CLASSES – SHEEP, GOATS, FLEECE AND DAIRY GOATS
SHEEP CLASSES
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.15 a.m.
Entry fees: Members £3.00; Non-Members £7.00
MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED SHEEP
Exhibitors with accredited sheep must indicate this status on the entry form. All MV accredited sheep must be accompanied with a VALID green SAC Certificate of Status (To be VALID, the SAC Certificate must be within the expiry date shown in the top line of the Certificate, details of animals entered, signed and dated by the exhibitor. The valid Certificate must be presented on arrival at the Showground before the sheep can be allowed entry into the Maedi Visna Accredited Sheep section. Sheep from MV accredited flocks are not required to be tested prior to movement to the Show nor will they need to be privately blood tested on return to the farm as approved segregation facilities exist at the show. However, any MV accredited sheep which come into contact with non-MV accredited sheep must be kept isolated upon return to the accredited holding. Please then contact SAC Membership help line for advice 01463 226995
PRIZES: First - £15.00 Second - £8.00 Third - £6.00 Rosettes to fourth place. Prize money will be paid out in cash in the ring. Exhibitors are requested to supply bedding for their animals.
ENTRIES CLOSE 17th MAY 2008
SUFFOLK M.V accredited sheep only
Classes kindly Sponsored by HOLMELEA FARMS
JUDGE: Mr. Gordon Beddie, Norfolk
CLASS No.
68. Ram, shearling or older
69. Ram lamb
70. Shearling ewe
71. Ewe lamb
72. Ewe to have suckled during 2008
Special 1.THE ROBINSON CUP for the best exhibits in the Suffolk classes registered with the Breed Society, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award. The Suffolk Sheep Society will award a Rosette to the Champion. Rutland County is a qualifying show for the Suffolk Sheep Society Show Points’ Competition.
TEXEL M.V accredited sheep only.
Classes kindly Sponsored by MELTON MOWBRAY BUILDING SOCIETY
JUDGE: Mr. Mr P K Woof, Cumbria
CLASS No.
73. Ram, shearling or older
74. Ram lamb
75. Shearling ewe
76. Ewe lamb
77. Ewe to have suckled during 2008
Special 2. THE CHAPLIN CUP for the best exhibit in the Texel classes registered with the Breed Society, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
The British Texel Sheep Society will award a Champion & Reserve Champion Rosette
CHAROLLAIS M.V accredited sheep only.
Classes kindly Sponsored by RUTLAND VINTNERS & OAKHAM TYRE CO LTD
JUDGE: Mr. John Maxwell, Cambs
CLASS No.
78. Ram, shearling or older
79. Ram lamb
80. Shearling ewe
81. Ewe lamb
82. Ewe to have suckled in 2008
Special 3. THE RUTLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibit in the Charollais classes registered with the Breed Society to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
Special 4. THE BLYTH FARMS CUP will be awarded for the best exhibitor-bred Charollais.
The British Charollais Sheep Society will award a Rosette to the Champion.
HAMPSHIRE DOWN M.V accredited sheep only.
Classes kindly Sponsored by MANOR FARM FEEDS
JUDGE: Mr. Adam Chantry, Suffolk
CLASS No.
83. Ram, shearling or older
84. Ram lamb
85. Shearling ewe
86. Ewe lamb
87. Ewe to have suckled during 2008
Special 5. THE AUCTIONEERS CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibit in the Hampshire Down classes, registered with the Breed Society to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
BELTEX M.V accredited sheep only.
Classes kindly Sponsored by & GILBERT & THOMAS ESTATE AGENTS
JUDGE: Mr. Derek Watkins, Staffordshire
CLASS No.
88. Ram, shearling or older
89. Ram lamb
90. Shearling ewe
91. Ewe lamb
92. Ewe to have suckled during 2008
Special 2. THE JOHN BURTON Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion for the best exhibit in the Beltex classes registered with the Breed Society, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award. The Beltex Sheep Society will award a Supreme Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion Rosettes and Champion & Reserve Rosettes for Best Male & Female exhibit.
ANY OTHER PURE CONTINENTAL SHEEP BREED.
