The Show 2019 Premium Lists Of Sheep Section

Thursday 1st August 2019

Secretary: Mr Rod Mackenzie, Mannsfield Showground, , Ross Shire, IV6 7RS. Tel: 01463 870870 Email: [email protected] Website: www.blackisleshow.com This premium list is available on our web site and entry forms can be printed off as PDF documents.

Note - Entries will only be accepted by POST to the above address.

CLOSING DATE - 29th June 2019

The correct monies must also be enclosed NO LATE ENTRIES DUE TO CATALOGUE PRINTING DEADLINE ***Exhibitors cannot Change Classes once Deadline has Passed ***

PLEASE NOTE ANY CHANGES OF JUDGES WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OUR WEBSITE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES.

OFFICIALS & COMMITTEE 2019 Honorary Presidents Mr Alasdair Cameron, Wellhouse, Muir of Ord. Ms Roda McKenzie, Cabuie, 8 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie Mr Hugh MacLennan, Springfield Farm, Cullicudden, Dingwall President Mr Donald MacLeod, Eathie Mains, Cromarty Vice President Mrs Freida Mckenzie, Muirton, Munlochy Junior Vice President Mrs Amy Grant, Kinnahaird, Contin Past President Mr Stephen MacKenzie, Auchmore Farm, Muir of Ord Honorary Treasurer Mr Andrew Gammie, Croftcrunie, Tore Secretary &Treasurer Mr Rod MacKenzie, Mannsfield, Muir of Ord, IV6 7RS.

SHEEP SECTION All Entry Fees in the Sheep Section are £4 per Entry per Class

All Sheep require an EID tag. The Disease Control (Interim Measures) () Order 2002, (as Amended) Article 7 Any sheep moving to shows or exhibitions must be individually ear tagged or tattooed and the movement reported to the Scottish Animal Movement Unit, 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries, DG1 3ES (Tel No: 08456017597) email: [email protected]) with the individual ear numbers listed as this involves a movement from one premises to another. (HOLDING NUMBER FOR MANNSFIELD SHOWGROUND IS 91/762/0104). This is the responsibility of the stock owner not the Show Organisers. Animals moving to shows for the first time will not have to be kept separate prior to moving to the Show irrespective of whether any other livestock have been moved onto those premises in the 13 day period immediately before moving. If attending only one show within any one 13 day period the animal will not require to be held separate on return from the show nor will the return home trigger a 13 day standstill for any other animal on the home farm. Also animals may move from show to show or may return to their usual premise of residence without triggering a 13 day standstill provided they are kept in separate facilities under an approved separation agreement with SEERAD. In all cases the standstill period for pigs is 20 days. Maedi-Visna Sheep from M.V. Accredited Flocks All continental, Blue Faced Leicester and Suffolk Sheep in Open Classes must be shown in this group and must be from M.V. Accredited Flocks only. The penning and judging arrangements will provide adequate separation between the two groups but sheep are shown entirely at their owner's risk. All exhibitors and attendants must observe the Regulations relating to the penning, judging and movement of their sheep in the Showground. Exhibitors of sheep must bring their official Maedi-Visna status certificate to the Show where they must be presented at the gate. Any sheep arriving without a Maedi-Visna status certificate will not be admitted to the M.V. section of the Show. MCV:CAE accredited stock must be accompanied by a valid certificate of accreditation. Green SAC form (not a yellow SH20) within expiry date (this must not run out before the duration of the Show) signed and dated by exhibitor list of animals to be recorded on the form. Please note that eartag numbers must be entered on the HSR certificates, if eartag numbers are not entered on the HSR animals cannot be unloaded. There is no MCV:CAE Section in Crofters Classes Sheep Scab All sheep must be treated with a licensed product for the control of sheep scab, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the Show, with the exception of animals entered in On The Hoof & On The Hook.

GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. All Stock exhibited must be bona fide property of the exhibitor and at least one month in his possession before the date of the Show. All animals entered into the Black Isle Show must be in good health. No animal suffering from any contagious disease will be allowed on the showground. The Veterinary Surgeon's decision will be final. 2. Entries must be intimated to the Secretary, BY POST ONLY, Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, not later than Saturday 29th June 2019. Entry Fees are £4 for Sheep (unless otherwise stated), PER ENTRY PER CLASS. 3. Ewes must have reared Lambs in the current year. 4. All stock must be shown under the relevant Breed Society rules. 5. During the Judging, no person is to enter the Ring except Judges, Attending Members and Handlers. 6. SHEEP AND GOAT HEALTH SCHEME CATEGORY 1V- Scrapie Monitoring Approved Shows All Sheep Exhibitors must sign on the appropriate place on the enclosed green Form to declare that all their female sheep are: a. Non-pregnant (empty) b. Have not lambed within 30 days prior to the show c. Are not subject to any procedure which changes the season breeding pattern 7. OBJECTIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE SECRETARY WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE COMPLETION OF JUDGING OF THE CLASSES CONCERNED, ACCOMPANIED BY A DEPOSIT OF £25.00, which will be returned if the objection is sustained. The Referee and Acting Committee would then meet to consider protests, and their decision will be final. 8. Perpetual Challenge Cups will be presented at a function on Friday 8th November 2019 in the Hotel, Newtonmore, and must be returned to the Secretary not later than Show Day of the following year. 9. The Society will not be in any way responsible for any loss or damage which stock, implements, or articles of any description may sustain at the Show, or in transit, or for any accident to any person within or outwith the Showyard. 10. All Stock must remain in the Showyard until 4.00pm on the day of the Black Isle Show. No vehicles will be allowed return access to the showground before 4pm, unless there is veterinary emergency. 11. In no case shall a Prize be awarded unless the Judges deem the animals to have sufficient merit. Where only one or two lots are presented in a class, and the Judges consider them unworthy of the Prizes offered, it shall be in their power to award a lower Prize. 12. Animals can be entered in more than one Class, if eligible, but no guarantee can be given that they can be judged in all the Classes entered, due to the timing of the various Sections. 13. Inter-Herd Championships - No prize tickets to be displayed on animals or attendants. Only the correct given herd number must be worn. 14. EXHIBITORS MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ANIMALS AT ALL TIMES, AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE LED BY RESPONSIBLE, COMPETENT AND SUITABLY DRESSED ATTENDANTS. 15. PLEASE NOTE - All stock must be on field before 8.00 a.m. Judging commences 8.30a.m. 16. PUBLICITY & PRIVACY - Once you have read and understood the rules and regulations of this schedule and have ticked the box at the bottom of the entry form to proceed with your entry, the Society will use your information to do the following: a) store, process and retain, including electronically, all data and personal information provided by exhibitors, for the purposes of operating the Show, maintaining appropriate records and communicating with the exhibitor in the future concerning any of the Society’s activities b) publicise the names, home and business locations of exhibitors, including but not limited to prize winners, in Show catalogues, on the Show website and elsewhere as part of the operation and promotion of the Show and future shows c) photograph any exhibitor or other person on the Showground and store and use the resulting image (including edited or altered versions) for any of the Society’s commercial or non-commercial purposes in all and any media, including, without limitation, use in promotional materials and on the Society’s website, or supply to carefully selected third parties for use for their own purposes. The Society shall own the copyright in any such images d) Publish the details and results of any disputes and/or appeals 17. PRIZE MONEY - following a review of prize money the Society has introduced a new procedure for the paying out of prize money. Competitors who win any prize with a monetary value will be issued with a voucher stating the section, class, prize etc. This voucher can then be redeemed for cash in the Prize Cabin located in the stock lines. This cabin will be open between 10am and 3pm on show day. Please note that any lost vouchers will be treated in the same manner as lost cash, and will not be recompensed. Vouchers are valid for cash exchange on the day of the show only. Any vouchers which have not been exchanged for cash must be sent into the office following the show and no later than 31st October to claim the prize money, exhibitors should state whether they wish the payment to be made by cheque or BACS. Any questions arising from this should be addressed to [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE metal gates will be used for all stock entered in the Show.

