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STIRLING AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE STIRLING AGRICULTURAL SHOW TO BE HELD AT Blackgrange Field, Stirling FK9 5QB (A907) (Courtesy of the Snowie family ) ON Saturday 13th June 2015 Secretary: Mrs Maureen McCulloch Townhead Farm, Greenloaning, Dunblane, FK15 ONB Tel: 01786 880680 Mob: 07775891372 Email maureen_mcculloch@hotmail.co.uk MAIN SPONSOR HIGHLAND WAGYU, BURNSIDE OF BALHALDIE DIRECTIONS TO SHOWFIELD BRIDGE OF ALLAN A91 RETAIL PARK THROSK FALLIN STIRLING TOWN CENTRE BUS DEPOT PLEAN BANNOCKBURN MOTO MOTORWAY SERVICES M8/M9 HILLFOOTS, FIFE ALLOA Showfield CAUSEWAYHEAD A907 STIRLING AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE FOR THE ANNUAL SHOW ON Saturday 13th June 2015 CONTENTS Page Entry Fees Judges List List of Office Bearers Cattle Section Sheep Section Horse Section Unaffiliated Horses Dog Show Showing Regulations 4 5 6 7 12 18 20 23 24 Stirling Agricultural Society ENTRY FEES MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS: All exhibitors must be members of the Society except exhibitors entering solely in the Unaffiliated Horse & Pony Section, where no membership is required. Membership for the year 2015 will cost £6.00 Membership should be paid along with the entry fees. ENTRY FEES: The entry fee per animal in a Cattle & Horse class will be £4.00. The entry fee per animal in a Sheep class will be £3.00. The entry fee per class in Unaffiliated Horse & Pony classes will be £6.00 + £2 medical cover – note: no membership subscription is required for this section only. PRIZE MONEY: Prize cards will be given out by the steward after each class is judged. Prize money will not be given where special rosettes and trophies are given unless stated in the catalogue. PLEASE NOTE PRIZE MONEY WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT UNTIL AFTER THE PARADE 1st £10.00 2nd £6.00 3rd £3.00 Prize money will NOT be given in the Unaffiliated Horse & Pony classes. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Thursday 4th June 2015 Please note that the catalogue goes to the printers on Friday 5st June 2015 PLEASE RETURN ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES TO: Maureen McCulloch, Townhead Farm, Greenloaning, Dunblane, FK15 ONB PLEASE RETURN ALL LIGHT HORSE AND PONY ENTRIES TO: Lisa MacLaren, Craigrie Farm, Clackmannan, FK10 4DW PLEASE DOWNLOAD HORSE ENTRY FORM ENTRY MONIES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES For further information contact: Maureen McCulloch Tel: 01786 880680 Mob: 07775891372 Email: maureen_mcculloch@hotmail.co.uk 2015 JUDGES LIST CATTLE: ABERDEEN ANGUS Mr A Hodge, Rule Mains, Duns, Berwickshire HEREFORD Mr F Thomson. 10, Ivy Rd, Whitehills, Forfar SHORTHORN Mr F Thomson CHAROLAIS: Mr J Goldie, Newbie Mains, Annan, Dumfriesshire SIMMENTAL: Mr J Goldie BRITISH BLUES Mr J Goldie LIMOUSIN: Mr M Irvine, Braehead Farm, Drummuir, Banffshire CROSS CATTLE: Mr J Nesbit, Orchardton, Ochilltree, Ayrshire HIGHLAND CATTLE: Mr J Crilly, 5, Easter Muckavie, West Hill, Inverness SHEEP: BLACKFACE: Mr J Jackson,, Pole Cottage, Lochgoilhead, Argyll BLUEFACE LEICESTER: Mr J Cunningham, Parkgateston, Biggar SCOTCH MULE: Mr J Cunningham TEXELS: Mr J Forsyth, Lochlands Faerm, Maybole, Ayrshire SUFFOLKS, A O CONT’ BREED, & AOB :Mr R Neill,, Broadleys, Dunning SHETLAND: Mr N Spenceley, 19, Prospect Fields, Hawsker, Whitby HAMPSHIRE DOWNS Mr T Hunter, Nut Tree Farm, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth BELTEX Mr J Cowan, 3, Brickrow, Auchincruive, Ayr ZWARBTLE Mr C Scott, Viewfields, East Middle, Hawick HORSE & PONY CLYDESDALE: Mr J Anderson, Drummygar Mains, Carmyllie, Arbroath SHETLAND Mr J Smith M&M Mr J Smith HIGHLAND TBC BEEF JUDGE & KID’S CLASSES: Mr J Ross, Old Post Office, Shawhead, Dumfries TRADE STANDS, FANCY DRESS PONY & BEST SCARECROW Mrs J Ross, Old Post Office, Shawhead, Dumfries 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize LIGHT HORSE & PONY: Detailed Light Horse and Pony Schedule, including judges available by sending a SAE to Mrs Lisa MacLaren, Craigrie Farm, Clackmannan, FK10 4DW 9.00am 9.00am 9.30am 