Holsworthy Show Schedule 2023

125th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

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THURSDAY 24th AUGUST 2023

AT KILLATREE, HOLSWORTHY EX22 6LP

HORSES, PONIES, CATTLE, SHEEP, DRIVING, GOATS. FLOWER SHOW, WOMEN’S INSTITUTE AND YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

Together with Special Prizes presented by the President and other Ladies and Gentlemen, open for General Competition, but with certain prizes reserved for Exhibitors residing within the Unions of Holsworthy or Stratton.

ENTRY FORMS ENCLOSED

Holding Number: 10/189/8002

Mrs Fiona Cleave, Secretary, Higher Pigsdon Farm, Launcells, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9LQ Telephone: 07494 763960 Email: office@holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk

**ENTRIES CLOSE 21st JULY 2023** NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED Show President Mr G Ley

Please find entry forms stapled in the centre of this schedule. Simply detach and return to the secretary with your entry fee.

Subject to the following BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS of the Executive Committee

1 All stock Exhibited for competition in class 18 must be bona-fide the property of the exhibitor & shall have been kept on the Exhibitor’s premises for the specified period of 3 months (see condition 6) previous to the day of the Show.

2. For Horses and Ponies exhibited in Ridden Classes, Exhibitors are requested to provide saddles and bridles for that purpose.

3. All persons intending to exhibit must forward to the Secretaries at the Society’s Office the necessary particulars as to Class and age of Stock to be exhibited, with the names of Sires and where applicable, Herd Book Numbers on or before the 21st July 2023. The amount of Entrance Fees must be in all cases paid at the time of making the entry. Owing to the cost of Postage, entries will not be acknowledged but Numbers and Instructions will be sent out 2 weeks before the Show.

4. Every Exhibitor shall prove the correctness of his Certificate to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee if and when called upon by them to do so or, failing to furnish the required proof, may be prohibited from exhibiting and any prize, if awarded may be withheld and the award cancelled.

5. The Judges will be specially cautioned not to award a prize to any unsound animal and to pay special attention to freedom from hereditary disease. Lameness or other unsoundness from accidental injury shall not necessarily disqualify, and in every case where the Judges have a doubt as to the soundness or correct age of any animal exhibited, they shall consult the Veterinary Surgeon of the Association.

6. All animals shall be bona fide the property of the Exhibitor on the day of the Exhibition, and in respect of the District Prizes shall have been bona fide the property of the Exhibitor for three months prior to the day of the Show

7. Every Exhibitor of Livestock shall forfeit and pay to the Society the sum of £1000 as and for liquidated damages if any animal which he Exhibits is to his knowledge suffering from any contagious or infectious disease and for each and every animal if more than one.

8. The age and height of stock exhibited to be ascertained by the Honorary Veterinary Surgeon to the Society on the morning of the Show. In the event of an objection to the horse’s height, this matter shall be decided by the British Horse Society under the joint measurement scheme.

9. All Male equine Exhibited 3 years old and over to be gelded. (Unless otherwise specified).

10. Any persons making a protest must make the same before the close of the Exhibition and must make a deposit of £10 with the Secretaries immediately on making the protest, and should the protest be considered frivolous the deposit will be forfeited and go to the funds of the Society.

11. All cattle to be haltered and paraded in the ring to be judged and if not so haltered will be disqualified. Every Bull over 12 Months Old must be led by a clamp or ring in his nose.

12. All Livestock shall be on the field on the morning of Exhibition by 8.30am except by special permission from the Secretary (After that hour the gates will be closed) Horses and Ponies may arrive during the day, but we would advise you to come at least 1 hour before classes are due to start as start times may be subject to change and no allowance or delay to classes can be made for traffic congestion.

13. All prize winners must parade, otherwise the Society will with-hold the Prize Money Awarded.

14. Exhibitors or their servants must see that Stock under their care is properly placed and cared for. The Committee or the Secretaries will not be responsible for errors, mistakes or accidents that may occur.

15. Trade Exhibitors are desired to make known to the Secretaries the quantity and descriptions of the Equipment they intend to Exhibit on or before the 1st August 2023. Such Equipment must be in the ShowYard on the day previous to the Exhibition before 6 p.m. and all paint upon such Equipment must be thoroughly dry or they will not be allowed to enter the Yard, and the Exhibitors shall on request by the Secretaries remove their Equipment to such spaces as may be allowed to them. If their Equipment shall prove an annoyance to the general public they must be required and compelled to desist working the same. Stands to be open to the public at 9 a.m. and not be closed/dismantled until 5.30 p.m. on day of the Show. All trade Exhibits to be removed from the Show Ground by Friday 25th August 2023.

16. ENTRANCE FEES will be charged on each lot of stock and equipment entered for competition and for persons competing for other prizes.

17. All persons except Exhibitors and persons holding authority from the Executive Committee signed by the Secretaries will be Prohibited from advertising, selling or offering for sale any articles within the Show Yard.

18. Any intending Exhibitor entering a certain animal for the competition shall have his entry cancelled if it is found another animal has been substituted.

19. The Society will not be responsible for accidents of whatsoever nature or kind in the showfield or elsewhere.

20. RESPONSIBILITY neither the Association, or any of its Officers or Servants, shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen from any infectious or contagious disease, or any other cause, or circumstance whatever to Exhibitor or their Servants, or to any animal or article exhibited or property brought into the Showyard, or otherwise for anything else in connection with, or arising out of or attributable to, the Association’s Show, or these or any conditions or regulations prescribed by the Association in relation thereto: each Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury, or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article exhibited by him, including any infectious or contagious disease and shall indemnify the Association against all legal or other proceedings regard hereto.

21. CHALLENGE CUPS. Winners of Trophies offered by the Association may retain these until End April 2024 when the Trophies must be returned to the Secretaries in good condition and engraved at winners’ expense.

22. The Society reserves to itself, by its Executive Committee the sole and absolute right to interpret these conditions and regulation and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences relating thereto; or otherwise arising out of, or connected with, or incident to the Show. Also, to refuse and to cancel any entries, disqualify Exhibitors, prevent exhibition of entries, and cancel awards or prizes as the Society may deem expedient.

