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Saturday 3rd September 2011 AND SCHEDULE

Cattle and Sheep SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & PRIZES Sheep including Rare Breeds entries close Wednesday 13 July Cattle, including Poll Herefords entries close Saturday 16 July and Dual Purpose Cattle entries close Wednesday 3 August

ENTER ON-LINE at www.moretonshow.co.uk All on line entrants will go into a free prize draw to win a FAMILY TICKET for next year’s show Moreton-in-Marsh Show A real country show from the heart of the Cotswolds MORETON-IN-MARSH AND DISTRICT THE AGRICULTURAL AND HORSE SHOW SOCIETY A Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in No. 2397134 WHITE HOUSE SURGERY Registered Charity No. 900122. General Medical Practice President Mr Simon Keswick Dr Paul Lutter

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T R E I I C U C HIGH STREET, MORETON-IN-MARSH L O T S U R W A O 01608 650317 (Enquiries) L A SH ND RSE 01608 650988 (Appointments) HO 01608 650071 (Fax) CATTLE AND SHEEP Branch Surgery GREENWAY ROAD, BLOCKLEY Secretary & Treasurer 01386 700289 EMMA HEATHCOTE-JAMES & CLARE FOSTER www.whitehousesurgery.co.uk Showground Manager supplying Medical Support to Moreton Show PETER TAYLOR

Administrators GILL BANNING and LIZ DAY

MORETON SHOW OFFICE Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos., GL56 0NA Tel. 01608 651908 Fax. 01608 651878 email: [email protected]

ENTRIES CLOSE 2011

Sheep, including Rare Breeds Wednesday 13 July , including Poll Herefords Saturday 16 July Dairy and Dual Purpose Cattle Wednesday 3 August

Enter on-line at www.moretonshow.co.uk where this schedule may also be downloaded.

Only Pairs Relay Challenge, Mounted Fancy Dress, Dog Show and Terrier Racing entries are accepted on Show Day ---- no parking or admission fees refunded

The Society is most grateful to the Lord Dulverton and Mr. & Mrs. S. Righton for their kind co-operation in permitting the use of the showground and car park. THE SHIRE HORSE EMBLEM used by the Society was kindly donated by the late Rt.Hon. Lord Dulverton, C.B.E., T.D., D.L.

Cover Photograph: Copyright © 2008 Joseph Trice-Rolph 3 INDEX General Showing Rules and Conditions...... 6 Cattle: Judges ...... 8 MANN Special Regulations for Cattle… ...... …8 National Poll Hereford Show ...... …11 Young Handler Competition...... …12 Inter-Breed Dairy & Dual Purpose Championship ...... 13 COTTAGE Pure Bred Dairy Breeds ...... …14 Dexters ...... …14 Inter-Breed Beef Championship ...... …15 SURGERY British Simmentals...... 15 British Charolais ...... 16 Please South Devons ...... …17 Longhorns ...... 17 check Aberdeen Angus...... …18 Index Any other pure bred beef breeds ...... …18 Commercial Beef ...... …19 Mann Cottage Surgery Sheep: Oxford Street, Moreton in Marsh, Judges and Timetable ...... 20 Special Regulations...... 21 Gloucestershire. GL56 0LA Continental Breeds...... 22 Native Breeds...... 23 Telephone: 01608 650764 (24 Hours) Rare & Minority Breeds ...... 25 Crossbreed & Butchers Lambs...... 32 Young Handler Competition ...... 33 Fleece Competition...... 33 The CPH Number of the Showground is: 14/155/8000 BRITISH IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CLASSES FOR 2011 Changes of Conditions: New: 17.1 No vehicle of any kind - returning to collect animals - will be admitted to the PRICES Showground from the public highway until after 5pm and after the Grand Parade without AT authority signed by the Secretary. The road outside showground is NO WAITING and vehicles will be moved on by the police.

Sheep Section – Scrapie registered discontinued. Classes renumbered under sections Continental, 25 YEAR Native and Rare & Minority. ON-LINE ENTRY The Society operates an on-line entry system at www.moretonshow.co.uk and you are HIGH asked to use it if you possibly can. The advantages to the exhibitor are: Contact the Board on 01274 683024 • Discounted entry fees • Immediate email acknowledgement of entries and payment; • Ability to change or withdraw entries or classes up to the on-line closing date; • No stamps, envelopes or chasing the post – enter at any time of day or night; • Latest possible closing of entries. PATRON: HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES • And it is easier, quicker, cheaper and more accurate britishwool.org.uk Thank you