2.00pm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. JUDGING All stock to be in place Light Horse and Pony Judging Commences Livestock Judging Commences Parade of Prize Winners Stirling Agricultural Society OFFICE BEARERS 2014-2015 PRESIDENT: Mr. N. Lucey, Longriggs Farm, Coalsnaughton VICE – PRESIDENT: Mr. A Robb, Townhead Farm, Stirling CHAIRMAN: Mr. J Owen, Muirpark Farm, Stirling VICE – CHAIRMAN Mr. G Stirling, Burnbank Farm, Throsk, Stirling JUNIOR VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. K Marshall,Northfield Farm Cottage, Denny SECRETARY: Mrs M McCulloch,Townhead Farm, Greenloaning, Dunblane MINUTES SECRETARY: Mrs Carrie Scobbie, Blackfaulds Farm, Fishcross LIGHT HORSE & PONY SECRETARY Mrs Lisa MacLaren, Craigrie Farm Clackmannan TREASURER: Mr. J. Turnbull, Meadowend Farm Cott., Clacks. Mr. J. Adamson Mr. D. Bryce Mr. A. Campbell Mrs E Crombie Mr A Dunn Mr J Dunn Mr A Eccles Miss H Eccles Mr. T. Henderson Mrs. C. Laidlaw-Dunn Mrs K Lamont Mr. A. Logan Miss L Mercer Mr K Morton Mr. J. McLaren Mr. J. McNicol Miss L Munro, Mr. R.L. Munro Mr R Kennedy Miss A Reid Miss P Reid Miss L Snowie Mr. J.C. Stirling Mrs. M. McNab Mr. J. Warnock Mr. B. Wills DIRECTORS Easter Glentore Farm, Upperton, Airdrie West Cambusdrennie Farm, Stirling Broadslap Fram, Dunning, Perthshire Roughlands Farm, Larbert, Falkirk Redhall Farm, Gargunnock Mossview Cottage, Willowbank Farm, Stirling The Steadlands, Balhearty, Coalsnaughton The Steadlands, Balhearty, Coalsnaughton 4A Dargill Farm Cottages, Crieff Redhall Farm, Gargunnock Hawkhill Farm, Kincardine, Alloa Blairmains Cottage, Blairlogie 6, Milton Place, Auchterarder 4, Langour, Devonside, Tillycoultry Murrayshall Farm, Stirling Pendreich Farm, Bridge of Allan 3,Whitelawhead Cottage, Harvieston Estate, Dollar 12 Bruce Terrace, Cambusbarron Middle Ballat, Balfron Station 3, Plean Farm Cottages, Plean Plean Farm, Plean, Stirling Boquhan House, Kippen Blairhall Mains Farm, Culross, Dunfermline 216, Cultenhove Rd, Stirling Gartfinnan Farm, Clacks 1, Meikle Coull Cott’, Tannadice, Forfar CATTLE SECTION ABERDEEN ANGUS Class 1 Bull born prior to 1st January 2014 Class 2 Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 Class 3 Cow, in milk, or in calf, born before 1st January 2013 Class 4 Heifer born on or after 1st January '13 and before 1st January 2014 Class 5 Heifer born on or after 1st January 2014 Class 6 Calf either sex, born after 1st January 2015 BEST ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL: Walter Alexander Trophy BEST ABERDEEN ANGUS FEMALE: Calder Cup Presented by the late J.J. Calder CHAMPION ABERDEEN ANGUS: Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society rosette BEST ANIMAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR: Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society rosette As one of the nominated shows for the ABERDEEN ANGUS SHOW HERD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION sponsored by WALKERS SHORTBREAD LTD, points will be awarded to exhibitor bred cattle placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each class. CHAROLAIS Class 7 Bull, any age. Class 8 Cow, born on or before 31st December 2012 Class 9 Heifer in milk, or in calf, born on or after 1st January 2013 Class 10 Heifer born on or after 1st January 2014 Class 11 Calf either sex, born after 1st Jan’ 2015 CHAMPION: Hamilton of Larkhall Trophy & Charolais Cattle Society Rosette Scottish & Northern Charolais Breeders’ Cup BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION: Reynard Williams Trophy & Special Rosette LIMOUSIN Class 12 Bull born before 1st January 2014 Class 13 Bull born after 1st January 2014 and before 31st March 2014 Class 14 Bull born after 1st April 2014 and before 31st May 2014 Class 15 Bull born after 1st June 2014 Class 16 Cow, 3 years and over Class 17 Cow born before 1st June 2013 and after 1st June 2012 Class 18 Heifer born on or between 1st June and 31st December 2013 Class 19 Heifer born on or between 1st January and 31st May 2014 Class 20 Heifer born after 1st June 2014 Class 21 Calf either sex born after 1st Jan' 2015 CHAMPION: Wm McNair Snadden Trophy & Limousin Society Rosette GROUP OF 3 LIMOUSINS: Limousin