CONTENTS
JUDGES��������������������������������������������������������� 2
JUDGING TIMETABLE��������������������������������� 5
ENTRY FEES������������������������������������������������ 10
PRIZE MONEY��������������������������������������������� 11
HORSES and PONIES
Clydesdales��������������������������������������������������� 12
Clydesdale Young Handlers�������������������������� 13
Farm Cart/Agricultural Vehicle���������������������� 14
Trade Turnouts���������������������������������������������� 15
Brood Mares & Foals������������������������������������� 16
Yearlings�������������������������������������������������������� 17
Two Years Old����������������������������������������������� 18
Three Years Old��������������������������������������������� 18
Hunters���������������������������������������������������������� 19
Performance Ridden Irish Draught���������������� 20
Cobs�������������������������������������������������������������� 23
Coloured Horses������������������������������������������� 24
Ladies Hunters – Riding Astride�������������������� 25
Riding Horses������������������������������������������������ 25
Ladies Hunters – Side Saddle����������������������� 26
Working Hunters�������������������������������������������� 25
Private Driving����������������������������������������������� 28
Hackneys������������������������������������������������������� 29
Young Event Horse��������������������������������������� 30
Children's Ponies, Ridden����������������������������� 34
Children's Ponies, Working Hunters������������� 36
Connemara Ponies���������������������������������������� 38
Connemara Ponies – Working Hunter����������� 39
SHEEP
Border Leicester�������������������������������������������� 42
Suffolk����������������������������������������������������������� 43
Texel�������������������������������������������������������������� 44
Blue Texel������������������������������������������������������ 45
Ile de France�������������������������������������������������� 45
Bluefaced Leicester��������������������������������������� 46
Mules������������������������������������������������������������� 47
Perth Type Blackface������������������������������������ 48
Lanark Type Blackface���������������������������������� 49
Greyface�������������������������������������������������������� 49
Hampshire Down������������������������������������������� 50
North Country Cheviot���������������������������������� 51
Dorset Horn and Poll������������������������������������� 52
Rouge de L'Ouest����������������������������������������� 53
Charolais������������������������������������������������������� 54
Beltex������������������������������������������������������������ 55
Kerryhill���������������������������������������������������������� 56
Zwartbles������������������������������������������������������� 57
Jacob������������������������������������������������������������� 58
Rare Breeds��������������������������������������������������� 58
Swaledale������������������������������������������������������ 59
Lleyn�������������������������������������������������������������� 60
Sheep Breed Championships����������������������� 61
Sheep Young Handlers��������������������������������� 62
GOATS���������������������������������������������������������� 63
PIGS
Large White��������������������������������������������������� 68
Landrace������������������������������������������������������� 69
Traditional Breeds����������������������������������������� 70
Pork Pig Any Breed��������������������������������������� 70
Pig Inter Breed Championship���������������������� 71
Pig Young Handlers�������������������������������������� 71
POULTRY������������������������������������������������������ 73
PIGEONS������������������������������������������������������ 86
EGGS������������������������������������������������������������ 87
RABBITS & CAVIES������������������������������������ 91
CATTLE
Aberdeen Angus�������������������������������������������� 95
Hereford�������������������������������������������������������� 96
Charolais������������������������������������������������������� 97
Simmental����������������������������������������������������� 99
Limousin������������������������������������������������������ 101
British Blonde���������������������������������������������� 103
British Blue�������������������������������������������������� 105
Salers����������������������������������������������������������� 106
Commercial Beef Cattle������������������������������ 107
Beef Shorthorns������������������������������������������ 108
Dexters�������������������������������������������������������� 108
European Angus������������������������������������������ 109
Irish Moiled�������������������������������������������������� 109
Beef Bull Inter Breed Performance�������������� 110
Beef Inter Breed������������������������������������������ 113
Beef Presentation Awards��������������������������� 113
Beef Young Handlers Competition�������������� 115
Dairy Shorthorn������������������������������������������� 118
Ayrshire������������������������������������������������������� 119
Jersey���������������������������������������������������������� 120
Holstein������������������������������������������������������� 121
Dairy Inter Breed����������������������������������������� 123
Dairy Pairs Championship��������������������������� 123
Dairy Presentation Awards�������������������������� 123
Dairy Young Handlers��������������������������������� 124
REGULATIONS & EXHIBITORS
INSTRUCTIONS
General�������������������������������������������������������� 125
Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs�������������������� 129
Horses and Ponies�������������������������������������� 132
Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbit & Cavies���� 135
PRIZE SCHEDULE
Entry close dates
Horses, Ponies, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Young Handlers, Cattle, Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits and Cavies
16 March
Decorated Eggs
30 March
Goats and Pigs final entries
Pedigree details for publication in catalogue
8 April
Dairy Stalls booked
Dairy final entries
16 March
13 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.
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EVENT ADDRESS
BALMORAL SHOW
Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RF
1
JUDGES 2016
HORSES & PONIES
Breeding & Young Stock
Henrietta Knight, Robert Chugg
Children’s Ridden Ponies
Christopher Yates
Children’s Working Hunter Ponies
Christopher Yates, Nathan Arnold
Clydesdale Young Handlers
Paul Bedford
Clydesdales Ridden
Paul Bedford, Virginia Osborne
Clydesdales, Agricultural Horses
Paul Bedford
Trade Turnouts (Heavy)
TBC
Connemara Ponies Showing / Ridden
Henrietta Knight
Connemara Working Hunters
Dorothy Gilford / Rachel Bennett-Hamilton
Hackneys, Private Driving / Light Trade
Turnouts
Alistair McNinch
Hunters, Cobs/Maxi Cobs, Coloured Horses
Jenny Banks, Alycia Collins
Referee Judge
Norman Allen
Performance Ridden Irish Draught
Aubrey Chapman, Michael Kirwan,
Sue Stewart
Working Hunters, Ladies Hunters (Astride,
Side Saddle), Riding Horses
Jane Hunter, Alycia Collins
Young Event Horse
Phase 1: Jean Mitchell, David Lee
Phase 2: Sue Stewart
Phases 3 and 4: Tim Beecher
SHEEP
Beltex
John Scott
Blue Texel
Jonathan Long
Bluefaced Leicester, Mules
Neil Marston
Border Leicester
Duncan Whyte
Charollais
Drew Cowan
Dorset Horn and Poll
Keith May
Hampshire Down
Roy McFarlane
Ile De France
Robb Pratt
Jacob
Barbara Webster
Kerry Hill
Jeffrey Chilman
Lanark Type Blackface
Alastair MacArthur
Lleyn
Linda Barnard
North Country Cheviot
Richie Strawhorn
2
SHEEP
Perth Type Blackface, Greyface
Stephen Duncan Snr
Rare Breeds
Jim Cresswell
Rouge De L’Ouest
Edwin Draper
Sheep Individual Championship, Inter Breed
Championships, Short and Long Wool
Walter Wyllie
Sheep Inter Breed Pairs and Groups
Alex Bisset
Sheep Young Handler
Olive Mercer
Suffolk
Iain Barbour
Swaledale
Tom Robinson
Texel
John Mellin
Zwartbles
Joan Rowlands
GOATS
Goats
Richard Wood
PIGS
Large White, Landrace, Pork Pigs, Pairs.
