SCHEDULE & PRIZE LIST 8, 9 & 10 JUNE 2017

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2017 Livestock Prize List entry closing dates

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All Livestock entries/stalls/penning Saturday 1 April Thursday 13 April

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INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION

Page Page Closing Dates of Entry IFC Instructions to Judges 8 Important Notes 3 Privileges of Membership 68 General Regulations 4 Membership Application Form 70 Instructions to Stewards 8

CATTLE Conditions 9 Inter-Breed Progeny Group Championship 17 Provisional Timetable 12 Junior Inter-Breed Beef Aberdeen Angus 13 Championships 17 Sussex 13 Leaders Competition - Beef 17 Hereford 13 Ayrshire 18 British Charolais 14 Holstein UK 18 British Simmental 14 Jersey 19 British Blonde 15 Dual Purpose Dexter 19 British Limousin 15 Any Other Breed 20 British White 15 Recorded Inspection 20 Beef 15 Inter-Breed Dairy Breeders Highland 16 Group Championship 21 Any other Pedigree Beef Breed 16 Inter-Breed Dairy Championships 21 Commercial Beef 16 Super Dairy Cow Competition 21 Inter-Breed Beef Championship 16 Cattle Leaders Competition - Dairy 22

SHEEP Conditions ...... 25 Down/Shortwool...... 29 Provisional Timetable...... 27 & Poll Dorset...... 29 Southdown...... 28 Lleyn...... 30 Suffolk...... 28 Butchers Lambs...... 30 Texel...... 28 Golden Fleece...... 30 Any Pure Continental Breed...... 29 Supreme Championship ...... 31 Any Other Pure Longwool of British Origin. . . . 29 Inter Breed Group Championship...... 31 Any Other Pure Shortwool of British Origin. . . . 29 Wool on the Hoof...... 31 Any Other Breed of British Origin - Heath/Hill . . . 29 Leaders Competition...... 32 Any Other Breed of British Origin - Sheep Sweep Stake Competition...... 32 PIGS Conditions ...... 34 Gloucester Old Spot...... 37 Provisional Timetable...... 35 Any Other Modern Breed ...... 37 Berkshire...... 36 Any Other Traditional Breed ...... 37 ...... 36 BPA Pig of The Year Championship ...... 38 ...... 36 Commercial Live Pigs...... 38 Large Black...... 36 Pig Handers Competition ...... 39 Oxford Sandy & Black...... 37 DAIRY & PYGMY Conditions ...... 41 Kids...... 43 Goats Lines Competitions ...... 42 Breed Milking Trails...... 43 Goats in Milk...... 43 Pygmy Goats ...... 44 Goatlings ...... 43 Dairy Leaders Competition...... 45

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IMPORTANT NOTES

ALL ENTRIES must be accompanied by the correct advance, payable at the time of making entries, at a fee and must reach the Secretary by the appropriate charge of £33 (inc. V.A.T.) each for the duration of the closing date otherwise they will not be accepted due Show (i.e. Tuesday, 6th June to Saturday, 10th June to the time needed for printing. inclusive).

REDUCED ENTRY FEES. In order to be entitled to FULL CATERING FACILITIES will be available for exhibit at Members’ Rates, an Exhibitor must be a Life Stockmen and Stockwomen from the morning of Subscriber to the Society or have paid the minimum Tuesday, 6th June, until the close of the Show, in the Annual Subscription Rate (£45) for the current year. Life Bolney Tavern in the Bolney Farm Area. Admission to Members of the former Sussex County and/or the Club, will be by a Wristband issued to Stockmen/ Tunbridge Wells and South Eastern Counties Stockwomen only. Agricultural Societies Honorary Vice-Presidents and Honorary Life Members of the former Royal Counties DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE Agricultural Society are also entitled to enter at ABERGAVENNY BUILDING OR OTHER STOCK Members’ Rates. LINES.

STALLING AND PENNING OF CATTLE, SHEEP, THE USE OF MOTOR CYCLES ON THE PIGS AND GOATS. Animals of the same Breed SHOWGROUND IS PROHIBITED. belonging to one Exhibitor will be stalled adjoining each other, and in the event of an Exhibitor entering SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE RANK more than one Breed every effort will be made to LODGE OR ANY BUILDINGS/MARQUEES accommodate his exhibits as near together as possible. HOUSING LIVESTOCK.

STOCKMEN’S AND STOCKWOMEN’S All Horseboxes/Livestock Vehicles/Caravans ACCOMMODATION. 60 beds available in 24 twin must carry a fire extinguisher. bunk beds in cubicle and dormitory accommodation in the Rank Foundation Building adjacent to the STOCK MAY LEAVE THE SHOWGROUND at Abergavenny Cattle Building. Beds must be booked in 1600 hrs ON THE LAST DAY OF THE SHOW.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY This show will be adhering to any rules set by DEFRA 1. ENTRY FORMS AND FEES Class, but not more than three of these entries (a) Closing Dates of Entry are shown on the inside may be brought to the Show. In the Cattle and Pig front cover. No late entries can be accepted. Sections, Stalling or Pens will not be provided for more than three exhibits in any one Class. (b) All entries must be made on the Society’s official forms and be accompanied by the appropriate fees. In order to be entitled to exhibit at 4. AGE OF EXHIBITS Members’ Rates, an Exhibitor must pay The exact date of birth of all Cattle, Pigs, Goats Membership Subscription for 2017 (For this must be stated on the entry Form, in the case of purpose the Owner is considered to be the Sheep, the year of birth only need be given. Exhibitor). The current minimum Annual Subscription is £45. 5. RIGHT TO REJECT ENTRIES OR TO CANCEL CLASSES (c) Under no circumstances can Entry Fees be refunded after the Closing Date (a) The Council reserves the right to reject or cancel concerned. Stabling charges are only entries made by any person if they deem it fit to refundable if the box(es) can be re-let for the do so, and the right to cancel any class, period for which they had been booked. refunding any fees paid in respect thereof. (b) Should the entry per class be below three and/ or the number of different exhibitors in the class 2. CORRECTNESS OF ENTRY be less than three the class may be cancelled (a) Every Exhibitor or Competitor will be held and entry fees refunded accordingly or responsible for the correctness of his entry. If, amalgamated with an appropriate Class. This when called upon to prove its correctness, he regulation does not apply to the sheep and fails to do so, the entry in question will not be goat classes, not to any class for which the prize accepted; if already accepted, may be cancelled; money has been wholly sponsored. or the exhibit may be disqualified and any award made to it cancelled. 6. ANIMALS SUFFERING FROM INFECTIOUS (b) All exhibits must be the bona fide property of OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (including Warts, the Exhibitor at the first day of the show date Ringworm, Orf) for the particular section, except where this condition is varied by conditions applicable to (a) Every Exhibitor of Livestock shall be liable to pay specific classes. In the event of the death of an to the Society a sum not exceeding £50 as and Exhibitor between the date of entry and the for liquidated damages if any animal which he date of the Show, the Executors of the deceased sends for exhibition is, in the opinion of the will be deemed to be the Exhibitor. Society’s Veterinary Inspectors, affected with any contagious or infectious disease. Such (c) No animal other than that named and animal shall be removed with due speed by the described in the Catalogue can be exhibited at Exhibitor or his Agent from the Showground or the Show. If any such Substitution is made, any be otherwise dealt with as the Veterinary award made to the substituted animal will be Inspector may direct. See also “Conditions cancelled (except in Cattle Classes, where relating to Cattle Classes”. special rules apply). (b) The use of tranquillisers or other drugs which d) If it is proved to the satisfaction of the Council, may in any way affect the performance of an whose decision shall be final, that an Exhibitor animal either entered in the competition classes or Competitor has knowingly signed an or for sale/demonstration, is NOT permitted. incorrect entry form or has attempted to obtain Any Exhibitor (or his representative) who is a prize by Substitution or by any other unfair found to have used such prohibited drugs will means, all awards made to such exhibitor or be dealt with by the Society at its discretion and competitor in any class may be cancelled, and the matter referred to the relevant Breed Society he may be disqualified from exhibiting at future or organisation. shows of the Society. (c) Exhibitors will be expected to pay for any (e) An Exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit an veterinary attention at the time. animal in which the judge has or has had a financial interest. 7. JUDGES 3. NUMBER OF ENTRIES PERMISSIBLE (a) The Society reserves the right to substitute other Judges for those named in the Prize List or to Except where further limitations are shown, an make additional appointments. Exhibitor may make up to six entries in any one (b) Conduct of Judging see Regulations 23 and 24.

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8. THE NUMBER OF PRIZES of the objection. The Secretary shall then convene To be awarded as stated at the head of each a hearing of the objection at which time all parties section. to the dispute are entitled to be present. The Objector shall lodge a deposit of £100, which sum is refundable at the discretion of the Society. 9. CONDITIONAL AWARDS In all cases where the prizes are offered or awarded 14. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THIRD conditionally, they will be withheld until the PARTY LIABILITY Exhibitor shall have proved to the satisfaction of the Council that the conditions have been Save the death or personal injury caused by the complied with. negligence of the Society which expression includes the officers, Agents or agents, the Society, shall not be responsible to any persons whatsoever 10. CHAMPION AND SPECIAL PRIZES while upon the Society’s premises, or while All prize winners eligible to compete for such entering or leaving the same, for any death, prizes must turnout, or the original prizes awarded injury, disease, loss or damage caused to any to such exhibitors will be withheld. Written exhibitor or his or her agent, or to any animal, authority must be obtained from the Veterinary article, plant, machinery or thing brought into the Inspector(s) for any deviation from this rule. Showground or while entering or leaving or being carried into or out of the said Showground. Each Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, 11. ROSETTES injury or damage that may be done to, or No animal will be allowed to wear rosettes other occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article, than those issued by the Stewards of the Society. or property, exhibited or brought on to the No rosettes may be displayed during judging Showground by him, and he shall indemnify and which have been awarded in a previous Class, hold harmless the Society from and against all except in the judging for Championships and actions, suits, expenses and claims on account of, Groups. or in respect of, any such damage or injury which may be so caused or occasioned. 12. PROTESTS Any Exhibitor wishing to lodge a protest regarding 15. CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR any exhibit must make the same in writing to the AGENTS Secretary and must deposit a sum of £100 or such All persons in charge of exhibits will be subject to sum as ordered by the relevant Breed Society or the orders of the Officers of the Society, and will Organisation. If on investigation the protest is not be required to parade or exhibit the animals in sustained to the satisfaction of the officials of the their charge at such times as may be directed. Society concerned, the sum thus deposited may They must be in attendance at least half-an-hour be forfeited to the funds of the Society. All protests before the time appointed for the examination, must be delivered at the Secretary’s Office by exhibition or parade of the animals under their 1800 hrs on the day on which the award in charge. dispute may have been made, and no protest will be subsequently received unless a satisfactory Exhibitors will be held responsible for the reason is assigned for the delay. In the case of one- behaviour of their Agents and for the day exhibits, the protest must be made immediately consequences of any misconduct of such agents. after the award is given. Any fine, imposed upon an Exhibitor, or a person employed by him, for infringing the regulations or disobedience to the orders of the Stewards shall 13. OBJECTIONS AND ALTERATION OF be recoverable from the Exhibitor as a debt due to AWARDS the Society, and until such fine is paid such In case of any objection being upheld or other Exhibitor shall be debarred from exhibiting at any protest whereby any prize animal becomes future Shows of the Society. disqualified, the winner of the next lowest prize in Any cooking stoves and similar apparatus brought that Class shall take the prize that had been into the Showground may be inspected, if awarded to such disqualified animal, and the required by the Society’s Fire Safety Officers. No lowest prize in the Class shall go to the Reserve cooking is allowed in marquees, Robins building, Number, provided a Reserve Number has been Abergavenny building or other areas with stock in. awarded. An objection to the placing of any animal may only be made by the owner of an exhibit that has taken part in the Competition, or 16. PARADES his or her Agent, or a Representative of the Society, All Prize-winners in the Cattle and Dairy Goat or of the relevant Breed Society or Governing Classes will parade at the required times, as will Body under whose rules the Competition has been judged and such objection shall be lodged specified Sheep and Pig Champions. within one hour of the result of the Class being An Exhibitor or Exhibitor’s Agent refusing to bring declared. The objection shall be made in writing such exhibits on parade at the specified times will to the Secretary of the Society stating the grounds be liable to FORFEIT ANY PRIZE MONEY WON. 4 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

17. CONCEALMENT OF EXHIBITS 19. DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS AND REMOVAL During the time the Show is open to the public, no ORDERS sheeting or other material shall be affixed to any Except where otherwise stated in the Prize stall, pen, in such a way that any animal is List no stock can be removed from its place concealed from public view, unless special in the Showground until 1600 hrs on permission has been obtained from the Chief Saturday, 10th June, WITHOUT THE Steward of the Section concerned. SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE CHAIRMAN IN WRITING, after consultation with the Chief Steward of the Section. 18. EXHIBITORS’ ADMISSION TICKETS (a) See Special Conditions applicable to Horse 20. PENALTIES Section. Exhibitors who are Members will receive their Badge and Car Pass, as applicable Any infringement of any of these or any other to their category of Membership. Tickets for the prescribed Regulations or Conditions will subject use of Agents in charge of stock will be issued the Exhibitor to the forfeiture of any prize to which on the scale of one ticket for the first two he may be entitled (in addition to all other entries, plus an additional ticket if three or more consequences attaching to such infringement). entries are made. The Council reserves the right to inform other Agricultural Associations of any decision it may (b) (i) Exhibitors must state on the Remittance come to with respect to an Exhibitor. Form accompanying Entry Forms the number of Agents they propose to send in charge of their stock based on the scale 21. INTERPRETATION OF CONDITIONS above mentioned and will be held The Society reserves the sole and absolute right to responsible for the proper use of ticket(s) interpret these or any other prescribed Conditions issued in this connection. and Regulations, or Prize Lists, and finally to settle (ii) Stock people will be admitted through the and determine any matter, question, or Contractors Gate at any time on production indifference in regard thereto, or otherwise arising of their Stockperson’s wrist band. out of or connected with or incidental to the (c) (i) All vehicles carrying stock (except goats) will Show. be admitted free of charge to the Showground WITHOUT ANY PASS up to 22. PAYMENT OF PRIZES 2200 hrs on Wednesday, 7th June. No vehicles will be admitted thereafter until Cheques for Prizes awarded (except those 1600 hrs on the Last Day of the Show for withheld where further qualifications for an stock clearance. Vehicles carrying goats will Exhibit are required) will be forwarded by post to be admitted up to 1630 hrs on Wednesday Exhibitors within one month of the Show. An 7th June. Goat exhibitors’ vehicles will be Exhibitor will be deemed to have waived his prize parked in the allocated area in the Blue Car money in favour of the Society if he has not Park behind the Goat Marquee. presented his cheque by the 30th September, after which date payment of the cheque will be (ii) Stock exhibitors attending the Show daily stopped. may apply for a season car pass, free of charge, admitting them to a reserved area in the Green Car Park adjacent to the Green 23. INSTRUCTIONS TO STEWARDS Gate. (These passes will not admit exhibitors’ (a) That no Exhibitor or stranger be admitted to or cars to the Showground). They will be allowed in the rings while judging is going on, issued on the scale of no more than one per unless in charge of an exhibit or officiating as a exhibitor. Judge, Trainee Judge or Steward of the Class(es) (d) (i) Stock Exhibitors may apply for a Caravan concerned. No Exhibitor may act as a Steward Pass at £33 (inclusive of VAT). Parking space of the Breed in which he may be exhibiting. will be in an area adjacent to the Contractor’s (b) That they call the attention of the Judges to Gate. Goat Exhibitors caravans in the Regulation 24 (f) and (g) with regard to award allocated area behind the Goat Marquee. of prizes. Passes must be reserved and paid for at the time of making entries. (c) In Championship Classes all 1st prize-winning exhibits in the relevant Classes are brought Stock Exhibitors who wish to use their before the Judges and 2nd prize-winners will lorries for sleeping in, must apply for a pass, also be available for judging if required. free of charge, admitting the vehicle to an area adjacent to the Contractor’s Gate. (d) That as soon as the Judges have in each case made their awards, the prize exhibits are

distinguished as the winners by different coloured prize cards, and rosettes. (e) That they have a copy of the Prize List with them to carry out the conditions and instructions contained in same which are not specified in the Catalogue.

