THE FIFE SHOW SATURDAY 18 MAY 2013 · KINLOSS · CUPAR For online facilities and more visit WWW.FIFESHOW.COM THE FIFE AGricultural association PREMIUM LIST ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY 9AM - 5PM Adults £10 · OAPs £5 · Children under 14 FREE · FREE PARKING CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2013 Further information available from the Secretary: Hilary Lumsden, Tel: 01334 829 184 Email: [email protected] FARM SALES & ACQUISITIONS THE FIFE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTY & LAND MANAGEMENT incorporating RESIDENTIAL SALES | LETTINGS THE EAST OF FIFE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION and ENERGY | FORESTRY | SPORTING THE FIFE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY LETS | PROPERTY FINANCE A charity registered in Scotland SCO 11016 OFFICE BEARERS President Mr M Logan, Sypsies Vice-President Mr A Stewart, Kininmonth Past President Mr D McKerrow, Nochnarry Secretary & Treasurer Ms Hilary Lumsden Kerns Cottage, Chance Inn, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5QJ GENERAL COMMITTEE Anstruther and District A Cormack, Annfield; J Jack, Balhousie; A Smith, Auchendownie; D Paterson, Upper Largo; J Brown, Pittenweem; J Johnston, Branxton S Parsons, Balcaskie; Mrs G Rollins, Leven St Andrews and District R Brown, Radernie; J Eccles, Bruckley; J Stewart, Kininmonth; A Stevenson, Bonerbo; Mrs N Pargeter, St Andrews; J Wood, Brewsterwells; I Brown, Blebo Craigs; Mrs M Snow, St Andrews; Whether it's a farm or sporting estate, a country house or a castle, we are J Ballantyne, Balkaithly able to offer an unrivalled agency service. Our commitment to a high standard of Cupar and District professional advice extends through the agency and letting disciplines throughout N Forrest, Airdits; Mrs E Lang, Rosewells; Scotland. J Harrow, Cupar; D Scott, Cupar; Mrs A Hamilton, Dairsie Mains; Miss L Oliphant, Craigrothie; J Whiteford, Hilltarvit Mains; I Wilson, Westhall FOR FIFE, DUNDEE & ANGUS CALL GEORGE LORIMER AT OUR CUPAR OFFICE ON Central and West Fife 01334 659980 or 07920 724958 or email: [email protected] M Black, Nisbetfield; R Armit, Freuchie; W Allan, Freuchie; K Horne, Teasses; J Smith, Priestfield; Mrs K Waterston, Falkland; A Watson, Fernie Mill; D Aglen, Pitillock; M Quinn, Kirkcaldy Mrs K McCoy, Auchtermuchty www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk Hon. Farriers - D Crawford, Ladybank Hon. Vet - Wilson and Partners EDINBURGH STIRLING PERTH INVERNESS AYR CUPAR ABERFELDY ELGIN CASTLE DOUGLAS GALASHIELS KELSO PEEBLES LONDON 3 RULES Front cover illustration by the pupils of Craigrothie Primary School, Craigrothie, 1. To enable the Committee to make the necessary arrangements, all entries (excluding BSJA Jumping classes and the Light Horse section, and Private Driving) must be made on or before Thursday 18 April 2013. Entries on the day will be Cupar – the children have focused on Agriculture and the Community this year as taken to the above noted sections at £15 per entry until 12 noon. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the part of their studies and designed our 2013 cover following this theme. appropriate entry fee and documents. 2. All exhibitors of cattle, sheep and horses (except for showjumpers) must be members of the Association. Craigrothie Primary School is a small rural school and is proud of the recognition it 3. It is solely the responsibility of the exhibitor to present his/her animal for judging at the appropriate time.The stewards and/or show officials will not be held responsible should an exhibitor fail to present his/her animal for judging at the has achieved for its ongoing commitment to the community and environment. appropriate time. 4. All prize winners to be paraded when required under penalty of forfeiture of all prizes by the owners of any animal not paraded when required. This rule will be strictly enforced. 5. Prize Money Vouchers will be given to prize winners along with the Rosettes and must be exchanged at the Secretary’s Office before 5.00 pm on Show day. Except in classes where an unresolved objection has been lodged, or where classes Highlights for 2013 are still being judged, any Prize Money not claimed on Show day will be forfeited and no claims will thereafter be entertained. 6. All cattle entered must be accredited. The Education Tent 7. To enable the Committee to make necessary arrangements in erecting the showyard, exhibitors are requested to specify for all the family, from home produce to art to pets, birds and bats when any animal is entered in more than one class. 8. All stock shown must have been TWO MONTHS AT LEAST in possession of the exhibitor. Any infringement of this rule Made in Fife Craft Marquee will render the exhibitor liable to be expelled from the Association, and all prize money gained will be forfeited. 