RUAS BALMORAL SHOW 2017 CONTENTS JUDGES..................................................... 02 JUDGING TIMETABLE............................. 06 ENTRY FEES.............................................. 12 PRIZE MONEY........................................... 13 HORSES AND PONIES............................. 15 Clydesdales................................................. 15 Clydesdale Young Handlers........................ 16 Farm Cart/Agricultural Vehicle.................... 17 Trade Turnouts............................................ 17 Brood Mares & Foals................................... 18 Yearlings...................................................... 19 Two Years Old............................................. 21 Three Years Old........................................... 21 Hunters........................................................ 22 Performance Ridden Irish Draught.............. 23 Irish Draught Ridden................................... 25 Cobs............................................................ 25 Coloured Horses......................................... 26 Ladies’ Hunters – Riding Astride................. 26 Riding Horses.............................................. 27 Ladies’ Hunters – Side Saddle.................... 27 Working Hunter Horses............................... 28 Small Horse Working Hunter....................... 29 Intermediate Horse Working Hunter............ 30 Private Driving............................................. 31 Hackneys..................................................... 32 Race Horse to Riding Horse........................ 33 Young Event Horse..................................... 34 Mountain & Moorland – Ridden................... 37 Mountain & Moorland – Working Hunter..... 37 Children’s Ponies, Ridden........................... 39 Children’s Ponies, Working Hunters........... 41 Connemara Ponies...................................... 43 Connemara Ponies – Working Hunter......... 44 SHEEP........................................................ 47 Border Leicester.......................................... 47 Suffolk......................................................... 48 Texel............................................................ 49 Blue Texel.................................................... 50 Ile de France................................................ 50 Bluefaced Leicester..................................... 51 Mules........................................................... 52 Perth Type Blackface.................................. 52 Lanark Type Blackface................................ 53 Greyface...................................................... 53 Hampshire Down......................................... 54 North Country Cheviot................................ 55 Dorset Horn and Poll................................... 55 Rouge de L’Ouest....................................... 56 Charollais..................................................... 57 Beltex.......................................................... 58 Kerryhill........................................................ 59 Zwartbles..................................................... 59 Jacob........................................................... 60 Rare Breeds................................................. 60 Swaledale.................................................... 61 Lleyn............................................................ 61 Sheep Pairs................................................. 62 Sheep Breed Championships..................... 62 Sheep Young Handlers............................... 64 GOATS........................................................ 65 Goat Young Handlers.................................. 67 PIGS............................................................ 69 Large White................................................. 69 Landrace..................................................... 70 Traditional Breeds....................................... 70 Pork Pig Any Breed..................................... 71 Pig Inter Breed Championship.................... 71 Pig Young Handlers.................................... 71 POULTRY.................................................... 73 PIGEONS.................................................... 86 EGGS.......................................................... 87 RABBITS & CAVIES.................................. 91 CATTLE...................................................... 93 Aberdeen Angus.......................................... 96 Hereford...................................................... 97 Charolais..................................................... 98 Simmental................................................... 99 Limousin.................................................... 100 British Blonde............................................ 103 British Blue................................................ 104 Salers......................................................... 105 Commercial Beef Cattle............................ 106 Beef Shorthorns........................................ 107 Dexters...................................................... 108 Dexters young Handlers............................ 109 Irish Moiled................................................ 109 Beef Bull / Heifer Inter Breed Performance................................... 110 Exhibitor Bred Pairs................................... 112 Beef Inter Breed........................................ 112 Inter Breed Team of 5................................ 114 Beef Presentation Awards......................... 114 Inter Breed Stock Judging Competition.... 115 Beef Young Handlers Competition............ 115 Dairy Shorthorn......................................... 119 Ayrshire..................................................... 120 Jersey........................................................ 121 Holstein..................................................... 123 Dairy Inter Breed....................................... 124 Dairy Pairs Championship......................... 124 Dairy Presentation Awards........................ 125 Dairy Young Handlers............................... 126 REGULATIONS & EXHIBITORS INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 127 General...................................................... 127 Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs.................. 133 Horse and Ponies...................................... 138 Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits and Cavies................................... 142 PRIZE SCHEDULE Entry close dates Horses, Ponies, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Young Handlers, Beef Cattle, Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits and Cavies 15th March Goats and Pigs final entries Pedigree details for publication in catalogue 7th April Dairy Cattle – stalls booked Dairy Cattle final entries 15th March 12th April Entries will not be accepted in any circumstances if not received and paid in full on or before the above dates. Intending exhibitors are requested to read the rules and regulations carefully and not to lodge entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these. ENTER ONLINE www.balmoralshow.co.uk ROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY King’s Hall Complex, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GW Telephone: 028 9066 5225 Fax: 028 9066 1264 Email: [email protected] Website: www.balmoralshow.co.uk EVENT ADDRESS BALMORAL SHOW Balmoral Park, Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn BT27 5RF 2 3 JUDGES 2017 SHEEP Beltex Colin Barnes Blue Texel Sue Andrews Bluefaced Leicester, Mules Michael James Border Leicester Neil Howie Charollais Charles Marwood Dorset Horn & Poll William Carson Hampshire Down Kevin McCarthy Ile De France Jean Luc Burger Nigel Fuller, David Ingle Inter Breed Overall Championship Brian Davies Coloured Horses Shane McKenna Inter Beed Pairs Championship, Group of Three Michael McHugh Connemara Ponies Showing / Ridden Connemara Working Hunters Heather Dean Wright, Anne Ward Inter Breed Pairs of Ewe and Ram Lambs, Shearling Ewes and Rams Jim Quail Hunters Robin Sharp, Libby Cooke Jacob Gordon Connor Hackneys, Private Driving and Light Trade Turnouts Roland Connolly Kerry Hill Russell Howell Lanark Type Blackface Andy Woodburn Irish Draught Ridden Shane McKenna, Hilary Cavanagh Lleyn Dewi Ellis Mountain & Moorland Ridden, Working Hunters Gill Wright North Country Cheviot Blair Cockburn Performance Ridden Irish Draught Shane McKenna, George Chapman, Hilary Cavanagh Perth Type Blackface, Greyface Matthew Hamilton Rare Breeds Robin Darker Rouge De L’Ouest Pat Imlah Suffolk Chris Holmes Swaledale Ken Johnson Texel P Kermode HORSES & PONIES Breeding and Young Stock Peter and Sally Hobbs Children’s Ridden Ponies Alyson Sheppard Children’s Working Hunter Ponies Alyson Sheppard, Jane Hoskin Clydesdales Ridden Christine Halliday, Nicola Pargeter Clydesdales, Agricultural Horses, Trade Turnouts (Heavy), Clydesdale Young Handlers Christine Halliday Cobs and Maxi Cobs Race Horse to Riding Horse Mary Redvers, Laura Redvers Intermediate Horse Working Hunter, Small Horse Working Hunter Jane Hoskin Shane McKenna Working Hunter Horses, Ladies’ Hunters (Astride, Side Saddle), Riding Horses Mrs Ronnie Bailey, Amy Bryan Dowell Young Event Horse Phase 1: Jean Mitchell, David Mitchell Phase 2: David Lee Phases 3 & 4: Eugene and Annabeth Reesink Young Handler Rachel Barr Zwartbles Colin Rea Norman Allen, John Bamber GOATS Referee Judge Goats Chris Nye Goat Young Handler Sandra Byrne PIGS ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Large White, Landrace, Pork Pigs, Pairs, Inter Breed Championship, Traditional Breeds, Pork Pigs, Pairs, Inter Breed Championship Phil Fowlie Pig Young Handler Vaughan Byrne ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 4 5 POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS DAIRY CATTLE Turkeys, Waterfowl, Modern Game, Old English Game, Hard Feather, Bantams Large Brian G Ward Ayrshire Robin Barr Jersey Izzy Laird True Bantams To be confirmed Dairy Shorthorn Graham Bell Soft Feather Bantams Richard Grice Holstein David Booth Soft Feather Large Ian M Brewis Tom Marshall Inter Breed Dairy Pairs, Groups Championships, Champion of Champion, Dairy Young Handler Edward Griffiths Pigeons Shelled Eggs and Championships Brian Anderton Presentation Awards (Dairy and Beef) John Kelly, Brian King Children’s Decorated Eggs Brian Anderton Rabbits Laura Fox TRADE STANDS Trade Stand Awards Olivia O’Reilly, Royal Dublin Society BEEF CATTLE Aberdeen Angus Alex Sanger Beef Pairs, Group Championships Albert De Cogan Beef Shorthorns Jack Ramsey Beef Young Handler Garrett & Lyndsay Beham Beef Groups of 5 Native and Continental Martin Ryan British Blonde Pip Rogers British Blue Steve Pattinson Charolais Neil Barclay Commercial and Junior Championship Drew Hyslop Dexter Mike Kemmish Exhibitor Bred Pairs Martin Ryan Hereford Andrew Hughes Irish Moiled Louise Smith Inter Breed Performance Bulls and Heifers, Junior Championship, Champion of Champions Terry Coghill Inter Breed Stock Judging Martin Ryan Limousin Michael Massie Salers David Clarke Simmental Iain Green ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Championship To be confirmed ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 6 7 SHOW PROGRAMME 2017 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 10th MAY Continued (correct at time of going to print) 2.15pm Show Opening Hours Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am – 6pm, Thursday 9.30am – 8pm Cattle Rings British Blonde and Charolais sponsored by ABP Food Group; Simmental, Saler, Beef Shorthorns sponsored by Autoline Cattle Rings Dexter National Show Judging (continued) sponsored by F P McCann WEDNESDAY MORNING 10th MAY 2.30pm Pig/Goat Ring Landrace pigs sponsored by Elite Sires 8.30am 3.00pm Pig/Goat Ring Rare Breed pigs sponsored by Traditional Farm & Livestock Foundation 9.15am 9.30am 10.00am Horse Arena 1 Hunter horses sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy – commencing with heavy weight Horse Arena 2 Brood Mares followed by Young Stock yearlings Shearing Pavilion YFCU Floral Art Competition SJ1 (National Show Jumping) – Dengie 5-year old Championship Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid Horse Arena 2 Young Stock Championship Horse Arena 1 Assembly for Hunter Championship Main Arena Poultry Pavilion Decorated Eggs 3.15pm Poultry Pavilion Poultry, Pigeons and Eggs sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd Pig/Goat Ring Pork pigs sponsored by Elite Sires Poultry Pavilion Rabbits and Cavies Main Arena Young Stock Parade Sheep Rings Texel, Beltex sponsored by ABP Food Group, Hampshire Down, Zwartables, Swaledale and Lleyn Horse Arena 2 Cobs sponsored by Grant Engineering Horse Arena 1 Coloured horses sponsored by Blue Frog Main Arena Hunter Championship sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy Pig/Goat Ring Pig Inter Breed Individual Championship sponsored by Elite Sires 3.30pm 3.45pm Main Arena SJ2 (National Show Jumping) – Dengie 6-year old Championship Cattle Rings Limousin sponsored by ABP Food Group, Aberdeen Angus sponsored by M&S, Hereford, British Blue, Irish Moiled and Dexter National Show classes sponsored by F P McCann Shearing Pavilion YFCU/Lister Shearing Equipment Sheep Shearing Competition Novice and Advanced Sheep Shearing Championship Main Arena SJ6 (International Show Jumping) – International Stakes 5.00pm Horse Arena 1 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Horse Arena 2 Maxi Cobs sponsored by Grant Engineering 4.30pm 10.45am Main Arena SJ3 (National Show Jumping) – Blue Frog 7-year old Championship 5.30pm 11.45pm Main Arena SJ4 (National Show Jumping) – Finlay Equi-Trek 1.35m National Grand Prix THURSDAY MORNING 11th MAY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 10th MAY 8.30am Horse Arena 1 Ladies’ Hunters Riding Astride sponsored by North Down Marquees Horse Arena 2 Connemara Showing Ponies sponsored by North Down Marquees 9.30am Sheep Rings Border Leicester, Bluefaced Leicester, Perth Type Blackface, North Country Cheviot, Blue Texel and Jacob sheep 9.45am Horse Arena 2 Connemara Ponies Ridden sponsored by North Down Marquees 10.00am Shearling Pavilion Open Blade Shearing Championship – Heats sponsored by Giltspur Scientific Ltd followed by National Shearing Championship – Heats sponsored by Zoetis and National Wool Handling – Heats sponsored by Magee and Worshipful Company of Woolmen Cattle Rings Commercial Cattle including Junior Championships sponsored by Tesco 12.00pm Horse Arena 1 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration 12.15pm P&O Arena Young Stock 2-year old horses 1.00pm Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Sheep Shearing Championship – Junior Heats, Semi Finals and Finals sponsored by Greenmount Country Stores Sheep Rings Charollais, Suffolk sheep sponsored by ABP Food Group Horse Arena 1 Hunter horses sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid 1.30pm Sheep Rings IIe de France, Dorset Horn and Poll, Rare Breed Sheep 1.45pm Horse Arena 2 Young Stock 3-year old horses sponsored by TopSpec Cattle Rings Inter Breed Performance Bulls Main Arena SJ5 (International Show Jumping) – CRL International Two Phase Main Arena Pony Club Games sponsored by Ulster Mobile Exhibitions (UMEX) Pig/Goat Ring Large White Pigs sponsored by Elite Sires Horse Arena 1 Riding Horse class sponsored by Event Technical Services Cattle Inter Breed Performance Heifers 2.00pm ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 10.30am ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 8 9 THURSDAY MORNING 11th MAY Continued THURSDAY EVENING 11th MAY 11.00am Pig/Goat Ring Judging of Goats (break for lunch at 1.00pm) 6.30pm Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid 11.30am Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band 7.00pm Main Arena 11.45am Main Arena SJ 7 (International Show Jumping) – Connelly’s Red Mills International Spectacular SJ8 (International Show Jumping) - Rydale International Speed & Power 7.15pm Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band THURSDAY AFTERNOON 11th MAY FRIDAY MORNING 12th MAY 12.00pm Horse Arena 1 Ladies’ Hunter Side Saddle 8.30am Main Arena Registered Irish Draught Performance Horses Horse Arena 2 Mountain & Moorland Ridden 9.30am Shearing Pavilion Cattle Rings Interbreed Stock Judging Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Intermediate sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Senior Heats sponsored by Roxan Cattle Rings Dairy Young Handler competition Horse Arena 1 Hackney, Private Driving and Light Trade Turnouts Horse Arena 2 Clydesdale Ridden classes sponsored by Ulster Bank Clydesdale In Hand classes sponsored by Ulster Bank Clydesdale Young Handlers sponsored by Macfin Clydesdales Heavy Trade Turnouts and Farm Cart/Agricultural Vehicle class sponsored by Ulster Bank 10.00am Sheep Rings Pair of Ewe Lambs (any breed) 10.45am Main Arena Young Event Horse Championship (Phases 3 & 4) Jumping, Suitability and Potential sponsored by Knotts Bakery 11.00am Cattle Rings Holstein, Ayrshire, Dairy Shorthorns Cattle Jersey Cattle sponsored by Flogas Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Intermediate sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Senior Semi Finals sponsored by Roxan Sheep Rings Pair of Ram Lambs (any breed) Pig/Goat Ring Pig Pairs sponsored by Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation Sheep Rings Mule Sheep 12.15pm Sheep Rings Greyface Sheep 12.45pm Horse Arena 1 Registered Irish Draught Ridden 1.00pm Sheep Rings Kerryhill, Lanark Type Blackface and Rouge de L’ouest Sheep Shearing Pavilion National Wool Handling – Final sponsored by Magee and Worshipful Company of Woolmen Open Blade Shearing Championship – Final sponsored by Giltspur Scientific Ltd National Shearing Championship – Semi Final sponsored by Zoetis Blade Shearing Test – 3-way between Northern Ireland, ROI and England sponsored by Magee 1.30pm Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid 1.45pm Warm up area Collection for horse parade 2.00pm Pig/Goat Ring Judging of Goats (continued) Cattle Rings YFCU Machinery Handling 2.15pm Horse Arena 1 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Ltd 2.30pm Main Arena Horse Parade 3.00pm Horse Arena 2 Young Event Horse 4-year old Phase 1 & 2 (Dressage & Conformation in hand) sponsored by Knotts Bakery 3.15pm Main Arena Racehorse to Riding Horse class sponsored by Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association 3.30pm Horse Arena 1 Connemara Working Hunter Ponies sponsored by North Down Marquees Cattle Ring YFCU Ladies Football Shearing Pavilion National Shearing Championship – Final sponsored by Zoetis 4.15pm Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band 4.30pm Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid 5.00pm Horse Arena 2 Young Event Horse 5-year old Phase 1 & 2 (Dressage & Conformation) sponsored by Knotts Bakery 6.00pm Cattle Rings YFCU Tug of War Main Arena Rockmount Dog Display Team Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 11.30am FRIDAY AFTERNOON 12th MAY 12.15pm Horse Arena 1 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Ltd 12.30pm Pig/Goat Ring Parade of Pigs 1.00pm Cattle Rings Dairy Cattle Pairs and Group Championships followed by Dairy Champion of Champions sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd Cattle Rings Beef Junior Champion of Champions sponsored by M&S 1.15pm Main Arena Attraction to be confirmed 1.30pm Shearing Pavilion Wool Handling Development Test – 3-way Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (1 open, 1 novice) sponsored by WGH Construction Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 10 11 FRIDAY AFTERNOON 12th MAY Continued SATURDAY MORNING 13th MAY Continued 2.00pm 10.00am Shearing Pavilion Main Arena 3.00pm SJ9 (International Show Jumping) – AON Risk Services (NI) Ltd International Accumulator Horse Arena 1 Working Hunter Horses sponsored by The Equestrian Store Cattle Rings Beef Pairs Championship – Native Breed sponsored by M&S Sheep Rings 2.30pm Senior Machine Shearing Development Test – 3 way Germany, France and Northern Ireland sponsored by Glens Farm Supplies Pair of Shearling Ewes (any breed) Cattle Rings Beef Pairs Championship – Continental Breed sponsored by M&S Horse Practice Ring Collection for Heavy Horse Parade Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Intermediate sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Senior Finals sponsored by Roxan Cattle Rings Beef Group Championship – Native Breed sponsored by Linden Foods Horse Arena 2 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration 3.15pm Main Arena Parade of Heavy Horses 3.30pm Sheep Rings Pair of Shearling Rams (any breed) Cattle Rings Beef Group Championship – Continental Breed sponsored by Linden Foods Main Arena Attraction to be confirmed Horse Arena 2 Farrier Competition / Demonstration Main Arena The Kangaroo Kid sponsored by LMC Cattle Rings Beef Champion of Champions Main Arena SJ10 (International Show Jumping) – Barclay Communications and Bottle Green International Grand Prix 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.15pm Main Arena Bluegrass Horse Feeds Schools Show Jumping Open Championship Cattle Rings Beef Young Handlers sponsored by M&S Sheep Rings Sheep Inter Breed Pairs Championship Sheep Rings Sheep Group Championship Cattle Rings Beef Cattle Exhibitor Bred Pairs Pig/Goat Ring Goat Young Handlers Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Open Semi Finals sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band Sheep Rings Sheep Young Handlers sponsored by LMC Main Arena SJ12 (National Show Jumping) – Botanica International Amateur AA Championship SATURDAY AFTERNOON 13th MAY 12.30pm Horse Arena 2 Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Ltd 1.00pm Cattle Rings Beef Group of 5 Championship – Native Breed 1.30pm Cattle Rings Beef Group of 5 Championship – Continental Breed Horse Rings 1&2 Working Hunter Ponies Phases 1 & 2 Shearing Pavilion Shearing/Wool Handling Teams Test sponsored by Harkness Farms Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band 1.45pm Main Arena Show Jumping – Millar McCall Wylie 128-85cm under 10 Championship 2.00pm Cattle Rings Beef Presentation Awards sponsored by Eco Track Access Sheep Rings Sheep Inter Breed Individual Championship sponsored by ABP Food Group SATURDAY MORNING 13th MAY Pig/Goat Ring Pig Young Handlers sponsored by Elite Sires 8.30am Main Arena SJ11 (National Show Jumping) – The Botanica International Amateur A Championship Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Open Finals sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers 8.45am Horse Arena 1 Open Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter followed by Small Horse Working Hunter and Intermediate Working Hunter 2.30pm Cattle Rings Cattle Parade Assembly 2.45pm Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band 3.00pm Main Arena Cattle Parade followed by Champion of Champions of the Show sponsored by Mills Selig 4.00pm Main Arena Inter Hunt Chase sponsored by Wilsons Auctions 3.45pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 9.30am 9.45am Horse Arena 2 Children’s Ponies Ridden sponsored by Eventsec Shearing Pavilion Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Open Heats followed by Worshipful Company of Woolmen Wool Handling Competition – Novice & Open Main Arena Ballylone Concert Flute Band ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 12 13 ENTRY FEES PRIZE MONEY NON-REFUNDABLE The number of cash prizes to be awarded provided the Judges find sufficient merit (Reg.26) 50% of entry fees will be refunded to entrants in all horse and pony classes who pay a stabling fee if cancelled before Monday 27th March 2017. Entry Fees RUAS Member Entry Fees Non-Member Clydesdale In Hand and Ridden Clydesdale £35.00 £40.00 Hackney, Private Driving, Farm Carts/Agricultural Horses, Light and Heavy Trade Turnouts £35.00 £40.00 The above classes do not include stabling. If stabling is required there will be an additional cost of £25.00 per stable at close of entries. Clydesdale Young Handler £5.00 £5.00 Breeding and Young Stock (stabling included) £72.00 £77.00 Hunters, Cobs, Riding Horses, Coloured Horses, Young Event Horse (after qualifying), Performance Ridden Irish Draught, Irish Draught Registered Ridden, Race Horse to Riding Horse (stabling included) £80.00 £85.00 Children’s Ponies and Mountain & Moorland (Ridden and Working Hunter) (stabling included) £65.00 £70.00 Connemara Ponies (stabling included) £65.00 £70.00 Sheep Penning Fee (per pen) (maximum two sheep per pen) £27.00 £32.00 Sheep Entry Fee (per animal) (per pair class) £10.00 £12.00 Cattle, Sheep, Pig, Goat Young Handler classes £5.00 £5.00 Goats £25.00 £30.00 Goats (Milking Trials) No Entry Fee No Entry Fee Pigs £25.00 £30.00 Poultry and Pigeons £3.50 £ 4.00 Eggs £3.50 £4.00 Decorated Eggs No Entry Fee No Entry Fee Rabbits £3.50 £4.00 Cattle Stalling Fee (per stall) Entry Fees per entry/per pair or group £32.00 £14.00 £37.00 £16.00 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Private Driving / Farm Carts / Agricultural Horses/ Light and Heavy Trade Turnouts £65 £50 £40 £30 £20 - - - - - Hunters (classes 28 to 35) £125 £100 £80 £75 £60 £40 - - - - Young Event Horse £200 £150 £110 £60 £40 £40 - - - - All other Horse classes £85 £75 £65 £55 £45 £40 - - - - Race Horse to Riding Horse £500 £400 £300 £200 £100 Foals £25 £20 £15 - - - - - - - Ponies / Mountain & Moorland Ridden and Working Hunter £70 £60 £50 £40 £35 £30 - - - - Sheep, Goats and Pigs £55 £50 £45 £40 £35 £25 - - - - Sheep Pairs £55 £50 £45 - - - - - - - Sheep / Pig / Goat / Cattle / Clydesdale Young Handler classes £20 £15 £10 - - - - - - - Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs and Rabbits £8 £7 £5 £4 £3 £2 - - - - Decorated Eggs NO PRIZE MONEY Cattle £80 £70 £65 £60 £55 £45 £35 £25 £15 £10 Cattle Pairs/Groups £60 £55 £50 - - - - - - - Beef Inter Breed Stock Judging £200 £150 £100 Best Individual Overall £100 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES CHALLENGE CUPS, MEDALS AND SPECIAL PRIZES All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners – see Regulation 28. A number of cups and trophies are presented by breed clubs and other donors. These can be claimed from the appropriate club. 15 HORSES No horse will be admitted to the showgrounds before Tuesday 9th May. All horses and ponies must arrive between 6am and 8am on the morning of judging or between 6pm and 9pm the evening before judging. Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not be permitted into the showgrounds. There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting of these horses during these arrival times. The Society reserves the right to withhold a cup if the judges do not find sufficient merit. CLYDESDALES MILLS SELIG CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 1st Prize: £1,000.00 This new event takes place on Saturday 13th May 2017 at 3.45pm in the Main Arena directly after the cattle parade and will include Champions of each section as listed: S20 CHAMPION YOUNG STOCK HORSE S25 CHAMPION HUNTER HORSE S42 CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY S146 CHAMPION SHEEP SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK www.ulsterbank.co.uk Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 Stabling is not provided for Clydesdale in hand and ridden class. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00. Animals in Classes 2, and 6 to 9 must be by a registered Clydesdale stallion. See section 1A of the Protection of Animals Act (NI) (reprint) 1952. Foals at foot will automatically be entered on the day of the Show. There is no need to fill in a separate entry form. Exhibitors must wear shirt and tie. Only one person per exhibit will be permitted in the judging ring. S148 CHAMPION GOAT S186 CHAMPION PIG S188 CHAMPION BIRD S226 CHAMPION RABBIT S336 CHAMPION BEEF BREED S373 CHAMPION DAIRY BREED Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdale Series: This class is a qualifier for the Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdale Championships to be held at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair on Sunday 27th August 2017. The first two in the ridden Clydesdale class will qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place if horses placed 1st and 2nd have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and enter for the Championship. Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. CLASS 1 RIDDEN CLYDESDALE PURE BRED MARE or GELDING, 3-years old and upwards. 2 BROOD MARE, certified in foal, having produced a foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals must be led. 3FOAL at foot in Class 2. All foals must be led (no entry fee). 4 YELD MARE, 3-years old and upwards. 5GELDING, 3-years old and upwards. 6 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2015. 7FILLY, foaled in 2015. 8 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016. 9FILLY, foaled in 2016. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 14 HORSES HORSES 17 S1 CHAMPION PRIZE, £50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY for the Champion Clydesdale. Presented by Ulster Bank. FARM CART/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE S2 THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP for the best Clydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK S3 THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL for the best Clydesdale. Presented in memory of the late Alex Waugh. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 S4 SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to champion. Presented by Ulster Bank. Stabling is not provided for agricultural horses. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00. S5 VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best yearling Clydesdale filly. Won outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and re-presented to the Society by his family. S6 VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best yearling Clydesdale colt. Won outright in 1929 by John C Drennan and re-presented to the Society by his family. Specials S7SHIELD for the best yearling or two-years old filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the Clydesdale Horse Society. S8SHIELD for the best yearling or two-years old colt, registered or eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the Clydesdale Horse Society. S9 www.ulsterbank.co.uk Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. CLASS 11 FARM CART/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE, horse any height, cart/vehicle and harness (if less than four entries are received this class will be cancelled). S11 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion agricultural horse. Presented by Ulster Bank. S12 THE UNITED DISTILLERIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best agricultural horse. Presented by United Distillers Ltd, won outright by John McWatters Ltd and re-presented by them. Specials COUNTY LONDONDERRY HORSE BREEDING SOCIETY TROPHY for the best exhibitor-bred animal any age. No animal can win this prize on more than one occasion in its lifetime. Presented in the Judging Arena. CLYDESDALE YOUNG HANDLERS LIGHT TRADE TURNOUTS SPONSORED BY MACFIN CLYDESDALES Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 Stabling is not provided for Light Trade Turnouts. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00 This class will be run under the rules of The Clydesdale Horse Society. Rosettes will be provided to all entrants by The Clydesdale Horse Society. Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. Macfin Clydesdales have kindly donated £100 towards this section. Entry Fees: £5.00 CLASS 12 LIGHT TRADE, a single or pair of horses or ponies, shown in a traditional two or fourwheeled trade vehicle. S13 USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Trade Turnout. Presented by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. CLASS 10 CLYDESDALE YOUNG HANDLER for competitors between 12 and 16-years old on day of qualifying show. Special S10 Specials ENGRAVED MEDAL for the best handler aged 12 to 16-years old on day of the Show who has not already qualified in 2017. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 16 HORSES HEAVY TRADE TURNOUTS HORSES Specials Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 Stabling is not provided for Heavy Trade Turnouts. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00 Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. CLASS 13 STALLION/LADIES CART, drawn by a heavy horse or a SINGLE/PAIR OF HEAVY HORSES, shown in a traditional four-wheeled trade vehicle. S15 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion non-thoroughbred brood mare. Presented by the Society. S16 THE ANGELIQUE PERPETUAL TROPHY for the highest-placed thoroughbred brood mare. Presented by Mrs Patricia Hanson. S17 THE EDITH HARRIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best non-thoroughbred brood mare. Presented by Mr F G Harris, Ballygowan, in memory of his wife. S18 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion registered Irish Draught Mare. Presented by the Society. S19 IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL SILVER CUP for the best registered Irish Draught Brood Mare. Presented by the Irish Draught Society (NI). Specials S14 19 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Trade Turnout. Presented by the Society. YOUNG STOCK BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. The ages of horses in Classes 25 to 27 will be verified by a member of the veterinary panel before entering the judging ring. ANIMALS IN CLASSES 14 to 27 MAY BE ENTERED IN ONE CLASS ONLY Foals at foot will automatically be entered into their class on the day of the Show. There is no need to fill in a separate entry form. Breeding and Young Stock classes – classes with less than three entries received will be amalgamated with the nearest similar or relevant class. BROOD MARES & FOALS YEARLINGS Important: exact date of birth of exhibit must be given on entry form for all yearlings. CLASS 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. 22 FILLY, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. CLASS 14 BROOD MARE (lightweight), thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 15 HUNTER BROOD MARE (medium to heavyweight) to produce high class hunters, non thoroughbred entered in the Irish Horse Register and not in the draught section, certified to foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 16 COLT FOAL, progeny of mare in Class 14 and 15. All foals to be led (no entry fee). 17 FILLY FOAL, progeny of mare in Class 14 and 15. All foals to be led (no entry fee). 18 REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE, certified to foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 19 PURE BRED COLT OR FILLY IN CLASS 18. All foals to be led (no entry fee). 20 HALF BRED COLT OR FILLY IN CLASS 18. All foals to be led (no entry fee). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 18 HORSES HORSES 21 TWO YEARS OLD Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. CLASS 23GELDING, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. 24 FILLY, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. THREE YEARS OLD SPONSORED BY TopSpec Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. CLASS 25 GELDING (lightweight), foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. 26 GELDING (medium to heavyweight), foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. 27FILLY, foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high-class performer. Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH S20 CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150 for the Champion and Reserve Champion young stock animals. Presented by TopSpec. S21 THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best one, two or three-years old. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939–45 War. S22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE for the best yearling. Presented by the Society. The Champion and Reserve Champion yearlings will be eligible to compete in the Young Stock Championship and for the Sir Milne Barbour cup (Special 24) if applicable. S23 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE for the best one, two or three-years old filly. Presented by TopSpec. S24 THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best animal, bred by exhibitor, in Classes 21 to 27. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 20 HORSES HORSES 23 HUNTERS PERFORMANCE RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT SPONSORED BY CREIGHTONS OF FINAGHY Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Horses may be entered in ONE HUNTER CLASS ONLY (Classes 28 to 35) but, where eligible, may be also entered in the Ladies’ Hunter, Working Hunter, Ridden Irish Draught, Performance Irish Draught and Young Event Horse classes, but not any other class. Entries will be limited to 40 entries between Classes 36 and 37. Horses in this section may be entered in the Hunters, Ladies’ Hunters, Working Hunter and Ridden Draught classes. The Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £250 towards this section. Classes 28 to 35: riders to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. IDHS Limited has kindly donated £200 towards this section. Classes 28 to 30: the ages of horses entered in these classes will be verified in the judging ring by a member of the veterinary panel. Only small hunters in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in Classes 31 and 32. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Small hunters competing in Classes 31 and 32 must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 9am and 10am on Wednesday 10th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their small hunters with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. CLASS 28 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old, capable of carrying over 14st (89kg). 29 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old, capable of carrying 12st 7lb (80kg) and not exceeding 14st (89kg). 30 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb (80kg). 31 MARE or GELDING, 4 or 5-years old, not exceeding 158cm. 32 MARE or GELDING, 6-years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. 33 MARE or GELDING, 5-years old or over, capable of carrying over 14st (89kg). 34 MARE or GELDING, 5-years old or over, capable of carrying 12st 7lb (80kg) and not exceeding 14st (89kg). 35 MARE or GELDING, 5-years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb (80kg). Specials S25 CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hunter. Presented by Creightons of Finaghy. S26 THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Hunter. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939–45 War. S27 THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Hunter 4-years old in Classes 28 to 31. Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. S28 THE PEARL CREIGHTON TROPHY for the highest placed ridden Hunter horse, bred by exhibitor and continuously owned by the exhibitor up to the time of entry. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Please note Performance Ridden Irish Draught classes should declare at the veterinary box between 7am and 8am on Friday 12th May. Aim To demonstrate the ability, temperament and suitability of the Irish Draught horse for the amateur riding market. The Irish Draught is the foundation of the Irish sport horse. It should have good movement, rideability, bravery and be capable of participating competently in all equestrian activities. It should be strong, intelligent, willing, sensible and have a kind deposition. A performance element has been included in these classes to demonstrate and showcase the performance potential of the Irish Draught. Tack • Protective headgear conforming to the current recommended Kitemark standard – PAS 015 or EN1384 and fitted with an adjustable harness, should be worn and properly secured at all times. • A body protector must be worn by all riders. • All competitors for all phases must compete in snaffles as listed. See the website: www.balmoralshow.co.uk/pdfs/permitted-snaffles.pdf with any one of the following nosebands, cavesson, drop, flash or grackle: www.balmoralshow.co.uk/pdfs/permitted-nosebands.pdf • • • • • • Martingales are not permitted. Neckstraps and/or breastplates are permitted. No saddlecloths, only saddle-contoured numnahs are permitted. Only blunt metal spurs or ones with rubber rowels ≤ 2.5cm (1”) facing downwards are permitted. Front boots of a plain colour may be worn during the flatwork and jumping phase. No hind boots or bandages permitted. The same tack must be used in each phase. No tack etc. may be worn that conceals the conformation of the horse. Flat Work Phase (45 points) Details of the Flat Work Phase can be found on the website: www.balmoralshow.co.uk/pdfs/flat-workphase.pdf Jumping Phase (90 points) 4-years old ≤ 80cm in height 5-years old and over ≤ 90cm in height Exhibits will be required to jump a course of nine fences, including natural and derby-style fences. Exhibitors are encouraged to show extended canter/gallop at the end of their jumping round. Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their entry is presented by a competent rider. Based on ground conditions, the RUAS reserves the right to change the jumping course format on the day of competition. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 22 HORSES Penalties • For each fence down – 4 penalties • 1st refusal – 5 penalties • 2nd refusal at the same fence – 8 penalties • 2nd refusal on course – 10 penalties • 3rd refusal on course – Elimination • Fall of horse or rider – Elimination Conformation Assessment Once the competitor has completed the jumping phase, he/she will proceed to strip the horse and present in-hand to the conformation judge. Final Judging When all exhibits have completed the ridden flat work, jumping phase and conformation assessment, the top six horses, as identified by the judges, will be invited back into the arena for the final judging. The judges will ride the exhibits during the final judging. PhasePoints Flat Work Phase 45 Jumping Phase: 120 9 fences @ 10 points each 90 Rhythm and Fluency 10 Technique10 Balance and Harmony of rider with horse 10 Conformation Phase 30 Ride40 Total235 The rhythm and fluency, along with jumping technique and the balance and harmony of the rider, will be taken into consideration when judging the jumping phase. In the event of a tie, the horse with the highest mark for the jumping phase will be the winner. If there is still a tie, the horse with the highest ride mark will be the winner. Course Designer: Adrienne Stuart CLASS 36 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4-years old, 155cm and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonised Irish Draught studbooks. 37 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 5-years old and over, 155cm and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonised Irish Draught studbooks. HORSES REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT RIDDEN Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Entries will be limited to the first 20 received. Horses in this section may be entered in the Hunter (heavy and middleweight), Performance Irish Draught and Working Hunter Horses classes. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Please note, Registered Irish Draught Ridden classes should declare at the veterinary box between 7am and 8am on Thursday 11th May. CLASS 38 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, 155cm and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonised Irish Draught studbooks. COBS (To be shown under saddle) Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Only Cobs in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in Classes 39 and 40. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Cobs competing in Classes 39 and 40 must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday 10th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present the cobs with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. Classes 39 to 41 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. CLASS Special S29 25 THE WINDMILL STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion Performance Irish Draught. Presented by Eugene and Fiona Carson of Ardboe Cold Store. 39 COB, MARE or GELDING (lightweight), 4-years old or over, not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying up to 14st (89kg). 40 COB, MARE or GELDING (heavyweight), 4-years old or over, not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying over 14st (89kg). 41 MAXI COB, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old or over, exceeding 155cm, to be judged as Cobs. To be shown with hogged mane. Cobs in Class 41 cannot compete in any other Cob class i.e. Class 39 and 40. S30 CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cob. Presented by the Society. Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 24 HORSES HORSES 27 COLOURED HORSES RIDING HORSES SPONSORED BY BLUEFROG SPONSORED BY EVENT TECHNICAL SERVICES Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Horses entered in Class 42 will not be eligible to be entered in any other showing class but may be entered in the Working Hunter and Ladies’ Hunter classes. To be judged on ride, manners and conformation. An individual show, if required by the judges, must not exceed 90 seconds and to include the walk, trot, canter, a simple change at canter, rein back, strike off on required leg, gallop on, halt and stand still. There will be a strong emphasis on manners, ride and training. Coloured horses must be trimmed and plaited. CLASS 42 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Horses entered in Class 45 will not be eligible to be entered in any other class. CLASS 45 LADIES’ HUNTERS – RIDING ASTRIDE SPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEES Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Classes 43 and 44: riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, over 148cm. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. LADIES’ HUNTERS – SIDE SADDLE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Ladies’ Hunters (side saddle) exhibitors must declare for this class at the ring 30 minutes before the competition starts. Horses entered in Classes 28 to 35 and 43 or 44 may also be entered in Class 46. An additional entry form is not necessary. CLASS 43 MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5-years old, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride. 44 MARE or GELDING, 6-years old and over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride. CLASS 46 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old or over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding side saddle (riders must have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year). Specials Specials S33 S31 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’ Hunter (riding astride). Presented by North Down Marquees. CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’ Hunter (side saddle). Presented by the Society. S34 S32 THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the rider of the Champion Ladies’ Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. VERONICA TROPHY for the highest placed SSA Area 21 (Northern Ireland) member riding her usual mount. The said combination to have participated in two SSA rules in the current year. All SSA Members carrying their current membership card shall receive an SSA rosette for competing. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 26 HORSES WORKING HUNTERS SPONSORED BY THE EQUESTRIAN STORE HORSES Specials S35 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter. Presented by The Equestrian Store. S36 ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion Working Hunter. Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Entries in Working Hunter classes will be limited to the first 40 received in each class. Horses in the Working Hunter section may only be entered in one of the three Classes 47 to 49. 29 SMALL HORSE WORKING HUNTER COURSE BUILDER: ADRIENNE STUART Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. PHASES OF JUDGING Horses in the Small Working Hunter section may also enter in the Cob classes but excludes Maxi Cobs. Phase 1: Jumping All horses will be required to jump a course for which there will be a time allowed. The course will consist of a minimum of eight fences that will have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 1.15m and is at the discretion of the Judges. The manner of going will be taken into account – refusals will be severely penalised: Horses in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in this class. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. • • • • • First refusal – 15 Second refusal – 20 Third refusal – elimination Jumping knockdown – 10 Fall of horse or rider – elimination, and in the interests of safety, competitors may not remount. 60% of the available marks will be allocated in this phase (40% of actual jumping and 20% style and presence). Horse competing in this class must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7am and 9am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their horse with the correct measurement certificate to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at this time will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund or entrance fee. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. Phase 2: Ride COURSE BUILDER: ADRIENNE STUART Phase 3: Presence and Conformation PHASES OF JUDGING These phases will be judged as for Hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated (ride 20%, conformation 20%). Working Hunter horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of points in Phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie, the points in Phases 2 and 3 shall decide. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue. Classes 47 to 49 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No change of rider or tack will be allowed and a rider cannot ride more than one horse in a class. CLASS Phase 1: Jumping All horses will be required to jump a course for which there will be a time allowed. The course will consist of a minimum of eight fences that will have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 1m and is at the discretion of the Judges. The manner of going will be taken into account – refusals will be severely penalised: • First refusal – 15 • Second refusal – 20 • Third refusal – elimination • Jumping knockdown – 10 • Fall of horse or rider – elimination, and in the interests of safety, competitors may not remount. 60% of the available marks will be allocated in this phase (40% of actual jumping and 20% style and presence). Phase 2: Ride 47 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1m (age must be specified on entry form). 48 MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6-years old, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1.05m (age must be specified on entry form). 49 MARE or GELDING, 7-years old and over, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1.15m (age must be specified on entry form). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Phase 3: Presence and Conformation These phases will be judged as for Hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated (ride 20%, conformation 20%). Working Hunter horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of points in Phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie, the points in Phases 2 and 3 shall decide. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 28 HORSES Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. HORSES 31 These marks will be added to those received from Phase 1 to give on overall result. These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place. No change of rider or tack will be allowed and a rider cannot ride more than one horse in a class. CLASS 50 MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not 158cm. INTERMEDIATE HORSE WORKING HUNTER Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. The maximum points to be awarded will be: Phase 1: Jumping Style and way of going Phase 2: Manners and performance Conformation and movement Type Total Marks 50 10 20 15 5 100 Horses in the Intermediate Working Hunter section may not be entered in any other Working Hunter class at the Show. No change of tack is allowed during the competition, except front boots which may be used for Phase 1. Bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are not allowed. Whips not to exceed 75cm. Riders may only compete with one horse. Course Builder: Adrienne Stuart Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Fences: Maximum height of fences on course 1.15m. Horses in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in this class. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. CLASS All horses competing in the Intermediate Working Hunter horse class must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7am and 9am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their horse with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. PHASES OF JUDGING Judging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of points gained in each phase Phase 1: Jumping, style and way of going Horses will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance. The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised as follows: First refusal, run out or disobedience – 15 Second refusal, run out or disobedience – 20 Third refusal, run out or disobedience – elimination Jumping knock down – 10 Fall of pony or rider – elimination 51 PRIVATE DRIVING Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 Stabling is not provided for Private Driving classes. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00. To be judged under British Driving Society Rules. Private Driving and Hackney classes running order: 53, 54 ,52, 55 Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. Exhibits to be driven in a suitable show vehicle but excluding trade vehicles and vehicles with pneumatic tyres. Please note Hackneys and Private Driving classes should declare one hour before judging. CLASS In the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount. Horses which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2. Phase 2: Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, type At the judge’s discretion, horses will proceed directly to Phase 2 to be assessed again on their way of going, this time without the fences. Horses will not be ridden by the judge. From this the judge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement, and type. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. 52 OPEN DRIVING CLASS, not exceeding 138cm, single or pairs. 53 OPEN DRIVING CLASS, over 138cm, single or pairs. S37 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Private Driving exhibits. Presented by the Society. Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 30 HORSES HORSES 33 HACKNEYS RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00 Stabling is not provided for Hackney classes. If stabling is required, it must be booked with entry at a cost of £25.00. SPONSORED BY IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION Private Driving and Hackney classes running order: 53, 54, 52, 55 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without these will not be permitted into the showgrounds. Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association will present a quarter piece rug to the winner of this class. All exhibitors must be members of the Hackney Horse Society and entries must be registered with the Hackney Horse Society. Entries will be restricted to 12. Drivers to have attained their 14th birthday by the date of Show and horses or ponies entered in these classes may not be entered in Classes 52 and 53. Aim: To showcase successful Irish bred or trained racehorses as useful and suitable riding horses. The horses entered in this class should demonstrate quality, substance, bone, correct conformation, presence and true action. Balmoral is a qualifier for the Hackney Horse and Pony of the Year Championships. Please note Hackneys and Private Driving classes should declare one hour before judging. CLASS 54PONY, single harness, open. 55HORSE, single harness, open. Specials S38 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Society. S39 THE CARPLANT TROPHY for the best Hackney exhibit. Presented by Carplant Limited. S40ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Hackney Horse Society. This class may include racehorses or hack, riding horse or hunter types with the best of type being judged the winner. Rules: This class is open to ‘Irish Bred’ horses or foreign-bred horses that have been trained (for racing) in Ireland for a minimum of one year. All horses in classes subject to the Irish-bred restriction must have the appropriate documentation to support that they are foaled in Ireland. Please note the number of entries in this class will be restricted to 12 (inclusive of three invitations); if more than 12 entries are received, horses will be selected (exclusive of the three invitations) based on highest official earnings as recorded by the Turf Club. Judging: To be judged on ride, manners and conformation. Judges will ask the class to gallop. Judges may ride some of the exhibits and may require individual show from as many as time allows. The individual show, if required, must not exceed two minutes and should include walk, trot, canter, a simple change at canter, rein back, strike off on required leg, gallop on, halt and stand still. There will be a strong emphasis on manners, ride and training. CLASS 56 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH THOROUGHBRED, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 32 HORSES KNOTTS BAKERY YOUNG EVENT HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Aim: To identify high class horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers, to create a medium for breeders and producers to display their quality young stock and to encourage breeders and trainers to produce and present the correct type of horse likely to make a top class three-day eventer. HORSES 35 Phase 2: Conformation and Type Horses must be presented on the triangle for their conformation and movement assessment. It is desirable that the presentation of animals at the triangle is properly rehearsed as follows: • • • • The horse will be presented before the judges at A where they will be assessed for conformation and movement. Horses should stand square with all four limbs bearing weight. Movement will be assessed on the triangle. The exhibitor will be asked to walk and trot their animal around the triangle (25m x 40m x 25m) in a clockwise direction, one round in walk and one round in trot. The triangle format allows the judges (who will be positioned at A) to assess natural paces from behind, side and in front, allowing them to easily assess freedom of shoulder, use of back, engagement of the hock, tracking up and straightness in both paces. COURSE DESIGNER: ADRIENNE STUART Thursday 11th May – Horse Rings Phase 1: Dressage. Max available 30% of total. Phase 2. CONFORMATION AND TYPE. Max score 10% of total. Friday 12th May – Main Arena 4-year olds followed by 5-year olds. Phase 3: Jumping. Max score 45% of total. Phase 4: Suitability and potential. Max score 15% of total. Phase 1: Dressage Test Marks will not be awarded for individual movements but the test will be marked for general impression and overall performance. Test to be ridden from memory. Arena size: 60m x 20m A M C FXH Between H&C C MXK Between K&A A Between A&F Between F&B B E Between E&K Leave arena at A Enter in working trot From X proceed directly to Working trot 3 loops serpentine finishing at A Change rein showing some lengthened strides (not required for 4-year olds) Working canter right Circle right 20m diameter Change rein with transition to trot between X and K Working canter left Circle left 20m diameter Working trot Medium walk Half 20m circle left in free walk on a long rein Medium walk Halt and salute Following Phase 1 all horses must be stripped of saddle and boots and proceed immediately to Phase 2. A Mare Foal Phase 3: Jumping Class No of fences Max height cm Course length m Knock of pole 1st Refusal/run out 2nd Refusal on the course 3rd Refusal on the course Fall of horse or rider Judges 4-year olds 16 90 800–1000 4 penalties 5 penalties 8 penalties Elimination Elimination 5-year olds 18 100 1000–1200 Phase 4: Suitability And Potential The judges acting independently will assess each horse’s potential, based on the following criteria: • Fluency and balance • Horse’s attitude • Suitability of type for purpose • Gallop – to be shown immediately after last fence is jumped • Overall impression These scores will be included in Phase 1, 2, and 3. The Grand Total will be the horse’s final score and will determine its final placing. In the event of equality of marks, the jumping mark will take precedence. Should this still produce an equality of marks, the highest mark attained in the final section will be the deciding factor. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 34 HORSES Eligibility: Restricted to ‘Irish Bred’ horses. Only animals with named passports identifying sire, dam, dam sire, microchip and breeder may compete. Passports will be inspected before Phase 1. Horses must exceed 148cm without shoes. Open to horses foaled in 2013 and 2012. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Horses must have competed in two qualifiers and attained at least 60% in one. Qualifiers: The Meadows Equestrian Centre Gransha Equestrian Centre Ravensdale Equestrian Centre Lusk Equestrian Centre Tuesday 4th April Tuesday 11th April Tuesday 18th April Tuesday 25th April Qualifier Entry Fee: £50 Close of Entries: 5pm on the Sunday preceding each qualifier date. Late entries £60 accepted at discretion of the organising venue. Entry form: Completed entry from and fee must be sent to the appropriate qualifying centre before close of entry. Entry forms available at www.balmoralshow.co.uk The top five horses in each class at each qualifying venue will qualify for the final on 11th and 12th May at Balmoral Park, providing they have attained a minimum score of 60%. If any of the top five horses have already qualified, horses down the line may qualify providing they have also attained a minimum score of 60%. Riders can ride three horses per class in the final. Tack: • Snaffle bridles as defined by FEI are mandatory with any one of the following permitted nosebands: cavesson, drop, flash or grackle • Neckstraps and/or breastplates are permitted • No standing martingales are allowed • Numnahs (if used) must conform neatly with saddle contours • No saddlecloths or logos are permitted other than the competition sponsors; the sponsor will provide saddlecloths which must be worn at the final • Hind leg boots or bandages are not allowed in any phase of this competition; overreach boots are permitted and no performance-enhancing front boots are permitted • Only blunt metal spurs or ones with rubber rowels < 2.5cm facing downwards are permitted • Riders should wear o Tweed or hunting style jacket o Neat shirt and tie o Beige, fawn or cream breeches o Long black boots oGloves o Protective headgear conforming to the current recommended Kitemark standard: PAS 015 or N1384 and fitted with an adjustable harness o A body protector must be worn by all riders during Phase 3 o Eventing colours and attire must be worn in Phase 3 HORSES 37 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Entries will be limited to the first 15 received in each class. Open to Mountain & Moorland, Mare or Gelding, 4-years old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B, C or D. Junior riders must not have attained their 16th birthday on or before 1st January in the current year. Senior riders must have attained their 16th birthday on or before 1st January in the current year. CLASS 59 LARGE BREEDS, ridden by a Senior. 60 SMALL BREEDS, ridden by a Senior. 61 LARGE BREEDS, ridden by a Junior. 62 SMALL BREEDS, ridden by a Junior. MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Entries will be limited to the first 18 received in each class. Declarations must be made 15 minutes prior to judging time. Small Breeds will jump first in each class. Open to Mountain & Moorland, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B, C or D. Junior riders must not have attained their 16th birthday on or before 1st January in the current year. Senior riders must have attained their 16th birthday on or before 1st January in the current year. CLASS 57 FOUR YEAR-OLD YOUNG EVENT HORSE. 58 FIVE YEAR-OLD YOUNG EVENT HORSE. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH HORSES 36 HORSES MARKING SYSTEM FOR M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY Jumping 50 Style of Native Breed Type whilst Jumping 20 Breed Type and Conformation 20 Individual Show and Manners within Breed Type 10 Total 100 PENALTIES Knockdown10 1st refusal 15 2nd refusal 20 3rd refusal Elimination Fall of horse/pony or rider Disqualification Height of fences Small M&M: max height 85cm Large M&M: max height 95cm Height of fences will be relative to the size of pony. CLASS 63 JUNIOR M & M Working Hunter. 64 SENIOR M & M Working Hunter. CHILDREN’S PONIES 39 CHILDREN’S PONIES All horses and ponies must arrive between 6am and 8am on the morning of judging or between 6pm and 9pm the evening before judging. Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not be permitted into the showgrounds. There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting of these horses between these arrival times. RIDDEN PONIES SPONSORED BY EVENTSEC Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Ponies entered in Classes 68 to 72 will not be eligible to also enter in Classes 73 to 76. Ponies entered in the Show Hunter Pony Classes 65 to 67 may also be entered in Classes 73 to 76. Entries will be limited to the first 20 received in each class. If insufficient entries received in the Show Hunter Pony classes, the classes will be combined. Only ponies in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete. This certificate should be issued in the current year by the JMB, SJAI or IPS or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society of scheme approved by such National Federation. All ponies competing in Ridden pony classes and Show Hunter pony classes must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7am and 8am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their pony with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. All children with ponies entered in Classes 65 to 67 and 70 to 72 may be asked to unsaddle, saddle and lead their ponies unassisted. All ponies in Classes 68 and 69 to be shown in snaffle bridle ie single ring snaffle. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Ponies (UK) Championship to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from August 2017. Qualifying classes with Ponies UK are: A11 Brineton Ridden Show Pony Summer Championship (Classes 70 to 72) A12 Timberwolf SHP Summer Championship (Classes 65 to 67) ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH CHILDREN’S PONIES 38 CHILDREN’S PONIES CLASS 65 66 67 SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 68 PONY, MARE or GELDING (lead rein), 4-years old and over, not exceeding 123cm. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be led by persons aged 16 years and over and should be on a loose rein and will be required to trot. All competitors in Class 68 will receive a rosette. Riders in this class may not ride in any other class at this Show except for Class 69. 69 PONY, MARE or GELDING (first ridden), 4-years old and over, not exceeding 123cm, suitable for and to be ridden by children who have not attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering allowed except for individual performances. Please note that riders in Class 69 cannot ride in any other class except Class 68. 70 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 71 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 72 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old and over, over 138cm and not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Specials S41 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion in the Show Hunter Pony Classes. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 65 to 67 are eligible to compete. S42 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion in the Ridden Pony classes, 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 68 to 72 are also eligible to compete. S43 THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in Classes 70 to 72. S44 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in Class 71. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. S45 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in Class 72. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. S46COMMENDATION – At the judge’s discretion, a commendation and £25 may be awarded from the John Kirkpatrick legacy to an exhibitor in Classes 65 to 72, who has demonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH CHILDREN’S PONIES 41 WORKING HUNTER PONIES Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Ponies entered in Classes 68 to 72 will not be eligible to enter in Classes 73 to 76. Ponies entered in the Show Hunter pony classes 65 to 67 may be entered Classes 73 to 76. Only one pony may be ridden by the same rider in each class. Only ponies in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete. This certificate should be issued in the current year by the JMB, SJAI or IPS or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society of scheme approved by such National Federation. All ponies competing in Working Hunter pony classes must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 10am and 11am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their pony with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. PHASES OF JUDGING Judging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of points gained in each phase. Phase 1: Jumping, style and way of going Ponies will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance. The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised as follows: First refusal, run out or disobedience – 15 Second refusal, run out or disobedience – 20 Third refusal, run out or disobedience – elimination Jumping knock down – 10 Fall of pony or rider – elimination In the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount. Ponies which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2. Phase 2: Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, type At the judge’s discretion, ponies will proceed directly to Phase 2 to again be assessed on their way of going, this time without the fences. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. From this the judge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement, and type. These marks will be added to those received from Phase 1 to give on overall result. These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH CHILDREN’S PONIES 40 42 CHILDREN’S PONIES 43 CLASS Marks 50 10 20 20 100 No change of tack is allowed during the competition, except front boots which may be used for Phase 1. Spurs, bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are not allowed. Whips not to exceed 75cm. 73 PONY, MARE or GELDING (starter stakes, open), 4-years old and over, not exceeding 133cm, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January. No pony or rider competing in this class may compete in Classes 74 to 76. 74 PONY, MARE or GELDING (open), 4-years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 75 PONY, MARE or GELDING (open), 4-years old and over, exceeding 133cm, not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 76 PONY, MARE or GELDING (open), 4-years old and over, exceeding 143cm, not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Course Builder: Adrienne Stuart FENCES: Class 73 (starter stakes) not to exceed 75cm Class 74 (133cm) not to exceed 90cm Class 75 (143cm) not to exceed 1m Class 76 (153cm) not to exceed 1.05m Specials S47 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter pony in Classes 74 to 76. Presented by the Society. S48 ULSTER PONY SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibit in Classes 74 to 76. Presented by the Ulster Pony Society. Plan for Phase 2 of all the Pony Working Hunter Classes. To be ridden in an arena 20m x 60m. A to X Walk X to C Trot C Track right R X V Change the rein showing some lengthened steps VKAFTrot F X H Change the rein showing some lengthened steps Between H & C Canter right R X V Change the rein through trot V K A F Canter left F to R Gallop MCHSE Progressively down to halt E Halt, salute A Leave arena in walk CONNEMARA PONIES SPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEES in association with the Northern Ireland Connemara Pony Association Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Classes 77 to 83 are not eligible to enter in the Mountain & Moorland classes. Lightsource Renewable Energy will present rugs to the winners of Classes 80 and 81. Longstone Stud will present sashes to the Champion and Reserve Champion of Classes 80 and 81. Class 77 is a qualifier for the Midland Connemara All Ireland Broodmare Championship. The Championship is confined to registered Connemara pony mare 4-years and upwards with foal at foot. Entries in Class 77, 80 and 81 will be limited to the first 15 received. CLASS 77 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 3-years old and upwards with or without foal. 78FOAL at foot (filly) in Class 77. All foals to be led (no entry fee). 79FOAL at foot (colt) in class 77. All foals to be led (no entry fee). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 80 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5-years old suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 12th birthday on 1st January in the current year. To be judged on ride, good temperament, conformation, soundness, breed type and suitability for child or adult. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH CONNEMARA PONIES The maximum points to be awarded will be: Phase 1: Jumping Style and way of going Phase 2: Manners and performance Conformation and movement and type Total CONNEMARA PONIES CONNEMARA PONIES 81 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 6-years old or over suitable for and to be ridden by riders 10 years old and over on 1st January in the current year. S49 THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion in Class 77. Presented by the Henderson and Graham family. S50 HINCHCLIFFE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion foal. S51 R.J. MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for 6-year old and over ridden Connemara pony. Presented by Marina and James Wray. Sashes presented by Longstone Stud. S52 ROBSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion Ridden Connemara pony 4 or 5-years old. Sashes presented by Longstone Stud. Specials CONNEMARA PONIES – WORKING HUNTER SPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEES in association with the Northern Ireland Connemara Pony Association CONNEMARA PONIES 45 First refusal, run out or disobedience – 15 Second refusal, run out or disobedience – 20 Third refusal, run out or disobedience – elimination Jumping knock down – 10 Fall of pony or rider – elimination In the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount. Ponies which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2. Phase 2: Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, breed type At the judge’s discretion, ponies will proceed directly to Phase 2 to again be assessed on their way of going, this time without the fences. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. From this the judge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement, and breed type. These marks will be added to those received from Phase 1 to give on overall result. These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place. The maximum points to be awarded will be: Phase 1: Jumping Style and way of going Phase 2: Manners and performance Conformation and movement Breed type Total Marks 40 10 20 15 15 100 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Fences Classes 82 and 83: minimum 69cm, maximum 99cm, max spread 84cm. Derryronane Stud will present a rug for the winner of Class 82 and 83. No changed of tack is allowed during the competition, except boots which may be used for Phase 1. Bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are not allowed. Longstone Stud will present sashes to the Champion and Reserve Champion of Classes 82 and 83. COURSE BUILDER: Adrienne Stuart Entries will be limited to the first 18 received in each class. CLASS Only one pony may be ridden by the same rider in each class. 82 The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. Declarations MUST be made 15 minutes prior to time of judging, this will facilitate the veterinary inspection of passports before ponies enter the judging ring. REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old or over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 10th birthday but not their 16th birthday on 1st January of the current year. 83 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4-years old or over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Judging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of points gained in each phase S53 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Connemara Working Hunter pony in Classes 82 and 83. Presented by The Derryronan Stud. Phase 1: Jumping, style and way of going Ponies will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance. The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised as follows: S54 NI CONNEMARA PONY ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion Connemara Pony in Class 82 and 83. Presented by the NI Connemara Pony Association. PHASES OF JUDGING ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH CONNEMARA PONIES 44 46 SHEEP SHEEP 47 If sufficient entries are not forward in classes, they may be amalgamated. BORDER LEICESTER Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. CLASS 84RAM, two-shear and upwards. 85 SHEARLING RAM. 86EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 87 SHEARLING EWE. 88 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 89 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S55 THE BLACK CHALLENGE CUP for the best group of Border Leicester sheep, consisting of a breeding ewe, a shearling ewe and a ewe lamb. Presented by Miss Lorna Black, Newtown of Mountblairy, Banff. S56 SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the Champion Male. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. S57 SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the Champion Female. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. S58 SPECIAL PRIZES for the best group of three sheep consisting of one ram one year and up, one ewe one year and up and one ram or ewe lamb, the property of the same exhibitor, entered in their respective classes. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders (1st Group, £25). S59 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Border Leicester sheep. Presented by the Society. S60 SPECIAL PRIZE for the best Border Leicester animal registered in the flock book. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. S61 SIR ROBERT ANDERSON PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion Border Leicester sheep. Re-presented by Vincent McIImoyle. S62 McKEE SALVER for the Reserve Champion Border Leicester sheep. Presented by the Mawhinney Family. Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP SHEEP SHEEP SHEEP 49 SUFFOLK TEXEL SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society male and female champions and show team of the year awards. Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the British Texel Society’s rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits. CLASS CLASS 90RAM, two-shear and upwards. 96RAM, two-shear and upwards. 91 97 SHEARLING RAM. SHEARLING RAM. 92EWE, presented shorn, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 98EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2017. 99 SHEARLING EWE. 93 SHEARLING EWE. 94 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. Animals in Classes 96 to 99 to be shorn bare on or after 1st April 2017. No trimming or dressing allowed. 95 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 100 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 101 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S71 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Texel sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. S72 IRISH TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best sheep of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the Irish Texel Sheep Society. S73 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and ROSETTE for the best Texel sheep. Reserve, rosette. Presented by the Texel Sheep Society. S74 ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET and £50 for the best Texel sheep. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders’ Club. S66ROSETTES for the male Champion and Reserve male Champion. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. S75 ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET for the Reserve Texel Champion. Presented by the Northern Ireland Sheep Breeders’ Club. S67ROSETTES for the female Champion and Reserve female Champion. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. S76 SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the best ram lamb provided it is not the champion, in which case the award will go to the Reserve Champion. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders’ Club. Specials S63 THE SUFFOLK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best ram lamb registered in the flock book. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. S64 SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 for the best group of three sheep, the property of the exhibitor, bred in NI and exhibited by a member of the branch (1st Group, £40; 2nd Group, £30; 3rd Group, £20; 4th Group, £10). Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. S65ROSETTE for the best pair of Suffolk lambs, either sex, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Points will be awarded towards the Chestnutt Animal Feeds Cup. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. S68 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Suffolk sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. S69 THE NI SUFFOLK BREEDERS’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best sheep bred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. S70 SPECIAL PRIZE, £15 and ROSETTE for the best sheep of opposite sex to the Champion, bred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 48 SHEEP BLUE TEXEL SHEEP 51 Specials S78 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ile de France sheep. Presented by the Society. S79 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £10 for the best Ile de France sheep. Presented by the NI lle de France Sheep Breeders’ Club. S80 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the reserve best Ile de France sheep. Presented by the NI Ile de France Sheep Breeders’ Club. S81 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE and £5 for the best of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the NI Ile de France Sheep Breeders’ Club. Parkview Veterinary Clinic has kindly donated £250 towards this section. Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. CLASS 102RAM, shearling and upwards. 103EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 104 SHEARLING EWE. 105 RAM LAMB. 106 EWE LAMB. S77 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Blue Texel sheep. Presented by Parkview Veterinary Clinic. Specials BLUEFACED LEICESTER Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. CLASS 113 ILE DE FRANCE Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. Classes 107 to 112 are qualifying classes for the NI IIe de France Club breeders’ cup competition. SHEARLING RAM, and upwards. 114EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2017. 115 SHEARLING EWE. 116 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 117 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. Specials S82ROSETTE for the best pair of Bluefaced Leicester lambs born in 2017, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Society. Exhibitors must be fully paid up members of the IIe de France Society and stock must be registered in the society flock book. Exhibitors should note that the judge will be advised that the IIe de France Society’s rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits. S83ROSETTE for the best group of three Bluefaced Leicester sheep, one of which must be a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Society. CLASS S84 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented by the Society. S85 THE JOHN BLANEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented in memory of the late John Blaney. 107RAM, two shear and upwards. 108 SHEARLING RAM. 109EWE, two-shear and upwards, shorn, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 110 SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 111 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 112 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 50 SHEEP SHEEP 53 MULES LANARK TYPE BLACKFACE Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. The NI Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders’ Club has kindly donated £200 towards this section. CLASS 127RAM, two-shear and upwards. CLASS 128 118EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2017. To be shown in wool. SHEARLING RAM. 129EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 119 SHEARLING EWE – dry. To be shown shorn. 130 SHEARLING EWE. 120 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 131 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. 132 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Specials S86 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Mule sheep. Presented by the Society. Specials PERTH TYPE BLACKFACE Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 S91 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Lanark Type Blackface sheep. Presented by the Society. S92 THE LANARK AUCTION MART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion Lanark Type Blackface sheep. Presented by Lawrie & Symington Limited. S93ROSETTES for the best group of three Lanark Type Blackface sheep, the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by the Society. *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. GREYFACE CLASS 121RAM, two-shear and upwards, shorn. 122 SHEARLING RAM, shorn. 123EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 124 SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 125 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. 126 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. Animals must be the progeny of Border Leicester rams and Blackface ewes. CLASS133 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. To be shown in wool. Specials S87 THE ALEXANDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Perth Type Blackface ewe bred in NI. Presented by Mrs G S M Alexander in memory of the late Major C A M Alexander MC DL. S88ROSETTE to the Exhibitor of the best group of three Perth Type Blackface sheep, not more than one animal from any class. Presented by the Society. S89 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Perth Type Blackface sheep. Presented by the Society. S90 THE DORAVIL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Perth Type Blackface sheep, the property of an exhibitor resident in Ireland. Presented by Major C A M Alexander MC DL, in memory of the late Lt Col R T G Lowry DL. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 134 SHEARLING EWE – dry. To be shown shorn. 135 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S94 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Greyface sheep. Presented by the Society. S95 THE RICHARD D WARWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Greyface sheep. Specials ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 52 SHEEP SHEEP 55 HAMPSHIRE DOWN NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. To be judged under the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association rules. The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society bare clipping rule for 2017 will apply. CLASS CLASS 136RAM, born on or before 1st December 2016. To be shorn bare on or after 1st March 2017. 142 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 143 SHEARLING RAM. 137EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. To be shorn bare on or after 1st March 2017. 144EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 138 SHEARLING EWE, shorn bare on or after 1st March 2017. 139 RAM LAMB, untrimmed, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 140 RAM LAMB, trimmed, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 141 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S96 SPECIAL AWARD for the best group of three Hampshire Down sheep, the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). S97 SPECIAL PRIZES, £10 and Rosette for the best novice and £5 and rosette for the reserve novice. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). Specials 145 SHEARLING EWE. Specials S105 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion North Country Cheviot sheep. Presented by the Society. S106 SOCIETY ROSETTE for the best North Country Cheviot sheep from a registered flock. Presented by the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society. DORSET HORN & POLL Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 S98ROSETTE for the best pair of Hampshire Down lambs, either sex, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. S99 CLASS THE IAN ROBINSON TROPHY for the 1st placed shearling ewe. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). S100 BOARDMILLS CHALLENGE CUP for the best-placed animal in the Hampshire Down sheep classes shown by a club member who has not won a first prize at any previous Balmoral Show. Presented by the late J R Smyth. S101 SPECIAL PRIZES, £20 and rosette for best male and £20 and rosette for best female. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). S102 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by the Society. 