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(f) THAT THEY SEND THE AWARD SLIPS FOR EACH disqualify that animal from being awarded a prize, CLASS, AS COMPLETED, SIGNED BY THE and any prize awarded prior to discovery will be JUDGE, TO THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE. THIS IS forfeited. The Instigator or The Owner of the said IMPORTANT. animal may be prohibited from again entering (g) Stewards should be aware of breed rules. Stock for any of the Society’s Shows, for such period as the Committee may see fit. For the purpose of this Regulation, the term ‘improper 24. INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES practice’ shall be held to include setting of teats, and generally any other practice including a) The object of the Society in awarding Prizes for tampering or of their own or any other animal by Cattle and Pigs is to promote improvement in the exhibitor or any other person which results in breeding stock. Judges therefore should not the animals being shown other than in a natural take into consideration the present value to the state, and the Society reserves the right to have all butcher of animals exhibited, but should decide animals inspected by the Society’s Veterinary their awards according to the breeding merits Officers, either prior to, during, or after judging. of the animals concerned, unless the conditions of the class specifically direct otherwise. The Society will not tolerate the administration to show exhibits (entered either for competition or b) Judges must wash and dry their hands before sale/ demonstration) of tranquillisers or other handling stock. drugs which may in any way affect the c) No Judge may enter an animal in classes for performance of the animal in question to have the which he/she has been appointed to act as effect of making it behave in the show ring in a Judge. manner which is not natural. The Society reserves d) If a Judge finds before him/her an animal which the right to take any necessary samples. Any he/she has bred or owned, he/she shall place Person or Exhibitor (or his representative) who is all other animals in the class and the steward found to have administered or permitted the shall then call in the Society’s appropriate administration of any such tranquilliser or drugs to referee to place the particular animal in any Show exhibit will be reported to the question. Organising Committee, and dealt with at their discretion. In addition the matter will be referred e) A RESERVE NUMBER MUST be given by the to the appropriate Breed Society or Organisation. Judge in all classes, in case any exhibit to which a prize has been awarded should be Any Exhibitor wishing to lodge an objection, disqualified. having reference to Livestock exhibited at this Show, must make the same in accordance with f) In the event of lack of merit in any class, the the objection requirements of the Society. If, on Judge may at his/her own discretion withhold investigation, the objection is not sustained to the any Prize. satisfaction of the Committee, the sum thus deposited shall, at the discretion of the Committee, 25. In the event of a serious accident to an animal and be forfeited to the funds of the Society. All on the recommendation of the Show Veterinary objections must be lodged on the same day as the Officer that the animal be slaughtered all efforts alleged incident occurred in accordance with the will be made to contact the animal’s owner for objection regulations, and no objection will be consent to slaughter. If the owner cannot be SUBSEQUENTLY received, unless a reason, found within a reasonable period of time, a police satisfactory to the Committee be assigned for the officer on site will be asked to provide written delay. authority as empowered under the Protection of Animals Act 1911. Completion of the entry form Mobile phones must be switched off by for the animal with the signature of the owner, or everyone in the ring whilst judging is in agent thereof acting on behalf of the owner, progress by any person in the ring. accepts this condition of entry and also liability for any fees or charges incurred. By order of the Council 26. Any artificial contrivance or device of any description found on or proved to have been used on an animal at any time whilst that animal is in the Showground, either for preventing the flow of milk or for any other improper purpose, will

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CONTENTS Conditions ...... 9 Inter-Breed Beef Progeny Group Provisional Timetable ...... 12 Championship ...... 17 Aberdeen Angus ...... 13 Junior Inter-Breed Beef Sussex ...... 13 Championships ...... 17 Hereford...... 13 Cattle Leaders Competition - Beef. . . 17 British Charolais ...... 14 Ayrshire ...... 18 Holstein UK ...... 18 British Simmental...... 14 Jersey...... 19 British Blonde ...... 15 Dual Purpose Dexter...... 19 British Limousin ...... 15 Any Other Dairy Breed ...... 20 British White...... 15 Recorded Inspection...... 20 ...... 15 Inter-Breed Dairy Breeders Highland...... 16 Group Championship ...... 21 Any other Pedigree Beef Breed . . . 16 Inter-Breed Dairy Championships. . . 21 Commercial Beef ...... 16 Super Dairy Cow Competition. . . . 21 Inter-Breed Beef Championship . . . . 16 Cattle Leaders Competition - Dairy . 22 Prize Colours in all Classes Champion Red, White and Blue Reserve Champion Blue and White Special Red and White Reserve Special Green and White First Prize Red Second Prize Blue Third Prize Yellow Fourth Prize Brown Fifth Prize Mauve Sixth Prize Pink

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CATTLE - UPDATE FOR 2017

We will be accepting online entries via our website know on 01444 892700 or 0780 884 7972 as the - www.southofenglandshow.org.uk. However, a copy Veterinary Surgeons will not be on site after 17.00 hrs of this Schedule and Prize List can also be found on the on Tuesday and 19.00 hrs on Wednesday. website along with entry and remittance forms should you not wish to use the online system. The livestock areas will be run in accordance with DEFRA’s licence for premises to hold an Animal To enable the Abergavenny Building to be open as Gathering (England) Order 2010 (AG02). early as possible to the General Public, the classes will start at 08.30 hrs and the Dairy Cattle Please do not bring animals to the show without the at 09.00 hrs. necessary ear tags.

Beef and Dairy breed classes will not be Please ensure that you only lead one animal at a time, amalgamated into AOB if 3 or less exhibitors entered. including calves, whilst loading/unloading or joining the Cattle parade. The Stockman’s dinner, Friday, 9th June, will be by ticket only and limited to the number of animals per Please ensure you purchase a caravan pass if you Exhibitor. Tickets can be purchased from the Cattle intend bringing one to the show - they will be checked Secretary’s caravan in the livestock area on Friday at by a Steward this year upon arrival. £5.00 each. Green wristbands must be worn at all times to assist with security - replacement ones will be We very much hope that you will enjoy your time at available from the Cattle Secretary’s caravan. the Show this year and look forward to seeing you in June and helping us celebrate our 50th year. Mobile shower and toilet blocks will be placed in the Green Car Park for your use and will be open from Tuesday, 6th June. Wiz Elizabeth Crockford Finally, if you have a problem on your way to the Show Livestock and Events Executive and are running late, PLEASE let the Show Office

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CATTLE REGULATIONS CATTLE divisions will be available if required at a charge of £8 (inc. V.A.T.) per division payable with entry fees. 27. See Regulation 35 regarding Milking Except where otherwise stated, the Showground Regulations. will be open for stock at 0800 hrs on Tuesday, 6th ENTRIES will only be accepted on payment of the June, and will remain open until 1900 hrs on appropriate fee(s) on or before 1st APRIL, 2017, Wednesday, 7th June, after which hour exhibits from: arriving will be liable to be disqualified. Exhibitors of Herds which are FULLY ACCREDITED Straw will be provided free of charge for the show at the closing date of entries (1st April, 2017) and period. of animals over the age of 6 months. (Should the herd lose its Accredited status between the closing date of entries and the date of the Show, entry 32. ADDITIONAL AND SUBSTITUTION ENTRIES fees paid will be refunded provided application, In any Class Exhibitors may make entries in accompanied by appropriate Ministry document(s), addition to the number of stalls actually booked. is made to the Secretary by not later than 3rd These entries to be paid at the normal rates June, 2017. specified and will only be accepted PROVIDED Accredited Herds under a temporary restrictive that details of all animals concerned reach the notice following disclosure of a reactor may make Secretary by not later than the Closing Date of entries on payment of the applicable entry fees. Entries (1st April 2017) for inclusion in the However, unless the Society is notified within 21 Catalogue. days of closing date of entries i.e. 22nd April, that The Secretary reserves the absolute right to refuse entries will not be taken up, entry fees will not be acceptance of any entry for which complete refunded. Catalogue details have not been given by this No animal that has given birth within the last 14 date. days or is likely to do so within the next 14 days Every entry accepted under this Rule will be given shall be brought to the showground. a separate Catalogue Number. On arrival at the No cow shall be exhibited with a calf at foot less Show, it will be the Exhibitor’s responsibility to than 28 days old. provide proof of the identity of the animal(s) forward. The Society has the right to split any classes with an entry of more than 18 animals. Substitution Entries. Substitution of animals in the cattle section will be allowed after closing date of 28. Unless otherwise stated, every animal entries. Details of the substitute entry MUST be entered for competition must be entered or given to the Officiating Steward on arrival at the accepted for entry or certified by the Breed Showground and no later than 1700 hrs on Society as eligible for entry in the Herd Wednesday, 7th June. This information must be Book of its breed. on the correct substitution forms and also be displayed above the stall on a special card 29. BIOSECURITY provided by the Steward. The Show is Licensed by DEFRA in accordance Failure to notify the Steward will result in with the requirements of the Animal Gatherings disqualification and any prizes won will be order 2010. All animals attendants are asked to forfeited. co-operate by observing the Bio Security rules. The The Prize Money awarded will be based on the animal areas should be kept clean and free from number of entries forward. Faecal contamination. Attendants should wear ON NO ACCOUNT WHATSOEVER WILL STALLING protective clothing and footwear capable of being BE PROVIDED FOR MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF disinfected whilst in the animal area. When STALLS FULLY PAID FOR AT THE CLOSING DATE OF leaving the animal area, attendants should remove ENTRIES. (See also Regulation 3 NUMBER OF protective clothing, wash their hands and ensure ENTRIES PERMISSIBLE under “General Regulations that footwear is clean and disinfected. When and Conditions of Entry”). showing or attending Parades, clean white coats or “Breed Uniforms” must be worn. 33.(a) Exhibitors of animals entered as “in-milk” to 30. WARBLE FLY ORDER 1982 include Beef as well as Dairy animals shall Any animal showing clinical signs of infestation certify that the animals concerned have with warble fly larvae will not be admitted to the produced a living calf or that the calf, if dead, showground. was born at the proper time on or after the last day of the previous Show. 31. ACCOMMODATION, ARRIVAL OF STOCK (b) Subject to the provisions of Regulation 33, an AND PROVISION OF FODDER animal entered for an “in-milk” class may be Stalling may be limited on a first come, first served transferred to the appropriate “in-calf” class in basis. Entries received after the closing date WILL the event of not having calved up to the time of NOT BE ACCEPTED. A limited number (35) of bull judging. The same applies to any animal

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entered for an “in-calf” class, which, in the units will be provided at the Show and must be event of calving before arrival at the Show, may suitably disinfected between each cow. If hand be transferred to the appropriate “in-milk” class. milking is practised the milker must disinfect his (c) Cows in-milk and in-calf - no cow may compete hands between each cow. in two individual classes in the same breed. (e) The Parlour will be closed twice a day for cleaning after AM & PM milking and in consultation with the Exhibitors. 34. In Classes where it is a condition of entry that an animal or its parent(s) shall have produced a (f) The Society will make spot checks of milk specific quantity of milk in a lactation period or samples for contamination by antibiotics. Any periods, details of such yields must be stated on exhibitor who declares having used antibiotics will be fully compensated for their milk but the the entry form or on a certificate accompanying it. Society reserve the right not to accept entries in Where it is a condition of entry that an animal or future Shows from any Exhibitor who is found its parent(s) shall have been entered in some not to have declared the use of antibiotics. specific register of, or hold some specified certificate issued by a Breed Society, that entry is 39. All bulls aged 10 months or over must be rung; subject to verification by the Breed Society under this age they must be either rung or spring concerned. clamped. It is recommended they be led by a minimum of two attendants. 35. MILKING OUT All beef heifers must be trained for bulldog clamps. Exhibits in the Recorded/lnspection Classes do not have to be milked out immediately before judging. 40. No bull of three years of age or upwards at the closing date of entries shall be eligible to compete 36. GROUP CLASSES unless it has sired at least three living calves born within twelve months prior to that date. Animals comprising an entry in Class 1 to Class 177 and the Breed Group classes must be the property of the same Exhibitor, and each animal 41. All cattle must be brought and kept properly must have been entered previously for its secured to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Cattle appropriate individual breed class. The name of will be paraded in the ring, at the discretion of the the sire, dam or grand-dam of animals comprising Stewards, and Exhibitors are requested to see that the Group Entry must be stated on the entry form. sufficient stockpersons are in attendance for this purpose at the hours appointed by the Stewards. 37. ORDER OF JUDGING OF INTER-BREED BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS 42. No dogs will be allowed in the cattle, sheep, pig The Inter-Breed Beef and Dairy Cattle or goat lines under any circumstances. Championships will be judged respectively in the following order: 43. Passports Champion Male: Champion Female: Champion Movements to and from the Showground must be Animal: Pair: Inter-Breed Group Awards. registered with BCMS. A supply of barcode labels, Reserve Champions will be required to stand in the with the Show’s details, will be available from the corner of the ring during judging of Cattle Secretary’s caravan. All cattle born or Championships. imported from the 1st July 1997 must have a cattle passport. This is a valuable legal document Breed Champion sashes will not be worn during which must remain with the animal throughout its the judging of Inter-Breed Championships. life. The Passport moves with the animal and sets out its complete movement history. 38. MILKING PARLOUR Please also see Rule 6 - Animals suffering from All milk of marketable quality yielded in the Milk infectious or contagious diseases. Production Centre will be purchased by the Society at a price according to that ruling at the time of 44. Isolation the Show. No milk will be paid for until after the show following successful marketing of the milk Any animal put into isolation by a vet or steward provided the conditions of acceptance are met. must remain in isolation unless permission to remove has been granted by a vet or chief steward. No milk may be sold to any person other than the Society’s appointed officer. 45. Mobile phones must be switched off whilst (a) All lactating cows being exhibited must be judging is in progress. milked at the Milk Production Centre. (b) Facilities will be available for machine milking 46. All animals must be unloaded and loaded using buckets. individually and the Handler must only lead one (c) Facilities will be provided for rejection of animal at a time in all circumstances - this includes foremilk and udder washing. Sterilised milking calves. 10 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

47. Tampering with Animals practice which results in the animal being shown Any artificial contrivance or device of any other than in a natural state. The Society reserves description found on or proved to have been used the right to have all animals inspected by the on an animal at any time whilst that animal is in Official Veterinary Surgeons either prior to, during the Showground, either for preventing the flow of or after judging. milk or for any other improper purpose, will The use of blacking, except on the feet, or other disqualify that animal from being awarded a Prize, colouring matter on Cattle, is prohibited. and any Prize awarded prior to discovery will be Infringement of this Regulation will render the forfeited. The owner of said animal may be animal upon which the material is used liable to prohibited from again entering Stock for any of be disqualified. the Society’s General Shows, for such period as the South of England Agricultural Society may see fit. For the purpose of this Regulation, the phrase ‘ 48. Only 30psi or less pressure washers to be used artificial contrivance or device’ shall be held to when washing cattle. Must be PAT tested prior to include blistering, bandaging or boarding of show. udders, setting of teats, and generally any other

CPH No:- 42/333/8001 STALLS & ENTRY FEES FOR ALL BREED CLASSES

Members: £10.00 (inc. VAT) per stall plus £2.00 (inc. VAT) per entry.

Non-Members: £20.00 (inc. VAT) per stall plus £4.00 (inc. VAT) per entry.

PRIZES

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th £40.00 £30.00 £25.00 £20.00 £15.00 £5.00

Breed Champions: £50.00 Reserve Breed Champions: £25.00

A CHAMPIONSHIP SASH will be presented to each overall Breed Champion.

PLEASE NOTE

CUP WINNERS will be allowed to hold their cup during the following year and will be written to after the Show to ascertain whether they wish to do so. Once a signed Indemnity Form has been returned, cups will be sent out to winners.

NON-ATTENDANCE

Please notify the Livestock Office prior to the Show if you are, for any reason, unable to attend the Show, so that stalls can be re-allocated to avoid unnecessary gaps - thank you.

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CATTLE TIMETABLE TIMETABLE All the timings are approximate and the Council reserve the right to alter these and the venue of any Class as they consider necessary.

Thursday, 8th June Beef - Friday, 9th June All Beef Breed classes...... 0830 hrs. Commercial Beef - Classes 106-111...... 0830 hrs. All Dairy Breed classes...... 0900 hrs Male Champion - Class 112...... 08.30 (Final times to be announced on Female Champion - Class 113 Wednesday, 7th June) Overall Champion - Class 114...... To follow Beef Pairs - Class 116 Breed Championships...... To follow Progeny - Class 117 Cattle Parade in Ardingly Ring...... 1530 hrs. Teams of 4 - Classes 115 Livestock Parade in Ardingly Ring...... 1540 hrs. Dairy - Friday, 9th June Recorded Inspection - Classes 170-171...... 0900 hrs. Saturday, 10th June Inter-Breed Breeders Group Championships - Young Cattle Leaders Competitions - Class 172...... To follow Classes 120-123 & 177-180...... 08.30hrs Best Dairy Female - Class 173 Junior Inter Breed Beef Championships - Super Cow - Class 176 Classes 118-119...... to follow Inter-Breed Championships - Class 175 Heifer Sweepstake Competitions - Best Dairy Pairs - Class 174 Classes 124-126 & 181...... To follow Livestock Parade in Ardingly Ring...... 1540 hrs. Cattle Parade in Ardingly Ring...... 1540 hrs

HERDSPERSON’S PRIZES

The South of England Agricultural Society offers a CUT GLASS WHISKY TUMBLER to the Herdsperson in charge of the Champion Animal in each of the following sections:-

Aberdeen-Angus, British Blonde, British Simmental, British White, Charolais, Hereford, Highland, Limousin, Shorthorn, Sussex, Any other Pedigree Beef or Dual-purpose Breed.

A Rose Bowl is to be presented, in memory of the late Richard Dean, plus £100.00 to the stockman who has contributed most to the show and this will be awarded on Saturday, 10th June.

TO ALL HERDPERSONS CATTLE LINES COMPETITION

A prize of a crate of Beer (2 packs per day) will be offered to the Herdpersons in charge of the TIDIEST cattle line. The lines will be judged daily, at 2.00 pm, across the width of the building.

This award will not necessarily be restricted to Herdpersons in charge of any particular breed of cattle.

£100 has been donated towards the cost of this award in memory of Richard Dean, Esq.