**Sheep Entries are restricted to TWO entries per Class per Exhibitor** All Pens are Marked with Exhibitor Numbers Arm Numbers Must Be Worn By all exhibitors

OFFICIAL SHOW REFEREE - Mr H Meiklejohn, Bayne Drive, Dingwall

~CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS~

The Black Isle Farmers' Champion of Champions will be judged between the following:  Supreme Champion Led Beef Cattle Beast  Best Sheep Exhibit  Champion Horse (Clydesdale, Highland, )  Overall Feather Champion  Overall Fur Champion

Judge - Mr & Mrs J McCallum, Dingwall Reasons will be given for awards

This will be judged at 3.10pm outside the Pavilion.

Champion - £150; Reserve - £75; 3rd - £50; 4th - £30; 5th - £20

THE LARRY GRAHAM MBE PERPETUAL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP

Presented to the Black Isle Farmers' Society by his Family to commemorate his having been the Secretary of this Society from 1968 to 1995 - for the Overall Pairs Interbreed Championship of the Show. Each Breed in the Section to be represented by its Male Champion & Female Champion on the day. Commencing with the Beef Cattle, followed by the Sheep and Native Breed Horses & Ponies and to continue in strict rotation. (2019 - SHEEP) To be judged as a Pair. 1st Prize £100 to each of the winning owners. 2nd Prize £50 to each of the winning owners. The Cup will be held for 6 months by each of the winning owners (if applicable).

OVERALL AWARDS & SPECIAL PRIZES Judge: Mr Jim Thomson, Kelso

The Stainland Perpetual Trophy Presented by The Family, Sibmister and Stainland Farms, Thurso for the Best Sheep Exhibit.

The Arkendeith Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by the late W J Smith, Cromarty for the Best Pure-Bred Sheep. Champion £100 Reserve £50.

The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Bronze Trophy. The Champion Group of 3 Pure-Bred Sheep from one Exhibitor (Group to consist of 1 Male & 2 Females) 1st - £100, 2nd - £60, 3rd - £40

The Glasstullich Bronze Shepherd re-presented to the Society by Mr William MacGillivray, Glasstullich, Nigg Station, Tain to commemorate his having won the Supreme Sheep Championship at the 150th Black Isle Show in 1986. This trophy will now be for the Best Pure-Bred Sheep (Other than The Champion), exhibited from Ross. Rosettes and Prize-cards - Champion £30 Reserve £20.

BIFS BRONZE TROPHY for Best Continental Sheep In Show From Ross (Other than Champion)

The Newhall Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by the late Major C J Shaw of Tordarroch & Newhall for the most Successful Competitor in more than one Section of the Open Sheep classes.

BIFS Bronze Shepherd for the Best Continental Sheep in the Show. The winner of this trophy will be decided during the judging of the Best Exhibit in the Sheep Section.

The RICHARD WESTON BROOKE PERPETUAL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Awarded to the Competitor gaining most points in the Open Competitions for Cattle, Horses and Sheep.

YOUNG HANDLERS

Judge: Mr Jim Thomson, Kelso Prize Money: 1st £30, 2nd £25; 3rd £20; 4th £15; 5th £10; 6th and subsequent prizes £5 All entrants will receive a prize if they turn up and show their sheep

The capabilities of the Handler will be assessed - NOT the animal being led.

Entries WILL NOT be accepted on the day - Entries to be notified Before Friday 30th June Stating Name of Handler & Age on Show Day. Any Breed/Type of Sheep Can Be Shown.

If any young handler wishes to show sheep that are not entered in any of the breed sections please state this on entry form as we must allow for pens.

ALSO MV STATUS OF THE SHEEP PROPOSING TO SHOW MUST BE STATED.

001 Young Handler aged 8-10 Years up to and including the day of the Show. TROPHY "The Shepherd Girl" for winner of this class 002 Young Handler aged 11-13 Years up to and including the day of the Show. TROPHY "BIFS" Bronze Shepherd for winner of this class 003 Young Handler aged 14-16 Years up to and including the day of the Show TROPHY "Auchmore Trophy" donated by the MacKenzie family, Auchmore Muir of Ord for the winner of this class

OVERALL YOUNG The Todholes Trophy for the best Young Handler, presented by the Campbell Family, HANDLER Todholes, Thurso

BLACKFACE Judge: Mr John Murray, Cumnock Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5 Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class. Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class.