4 5 GENERAL SHOWING RULES AND CONDITIONS 8. SAFETY:- The Organisers of this Show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety The use of sub-headings as well as emboldened type in these rules is for ease of reference only and does not affect of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to the interpretation of the rules. avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all Officials and 1. ENTRIES:- Stewards. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors conform to the requirements of the Society's Safety Policy 1.1 RULES - Every exhibitor making entries for the show shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by these Rules and of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed by and it is on this understanding only those entries are accepted. themselves, their employees, Agents and Contractors. (See also Cattle Regulation on Cattle Handling). 1.2 ENTRIES:- All entries must be made on the Society’s on-line entry system www.moretonshow.co.uk before 9. UNRULY ANIMALS:- All animals must be controlled to the satisfaction of the Stewards who shall have the dates specified in the Schedule, or on the requisite forms if on paper, accompanied by the necessary power to exclude from the Showground any vicious or unruly animals. Animals with a previous record of entry fees and subscriptions if not already paid. unruly behaviour should not be brought to the Showground. 1.3 CLOSE OF ENTRIES:- on-line entries may be closed at any time after the published date – please check 10. LIABILITY:- The Council will not be responsible for any error which may appear in the Catalogue or for website. No paper entries will be accepted after the first post on the closing date specified. any entry being made in the wrong class, nor will the Council be held responsible for exhibits not arriving in 1.4 RIGHT OF REFUSAL:- The Council reserves the right to refuse any entry. time to be judged. The Council do not hold themselves responsible for any loss, injury or damage to any 1.5 WITHDRAWAL OF CLASSES:- Except where British Show Jumping Rule 76.14 applies, in the event that persons or exhibit at the Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that exhibitors hold the Society blameless there are less than six entries in any class at the date of closing, such class may be withdrawn, in which case and indemnify it against legal proceedings there from. the entrants will be advised and their entry fees returned. Rule 76.14 may be applied where there are fewer 11. CONDUCT:- than 4 starters. 11.1 BEHAVIOUR - In the event of a competitor, or anyone connected with a competitor, being guilty of 1.6 NOMINATION ENTRIES will not be accepted. improper or abusive behaviour towards his or her animal, any Official of the Society or the general public, 1.7 ESSENTIAL ACTION:- Exhibitors will comply with any directions or instructions given to them by the Society the Chairman or Chief Steward shall have the power to order the offender to leave the Showground and which the Society deems to be expedient. recommend that the Council shall refuse that person's entry for future Shows. Should an exhibitor be 1.8 RESTRICTED LIABILITY: - In the event that a class or classes are cancelled by the Society (whether or not aggrieved at such action he/she may lodge an objection in writing. Such objections will be considered by the Show takes place) then the maximum compensation due to an exhibitor will be a refund of the entry fee(s) a panel of not less than three members of the Society appointed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman paid by the exhibitor in respect of the class or classes that have been cancelled. and their decision shall be final. 1.9 QUALIFYING CLASSES:- Competitions qualifying for events organised by other bodies are offered in 11.2 ANIMAL HEALTH good faith on information provided by those bodies. No liability is accepted by this Society if those events 11. 2 .1 If any exhibitor brings an animal to the Showground suffering from a contagious disease all his animals may take place in circumstances other than those originally stated or do not proceed. be sent home and future entries from him may, by resolution of the Council, be refused. 2. OWNERSHIP:- Exhibits in all classes must be the bona fide property of the exhibitors and all exhibits 11.2.2 Unfit or diseased animals may be sent home. must have been the property of, and in the possession of, the exhibitors at the time of entry. Any person 11.2.3 In any case concerning the health or well-being of an animal, the decision of the Society's Veterinary Officer who has care and control of an exhibit on the Showground will be deemed to be the Agent of that exhibit's shall be final. owner for all purposes connected with that exhibit. 11.2.4 The Society deplores the administration of substances not naturally occurring or abnormal quantities of 3. ENTRY/STALLAGE AND PENNING FEES. natural substances to animals or humans intended to alter their behaviour in the ring (“doping”). Certain of 3.1. SEE SPECIAL CONDITIONS:- Entry/stallage and penning fees must accompany entries or same will not the Societies to which the Show is affiliated, or under whose rules classes are held, set conditions regarding be accepted. The entry/stallage and penning fee for any animal entered and not exhibited will be forfeited. doping and dope testing and all entries in such classes are subject to those conditions. Any additional costs incurred by the Society arising from non clearance of a cheque must be paid by the 11.2.5 Any animal showing signs of infectious disease or appearing to be about to give birth or abort exhibitor before he/she is allowed to compete. will be isolated until the Show Veterinary Surgeon (if necessary in consultation with the Divisional Veterinary 3.2. INTEREST:- Interest upon sums due to the Society under these Rules shall be payable at the rate of 3.5% Manager) permits its return to the farm of origin. above the base rate charged by Lloyds TSB Bank Plc. from time to time and shall be payable commencing 12. PRIZES:- Money prizes will be posted within three weeks after the Show unless otherwise stated. Trophies 14 days after the published date for the close of entries in the relevant section. not collected personally will be retained by the Society. 4. PASSES:- See Special Regulations applying to the appropriate section. 13. DATA STORAGE:- Information from entry forms may be stored on computer and the name, address and 5. JUDGES:- details of entries will be published in the Catalogue of Entries; information about results may also be 5.1. APPOINTMENT:- A list of Judges for the forthcoming Show shall be nominated by the Council. published and/or provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information about exhibitors 5.2. DEPUTY:- In the event of a Judge or Judges failing to attend on Show Day, the Secretary or Chief Steward and their animals may also be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Depts. of County Councils, BCMS., may appoint a Deputy or Deputies. SAC, Breed Societies and others having regulatory functions as well as the Society’s Veterinary, 5.3 JUDGES’ INTEREST IN ENTRIES:- Exhibitors are particularly requested to note the name of the Judge Environmental Health, Legal and Safety Advisers. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the appointed for the Classes they wish to enter, and are advised, in the interest of all concerned, not knowingly storage and disclosure of information in this way. to enter an animal bred by, or that has been owned by, the Judge appointed. In cases where the Judge has 14. CONTRACT:- The contract between an exhibitor and the Society shall be made at Moreton-in-Marsh. a continuing business or financial relationship with an exhibitor, he/she should not judge the animal(s) 15 SPECIAL REGULATIONS applicable to any Section and any special class conditions shall be deemed to entered by that exhibitor, whether or not the particular animal(s) form part of the business relationship. be part of these General Conditions. In the event of a conflict, then the Special Regulations shall prevail. Where the Judge has had a past financial or breeding interest in a particular animal(s), he/she should not 16 LEGAL COMPLIANCE:- Exhibitors shall comply with all relevant Statutes and Regulations. judge it. In the event of a Judge having an interest in any exhibit(s) then he/she shall first judge and place all other DEFRA Showing Conditions: Detailed instructions will be issued when numbers are notified to exhibitors and the exhibits and an alternate Judge, if possible from the Breed panel, shall then place the exhibit(s) in question. terms of the licence for the show have been finalised. The alternate Judge shall be nominated at the absolute discretion of the Society through the Chief Steward THE REFUND GUARANTEE of the Section. Moreton Show Society guarantees to refund in full the entry fees of any cattle or sheep exhibitor 6. STEWARDS:- An exhibitor cannot act as Steward in any class in which he/she has an entry. who has entered and is unable to exhibit because they have received or are subject to a 7. OBJECTIONS:- The decision of the Judges shall be final. Objections of any kind must be made in writing Statutory Notice in connection with animal health. This applies particularly in the case of and delivered to the Secretary making clear that it is an objection which is being handed in. A deposit of inconclusive or failed T.B. tests and in connection with Blue Tongue Virus. Similarly if entries £60 shall be paid with each objection which must be made within one hour of the Judge's decision being have been made in the expectation of passing a test but this does not happen, a refund will be given on the day of the Show; in the case of a joint objection a deposit shall be payable by each objector. made. Please telephone the Show Office on 01608 651908 as soon as the problem arises so that Such objections will be considered by a panel of not less than three members of the Society appointed by the cost of unwanted standings and other resources may be saved. the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and their decision shall be final. Anonymity will not be available to any Secretary. objector. The deposit may be forfeited at the discretion of the panel. 6 7 6.2 The livestock lorry park will be locked from 9.00 am until the cattle parade has finished after 4.00 pm. Free CATTLE Parking for attendants vehicles is available in the public car park. JUDGES 7. C ATA LO G U E . No entries will be allowed to compete unless printed in the Catalogue. All entries will be acknowledged to confirm acceptance by the Secretary. PLEASE VISIT www.moretonshow.co.uk FOR UPDATES 8.1 IN-MILK AND IN-CALF CLASSES: COWS. Cows shown in an in-calf Class must have had a full time calf since the previous Show. Exhibitors of Cattle shall certify that Cows or Heifers entered in the Classes for Poll Herefords Mr Ian Harvie animals in-milk or in-calf with second or subsequent calf have produced a living calf – or that the calf, if Interbreed Dairy & Dual purpose Championship dead, was born at the proper time after the preceding Show. Exhibitors of Cattle having entered Cows or Pure Bred Dairy Breeds.(inc Holsteins) Heifers in an in-calf Class must provide, if asked to do so, certification of date of last service and subsequent Mr P. Huxtable calving. Cows which have been super ovulated and flushed for embryo transfer will not be accepted as Inter-Breed Beef having calved. British Simmentals Mr James Broome 8.2 It is illegal to transport an animal which is more than 90% through its gestation period – the onus is upon the British Charolais exhibitor to correctly calculate this period, allowing for the return journey. South Devons Mr Malcolm Broome 8.3 It is also illegal to transport any animal less than seven days old; there are no welfare exemptions. The owner Longhorns. Mr G. Green and/or exhibitor will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the Society in keeping the animal Aberdeen Angus. and its dam on the showground until it may legally be removed. Should it be decided to destroy the animal, Other Beef Breeds - Continental the owner and/or exhibitor will be responsible both for the cost of this and the removal of same. Interest will Other Beef Breeds - Native be chargeable in accordance with General Condition 3.2 commencing 14 days after the Show. Commercial Beef. 9. FAKING. Cows having their teats plugged or the udder in any way “faked” or Cattle found to be artificially coloured or otherwise faked in any part either at the time of judging or at any other time whilst CATTLE on the showground or any Cow or Heifer entered in the “in-milk” Classes to which milk has been given during the Show will be disqualified and the procedure in General Condition 11.1 (Behaviour) applied. SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL CATTLE CLASSES 10. TRANSFER OF ENTRIES. IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL SHOWING RULES 10.1 Cows or Heifers entered in the In-Milk classes which have not calved by the day of the Show, may be shown 1. ELIGIBILITY. All Classes are open. in their respective In-Calf classes. Cows or heifers entered in the In-Calf classes which have calved by the 2. HEALTH. day of the Show, may be shown in their respective In-Milk classes subject to them being eligible on all other 2.1 BRUCELLOSIS. The whole of the UK is officially Brucellosis free. No entries are acceptable from any herd conditions such as age, etc. which is under movement restrictions at the time of the Show. 10.2 In the event of there being insufficient entries in either the In-Milk or In-Calf classes in respect of both Cow 2.2 E.B.L.ATTESTED CATTLE. The whole of the UK is officially E.B.L. free. and Heifer Sections, these classes may be amalgamated and called Cow In-Milk or In-Calf, Heifer In-Milk 3.1 HEIFERS. For the purpose of this Show an animal ceases to be a heifer when she has completed her first or In-Calf. lactation. 10.3 Other classes may be merged if there are insufficient entries. 3.2 BULLS. No bull of 3 years of age or upwards at the closing date of entries (see front of Schedule) shall be 10.4 No animal may be shown in more than one class except where the additional class is a production, pair, allowed to compete for any prize unless it shall have sired at least three living calves, born within twelve months group or Leader's class. previously to the closing date. The calves must be registered with the appropriate Breed Society prior to the Show. 10.5 Animals may be shown in only one breed at the Show. 4. EARMARKS of all pedigree animals must be given on the entry forms except Commercial Beef (see reg. 4.1). 11. STANDING Herd Book numbers are not sufficient. Attested earmarks should be given if there are no pedigree ear 11.1 All exhibits from one breed in one herd will be standing together. Cattle will be tied in the open except the marks. Poll Herefords which will be housed in marquees. No other animal may enter these tents, in which smoking 4.1 Commercial beef entries need not provide an ear tag on the entry form, but ear tag numbers must be is prohibited. supplied in writing to the steward on the day. 11. 2 Should any exhibitor of cattle other than Poll Herefords wish to have their animals under cover, scaffolding 5. ENTRY FEES IN CATTLE CLASSES (All fees inclusive of VAT). A stallage fee system operates to reduce the can be erected at the exhibitor's expense to be covered by the exhibitor with their own sheeting. Scaffolding number of empty stalls. Exhibitors must purchase a stall for each animal actually to be shown. They may, approx. 2.75m depth; £5.00 per stall (incl. V.A.T.). Please state your requirements on entry form; do not however, enter more if, for example, they wish to choose later between several. The number of animals include Poll Herefords. brought to the Show must not exceed the number of stalls booked. Fees will be paid per stall only. It will 11. 3 Straw will be provided on the basis of one bale per standing; if more is required, exhibitors should bring not be possible to increase the number of stalls after entries have closed. Where more than one breed of their own. cattle is entered the number of stalls applicable to each breed must be stated. 12. GENERATORS may not be used in the Livestock areas. 13. UNRULY ANIMALS. All cattle must be secured to the satisfaction of the Stewards who shall have power CATTLE All on-line entries Members postal Non-Members Postal to exclude from the Showground any vicious or unruly animal. Animals with a previous record of unruly POLL HEREFORDS behaviour should not be brought to the showground. Per stall £9.00 £14.00 £18.00 14. CATTLE HANDLING Per entry group/pair £3.00 £5.00 £6.00 14.1 Age: Except in the Young Handler Classes (see below) cattle handlers should be a minimum of 16 years of Per entry other class Nil Nil Nil age. Cattle handlers must be competent and able to safely control their animals. OTHER CATTLE 14.2 Young Handler Classes: The minimum age should be 7 years old at the Stewards discretion and under Per stall £8.00 £12.00 £16.00 16 years of age on show day. Per entry group/pair £3.00 £5.00 £6.00 14.3 Exhibitors shall comply with Guidance Note GS 36 on the Safe Custody and Handling of Bulls at Agricultural Per entry other class Nil Nil Nil Shows issued by Health and Safety Executive in June 1985. Handlers of beef heifers should have with them “bull dogs”. All cattle should be double tied in the standings. 6. PASSES. Vehicles carrying livestock and their accompanying attendants will be admitted free of charge but 15. MILKING FACILITIES. Milking facilities are not provided; however a vacuum pump and manifold will be must display an appropriate LIVESTOCK PASS. sited adjacent to the cattle lines on Show Day; exhibitors will need to bring their own milking unit, clusters 6.1 Vehicles must be removed from the livestock area to the livestock lorry parks before 9.00am, otherwise they and other equipment. Exhibitors having milking cattle at the Show may make use of these amenities free of will be towed away. charge and remove the milk.

