Burwarton Show Livestock Schedule 2023

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Notice to Competitors

THIS SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE ORDERS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) – ANIMAL GATHERINGS (INTERIM MEASURES) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2003 (OR AS AMENDED).

Entry Fees:

The Society is offering concessionary rates in Class nos. 8 - 224 to exhibitors who are members of the Society. It could well be to your advantage to consider becoming a member. Members’ subscription rates and facilities are detailed below

Exhibitor Passes

Heavy horse and Cattle exhibitors will be issued with:

1 entry – 2 exhibitor passes • 2 entries – 3 exhibitor passes • 3+ entries – 4 exhibitor passes

Sheep and Pig exhibitors will be issued with:

1-2 entries – 1 exhibitor pass • 3-5 entries – 2 exhibitor passes • 6+ entries – 3 exhibitor passes

Breakfast vouchers will be mailed out in exhibitor number packs in July and will NOT be available on Show day:

Cattle exhibitors: ONE VOUCHER for 1-2 entries TWO VOUCHERS for 3+ entries

Sheep & Pig exhibitors: ONE VOUCHER for 2-3 entries TWO VOUCHERS for 4+ entries.

DAY TICKETS Until 30 April 1 May – 30 July 31 July – 3 August

Adult £18.00 £20.00 £22.00

Junior (12-16yrs) £10.00 £11.00 £12.00

Child (under 11yrs) FREE FREE FREE

THE ORGANISERS OF THIS SHOW HAVE TAKEN REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE PRESENT. FOR THESE MEASURES TO BE EFFECTIVE, EVERYONE MUST TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AND MUST OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ORGANISERS AND ALL THE OFFICIALS AND STEWARDS.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Membership is an expression of interest in and support for the aims and objects of the Burwarton & District Agricultural Society and includes the right to attend, take part in and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Members are admitted free of charge to the annual Show and to the Members’ facilities on production of their membership badge. The Society will make no refund of membership subscriptions in the event of a Show being cancelled for whatever reason.

Society membership benefits include: Free entrance to the Showground, ONE car pass for reserved forward parking in the Members’ only car park, use of Members’ Dining Pavilion and bar area, Grandstand Seating and use of Members’ high class toilet facilities. Guest membership – Members may introduce one guest each to these facilities on Show day on purchase of a Guest Badge at a cost of £20.00 (adult), £10 (Junior) or £5.00 (child) from the Information Point situated immediately outside the entrance to the Members’ bar area. Members’ forward parking will be available until 11.30 a.m. or until filled.

MEMBERS Until 30 April 1 May – 21 July 22 July onwards

Double (2x adults) £50.00 £70.00 + £10 admin fee

Single £27.00 £36.00 per order

Junior (12-16yrs) £12.00 £12.00

Child (under 11yrs) £5.00 £5.00

DISABLED MEMBERS

Limited Showground parking will be available for registered disabled members, provided prior application is made to the Show Manager. A covered viewing area is provided adjacent to the Main Ring. A limited number of mobility scooters are available for hire direct from Event Mobility. To make your reservation please either book on-line at www.eventmobility.org.uk or by post after requesting an advance booking form. Please telephone 01386 725391 to make a booking enquiry or for further information. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

This year’s Three Shires Cattle competition gives farmers the chance to win a championship prize of £1000 and the coveted Three Shires Cattle Trophy. Points towards the championship are awarded at three premier agricultural shows.

Cattle exhibitors have the opportunity to collect points at:

Hanbury Show Saturday 1st July 2023

Burwarton Show Thursday 3rd August 2023

Moreton Show Saturday 2nd September 2023

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First Prize £1000 + Three Shires Cattle Trophy

Second Prize £350

Third Price £150

Highest Placed Dairy

The Dairy Exhibitor with the highest number of points will receive £100 and the Mary Oughton Memorial Trophy!

The winning exhibitor will be identified at the Moreton Show where the Three Shires Cattle Trophy and prize money will be awarded. Impor tantly, attendance at all three shows is not compulsor y. Exhibitors will be able to attend one or two shows to gain points and still be in with a chance of winning a prize. In the event of a tie the prize money will be amalgamated and split evenly

Please note Competition open to both beef and dairy exhibitors. The following classes and Championships are not eligible to collect points: Breed or Interbreed Championships, Young Handlers, Pairs or Groups. The winner of the 2019 competition is NOT eligible to enter in 2022. This year's winner will not be eligible to enter the Three Shires competition in 2023 but will have free livestock entries into the three participating Shows instead.

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Livestock Schedule – CPH No. 35/023/8000

LIVESTOCK ENTRIES (CLASS NOS. 1-230 AND 281-294) CLOSE ON 7 JULY 2023

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE

ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CORRECT ENTRY FEES

PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY

ALL LIVESTOCK PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID OUT BY BACS OR CHEQUE BY 31 AUGUST UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN THE CLASSES.

ALL CHEQUES UNBANKED WITHIN STATUTORY SIX MONTH PERIOD WILL BE TREATED AS A DONATION TO THE SOCIETY.

No Prize Money will be awarded to any competitor whose entry does not appear under the appropriate class in the catalogue (unless entered under the Substitution Scheme in the Dairy Cattle Classes). The Dairy Cattle Substitution Scheme will operate subject to DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day

VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE LIVESTOCK LORRY/CAR PARK

EITHER BEFORE OR WHILST THE GRAND PARADE ENTRY AND EXIT ARE IN PROGRESS.

HEAVY HORSES – Main Ring commencing 9.30 a.m. Best Decorated at 2.30 p.m.

CATTLE – Livestock Field

10.00 a.m.

10.00 a.m.

Herefords, British Limousins, Longhorns, Highlands, Commercial Beef

Holsteins, Any Other Breed & Commercial Dairy

10.30 a.m. (approx) British Blondes, Any Pure Bred Beef Cattle (Continental)

11.00 a.m. (approx) British Blues, Beef Shorthorn, Any Pure Bred Beef (Native)

11.30 a.m. (approx) Dexters

12 Noon (approx) Dairy Inter-Breed Championship

To follow Dairy Young Handlers

1.00 p.m (approx) Beef Inter-Breed Championships

2.00 p.m. (approx) Beef Young Handlers

SHEEP – Livestock Field

09.30 a.m.

10.00 a.m.

Ryeland

Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Dutch Spotted, Zwartbles, Blue Texel, Clun Forest, Valais Blacknose, Kerry Hill, Jacob, Coloured Ryeland, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Non-Accredited Pure Bred, Any Pure Bred Hill or Upland, Any Pure Bred, Cross Bred, Young Farmers, Prime Butchers’ Lambs. Shearing Competition.

1.00 p.m. (approx) Inter-Breed Sheep Championships.

1.45 p.m. (approx) Pet Lambs and Young Handlers.

PIGS – Livestock Field from 10.30 a.m. Prompt CEREALS – Cereal Samples Marquee from 12 Noon.

The 1896 FARMERS CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Member of the Society, living within a 10 mile radius of the Showground, gaining the most points in Class nos. 8-224, C260 - C269 (Cattle, Sheep & Cereals).

The YOUNG FARMERS’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD presented by the Burwarton Show Young Farmers’ Club will be awarded to THE MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY gaining the highest number of points in Class nos. 8-224, (Cattle & Sheep).

A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money. All exhibitors presented for the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 prizes. This will be drawn in the Main Ring. Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield.