146RAM, any age. 147EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 148 SHEARLING EWE. 149 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 150 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S103 THE JOHN SMYTH TROPHY for the Reserve Champion Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by Hampshire Down (Ireland). S104 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 54 SHEEP Specials S107 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dorset Horn and Poll sheep. Presented by the Society. SHEEP 57 CHAROLLAIS Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 S108 SPECIAL PRIZES, £15 each for (a) best ram lamb, (b) best ewe lamb, (c) second reserve to champion. Presented by the NI Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Club. *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 S109 SAMUEL ROBINSON MEMORIAL CUP for the Champion Dorset Horn and Poll sheep. Presented by the Wright family. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. S110ROSETTES for the best pair of Dorset lambs, bred by exhibitor, born on or after 1st September 2016. Presented by the Northern Ireland Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Club. CLASS 157RAM, two shear and upwards. S111ROSETTES for the best group of three Dorset Sheep with no more than one from any class. Presented by the Northern Ireland Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Club. 158 ROUGE DE L’OUEST Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the Rouge De L’Ouest Society’s Rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits. The Rouge De L’Ouest Sheep Society has very kindly donated £75 towards the prize fund in this section. SHEARLING RAM. 159EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 160 SHEARLING EWE. 161 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 162 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. Specials S116 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best group of three Charollais sheep exhibited by a member of that Society and entered in their respective classes. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society Limited, Irish Region, through S J Stinson Limited (Ford Tractor Equipment). S117 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Charollais sheep. Presented by the Society. S118 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Charollais sheep. Presented by the NI Charollais Sheep Club through Clarendon Feeds. S119ROSETTE for the best Charollais sheep. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. CLASS 151RAM, two-shear and upwards. 152 SHEARLING RAM. 153EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 154 SHEARING EWE. 155 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 156 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2017, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S120ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. S121ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. Specials S112 CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Rouge de l’Ouest lamb. Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club. S113 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rouge de l’Ouest sheep. Presented by the Society. S114 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Rouge de l’Ouest sheep. Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club, through G E McLarnon & Sons Ltd. S115 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club, through Mr John Stewart. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 56 SHEEP SHEEP 59 BELTEX KERRYHILL SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. CLASS 169RAM, two shear and upwards. 170 CLASS SHEARLING RAM. 163RAM, two-shear and upwards. 171EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 164 172 SHEARLING EWE. 173 RAM LAMB. 174 EWE LAMB. SHEARLING RAM. 165EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 166 SHEARLING EWE. 167 RAM LAMB. 168 EWE LAMB. Specials S128 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Kerry Hill Sheep. Presented by the Society. Specials S122ROSETTES for the best group of three Beltex sheep, the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep for any class. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S123ROSETTES for the best pair of Beltex lambs born in 2017, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. ZWARTBLES Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 S124ROSETTES for the male Champion and Reserve male Champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. S125ROSETTES for the female Champion and Reserve female Champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. Only animals ZSA registered pedigree are eligible and may be entered in these classes. S126 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beltex sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. CLASS 175RAM, any age. S127 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best home bred sheep. Presented by Mr Brendan Arthurs. 176EWE, two years old and upwards, having reared a lamb in 2017. 177 SHEARLING EWE. 178 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. 179 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Specials S129 VIRBAC UK LIMITED CUP and ROSETTE for the best pair of Zwartble lambs born in 2017, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by Miss Carol Harrison and rosette presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society. S130 CUP and ROSETTE for the best group three Zwartble sheep, one of which must be a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by Judy Maxwell and rosette presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society. S131 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Zwartble sheep. Presented by the Society. S132 MAGORAN PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion Zwartble sheep presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 58 SHEEP SHEEP 61 JACOB SWALEDALE Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. The Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association has kindly donated £50 towards this section. CLASS 180RAM, two-shear and upwards. 181 CLASS SHEARLING RAM. 192RAM, two-shear and upwards. 182EWE, two shear and upwards, must be rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 193 183 SHEARLING EWE. 194EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 184 RAM LAMB. 195 185 EWE LAMB. SHEARLING RAM. SHEARLING EWE. Specials S135ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show. Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association. Specials S133 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Jacob sheep. Presented by the Society. S136ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show. Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association. S137 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Swaledale sheep. Presented by the Society. S138ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion Swaledale sheep. Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association. RARE BREEDS Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. Rare breed exhibitors must be members of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. LLEYN Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 *Penning fee: RUAS Member £27.00, Non Member £32.00 Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Sheep Derby *Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 76 regarding booking of pens. CLASS186 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 187 SHEARLING RAM. CLASS 196RAM, two-shear and upwards. 188EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 189 SHEARLING EWE. 190 RAM LAMB. 191 EWE LAMB. 197 Specials S134 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion rare breed sheep. Presented by the Society. SHEARLING RAM. 198EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2017. 199 SHEARLING EWE. 200 RAM LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. 201 EWE LAMB, born in 2017, bred by exhibitor. Specials S139 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Lleyn sheep. Presented by the Society. S140ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show. Presented by the Lleyn Society. S141ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show. Presented by the Lleyn Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 60 SHEEP SHEEP PAIRS SHEEP Entry Fees (per pair): RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00 To be judged on Friday 12th May starting at 10am. 63 SHEEP INTER BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS Commencing at 2pm on Saturday 13th May including Long Wool and Short Wool Championships. The Wednesday and Thursday sheep breed champions and reserves to be available for these championships. See Specials S144, S145, S146. CLASS 202 PAIR OF EWE LAMBS of same breed, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. 203 PAIR OF RAM LAMBS of same breed, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. 204 PAIR OF SHEARLING EWES of same breed, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. 205 PAIR OF SHEARLING RAMS of same breed, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S144 CHAMPION PRIZES, £75, RESERVE £50 and ROSETTE for the long wool sheep breeds Champion and Reserve. Long Wool Sheep: Border Leicester, Bluefaced Leicester, Perth Type Blackface, Lanark Type Blackface, Swaledale, Greyface, Mules, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds (if long wool). S145 CHAMPION PRIZES, £75, RESERVE £50 and ROSETTE for the Short Wool sheep breeds Champion and Reserve. SHEEP INTER BREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Immediately following the judging of individual breeds, the breed judge and a representative of the Breed Club will be asked to select a pair (one male, one female) to represent the breed in the Pairs Championship which will be judged at 10am on Saturday 13th May. Prize money won will be paid to individual exhibitors. Specials S142 SPECIAL PRIZES, £180, RESERVE £90 and ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion sheep breed pair. Short Wool Sheep: Suffolk, Texel, Blue Texel, IIe de France, Hampshire Down, Dorset Horn and Poll, Rouge de L’ouest, Charollais, Beltex, Zwartbles, Kerryhill, Lleyn, Rare Breeds (if short wool), Jacobs. SHEEP INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP The Wednesday and Thursday sheep breeds Champions to be available for this Championship. To be judged on Saturday 13th May at 2pm, following the judging of the Short Wool Championship. Specials S146 SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 for the overall Sheep Breed Champion (2nd, £75; 3rd, £50). GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP The judge and a representative of the breed club will be asked to select a group (one male shearling or upwards, one female shearling or upwards and a lamb either male or female) to represent the breed in the Group Championship which will be judged at 11am on Saturday 13th May. Prize money won will be paid to individual exhibitors. Specials S143 SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL, £180, RESERVE £90 and ROSETTE for the best group of sheep. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH SHEEP 62 64 SHEEP GOATS 65 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS GOATS SPONSORED BY LMC Entry Fees (per animal): RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 Entry Fees: £5.00 Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £100 towards this section. Entries for this class can also be made on the day of judging. Nominations of classes close Wednesday 15th March and full pedigree details for publication in the catalogue being advised on 7th April 2017 at 5pm. The Sheep Young Handlers will take place on Saturday 13th May at 12pm. Held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the British Goat Society – Classification A Show. Competitors should be appropriately dressed (white coat etc), show the ability to control the sheep in the ring and exhibit it to the judge and answer questions (appropriate to competitor’s age) on the breed, age etc of their sheep. To be eligible to be used in Young Handlers competition, sheep must have been shown in their appropriate breed classes. All exhibits must be registered with the BGS as in the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor, the registered name and number being quoted on the entry form (also the kidding date for goats in milk). All goats in milk must have kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the date of the Show. All goats must be stalled not later than 5.30pm on Tuesday 9th May and to be milked-out not later than 7pm on that day. CLASS SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 8 to 11 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). 207 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 12 to 14 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). CLASS Specials S147ROSETTES for the Champion and Reserve Champion Young Handler. Presented by the Society. 208 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, first kidder, any age, having produced a kid, any variety. 209 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the herd book. 210 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the herd book. 211 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the British Alpine section of the herd book. 212 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous class. 213 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old on day of judging (11th May 2017), not having had a kid, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen, Toggenburg, British Toggenburg or British Alpine section of the herd book. 214 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old on day of judging (11th May 2017), not having had a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous class. 215 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging (11th May 2017), entered in the Saanen or British Saanen, Toggenburg, British Toggenburg or British Alpine section of the herd book. 216 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging (11th May 2017). Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous class. Specials S148 CHAMPION PRIZES, £30 and £15 for the Champion and Reserve Champion goat. Presented by the Society. S149 THE JAMES WAUGH MEMORIAL CUP for the best exhibit in the goat section. Presented by the NI Goat Club. S150ROSETTE for the best goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S151 SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best goat in milk. S152 DAVTANIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best goatling. Presented by Mr and Mrs A Davidson. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH GOATS 206 66 GOATS S153 SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best goatling. Presented by the Society. S154 DAVINIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best kid. Presented by Mr and Mrs A Davidson. S155 SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best kid. Presented by the Society. S156 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best goat that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. S157 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best inspection/production goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S158 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Saanen goat in class 209. Presented by the British Goat Society. S159 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Saanen goat in class 209. Presented by the British Goat Society. S160 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Toggenburg goat in class 210. Presented by the British Goat Society. S161 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Toggenburg goat in class 210. Presented by the British Goat Society. S162 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Alpine goat in class 211. Presented by the British Goat Society. GOATS 67 GOAT YOUNG HANDLERS Entry Fees: £5.00 Entries for this class can also be made on the day of judging. The Goat Young Handlers will take place on Saturday 13th May at 11.30am. Competitors should be appropriately dressed, show the ability to control the goat in the ring. To be eligible to be used in Young Handlers competition, goats must have been shown in their appropriate breed classes. Goats must be one year and under. CLASS 218 JUNIOR HANDLERS for competitors aged 8 to 11 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). 219 JUNIOR HANDLERS for competitors aged 12 to 15 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). S163 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Anglo-Nubian goat in class 212. Presented by the British Goat Society. S164 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT for the best British milker that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. S165 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one animal from classes 208 to 216. S166 PAIR OF GOATS, from classes 208 to 212. GOATS MILKING COMPETITION – GOATS Entry Fees: No Entry Fees All milking will be carried out under the supervision of the stewards appointed by the NI Goat Club. Animals MUST be entered in the appropriate inspection Classes 208 to 216 CLASS 217 MILKING COMPETITION for any goat that has kidded 30 days prior to and within two years of the date of the Annual Show, 11th May 2017 (no entry fee). Specials S167 DAVIDSON BOWL for the winner of class 217. Presented by Mr and Mrs A Davidson. S168 BALLYMARTIN PRIMROSE CUP for the best British milker. Presented by Mr and Mrs H Cherry. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 68 PIGS PIGS 69 PIGS SPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LTD & TRADITIONAL FARM LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 Pigs competing in Classes 220 to 230 (inclusive) must be birth notified to the BPA. Note: Specials 171, 172, 173, 175, 178 are governed by BPA Conditions. See Regulations 75 and 76 regarding vaccinations and pedigree details. Classes of pigs with less than three exhibits may be amalgamated with the nearest similar relevant class. The pig section will run under BPA rules. Pedigree details for publication in the catalogue being advised on 7th April 2017 at 5pm. Pigs can return home to the farm after the Show is over. If pigs are required to go for slaughter, exhibitors should make their own arrangements for these pigs. British Pig Association medals and cash prizes are offered only to British Pig Association members. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the BPA PIG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. The final will be held at the Great Yorkshire Show in July 2017. The highest placed Oxford Sandy Black pig exhibited by a member of the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig 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 qualified then the second placed pig to qualify in their place. LARGE WHITE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 220 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2016. 221 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2016. Specials S169 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Large White pig. Presented by the Society. S170 THE MACRAE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Large White pig. In memory of the late Kenneth MacRae, Balmoral. S171 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE and £15 for the best Large White pig exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S172 CASH PRIZE, £10 for the best Large White female pig exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S173 CASH PRIZE, £10 for the best Large White boar exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S174 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Large White pig of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH PIGS CLASS 70 PIGS PIGS 71 S175 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best group of three Large White pigs, bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the BPA. Exhibitors are requested to note that when competing for this special, no prize cards or rosettes awarded to the animals in individual classes may be carried. PORK PIG (ANY BREED) S176 PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL for the best Landrace or Large White pig. Presented by Elite Sires Limited (this trophy is awarded in alternate years to Large white and Landrace pigs) Pigs entered in Class 231 may not be entered in any other classes but the Champion will be eligible to compete in the Pig Inter Breed Championship. LANDRACE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 CLASS231 FEMALE (large white or landrace), not exceeding 120kg liveweight on day of judging. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 Specials CLASS 222 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2016. 223 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2016. S184 CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion pork pig. Presented by the Society. PIG PAIRS Specials S177 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Landrace pig. Presented by the Society. S178 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE for the best Landrace pig. Presented by the BPA. S179 THE STEWART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Landrace pig of opposite sex to the champion. Presented in memory of the late William K Stewart, Toomebridge. S180 SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best junior boar or gilt in the Landrace classes at the Annual Show. Presented by the BPA to the NI Landrace Pig Breeders’ Association. SPONSORED BY TRADITIONAL FARM LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION Specials S185 TRADITIONAL FARM LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION PERPETUAL CUP and £75, for the Champion best pair of pigs in the Show and Reserve Champion £25, from the same exhibitor. Presented by Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation. TRADITIONAL BREEDS PIG INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00 SPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £250 towards this section. To be judged at 4.30pm on Wednesday 10th May, following the judging of pork pig (any breed) class. The Champion will be eligible to compete in the Pig Inter Breed Championship. Specials S186 SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 for the overall pig breed champion (2nd, £75; 3rd, £50). Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust pig derby. GLOUCESTER OLD SPOTS, born on or before 30th June 2016. 225 SADDLEBACK SOW, born on or before 30th June 2016. 226 ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, born on or before 30th June 2016. 227 SADDLEBACK JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2016. 228 ANY OTHER BREED JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2016. 229 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st July 2016. 230 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st January 2017. PIG YOUNG HANDLERS Entry Fees: £5.00 Entries for this class can also be made on the day of judging. CLASS Specials S181 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Traditional Breed pig. Presented by the Society. S182 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion Traditional Breed pig. S183 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve Champion Traditional Breed pig. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH PIGS CLASS 224 232 JUNIOR HANDLERS OF A FEMALE ANIMAL for competitors aged 13 to 18 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). 233 JUNIOR HANDLERS OF A FEMALE ANIMAL for competitors aged 9 to 12 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st May 2017). Specials S187 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best Young Handler. Presented by Brian and Margaret King. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY POULTRY 73 POULTRY SPONSORED BY JOHN THOMPSON & SONS Should the temporary suspension of bird gatherings be extended beyond 16th March 2017, the RUAS may cancel the poultry, pigeon and egg section of the 2017 Balmoral Show. If this is the case, entries will be refunded in full on or before 31st May 2017. Flock number is required for all birds entered. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50, Non Member £4.00 JOHN THOMPSON & SONS will award a £10.00 feed voucher to each exhibitor with 15 or more entries forward in the poultry and pigeon classes. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED has very kindly offered to supply the poultry feed and prize cards for the exhibits at the show. IMPORTANT NOTE: Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Decorated Eggs and Rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 10th May. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee. Removal of Poultry: Exhibitors should collect their exhibits after 6pm on Friday 12th May. No bird may be entered in more than one class. Classes with less than three exhibits will be amalgamated with the nearest or similar relevant Class. TURKEYS CLASS 234 TURKEY – Cock. 235 TURKEY – Hen. GEESE HEAVY GEESE: AFRICAN, EMBDEN, TOULOUSE MEDIUM GEESE: AMERICAN BUFF, BRECON BUFF, BUFF BACK, GREY BACK, POMERANIAN LIGHT GEESE: CHINESE, PILGRIM, ROMAN, SEBASTOPOL, STEINBACHER CLASS 236 ANY PURE BREED – Goose heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated. 237 ANY PURE BREED – Gander heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated. 238 ANY PURE BREED – Goose light breed. Breed must be stated. 239 ANY PURE BREED – Gander light breed. Breed must be stated. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 72 POULTRY DUCKS POULTRY 75 LARGE STANDARD BRED HEAVY BREEDS CLASS 240 INDIAN RUNNER (white) – Drake. 241 INDIAN RUNNER (white) – Duck. 242 INDIAN RUNNER (fawn) – Drake. 243 INDIAN RUNNER (fawn) – Duck. 244 INDIAN RUNNER (any other colour) – Drake. 245 INDIAN RUNNER (any other colour) – Duck. 246 CAMPBELL – Drake. 247 CAMPBELL – Duck. 248 ANY OTHER VARIETY LIGHT – Drake. Breed must be stated. 249 ANY OTHER VARIETY LIGHT – Duck. Breed must be stated. 250 AYLESBURY – Drake. 251 AYLESBURY – Duck. 252 PEKIN – Drake. 253 PEKIN – Duck. 254 ROUEN – Drake. 255 ROUEN – Duck. 256 MUSCOVY – Drake. 257 MUSCOVY – Duck. 258 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Drake. Breed must be stated. 259 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Duck. Breed must be stated. 260 CALL (white) – Drake. 261 CALL (white) – Duck. 262 CALL (mallard) – Drake. 263 CALL (mallard) – Duck. 264 CALL (any other colour) – Drake. 265 CALL (any other colour) – Duck. 266 BLACK EAST INDIAN – Drake. 267 BLACK EAST INDIAN – Duck. 268 SILVER APPLEYARD – Drake. 269 SILVER APPLEYARD – Duck. 270 MINATURE, any variety – Drake 271 MINATURE, any variety – Duck. CLASS 272 WYANDOTTE (any colour) – Cock. 273 WYANDOTTE (any colour) – Hen. 274 LIGHT SUSSEX – Cock. 275 LIGHT SUSSEX – Hen. 276 SUSSEX (any other colour) – Cock. 277 SUSSEX (any colour) – Hen. 278 RHODE ISLAND RED – Cock. 279 RHODE ISLAND RED – Hen. 280 MARAN – Cock. 281 MARAN – Hen. 282 BUFF ORPINGTON – Cock. 283 BUFF ORPINGTON – Hen. 284 ORPINGTON (any other colour) – Cock. 285 ORPINGTON (any other colour) – Hen. 286 COCHIN – Cock. 287 COCHIN – Hen. 288 BRAMHA – Cock. 289 BRAMHA – Hen. 290 PLYMOUTH (any colour) – Cock. 291 PLYMOUTH (any colour) – Hen. 292 FAVEROLLE (any colour) – Cock. 293 FAVEROLLE (any colour) – Hen. 294 BARNEVELDER – Cock. 295 BARNEVELDER – Hen. 296 ANY OTHER DISTINCT HEAVY BREED – Cock. Breed must be stated. 297 ANY OTHER DISTINCT HEAVY BREED – Hen. Breed must be stated. SEE ALSO TRIO SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 74 POULTRY SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS (HEAVY) CLASS POULTRY 77 LARGE STANDARD BRED LIGHT BREEDS CLASS 298 FAVEROLLE – Cock. 299 FAVEROLLE – Hen. 332 MINORCA – Cock. 300 RHODE ISLAND RED – Cock. 333 MINORCA – Hen. 301 RHODE ISLAND RED – Hen. 334 BLACK LEGHORN – Cock. 302 SUSSEX (any colour) – Cock. 335 BLACK LEGHORN – Hen. 303 SUSSEX (any colour) – Hen. 336 WHITE LEGHORN – Cock. 304 WHITE WYANDOTTE – Cock. 337 WHITE LEGHORN – Hen. 305 WHITE WYANDOTTE – Hen. 338 BROWN LEGHORN – Cock. 306 BARRED WYANDOTTE – Cock or Hen. 339 BROWN LEGHORN – Hen. 307 LACED WYANDOTTE – Cock. 340 LEGHORN (any other colour) – Cock. 308 LACED WYANDOTTE – Hen. 341 LEGHORN (any other colour) – Hen. 309 PENCILLED WYANDOTTE – Cock or Hen. 342 POLAND (any colour) – Cock. 310 WYANDOTTE (any other colour) – Cock. 343 POLAND (any colour) – Hen. 311 WYANDOTTE (any other colour) – Hen. 344 SILKIE – Cock. 312 PLYMOUTH ROCK – Cock. 345 SILKIE – Hen. 313 PLYMOUTH ROCK – Hen. 346 WELSUMMER – Cock. 314 BLACK AUSTRALORP – Cock. 347 WELSUMMER – Hen. 315 BLACK AUSTRALORP – Hen. 348 ANY OTHER DISTINCT LIGHT BREED – Cock. Breed must be stated. 316 AUSTRALORP (any other colour) – Cock. 349 ANY OTHER DISTINCT LIGHT BREED – Hen. Breed must be stated. 317 AUSTRALORP (any other colour) – Hen. 350 ANY VARIETY UTILITY BREED – Cock. 318 BUFF ORPINGTON – Cock. 351 ANY VARIETY UTILITY BREED – Hen. 319 BUFF ORPINGTON – Hen. 320 ORPINGTON (any other colour) – Cock. 321 ORPINGTON (any other colour) – Hen. 322 MARAN – Cock. 323 MARAN – Hen. 324 GERMAN LANGSHAN – Cock. 325 GERMAN LANGSHAN – Hen. 326 BARNEVELDER – Cock. 327 BARNEVELDER – Hen. 328 BRAHMA – Cock. 329 BRAHMA – Hen. 330 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Cock. 331 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Hen. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 76 POULTRY POULTRY 79 SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS (LIGHT) SHORTER. FASTER. BETTER. CLASS We’ve the shortest, most frequent crossings from Northern Ireland to Scotland. And now we’ve made our ships even better with new seating, reliable free Wi-Fi, all new food menus, improved kids play areas and more. 