8 9 16. TROPHIES AND PARADE. All prize winning cattle must be paraded at 3.20 pm in the Grand Arena NATIONAL POLL HEREFORD SHOW where the trophies for the Breed and Inter-Breed Championships ONLY will be presented; all others will be presented in the Showing Rings after the completion of judging in each Breed. held at this Show by kind permission of Moreton-in-Marsh and District 17. CLEARANCE. No exhibits will be permitted to leave the showground until after 4pm, and after the Grand Agricultural and Horse Show Society Parade without authority signed by the Secretary. 17.1 No livestock vehicle of any kind - returning to collect animals - will be admitted to the Showground from the Judge: Mr. Ian Harvie, Alberta, public highway until after 5pm and after the Grand Parade without authority signed by the Secretary. Judging Commences 9.00 am. The road outside showground is NO WAITING and vehicles will be moved on by the police. Chief Steward: Mr. Tony Whittaker. 18. PRIZE MONEY IN ALL CATTLE CLASSES. In classes where there are: All animals must be entered in or eligible for entry in the Poll Herd Books. No Horned or Dehorned Animals eligible PRIZES: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th for entry. Heads and earmarks will be inspected by the Stewards. Only Poll and British Polled may 7 entries and over £40 £25 £15 £10 - Rosettes to 6th place. be tied in the Hereford cattle tents during the time of the Show. All exhibitors must be members of the Hereford 1 - 6 entries £30 £20 £15 Cattle Society. Equipment spaces need not be booked as these will be allocated. The Society reserve the right to amalgamate or split classes if entries forward deem it necessary. 19. LIMITATION OF ENTRY NUMBERS. The right is reserved to limit stalls should the total capacity of the licensed area be reached. ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. CATTLE TIMETABLE: Exhibitors must be in by Friday evening Cattle Rings Class 0900 Judging of Poll Herefords commences 61 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, by the same sire owned by the Exhibitor 0930 Judging of first group of breeds commences - THE BLYTHEBARN TROPHY On completion of above 62 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, to include both sexes, owned by the Exhibitor. then Second group of breeds 63 BEST PAIR OF ANIMALS, bred and owned by an exhibitor who has not won a First Prize Inter-Breed Dairy Championship at the Show since 2008- THE NITRAM TROPHY 1345 Inter Breed Beef Championship 64 COW, born before 31st August 2008, in calf or with her calf at foot born in 2011. 1430 Knight Frank Young Handler Competition followed by presentation in 65 HEIFER, born between 1st September 2008 and 31st Dec 2008, with own calf at foot born in 2011. Grand Arena 66 HEIFER, born on or between 1st January, 2009 and 31st August, 2009, in calf or with her own calf at foot. Grand Arena Senior Female Championship - THE WARNICA TROPHY 15.20 Grand Parade of Cattle & Sheep including The Knight Frank Young 67 HEIFER, born on or between 1st September, 2009 and 31st December, 2009. Handler Presentation 68 HEIFER, born on or between 1st January, 2010 and 31st March, 2010. 69 HEIFER, born on or between 1st April 2010 and 31st August 2010. Intermediate Female Championship – THE MANDALAY TROPHY 70 HEIFER, born on or between 1st September, 2010 and 31st October, 2010. 71 HEIFER, born on or after 1st November, 2010. Junior Female Championship - THE KAYPARK TROPHY Grand Female Championship - THE BERKHAMSTEAD TROPHY 72 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2008. 73 BULL, born on or between 1st January 2009 and 31st August 2009. 74 BULL, born on or between 1st September 2009 and 31st December 2009. Senior Male Championship - THE GRAFTON TROPHY 75 BULL, born on or between 1st January 2010 and 31st March 2010 76 BULL, born on or between 1st April 2010 and 31st August 2010. Intermediate Male Championship – THE KINGLEE TROPHY 77 BULL, born on or between 1st September 2010 and 3lst October 2010. 78 BULL, born on or after 1st November 2010. Junior Male Championship - THE BEAUDESERT CUP Overall Junior Championship – THE HALLWOOD PERPETUAL TROPHY Grand Male Championship - THE WINSON TROPHY Supreme Championship - THE TALBOT RICE TROPHY

SPECIAL PRIZES above are offered to its members by the Hereford Cattle Society.

For entrance fees and prize money see foregoing Cattle Regulations.