Traditional Breeds, Inter Breed Championship
J S Millard
Pig Young Handler
Brian King
POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS
Turkeys, Waterfowl, Modern Game, Old English
Game, Hard Feather, Bantams Large
Malcolm Thompson
True Bantams
Nancy Hutchinson
Soft Feather Bantams
Colin McCrone
Soft Feather Large
Colm Mitchell
Pigeons
Colin Watson
Shelled Eggs and Championships
James Robertson
Decorated Eggs
Cynthia Segal
Rabbits
Derek Medlock
3
JUDGES 2016
BEEF CATTLE
Aberdeen Angus
Angus Stovold
Beef Interbreed Bull Performance,
Junior Championship, Champion
of Champions
R Arwel Owen
Beef Pairs, Group Championship
Neil Lloyd
Beef Shorthorns
Daniel Wyllie
Beef Young Handler
Sally & Neil Lloyd
British Blonde
David Clarke
British Blue
Graham Brindley
Charolais
Brian McAllister
Commercial
Berwyn Hughes
Dexter
Veronica Schofield
European Angus
TBC
Hereford
Michael Clark
Irish Moiled
Philip Mellor
Limousin
Martin Irvine
Salers
Carolyn Fox
Simmental
Vikki Wood
DAIRY CATTLE
Ayrshire
Matthew Service
Jersey
Iwan Morgan
Dairy Shorthorn
Ian Collins
Holstein
Ricky Barrett
Inter Breed Dairy Pairs, Groups,
Champion of Champions, Dairy Young Handler
Rebecca Jarvis
Presentation Awards (Dairy and Beef)
John Kelly, Brian King
TRADE STANDS
JUDGES
Trade Stand Awards
Denis Dooley, New Forest Agricultural Show
4
SHOW PROGRAMME 2016
(CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT)
WEDNESDAY MORNING 11 MAY
8.30am
9.30am
10.00am
Main Arena
SJ1 (National Show Jumping) – The ‘Bluefrog’ 6/7 year old Championship
Horse Arena 1
Hunter horses – commencing with heavy weight sponsored by Creighton’s
of Finaghy
P&O Arena
Brood Mares followed by young stock yearlings
Poultry Pavilion
Decorated Eggs
Poultry Pavilion
Poultry, Pigeons and Eggs sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd
Poultry Pavilion
Rabbit and Cavies
Sheep Rings
Texel, Beltex sponsored by ABP Food Group, Hampshire Down,
Zwartables, Swaledale and Lleyn
Cattle Rings
Limousin sponsored by ABP Food Group, Aberdeen Angus sponsored by
M&S, Hereford sponsored by Lidl, British Blue, Irish Moiled, Dexter cattle
sponsored by FP McCann
Shearing
Pavilion
YFCU sheep shearing competition sponsored by Lister Shearing
Equipment
Main Arena
SJ2 (National Show Jumping) – The ‘Dengie’ 5 year old Championship
11.00am
Shearing
Pavilion
Blade shearing heats and semi-finals sponsored by Giltspur Scientific Ltd
in memory of Dr E Logan OBE
11.30pm
Main Arena
SJ3 (National) The ‘Finlay Equi-Trek’ 1.35m Championship
P&O Arena
Dressage Demonstration
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 11 MAY
12.00noon
Horse Arena 1
Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Ltd
12.15pm
P&O Arena
Young stock 2 year old horses sponsored by Dengie
1.00pm
Sheep Rings
Charolais, Suffolk sheep sponsored by ABP Food Group
Horse Arena 1
Hunter horses sponsored by Creighton’s of Finaghy
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
1.30pm
Sheep Rings
IIe de France, Dorset Horn and Poll and Rare Breed Sheep
1.45pm
P&O Arena
Young stock 3 year old horses sponsored by TopSpec
Main Arena
SJ4 (Int Show Jumping) – Clive Richardson Ltd International Two Phase
2.00pm
Pig/Goat Ring
Large White Pigs sponsored by Elite Sires
2.15pm
Cattle Rings
British Blonde, Charolais sponsored by ABP Food Group, Simmental,
Saler, European Angus Cattle and Beef Shorthorns sponsored by Autoline
2.30pm
3.00pm
Pig/Goat Ring
Landrace pig sponsored by Elite Sires Ltd
Shearing
Pavilion
Blade Shearing final sponsored by Giltspur Scientific Ltd in memory of
Dr E Logan OBE
Pig/Goat Ring
Rare Breed pigs sponsored by Elite Sires Ltd
Shearing
Pavilion
YFCU Floral Art Competition
5
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 11 MAY
3.15pm
P&O Arena
Young Stock Championship
Horse Arena 1
Assembly for Hunter Championship
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
3.30pm
Pig/Goat Ring
Pork pigs sponsored by Elite Sires Ltd
3.45pm
Main Arena
Young Stock Parade
4.00pm
Main Arena
Hunter Championship sponsored by Creighton’s of Finaghy
4.15pm
P&O Arena
Young Event Horse Championship – Dressage/Confirmation and Type
(4 and 5 years old) sponsored by Knotts Bakery
Horse Arena 1
Coloured horses sponsored by Bluefrog
Pig/Goat Ring
Pig Interbreed Individual Championship sponsored by Elite Sires Ltd
4.30pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING 11 MAY
5.00pm
Cattle Rings
YFCU Ladies 5-aside football
5.30pm
Sheep Rings
Suffolk Stock Judging
Main Arena
SJ5 (Int Show Jumping) – International Stakes
Horse Arena 1
Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration Ltd
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
7.00pm
THURSDAY MORNING 12 MAY
8.30am
P&O Arena
Children’s Ponies Ridden sponsored by Eventsec
Horse Arena 1
Ladies Hunters Riding Astride sponsored by North Down Marquees
9.00am
Main Arena
Performance Ridden Irish Draught horses sponsored by Eco Track Access
Ltd
9.30am
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster National Sheep Shearing Championship – Preliminary heats
Sponsored by Zoetis
Sheep Rings
Border Leicester, Bluefaced Leicester, Perth Type Blackface, North
Country Cheviot, Blue Texel and Jacob sheep
10.00am
Cattle Rings
Commercial Cattle sponsored by Tesco including junior championship
10.15am
Horse Arena 1
Cobs sponsored by Grant Engineering Ltd
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship Junior Heats sponsored
by Greenmount Country Stores
11.00am
11.30am
12.00noon
Pig/Goat Ring
Judging of Goats (break for lunch at 1.00pm)
Shearing
Pavilion
Wool Handling Competition hearts sponsored by Ulster Wool Group
Main Arena
Young Event Horse Championship – Jumping, Suitability and Potential
sponsored by Knotts Bakery
Cattle Rings
Beef Interbreed Performance
Sheep Rings
Mule Sheep
6
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 12 MAY
12.15pm
Horse Arena 1
Maxi Cobs sponsored by Grant Engineering
Sheep Rings
Greyface Sheep
P&O Arena
Connemara Showing ponies sponsored by North Down Marquees
12.30pm
Cattle Rings
Junior Interbreed Championship sponsored by Marks & Spencer
12.45pm
Horse Arena 1
Ladies Hunter Side Saddle sponsored by Bluegrass
1.00pm
Cattle Rings
Beef Interbreed Champion of Champion sponsored by Dunbia
Sheep Rings
Kerryhill, Lanark Type Blackface and Rouge de L’ouest Sheep
1.15pm
P&O Arena
Connemara Ponies Ridden sponsored by North Down Marquees
