Date: Wednesday, October 25

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Where: Galveston County Fairgrounds (10 Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563)

If you are no longer validating an animal that you bought a tag for, please email darla.cox@co.galveston.tx.us and let her know.

The following must be present at validation:

• Animal being validated
• Registration Papers – for registered breeding animals (see section below for more info)
• Parent/Guardian – must be present to sign paperwork (parents unable to attend validation must come to the Extension Office BEFORE validation to sign waiver & paperwork, NO exceptions)
• Exhibitor – should be present to sign paperwork (parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend)

Exhibitors with registered breeding animals:

1. Obtain original registration papers that meet ownership requirements
   1. Only exhibitor(s) as owner(s) with no ranch/farm names.
   2. Ownership dates must be on or before October 1 for lambs/goats.
2. Verify that identifying markings (tattoo/brand) exactly match what is on registration papers. If they don’t match, you can:
   1. Change registration papers to match animal
   2. Change animal to match registration papers
3. Submit a color copy of registration papers to CEA/AST
   1. If showing under Galveston County 4-H, submit to Leah by October 18, 2023

Families with conflicts must make alternate arrangements prior to validation with:

• Ag Science Teacher . . . . . . if showing under FFA
• County Extension Agent . . . . . . if showing under 4-H

Contact Leah Stiles at leah.stiles@ag.tamu.edu or 281-309-5058 if you have any questions.