YOUNG HEREFORD BREEDERS COMPETITION Prize money 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 To be judged during the classes with members wearing armbands. Members must be under 21 years of age on the day of the show. The animal must be appropriate to the size and age of the leader. No entry fee. Entries to be made to the Hereford Cattle Society tent before 8.45a.m. 10 11 YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION Prize money 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, plus rosettes Hot Food will be available on the Friday evening as well as Breakfast facilities on the morning Judge: Mr Keith Jempson of the Show in the Hereford Cattle Society Marquee. Judging commences 5.30 pm approx. on Friday 2nd September 2011 Entries on Friday to Tim Livsey (no entry fee) INTER-BREED BEEF COMPETION 79 7 – 12 years on the day of show Judging will take place in the Cattle Rings at a time to be notified, following completion of other 80 12 – 17 years on the day of the show classes. 81 17 – 25 years on the day of the Show The animal must be appropriate to the size and age of the handler THE KNIGHT FRANK GRAND PARADE These classes kindly sponsored by All prize - winning Poll Herefords will appear in this event at 3.20 p.m. in the Grand Arena HENRY COLE & CO. LTD www.henrycole.co.uk - see also Cattle Condition 16 Trophies kindly donated by M.E.A.H.B.A. www.knightfrank.co.uk Moreton-in-Marsh Show Society Young Handlers for 7 to 16 year olds details on page opposite

BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS DAIRY CATTLE Classes Champion Reserve Senior Female Champion 64 - 66 £40 £20 Intermediate Female 67 – 69 £40 £20 THE HEYGATE & SONS INTER-BREED Junior Female Champion 70 – 71 £40 £20 Grand Female Champion 70 - 71 £40 £20 DAIRY AND DUAL PURPOSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Senior Male Champion 72 – 74 £40 £20 www.heygate.co.uk Intermediate Male 75 - 76 £40 £20 Junior Male Champion 77 - 78 £40 £20 (Open to the Best Cow and Best Heifer in each Breed) Overall Junior 70 -71 & 77 -78 £40 £20 Judge: Grand Male Champion 72- 78 £70 £30 THE NICHOLL BYASS CHALLENGE TROPHY Supreme Champion: £50 kindly presented by BATSFORD ESTATES (1983) CO. LTD. FOR THE CHAMPION COW OF THE DAIRY AND DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE Supreme Champion: THE LEONARD HANKS AWARD The Campden, Moreton and District Milk Recording Society's CHALLENGE CUP for the CHAMPION Stockman in charge of the most successful herd - The TED HEWITSON TROPHY and £20. HEIFER OF THE DAIRY AND DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE For the most successful prize-winners in 2011: THE CHALLENGE TROPHY presented by LORD DULVERTON THE POLL BULL OF THE YEAR TROPHY for the SUPREME CHAMPION ANIMAL OF THE DAIRY AND DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE THE POLL FEMALE OF THE YEAR TROPHY and Sash to Winner The Moreton in Marsh and District Agricultural and Horse Show Society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following that have sponsored prize money for the Poll Hereford Classes: These competitions have been generously sponsored by: HEYGATE & SONS Ltd. as follows: BARRINGTON PARK ESTATE, Burford CHAMPION HEIFER: £50 - Exhibitor: £25 - Herdsman BATSFORD ESTATES (1983) CO. LTD. – www.batsfordestate.co.uk CHAMPION COW: £50 - Exhibitor: £25 - Herdsman Messrs. COLBURN PHILLIPS, Northleach SUPREME CHAMPION: £50 - Exhibitor COUNTRYWIDE FARMERS - www.countrywidefarmers.co.uk Judging will take place in a Ring to be notified following the completion of Dairy classes. COUNTY INSURANCE SERVICES, Kidlington – www.county-insurance.co.uk (Target time is 12 noon) EFG HARRIS ALLDAY ELLACOTTS LLP – www.ellacotts.co.uk MEADOW QUALITY LTD – www.meadowq.co.uk THE KNIGHT FRANK MERIAL – www.merial.com MURLEY AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION PEACE SEEDS will be judged at 2.30 pm in the Cattle Rings. THE SHAW FAMILY (HALLWOOD HEREFORDS) The presentation of cups for this competition will be made as part of the Grand Parade. WILLIAM HINTON, Chartered Accountants – www.williamhinton.co.uk Entries must be made at the Livestock Steward’s tent on Show Day. WELLERS, Oxford – www.wellersaccountants.co.uk There is no entry Fee Attention is drawn to Cattle condition 14. General Sponsors: Maximum age is under 16 years on show day and minimum age is 7 years and at the discretion of the Steward. THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY - www.herefordcattle.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk The HORACE OUGHTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy The 2012 Show will be held on Saturday, 1st September. Kindly donated by the late Horace Oughton Esq. Schedules for the appropriate sections will be sent automatically The Brook Bond Oxo Trophy to those who showed in 2011 Kindly donated by the late Ruth, Lady Dulverton

12 13 The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the Dexter Classes: CHALLENGE POINTS CUP N.F.U. SECRETARIES, Moreton-in-Marsh and others. Kindly presented by MAJOR J D SUMMERS to be held for one year by the Exhibitor gaining most points for MIDLAND DEXTER GROUP – www.midlanddextergroup.co.uk exhibits in the Hunter, Pony, Jumping, Cattle and Sheep Classes on the following scale: 1st prize - 3 points; 2nd G. TAYLOR, Esq. Tamworth prize - 2 points; 3rd prize - 1 point. In the event of a tie the number of Catalogue entries to be taken into account. Only the best 3 results from each exhibitor to be taken into account. EARMARKS MAY BE EXAMINED AND CHECKED ENTRIES CLOSE: 3rd August, 2011. BEEF CATTLE THE WYNNSTAY CLASSES for ANY PURE BRED DAIRY BREEDS KMS LITHO www.wynnstaygroup.co.uk All animals entered must be true to Breed Type INTER-BREED PAIRS BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP Class 89 COW, in calf. Open to a Pair of Animals of opposite sex of each breed (to be judged as pair of breeding animals) in all Beef 90 HEIFER, in calf. Classes, excluding Commercial Beef. The Pair to be selected by the respective Judge, except the Herefords 91 MAIDEN HEIFER. where the selection will be made by the Judge, the Chief Steward and one Hereford Council member. In the 92 COW, in milk. Any Other Pure Bred Beef Breed Sections the pairs selected must be of the same breed. 93 HEIFER, in milk THE TOVEYS OF CIRENCESTER CHALLENGE TROPHY For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations FOR THE CHAMPION PAIR Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes for each breed forward. This Competition has been generously sponsored by KMS LITHO – Hook Norton PRIZES: Championship - £100, plus £15 each for stockmen. THE CHAPMAN AND FREARSON CHALLENGE TROPHY, given by Chapman and Frearson Ltd. of Grimsby, for Reserve Champion - £50 plus £10 each for stockmen. the Champion Ayrshire in these Classes. Judging will take place in a ring to be notified at the conclusion of the Beef Cattle Classes The PAUL'S AGRICULTURE TROPHY will be awarded for the Best Home Bred Holstein Animal. (Target time 1345) HOLSTEIN UK offers a Championship Award Rosette. The Reserve Champion will also receive a Rosette. HOLSTEIN UK offers a Rosette for Junior Champion. HOLSTEIN UK offers a Championship Exhibitor Bred Rosette, to the exhibitor of the female Exhibitor SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE BEEF CATTLE Bred Champion Holstein. An animal is defined as "Exhibitor Bred" if it is born in the U.K. and carries Open to Breed Champions in all Beef Sections, excluding the Commercial Beef the owner's prefix. This includes animals born as a result of embryo transplant. THE ARNOLD CHALLENGE TROPHY HOLSTEIN UK offers a Best Udder Rosette to the exhibitor of the Holstein with the best udder in Show. and Sash to Winner The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship for the Other Pure Bred Dairy Breeds Classes:- Judging will take place in a ring to be notified at the conclusion of the Beef Cattle Classes WYNNSTAY GROUP – www.wynnstaygroup.co.uk PRIZES: Championship - £100 Reserve Champion - £50 This Competition has been generously sponsored by BATSFORD TIMBER LTD THE NFU SECRETARIES DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE www.batsfordtimber.co.uk DEXTERS BRITISH SIMMENTALS Only full pedigree animals are eligible to be shown. All animals entered must be true to Breed Type and entered in the British Class Simmental Cattle Society Herd Book. 94 BULL, any age. Class 95 DRY COW or HEIFER, having had a calf. 102 BULL, born on or before 31st December, 2009. 96 HEIFER, under 15 months of age on day of Show. 103 BULL, born on or after 1st January, 2010. 97 HEIFER, under 30 months of age on day of Show. 104 HEIFER, born on or between 1st September 2009 and 31st May 2010. 98 COW or HEIFER, in milk. 105 HEIFER, born on or between 1st January, 2009 and 31st August 2009. 99 BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS 106 COW, in milk or in calf or HEIFER in calf born in 2008. 107 COW, in milk or in calf born before 1st January 2008. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: For the BEST MALE entered in the Dexter Classes BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: For the BEST FEMALE entered in the Dexter Classes For the BEST MALE entered in the British Simmental Classes For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the Dexter Classes For the BEST FEMALE entered in the British Simmental Classes For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the British Simmental Classes The DEXTER CATTLE SOCIETY will present a breed spoon to the Champion Animal. Prizes of £25 will also be awarded to the BREED CHAMPION ANIMAL and £15 to the RESERVE CHAMPION ANIMAL. Prize THE KEN GIDLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY presented in his memory by his friends at The Fox and Hounds, Great money kindly donated by Mr. Gordon Taylor of DELROSE DEXTERS. Wolford, will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion Animal in the British Simmental Section. The GALE HILL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY presented by Mr C Nightingale will be awarded for the THE CENTRE WEST SIMMENTAL CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the Champion Champion Animal in the Dexter Section. Male in the British Simmental Section. 14 15 A SPECIAL PRIZE OF £50 and Rosettes will be awarded for the BEST PAIR OF ANIMALS OF ANY AGE SOUTH DEVONS AND EITHER SEX, BRED AND OWNED BY ONE EXHIBITOR. Animals must have been shown in another Class at the Show. All entries must be registered in the Full Pedigree Section of the South Herd Book.