23. Exhibitors passes will be issued in the following quantities, additional passes may be purchased from the secretary prior to show day at the reduced rate of £13 per adult and £4 per child. Horses – 1 vehicle and driver pass for first horse entered. 1 additional adult pass for every further horse entered 1 adult and 1 child pass for every junior entered. Cattle – 1 vehicle and driver pass plus a handler pass for each exhibitor up to 3 cattle, when over 3 are exhibited then 1 extra handler pass per 3 cattle. Extra vehicle passes by request if more than one animal transport vehicle is required for larger exhibitor entries. 1 young handler pass for each junior entered. Handler passes will be issued appropriately to allow 2 adults to handle a bull for showing. Sheep – 1 vehicle and driver pass for entries up to 5, if over 5 entries, then 1 extra handler pass will be issued plus 1 young handler pass per young handler per entrant. Goats – 2 entries qualify for vehicle and driver pass, additional handler pass for every 5 animals entered, 1 Young Handler pass per Young Handler entrant.

24. In the event of the show or classes being cancelled entry fees including trade fees may be repaid at the discretion of the show committee.

25. For the purpose of competition ‘local’ in classes shall be defined by those exhibits and exhibitors residing in the parishes of the Holsworthy and Stratton Unions. These are as follows. Abbots Bickington &West Putford, Ashwater, Black Torrington, Bradford, Bradworthy, Bridgerule, Clawton, Cookbury, Halwill, Hollacombe, Holsworthy, Luffincott, Milton Dameral, North Tanerton, Pancrasweek, Pyworthy, Shebbear, Sutcombe, Tetcott, Thornbury, Bude, Kilkhampton, Launcells, Marhamchurch, Morwenstow, Poundstock, Poughill, St Gennys & Jacobstow, Stratton, Week St Mary and Whitstone. This MUST be stated on entry form, if it is not, you will not qualify on the show day.

26. Information from entry forms will be stored on computer. Information about results may also be published and/or provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information about exhibitors may also be passed to any regulatory authority, such as Trading Standards or DEFRA, as well as the Association’s Veterinary Advisers. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way.

27. Spurs are not permitted to be worn by children.

28. All Exhibitors are required to hold current public liability insurance cover at the date of the Show with a minimum sum insured of £ 2 million per incident, with the number of incidents in any one year to be unlimited. The Association reserves the right to require each Exhibitor to produce documentary evidence of such insurance cover upon request.

29. Any tents, gazebos, awnings and any other temporary structure erected by or on behalf of an Exhibitor must be appropriately secured for reasons of stability and safety.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE:

SHEEP Exhibitors of Maedia Visna Accredited Sheep MUST hand to the Show Officials a valid SAC Certificate of Status before unloading. If not, the Sheep will be accommodated in the Non-Attested Section and no claim may be made against the Association for retesting, please make sure certificate is in date M.V. Status MUST be noted on Entry Forms. GOAT Exhibitors must be NON-CAE tested only.

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ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO READ THE ASSOCIATIONS RULES CONTAINED IN THIS SCHEDULE.

N.B. HEALTH & SAFETY 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, Officials and Stewards.

There will be NO Declaration Office at this Show. It is up to the Exhibitors to arrive at the appropriate ring in time for Judging.

** Entries close 21st JULY 2023 **

EXHIBITOR NUMBERS, PASSES AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE SHOW DATE. PLEASE CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY IF YOURS DO NOT ARRIVE. WE CANNOT DEAL WITH MISSING PASSES DURING SHOW WEEK.

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO READ THE ASSOCIATIONS RULES ESPECIALLY RULE 20.

All livestock are to be accompanied with the appropriate movement forms, passports and all vehicles and trailers are to be clean or this may result in exhibitors being turned away at the gate.

HORSES: ALL PRIZEWINNERS (First, second and third) MUST parade in the Horse Grand Parade (otherwise prize money will be withheld), in the Main Ring on completion of all horse classes, excluding jumping during the afternoon. Prize money may not be collected until after the parade.

CATTLE and SHEEP: ALL PRIZEWINNERS must parade in the Grand Parade

All Trophies to be engraved at winners expense and returned to the Secretaries by end April 2024.

Cups and trophies may only be collected from the secretaries tent in the Showground after each of the prize winning parades.

NO STOCK MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE SHOWGROUND UNTILAFTER THE GRAND PARADE AND NO VEHICLE MOVEMENTS TO FACILITATE LOADING INCLUDING RE-ENTRY TO THE SHOW GROUND UNTILAFTER THE GRAND PARADE HAS FINISHED WILL BE ALLOWED. THIS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS ATTENDING THE SHOW.

EQUINE INFLUENZA

Horses must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 – 92 days later), followed by the first booster (150 – 215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccine dose.

Horses must have been vaccinated within 6 months before the show but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show.

FOALS: In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born.

Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at 6 months to commence their primary course.

We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING THE SHOW.

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APPROXIMATE CLASS TIMES

MAIN

8.00am Ridden Hunters & Open Riding Horse classes 1721 Followed by Hunter Championship class qualifiers 17-21

8.30am Mountain and Moorland Ponies

5-13 qualifiers

9.00am Clear Round Show Jumping Ridden Ponies classes 1- 4 Followed by Pony Championship class 1-4 qualifiers

10.30am Working Hunter classes 22-25

11.00am End of Clear Round Jumping

11.30am Working Hunter Pony classes 15-16 to include Championship

Shetlands Class 14 Coloureds ridden Classes 26-27

12 noon Veterans Class 35-36

12.30pm Supreme Horse and Pony Championship classes 1-27 Champions and Reserve Champions qualify

1.00pm Horse and Pony Prize Winners Parade and Cups

1.30pm

1.45pm Driving classes 28-30, to include Championship 2.30pm 3.00pm

Unaffiliated Show Jumping

APPROXIMATE CLASS TIMES

CATTLE SHEEP GOATS DOGS

9.15am Junior Handling

9.30am Beef Young Handler followed by Beef Youngstock Classes

10.00am Devons, Limousins, Holstein Zwartble, Texel, Dorset, Charollais, Pure British Hill and Park, Devon & Cornwall Longwool

10.30am Charolais

Pygmy Goats in class order, followed by Championship

10.45am British Blues

11.00am Continentals, Commercial Roussin, Continental, British Lowland, Scotch

11.30am Channel Island & Any Other Dairy Cattle

12 noon Dairy Championship Beef Pairs followed by Beef Championship.