THREE SHIRES CATTLE TROPHY COMPETITION

Cattle exhibitors have the opportunity to collect points at three Midlands agricultural shows. The exhibitor accumulating the greatest number of points will win the

THREE SHIRES CATTLE TROPHY and £1,000, with 2nd and 3rd receiving £350 and £150 respectively. The Dairy exhibitor with the highest number of points will be awarded

The MARY OUGHTON MEMORIAL TROPHY and £100.00.

Qualifying Shows: Hanbury Countryside Show – Saturday 1 July

Burwarton Show – Thursday 3 August and Moreton-in-Marsh show – Saturday 2 September. Competition kindly sponsored by DORAMAX, CHANELLE PHARMA

Full details available on page 6

ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS TO BE ON THE SHOWGROUND BY 9.00 A.M.

Equine Influenza Vaccinations agreed and recommended by

BEF

Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses attending the Burwarton Show. The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows: the first 2 vaccinations 21-92 days apart, a third booster between 150-215 days, and an annual booster vaccination with 365 days thereafter. No horse should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination. Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old. This rule may be subject to change on guidance from FEI/BEF and competitors are requested to check the website before entering. Passports will be randomly checked on entry to the showground.

Heavy Horses - In Hand

AFFILIATED TO THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY (No. 76812)

Class nos. 1-5 and 7 will be run under the Rules of the Shire Horse Society Main Ring - 9.30 a.m. prompt Judge: Mr J Whittaker, Knutsford. WA16 0PR

Suffolk horse exhibitors will be judged separately within each class with prize money and rosettes awarded accordingly. (Only applicable in classes where two or more Suffolk entries forward.) Champion rosettes will be awarded if sufficient entries forward on Show day.

All exhibits including foals must be led by an experienced adult handler.

ALL HEAVY HORSES RECEIVING PRIZES MUST JOIN IN THE PARADE

The SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY’S SILVER PLATED SPOON and SPECIAL Rosette will be awarded to the BEST SHIRE MARE or FILLY in the Show, subject to the rules of the S.H.S.

A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late DOWAGER VISCOUNTESS BOYNE, C.B.E., will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit in Class nos 1 - 5.

The WOOD BREWERY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST MARE in Class 4.

The TOM HIRONS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST FILLY FOAL in Class 5.

The FROSTIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN, ESQ., will be awarded to the BEST COLT FOAL in Class 5.

CLASS 6 £40+ £35 to each entry forward CLASS 7 £50+ £50 to each entry forward £100 to CHAMPION and £50 to RESERVE CHAMPION from Class nos. 1 - 5.

ENTRY FEE £5.00 inc. VAT — refunded to competitors coming under Judge’s scrutiny.

CLASS 1 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over and over 16 hands. This class will be split at the discretion of the judge if sufficient entries forward.

CLASS 2 Barren Mare or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old.

CLASS 3 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding.

CLASS 4 Mare with Foal at foot.

CLASS 5 Colt or Filly Foal. All entries in this class to receive rosettes.

CLASS 6 Best Working Harness, Mare or Gelding. Rosettes 1st to 4th place

CLASS 7 (Main Ring. 2.30 p.m.) Best Decorated and Turned-out Mare or Gelding, to be shown in SHOW SHAFT GEARS. Rosettes 1st to 4th place.

The NATIONAL HORSE BRASS SOCIETY AWARD will be presented to the BEST DECORATED exhibit in Class 7. The SUFFOLK HORSE SOCIETY will award a Rosette to the BEST SUFFOLK IN SHOW.

A PEWTER TANKARD presented by the CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY will be awarded to the GROOM of the horse with the cleanest gears in Class 7.

A PEWTER TANKARD presented by the CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY will be awarded to the BEST SUFFOLK IN SHOW.

Cattle

All exhibitors must ensure that they move their cattle back to home premises with BCMS.

IMPORTANT — BRUCELLOSIS SCHEMES

Cows or heifers calving at the Show before the time of judging WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. Cows or heifers which appear about to calve will be placed in isolation and after calving returned home as soon as possible. Cows or heifers showing any abnormal discharge or which appear to be about to abort or which do abort WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE and will be placed in isolation at once. As soon as samples have been taken the animals together with all other Show animals from the same registered premises MUST be returned home and will not be allowed to compete.

THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR AMALGAMATE ANY CLASSES WHERE THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES. EXHIBITORS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CANCELLATION OR AMALGAMATION PRIOR TO SHOW DAY. PURE BRED BEEF BREED CLASSES WITH INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES WILL BE AMALGAMATED INTO THE ANY PURE BRED BEEF CATTLE SECTION.

CLASS NOS. 8-80 (excl. 33 and 38A)

CLASS NOS. 33 and 38A

CLASS NOS. 81-86*

INTER-BREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS (Beef/Dairy)

INTER-BREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP (Class Nos 68, 69, 75, 76)

EACH BREED CHAMPION (Class nos. 8-80)

ENTRY FEES

Members — £7.50 inc. VAT per entry in each class (including PAIRS classes)

Non Members — £10.00 inc. VAT per entry in each class (including PAIRS classes)

Class nos. 81-86 — No entry fee

ANY BREED CHAMPION FROM CLASS NOS. 8 – 62 AND 68 – 80 NOT FORWARD IN THE INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT THE £25.00 CHAMPION AWARD.

BEEF CATTLE

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)

Champion animals in pure-bred class nos. 8-62 only

Judge: Mr J May, Crediton, EX17 4BU

If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Continental breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Native exhibit. If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Native breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Continental exhibit. Approximate Time: 1.00 p.m.

The A. F. FARMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The J. R. JONES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION.

INTER-BREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)

(To follow Inter-Breed Championship above)

Judge: Mr J May, Crediton, EX17 4BU

(Prize money paid in Ring)

Four exhibits from each Pedigree Beef Cattle Breed, selected by the Judge of each Breed, will compete for the Inter-Breed Group of Four Championship.

ALL CATTLE ENTERED IN CLASS NOS. 8 – 62 MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BREED SOCIETIES.

HEREFORD CATTLE

Judge: Mrs D Harrison, Stocksfield, NE43 7DF

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

A CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late W. MILNER, Esq., will be awarded to the BEST HEREFORD in the Show.

The MARLOW CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late S. OWENS, Esq., will be awarded to the BEST HEREFORD of opposite sex to that awarded the Championship.

BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the FEMALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, MALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.

The WJ & CM HODGES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST PAIR of animals in Class 14.

CLASS 8 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 July 2021.

CLASS 9 Pedigree bull, born on or after 1 July 2021 and before 1 March 2022.

CLASS 10 Pedigree bull, born on or after 1 March 2022.

CLASS 11 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot.

CLASS 12 Heifer, born before 1 July 2022.

(Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward).

CLASS 13 Heifer, born on or after 1 July 2022.

(Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward).

CLASS 14 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 8-13 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE

Judge: Mr K Bates, Wigton, CA7 8AY JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

The MICHAEL J. LINDLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST LIMOUSIN.

CLASS 15 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2022.

CLASS 16 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2022.

CLASS 17 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot.

CLASS 18 Heifer, born in 2021.

CLASS 19 Heifer, born in 2022.