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Full Terms and Conditions apply, available at poferries.com ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH P&O IS Balmoral A5 Ad.indd 1 23/01/2017 14:45 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 78 LARNE – CAIRNRYAN POULTRY POULTRY 81 LARGE OLD ENGLISH GAME (CARLISLE TYPE) BANTAMS CLASS CLASS 376 BROWN RED – Cock. 404 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED – Cock. 377 BROWN RED – Hen. 405 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED or WHEATEN – Hen. 378 BIRCHEN GREY – Cock. 406 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED – Cock. 379 BIRCHEN GREY – Hen. 407 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED – Hen. 380 LIGHT RED – Cock. 408 MODERN GAME (any other colour) – Cock. 381 WHEATEN – Hen. 409 MODERN GAME (any other colour) – Hen. 382 DARK RED – Cock. 410 OLD ENGLISH BLACK – Cock. 383 PARTRIDGE – Hen. 411 OLD ENGLISH BLACK – Hen. 384 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE – Cock. 412 OLD ENGLISH DARK RED – Cock. 385 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE – Hen. 413 OLD ENGLISH PARTIDGE – Hen. 386 ANY OTHER COLOUR – Cock. 414 OLD ENGLISH LIGHT RED – Cock. 387 ANY OTHER COLOUR – Hen. 415 OLD ENGLISH WHEATEN – Hen. 416 OLD ENGLISH BLUE – Cock. 417 OLD ENGLISH BLUE – Hen. 418 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY – Cock. 419 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY – Hen. 420 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED – Cock. ASIAN HARD FEATHER – Cock. 421 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED – Hen. ASIAN HARD FEATHER – Hen. 422 OLD ENGLISH CRELE – Cock. 390 SHAMO – Cock. 423 OLD ENGLISH CRELE – Hen. 391 SHAMO – Hen. 424 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING – Cock. 392 LARGE MODERN – Cock. 425 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING – Hen. 393 LARGE MODERN – Hen. 426 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE – Cock. 394 LARGE INDIAN GAME – Cock. 427 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE – Hen. LARGE INDIAN GAME – Hen. 428 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED – Cock. 429 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED – Hen. 430 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF – Cock. 431 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF – Hen. 432 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS OR POLECAT – Cock. 433 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS or POLECAT – Hen. LIGHT or DARK RED – Cock. 434 OLD ENGLISH (any other colour) – Cock. 397 PARTRIDGE or WHEATEN – Hen. 435 OLD ENGLISH (any other colour) – Hen. 398 GINGER – Cock. 436 KO-SHAMO Bantam – Cock. 399 GINGER – Hen. 437 KO-SHAMO Bantam – Hen. 400 GREY – Cock. 401 GREY – Hen. 402 ANY OTHER COLOUR – Cock. 403 ANY OTHER COLOUR – Hen. LARGE GAME CLASS 388 389 395 OXFORD GAME CLASS 396 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 80 POULTRY POULTRY 83 TRUE BANTAMS RARE BREED CLASS CLASS 438 BLACK PEKIN – Cock. 472 ANY RARE HEAVY BREED – Cock. Breed must be stated. 439 BLACK PEKIN – Hen. 473 ANY RARE HEAVY BREED – Hen. Breed must be stated. 440 WHITE PEKIN – Cock. 474 ANY RARE LIGHT BREED – Cock. Breed must be stated. 441 WHITE PEKIN – Hen. 475 ANY RARE LIGHT BREED – Hen. Breed must be stated. 442 PEKIN (any self colour) – Cock (colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue). 476 RARE BREED BANTAM – Cock. 443 PEKIN (any self colour) – Hen (colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue). 477 RARE BREED BANTAM – Hen. 444 PEKIN (any other colour) – Cock. 445 PEKIN (any other colour) – Hen. 446 SEBRIGHT GOLD – Cock. 447 SEBRIGHT GOLD – Hen. BREEDING TRIOS (Cock and Two Hens) 448 SEBRIGHT SILVER – Cock. Only one entry fee for a trio of birds. 449 SEBRIGHT SILVER – Hen. 450 JAPANESE – Cock. 451 JAPANESE – Hen. 452 ROSECOMB – Cock. 453 ROSECOMB – Hen. 454 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS BLACK – Cock. 455 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS BLACK – Hen. 456 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS (any other colour) – Cock. 457 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS (any other colour) – Hen. BANTAM BREEDING TRIOS (Cock and Two Hens) 458 BELGIAN BARBU D’UCCLE – Cock. Only one entry fee for a trio of birds. 459 BELGIAN BARBU D’UCCLE – Hen. 460 BELGIAN DE WATERMAEL – Cock. 461 BELGIAN DE WATERMAEL – Hen. 462 DUTCH GOLD PARTRIDGE – Cock. 463 DUTCH GOLD PARTRIDGE – Hen. 464 DUTCH (any other colour) – Cock. 465 DUTCH (any other colour) – Hen. 466 SEREMA – Cock. 467 SEREMA – Hen. 468 BOOTED BANTAM – Cock. 469 BOOTED BANTAM – Hen. 470 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Cock. 471 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Hen. CLASS 478 ANY VARIETY HEAVY BREED. 479 ANY VARIETY LIGHT BREED. CLASS 480 HARD FEATHER. 481 SOFT FEATHER. 482WATERFOWL. 483 TRUE BANTAM. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 82 POULTRY POULTRY 85 JUVENILE CLASSES S199 THE R J & J W McCONNELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Light Breed Bantam. Presented by R J and J W McConnell. CLASS S200 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best True Bantam. Presented by Brian and Margaret King. 484 ANY VARIETY LARGE FOWL, HARD FEATHER – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. S201 THE HOUSTON L BROWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Rhode Island Red (large or bantam). Presented by Houston L Brown. 485 ANY VARIETY LARGE FOWL, HARD FEATHER – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. S202 THE FRED TWEED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Black Leghorn (large or bantam). Presented by Mrs Fred Tweed. 486 ANY VARIETY LARGE FOWL, SOFT FEATHER – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. S203 THE AARON ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL CUP for the best Juvenile. The eligible classes to compete for this cup are Classes 484 to 493. 487 ANY VARIETY LARGE FOWL, SOFT FEATHER – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. S204 THE RARE BREED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Rare Breed Bird. 488 ANY VARIETY BANTAM, HARD OR SOFT FEATHER – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. 489 ANY VARIETY BANTAM, HARD OR SOFT FEATHER – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN 490 ANY VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. Balmoral Show has been awarded Royal Championship Show status. 491 ANY VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. 492 ANY VARIETY DRAKE. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. 493 ANY VARIETY DUCK. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under. Specials S205 ENGRAVED COASTER for the Show Champion (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain). S206 ENGRAVED COASTER FOR THE RESERVE CHAMPION (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain). S207 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Waterfowl. Specials S188 THE HARRY FREELAND MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY and £30 for the Champion Bird in the Show. Presented by David Freeland MBE, Craigavad, in memory of his son who lost his life in the 1939-45 War. S208 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Hard Feather (large). S209 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Hard Feather Bantam. S210 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Soft Feather (large). S189 THE DAVID FREELAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £20 for the Reserve Champion Bird in the Show. In memory of the late David Freeland MBE. S211 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Soft Feather Bantam (light). S190 THE TRIMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Waterfowl. Presented by Alex C Trimble. S213 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best True Bantam. S212 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Soft Feather Bantam (heavy). S191 THE ARMOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Soft Feather (large). Presented by Richard S F Armour. S214 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Trio. S192 THE SWANDEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve Waterfowl. Presented by Patricia Swandel. S216 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Rare Breed. S193 THE ADAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Light Breed large (soft feather). Presented by Thomas Adams. S194 THE BAXTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Large Game. Presented by J Martin Baxter. S215 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best Juvenile. S217Rosette for the best Indian Runner, presented by the Indian Runner Duck Association. S218ROSETTE for the best Call Duck, presented by the British Waterfowl Association. S219ROSETTE for the best Waterfowl, presented by the British Waterfowl Association. S195 THE HENDERSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Modern Game Bird. Presented by Alexander Henderson. S196 THE CRAWFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Old English Game Bantam. Presented by Harry Crawford. S197 THE MARK HYLANDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve Old English Game Bantam. Presented by Mark Hylands. S198 THE MACMILLAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Soft Feather Bantam heavy bird. Presented by MacMillan of Crossgar Limited. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH POULTRY 84 86 POULTRY EGGS 87 PIGEONS EGGS Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50 Non Member £4.00 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50, Non Member £4.00 National Pigeon Association Rules apply. IMPORTANT NOTE: Eggs are being judged on Wednesday 10th May. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee. IMPORTANT NOTE: Pigeons are being judged on Wednesday 10th May. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee. Removal of Pigeons: The poultry marquee will close to the public at 5pm on Saturday 13th May and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 6.30pm on Saturday evening. RACING CLASS 494 ANY COLOUR RACER – Cock, flown or unflown. 495 ANY COLOUR RACER – Hen, flown or unflown. 496 ANY COLOUR RACER YOUNG BIRD (rung in 2017) – Cock. 497 ANY COLOUR RACER YOUNG BIRD (rung in 2017) – Hen. FANCY CLASS 498 FANTAIL – Cock or Hen. 499 ANY OTHER VARIETY, breed must be stated – Cock or Hen. 500 ANY OTHER VARIETY, breed must be stated. Bred in 2017. Specials S220 THE MORROW PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY for the Champion Pigeon. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Removal of Eggs: The poultry marquee will close to the public at 5pm on Saturday 13th May and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 6.30pm on Saturday evening. SHELLED EGGS EGGS PARAMYXO VIRUS VACCINATION All pigeons entered for the Show MUST be vaccinated with Paramyxo Vaccine not less than two weeks before the date of the Show. Certificates of Vaccination must be produced to the Chief Steward on arrival at the Poultry Marquee. Eggs will be judged by the following criteria: • Size (including evenness of grade); • Evenness and trueness of colour; •Cleanliness; • Shape and quality of shell; •Quality. CLASS 501 SIX HEN EGGS, DARK BROWN. 502 SIX HEN EGGS, WHITE. 503 SIX HEN EGGS, BROWN. 504 SIX HEN EGGS, TINTED. 505 SIX HEN EGGS, DIFFERENT COLOURS. 506 SIX BANTAM EGGS, WHITE (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 507 SIX BANTAM EGGS, BROWN (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 508 SIX BANTAM EGGS, TINTED (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 509 SIX DUCK EGGS, WHITE. 510 SIX DUCK EGGS, ANY OTHER COLOUR. 511 THREE GOOSE EGGS. 512 THREE TURKEY EGGS. 513 THREE HEN EGGS, WHITE. 514 THREE HEN EGGS, BROWN. 515 THREE HEN EGGS, TINTED. 516 THREE HEN EGGS, ANY OTHER NATURAL COLOUR. 517 THREE HEN EGGS, DIFFERENT COLOURS. 518 THREE BANTAM EGGS, WHITE (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 519 THREE BANTAM EGGS, BROWN (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 520 THREE BANTAM EGGS, TINTED (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 521 THREE BANTAM EGGS, ANY NATURAL COLOUR (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH EGGS 522 ONE BANTAM EGG, BROWN (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 523 ONE BANTAM EGG, WHITE (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 524 ONE BANTAM EGG, TINTED (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 525 ONE BANTAM EGG, ANY OTHER COLOUR (no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm). 526 ONE WATERFOWL BANTAM EGG, ANY COLOUR. 527 ONE WATERFOWL EGG, WHITE. 528 ONE WATERFOWL EGG, ANY OTHER COLOUR. 529 ONE HEN EGG, BROWN. 530 ONE HEN EGG, WHITE. 531 ONE HEN EGG, TINTED. 532 ONE HEN EGG, ANY NATURAL COLOUR. EGGS 89 DECORATED EGGS Entry Fees: No Entry Fee IMPORTANT NOTE: Decorated Eggs are being judged on Wednesday 10th May. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee. Removal of Decorated Eggs: The poultry marquee will close to the public at 5pm on Saturday 13th May and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 6.30pm on Saturday evening. DECORATED EGGS COMPETITION RULES Only real eggshells, blown not hard boiled, should be used. Actual work on the exhibit must be done by the entrant, including marketing, cutting, painting and application of decorations etc. Objects used in or on the egg may be purchased. Specials S221 THE ELIZABETH THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in the shelled egg classes in the Show. Points will be: 1st, 4 points; 2nd, 3 points; 3rd, 2 points; 4th, 1 point. Presented by the late Mrs D G Thompson. S222 BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best shelled egg exhibit. Presented by the Poultry Club of Great Britain. S223 THE BENNETT CUP for the best shelled eggs. Presented by R and J Bennett. No names or means of identification must appear on the entry. The judge will have the right to refrain from awarding any placing should the exhibit, in the judge’s opinion, not be considered worthy of placing. The judge’s decision is final. CLASS 533 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE – A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 534 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE – A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. 535 BETWEEN 10 and 18 YEARS OF AGE – A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 536 BETWEEN 10 and 18 YEARS OF AGE – A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. Specials S224 THE DIANE ROSBOTHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best decorated egg in the Show. Presented by Mrs D Rosbotham. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH EGGS 88 90 RABBITS RABBITS 91 RABBITS & CAVIES Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50, Non Member £4.00 Entries will be limited to the first 100 rabbits received. Rabbits may be entered ONLY in one class. If fewer than 60 rabbits are received the classes will be cancelled. IMPORTANT NOTE: Rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 10th May. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee. Removal of Rabbits: The poultry marquee will be closed to the public at 5pm on Saturday 13th May, and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 6.30pm Saturday evening. All rabbits and cavies must be pedigree. FANCY 537 DUTCH, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 538 POLISH, RED EYED WHITE, ANY AGE. 539 POLISH, ANY OTHER COLOUR, ANY AGE. 540 ENGLISH, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 541 TAN, ANY COLOUR, AGE AGE. 542 LIONHEADS, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 543 HARLEQUIN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 544 HIMALAYAN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 545 BELGIAN HARE, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 546 NETHERLAND DWARF, RED EYED WHITE, ANY AGE. 547 NETHERLAND DWARF, ANY OTHER COLOUR, ANY AGE. 548 ANY OTHER VARIETY, FANCY, ANY AGE. Breed must be stated. 549 ENGLISH LOP, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 550 GERMAN LOP, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 551 FRENCH LOP, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 552 DWARF LOP, WHITE, ANY AGE. 553 DWARF LOP, ANY OTHER COLOUR, ANY AGE. 554 MINI LOP, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. LOP CLASS ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH RABBITS CLASS 92 RABBITS FUR BEEF CATTLE 93 BEEF CATTLE CLASS 555 FOX, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 556 SATIN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 557 ALASKA, ANY AGE. 558 VIENNA, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 559 HULSTLANDER, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE 560 ANY OTHER VARIETY FUR, ANY AGE. Breed must be stated. 561 ARGENTE, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 562 NEW ZEALAND, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 563 SIBERIAN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 564 CALIFORNIAN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 565 BEVEREN, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. 566 BLACK, ANY AGE. 567 ANY OTHER COLOUR, ANY AGE. 568 MINI REX, ANY COLOUR, ANY AGE. REX CLASS Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIES Due to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking a maximum number of eight stalls for beef cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the dairy section, the overall maximum will be 10 stalls (beef/dairy). Exhibitors are not permitted to transfer stalls they had originally booked but no longer require to another exhibitor. Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd under different names or joint names. Exhibitors must book the number of stalls they wish to use during the Show and the stalling fee(s) will be non-refundable but they may enter as many animals as they wish at a much lower non-refundable entry fee. Stall bookings and details of animals, together with stalling and entry fee(s) must be received no later than Wednesday 15th March. If at this date more stalls are booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in stalls and in such instances only will a refund be made of stalling fees. Exhibitors may not bring to the Show more animals than the number of stalls allocated. Exhibitors in all breeds should note that separate stalls must be reserved for calves at foot. In all classes for cows in calf, or cows or heifers in calf, the animal must calve before 31st December 2017 if entered in a beef breed. The prize money may be withheld until the breed Society’s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary surgeon’s certificate is received to the effect that the animal has calved within the stipulated time. All bulls of two years of age and over must be certified to be fruitful. CLASS 569 ANY VARIETY, SELF, ANY AGE. 570 ANY VARIETY, LONG HAIR, ANY AGE. 571 ANY OTHER VARIETY. Specials S225 SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Fancy Rabbit. Presented by the Society. S226 LISBURN & DISTRICT RABBIT & CAVY CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, £15 and £10 for the Champion and Reserve Champion rabbit in the Show. Prize money presented by the Society. S227 SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Rex rabbit. Presented by the Society S228 THE WALSH PERPETUAL CUP for the best Fur rabbit. Presented by Gavin Walsh. Rosette for the reserve best Fur rabbit. S229 SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Lop rabbit. Presented by the Society. S230 SPECIAL ROSETTE for the best Rabbit exhibited by a juvenile (under 16 years of age). Presented by the Society. Exhibitors’ attention is drawn to the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note (GS36) regarding the safe custody and handling of bulls at agricultural shows. IMPORTANT NOTE: As Northern Ireland is officially Brucellosis free, there is no requirement for a pre-movement test for entry to the Show. All cattle from Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland must comply with any import regulations in force. Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. Movement to the Show and Testing of Animals: Only animals free from disease restrictions, including Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, BVD and Bluetongue (herd or individual animal restrictions) may be permitted to the Show. Pre-movement testing for Bovine Brucellosis is no longer required for movement to shows. Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is required. This must accompany entry forms at time entry (see below). To minimise the risk of other livestock, exhibitors are encouraged to have Show animals tested for Tuberculosis by their Private Veterinary Practitioner in the 30 days beforehand. Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. S231 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cavy in the Show. Presented by the Society. S232 SPECIAL ROSETTE for the best Cavy, any age, exhibited by a juvenile (under 16 years of age). Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE CAVIES 94 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 95 The Compulsory Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Scheme (BVD) All animals attending the show must have been tested negative for BVD at some point in their lives and evidence of this must accompany entry forms at time of entry. Animals that have been tissue tagged can have a negative letter downloaded from the Animal Health and Welfare website. Animals which have not been previously tested should be blood tested by your vet who can then provide evidence of a negative test. You should ask that the result is shared with AHWNI so that in future you can download a negative letter from their website. All queries relating to details of the compulsory BVD scheme should be directed to AHWNI: Programme manager: Dr Sam Strain Address: 97 Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7DX Telephone: 028 8778 9126 Email: [email protected] Website: www.animalhealthni.com Login and password is the same as the DEFRA portal. AWHNI advisory leaflets can be accessed online at: www.animalhealthni.com/documents.aspx BEEF CATTLE To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three-year average. If the number of pens booked per breed exceeds this amount, the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 96 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 97 ABERDEEN ANGUS HEREFORD SPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCER Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the Irish Angus Cattle Society Limited before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in, or be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the Irish Angus Cattle Society Limited. Animals must be entered or accepted for entry in the Hereford Herd Book before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or to be eligible to be registered in the Hereford Herd book. Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for NIHBA Awards. CLASS 579 CLASS 572COW, born on or before 31st December 2013, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the opening day of the Show. 573 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2014, in calf or with own natural calf at foot. 580HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015, and on or before 30th June 2015, in calf or with own calf at foot. COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2014. 581HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. 574HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. 582HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 575HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 583BULL, born prior to 1st April 2015. 576BULL, born prior to 1st January 2016. 584BULL, born on or after 1st April 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. 577BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. 585BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. 578 586 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S233 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Aberdeen Angus. Presented by Marks & Spencer. S241 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hereford. Presented by the Society. S234 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. S242 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S243 THE HEREFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Hereford animal exhibited by a Member of that Association, with a replica to the breeder who wins this Cup on any three occasions with different animals. Presented by the NI Hereford Breeders’ Association. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Marks & Spencer. S235 THE ABERDEEN ANGUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Aberdeen Angus animal, exhibited by a member of that Association and entered in the herd book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society (Perth), provided there are at least four exhibits. Presented by the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association. S244 F W McMORDIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best junior Hereford (born on or after 1st July 2015). Presented by the McMordie Family in memory of the late Eric McMordie. S236 COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL for the best Aberdeen Angus animal entered in the herd book of that Society. Presented by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society (Perth). S245 THE JERVIS W WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for award to the best Hereford female. Presented by Mrs Isobel Williamson. S237 THE W J CARSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Aberdeen Angus animal bred by exhibitor. Presented by his representatives. S246 THE SIDNEY MAWHINNEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best naturally polled Hereford bred in the United Kingdom. Presented by Sidney Mawhinney, Lisburn and Ballyclare. S238 THE J D TEMPLETON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best yearling bull, presented by his wife and daughter. S239 THE DRUMLISTER TROPHY for the best animal of opposite sex to the Champion entered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society (Perth). Won outright by R Campbell (Drumlister), Seaforde and represented as a Perpetual Trophy. S240 AWARDS OF TYRONE CRYSTAL for the best pair and reserve pair Aberdeen Angus heifers, the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Aberdeen Angus Cattle Club, through John Thompson & Sons Ltd. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE Specials Specials 98 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 99 CHAROLAIS S255 BRIGADOON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best homebred Charolais in Show exhibited by a club member. Presented by the Connolly Family. SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP S256 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Charolais. Presented by ABP Food Group. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 The BRITISH CHAROLAIS CATTLE SOCIETY will present champion sashes. The British Charolais Cattle Society Council of Management will credit the Charolais exhibitors £100 per animal forward in the Charolais classes. Animals must be entered in the herd book of the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited or of the Irish Charolais Cattle Society before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or to be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of the Charolais Cattle Society Limited or the Irish Charolais Cattle Society. SIMMENTAL Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 The British Simmental Cattle Society Limited will present Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes. Animals must be entered in the herd books of the British Simmental Cattle Society Limited or Irish Simmental Cattle Society before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British Simmental Cattle Society or Irish Simmental Cattle Society. CLASS 587COW, born before 1st January 2014, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 588 CLASS COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2014. 596COW, born before 1st January 2014, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 589HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015, and on or before 30th June 2015. 597 590HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. COW or HEIFER, born in 2014, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by three years old. 591HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 598HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015, and on or before 30th June 2015. 592BULL, born on or before 1st January 2016. 599HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. 593BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016 and on or before 31st March 2016. 600HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 594BULL, born on or after 1st April 2016. 601BULL, born on or before 31st December 2015. 595 602BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. 603 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S248 JOHN K CURRIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Charolais heifer (Classes 589 to 591). Presented by J K Currie. S249 SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the best and reserve best junior Charolais female. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited. S250 THE H A CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior Charolais Bull. Presented by H A Curry. S251 SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the best and reserve best junior Charolais Bull. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited. S252 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winner forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented ABP Food Group. S253 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Charolais bull exhibited by a club member. Presented by the NI Charolais Club. S254 THE BARDIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member. Presented to the NI Charolais Club by the Bardin Family of Nevers. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Specials S257 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Simmental. Presented by the Society. S258 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animal born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S259 THE BOBBIE DICKSON PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY for the best Simmental. Presented by Mrs E M Dickson and family, in memory of the late Robert Dickson. S260 PAIR OF ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GLASSES for the best British Simmental. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S261 SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the best Simmental cow with calf at foot. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S262 PERPETUAL COW BELL for the best British Simmental female. Presented by Imex. S263 BANGOR & SIX ROAD ENDS FARMERS’ UNION PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best Simmental female. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE S247 THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Charolais cow or heifer. Presented by Mrs G Orage in memory of her late husband, W Norman Orage. 