12.30pm Young Handlers Dairy followed by Dairy Youngstock Classes

Sheep Championship, Interbreed Pair Championship, Commercial Class

1.00pm Family Dog Show

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PONIES – Ms C Norman

LIST OF JUDGES

HORSES & PONIES

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES – Mrs S Martin

WORKING HUNTER PONIES – Ponies Ms C Norman

RIDDEN Best Exhibitor in Ridden Classes – Ms F Rawle

For the Best Local Exhibitor in classes 18-22 – Ms F Rawle

HUNTERS – Ms F Rawle

OPEN RIDING HORSE & COB – Ms F Rawle

NOVICE / OPEN WORKING HUNTER – Ms F Rawle

HORSE AND PONY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP – Ms T Sharp

COLOURED HORSE AND PONY - Ms A McLindsay

DRIVING – Mr B Ball

UNAFFILIATED JUMPING – Mrs S Tucker

VETERANS – Mrs E Locke

DEVON – Miss R Hurd

SOUTH DEVON – TBC

ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED – TBC

LIMOUSIN – Mr N Lloyd

BRITISH BLUE – Mr N Lloyd

CATTLE

ANY OTHER PURE CONTINENTAL – Mr P Hawkey

COMMERCIAL – Mr N Lloyd

JUNIOR SHOWMAN – Miss R Hurd and Miss R Walters

YOUNGSTOCK CLASSES - Miss R Hurd and Miss R Walters

OVERALL BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP – Mr M Alford

HOLSTEIN – Mr B Yates

AYRSHIRE, CHANNEL ISLAND & ANY OTHER DAIRY CATTLE – Miss R Walters

OVERALL DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP – Mr B Yates

SHEEP

TEXEL – Mr P Sykes

CHAROLLAIS – Mr H Keast

DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET – Mr K May

SCOTCH BLACK FACE – Mr M Cole

DEVON AND CORNWALL LONGWOOL - Mr W Bromell

ROUSSIN - Mr P Caunter

ANY OTHER BRITISH PURE BRED (LOWLAND) – Mr K May

ANY OTHER BRITISH PURE BRED (HILL & PARKLAND) – Mr M Cole

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BRED – Mr P Sykes

COMMERCIAL – Mr B Gubbin

YOUNG HANDLER SHEEP - Mr H Keast, Mr W Bromell

OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP & PAIRS INTERBRED – Mr B Gubbin

ZWARTBLE – Mr P Caunter

PYGMY GOATS – Mrs J Clark

TRADE EXHIBITS – TBC

FOOD, DRINK AND SMALL BUSINESS

MARQUEE TRADE STANDS – TBC

FAMILY DOG SHOW – Mrs M Stacey

PONIES

** ENTRIES CLOSE 21st JULY 2023 **

Judge: Ms C Norman

Entry Fees in Classes 1-4 £6 per Entry

CLASSES 1-4 OPEN COMPETITION – PRIZE MONEY £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th

1 Leading Rein Pony, Mares or Geldings, not exceeding 12.2 hh suitable for and to be ridden by a child 10 years and younger; age at 1st January 2023 No child under the age of 3 years may compete. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only and lead rein attached to nose-band and must remain whilst pony is in the ring.

2 First Ridden Mare or Gelding, not exceeding 13 hh suitable for and to be ridden by a child 12 years and under; age at 1st January 2023 Snaffle bridles only, no cantering allowed except for individual performances. Ponies must leave the ring at the walk or trot.

3 Gelding or Mare, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 15 hh to be ridden by a child 18 years and younger; age at 1st January 2023

4 Gelding or Mare 4 years or over, not exceeding 15 hh Local (Rule 25). Local horses must be stated as such on the entry form.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

Championship Classes 1-4, 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify. Local Championship Classes 1-4 THE CULLOMPTON SHEEPSKIN RUG CO. PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented to the Winner in Class 4.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion.

PERPETUAL CUP Presented by Bill Kneebone Esq for the Best Local Exhibit inClass 1-4. (Rule 25)

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES

Judge: Mrs S Martin

Entry Fees in Classes 5-15 £6 per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th

5 Yearling registered in the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland & Welsh Sections A & B Stud Books.

6 Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding registered in Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B Stud Books

7 Mare or Gelding 4Years Old and over registered in Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B Stud Books.

8 Yearling registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fell, Dales, Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

THE ALEXANDER FORD TROPHY Presented by Suzanne Alexander-Ford for the Best Exhibit in Class 8

9 Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fells, Dales,Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

10 Mare or Gelding 4 Years Old and Over registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fells, Dales, Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books

‘TORR .Y.MYNYDD’ PERPETUAL TROPHY presented by Suzanne Alexander-Ford for the BestWelsh Cob Section C & D Exhibited in Classes 9 & 10.

11 Mountain & Moorland Leading Rein. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and Welsh Section B Mares & Geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 12.0hh (122cm). Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday; age at 1st January 2023. To be shown in a snaffle bridle and lead rein attached to the noseband.

12 .SMALL BREED RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND. Mares & Geldings 4 years old & over, registered in the Stud Books of their respective Breeds, must not be led.

13 Large Breed Ridden Mountain & Moorland. Mares & Geldings 4 years & over, registered in the Stud Books of their respective Breeds

14 Unregistered Shetlands (minature and standard), ridden and unridden

THE KIMBER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented byMr. &Mrs. E.G. Hore for the Best Exhibit in classes 5-14. Plus Champion & Reserve Rosettes for both Ridden and In Hand. (First and Second place prize winners from classes 5-14 are eligible for this Championship).

WORKING HUNTER PONIES

Judge: Ms C Norman

Entry Fees in Classes 15-16 £6 per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th

15 Working Hunter Pony .Not to exceed 13hh Jumps to be max 2’. Competitors 14 years & under; age at 1st January 2023. Please note that this class is unaffiliated to any society.

16 Working Hunter Pony. Not to exceed 15hh, Jumps to be max 2’6” high. Competitors 18 years and under; age at 1st January 2023. Please note that this class is unaffiliated to any society

Hunter Pony Championship for Classes 15 & 16

THE DORRIE PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Champion

RIDDEN CLASSES

Judge: Ridden and Confirmation - Mrs F Rawle

Entry Fees in Classes 17-21 £6 per Entry CLASS 17 LOCAL COMPETITION AS DEFINED IN RULE 25 OF THE REGULATIONS

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th

17 Local Gelding or Mare, exceeding 14.2 hh 4 years and over, any type (LOCAL). Local horses must be stated as such on the entry form. For full definition of ‘Local’ please see rule 25 on page 2.

HUNTERS

Judges: Ms F Rawle

18 Open Small Hunters Gelding or Mare, exceeding 148cms (14.2hh approx) but not exceeding 158cms (15.2hh approx) 4 years old and over.

19 Open Hunter exceeding 15.2hh.

NO Horse may be entered in both Hunter and Riding Horse Classes at the same Show.

OPEN RIDING HORSE & COB

Judges: Ms F Rawle CLASS 20 & 21 OPEN COMPETITION.