1.45pm
Horse Arena 1
Riding horse class sponsored by Event Technical Services
2.00pm
Shearing
Pavilion
Semi Finals of International Junior sponsored by Greenmount Country
Stores and National Sheep Shearing Championship sponsored by Zoetis,
followed by Wool Handling Test Scotland v Northern Ireland sponsored by
Campbell & Hoy
Cattle Rings
Beef Young Handler competition sponsored by Marks & Spencer
Main Arena
Ballylone Concert Flute Band
Pig/Goat Ring
Judging of Goats (continued)
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 12 MAY (CONTINUED)
2.30pm
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
3.00pm
Main Arena
SJ6 – The ‘Connolly’s Red Mills’ International Spectacular
Horse Arena 1
Donkey Display sponsored by Lowe Refrigeration
Shearing
Pavilion
Wool Handling Competition Final sponsored by Ulster Wool Group
Horse Arena 1
Connemara Ponies Working Hunters sponsored by North Down Marquees
Cattle Rings
YFCU Machinery Handling Competition
Warm up area
Collection for horse parade
Main Arena
Ballylone Concert Flute Band
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship – Junior Final sponsored
by Greenmount Country Stores
P&O Arena
Hackney and Private Driving followed by Trade Turnouts Light
Main Arena
Horse Parade
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster National Sheep Shearing Championship – Finals sponsored
by Zoetis
4.00pm
4.15pm
4.30pm
4.45pm
7
THURSDAY EVENING 12 MAY
5.15pm
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
5.45pm
Main Arena
Ballylone Concert Flute Band
6.00pm
Cattle Rings
YFCU Tug of War
6.15pm
Main Arena
SJ7 (Int Show Jumping) – The Rydale International Speed and Power
FRIDAY MORNING 13 MAY
8.30am
Horse Arena 1
Working Hunters Horses sponsored by The Equestrian Store
9.00am
Main Arena
SJ8 (National Show Jumping) – The ‘Botanica International’ Amateur
Championship
9.30am
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Sheep Shearing Championship heats
Intermediate, sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen, Senior and
open sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers Ltd
Cattle Rings
Dairy Young Handler competition sponsored by Kubota
P&O Arena
Clydesdale Ridden classes sponsored by Ulster Bank followed by
Clydesdale Young Handler sponsored by Macfin Clydesdales followed by
Clydesdale in hand classes sponsored by Ulster Bank followed by Heavy
Trade Turnouts and then Farm Cart/Agricultural Vehicle class sponsored
by Ulster Bank
10.15am
10.30am
11.00am
Main Arena
Pony Club Games sponsored by UMEX
Cattle Rings
Holstein and Ayrshire Cattle
Cattle Rings
Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey Cattle
Sheep Rings
Sheep Interbreed Pairs Championship
Cattle Rings
Beef Cattle Interbreed Pairs sponsored by Marks & Spencer and Groups
Championship sponsored by Linden Foods
Sheep Rings
Sheep Group Championship
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Shearing Championships – Semi Finals Intermediate
sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Senior classes
8
FRIDAY AFTERNOON 13 MAY
12.15pm
12.30pm
Cattle Rings
Dairy Cattle Champion of Champions sponsored by John Thompson &
Sons Ltd
Cattle Rings
Presentation of Beef Presentation Awards
Sheep Rings
Sheep Young Handlers
Main Arena
SJ9 (Int Show Jumping) – The ‘AON Risk Services (NI) Ltd’ International
Accumulator
12.45pm
Cattle Rings
Dairy Cattle Pairs Championship
1.00pm
Cattle Rings
Dairy Group Championship sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd
1.15pm
Cattle Rings
Dairy Presentation Award sponsored by John Thompson & Sons
1.30pm
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Sheep Shearing Championship Semi-final Open
sponsored Ulster Wool Growers Ltd
1.45pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
Pig/Goat Ring
Senior Sow Parade
Horse Arenas
Working Hunter Ponies
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
Shearing
Pavilion
Six Nations Wool Handling sponsored British Wool Marketing Board,
Ulster Wool Group followed by the Senior Test between Germany and
Northern Ireland sponsored by Glen Farm Supplies
Cattle Rings
Assembly for Cattle Parade
Pig/Goat Ring
Pig Handling Demonstration
Sheep Rings
Long Wool Sheep Breeds Championship
2.45pm
Main Arena
Heavy Horse Parade
3.00pm
Pig/Goat Ring
Pig Young Handler Competition sponsored by Elite Sires Limited
Sheep Rings
Short Wool Sheep Breeds Championship
3.15pm
Main Arena
Parade of Cattle
3.30pm
Sheep Rings
Sheep Inter Breed Individual Overall Championship sponsored by ABP
Food Group Ltd
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Shearing Championship Intermediate Final
sponsored by Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Senior Final
4.15pm
Main Arena
SJ10 (Int Show Jumping) – The ‘Barclay Communications & Bottle Green’
International Grand Prix
4.45pm
Shearing
Pavilion
Royal Ulster International Sheep Shearing Competition Open Final
sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers Ltd
FRIDAY EVENING 13 MAY
6.00pm
Main Arena
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
6.30pm
Main Arena
Wilsons Auctions Inter Hunt Chase
9
ENTRY FEES
NON-REFUNDABLE
(50% of entry fees will be refunded for all horse and pony classes who pay a stabling
fee if cancelled before Monday 28th March 2016)
Entry Fees RUAS
Member
Entry Fees
Non-Member
Clydesdale in hand & 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), Ridden Irish Draught (stabling included)
£80.00
£85.00
Children's Ponies (stabling included)
£65.00
£70.00
Connemara Ponies (stabling included)
£65.00
£70.00
Sheep Penning Fee (per pen)
maximum 2 sheep per pen
£27.00
£32.00
Sheep Entry Fee (per animal)
£10.00
£12.00
Sheep / Pig Young Handler classes
£5.00
£5.00
Cattle Young Handler classes
£5.00
£5.00
Goats
£25.00
£30.00
No Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
£25.00
£30.00
Poultry and Pigeons
£3.50
£ 4.00
Eggs
£3.50
£4.00
No Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Rabbits
£3.50
£4.00
Cattle
Stalling Fee [per stall]
Entry Fees per entry/per group
£32.00
£14.00
£37.00
£16.00
Goats (Milking Trials)
Pigs
Decorated Eggs
10
PRIZE MONEY
The number of cash prizes to be awarded provided the Judges find sufficient merit
[Reg.26]
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Clydesdales in hand
and Ridden / Hackneys
/ Private Driving / Farm
Carts / Agricultural
Horses / Light and