CLASS 20 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 15-19 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

BRITISH BLONDE CATTLE

Judge: Mr P Rogers, Presteigne, LD8 2HG

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30 a.m. (approx)

The ROY KINNISH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST BRITISH BLONDE,

CLASS 21 Pedigree Bull, any age

CLASS 22 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot

CLASS 23 Heifer, born in 2021

CLASS 24 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 25 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 21-24 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

BRITISH BLUE CATTLE

Judge: Mr R Millichap, Rhondda Cynon, CF39 8AX

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 11.00 a.m. (approx)

The DAVID NUNN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST BRITISH BLUE.

CLASS 26 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2022.

CLASS 27 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2022.

CLASS 28 Heifer, born on or before 1 August 2021.

CLASS 29 Heifer, born after 1 August 2021.

CLASS 30 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 26-29 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

LONGHORN CATTLE

Judge: Mrs W Finucane, Whitland, SA34 0YP

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

The M.I.H. FOUNDERS CUP presented by Mr & Mrs A Bomford will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The ATTEWELL ESTATES CUP will be awarded to the BEST FEMALE exhibited by a Member of the Mid West Longhorn Support Group.

SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE LONGHORN CATTLE SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and to the BEST JUNIOR BULL and BEST JUNIOR HEIFER (born on or after 1 January 2022). (Disbudded animals may be shown)

CLASS 31 Bull, any age.

CLASS 32 Cow in calf or with calf at foot (born before 31 December 2020).

CLASS 33 Calf at foot of cow in Class 32 born on/after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 34 Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2021.

CLASS 35 Heifer, born after 1 January 2022.

CLASS 36 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 31-35 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

HIGHLAND CATTLE

This section is run in accordance with the rules of the Highland Cattle Society. Females entered in the appendix register of the Herd Book, either Appendix B or Appendix A, are identified by the letter ‘B’ or ‘A’ tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on the ear tag.

* Burwarton Show is delighted to host the Highland Cattle Society National Show *

Judge: Mr M Auld, Kilmarnock, KA2 0EF

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

The COLBORNE DAWES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The MIDLAND AND SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB will present a SASH to the CHAMPION.

The HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY willl present rosettes and sashes to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits

CLASS 37 Bull, any age

CLASS 38 Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot

CLASS 38A Calf, born in 2023.

CLASS 39 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020.

CLASS 40 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021.

CLASS 41 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022.

CLASS 42 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 37-41 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

BEEF SHORTHORN CATTLE

Judge: Ms B Wear, Bristol, BS40 7XG

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00 a.m. (approx).

BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.

CLASS 43 Bull, any age

CLASS 44 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot

CLASS 45 Heifer, born in 2021

CLASS 46 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 47 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 43-46 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections. (The above classes may be amalgamated into the Any Pure Bred Beef (Native Breed) Cattle section if insufficient entries forward)

DEXTER CATTLE

Judge: Mr R Hartshorn, Telford, TF6 6BJ

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.30 a.m. (approx)

BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.

A Spoon and Rosette presented by THE DEXTER CATTLE SOCIETY will be presented to the CHAMPION.

CLASS 48 Bull, any age.

CLASS 49 Cow in calf or in milk.

CLASS 50 Heifer, in calf or in milk.

CLASS 51 Maiden Heifer.

CLASS 52 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 48-51 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

ANY PURE BRED BEEF CATTLE — OTHER THAN HEREFORD, BRITISH LIMOUSIN, BRITISH BLONDE, BRITISH BLUE, LONGHORN, HIGHLAND, BEEF SHORTHORN or DEXTER

BOTH THE NATIVE BREED AND CONTINENTAL BREED CHAMPIONS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP.

CONTINENTAL BREED

Judge: Mr K Bates, Wigton, CA7 8AY

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30 a.m. (approx.)

The MEADOWS FARM VETS. LTD. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST CONTINENTAL BREED exhibit.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 53 Bull, any age.

CLASS 54 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 55 Heifer, born in 2021.

CLASS 56 Heifer, born in 2022.

CLASS 57 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 53-56 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

NATIVE BREED

Judge: Ms B Wear. Bristol, BS40 7XG

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00 a.m. (approx)

The BILL RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST NATIVE BREED exhibit. Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 58 Bull, any age

CLASS 59 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 60 Heifer, born in 2021

CLASS 61 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 62 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. Animals in Class nos. 58-61 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their sections.

COMMERCIAL BEEF

Judge: Mr R Millichap, Rhondda Cynon, CF39 8AX

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

ALL CATTLE WILL BE WEIGHED AND PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE CLASS. WEIGHTS WILL BE DISPLAYED.

The DAVID DEIGHTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE will be awarded to the BEST SINGLE ANIMAL in the Commercial Beef Classes.

The PETER MILLATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST ANIMAL of the Opposite Sex to that awarded the Championship. Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 63/64 Steer, any age - entries to be split by weight on Show Day (if 8 or more entries forward).

CLASS 65/66 Heifer, any age - entries to be split by weight on Show Day (if 8 or more entries forward).

CLASS 67 Local Class - Steer or Heifer, any age. Both animal and exhibitor must reside within 12 mile radius of the Showground.

Class 67 may be split if sufficient entries forward. Animals entered in Class 67 may not be entered in Class nos. 63-66.

NO CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS WILL BE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND OTHER THAN IN THE DESIGNATED LIVESTOCK AREA.

THIS SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE ORDERS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) –ANIMAL GATHERINGS (INTERIM MEASURES) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2003 (OR AS AMENDED).

DAIRY CATTLE

Judge: Mr O Smith, Winterley, CW11 4RU

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST ABIDE BY THE RULES OF SHOWING AS SET OUT BY HOLSTEIN UK.

SUBSTITUTION SCHEME

Animals unable to attend can be substituted by another animal in the same class, however, the original animal may be entered in an appropriate class on the day.The Substitution Scheme will operate in accordance with DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day.

TOI TOI GENETICS INTER-BREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion exhibits in Class Nos 68, 69, 75, 76. Approx timing: 12.00 noon

DAIRY INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion exhibits in Class Nos. 67-73 and 75-79. Approx timing: following the above Championship

The RICHARD YATES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPION

HOLSTEIN CATTLE

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 A.M. AND WILL BE JUDGED ALTERNATELY WITH THE ANY OTHER BREED & COMMERCIAL DAIRY CLASSES. Entries are restricted to animals in the Herd Book or Classes B or C of the supplementary register.

The HUDDLESFORD CHALLENGE CUP, presented by T. H. COPE Esq., Huddlesford Grange, near Lichfield, will be awarded to the BEST HOLSTEIN in the Show.

HOLSTEIN UK Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, BEST EXHIBITOR BRED, BEST UDDER and JUNIOR CHAMPION exhibits.

The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST PAIR, being the property of the same exhibitor.

CLASS 68 Maiden Heifer – born in 2022.

CLASS 69 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years.

CLASS 70 Cow in Calf at least five months.

CLASS 71 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2020.

CLASS 72 Cow in milk, which has produced no more than 2 calves.

CLASS 73 Cow in milk, which has produced 3 or more calves.

CLASS 74 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

ANY OTHER BREED & COMMERCIAL DAIRY

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 A.M. AND WILL BE JUDGED ALTERNATELY WITH THE HOLSTEIN CLASSES.

The R. BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST exhibit.