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5.

ROSETTES 1st – 6th

20 Open Riding Horse. Any Height

21 Cob. Any Height

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Exhibit in Classes 17 - 21.

THE FRED HOLMAN PERPETUALMEMORIAL TROPHY for the Best Local (Rule 25) Exhibit in Classes 17 - 21.

NOVICE / OPEN WORKING HUNTER

Judges: Ms F Rawle

Entry Fees in Classes 23-26 £6 per Entry CLASSES 22 - 25 OPEN COMPETITION

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5.

ROSETTES 1st – 6th

No horse may be entered in both Working Show Horse class and Working Hunter class

Restricted Novice Working Hunter. Jumps max 80cm. Horse not to have won 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any type of Jumping class. For young/inexperienced horses.

23 Novice Working Hunter. Jumps max 80cms. Open.

24 Working Show Horse. Jumps max 90cm. Will not be ridden by judge. Dependent on numbers only clear rounds may be called back in for individual show. No strip.

25 Open Working Hunter. Over 15hh. Jumps to be 90cm – 100cm. Unaffiliated

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL TROPHY given by R. Britton Esq. for Best Local Exhibit in Class 25. For full definition of ‘Local’ please see rule 25 on page 2’

COLOURED HORSE AND PONY CLASSES

Judge: Ms A McLindsay

Entry Fee in Classes 26 - 27 £6 per Entry

RIDDEN OPEN COMPETITION – PRIZE MONEY £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th No stallion 4 years or over may be exhibited in classes 26 - 27 (Holsworthy and Stratton Society rule).

26 Ridden Coloured not exceeding 153cms. any age, sex colour or type – additional rosette for Best Vanner/Traditional or Native type if not in 1st – 3rd.

27 Ridden Coloured exceeding 153cms. any age, sex colour or type. – additional rosette for Best Vanner/Cob or traditional type if not in 1st – 3rd.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION FROM CLASSES 26 - 27 WILL BE AWARDED THE ST LAWRENCE STUD PERPETUAL CUP

Horse and Pony Supreme Championship

Judge: Mrs T Sharp Champions and Reserve Champions from each section qualify. (with the exception of the Working Hunter Pony Champion and Reserve)

DRIVING

Judge: Mr B Ball

Free Entry in Classes 28 - 29

PRIZE MONEY – £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th FREE ENTRY

In the event of less than 3 entries forward for a class then at the judge and stewards discretion classes may be amalgamated. Entries may be pre-judged in the collection ring.

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Private Driving Turnouts, open to Single, Pairs, or Tandems driven to a suitable vehicle Ponies or Horses of any height, 4 years and over. Commercial Vehicles and Hackney Wagons are not eligible. To be eligible for Class 30, The Concours D’Elegance, you must be eligible for this Class 28 and entered in both (Concours will be judged separately but concurrently with this Class, by another judge). Ineligible vehicles will not qualify for the appearance money even if apparently entered.

Pleasure Driving. Open to any type of vehicle to be judged 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness, 15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness, 70% Driver and Groom, horse/pony way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal.

30 Concours D’Elegance. To be judged alongside Private Driving The essence of this Class is the word ‘elegance’ and the winner will be the turnout which, in the opinion of the judge, presents the most elegant effect. Attention may well be paid to the Driver and passenger’s costumes, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of this Class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria do not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are not closely inspected. A Private Driving Vehicle is a carriage that is designed and manufactured to resemble as faithfully as possible a vehicle built to the design of a carriage builder before the 20th Century, in the style and methods of those times. It’s construction may include modern materials, but it’s overall appearance must reflect the original styling and profile including leaf springs. Metal wheels, Pneumatic tyres, Show Wagons and Trade Vehicles are barred. Class 30 offers a £25 appearance prize for each eligible exhibitor and is free to enter. There will be only one £20 prize winner for best entry. Only entries in Class 28 are eligible.

UNAFFILIATED JUMPING

Judge: Mrs S Tucker

Clear Round Show Jumping available in Horse and Pony Ring A. 9 am - 11 am. Two rounds for £5

Entries in Show Jumping Classes will stay open until Show day. On show day entries can be made at the Horse box next to the exercise ring from 11.30am onwards.

Entry Fees in Classes 31-34 £8.00 each entry in advance before 21st July or £10 on the day of the show, the gate entrance fee for the competitor is included in the entry fee either before or on the day.

PRIZE MONEY – £20. £8. £5. ROSETTES to 6th place

31 Jumps 60 - 65cm. Combination not to have won more than £30 show jumping.

32 Jumps approx 70cm.

33 Jumps approx 80cm 34 Jumps approx 90cm

VETERANS

Judge: Mrs E Locke

Senior Horse and Pony

35 Ridden Veteran Horse / Pony to be over 15 years 36 In hand veteran Horse / Pony to be over 15 years

CATTLE

PLEASE NOTE: Could all cattle exhibitors be aware that if they bring a gazebo to the Show it must be attached to the ground using pegs and not tied to the Cattle rails.

** ENTRIES CLOSE 21st JULY 2023 **

DEVON CATTLE

Judge: Miss R Hurd

Every animal must be entered, accepted for entry or eligible for entry in Davys Devon Herd Book, its Polled Register or one of its supplementary registers, (AND must be at least 871/2% pure Devon bred by any route) or an officially approved Devon Herd Book in a Member State of the EU.

The Devon Cattle Breeders Society will award the Holwell Manor (west) Cup (won outright by RT and MP Wilson and represented as the Bartridge Decanter) to the member gaining the most points from the following shows: Camelford, Holsworthy and Stratton, Launceston, North Devon, Okehampton and Woolsery.

Points awarded as follows: (1 point per entry forward-cow and calf = 1 point)

First Prize= 5 points; Second Prize = 4points; Third Prize= 3 points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then points will be awarded for these.

N.B. Unless 2 Exhibitors in this section the entries may be transferred to ‘Any Other Native Breed’. Classes may be merged unless 3 entries received in each class.

Entry Fees £5.00

CLASSES 37-42 OPEN COMPETITION

PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

37 Devon Bull, born before 1st January 2022 Classes 38 & 39 merged unless 2 entries in each class.

38 Devon Bull, Born before on or after 1st January 2022 Classes 38 & 39 merged unless 2 entries in each class

39 Devon Cow or Heifer, in-milk or in-calf born before 1st January 2021

40 Devon Heifer, born in 2021

41 Devon Heifer, born in 2022. (Classes 39 & 40) merged unless 3 entries in each class)

42 Pair of Devon Cattle (any age or sex) all of which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 Given by the President for the Best Devon Exhibited Opposite Sex to Champion (Open) and £3.00 for the Best Devon Exhibited (Local)

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Mrs D. Barker for the Best Devon Exhibited (Open)

PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Lube Oil Marketing (Cornwall) Ltd, for the Best Bull or Heifer from classes 37 and 40.