304 RAM, two shear and over 305 RAM, shearling 306 RAM, lamb 307 EWE 308 GIMMER 309 EWE, lamb 310 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females, drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Viewfort Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by the late K McKenzie, CHAMPION Wester Craiglands, Fortrose in memory of Roderick McKenzie, Viewfort for the Champion Blackface, Male or Female. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30

RESERVE The Rheide Border Trophy. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

RAM LAMB The BIFS Bronze Trophy for the Best Ram Lamb

EWE LAMB The Teviotdale Trophy for the Best Ewe Lamb

GROUP of THREE The Mannsfield Trophy presented by BIFS for Best Group of Three. Prize of £10

The Chapman & Frearson Cup presented by Chapman & Frearson for the Most Points MOST POINTS in this Section

SHEPERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS Rosette and £15 (Other than Champion)

BLUEFACED LEICESTER

Judge: Mr Andrew Adam, Forfar Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5 Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

311 RAM, two shear and over 312 RAM, shearling 313 RAM, lamb 314 EWE 315 GIMMER 316 EWE, lamb 317 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females, drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Muriel Dunnet Trophy presented to the Champion Bluefaced Leicester. Rosette & CHAMPION £30

RESERVE Rosette & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

The "Broomhill" Trophy kindly presented by Mackenzie, Broomhill, Muir of Ord BEST GROUP for best group of 3 Blue Faced Leicester. Prize of £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS Rosette & £15

BRITISH BELTEX

Judge: Mr Allan Taylor, Biggar Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

318 RAM, two shear and over 319 RAM, shearling 320 RAM, lamb 321 EWE 322 GIMMER 323 EWE, lamb 324 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION The Fearn Cup presented by James Scott & Partners for Champion. Rosette & £30

RESERVE The Beltex Challenge Trophy for the Reserve, Rosette & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

BEST GROUP Prize of £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS The BIFS Shield & £15 (Other than the Champion)

BRITISH CHAROLLAIS

Judge: Mrs Leona Coghill, Muce, Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

325 RAM, two shear and over 326 RAM, shearling 327 RAM, lamb 328 EWE 329 GIMMER 330 EWE, lamb 331 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES The Thistle Perpetual CHAMPION Silver Challenge Trophy presented by Thistle Aggregates Ltd., Forfar for the Champion, Male or Female. Rosette, Prize-card & £30

RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP of THREE The BIFS Border Trophy for the Best Group of Three British Charollais. Prize of £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS The BIFS Quaich & £15 (Other than Champion)

BRITISH TEXEL

Judge: Mr Giles Pyman, Penrith Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

332 RAM, two shear and over 333 RAM, shearling 334 RAM, lamb 335 EWE 336 GIMMER 337 EWE, lamb 338 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES The Black Isle "150th" Trophy presented by BIFS for the Champion Texel. British Texel CHAMPION Society Rosette. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30

RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20. British Texel Society Rosette

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP of THREE The BIFS Border Trophy for Best Group of 3 & £10

MOST POINTS The Butler Morrison Memorial Challenge Cup for most points in the Texel Classes

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST FROM ROSS The Wellhouse Border Trophy & £15 (Other than Champion)

CROSS SHEEP

Judge: Mr John Errington, Penrith Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class

339 TWO Mule Gimmers 340 TWO Mule Ewe Lambs 341 TWO Cross Bred Ewes 342 TWO Cross Bred Gimmers 343 TWO Cross Bred Ewe Lambs 344 EWE, with cross-bred lambs (to be judged as a unit) 345 TWO Prime Lambs (any breed or cross)

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Drum Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the late Mrs H Whyte, The Drum, CHAMPION Avoch for the Champion. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £60

RESERVE BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £40

The Lucas Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by Lucas Services (UK) Ltd., MOST POINTS for most points in this Section

BEST EWE & LAMB Society Border Trophy

BEST PEN OF MULES Highland Mule Breeders Prize 1st £20; 2nd £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS The Ayres Shepherd Trophy & £15 (Other than Champion)

JACOB

Judge: Mr Scott Robertson, Dufftown Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5; Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class.

