
Murphy.
Jason Whitehurst
I've spent 30 years in this hobby.
Breeds Raised: Over the years I have raised all breeds, my favorites were Peruvian,Silkies, and Black Ameri-cans.
Favorite Moments: My favorite memory is still going to my first ARBA convention in Pomona in 1991; meeting Peggy Fry, Carol Sandler, Pam Brown, and other leg-ends of the time. Peggy gave me her BOB Silkie Satin.
ARBA Involvement: Current ARBA Cavy Standards Committee member. Cavy judge for 12 years.
Interesting "Non-Cavy" Fact: I have run multiple mara-
thons and love back packing and camping.
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Sunday Judges We are hosting double Open, double Youth shows on Sunday. In addition to our
four Specialty judges, we will be drawing from among these excellent Texas judges
to complete the judging panel for the Sunday shows.
Reed Tibbetts, Janis Tibbetts
We have bred and shown cavies over 35 years. Jan
has been a cavy judge for 17 years; Reed for 22
years. We’ve personally worked with 10 breeds
(including Baldwins), and currently with Americans,
American Satins and Coronets. We have served on
several ACBA and ARBA committees over the years,
and have had the privilege of judging cavies in com-
munity fairs, county fairs, state fairs in several states,
open shows all over the U.S. and Canada, and both
ARBA & ACBA national shows. We have both worked
with youth in 4-H and FFA, and simply love cavies,
youth and all cavy aficionados.
Pat Hogan
I have had cavies since the
first little pregnant sow I
had gotten from a neighbor
kid. My husband and I
started showing rabbits
before cavies, coming from
a background of dog
groomer, showing dogs
and horses, vet tech., and
office manager. Soon the rabbits were in the hun-
dreds and I got our first Peruvian. What fun the
grooming was! We have raised and shown most
breeds of cavies over the years. At our first ARBA
convention, we only showed rabbits - but did well
and we were hooked. We have been blessed to
have made many friends over the years in the ARBA
world. It is always a joy to get to reunite with old
friends.
Jamie Hogan
We had our start in
rabbits, then moved
on to just cavies.
Proud to say we
have friends every
where we go. It has
been a great jour-
ney through all of
our education in
these wonderful animals. We don’t travel
as much as we once did, but are still
privileged to judge some of the best in
the country. I have just retired so I’m
hoping to be able to travel more. We
also travel to do antique shows.
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Ken McCracken
I started in the Rabbit/Cavy hobby in 1973. At that
time, I only raised rabbits which over the years have
included thirty different breeds. In 1999 I acquired
my first cavies. Abyssinians and then the Abyssinian
Satins started popping out of my herd. I received my
ARBA rabbit judging license in 1997, and my cavy
judging license in 2013.
I have attended ARBA Conventions since 1990, nev-
er missing one. My first ARBA convention to attend
and help with was in 1977 in Houston. I like to call
the ARBA conventions my “Family Reunion”, as I
have met so many wonderful people over the years
and enjoy visiting with them. During my many years
in the ARBA, I have served as an Officer and Show Secretary of many clubs on local, state and
national levels. At the present time, I am serving as Secretary of the Texas Rabbit Breeders Assn.,
and serve on the ARBA Cavy Standards Committee with 8 other fine cavy folks.
Michael Franke
Chase Austin
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Award Sponsors
Thank you to all our award sponsors so far! We are grateful for your support.