The Society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following that have very kindly sponsored the prize money Class for the British Simmental Classes: 125 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2009. 126 BULL, born after 31st December 2009. FEED SPECIALITIES LTD., Evesham 127 COW born before 2008, in-calf or with calf at foot N.F.U. SECRETARIES, Moreton-in-Marsh and others 128 COW or HEIFER born in 2008, in-calf or with calf at foot, calf to be suckling and not more than 10 months of CHRIS TALLIS, Hinton-on-the-Green age CENTRE WEST SIMMENTAL CLUB, Kidderminster 129 HEIFER, born in 2009. R.J. CLARKE AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, Winchcombe 130 HEIFER, born in 2010.

ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: BRITISH CHAROLAIS For the BEST MALE entered in the South Devon Classes All entries must be registered in the British Charolais Herd Books. For the BEST FEMALE entered in the South Devon Classes In association with SOUTH MIDLANDS CHAROLAIS For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the South Devon Classes Class 108 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2009. The TREGONHAYNE CHALLENGE CUP kindly presented by the Midland 109 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2010. Breeders' Club will be awarded for the Champion South Devon Animal. 110 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2008 in calf or with calf at foot. The M.S.D.C.B.C. MORETON-IN-MARSH SHOW TROPHY kindly presented by The Midland South 111 H E I F E R , born on or after 1st January 2009 in calf or with first calf at foot. Devon Cattle Breeders' Club will be awarded for the Champion South Devon Female. 112 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010 THE NORTHWICK ESTATE CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by I.R.S. BOND, Esq. will be 113 JUNIOR HEIFER born 1st July to 31st August 2010 awarded for the Champion South Devon Bull. 114 H E I F E R C A L F born 1st September to 31st October 2010 The PENSHAM PERPETUAL TROPHY kindly presented by Messrs. GRIFFITHS & MUMFORD of 115 H E I F E R C A L F born 1st November to 31st December 2010 Evesham will be awarded to the best Poll South Devon animal, together with a Rosette. 116 H E I F E R C A L F born on or after 1st January 2011 THE WELLS FOLLY PERPETUAL TROPHY kindly presented by W H D SCOTT, Esq., and £60 will be awarded for the best pair of South Devon Cattle, male and/or female bred by the exhibitor Class together with Rosettes and £40 to the Reserve. 117 JUNIOR BULL born 1st July to 31st August 2010 THE ROY BABEY MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the best animal bred and exhibited by a 118 BULL CALF born 1st September to 31st October 2010 member of the Midland South Devon Breeders Club. 119 BULL CALF born1st November to 31st December 2010 120 BULL CALF born on or after 1st January 2011 The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the South Devon Classes:- 121 BEST PAIR OF CHAROLAIS 122 BEST YOUNG HANDLER I.R.S. BOND, Esq., NORTHWICK ESTATE 123 STEER sired by a registered Charolais bull GROVE FARMS, Moreton-in-Marsh 124 HEIFER sired by a registered Charolais bull COLBURN PHILLIPS, Northleach (classes 123&124 to be decided by either age or weight on show day) BARRINGTON PARK ESTATE, Burford MR. RICHARD MUMFORD, Evesham For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. £50 kindly presented by Mr. Richard Mumford to the best naturally polled South Devon in the BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: South Devon Classes. For the BEST MALE entered in the British Charolais Classes Sash for Champion Animal kindly presented by SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY. For the BEST FEMALE entered in the British Charolais Classes For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the British Charolais Classes ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. For the BEST HEIFER CALF For the BEST BULL CALF For the CHAMPION JUNIOR LONGHORN For the SUPREME CHAMPION All animals entered must be true to breed type. For the COMMERCIAL CHAMPION Class 131 BULL, born on or before 30th June, 2009. B.C.C.S. BREED CHAMPION ROSETTE will be presented to the CHAMPION CHAROLAIS ANIMAL. 132 BULL, born on or after 1st July, 2009. 133 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf. (Animals born The COUNTRY CRAFTS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly donated by COUNTRY CRAFTS of before 02.03.05 must have had a calf since 02.09.2010. Bourton-on-the-Water will be awarded to the Exhibitor of the Champion Charolais Animal. 134 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January, 2009

Attention is drawn to Cattle condition 10.3 “……. classes may be merged if there are insufficient entries”. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000.

16 17 BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: THE VOYCE PULLIN OTHER PURE BRED For the BEST MALE entered in the Longhorn Classes For the BEST FEMALE entered in the Longhorn Classes BEEF BREEDS – NATIVE For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the Longhorn Classes Open to pure-bred animals of any beef breed not otherwise eligible to be shown THE LONGHORN CATTLE SOCIETY will present special rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion and Class to the Best Junior Bull and the Best Junior Heifer. 144 BULL, any age. THE CIBA-GEIGY AGROCHEMICALS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD generously 145 COW, in milk or in calf, born before 31st December, 2008. given by Ciba-Geigy Agrochemicals for the Supreme Champion Animal in the Longhorn Classes. 146 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January, 2009. ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. Rosettes for the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION ANIMALS. ABERDEEN ANGUS ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. Class 135 BULL, born prior to 1st January 2010. The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the Other Pure Bred Beef Breeds Classes:- 136 BULL, born on or after 1st January, 2010. VOYCE PULLIN AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, RURAL SURVEYORS & PROPERTY AGENTS, FALFIELD – 137 COW, in milk or in calf born before 1st January 2009. www.voycepullin.co.uk 138 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January, 2009, and before 1st January, 2010. 139 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010. 140 BEST PAIR, owned by exhibitor. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE Commercial beef entries need not supply an ear tag at the time of entry, but ear tag numbers must be supplied in BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: writing to the steward on the day For the BEST MALE entered in the Aberdeen Angus Classes For the BEST FEMALE entered in the Aberdeen Angus Classes All exhibits must be led. No animal to be shown in more than one class. Substitutions allowed. For the BEST ANIMAL entered in the Aberdeen Angus Classes Class 147 BEST BUTCHER'S STEER, any Breed or Cross. A Breed Society Tartan sash for the Champion Exhibit. 148 BEST BUTCHER'S HEIFER, any Breed or Cross. A Breed Society Rosette for the Best Animal bred by Exhibitor. 149 BEST POTENTIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW STEER, any Breed or Cross. The WARREN CHALLENGE TROPHY, presented by Sallfield Farms, for the Champion Exhibit. 150 BEST POTENTIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW HEIFER, any Breed or Cross. The Aberdeen Angus Society will award an engraved whisky glass to the exhibitor of the For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations Champion Exhibit in the event of 15 or more entries being forward in the Aberdeen Angus Section. Rosettes for the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION ANIMALS.

