Burwarton Show Heavy Horse and Livestock Schedule 2024

Photography by: Ruth

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 - 226 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:

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

Sheep and Pig exhibitors:

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

Extra Day Tickets can be purchased at the Earlybird rate with entry form

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 – 28 July 29 July – 1 August

Adult £20.00 £22.00 £24.00

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 objectives of the Burwarton & District Agricultural Society which 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 11.30am or until filled.

MEMBERS

Double (2x adults)

Until 30 April 1 May – 12 July 13 July onwards

£55.00 £75.00 + £10 admin fee

Single £28.00 £38.00 per order

Junior (12-16yrs)

Child (under 11yrs)

DISABLED MEMBERS

£12.00 £12.00

£5.00

£5.00

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

Burwarton Show

Moreton Show

Saturday 6 July 2024

Thursday 1 August 2024

Saturday 7 September 2024

The Dairy Exhibitor with the highest number of points will receive £100 and the Mary Oughton Memorial Trophy! 1st

Prize £1000 + Three Shires Cattle Trophy

Prize £350

Highest Placed Dairy

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 2023 winner will not be eligible to enter the Three Shires competition in 2024 but will have free livestock entries into the three participating Shows instead.

Livestock Schedule – CPH No. 35/023/8000

LIVESTOCK ENTRIES (CLASS NOS. 1-232 AND 281-298) CLOSE ON 7 JULY 2024

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 by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes. It is essential that you present your bank details clearly on your entry form for this method of payment.

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 9.30am Best Decorated at 2.30pm

CATTLE – Livestock Field

10.00am Highland, Commercial Beef, British Blonde, Hereford, Any Pure Breed Beef (Continental)

10.00am Holstein, Any Other Breed & Commercial Dairy

10.30am British Limousin, British Blue, Any Pure Breed Beef (Native)

11.00am Longhorn, Beef Shorthorn, Dexter

12 Noon (approx)

To follow

1.00 p.m (approx)

2.00pm (approx)

SHEEP – Livestock Field

Dairy Interbreed Championship

Dairy Young Handlers

Beef Interbreed Championships

Beef Young Handlers

10.00am Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Dutch Spotted, Zwartbles, Blue Texel, Clun Forest,Valais Blacknose, Kerry Hill, Jacob, Coloured Ryeland, 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.

1.00pm (approx) Interbreed Sheep Championships.

1.45pm (approx) Pet Lambs and Young Handlers.

PIGS – Livestock Field from 10.00am 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. 8-226, 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. 8-226, (Cattle & Sheep).

GRAND PARADE

All Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep are expected to join the Grand Parade at an appointed time (approx. 3.15pm). Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.

PRIZE DRAW

Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield

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.

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 6 July Burwarton Show – Thursday 1 August and Moreton-in-Marsh show – Saturday 7 September.

Competition kindly sponsored by MBG VETERINARY SURGEONS, HOOK NORTON VETERINARY GROUP AND SHROPSHIRE FARM VETS

Full details available on page 6

ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS TO BE ON THE SHOWGROUND BY 9.00am

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 - 9.30am prompt

Judge: Mrs C J Grover, Suffolk IP23 8BY

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 OVERALL CHAMPION of Classes 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.

PRIZE MONEY — HEAVY HORSES

CLASS 6

CLASS 7

ENTRY FEE

£40+ £35 to each entry forward

£50+ £50 to each entry forward

£100 to CHAMPION and

£50 to RESERVE CHAMPION from Class nos. 1 - 5.

£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. 2.30pm) 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.

Equine Influenza Vaccinations agreed and recommended by BEF / FEI

Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses attending the Burwarton Show. The requirement for the first three vaccinations is as follows: the first vaccination is Day 1; the second vaccination is to be administered 21 – 60 days later; the third booster vaccination within six months plus 21 days of the second vaccination; subsequent annual booster vaccination within 365 days of the previous booster vaccination. No horse should enter competitions within seven days of an EI vaccination. Foals should commence vaccinations at six months old. This is the latest guidance from the FEI/BEF but may be subject to change. Competitors are requested to check the website before entering. Passports will be randomly checked.

