The Western States Dorper Association believes that our youth are our future! The Association and its member actively support youth through a variety of programs.

Junior Membership is $10 for youth under 18 years of age and is a non-voting membership. Privileges include participation in junior activities hosted by WSDA: programs and projects, information and knowledge sharing with Association web site resources, and participation in education, show, and junior sales activities.

 Youth Breeder Voucher Program

WSDA Youth Breeding Voucher Program Objective

The WSDA Board voted at the November 2017 Board Meeting to launch a Youth Breeding Voucher Program with the purposes to support:

1. Youth and the breed – supports youth in the purchase of breeding stock

2. Breeders and membership – supports breeders and membership

Contest winners receive a voucher that is valid toward the purchase of Dorper or White Dorper breeding sheep from any WSDA member.

To compete, youth are required to write an essay on a Dorper-related topic. Finalists then present on their essay at the WSDA Show & Sale.

WSDA Junior Show – Youth Show

Held in conjunction with the Western States Dorper Sheep Show & Sale
May 30 – 31, 2025
Boise, Idaho

WSDA 2025 Youth Essay Competition

The deadline for submitting essays is May 15, 2025

Winners will receive a voucher in the amount of $200 towards the purchase of a Dorper sheep at the WSDA Show and Sale, or private purchase from any WSDA member Dorper breeder.

APPLICATION
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Ella Lacey

Jr. Contest Essay Winner
2025 WSDA Show & Sale, Boise, ID

 2024 Youth Photo Contest Winner

1st Place 
“Pumpkin in Pasture”
Makayla Kortus
Age: 8
Torrington WY.

 2024 Youth Essay Contest Winners

13-18 Year Old Winner:
Thomas Fitzgerald of Powell Butte Oregon 

8-12 Year Old Winner:
Makayla Kortus of Torrington Wyoming