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Name

Farm/ Ranch

ABGA #

Comments

1

Jack & Anita Mauldin

Jack & Anita Mauldin's Boer Goats

5361

That is not what the majority of ABGA members want.

2

Joey Holder

Triple h boer goats

14899 

I think that the current one inspection is enough. If the judge has the credentials and follows breed standards there should be no problem with one inspection . 

3

John and Cindy Hooser

Triple H Show Goats

16884

This is not what I want as a member. Or the majority of the members want.

4

Ricky Pope/Laura Blue

Bull City Boer Goats

11325

You can put our name on the list.

5

Bob and Alma Staples

CBA Boer Goats

13190

I am against having 2 visual inspections because of the very reasons you stated. A small percentage of breeders regularly attend shows and this would not be fair for them. If an animal can accumulate points under 1 judge, why should it take 2 to pass a visual inspection?

6

Waylon Barnes

Barnes Boer Goats

12447

So what is the ABGA really saying If the people who take the time to go and get trained by the SA people then the ABGA does not trust the first judge so they send another one. We may want to put more on the training if it's going to take 2 judges We just don't need 2 judges

7

Beth Mason 

Sisters II

3229

ABGA Judge

Thank you once again for taking up the standard and leading the charge for a good cause. In the judges conference call meeting announcing these changes we were told that this change was to make the ennoblement program more credible. I do not feel that this additional expense and hassle for the members adds one bit of credibility to the program and urge the board to reconsider their decision.

8

Kelli Gilliatt

Driftwood Farms Boer Goats

13684. 

The 2 inspector rules adds *no* more credibility.....they are making it very hard for me,  as I am from the Midwest.   They continue to  make the association beneficial towards promoting LARGE breeders, and things that will help them only----not each member and the whole ABGA association and the promotion of our wonderful breed..   

9

Kyle Bolen

 Bolen's Boer Goats

2827

ABGA needs to be more attentive to "all" members' wishes and not just a few. This ennoblement inspection is another topic where all members' wishes need to be taken seriously.

10

Patricia Parson

Georgia Boers

7880
Ex ABGA Director and Vice President

If the judges are not able to make the right decisions with one inspection, educate or eliminate the judge.

11

Jim & Lynn Farmer

Farmers Stock Exchange

Ex ABGA Director

I sent ABGA a page and a half letter, part of which addressed my concern about this absurd proposal.

12

Andrea Mahan   

Mahan Goat Ranch

19335

Please add my name to the list

13

Matt Smith

  Smith Boers

13581

I would like for my name to be added to your list

14

Bob & Sandra Haley

H-Peaceful Pastures

14574

We Agree - 1 Inspection Is Enough And It Should Not Have Been Changed.

15

Dan and Pat Parker

ParkerBoers

12909.

Please place our names on your list. Isn’t this ABGA organization, which I’ve been a member of, suppose to be in the best interest of the “Boer Goat industry” and those individuals raising them which means “all of us” as farmers/ranchers?

16

Roger & Doris Lollar

LX5 Ranch Meat Goats

14956

 It's not very diplomatic but we believe in the old K.I.S.S. operating procedure. "Keep it simple, stupid."

17

Robin Cotten
 

Sawtree Ridge Boer Goats

6220

I don't know what inspired ABGA to "fix" something that wasn't broken. If a single judge passes a goat that shouldn't be passed, then the problem is the judge, not the system. One HONEST judge should be able to do the job. The two-judge rule will make it a lot harder for small breeders outside of TX to get their goats ennobled.

18

White Oak Ranch

Robert Hughes

9733

"The ABGA should not penalize it's membership with this new form of

bureaucracy.  If the concern is integrity of a single judges opinion then fix the problem at the source, but don't penalize the membership as a whole.  This is not an equitable process for the majority of the ABGA membership."  

19

David Neumeyer

Sandy Paint Farm
 

8240

Please add my name to the list.

20

David Carter

Carter Livestock Boer Goats

ABGA Director

I personally, brought this item up at the last two board meetings, argued the points, and was shut down by the entire board.

The changes that were made did not follow proper protocol or precedence that was previously set for changes made to important issues that concern members. (ie- breed standards, bylaws)

21

Randy and Melody Smith

Ran-Mel Farms

8879

Please put me down on your list against the 2 inspections. Living in the NW it is hard enough getting 1 judge that can do inspections much less 2. Thanks for all you do

22

Eric Taylor

UN Boer Goats

14435

Please add my name to your list.