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.

PRIZE MONEY

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

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

CLASS NOS. 33 and 38A

CLASS NOS. 81-84*

(*Prize money paid in Ring)

INTERBREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

(Prize money paid in Ring)

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS (Beef/Dairy)

INTERBREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP

£100.00 £50.00 CHAMPION GROUP RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP

£100.00 £50.00 CHAMPION

(Class Nos 70, 71, 76, 77) £100.00 £50.00

EACH BREED CHAMPION (Class nos. 8-80)

ENTRY FEES

£25.00

RESERVE CHAMPION

CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION

Members £9 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including pairs classes

Non-members £12 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including pairs classes

Young Handlers

Classes 81-84

No entry fee Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered

ANY BREED CHAMPION FROM CLASS NOS. 8 – 62 AND 70 – 80 NOT FORWARD IN THE INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT THE £25.00 CHAMPION AWARD.

BEEF CATTLE

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)

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

Judge: Mr P Walker, Stafford ST16 1ST

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: 1.00pm

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.

INTERBREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)

(To follow Interbreed Championship above)

Judge: Mr P Walker, Stafford ST16 1ST (Prize money paid in Ring)

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

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

HEREFORD CATTLE

Judge: Mr N Griffiths, Stafford ST19 5QJ

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am

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

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

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 2022.

CLASS 9 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 July 2022 and before 1 March 2023.

CLASS 10 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 March 2023.

CLASS 11 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot.

CLASS 12

Heifer, born before 1 July 2023.

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

CLASS 13 Heifer, born on or after 1 July 2023.

(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 section.

BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE

Judge: Mr C Edwards, Corwen LL21 9PL

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30am

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

CLASS 15

Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2023.

CLASS 16 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 17 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot.

CLASS 18 Heifer, born in 2022.

CLASS 19 Heifer, born in 2023.

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 section.

BRITISH BLONDE CATTLE

Judge: Mr R Pattinson, Carlisle CA8 2JG

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am

The ROY KINNISH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION BRITISH BLONDE.

CLASS 21 Pedigree Bull, any age

CLASS 22 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot

CLASS 23 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 24 Heifer, born in 2023

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 section.

BRITISH BLUE CATTLE

Judge: Mr R Pattinson, Carlisle CA8 2JG

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 10.30am

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

CLASS 26 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2023.

CLASS 27 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 28 Heifer, born on or before 1 August 2022.

CLASS 29 Heifer, born after 1 August 2022.

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 section.

LONGHORN CATTLE

Judge: Mrs W Finucane, Whitland, SA34 0YP

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00am

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

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 2023).

CLASS 31 Pedigree Bull, any age.

(Disbudded animals may be shown)

CLASS 32 Cow in calf or with calf at foot (born before 31 December 2021).

CLASS 33 Calf at foot of cow in Class 32 born on/after 1 January 2024.

CLASS 34 Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2022.

CLASS 35 Heifer, born after 1 January 2023.

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 section.

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.

Judge: Mr A Hill, Much Wenlock, TF13 6HU

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am

The MORRIS CORFIELD 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 will present rosettes and sashes to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION

CLASS 37 Pedigree Bull, any age

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

CLASS 38A Calf, born in 2024.

CLASS 39 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021.

CLASS 40 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022.

CLASS 41 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023.

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 section.

BEEF SHORTHORN CATTLE

Judge: Mr C Maclean, Ely CB6 2ED

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

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

CLASS 43 Pedigree Bull, any age

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

CLASS 45 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 46 Heifer, born in 2023

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 section. (The above classes may be amalgamated into the Any Pure Bred Beef (Native Breed) Cattle section if insufficient entries forward)

DEXTER CATTLE

Judge: Mr M Bancroft, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9JP

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00am

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

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

CLASS 48 Pedigree 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 section.

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 INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP.

CONTINENTAL BREED

Judge: Mr J Ward, Frome BA11 3RH

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am

The MEADOWS FARM VETS. LTD. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION CONTINENTAL.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 53

Pedigree Bull, any age.

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

CLASS 55 Heifer, born in 2022.