346 RAM, aged 347 RAM, shearling 348 RAM, lamb 349 EWE, to have raised a lamb in 2016 350 GIMMER 351 EWE, lamb 352 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Drumsmittal Shepherd Trophy presented by Mrs A MacFarquhar, Kirkton, North CHAMPION Kessock for the Champion. Jacob Sheep Society Rosette. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30.

RESERVE BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP of THREE The Henry Clyne Trophy for the Best Group of 3 & Prize of £10

The Hyndshaw Quaich for Best Ewe Lamb presented by Mrs Helen Baillie to EWE LAMB commemorate the Millennium

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS The Old Shepherd Bronze Trophy & £15 (Other than Champion)

NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT

Judge: Mr Peter Hedley, Jedburgh Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - These Classes are for NCC Sheep Only

353 RAM, two shear and over 354 RAM, shearling 355 RAM, lamb 356 EWE 357 GIMMER 358 EWE, lamb 359 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes GROUP of 3 NCC Females to consist of one Ewe, one Gimmer and one Ewe lamb all have to be 360 bred by Exhibitor 361 BEST Wooled Cheviot Sheep

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Woodlands Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup for the Champion. Silver Tankard CHAMPION and Champion Rosette presented by North Country Cheviot Society, BIFS Rosette and Prize-card & £30

RESERVE BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

The Belmaduthy Challenge Bronze Trophy presented by the family of the late Gordon RAM LAMB McCallum, Belmaduthy, Munlochy for the Best NC Cheviot Ram Lamb The Rosefarm Perpetual Silver Challenge Quaich presented in memory of the late EWE LAMB Brigadier AA Middleton DL, Rosefarm, Cromarty for the Best NC Cheviot Ewe Lamb The Culbin Silver Quaich presented by Mr G E Mundell, Tarradale Mains, Muir of Ord BEST FEMALE for Best NC Cheviot female from Ross The Navity Silver Challenge Cup for the Best Wooled NC Cheviot (Open to NCC BEST WOOLED Sheep on Main Register only) The William Oag Dalmore Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Group of Three NC GROUP of THREE Cheviot Sheep. Prize of £10 The Alistair McKenzie Memorial Cup presented by the family in memory of the late GROUP of 3 FEMALES Alistair McKenzie, Muirton, Munlochy for the Best Group of Three NC Cheviot Females

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

The Whyte Perpetual Cup presented in memory of Mr Grigor Whyte, The Drum, BEST from ROSS Avoch for the Best NC Cheviot exhibited from Ross (Other than the Champion) & £15

NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT (HILL)

Judge: Mr Andrew Elliot, Galashiels Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - These Classes are for NCH Sheep Only

362 RAM, three shear and over 363 RAM, two shear 364 SHEARLING 365 RAM, lamb 366 EWE 367 GIMMER 368 EWE, lamb

369 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 370 BEST WOOLED CHEVIOT SHEEP

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Craiglands Bronze Shepherd Trophy presented by John McKenzie, Wester CHAMPION Craiglands, Fortrose for the Champion. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30. A Silver Tankard and Champion Rosette presented by the North Country Sheep Society

RESERVE BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

The BIFS Trophy for the Best Wooled NCC Hill Sheep (Open to NCC Sheep on Hill BEST WOOLED Register only)

GROUP of THREE The BIFS Bronze Trophy for the Best Group of Three NCC Hill Sheep & £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

The Simmers Perpetual Challenge Shield presented by Messrs Simmers, Hatton to the BEST from ROSS Best NCC Hill Sheep from Ross (Other than the Champion) & £15

SHETLAND

Judge: Mr Harold Gilfillan, Weisdale Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class

371 RAM 372 RAM, lamb 373 EWE 374 GIMMER 375 EWE, lamb 376 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 377 BEST wooled Shetland sheep

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION The Gluss Perpetual Challenge Cup for Champion. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30

RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP OF THREE Prize of £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS BIFS Shield & £15 (Other than Champion)

SUFFOLK

Judge: Mr William Brown, New Deer Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

The Scottish Area Branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society Male & Female of the Year.

The branch will supply a Male Champion and Female Champion Rosette which will be awarded to the highest placed MV Accredited Scottish male and female forward at each show, selected by the show judge. Each animal winning either of these rosettes will be allocated points and this will be continued throughout the show season and points accumulated. The Overall Male and Female Champion of the year will be decided on the basis of the number of points an individual animal wins at the conclusion of the last show.