Heavy TradeTurnouts
£65
£50
£40
£30
£20
-
-
-
-
-
Hunters
£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
-
-
-
-
Foals
£25
£20
£15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ponies
£70
£60
£50
£40
£35
£30
-
-
-
-
Sheep, Goats & Pigs
£55
£50
£45
£40
£35
£25
-
-
-
-
Sheep / Pig / Cattle /
Clydesdale young
handler classes
£20
£15
£10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs
& Rabbits
£8.00
£7.00
£5.00
£4.00
£3.00
£2.00
-
-
-
-
Decorated Eggs
NO PRIZE MONEY
Cattle
£80
£70
£65
£60
£55
£45
£35
£25
£15
£10
Cattle Groups
£60
£55
£50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CHALLENGE CUPS, MEDALS & SPECIAL PRIZES
All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners – see Regulation
17.
A number of cups and trophies are presented by breed clubs and other donors. These can be claimed from the
appropriate Club.
The Society reserves the right to withhold a cup if the Judges do not find sufficient merit.
11
CLYDESDALES
CLYDESDALES
SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK
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, 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.
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 2016 or with foal at
foot. All foals must be led.
3
FOAL at foot in class 2. All foals must be led [no entry fee].
4
YELD MARE, 3 years old and upwards.
5
GELDING, 3 years old and upwards.
6
COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2014.
7
FILLY, foaled in 2014.
8
COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2015.
9
FILLY, foaled in 2015.
SPECIALS
S1
CHAMPION PRIZE, £50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY for the Champion Clydesdale.
Presented by the Ulster Bank.
S2
THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP for the best
Clydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society.
S3
THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL for the best Clydesdale. Presented in memory of the
late Alex Waugh.
S4
SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to champion. Presented
by the Ulster Bank.
S5
VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best yearling Clydesdale filly. Won
outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and represented 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 represented to the Society by his family.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
12
CLYDESDALE
YOUNG HANDLERS
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
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.
CLYDESDALES YOUNG HANDLERS
SPONSORED BY MACFIN CLYDESDALES
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.
Macfin Clydesdales have kindly donated £100 towards this section.
Entry Fees: £5.00
CLASS
10
CLYDESDALE YOUNG HANDLER for competitors aged between 12 and 16 on day of
qualifying show.
SPECIAL
S10
ENGRAVED MEDAL for the best handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who
has not already qualified in 2016. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed,
not the animal being led. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
13
FARM CART/
AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
FARM CART/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £35.00, Non Member £40.00
Stabling is not provided for Agricultural Horses. 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
11
FARM CART/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE, horse any height, cart/vehicle and
harness. [If less than four entries are received this class will be cancelled]
SPECIALS
S11
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Agricultural horse. Presented by the 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.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
14
LIGHT TRADE & HEAVY
TRADE TURNOUTS
LIGHT TRADE TURNOUTS
LIGHT TRADE TURNOUTS
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.
Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without
these will not be permitted into the showgrounds.
CLASS
12
LIGHT TRADE, a single or pair of horses or ponies, show in a traditional two or
four-wheeled trade vehicle.
SPECIALS
S13
USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Trade Turnout. Presented by the
Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
HEAVY TRADE TURNOUTS
HEAVY TRADE TURNOUTS
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.
Judging has changed to Friday 13 May.
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.
SPECIALS
S14
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Trade
Turnout. Presented by the Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
15
BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK
BROOD MARES & FOALS
BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00
Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes.
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
CLASS
14
BROOD MARE [lightweight], thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their
respective stud book, certified to foal in 2016 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 draft section,
certified to foal in 2016 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led.
16
Colt Foal. Progeny of mare in Class 14 & 15. All foals to be led [no entry fee].
17
Filly foal. Progeny or mare in class 14 & 15. All foals to be led [no entry fee].
18
REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE, certified to foal in 2016 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].
SPECIALS
S15
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion nonthoroughbred 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 nonthoroughbred 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].
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
16
YOUNG STOCK &
YEARLINGS
YOUNG STOCK
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.
YEARLINGS
Important – exact date of birth of exhibit must be given on entry form for all yearlings.
CLASS
21
COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred, entered
in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
22
FILLY, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their
respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
17
TWO YEARS OLD &
THREE YEARS OLD
TWO YEARS OLD
SPONSORED BY DENGIE
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00
Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes.