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Thursday, 8th June 15 Sussex - Junior Heifer, born in 2016 16 Sussex - Senior Bull, born before 1st January 2016 BEEF CATTLE 17 Sussex - Junior Bull, born 2016 18 Sussex - Group of three, owned and bred ABERDEEN ANGUS by the same Exhibitor, M & D Hickman have kindly donated £50.00 towards the prize Judge: Mr John Henning, Co Armagh money in this class. 19 Sussex - Championship - THE WYNDHAM Class CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late Rt. 1 Aberdeen Angus - Cow, in-milk or in-calf, Hon. Lord Egremont, M.B.E., for the Champion. born before 1st January 2015 in calf or with calf (S9) at the time of the show having had a full term 20 Sussex - for the Best Exhibit of opposite calf during the previous twelve months sex to Champion, THE LECONFIELD 2 Aberdeen Angus - Heifer, born on or CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late Lord after 1st January, 2015 and before 1st Leconfield (S10). S.E.A.S. ROSETTES for the Best January 2016 Male and the Best Female. 3 Aberdeen Angus - Heifer, born on or 21 Sussex - for the Best Progeny Group, any after 1st January 2016 age, owned and bred by Exhibitor 4 Aberdeen Angus - Bull, born before 1st presented by William F. Baigent, Esq., through January 2016 the Sussex Herd Book Society, together with 1st 5 Aberdeen Angus - Bull,born on or after £25.00, Reserve £15.00. Prize money kindly 1st January 2016 donated by the Society. (S13) 6 Aberdeen Angus - Group of Three 22 Sussex - for Best Pair of Matching Animals, owned and bred by the same Yearlings (one male and one female) Exhibitor, bred by the Exhibitor, THE WARREN 7 Aberdeen Angus - Championship - THE CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late Lt. SLADES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE Col. J. R. Warren, O.B.E., M.C.(S12) TROPHY, presented by Moller Line (U.K.) Ltd., 23 Sussex - Junior Championship - to be for the Champion. (S7) The Aberdeen Angus judged from all the 1st prize winners born in Cattle Society offer a rosette for the Champion 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior and a Champion Sash Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on 8 Aberdeen Angus - Best Exhibit of Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion opposite sex to Champion, THE JALNAR and Junior Reserve Champion. CHALLENGE TROPHY, presented by Major THE JOHN BURBERRY MEMORIAL CUP, and Mrs. Laurence Rook (S8) S.E.A.S. presented by stockmen, breeders and friends ROSETTES for the Best Male and the Best for the Best Junior Heifer or Bull. (S3) Female. 9 Aberdeen Angus - Best Animal bred by the ExhibitorTHE EVA TOUCHE CUP, HEREFORD presented by Eva, Lady Touche, together with £50. (S155) Judge: Mr Michael Clark, Tetbury 10 Aberdeen Angus - Junior Championship - to be judged from all the 1st prize winners Class born in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef 24 Hereford - Cow or Heifer, born on or Junior Championship (Classes 118/119) to be before 31st May 2014 , in calf or with calf at held on Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior foot at the time of the show having had a calf Champion and Junior Reserve Champion. during the previous twelve months 25 Hereford - Heifer, born between 1st June 2014 - 31st December 2015 SUSSEX 26 Hereford - Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2016 Judge: Mr Arno Cronje, South Africa 27 Hereford - Bull, born on or before 31st December 2015 Every animal shown must be entered or accepted for 28 Hereford - Bull, born on or after 1st entry in the full Herd Book of the Sussex Cattle Society. January 2016 29 Hereford - Group of Three Animals, Class owned and bred by the same Exhibitor 12 Sussex - Cow, in calf or with calf at foot, 30 Hereford - Championship - THE ALDWICK born on or before 30 June 2014 having had a CHALLENGE CUP, presented by John full term calf during the previous twelve months Fleming, Esq., for the Champion. (S15) A SASH 13 Sussex - Senior Heifer, born on or AND A ROSETTE for the Champion. The South between 1st July 2014 & 30th June of England Hereford Breeders’ Association 2015 offers a SASH & ROSETTE to the Champion 14 Sussex - Intermediate Heifer, born on or Hereford between 1st July 2015 and 31st 31 Hereford - Best Male for the Best Male and December 2015 HERDSMENS CERTIFICATES for the Champion Male 13 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

32 Hereford - Best Female for the Best Female BRITISH SIMMENTAL and HERDSMENS CERTIFICATES for the Champion Female Judge: Mr Michael Barlow, Nr Leyland 33 Hereford - Best Opposite Sex to the Champion THE LINCOLN TROPHY All entries must be registered in the Full Pedigree Herd presented by Mr & Mrs C. Lincoln (S30) Book of the British Simmental Cattle Society and be the 34 Hereford - Junior Championship - to be property of the Exhibitor. judged from all the 1st prize winners born in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior Class Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on 46 British Simmental - Cow, in-milk or capable Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion of being certified in-calf at date of Show, born and Junior Reserve Champion. before 1st December 2013 having had a full term calf during the previous twelve months 47 British Simmental - Cow, in-milk or in- BRITISH CHAROLAIS calf, or Heifer, in-calf, capable of being certified in-calf at date of Show or having calved before Judge: Mr Matthew Milne, Aberdeenshire 3 years of age, born in 2014 48 British Simmental - Heifer, born on or Entries must be registered in the British Charolais Cattle after 1st April 2016 Society Herd Books. 49 British Simmental - Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2016 - 31st March Class 2016 35 British Charolais - Cow, in-calf, having had 50 British Simmental - Heifer, born on or two or more calves, or with calf at foot having after 1st January 2015 had a full term calf during the previous twelve 51 British Simmental - Bull, born on or months before 31st December 2015 36 British Charolais - Heifer, in-calf or with 52 British Simmental - Bull, born on or after calf at foot, born in 2014 the 1st January 2016 - 31st March 2016 37 British Charolais - Heifer, born between 53 British Simmental - Bull, born on or after 1st January 2015 and 31st July 2015 1st April 2016 38 British Charolais - British Heifer,born 54 British Simmental - Group of Three between 1st August 2015 and 28th Animals, owned and bred by the same February 2016 Exhibitor 39 British Charolais - Heifer, born on or after 55 British Simmental - Championship - The 1st March 2016 South East Simmental Group offers a 40 British Charolais - Bull, born on or before Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr 28th February 2016 & Mrs J Marshall, for the Champion. The British 41 British Charolais - Bull, born on or after Simmental Cattle Society offers Rosettes for the 1st March 2016 Champion and Reserve Champion. 42 British Charolais - Group of Three The South East Simmental Group will Animals, owned and bred by the same present an engraved whisky glass to the highest Exhibitor placed animal owned and bred by a member of 43 British Charolais - Championship - THE the group. The SES Group will also present a McALPINE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, sash to the Champion Simmental. presented by Mrs. M. McAlpine, for the 56 British Simmental - Best Male SEAS Champion. (S134) The British Charolais Cattle ROSETTES Society offer a Special Award for the Champion. 57 British Simmental - Best Female SEAS 44 British Charolais - Best Exhibit of ROSETTES opposite sex to the Champion THE 58 British Simmental - Best Exhibit of ROSTHERNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE opposite sex to Champion, Perpetual CUP presented by C.E. Kostoris, Esq., for the Challenge Cup presented by T.F. & R.D. Best Exhibit of opposite sex to the Champion. Stephens Ltd., for the Best Exhibit of opposite (S162) SEAS ROSETTES for the Best Male and sex to the Champion. the Best Female. 59 British Simmental - Junior Championship 45 British Charolais - Junior Championship - - to be judged from all the 1st prize winners to be judged from all the 1st prize winners born born in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior Junior Championship (Classes 118/119) to be Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on held on Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion Champion and Junior Reserve Champion. and Junior Reserve Champion

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BRITISH BLONDE 75 British Limousin - Junior Championship - to be judged from all the 1st prize winners born Judge: Mrs Sue Archer, Coventry in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior All entries must be registered with the British Blonde Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on Cattle Society. Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion and Junior Reserve Champion. Class 60 British Blonde - Cow, any age, in-calf or with calf at foot at the time of the show BRITISH WHITE having had a full term calf during the previous twelve months Judge: Mr Denis Jenkins, Norfolk 61 British Blonde - Heifer, born on or between 1st January 2015 and 31st All entries must be registered with the British White December 2015 Cattle Society 62 British Bonde - Heifer, born on or after 1st January, 2016 Class 63 British Blonde - Bull, any age 76 British White - Cow, any age, full pedigree 64 British Blonde - Group of Three Animals, or grading up C & D, in calf or with calf at foot owned and bred by the same Exhibitor at the time of the show having had a full term 65 British Blonde - Championship - S.E.A.S. calf during the previous twelve months ROSETTES for the Best Male and the Best 77 British White - Heifer, born on or between Female. The British Blonde Breeders Society 1st January 2015 and 31st December offers THE SABRES TROPHY for the Champion, 2015, full pedigree or grading up C & D plus a sash to the Breed Champion. (S187). 78 British White - Heifer, born on or after 66 British Blonde - Junior Championship - to 1st January 2016 , full pedigree or grading be judged from all the 1st prize winners born in up C & D 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior 79 British White - Bull, younger than two Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on years on the first day of the Show, or Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion older than two years on the first day of the and Junior Reserve Champion. Show. (If there are 3 or more exhibitors forward, the class will be split.) 80 British White - Group of Three Animals, owned and bred by the same Exhibitor BRITISH LIMOUSIN 81 British White - Championship - SEAS and Society Rosettes for Judge: Mr Michael Barlow, Nr Leyland the Champion, the Best Male and the Best Female. All entries must be registered with the British Limousin 82 British White - Junior Championship - to Cattle Society. be judged from all the 1st prize winners born in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior Class Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on 67 British Limousin - Cow, any age, in-calf or Saturday. SEAS Rosettes to the Junior Champion with calf at foot any age, in-calf or with calf and Junior Reserve Champion. at foot, at the time of the show having had a full term calf during the previous twelve months 68 British Limousin - Heifer, in calf or with calf at foot born in 2014 BEEF SHORTHORN 69 British Limousin - Heifer, born on or Judge: Mr Frank Moffat, Petersfield between 1st January 2015 and 31st December 2015 All entries must be registered with the Beef Shorthorn 70 British Limousin - Heifer, maiden born on Cattle Society. Grading register animals are not eligible or after 1st January 2016 to be shown. 71 British Limousin - Bull, born on or before 31st December 2015 Class 72 British Limousin - Bull, born in 2016 83 Beef Shorthorn - Female, born on or after 73 British Limousin - Group of Three 1st January 2016 Animals, owned and bred by the same 84 Beef Shorthorn - Female, born on or after Exhibitor 1st January 2014 and the 31st December 74 British Limousin - Championship THE 2015 ANGLO DUTCH (Charing) Ltd, through the 85 Beef Shorthorn - Cow, any age in calf or S.E. Limousin Cattle Club offer A CHALLENGE with calf at foot at the time of the Show TROPHY (S184) for the Champion having had a full term calf during the previous SE Limousin Cattle Club offer rosettes to the twelve months Best Homebred Male and the Best Homebred 86 Beef Shorthorn - Bull, born on or after Female exhibited by a SELCC member. 1st January 2016 SEAS ROSETTES for the Best Male and the 87 Beef Shorthorn - Bull, born on or before Best Female. the 31st December 2015

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88 Beef Shorthorn - Group of Three Animals SEAS ROSETTES for the Best Male and the owned and bred by the Exhibitor - Best Female Rosette and Prize. 89 Beef Shorthorn - Championship - Rosettes Best Male and Best Female from each breed will kindly provided by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle be eligible for the Supreme Inter Breed Beef Society. Championship on Friday 90 Beef Shorthorn - Junior Championship - 105 AOB - Junior Championship - to be judged to be judged from all the 1st prize-winners born from all the 1st prize winners born in 2016. This in 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior class qualifies for the Beef Junior Championship Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on (Classes 118/119) to be held on Saturday. SEAS Saturday. SEAS rosettes to the Junior Champion Rosettes to the Junior Champion and Junior and Junior Reserve Champion. Reserve Champion.

HIGHLAND Friday 9th June Judge: Mr David Maughan, Blandford Forum COMMERCIAL BEEF

To be judged under the Society rules. Judge: Mr Jason Wareham, East Sussex

Class These classes are open to Pedigree and Non Pedigree 91 Highland - Yearling heifer, born in 2016 animals - Bulls excluded. 92 Highland - Two year old heifer, born in 2015 Weight classes: 93 Highland - Maiden heifer, born in 2014 (Three year old) Class 94 Highland - Cow, in calf or with calf at 106 Commercial Beef - Steer/Heifer sired by foot - Native, suitable for butchers trade. - will 95 Highland - Bull, any age be split if sufficient entries 96 Highland - Pairs, owned by the same 107 Commercial Beef - Potential butchers exhibitor heifer - open 97 Highland - Championship - Bartholomew 108 Commercial Beef - Butchers heifer - open Challenge Trophy to be presented to the 109 Commercial Beef - Potential butchers winner (S67) steer - open 98 Highland - Junior Championship - to be 110 Commercial Beef - Butchers steer - open judged from all the 1st prize-winners born in 111 Commercial Beef - Championship - LYES 2016. This class qualifies for the Beef Junior HERD TROPHY to be presented to the winner. Championship (Classes 118/119) to be held on These classes will be split into weight categories. Saturday. SEAS rosettes to the Junior Champion Animals to be weighed at the Show on and Junior Reserve Champion. Wednesday 7th June at 18.00 hours. All Commercial Cattle to be halter trained. Cattle will go in the Daily Grand Parade. Not eligible ANY OTHER PEDIGREE for the Interbreed Beef Championship, but are BEEF BREED eligible for the Beef Sweepstakes.

Judge: Mr Ian Archer, Warwickshire INTER-BREED BEEF For animals of any breed (Native or Continental) CHAMPIONSHIPS registered with the relevant Breed Society in full and not a graded category not classified under Classes 1 to Judge: Mr Richard Bartle, Upper Dinmore 98. Judging will take place in the Cattle Judging Rings with Class Presentations in the Ardingly Ring 99 AOB - Cow or Heifer, in-milk or in-calf, born on or before 31st December 2014 having Class had a full term calf during the previous twelve 112 Inter-Breed Beef - Champion Male, THE months HSBC BANK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE 100 AOB - Native Heifer, born in or after TROPHY presented by the HSBC Bank PLC, 2015 together with an AWARD to be won outright to 101 AOB Continental Heifer, born on or after mark the award of the trophy. (S2) 1st January 2015 113 Inter-Breed Beef - Champion Female THE 102 AOB - Bull, any age JOHN L. REID CHALLENGE CUP (S1) presented by Mrs. John L. Reid 103 AOB - Group of Three Animals, owned 114 Inter-Breed Beef - SUPREME BEEF and bred by the same Exhibitor AWARDS CHAMPION The Shell Beef 104 AOB - Championship - THE KYBO Challenge Cup (S80) and prize of £500.00 and CHALLENGE CUP, presented by I. Kerman Herdspersons’s prize of £100.00. RESERVE Esq., for the Champion. (S5)

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CHAMPION: Prize of £250.00 and Herdsperson’s Saturday, 10th June prize of £75.00 (S80). Herdsperson prizes to be awarded at the Show. JUNIOR INTER-BREED BEEF 115 Inter-Breed Beef - Teams of 4 The Best CHAMPIONSHIPS Group of Four animals Entry Fee - £10.00 per animal Judge: Mr Richard Bartle, Upper Dinmore Entries to be made on the Thursday by 2.00 pm. at the Secretary’s caravan Class 118 Inter-Breed Junior Native Beef Cash Prizes to be divided between the 4 Championship for Native breeds born in herdsmen and will be awarded on the day of 2016. £100.00 prize money along with a Sash judging to the Champion and £50.00 to the Reserve Prizes: 1st £500, 2nd £400, 3rd £200, Champion. Champion Bull or Heifer from the 4th £160, 5th £140, 6th £100 Breed Classes born from 1st January 2016. THE JACK WEBLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY, 119 Inter-Breed Junior Continental Beef (S177) presented by Alsace Printing to the Championship for Continental breeds born in Winner 2016. £100.00 prize money along with a sash 116 Inter-Breed Beef - The Steve Comber Pairs to the Champion and £50.00 to the Reserve. Best Pair of Male and Female. (S19) Champion Bull or Heifer from the Breed Classes No entry fee for this class required - enter at the born from 1st January 2016. Show CATTLE LEADERS COMPETITION FRIDAY 9TH JUNE FOR YOUNG STOCKPERSONS - BEEF BREEDS INTER-BREED BEEF PROGENY GROUP Judge: Mr Ben Maskell, Hailsham CHAMPIONSHIP This competition is designed to improve the technique of parading and displaying cattle before a judge. It will Judge: Mr Richard Bartle, Upper Dinmore be held on the final day of the Show, Saturday June 10th. Class 117 Inter-Breed Beef - Progeny Group of NO BULLS TO BE SHOWN - ONLY HEIFERS AND Three animals, owned and bred by the STEERS NOT MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD. Exhibitor by the same sire, or with a common dam or grand-dam and entered in the same Entries will be taken at the Show - NO ENTRY FEE. Breed Register ENTRY FEE: Members £6.00 (inc. VAT) PRIZES: 1st £20.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £10.00 and Non-Members £12.00 (inc. VAT) £5.00 each to eighth place for each age group. PRIZES: 1st £200.00, 2nd £100.00, 3rd £70.00, 4th £50.00, 5th £40.00, 6th Under 13 year olds to be accompanied by an £30.00, 7th £20.00, 8th £10.00. Adult.

THE LECONFIELD CHALLENGE CUP, Class presented by the late Lord Leconfield for the 120 For Leaders 7-11 years old on the day. Champion Beef Group. (S17) Animals led must be under 1 year old Important - Entries for this Championship 121 For Leaders 12-16 years on the day must be made by not later than 1st April, 2017 122 For Leaders 17-21 years on the day the names of the animals and of the sire, dam 123 Championship - THE STEVE COMBER or grand-dam of the Group must be listed on BOWL, (S154) presented by the late S. J. the Entry Form. Each animal comprising a Comber, Esq., for the Champion. Group must also have been entered previously in the individual breed class for which it is Highly Commended Rosettes & Cards to all eligible. THE ROSTHERNE PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL, presented by C. E. Kostoris Esq. for the Best Charolais Progeny Group (S163) THE LONGRIGG SWISS COWBELL, presented by W. Longrigg Esq. for the highest placed British Simmental Progeny Group in Class 123. (S166)

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HEIFER SWEEPSTAKE Thursday, 8th June COMPETITION FOR BEEF STOCKPERSON DAIRY CATTLE Judge: Miss Lisa King, Heathfield AYRSHIRE

To be held on the final day of the Show, Judge: Mr Hugh Jones, Shrewsbury Saturday,10th June. Animals entered must be registered in the Ayrshire Entries will be taken at the Show. Entry Fee: £2 Cattle Society Herd Book and be at least 51% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour animals must be PRIZES: registered in the Herd Book’s full Pedigree Ayrshire 1st £20.00 + 10% of entry fees added. section and be 100% Ayrshire blood. (Note percentages 2nd £10.00 + 10% of entry fees, are shown on all registration certificates) 3rd 25% of entry fees, 4th 15% of entry fees, Class 5th 10% of entry fees, 127 Ayrshire - Bulling heifer, under 18 6th 10% of entry fees months on first day of Show 128 Ayrshire - Heifer in calf, with first calf, Class not less than 5 months, and due to calve at not 124 Open to heifers of any Native Beef Breed more than three years of age competing in classes at the Show to include 129 Ayrshire - Cow, in calf not less than 5 Commercial Classes months, any age 125 Open to heifers of any Continental Beef 130 Ayrshire - Heifer, in milk, having calved at Breed competing in classes at the Show to under three years of age include Commercial Classes 131 Ayrshire - Cow, in-milk, with second calf 126 Championship - to be competed for by the 132 Ayrshire - Cow, in-milk, having produced Winner of both the Native and Continental three or more calves sections. The winner will be awarded £60.00 - 133 Ayrshire - Best Udder 134 Ayrshire - Group of Three Animals, PLEASE NOTE - CUP WINNERS will be allowed to owned by the same Exhibitor. Rosette for hold their cups during the following year and will be the Best Home Bred. written to after the Show to ascertain whether they THE WELLCOME CHALLENGE CUP, wish to do so. Once a signed Indemnity Form has been presented by The Wellcome Foundation Ltd. for returned, cups will be sent out to winners. the Winner. (S37) 135 Ayrshire - Championship - THE HUGH WYLLIE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Langmead, for the Champion. (S38) SEAS ROSETTES for the Champion and Reserve Champion.