23

Beverly Hadley
 

Boers by Hadley

Ex-ABGA member 5133

ABGA Judge

They are changing the rules of ennoblement in the middle of the game, and it does not matter if this is in regards to two inspectors or changing the point system. I will not be renewing my ABGA membership due to the actions of this board and the executive director.

24

Shawn Clopton

 Firestorm Boer Goats

20613

Please add my name to the list and thanks for standing up for the small guy. 

25

Roger & Debbie Stauffer

Acton Goat Haven

20670

Please put our name on your list to stop two inspections.  We  are sick to death of the POLITICS, POLITICS, POLITICS. Thanks so much for standing up for what you believe in and giving all us members a place to voice our opinions .

26

Don and Jan Edwards
 

Indian Trail Farm
 

8437

The ABGA board of directors are keenly aware of the fact that they have judging problems. They need two judges to agree,.....but won't that require a dozen visuals? Mercy!

27

Ryan Doster

 Cherokee Rose Boer Goats

18287

This may not be a big problem in Texas, but, here in the east, it would be difficult to find 2 judges to come to our farms and inspect our animals.

28

Will Vaughn

Vaughn Boer Goats

17147

I don't think two judges are necessary because having two judges is like them saying they don't have confidence in there judges and what if it is a hassle for someone to get one judge to inspect a goat just think how hard it would be for them to get two.

29

Raymond Gatlin

Gatlin Boer Goats

When I decided to become a member of ABGA only one judge was required for inspection . This should not be changed.

30

Morris L. Clopton

Clopton Boer Goats

20547

This is redundant and provides no additional value for the added expense incurred by the breeder.

31

Holly Opperman

Lazy O Ranch

We would like to be included on your list.  Our son and daughter are JABGA members

32

Norm & Donna Wesley

Truckin W Boer Goats

14953

I think the board needs to reconsider their decision. Thank you for standing up for the small breeders.

33

Bobby Watts and Michelle McAfee

Watts Farm

2120

Inspection is only part of the program.  The animal must be able to excel in the show ring or performance testing themselves, and their kids must do so as well, in order to become ennobled.  Two judges for inspection is just another way to make it harder and more expensive, on those breeders who are not in "the loop".

34

Matthew Cantrell
 

Cantrell's Boer Goats
 

16926

These are malice attempts to keep the smaller breeders out of the loop.  In my opinion, this association is out of control and needs some type of leadership from the members. It is time for the members to step up and let it be known that we aren't happy.

35

Hector Feliciano
 

JP Boer Goats
 

19587

I do not support the 2 judge system. The ABGA has to remember that not all of us live in Texas. Doesn't the ABGA trust their judges that they need to follow up on them?????

36

Robert Price

Rafter P Boer Goats

17625

I am concerned at the goings on within ABGA. It is the only Boer assn I am a member of. I appreciate the info you provide. I would like to see a list of names of these power brokers on the executive comittee. I would like to know how they can be removed from their positions. If  there is legal recourse against them I would like to see them brought under control. I think the ABGA should represent us all to the best of its ability. If the people currently in control do not want to represent us, lets find someone that will.

37

Curtis Jernigan

Red Cedar Ranch Boer Goats,

  14089

I totally agree with all of the above, only one qualified judge is needed as it has been from the beginning. We members don't need this extra hassle. Maybe ABGA made this change for the extra $10.00 per head fee.

38

Kim and Nora Lovelace

 Bella Acres Boer Goats of West Liberty, Ohio.

12636.

We agree-one inspection is enough

39

Jarrett Daugherty

Daugherty Boer
Goats

10458

  Please add me to your list .

40

Allen & Denise Stelly

19955

We do not need 2 visual inspections

41

Jim & Christine Brown

JBFarms Boers

We had one ABGA show in IL in the last year, this new requirement is absurd.

42

Darrell & Leighan Webb

Brat Goat Farm

20025

We also agree that if it only takes 1 judge in the ring why should it take two to inspect an animal.  Both of our kids are also JABGA members.  As always Mr. Mauldin speaks for the small breeder. At least someone is looking out for us!

43

Vicky L. Wetzel

Deer Haven Farms

21122

There is no need for two inspectors, as they will have been “inspected” through the judging process by many different judges.  Thanks so much for looking out for the smaller breeders!

44

Roy Autrey

Autrey's Friendship Farms

19770

There is absolutely no need for 2 inspections.  The inspection process itself has nothing to do with the actual ennoblement.