The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsors for the Aberdeen Angus Classes:- A CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late Rt. Hon. Lord Dulverton for the Champion Exhibit. Messrs. BRUTON KNOWLES & Co., Gloucester – www.brutonknowles.co.uk GILDERS TRANSPORT, Bourton-on-the-Water. www.gilderstransport.co.uk The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships in the Commercial Beef Classes: MIDLAND FEED SERVICES, Stratford-Upon-Avon H.L. BARNES & SON, Stratford-upon-Avon – www.hlbarnes.co.uk GRAHAM WALTON PUBLISHING, Shepton Mallet MACE BUILDINGS LTD. – www.macebuildings.co.uk ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. OTHER PURE BRED BEEF BREEDS - CONTINENTAL Open to pure-bred animals of any beef breed not otherwise eligible to be shown Class THE KNIGHT FRANK 141 BULL, any age. YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION 142 COW, in milk or in calf, born before 31st December, 2008. will be judged at 2.30 pm in the Cattle Rings. 143 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January, 2009. The presentation of cups for this competition will be made as part of the Grand Parade. Entries must be made at the Livestock Steward’s tent on Show Day. For Prizes and Entrance Fees see foregoing Cattle Regulations. There is no entry fee. Rosettes for the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION ANIMALS Attention is drawn to Cattle condition 14. Maximum age is under 16 years on show day and minimum age is 7 years and at the discretion of the Steward. ENTRIES CLOSE: 16th July, 2011 - Show CPH 14/155/8000. www.knightfrank.co.uk The HORACE OUGHTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy The Society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following that have very kindly sponsored the prize money Kindly donated by the late Horace Oughton Esq. for these Classes: The Brook Bond Oxo Trophy BERNARD CLARKE, Esq. Kindly donated by the late Ruth, Lady Dulverton

18 19 SHEEP SHEEP

JUDGES ENTRIES CLOSE: 13th JULY, 2011. PLEASE VISIT www.moretonshow.co.uk FOR UPDATES SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL SHEEP CLASSES IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL SHOWING RULES 1. SHEEP HEALTH CONTINENTAL 2. MAEDI-VISNA - Separate lines for Accredited and Non Accredited sheep will be provided as per DEFRA/Signet regulations; THE STATUS OF THE SHEEP MUST BE GIVEN ON ENTRY Berrichon du Cher Mr H.M. Shakespeare FORMS AND A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CURRENT FLOCK CERTIFICATE OF STATUS British Charollais MUST BE SENT WITH THE ENTRIES; the original certificate MUST be presented to the Chief British Vendeens Sheep Steward BEFORE the sheep are allowed into the separate accommodation for Accredited Texels Mr J. Leadbeater Sheep. Colour Coding: Accredited - uncoloured; Non-Scheme - green. Zwartbles 3. TAIL DOCKING – Must be docked to DEFRA’s current regulations. Other Breeds: Continental 4. ENTRIES - No animal may be shown in more than one class, except in Group or Pair Classes. The Society reserves the right to transfer entries into appropriate 'Other Breeds Sections' or merge breeds, NATIVE both following consultation with exhibitors. See also note at top of Rare Breeds Section. Ryland Southdown 5. PENNING FEES - PER PEN Other: Down/Shortwool Jacobs Mr J. Shemwell ON-LINE PEN FEES: £5.00 Lleyns Mr J. Burrows Moreton Show Members paper: £7.00. Suffolks Mr P.M. Fletcher Non-Members paper: £9.00 Wiltshire Horns Mr Alan Rees Other Breeds: Native Please state on entry form number of pens required per section e.g. “Suffolks 3, Cross Breeds 1”. Pen sizes are given for each breed. RARE & MINORITY No further Entry Fee is payable. Cotswolds Mr R. Mumford Heath/Hill 6. PASSES. Vehicles carrying livestock and their accompanying attendants will be admitted free of charge but Longwool (other than Cotswold) must display an appropriate LIVESTOCK PASS. Hebridean 6.1 Vehicles must be removed from the livestock area to the livestock lorry parks before 9.00am, otherwise they will Manx Loghtan be towed away. Shetland Mr N.J. Hill 6.2 The livestock lorry park will be locked from 9.00 am until the cattle parade has finished after 4.00 pm. Free Other: Primitives Parking for attendants vehicles is available in the public car park. Oxford Downs Mr J.S. Brigg 7. PRIZES

CROSS BREED & BUTCHERS LAMB No of entries catalogued 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1-3 £20 YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION 4-11 £20 £15 £10 12+ £20 £15 £10 £5 FLEECE COMPETITION 1st, 2nd & 3rd rosettes will be awarded in all classes with a fourth rosette presented where there are Probationer Judges may also be present during the judging of certain classes. 12 or more entries in a class.

8. TROPHIES - will be presented in the Sheep Rings at 1.30pm 9. CLEARANCE: No exhibits will be permitted to leave the showground until after 4.00pm and after the Grand SHEEP TIMETABLE Parade without authority signed by the Secretary. No livestock vehicle of any kind - returning to collect animals - will be admitted to the Showground from the public highway until after 5pm and after the Grand 9.30 Judging starts. Parade without authority signed by the Secretary. The road outside showground is NO WAITING and vehicles 10.00 All other Sheep Judging commences. will be moved on by the police. 13.30 approx Sheep prize giving in Sheep lines. IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CLASSES FOR 2011 GRAND ARENA Sheep Section – Scrapie registered discontinued. Classes renumbered under sections Continental, 15.20 GRAND PARADE MV Accredited followed by Non MV Native and Rare & Minority.

The CPH Number of the Showground is 14/155/8000

DEFRA Showing Conditions: Detailed instructions will be issued when numbers are notified to exhibitors and the Please see next page concerning Maedi Visna terms of the licence for the show have been finalised.

20 21 SHEEP HEALTH 2011 MAEDI VISNA THE FARMERS FRESH BRITISH CHAROLLAIS Is the flock MV Accredited? www.farmersfresh.co.uk All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. N.B. ONLY M.V. ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS BREED Yes No Class 225 RAM, Shearling and upwards. Provide current Is Accreditation 226 RAM LAMB. 227 EWE, two years old or over. certificate and compulsory for this 228 EWE, Shearling. bring them. Breed at Moreton? 229 EWE LAMB.

For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals.

Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship Yes No The LIONEL ORGAN CHALLENGE TROPHY, kindly donated by Mr. Lionel Organ will be presented to the exhibitor of the Champion Animal in this section

SORRY The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship for the British Charollais Classes: cannot bring Bring them these FARMERS FRESH LTD. Kenilworth – www.farmersfresh.co.uk BRITISH VENDEEN LEGAL NOTE: The above information is extracted from complex schemes and is offered in good faith but without All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. liability by Moreton Show Society, its officers and stewards. Members of the scheme are advised to consult the rules N.B. ONLY M.V. ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS BREED of the scheme or seek advice from those operating it if they are in any way uncertain what to do. Class CONTINENTAL SHEEP INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP 230 RAM, Shearling and upwards. The MITFORD BOWL, presented by the late Capt. The Hon. Lord Redesdale, DSO, RN, 231 RAM LAMB. will be presented to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in all Continental Sheep Classes, 232 EWE, two years old or over. together with £25 and a Sash 233 EWE, Shearling. (with the exception of Cross Breeds and Butcher's Lambs) 234 EWE LAMB. A £10 prize to be awarded to the Reserve Champion with a Reserve Champion Rosette. All Breed Champions in this section will come forward to be judged For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. as Continental Sheep Champion & Reserve. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. To be Judged by a single named Judge. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship

BERRICHON du CHER Rosettes will be awarded to the Exhibitors of the Champion Male and Reserve Champion Male Sheep and to the Pens 4ft x 6ft. Exhibitors of the Champion Female and Reserve Champion Female Sheep. N.B. ONLY M.V. ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS SECTION The CLIVE SPENCER CHALLENGE TROPHY together with £100 will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion Exhibit in the British Vendeen Section and £50 will be awarded to the Reserve Champion. Class 220 RAM, Shearling and upwards. 221 RAM LAMB. The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for these Classes: 222 EWE, two years old or over. COTSWOLD SEEDS, Moreton-in-Marsh 223 EWE, shearling. ROBIN ELLIS, Esq., BDS., Stow-on-the-Wold 224 EWE LAMB. MESSRS. MARRIOTTS, Chipping Norton RIGHTONS OF SHIPSTON, Shipston-on-Stour For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. SHIPSTON VETERINARY SURGEONS Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. GRAHAM WALTON PUBLISHING, Shepton Mallet

Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship

The PETER STAYT MEMORIAL CHALLENGE SHIELD, kindly presented by his family, will be awarded to the Champion Berrichon du Cher exhibit. 22 23 TEXEL OTHER BREEDS: CONTINENTAL All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. N.B. ONLY M.V. ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS BREED Open to animals of any Pure Continental Breed whether from Registered or Non Registered Flocks, except Class Registered or Non-Registered Flocks of Berrichon du Cher, British Charollais, British Vendeens and Texels. Please 235 RAM, two years old or over. state breed on entry form. 236 RAM, Shearling 237 RAM LAMB. Class 238 EWE. Shearling 245 RAM Shearling and upwards 239 EWE LAMB. 246 RAM LAMB 247 EWE two years old or over For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. 248 EWE shearling Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. 249 EWE LAMB

Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. The CIBA-GEIGY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP kindly donated by Ciba-Geigy Agrochemicals will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion Exhibit in the Texel Section. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship

The DICK NEAL CHALLENGE CUP kindly donated by the family of the late R.T. Neal will be awarded Note: If over 25 entries are received for any one breed, from at least 3 different exhibitors, breed classes may be to the exhibitor of the Best Exhibit of opposite sex to the Champion. formed and a specialist judge appointed for this Show.