HOLSTEIN UK

Incorporating British Friesian Breeders

Judge: Mr Edward Griffiths, Sheffield

All animals must be entered in the Holstein UK Herd Book or Classes B or C of the Supplementary Register.

Class 136 Holstein UK - Bulling heifer under 18 months on first day of Show 137 Holstein UK - Heifer, in-calf with first calf, not less than 5 months, and due to calve at not more than three years of age 138 Holstein UK - Cow, in-calf, not less than 5 months, any age 139 Holstein UK - Heifer, in-milk, having calved at under three years of age 140 Holstein UK - Cow, in-milk, with second calf. DEANS TROPHY (A3) kindly presented by the late Mrs Annie Deans along with £100 towards the prizes in this class. 18 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

141 Holstein UK - Cow, in-milk, having 152 Jersey - Cow, in-milk, any age, which has produced three calves produced three or more calves 142 Holstein UK - Cow, in-milk, having 153 Jersey - Group of Three Animals, owned produced four or more calves by the same Exhibitor. Rosette for the Best 143 Holstein UK - Cow, in-milk, or in calf, that Home Bred. has produced in one lactation of 305 days not 154 Jersey - Championship - THE MOUNTAIN less than 11,000 kg milk at 3.60% butterfat. CHALLENGE CUP, presented by S.W. Rule 32(c) does not apply. Mountain, Esq., for the Champion. (S24) THE JOHN CRAIG PERPETUAL SEAS ROSETTES for the Champion and MEMORIAL CUP, presented by the family of Reserve Champion. the late John Craig, O.B.E. for the Winner. (S150) THE BUCKHURST CHALLENGE CUP, 144 Best Home Bred Heifer or Cow. presented by the 5th Earl De La Warr, for the GRAHAME GORRINGE CHALLENGE CUP, Best Cow that has produced over 25,000 kg of presented by the late J.C. Gorringe, Esq., for milk with at least three lactations of 5% butterfat the Champion home bred animal. (S142) or over (Exhibitors must, to avoid 145 Holstein UK - Group of Three Animals, disqualification, send a N.M.R. certificate of milk owned by the same Exhibitor., Rosette for record of total milk yield exceeding 25,000 kg the Best Home Bred. THE C.B.S. SILVER to the Secretary by not later than 15th April COW, presented by Cattle Breeder Services Ltd. 2016) (S28). for the Winner. (S149) 146 Holstein UK - Championship - THE THE CHANCTONBURY CHALLENGE CUP, MERSTON SILVER CHALLENGE TRAY, (S31) presented by Capt. and Mrs. J.A.O. presented by Leslie Langmead Esq., for the Walker, for the Best Heifer, in milk or in calf, Champion. (S23). Special Prizes of £75.00 to bred and exhibited by an Exhibitor keeping a the Champion and £25.00 to the Reserve herd in the County of Sussex. Champion. SEAS ROSETTES for the Champion and Quality Milk Producers Ltd., will provide a Reserve Champion. ‘Gold Top’ Sash for the Champion Jersey Cow.

The Holstein UK offer: A Championship The Society offer: A Award Rosette to the exhibitor of the Female SPECIAL ROSETTE and PRIZE CARD for Champion. The Reserve Champion will also the best Jersey cow or heifer, registered in receive a Rosette. Holstein UK offers a the Herd Book, bred by Exhibitor who is a Championship Exhibitor Bred Rosette to the current member of the Jersey Cattle Society. exhibitor of the Female Exhibitor Bred (S31) champion. Holstein UK offers a Best Udder Rosette, to the exhibitor of the Holstein with the Best Udder in show and also a Rosette to the DUAL PURPOSE DEXTER Junior Champion. Judge: Mr Stephen Adcock, Ipstones

JERSEY Every animal must be registered, F for female, M for male, N for birth of male under 12 months on day of Judge: Mr Ben Etteridge, Norwich show, with the Society

All entries must be registered with the Jersey Cattle Class Society. 155 Dual Purpose Dexter - Cow or Heifer, in- milk Class 156 Dual Purpose Dexter - Cow, in calf not 147 Jersey - Bulling heifer, under 18 months less than 5 months, any age on first day of Show 157 Dual Purpose Dexter - Maiden Heifer 148 Jersey - Heifer, in calf, due to calve within 158 Dual Purpose Dexter - Heifer, in-calf with three calendar months of the date of the show first calf and not to be more than three years old at the 159 Dual Purpose Dexter - Bull, any age. Age time of calving to be taken into consideration. 149 Jersey - Cow, dry and due to calve within 160 Dual Purpose Dexter - Group of Three three calendar months of the date of the show Animals, owned by the same Exhibitor. 150 Jersey - Heifer, in-milk, which has produced Rosette for the Best Home Bred. her first and only calf under the age of three 161 Dual Purpose Dexter - Championship - years SEAS ROSETTES for the Champion and 151 Jersey - Cow, in-milk with second calf. Reserve Champion. The South East Jersey Cattle Club will be The Dexter Cattle Society offer a Spoon & rewarding the winner with the AUSTIN CUP Rosette to the Champion. in memory of Libby Smith and £20.00 prize Shell Dairy Challenge Cup for Champion money. Prize to be awarded at show. Dexter (S140).

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ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED 171 Officially Milk Recorded Cow (other than Jersey or Guernsey) Judge: Mr Jim Westaway, Cullompton Cows must be officially recorded. Points are awarded for the measured solids production in All animals entered must be registered Pedigree or the last two lactations of not more than 305 accepted for the E.G.C.S. Grading or Supplementary days which are completed before 1st April, Registers. (Purebred Heifers not completing their first 2016, and for calving interval. All cows entered lactation out of dams registered in the Grading or in this Class must be identifiable. All eligible Supplementary Registers may be entered). solids tests taken during the lactations of 305 days must be included with a minimum of 5 Class tests in each lactation. Milk Record Certificates 162 AOB Dairy - Bulling heifer, under 18 will be required to be sent to the Society months Secretary for all entries. 163 AOB Dairy - Heifer, in-calf not less than 5 THE GLYNDE CHALLENGE CUP, presented months, due to calve at under 3 years by South East Farmers Ltd., for the Winner. 164 AOB Dairy - Cow, in-calf any age, at least (S42) 5 months in calf Particulars of milk and butterfat records must be 165 AOB Dairy - Heifer, in-milk, that has furnished by the Exhibitor, either by a Certificate produced its first calf at under 3 years of Milk Record, Cow record page and/or card, 166 AOB Dairy - Cow, in-milk, in her second or other official statement (N.M.R.) showing lactation lactation period for each animal entered. These 167 AOB Dairy - Cow, in-milk, with her third details must be lodged with the Secretary of the lactation or more, (a rosette for the best South of England Agricultural Society by not exhibitor bred) later than 1st April 2016, and Exhibitors must 168 AOB Dairy - Group of Three Animals, produce the correct certificate or page for two owned by the same Exhibitor. Rosette for lactations of not more than 305 days, otherwise the Best Home Bred. entry will be disqualified. GREYS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for best Guernsey Group (S133). JUDGING AND SCALE OF POINTS. In each of 169 AOB Dairy - Championship - THE PRINCE Classes 170 and 171 the prizes will be awarded in LITTLER CHALLENGE CUP (S34, presented accordance with the total number of points gained by by the late Prince Littler, Esq., C.B.E., for the each cow under the following scale: Champion,) (a) Measured solids 2 points per kg of measured S.E.A.S. ROSETTES for the Champion and solids (fat & protein). Calving Interval 1 point to Reserve Champion. be added for every day under 380. 1 point to be deducted for every day over 380. Best Female from each of the breeds (b) Inspection Maximum inspection points to be qualifies for the Supreme Inter Breed awarded to the animal placed first, will be 50% Dairy Championship to be held on Friday. of the highest production points in the class, disregarding bonus points, which will be added to the combined total of production and Friday, 9th June inspection points and all other placings to be pointed at the discretion of the Judge. Final awards will be based on a combination of RECORDED INSPECTION production and inspection points. (Note: Heifer lactations will be eligible, with no gain or loss of points Judge: Mr Geraint Thomas, Llanelli for calving interval). Milk recorded entries milked three times a day will be subject to a 10% reduction in their Exhibitors have the choice of milking out immediately production points. prior to judging

Class 170 Officially Milk Recorded Cow of Jersey or Guernsey breed Cows must be officially recorded. Points are awarded for the measured solids production in the last two lactations of not more than 305 days which are completed before 1st April, 2017, and for calving interval. All cows entered in this Class must be identifiable. All eligible solids tests taken during the lactations of 305 days must be included with a minimum of 5 tests in each lactation. Milk Records Certificates will be required to be sent to the Society Secretary for all entries. THE MIRELLA CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late C.C. Langer, Esq., for the Winner. (S40)

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INTER-BREED DAIRY BREEDERS 175 Inter-Breed Dairy - THE SUPREME DAIRY GROUP CHAMPION AWARDS CHAMPION: THE ABERGAVENNY Judge: Mr Geraint Thomas, Llanelli CHALLENGE CUP and prize of £500.00 and Herdsperson’s prize of £100.00 (S36). Class RESERVE CHAMPION: Prize of £250.00 and 172 Inter-Breed Dairy - EXHIBITOR GROUP Herdsperson’s prize of £75.00. OF THREE DAIRY ANIMALS owned by the same Exhibitor. Herdsperson prizes to be awarded at the Show. PRIZES: 1st £220.00, 2nd £110.00, 3rd £80.00, 4th £60.00, 5th £50.00, 6th £40.00. Special Prize for Best Exhibitor Bred Group: SUPER DAIRY COW £50. COMPETITION

ENTRY FEE: Members £6.00 (inc. VAT) Judge: Mr Geraint Thomas, Llanelli Non-Members £12.00 (inc. VAT). Class THE BANNISTER PERPETUAL 176 SUPER DAIRY COW CHALLENGE TROPHY, presented by the late M.D. Bannister, Esq., for the Champion Dairy Prizes: 1st £500.00, 2nd £250.00, 3rd £150.00, Group. (S18) 4th £100.00, 5th £50.00, 6th £50.00. Important - Entries for this Championship must be made no later than 1st April 2017. ENTRY FEE: Members £5.00 (inc. VAT) plus Each animal comprising a Group must also £10.00 for stalling if not entered in the Breed Classes. have been entered previously in the individual Non-Members £10.00 (inc. VAT) plus £20.00 for breed class for which it is eligible. stalling if not entered in the Breed Classes.

THE KING GEORGE VI CUP, (S43) presented by His INTER-BREED DAIRY Late Majesty, King George VI, for the Winner. CHAMPIONSHIPS East Sussex Club offer a Special Memento to the Best Ayrshire. Judge: Mr Geraint Thomas, Llanelli The South East Jersey Club offers a Special Outright Judging will take place in the Cattle Judging Rings Trophy to the Best Jersey. with Presentations in the Ardingly Ring. Important: Entries for this competition must be made Class no later than 1st April 2017 and full details given on 173 Inter-Breed Dairy - Best Female, bred by the Entry Form. Exhibitor for three or more generations The “Shaveswood” Perpetual Challenge Objective: This unique competition is to present the Trophy, (S16) kindly presented by the late best production cows from Herds of all Recorded George & Pamela Evan Cook. Breeds and combine them with Inspection Points to identify The Super Dairy Cow. The best Cow Production To qualify all competitors must be entered in Index figure over the last three years must be submitted Breed Classes and produce a Three generation with the entry form by the 1st April or supplied at the Registration Certificate from the appropriate time of substitution if applicable. Breed Society. To be judged on Friday 9th June after the Inter Breed Breeders Group. Eligible Breeds: Cows may be of any dairy breed and must be registered with a Breed Society. First calved Entry Fee: Members £5.00 heifers will be accepted if included in the February Non-Members: £10.00 2017 ADC proof run.

Prize Money: 1st £100.00, 2nd £50.00, Judging: 1 Point for every 10 £PLI figures (latest 3rd £30.00, 4th £20.00. figures will be taken at the Show) will be added to the Cow Production Index figure (to a maximum of 145) 174 Best Pair of Dairy Females and then added to the Judges’ Inspection scores, who will have available to him points between 25 - 100. To be entered on the day - animals need not necessarily be owned by the same Exhibitor - animals to be judged on their representation of the whole breed. To be selected within the breed by the Exhibitors during the Show. Prize cards and rosettes awarded to each animal. The Blythe Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner (S29) 21 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

Saturday, 10th June CATTLE LEADERS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG STOCKPERSONS DAIRY BREEDS

Judge: Mr Stuart Ley, Holsworthy

This competition is designed to improve the technique of parading and displaying cattle before a judge. It will be held on the final day of the Show, Saturday 10th June.

Entries will be taken at the Show - NO ENTRY FEE.

PRIZES: 1st £20.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £10.00 and £5.00 each to eighth place for each age group.

Class 177 For Leaders 7-11 years old on the day. Animals being led must be 1 year old or under 178 For Leaders 12-16 years on the day 179 For Leaders 17-21 years old on the day 180 Championship A SILVER SALVER, presented by the late W.D. Carr, for the overall Champion. Adults must accompany children under 13 years old

Highly Commended Rosettes & Prize Cards to all.

HEIFER SWEEPSTAKE COMPETITION

Judge : Mr Stuart Ley, Holsworthy

Class 181 HEIFER SWEEPSTAKE COMPETITION FOR DAIRY STOCKPERSONS Open to heifers of any Dairy Breed competing in classes at the Show.

Entries will be taken at the Show. Entry Fee: £2.

PRIZES: 1st £20 and 10% of entry fees added. 2nd 35% of entry fees 3rd 25% of entry fees 4th 20% of entry fees 5th 10% of entry fees.

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22 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show SHEEP PIGS & GOATS CONTENTS SHEEP Conditions ...... 25 Down/Shortwool...... 29 Provisional Timetable...... 27 Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset...... 29 Southdown...... 28 Lleyn...... 30 Suffolk...... 28 Butchers Lambs...... 30 Texel...... 28 Golden Fleece...... 30 Any Pure Continental Breed...... 29 Supreme Championship ...... 31 Any Other Pure Longwool of British Origin. . . . 29 Inter Breed Group Championship...... 31 Any Other Pure Shortwool of British Origin. . . . 29 Wool on the Hoof...... 31 Any Other Breed of British Origin - Heath/Hill . . . 29 Sheep Leaders Competition...... 32 Any Other Breed of British Origin - Sheep Sweep Stake Competition...... 32 PIGS Conditions ...... 34 Gloucester Old Spot...... 37 Provisional Timetable...... 35 Any Other Modern Breed ...... 37 Berkshire...... 36 Any Other Traditional Breed ...... 37 British Saddleback...... 36 BPA Pig of The Year Championship ...... 38 British Lop...... 36 Commercial Live Pigs...... 38 Large Black...... 36 Pig Handers Competition ...... 39 Oxford Sandy & Black...... 37 GOATS Conditions ...... 41 Kids...... 43 Goats Lines Competitions ...... 42 Breed Milking Trails...... 43 Goats in Milk...... 43 Pygmy Goats ...... 44 Goatlings ...... 43 Dairy Goat Leaders Competition...... 45 Prize Colours in all Classes Champion Red, White and Blue Reserve Champion Blue and White Special Red and White Reserve Special Green and White First Prize Red Second Prize Blue Third Prize Yellow Fourth Prize Brown Fifth Prize Mauve Sixth Prize Pink

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SHEEP - UPDATE FOR 2017

We will be accepting online entries via our website - Mobile shower and toilet blocks will be placed in the www.southofenglandshow.org.uk. However, a Green Car Park for your use and will be open from copy of this Schedule and Prize List can also be found Tuesday, 6th June. on the website along with entry and remittance forms should you not wish to use the online system. Finally, if you have a problem on your way to the Show and are running late, PLEASE let the Show Office know This will be our third year in running the Fleece on 01444 892700 or 0780 884 7972 as the Veterinary Competition which will take place on Friday, 9th June. Surgeons will not be on site after 19.00 hrs on This year we are delighted to be hosting a BWMB Wednesday and, therefore, you will be turned away. National Golden Fleece Competition Qualifier. Livestock are not premitted to arrive until Wednesday 7th June Please ensure that you are complying with the current DEFRA sheep tagging regulations. Note: all Butchers The livestock areas will be run in accordance with Lambs must be double tagged to be allowed on the DEFRA’s licence for premises to hold an Animal showground. Gathering (England) Order 2010 (AG02).

Due to limitations on space, Exhibitors are only Please do not bring animals to the show without the permitted to book 5 pens per Breed. Any entries necessary ear tags. received after the closing date - 1st April - may not be accepted if penning accommodation is full. Entries will We very much hope that you will enjoy your time at be stamped upon receipt at the Showground and the 50th Show this year and look forward to seeing penning allocated on a first come first served basis. you in June.