100 BEEF CATTLE S264 BOBBIE GAMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Simmental heifer, born on or after 1st January 2015 and on or before 30th June 2016. Presented by the Gamble Family in memory of the late Robert Gamble. BEEF CATTLE 101 Specials S270 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Limousin. Presented by ABP Food Group. S265TROPHY for the best Simmental male. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S266 SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 for the best Simmental bull and Reserve, bred by exhibitor. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S271 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by ABP Food Group. S267 WILLIAM BLACK MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP for the male Champion Simmental bull. Presented by the Black family in memory of the late William Black, Carmavy, Crumlin. S272 SPECIAL PRIZES, £80 and TANKARD for the Champion junior heifer born on or after 1st January 2016, 1st, £50; 2nd, £30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S268 SPECIAL PRIZES, £15 and £10 and NEWS LETTER SHIELD for the best junior bull/ heifer born after 1st January 2016. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S273 SPECIAL PRIZES, £60 and £40 for the female Champion and Reserve female Champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. S269 SILVER AWARD for the best exhibit bred in NI. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S274 Wm MULLIGAN MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL for the female Champion. Presented by NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Wm Mulligan. S275 SPECIAL PRIZES, £80 and TANKARD for the Champion junior bull born on or after 1st January 2013, 1st, £50; 2nd, £30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. LIMOUSIN S276 SPECIAL PRIZES £50 and £30 for the overall junior Champion and Reserve overall junior Limousin Champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons. SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 S277 THE SMYTH CUP and £60 for the male Champion Limousin. A prize of £40 will be awarded to the Reserve animal. Presented by the NI Limousin Cattle Club through Smyth Steel Limited. The NI Limousin Club will provide the prize money for Class 614. S278 THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Limousin. Presented by Mr N McBriar, Saintfield. S279 BROADMEADOWS BREEDERS CUP for the breeder of the best Limousin. Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the later Robert Crighton. Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies. CLASS S281 SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 for the best pair of Limousin cattle, either sex or any age, owned by and bred by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one pair (1st, £40; 2nd, £25; 3rd, £20; 4th, £10; 5th, £5). Presented by the NI Limousin Club. 604HEIFER, born on or after 1st April 2016. 605HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2016. S282 SPECIAL PRIZE, £60 for the best group of three Limousin animals bona fide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. 606HEIFER, in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2015 . 607HEIFER, in calf, born on or between 1st October 2014 and 30th June 2015 and due to calve before attaining the age of 39 months. 608 COW or HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st September 2014 and due to calve or have calved her first calf before attaining the age of 39 months. S283 HERBERT LUSBY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best group of three Limousin animals bona fide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. 609COW, born on or before 31st December 2013, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the opening of the Show. 610BULL, born on or after 1st April 2016. 611BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2016. 612BULL, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2015. 613BULL, born on or between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2015. 614BULL, born before 1st July 2014. 615 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE S280 JIM SCOTT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £50 for the best Limousin in Show, bred and owned by exhibitor. The NI Limousin Club will award £50 to the winner. Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Jim Scott. 102 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 103 BRITISH BLONDE SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies. CLASS 616COW, born on or before 31st December 2013, in calf or in milk. 617 COW or HEIFER, born in 2014, in calf or in milk. 618HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015, and on or before 30th June 2015. 619HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2015, and on or before 31st December 2015. 620HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 621BULL, born on or before 31st December 2015. 622BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. 623 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S284 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion British Blonde. Presented by ABP Food Group. S285 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by ABP Food Group. S287 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Wilson’s Feeds Limited. S288 THE IRISH CLUB CUP for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S289 ANDREWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best senior heifer. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Andrews Milling Limited. S290 HILLHEAD TROPHY for the best intermediate heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S291 THE DRUMRAYMOND BLONDES PERPETUAL CUP for the best senior bull. Presented through the NI Blonde Cattle Club. S292 GARY MORGAN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best junior cow. Presented through the British Blonde Society. S293 DSB FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S294 M R RODGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior bull. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S295 SAVILLE TRACTORS LIMITED TROPHY for the best pair of British Blonde animals. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Saville Tractors Limited. S296 THE JEREMY PAYNTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibitor bred British Blonde animal, presented by the Drumilly Herd. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE S286 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. 104 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 105 BRITISH BLUE SALERS Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Animals must be entered in the herd books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam should not exceed ten months on day of show and must be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies. Animals must be full blood and entered in the Herd Book of the Salers Cattle Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at the foot of their dam should not exceed the age of ten months on day of show and must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies. CLASS 624COW, in calf or in milk, born on or before 30th September 2014. Calf at foot should not exceed the age of 10 months on day of show. CLASS 630COW, in calf or with calf at foot. 625HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2014 and on or before 30th September 2015. 631HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2015. 626HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2015. 633BULL, up to 2-years old on day of Show. 627BULL, born on or before 30th September 2015. 634BULL, over 2-years old on day of Show. 628BULL, born on or after 1st October 2015. 635 629 632HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials Specials S309 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Salers. Presented by the Society. S297 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion British Blue. Presented by the Society. S310 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winner forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S298 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S311 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP for the champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S299 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best British Blue. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through J Wilson Agriculture Limited. S313 WALLETT MART SHIELD for the best home bred animal. Presented by the Walletts Mart. S301 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER for the best British Blue female. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S302 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER for the best British Blue male. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S314 SALERS CATTLE SOCIETY CUP for the best pair of animals. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society. S303 THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and TANKARD for the best animals in the young heifer class. Presented by the NI British Blue Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S304 IAM AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CUP for the best animal in the senior heifer class. Presented by the NI British Blue Club through IAM Agricultural Machinery Ltd. S305 THE HUNTER KANE & SON CUP for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Hunter Kane & Son. S306 THE HUMBERCLYDE CUP for the best senior bull in class 627. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Humberclyde Finance Group Ltd. S307SHIELD for the best pair of animals in Class 629. Presented by the NI British Blue Club through Balanced Feeds Limited. S308 THE ERVINE PERPETUAL CUP for the best pair of animals in class 629. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE S312 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP for the Reserve Champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S300 THE HERDBOOK CUP for the best animal in the young bull class. Presented by the Parent Society. 106 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 107 COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE BEEF SHORTHORNS SPONSORED BY TESCO SPONSORED BY AUTOLINE INSURANCE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 Animals must be Farm Quality Assured, halter trained and led, and individual tag numbers must be entered on the entry form. The Beef Shorthorn Society is offering the Mohmar Trophy and cash prize of £1,000, kindly sponsored by Highland Wagyu, to the exhibitor gaining the highest total of points from all of the qualifying shows throughout 2017. The qualifying shows are the Royal Ulster Show, Royal Highland Show, UK Beef Shorthorn Championships at the Great Yorkshire Show, Royal Welsh Show and Borderway Agri Expo, Carlisle. Points will be awarded as follows for each class including group classes but excluding championships. Animals in this section can take part in the Beef Pairs and the Champion of Champions. These animals are to be weighed on the Tuesday evening 9th May between 5pm and 6pm and are to be divided into their classes according to weight. When making entries in the Commercial section please enter in Classes 636 and 638. 1st, 50 points; 2nd, 40 points; 3rd, 30 points; 4th, 20 points; 5th, 10 points CLASS 640 CLASS 636 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth. 637 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth. 638 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth. 639 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth. 641HEIFER, born in 2015. 642HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 643BULL, born on or before 31st December 2015. 644BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. 645 Specials S315 CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion commercial beef animal. Presented by Tesco. S316 JUNIOR COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Tesco. S317 MEDALLION PLAQUE for the best commercial beef heifer showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2014 in calf or with calf at foot. PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S323 CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beef Shorthorn animal. Presented by Autoline Insurance. S324 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Autoline Insurance. BEEF CATTLE No pedigree registered animals can be entered in the Commercial Beef section. S318 MEDALLION PLAQUE for the best commercial beef steer showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. S319 BEST COMMERCIAL ANIMAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR. S320 BEST PAIR OF COMMERCIAL CATTLE ENTERED BY ONE EXHIBITOR. S321 BEST COMMERCIAL ANIMAL SIRED BY A REGISTERED NATIVE BULL. S322 SPECIAL PRIZES £100 and £50 for the best and reserve best Blonde animal. Presented by The Northern Ireland Blonde Cattle Club (animals may be DNA tested). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 108 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 109 DEXTERS DEXTER YOUNG HANDLERS SPONSORED BY F P McCANN Open to members of the Dexter Cattle Society. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 The Dexter Cattle Society have kindly donated the prize money in this section. Entry Fees: £5.00 The Dexter Cattle Society will be having their National Show at Balmoral and have kindly donated prize money towards this section. CLASS 659 DEXTER YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 12 to 17 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 660 DEXTER YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 18 to 26 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). CLASS 646COW, in milk. 647 DRY COW. 648 SENIOR COW, in calf or in milk over 7 years on day of Show. 649HEIFER, over 24 months on day of Show. 651HEIFER, under 12 months on day of Show. 652BULL, over 36 months on day of Show. 653BULL, between 12 and 36 months on day of Show. 654BULL, under 12 months on day of Show. 655 PAIR OF ANIMALS, over 36 months on day of Show bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Entry Fees: No Entry Fee 656 PAIR OF ANIMALS, 12 to 36 months on day of Show bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Entry Fees: No Entry Fee 657 PAIR OF ANIMALS, under 12 months on day of Show bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Entry Fees: No Entry Fee 658 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Entry Fees: No Entry Fee Specials S325 CHAMPION PRIZES £250 and £100 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dexter animal. Presented by F P McCann. S326 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by F P McCann. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH IRISH MOILED Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 The Irish Moiled Cattle Society will present £100 towards to the breed championship from the Brian Burnett Fund. CLASS 661 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2014 in calf or with calf at foot. 662HEIFER, born in 2015. 663HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 664BULL, born on or before 31st December 2015. 665BULL, born on or after 1st January 2016. 666 PAIR OF ANIMAL, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S327 CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Irish Moiled animal. Presented by the Society. S328 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2016. Only 1st and 2nd prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S329 THE PENNIELEA TROPHY for the Champion Irish Moiled, presented by Ian and Joan Simpson. S330 THE TULLY FARM CUP for the Champion Irish Moiled pair, presented by Tully Farm. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE 650HEIFER, between 12 and 24 months on day of Show. 110 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 111 BEEF INTER BREED PERFORMANCE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 A separate entry fee must be paid for each entry. Condition of entry: Bulls or heifers may be of any beef breed and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Objective: To highlight the bulls or heifers which best combine the traditional values of conformation and the scientific values of performance data. Eligibility: bulls or heifers must be 1. Bred by exhibitor. 2. Exhibited by a current member of the Signet Beefbreeders Scheme or Breed Plan and have a minimum of two adjusted weights at either 100, 200, 300 or 400 days of age. 3. Have a beef value of above breed average for terminal index or self-replacing index above breed average. Judging criteria: judged on conformation only. Note: Exhibitors are advised to make sure that performance records for their entries and their herdmates are submitted before Monday 8th May for processing. CLASS 667 BEEF RECORDED BULL, any native breed, born on or after 1st January 2016. 668 BEEF RECORDED BULL, continental breed, born on or after 1st January 2016. 669 BEEF RECORDED HEIFER, any native breed, born on or after 1st July 2015. 670 BEEF RECORDED HEIFER, continental breed, born on or after 1st July 2015. Specials S331 CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Inter Breed Performance bull. Presented by the Society. S332 CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Inter Breed Performance heifer. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE EXHIBITOR BRED PAIRS BEEF CATTLE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 LMC BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Two animals bona fide the property of one exhibitor and bred by the one exhibitor. These animals must be the same breed and must be entered in their breed classes. Specials S336 PRESIDENT’S TROPHY and SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 for the overall beef breed Champion of Champions (2nd, £200; 3rd, £100). To be judged on Friday 12th May in the Cattle Lawn. CLASS 671 EXHIBITOR BRED PAIRS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible and bred by that exhibitor. BEEF INTER BREED MARKS & SPENCER BEEF PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP BEEF: Aberdeen Angus, British Blue, British Blonde, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Salers, Simmental, Commercial, Beef Shorthorns, Dexters and Irish Moiled. Immediately after judging on Wednesday 10th May the judge with a Breed Society representative will select one male and one female to represent the breeds in the Pairs Championship which will take place in the Cattle Lawn on Friday 12th May. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors. Specials S333 SPECIAL PRIZES, £250 and £150 for the Champion and Reserve Champion beef breed native pair. S334 SPECIAL PRIZES, £250 and £150 for the Champion and Reserve Champion beef breed continental pair. 113 LINDEN FOODS BEEF GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS BEEF: Aberdeen Angus, British Blue, British Blonde, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Salers, Simmental, Beef Shorthorns, Dexters and Irish Moiled. One bull and two females, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January 2016 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Wednesday 10th May, the judge with a Breed Society representative will select the groups to compete in the above competition, which will take place on Friday 12th May. Specials S337 SPECIAL PRIZE £200 for the best group in the beef group competition native breed. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paid to the best traditional breed (non-continental). S338 SPECIAL PRIZE £200 for the best group in the beef group competition continental breed. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paid to the best traditional breed (non-continental). BEEF CATTLE 112 MARKS & SPENCER BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Specials S335 SPECIAL PRIZE, £200 for the overall junior beef Champion of Champions (2nd, £100; 3rd, £50). To be judged on Friday 12th May before the beef Champion of Champions. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 114 BEEF CATTLE INTER BREED TEAM OF 5 CATTLE BEEF CATTLE 115 INTER BREED STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION BEEF: Aberdeen Angus, British Blue, British Blonde, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Salers, Simmental, Beef Shorthorns, Dexters and Irish Moiled. Each breed club to enter a team of four persons to place classes of beef cattle (no age limits). There will be four classes each consisting of four cattle. Each breed will enter five animals of any age and of the same breed in the Beef cattle section. One bull, four females. Cattle should be provided on a rotation basis as per running order in the show catalogue. In the first year they will be Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Charolais and Simmental. The judge will take into account the individual qualities of the cattle, but will particularly reward the conformity and balance of the team. There is one master judge, and the entrants are marked as how closely they match his opinion. Conditions 1. The animals making up the Team must be entered in the competitive classes. Not more than one Team from each breed will be allowed to compete. 2. An animal may not represent a breed as part of a team where it has been bred by the judge. 3. Teams are to be selected by the Breed Societies and entries will only be accepted from them. 4. Each entry must be made by the Breed Society, which must be submitted to the Societies Office no later than 6pm on Wednesday 10th May. 5. Breed Societies are solely responsible for the accuracy and eligibility of their entry. 6. Any team not wholly eligible to compete will be automatically disqualified. Prize money presented to breed clubs and not to teams: 1st Team, £200; 2nd Team, £150; 3rd Team, £100. Best Individual Overall: £50 Teams to be entered by their clubs by 6pm on Wednesday 10th May. Specials S342 INTER BREED STOCK JUDGING. Specials S339 SPECIAL PRIZE £200 for the best team in the beef team competition native breed. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paid to the best traditional breed (non-continental). S340 SPECIAL PRIZE £200 for the best team in the beef team competition continental breed. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paid to the best traditional breed (non-continental). BEEF YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION SPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCER Entry Fees: £5.00 SPONSORED BY ECOTRACK & ACCESS LTD The Judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentation of cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and marketing and promotion of the herd. The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning exhibitor and the presentation of awards will take place on the cattle lawn on Saturday afternoon. Specials S341 SPECIAL PRIZE £125 for the exhibitor having the best presentation of beef cattle at the Show. Reserve prize, £75; 3rd, £50. RULES AND REGULATIONS This class will be judged based on the young person’s ability to both prepare then show an animal in the show ring. Competitors will be required to prepare their animal for show at the ringside. Points will be awarded to the handler for dressing the animal according to breed type. Competitors will then be required to show their animal in the ring. Points will be awarded for presentation, handling and show ring awareness e.g. reacting to steward and judge direction, setting animal in show line etc. Competitors will also be awarded points for knowledge of the animal they are showing including breeding etc. This class is open to both pedigree and commercial beef breeds; animals must be entered in their respective breed class. It is expected that the young handler is experienced and familiar with handling the animal in the Show prior to the competition. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH BEEF CATTLE BEEF PRESENTATION AWARDS This class is to encourage all young beef handlers to compete for the prestigious title of Young Stockman/woman RUAS 2017. BEEF CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE 117 Animals may be washed and blow dried in advance, but no other dressing material to be used before tie up at the ringside and judging commences. DAIRY CATTLE No blow dryers are allowed in the preparation area. Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 No help may be given to the handler in preparing or showing the animal, an adult may only give assistance should a safety matter arise. Animals 30 months or under on show date, snaffles etc and normal show rules will apply. Should a dispute arise regarding a competitor’s age, appropriate identification will be requested. Exhibitors should enter in the first class for their age group. Duplication of classes is to accommodate dividing classes when entries close. CLASS 672 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 21 to 25 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 20 minutes ringside preparation allowed. 673 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 21 to 25 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 20 minutes ringside preparation allowed. 674 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 16 to 21 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed. 675 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 16 to 21 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed. 676 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 12 to 16 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 40 minutes ringside preparation allowed. 677 BEEF YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged 12 to 16 years (competitor’s age taken on 1st September 2016). 40 minutes ringside preparation allowed. METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIES Due to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking a maximum number of 10 stalls for dairy cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the beef section, the overall maximum will still be 10 stalls (dairy and beef). It is not permissible for exhibitors to transfer stalls they had originally booked but no longer require to another exhibitor. Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd under different names or joint names. Exhibitors must book the number of stalls they wish to use during the Show and such stall reservations and stalling fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wednesday 15th March. If at this date more stalls are booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in stalls and only in such instances will a refund be made of stalling fees. Immediately following the above closing date, entry forms will be sent to exhibitors for completion of details of animals to be entered and these are to be returned, together with the appropriate entry fees no later than Wednesday 12th April. At the final closing date exhibitors may enter more animals than the number of stalls allocated but may only bring to the Show the number of animals equivalent to the number of stalls allocated. It is hoped that this method of entry will give maximum flexibility to exhibitors in selecting dairy cattle to be exhibited at the Show. IMPORTANT NOTE: As Northern Ireland is officially Brucellosis free, there is no requirement for a pre-movement test for entry to the Show. All cattle from Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland must comply with any import regulations in force. Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. Movement to the Show and Testing of Animals: Only animals free from disease restrictions, including Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, BVD and Bluetongue (herd or individual animal restrictions) may be permitted to the Show. Pre-movement testing for Bovine Brucellosis is no longer required for movement to shows. Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is required. This must accompany entry forms at time entry (see below). To minimise the risk to other livestock, exhibitors are encouraged to have Show animals tested for Tuberculosis by their Private Veterinary Practitioner in the 30 days beforehand. Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. The Compulsory Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Scheme (BVD) All animals attending the Show must have been tested negative for BVD at some point in their lives and evidence of this must accompany entry forms at time of entry. Animals that have been tissue tagged can have a negative letter downloaded from the Animal Health and Welfare website. Animals which have not been previously tested should be blood tested by your vet who can then provide evidence of a negative test. You should ask that the result is shared with AHWNI so that in future you can download a negative letter from their website. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH DAIRY CATTLE 116 DAIRY CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE 119 All queries relating to details of the compulsory BVD scheme should be directed to AHWNI: Programme manager: Dr Sam Strain Address: 97 Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7DX Telephone: 028 8778 9126 Email: [email protected] Website: www.animalhealthni.com Login and password is the same as the DEFRA portal. AWHNI advisory leaflets can be accessed online at: www.animalhealthni.com/documents.aspx Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. MILK RECORDS in respect of Classes 689 and 706 must be authenticated by the body or organisation which supervised the recordings and the certificates must accompany the entry form. To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three-year average. If the number of pens booked per breed exceeds this amount, the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor. DAIRY SHORTHORN Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 All animals must be entered in the Dairy Shorthorn Register of Coate’s Herd Book. The Shorthorn Society show regulations (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Dairy Shorthorn section. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. CLASS 678HEIFER, not in milk. 679HEIFER, in milk, and which was under 3-years old at calving. Date of birth must be stated and date of last calving if previous to 15th March 2017. If not then calved, date of last service must be stated. 680COW, in calf and not in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class. 