378 RAM, two shear and over 379 RAM, shearling 380 RAM. lamb 381 EWE 382 GIMMER 383 EWE, lamb 384 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes CENTENNIAL GROUP of 5 SUFFOLK SHEEP, bred by exhibitor to consist of a Shearling Ram, 385 Ewe, Gimmer, Ram Lamb and Ewe Lamb

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Farness Perpetual Silver challenge Salver presented by Mr E H Vestey, Farness, CHAMPION Poyntzfield. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30. Suffolk Sheep Society Rosette

RESERVE The Shepherd Perpetual Bronze Trophy, BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP of THREE The Suffolk Trophy for Best group of Three & £10

CENTENNIAL GROUP The Centennial Trophy presented by BIFS to the winner

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS The BIFS Suffolk Sheep Trophy & £15 (Other than the Champion)

ZWARTBLES

Judge: Miss Faye Wilkie, Westhill Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. PLEASE NOTE - Entries from M.V. Accredited Flocks Only

386 RAM, two shear and over 387 RAM, shearling 388 RAM, lamb 389 EWE 390 GIMMER 391 EWE, lamb 392 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30. D M Tractors Trophy kindly re-awarded by the family CHAMPION of the late Dave McCallum, Munlochy. Rosette will be presented by the Zwartbles Sheep Association

RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

The T.D.H. Trophy for the best group of 3 Zwartbles presented by Friends of the Breed GROUP of THREE in Ross-Shire & £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS BIFS Rosette & £15 (Other than Champion)

ANY OTHER PURE SHEEP BREED MV ACCREDITED & NON ACCREDITED

Please enter the correct class according to the MV Status Each class will be judged in separate rings according to their health status, but there is one set of prizes for each class.

Judge: Mr Neil McGowan, Alyth Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. (Non-Accredited)

Please make sure you clearly indicate the section on the entry 393 RAM, two shear and over 393MV RAM, two shear and over 394 RAM, shearling 394MV RAM, shearling 395 RAM, lamb 395MV RAM, lamb 396 EWE 396MV EWE 397 GIMMER 397MV GIMMER 398 EWE, lamb 398MV EWE, lamb

399 GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 399MV GROUP of 3, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES These will be chosen between the Non-Accredited and MV Accredited Sections Perpetual Trophy Presented by Ross Highland Supplies, Munlochy, BIFS Rosette, CHAMPION Prize-card & £30

RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20

MALE CHAMPION Rosette

FEMALE CHAMPION Rosette

GROUP OF THREE Prize of £10

SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Champion

BEST from ROSS BIFS Rosette & £15 (Other than Champion)

CROFTERS SHEEP (NON MV)

Judge: (Suffolk & Texel) Mrs Debbie McGowan, Alyth Judge: (BF & Cheviot) Ms Fiona Boa, Tobermory Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5 Best in Ross awarded for each Breed Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class

400 Cheviot Ram 401 Cheviot Ram Lamb 402 Cheviot Ewe 403 Cheviot Gimmer 404 Cheviot Ewe Lamb 405 Group of 3 Cheviots, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 406 Blackface Ram 407 Blackface Ram Lamb 408 Blackface Ewe 409 Blackface Gimmer 410 Blackface Ewe Lamb 411 Group of 3 Blackface, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 412 Suffolk Ram 413 Suffolk Ram Lamb 414 Suffolk Ewe 415 Suffolk Gimmer 416 Suffolk Ewe Lamb 417 Group of 3 Suffolk, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 418 Texel Ram 419 Texel Ram Lamb 420 Texel Ewe 421 Texel Gimmer 422 Texel Ewe Lamb 423 Group of 3 Texel, to consist of one male and two females drawn from separate classes 424 Prime Lamb, any breed or cross