The Stockman’s dinner, Friday, 9th June, will be by ticket only and limited to the number of animals per Wiz Exhibitor. Tickets can be purchased from the Cattle Elizabeth Crockford Secretary’s caravan in the livestock area on Friday at Livestock and Events Executive £5.00 each. Green wristbands must be worn at all times to assist with security - replacement ones will be available from the Cattle Secretary’s caravan.

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SHEEP REGULATIONS CPH No. 42/ 333 / 8001

The attention of all Exhibitors is drawn to the General Regulations and Conditions of Entry on pages 8 to 11. CONDITIONS RELATING TO SHEEP CLASSES 50. MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCKS all their lamb teeth), and bred by the Exhibitor. Poll SCHEME Dorset & Dorset Horn sheep ages as set down by a) The Society will accept entries as follows: their breed society. (i) MV Accredited. 54. In any case in which, in the opinion of the Judge, sheep have been unfairly clipped, he will mark (ii) Non-Scheme sheep. and report such sheep for disqualification. (b) Separate accommodation will be provided and identified for both categories. 55. Sheep dipped 3-4 weeks prior to the Show will not (c) Separate Unloading/Loading points will be be permitted to exhibit. provided. 56. In all cases where single sheep are shown, these (d) ALL sheep must be halter led except within their are not eligible for the Pen Classes. judging rings at all times. (e) Scheme sheep must be accompanied by a 57. Flock promotional material may only be exhibited certificate stating the number and the adjacent to livestock by each exhibitor in a manner classification of their Scheme Status including, which does not constitute a trade stand and does in the case of an Accredited Flock, the flock not exceed the length of their pen (i.e. 6 feet). registration number. Certificates must be Please Note: DEFRA Scrapie Monitoring Scheme. It handed to the Steward in charge before being is a condition of entry that all female sheep allowed into the pens provided for them. THE exhibited at the Show (excepted Dorset Horn and FLOCKS SCHEME STATUS MUST ALSO BE Poll Dorset) must be:- (a) non pregnant (empty), SHOWN ON THE ENTRY FORM. (b) have not lambed within 30 days prior to the (f) Exhibitors (flock owners) are responsible for the show, (c) not subject to procedures which change following:- Avoidance of any contact with the seasonal breeding pattern. All females of the sheep of a lower category (or Goats). If no Dorset Horn, Polled Dorset and Finnish Landrace contact has been made, sheep may return breeds, animals subject to procedures which home without any isolation. If contact has been change the seasonal breeding pattern and animals made then the sheep must be placed in presented to show/sales held outside the 1 May - isolation on return and undergo appropriate 31 August period must be accompanied by a blood tests to regain their scheme status. declaration for each animals from flock masters or (g) Whilst the Society will take all necessary their agent - these to be obtained from the precautions to protect the status of scheme stewards at the show and filled out. sheep it will not hold itself responsible for any All female sheep entered must be accompanied to accidental contacts made which may affect the the show by a declaration for each animal stating status of an exhibitors flock. that they are not pregnant (empty) and have not lambed in the previous 30 days prior to the Show. 51. In view of the Animal Welfare Regulations, all The appropriate forms will be sent to exhibitors sheep entered for the Show must comply with the with their tickets etc in June. Attention is drawn to Regulation that ‘sufficient tail’ will have to be Regulation 18 regarding admission tickets and retained to cover the vulva of female sheep and vehicle passes. the anus of male sheep’. This rule also applies to all imported sheep. Any sheep which fail to meet this 58. All sheep must be penned by 1900 hrs, Wednesday legal requirement will be disqualified from classes 7th June 2017. Sheep arriving after this time shall entered. be refused entry and disqualified.

52. Every animal entered in Classes 182-233 must be 59. MV Accredited Exhibitors entered in, or certified as eligible, or accepted for entry in the Flock Book of its breed. Where the All exhibitors must send in a copy of their valid animal is entered by the Exhibitor as eligible or certificate of accreditation with entries and accepted for entry in the Flock Book, proof of such remittance form. eligibility or acceptance must be furnished to the Secretary, if required. 60. Although there is a closing date for entries, the Society reserve the right to limit entries to match 53. In all classes ‘Shearling’ means sheep born in pen capacity. 2015. ‘Lambs’ must be born in 2017 except for and Hampshire Down sheep (which 61. The decision of the Society’s ground jury with must be born after 1st December, 2016, and show regards to disputes shall be final. 25 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

62. Ear Tags/Ear No’s must be included on all Identification and recording Movement Forms. Sheep and goats must be identified in accordance with SAGRIMO (see guidance for keepers - information list 63. Sheep must not be exercised around the below). Sheep identified from 31 December 2009 will Showground other than in their respective MV be double identified (usually with 2 UK ear tags) both status judging ring. Sheep wash for the use of of which will be printed with the same unique 12 digit MV accredited sheep only. ID number preceeded by the Letters ‘UK’. One of these will include an electronic identifier (yellow) which can 64. All Breed Champions must parade in the Livestock be scanned with a reading device as well as being read Parade or forfeit their Prize Money. visually. Animals intended for slaughter within 12 months can be identified with a single tag which will Guidance be printed with ‘UK’ plus the 6 digit flock/herd mark only (these can be electronic or conventional). The use Sheep and Goats - Movements to of an EID tag is voluntary for goats. Show Grounds Animals born before 31 December 2009 can be moved to shows on their existing identification providing it This note summarises what keepers and show includes an individual number, otherwise they will first organisers should do to comply with the rules need to be individually identified. governing the recording and reporting of movements Animals individually (electronically) identified after 31 of sheep to and from shows. December 2009 will have to be individually recorded The Disease Control Order (England) 2003 (DCO) and in the keeper’s holding register from 31 December the Disease Control (Wales) Order 2003 (DCO(W)) 2009 and on movement documents from 1st January provide for a movement standstill when animals are 2011 - including when moving to/from shows. moved onto a holding where livestock are kept. In the There is no requirement to individually record animals case of sheep and goats a 6 day standstill applies. It individually identified before 31 December 2009 in the would be impossible for shows to function if the 6 day keeper’s holding register, but individual recording will standstill rule was applied to shows and therefore an be a requirement on movement documents from 31 exemption to the standstill provisions in respect of December 2011. shows has been agreed subject to compliance with the following requirements. Licence conditions under the Animal Gatherings Mobile phones must be switched off whilst (England) Order 2010 (AGO) and the Animal judging is in progress. Gatherings (Wales) Order 2010 require that show organisers keep sufficient records to enable the tracing of animals and livestock vehicles in the event of a suspected case of a notifiable disease at the premises. Animal Health will satisfy themselves that the showground has a system in place that meets these requirements as part of the AGO licensing approval. The show organiser is required to retain a copy of the incoming movements document for 6 months. The general licences for the movement of sheep and goats issued under the DCO and DCO(W) have been amended so that they do not require sheep and goats being moved to show grounds to be individually identified and individually recorded.

However, the identification and recording provisions of the Sheep and Goats Records Identification and Movements legislation (SAGRIMO) apply.

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Thursday, 8th June CUP PRESENTATIONS

NB SHEEP JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT All cups will be presented within the 10:00 AM WITH THE FOLLOWING BREEDS sheep rings at the time of judging on THURSDAY BEING JUDGED FIRST: MORNING. 10:00 AM - Southdown, Lleyn, Suffolk, Texel. ALL OTHER BREED CUPS with the exception of the The timing of our Breed classes will be Championship cups, will be presented in the Sheep announced after close of entries. Rings at the time of judging on THURSDAY MORNING. BREED CHAMPIONSHIP CUPS will be presented in the PENS & ENTRY FEES Sheep Rings at the end of the Supreme Sheep Champion judging on FRIDAY MORNING. CLASS ENTRY FEES: FREE THE SUPREME SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP CUP and THE INTER BREED GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP CUP will be SHEEP/KIT PEN FEES: Members £8 (inc. VAT) presented in the LIVESTOCK PARADE in the Ardingly Non-Members £12 (inc. Ring on SATURDAY AFTERNOON. VAT) CUP WINNERS will be allowed to hold their cup during the following year and will be written to after the PRIZE MONEY Show to ascertain whether they wish to do so. Once a signed Indemnity Form has been returned, cups will be 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th sent out to winners. £30.00 £25.00 £15.00 £7.00 £5.00

Breed Champions will be award £50.00 TIMETABLE

Notes: All the timings are approximate and the Council reserve Please telephone the Livestock Office (01444 892700) the right to alter these and the venue of any Class as by Monday 5th June at the latest if for any reason you they consider necessary. are unable to attend the Show as this will help with the All breed classes will be amalgamated if less than three problem of pens being left empty. Thank you for your exhibitors entered. co-operation.

Time Short tails - 2017 UK legislation will be adhered Thursday, 8th June to with regards to the length of tails. Therefore, Breed classes - Classes 1000 hrs any sheep arriving with insufficient tails to Livestock Exhibitor Awards comply with Regulations (see Sheep Butchers Lambs - Classes 1400 hrs Regulations No. 51) will be refused entry upon arrival. All sheep, other than butchers lambs in pens, Friday, 9th June must be halter led at all times except within Supreme Sheep Championship followed closed judging rings. by Cup Presentations 1000 hrs Inter Breed Group Championship To follow Ear Tags - sheep arriving at the Showground Short Wool on the Hoof To follow with incorrect ear tags will be refused entry. Long Wool on the Hoof Wool on the Hoof Championship SHEPHERDS’ PRIZES Livestock Parade in Ardingly Ring 1520 hrs The South of England Agricultural Society offer a CUT GLASS WHISKY TUMBLER to the Shepherd in charge of Saturday, 10th June the Champon Exhibit in each of the following Sections: Sheep Leaders 0900 hrs Sheep Sweepstake 1000 hrs SOUTHDOWN, SUFFOLK, TEXEL, DORSET HORN/POLL Livestock Parade in Ardingly Ring 1530 hrs DORSET, ANY OTHER PURE DOWN BREED OF BRITISH ORIGIN, ANY OTHER PURE LONGWOOL BREED OF BRITISH ORIGIN, ANY OTHER PURE CONTINENTAL BREED, AOB HILL AND HEATH OF BRITISH ORIGIN, LLEYN, BUTCHER’S LAMBS.

SHEEP LINES COMPETITION Daily prize of a BOTTLE OF WINE will be offered to the Shepherd in charge of the TIDIEST bays of sheep pens. These awards will not necessarily be restricted to Shepherds in charge of any particular Breed or Exhibit. 27 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

Thursday, 8th June THE EASTBOURNE CORPORATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented Class by the Corporation of Eastbourne, for the Best 185 Livestock Exhibitor Awards Exhibit bred by an exhibitor in the County of Sussex (S46) Judge : Mrs Sally Rogers, Hailsham The Southdown Sheep Society offer THE DUKE OF NORFOLK CHALLENGE CUP Prizes: Sheep Section - 1st £25 to be awarded at the presented by the 15th Duke of Norfolk, for the Show Best Group comprising a ram, ram lamb, a ewe NO ENTRY FEE and a ewe lamb to be drawn from the respective Stock Presentation Competition - Exhibitors of classes plus a special prize of £20.00 (S47) Pedigree Stock in the Sheep and Pig Breed Sections will be automatically eligible for the above awards. Awards will be based on the presentation of stock in SUFFOLK their pens. Judge: Mr Paul Fletcher, Kidderminster Herd Signs: the display of pedigree and production information, information about the Herd, stock for sale These classes are restricted to MV Accredited and the general neatness of the pens will be taken into sheep only. account. Exhibitors are invited to look upon their pens as a All yearling sheep to be clean shorn on or after 1st Flock/Herd display. January, 2017. Advertising material must be confined to Class allocated pens and must not obscure show 193 Suffolk - Shearling Ram numbers or pedigree cards. 194 Suffolk - Ram Lamb Judging will be entirely at the Judge’s discretion and 195 Suffolk - Ram Lamb - untrimmed based upon more than one visit to the lines. 196 Suffolk - Shearling Ewe The Judge will take into account the circumstances and 197 Suffolk - Ewe Lamb variables between stock accommodation. 198 Suffolk - Ewe Lamb - untrimmed 199 Suffolk - Championship - THE GRAHAME GORRINGE CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late Grahame Gorringe Esq. The Suffolk SOUTHDOWN Sheep Society offer: (S170) A SPECIAL “Best Judge: Mr Steven Smith, Powys Exhibit” rosette for the Breed Champion Non-Accredited Sheep only (provided there are not less than 3 entries in All Sheep must be from Registered Flocks which are the each Class) from the Society. property of Members of the Southdown Sheep Society. Animals entered must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 4 months prior to the date of the show. TEXEL Entries in Classes 186, 187 & 189, must be shorn after 1st February, 2017 Judge: Mr Graham Hill, Budleigh Salterton These classes are restricted to MV Accredited Class sheep only. 186 Southdown - Aged ram All yearling sheep MUST be clean shorn on or after 1st 187 Southdown - Shearling ram, shorn bare April, 2017. Sheep to be shown according to the rules after 1st February, 2017 of the Texel Sheep Society. 188 Southdown - Ram lamb - born in 2017 189 Southdown - Shearling ewe, shorn bare Class after 1st February 2017. 200 Texel - Aged Ram Sheila Colman Salver for best shearling ewe 201 Texel - Shearling Ram (S128) 202 Texel - Ram Lamb 190 Southdown - Pair of ewe lambs - born in 203 Texel - Shearling Ewe 2017 204 Texel - Ewe Lamb 191 Southdown - Untrimmed ewe lamb - born 205 Texel - Group of Three (Owner Breeder) in 2017 THE WILLIAM ALLEN CHALLENGE CUP, 192 Southdown - CHAMPIONSHIP - THE presented by the South Eastern Texel Group, PERCY FILKINS CHALLENGE CUP and a special prize of £20 - to be paid on the presented by the Southdown Sheep Society for day, for the Group Champion Exhibit (S180) the Champion Exhibit. The Southdown Sheep 206 Texel - Championship - JANSSEN TROPHY Society kindly offers a rosette to the Champion (S181) - Champion Texel. The Texel Sheep exhibit (S182) Society offer: ROSETTES for the Champion and THE TUFTON BEAMISH PERPETUAL Reserve Champion. CHALLENGE CUP presented by Lord Chelwood, MC - for the best Opposite Sex to the Champion (S48) 28 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

ANY PURE CONTINENTAL The Breeders Group are offering a BREED rosette for the best place Portland Ram and Ewe. Class Judge: Mr Richard Clifford, Driffield 218 AOB Heath/Hill - Ram, any age 219 AOB Heath/Hill - Ram Lamb Open to MV Accredited and non MV Accredited 220 AOB Heath/Hill - Shearling Ewe sheep.. Classes to be judged under respective breed 221 AOB Heath/Hill - Ewe Lamb society rules 222 AOB Heath/Hill - Championship - Golden Class Oriole Perpetual Challenge Cup (S089). 207 Any Pure Continental - Ram, any age 208 Any Pure Continental - Ram Lamb 209 Any Pure Continental - Shearling Ewe ANY OTHER BREED OF BRITISH 210 Any Pure Continental - Ewe Lamb ORIGIN - DOWN/SHORTWOOL 211 Any Pure Continental - Pair of Ewe Lambs 212 Any Pure Continental - Championship - Judge: Mrs Jean Ritchie, Chard H.D. Young & Son Challenge Cup (S105) - Champion Continental Sheep. A Special Rosette Open to MV Accredited & Non Accredited for the Champion. Sheep The “PYMPNE MANOR” TROPHY (S183) to Registered and not eligible to compete in Classes 186- be awarded to the Champion Charollais Exhibit. 217 & 228-237 The Bleu Du Maine Society offer a Special Classes will be amalgamated if there are less Rosette for the highest placed Bleu du Maine than three Exhibitors Ram and Shearling Ewe. Class 223 AOB Down/Shortwool - Ram, any age 224 AOB Down/Shortwool - Ram Lamb ANY OTHER PURE LONGWOOL 225 AOB Down/Shortwool - Shearling Ewe BREED OF BRITISH ORIGIN 226 AOB Down/Shortwool - Ewe Lamb 227 AOB Down/Shortwool - Championship - Judge: Mr Andrew Fisher, Harrogate Dorset Down Sheep Breeders Cup. (S49) to be Open to MV Accredited & Non Accredited awarded to the highest placed Dorset Down sheep Registered Classes will be amalgamated if there are less than three exhibitors. DORSET HORN AND POLL DORSET Class 213 A O British Longwool - Ram, any age Judge: TBA 214 A O British Longwool - Ram Lamb 215 A O British Longwool - Shearling Ewe Sheep to be shown according to the rules of the Dorset 216 A O British Longwool - Ewe Lamb Horn and Poll Dorset Association. Entries will only be 217 A O British Longwool - Championship - accepted from registered members of the Breed Society THE MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE with registered sheep, or sheep eligible to be CUP, presented by the late L.P. Monteith, Esq., registered. for the Best Exhibit. (S66) A SPECIAL Open to MV Accredited & Non Accredited ROSETTE for the Champion. Sheep Shearlings must be shorn on or after 1 February 2017. THE CAZELET PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late W.M. Cazelet, Esq. These classes will be amalgamated with AOB Shortwool for the Best Romney Exhibit. (S50) if there are less than three Exhibitors in each class.

