Schedule and Prize List

Rare Breeds Show Singleton, West 2019

For , , , Pigs, and Young Handlers (Fleece & Handspun on separate sheet)

Showground opens for exhibitors at 7am Registration from 8.30am Show opens to the public at 10am Judging commences at 10am Grand Parade 4pm Show closes to the public at 4.30pm

2019 Entry Prices

Cattle: £7/ entry.

Sheep, pigs & goats: £5/ entry.

Fleece and handspun classes: £4/ entry.

Young handler classes: £1 / entry.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Friday 29th June 2019

BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR SHOWING CLASSES

SHEEP Primitives: Boreray, , HebrideanT, Icelandic, North Ronaldsay, Soay, , ShetlandC. Down: , , , LleynC, Oxford DownT, *,Coloured RyelandT, Shropshire, Southdown, Wiltshire HornT. Longwool: Cotswold, , Devon & Cornwall, Lincoln, , Longwool Leicester & Black Leicester, Longwool Teeswater, Wensleydale. Heath or Hill: Balwen, Black Welsh MountainC, HerdwickC, , Kerry HillT, Llanwenog, Norfolk HornC, Portland, Torddu C, Torwen C, White Face DartmoorT. . Jacob C

CATTLE : ,C Belted GallowayC, White Galloway, British WhiteT, LonghornT, White Park Hereford N, HighlandN SussexC, or Dual purpose: DexterC, Gloucester, , Kerry, Northern , , Shetland, Vaynol.

GOATS Bagot, , English C, Pygmy C.

PIGS , , Tamworth, Berkshire, Large Black, Gloucester Old Spot, , Welsh, C. All breeds are rare except where marked T Traditional, N Native stock of pure British descent at risk, i.e. or C Conventional to this show.

SHEEP

All Sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rule Primitive Breeds (except Shetland) Judge Bob Coleman

Class 1 Ram born before 2019 Class 2 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 3 Ewe born before 2019 Class 4 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 5 Trio (group of 3, must include at least 1 ram)

Shetland Sheep should be shown "in the fleece" i.e. cosmetic washing or trimming is not allowed. Judge: Neil Stuart Adam

Class 6 Ram born before 2019 Class 7 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 8 Ewe born before 2018 Class 9 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 10 Shearling Ewe born in 2018

Down Breeds (except Southdowns) Judge: Keith Manning

Class 11 Ram born before 2019 Class 12 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 13 Ewe born before 2019 Class 14 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 15 Trio (group of 3, must include at least 1 ram)

Southdown Sheep Judge: Alexandra Long Class 16 Ram born before 2019 Class 17 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 18 Ewe born before 2019 Class 19 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 20 Trio (group of 3, must include at least 1 ram)

Longwool Breeds (except Greyface Dartmoor ) Judge: John Coaltrip

Class 21 Ram born before 2019 Class 22 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 23 Ewe born before 2019 Class 24a Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 24b Shearling Ewe, born in 2018

Best longwool trio same owner, mixed sex at least one ram. This class all longwool breeds including Greyfaced Dartmoor.

Class 25 Best Longwool Trio

Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Judge: Colin Gale

Class 26 Ram born before 2019 Class 27 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 28 Ewe born before 2018 Class 29 Shearling Ewe born in 2018 Class 30 Ewe lamb born in 2019

Heath or Hill Breeds (except Portland) Judge: John Newborough

Class 31 Ram born before 2019 Class 32 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 33 Ewe born before 2019 Class 34 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 35 Shearling Ewe born before 2018

Portland Sheep Judge: Lawrence Alderson

Class 36 Ram born before 2018 Class 37 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 38 Ewe born before 2018 Class 39a Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 39b 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 Judge: Peter Bull

Class 40 Ram born in 2018 or before Class 41 Ram lamb born in 2019 Class 42 Shearling Ewe born in 2018 Class 43 Ewe lamb born in 2019 Class 44 Novice exhibitor who has never won a class

Shown to Society Rules The Champions and Reserve Champions of all sections will go forward to the Supreme Championship.