Society Salver SHORTHORN Class 22 Bull born prior to 1st January 2014 Class 23 Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 and before the 1st April 2014 Class 24 Bull born from 1st April, 2014 onwards Class 25 Cow, in milk, or in calf, born before 1st January 2013 Class 26 Heifer born on or after 1st January '13 and before 1st January 2014 Class 27 Heifer born on or after 1st Jan’ 2014, and before the 1st April 2014 Class 28 Heifer born from1st April 2014 onwards Class 29 Calf either sex, born after Class 30 Best pair from one exhibitor 1st January 2015 CHAMPION : Cup Stirling Show is one of 8 shows taking part in a points comp’ in Scotland with the winner having the most points over the 8 shows. British Blues Class 31 Class 32 Class 33 Class 34 Bull, any age Cow, 3years and over Heifer Calf either sex, born after the 1st January, 2015 BRITISH BLUE CHAMPION: Wm Touch Trophy SIMMENTAL Class 35 Bull, any age Class 36 Cow, any age Class 37 Heifer over 2 years of age in calf or with calf at foot Class 38 Heifer under 2 years of age Class 39 Calf either sex, born after the 1st January, 2015 Carr ‘s Agricultural Trophy CHAMPION: BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION: Strathearn Trophy HEREFORD Class 40 Bull any age Class 41 Cow 3 years old and over Class 42 Heifer Class 43 Calf either sex, born after the 1st Jan', 2015 CHAMPION HEREFORD: The Earl of Mar & Kellie Trophy & Rosette BEST HEREFORD OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION: The Bantaskin Trophy HIGHLAND Class 44 Bull born prior to 1st January 2014 Class 45 Bull born after 1st January 2014 Class 46 Cow with calf at foot Class 47 Heifer, 3 years old Class 48 Heifer, 2 years old Class 49 Yearling Heifer Class 50 Calf either sex, born after the 1st Jan, 2015 Class 51 Best pair of Highland Cattle bred by Exhibitor CHAMPION: Stirling Show Trophy & Highland Cattle Society Rosette BEST PAIR OF HIGHLAND CATTLE BRED BY EXHIBITOR: The Jimmy Lightbody Trophy CROSS CATTLE Class 52 Bullock sired by Charolais Class 53 Bullock sired by any other continental breed Class 54 Bullock sired by native sire Class 55 Calf born after 1st September 2014 Class 56 Heifer Class 57 Pair of bullocks or heifers, any breed or cross Class 58 Cow with calf at foot - cow to be unregistered. Calf must be born after 1st January 2015. To be judged as a pair, and calf not eligible for any other class except class 55. CHAMPION : Barton Cup OVERALL CATTLE CHAMPION £300- Champion £150- Reserve SPONSORED BY HIGHLAND WAGYU West Cumberland Farmers Cup Class 59 BEEF INTER-BREED PAIR’S COMPETITION United Auctions Perpetual Trophy Open to a pair of animals, any breed or cross from one exhibitor. Only one pair, per breed, per exhibitor. No entry required. SPONSORED BY HIGHLAND WAGYU £100- Champion £50- Reserve CHILD’S BEEF CLASSES Class 60 Young Handler, 12years and under with calf born after the 1st of January, 2015 Accompanied by an adult. Non-returnable trophy Class 61 Young Handler 13 - 16 years of age with suitable animal for handling ability in showing stock. Non- returnable trophy SHEEP SECTION BLACKFACE Class 62 Ram, 2 years old and upwards Class 63 Ram, 1 year old Class 64 Ewe, 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 65 Ewe gimmer Class 66 Ewe lamb Class 67 Ram lamb CHAMPION: GROUP OF THREE: The Buchanan Trophy 1 male, 2 females - Special Rosette BLUE FACED LEICESTER Class 68 Ram, any age except ram lamb Class 69 Ram lamb Class 70 Ewe, two shear in milk Class 71 Gimmer Class 72 Ewe lamb CHAMPION: GROUP OF THREE: Roderick McNicol Trophy 1 male, 2 females - The Mason Shield *PLEASE NOTE: MVAS health Status Report must be shown to stewards before unloading. SUFFOLK Class 73 Ram, any age except ram lamb Class 74 Ram lamb Class 75 Ewe 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 76 Ewe gimmer Class 77 Ewe lamb CHAMPION: Nicol’s Dairy Cup GROUP OF THREE: 1 male, 2 females - Special Rosette TEXEL Class 78 Aged ram Class 79 Shearling ram Class 80 Ram lamb Class 81 Ewe 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 82 Ewe gimmer Class 83 Ewe lamb The Scottish Texel Club are holding their competition again this year to find the ‘Texel Show Person of The Year’ with Stirling Show being one of five shows taking part. CHAMPION: GROUP OF THREE: Caledonian Mart’s Quaich 1 male, 2 females - Special Rosette ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BREED Class 84 Ram any age except ram lamb Class 85 Ram lamb Class 86 Ewe 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 87 Ewe gimmer Class 88 Ewe lamb CHAMPION: GROUP OF THREE: Rosette 1 male, 2 females - Special Rosette SHETLAND WHITE Class 89 White ram COLOURED Class 89A Coloured ram Class 90 White shearling Class 90A Coloured shearling Class 91 White tup lamb Class 91A Coloured tup lamb Class 92 White ewe Class 92A Coloured ewe Class 93 White gimmer Class 93A Coloured gimmer Class 94 White Ewe lamb Class 94A Coloured ewe lamb CHAMPION: The Bill Lewis Trophy BEST OPPOSITE COLOUR TO CHAMPION: The Fieldview Salver GROUP OF THREE: 1 male, 2 females - Special Rosette ANY OTHER BREED Class 95 Ram any age except ram lamb Class 96 Ram lamb Class 97 Ewe 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 98 Ewe gimmer Class 99 Ewe lamb CHAMPION: Kelso Logan Shield GROUP OF THREE:-1 male, 2 females Special Rosette SCOTCH MULE Class 100 Ewe in milk Class 101 Gimmer Class 102 Single ewe lamb Class 103 Pen of three ewe lambs Class 104 Blackface ewe with pair of mule ewe lambs Class 105 Cross Yeld ewe hog Class 106 Cross single fat lamb ( not to be shown in pen of three ) Class 107 Cross ewe with pair of cross lambs Class 108 Pen of three cross lambs ( not to be shown in any other class ) CHAMPION: The William Owen & Son Trophy HAMPSHIRE DOWN Class 109 Ram any age except ram lamb Class 110 Ram lamb Class 111 Ewe 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 112 Ewe gimmer Class 113 Ewe lamb CHAMPION : Rosette GROUP OF THREE: 1 male, 2 females Special Rosette BELTEX Class 114 Ram, 2 years old and upwards Class 115 Ram, 1 year old Class 116 Ewe, 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 117 Ewe gimmer Class 118 Ewe lamb Class 119 Ram lamb CHAMPION: Rosette GROUP OF THREE: 1male, 2 females, Special Rosette ZWARBTLE Class 120 Ram, 2 years old and upwards Class 121 Ram, 1 year old Class 122 Ewe, 2 years old and upwards in milk Class 123 Ewe gimmer Class 124 Ewe lamb Class 125 Ram lamb CHAMPION: Rosette GROUP OF THREE: 1male, 2 females, Special Rosette CHILD’S LAMB CLASSES Class 126 under. Lamb born in the year of the show. To be shown by child 14 years and Non-returnable trophy and special rosette. Class 127 Young Handler, 14 years and under for handling ability in showing stock. Non-returnable trophy and special rosette. OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPION: £100-Champion £50 - Reserve The J. Hay Trophy SPONSORED BY HIGHLAND WAGYU STICKMAKING SECTION JUDGE: Mr Oliver Simpson. There are various classes. Please inquire about a separate schedule POULTRY SECTION JUDGES : . Mr J Cumming & Miss Georgina Heggie There are various classes for every size and breed so if you would be interested then please inquire about a schedule. VINTAGE TRACTORS JUDGE: Mr A Bain We have three different classes for the vintage tractors and again if you would be interested then please inquire about a schedule. HORSE SECTION CLYDESDALE HORSES - 11.00am Class 128 Yeld mare, 4 years old and over Class 129 Three year old filly Class 130 Gelding, 3 years old and over Class 131 Brood mare with foal at foot or in foal Class 132 Colt or filly foal Class 133 Two year old filly Class 134 Yearling filly Class 135 Two year old colt or gelding Class 136 Yearling colt or gelding BEST COLT OR FILLY 3 YEARS AND UNDER: Blackfaulds Trophy BEST CLYDESDALE FOAL: The Stirling Show Quaich BEST MALE: G. Sheil Trophy BEST FEMALE: Wm. Tough Trophy BEST CLYDESDALE BRED BY EXHIBITOR 3 YEARS AND UNDER: Scottish Central Breeding Society Trophy POINTS TROPHY, CLYDESDALE SECTION: James Mason Shield BEST PAIR OF CLYDESDALES BRED BY EXHIBITOR: The Broom Cup CHAMPION: The J. Sands Trophy LIGHT HORSE and PONY SECTION OFFICIALS Secretary: Mrs Lisa MacLaren Stewards: Mrs Katie Lamont Mrs Carrie Scobbie Ms Louise Munro Full details of classes in this section, available on a separate schedule. Send a SAE, to: Mrs