Wensleydale Longwool Breeders Association Class award a rosette for the Best Wensleydale 228 Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset - Aged Ram, excluding ram lambs 229 Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset - Ram Lamb, ANY OTHER BREED OF BRITISH born on or after 1 September 2016 ORIGIN - HEATH/HILL 230 Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset - Shearling (To include ) Ewe, born on or after 1 September 2015 231 Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset - Ewe Lamb, Judge: Mr Charles Horton, Cirencester born on or after 1 September 2016 232 Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset - Registered and not eligible to compete in Classes 186- Championship - The M.A.E. Clark 217 & 228-237 Challenge Cup, (S190) kindly presented by Mrs M Clark to be awarded to the best Poll Open to MV Accredited & Non Accredited Sheep Dorset exhibit. Champion Rosette kindly Classes will be amalgamated if there are less than three provided by the Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Exhibitors Sheep Breeders Association. 29 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April Information for Agricultural Show schedules January 2017

Information for Agricultural Show schedules January 2017 The BWMB National Golden Fleece Competition

In association with JG Animal Health The BWMB National Golden Fleece Competition

In association with JG Animal Health 1. 2017 sees the The British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) National Golden Fleece Competition being held in association with JG Animal Health continue for a second 1. 2017 sees the The Britishyear Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) National Golden Fleece Competition being2. held The in associationChampion Fleecewith JG fromAnimal nominated Health continue agricultural for a second shows across the UK will year automatically be entered into this national competition. The show champion fleece 2. The Champion Fleece andfrom scorecard nominated will agricultural be removed shows by across a BWMB the UKrepresentative will at the end of the show automatically be enteredand into stored, this nationalclearly labelled competition. on behalf The show of the champion exhibitor fleece and scorecard will3. be removedAll existing by showa BWMB fleece representative competition at therules end apply of the show and stored, clearly4. labelled Should on the behalf exhibitor of the exhibitorof the show champion fleece choose not to enter this 3. All existing show fleececompetition, competition therules show apply reserve champion will be offered the opportunity to enter 4. Should the exhibitor oftheir the showfleeces champion to represent fleece thechoose show not to enter this competition, the show5. All reserve show championchampion will fleeces be offered entered the inopportunity this national to enter competition will either be South of England Show their fleeces to represent the show returned to the exhibitor or graded and allocated to the exhibitors wool clip using 5. All show champion fleeces entered in this national competition will either be their BWMB producer registration number returned to the exhibitor or graded and allocated to the exhibitors wool clip using their BWMB producer6. BWMB registration registered number wool producers will also have the opportunity to enter this 6. BWMB registered woolcompetition producers will via also the havenetwork the opportunity of 11 BWMB to gradingenter this depots. These depot entered competition via the networkfleeces of will 11 beBWMB judged grading in two depots. categories These -depot traditional entered carpet and LLEYN Friday,fleeces will be judged 9th speciality/knitwear/fashionin two categories June - traditional andcarpet these and winners will in turn be judged against the speciality/knitwear/fashionshow andchampion these winners fleeces will in turn be judged against the Judge: Mr Robin Bowen, Pebworth show champion fleeces7. Judging of the final of the BWMB National Golden Fleece Competition will take place 7.THE Judging of theBWMB final of inthe December BWMB NationalNATIONAL 2017 atGolden BWMB Fleece Head Competition Office in Bradford. willGOLDEN take place in December 20178. at BWMBAll finalists Head in Office the BWMBin Bradford. competition will be invited to a presentation ceremony in These classes are restricted to MV Accredited 8. All finalists inFLEECE the BWMBBradford competition and will willCOMPETITION receive be invited £125 to aproduct presentation vouchers ceremony from inJG Animal Health Bradford and will receive9. The £125 overall product winner vouchers will also from receive JG Animal a competition Health trophy and £500, reserve £250 9. The overall winner will also receive a competition trophy and £500, reserve £250 sheep only. 10. For a full list of nominated shows and for further information on the BWMB National 10. For a fullIn list ofassociation nominated shows and for with further information JG Animal on the BWMB Health National Golden Fleece Competition, please visit www.britishwool.org.uk These classes will be amalgamated with AOB Shortwool Golden Fleece Competition, please visit www.britishwool.org.uk if there are less than 3 exhibitors in each class. Judge : Mr Stephen Spencer, Bradford Sheep to be shown according to the rules of the Society.

Class 233 Lleyn - Aged Ram 234 Lleyn - Shearling Ram 235 Lleyn - Shearling Ewe 236 Lleyn - Group of Three to include a male and two females. All must have been entered in The BWMB National Golden Fleece Competition previous classes and belong to the same exhibitor. In association with JG Animal Health 237 Lleyn - Championship 1. 2017 sees the The British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) National Golden Fleece Competition being held in association with JG Animal Health BUTCHERS LAMBS continue for a second year 2. The Champion Fleece from nominated agricultural Judge: Mr David Fenner, Eastbourne shows across the UK will automatically be entered into this national competition. The show champion To be judged at 2.00 pm on Thursday,8th June fleece and scorecard will be removed by a BWMB representative at the end of the show and stored, All lambs must be correctly double tagged (in clearly labelled on behalf of the exhibitor both ears) - single slaughter tag not acceptable 3. All existing show fleece competition rules apply Class 4. Should the exhibitor of the show champion fleece 238 Butchers Lambs - Pen of Three Prime choose not to enter this competition, the show Lambs, suitable for the butchers’ trade, of any reserve champion will be offered the opportunity breed, cross or hybrid, with a total weight not to enter their fleeces to represent the show exceeding 114 kilos. 5. All show champion fleeces entered in this national 239 Butchers Lambs - Pen of Three Prime competition will either be returned to the exhibitor Lambs suitable for the butchers’ trade, of any or graded and allocated to the exhibitors wool clip breed, cross or hybrid, with a total weight of using their BWMB producer registration number over 114 kilos. Lambs to be judged in pens. 240 Butchers Lambs - CHAMPION PEN OF 6. BWMB registered wool producers will also have THREE PRIME LAMBS, presented by the the opportunity to enter this competition via the Crown Chemical Company for the Champion network of 11 BWMB grading depots. These pen of lambs. S164 depot entered fleeces will be judged in two categories - traditional carpet and speciality/ THE J. TOOP MEMORIAL CHALLENGE knitwear/fashion and these winners will in turn be CUP presented by J.A. Toop, Esq., will be judged against the show champion fleeces awarded to the Best Pen of Cross-bred Lambs 7. Judging of the final of the BWMB National Golden sired by a Southdown Ram. (S131) Fleece Competition will take place in December 2017 at BWMB Head Office in Bradford. The South Eastern Texel Group offer a 8. All finalists in the BWMB competition will be Special Prize of £30.00 for the Best Pen of invited to a presentation ceremony in Bradford Lambs sired by a Texel Ram-to be presented at and will receive £125 product vouchers from JG the Show. Animal Health 9. The overall winner will also receive a competition trophy and £500, reserve £250 10. For a full list of nominated shows and for further information on the BWMB National Golden Fleece Competition, please visit www.britishwool.org.uk

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A competitor may enter any number of fleeces Class per class, and up to three fleeces per breed. 247 THE INTER-BREED GROUP All fleeces must be from the 2017 wool clip and CHAMPIONSHIP must be neatly rolled and secured by a wool To be judged on Friday, 9th June, 1100 hrs immediately band from the neck wool. following the Supreme Sheep Championship. Fleeces that are artificially stained or artificially coloured or fastened with binder twine or Judge: Mr David Bevan, Carmarthen string will be eliminated. THE QUEEN’S CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Her Identification label giving exhibitor’s NAME Majesty The Queen, for the Champion Group. (S4) and CLASS ENTERED must be attached to each Entry to this class must be made when making fleece. other Show entries and will not be accepted at FLEECES CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAY. the Show. Fleeces must be delivered to the Fleece Steward ENTRY FEE: Members £6.00 (inc. VAT) by 10.00 am on the first morning of the Show. Non-Members £12.00 (inc. VAT) Please remember to collect your fleeces at the PRIZES: 1st £50.00, 2nd £35.00, 3rd £30.00, end of the Show. 4th £20.00, 5th £15.00, 6th £10.00 PRIZES : 1st £10.00, 2nd £6.00, 3rd £4.00 Cut glass whisky glass tumbler to the Shepherd of the Prizes awarded on the day of the Show. winning exhibit. ENTRY FEE: £2.00 per fleece Group of Three, comprising a Ram, a Shearling (No free Show wristbands provided) ewe and a Lamb of either sex of any one breed owned by the same Exhibitor. Animals comprising Class Groups must have competed previously as individuals 241 British Origin - Longwool or as part of a Pen entry in the Breed Classes for which 242 British Origin - Shortwool they are eligible. 243 Coloured 244 Any Other Breed or Cross 245 Championship - Bob Smith Trophy (S33) to the winner. WOOL ON THE HOOF Judge: Mr Stephen Spencer, Bradford PRIZES (Classes 244 and 245): 1st £18.00, 2nd SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP £12.00, 3rd £9.00, 4th £6.00 to Shepherd in charge of exhibit. 246 THE SUPREME SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP Prizes awarded on the day of the Show. ENTRY FEE: Free - entries will be taken on the day. To be judged at 1000hrs on Friday 9th June Class Judge: Mr David Bevan, Carmarthen 248 Wool on the Hoof - Short Wool 249 Wool on the Hoof - Long Wool THE NICKERSONS CHALLENGE CUP, presented 250 Wool on the Hoof - Championship - by Messrs. Nickersons of Rothwell, together with a £10.00 to be awarded to the winner. CUT GLASS WHISKY TUMBLER for retention by the To be judged at 1200 hrs. on Friday, 9th June, Exhibitor, for the Supreme Champion Sheep Exhibit, from sheep drawn from the preceding classes. Championship Rosettes will also be awarded to the Only one entry per exhibitor per breed. Sheep Supreme Champion and to the Reserve. (S139) can be judged either shorn or unshorn, and should be shown in the state demanded by PRIZES: £75.00 to the Shepherd in charge of their Flock Book. Champion. £35.00 to the Shepherd in charge of Reserve Champion.

Eligibility for the Championship is confined to the Champion exhibit in each of the following Sections: SOUTHDOWN, SUFFOLK, TEXEL, DORSET HORN/POLL DORSET, ANY OTHER PURE DOWN BREED OF BRITISH ORIGIN, LLEYN, ANY OTHER PURE LONGWOOL BREED OF BRITISH ORIGIN, ANY OTHER HILL/HEATH BREED AND ANY OTHER PURE CONTINENTAL BREED.

If classes are amalgamated, the champion of the Section only is eligible for the Championship. Reserve Champions are required to stand by as Cup Presentations will follow.

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Saturday, 10th June SHEEP SWEEP STAKE COMPETITION SHEEP HANDLERS Class COMPETITION FOR SHEPHERDS 254 SHEEP SWEEP STAKE COMPETITION in conjunction with the Rare Breeds Survival Open to one per Exhibitor per Breed in M.V. & Non Trust Young Shepherd of the Year Competition Scheme Sections with 1 sheep of any age (Not Butchers lambs). Judge: Mr Nick Pile, Ringmer Open to shearling ewes of any breed competing in classes at the Show, not having won the breed This competition is designed to improve the technique championship. of parading and displaying sheep before a judge and Judge: Mr Thomas Blunt, Ravenstone is open to all breeds that have previously been entered in Show classes. Correct clothing to be taken into To be held on Saturday 10th June at 1000hrs. account. This competition to be judged in the following Entries will be taken at the Show. Entry Fee £1.00. age groups (age as on the day of the Show): Prizes: 1st £20.00 and 10% of entry fees added 251: 8 - 12 years inclusive 2nd 35% of entry fees 252: 13 - 16 years. 3rd 25% of entry fees 253: Championship 4th 20% of entry fees 5th 10% of entry fees It will be held at 0900hrs on the final day of the Show, Saturday June 10th. Entries will be taken at the Show - entry forms are available from the Sheep Chalet. NO ENTRY FEE. A championship will be held from these two classes - the overall winner to be presented with a trophy kindly donated by Creaseys. Awards for each age group: Rosettes: For all entries Prizes: 1st £10.00, 2nd - 3rd £5.00 each. The winner/s of the Junior Handling Classes will be eligible to take part in the RBST Young Shepherd Competition 2017. If the Class winner has already qualified the next highest placed eligible competitor not previously qualified can go forward.

The Grand Final for the RBST Young Shepherd competition will be held at Royal County of Berkshire Show on Sunday 17th September 2017 at the Newbury Showground. The Junior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Outlane Trophy and the Senior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Harrison Challenge Trophy. The winners from each class will then compete for the overall Young Shepherd of the Year. The winner will receive £50 and the Championship Rosette, and the Reserve £25 and Reserve Champion Rosette.

Class 251 8 - 12 years inclusive 252 13 - 16 years 253 Championship

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PIGS - UPDATE FOR 2017

We will be accepting online entries via our website Mobile shower and toilet blocks will be placed in the - www.southofenglandshow.org.uk. However, a Green Car Park for your use and will be open from copy of this Schedule and Prize List can also be found Tuesday, 6th June. on the website along with entry and remittance forms should you not wish to use the online system. Finally, if you have a problem on your way to the Show and are running late, PLEASE let the Show Office Again, we are very pleased to be holding a BPA Pig of know on 01444 892700 or 0780 884 7972 as the the Year Qualifier. Veterinary Surgeons will not be on site after 19.00 hrs on Wednesday and, therefore, you will be turned With regards to our Commercial Pig classes, animals away. will be weighed on Thursday, 8th June at 1700 hours and judged on Friday 9th June. The livestock areas will be run in accordance with DEFRA’s licence for premises to hold an Animal Exhibitors must ensure that the registration numbers/ Gathering (England) Order 2010 (AG02). date of birth and holding number for their pigs are listed on the entry forms which will be checked by the Please do not bring animals to the show without the BPA. necessary ear tags.

Please use the eAML2 system to register all show We very much hope that you will enjoy your time at movements. the Show this year and look forward to seeing you in June. The Stockman’s dinner, Friday, 9th June, will be by ticket only and limited to the number of animals per Exhibitor. Tickets can be purchased from the Cattle Wiz Secretary’s caravan in the livestock area on Friday at Elizabeth Crockford £5.00 each. Green wristbands must be worn at all Livestock and Events Executive times to assist with security - replacement ones will be available from the Cattle Secretary’s caravan.

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CONDITIONS RELATING TO PIG CLASSES

General Regulation 5 (b) will be strictly adhered to in the Pig Classes. The attention of all Exhibitors is drawn to the General Regulations and Conditions of Entry

65. MOVEMENTS TO AND FROM AN Boars aged twelve months or more at the time of EXHIBITION OR SHOW exhibition must have their tusks cut before being (a) The eAML2 is the electronic version of the pig sent to the Show. All boars must be shown by two movement licence (AML2) and has replaced the competent adult handlers equipped with boards. AML2 paper form since 1 April 2012. (b) Owners may sell show pigs which are in 68. The use of artificial colouring, whitening and/or segregation provided they can complete the powder on pigs, as well as the removal or addition declaration and obtain a Licence from their of spots by artificial means is prohibited. (White Local Authority. Such pigs should be moved on woodflour is permitted). a Schedule 3 Licence and would trigger off the Breed classes will be cancelled if insufficient entries 21 days at the new premises. are received and amalgamated with AOB. (c) Commercial Pigs must come to the show with Please note that January born onwards pigs will metal ear tags or slap marks as stated in the be penned together. DEFRA Ruling.

Mobile phones must be switched off whilst 66. Every pig entered for competition must be judging is in progress. registered in a published volume, or accepted for entry in a forthcoming volume of the B.P.A. Herd Book or the British Lop Herd Book. Where an PLEASE NOTE animal is entered as accepted for entry in the Herd CUP WINNERS will be allowed to hold their cup during Book, proof of such acceptance and the exact the following year and will be written to after the date of birth must be furnished to the Secretary. (It Show to ascertain whether they wish to do so. Once a is not sufficient for an animal to be ‘eligible for signed Indemnity Form has been returned, cups will be registration’). Animals registered in a Grading sent out to winners. Register of a Herd Book are not eligible for entry in Agricultural Show Classes. The following particulars of all pigs entered must be given on the Entry Form: Ear Number, Registered Name and Herd Book Number or Volume in which the animal MOVEMENT CONDITIONS FOR is entered. Fecundity figures, Breed, Date of Birth, PIG EXHIBITORS Name and Herd Book Numbers of Sire and Dam and Name of Breeder. Movement Licensing and Documentation Movements of pigs to/from shows must comply with 67. BREED CONDITIONS the reporting requirements in Articles 12 & 16 of Female pigs (all breeds) born before 1st January PRIMO 2012. 2016 shall be eligible to compete only if in the six - The old 4 page paper AML2 forms - must not be used calendar months prior to the Show or on or after after 1st April 2013. 1st January 2017, they have farrowed, suckled Moves to this show must therefore be pre-notified via and reared to three weeks of age, a litter of pigs. the new electronic pig movement licensing system Landrace: All entries must be from a litter of seven (‘eAML2’). Copies of the new Haulier Summary or more reared in the case of a gilt, or from a litter movement document, which must accompany pigs or eight or more reared in the case of a sow. throughout the journey to the Show and their return Landrace and Large White: Female pigs born on journey to the premises of origin, can be obtained from or after 1st January 2016 and before 1st July, the ‘eAML2’ system directly when pre-notifying the 2016, shall have farrowed and suckled a litter of move online on www.eaml2.org.uk or alternatively pigs prior to the Show. Females born on or after 1 from the eAML2 Bureau Service, which will pre-notify January 2016 and before 1 July 2016 shall either the movement onto the ‘eAML2’ system on the (1) have farrowed and suckled a litter of pigs prior exhibitor’s behalf, and then send the appropriate to the Show or (ii) produced a live litter within number of copies of the Haulier Summary document to twelve weeks of the first day of the Show. Boars of accompany the animals in transit. two years of age and over (all breeds) are to be certified as having sired at least three live litters Contact details for the eAML2 Bureau Service within the twelve months preceding the closing Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL date of entries (1st April 2017). Phone 0844 335 8400 The pigs comprising such litters are to have been Fax 0247 669 2405 or notified for registration in the B.P.A. Herd Book or email [email protected] proof of their birth must have been given to the Please allow enough time to receive your documents Association. through the post before the show.