The ASTON EYRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBITOR BRED animal.

The JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY will present a Rosette and prize card to the BEST EXHIBITOR BRED JERSEY. Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 75 Maiden Heifer - born in 2022.

CLASS 76 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years.

CLASS 77 Cow in Calf at least five months.

CLASS 78 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2020.

CLASS 79 Cow in milk, any age.

CLASS 80 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

YOUNG HANDLERS

JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON PRESENTATION AND THE HANDLER’S CAPABILITIES, NOT ON CONFORMATION OF THE ANIMAL.

Owners of the cattle must ensure that the young handler is capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animal must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring. Animals must be suitable for the age and experience of the handler.

PLEASE STATE NAME AND AGE OF HANDLER AND NAME OF ANIMAL ON ENTRY FORM.

DAIRY - YOUNG HANDLER

Judge: Mr O Smith, Winterley, CW11 4RU

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE DAIRY INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

The FRANK DORRELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER.

No entry fee

Prize Money: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £6.00, 5th £4.00, 6th £2.00. (Paid in ring).

CLASS 81 Handler under 12 years of age.

(Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

CLASS 82 Handler 12 years to under 18 years of age.

(Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

CLASS 83 Handler 18 years to 26 years of age.

BEEF - YOUNG HANDLER

Judge: Mr R Hartshorn, Telford, TF6 6BJ

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 2.00 p.m. (approx)

The CLEOBURY MORTIMER & LUDLOW FARMERS, TOM PRICE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER.

No entry fee

Prize Money: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £6.00, 5th £4.00, 6th £2.00. (Paid in ring).

CLASS 84 Handler under 12 years of age.

(Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

CLASS 85 Handler 12 years to under 18 years of age.

(Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

CLASS 86 Handler 18 years to 26 years of age.

SHROPSHIRE SHOWS 2023

Great Shropshire Days Out throughout the Summer Shropshire County Show

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Book these dates in your diary and enjoy the Shropshire Show experience

SHEEP

JUDGING OF ALL SHEEP CLASSES TO COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m. PROMPT EXCEPT RYELANDS WHICH WILL COMMENCE AT 9.30 a.m. PROMPT

The P. N. EDWARDS PERPETUAL MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Class nos. 90 – 224

All valid MV/CAE certificates and completed Movement Licences must be produced at entrance to the Livestock area. Anyone not in possession of valid documentation will be asked to leave the Showground immediately.

S.A.C.VETERINARY SERVICES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

ENTRIES ONLY FROM FULLY ACCREDITED FLOCKS IN TEXEL, BELTEX, SUFFOLK, BRITISH CHAROLLAIS, LLEYN, BRITISH BERRICHON, SHROPSHIRE, BLUE TEXEL, ZWARTBLES, CLUN FOREST and VALAIS BLACKNOSE.

Exhibitors of Sheep must either be Fully Accredited Members of The Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme, or Non Members of the Scheme.

Accommodation identified by a prominent notice will be provided for Maedi Visna Accredited Sheep

A. Separate transport to and from the Show will be required for Accredited sheep.

B. The separate unloading point at the Show must be used.

C. Accredited sheep to be penned in the separate penning which is separated by 2 metres from non designated sheep.

D. In order to gain admission to the designated approved section of the Show all scheme sheep must be accompanied by a valid certificate of status.

E. All Classes, Accredited and Non Designated, may be shown in the same ring, two metres separation shall be kept between sheep of the two categories.

F. Entry forms must state that the flock is Maedi Visna Accredited.

PRIZE MONEY — SHEEP CLASSES

NOS. 90 - 227 CLASS NO. 228 (Paid in Ring) CLASS NOS. 229 & 230 (Paid in Ring)

INTER-BREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION

£25 RESERVE CHAMPION

INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION GROUP

£25 RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION

£25 RESERVE CHAMPION

ENTRY FEES FOR SHEEP CLASS NOS. 90-224 INCLUDING GROUP CLASSES. Members — £3.50 inc. VAT per entry Non Members — £5.00 inc. VAT per entry Class nos. 225 – 226 - £10.00 inc. VAT Class nos. 228 – 230 – No entry fee.

A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.

All exhibitors presented for the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 prizes. This will be drawen in the Main Ring. Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield.

Judge: Mr C Davies, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ

INTER-BREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st place winners of each breed in Class nos. 90-215 will compete for the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship.

Approximate Timing: 1.00 p.m.

The ROBERT PRATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP (PURE BRED SHEEP)

The winning group of three of each breed will compete for the Inter-Breed Group of Three Championship

Approximate timing - to follow above Championship

The GEOFF BISHOP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the WINNING GROUP

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

The Champions of each breed in Class nos. 90-215 in the Sheep Section will compete for the Inter-Breed Championship. Approximate timing - to follow above Championship

The R. B. EDWARDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION

TEXEL SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr B Vernon, Marston Bank, ST14 5BT

Sheep must be registered and exhibited according to the rules of The Texel Sheep Society.

The JOYCE AND FRANCIS PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. The MEREDITH PREECE & GREEN PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the BEST TEXEL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION.

The MAX PREECE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP. TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE exhibits.

CLASS 90 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 91 Ram Lamb

CLASS 92 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 93 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 94 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 95 Group of three Texel sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

BELTEX SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP AND GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES, MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the BELTEX classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only

Judge: Mr R Williams, Leominster, HR6 9JA

BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE EXHIBITS and also to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE MALE AND FEMALE Exhibits.

CLASS 96 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 97 Ram Lamb

CLASS 98 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 99 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 100 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 101 Group of three Beltex sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

SUFFOLK SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the SUFFOLK classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr C Harding, Nuneaton, CV13 6JZ

The MALCOLM GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The A.M. & I. PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST SUFFOLK FEMALE.

The BURGESS FUELS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST RAM LAMB.

The ANNE BIRD PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EWE LAMB.

BURWARTON & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP.

CLASS 102 Ram, Shearling or over

CLASS 103 Ram Lamb

CLASS 104 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 105 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 106 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 107 Group of three Suffolk sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the BRITISH CHAROLLAIS classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr G Probert, Worcester, WR6 6NQ

The SEVERNSIDE ANIMAL SERVICES LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. The JOHN MELLINGS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST CHAROLLAIS OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION.

CLASS 108 Ram, Shearling or over

CLASS 109 Ram Lamb

CLASS 110 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 111 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 112 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 113 Group of three British Charollais sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

LLEYN SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the LLEYN classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr M Wright, Powys, NP8 1RF

All animals to be shown untrimmed. Light brushing only accepted. Any washing to be confined to the head and legs. All sheep, excluding lambs, should be shorn bare after 1 May 2023. All lambs must be tagged.

The MIDLAND LLEYN SHEEP BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

CLASS 114 Ram, Shearling or over

CLASS 115 Ram Lamb

CLASS 116 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 117 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 118 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 119 Group of three Lleyn sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

All sheep from MV Accredited flocks must be accompanied by a valid certificate of status (original not photocopy) completed and signed by the owner/manager for inspection and validation by Show Officials at the entrance to the Livestock field.

BRITISH BERRICHON SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the BRITISH BERRICHON classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr D Gwynne, Powys, LD3 0DR

The TENBURY FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit.

CLASS 120 Ram, Shearling or over

CLASS 121 Ram Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2022.

