2026 Expo and Sale Schedule
Day 1
Thursday, July 30, 2026
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
DINNER (Included with registration)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- The Do’s and Don’ts of NSIP Contemporary Groups
- Dr. Andrew Weaver
- Preparing Your Sheep for Sale or Show
- Britton Francis
Day 2
Friday, July 31, 2026
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
WELCOME – Cindy DeOrnellis, KHSI President
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
HANDS ON AND CLASSROOM SESSIONS
(All sessions will be repeated three times – 45 minutes presentations – 15 minute movements)
Station 1 (Hands-On):
- Limb Fractures, Repairs, and Stitches/Staples
- Dr. Jennifer Hatcher
Station 2 (Hands On):
- Sheep Management: Handling, Equipment & Low-Stress Control
- Dr. Chris Fletcher
Station 3 (Hands On):
- Colostrum: Benefits and Quality Testing
- Dr Lew Strickland
Station 4 (Hands On):
- KHSI Registry Open Forum: Hands-On How-To and Q&A
- Sue Traglia – Associated Registry
LUNCH (Incl. w/registration)
SESSION 1
- Advanced Reproductive Management (CIDR’s, AI, Out of Season Lambing)
- Dr Jennifer Hatcher
SESSION 2 (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)
- Regenerative Grazing
- Greg Brann
- Mineral Imbalances & Subclinical Diseases in Sheep
- Patrick Gunn
- Scavenger Hunt (Youth Activity)
- Becky Shultz
SESSION 3 (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)
- Vaccination Schedules and Health Protocols
- Dr Chris Fletcher
- Katahdins: The Maternal Queen
- Dr. Andrew Weaver
SESSION 4 (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)
- Record Keeping Tips and Tools for Success
- Jessy Shanks
- Tips and Tricks: Insights from Shepherds with over 20+ years’ experience and 700+ registered Katahdins
- (Panel)
ANNUAL KHSI MEETING
DINNER (Incl. w/registration)
LAMB COOK-OFF AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Time to socialize with other producers, View and Taste Cook off results, View Sheep,
Bidder Check-in (Refreshments and Drinks Provided)
Day 3
Saturday, August 1, 2026
8:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
BIDDER CHECK IN
AUCTION BEGINS