CLASS
23
GELDING, foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their
respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
24
FILLY, foaled in 2014, 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 2013, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred
entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
26
GELDING [medium to heavyweight], foaled in 2013, thoroughbred and nonthoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class
performer.
27
FILLY, foaled in 2013 thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their
respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
SPECIALS
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 21-27. Presented by the Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
18
HUNTERS
HUNTERS
SPONSORED BY CREIGHTONS OF FINAGHY
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 28-35) but, where eligible, may be
also entered in the Ladies’ Hunter, Working Hunter, Ridden Irish Draught and Young Event Horse
classes, but not any other class.
Classes 28 to 35: riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Classes 28 to 30: the ages of horses entered in these classes will be verified by a member of the
veterinary panel when they are lined up in the judging ring.
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. See Regulation 104.
Small Hunters competing in classes 31 and 32 must be presented at the Veterinary box along with
their height certificate between the hours of 9.00am and 10.00am on Wednesday 11th 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
time 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 28-31. 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 16 MARCH
19
PERFORMANCE RIDDEN
IRISH DRAUGHT
PERFORMANCE RIDDEN
IRISH DRAUGHT
SPONSORED BY ECOTRACK & ACCESS LTD
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00
Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class.
Horses in this section may be entered in the Hunter classes.
Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £250 towards this section.
IDHS Limted has kindly donated £200 towards this section
To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January 2016.
Please note Performance Ridden Irish Draught classes should declare at the veterinary box
between 7.00am and 8.00am on Thursday 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, ride-ability, 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 EN 1384 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.
See the website: www.balmoralshow.co.uk/pdfs/permitted-nosebands.pdf cavesson, drop, flash
or grackle.
• Martingales are not permitted.
• Neckstraps and/or breastplates are permitted.
• No saddle cloths, 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.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
20
PERFORMANCE RIDDEN
IRISH DRAUGHT
Flat Work Phase (45 points)
Details of the Flat Work Phase can be found on the website: www.balmoralshow.co.uk/pdfs/flatwork-phase.pdf
Jumping Phase (90 points)
4 Year olds ≤ 80cm in height
5 Years old and over ≤ 90cm in height
Exhibits will be required to jump a course of 9 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.
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.
Phase
Points
Flat Work Phase
45
Jumping Phase
9 fences @ 10 points each
90
Rhythm & Fluency
10
Technique10
Balance & Harmony of rider with horse
10
Conformation Phase
30
Ride40
Total235
Points
120
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
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
21
PERFORMANCE RIDDEN
IRISH DRAUGHT
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
stud books.
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 stud books.
SPECIAL
S29
THE WINDMILL STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion
Performance Irish Draught. Presented by Eugene and Fiona Carson of Ardboe Cold
Store.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
22
COBS
COBS
[To be shown under saddle]
SPONSORED BY GRANT ENGINEERING LTD
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 38 and 39. 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. See regulation 103.
Maxi Cobs in class 40 will be measured prior to being permitted to compete.
Cobs competing in classes 38 and 39 must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their
height certificate between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am on Thursday 12th May 2016 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 38 to 40 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS
38
COB, MARE or GELDING [lightweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cm,
capable of carrying up to 14st [89kg].
39
COB, MARE or GELDING [heavyweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding
155cm, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg].
40
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 40 cannot compete in any other Cob class i.e. class 38 and 39.
SPECIALS
S30
CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cob.
Presented by Grant Engineering Ltd.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
23
COLOURED HORSES
COLOURED HORSES
SPONSORED BY BLUEFROG
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00
Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class.
Horses entered in class 41 will not be eligible to be entered in any other Showing class but may
be entered in the Working Hunter and Ladies Hunter.
Coloured horses must be trimmed and plaited.
CLASS
41
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.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
24
LADIES HUNTERS – RIDING
ASTRIDE & RIDING HORSES
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 42 and 43 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current
year.
CLASS
42
MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume
riding astride.
43
MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting
costume riding astride.
SPECIALS
S31
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’
Hunter (riding astride). Presented by North Down Marquees.
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.
RIDING HORSES
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.
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.
Horses entered in class 44 will not be eligible to be entered in any other class.
CLASS
44
MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 148cm. Riders to have attained
their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
25
LADIES’ HUNTERS –
SIDE SADDLE
LADIES’ HUNTERS – SIDE SADDLE
SPONSORED BY BLUEGRASS
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 42 or 43 may also be entered in Class 45. An additional
entry form is not necessary.
CLASS
45
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 before 1st
January in the current year).
SPECIALS
S33
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’
Hunter (side saddle). Presented by Bluegrass. S34
VERONICA TROPHY for the highest placed SSA Area 21 member riding her usual
mount. The said combination to have participate in two SSA rules in the current year.
All SSA Members carrying their current membership card shall receive an SSA rosette for
competing.
WORKING HUNTERS
SPONSORED BY THE EQUESTRIAN STORE
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.
COURSE BUILDER: ADRIENNE STUART
PHASES OF JUDGING
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
26
WORKING HUNTERS
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 which will have a natural appearance and
not be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 3’9” 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.
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.
The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue.
Declaration must be made 15 minutes prior to time of judging.
Classes 46 to 48 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
46
MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1m
(age must be specified on entry form).
47
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).
48
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).
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.
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PRIVATE DRIVING
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 classed running order classes 50, 51, 49 and 52.
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
49
OPEN DRIVING CLASS, not exceeding 138cm, single or pairs.
50
OPEN DRIVING CLASS, over 138cm, single or pairs.
SPECIALS
S37
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Private
Driving exhibits. Presented by the Society.
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28
HACKNEYS
HACKNEYS
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.
Private Driving and Hackney classed running order classes 50, 51, 49 and 52.
Please note passports and veterinary certificates must accompany horses. Horses without
these will not be permitted into the showgrounds.
All exhibitors must be members of the Hackney Horse Society and entries must be registered with
the Hackney Horse Society.
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 49 and 50.
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
51
PONY, single harness, open.
52
HORSE, 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.
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YOUNG EVENT HORSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
COURSE DESIGNER: ADRIENNE STUART
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY – Horse Rings
Phase 1: DRESSAGE – Max available 30% of total
Phase 2: CONFORMATION AND TYPE – Max score 10% of total
THURSDAY 12 MAY – Main Arena
Four year olds followed by five year olds.