CLASS 122 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 123 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 124 Ewe Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2022.

CLASS 125 Group of three British Berrichon sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

SHROPSHIRE SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the SHROPSHIRE classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mrs A Schofield, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7LN

The FRECKENWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The CLINTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION.

The WINNER of Class 130 will go forward to the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship.

CLASS 126 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 127 Ram Lamb.Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2022.

CLASS 128 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023. Shorn bare after 1 May 2023 and shown untrimmed.

CLASS 129 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 130 Ewe Lamb.Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2022.

CLASS 131 Ram or Ewe Lamb. Untrimmed, born on or after 1 December 2022.

CLASS 132 Group of three Shropshire Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

BLUE TEXEL SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the BLUE TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: Mr D Thornley, Swadlincote, DE11 7ES

The BERYL GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

CLASS 133 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 134 Ram Lamb born in 2023.

CLASS 135 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 136 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 137 Ewe Lamb born in 2023.

CLASS 138 Group of three Blue Texel Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

ZWARTBLES SHEEP

Judge: Mr B Mills, Draycott, BS27 3SP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the ZWARTBLES classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

The T. & R. DAVIES and E. & M. McCONKEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

CLASS 139 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 140 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 141 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 142 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 143 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 144 Group of three Zwartbles Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

DUTCH SPOTTED SHEEP

Judge: Mr A Groucott, Newport, NP11 5HY

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

All sheep in the DUTCH SPOTTED classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

BDAS Rosettes will be presented to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.

CLASS 145 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 146 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 147 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 148 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 149 Ewe Lamb born in 2023

CLASS 150 Group of three Dutch Spotted Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

CLUN FOREST SHEEP (Accredited and Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mr H Marsh, Craven Arms, SY7 9AH

The BOYNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and a SPECIAL Rosette presented by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The McCARTNEY MORRIS & BARKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP.

SPECIAL PRIZES have been awarded by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY LTD — Champion £10; Reserve Champion £5.

Open to both registered and non-registered sheep.

CLASS 151 Ram,Two shear or over.

CLASS 152 Ram, Shearling.

CLASS 153 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 154 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 155 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 156 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 157 Group of three Clun Forest Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

VALAIS BLACKNOSE SHEEP (Accredited and Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mrs H Adams, Buxton, SK17 9UH

Open to Grassroots registered sheep only.

The VALAIS BLACKNOSE SOCIETY will present SASHES to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits owned by a member of the Society.

A PERPETUAL SWISS BELL, kindly donated by PHIL & HAYLEY GARROD, will be awarded to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT.

CLASS 158 Ram

CLASS 159 Ram Lamb, born in 2023

CLASS 160 Ewe

CLASS 161 Ewe Lamb, born in 2023

CLASS 162 Wether (NOT eligible to enter Championship)

CLASS 163 Group of Three Valais Blacknose sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in Class nos. 158 – 161 above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

KERRY HILL SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mr E Simmons, Kingston Seymour, BS21 6XG

The J. PERCY DAVISON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit.

The W. H. WILLIAMSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP.

CLASS 164 Ram,Two shear or over.

CLASS 165 Ram, Shearling.

CLASS 166 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 167 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 168 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 169 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 170 Group of three Kerry Hill Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

JACOB SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mr J Leonard, Cwmbran, NP44 7HR

All sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules.

The PARRY POINT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the BEST GROUP.

CLASS 171 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 172 Ram Lamb

CLASS 173 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 174 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 175 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 176 Group of three Jacob sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

COLOURED RYELAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mr A McVicar, Newtown, SY16 3LN

All sheep to be registered with The Ryeland Flock Book Society.

A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by MR. & MRS. R. J. WEBB will be awarded to the CHAMPION

The RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY, COLOURED RYELAND COMMITTEE, PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the BEST GROUP.

SPECIAL Rosettes presented by The COLOURED RYELAND COMMITTEE will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION MALE AND FEMALE exhibits as well as OVERALL AND RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits

CLASS 177 Aged Ram, two shear and over

CLASS 178 Shearling Ram

CLASS 179 Ram Lamb

CLASS 180 Aged Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023

CLASS 181 Shearling Ewe

CLASS 182 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 183 Group of three Coloured Ryeland sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

RYELAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

JUDGING COMMENCES 9.30 a.m. PROMPT

Judge: Mr A Morgan, Crymych, SA41 3UN

The MARGERY BROOKS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The MARSTON BROS. LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST ANIMAL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION.

The MALCOLM COLLINS MEMORIAL BOWL will be awarded to the BEST GROUP.

SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION MALE AND FEMALE Exhibits as well as OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION Exhibits.

The WINNER of Class 189 will go forward to the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship.

CLASS 184 Ram, Two shear or over.

CLASS 185 Yearling Ram.

CLASS 186 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 187 One Breeding Ewe, any age, to have reared lambs in the current season.

CLASS 188 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 189 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 190 Untrimmed Lamb – Male or Female.

CLASS 191 Group of three Ryeland Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

BADGER FACE WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mrs K Richardson, Chepstow, NP16 6BP

B.D.A.S. rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.

CLASS 192 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 193 Ram Lamb

CLASS 194 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 195 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 196 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 197 Group of three Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep, sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

NON-ACCREDITED PURE BRED SHEEP (Untrimmed)

(Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Dutch Spotted and Zwartbles )

(Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship).

Judge: Mr G Hardman, Shrewsbury, SY4 12AH

The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION. Please specify breed

CLASS 198 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 199 Ram Lamb

CLASS 200 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 201 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 202 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 203 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

ANY PURE BRED HILL OR UPLAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

(Other than Kerry Hill or Badger Face Welsh Mountain)

(Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship). Judge: Ms K Davies, Conwy, LL32 8TP

The RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

Please specify breed

CLASS 204 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 205 Ram Lamb

CLASS 206 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 207 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 208 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 209 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

ANY PURE BRED SHEEP (Accredited and Non-Accredited)

(Other than Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Dutch Spotted, Blue Texel, Shropshire, Kerry Hill, Coloured Ryeland, Jacob, Ryeland, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles, Clun Forest and Valais Blacknose)

(Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship).

Judge: Mr S Parkes, Stow-on-Wold, GL54 1AS

The DES POYNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

Please specify breed

CLASS 210 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 211 Ram Lamb

CLASS 212 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 213 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 214 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 215 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

CLASS NOS. 216-217 will be penned in the Non-Accredited Section.

CROSS BRED EWES / EWE LAMBS (Non-Accredited) (Judged in

Judge: Mrs J Forrester, Market Drayton, TF9 2JB

The TOM GOODMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the the overall BEST PAIR.

Please specify breed

CLASS 216 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewes.To have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 217 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewe Lambs.

pens)

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLASSES (Non-Accredited) (Judged in pens)

Judge: Mrs J Forrester, Market Drayton, TF9 2JB

Points gained by prize winners will be included in the YFC points system.

Open to fully paid up NFYFC members. Membership card will be checked on Show day.

The J. BACHE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by MRS. M. BACHE will be awarded to the CHAMPION

Animals entered in Class nos. 218-219 MUST NOT be entered in any other class.

Please specify breed

CLASS 218 Pair of Ewes to have reared lambs in 2023.

CLASS 219 Pair of Ewe Lambs suitable for breeding.

