Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020
Contents Page
Schedule & Prize List………………………………………………..3 Livestock breeds eligible for showing classes……………4 Sheep Classes………………………………………………………..5-8 Cattle Classes…………………………………………………………8-9 Goat Classes……………………………………………………….10-11 Pig Classes……………………………………………………………….11 Young Handlers………………………………………………………..12 Fleece & Handspun eligible breeds…………………………..14 Fleece Classes…………………………………………………………..15 Handspun Classes……………………………………………………..16 Skein of Yarn Classes………………………………………………….17 Felt Classes………………………………………………………………..17 General Information…………………………………………………..18
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020
Schedule and Prize List
Rare Breeds Show 2020
Weald and Downland Living Museum Singleton, West Sussex PO18 0EU
Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Pigs Young Handlers, Fleece & Handspun
Showground opens for exhibitors at 7am Registration from 8.30am Show opens to the public at 10am Judging commences at 10am Show closes to the public at 4.30pm
2020 Entry Prices
Cattle: £8/ entry.
Sheep, pigs & goats: £6/ entry.
Fleece and handspun classes: £2/ entry.
Young handler classes: £1 / entry.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Tuesday 30th June 2020
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020 BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR SHOWING CLASSES
SHEEP Primitives: Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, HebrideanT, Icelandic, North Ronaldsay, Soay, Manx Loaghtan, ShetlandC. Down: Devon Closewool, Dorset Down, Dorset Horn, LleynC, Oxford DownT, Ryeland*,Coloured RyelandT, Shropshire, Southdown, Wiltshire HornT. Longwool: Cotswold, Greyface Dartmoor, Devon & Cornwall, Lincoln, Border Leicester, Longwool Leicester & Black Leicester, Longwool Teeswater, Wensleydale. Heath or Hill: Balwen, Black Welsh MountainC, HerdwickC, Hill Radnor, Kerry HillT, Llanwenog, Norfolk HornC, Portland, Torddu C, Torwen C, White Face DartmoorT. Whitefaced Woodland. Jacob C
CATTLE Beef: Shorthorn,C Belted GallowayC, White Galloway, British WhiteT, LonghornT, White Park Hereford T, HighlandT SussexC, Dairy or Dual purpose: DexterC, Gloucester, Irish Moiled, Kerry, Northern Dairy Shorthorn, Red Poll, Shetland, Vaynol.
GOATS Bagot, Golden Guernsey, English C, Pygmy C.
PIGS British Lop, Middle White, Tamworth, Berkshire, Large Black, Gloucester Old Spot, British Saddleback, Welsh, Oxford Sandy and Black C.
All breeds are rare except where marked T Traditional stock of pure British descent at risk, i.e. Hereford Cattle or C Conventional to this show.
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SHEEP All Sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rule
Primitive Breeds (except Shetland) Judge: Mr Maurice Duce
Class 1 Ram born before 2020 Class 2 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 3 Ewe born before 2019 Class 4 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 5 Shearling Ewe born in 2019
Shetland Sheep Shetland sheep should be shown "in the fleece" i.e. cosmetic washing or trimming is not allowed. Judge: Mrs Lesley Beazer
Class 6 Ram born before 2020 Class 7 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 8 Ewe born before 2019 Class 9 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 10 Shearling Ewe born in 2019
Down Breeds (including Southdowns) Judge : Mr Rex Vincent
Class 11 Ram born before 2020 Class 12 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 13 Ewe born before 2019 Class 14 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 15 Shearling Ewe born in 2019
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Longwool Breeds (except Greyface Dartmoor ) Judge: Mr Robert Whitcombe
Class 16 Ram born before 2020 Class 17 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 18 Ewe born before 2019 Class 19 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 20 Shearling Ewe, born in 2019
Best longwool trio same owner, mixed sex at least one ram. This class all longwool breeds including Greyfaced Dartmoor.
