(Registered Charity No. 269442)
DORSET SUPPORT GROUP
RARE AND TRADITIONAL BREEDS
SHOW
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
for Sheep, Pigs, Cattle, Horses and Ponies
Bank Holiday
Monday 26 May 2014
at
SHERBORNE CASTLE COUNTRY
FAIR
Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NR
Entries close: 3 May 2014
There will be an award for the best breed information display
by an exhibitor. This will be judged during the day.
TIMETABLE (approximate)
(Provisional depending on timings of the Sheep Show)
SHEEP RINGS
9.30 a.m.
3.00 p.m.
SHEEP CLASSES
FANCY DRESS, both sheep and handler to participate,
handler to be under 13 years of age on 26/05/14
PIG RING
10.00 a.m.
PIG CLASSES
CATTLE RING
10.00 a.m.
12.00 noon
2.45 p.m.
CATTLE CLASSES
PONY CLASSES
GOATS IN HARNESS
RARE BREEDS MAIN RING
11.15 a.m.
1.15 p.m.
2.15 p.m.
3.15 p.m.
3.45 p.m.
HEAVY HORSE CLASSES
DISPLAY OF HEAVY HORSES WITH WAGONS
PONY DRIVING EXHIBITION
PARADE OF RARE AND TRADITIONAL BREEDS
DISPLAY OF HEAVY HORSES WITH WAGONS
ALL EXHIBITORS
4.30 p.m.
EARLIEST DEPARTURE TIME
Rare Breeds Area - RBST Membership and Information Stand. Displays of
rare breed ducks and poultry. Breed Stands.
Fleece Classes – judging from 11am
Spinning displays throughout the day.
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ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FIRST POST 3 MAY 2014
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SHEEP CLASSES
Judging to commence at 9.30am
All animals must be penned by 9.00am and NOT REMOVED before 4.30pm.
Special note – Sheep must conform to current Ministry Regulations. All ewes 2 years
or over must have borne a lamb in 2014.
PLEASE NOTE – This is an outdoor show so you will need to bring protection
for your sheep depending on the weather.
The organisation reserves the right to amalgamate or split classes as necessary.
SORRY, NO MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED SHEEP FACILITIES
Sheep steward: Miss M Hustinx
RARE & TRADITIONAL SHEEP BREEDS
ENTRY FEE - £5.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £15; 2nd- £10; 3rd- £5
FAMILY GROUP ENTRY FEE £2.00, PRIZE MONEY £5, £3, £2
Rosettes will be given to 4th place in each class.
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2 place prize money will only be awarded when there are 4 or more entries.
3rd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 6 or more entries.
Parade of Champions – The Champions and examples of each of the breeds will be
required in the afternoon Parade of Rare and Traditional Breeds
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Should there be enough entries the classes will be split.
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PRIMITIVE – RARE & TRADITIONAL
Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, Hebridean
Manx Loghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay
Judge – Sheila Cooper
Class S1
Class S2
Class S3
Class S4
Ram any age
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Ewe born in 2013
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S1 to S3) to compete for Primitive Champion.
Primitive Cup to Primitive Champion
Primitive Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
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PORTLAND
Judge – Kate Mack
“Portland Sheep are to be shown in their ‘working clothes’ ie dirty marks etc may be sponged
off and horns lightly oiled, but they should not be shampooed, brushed or trimmed”
Class S5
Ram born before 2013
Class S6
Ram born in 2013
Class S7
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Class S8
Ewe born in 2013
Class S9
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S5 to S8) to compete for Portland Champion.
Portland Trophy to be presented to the Portland Champion.
Harris Rosebowl to be presented to the Best Portland owned and bred by a Dorset resident
Gini Fitzgerald Trophy to be presented for the Best Veteran Ewe (age 5 or over) in class S7
Portland Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
RARE & TRADITIONAL LONGWOOL
Border Leicester, Cotswold, Devon and Cornwall Longwool, Greyface Dartmoor, Galway,
Leicester Longwool, Lincoln Longwool, Teeswater, Wensleydale, Whiteface Dartmoor
Judge – Peter Titley
Class S10
Class S11
Class S12
Class S13
Ram any age
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Ewe born in 2013
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S10 to S12) to compete for Longwool Champion.