PRIME BUTCHERS LAMBS

Judge: Mr E Bunning, Bridgnorth, WV16 6UQ

The CHURCH COMMISSIONERS OF ENGLAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBIT. Animals entered in Class 224 MUST NOT be entered in any other Class.

Please specify breed

CLASS 220 One Single CROSS BRED Lamb, any weight – untrimmed.

CLASS 221 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a British Native Breed Ram containing NO Continental breeding. Any weight – untrimmed.

CLASS 222

Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a Continental Breed Ram.

Total live weight 80 kg and over untrimmed.

CLASS 223 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a Continental Breed Ram.

CLASS 224

Total live weight under 80 kg untrimmed.

Young Farmers’ Pair of Butchers Lambs. Any breed. Any weight.

BURWARTON SHOW YOUNG FARMERS

COMBINED LIVE/DEAD LAMB CARCASS COMPETITION

Judge: Mr K Alderson, Bridgnorth, WV16 5NR (Live Section)

Judge: Mr W Hough, Church Stretton, SY6 7DL (Carcass Section)

Live Section to be held at Ludlow Market on Monday 31 July at 8.45 a.m. and Bridgnorth Market on Tuesday 1 August at 8.45 a.m. prompt.

Carcass Section to be judged and displayed on Show Day.

The BOYNE ARMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the OVERALL CHAMPION.

Farmers Fresh Ltd have generously sponsored the Chiller Cabinet and Robert Davies Machinery Ltd have generously sponsored the prize money

Entry Fee for Class nos. 225-226: £10.00 inc. VAT. One entry only per exhibitor. Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 225 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Ludlow Market.

CLASS 226 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Bridgnorth Market.

CLASS 227 Best Carcass - Judged and displayed on Show Day. One lamb to be selected, by ballot, from each Live Pen for Carcass Competition. The remaining five lambs to be sold by auction at each market.

Carcasses must be retained by the exhibitor. Collection of carcasses to be arranged with Class Steward. Strictly no collection of carcasses on Show day.

PET LAMB and YOUNG HANDLERS

Judging of Class nos. 228-230 will commence at 1.45 P.M. in the Sheep Rings

Judging will be based on presentation and capability of the handler and NOT on conformation of animal.

Handlers may NOT be entered in both Pet Lamb class no. 228 and the Young Handler under 13 years of age class no. 229.

Owners of the animals must ensure that the Young Handler is capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animals must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring.

PET LAMB (Strictly Non-MV Accredited)

Judges: Mr & Mrs G Davies, Shrewsbury, SY5 7HF

The OLD RECTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN will be awarded to the WINNER Entry free. Prize money paid in Ring on completion of judging.

CLASS 228 Pet Lamb, born in 2023 – Handler to be 8 years and under.

Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler

Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.

YOUNG HANDLERS (MV or Non-MV Accredited)

Judge: Ms E Layton, Hereford, HR2 0QD

The BILL HOWELLS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to be BEST YOUNG HANDLER Entry free. Prize money paid in the Ring on completion of judging.

CLASS 229 Handler to be under 13 years of age.

Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler

Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.

CLASS 230 Handler to be between 13 - 18 years of age

Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler

Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.

SHEARING COMPETITION

Affiliated to British Isles Shearing Competitions Association (BISCA)

The MAUD MASSEY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to BEST PEN MARK OF THE DAY.

The GEORGE HOWELLS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the BEST JUNIOR competitor.

The C.R. AMPHLETT PERPETUAL SHIELD and £50.00 kindly donated by C.R. AMPHLETT will be awarded to the BEST YOUNG LOCAL COMPETITOR.

SPECIAL AWARD for the HIGHEST PLACED FEMALE SHEARER.

FREE CLASS ENTRY - Entries accepted from 9.30 a.m. in the Shearing Marquee on the Livestock Field on Show Day (Show entry ticket will be refunded in the Shearing marquee) COMPETITION COMMENCES AT 10.00 A.M. PROMPT.

CLASS S232 Junior Prize money: £50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00

CLASS S233 Intermediate: Prize money: £60.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00

CLASS S234 Seniors Prize money: £80,00, £65.00, £40.00, £25.00

CLASS S235 Open Prize money: £120.00, £80.00, £50.00, £40.00

THE HENRY YATES CEREAL SAMPLE COMPETITION

Judge: Diane Griffiths, Frontier Agriculture

Entries accepted in the Cereal Sample Marquee between 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday 2 August and 8.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. on Show day. Judging will commence at 12 Noon.

The HENRY YATES PERPETUAL TANKARD will be awarded to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in the Cereal Classes. Prize money in each class: 1st £20.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £8.00. Entry free.

Kindly sponsored by H L Hutchinson Ltd.

All varieties must be named.

CLASS C260 Six Heads of Feed Wheat (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).

CLASS C261 Six Heads of Milling Wheat (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).

CLASS C262 Six Heads of Oats (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).

CLASS C263 Six Heads of Spring Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).

CLASS C264 Six Heads of Winter Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).

CLASS C265 2 kilo of Newly Combined Feed Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%).

CLASS C266 2 kilo of Newly Combined Malting Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%).

CLASS C267 2 kilo of Newly Combined Oil Seed Rape (Moisture content to be less than 10%).

CLASS C268 3 Field Bean Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level).

CLASS C269 3 Forage Maize Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level).

PIG SECTION

Judge: Dr O Giles Billingshurst, RH14 9HU

JUDGING OF PIG CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30 A.M. PROMPT

Class Nos. 281-288 affiliated to the British Pig Association. All pig classes will be held under the general rules and conditions recommended by the British Pig Association. Proper pig boards and sticks are required. The number of pens required must be stated on the entry form.

This Show is a qualifier for the Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society Champion of Champions Competition, the final of which will be be held at Newbury Show on Sunday 17 September 2023.

The OSBPS will provide a Best of Breed Rosette for the Champion. If the Best of Breed has already qualified at another show then the second placed pig may be awarded the rosette to qualify. This competition is for Society members only.

The Champion Tamworth pig will be eligible for entry into the Tamworth Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Dorset County Show on 2 & 3 September 2023. Owner must be a member of the Tamworth Breeders’ Club.

The highest placed Saddleback born in 2023 of either sex will be eligible for the final of the Junior Saddleback Championship at Malvern Autumn Show on 22-24 September 2023. The Champion Saddleback at the show will be eligible for the Champion of Champions competition also held at the Malvern Autumn Show (Qualification for this is open to BSBC members only).

The Champion Kune Kune pig will be eligible for entry into the Kune Kune Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show on 27-28 August 2023.

Modern and Traditional Breeds

It is important that exhibitors of female pigs (all breeds) born before 1 January 2022 shall be eligible to compete only if, in the six calendar months prior to the Show they have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs. Female pigs born on or after 1 January and before 1 July in the year before the Show must within 18 months of their date of birth have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs.

PIG INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion and Reserve exhibits from Class Nos. 281-288

Approximate Timing: 12 Noon

The B.D.A.S. CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly donated by Noel Parsons, Esq. will be awarded to the CHAMPION. If there are three or more pigs eligible for a single breed class from two or more exhibitors, consideration will be given to running such a breed class on the day.

All boars must be shown by two competent handlers who are equipped with protective boards. The Society reserves the right to amalgamate any classes where less than three entries are forward on Show day.

Entry fee: £5.00 inc. VAT per class

Prizes: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £8.00

ANY PURE BREED - MODERN

A B.D.A.S. CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 281-284.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 281 Sow born before 1 July 2022.