681COW, in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class. 682 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. The animals may be either full pedigree or may be entered or eligible for entry in classes B or C of the Shorthorn Society’s grading register. Specials S343 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Shorthorn. Presented by the Society. S344 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Shorthorn. Presented by the Ulster Shorthorn Breeders’ Association to the Society at the Centenary Show, 1967. S345 THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Shorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH DAIRY CATTLE 118 DAIRY CATTLE S346 THE A McDICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy Shorthorn. S347 THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy Shorthorn cow or heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell, Kildare. S348 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy Shorthorn heifer entered in Class 679. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO. AYRSHIRE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 The Ulster Ayrshire Cattle Club will present additional prizes in Class 684 as follows: 1st, £30; 2nd, £25; 3rd, £20; 4th, £15; 5th, £10. Animals entered must be registered in the Ayrshire Cattle Society Herd Book and be at least 51% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour, animals must be registered in the Herd Book’s full pedigree Ayrshire Section and be 100% Ayrshire blood. DAIRY CATTLE 121 JERSEY SPONSORED BY FLOGAS Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 All animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom. The Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Jersey section. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. CLASS 691HEIFER, born on or after 1st September 2015. 692HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September 2014, and on or before 31st August 2015. The Ayrshire Cattle Society Constitution & Rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Ayrshire section. 693HEIFER, in milk, calved under 3 years of age. 694COW, in calf but not in milk, born prior to 1st September 2014. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. 695COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 696COW, in milk, having had three or more calvings. 697 CLASS 683 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2016. 684HEIFER, in calf or in milk calved or due to calve by 3 years of age. 685HEIFER, in milk, calved under three years of age. 686COW, in calf. 687COW, in milk having had two calves. 688COW, in milk, having had three calves or more. 689COW, which by 15th March 2017 has given one lactation of at least 6,000kg. 690 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S349 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ayrshire. Presented by the Society. PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S355 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Jersey. Presented by Flogas. S356 THE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Jersey animal. Presented by the Rt Hon Sir J Milne Barbour Bart DL LLD. S357 ROSETTE and PRIZE CARD for the best Jersey cow or heifer, registered in the herd book and bred by exhibitor, who is a current member of the Jersey Cattle Society. Presented by the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom. S358 THE HUGH MOORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL for the best Jersey heifer in Classes 692 and 693, heifer and her dam bred by exhibitor. Presented by Mrs M S Moore and family, in memory of the late Hugh Moore. S359 SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pair of Jersey females, any age, by the same sire, not necessarily the property of one exhibitor. Presented by Mr Ashley Fleming. S350 THE AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP for the best Ayrshire animal. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland. S351 THE WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Ayrshire in Classes 685 and 687. Presented by J C Webb, Randalstown. S352 SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 for the first and second placed animals in Class 689. Presented by the Society. S353 SILVER COW for the winner of Class 690. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society. S354 THE IRISH AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pair in Class 690. Presented by the Irish Ayrshire Cattle Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH DAIRY CATTLE 120 DAIRY CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE 123 HOLSTEIN Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00 Stalling Fee (per stall): RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00 All animals must be entered in the herd book of Holstein UK or classes B and C of the supplementary register. The Holstein UK bylaws and showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Holstein section. Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for the Holstein NI Awards, Samuel Wilson Perpetual Memorial Shield and the Bibby Perpetual Challenge Trophy. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. CLASS 698HEIFER, under 18 months on date of Show. 699HEIFER, in calf, over 18 months and under three years of age on date of Show. 700COW, in calf not less than five months. 701HEIFER, in milk, born on or after 1st November 2014. 702HEIFER, in milk, born on or before 31st October 2014, having had not more than one calving. 703COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 704COW, in milk, having had three calvings. 705COW, in milk, having had four or more calvings. 706COW, which by 15th March 2017 has given a certified production of not less than 50 tonnes as per part or completed lactation certification. 707 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Specials S360 CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Holstein (3rd prize, £25). Presented by the Society. S361 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Holstein. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S362 THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Holstein. Presented by Holstein UK. S363 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD for the exhibitor of the best Holstein. Champion award rosette presented by Holstein UK. Reserve will receive a rosette. S364 SILVER AWARDS for the best and second best Holstein. S365 THE R J COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY for the best junior female. Presented by W R Cooper, Dungannon. S366 SPECIAL PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the best and reserve exhibitor bred animals. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH DAIRY CATTLE 122 DAIRY CATTLE S367 SPECIAL PRIZE, £50 for the best uddered animal. Presented by the Society. S368 THE CRAIGBET ROSAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the winner in Class 706. Presented by Holstein NI. S369 SPECIAL PRIZES, £50, £30 and £20 for the first, second and third placed animals in Class 706. Presented by the Society. S370 BARBICAN CRYSTAL AWARD for the best pair of animals bred by the exhibitor and not necessarily by the same sire. Presented by J C and J D Heenan. S371ROSETTE for the best uddered animal. Presented by Holstein UK. S372ROSETTE for the best exhibitor bred animal. Presented by Holstein UK. DAIRY INTER BREED DAIRY CATTLE 125 JOHN THOMPSON & SONS DAIRY GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS DAIRY: Ayrshire, Holstein, Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey. Three females, each having produced at least one calf, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January 2017 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Friday 12th May, a Breed Society representative or, in the case of the Holstein section, the judge, will select the groups to compete in the above competitions, which will take place on Friday 12th May after the Pairs Championship. Specials S375 THE DALGETY DAIRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £200 for the best group in the dairy group competition. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Ltd. Reserve prize, £100. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Specials S373 PRESIDENT’S TROPHY and SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 for the overall dairy breed Champion of Champions (2nd, £200; 3rd, £100). To be judged on Friday 12th May in the Cattle Lawn following class judging. DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP DAIRY: Ayrshire, Holstein, Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey. Immediately after judging, a Breed Society representative, or, in the case of the Holstein section, the judge, will nominate three females (dairy) to represent the breeds in the Pairs Championship which will take place after the judging on Friday in the Cattle Lawn immediately prior to the assembly for the Arena Cattle Parade. The pairs will then follow the Inter Breed Champions in the Parade to the Arena. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED DAIRY PRESENTATION AWARDS The object of this award is to encourage exhibitors to maximise the marketing and promotion of their breed; the judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentation of cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and central passageway and marketing and promotion of the breed. The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning Breed Society and the presentation of awards will take place on Friday afternoon. Specials S376 SPECIAL PRIZE, £125 and MEMENTO for the Breed Society having the best presentation of dairy cattle at the Show. Reserve prize, £75; 3rd, £50. Specials S374 TROPHY and SPECIAL PRIZES, £300 and £200 for the Champion and Reserve Champion dairy breed pair. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH DAIRY CATTLE 124 DAIRY CATTLE DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Entry Fees: £5.00 CLASS 127 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS AND THEIR STOCK ATTENDANTS 708 NOVICE AND JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (handlers under 13 years of age on 1st January 2017). ENTRIES 709 INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (handlers aged between 13 and 15 years on 1st January 2017). Exhibitors are requested not to make entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these regulations. 710 SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (handlers aged between 16 and 20 years on 1st January 2017). 1. 711 MATURE SHOWMANSHIP (handlers aged between 21 and 26 years on 1st January 2017). Entries can be made online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk or on the official entry forms, available online or from the RUAS office, The King’s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GW. All entry forms, electronic or otherwise, must be accurately completed and signed by the exhibitor or agent, must be received by the Society, together with the correct amount of the entry fees, stalling fees or penning fees by the closing date of entries. Faxed and emailed entries are only acceptable if signed and accompanied by credit/debit card details. 2. No entry will be accepted unless it has been received on or before the closing date, and is accompanied by the full fees. 3. In order to be entitled to make entries at members’ rates, the exhibitor must have paid their subscription in full for the current year before their entry can be processed. 4. Entry forms must be signed by the exhibitor or agent. Society staff are not permitted to fill out the entry form for an intending exhibitor. 5. All particulars required on the entry form must be fully stated, otherwise the exhibit is liable to be disqualified and excluded from the Show. The exhibit must be that as described in the entry form. 6. The exhibitor must ensure that the exhibit is correctly named. Any exhibit entered in a wrong class will be excluded from competition and entry fee forfeit. No alteration whatsoever can be made in an entry after the closing date. 7. In the case of an animal the name of which has been changed, the exhibitor is required to insert both the present name and the former name on the entry form. 8. All exhibits must be bona fide the property of the exhibitor at the time of entry. 9. Animals may be entered in all the classes for which they are eligible, and an exhibitor may show any number of exhibits in the same class, unless class restrictions state otherwise. 10. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that the animal or exhibitor is eligible for the class entered as no refunds will be made under any circumstance. 11. The Council reserves the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason. In the event of the Council being unable to accept any entry, notice will be given not later that six days after the final closing of the entries, and the fees lodged will be refunded, or in the case of there being insufficient entries in a class, the Council will withdraw the class from competition and return the entry fees. 12. Each exhibitor or agent must be prepared to verify every statement contained in the entry form in any manner the Council may require. 13. Where, in the opinion of the Council, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one class, the Council may, without reference to the exhibitor or agent, amalgamate or divide such class. Amalgamation may be with any other similar or relevant class, with or without increase of prize money, but where a class is divided, similar prize money will be paid in each division. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 126 128 ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCK, EQUINE, POULTRY, RABBITS AND CAVIES Monday 8th May Beef cattle and pigs from 12pm to 10pm. Tuesday 9th May Beef cattle and pigs from 8am to 10pm. Sheep between 2pm and 10pm (see also Wednesday and Thursday). Goats between 8am and 5.30pm and milked out not later than 7pm. Wednesday 10th May Dairy cattle from 6am to 7.30am or from 8.30pm to 10pm (see also Thursday). Sheep from 5am to 7.30am or from 9pm to 10.30pm (see also Thursday). Goats before 7.30am. Thursday 11th May Dairy cattle between 6am and 7.30am (see also Friday). Sheep from 5am to 7.30am. Friday 12th May Dairy cattle between 6am and 7.30am. EQUINE ARRIVALS No horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday 9th May. All horses must arrive between 6am and 8am on the morning of judging or between 6pm and 9pm the evening before judging. Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will be refused entry. There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting of these horses between these arrival times. POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBIT AND CAVIES ARRIVALS Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits and Cavies may arrive at the Showgrounds on Tuesday 9th May between 2pm and 8pm. The Poultry marquee will close at 8.30pm on Tuesday 9th May. No entries will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning, the day of judging. All birds should be delivered in proper containers. DEPARTURE OF LIVESTOCK, EQUINE, POULTRY, EGGS, RABBITS AND CAVIES No exhibit may be removed from the Show before the time stated for departure except in the case of illness requiring immediate veterinary treatment. To obtain permission to remove an animal in such circumstances, contact should be made with a senior member of RUAS staff or the chief steward, who will have an animal examined by the veterinary surgeon appointed for that purpose; and on his certifying that the animal is ill and that the necessary veterinary treatment cannot be delayed without serious risk of damage to the animal and recommending its removal, the owner will be furnished with a letter of authorisation to remove the animal from the Show. Departure times as listed below, as directed by stewards: Wednesday 10th May from 5pm Brood Mares, Foals, Yearlings, Hunters, Two/Three-Years-Old, Coloured classes and Cobs (except champion, reserve champion and first, second and third prize winners in each class). Friday 12th May after judging is completed Clydesdales, Clydesdale Riding Horses, Farm Cart/Agricultural Horses, Trade Turnout Heavy, Working Hunter Horses, Young Event Horses, Performance Ridden Irish Draught, Hackneys, Private Driving and Trade Turnouts Light – from 6pm. Friday 12th May after 6pm Poultry – the poultry marquee will be closed to the public at 6pm on Friday 12th May, and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 8.30pm on Friday evening (exhibits may be placed in hampers from 5.30pm on Friday evening). Saturday 13th May after 6pm Rabbits, Cavies, Pigeons and Eggs – the poultry marquee will close to the public at 5pm on Saturday 13th May and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 6.30pm. Saturday 13th May after judging is completed Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter, Small Working Hunter, Intermediate Working Hunter, Children’s Ponies Ridden and Working Hunter Ponies. Saturday, 13th May after 6.00pm Dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and cavies. There will be spot checks made on all pens. Please note there will be no removals before this stated time. To avoid livestock having to wait in trailers in traffic, exhibitors must not remove livestock before the published time. EXHIBITORS/ASSISTANTS ADMISSION PASSES 15. Exhibitors, who have paid at least £25 (inc. VAT) entrance fees (poultry, pigeons, eggs, rabbit and cavies), are entitled to a free admission wristband, which is not transferable and must be attached to your wrist before being presented at the gate. Exhibitors are entitled to one admission wristband per stall booked (cattle) or two animals entered in other sections subject to a maximum of ten wristbands, with the exception of horses and ponies, two wristbands per horse with an additional wristband for foal classes, up to a maximum of 10 wristbands. Please note that lost wristbands will not be replaced and will need to be repurchased. Any person found making unlawful resale copies (or attempting to sell the wristbands) of tickets will be subject to grounds for seizure or cancellation of that ticket without refund or other compensation. All wristbands must be worn on the wrist and correctly fastened at all times during the event. Wristbands not worn as directed will be retained at the entrance gates. Tampering will invalidate the wristband. Stretching, tearing, taping or cutting the wristband is not permitted. If wristband tampering is evident, the wristband will be voided and the wearer will be refused entry. DELIVERY AND REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK PASSES 16. The Society shall not be responsible in any way for the delivery of any exhibit at the Show, nor for the removal of any exhibit at the close of the Show. A stock travelling pass must be presented for admission and no animal will be received or removed without the production of such pass. ADJUDICATION Thursday 11th May after 8pm Ladies’ Hunters Riding Astride, Riding Horses, Ladies’ Side Saddle, Connemaras, Registered Irish Draught Ridden, Mountain & Moorland Ridden classes and Racehorse to Riding Horse Class. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 17. No person shall in any way communicate with a judge engaged in adjudication without the sanction of the steward in attendance. Any exhibitor who enters the space in which adjudication is proceeding may be disqualified from receiving a prize. Judges will equally be requested not to converse with spectators or to apply for any further information respecting exhibits under their adjudication or examination, except in regard to age or lameness in the case of horses. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 14. ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS 129 130 18. If the judge considers that any exhibit does not come within the class specification, they are requested to report the case to the stewards of the class. 131 31. Fractious animals will be prohibited from the judging ring and/or parades. 32. Smoking is prohibited in all livestock areas. 20. The decision of the judge shall in all cases be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of the rules is discovered. 21. The judge is instructed to withhold a prize when sufficient merit does not appear. 33. Livestock exhibitors are reminded that the Show environment can be upsetting for livestock, even those of normally placid temperament. Livestock with unstable or aggressive temperament should not be brought to the Showground. 34. All electrical equipment being used on the Showground must have a current PAT Test Certificate. All electrical equipment will be checked on arrival and if no PAT Test Certificated presented the appliance will be tested. Equipment which fails the PAT Test will be marked accordingly and must be removed from the premises. 22. The judging of any class should not be deemed to be complete until all exhibits have been dismissed by the judge. INSURANCE JUDGES 35. Exhibitors are required to provide their own insurance against fire, theft and other appropriate risk not only with regards to their own property but also against any third party claims. 23. Should any judge be unable to fulfil his engagement, the Council reserves the right to appoint another in his place or additional judges if required, and to make any alterations necessary to the success of the Show. Every exhibitor must have Public Liability Insurance (we recommend a minimum of £5 million cover however independent advice should be sought from your Insurance Broker) and should bring a copy of their certificate of insurance with them. Acceptance of the previous two provisions shall be a condition of entry. Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from any animal or item exhibited by him whether or not due to the negligence of the Society or any of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or other entrants, exhibitors or invitees and for its description as given in the catalogue. In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits. Exhibitors shall indemnify the Society against all legal or other proceeding in regard thereto. 24. Should a judge encounter an animal or animals which he has bred, owned, or in which he has had an interest, a request may be made to the chief steward of that section to appoint another suitable person to place such animals. If a chief steward is aware or made aware of such a situation, he should notify the judge. OBJECTIONS 25. Objections to awards requiring reference to the judges must be lodged at the office of the Society on the day such award is made. Any other objection must be made within seven days after the last day of the Show, and will be considered at the next meeting of the Council. No objection will be considered by the Council unless accompanied by a fee of £20, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained. 26. The Council reserves the right of determining all disputed cases etc. and the decision of the Council shall be final in all respects. PAYMENT OF PRIZES 27. Cheques for prizes awarded (except where further qualification of an animal is required) will be forwarded by post to the exhibitor to whom they have been awarded within 90 days after the Show. CUPS AND TROPHIES 28. All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners but cannot be collected until after the Council meeting succeeding the Show subject to satisfactory security. All such cups and trophies must be returned to the Society’s offices at The King’s Hall Complex at least ten clear days prior to the date of the next Show, in as good condition as that in which they were received. HEALTH AND SAFETY 29. Exhibitors are to understand that although every reasonable precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the animal and the security of the implements or other items exhibited, the Society will not be responsible for loss or damage of any kind which may occur. 30. Any exhibitor attempting to show stock whilst intoxicated will be prohibited from the judging ring. Stewards reserve the right to remove any animal from the ring. Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited in all livestock areas while the Show is open to the public. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY 36. The Society being a charitable institution which organises the Show in order to promote agriculture and its ancillary industries within Northern Ireland, requires all entrants and exhibitors, as a fundamental condition of entry, to undertake and accept that the Society, whether or not due to its own negligence or that of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or other entrants, exhibitors or invitees or otherwise, shall not be liable in any way for any claim for compensation or otherwise which may arise out of or be connected with the Show including without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the holding, abandonment or alteration of the date of the Show, omission of any entry, the rejection or removal of any animal or other exhibit, the removal or exclusion of any owner, groom, rider or attendant from the Show, or the appointment, decision, act or omission of any judge, officer, official, employee or other person connected with the Show, nor shall the Society nor any of its judges, officers, officials, employees or other persons be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstance whatever) to the exhibitors or their attendants, or to any exhibit or property brought into the Showground, or for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to the Society’s Show. The most careful arrangements are made for the proper accommodation of all exhibits, but any loss or damage sustained, whether arising from accident, fire, wrong delivery, or from any other cause, must be borne by the exhibitors, the exhibits being penned and exhibited at the exhibitors’ own risk. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 19. The judge shall not award a prize for the best exhibit in any class unless there are at least two exhibits. The judge may recommend a prize to be awarded for any exhibit of distinguished merit, although there shall be no competition in the class. 132 133 CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS 37. Owners of stock should note that any act of disobedience or discourtesy to the officials of the Show on the part of the owner, stockman/groom, rider/exhibitor or attendant will eliminate the owner’s exhibit or exhibits from adjudication and the Council. The Council reserves the power to remove such from the Show. 38. If an attendant infringes the rule, he shall be removed immediately from the charge of the exhibit and another attendant substituted by the stewards, at a cost of £20 per hour to the exhibitor. Showgrounds, and such owner shall be liable to be prevented from competing at this or any further Show of the Society. The Society reserves to itself the power to reject or remove any animal or other exhibit from the Show. POSTPONEMENT 45. The Society reserves the right to postpone or abandon the Show but will not be responsible for loss incurred by any intending exhibitor resulting from such postponement of abandonment. VETERINARY REGULATIONS & TREATMENT STEWARDS 46. No one shall act as steward in a ring while a class in which he/she is an exhibitor is under adjudication. 47. The Council delegates full power to the stewards to enforce all the regulations. DOGS 48. No dogs are permitted in the Showground. 40.Ringworm. Exhibitors are advised that animals suffering from ringworm or mange must not be brought to the Society’s Showground. Following an inspection by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society, any animals so affected will require to be removed from the premises immediately. 41. Veterinary Treatment. The Society appoints a panel of veterinary surgeons to be on duty during the hours of the Show. Their role is to deal with requests from judges, stewards and other Society officials and to attend to emergencies that may arise. It is a condition of entry that these veterinary surgeons may on their own authority give to any animal such emergency treatment as they may consider appropriate in the event that the owner or his representative cannot immediately be found. Exhibitors will be required to pay any such veterinary surgeon for the full cost of treatment administered whether in an emergency as above or if such treatment is requested by the exhibitor. 42. Blood Sampling. The Society condemns the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs in livestock or bloodstock production and reserves the right to take whatever samples it considers necessary for analysis. Should, subsequently, trace of any prohibited or unlicensed drug be found, penalties will be applied in line with regulation 46 contained in the regulations and instructions to exhibitors. Furthermore, since such positive findings may be in contravention of the Food Safety (NI) Order, 1991 and its subordinate legislation, the results will be reported to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. PLACARDS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL 43. Placards or advertising material will be permitted to be placed over animal stalls or pens but only in reference to animals exhibited and herd represented and awards achieved at the Annual Show in 2017. It is not permitted to display rosettes/awards won at previous Shows (not applicable to poultry section). PENALITIES 44. In case it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Council that the owner of an animal exhibited, or any person in his employment or under his control, has been guilty of any violation of the regulations and instructions, has made a false statement in the certificate of entry, or substituted another animal for that described on the entry form, has placed an animal in a stable or stall, by day or night, other than that to which he is entitled, or has been guilty of any practice calculated to deceive or mislead, or to secure an unfair advantage (including the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs), such exhibitor shall forfeit all prizes, cups etc. awarded to him at the Show, together with all fees paid by him, and his animal or animals shall be liable to be removed forthwith from the ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH RULES & REGULATONS SPECIFIC TO CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS and PIGS See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general). PARADES 49. Parades of prize-winning cattle (beef and dairy) will take place on Saturday 13th May at the times stated in the programme, and stockmen must be in attendance with their animals one hour before the time of the parade. 