SASH Presented by the Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society for the Best Devon Exhibited (Open)

SOUTH DEVON

Judge: TBC

(All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the South Devon Cattle Society)

N.B. Unless there are 2 Exhibitors in this Section, the entries may be transferred to “Any Other Native Breed” Class at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees in Classes 43 - 46 £5.00 per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

43 Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot. Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

44 Heifer maiden or in calf

45 Pedigree Male any age

46 Pair of South Devon Cattle (any age or sex) which must be have exhibited in an individual class.

NB. If there are 8 or more entries in Class 43 on Showday, the class may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL SALVER Presented by Peter F Pratt Esq. for the Best Exhibit in the South Devon Classes.

PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Peter Goode Esq. for the Best Opposite Sex to the champion in the South Devon Classes.

ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED (to include HEREFORD, ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE etc.)

Judge: TBC

Entry Fees in Classes 47 - 49 £5.00 per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

All Cattle must be Pure Bred and Registered with their relevant Breed Society (Please state breed on Entry Form)

47 Female any age

48 Male any age

49 Pair of Cattle (any age or sex) which must be have exhibited in an individual class. If there are 8 entries or more in either Class on Show day the Class will be divided on age:Bulls – born before 1st January 2022 and born on or after 1st January 2022

Cows and Heifers – born before 1st January 2022 and born on or after 1st January 2022

Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Herbert Kivell Esq for the Best Hereford Exhibited in the above Classes.

THE ARTHUR DOWDLE MEMORIAL CUP for the Best Hereford Exhibited Opposite Sex to the Champion in the above Classes.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Barry Butler for the Best Aberdeen Angus Exhibited. To be bred by Exhibitor residing in Devon or Cornwall.

THE STRATTON PERPETUAL CUP Presented by J. Caslake Esq for the Best Aberdeen Angus Exhibit opposite sex to the Champion.

PRESIDENTS SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 for the Champion Aberdeen-Angus Exhibited in the above Classes.

THE MARK MATTHEWS PERPETUAL CUP for the best Aberdeen Angus Exhibited.

THE COWSHED CAFE TROPHY Presented by the Smith family for the Best Beef Shorthorn Animal.

LIMOUSIN CATTLE

Judge: Mr N Lloyd

(All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the Limousin Society)

N.B. Unless there are 2 Exhibitors in this Section, the entries may be transferred to “Any Other Continental Beef” Class at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees £5.00

CLASSES 50-52 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

50 Pedigree Female Any Age

51 Pedigree Male Any Age

52 Pair of Limousin Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited in an individual class.

NB. If there are 8 or more entries in Classes 50 & 51 on Show day, the classes may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

THE SHELDON-JONES PERPETUAL CUP Given by Messrs Sheldon-Jones for the Champion Limousin.

THE CLOVELLY PERPETUAL CUP Given by Messrs Horwood & Jewell for the Best Female Limousin.

BRITISH BLUE CATTLE

Judge: Mr N Lloyd

(All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the British Blue Cattle Society)

N.B. Unless 2 Exhibitors in this section the entries may be transferred to ‘Any Other Continental Beef Breed’ at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees £5.00

CLASSES 53 - 56 OPEN COMPETITION

PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

53 Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot

54 Heifer Maiden or in calf under 30 months

55 Male any Age

56 Pair of British Blue Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class.

N.B. If 8 entries or more in class 55 the class may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

DALGETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Exhibitor Gaining the most points in the above 3 Classes.

LLOYDS BANK PLC PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion British Blue Exhibited.

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BEEF BREED (to include BLONDE D’AQUITAINE, SALER, SIMMENTALS etc.)

Judge: Mr P Hawkey

For cattle not eligible to compete in previous classes (unless transferred) All cattle must be registered with their relevant Breed Society. (Please state Breed on Entry Form)

Entry Fees £5.00

CLASSES 57-59 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

57 Male any age

58 Female any age.

59 Pair of Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited in an individual class.

N.B. If 8 or more entries are forward in either of the 2 above Classes the Class will be divided by age at the stewards discretion.

SPECIAL PRIZES

PRESIDENT SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 for the Best Exhibit in Classes 55 & 56. PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Champion Animal.

COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE

Judge: Mr N Lloyd

(Animal not to have been Exhibited in any other Class at this Show.)

Entry Fees £5.00

CLASSES 60 - 61 PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

60 Steer of any Breed or Cross Breed Under 30 months exhibits to be halter led.

61 Heifer of any Breed or Cross Breed Under 30 months exhibits to be halter led.

TROPHY

PERPETUAL CUP Presented by Lord Morley for the Best Exhibit in Classes 60 & 61.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

Judge: Miss R Hurd and Miss R Walters

Kindly Sponsored by Penbode Vets

Please note age the Handler is at 1st January 2023

Entry Fee £5

OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £20, £10, £5, £2 ROSETTES 1st – 6th

62 Junior Showman Beef Calf - Child 10 years and below

63 Junior Showman Beef Calf - Child 11 years - 15 years

64 Junior Showman Beef Calf - Young Adult 16 years - 21 years

65 Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Child 10 years and below

66 Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Child 11 years - 15 years

67 Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Young Adults 16 - 21

SPECIAL PRIZES

THE H S MEDLAND CUP Overall winner of classes 62 & 63. (Does not include class 64).

THE GORDON STEVENS CUP Overall winner of classes 65 & 66 (Does not include class 67).

RULES: Calf not be more than 12 months old, any breed or cross. To be Judged on turnout of Calf and leader and leader’s ability to parade animal. The conformation of the Calf to be disregarded.