CLASS 56 Heifer, born in 2023.

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 section.

NATIVE BREED

Judge: Mr J Ward, Frome BA11 3RH

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30am

The BILL RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION NATIVE.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 58 Pedigree Bull, any age

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

CLASS 60 Heifer, born in 2022

CLASS 61 Heifer, born in 2023

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 section.

COMMERCIAL BEEF

Judge: Mr C Edwards, Corwen LL21 9PL

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am

All ca ttle will be weighed and placed in the appropriate class. Weights will be displayed.

The DAVID DEIGHTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

The PETER MILLATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION of the Opposite Sex to that awarded the Champion.

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 63/64 Light/Heavy Steer Any age. Entries to be split by weight on Show Day if eight or more entries forward

CLASS 65/66 Light/Heavy Heifer Any age. Entries to be split by weight on Show Day if eight or more entries forward

CLASS 67 Baby Beef born after 1 October 2023

CLASS 68 Native class Steer or Heifer Any age. Entries to be split by sex on Show Day if eight or more entries forward.

Animals entered in Class 68 may not be entered in Classes 63-66

CLASS 69 Local class Steer or Heifer Any age. May also be entered in any other class in the schedule. Entries to be split by sex on Show Day if eight or more entries forward. Both animal and exhibitor must reside within 12mile radius of the Showground.

To be judged after the Commercial Beef Championship

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 J Arrowsmith, Bourne PE10 0NQ

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 INTERBREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion exhibits in Class Nos 70, 71, 76, 77. Approx timing: 12.00 noon

DAIRY INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion exhibits in Class Nos. 70-74 and 76-79. 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 10.00am 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 CHAMPION HOLSTEIN.

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

The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST PAIR, being the property of the same exhibitor.

CLASS 70 Maiden Heifer – born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 71 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years.

CLASS 72 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2021.

CLASS 73 Cow in milk, which has produced no more than 2 calves.

CLASS 74 Cow in milk, which has produced 3 or more calves.

CLASS 75 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 10.00am AND WILL BE JUDGED ALTERNATELY WITH THE HOLSTEIN CLASSES.

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

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 76 Maiden Heifer - born on or after 1 January 2023.

CLASS 77 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years.

CLASS 78 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2021.

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.

Young Handlers

Classes 81-84

No entry fee

Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered

DAIRY - YOUNG HANDLER

Judge: Mr J Arrowsmith, Bourne PE10 0NQ

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE DAIRY INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

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

CLASS 81

CLASS 82

Handler under 13 years of age on Show Day.

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

Handler to be between 13 -18 years of age on Show Day.

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

BEEF - YOUNG HANDLER

Judge: Mrs A Perkins, Alcester B50 4NY

JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 2.00pm (approx)

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

CLASS 83

CLASS 84

Handler under 13 years of age on Show Day. (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

Handler to be between 13 -18 years of age on Show Day (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler)

NEW! BURWARTON SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep and Pig champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne

The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money

The Champion pig will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer

SHROPSHIRE SHOWS 2024

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

SHEEP

JUDGING OF ALL SHEEP CLASSES TO COMMENCE AT 10.00am 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 – 226

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.

SAC CONSULTING VETERINARY SERVICES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

Exhibitors of sheep must be either Fully Accredited Members of The Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme or Non-Members of the Scheme. This MUST be indicated on your entry form.

Accredited breeds at Burwarton Show include: Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted, Clun Forest and Valais Blacknose.

NOTE:

A. Accredited sheep must be transported separately to and from the Show.

B. Separate unloading areas will be allocated and must be used, as directed by the Stewards.

C. Accredited sheep will be penned in a separate area which is separated by two metres from non-accredited sheep.

D. Please bring a valid accreditation certificate of status.

E. All sheep classes, Accredited and Non-Accredited, may be shown in the same ring. Two metres separation MUST be kept between sheep of the two categories.