9. The ages of all animals shall be computed from 1 January in their respective years, except in the cases especially mentioned crafts in all forms from around Fife in the Premium List. 10. All calves born on or after 1 July 1999 must have a properly completed passport which must be available on request The Cookery Marquee during the period of the Show. This is the responsibility of the keeper of the animal. If requested by an exhibitor, Section Stewards will have authority to sign cattle passports on behalf of the Association. with the WRI, cookery demonstrations and tastings 11. Brood mares must be four years old and upwards. Foals must be at least three weeks old on Show day. 12. No Substitutions will be permitted in any Horse or Pony class, with the exception of BSJA and Draught Horse classes. Trade Stands Substitutions for Draught Horses may be accepted, at the Secretary’s discretion. a huge selection of over 100 exhibitors 13. No entries of Herd Book Cattle will be accepted unless accompanied by Guaranteed Pedigree, which must state the Name and Herd Book Number of the sire and dam. 14. Breeding cows must be in calf, or have had a calf within the twelve months previous to the Show. Agricultural Machinery 15. Animals of any age that have had a calf must be shown as cows. one of the largest displays in The East of Scotland 16. All stock eligible to compete in Open and Confined classes shall be entitled to win prizes in either. 17. Exhibitors with MV/CAE Accredited flocks/herds must give a green SAC valid Certificate of Status to the Steward on Game Fair entry to the showfield BEFORE unloading any animals. 18. No person, with the exception of the competitors in a current class, Judges, Stewards, Members of Committee, Stock Sponsored by CKD Galbraith Leaders and the Secretary is to enter any of the rings. featuring clay pigeon shooting, falconry, ferrets, terriers and gun dogs 19. Stock handlers must be in attendance at the animals’ heads at 9.45 am and 2.00 pm, in readiness for Judging and the Parade of Stock. Duck Commandos 20. Should an animal appear to be uncontrollable, during judging or in the Parade of Stock, the Convener will have authority to inform the exhibitor/handler to immediately return the animal to its pen/lorry. NEW! 21. Stock is not to be removed until after the Grand Parade without prior permission from a Committee Member. Motorbike stunt display & Bi-plane stunt display 22. A miracle milker will be available to assist in milking dairy exhibits. 23. All persons in charge of stock and other exhibits, and all persons admitted to the Showyard, shall be subject to the Rules Livestock of the Association and obey the Order of Committee, Secretary, and other Officials of the Association. Side saddle & Private driving 24. No animal will be taken out of its stall or pen after the judging has commenced, except by Order of Committee, or with the permission of the Secretary. Stock will not be allowed to stand about the Showyard in groups. Those infringing this Native horses & Show jumping rule will be liable to a fine of £10 or may be expelled from the Showyard. Show horses/ponies & Working hunters 25. Exhibitors shall be answerable for the conduct of their representatives. Highland cattle 26. Competitors will not be notified of any change of judge after publication of the Premium List, see website for updates. 27. Where only one competitor is entered in a section it is at the discretion of the show committee to amalgamate sections. Shetland sheep 28. The Committee reserves the right of refusing any entries they may think fit, to exclude or cancel any entry made, or to Wide selection of poultry prohibit the exhibition of any stock, and also to cancel any class, or to withhold any of the prizes if there are not sufficient competitors, or to make enquiries into a breach of the Rules and Regulations without any protest from any exhibitor. 29. The Association will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dog Show and Pet Show 30. A double manned fully equipped Paramedic Ambulance from The St Andrews Ambulance Corps will be on the showfield entries taken on the day from 8.00 am on Show Day. To help defray this additional expenditure a fee of £2 per exhibitor of cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, goats and trade stands is being charged (as noted on the Entry Forms). The showground is 1 mile north of Cupar on the A913 31. The winners of Trophies are to give security to the Association for their return on or before next year’s Show. Trophies must be returned to the Secretary on or before 18 May 2013. 4 5 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Judge: Mr C Stewart, Kininnmonth, Pitscottie MEMBERSHIP Start: 1.30 pm in Main Ring. Membership of the Society is open to all interested in its aims. The annual subscription for all members is £10 payable in advance on 1 January.