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ANIMALS ENTERING THE SHOWGROUND PENS & ENTRY FEES MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AT THE VETERINARY INSPECTION POINT: CLASS ENTRY FEES: Members £4 (inc. VAT) From 1 April 2013 only the eAML2 ‘Haulier Summary Non-Members £8 (inc. VAT) Sheet’ can be used as a movement document. Exhibitors must ensure they have a valid ‘Haulier PEN FEES PER PEN: Members £5 (inc. VAT) Summary Sheet’ for transport on to the showground Non-Members £10 (inc. VAT) that includes an individual movement reference in the KIT PEN FEE: Free top right hand corner, which is automatically created Please telephone the Livestock Office (01444 892700) when the movement is set up on eAML2. prior to the start of the Show if, for any reason, you are Exhibitors without access to a computer on their unable to attend the Show as this will help with the premises must ensure they keep a copy of the Haulier problem of pens being left empty. Thank you for your Summary for their records. co-operation.

ANIMALS LEAVING THE SHOWGROUND MUST PRIZE MONEY PRESENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AT THE DEPARTURE GATE: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th From 1 April 2013 only the eAML2 ‘Haulier Summary Sheet’ can be used. Exhibitors must ensure that they £30.00 £25.00 £15.00 £7.00 £5.00 can demonstrate a copy of the printed ‘Haulier Summary Sheet’ with an individual movement PLEASE NOTE: CUP WINNERS will be allowed to reference at the departure gate of the Showground. hold their cup during the following year and will be Failure to comply with Primo 2012 and obtain a correct written to after the Show to ascertain whether they movement document could cause pigs to be detained wish to do so. Once a signed Indemnity Form has been at the Showground for a period of 21 days. returned, cups will be sent out to winners. Any pigs that are sold, or are otherwise disposed of, or are not returning to premises of origin, must leave the Timetable show accompanied by a Haulier Summary movement (All timings are approximate and the Council reserve document validated with an individual movement the right to alter these and the venue of any Class as reference. In case of sale the buyer needs to copy the they consider necessary) movement reference of the seller onto the Haulier Thursday: Summary. The receiving keeper must then confirm 0900 Breed Classes receipt of the animals either online on www.eaml2. org.uk or to the eAML2 Bureau Service, within 3 days Friday: of the animals’ arrival at their premises. 0930 Pig Championship Compliance with the terms of the General Licence for to follow BPA Pig of the Year classes the movement of Pigs requires: BPA Young Pig of the Year classes A. Either isolation of the pigs for 20 days after September Gilt movement from the Show, in a Defra approved Pairs isolation facility, OR: Novice Livestock Exhibitor Award Presentations B. 20-day standstill on the movement of pigs from 1430 Commercial Pigs the premises of destination (other than movement 1600 Piggy Pranks of pigs for immediate slaughter). If being exported direct to another EU Member State, the equivalent Saturday: certification in accordance with the appropriate 1000 BPA Young Handler & Championship Trade Directive in force at the time must be 1130 Piggy Pranks obtained from the Exports team at AHVLA Carlisle (01228 403600). Piggy Pranks is a fun class that will be held on Friday Pigs from Northern Ireland should be accompanied by at 1600 and Saturday at 1130. The class will be entered certification provided by the Department of Agriculture on the day of the Show. Pig stewards to co-ordinate for Northern Ireland, including additional certification entries. Rosettes will be given to 6th place. Prizes - 1st of freedom from Aujesky’s Disease. £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10, 4th £5 to be awarded on the Identification day of the Show. Pigs moving to shows must comply with the identification requirements in Articles 7 & 9 of the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011 (‘PRIMO 2011’)1.

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Thursday 8th June BRITISH SADDLEBACK

Class Judge: Mr Brian Mulkeen, Wigan 256 LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR AWARDS Class 265 British Saddleback - Boar, born between 1st Judge: Mrs Sally Rogers, Hailsham July and 31st December 2016 266 British Saddleback - Junior Boar, born on PRIZES: Pig Section - 1st £25.00. To be awarded at or after 1st January 2017 the Show 267 British Saddleback - Breeding sow, born NO ENTRY FEE before 1st July 2016 Stock Presentation Competition 268 British Saddleback - Gilt, born on or between 1st July and 31st December Exhibitors of Pedigree Stock in the Sheep and Pig Breed 2016 Sections will be automatically eligible for the above 269 British Saddleback - Gilt, born on or after awards. Awards will be based on the presentation of 1st January 2017 stock in their pens. 270 British Saddleback - Champion Male Herd Signs; the display of pedigree and production 271 British Saddleback - Champion Female information; information about the Herd, about stock 272 British Saddleback - Breed Championship for sale, and the general neatness of the pens will be - Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the taken into account. Champion. Exhibitors are invited to look upon their pens as a Flock The highest placed Saddleback pig born in 2017 of Herd Display. Advertising material must be confined to either sex will be eligible to enter for the Final of the pens allocated and must not obscure show numbers or Junior Saddleback Championship at Malvern Autumn pedigree cards. (Please refer to Regulations 49 and 54). Show 23 - 24 September 2017. If for any reason the Judging will be entirely at the Judge’s discretion and Judge’s selection is unable to attend the Final, the based upon more than one visit to the lines. The Judge reserve may go instead. will take into account the circumstances and variables between stock accommodation. BRITISH LOP Judge: Mr Andrew Warriner, York BERKSHIRE Class 273 British Lop - Boar, born between 1st July and Judge: Mr Andrew Warriner, York 31st December 2016 274 British Lop - Junior Boar, born on or after Class 1st January 2017 257 Berkshire - Boar, born between 1st July and 275 British Lop - Breeding sow, born before 1st 31st December 2016 July 2016 258 Berkshire - Junior Boar, born on or after 1st 276 British Lop - Gilt, born on or between 1st January 2017 July and 31st December 2016 259 Berkshire - Breeding sow, born before 1st 277 British Lop - Gilt, born on or after 1st July 2016 January 2017 260 Berkshire - Gilt, born on or between 1st 278 British Lop - Champion Male July and 31st December 2016 279 British Lop - Champion Female 261 Berkshire - Gilt, born on or after 1st 280 British Lop - Breed Championship - January 2017 Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the 262 Berkshire - Champion Male Champion. 263 Berkshire - Champion Female The highest placed Saddleback pig born in 264 Berkshire - Breed Championship - 2017 of either sex will be eligible to enter for Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the the Final of the Junior Saddleback Championship Champion. at Malvern Autumn Show 23-24 September THE BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION offer a 2017. If for any reason the Judge’s selection is rosette for the Best Pig. unable to attend the Final, the reserve may go The Berkshire Breeders Club will give a Special instead. Rosette to the Best which will A SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10.00 is offered by the qualify for the BERKSHIRE BREEDERS CLUB British Lop Pig Society for the Best Group of 1 Boar and CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2017. The 2 Sows or Gilts. £6.00 to the Reserve. Champion of Champions to receive a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by Witcombe Berkshires. Should the Best Berkshire have already qualified at a previous Show, then the Reserve should go forward, as no pig Judge: Mr Andrew Warriner, York may qualify more than once. In the event of the Class Reserve having qualified, then the judge should 281 Large Black - Boar, born between 1st July nominate another pig for the Final. and 31st December 2016 282 Large Black - Junior Boar, born on or after 1st January 2017

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283 Large Black - Breeding sow, born before 1st Best of Breed rosette is offered by the Club. July 2016 Note that only the qualifying pig may enter the 284 Large Black - Gilt, born on or between finals and that in the event of its not being 1st July and 31st December 2016 available or by virtue of its qualifying at more 285 Large Black - Gilt, born on or after 1st than one event, no substitute may be made. January 2017 286 Large Black - Champion Male ANY OTHER MODERN LARGE 287 Large Black - Champion Female 288 Large Black - Breed Championship WHITE, LANDRACE, DUROC, Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the HAMPSHIRE, PIETRAIN AND Champion. WELSH OXFORD SANDY & BLACK Judge: Mr Andrew Warriner, York

Judge: Mr Brian Mulkeen, Wigan Class 305 A O Modern - Boar, born between 1st July Class and 31st December 2016 289 OSB - Boar, born between 1st July and 31st 306 A O Modern - Junior Boar, born on or after December 2016 1st January 2017 290 OSB - Junior Boar, born on or after 1st 307 A O Modern - Breeding Sow, born before January 2017 1st July 2016 291 OSB - Breeding sow, born before 1st July 308 A O Modern - Gilt, born on or between 2016 1st July and 31st December 2016 292 OSB - Gilt, born on or between 1st July 309 A O Modern - Gilt, born on or after 1st and 31st December 2016 January 2017 293 OSB - Gilt, born on or after 1st January 310 A O Modern - Champion Male 2017 311 A O Modern - Champion Female 294 OSB - Champion Male 312 A O Modern - Breed Championship - 295 OSB - Champion Female Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the 296 OSB - Breed Championship - Engraved Champion. Whisky Tumbler presented to the Champion The highest placed OSB pig exhibited by a The Best of each Breed eligible for the Inter Breed member of the Pig Overall Championship to be held on Friday Society to qualify for the Champion of Champions competition to be held at Royal Berkshire Show on Sunday 17th September 2017 at Newbury showground. If already ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL qualified then the second placed pig to qualify BREED - , in their place. TAMWORTH, MANGALITZA

Judge: Mr Brian Mulkeen, Wigan GLOUCESTERSHIRE OLD SPOT Class Judge: Mr Brian Mulkeen, Wigan 313 A O Traditional - Boar, born between 1st July and 31st December 2016 Class 314 A O Traditional - Junior Boar, born on or 297 GOS - Boar, born between 1st July and 31st after 1st January 2017 December 2016 315 A O Traditional - Breeding sow, born 298 GOS - Junior Boar, born on or after 1st before 1st July 2016 January 2017 316 A O Traditional - Gilt, born on or between 299 GOS - Breeding sow, born before 1st July 1st July and 31st December 2016 2016 317 A O Traditional - Gilt, born on or after 1st 300 GOS - Gilt, born on or between 1st July January 2017 and 31st December 2016 318 A O Traditional - Champion Male 301 GOS - Gilt, born on or after 1st January 319 A O Traditional - Champion Female 2017 320 A O Traditional - Breed Championship - 302 GOS - Champion Male Engraved Whisky Tumbler presented to the 303 GOS - Champion Female Champion. 304 GOS - Breed Championship - Engraved SEAS SPECIAL ROSETTES for Best of each Breed. Whisky Tumbler presented to the Champion. B.P.A. ROSETTE for Best Pig. The Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig Breeders Club have nominated this Show as a qualifier The Best of each Breed eligible to go forward to the event for the Champion of Champions (Elwes Inter Breed Championships on Friday Cup). The animal judged to be the Best of Breed at this event will automatically be eligible to go forward to the final judging and arrangements will be notified by the Club. A

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Friday, 9th June 326 THE BEST TRADITIONAL BREED FEMALE ANIMAL Judge: Mr Brian Upchurch, Royston These classes are open to the following breeds registered with the BPA or British Lop, Berkshire, British To be judged at 9.30 am Saddleback, Duroc, Gloucester old Spot, Hampshire, Landrace, Large Black, Large White, Middle White, Class Oxford Sandy and Black, Pietrain, Tamworth & Welsh. 321 Inter Breed Overall Championship from A condition of entering is that prize winners at classes 252 - 320 preliminary rounds must intend to exhibit at the Final at the Royal Three Counties Showground as part of the PRIZES: Champion £75, Reserve Champion £35. malvern Autumn Show 23 & 24 September 2017. THE WINIFRED TURNER CUP, presented by H.A. Turner, Esq., for the Champion. (S126) Rosettes only will be presented at each preliminary round. Glass trophies for preliminary rounds will be To be judged following the above Championships. presented at the Final. **** No entries taken for classes 318-321 - In the Final the Male and Female Champions will each qualification occurs during the Show. receive £120, Reserve Champions £60, Overall Champion £200 and a glass trophy, and Reserve £150 322 September Gilt - Any breed of Gilt born on or These classes are not available to enter prior to the after 1st September 2016 Show - the animals qualify at the Show for these classes 327 BPA YOUNG PIG OF THE YEAR - BEST BPA PIG OF THE YEAR YOUNG MALE 328 BPA YOUNG PIG OF THE YEAR - BEST Judge: Mr Brian Upchurch, Royston YOUNG FEMALE The South of England Show is one of 14 agricultural shows staging a qualifying round for the Pig of the Year Award, organised by the British Pig Association. All CHAMPION PRIZE eligible will be paraded and the judge will be expected to pick one Boar from the Modern Breeds (Large White, 329 For the Overall Champion in the Pig of Welsh, Landrace, Duroc and Hampshire) and one Boar the Year Qualifying Competition - A Glass from the Traditional Breeds (Berkshire, British Lop, Trophy offered by the British Pig Association, British Saddleback, Gloucestershire Old Spot, Large The Champion will receive £25.00 and a BPA Black, Middle White, Oxford Sandy & Black and Championship Rosette and the Reserve will Tamworth) to go forward to the Final. All eligible Gilts receive £15.00 and a BPA Championship will then be paraded and the judge will be asked to Rosette. select one Gilt from each section to go forward to the 330 Pairs - To the best pair comprising one male Final held at 10.30am on the Wednesday at the Great and one female - any age. One entry per Yorkshire Show. From the above four selected Pigs the exhibitor. Pigs must have entered their judge will then select the Overall Champion and respective breed class. To be paraded by three Reserve. To be eligible to compete in this competition handlers. all animals must be the property of a current member 331 Novice - Open to exhibitors who have not of the British Pig Association or the British Lop Society won first prize prior to the 1st April 2011. To be and must be registered in a Herdbook of the British Pig judged on 60% - pig, 20% turnout of pig and Association or the British Lop Society. 20% handler. This class kindly sponsored by The Late Mr John Where a breed section has more than one class Thompson. covering the permitted animal age for the qualifier, the Prizes to be awarded on day of Show. judge will be asked to nominate one of the class winners to go forward. Where the classes are open to more than one breed, the judge must nominate the best male and best female from each breed represented, COMMERCIAL LIVE PIGS regardless of their finishing position in the class. Pigs having previously qualified for the Pig of the Year Final Judge: Mr Richard Padfield, Crowborough will not be eligible to go forward to the Qualifier and will be replaced by the subsequent eligible, placed To be judged at 2.30pm on Friday 9th June. animal. Prizes will be offered by the BPA for the Pigs will be weighed on the Showground prior to Overall Champion which will receive £25.00 and a Judging. Weighing to commence at 1700 hrs on glass trophy and the Reserve will receive £15.00. Thursday 8th June

Class Class 323 THE BEST MODERN BREED MALE 332 Commercial - Pair of Pork Pigs of any ANIMAL breed, cross or hybrid, weight not to exceed 324 THE BEST MODERN BREED FEMALE 150kg the pair ANIMAL 333 Commercial - Single Pork Pig of any 325 THE BEST TRADITIONAL BREED MALE breed, cross or hybrid, weight not to exceed ANIMAL 75kg

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334 Commercial - Pair of Cutter Pigs of any Saturday, 10th June breed, cross or hybrid, weight not to exceed 180kg the pair 335 Commercial - Single Cutter Pig of any PIG HANDLING COMPETITION breed, cross or hybrid, weight not to exceed 90kg Judge: Miss Rebecca Crosdil, Horsham 336 Commercial - Pair of Traditional porkers, not to exceed 150kg To be judged at 10.00am. 337 Commercial - Single Traditional porker, not to exceed 75kg This competition is designed to improve the technique 338 Commercial - Championship - £50.00 of parading and displaying pigs before a judge. It will plus THE OAKLANDS PERPETUAL be held at 1000 hrs on the final day of the Show, CHALLENGE CUP, donated by the late R.M. Saturday June 10th. Bayfield Esq., for the Best Exhibit. (S130.) SPECIAL PRIZE of £10.00 to Stockman of Best This competition is open to all Pig persons who may Exhibit - awarded at the Show. parade any one of his/her female pigs that has been entered in the breed classes earlier - no Sows SPECIAL PRIZE of £50.00 to the Best Entry, permitted exhibited by a Further Education College or School. This competition to be judged in the following age groups: 8-12, 13-17 and Open. Note: Animals comprising pairs entered in Classes 332, 334 or 336 are eligible for entry in Classes 333, Rosettes to all. 335 or 337 respectively, provided appropriate entry fee(s) are paid. Entries will be taken at the Show - NO ENTRY FEE.

Arrangements have been made for collection of all PRIZES: 1st £10.00 & 2nd - 3rd £5.00 to each entries in the Commercial Pig Section from the age group. Showground. Should Exhibitors wish to have them slaughtered they must inform the Steward of their Class wishes when the pigs are weighed. Payment for all 339 Pig Handler 8-12 years old slaughtered pigs will be made direct by the Abattoir to 340 Pig Handler 13-17 the producer at the current price. 341 Pig Handler 18 + Open 342 Pig Handler Championship - eAML2 Rules apply A championship will be held from these three Contact details for the eAML2 Bureau Service: classes - the overall winner to be presented with Stoneleigh Park a trophy. Kenilworth Warwickshire Must be shown with a bat and a board. CV8 2TL Tel: 0844 335 8400 Fax: 0247 669 2405 or e-mail: [email protected]

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DAIRY GOAT - UPDATE FOR 2017 CPH No - 42/333/8001

This year, we will be accepting online penning via Finally, if you have a problem on your way to the Show our website - www.southofenglandshow.org.uk. and are running late, PLEASE let the Show Office However, a copy of this Schedule and Prize List can also know on 01444 892700 or 0780 884 7972 as the be found on the website along with entry and Veterinary Surgeons will not be on site after 1900 hrs remittance forms should you not wish to use the online on Wednesday and, therefore, you will be turned system. away.

We are again hosting a back-to-back Dairy Goat Show The livestock areas will be run in accordance with which will be held on Thursday and Friday, 8th and DEFRA’s licence for premises to hold an Animal 9th June. Gathering (England) Order 2010 (AG02).

The top 4 goats will be required to parade in Please do not bring animals to the show without the the Livestock Parade along with representations necessary ear tags. from the other breeds Please ensure that you only lead one animal at a time, including kids, whilst loading/unloading or joining the The Stockman’s dinner, Friday, 9th June, will be by Cattle parade. ticket only. The cost is £5.00 per person and tickets can be purchased from the Cattle Secretary’s caravan in the We very much hope that you will enjoy your time at livestock area. Green wristbands must be worn at all the Show this year and look forward to seeing you in times to assist with security - replacement ones will also June. be available from the Cattle Secretary’s caravan.