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

ENTRY FEES

Members £4 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including group classes

Non-members £6 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including group classes

Classes 227 & 228

Young Handlers

Classes 230-232

£10 incl VAT No additional fee for Class 229

No entry fee Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered

PRIZE MONEY

CLASS NOS. 90 - 229

CLASS NO. 230 (Paid in Ring)

CLASS NOS. 231 & 232 (Paid in Ring)

INTERBREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP

INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY

CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION

CHAMPION GROUP

RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP

CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION

All livestock prize money will be paid out by BACS by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes. It is essential that you present your bank details clearly on your entry form for this method of payment.

GRAND PARADE

All Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep are expected to join the Grand Parade at an appointed time (approx. 3.15pm). Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.

PRIZE DRAW

Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield

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.

Judge: Mr R Williams, Craven Arms SY7 8QS

INTERBREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st place winners of each breed in Classes 90-217 will compete for the Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship.

Approximate Timing: 1.00pm

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

INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP (PURE BRED SHEEP)

The winning group of three of each breed will compete for the Interbreed Group of Three Championship

Approximate timing - to follow above Championship

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

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

The Champions of each breed in Classes 90-217 in the Sheep Section will compete for the Interbreed 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 W Forrester, Market Drayton TF9 2JB 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. 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.

CLASS 90 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 91 Ram Lamb

CLASS 92 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

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 D Weaver, Ledbury WR13 6BU BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE and also to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE MALE AND FEMALE.

CLASS 96 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 97 Ram Lamb

CLASS 98 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

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 M Pugh, Hereford HR3 5HU

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

The AM & 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 2024.

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 R Gregory, Shrewsbury SY4 3DZ

The SEVERNSIDE ANIMAL SERVICES LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. 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 2024.

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 R Twose, Carmarthen SA34 0XE

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 2024. 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 2024.

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 I Beynon-Thomas, Pontarddulais SA4 OYA

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

CLASS 120 Ram, Shearling or over

CLASS 121 Ram Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2023.

CLASS 122 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 123 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 124 Ewe Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2023.

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 C Bateman, Brecon LD3 8RG

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 Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship.

CLASS 126 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 127 Ram Lamb.Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2023.

CLASS 128 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024. Shorn bare after 1 May 2024 and shown untrimmed.

CLASS 129 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 130 Ewe Lamb.Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2023.

CLASS 131 Ram or Ewe Lamb. Untrimmed, born on or after 1 December 2023.

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 M Gray, Bromyard HR7 4PG

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

CLASS 133 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 134 Ram Lamb born in 2024.

CLASS 135 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 136 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 137 Ewe Lamb born in 2024.

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

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.

Judge: Mr M Pearse, Ivybridge TQ10 9NH

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 2024.

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

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.

Judge: Miss L Nash, Haverford West SA61 4BE

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

CLASS 145 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 146 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 147 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 148 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 149 Ewe Lamb born in 2024

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 R Price, Builth Wells LD2 3JN

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 will be awarded by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY LTD - Champion £10, Reserve Champion £5

CLASS 151 Ram,Two shear or over.

CLASS 152 Ram, Shearling.

CLASS 153 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 154 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

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: Miss E Collison, Liskeard PL14 6SD

Open to Grassroots registered sheep only.

The VALAIS BLACKNOSE SOCIETY will present SASHES to the OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE.

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

CLASS 158 Ram

CLASS 159 Ram, Shearling

CLASS 160 Ram Lamb born in 2024

CLASS 161 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024

CLASS 162 Ewe, Shearling

CLASS 163 Ewe Lamb born in 2024

CLASS 164 Wether (NOT eligible to enter Championship)

CLASS 165 Group of Three Valais Blacknose sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in Class nos. 158 – 163 above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

KERRY HILL SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mr N Radnor, Bucknell SY7 0DY

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

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

CLASS 166 Ram,Two shear or over.

CLASS 167 Ram, Shearling.

CLASS 168 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 169 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 170 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 171 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 172 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 L Trumper, Abergavenny NP7 8UE

All sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules.

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

The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the BEST GROUP.

CLASS 173 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 174 Ram Lamb

CLASS 175 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 176 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 177 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 178

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.