Wool on the Hoof Judge: Mr. Peter Bull (There is no entry fee for these classes)

Class 45 Long Wool Class 46 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: Adrian Park 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 47 Cow in or with calf at foot Class 48 Cow in calf Class 49 Heifer in milk or with calf at foot Class 50 Heifer in calf Class 51 Maiden Heifer Class 52a Bull 2 years old or older Class 52b Bull less than 2 years old

Rare Breed Dairy or Dual Purpose Cattle Judge: Adrian Park

Class 53 Cow in milk or with calf at foot Class 54 Heifer in milk or with calf at foot Class 55 Cow in calf Class 56 Heifer in calf Class 57 Maiden Heifer Class 58 Bull 2 years old or older Class 59 Bull less than 2 years old

Beef Cattle (except Longhorn & Sussex) Judge: Mike Kemmish

Class 60 Bull 2 years old or older Class 61 Bull less than 2 years old Class 62 Cow in calf or with calf at foot Class 63 Heifer in calf or with calf at foot Class 64 Maiden Heifer

Beef Cattle – Beef Shorthorn, Longhorn & Judge: Mike Kemmish

Class 65 Bull 2 years old or older Class 66 Bull less than 2 years old Class 67 Cow in calf or with calf at foot Class 68 Heifer in calf or with calf at foot Class 69 Maiden heifer

GOATS White goats will now be recognised. No exhibitor will be allowed to show any animal that is bred by or owned at any time by the judge.

Pygmy Goats Judge: Mrs Ella Kingston

Class 70 Male Kid 8 weeks to 1year old Class 71 Buckling 1 year to 2 years old Class 72 Adult male 2 years and over Class 73 Female Kid 8 weeks to 1 year old Class 74 Goatling 1 year to 2 years old Class 75 Adult Female 2 years and over Class 76 Wether Class 77 Pet

Golden Guernsey Goats Judge: Mrs Ella Kingston

Class 78 Male born before 2019 Class 79 Male kid Class 80 Female kidded Class 81 Goatling Class 82 Female kid

Bagot Goats Judge: Mrs Ella Kingston

Class 83 Male Class 84 Female kidded Class 85 Goatling Class 86 Female kid

English Goats Judge: Mrs Ella Kingston

Class 87 Male born before 2018 Class 88 Buckling born 2018 Class 89 Male kid Class 90 Sire/Dam and Offspring Class 91 Female kidded Class 92 Goatling Class 93 Female kid

PIGS

White Breeds Judge: Charlie Bull

Class 94 Sow born before l July 2018 Class 95 Gilt born on or between I July & 31 August 2018 Class 96 Gilt born on or after 1 Sep 2018 Class 97 Gilt born on or after 1 Jan 2019

Coloured Breeds Judge: Charlie Bull

Class 98 Sow born before 1 July 2018 Class 99 Gilt born on or between I July & 3l August 2018 Class 100 Gilt born on or after I Sep 2018 Class 101 Gilt born on or after I Jan 2019

Pig Agility

To make sure there is plenty of activity in the ring we are proposing to hold a fun Pig Agility contest. Enter on the day and according to weather conditions.

YOUNG HANDLERS – SHEEP Sheep Young Handler classes Judge Birgitte Attley Handler 8 years and under Judge Hilary Langford Handler 9-12 years of age Handler 13 years and above

Class 102 Young Handler aged below 8 years Class 103 Young Handler aged 9 – 12 years Class 104 Junior Stockperson aged 13 years and over

YOUNG HANDLERS – CATTLE Judge: Adrian Park/ Mike Kemmish

Class 105 Young Handler aged below 10 years Class 106 Young Handler age 10 to 14 years. Class 107 Junior Stockperson 15 to 18 years.

YOUNG HANDLERS – PIGS Judge: Charlie Bull

Class 108 Young Handler aged 8 – 11 years Class 109 Junior Stockperson 12 – 14 years

YOUNG HANDLERS – GOATS Judge: Mrs Ella Kingston

Class 110 Young Handler aged below 10 years Class 111 Young Handler age 10 to 14 years

 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 Young Handler trophy for classes 110 and 111 will be judged in the Goat ring following the Goat classes.  The Best Pig Young Handler Trophy awarded by the Zeuner Family for Class 108 and 109 will be judged in the Pig ring following completion of judging of the Pig Classes.  Class 105 and 107 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 Any exhibitors intending to arrive the day before must have permission in advance and must not leave their 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.