The North Devon Holstein Club will be running their Calf Show at Holsworthy Show this year. For further details and to enter please contact Mr Mark Bromell or Miss Charlotte Jenkins

c/o Kivells, Holsworthy Livestock Market - 01409 253275 email: dairy@kivells.com

YOUNGSTOCK CLASSES

Judge: Miss R Hurd and Miss R Walters

Entry Fees £5 per Entry

CLASSES 68-69 PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

68 Beef Youngstock. Calf under the age of 12 months, mst have been exhibited in class 62,63 & 64

69 Dairy Youngstock. Calf under the age of 12 months, must have been exhibited in class 65, 66 & 67

BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP

Judge: Mr M Alford

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Presented by the Representatives of the Late A.R. Trible Esq, for the Best Beef Animal in the Show (Any Breed, individual Cattle or cross – no pairs)

BEEF INTERBREED PAIR CHAMPIONSHIP

Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs W P & S Harper. (Must be owned by the same exhibitor)

HOLSTEIN CATTLE

Judge: Mr B Yates

Entry Fees £5 per Entry

CLASSES 70-76 PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

70 Heifer born between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2022.

71 Heifer, in-calf under 3 years.

72 Cow in calf.

73 Heifer in milk.

74 Cow in milk with her 2nd or 3rd calf

75 Cow in milk having produced 4 calves or more

76 Group of 3 Females all of which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

THE DAVID HOBBS PERPETUAL TROPHY For the Best Holstein Heifer in Class 70.

A.J.H ENTERPRISE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Holstein exhibited.

SASH Presented by the North Devon Holstein Breeder’s Club for the ChampionAnimal Exhibited by a Member of the North Devon Club.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented by Messrs Peter Horn Construction Ltd, for the Best Exhibit in Class 73.

THE OLDACRES PERPETUALCUP Presented for the Best Exhibit in Class 71.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Given byW.H.B. Coham-Fleming for the Best Local Exhibit.

PLUS SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 70-75.

AYRSHIRE, CHANNEL ISLAND AND ANY OTHER PURE BRED DAIRY CATTLE

Judge: Miss R Walters

Entry Fees £5 Per Entry

CLASSES 77-80 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15

77 Heifer having never had a calf. Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

78 Cow in milk or in calf.

79 Heifer in milk

80 Pair of Dairy Cattle Any age or sex, must have been exhibited in an individual Class

PRESIDENTS SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 for the Best Exhibit in Classes 77-79.

THE THORNEMOOR PERPETUAL TROPHY given in memory of the late Martin Mc D Brown for the best exhibit in classes 77-79.

DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Judge: Mr B Yates

CHALLENGE CUP

Presented by the late W.H Ley Esq, Thuborough Barton, Sutcombe for the Best Dairy Cow or Heifer Exhibited in individual dairy classes. Perpetual Cup.

** ENTRIES CLOSE 21st JULY 2023** ALL CLASSES OPEN COMPETITION

PLEASE NOTE:- Exhibitors of Maedia Visna Accredited Sheep MUST hand to the Show Officials a Valid SAC Certificate of Status before unloading. If not the Sheep will be accommodated in the Non-Attested Section and no claim may be made against the Association for re-testing. Please make sure certificates are in date.

M.V. Status MUST be noted on Entry Forms

NB: No charge will be made for Sheep pens. Pens will be allocated at the discretion of the Head Steward. Please note unless a minimum of 3 exhibitors in a breed section, they may be amalgamated to relevant any other breed section.If there are less than three entries in any of the ewe classes (shearling and 4 tooth and older) then the classes will be amalgamated at the head stewards discretion

TEXEL

Judge: Mr P Sykes

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION

All Sheep, except Lambs, to be bare clipped on or after 1st April in the year of the Show.

81 Pair of Texel’s selected from classes below (one of each sex).

82 Ram Shearling or over

83 Ram Lamb

84 Ewe 4 tooth or older having lambed in the previous 12 months

85 Ewe Shearling

86 Ewe Lamb

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 79-80.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by Miss Diana Kivell for the Champion Exhibit in the Texel Classes.

BRITISH CHAROLLAIS

Judge: Mr H Keast

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules

87 Pair of Charollais selected from classes below (one of each sex).

Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

88 Ram, Shearling or over

89 Ram Lamb

90 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the previous 12 monthS

91 Ewe, Shearling

92 Ewe Lamb

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in the above Classes 85-90.

PERPETUAL CUP Known as the Molesworth St Aubyn Cup presented by Lt. Col. Sir Arscott Molesworth St Aubyn for the Best Exhibit in the Charollais Sheep Classes.

SPECIAL ROSETTES Presented to the Champion in the above Classes by the British Charollais Society.

DORSET HORN AND POLL DORSET

Judge: Mr K May

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules

All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February

93 Pair of Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset, Selected from one of the classes below. (one of each sex).

94 Ram, Shearling or over

95 Ram Lamb

96 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the previous 12 months

97 Ewe Shearling

98 Ewe Lamb

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5 given by the President for best exhibit in Classes 94-98

SCOTCH BLACK FACE

Judge: Mr M Cole

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in Accordance with Breed Society Rules

All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February 99 Pair of Scotch Black face selected from classes below (one of each sex). 100

£10 for the Champion, £5 each for the best Male and best Female. Given by the West of England Blackface Breeders Association.

NEW HAMBLYS TROPHY TO BE PRESENTED FOR THE CHAMPION.

ZWARTBLE

Judge: Mr P Caunter

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules

DEVON AND CORNWALL LONGWOOL

Judge: Mr W Bromell

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION Shown in Accordance with Breed Society Rules

111 Pair of Devon and Cornwall Longwalls selected from Classes below (one of each sex). 112

116

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Given by the family of the lateW. S. Lucas Esq, for the Champion Devon and Cornwall Longwool.

THE ARTHUR ALLIN MEMORIAL TROPHY For the best exhibit opposite sex to the Champion

ROUSSIN

Judge: Mr P Caunter

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

NEW HAMBLYS TROPHY TO BE PRESENTED FOR THE CHAMPION.

ANY OTHER PURE BRITISH LOWLAND

Judge: Mr K May

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form

123 Pair of A.O.P.B. Lowland selected from Classes below (one of each sex).

124 Ram, Shearling or over

125 Ram lamb

126 Ewe 4 tooth or Older having lambed in the previous 12 months

127 Ewe Shearling

128 Ewe lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES THOMAS OKE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP For the Best Suffolk Sheep Exhibited.

ANY OTHER PURE BRITISH HILL AND PARKLAND

Judge: Mr M Cole

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form

129 Pair of A.O.P.B. Hill and Parkland selected from Classes below (one of each sex).

130 Ram, Shearling or over

131 Ram lamb

132 Ewe 4 tooth or older having lambed in the previous 12 months

133 Ewe Shearling

134 Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

Champions of the AOPB Lowland, Hill and Parkland will compete for the SHEBBEAR COLLEGE ANNIVERSARY CUP, to be judged by both judges. (N.B. Both breed champions are eligible to compete for the interbreed sheep title).