NEW! BURWARTON SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep and Pig champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne

The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money

The Champion pig will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer

COLOURED RYELAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited)

Judge: Mrs Z Unwin, Dorrington SY5 7EL

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 RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION, RESERVE CHAMPION, BEST MALE and BEST FEMALE.

CLASS 179 Aged Ram, two shear and over

CLASS 180 Shearling Ram

CLASS 181 Ram Lamb

CLASS 182 Aged Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024

CLASS 183 Shearling Ewe

CLASS 184 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 185 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 10.00am PROMPT

Judge: Miss H Bradbury, Narberth SA67 8NF

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 The WINNER of Class 191 will go forward to the Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship.

CLASS 186 Ram, Two shear or over.

CLASS 187 Yearling Ram.

CLASS 188 Ram Lamb.

CLASS 189 One Breeding Ewe, any age, to have reared lambs in the current season.

CLASS 190 Yearling Ewe.

CLASS 191 Ewe Lamb.

CLASS 192 Untrimmed Lamb – Male or Female.

CLASS 193

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: Mr M Brown, Llanpumpsaint SA33 6LT

BDAS rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION.

CLASS 194 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 195 Ram Lamb

CLASS 196 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 197 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 198 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 199

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)

Open to sheep from non-accredited flocks: Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted Clun Forest and Valais Blacknose

Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship

Judge: Mr A E Potter, Longnor SY5 7QG

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

Please specify breed

CLASS 200 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 201 Ram Lamb

CLASS 202 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 203 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 204 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 205 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 Interbreed Championship

Judge: Mr W Workman, Brecon LD3 8RG

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

Please specify breed

CLASS 206 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 207 Ram Lamb

CLASS 208 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 209 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 210 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 211 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, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted Clun Forest and Valais Blacknose

Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship

Judge: Mr J Owens, Leominster HR6 9NL

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

Please specify breed

CLASS 212 Ram, Shearling or over.

CLASS 213 Ram Lamb

CLASS 214 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 215 Yearling Ewe

CLASS 216 Ewe Lamb

CLASS 217

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. 218-219 will be penned in the Non-Accredited Section.

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

Judge: Mr M Davies, Bromfield SY8 2BW

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

Please specify breed

CLASS 218 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewes.To have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 219 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewe Lambs.

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

Judge: Mr M Davies, Bromfield SY8 2BW

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. 220-221 MUST NOT be entered in any other class.

Please specify breed

CLASS 220 Pair of Ewes to have reared lambs in 2024.

CLASS 221 Pair of Ewe Lambs suitable for breeding.

PRIME BUTCHERS LAMBS

Judge: Mr N Hamer, Ludlow SY8 3ET

The CHURCH COMMISSIONERS OF ENGLAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBIT. Animals entered in Class 226 MUST NOT be entered in any other Class.

Please specify breed

CLASS 222 One Single CROSS BRED Lamb. Any weight. Untrimmed.

CLASS 223 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs. Sired by a British Native Breed Ram containing NO Continental breeding. Any weight. Untrimmed.

CLASS 224 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs. Sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight 80 kg and over. Untrimmed.

CLASS 225 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs. Sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight under 80 kg. Untrimmed.

CLASS 226 Young Farmers’ Pair of Butchers Lambs. Any breed. Any weight.

BURWARTON SHOW YOUNG FARMERS

STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION

SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024 – 4pm

Severn Lodge Farm, Kinlet, Bewdley DY12 3ED

Courtesy of A G Kirton & Sons, Ashledge Limousins

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

Burwarton Show Young Farmers

COMBINED LIVE/DEAD LAMB CARCASS COMPETITION

Judge: Mr M Perrins, Redditch B96 6LX (Live Section)

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

Live Section to be held at Ludlow Market on Monday 15 July at 8.45am and Bridgnorth Market on Tuesday 16 July at 8.45am prompt.

Carcass Section to be judged on Wednesday 17 July.

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

Prize money generously sponsored by Farmers Fresh Ltd, Kenilworth

Entry Fee for Class nos. 227-228: £10.00 inc. VAT. One entry only per exhibitor. Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 227 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Ludlow Market.

CLASS 228 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Bridgnorth Market.