The Williamson Trophy to the highest placed Greyface Dartmoor.
Downhouse Tankard for Longwool Champion.
Longwool Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
RARE & TRADITIONAL SHORTWOOL
Devon Closewool, Dorset Down, Dorset Horn, Oxford Down, Ryeland, Shropshire,
Southdown
Judge – Kate Elliot
Class S14
Class S15
Class S16
Class S17
Ram any age
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Ewe born in 2013
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S14 to S16) to compete for Shortwool Champion.
Fontmell Trophy for overall Shortwool Champion.
Shortwool Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
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RARE & TRADITIONAL HEATH/HILLBRED
Balwen, Derbyshire Gritstone, Exmoor Horn, Herdwick, Hill Radnor, Kerry Hill, Llanwenog,
Norfolk Horn, Rough Fell, Whitefaced Woodland, Wiltshire Horn
Judge – Maurice Greenslade
Class S18
Class S19
Class S20
Class S21
Ram any age
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Ewe born in 2013
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S18 to S20) to compete for Heath/Hillbred Champion.
Corfe Cup for overall Heath/Hillbred Champion.
Heath/Hillbred Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
SHETLAND
Judge – Maurice Wakeling
Class S22
Class S23
Class S24
Class S25
Ram any age
Ewe with lamb(s) any age
Ewe born in 2013
Family Group - Consisting of ram, ewe and lamb of one breed already
shown in previous classes and owned by one exhibitor.
Winner of each class (S22 to S24) to compete for Shetland Champion.
Shetland Trophy to be presented to the Shetland Champion.
Shetland Champion and Reserve to compete for Rare and Traditional Breed Champion.
OTHER SHEEP CLASSES
ENTRY FEES - £2.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £5; 2nd- £3; 3rd- £2
WOOL ON THE HOOF
Judge – Mike Berry
Class S26 Primitive (Rare and Traditional) (including Shetlands)
Class S27 Longwool (Rare and Traditional)
Class S28 Shortwool (Rare and Traditional) (including Portlands)
Class S29 Hill/Heathbred
Winner of each class to compete for Champion Wool on the Hoof.
Brewer Cup to Champion Wool on the Hoof.
YOUNG HANDLER
Judge – Kate Elliot
Please note any handler under 16 years of age must be supervised by a responsible adult while
showing their stock. Please enter name and age of handler in place of animal name.
Class S30
Young Handler – 10 years or under on show day. Ewe only
Class S31
Young Handler – 11-16 years on show day. Ewe only
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Class S32
FANCY DRESS, both sheep and handler to participate,
handler under 13 years of age on 26/05/14 – entry free. To take place in Sheep Rings at
approximately 3 p.m. Entries will be accepted on the day, but please include this on your
entry form if you know a young handler who intends to enter.
OVERALL SHEEP FAMILY GROUP
Judges – Panel of Judges
To be taken from the winners of Classes S4, S9, S13 & S17, S21, S25
OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Rare and Traditional Champion and Reserve
Judges – Panel of Judges
Champions and reserves from listed sheep classes –
Primitive, Portland, Longwool, Shortwool, Heath/Hillbred and Shetland
Lloyds Bank Trophy to be presented to Supreme Champion
Rosette for Reserve Supreme Champion
FLEECE CLASSES
(Rare and Traditional Pure Breeds Only)
Judge – Mike Berry
Fleeces to be ready for judging by 11.00 am and be a full year’s growth of wool.
Except class F35 all fleeces must be rolled and secured. Loose fleeces will not be judged.
If fleece is required in the show ring please inform the Fleece Steward by 10am
ENTRY FEE - £2.00 (advance), £2.50 (on the day)
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £5; 2nd- £3; 3rd- £2
Rosettes will be given to 4th place in each class.
2nd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 4 or more entries.
3rd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 6 or more entries.