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

OVERALL CHAMPION The BIFS Ash Trophy. Rosette, Prize-card & £30 OVERALL RESERVE Rosette, Prize-card & £20 CHAMPION CHEVIOT Rosette from The North Country Sheep Society. BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 RESERVE CHEVIOT BIFS Rosette & Prize of £5 The Clachandruim Memorial Trophy presented by the Spence Family, Crask, CHAMPION BLACKFACE Farr in memory of their dear friend Iain Cummings, Clachandruim, Bunachton. BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 RESERVE BLACKFACE BIFS Rosette & Prize of £5 CHAMPION SUFFOLK The Callum MacCulloch Trophy. BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 RESERVE SUFFOLK BIFS Rosette & Prize of £5 CHAMPION TEXEL BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 RESERVE TEXEL BIFS Rosette & Prize of £5 GROUP OF CHEVIOT BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 GROUP OF BLACKFACE BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 GROUP OF SUFFOLK BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 GROUP OF TEXEL BIFS Rosette & Prize of £10 CHEVIOT EWE OR The BIFS Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup for the Best Cheviot Ewe or Gimmer GIMMER MOST POINTS The BIFS Society Shield for Most Points in The Crofters Sheep Section The Range Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Cuthbert MacLennan, CHEVIOT EWE LAMB Invergordon for the Best Cheviot Ewe lamb BLACKFACE The MacIver Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by George MacIver, Easter EWE/GIMMER , Killen for The Best Blackface Ewe or Gimmer The MacGruther & Marshall (Invergordon) Ltd., Perpetual Salver for the Best PRIME LAMB Prime lamb SHEPHERD Prize of £10 to the Shepherd bringing out the Overall Champion BEST IN ROSS BIFS Rosette awarded to Best in Ross for each breed

ON THE HOOF & ON THE HOOK

Judge: Mr John Errington, Penrith Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best from Ross in Each Class Entry Fee: £4.00 per entry per class. Please Note - These Lambs will be judged on the Hook on Friday 3rd August at J.M. Munro Ltd. West End, Dingwall

To qualify for this section all entries must be judged on the hoof and on the hook.

425 TWO BUTCHERS LAMBS, any Breed or Cross

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Inverness Auction Mart Perpetual Salver presented by Inverness Auction Mart Ltd. CHAMPION for the Overall winner of on the hoof/on the hook. BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £15

FLEECE COMPETITION Judge: Mr Stephen Ballinger, Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Entry Fee £4.00 Please Note: Up to 3 Entries Only per Exhibitor Per Class 426 BLACKFACE (Mattress Style) 427 BLACKFACE (Fine or Newton Stewart Style) 428 CHEVIOT 429 GREYFACE, MULE or LUSTRE (please state cross) 430 FINE or MEDIUM (please state breed) 431 NATURALLY COLOURED (please state breed) 432 FLEECE, any breed or cross, suitable for hand spinning CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £30

RESERVE BIFS Rosette, Prize-card & £20

The Mundell (Tarradale) Challenge Cup presented by the late W I Mundell, Tarradale HIGHEST STANDARD Mains, Muir of Ord for the Fleece which in the opinion of the Judge, exhibits the highest standard of Wool Production and Presentation

SHEPHERDS' CROOKS Judge: Mr Robert Tulloch, Inverness Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10: 4th £8; 5th £6; 6th £5. Rosette for Best in Ross in Each Class Entry Fee £3.00 Per Stick Per Class MAXIMUM ENTRY of 3 STICKS PER EXHIBITOR PER CLASS. If Less Than 4 Entries in a Class - Entries will be combined

433 Fancy Horn Head Crook 434 Plain Horn Head Crook 435 Fancy Wood Head Crook 436 Plain Wood Head Crook 437 Any Other Stick Head 438 Novice Class Horn Head 439 Novice Class Wood Head

440 Thumb Stick 441 Leg Cleek 442 Walking Stick Plain Wood 443 Walking Stick Fancy Wood 444 Walking Stick Plain Horn 445 Walking Stick Fancy Horn

CHAMPIONSHIP & SPECIAL PRIZES The Bill Robertson Trophy for the Best Novice Stick at The Black Isle Show. Presented BEST NOVICE STICK in 2004 by his friends at SAC and from the Veterinary Practice. Special Prize of £10 from The Scottish Crookmakers Association BEST BUFFALO The "Highland Horn Perpetual Challenge Shield" for the Best Stick made with Buffalo HORN STICK Horn kindly presented by Mr Martin Hyslop, Highland Horn, Knockmuir Brae, Avoch