Judge: Mr Colin Gale
Class 21 Best Longwool Trio
Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Judge: Mr Colin Gale
Class 22 Ram born before 2020 Class 23 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 24 Ewe born before 2019 Class 25 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 26 Shearling Ewe born in 2019
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020 Heath or Hill Breeds (except Portland) Judge: Mr Bob Coleman
Class 27 Ram born before 2020 Class 28 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 29 Ewe born before 2019 Class 30 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 31 Best Heath or Hill trio same owner, mixed sex at least one ram
Portland Sheep Judge: Mr David Brewer
Class 32 Ram born before 2020 Class 33 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 34 Ewe born before 2020 Class 35 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 36 Shearling Ewe born in 2019
Portland Sheep are shown in their ‘working clothes’ i.e. dirty marks etc. may be sponged off and horns lightly oiled, but they should not be shampooed, brushed or trimmed.
Jacob Sheep - Shown to Jacob Sheep Society Rules Judge: Mr Peter Bull
Class 37 Ram born before 2020 Class 38 Ram lamb born in 2020 Class 39 Ewe born before 2020 Class 40 Ewe lamb born in 2020 Class 41 Best Jacob trio same owner, mixed sex at least one ram
The Champions and Reserve Champions of all sections will go forward to the Supreme Championship.
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Wool on the Hoof (There is no entry fee for these classes) Judge: Mr Peter Bull
Class 42 Long Wool Class 43 Short Wool
To be judged from sheep drawn from the preceding classes. Only one entry per exhibitor per breed. Sheep will be judged unshorn, and should be in a state demanded by their flock book.
CATTLE
All Cattle Classes depend on the number of exhibits. Bull ages are calculated from the show Date.
Dexter Judge: Mr Mike Kemmish
All males up to the age of 12 months on show date may be shown on their birth notification number. All males over 12 months on show date must be shown on their pedigree registration 'M' number. The Supreme Champion will be eligible for the Dexter Society Silver Spoon.
Class 44 Cow in milk or with calf at foot Class 45 Cow in calf Class 4 6 Heifer in milk or with calf at foot Class 47 Heifer in calf Class 48 Maiden Heifer Class 49 Bull 2 years old or older Class 50 Bull less than 2 years old
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Rare Breeds Dairy or Dual Purpose Cattle Judge: Mr Lawrence Alderson
Class 51 Cow in milk or with calf at foot Class 52 Heifer in milk or with calf at foot Class 53 Cow in calf Class 54 Heifer in calf Class 55 Maiden Heifer Class 56 Bull 2 years old or older Class 57 Bull less than 2 years old
Beef Cattle (except Beef Shorthorn Longhorn & Sussex) Judge: Mr Lawrence Alderson
Class 58 Bull 2 years old or older Class 59 Bull less than 2 years old Class 60 Cow in calf or with calf at foot Class 61 Heifer in calf or with calf at foot Class 62 Maiden Heifer
Beef Cattle – Beef Shorthorn, Longhorn & Sussex Cattle Judge: Mr Lawrence Alderson
Class 63 Bull 2 years old or older Class 64 Bull less than 2 years old Class 65 Cow in calf or with calf at foot Class 66 Heifer in calf or with calf at foot Class 67 Maiden heifer
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GOATS
White pygmy goats will now be r ecognised. No exhibitor will be allowed to show any animal that is bred by or owned at any time by the judge.