Classes kindly Sponsored by R.S BAINES (BAKERY) & E S CLARK & SON
JUDGE: Mr. John Maxwell, Cambs
CLASS No.
Ram, shearling or older
Ram lamb
Shearling ewe
Ewe lamb
97. Ewe to have suckled in 2008
Special 6. THE F.H GILMAN CUP will be awarded to the Champion Animal in the above classes, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
ANY OTHER PURE NATIVE SHEEP BREED
Classes kindly Sponsored by OAKLAND PACKAGING LTD
JUDGE: Mr. Gordon Beddie, Norfolk
CLASS No.
98. Ram, shearling or older
99. Ram Lamb
100. Shearling ewe
101. Ewe lamb
102. Ewe to have suckled in 2008
Special 7. THE BRITISH LAND RACE PIG CUP will be awarded to the Champion Animal in the above classes, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
Special 7A. The Southdown Sheep Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed Southdown exhibited by a member of the Society.
COMMERCIAL SHEEP CLASSES
Classes kindly Sponsored by MELTON MEATS LTD
JUDGE: Mr. Jim Thraves, Rutland
CLASS No.
103. Two Masham or Mule shearling ewes
104. Two cross-bred shearling ewes
105. Two lambs suitable for retail trade ( excluding ram lambs ) by continental sire
106. Two lambs suitable for retail trade ( excluding ram lambs ) by native sire
107. Ewe and progeny born in 2008
108. Commercial ram
Special 8. THE TATE PERPETUAL CUP will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes inclusive, to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
JACOB
All sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules.
Classes kindly Sponsored by RUTLAND ELECTRIC FENCING LTD
JUDGE: Mr. Robert Miller, Leics
CLASS No.
109. Ram, shearling or older
110. Ram lamb
111. Ewe with progeny born in 2008
112. Ewe lamb
113. Shearling ewe
Special 9.THE ROLLO CUP will be awarded to the Best in Breed, to be held by the winner for one year and who must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
The Jacob Sheep Society will award a Champion Rosette.
SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS
JUDGING TO FOLLOW THE BREED CLASSES
Classes kindly Sponsored by Mrs. JANET DOUGHTY
JUDGE: Mr. Derek & Mrs. Jean Ritchie, Somerset
CLASS No.
114. Under 11 years old on the day of the show
115. 11 – 16 years old on the day of the show
Prizes: First - £10.00 Second - £7.00 Third - £4.00 Fourth - £2.00 Rosettes to 4th place. Special Rosettes to all exhibitors. No entry fee. To be judged immediately following judging of breed classes. Sheep must have been exhibited in any one of the previous classes. Prior entry would be appreciated, but entries will be accepted on the day.
Special 10. Championship THE JOHN DOUGHTY Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion. First and Second prize winners from classes 114 & 115 to compete.
INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE
JUDGING FOLLOWS THE YOUNG HANDLERS
Classes kindly Sponsored by TFS LTD
JUDGE: Mr. Derek & Mrs. Jean Ritchie, Somerset
CLASS No.
116. To consist of: ewe, shearling or older; ram, shearling or older and a lamb of either sex.
(The group to be the property of one exhibitor and to have been exhibited in the breed classes)
Special 11. THE CHAPMAN FREARSON SHIELD and a CHAMPION SASH & ROSETTE will be awarded to the winner of this class. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Society or join on receipt of the award.
INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP (No rosettes to be worn in ring)
TO FOLLOW THE INTER-BREED GROUP
JUDGE: Mr. Derek & Mrs. Jean Ritchie, Somerset
OPEN TO THE CHAMPIONS OF EACH BREED SECTION.
Special 12. THE PERRIER BOWL and a CHAMPION SASH will be awarded to the Supreme Champion and held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Society or join on receipt of the award.
ANGORA GOAT & FLEECE CLASSES Classes 117 to 122 Entry Fees: Members £3.00 Non-Members £7.00
Classes 123 to 126 Entry Fee £2.00 per fleece
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 10.00 a.m.
PRIZES: First - £10.00 Second - £7.00 Third - £4.00 Rosettes to fourth place.