Phase 3: JUMPING – Max score 45% of total
Phase 4: SUITABILITY AND POTENTIAL – Max score 15% of total
PHASE 1: DRESSAGE
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
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
Leave arena at A
Following Phase 1 all horses must be stripped of saddle and boots and proceed immediately to
Phase 2.
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YOUNG EVENT HORSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
A
PHASE 3: JUMPING
Mare
Foal
Class
4 year olds
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
18
22
90
100
800–1000
1000–1200
4 penalties
5 penalties
8 penalties
Elimination
Elimination
5 year olds
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YOUNG EVENT HORSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
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 2012 and 2011.
To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January 2016.
Horses must have competed in two qualifiers and attained at least 60% in one.
Qualifiers:
Wexford Equestrian Centre
Gransha Equestrian Centre
Barnadown Equestrian Centre
The Meadows Equestrian Centre
Wednesday 6th April 2016
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tuesday 19th April 2016
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Qualifiers Entry Fee:
£50 or €60
Close of Entries:
5.00pm on the Sunday preceding each qualifier date.
Late entries £60 or €70 accepted at discretion of the organising venue.
Entry Form:
Completed entry form and fee must be sent to the appropriate qualifying centre before
close of entry.
Entry form 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%.
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YOUNG EVENT HORSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
RIDERS CAN ONLY RIDE TWO 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:
• Tweed or hunting style jacket.
• Neat shirt and tie.
• Beige, fawn or cream breeches.
• Long black boots.
•Gloves.
•Protective headgear conforming to the current recommended kitemark standard – PAS 015 or
EN1384 and fitted with an adjustable harness.
• A body protector must be worn by all riders during Phase 3.
• Eventing colours and attire must be worn in Phase 3.
CLASS
53
FOUR YEAR OLD YOUNG EVENT HORSE
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RIDDEN PONIES
CHILDREN’S PONIES
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 58 to 62 will not be eligible to also enter in classes 63 to 66.
Ponies entered in the Show Hunter pony classes 55 to 57 may also be entered in classes 63 to
66.
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 (see regulation 104).
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 7.00am and 8.00am
on Thursday 12th 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 55 to 57 and 60 to 62 may be asked to unsaddle,
saddle and lead their ponies unassisted.
All ponies in Classes 58 and 59 to be shown in snaffle bridle i.e. single ring snaffle.
Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Ponies (UK) championship to be held at Stonleigh Park,
Warwickshire from August 2016.
Qualifying classes with ponies UK are:
S11 Brineton Ridden Show Pony Summer Championship (Classes 60 to 62)
S12 Timberwolf SHP Summer Championship (Classes 55 to 57)
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RIDDEN PONIES
CLASS
55
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.
56
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. 57
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. 58
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 58 will receive a
rosette. Riders in this class may not ride in any other class at this Show except
for class 59.
59
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 59 cannot ride in any
other class except class 58.
60
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.
61
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.
62
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 prizewinners in classes 55 to 57 are eligible to
compete.
S42
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion in the
Ridden Pony classes, 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 58 to 62 are also eligible to
compete.
S43
THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in classes 60 to 62.
S44
THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in class 61.
Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE CVO.
S45
THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pony in class 62.
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 55 to 62 who has
demonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount.
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WORKING HUNTER PONIES
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 58 to 62 will not be eligible to also enter in classes 63 to 66.
Ponies entered in the Show Hunter pony classes 55 to 57 may be entered classes 63 to 66.
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 (see regulation 104).
All ponies competing in Working Hunter pony classes must be presented at the veterinary box
along with their height certificate between the hours of 10.00am and 11.00am on Friday 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 penalty marks
Second Refusal, run out or disobedience – 20 penalty marks
Third Refusal, run out or disobedience – elimination
Jumping knock down – 10 penalty marks
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 an overall result.
These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place.
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WORKING HUNTER PONIES
The maximum points to be awarded will be:
Phase 1: Jumping50 marks
Style and way of going
10 marks
Phase 2: Manners and performance
20 marks
Conformation and movement
15 marks
Type
5 marks
Total 100 marks
No change of tack is allowed during the competition, except 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.
COURSE BUILDER: ADRIENNE STUART
FENCES
Class 63 (starter stakes) not to exceed 75cm
Class 64 (133cm) not to exceed 90cm
Class 65 (143cm) not to exceed 1m
Class 66 (153cm) not to exceed 1.05m
CLASS
63
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 64 to 66. 64
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.
65
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.
66
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.
SPECIALS
S47
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working
Hunter pony in classes 64 to 66. Presented by the Society.
S48
ULSTER PONY SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibit in
classes 64 to 66. Presented by the Ulster Pony Society.
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CONNEMARA PONIES
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.
Lightsource Renewable Energy will present rugs to the winners of classes 70 and 71.
Longstone Stud will present a sash and rug to the winner of classes 70 and 71.
This class is a qualifier for:
The Midland Connemara all Ireland Brood Mare Championship. The championship is confined to
registered Connemara pony mare 4 years and upwards with foal at foot.
Entries in class 67, 70 and 71 will be limited to the first 15 received.
CLASS
67
REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 3 years and upwards with or
without foal.
68
FOAL at foot (filly) in Class 67. All foals to be led (no entry fee).
69
FOAL at foot (colt) in class 67. All foals to be led (no entry fee).
70
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.
71
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.
SPECIALS
S49
THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the
champion in class 67. 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.
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CONNEMARA PONIES
WORKING HUNTER
CONNEMARA PONIES –
WORKING HUNTER
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.
Derryronane Stud will present a rug for the winner of class 72 and 73.
Longstone Stud will present sashes to the Champion and Reserve Champion of classes 72 and
73.
Entries in Classes 72 and 73 will be limited to the first 18 received in each class.
Only one pony may be ridden by the same rider in each class.
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.
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 penalty marks
Second Refusal, run out or disobedience – 20 penalty marks
Third Refusal, run out or disobedience – elimination
Jumping knock down – 10 penalty marks
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 an overall result.
These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place.
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CONNEMARA PONIES
WORKING HUNTER
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 40 marks
10 marks
20 marks
15 marks
15 marks
100 marks
Fences Classes 72 and 73: minimum 69cm, maximum 99cm, max spread 84cm.
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.
Blunt 2.5cm spurs allowed only in class 73.
COURSE BUILDER: ADRIENNE STUART
CLASS
72
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.
73
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.
SPECIALS
S53
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Connemara Working Hunter pony in classes 72 and 73. Presented by The Derryronan
Stud.