Please contact Sheri Dixon at [email protected] if you’d like to sponsor one of our “orphan”
awards (those not listed here). Award donations will be accepted till Mar 15, and there will be donor recognition
at the banquet and an updated list of donors posted at the show. See ya’ll soon! Sheri Dixon
Sponsor Award Show(s)
Ohio Cavy Club BIS/RIS/2nd
Reserve all four shows
Bill & Denise Robertson BOB/BOSB American both open shows
Kim Bigham BOB American both youth shows
Jan and Reed Tibbetts BOV AOS American one open show
Neal and Therese Burgoyne / Faith, Hope and Love Farm
BOV American Himalayan one open show
Margo Purdy BOV Golden Agouti American both open shows
Lisa Smith BOV Dalmatian American both youth shows
Hannah Dunlap BOV Tan American all four shows
Margo Purdy BOB American Satin both open shows
Margo Purdy BOV Red American Satin both open shows
Margo Purdy BOV Golden Agouti American Satin both open shows
Wine Country Cavies BOB Coronet all four shows
Wine Country Cavies BOSB Coronet one open show
Sharon Miesen BOV AOV Coronet one open show
Carol Anaya BOB/BOSB Peruvian one open and one youth show
Matthew Hazelbrook BOV AOV Peruvian both open shows
Sharon Miesen BOV AOV Peruvian one youth show
Matthew Hazelbrook/Cindy Bishop
BOB Peruvian Satin both open shows
Sharon Miesen BOV AOV Peruvian Satin one open show
Linda Loucks BOV/BOSB Silkie all four shows
Matthew Hazelbrook BOV AOV Silkie both open shows
Sharon Miesen AOV AOV Silkie one youth show
Matthew Hazelbrook/Cindy Bishop
BOB Silkie Satin both open shows
Sharon Miesen BOV AOV Silkie Satin one open show
Kim Bigham BOB Teddy both youth shows
Quiver Cavies BOB Teddy Satin both open shows
Hailey’s Hot Hogs BOB Teddy Satin both youth shows
Becky O’Hogan BOB Texel all four shows
Rair-Find Cavies BOB White Crested all four shows
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Vendor Spaces Still Available
Deadline March 15th
We welcome your business and are looking forward to partnering with you to get your products
and services in front of the Specialty attendees. Please reserve your vendor space in the show
hall as soon as possible—first come, first served on choice of location. We will acknowledge our
advertisers in the event Facebook group and on the show website.
Rates are:
$35 per booth space with 8 foot table provided $25 per booth space with no table.
We request that you also donate an item to the raffle table
Send payment via PayPal to [email protected] Full amount must be received by the club. Include your name, business name, and “Vendor Space” in the notes.
Vendor coordinator is Sharon Miesen. Send an email to [email protected] with vendor questions, and to get your vendor status listed on the website and the Facebook group.
Please note that apart from cavies, selling any products or services in the show hall requires pur-
chasing a vendor space.
Show Vendors
Thank you to our vendors!
This list is complete as of catalog deadline.
Check FB and the website for updates
Bairrington’s Supplies & Equipment
Cages, carriers, and supplies
Imagine Me
Crafts and decor
Tortoise N Hare Rabbit Supplies
Quality cages and carriers
Sew All That And More
Embroidery & vinyl on a wide variety of items
Cheri Schubert
Swiss cavy new breed COD presentation
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Youth Competition Information Susan Jones – ACBA Youth Royalty Chairman
The Youth Royalty contests will start promptly at 2:00pm. Check-in starts at 1:00pm.
When you check in, please don’t forget to pick up your Welcome Goody Bag which will include your
name badge. You will need to wear your name badge while you are in the Youth Royalty room.
When you are completing either showmanship or judging, you will need to take off your badge as it
will get in the way of your showmanship or judging. No parents are allowed in the judging area, ex-
cept the volunteers.
If you are bringing an educational display, you will also need to drop it off at check-in. If you are
writing a story or poem, please email your story or poem to: [email protected]
The winners of the Youth Management, Achievement from each district, as well as the Youth Roy-
alty contest winners will be announced during the ACBA Banquet on Saturday night. Please don’t
forget to purchase your ticket to the ACBA Banquet. If you competed in the Youth Management
and Achievement contest and your youth member is not able to be in Texas, no problem. The win-
ners from each district will be mailed their plaque so it is not mandatory to be present to win.
I would also like to have a little fun by also have a themed costume contest. The cavy needs to be
dressed up and it is optional for the owner to dress up. Since the name of this ACBA Specialty is
Texas Cavy Roundup, that will be our theme. The members at the show on Sunday, March 31st,
2019, during lunch time, will pick the winner and the runner up. Judging will be based on the most
creative costume.
Good Luck to all the ACBA Youth members competing in the Youth Royalty; just relax and let’s
have some fun.
