Champions

2024 Crowd-Pleaser Award:

Levi Strauss

Shown by: Corrine Brown

Congratulations Levi Strauss, and Corrine Brown, on winning this year’s trick performance crowd-pleaser award! Corrine asked Levi if he was handsome. He nodded “yes.” She then asked “are you a Clydesdale?” and he shook his head emphatically, no! This is such a marvelous routine!

2025 Puissance Record Holder:

Harpy

Shown by: Kim Nader

Congratulations to Harpy, the 1.5 year old Cashmere/Nubian cross, entered in the competition by Kim Nader! Harpy jumped a whopping 24,” setting this year’s AWSGA record for the highest jump! We love the careful way Harpy assesses the jump before tackling it, and the protective boots!

2024 Champions:

Bruce & Emmett

Shown by: Dennis Willingham

Congratulations to the 2024 Champions, Bruce and Emmett, shown by Dennis Willingham! These two wethers absolutely radiate confidence and competence, in their demonstration of packing skills, for the Working Ranch Goat event!

2024 Reserve Champion:

Levi Strauss

Shown by: Corrinne Brown

Congratulations to the 2024 Reserve Champion, Levi Strauss, shown by Corrinne Brown! Levi Strauss is a 4-year-old Nigerian Dwarf Goat. He completed this year’s in-hand course with precision, grace, and a joyful wag of his tail!

2024 Crowd-Pleaser Award:

Rita & Hilma

Shown by: Michelle Roche

Congratulations to the fabulous dancing Nigerian Dwarf does, Rita and Hilma, and their trainer, Michelle Roche on receiving the 2024 Crowdpleaser award, for the Trick Performance event! Thank you to everyone who joined in this event! All the amazing goat tricks are such a treat to see! You can watch their wonderful performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHh3Z1jBCH0

2024 Puissance Record Holder:

Tiberius Augustus

Shown by: Morgan Frend

Congratulations Tiberius Augustus! This talented two-year-old Toggenburg cross jumper, flew over a 29.25” jump, beating his record, set last year, by a whole inch and a quarter! Now he’s set the new AWSGA puissance record for 2024! It’s always a joy to see this fellow jump! Way to go, Tiberius Augustus and Morgan Frend!

2023 Champion:

Lester

Shown by: Dennis Willingham

Lester, the 4-year-old LaMancha wether, is a superb example of a working athlete. He looks completely at home in his stylish packing gear; engaged, but not tense. He has an expression of assured confidence, showing a calm, intelligent demeanor. Lester brings strength, proficiency, and sleek elegance to his work, and his turnout is a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. Congratulations!

2023 Reserve Champion:

Saxon and Viking

Shown by: Shell Tomlin

This perfectly matched pair of Toggenburgs are beautifully trained. The photo shows them moving forward, easily keeping pace with their handler, with bright expressions and attentive ears. Their carriage is fabulous too! An all around spectacular turnout, and a lovely demonstration of caprine teamwork and cooperation! Congratulations!

2023 Crowd-Pleaser Award:

Daisey & Roger

Shown by: Michelle Roche

Thank you so much, to everyone who voted in the AWSGA Trick Performance challenge, and a big round of applause to all the entries! The level of caprine talent, and training skill, which everyone brought to this event was phenomenal! The recipient of the Crowd Pleaser Rosette is Daisey, a yearling Boer doe, who performed alongside Roger the beagle, and handler, Michelle Roche. You can watch their winning trick below. Also congratulations to the runners-up in the vote: Rita, Hilma, Doris, Margie, and Flossie, also trained by Michelle Roche!

2023 Puissance Record Holder:

Tiberius Augustus

Shown by: Morgan Frend

Congratulations to the yearling Toggenburg/Alpine cross wether, Tiberius Augustus, and his handler, Morgan Frend, for setting the first ever AWSGA Puissance high jumping record of 28 inches! Marvelous work! Tiberius Augustus made his winning jump look smooth and effortless!

2022 Champion:

Jack

Shown by: Fallon Emert

In his entry in the Working Ranch Goat event, Jack demonstrates a stellar combination of strength, steadiness, understanding of his responsibilities and tasks, and an eager upbeat attitude. In the pictures, he pulls his cart with good form; engaging his core and driving into his collar with his hind legs. He also stands calmly when asked. All of these qualities make for a strong, trusty, and fun caprine helper, who feels good about his job, both at chore time, and out and about! Congratulations!

2022 Reserve Champion:

Wilbur Wright

Shown by: Corrine Brown

Wilbur gave a stunning performance in the Skills In-hand event, completing each part of the course with smooth precision, concentration, and balanced, supple movements. He is a wonderful ambassador for agility goats everywhere, exemplifying how gentle, intelligent, attentive, and happy to collaborate, a well-trained goat can be. Congratulations!