S54
NI CONNEMARA PONY ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the Champion Connemara Pony in class 72 and 73. Presented by the NI Connemara Pony
Association. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
40
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SHEEP
SHEEP
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
74
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
75
SHEARLING RAM.
76
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
77
SHEARLING EWE.
78
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
79
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
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 ROSETTE 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.
S57
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, £15; 2nd Group, £10; 3rd Group £5].
S58
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Border
Leicester sheep. Presented by the Society. S59
SPECIAL PRIZE for the best Border Leicester animal registered in the flock book.
Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders.
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SHEEP
SUFFOLK
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
* Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 74 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.
CLASS
80
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
81
SHEARLING RAM.
82
EWE, presented shorn, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb
in 2016.
83
SHEARLING EWE.
84
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
85
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S60
THE SUFFOLK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best ram lamb registered in
the flock book. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society.
S61
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.
S62ROSETTE 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.
S63ROSETTES for the male Champion and Reserve male Champion. Presented by the
Suffolk Sheep Society.
S64ROSETTES for the female Champion and Reserve female Champion. Presented by the
Suffolk Sheep Society.
S65
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Suffolk
sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. S66
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.
S67
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.
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43
SHEEP
TEXEL
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
* Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.
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
86
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
87
SHEARLING RAM.
88
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2016.
89
SHEARLING EWE.
Animals in Classes 86 to 89 to be shorn bare on or after 1st April 2016. No
trimming or dressing allowed.
90
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
91
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S68
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Texel
sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. S69
IRISH TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best
sheep of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the Irish Texel Sheep Society.
S70
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and ROSETTE for the best Texel sheep.
Reserve – rosette. Presented by the Texel Sheep Society.
S71
ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET and £50 for the best Texel sheep. Presented by the
NI Texel Sheep Breeders’ Club.
S72
ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET for the Reserve Texel Champion. Presented by the
Northern Ireland Sheep Breeders’ Club.
S73
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.
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44
SHEEP
BLUE TEXEL
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The Blue Texel Club has kindly donated £250 towards this section.
CLASS
92
RAM, shearling and upwards.
93
EWE, shearling and upwards.
94
RAM LAMB.
95
EWE LAMB.
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
Classes 96 to 101 are qualifying classes for the NI IIe de France Club breeders’ cup competition.
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.
CLASS
96
RAM, two shear and upwards.
97
SHEARLING RAM.
98
EWE, two-shear and upwards, shorn, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
99
SHEARLING EWE, shorn.
100
RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
101
EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S74
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ile de
France sheep. Presented by the Society.
S75
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £10 for the best Ile de France sheep. Presented
by the NI lle de France Sheep Breeders’ Club.
S76
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the reserve best Ile de France sheep. Presented
by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders’ Club.
S77
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE and £5 for the best of opposite sex to the
Champion. Presented by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders’ Club.
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45
SHEEP
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
102
SHEARLING RAM, and upwards.
103
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2016.
104
SHEARLING EWE.
105
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
106
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S78ROSETTE for the best pair of Bluefaced Leicester lambs born in 2016, 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.
S79ROSETTE 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.
S80
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented by the Society.
S81
THE JOHN BLANEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Bluefaced
Leicester sheep. Presented in memory of the late John Blaney.
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46
SHEEP
MULES
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The NI Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders’ Club has kindly donated £200 towards this section.
CLASS
107
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2016. To be
shown in wool. 108
SHEARLING EWE – dry. To be shown shorn.
109
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S82
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Mule
sheep. Presented by the Society.
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47
SHEEP
PERTH TYPE BLACKFACE
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
110
RAM, two-shear and upwards, shorn.
111
SHEARLING RAM, shorn.
112
EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
113
SHEARLING EWE, shorn.
114
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
115
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
SPECIALS
S83
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.
S84ROSETTE 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.
S85
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Perth
type Blackface sheep. Presented by the Society.
S86
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.
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48
SHEEP
LANARK TYPE BLACKFACE
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
116
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
117
SHEARLING RAM.
118
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
119
SHEARLING EWE.
120
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
121
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
SPECIAL
S87
THE LANARK AUCTION MART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion
Lanark type Blackface sheep. Presented by Lawrie & Symington Limited.
GREYFACE
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
Animals must be the progeny of Border Leicester rams and Blackface ewes.
CLASS
122
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016. To be
shown in wool.
123
SHEARLING EWE – dry. To be shown shorn.
124
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S88
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Greyface
sheep. Presented by the Society.
S89
THE RICHARD D WARWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Greyface
sheep.
S90
SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best Greyface sheep. Presented by the Society of Border
Leicester Sheep Breeders.
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49
SHEEP
HAMPSHIRE DOWN
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
To be judged under the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association rules.
CLASS
125
RAM, born on or before 1st December 2015. To be shorn bare on or after 1st
January 2016.
126
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016. To be
shorn bare on or after 1st April 2016.
127
SHEARLING EWE, shorn bare on or after 1st January 2016.
128
RAM LAMB, untrimmed, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
129
RAM LAMB, trimmed, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
130
EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must
bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S91
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 the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Club of
Ireland.
S92
SPECIAL PRIZES, £10 and ROSETTE for the best novice and £5 and rosette for
the reserve novice. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Club of
Ireland.
S93ROSETTE 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 the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association Ireland.
S94
THE IAN ROBINSON TROPHY for the first placed shearling ewe. Presented by
Hampshire Down Ireland.
S95
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.
S96
SPECIAL PRIZES, £20 and ROSETTE for best male and £20 and rosette for best
female. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Club of Ireland.
S97
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by the Society.
S98
THE JOHN SMYTH TROPHY for the Reserve Champion Hampshire Down sheep.
Presented by Hampshire Down Ireland.
S99
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by
the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association.
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50
SHEEP
NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society bare clipping rule for 2016 will apply.
CLASS
131
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
132
SHEARLING RAM.
133
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
134
SHEARLING EWE.
SPECIALS
S100
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion North
Country Cheviot sheep. Presented by the Society.
S101
SOCIETY ROSETTE for the best North Country Cheviot sheep from a registered flock.
Presented by the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society.
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51
SHEEP
DORSET HORN AND POLL
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
135
RAM, any age.
136
EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
137
SHEARLING EWE.
138
RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2015, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must
bear flock no.
139
EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2015, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must
bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S102
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dorset
Horn and Poll sheep. Presented by the Society.
S103
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.