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BREED

Judge: Mr P Sykes

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form

135 Pair of Continental Pure Bred selected from one of the Classes below. 1 of each sex

136 Ram, Shearling or over

137 Ram Lamb

138 Ewe 4 tooth or Older having lambed in the previous 12 months

139 Ewe Shearling

140 Ewe Lamb

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 134-138.

PERPETUAL CUP Presented byMessrs Locke & Preston for the Best Exhibit in Classes 134-138.

COMMERCIAL CLASS

Judge: Mr B Gubbin

Entry Fees £3 Per Entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

Please note all commercial sheep will be judged in the pen not halter led.

147 Pair of Butchers Lambs

148 Pair of cross bred breeding ewes any age.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by C. Cornish Esq., for the Best Exhibit in Classes 139-140.

YOUNG HANDLER SHEEP

Judges: Mr H Keast Mr W Bromell

Kindly Sponsored by Penbode Vets

Please note the age the Handler is at 1st January 2023

149 Open competition. Exhibitor not to exceed 9 years of age. LAMB WITH BABY TEETH, any breed or cross, to be judged on turnout of lamb and leader and leaders ability to parade animal. The confirmation of the lamb to be disregarded. Rosettes for 1st - 6th.

150 Open competition Child 9-12 years. As Class 149 for a Child 9-12 years.

151 As Class 149 for a Child 13-18 years

THE NANCEKIVELL CUP for the Best in Classes 141-143

SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP

Judges: Mr B Gubbin

SILVER PERPETUALCHALLENGE CUP given by J. Richardson Esq., M.R.C.V.S. for the Best Exhibit in the Sheep Classes. (individual Sheep only – Not Pairs or young handler).

Sheep Interbreed Pair Championship (Each pair to have won breed class).

The Harpers Homemix Rosebowl.

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Awarded to an employee that has worked in agriculture or associated trades for the same employer or establishment for 30 years or more.

Details from the Secretary

PYGMY GOATS

Judge: Mrs J Clarke

** ENTRIES CLOSE 21st JULY 2023 **

Entry Fee £5 per entry

Kindly sponsored by Peter, Peter and Wright Solicitors

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5

Please book required number of pens at a cost of £5 each. Show open to non-tested CAE tested goats only.

152 Female Kid (8 weeks - 1 year) Breed Class

153 Goatling (1 year - 2 years not to have kidded) Breed Class

154 Adult Female ( 2 years and over) Breed Class

155 Veteran female (7 years and over) Breed Class

156 Male Kid (8 weeks - 1 year) Breed Class

157 Dam and Progeny (all goats to have been shown in appropriate breed classes)

158 Pet female (8 weeks and over) and Wether (8 weeks and over) Pet Class

159 Pair of goats (to include any goat) Pet Class

160 Young Handler. Handler to be aged 5-10 years of age on 1st January 2023. Judged on ability of the handler to control and show, and not the quality of the goat. White coats to be worn. Prize money £15, £10, £5, £2. Rosettes 1st - 6th

161 Young Handler. Handler to be aged 11-16 years of age on 1st January 2023. Judged on ability of the handler to control and show, and not the quality of the goat. White coats to be worn. Prize money £15, £10, £5, £2. Rosettes 1st - 6th

The Show Association reserves the right to amalgamate the 2 Young Handlers Classes unless at least 3 entries forward in each class.

‘Mike Grills Esq’Breed Classes 152 - 157 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify for championship.

SPECIAL ROSETTE, THE ROWAN TROPHY presented by Mrs Gill Ruddock for Best Pet in Show, Pet Classes 158 - 159 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify for championship.

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Rossettes for Best and Reserve in Show.

Championship Cup given by Mike Grills Esq.

Young Handlers PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented in memory of the late Mr John Wyatt

DOG SHOW

Judge: Mrs M Stacey

ALL PROCEEDS TO GO TO VETERANS WITH DOGS CLASSES OPEN TO ALL

Entry Fee £1.00 per class in aid of Charity

Kindly Sponsored by Avril’s Grooming Parlour

On the day at the Dog Ring prior to classes at 1pm Enter as many classes as you like

162 Cutest Puppy (12 months and under)

163 Proud Pensioner (7 years and over)

164 Lovely Ladies

165 Gorgeous Gents

166 Young Handler (16 years and under)

167 Best Trick

168 Dog or Bitch the Judge would most like to take home

169 Dog or Bitch most like it’s owner

170 Waggiest Tail

171 Best in Show (open to all 1st prize winners)

Rosettes awarded to 4th Place in each class.

Best in Show £20

TODAY’S WI: WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, EDUCATIONAL, CAMPAIGNING – AND HAVING FUN!

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE THEME

“DO YOU REMEMBER ...” with craft and activity tables.

HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON SHOW 125TH YEAR – YFC TENT

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF BRADWORTHY, CLAWTON AND STRATTON YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS Prize money and Sponsor TBC

ALL MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER ALL CLASSES

NO ENTRY TO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AT ANY HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON SHOW.

CHALLENGE CUP presented to exhibitor gaining the most points from the above classes. Points allocated at the time of judging.

All entries to be emailed to: amyosborne12@hotmail.co.uk. Tel: 07453312642

*Name, Club, Date of Birth and Membership Number to be sent with entries*

Closing date for entries – MONDAY 31ST JULY

All items for judging must be on display, and the marquee vacated by 9.30am on the day of the show, when judging will commence.

There will be opportunity to drop off entries the previous day, times to be confirmed. Club secretaries will be informed.

NB

Please make sure that any plates/ platters used to display cooking items fit within the display area. Unless stated, height measurement is unlimited. If there is no measurement printed, there is no restriction on size.

COOKERY

1. Crimped Pasty

2. Celebration Cake – to be judged on the design

3. Coronation Cocktail – to be displayed with the recipe

CRAFT

4. Table Top item of Woodwork

5. 1 metre of Bunting to represent Holsworthy Show

FLORAL

6. Buttonhole

7. An arrangement of Wild Flowers

PHOTOGRAPHY

8. The 4 Seasons

9. Animal Selfie

10. ‘Caption this…’

FODDER

11. Best 2023 Silage Sample – Clamp

12. Best 2023 Silage Sample – Round Bale

13. Best 2023 Hay Sample

14. Best 2023 Haylage Sample

15. Tallest Maize plant

16. Largest Dock leaf

CLUB ENTRY

18. Club Promotion Board – to be 1m x 1m

19. Club Soap Box* – Mario Kart theme

*Club soap boxes are to be a MAXIMUM of 3m x 3m. They are to be built to race by pushing only. NO engines or pedal power. When racing it must be a MAXIMUM of 6 people helping, 3 of which must be male and female. 2 people in the soap box at all times with helmets worn. Clubs know what is going on so please speak to your club chair and secretary to find out more.