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Judges Conference
March 29th, 2019
Williamson County Expo Center
Meeting Room
5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, TX 76574
Organizer: Reed Tibbetts
Conference starts at 6:30pm and will last until 9:30pm
Coffee, water, and snacks provided
Not a judge? Please plan to attend anyway—all are welcome! This conference will
have a wealth of cavy information presented by the speakers and any exhibitor will find
value in attending.
We'll be having a great look at "Cal Pattern" during this conference, and several of our
youth will be presenting challenging topics for us to consider.
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The Giddypigs welcome all of our friends to our
home state of Texas!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ACBA Specialty!
Wishing everyone safe travels, and with a little luck, we’ll all be
knee-deep in actual Bluebonnets when ya’ll get here!
PS- don’t eat the Bluebonnets. They’re just for lookin’ at �
Multiple BIS Giddy Honeybee and Multiple BIS Giddy Busybee:
full sisters and Giggypigs’ official spokespigs, show off their “Heart of Texas”
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Rare Breed / Variety Expo
To encourage the breeding and dissemination of information about rare breeds and varie-
ties of cavies, Lone Star Cavy Club will hold a Rare Breed/Variety Expo. Breeds and vari-
eties that are not recognized by ARBA may be exhibited.
Rules:
* Animals must be in good health and free from parasites
* Animals must meet the working breed standard for their rare breed or variety. This is not a
mixed-breed or pet expo.
* Only two animals per breed/variety allowed with a maximum of 4 animals per exhibitor. For
example, if you have Lunkarya in 5 colors, you can still only bring 4 animals total, so it’s rec-
ommended you bring a good variety instead of just two colors. If you only have two colors,
you could bring two of each color.
* Bring your own carriers for this. You are allowed 12” front space per animal. We will have
cards on the table in front of your carriers.
* Animals will be on display Saturday, March 30th, 2019 and may stay on display for the du-
ration of the show weekend.
* Only 20 animals total will be allowed! These will be determined first come, first serve.
How To Participate:
1. By Mar 15th, send an email to Sharon Miesen [email protected] with the breed/
variety you would like to have on display and how many animals you plan to bring (1-4).
Include a page of info with your working standard, and any other info you would like to
display by your entry.
2. Entry fee is $4 per animal displayed. Please bring this in cash, exact change preferred,
to the show. Sharon will collect the money for this at the show on Friday.
3. Peoples’ Choice Award: Instead of having the animals judged traditionally, there will be
a “Peoples’ Choice Award.” Each exhibitor will get a ticket in their check in bag which
they can use to vote for their favorite rare breed/variety. Non exhibitors may obtain a vot-
ing ticket no charge at the secretary table. The animal with the most tickets in their vote
box will be awarded a prize item, and jackpot cash of 50% of the Rare Breed/Variety
Expo entry fees. Other 50% goes to LSCC.
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ACBA Banquet
March 30th, 2019
St Mary’s Knights of Columbus Hall
2201 4th St, Taylor, TX 76574
(Twelve minutes from the Expo Center)
Doors open at 6:30pm and dinner is served at 7pm. The awards program will follow dinner. Music and dancing.
The banquet will be catered by Davis Grocery & BBQ. They will provide a tasty Texas experience and you won’t want to miss it!
www.bbqtaylor.com/bbq
Menu: Barbeque: Brisket and Chicken with all the fixings Beans, potato salad, bread Coffee, iced tea, water Dessert: Cupcakes Cash bar (beer and wine) Prices: Adults: $25/plate 10 years and under: $15/plate
How to Attend Showing? Reserve on your show entry form and pay with your entries. Your banquet tickets will be available for pickup at the Show Secretary table. Not showing? By March 15th at 10pm PST: Send an email to [email protected] with your name and how many adult and
child tickets you want. Send payment via PayPal to [email protected] Are you a Sponsor? Your ticket(s) will be in your sponsor packet at check-in.
Note: Meal purchase is required to attend the banquet.
