The Tarland Show Committee would like to thank the following for their continued support of our Show. Aberdeen and Northern Marts Alam Buchan Contractors Ltd D M Forklifts East Coast Viners Animal Nutrition George McDonald Builders Ltd Gordon Coutts Ltd Harbro Ltd H M Sheridan Ltd James L. Reid Plant Hire Lumphanan Pet Hotel McIntosh Donald Mike Robertson Fencing Norvite Animal Nutrition ltd Robert Addison Haulage Scotbeef Ltd Smith’s Garage Towns and Carnie Ltd 1 2 OFFICE-BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2017 President - Mr ANDREW SMITH, Bogentassie Farm, Lumphanan, Banchory Tel. 013398 83807 Vice President - Mr STEPHEN YOUNG, Nether Drumallochie, Alford Tel. 019755 71255 Secretary - Mrs DEBORAH ALLARDYCE, Alamein, Tarland, Aboyne Tel. 013398 81122 Treasurer - Miss MICHELLE CONNON, Comisty Farm, Forgue Hon. President - Mr EUAN GREENLAW, Balgairn Farm, Ballater Tel. 07780871362 Pure Cattle Convener - Mr A. DAVIDSON, Invergowrie Croft, Torphins. Cross Cattle Convener - Mr C. KEIR, Cairncoullie, Kildrummy. Horses & Ponies Convener - Mr E. ANDERSON, Ranna Farm, Tarland. Sheep Convener - Mr S. YOUNG, Nether Drumallochie, Alford. Tel. 019755 71255 Stockjudging Convener - REBECCA RAINNIE. Car Parking Conveners - Mr KEVIN GAULD & Mr NEIL LITTLE. Gates - Mr C. SMITH, New Bungalow, Bogentassie, Lumphanan. Children’s Races - Mrs MAREE CHRISTIE, Drumore, Finzean. Trade Stand Convener - Mr I. SMITH, Bogentassie, Lumphanan Veterinary Surgeon for the Show - WOODSIDE VETERINARY GROUP, Torphins. Farrier - Mr W. CHAPMAN, Sherwood, Tarland. Truck Show - Mr J. FARQUHARSON. Mr G. MACAULAY 3 ALL ENTRIES TO DEBBIE ALLARDYCE RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. The Association shall be called the C.U.D.D.A.A.(Tarland Show) Limited. 2. A Management Committee to consist of the President, Vice-President, and such other members as delegated by the General Committee, will have the sole responsibility for the affairs of the Association. The President and Vice-President will be permanent members, all others for one year only. Appointment to the Management Committee will be made at the Annual General Meeting. The Secretary and Treasurer will be in attendance at all Meetings but will have no vote on any decision taken. 3. The objects of the Association shall be to encourage the breeding, rearing and fattening, etc., of Farm Stock, by granting premiums for the best specimens of animals exhibited at its Shows; and generally to do everything in its power to promote the prosperity of the district in agricultural matters. 4. The area for local competitions shall comprehend the civil Parishes of Tarland, Coull, Logie-Coldstone, Aboyne, Glenmuick, Tulloch and Glengairn, Crathie, Braemar, Glenbuchat, Towie, Strathdon, Kildrummy, Alford, Tullynessle, Forbes, Tough, Keig, Birse, Lumphanan, and Leochel-Cushnie. For dancers only - local area also to include the civil Parishes of Bridge of Canny to Keig. 5. The Committee shall have the sole power of fixing the Premiums to be awarded by the Association, and of carrying out the arrangements of the compe- titions. Disputes acceptable only from the Exhibitor or his stockman in charge of an exhibit must be lodged at the Secretary’s Tent before 1 p.m. on Show Day, along with the deposit of £5 which will be returned if the complaint is upheld. A Committee consisting of the President, or Vice-President, the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon, and Secretary, will give their decision which will be final. If the President is an exhibitor in the Class involved in the dispute the Vice-President will deputise for him or vice versa. 6. All Stock must be the property of the Exhibitor on or before 1st June on the year to be shown, and must be free from any infectious disease such as Colds, Coughs, Ringworm, or any skin disease. 7. Entries for Summer Show of Livestock must be lodged with the Secretary 14 days before the Show, on entry forms which will be supplied on application. No late entries. 8. The gate of Showyard will be open from 8.00 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the morn- ing of the Show for receiving exhibits, and for the admission of competing mem- bers, attendants, and officials only. All horses and ponies must be placed before 9.00 am and all other exhibits before 9.30 am when the judging will commence. 9. All Stock is under the responsibility of Exhibitors and their Attendants. They must obey the Orders of the Committee and Show Officials in the Showyard. 10. The public will be charged for admission to the Showyard and Members of the Association will require to show their Membership Ticket at the gate. 4 11. The Age and Breed of any Animal entered must, if required, be proved to the satisfaction of the Committee - Tickets with their ages may be affixed to animals by Exhibitors. The age of Livestock will be reckoned from 1st December unless otherwise stated, and animals must compete as stock of the year follow- ing that day, or in the class of Animals a year older. All one year old Cattle show- ing any indication of hard teeth will not be eligible to compete as yearlings. 