Class F31
Class F32
Class F33
Class F34
Class F35
Primitive including Shetland (shorn)
Longwool
Shortwool including Portland
Hill and Heathbred
Hand roo’d Shetland Fleece
Winner of each class to compete for Fleece Championship
The Castle Trophy to be presented to the overall Fleece Champion.
Advanced entries – See entry form Entries on the day to Fleece Steward
Fleeces for sale – The Dorset Support Group is able to sell exhibited and non-exhibited on the
Group stand at a commission of 10%. Please label fleeces with name, address, weight, breed
and price if they are to be sold.
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ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FIRST POST 3 MAY 2014
PIG CLASSES
Judging to commence at 10.00am
All animals must be penned by 9.00am and NOT REMOVED before
4.30pm.
PLEASE NOTE – This is an outdoor show so you will need to bring
protection for your pigs depending on the weather.
The organisation reserves the right to amalgamate or split classes as necessary
Pig steward: Peter Yeates
ENTRY FEE - £5.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £15; 2nd- £10; 3rd- £5
Rosettes will be given to 4th place in each class.
2nd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 4 or more entries.
3rd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 6 or more entries.
Judge - Margot Todd
RARE & TRADITIONAL PIG BREEDS
Berkshire, British Lop, British Saddleback, Gloucester Old Spot, Kune Kune, Large Black,
Large White, Middle White, Tamworth, Oxford Sandy & Black
Should there be enough entries the classes will be split.
BERKSHIRE and LARGE BLACK
Class P1
Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Class P2
Gilt born on or after 1.7.2013
Class P3
Boar born in 2014
Class P4
Gilt born in 2014
BRITISH LOP, LARGE WHITE, MIDDLE WHITE and WELSH
Class P5
Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Class P6
Gilt born on or after 1.7.2013
Class P7
Boar born in 2014
Class P8
Gilt born in 2014
BRITISH SADDLEBACK
Class P9
Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Class P10 Gilt born on or after 1.7.2013
Class P11 Boar born in 2014
Class P12 Gilt born in 2014
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TAMWORTH
Class P13
Class P14
Class P15
Class P16
Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Gilt born on or after 1.7.2013
Boar born in 2014
Gilt born in 2014
GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT and OXFORD SANDY & BLACK
Class P17 Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Class P18 Gilt born on or after 1.7.2013
Class P19 Boar born in 2014
Class P20 Gilt born in 2014
Winners of classes P1-P20 to compete for Rare and Traditional Pig Championship
Comforts Cup and Championship Sash to Champion
Rosette to Best pig born in year of show (either sex)
KUNE KUNE
Class P21 Sow born before 1.7.2013 to have reared a litter
Class P22 Any pig born before 1.1.2014
(Note: boars over 12 months old must have tusks removed and have 2 handlers)
Winners of classes P21-P22 to compete for Kune Kune Championship
OTHER PIG CLASSES (inc Kune Kune)
Class P23
Best pair of pigs - both pigs to have been shown in breed classes, but
not necessarily owned by one exhibitor.
Class P24 Young Handler – 10 years or under on show day
Class P25 Young Handler – 11-16 years on show day
Please enter name and age of handler in place of animal name.
NO BOARS ARE TO BE SHOWN IN THE YOUNG HANDLER CLASSES
Please note any handler under 16 years of age must be supervised by a responsible
adult while showing their stock. No pigs to be shown by children under 9 except in
young handler class.
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ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FIRST POST 3 MAY 2014
CATTLE CLASSES
Judging to commence at 10.00am
All animals must be penned by 9.00am and NOT REMOVED before 4.30pm.
All bulls must have a ring or clamp attached to the nose.
Exhibitors of bulls must comply with Guidance Note GS36 issued by the Health and
Safety Executive concerning the safe custody and handling of bulls at agricultural
shows, markets and similar premises off the farm.
All other cattle must be halter lead on the show ground.
Cattle must be double tied in the lines
Stock attendants are responsible for their cattle AT ALL TIMES
The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate or split classes as necessary.