Pygmy Goats Judge: Mr Nigel Keen
Class 68 Male Kid 8 weeks to 1year old Class 69 Buckling 1 year to 2 years old Class 70 Adult male 2 years and over Class 71 Female Kid 8 weeks to 1 year old Class 72 Goatling 1 year to 2 years old Class 73 Adult Female 2 years and over Class 74 Wether Class 75 Pet
Golden Guernsey Goats Judge: Dr Dreda Randall
Class 76 Male Kid (8 weeks to 1 year) Class 77 Male (over 1 year) Class 78 Female Kid (8 weeks to 1 year) Class 79 Goatling (over 1 year and under 2 years that has not borne a kid) Class 80 Adult Female (that has borne a kid)
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020 Bagot Goats Judge: Dr Dreda Randall
Class 81 Male (Any age over 8 weeks) Class 82 Female Kid (8 weeks to 1 year) Class 83 Goatling (over 1 year under 2 years that has not borne a kid) Class 84 Adult Female (that has borne a kid)
English Goats Judge: Dr Dreda Randall
Class 85 Male Kid (8 weeks to 1 year) Class 86 Buckling (over 1 year and under 2 years) Class 87 Adult Male (over 2 years) Class 88 Female Kid (8 weeks to 1 year) Class 89 Goatling (over 1 year under 2 years that has not borne a kid) Class 90 Adult Female (that has borne a kid) Class 91 Sire or Dam and Offspring
PIGS White Breeds Judge: - Mr Brian Card
Class 92 Sow born before l July 2019 Class 93 Gilt born on or between I July & 31 August 2019 Class 94 Gilt born on or after 1 Sep 2019 Class 95 Gilt born on or after 1 Jan 2020
Coloured Breeds Judge: - Mr Brian Card
Class 96 Sow born before 1 July 2019 Class 97 Gilt born on or between I July & 3l August 2019 Class 98 Gilt born on or after I Sep 2019 Class 99 Gilt born on or after I Jan 2020
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YOUNG HANDLERS – SHEEP Judge: Mr Rex Vincent
Class 100 Young Handler aged below 8 years Class 101 Young Handler aged 9 – 12 years Class 102 Junior Stockperson aged 13 years and over
YOUNG HANDLERS – CATTLE Judge: Mr Mike Kemmish
Class 103 Young Handler aged below 10 years Class 104 Young Handler age 10 to 14 years. Class 105 Junior Stockperson 15 to 18 years.
YOUNG HANDLERS – PIGS Judge: Mr Brian Card
Class 106 Young Handler aged 8 – 11 years Class 107 Junior Stockperson 12 – 14 years
YOUNG HANDLERS – GOATS Judge: Dr Dreda Randall
Class 108 Young Handler aged below 10 years Class 109 Young Handler age 10 to 14 years
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Please note: Dress code should apply to all YH classes Please be sure to state name of Young Handler and animal on entry form. Young Handlers are to handle one animal entered (or eligible for entry) in one of the above showing classes. Judging will be the manner and ability to handle and show Sheep, Pigs, Cattle and Goats and not on the conformation etc. of the animal. Best Young Handler Cattle & Sheep trophies to be awarded to the first prize winners The Best Goat Young Handler trophy for classes 108 and 109 will be judged in the Goat ring following the Goat classes. The Best Pig Young Handler Trophy awarded by the Zeuner Family for Class 106 and 107 will be judged in the Pig ring following completion of judging of the Pig Classes. Class 102 and 105 for Junior Stockpersons aged 12 - 14 years with the intention that some animal conformation will be expected and handlers will have some knowledge of their animal charge. The best handler in this class will be awarded the Virginia Lyon Cup for sheep and goats and the Jubilee Trophy for cattle. The Judge and Show Organisers reserve the right to refuse an individual entry into these classes at the show ground on Health and Safety grounds.
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With the support of The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
HANDSPUN AND FLEECE CLASSES ENTRY FORM JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.30AM
ELIGIBLE BREEDS Primitives: Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, Hebridean (T) Iceland (IC), North Ronaldsay, Soay, Manx Loghtan, Shetland (C). Down: Devon Closewool, Dorset Down, Dorset Horn, Lleyn (C), Norfolk Horn (C), Oxford Down (T), Ryeland, Coloured Ryeland (T), Shropshire, Southdown, Wiltshire Horn (T). Longwool: Cotswold, Greyface Dartmoor, Leicester & Black Leicester Longwool, Teeswater, Wensleydale. Devon & Cornwall Heath or Hill: Balwen, Black Welsh Mountain (C) Herdwick (C), Hill Radnor, Kerry Hill (T) Llanwenog, Portland, Torddu (C), Torwen (C), White Face Dart-moor. Whitefaced Woodland., Jacob(C)
All breeds are classified by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust as rare, except where marked: (T) Traditional (N) Native stock of pure British descent at risk (C) Conventional to this show. Guest Breed - Polworth and Gotland
Entries are invited for the Hand Spun and Fleece Classes at this year's show to be held at the Weald & Downland Open Living Museum, Singleton on the 16 July 2017.