1st and 2nd placed animals must attend and 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th animals are invited to parade. If 1st and 2nd placed animals are absent from a parade, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. 50. The beef and dairy inter breed champions will lead the parade, followed by each breed in prize schedule order, with the champion and reserve champion leading their respective breed. Pairs selections should parade in catalogue order within their own breed and only pair-off on entry to the arena as directed by stewards. 51. Goats will parade with the cattle on Saturday 13th May at times stated in the programme and stockmen must be in attendance with their animals one hour before the time of the parade. The first three placed animals in each class will be required to participate and if any animal is absent from a parade, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. Other prize-winning animals are invited to parade. GENERAL 52. White Coats. Exhibitors of cattle, sheep and pigs are particularly requested to provide white coats or breed regulation dress for all persons attending their animals in the judging rings or in parades. Reference to a sponsor or the herd shown will only be permitted on the breast pocket of white coats. White coats are obligatory for sheep and goat exhibitors. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 39. Diseased Animals. Exhibitors should not bring any diseased animal into the Show premises, and if under any circumstance this regulation be violated, the exhibitor of the diseased animal will be solely responsible for any claims that may arise for damage or loss to other exhibitors or any other persons, and the Council holds itself free from liability in such cases. Should any animal manifest symptoms of disease during the Show, it must be removed immediately from the premises on an order to that effect by the Chief Executive, or by a senior member of the staff or by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society. 134 54. Assistants. Exhibitors must provide competent persons to take charge of their stock during the entire time such stock may be upon the Society’s premises. 55. Young Exhibitors. All handlers under 14 on the day of the Show and exhibiting in a class other than a class for young handlers must provide a certificate of competence signed by his/her parent or qualified person. A copy of this certificate will be included with your exhibitor pack. 56. In all classes animals must be free from clinical signs of disease, injury or physical abnormality such as would affect the usefulness of the animal. Compulsory veterinary examination prior to judging will not be required but the judges will take any such clinical signs into account when awarding prizes. 57. Identification of Ownership. No identification which might indicate the ownership of stock exhibited will be permitted. Covers will not be allowed on animals during Show hours without special permission from the chief stewards. HAY & STRAW 58. The Society does not take charge of or feed any livestock (poultry and pigeons excepted). Hay will not be supplied by the Society. Exhibitors should arrange their own supply of fodder. A quantity of round bales of straw will be available in the Cattle, Sheep, Goat and Pig areas. All exhibitors should bed their own stalls/pens. REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO CATTLE EXHIBITORS See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general). All queries relating to details of the compulsory BVD scheme should be directed to AHWNI: Programme Manager: Dr Sam Strain Address: 97 Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7DX Telephone: 028 8778 9126 Email: [email protected] Website: www.animalhealthni.com Login and password is the same as the DEFRA portal AWHNI advisory leaflets can be accessed online at: www.animalhealthni.com/documents.aspx Identification Pre-movement testing for Bovine Brucellosis is no longer required for movement to shows. Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is required. This must accompany entry forms at time entry (see below). To minimise the risk of other livestock, exhibitors are encouraged to have Show animals tested forTuberculosis by their Private Veterinary Practitioner in the 30 days beforehand. Procedures for movement of cattle are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. The Compulsory Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Scheme (BVD) ll animals attending the show must have been tested negative for BVD at some point in their lives and evidence of this must accompany entry forms at time of entry. Animals that have been tissue tagged can have a negative letter downloaded from the Animal Health and Welfare website. Animals which have not been previously tested should be blood tested by your vet who can then provide evidence of a negative test. You should ask that the result is shared with AHWNI so that in future you can download a negative letter from their website. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH General Principles • • Cattle going to a Show(s) must be accompanied by a fully completed MC2 document identifying the Show premises as the destination. Cattle moving from a Show must return to the herd they came from. The number of Shows to which cattle may travel is not limited provided these conditions are met on all occasions. Movements to or from a Show Movements to a Show Pre-movement testing for Bovine Brucellosis is no longer required for movement to shows. Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is required (see above). On arrival at the Show, the cattle must be accompanied by a fully completed MC2 document. The top three copies (MC2A (white), MC2B (yellow) and MC2C (pink)) must be brought to the Show. All three copies will be checked by a Show Representative and stamped with the Show stamp. The MC2A (white) will be retained by the Show Operative. Movements from a Show (including Show Operator’s Responsibilities) Where the exhibitor has their sticker book with them, the Show will issue a movement out MC2 endorsed with the herd number of the exhibitor and the serial number of the ‘move in’ MC2. The MC2A (white) and MC2B (yellow) ‘move out’ copies should be stapled to the yellow ‘move in’ copy and have a yellow confirmation sticker applied. This must then be sent by the Show Operatives to be received at the local DAERA office at the latest by the next working day. The MC2C (pink) ‘move out’ copy should be stapled to the pink ‘move in’ copy and have the corresponding pink sticker applied. This must be given to the herd keeper for his/her own records (see Annex A). 59. Movement to the Show and Testing of Animals. Only animals free from disease restrictions, including Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, BVD and Bluetongue (herd or individual animal restrictions) may be permitted to the Show. All cattle must be properly identified and comply with the Cattle Identification Regulations. Where the exhibitor does not have their sticker book with them, the Show will issue a ‘move out’ MC2 with ALL details completed (including animal details). The ‘move out’ MC2A (white) copy with the move in MC2B (yellow) copy must be sent to the local DAERA office at the latest by the next working day and the ‘move out’ MC2B (yellow) and MC2C (pink) copies with the ‘move in’ MC2C (pink) copy must be given to the exhibitor. The herd keeper must return the MC2B with a yellow sticker attached and must be received by his/her local DAERA office within 7 days (to avoid an NMN status) and the MC2C, with corresponding pink sticker attached, must be kept for his/her records (see Annex B). Procedure for Movement of Cattle from the Republic of Ireland (RoI) into and out of Shows Note: In order to receive cattle from the RoI, the Show premises must be operating to full EU Assembly Centre Standards for cattle and be approved for this purpose. As part of these requirements, RoI cattle must be kept segregated from NI cattle and must be re-exported directly from the Show premises to their premises of origin in RoI as soon as the Show ends. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 53. Numbers. The names and stall numbers of cattle will be given in the catalogue. Tickets will be forwarded for all animals. Harnesses and harness numbers will be provided for cattle. Buttonhole numbers corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal will be provided for sheep, goats and pigs, and must be worn by the attendants whenever they enter the ring. 135 136 Cattle Imported Directly to a Show Note: Animals must be registered on APHIS before they can move into a Show. Cattle entering a Show will be accompanied by a Passport and a Health Certificate. The Show will be issued with its own MC2 self-written notification book. The Show Operative will enter the animal(s) details onto the MC2 then send the completed MC2A (white), MC2B (yellow) and MC2C (pink) documents to the local DAERA office at the latest by the next working day. MC2D (blue) should be retained in MC2 book. Cattle Re-exported Directly from a Show Cattle being re-exported to RoI will need to be accompanied by: • An MC2L (produced by the local DAERA Office); • The passport (which accompanied the animal to the Show); • Their original Health Certification suitably endorsed by the Veterinarian responsible for the Show; and • A Non Co-minglement Certificate which will be issued by the Veterinarian responsible for the Show. 137 67. Tampering with Exhibits. No artificial device whatever may be adopted for the purpose of interfering with the udders of cattle. No cows or heifers presented in the judging ring may have sealed teats. Any exhibitor found infringing this regulation will be disqualified from exhibiting at the Show. QUALIFICATION OF CLASSES 60.Stalls. All stalls will be 3 metres length and 2.45 metres height. No stalls should extend beyond these measurements. 61.Bedding. A quantity of round bales of straw will be available in the Cattle, Sheep, Goat and Pig areas. All exhibitors should bed their own stalls/pens. On Tuesday 9 May cattle exhibitors should use their straw tickets in their pack which allows one bale per stall. 62. In Milk Classes. Animals entered in in-milk classes may, where eligible, be transferred to the appropriate in-calf classes if they are uncalved at time of judging. Animals entered in in-calf classes may be, where eligible, transferred to the appropriate in-milk classes if they have calved at time of judging. Exhibitors are responsible for drawing the Society’s attention to this requirement where it arises. 63. Washing of Milk Cattle. All cattle must be properly washed before being milked. 64.Milking. All dairy cows and heifers in milk must be milked out by 8pm on the evening prior to judging to the satisfaction of the chief steward or his nominee. Milk produced becomes the property of the Society and no direct payment will be made to exhibitors. Proceeds from milk produced will be distributed to charitable or other worthy causes at the discretion of the Society. 69. Breeding Male Stock. Evidence will be required that all breeding male stock (except those born on or after 1st January 2003), for which prizes may be awarded, have produced offspring prior to the date of the Show. Prizes will be withheld until certificates to that effect, when required, are produced. 70. Withholding Prize Money. In all classes for cows and heifers in calf, the animal, if entered in a beef breed class, must have calved before 31st December 2015. Prize money may be withheld until the breed society’s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary certificate is received as evidence that the animal has calved within the stipulated time. Such notification must be received at the Society’s office not later than the closing date of entries for the succeeding Annual Show. JUDGING IN CATTLE CLASSES 71. In the cattle classes, the attention of the judges will be particularly directed to the symmetry, early maturity, size, purity of breed and general qualities characteristic of the animals, due allowance being made for age and other circumstances. They shall not award a prize for an “overfed” animal, the object of the Society being to encourage superior animals for breeding purposes. 72. The judges shall not attempt to draw the udders of dry cattle, and if milking cows are to be thus handled, the Judges shall wash and disinfect their hands before and after drawing each or any animal. WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY 73. Withholding Prize Money. In all classes for cows and heifers in calf, the animal, if entered in a beef breed class, must have calved before 31st December 2015. Prize money may be withheld until the breed society’s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary certificate is received as evidence that the animal has calved within the stipulated time. Such notification must be received at the Society’s office not later than the closing date of entries for the succeeding Annual Show. REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO SHEEP 65. Pressure Pumps. The use of pressure pumps for the washing of cattle is permitted only in the washing areas. See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general). 65. Control of Dangerous Animals. Any animal not so secured, or considered to be in a dangerous or infuriated state, will not be admitted. Should any animal (male or female), in the opinion of the stewards, become dangerous in the Showgrounds, it must be removed immediately, or if removal is impracticable or anyone is at risk, it shall be destroyed. 74. Short Docking of Sheep. In the interests of animal welfare, it is recommended that all exhibitors comply with the animal welfare regulations. Sufficient tail (not wool) should be retained to cover the vulva of female sheep and the anus of male sheep. All sheep present at the Annual Show will be inspected in the pens by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Veterinary Officers. 66. Snaffle and Rings. It is compulsory for ALL beef animals entered to wear snaffles and all bulls to wear permanent rings, for which exhibitors shall be held responsible. No exceptions; no snaffle or permanent ring – no showing. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH Procedures for movement of sheep are listed in the Show Guidance for exhibitors. A copy can be downloaded from the DAERA website. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 68. Cows and Heifers. All cows and heifers aged three years old in competition must have had a live calf in 2015, or be in calf. This requirement will not apply to class 695. Senior heifers in the beef section may be shown in calf or with calf at foot. 138 76. To enable exhibitors to have maximum flexibility in selecting sheep which they wish to exhibit at the Show, the following method of making entries will be applied: Exhibitors must book the number of pens which they wish to use during the Show and pay the appropriate penning fee, £27 (RUAS member) or £32 (non-member). They may then enter as many sheep as they wish at an entry fee of £10 (RUAS Member) or £12 (non-member) per animal but the number of sheep of each breed which can be brought to the Show will be limited to two sheep per pen. Each exhibitor will book pens required but if at close of entries there are more pens booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in pens and in such instances only will a refund be made of the penning fees after the Show. REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO PIG EXHIBITORS See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general). 77. Vaccinations Required. Only pigs from officially Aujeszky’s disease free (OADF) herds or equivalent are eligible for entry. Exhibitors are additionally advised that to be admitted to the Showgrounds and to be eligible for exhibition, all pigs must have undergone a specially-arranged serological test for Aujeszky’s disease and a negative result obtained. Such pigs must be kept in isolation for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the blood sample being taken and remain in isolation until being brought to the Showgrounds and exhibitors will be required to complete a declaration to that effect. Certificate of negative result must be produced at time of entry to the Showgrounds with the declaration of isolation. Pigs should be isolated on return to the farm and check tested before being re-introduced to the herd. Pigs will not be allowed to gain entrance to the Showgrounds unless the necessary veterinary certificates are produced on arrival. Exhibitors will be responsible for the cost levied by the Department of Agriculture for the processing of these tests. REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO EQUINE EXHIBITORS See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general). INSURANCE 78. All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses/ponies. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 79. No entry will be accepted unless the colour and sex of the animal are stated on the entry form. 80. All horses entered must be the bona fide property of the person in whose name the entry is made. 81. The ages of all horses competing to be calculated from 1 January, except in the case of yearlings, when the date of birth must be given at the time of entry. The age of three-year-old horses entered in the breeding and young stock section will be verified before entering the judging ring, and the age of four-year-old horses entered in the hunter section will be verified by a veterinary surgeon when the exhibits are lined up in the judging ring. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 82. Each exhibitor of a horse for which a prize has been awarded must be prepared, when required by the Council, to make a statutory declaration that the conditions and regulations affecting such horse have been complied with, otherwise the prize shall lapse to the Society. 83. Passports must accompany all horses and be available for inspection. Horses without passports will not be permitted into the Showgrounds. ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS 84. In order to establish that riders of ponies are of the correct age for the class entered, it will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that the birth certificate of the rider is available for inspection by the stewards if requested. Riders to be correct age for the height of the pony. NUMBERS 85. Back numbers, corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal, will be provided and must be worn by the grooms or riders at all times, or in the case of harness horses, on the back of the carriages. Bridle numbers are also provided and these must be worn when the exhibits are out of the stables. If these numbers are not clearly displayed, you will not be allowed to enter the warm up area. HEALTH DECLARATION & VACCINATIONS 86. Each animal will be examined, on arrival at the Showgrounds, by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society, before being permitted to occupy its loose box or at any other time during the Show. 87. Vaccination against Equine Influenza. All exhibits (except foals under six months of age) must be properly vaccinated against equine influenza in accordance with the rules laid down by the FEI and the necessary veterinary certificate to be available for inspection on arrival at the Showgrounds or at any other time during the Show. RANDOM DOPE TESTING 88. The Society will carry out random dope tests at this year’s Balmoral Show. a) The selection of animals for testing is to be decided by the chairman of horse committee and the referee judge and they will decide, in advance of the Show, the classes and placing to be tested. b) Tests will be carried out by the Society’s appointed veterinary surgeon and a steward will accompany the veterinary surgeon when tests are being taken. Should the sample taken prove positive on analysis for a prohibited substance, the exhibit will be disqualified. GROOMS 89. If any groom is absent from his horse at the time of judging, the horse will be liable to be excluded from competition. Grooms in charge of horses remaining in the Showground overnight must be in attendance at 7am each morning to clean out the stables. DRESS 90. Each rider and groom must be correctly dressed and riders of exhibits are required to wear protective headgear at all times when the exhibits are being ridden. All exhibitors are encouraged to wear recommended protective headgear to BSI standard with chin strap but in the working hunter horse classes and in the ridden and working hunter children’s pony classes, exhibitors must wear a riding hat complying with the current British standard with safety harnesses fitted and correctly fastened. This will apply both in the judging ring and in practice/warm up areas. For ridden and working hunter ponies this will also apply at any other time when ponies are ridden within the ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 75. Condition of Entry. Only sheep eligible for registration or registered with the breed society may be entered in the sheep classes. 139 140 141 Showgrounds. Exhibitors not complying with this regulation will be disqualified. All riders should be correctly dressed when walking the course (no denims should be worn). All exhibitors under 14 years in the Private Driving and Light Trade section should wear protective headgear to BSI standard with chinstrap. the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Small Hunters competing in classes 31 and 32 must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 9am and 10am on Wednesday 10th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their Small Hunters with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at this time will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. Classes 36 and 37. Performance Ridden Irish Draught classes should declare at the veterinary box between 7am and 8am on Friday 12th May. Class 38. Registered Irish Draft Ridden class should declare at the veterinary box between 7am and 8am on Thursday 11th May. Classes 39 and 40. Only Cobs in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in classes 39 and 40. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Cobs competing in classes 39 and 40 must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday 10th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present the Cobs with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. 95. Led horses will be allowed to exercise in the warm up areas. Class 46. Ladies’ Side Saddle should declare 30 minutes before the competition starts. 96. The exercising of horses in the judging rings or main arena is strictly prohibited. Class 50. Only Small Working Hunters in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in class 50. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Horses competing in this class must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7am and 9am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their horse with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at this time will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. Class 51. Intermediate Working Hunters in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in this class. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. All horses competing in Intermediate Working Hunter horse class must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7am and 9am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their horse with the correct measurement certificate and to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. 91. Stables (3m x 3m) will be provided for all equine classes with the exception of Clydesdale in hand, Ridden Clydesdales, Hackneys and Private Driving, Farm Cart/Agricultural horses and Trade Turnouts Light and Heavy. If a stable is required by an exhibit in the sections listed, it must be booked with their entry at a cost of £25. Stables will include some shavings kindly provided by Bluefrog. A limited supply of shavings will be available to purchase from the stable manager. Equestrian Farms feeds can deliver additional bedding if ordered in advance. It is advisable to use rubber mats in stables due to ground conditions. 92. No horse may be stabled in a stable other than that allocated to it by Society officials. 93. No horse will be allowed out of its stable, except by order of one of the stewards of the class, or a senior member of staff. EXERCISING 94. Ridden horses will be allowed to exercise in the warm up areas. 97. The exercising or examination of horses on the paths or roadways is strictly forbidden. PARADES 98. A parade of prize-winning young stock horses will take place in the Arena on Wednesday 10th May at the time stated in the programme, and in addition to the champion and reserve champion, first, second and third prize winners in each class will be required to participate. 99. A parade of prize-winning horses will take place the Arena on Thursday 11th May at the time stated in the programme and, in addition to the champion and reserve champion, first, second and third prize winners in sections listed below are required to parade: Cobs, Coloured horses, Ladies’ Hunters Astride, Ladies’ Hunters Side Saddle, Riding Horses, Irish Draught Ridden, Connemara Ponies and Mountain & Moorland Ridden Classes. 100. A parade of prize-winning Clydesdale horses will take place on Friday 12th May in the Arena at the time stated in the programme with the champion, reserve champion and first three placed exhibits in each class required to participate. Exhibitors will be advised of the collection arrangements for parades at the time of the presentation of class prizes. 101. If an animal is absent from a parade without good reason, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. MEASUREMENTS AND DECLARATIONS OF PONIES MEASUREMENTS AND DECLARATIONS OF HORSES 102. Classes 31 and 32. Only Small Hunters in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in Classes 31 and 32. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 103. Only ponies in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete. This certificate should be issued in the current year by the JMB, SJAI or IPS or a certificate, screenshot or printout (for JMB) issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS STABLING 142 All ponies competing in Ridden Pony/Show Hunter pony classes must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate screenshot or printout (for JMB) between the hours of 7am and 8am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. All ponies competing in the Working Hunter pony classes must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 10am and 11am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their pony with the correct measurement certificate and declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class at these times will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee. 113. Exhibitors in the poultry section will not be permitted to place any advertising or evidence of ownership of exhibits on their cages. 114. ‘For Sale’ signs are not permitted on pens of exhibits. 115. Vaccinations required. Unhealthy birds forwarded for exhibition will be returned immediately to the exhibitor and the entry fee paid forfeit. Connemara Working Hunter Ponies must declare 15 minutes prior to judging time. Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Ponies must declare 15 minutes prior to judging time. FARM CARTS/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE 104. The vehicles, harness, and other apparatus will be taken into consideration by the judges. TACK. 105. Exhibitors of ridden ponies are not permitted to use double bridles. 106. To ensure that the exhibitors have full control of horses, ‘bits’ should be worn at all times when leading or riding animals. All pigeons entered must be vaccinated with the paramyxo vaccine not less than two weeks before the date of the Show – certificates of vaccination must be produced to the chief steward on arrival at the poultry marquee. 116. Feeding of exhibits. The exhibits will be fed by the exhibitor, steward or an appointed competent person. Under no circumstances will any person be allowed to interfere with an exhibit, without the permission of the stewards. 117. Disposal of eggs. To minimise any risk of disease, all eggs laid by exhibits will be destroyed. 118. Fraudulent practices. The judges will be instructed to disqualify and report to the chief steward any exhibit which they may detect to have been artificially trimmed, coloured (except minorcas) or otherwise unfairly dealt with. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR 107. Forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of horses or ponies, including, but not limited to, the various forms of rapping, are strictly forbidden in all areas of the Showgrounds. REFUNDS 108. 50% of entry fees will be refunded for all horse and pony classes who pay a stabling fee if cancelled before Monday 27th March 2017. REGULATIONS SPECIFIC POULTRY PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS AND CAVIES Should the temporary suspension of bird gatherings be extended beyond 16th March 2017, the RUAS may cancel the poultry, pigeon and egg section of the 2017 Balmoral Show. If this is the case, entries will be refunded in full on or before 31st May 2017. RABBITS & CAVIES See also Regulations and Instructions to exhibitors (general). 109. RABBITS – entry limit. Entries will be restricted to the first 100 rabbits. 110. Any rabbit with evidence of nasal discharge will be liable to be excluded from the Show. 111. Exhibitors of rabbits must ensure their rabbits have a clean supply of water at all times during the Show. 112. Restricted access during judging. During judging on Wednesday morning, access to the poultry marquee and rabbit marquee will be restricted to judges and stewards. 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