Parade of Champions – The Champions and examples of each of the breeds will be
required in the afternoon Parade of Rare and Traditional Breeds
Cattle steward: Dennis Hammett
ENTRY FEE - £6.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £21; 2nd- £16; 3rd- £8
Rosettes will be given to 4th place in each class.
2nd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 4 or more entries.
3rd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 6 or more entries.
Judge – Andrew Sheppy
RARE & TRADITIONAL CATTLE BREEDS
Beef Shorthorn, Belted Galloway, British White, Dairy Shorthorn (original
population),Devon, Gloucester, Irish Moiled, Kerry, Longhorn, Northern Dairy Shorthorn,
Red Poll, Shetland, Sussex, Traditional Aberdeen Angus, Traditional Hereford, Traditional
Lincoln Red, Vaynol, Whitebred Shorthorn, White Park
Class C1
Rare Traditional and British Native male any age
Class C2
Rare Traditional and British Native Cow or Heifer in calf or calf at foot
Class C3
Rare Traditional and British Native Maiden Heifer
Winner of classes C1, C2 and C3 to compete for Rare and Traditional Cattle Championship
DEXTER CLASSES
Class C4
Dexter Male any age
Class C5
Dexter Cow or Heifer in calf or calf at foot
Class C6
Dexter Maiden Heifer
Winner of classes C4, C5 and C6 to compete for Dexter trophy
Rare and Traditional and Dexter Champions and Reserves to compete for Lagan Farms
Trophy and Championship Sash
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HORSE AND PONY CLASSES
Heavy Horse Judging to commence at 11.15 a.m
Pony judging to commence at 12 noon
All animals to be on the Show Ground by 10.00 am and they may not be removed before
4.30pm. Please allow adequate time to get onto the show ground as access is via the
public entrance (long queues).
All stallions and colts 2 years old and over must wear adequate stallion bits and bridles.
All foals, which must accompany mares in the ring, must be at least 6 weeks old on the day of
the show. If there are sufficient foals in attendance on the day a foal class will be arranged.
The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate or split classes as necessary.
Parade of Champions – The Champions and examples of each of the breeds will be required in
the afternoon Parade of Rare and Traditional Breeds
RARE & TRADITIONAL HORSE BREEDS
Rosettes will be given to 4th place in each class.
2nd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 4 or more entries.
3rd place prize money will only be awarded when there are 6 or more entries.
HEAVY HORSES
Heavy Horse steward: Randy Hiscock
ENTRY FEE - £6.00 (returnable on attendance at show)
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £21; 2nd- £16; 3rd- £8
Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk Punch
Judge – John Webb
Class E1
Stallion or Gelding, 3 years & over
Class E2
Mare or filly, 3 years & over
Class E3
Filly or Colt, 1 or 2 years
Winner of classes E1, E2 and E3 to compete for the heavy horse championship.
The Hennessy Cup and Champion Sash to champion
LIGHT HORSES AND PONIES
Light Horse and Pony steward: Ruth Summerley
ENTRY FEE - £5.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st- £18; 2nd- £12; 3rd- £6
Judge – Robert Pink
Class E4
Cleveland Bay, Irish Draught, Hackney Horse 1 – 3 years old any sex
Class E5
Cleveland Bay, Irish Draught, Hackney Horse 4 years and over any sex
Class E6
Dales, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, Dartmoor, Eriskay, 1 – 3 years old any sex
Class E7
Dales, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, Dartmoor, Eriskay 4 years and over any sex
Class E8
Traditional Breeds –Connemara, New Forest, Shetland 1 – 3 years old any sex
Class E9
Traditional Breeds–Connemara, New Forest, Shetland 4 years and over any sex
Winner of classes E4 – E9 to compete for the light horse and pony champion
Richmond Royal Cup to the champion
Rosette to best veteran (over 15 years old) in classes E5, E7 or E9
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RULES AND REGULATIONS: Would all exhibitors please note:
1. Organisers reserve the right to amalgamate, cancel or split classes as necessary.
2. The RBST – Dorset Support Group will not be responsible for any illness or accident that
may occur to any animal or article exhibited at the Show. It shall be a condition of entry that
each exhibitor shall hold the group harmless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings
arising from any such accident or illness.