Lisa MacLaren ENTRIES SHOULD ALSO BE RETURNED TO Mrs Lisa MacLaren, Craigrie Farm, Clackmannan, FK10 4DW Judges: Classes 137 - 142 Classes 143 - 147 Classes 149 - 152 Classes 153 - 156 Classes 157 - 161 Classes 162 - 163 Classes 164 - 166 Classes 167 - 168 Classes 169 - 175 Classes 176 - 178 Classes 179 - 181 Mrs M Cousin TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Ms J Cramb Ms L Stronach Mr A Kidd Showing and Working Hunter Classes may have to be limited and entries will be treated strictly on a “first come first served” basis. Entries will only be taken on the day if there are available places. ALL OTHER CLASSES: TROPHY TO WINNER, MEDALS TO ROSETTES TO 6TH PLACE 2ND & 3RD, CLOSING DATE ( Postal Entries): 01 JUNE 2015 RING 1 – Commencing promptly at 9.00am CLASS 137: PONY TACK & TURNOUT Please state section a or b on entry. Open to ridden ponies only. To be judged on turnout and condition of the pony and rider, and not on conformation. a) Lead Rein b) for riders 16years or under Ring 1 – Commencing at approx at 9.30.am LEAD REIN PONY – Please state section a or b on entry CLASS 138 For ponies not exceeding 14.2hh. Competitors required to walk and trot only. a) For riders 6 years old and under. b) For riders over 6 years and under 12 years old. CLASS 139 YOUNG HANDLER - Competitor’s date of birth must be stated on the entry form. Competitors required to walk, turn and lift pony’s front foot. For competitors age 14 years and under CLASS 140 FIRST RIDDEN Open to ponies up to 14.2hh- child 12 years and under, no lead reins. Competitors required to walk, and trot as a group, and canter if possible in individual CLASS 141 RIDDEN PONY – Open to ponies up to 14.2hh – child 12 years and under , no lead reins. Competitors required to walk, trot and canter in figure of 8 CLASS 142 FAMILY PONY To be ridden by one small child and one older person (not both together!). Older person to ride first. Competitors required to walk and trot in figure of 8. Pony/horse judged on manners. RING -1 - Commencing at Approx 1.30pm- Pony Show Jumping CLASS 143 LEAD REIN PONY For genuine lead-rein riders only. Ponies 14.2hh and under. Very small fences! Competitors in this class cannot compete in any other showjumping class. CLASS 144 NOVICE NOVICE PONY Pony not to have won more than two 1sts in any show jumping competition. Height of jumps in first Round approx’ 60cms. CLASS 145 NOVICE PONY Pony not to have won more than three 1sts in any show jumping competition. Height of jumps in first round approx’ 70cms. CLASS 146 80cms SMALL OPEN PONY Height of jumps in first round approx’ CLASS 147 OPEN PONY Height of jumps in first round approx’ 90cms RULE; HORSE/PONY SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED INTO MORE THAN 2 CONSECUTIVE SHOWJUMPING/WORKING HUNTER CLASSES RING 2 – Warm – up Arena for Ring 1 & Ring 3 Classes only CLASS 148 FANCY DRESS Entries on the day: £2 Meet in Ring 2 at 1.20pm. Competitors will then be escorted to the MAIN RING where judging will take place – Prizes given to all! Please note item 3 on the Rule page-Hats must be worn! RING - 3 RING 3 – RIDDEN CLASSES – Commencing promptly at 9.00am CLASS 149 RIDDEN MARE OR GELDING CLASS 150 RIDDEN HUNTER CLASS 151 RIDDEN COB for horses exceeding 14.2hh. for ponies 14.2hh and under CLASS 152 RIDING CLUB HORSE Competitors will be judged on turnout of horse and rider and will be asked to do a short show including walk, trot and canter on both legs, and include a small jump. Horses must be ridden in a snaffle bit. OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP- for 1st & 2nd places in classes 149 - 152 CHAMPION: The Alloa Charity Show Perpetual Trophy and Rosette RESERVE CHAMPION : Special Rosette RING 4 CLEAR ROUND JUMPING WILL BE HELD IN RING 4 BETWEEN 12 NOON AND 1.30PM RING 5- Commencing at approximately 9.30am- Horse Show Jumping CLASS 153 NURSERY NOVICE HORSE – Horse not to have won more than two 1sts in any show jumping competition. Height of jumps in first round approximately 2’0” CLASS 154 NOVICE HORSE – Horse not to have won more than three 1sts in any show jumping competition. Height of jumps in first round approximately 2’6” CLASS 155 SMALL OPEN HORSE- Height of jumps in first round approximately 2’9” CLASS 156 OPEN HORSE Height of jumps in first round approximately 3’3” RULE: HORSE/PONY SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED INTO MORE THAN 2 CONSECUTIVE SHOWJUMPING/WORKING HUNTER CLASSES RING- 5 RING 5- MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND- ( INC SHETLANDS ) – Commencing promptly at 9.00am CLASS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND – In – Hand. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. This class may be split into large breeds and small breeds if numbers demand. Highland ponies may not enter this class. Special rosette for best Shetland to go forward to championship. * Prize for best young handler under 16 years * Class 157 Large Breed Class 158 Small Breed MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND – In Hand. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 3 years old and under. This class may be split into large breeds and small breeds if numbers demand. Highland ponies may not enter this class. Special rosette for best Shetland to go forward to championship CLASS 159 CLASS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND- Ridden, 4 years and over. This class may be split into large breeds and small breeds if numbers demand. If split, large breeds will compete first. Highland ponies may not enter this class. Special rosette for best Shetland to go forward to championship. Class 160 Large Breed Class 161 Small Breed OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP - for 1st & 2nd places in classes 157 - 161 CHAMPION : The Stirling Show Quaich & Rosette Trophy for overall best shetland OVERALL BEST SHETLAND WILL GO FORWARD TO OVERALL HEAVY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP RING 5 – Afternoon – Warm-up for Horse Show Jumpers only RING - 6 RING 6 – Commencing promptly at 8.45am CLASS 162 IN-HAND HUNTER 3YEARS OLD AND UNDER ( ANY HEIGHT ) SPECIAL ROSETTE FOR BEST YEARLING CLASS 163 IN-HAND HUNTER 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER ( ANY HEIGHT ) CHAMPIONSHIP – for 1st & 2nd places in classes 162 and 163 CHAMPION : The Lynnbank Perpetual Trophy RING 6 - HIGHLAND PONIES- Commencing approx 9.30am ( AFTER HUNTER CLASSES) CLASS 164 IN-HAND 4 YEARS AND OVER CLASS 165 IN-HAND 3YEARS AND UNDER CLASS 166 HIGHLAND PONY RIDDEN– 148 cms and under – 4 years and over CHAMPIONSHIP – for 1st & 2nd places in classes 164 - 166 CHAMPION The Piper Cup and Rosette **Champion to go forward to Heavy Horse Championship in the Clydesdale Ring** BEST HIGHLAND UNDER SADDLE: Sir Allan Seaton Stewart Trophy RING 6- To follow Highland Classes but not before 1.00pm HORSES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE EX-RACERS CLUB BEFORE ENTRY Any knocks, bumps, scars etc are to be ignored. Boots are allowed and any tack is permitted except gadgets. Horse is judged on condition and musculature. Horse is also judged on it’s general way of going and adaptability to it’s new career. Horses must be over the age of 4 for ridden classes. CLASS 167 EX-RACEHORSES – IN HAND CLASS 168 EX – RACEHORSES - RIDDEN RING 6- TO follow Ex – Racer Classes, but not before 1.30pm CLASS 169 IN-HAND VETERAN HORSE/PONY OVER 15 years This class may be split by age if numbers demand. CLASS 170 RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE/PONY 16-19 years CLASS 171 RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE/PONY 20 Years & over CHAMPIONSHIP – for 1st & 2nd places in classes 169 - 171 CHAMPION: ‘The Billy Allan Memorial Trophy’ CLASS IN-HAND COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open to any coloured horses of any age. Class 172 Native Traditional Class 173 Non-Native CLASS any age. RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open to any coloured horses of Class 174 Native Traditional Class 175 Non-Native CHAMPIONSHIP – for 1st & 2nd places in classes 172 - 175 CHAMPION : The Louise Imrie Memorial Trophy RING 7 – Warm-up Ring for Ring 6 Classes only RING 8 – Warm-up Ring for Working Hunter Classes only RING 9 RING 9 – Commencing promptly at 8.30am Please note: Working Hunter Ponies must be under 153cms