JUDGE: T.B.C
ENTRIES CLOSE 17th May 2008
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Entries must be registered/notified in the Exhibitors name in accordance with the British Angora Goat Society requirements.
2. Classes will be judged in accordance with the rules of the British Angora Goat Society.
3. All goats must have been shorn bare on or after 1.1.2008
4. The bathing of goats is discouraged, but if done, this or dipping must be undertaken at least one month prior to the show.
5. Exhibitors must report to the Angora Goat Steward on arrival. All entries are to be on the showground and penned by 8.30am and may not leave before 5.00pm.
6. Exhibitors must provide fodder, feeding/drinking utensils for their own animals. Pens are in a tent on grass/grazed parkland.
7. A veterinary surgeon will be in attendance during the course of the day with inspection of stock, taking place after penning.
8. All goats, including kids, should be led on a halter or equivalent and exhibitors must wear a white coat in the show ring.
9. Separate accommodation will be made for accredited goats within the S.A.C scheme.
10. All CAE accredited goats must be accompanied with green SAC Certificate of Status (note expiry date on top line). The valid Certificate must be presented on arrival at the showground before the goats can be allowed entry into the CAE Accredited Goat section.
11. Does with kids at foot may attend the show but kids will not be allowed in the show ring apart from classes 121 & 122.
The exhibitor, by entering the show, agrees to abide by the above conditions and is obliged to follow the instructions of the Rutland Agricultural Society Stewards.
CLASS No.
117. Adult Buck born in 2006 or before
118. Junior Buck born in 2007
119. Adult Doe born in 2006 or before. (Doe need not have kidded in 2008).
Entries in this class may not be shown in class 121.
120. Junior Doe born in 2007.
121. Doe of any age, with 2008 progeny
122. Group of three animals, any age, bred and owned by the exhibitor.
Special 13. THE NEVILLE TUCK Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Society or join on receipt of the award. Champion Rosette and Sash will be awarded by The Rutland Agricultural Society to the Champion Animal in the above classes. The British Angora Goat Society will award a Champion Sash. A Special Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Veteran Doe born in 2002 or before. The Anglian Fibre Producers will give a Special Rosette for the best animal owned by a member of the AFP Group. A Cup will be awarded to the best Yearling (Doe or Buck), bred and owned by the exhibitor. The Cup will be held for one year.
FLEECE COMPETITION Entry Fees: £2.00 per fleece. Fleeces must be in place no later than 8.30am
PRIZES: First - £8.00 Second - £6.00 Third - £3.00 Rosettes to fourth place.
CLASS NO.
123. Kid (1st and 2nd Shear)
124. Young Goat (3rd and 4th Shear)
125. Adult Doe (5th Shear onwards)
126. Adult Buck (5th Shear onwards)
DAIRY GOATS Entry Fee: Members £3.00, Non-Members £7.00
PRIZES: First - £10.00 Second - £7.00 Third - £4.00 Rosettes to 4th place
JUDGE: Mr. G Godfrey, Lincs
Chief Steward: Mrs. Sue Mangles
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. The goat classes are held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the British Goat Society. All exhibits must be registered with the B.G.S., 34-36 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ13 9AD. All exhibits must be registered with the B.G.S. as in the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor. The registered name, number and earmark must be quoted on the entry form together with that of the sire and dam and the last kidding date of goat in milk. All goats in milk must have kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of the show. Classes will be split where four animals of each breed are going before the judge.
2. No pregnant goat may be admitted to the showground. In the event of an unforeseen kidding or abortion, the goat must immediately be isolated from all other goats. Full details of the goat exhibitor and action taken must be reported in writing by the Chief Steward to the B.G.S. secretary immediately after the show.
3. All entries must be accompanied by a C.A.E. Negative Certificate, issued during the previous twelve months and current at the date of the show. No Entries will be accepted in the B or W Categories unless CAE Blood Test results are on BGS submission forms or Sheep & Goat Health Scheme forms. This is to enable quick and accurate confirmation of the status of the Goats attending a Show. Kids and Goatlings to arrive by 9.00am on the day of the show. Goats in milk must arrive by 5.00pm on Saturday for milking out at 6.00pm.