3. Animals must be the property of the exhibitor for 3 months at the time of the show.
4. Animals sent for exhibition may at any time, on the instruction of the Judges, Director,
Secretary, Stewards or Officials of the Show, be inspected by the Veterinary officer of the
Show. The Veterinary Officer will be instructed to order the removal from the show ground of
any animal which in his opinion is affected by a disease or condition likely to prove harmful
to other animals or is any way unfit for exhibition.
5. Persons making an entry and not sending their proposed exhibit to the show shall forfeit
their entrance fee
6. Exhibitor numbers must be conspicuously fixed to each handler before they will be allowed
to enter the show ring.
7. No unauthorised person allowed into the show ring whilst judging is in progress.
8. The decisions of the Judge shall be final in all cases
9. All livestock must be presented for judging at the time announced for their respective class
10. Exhibitors of stock must provide proper chains, halters, head collars, food and water.
Cattle must be double tied in the lines.
11. All animals are to be led in the show ring. Exhibitors must ensure they provide
sufficient handlers.
12. No exhibitor may smoke in the show ring
13. In all classes a white coat must be worn by the handler, except for horse and pony classes.
14. Animals must be registered or eligible for registration in a Herd/Stud/Flock Book of their
breed or in the Combined Flock Book
15. No animal may be left unattended on the show ground. If an exhibitor wishes to leave the
show ground for any reason the section secretary must be informed and someone must be left
on the show ground to be responsible for the exhibitors stock. Failure to comply with this
regulation will result in a £50.00 fine.
16. Any exhibitor who wishes to lodge a complaint must do so in writing to the Show
Secretary within half an hour of the judging of the class. A deposit of £20 will be required for
each complaint
17. Exhibitors must provide a valid mobile phone number on their entry form. This will
be only used for contact on Show Day or in case of cancellation or abandonment of the Show.
18. All animals to meet identification requirements as required by DEFRA. Animals without
adequate ear tags will be refused entry to the show.
19. Any handler under 16 years of age must be supervised by a responsible adult while
showing their stock. No pigs or rams to be shown by children under 9 (except pig young
handler classes – see separate rules).
20. Animals must not be removed before 4.30pm
21. Entries received after the closing date will incur a £5.00 fee per exhibitor and may not
appear in the catalogue. Cheques returned unpaid by our bank will attract a surcharge of £10
Fees must then be paid by Postal Orders or cash on the day of the show.
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22. By entering the show all exhibitors in any section agree to be bound by the following
indemnity “I hereby certify that at the time of making this entry I have read the Show rules and
regulations and that I make this entry subject to them and at my own risk. I agree that I will make
no claim for loss or damage to exhibits, animals or other items brought by me or on my behalf to
the Show (‘my property’) and I indemnify the RBST–Dorset Support Group (RBST-DSG) from
and against any claim or demand arising from the alleged negligence or other liability of the
persons in charge of my property and I will reimburse the RBST-DSG on demand for all loss and
damage it may sustain by reason of any such claim or demand. I agree to return any trophies I
may win on request by RBST-DSG or to compensate the group for their loss.”
INDEX
Sheep
Fleeces
Pigs
Cattle
Horses and Ponies
Rules and regulations
page 3
page 6
page 7
page 9
page 10
page 11
Exhibitors will receive entry passes. All others to pay at entry gates.
Additional schedules and entry forms may be obtained from:
Ruth Summerley, 4 Watercombe Lane, Yeovil , Somerset BA20 2ED
Tel 01935 428405, by email from dorset.rarebreeds@yahoo.co.uk or by downloading
from the website www.sherbornecountryfair.com
Photocopied entry forms will be accepted.
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP ARE MOST WELCOME.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST COMPLY WITH CURRENT
REGULATIONS AS TO BIOSECURITY AND LICENSES TO
MOVE ANIMALS AND MUST COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTIONS FROM OFFICIALS.
REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE RBST –
DORSET GROUP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE
PRESENT. FOR THESE 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.
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