FAMILY COMPETITION

As this is our 125th Anniversary show we invite you to enter our “Vintage Item” competition - to decorate a Vintage item, machinery, milk churn anything you think suitable. These will be placed outside the History marquee and judged the evening before the Show.

This is for Families or individuals, please contact the Secretary for further details.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR ENTRIES

QUASQUICENTENNIAL

(Meaning 125 years of Holsworthy Show)

SECTION 1 – FLORAL ART

Class 1 A Pedestal - ‘Victorian Romance’ - to be staged on a 90cm round chipboard base (provided), approx. 10cm from the ground. Own covering allowed. W not to exceed 120cm, D 120cm, H Optional. Viewed and judged from the front. (£30 allowance towards flowers will be given on completion). £7. £6. £5

Class 2 An Exhibit – ‘Sinfully Spicy’ - w 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from the front. £5. £4. £3

Class 3 Imposed Class - ‘Quasquicentennial’ Entry £20 by 1st August which will include all components and flowers. To be done in marquee at 3pm on Wed. 23rd August.

Class 4 Still Life Exhibit - ‘Tranquility’ - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from the front. £5. £4. £3

Class 5 Semi-imposed - ‘Til the cows come home’ - Staged at ground level on a 60cm square slab and to include a milk churn (both provided). Viewed and judged all round. W 90cm x D 90cm x H optional. £7. £6. £5.

Class 6 A Wreath - ‘Perfectly Preserved’ - To be hung by committee against cream background. (Please attach a hook). Viewed and judged from the front. Not exceeding 45cm diameter. (Can be brought pre-done) £5. £4. £3

Class 7 A Fascinator - ‘Roaring 20’s’ - To be staged on a black polystyrene head on a 30cm mirror (both provided). W & D not exceeding 45cm. H optional. Viewed and judged all round (can be brought pre-done). £5. £4. £3

Class 8 An Exhibit - ‘Beyond Imagination’ - FOAM FREE - W 90cm x D75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged all round. £5. £4. £3.

Class 9 1st Amateur Class - ‘Season of Plenty’ - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. Viewed and judged from the front. W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. (Can be brought pre-done) £5. £4. £3

Class 10 2nd Amateur Class - ‘By Candlelight’ - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. Viewed and judged from the front. W 80cm x D 75cm x H optional. (Can be brought pre-done) £5. £4. £3

Class 11 An Exhibit - ‘Bumper Harvest’ - W 90c, x D90cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from the front. £5. £4. £3

Class 12 Junior Exhibit - ‘The Joy of Flowers’ (8-13 yr olds only) - A table arrangement. Must be own work. Viewed and judged all round. Can be brought pre-done. W 60cm x D 75cm x H 80cm. £5. £4. £3

SECTION 2 – AMATEUR GARDENING & FLOWERS FOR FUN

Prize money: £1, 80p & 50p

Class 1

Flowering or foliage Pot plant

Class 2 3 Hydrangeas

Class 3 Cut rose of your choice

Class 4 Cactus

Class 5 Vase or jug of own garden flowers & foliage

Class 6 Vase or jug of sweet peas

Class 7 3 Dahlias of your choice

Class 8

Succulent/ succulents in a pot

SECTION 3 - CHILDREN ONLY CLASSES (up to 12 years old)

Class 1 Flowers in a Wellington Boot

Class 2 Driftwood Sailboat (5 & under and 6 - 12)

Class 3 Natural Birdfeeder (made with any natural material)

Class 4 Vegetable Animal (5 & under and 6-12)

(Section 2 & 3 must all be staged by 4pm on Wed. 23rd) Prize money £1, 80p 50p

RULES OF ENTRY

• Exhibitors must make entries on the enclosed Entry Form by 10th August. Please make sure you enclose your cheque for £20 for Imposed Class. (Deadline for this class is 1st August as components need to be sourced ) Limited numbers.

• Exhibitors can make up to TWO entries per class in floral art section, unlimited in others.

• Exhibits may be staged from 08.00 am to NO LATER THAN 7 pm on Wed 23rd August.

• Exhibits must NOT be removed until 5pm on Show day. Cars CANNOT come onto showground earlier than 5.30pm to load up.

• The Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property.

• Judging will be according to the NAFAS Competitions Manual 3rd Edition 2015**.

• The Perpetual Cups shall be held for one year and returned in good condition prior to the next show – suitably engraved. ( a contribution towards some engraving may be given )

• Our Novice class is named as amateur, for exhibitors who are not florists or professional flower arrangers.

• Only Classes 6,7,9,10 & 12 can be brought pre-done.

• All Floral Art classes (Excl 6 & 7) are eligible for BEST IN SHOW. The judge’s decision is FINAL.

• Prize money must be collected from a committee member on show day in marquee by 4.30pm.

• Free entry tickets to the show for anyone entering 2 or more classes in Section 1 or 3 entries or more in Section 2. All children entering will get a FREE Show entry ticket.

STAGING:

Class titles may be interpreted in any way, providing natural plant material (fresh or dried) predominates. Artificial plant material is not permitted. Accessories may be used in all classes unless otherwise stated.

Staging materials provided by Show Committee for all classes will be cream OR grey base & backing. Exhibits will be on tabling (78cm high) viewed from front unless otherwise stated. ALL sizes are approximate.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUPS

Best in show Alan Penhale Cup

Best use of colour Symons Cup

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Barbara Pearson Cup

Joan Whitlock Cup

Hols Hamlets Cup

Hols. Ladies Cup

Class 5 Pat Dennis Trophy

Class 6

Class 7

Class 8

Wallace award

Silver Spoon

HH Perpetual cup

Class 9

Class 10

Class 11

Class 12

Yvonne Phillips Cup

Joan Trewin Cup

Holsworthy Show Trophy

(Junior) Edwin Stanbury Cup

R/U Best In Show Liz Hodgson Cup

Most points Roy Heard Cup

R/U Most points Crane Trophy

Best in Show Alan Penhale Cup

Best Use of Colour Symons Cup

Judges choice Bleujen Florist Cup

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We are proud to service the North Devon and Exmoor farming community. The scale of our dedicated farm team allows us to offer a wide range of skills to meet all of your veterinary needs.

 Dairy, sheep, beef, camelids and smallholders

 Specialist sheep breeding services

 Health planning, fertility testing, disease surveillance

 Highly responsive personal service at all times