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Gene Gergen Memorial Award for Open Roan Abyssinian
Gene Gergen was a member of the ACBA for
over 25 years and was inducted into the Hall of
Fame in 2006. He worked tirelessly for the ben-
efit of the cavy fancy on both the national level
and the local level. He turned a musty collec-
tion of tee-shirts into an attractive collection of
ACBA merchandise. He supported the national
youth programs, pitching in to do whatever was
necessary. He served as alternate District Di-
rector whenever asked, and provided extensive
support to the ACBA Secretary. He was instru-
mental in hosting the Specialty shows in Minne-
sota and Wisconsin, and he was tireless as a
volunteer for shows at the local level. He was
treasurer of both the “Are We There Yet?” Rab-
bit and Cavy Club, and the River Valley Cavy
Fanciers. The River Valley Cavy Fanciers club
presents this award in loving memory of Gene.
Maizen Berryhill Memorial Award for
Best of Breed Youth Abyssinian
Heaven gained another angel on May 3, 2018 when
young Maizen Berryhill lost his battle with leuke-
mia. He was the son of Jamie Berryhill and Alisha
Yeager of FL, formally of MI. Jamie and Alisha have
always put quality cavies on the show table with
their favorite breed being the Abyssinian. There will
be a memorial award for Maizen this year for BOB
Abyssinian in the youth show at Specialty, donated
by friends of the fancy.
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Debbie Hello Award for Best Broken Color Open American
Deborah Lynn Shepherd Hello was a Canadian cavy
breeder and exhibitor who Iived in Maple Ridge, in British
Columbia. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis. She Iived
her life to the fullest, as she knew the disease would take
her young. That it did on September 23, 2000 at the age
of 31. She left behind her husband Wade, son Caleb,
and daughter Melissa. Wade also succumbed to the
same disease several years later. Debbie raised foster
children, taught sign language, loved horses, and fell in
love with cavies , breeding and showing her favorite,
American brokens, in the US and Canada.
She was a founding member of an Internet group called
Psychocavy and that is why we recognize her with this
award. She loved life and is dearly missed by those who
knew her.
Many of us knew Corinne Renee Caton,
beloved daughter of cavy fancier Heather
Beebe and granddaughter of Nancy
Beebe. Corinne sadly passed away unex-
pectedly in 2014.
She touched so many of us in the fancy
through her infectious smile and bubbly
personality. She had a love for cavies that
so many of us have, especially White
Americans. She was loved in life and is
missed greatly.
This award was created in her memory in
2015. It was originally awarded for the Best
Youth White American. Those of us behind
the award quickly found out there were
very few White Americans shown in youth,
so now the award is given to the Youth
Best of Breed American.
Corinne Memorial Award for Youth Best of Breed American
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Show Registrar
Our official cavy registrar is
Lisa Pordon
Lisa Pordon has been a cavy registrar for
3 years, and will be working on her judge’s
license this year. She lives in Denver Col-
orado, where she serves as secretary of
Columbine Cavy Club, and has been
ACBA District 4 director for the past five
years. She raises and shows Silkies, Cor-
onets, Peruvians, and Abyssinians.
Questions? [email protected]
Remember: Have your current ARBA member-
ship card with you, and a full 3 gen pedigree
complete with weights.
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Blue Moon Acres Caviary
Personable Piggies Brenda Gilardone
Santa Maria, CA
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How to find us online
All the news and
updates. No
sales here, keep
them in the
Sales group be-
low
auction
group
Sales for deliv-
ery to Special-
ty. ONLY. No
other sales
here.
Club website.
Choose
SPECIALTY 2019
www.lonestarcavyclub.com
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Facebook Auction!
Will be held Feb 25th to March 5th. Find it on Facebook and request to join the fun.
To donate to the auction, message Cathy Hoysa on Facebook or email [email protected]
Raffles!
Saturday: On Saturday, the ACBA will run a raffle table. This particular
raffle benefits the ACBA
Youth Programs. Please
PM Jennifer Eagen-
McCloskey if you would
like to send a donation in
advance. Of course, dona-
tions will be accepted in
person at the show.
Clubs—Send a basket
themed to your state!
Sunday: The Lone Star Cavy Club will run a raffle table. Bring your donations to the show!