and Working Hunter Horses must be 153cms or over. All classes will be judged on jumping ability, manners and ride/show. CLASS 176 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY For ponies under 153cms. Pony/rider combination not to have won more than 1st in any Working Hunter Pony class. Height of jumps: 60cms approximately . CLASS 177 INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY for ponies under 153cms. Height of fences approx 75cms CLASS 178 OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONY – for ponies under 153cms. Height of fences approx 85cms CHAMPIONSHIP – for 1st & 2nd places in classes 176 - 178 CHAMPION: 'The Sundance Trophy ' CLASS 179 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER HORSE FOR HORSES 153CMS & OVER. Height of jumps: 80cms approximately. Horse/rider combination not to have won more than one 1st in any W.H. Class CLASS 180 INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER HORSE For horse 153 cms & over. Height of jumps: 95cms approximately. CLASS 181 THE BHS AND STEWARTS BUILDING SUPPLIES WORKING HUNTER Jumps 3’6” approximately. For horses 153cm and over, 4 years old and over. Riders must be 18 years or over on the day of the competition. Class will be judged under “Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain” rules. Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair Qualifier. The first three prize winners will qualify for the final of the Stewarts Building Services/British Horse Society Working Hunter Series which will be held at Blair Castle in August 2015. To be eligible for the final either the rider or the owner of the horse must be a member of the British Horse Society. Note: A water tray may be included in the jumping course for this class. Rosettes and final kindly sponsored by the Stewarts Building Supplies. OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP - for 1st & 2nd places in classes 179 - 181 CHAMPION : The H. Fergusson Trophy & Rosette RESERVE CHAMPION: Special rosette RULE: HORSE/PONY SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED INTO MORE THAN 2 CONSECUTIVE SHOWJUMPING/WORKING HUNTER CLASSES SCARECROW COMPETITION Free Entry Bring your scarecrow to the Main Secretaries tent for judging before 12 noon. PRIZES TO BE WON DOG SHOW Class 288 Best Puppy (16wks -12mths) Class 288a Prettiest Bitch Class 289 Most Handsome Dog Class 289a Best Veteran (7years + ) Class 290 Most appealing eyes Class 290a Eating a sausage in the fastest time Class 291 Dog with the waggiest tail Class 291a Dog judge would most like to take home Class 291b Best Child Handler JUDGE : Catherine Gillon MRCVS Joint Venture partner with Vets 4 Pets, Stirling Entry Fee: £2 Entries will be taken from 12.00pm. Judging will begin at 1.00pm Dog agility for children and their dogs will take place before the dog show at approx 11am. Handy Doggy Agility Dental Demos’ by a team from Vets 4 Pets Grooming Demos’ by a team from the Groom Room SHOWING REGULATIONS 1. All stock must be the property and in possession of the Exhibitor until the award of the judges. The age of the animal will be calculated from the 1st January of the year in which they were produced, except where otherwise mentioned. 2. Pouring fluids into animals previous to or while in the show yard and also what is generally known as doctoring livestock is strictly prohibited. Any member wilfully violating this or any other rules of the competition shall forfeit all prizes and be disqualified from competing at Stirling Show for three years. 3. No animal will be allowed to be exhibited if diseased or has come from disease affected stock. The vet in attendance will make the final decision. 4. The Directors reserve the right to reject the entries of any person if they deem fit to do so. All exhibitors by entering bind themselves to accept the decision of the Directors in all matters related to the Show. 5. The silver trophies will be offered for competition yearly at successive shows of stock held by the association until they are won outright if the case may be. The successful Exhibitors will be entitled to the custody of the Trophies gained by them until the succeeding year, upon signing that the Trophies will be returned undamaged to the Secretary on the day of the Show the following year. Exhibitors are responsible for insuring the trophies against theft and/or damage whilst in their possession. 