CLASS 282 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2022.

CLASS 283 Gilt or Boar born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 284 Sow and Litter.

Sows entered in Class 284 are eligible to enter Class 281.

ANY PURE BREED – TRADITIONAL

A B.D.A.S. CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 285-288.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 285 Sow born before 1 July 2022.

CLASS 286 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2022.

CLASS 287 Gilt or Boar born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 288 Sow and Litter.

Sows entered in Class 288 are eligible to enter Class 285.

KUNE KUNE

All classes are held under the general rules and conditions of the BKKPS and exhibitors are requested to fully comply – www.britishkunekune.society.org.uk

BKKPS Rosettes will be awarded to the Male Champion, Female Champion and Overall Breed Champion and Reserve.

BRITISH KUNE KUNE PIG SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION EXHIBITS.

CLASS 289 Boar born before 1 January 2023

CLASS 290 Sow born before 1 July 2022

CLASS 291 Gilt born in 2022, no older than 18 months.

CLASS 292 Gilt or Boar born in 2023 (must be 4 months old on 4 August 2023).

CLASS 293 Sow and litter

CLASS 294 Non-breeding (pet) Sow / Gilt / Castrate

JUNIOR PIG HANDLERS

Kindly sponsored by the Wales & Borders Pig Breeders Association

The WALES & BORDERS PIG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION YOUNG HANDLER.

CHAMPION and RESERVE ROSETTES will be presented by the W&BPBA No entry fee. Entries will be accepted on Show day.

Prize money: 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £6, 4th £4, 5th £2 (paid in the Ring)

CLASS 295 Handler to be 12 years and under.

Pigs must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. Sows and gilts only. NO boars.

CLASS 296 Handler to be 13 to 17 years of age.

Pigs must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. Sows and gilts only. NO boars.

PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY

All livestock prize money will be paid out by BACS by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes. It is essential you state clearly your bank details to enable this method of payment.

If for any reason you wish to be paid by cheque then please indicate this on your entry form.

Exhibitor Passes

Heavy horse and Cattle exhibitors will be issued with: 1 entry – 2 exhibitor passes 2 entries – 3 exhibitor passes 3+ entries – 4 exhibitor passes

Sheep and Pig exhibitors will be issued with: 1-2 entries – 1 exhibitor pass 3-5 entries – 2 exhibitor passes 6+ entries – 3 exhibitor passes

Breakfast vouchers will be mailed out in exhibitor number packs in July and will NOT be available on Show day:

Cattle exhibitors: ONE Voucher FOR 1-2 entries TWO Vouchers for 3 + entries.

Sheep and Pig exhibitors: ONE Voucher for 2-3 entries. TWO Vouchers for 4 + entries.

DAY TICKETS Until 30 April 1 May – 30 July 31 July – 3 August

(12-16yrs)

Child (under 11yrs) FREE FREE

CHARITABLE GRANTS

The Burwarton and District Agricultural Society Limited has limited funds available to make grants to assist in the furtherance of any of the following objects of the Society:—

1. The improvement of livestock, the advancement of breeding and the prevention and eradication of animal diseases.

2. The advancement of science and research in connection with agriculture and rural industries.

3. The development and improvement of crops and prevention and eradication of plant diseases and pests.

4. The development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment.

5. The holding of demonstrations and lectures on modern agricultural methods and processes.

6. The promotion of agricultural education and training.

7. The encouragement of Young Farmers Clubs and of activities related to agriculture by other youth organisations.

8. The encouragement of rural crafts and industries of interest to the farming community.

9. The promotion of co-operation between farmers and other land users with special reference to conservation.

10. The promotion of co-operation between rural and urban communities. Application for grants to assist projects that further any of the above objects should be made in writing to The Secretary of the Society at The Show Office, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6QJ by 14 February.

Privacy Policy

The Burwarton & District Agricultural Society privacy policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us or that we may receive from others about you, will be processed by us. It includes data that we hold electronically and in paper files. Details of entries will be published in the catalogue and passed to our printers, solely for the purpose of compiling that publication. Results information may be published (in printed form and online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access. Please refer to our website: www. burwartonshow.co.uk for full details of our Privacy Policy.

ALL EXHIBITORS & COMPETITORS - Livestock SAFETY STANDARDS

1. It is the responsibility of all Exhibitors to ensure that all their staff are fully briefed on safety standards.

2. Exhibitors’ attention is drawn to the following points:

- Exhibitors must ensure that leaders are sufficiently experienced and that animals wear suitable restraining harness.

- All exhibitors must use the official walkways for movement of livestock to and from their judging rings.

- All exhibitors must follow designated traffic routes.

- Animals must not be left unattended whilst the Show is open to the public.

- No animal may enter the Showground if its place of origin is under health restriction.

- Animal health legislation will be enforced by the Shropshire Council, and all exhibitors will be deemed to comply with this legislation.

- Junior Handlers: All young handlers must be capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animals must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging in case of an emergency. Animals must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring.

3. Specific Guidance Notes:

- Heavy Horses

All exhibits including foals must be led by an experienced adult handler.

- Cattle

THERE MUST BE TWO EXPERIENCED HANDLERS WITH EACH BULL EXHIBIT.

As milking practices fall under the dairy hygiene regulations there must be no machine milking in the lines.

- Sheep

Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme. Exhibitors should ensure that if their sheep are in the scheme, they do not come into contact with non-scheme sheep.

4. Fire: In the event of a fire occurring the following action must be taken: Immediately notify the Show Manager, giving exact details of the location. Follow Steward’s instructions. In the absence of a Steward ensure that everyone retreats to a safe area away from the fire and clear the approach roads. If it is safe to do so tackle the fire with extinguishers until the Fire Service arrives. Any directive given by the Fire Service or Police must be followed.

5. Veterinary presence: The on-duty vet should be contacted via the Livestock commentators, Chief Stewards or Stewards.

6. Evacuation of Livestock: Should it be necessary to evacuate livestock, exhibitors must comply with Stewards’ instructions. Remember to keep accredited stock separate.

7. Gazebos should not obstruct the view from the Commentary boxes and MUST be erected over animal pens only and NOT extend into alleyways causing obstruction.

8. DOGS: ALL dogs are strictly prohibited from all areas of the LIVESTOCK field. In the interests of H&S this rule will be strictly enforced on Show day.

9. Rules and By-Laws for the regulation of the Show – see page nos. 31-32.

Rules And By-Laws for the regulation of the Show. - Livestock

ALL dogs are strictly prohibited from all areas of the LIVESTOCK FIELD. In the interests of Health and Safety this rule will be strictly enforced on Show day.

1 Heavy Horse exhibitors are requested to comply with the Equine Flu Requirements as stated on Page 9 of this Schedule.

2 Exhibitors shall be responsible for the correctness of their entries, which must be lodged with the Show Manager on or before the dates fixed and published. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fees. Cheques should be made payable to the Burwarton and District Agricultural Society.

3 The Society cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information supplied by Exhibitors and produced in the catalogue.

4 All exhibits in the Agricultural Classes must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and must have been their property and on their premises for at least three months prior to the Show.

5 Judges and Stewards have the authority to disqualify any unruly animal from the show, if, in their opinion, it is behaving in such a way likely to cause accident and/or injury to other animals, competitors, their associates or any member of the public.