Tickets and prices for each table will be posted and sold at the show on their respective days.
LSCC’s basket for the ACBA
raffle at ACBA Specialty 2019
“Everything Texas from authors
to food!”
LSCC’s basket for the Michigan Cavy Breeders
raffle at ACBA Specialty 2019 “Texas Party”
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Quilt Raffle
This beautiful Texas-themed Cavy
Roundup quilt was hand-made by
Kathy Mutchler. It is a lap or display size of
43x67”. The drawing will be held at the ACBA
Banquet on Saturday, March 30th. Winner need
not be present to win, and shipping can be ar-
ranged. Proceeds will go to the LSCC.
$5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20
To buy tickets:
PayPal address is
[email protected]. Please put
“Quilt Raffle” in the notes.
Tickets can also be purchased at Specialty.
Merchandise
Our logo is memorable and you know you want it on some
stuff!
www.cafepress.com/texascavyroundup
Clothing, drinkware, magnets
and more!
We will have very limited items at the
show itself, so order from Café Press
for best selection.
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will be glad to complete a custom order for you. Please contact us. Have a safe
trip and we are sending you a BIG TEXAS WELCOME!!
Sew All That And More will be able to fill your order
Embroidery, Vinyl, and more.
Shirts
Caps
Aprons
Jackets
Towels
Tote Bags
Cage tags
Cage Lettering
Blankets
Drink Ware
Chairs
Garden Flags
And More
Vinyl will be completed onsite.
Embroidery will be an order. (You can order ahead of time for pickup at the show.)
Drop an email if you would like for us to try to find something special.
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Sanction Information
The Saturday ACBA Specialty shows and the Sunday Lone Star Cavy Club shows are
sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, the American Cavy Breeders As-
sociation, and the Texas Rabbit Breeders Association.
ARBA Information
Open Sanctioned Show – OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW, ARBA Executive Direc-
tor, PO Box 400 Knox, PA 16232. ARBA website: www.arba.net. Membership Dues:
$20.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $50.00. Combination Husband & Wife: $30.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $75.00.
Youth Sanctioned Show – OFFICIAL ARBA YOUTH SANCTIONED SHOW, ARBA Execu-
tive Director, PO Box 400 Knox, PA 16232. ARBA website: www.arba.net. Membership
Dues: $12.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $30.00.
Plan to attend the 96th ARBA Convention and Show, Reno, Nevada October 20 - 23, 2019
ACBA Information
Official American Cavy Breeders Association Sweepstakes Show,
Secretary: Reed Tibbetts, Treasurer
Janis Tibbetts, 470 San Remo, Princeton
TX 75407
Dues: Single Adult $25.00 1st year,
$20.00 Renewal; Family-$30 1st year,
$25.00 Renewal; Youth-$20 1st year,
$15.00 Renewal. Open Sanction -
$10.00, Youth Sanction - $8.00
TRBA Information
Official Texas Rabbit
Breeders Association Sweepstakes
Show
Secretary: Ken McCracken, 13550
Spring Cypress Rd., Cypress, TX 77429
Dues: Single $13.00 per year, $25.00 H/
W, 2 members at same Household
$25.00.
Open Specialty Sanction - $5.00, Youth
Specialty Sanction - $5.00
Murphy's Law Caviary
Linda Loucks
Raising nationally winning Silkies and Americans
Nampa, Idaho [email protected]
ARBA judge #824
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ACBA Specialty 2020 April 17—19, 2020 Boise, Idaho
Can you enVISION yourself
at Specialty in 20/20?
Logistics
Facilities: Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID 83714
North Expo Building: 20,000 sqft of heated/cooled space for the show
Nearest airport: Boise Airport (BOI)
Host Hotel and Banquet information coming late 2019. Show catalog will be out early 2020.
Catalog ads and Booth space at the show will be available.
Things to do! Boise offers a great
downtown scene with restaurants,
museums, brew pubs, parks and
shopping.
Contact us: [email protected]
General Chairman: Greg Harness
Co-Superintendents: Dana Kolstad & Linda Loucks
Secretary: Carrie Hertel