4. Goat Health Classification W
5. Please note that if lambing/kidding occurs in animals originating from premises not registered under the scrapie monitoring scheme or category 1V of the Sheep & Goat Health Scheme, the scrapie status of all animals at the unsegregated show/sale and premises, (if those animals return), may be jeopardised. To try to limit the effect of such lambings/kiddings or abortions, the Show Secretary will report them immediately to the local DVM to allow a visit to the showground by an Animal Health/Vet Officer who can then conduct an enquiry and more easily identify the animals put at risk.
Please indicate on the entry form which category is required to enable the correct penning to be provided. 1. C.A.E. Negative tested goats. 2. B.G.S. Monitored Scheme goats.
Exhibitors are requested not to bring any goats to the showground that have ever had a positive reaction to a C.A.E. test and not to feed milk produced at the show to goats of any age. Milking buckets must be at the weighing area 30 minutes before the start of milking.
The registered number of any goat, initially entered as R.A.F. (registration applied for) must be submitted to the show organisers before the goat competes.
CLASS No.
127. Goat that has borne a kid, any age in milk, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the herd book.
128. Goat that has borne a kid, any age in milk, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the herd book.
129. Goat that has borne a kid, any age in milk, entered in the British Alpine section of the herd book
130. Goat that has borne a kid, any age in milk, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the herd book
131. Goat that has borne a kid, any age in milk, any other variety.
132. Goatling, over one but not exceeding two years of age, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the herd book.
133. Goatling, over one but not exceeding two years of age, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the herd book.
134. Goatling, over one but not exceeding two years of age, entered in the British Alpine section of the herd book
135. Goatling, over one but not exceeding two years of age, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the herd book.
136. Goatling, over one but not exceeding two years of age, any other variety.
137. Female kid, over two months but not exceeding one year of age, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the herd book.
138. Female kid, over two months but not exceeding one year of age, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the herd book.
139. Female kid, over two months but not exceeding one year of age, entered in the British Alpine section of the herd book.
140. Female kid, over two months but not exceeding one year of age, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the herd book.
142. Female kid, over two months but not exceeding one year of age, any other variety.
143. Milking competition for goats that have kidded once.
144. Milking competition for goats that have kidded more than once
THE BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY AWARDS
The “TREMEDDA SELENE” Challenge Cup, goat securing highest points in Milking Competition, giving a minimum total yield 2.5kg with 3% B/F at each milking to qualify.
The Harlings Challenge Cup for the Best Anglo Nubian
British Goat Society Rosette for Best Goat in Show. British Goat Society Challenge Certificate for the Best goat borne a kid.
British Goat Society Challenge Certificate for the Best Inspection/Production goat.
British Goat Society Breed Challenge Certificate for the Best goat that has borne a kid in each of the following breeds: Saanen, Toggenburg, Anglo-Nubian, British-Saanen, British Toggenburg, British-Alpine, British-Guernsey, Golden Guernsey.
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded for the Best British Milker that has borne a kid.
Any goat disqualified in the Milking Competition is ineligible.
All special prizes, except rosettes, offered and awarded will be forwarded by The British Goat Society direct to the winners.
The Rutland Agricultural Society will award:
The Waring Rose Bowl for the Best Exhibit.
The Kleo Challenge Cup for the Best Anglo Nubian.
The Marboro Challenge Cup for the Best British Toggenburg,
The Thundersley Cup for the Best Saanen or British Saanen
The Stuart Cup for the Best British Alpine,.
Carloca Trophies for the Best Goatling and Best Kid
The Rutland Cup for the highest milk yield on the day.
PLEASE NOTE: The organisers of the Show cannot take any responsibility for accidents or loss occurring during the Show, there will be no penning provided for non-tested or non-accredited goats. Cups and Trophies to be held by the winner for one year. The winner must be a Member of the Rutland Agric Soc or join on receipt of the award.
ENTRIES CLOSE 17th May 2008.
DAIRY GOAT ENTRIES TO: Mrs. S E Mangles, 2 Whinleys Cottages, Church Lane, Clarborough, Retford, Notts DN22 9ND. Tel: 01777707453/Mob: 07956343915
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