Mobile shower and toilet blocks for your use will be Wiz sited in the Green Car Park and will be open from Elizabeth Crockford Tuesday, 6th June. Livestock and Events Executive

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DAIRY GOAT REGULATIONS

Thursday Judge: Mr Steven Thomas-Hackney Friday Judge: Tim Garry - Dorset

Chief Steward: Joanne Tasker 46 Balls Green 1600 hrs on Saturday, 10th June. Parking will be Withyham Crowborough East Sussex in the Blue Car Park in an area behind the Goat Pens only must be booked with the South of England Marquee. Show office by 1st April 2017. On no account will more pens be provided than the number paid (including 72. INSPECTION JUDGING clobber pens) and as indicated on the remittance Will commence at 0930 hrs on Thursday, 8th June forms. for Dairy Goats in Show A. For Show B, 0930 hrs Please send all Dairy Goat entry forms for all potential on Friday, 9th June. entries to: 73. PRIZE WINNERS Entries Steward - Mrs Barbara Ruth, 1 Tanyard Prize Winners must parade on Saturday 10th June Cottages, Corsley Road, Groombridge, Kent, TN3 9PP. in accordance with the instructions of the Tel 01892 864881 appointed Steward. Failure to do so will disqualify Email [email protected] the animal and Prize Money will be withheld. All goat entries to be sent to the above address by the 4th May. together with the C.A.E. Certificate on the 74. CONDITIONS FOR IN-MILK CLASSES AND BGS form. Remittance forms are enclosed. MILKING TRIALS On no account will more pens be provided than the All Goats in-milk entered in the Inspection classes number paid (including “clobber” pens), and as must also be entered in the Production classes. indicated on the remittance forms. Please use special Goats in-milk may be entered in Production only. Goat entry forms which will be sent out after the pens All goats in-milk must be stripped to the satisfaction have been booked. of the appointed Steward by 1830 hrs on Wednesday, 7th June. Milking over 3 milkings - Each pen will accommodate either 1 milker or 4 kids or double sample 8th June pm. First milking for the 2 goatlings. Milking Trials will take place at 0630 hrs on Attention of all exhibitors is drawn to the General Thursday, 8th June. Second milking to be Regulations and Conditions of Entry on pages 11 and completed by 1830 hrs on Thursday. Inspection 14, and to Regulation 18 regarding admission tickets with full udders takes place at 0700 hrs on Friday, and vehicle passes. followed by normal milking and stripping out. The top 4 goats will be requested to parade in Livestock Inspection judging takes place on Friday, 9th June parade along with representations from the other at 1000 hrs. breeds. 75. No Goat shall be eligible to compete in a Milking 69. The Dairy Goat Classes are held under the Rules, Trial that has kidded less than 30 days prior to the Regulations and Recognition of the British Goat date of the Show, and goats that yield less than Society. All exhibits must be registered with the 2.5 kilos in total shall be disqualified and be British Goat Society, as in the ownership of, and in allotted no points. the name of, the Exhibitor, the registered name and number quoted on the entry form. Also the N.B. Kids under two months old are not allowed on the last kidding date for all goats in-milk. All goats in Showground. No pregnant goat may be admitted milk must be kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 to the Showground or any goat having kidded or days previous to the show date. aborted within the previous 30 days prior to the Any goat brought forward for competition must show. Please note that if a kidding occurs in an have an earmark which is legible and corresponds animal originating from premises NOT registered to that on the entry form. Failure may result in under the scrapie monitoring scheme, the scrapie disqualification at the discretion of the judge or status of all animals at the un-segregated show chief steward. and the premises (if those animals return) may be jeopardised. To try to limit the effect of such a 70. C.A.E. Status of all Dairy Goats must be either the kidding or abortion the Show Secretary should B.G.S. Monitored Scheme or of a whole herd report it immediately to the local DVO to allow a tested negative using the British Goat Society test visit to the showground by an Animal Health form. Veterinary Officer who can then conduct an enquiry and more easily identify the animals put at 71. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE risk. Full details of the goat, exhibitor and action All exhibits must arrive on the Showground by taken must also be reported, in writing, by the 1600 hrs on Wednesday,7th June. On arrival all Chief Steward to the B.G.S. Secretary immediately, Exhibitors must report to the appointed Steward after the Show. who will allocate penning space. Details of Dairy Goats must be reported to the Steward on arrival. Mobile phones must be switched off whilst No animal may leave the Showground before judging is in progress. 41 Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April South of England Show

Prize Money: Budletts Challenge Cup for the highest weight of buitterfats in milking trial 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th £10.00 £8.00 £5.00 £4.00 £4.00 The Victory Challenge cup for the best Adult Goat

£50 will be awarded to the Best in Show and £25 will The Phillipa Field Memorial Trophy for the best be awarded to the Reserve Best in Show Inspection/Production Goat

Entry Fees: The Goatling Cup for the Best Goatling £14.00 per pen (inc vat). Size 6’x6’. Each pen will accommodate either 1 milker or 4 kids or 2 goatlings. The Harlings Challenge Bowl for the Best Anglo Nubian Pens only must be booked with the South of England Show Office by the 1st April (paper entry) The Harlings Challenge Trophy for the Best Kid or on line by the 15th April. On no account will more pens be provided than the number paid (including The Marsden Cup for the Best clobber pens) and as indicated on the remittance forms. The Enthoven Challenge Cup for the Milking Goat gaining the highest points in the milking trials Please send all Dairy Goat entry forms for all potential entries together with the CAE Certificate on The Chailey Challenge Bowl for the Best Goator the BGS form to Goatling

Mrs Barbara Ruth, 1 Tanyard Cottages, Corsley The Reg Glover Memorial Trophy for the Best Road, Groombridge, Kent, TN3 9PP. Tel 01892 864881 Email [email protected] Other open awards are: The Sarnia Cup presented by Mrs H W Marsden for NB: 3 OR LESS EXHIBITORS - CLASSES WILL BE the Best Golden Guernsey AMALGAMATED IN ALL YOUNG STOCK CLASSES - THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MILKING The Brewhurst Trophy for the Best Golden Guernsey CLASSES. milker gaining the highest points in the miling trial The Patricaken Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs K TO ALL HERDSPERSONS Softley for the best Anglo Nubian Milker The Junior handlers Cup for the Best Junior handler GOAT LINES COMPETITION under 18 years old in the Dairy Goat classes

Daily prize of a bottle of Wine will be offered to those Awards offered to Kent Club members only are: in charge of the TIDIEST line of Dairy Goat pens. The Swithinbank Challenege Cup for the Best First Consideration will also be given to well presented Kidder in the I.P. information about the exhibits on display. Times of judging: First and second days on completion The Swithinbank Challenege Trophy for the Best of stock judging and third day after 1000 hrs. Goat that has kidded more than once in the I.P. The Monteith Challenge Cup presented by the late L P Monteith Esq for the Champion Exhibit (S65) The British Goat Society off ABGS rosette for the Best in Show

Challenge Certificate for the Best inspection/produciton Goat.

Breed Challenge Certificates for the Best Goat that has borne a kid of each of the following breeds: Anglo Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Broitish Alpine, British Saanen and British Toggenburg and Golden Guerney and British Guernsey.

A Certificate of Merit for the Best British Milker that has borne a kid

The Sussex Goat Club off ther the following open awards: Mastings Challenge Bowl for the Best Anglo Nubian

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Thursday, 8th June Friday, 9th June

Judge : Mr Steven Thomas, Hackney Judge: Mr Tim Garry, Bridport GOATS IN-MILK Must have borne at least one kid, be in milk, can be of any age, except where otherwise stated. Must have borne at least one kid, be in milk, can be of any age, except where otherwise stated. Class 374 Female Goat, Saanen or British Saanen Class 375 Female Goat, Toggenburg or British 352 Female Goat, Saanen or British Saanen Toggenburg 353 Female Goat, Toggenburg or British 376 Female Goat, British Alpine Toggenburg 377 Female Goat, Anglo-Nubian 354 Female Goat, British Alpine 378 Female Goat, Golden Guernsey or British 355 Female Goat, Anglo-Nubian Guernsey 356 Female Goat, Golden Guernsey or British 379 Female Goat, Any Other Variety Guernsey 380 Female Goat, exceeding six years of age, 357 Female Goat, Any Other Variety any variety 358 Female Goat, exceeding six years of age, any variety GOATLINGS GOATLINGS Must have not borne kids, be over one year, but not exceeding two years. Must have not borne kids, be over one year, but not exceeding two years. Class 381 Goatling, Saanen or British Saanen Class 382 Goatling, Toggenburg or British 359 Goatling, Saanen or British Saanen Toggenburg 360 Goatling, Toggenbury or British Toggenburg 383 Goatling, British Alpine 361 Goatling, British Alpine 384 Goatling, Anglo-Nubian 362 Goatling, Anglo-Nubian 385 Goatling, Golden Guernsey or British 363 Goatling, Golden Guernsey or British Guernsey 401 Goatling, Any Other Guernsey Variety 364 Goatling, Any Other Variety 386 Goatling, Any Other Variety

KIDS KIDS

Must be over two months, but not exceeding one year. Must be over two months, but not exceeding one year.

Class Class 365 Female Kid, Saanen or British Saanen 387 Female Kid, Saanen or British Saanen 366 Female Kid, Toggenburg or British 388 Female Kid, Toggenburg or British Toggenburg Toggenburg 367 Female Kid, British Alpine 389 Female Kid, British Alpine 368 Female Kid, Anglo-Nubian 390 Female Kid, Anglo-Nubian 369 Female Kid, Golden Guernsey or British 391 Female Kid, Golden Guernsey or British Guernsey Guernsey 370 Female Kid, Any Other Variety 392 Female Kid, Any Other Variety BREED MILKING TRIALS Class 393 For First kidders of all breeds BREED MILKING TRIALS 394 For second and subsequent kidders of all breeds Class 395 Championship: £50.00 will be awarded to 371 For First Kidders of all breeds Best inShow and £25.00 will be awarded to 372 For Second and subsequent kidders of all the Reserve Best inShow. Monteith Trophy - breeds (S65) 373 Championship: £50.00 will be awarded to Best in Show and £25.00 will be awarded to the Reserve Best in Show.Friday 9th June 2017.

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PYGMY GOAT CLASSES Class 396 Junior Handler - 5 years to 15 years Rules regarding the showing of Pygmy goats. 397 Pet Class includes wethers and females not eligible for registering Conditions of entry are subject to current DEFRA 398 Dam and Off-Spring -must be shown in a movement restrictions and exhibitors must comply following class with all animal health regulations in force at the time of 399 Sire and Progeny (minimum of 2) must the show. be shown in a following class 400 Female Kid (2 months to 12 months) All goats must be ear tagged in accordance with 401 Male Kid (2 months to 12 months) DEFRA regulations. 402 Goatling (12 months to 24 months unkidded) 403 Buckling (12 months to 24 months) All exhibits must be registered with the Pygmy Goat 404 Adult Female Club with the exception of female kids under 6 months, 405 Adult Male male kids under 12 months, wethers and pet females. 406 Veteran - Females over the age of 6 years Registration details must be included on the entry form.

All exhibitors (except Junior handlers) must be current members of the Pygmy Goat Club.

No late entries or substitutions will be allowed.

All dates to be calculated to the day of the show. Dates of birth and kidding dates to be included on the entry form.

No pregnant goats may be admitted to the showground.

Goats to have kidded a minimum of 30 days prior to the show.

Classes with only 1 entry will be cancelled or if possible amalgamated.

No entries to be accepted for goats bred or previously owned by the Judge.

Judge: Miss Tracey Cater, Studley PRIZE MONEY

1st £10.00, 2nd £8.00, 3rd £5.00, 4th £4.00, 5th £4.00

ENTRY FEES: £5.00 PER PEN (INC VAT)

ARRIVAL OF PYGMY GOATS: All exhibits must arrive on the showground between Surrey County Show 0700 - 0800 hrs on Saturday 10th June. No exhibit Monday 29th May 2017 may leave the showground before 1600hrs on Saturday 10th June. Parking will be in the Blue car park Show address: in an area behind the Goat marquee. Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 1TU JUDGING OF PYGMY GOATS: Will commence at 1030hrs on Saturday 10th June. Office address: 8 Birtley Courtyard, Please send all entry forms relating to Pygmy Goat Bramley, Surrey, GU5 0LA entries to: Diane Brown Chief Executive: Simon Barnes. Rose Bank Nightingale Hill Tel: 01483 890810 Hailsham Road Polegate BN26 6RE Email: [email protected] T: 01323 489004 Web: www.surreycountyshow.co.uk E: [email protected]

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SATURDAY, 10th JUNE DAIRY GOAT LEADERS COMPETITION for Stockmen/Stockwomen

Judge :Mr John Pedder, Rotherfield

ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY

NO ENTRY FEE

This competition is designed to improve the technique of parading and displaying goats before a judge.

Class 407 The 12 & Under Junior Handlers. This competition is designed to improve the technique of parading and displaying goats before a judge. It will be held at 0930 hrs on the final day of the Show, Saturday 10th June. Entries will be taken at the Show NO ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1st £6, 2nd £4

408 13-18 years old. This competition is designed to improve the technique of parading and displaying goats before a judge. It will be held at 0930 hrs on the final day of the Show, Saturday 10th June. Entries will be taken at the Show NO ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1st £10, 2nd £5

409 Adult It will be held at 1000 hrs on the final day of the Show, Saturday 10th June. Entries will be taken at the Show NO ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10, 4th £5

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The benefits of membership There are a number of membership options (opposite) but ALL members enjoy the following benefits (worth over £200 each):

 FREE entry to all three days of the South of England Show

 FREE entry to the Spring Garden & Leisure Show, Autumn Show & Game Fair and Winter Fair

 FREE forward parking at the South of England Show (up to 10.00am)*

 Exclusive access to the Members’ Area at the South of England Show, Spring Garden & Leisure Show and Autumn Show & Game Fair

 Reduced entry fees for Livestock, Equestrian and Horticulture exhibitors

 Attendance and voting rights at the SEAS AGM

 FREE copy of the newsletter ‘Seasons News’

 Discounted rates on venue hire

 Two-for-one tickets for seven International Antiques and Collectors Fairs

 Free or reduced price tickets on selected shows

 The option to be nominated to Council

* On a first come, first served basis.

How to apply to become a member When you have decided what type of membership you would like please apply online at: www.seas.org.uk/membership-options

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Membership options The membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December (regardless of the initial joining date).

FULL MEMBERSHIP (See benefi ts on previous page) Individual Member £45 Joint (2 adults at the same address) £80 Family (2 adults & up to 4 children under 18yrs) £95 Please note children aged 5–18 must have a Membership badge to enter the Members Pavilion. Plus the opportunity to purchase 3 day guest passes for the South of England Show.

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP (See benefi ts on previous page plus...) £95 • Exclusive Area at the South of England Show • One Guest Badge to the South of England Show • Dedicated VP forward parking at the South of England Show • Exclusive opportunity to purchase a 3-day VP/Member Guest Badge for the South of England Show

GOVERNOR MEMBERSHIP (See benefi ts on previous page plus...) £255 • Exclusive use of the Queen’s lounge areas at the South of England Show • Two Guest Badges to the South of England Show • A Show Guide available on attendance at each Show • Premium forward parking at the South of England Show • Opportunity to purchase a 3-day Governor/Member Guest Badge for the South of England Show • FREE tea and coff ee available at the South of England Show

INDIVIDUAL TERM MEMBERSHIP (See benefi ts on previous page) Term Memberships make a really special gift and are not subject to any increase in membership fees during the term. They are available for individuals only and include: 5 Year Membership (payable in advance) £225 10 Year Membership (payable in advance) £450

INDIVIDUAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP (Not transferable) Life Members enjoy all the benefi ts of the full annual membership of each category (see above) and include the following options: Individual Life Membership £1,500 Life Vice President Membership £2,500 Life Governor Membership £3,500

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New Membership Renewal Membership  Membership Options (please tick)  Individual £45 5 Year Term Membership (individual only) £225 Joint (2 adults) at the same address £80 10 Year Term Membership (individual only) £450 Family (2 adults & up to 4 children under 18yrs) £95 Life Membership – INDIVIDUAL £1,500 Vice President Membership £95 Life Membership – VICE PRESIDENT £2,500 YOUR MEMBERSHIP 2017 MEMBERSHIP YOUR Governor Membership £255 Life Membership – GOVERNOR £3,500 GRAND TOTAL

No. Guest Badges No.

Individual Guest Badge(s) £35 Governor Guest Badge(s) £50 Vice President Guest Badge(s) £40 GUESTS GRAND TOTAL

I wish to make a specific donation to help fund: Connect with the Countryside Land-based College Funding Travel Bursaries Nuffield Scholarships

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Tick if you would like to receive additional Membership updates by email Tick if you would like to receive our e-newsletter Data protection: The details you have supplied will only be used for processing your membership application and for sending you information about the society and your membership.

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Please complete and return the Membership Application Form to: 48 SEND Elaine Snowdon, Membership Secretary, SEAS, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL Postal closing date - 1st April / Online closing date 13th April 

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2017 Livestock Prize List entry closing dates

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All Livestock entries/stalls/penning Saturday 1 April Thursday 13 April

PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Enter online: www.seas.org.uk/south-of-england-show

The South of England Event Centre is situated on the edge of Ardingly village a unique and versatile space that can in the heart of West Sussex, 20 minutes accommodate a diverse range of from Gatwick Airport and 10 minutes requirements for every type of event – from Haywards Heath mainline station. and o ers the services and fl exibility that Get in touch today to discuss CEO: Iain Nicol will help make your event a great success. Livestock and Events Executive: Elizabeth Crockford ([email protected]) your requirements and arrange Comprising a 150-acre site with 8,500sqm of a time to take a look around. South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL covered space including an exhibition hall, large multi-purpose pavilion and 110m long [email protected] T: 01444 892700 barn, the South of England Event Centre is 01444 892048

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