12. Animals competing as Cows must be either in milk or in calf. Animals competing as Ewes must be in milk. 13. Points Prizes: In all Points Competitions - 1st prize, 3 pts; 2nd prize 2 pts; 3rd prize 1 pt. 14. All Livestock Exhibitors must be members of the Association. Member’s fee must be paid not later than the morning of the Show. 15. All Judges shall report to Secretary’s Tent on morning of Show by 9.00 a.m. 16. Any member exhibiting Stock not in accordance with Rules shall forfeit all Prizes to which he may be entitled. The Committee has powers to remove his name from list of members. 17. Breed Society rules must be adhered to. 18. This Premium List is published and the Show will run subject to any orders that may be issued by the Ministry or Local Authorities. Any permits that may be required for movement of Stock must be obtained by the Exhibitor. 19. All entrants to Cattle Health Scheme (E.B.L.) Sheep (M/V) and Goats (C.A.E.) approved Sections of the Show, must be accompanied by appropriate Certificate of Official Health Status. 20. Horses may be examined by Veterinary Surgeon on morning of Show. 21. All Cattle exhibitors must produce passports for signature by a show official. *22. All Stock must remain in the Showyard until 3 p.m. on the day of the Show. * This regulation must be strictly observed by all Exhibitors 23. All Trophies must be returned before or on show day. If you do not return in this timescale there will be a fee charged. If a trophy is lost you must inform the secretary or president and a fee will be charged for replacement of said trophy/trophies. NO ONE UNDER AGE 16 TO TAKE CATTLE ROUND THE MAIN PARADE RING. Member’s Ticket will be issued for first 2 entries and Stockman Passes will be issued for every 2 subsequent entries. These MUST all be shown on entry to Show Park. MEMBER’S FEE - £10.00 and £2 Per Entry For All Sections Must Be Paid with Entry. ENTRIES BY TELEPHONE MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING IMMEDIATELY ON OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. *All Entries to be sent to: Mrs Debbie Allardyce, Alamein, Tarland. Tel. 013398 81122/Mob. 07747630442 by Friday 28th July, 2017 5 Judges for 2017 CATTLE: Aberdeen Angus, Blonde d’Aquitaine and British Blue – Mr MARK WATTIE, Tonley, Alford. Limousin, Charolais and Any Other Breed - Mr DARREN IRVINE, Braehead Farm, Drummuir, Keith. Highland Cattle – Mr DEXTER LOGAN, Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire. Cross Cattle – Mr SANDY HUNTER, Wedderburn, Huntly. Carcase cattle on the hoof – Miss FIONA WILSON, Kirkton, Mintlaw, Peterhead. HORSES: Clydesdale Horses – Mr ERIC JOHNSTONE, 50 Highfield Circle, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire. Shetland Ponies – To be conformed. Mountain and Moorland (Large and Small) – Mr A, MAIR, Eninteer Croft, Muir of Fowlis. Hunters in Hand and Saddle – Mrs MORAG DURNO, Auchorahan Farm, Glenlivet. Highland Ponies – Mrs ANGELA MacLEOD, Coach House, Forland, Bruchladdidn, isle of Islay. Ridden Ponies – Mrs LORNA CLARK, Glentanar Equestrian Centre, Aboyne. SHEEP: Blackface, Cross and Dogs – Mr RORY HOOD,Glenarm Farm, Glen Clova, Kirriemuir. Any Other Breed Sheep, Young Handlers and Young Farmers – SCOTT CHAPMAN, Rowanbrae, Forglen, Turriff. Texel and Suffolk – JAMES SCOTT, Crossroads Croft, Netherbrae, Fisherie. Goats – To be confirmed. Carcase Sheep on the Hoof – Miss FIONA WILSON, Kirktonm Mintlaw, Peterhead. VINTAGE TRACTORS: Mr SANDY PIRIE, Allendale, Midpark, Cairness, Fraserburgh. 6 PRIZE LIST FOR SUMMER SHOW SATURDAY, 12th AUGUST, 2017 Exhibitors’ Attendants must accompany all Livestock and are requested to be ready to bring Cattle and Horses promptly into the Judging Ring at the proper time. Bulls do not require rings. SECTION 1 - CATTLE ABERDEEN-ANGUS BREED (OPEN) First Prize - £20 Second Prize - £15 Third Prize - £10 Sponsored by - H M Sheridan Ltd Robert Addison Haulage Class 1. Bull born prior to 1st January 2016. 2. Bull born on or after 1st January 2016. 3. Cow in milk or in calf born before 1st January 2015. 4. Heifer born on or after 1st January 2015 and before 1st January 2016. 5. Heifer born on or after 1st January 2016. 6. Calf born on or after 1st January, 2017. His Late Majesty KING GEORGE V - PERPETUAL CUP for the Best Breeding Animal in the above Classes, to be held by the winner for one year only, and won by a different animal each year. The Late LADY MacROBERT of Douneside and Cromar - Re-presented by Mr NEIL MASSIE, Blelack, Dinnet, 1982. SILVER CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Aberdeen-Angus Animal in the Showyard, to be won three times, not necessarily in succession, and won by a different animal each year.