CLASS 229 Best Carcass - Judged at AH GRIFFITHS LTD, Leintwardine.

One lamb to be selected, by ballot, from each pen for Carcass Competition. The remaining five lambs to be sold by auction at each market.

Carcasses must be collected by the exhibitor. Carcass photos will be displayed in a gallery on Show Day, during which prizes will be announced and presented.

PET LAMB and YOUNG HANDLERS

Judging of Classes 230-232 will commence at 1.45pm 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 230 and the Young Handler under 13 years of age Class 231.

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 A Meredith, Stottesdon DY14 8TN

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. Rosettes and momento to all entries.

CLASS 230 Pet Lamb, born in 2024 – Handler to be 8 years and under on Show Day.

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: Mr & Mrs P James, Ditton Priors WV16 6SU

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 231 Handler to be under 13 years of age on Show Day.

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

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

CLASS 232 Handler to be between 13 - 18 years of age on Show Day.

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)

Judges: Mr EL Andrew, Mr EG Bufton, Mr R Price, Mr N Williams, Mr J Froggatt, Mr A Spencer, Mr J Davies, Mr R Davies

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.

The WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL SHIELD and £50.00 kindly donated by Matrix Capital will be awarded to the BEST YOUNG SHEARER.

SPECIAL AWARD for the HIGHEST PLACED FEMALE SHEARER.

FREE CLASS ENTRY - Entries accepted from 9.30am in the Shearing Marquee on the Livestock Field on Show Day

(Show entry ticket will be refunded by BACS after the Show) COMPETITION COMMENCES AT 10.00am PROMPT.

Prize money generously sponsored by Halls Holdings Ltd

CLASS S234 Junior

Prize money: £50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00

CLASS S235 Intermediate: Prize money: £60.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00

CLASS S236 Seniors

Prize money: £80,00, £65.00, £40.00, £25.00

CLASS S237 Open Prize money: £120.00, £80.00, £50.00, £40.00

THE HENRY YATES CEREAL SAMPLE COMPETITION

Judge: Mr O Roberts, Westbury SY5 9BY

Entries accepted in the Cereal Sample Marquee between 6.00pm - 8.00pm on Wednesday 31 July and 8.30am - 11.30am 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.

GEORGE HAYWOOD has kindly donated £10.00 prize money for the tallest maize plant in Class C269. Prize money in each class: 1st £20.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £8.00. Entry free.

Prize money generously 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: Mr G Pawson, Manchester M31 4DH

JUDGING OF PIG CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am PROMPT

Class Nos. 281-290 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.

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion and Reserve exhibits from Classes 281-290 to return to the ring Approximate Timing: 12 Noon

The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly donated by Noel Parsons, Esq. will be awarded to the INTERBREED CHAMPION

The Champion pig qualifies for the Champion of Champions during the Grand Parade. See page 28.

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS

Oxford Sandy & Black - Burwarton is a qualifier for the Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society Champion of Champions competition, the final of which is to be held at Edenbridge & Oxted Show on Monday 26 August 2024.The OSBPS will provide a rosette for the highest placed OSB pig and a Champion of Champions qualifying rosette for the best pig to put forward at the final. 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.

Tamworth - 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 7 & 8 September 2024. The owner must be a member of the Tamworth Breeders’ Club.

Saddleback - The highest placed Saddleback born in 2024 of either sex will be eligible for the final of the Junior Saddleback Championship at Malvern Autumn Show on 27-29 September 2024. The Champion Saddleback at the show will be eligible for the Champion of Champions competition also held at the Malvern Autumn Show. Qualification is open to BSBC members only.

Middle White – The Champion Middle White pig will qualify for the MWPBC Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show on 25-26 August 2024. A MWPBC rosette is presented to the Champion Middle White.

Berkshire – Burwarton is a qualifier for the Berkshire Pig Breeders Club Champion of Champions competition to be held at Newbury Show on Sunday 22 September 2024. If the winner has already qualified, the reserve may go forward.

Kunekune - The Champion Kunekune pig will be eligible for entry into the Kunekune Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show on 25-26 August 2024.