6 The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and also to accept any entry provisionally.

7 The Committee reserves the right to withhold any of the prizes offered: (1) if in the opinion of the Judges, the exhibits do not possess sufficient merit, or (2) from any competitor or exhibitor whose entry does not appear in the Catalogue under the appropriate class unless specifically stated otherwise in the Schedule.

8 The Committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate any Class of insufficient entries. Any pure bred beef breed classes with insufficient entries will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Bred Beef Cattle section. Exhibitors will be notified of any cancellation or amalgamation prior to Show Day.

9 Any breed champion from Class nos. 8-62 and 68-80 not forward in the Inter-Breed Championships will automatically forfeit the £25.00 Champion award.

10 All exhibits will be considered as being in the sole charge of the exhibitor and every exhibitor shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused by such exhibits.

11 The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify and demand the removal from the Showground of any animal which, in their opinion, is suffering from, or affected with, a contagious or infectious disease, and all entrance fees for such animals shall be forfeited.

12 The Society expects all exhibitors to comply with Breed Society rules for showing of animals whilst on the showground. The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify any exhibitor found to be contravening welfare regulations.

13 The Society, its Officers and servants, shall not be responsible to any person whatsoever whilst entering, on, or leaving the showground, for any damage or loss, however caused to the property of such person, or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person.The Society, its Officers and servants shall not be responsible for any accident, damage, loss however caused that may occur to any exhibitor or their employee or to any animal, article, or property brought into the showground, or whilst entering, on or leaving, or being carried into or out of the said showground. The exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury, or damage that may be done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article or property exhibited or brought into the showground by him/her and he/she shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from all action, suits, expenses and claims on account of, or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be so caused or occasioned.

14 All livestock exhibits shall be in place on the Showground not later than 9.00 a.m. on the morning of the Show, in charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform with the Rules and Regulations of the Society or instructions from Stewards, and no exhibit shall be removed before 4.30 p.m. without written permission from the Show Manager.

15

No exhibitor shall act as Steward in the class in which they exhibit. No person will be allowed in the Judging Ring except Judges, Officials, authorised Stewards and Competitors.

16 A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. All exhibts presented for the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 cash prizes. These will be presented in the Main Ring.

17 All objections must be made in writing to the Show Manager within one hour of the finish of the event, together with a deposit of £25.00 for each objection, which will be forfeited if the objection is deemed frivolous. Objections will be considered by the Committee, and their decision shall be final.

18 The Committee reserves the right to alter the timing of events, but the order of the Schedule will be adhered to if possible.

19 CHALLENGE CUPS.With the exception of the Perpetual Challenge Cups, all Challenge Cups are to become the property of exhibitors winning them three times in succession or four times in all. All Breed Champions must parade for judging for the Supreme Championship Challenge Cups. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of all prize money and other awards gained by the animal concerned. Winners must undertake to return all Challenge Cups not later than 30 June, 2024.

20 The decision of the Committee, or anyone appointed by them, in all cases of dispute and on all questions as to the conduct of the Show, shall be absolutely final.

21 All prize money will be either mailed or paid by BACS by 31 August. No prize money or refunds will be paid after 30 September in the year of the Show. All cheques to be banked by 30 September 2023. Any cheques not banked within statutory six month period will be treated as a donation to the Society.

22 Exhibitors are required to abide by the Safety Standards listed on page 30.

THE ORGANISERS OF THIS SHOW HAVE TAKEN REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE PRESENT. FOR THESE MEASURES TO BE EFFECTIVE, EVERYONE MUST TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AND MUST OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF SOCIETY OFFICIALS AND STEWARDS AT ALL TIMES.VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE LIVESTOCK LORRY/CAR PARK EITHER BEFORE OR WHILST THE GRAND PARADE ENTRY OR EXIT IS IN PROGRESS.

ALL DOGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM ALL AREAS OF THE LIVESTOCK FIELD. IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED ON SHOW DAY.

EXHIBITOR GAZEBOS SHOULD NOT OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE COMMENTARY BOXES AND MUST BE ERECTED OVER ANIMAL PENS ONLY AND NOT EXTEND INTO PEDESTRIAN ALLEYWAYS CAUSING OBSTRUCTION.

THE SOCIETY IS REQUIRED TO RETAIN A LIST OF REGISTRATION NUMBERS OF ALL VEHICLES TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK TO/FROM THE SHOW. PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE THIS ON YOUR ENTRY FORM(S).

STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION

SUNDAY 16 JULY 2023

4pm

Severn Lodge Farm, Kinlet, Bewdley DY12 3ED

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Contact: Emily Towlson - 07812 667740 - emily.towlson@outlook.com

Burwarton Show Young Farmers

Burwarton Show 2023

How to enter online

 Open www.burwartonshow.co.uk

 Click the Enter Online button on the Home page. This will take you to the online schedules, online entry link and download of a paper entry form.

 Select your section: Horses & Ponies, Heavy Horses & Livestock (cattle) or Sheep & Pigs and click Enter Online Here. This will take you to Burwarton Show’s Entrymaster page. Double check that you are still in the section you require.

 Complete all the Customer Details requested. This person will receive the competitor pack in July.

 Select the Class No from the drop-down menu then complete ALL the information for that animal.

 Click + to add another entry for additional classes/animals and repeat the entry details.

 It is your responsibility to ensure that you enter the correct class and that all animal details are correct.

 When you have finished your entries, check whether there are any additional items you may require. Be aware of the number of passes allocated to your entries and purchase more if required.

 You will be able to benefit from Earlybird Membership rates if you add Membership to your entry form (Membership prices can be found on the website and page 5 of the schedule).

 Check your entries for typos and specific details. Some of this information will be published in the Show Day catalogue; not all errors will be spotted/recognised by the admin team.

 When you have finished with this page, check the Terms & Conditions box and proceed by selecting Confirm Payment

 Complete the payment process as instructed. PayPal is the facilitator.

 You will receive a confirmation email on completion of the entry and the payment has been processed. If you do NOT receive an email, your entry has not been completed. Please call the office if you are not able to retrieve your entry.

 Your competitor pack will be mailed to you within 14 days of the Show Day

Privacy Policy

The Burwarton & District Agricultural Society privacy policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us or that we may receive from others about you, will be processed by us. It includes data that we hold electronically and in paper files. Details of entries will be published in the catalogue and passed to our printers, solely for the purpose of compiling that publication. Results information may be published (in printed form or online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal Health & Plant Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access.

Please refer to our website: www.burwartonshow.co.uk for full details of our Privacy Policy

If you have any questions or problems, please call the Entries Secretary at the Show Office

01746 787535

POSTAL ENTRIES

Postal entries are still available. Please complete the paper entry form with ALL required information and mail to the Show Office address on the form

PLEASE NOTE

Closing date for entries will be final and you will not be able to change/add entries after this date. Any entries not paid for at this time will NOT be processed. There is a very short time for transferring all the competitor information to the catalogue for the print deadline.

Photography

There will be photographers in all areas of the Showground. If you are not happy with photos being taken, which may be published, please speak with the photographer. BDAS will seek permission if the subject is known, but this is not always possible.

GDPR

Please be assured that the Society is inspected for compliance with GDPR regulations and your data is stored appropriately and not shared unless specifically requested or necessary for an event such as this.

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