Prizes awarded include rosettes for the first three placings in each class, plus prize money of £6 for the Champion Fleece.
Prize money will also be awarded as follows: 1st place £6, 2nd place £4, and 3rd place £2 in the Hand Spun Classes.
Please complete the enclosed entry form.
Rare and Traditional Breeds Show – July 2020
2020 CLASSES
FLEECE Judge: Ms Sue Petrie
Fleeces must be from pure breeds eligible in the Sheep classes. No Shetland or Jacob fleeces to be entered in Classes 120 & 121 A fleece cannot be entered in more than one class The entry number label is to be attached with a staple of fleece or "butchers" string.
Class 112: 1 Jacob fleece Class 113: 3 Jacob fleece Class 114: 1 Longwool fleece Class 115: 3 Longwool fleece Class 116: 1 Shortwool fleece Class 117: 3 Shortwool fleece Class 118: 1 Shetland fleece Class 119: 3 Shetland fleece Class 120: 1 Coloured fleece Class 121: 3 Coloured fleece
The Coloured Sheep Breeders Association will award Champion Rosettes for the two highest placed coloured fleeces.
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HAND SPUN Judge: Mr Steve Kennett
All entries to be made from handspun yarn using fleece from a breed eligible for the Show either alone or combined with other fibers, such as silk, mohair or fleece from another breed. These may be plied, blended, or combined with other handspun yarn, but the whole entry to consist of no less than 50% Rare, Minority or Traditional Breed Wool.
Please specify if you used Handspun or Fleece.
Class 122: An adult's or child's sweater, cardigan, jacket or slip over hand knitted. Class 123: An adult’s or child’s sweater, hand spun and hand knitted woolen sweater, cardigan, jacket or slipover. Class 124: A handwoven or hand knitted shawl, stole or scarf Class 125: A handwoven or hand knitted shawl, stole or scarf from handspun yarn. Class 126: Any other item, e.g. hats, placemats, gloves. Class 127: Any rug or wall hanging Class 128: Any item made by a Youth under 18 years.
Highly Commended rosettes may be awarded at the judge’s discretion.
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SKEIN OF YARN Judge: Mr Steve Kennett
Item must be handspun by the exhibitor within the past year. Minimum of 50g or 2oz, neatly wound.
Class 129: All wool skein -100% sheep’s wool, natural white. Class 130: All wool skein -100% sheep’s wool, natural coloured. Class 131: All wool skein - 100% sheep’s wool, longwool breed Class 132: Blended Skein – At least 50% sheep’s wool, designed to show the versatility of wool when combined with other fibers in a smooth, evenly spun standard plied yarn. Class 133: Fancy Yarn Skein Class 134: Youth Skein – made by a Youth aged under 18 years. 100% Sheep’s wool.
FELT Judge: Mr Steve Kennett
Class 135: A needle felted item Class 136: Any other item made from felt
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Any exhibitors intending to arrive the day before must have permission in advance and must not leave their livestock unattended over night!
Straw will be provided on cattle and pig lines only.
Washing facilities will be available near the Cattle lines.
Water points will be provided near the sheep and goat pens.
Exhibitors, Judges, and handlers must wear white coats in the ring and in the Grand Parade. Whilst in the animal lines all handlers must wear protective coats or overalls.
Animals to be penned by 9am and it is particularly requested that they remain on the show ground until the end of the Grand Parade with vehicle movement restricted until show ground is clear of visitors.
The Museum are working towards improvements to the livestock lines/walkways - giving restricted access to the public until after Judging has taken place.
No vehicle movement on the show ground after show opens to the public. In an emergency please notify a member of the event team to safely assist you to exit the site.
The Museum is a non-smoking site. Smoking is only permitted in the public car parks, beyond the ticket office.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.
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