Welsh - The Pedigree Welsh Pig Society will offer a rosette to the highest placed pedigree Welsh pig. The winner will be eligible for the Welsh Champion of Champions competition to be held at Newbury Show on Sunday 22 September 2024. If the winner has already qualified, the reserve may go forward.

Modern and Traditional Breeds

It is important that exhibitors of female pigs (all breeds) born before 1 January 2023 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.

Classes 281-296

ENTRY FEES

£6 incl VAT Per entry in each class

Classes 297-298 Young Handlers No entry fee Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered

PRIZE MONEY

Classes 281 – 296

Classes 297 & 298 (Paid in the ring)

INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP

CHAMPION

£25 RESERVE 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 fewer than three entries are forward on Show Day.

Prize money generously sponsored by Target Feeds Ltd, HJ Lea Oaks Ltd, John Penny & Sons and JT Pet, Farm & Livestock Services

Osmonds Animal Nutritionists & Veterinary Suppliers have kindly donated a £20 voucher

ANY PURE BREED - MODERN

A BDAS CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 281-285

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 281 Sow born before 1 July 2023

CLASS 282 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2023

CLASS 283 Boar born on or after 1 January 2024

CLASS 284 Gilt born on or after 1 January 2024

CLASS 285 Sow and Litter.

Sows entered in Class 285 are eligible to enter Class 281

ANY PURE BREED – TRADITIONAL

A BDAS CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 286-290

Please specify breed on entry form.

CLASS 286 Sow born before 1 July 2023

CLASS 287 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2023

CLASS 288 Boar born on or after 1 January 2024

CLASS 289 Gilt born on or after 1 January 2024

CLASS 290 Sow and Litter

Sows entered in Class 290 are eligible to enter Class 286

NEW! BURWARTON SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep and Pig champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne

The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money

The Champion pig will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer

KUNEKUNE

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

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

CLASS 291 Boar born before 1 January 2024

CLASS 292 Sow born before 1 July 2023

CLASS 293 Gilt born in 2023, no older than 18 months

CLASS 294 Gilt or Boar born in 2024 (must be 4 months old on 1 August 2024)

CLASS 295 Sow and litter

CLASS 296 Non-breeding (pet) Sow / Gilt / Castrate

JUNIOR PIG HANDLERS

Prize money 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

All Young Handlers to receive a momento

CLASS 297 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 298 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 that you present your bank details clearly on your entry form to enable this method of payment.

Exhibitor Passes

Heavy horse and Cattle exhibitors:

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

Sheep and Pig exhibitors:

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

Extra Day Tickets can be purchased at the Earlybird rate with entry form

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 – 28 July 29 July – 1 August

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. 32-33.

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 Entries Secretary on or before the dates fixed and published. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fees. BACS transfers should be made to: Burwarton & District Agricultural Society. Sort Code: 30-67-35. Account: 4928 8860 (Business).

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 70-80 not forward in the Interbreed 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 infected with a contagious or infectious disease. 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.

13 The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify any exhibitor found to be contravening welfare regulations.

14 The Society, its Officers and servants, shall not be responsible to any person whatsoever whilst entering, visiting 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 or 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, visiting 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.

15 All livestock exhibits shall be in place on the Showground not later than 9.00am on the morning of the Show, in the charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform with the Rules and Regulations of the Society or instructions from Stewards. No exhibit shall be removed before 4.30pm without written permission from the relevant Chief Steward.

16 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.

17 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.

18 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.

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

20 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, 2025.

21 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.

22 All prize money will be paid by BACS by 31 August. Please enter your bank details on your entry form to enable this method of payment. Officers will not chase for bank details and any prize money not claimed will be treated as a donation to the Society. No prize money or refunds will be paid after 30 September in the year of the Show.

23 Exhibitors are required to abide by the Safety Standards listed on page 31.

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).

Burwarton Show 2024

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.

STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION

SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024

4pm

Severn Lodge Farm, Kinlet, Bewdley DY12 3ED

Courtesy of A G Kirton & Sons, Ashledge Limousins

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Burwarton Show Young Farmers

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