6. All bulls to be secured by ring in nose with chain or rope attached. Servants should remain in constant charge of bulls during the Show. They must be ready to parade when required. Failure to comply will lead to forfeiture of prize money won in the Section by Exhibitor. 7. Horses are to be exercised within their exercising area. Any infringement may be removed from the ground by the Directors and prizes will be forfeited. 8. All animals are to be shown according to the Department of Agriculture regulations. CATTLE – Responsibility of Recording Cattle Movements on Records and Passports to and from Stirling Showfield will remain with the Exhibitor. Holding Labels will be supplied by the Show Secretary on the day of the show. SHEEP – Scrapie Approved – all females of all breeds except Dorset Horn, Polled Dorset and Finnish Landrace to be entered are: a) Non pregnant b) Have not lambed within 30 days prior to entry to Show c) Not subject to procedures which change the seasonal breeding pattern. SHEEP – Maedi-Visna – A copy of Certificate of Status (Green SAC) to be attached to Entry Form and original to be presented on the day of the show. GOATS – Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis –A copy of Certificate of Status (Green SAC) be attached to Entry Form and original to be presented on the day of the show. 9. The Showground gates will be open at 8.00 am. All stock must be placed by 9.00 am, with the exception of unaffiliated horses, which should be in place one hour before the commencement of their first class. All stock must remain until 3.00 pm. 10. The judges, unless otherwise stated, will commence their duties at 9.30 am, unaffiliated 9.00 prompt. 11. Prize cards will be handed out by the steward and, in return, prize money may be collected from the Secretary’s Tent, which will be closed between 2.00 and 3.00 pm for the parade. 12. The Exhibitor of any animal, which shall, during the time it is in the Showground of the Association, cause or occasion any damage or injury whatsoever to any person in the Showground, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Association from all actions, suits, expenses and claims on account or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be caused or occasioned. 13 Each Exhibitor shall exhibit his livestock or goods at his own risk. The Association shall not be responsible for the safety of any livestock or any article belonging to exhibitors or servants of exhibitors during the time it is in the Showground. 14. Exhibitors or their servants must be at their animals’ heads at 9.00 am and 2.00 pm unless absent under special permission of the Show Chairman. Livestock without an attendant at these times, or where otherwise stated, will be passed over by the judges. Attendants should remain with their livestock throughout the day until the close of the Show. 15. Objections or protests shall be made in writing with the name, address, complaint and signature of the objector, within 30 minutes of the event concerned and lodged at the Secretary’s Office with the sum of £10 (£15 in the case of unaffiliated horse classes) This sum will be returned if the objection is sustained or forfeited if the objection is found to be incorrect in any detail. 16. The entry money shall be payable as specified in the catalogue. Each Exhibitor must be a Member of the Association, unless otherwise stated in the Catalogue. There will be no entry for Challenge Cup Classes or classes where special awards are made. 17. The decision of the Directors will be final in all matters relating to the Showing Rules stated herewith. A judge’s decision will be upheld at all times. 18. The Association and its office-bearers will not be responsible to any person whatsoever while upon the Showground, or while entering or leaving the same, for any damage or loss however caused to the property of any such person or for any injury fatal or otherwise to any such person.