The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the Texel Sheep Classes: The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship TBA T.S. BARKES & SON, Moreton-in-Marsh MCCARTNEYS, WORCESTER – www.mccartneys.co.uk WILLIAM HINTON, Stow-on-the-Wold – www.williamhinton.co.uk NATIVE SHEEP INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP BRUTON KNOWLES & Co., Gloucester – www.brutonknowles.co.uk The A.L. HANKS CUP, kindly presented by Andoversford Market, will be presented to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in all Native Sheep Classes, together with £25 and a Sash (with the exception of Cross Breeds and Butcher's Lambs) ZWARTBLES A £10 prize to be awarded to the Reserve Champion with a Reserve Champion Rosette. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. All Breed Champions, in this section, will come forward to be judged Class as Native Sheep Champion & Reserve. 240 RAM, Shearling and upwards. To be Judged by a single named Judge. 241 RAM LAMB. 242 EWE, two years old or over. 243 EWE, Shearling. DOWN/SHORTWOOL 244 EWE LAMB. DORSET HORN For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Class 250 EWE, two years old or over. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Continental Interbreed Championship 251 EWE LAMB 252 RAM The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the Zwartbles Sheep Classes: 253 RAM LAMB MR & MRS SIMON & EMMA KESWICK, ROCKCLIFFE FARM, Upper Slaughter For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals.

Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship

THE REFUND GUARANTEE Moreton Show Society guarantees to refund in full the entry fees of any cattle or sheep exhibitor who has entered and is unable to exhibit because they have received or are subject to a Statutory Notice in connection with animal health. This applies particularly in the case of The 2012 Show will be held on inconclusive or failed T.B. tests and in connection with Blue Tongue Virus. Similarly if entries Saturday, 1st September. have been made in the expectation of passing a test but this does not happen, a refund will be Schedules for the appropriate sections will be sent automatically made. Please telephone the Show Office on 01608 651908 as soon as the problem arises so that the cost of unwanted standings and other resources may be saved. to those who showed in 2011 Secretary.

24 25 The BENTLEY PERPETUAL SALVER kindly presented by Mr and Mrs D Partridge will be awarded to the Champion Shearling Ewe bred by the exhibitor together with a Rosette. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. The DAVID CHETWODE MEMORIAL CUP kindly presented by Lady Willa Chetwode will be awarded Class to the Champion Ram Lamb together with a Rosette. 254 EWE, two years old or over. The BENTLEY SHIELD kindly presented by D. G. Partridge and Son will be awarded to the best Jacob 255 EWE LAMB Ewe Lamb. 256 RAM 257 RAM LAMB The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship for the Classes: For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. MR& MRS SIMON & EMMA KESWICK, ROCKCLIFFE FARM, Upper Slaughter Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship THE PYMENTS OF CAMPDEN LLEYN SOUTHDOWN All sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. Class All animals to be shown untrimmed. Light brushing only accepted. 258 EWE, two years old or over. Any washing confined to the head and legs. All animals to be sheared bare after 1st May. 259 EWE LAMB All lambs shown must be tagged. 260 RAM 261 RAM LAMB N.B. ONLY M.V.ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS BREED Class For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. 271 RAM, Shearling and upwards. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. 272 RAM LAMB. 273 EWE, two years old or over, must have reared a lamb in 2011. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship 274 SHEARLING EWE. 275 EWE LAMB. ANY OTHER DOWNS/SHORTWOOL For Prizes and Penning fees see foregoing sheep regulations. Including and Shropshire. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Class 262 EWE, two years old or over. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship 263 EWE LAMB 264 RAM The MIDLAND BREEDERS' GROUP TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor of the 265 RAM LAMB Champion Exhibit in this Section. THE PRIZE MONEY IN THIS SECTION has been kindly sponsored by PYMENTS OF CAMPDEN LTD., For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Chipping Campden – www.pymentsbuilders.com Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. SPECIAL ROSETTE presented by the Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders’ Association for the best exhibit of that breed, SUFFOLK together with a CHALLENGE SHIELD kindly presented by Messrs. Clifford & Evans, Stock Markets, Stratford-upon- Avon, will be awarded to the breed champion. Animals must be entered or eligible for entry in the Society Flock Book All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship N.B. ONLY M.V. ACCREDITED STOCK MAY BE SHOWN IN THIS BREED Class JACOB 276 RAM shearling All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 6ft x 6ft. 277 RAM LAMB Class 278 RAM LAMB, untrimmed except squaring of the tail. 266 RAM, any age. 279 EWE, two years old or over. 267 RAM LAMB. 280 SHEARLING EWE. 268 EWE, two years old or over. 281 EWE LAMB. 269 EWE. Shearling 270 EWE LAMB. For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship

Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship SOCIETY Special Rosette for the best exhibit in Classes 276-281. CHALLENGE CUPS kindly presented by the Jacob Sheep Society will be awarded to the Champion The MAJOR D. R. DALY CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by the family of the late Major Daly Male and Champion Female. will be awarded to the Champion Suffolk Sheep Exhibit. 26 27 THE KENDALL & DAVIES Special Clause relating to Rare Breed Classes only: Entries from less than 2 exhibitors in any one class may result in the cancellation of that class. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. 8 entries from at least 2 exhibitors of one breed in any other breed classes may result in a single breed class. Class 282 RAM, Shearling or upwards. 283 RAM LAMB. THE KENDALL & DAVIES 284 EWE, two years old or over. 285 SHEARLING EWE. NATIONAL SHOW OF COTSWOLD SHEEP 286 EWE LAMB. Adult animals must be registered and lambs be eligible for entry in the For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Cotswold Sheep Society Flock Book. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. All sheep, other than lambs, must have been shorn bare on or after 1st January 2011 and before the Show. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 6ft x 6ft. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship Class PRIZE MONEY in these classes kindly donated by KENDALL & DAVIES 292 RAM, two years old or over. MORETON-IN-MARSH - www.kendallanddavies.co.uk 293 RAM. Shearling 294 RAM LAMB. 295 EWE, two years old or over. Must have reared a lamb in 2011. OTHER BREEDS: NATIVE 296 EWE. Shearling All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. 297 EWE LAMB. 298 GROUP OF 3 ANIMALS DRAWN FROM CLASSES 292 to 297 Open to animals of any Pure Domestic Breed not eligible to be shown (must be all owned by the same exhibitor) in any other class in this schedule. Please state breed on entry form. (Butchers Lambs and Cross Breeds excepted). For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Class Rosettes will be provided by The Cotswold Sheep Society and sashes to 287 RAM, shearling and upwards. Champion and Reserve Champion. 288 RAM LAMB. 289 EWE, two years old or over. Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship 290 EWE, shearling. 291 EWE LAMB. The COLBURN CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Cotswold Ram in Class 292. For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. The OAKHILL CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Shearling Ram in Class 293. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. The WILLIAM GARNE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Exhibit in Classes 295 and Champion Exhibit to go forward to Native Interbreed Championship 296. The LES ARNOLD CHALLENGE TROPHY, kindly presented by the Cotswold Sheep Society, will be The RAYMOND ADAMS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY, kindly presented by awarded to the exhibitor of the best Cotswold Lamb in the Ram Lamb and Ewe Lamb classes (Nos. Mrs. Janette Adams & Mr Nicholas Adams, will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion 294 and 297). Exhibit. The TONY FOSTER CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by the late W A Foster Esq., will be awarded to the Champion Cotswold Sheep Exhibit. The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship for these classes: MR & MRS SIMON & EMMA KESWICK, ROCKCLIFFE FARM, Upper Slaughter The Society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following who have very kindly sponsored the prize money ARTHUR GRIFFITHS & MUMFORD CONSULTANTS, Evesham. for the Cotswold Sheep Classes:- MESSRS KENDALL & DAVIES SOLICITORS Moreton-in-Marsh www.kendallanddavies.co.uk Note: If over 25 entries are received for any one breed, from at least 3 different exhibitors, breed classes may be ARTHUR GRIFFITHS & MUMFORD CONSULTANTS, Evesham formed and a specialist judge appointed for this Show. BERNARD CLARKE, Esq., Cirencester.

RARE & MINORITY SHEEP INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP The JOE HENSON PLATE will be presented to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in all Rare & Minority Sheep Classes, together with £25 and a Sash (with the exception of Cross Breeds and Butcher's Lambs) The 2012 Show will be held on A £10 prize to be awarded to the Reserve Champion with a Reserve Champion Rosette. Saturday, 1st September. All Breed Champions in this section will come forward to be judged as Schedules for the appropriate sections will be sent automatically Rare & Minority Sheep Champion & Reserve. to those who showed in 2011 To be judged by a single named Judge.

28 29 HEATH/HILL SHETLAND All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. Including Balwen, , , Portland, , Whitefaced Dartmoor. Class Kerry Hill and Llanwenog are no longer classed Rare Breeds and can be entered in Native Breed class 315 EWE, two years old or over. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. 316 EWE LAMB 317 RAM Class 318 RAM LAMB 299 EWE, two years old or over. 300 EWE LAMB For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. 301 RAM Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. 302 RAM LAMB Group Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. OTHER PRIMITIVE Group Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship Including Boreray, Soay, , North Ronaldsay All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft.

LONGWOOL Class Including Galway, , , Lincoln Longwool, Teeswater, Wensleydale. 319 EWE, two years old or over. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. 320 EWE LAMB Class 321 RAM 303 EWE, two years old or over. 322 RAM LAMB 304 EWE LAMB 305 RAM Breed Champion and Reserve Breed Champion Rosettes will be awarded in each breed. 306 RAM LAMB Breed Champion Exhibits to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. THE WILLIAM GILDER LTD. Group Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship www.williamgilder.co.uk PRIMITIVE All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. HEBRIDEAN Class All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. 323 RAM, Shearling and upwards. 307 EWE, two years old or over. 324 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2010. 308 EWE LAMB 325 EWE, two years old or over. 309 RAM 326 EWE, Shearling. 310 RAM LAMB 327 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2010.

For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals.

Group Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship.

The CARTER JONAS CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion exhibit in this MANX LOGHTAN section. All Sheep must be haltered and led. Pens 4ft x 6ft. Class The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorships for the Oxford Down Sheep Classes: 311 EWE, two years old or over. PEACE SEEDS, BROADWAY 312 EWE LAMB WILLIAM GILDER LTD – www.williamgilder.co.uk 313 RAM 314 RAM LAMB The 2012 Show will be held on For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Saturday, 1st September. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. Schedules for the appropriate sections will be sent automatically to those who showed in 2011 Group Champion Exhibit to go forward to Rare & Minority Interbreed Championship 30 31 CROSS BREEDS & BUTCHERS’ LAMBS YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

Class CROSS BREEDS 333 YOUNG HANDLER, under 16 years of age on show day. Open to handlers of MV accredited and non- sheep health scheme exhibits [may split if sufficient entries]. Handler to be judged on ability and knowledge and Open to Exhibits not eligible for Pure Bred Classes. not on appearance of sheep. To comply with Sheep Health Scheme requirements, entrants should be aware that it To be judged as suitable for a Breeding Flock. may be necessary to borrow and/or transport some sheep. Pens 6 ft x 6ft. - to be penned in Classes. Class Entries on-line or on the day – entry free. 328 Pen of THREE EWES, born in 2009 or before. First and second prizes in kind; rosettes to all competitors. 329 Pen of THREE SHEARLING EWES, born in 2010. Prizes kindly sponsored by Fosseway Garden Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh. 330 Pen of THREE EWE LAMBS, born in 2011. Classes 328 & 329 may be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries, at the discretion of the Chief Steward.

For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. FLEECE COMPETITION

The ROBERT MITCHELL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late R.T. MITCHELL, Esq., will be awarded PRIZES IN EACH CLASS - 1st - £10, 2nd - £5; Rosettes to 6th place for the BEST PEN OF FEMALES in the Cross Breed Classes, likely to replenish a commercial breeding Championship £15, Reserve £8 flock. JUDGE: Mr Stephen Kitson The J & S A WOOD CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best Ewes in Class Entry Fee: On Line - £2.00 each entry 328. Paper - £4.00 each entry The Society wishes to acknowledge the following sponsorship for the Cross Breed Classes Class WEBBS OF ARMSCOTE – www.webbsofarmscote.co.uk 334 FINE- (including Down & Down Cross) 335 MEDIUM - (including Half Bred, Kent, Texel & Lleyn) 336 CROSS - (including Masham, & Greyface) BUTCHERS' LAMBS 337 LUSTRE - (including Wensleydale, Lincoln, Devon, Cotswold & Blueface Leicester) Pens 6 ft x 6ft. - to be penned in Classes. 338 NATURAL COLOURED - (including Jacob, & Black Welsh Mountain, or any other natural Class coloured pure bred or Crossbred fleece.) 331 Pen of FIVE LAMBS, total live weight of 200kg. or over on day of Show. CHAMPION FLEECE - Champion Exhibit of any breed exhibited in classes 334 – 338. 332 Pen of FIVE LAMBS, total live weight less than 200kg on day of Show. £15.00 and Rosette for Champion and £8.00 and Rosette for Reserve. PRIZE MONEY in these classes kindly sponsored by For Prizes and Penning Fees see foregoing Sheep Regulations BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD Rosettes to Champion and Reserve Champion Animals. SPECIAL REGULATIONS See note below concerning the Champion Shepherd Competition. 1. Each entry must consist of one hog or ewe fleece from any one breed, crossbred or type, selected by the wool producer. A competitor may enter any number of classes and more than one fleece per class. BREEDING OF LAMBS MUST BE STATED ON ENTRY FORM. 2. Fleeces must be unwashed. The DRURY CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late R L R Drury will be awarded to the best Pen of Lambs in Class 331. 3. The fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured with a wool band from the neck wool and submitted in the plastic The TOWNSEND CHALLENGE CUP presented by R Townsend and Co. Ltd., will be awarded to the bags provided by the Exhibitor. One label should be placed inside the bag and another secured to the outside Best Pen of Lambs exhibited in these Classes. of the bag indicating: Name and address of competitor, class number entered, breed or cross and British Wool PRIZE MONEY in these classes kindly sponsored by: Marketing Board Registration number. Competitors are responsible for ensuring the delivery for their fleeces to WILLIAM HINTON Ltd., Stow-on-the-Wold – Moreton-in-Marsh Show not later than 9.00 am on Saturday 3rd September 2011 LONG COMPTON ABATTOIR 4. Competitors are responsible for the removal of their fleeces and despatch to their wool merchants. Fleeces will be on display for the duration of the show, but can be removed from 4.00 pm on Saturday 3rd September 2011, CHAMPION SHEPHERD COMPETITION for or as advised by the steward. THE WHITBREAD TROPHY 5. IF THERE ARE FEWER THAN THREE ENTRIES IN ANY PARTICULAR CLASS, AT CLOSING OF ENTRY DATE, To determine the Champion Shepherd the points awarded to an exhibitor's highest placed THAT CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED AND ENTRY FEES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE COMPETITOR. entry in the BUTCHER'S LAMB CLASSES will be added to the points awarded in the competitions for the NANCIBEL GREGORY MEMORIAL TROPHY and for the HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL 6. Fleeces that are artificially stained or artificially coloured, or fastened with binder or any form of twine, will be CHALLENGE TROPHY. Competitors for this competition are advised to ensure that their entries eliminated. have been marked for this purpose before leaving the show ring; points are awarded down to 4th place. The trophy will be presented at the Farms and Crops Prize giving to be held in 7. The competition will be judged on a points system and the Judge's decision is final. January, 2012. The winner will also receive a Pair of Presentation Sheep Shears.

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