S104
SAMUEL ROBINSON MEMORIAL CUP for the Champion Dorset Horn and Poll
sheep. Presented by the Wright family.
S105ROSETTES for the best pair of Dorset lambs, bred by exhibitor, born on or after 1st
September 2015. Presented by the Northern Ireland Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset
Sheep Breeders’ Club.
S106ROSETTES for the best group of Dorset Sheep with no more than one from any class.
Presented by the Northern Ireland Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Club.
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52
SHEEP
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 74 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.
CLASS
140
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
141
SHEARLING RAM.
142
EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
143
SHEARING EWE.
144
RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2016, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
145
EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2016, bred by exhibitor.
Lamb must bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S107
CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Rouge de l’Ouest lamb.
Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club.
S108
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rouge
de l’Ouest sheep. Presented by the Society.
S109
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.
S110
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.
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53
SHEEP
CHAROLLAIS
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
146
RAM, two shear and upwards.
147
SHEARLING RAM.
148
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
149
SHEARLING EWE.
150
RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must
bear flock no.
151
EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2015, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must
bear flock no.
SPECIALS
S111
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].
S112
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Charollais sheep. Presented by the Society.
S113
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Charollais sheep. Presented by the NI
Charollais Sheep Club through Clarendon Feeds.
S114ROSETTE for the best Charollais sheep. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep
Society.
S115ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show.
Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society.
S116ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show.
Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society.
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54
SHEEP
BELTEX
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
* Penning maximum of two sheep per pen. See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
152
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
153
SHEARLING RAM.
154
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
155
SHEARLING EWE.
156
RAM LAMB.
157
EWE LAMB.
SPECIALS
S117ROSETTES 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.
S118ROSETTES for the best pair of Beltex lambs born in 2016, 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.
S119ROSETTES for the male Champion and Reserve male Champion. Presented by the
Beltex Sheep Society.
S120ROSETTES for the female Champion and Reserve female Champion. Presented by the
Beltex Sheep Society.
S121
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beltex
sheep. Presented by ABP Food Group. S122
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best home bred sheep. Presented by Mr
Brendan Arthurs.
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55
SHEEP
KERRYHILL
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
CLASS
158
RAM, two shear and upwards.
159
SHEARLING RAM.
160
EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
161
SHEARLING EWE.
162
RAM LAMB.
163
EWE LAMB.
SPECIALS
S123
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Kerry Hill
Sheep. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
56
SHEEP
ZWARTBLES
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
Only animals ZSA registered pedigree are eligible and may be entered in these classes.
CLASS
164
RAM, any age.
165
EWE, two years old and upwards, having reared a lamb in 2016.
166
SHEARLING EWE.
167
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
168
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
SPECIALS
S124
VIRBAC UK LIMITED CUP and ROSETTE for the best pair of Zwartble lambs born in
2016, 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.
S125
FANCY FEED COMPANY CUP and ROSETTE for the best group of 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.
S126
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Zwartble
sheep. Presented by the Society.
S127
MAGORAN PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion Zwartble sheep presented by the
Zwartble Sheep Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
57
SHEEP
JACOB
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The Jacob Sheep Society has kindly donated £100 towards this section.
CLASS
169
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
170
SHEARLING RAM.
171
EWE, two shear and upwards, must be rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
172
SHEARLING EWE.
173
RAM LAMB.
174
EWE LAMB.
SPECIALS
S128
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Jacob
sheep. Presented by the Society.
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
Rare breed exhibitors must be members of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Sheep Derby.
CLASS
175
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
176
SHEARLING RAM.
177
EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
178
SHEARLING EWE.
179
RAM LAMB.
180
EWE LAMB.
SPECIALS
S129
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion rare
breed sheep. Presented by the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
58
SHEEP
SWALEDALE
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association has kindly donated £50 towards this section.
CLASS
181
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
182
SHEARLING RAM.
183
EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
184
SHEARLING EWE.
SPECIALS
S130ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show.
Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association.
S131ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show.
Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association.
S132
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Swaledale sheep. Presented by the Society. S133ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion Swaledale sheep. Presented by
the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association.
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59
SHEEP
LLEYN
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 74 regarding booking of pens.
The Northern Ireland Lleyn Breeders’ Group has kindly donated £100 towards this section.
CLASS
185
RAM, two-shear and upwards.
186
SHEARLING RAM.
187
EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2016.
188
SHEARLING EWE.
189
RAM LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor.
190
EWE LAMB, born in 2016, bred by exhibitor. SPECIALS
S134
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Lleyn
sheep. Presented by the Society.
S135ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show.
Presented by the Lleyn Society.
S136ROSETTE for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show.
Presented by the Lleyn Society.
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60
SHEEP
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 10.30am on Friday 13th May. Prize money won
will be paid to individual exhibitors.
S137SPECIAL PRIZES £180, RESERVE £90 and ROSETTE for the champion and
reserve champion sheep breed pair.
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 11.00am on Friday
13th May. Prize money won will be paid to individual exhibitors.
S138SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL £180, RESERVE £90 and ROSETTE for the best
group of sheep.
LONG WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP
LONG WOOL SHEEP: BORDER LEICESTER, BLUEFACED LEICESTER, PERTH TYPE
BLACKFACE, LANARK TYPE BLACKFACE, GREYFACE, MULES, NORTH COUNTRY
CHEVIOT, RARE BREEDS (if long wool), SWALEDALE.
The champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday or Thursday to be
available for this championship. To be judged at 2.30pm on Friday 13th May.
S139CHAMPION PRIZES £75, RESERVE £50 and ROSETTE for the long wool
sheep breeds.
SHORT WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP
SHORT WOOL SHEEP: SUFFOLK, TEXEL, BLUE TEXEL, ILE DE FRANCE, HAMPSHIRE
DOWN, DORSET HORN AND POLL, ROUGE DE L’OUEST, CHAROLLAIS, BELTEX,
ZWARTBLES, KERRY HILL, LLEYN, RARE BREEDS (if short wool), JACOBS.
The champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday or Thursday to be
available for this championship. To be judged at 3.00pm on Friday 13th May.
S140CHAMPION PRIZES £75, RESERVE £50 and ROSETTE for the Short Wool sheep
breeds champion and reserve.
SHEEP INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUP
The Wednesday and Thursday sheep breeds champion and reserve sheep
breeds to be available for this championship. To be judged at 3.30pm on
Friday 13th May, following the judging of the short wool championship.
S141
SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 for the overall sheep breed champion [2nd, £75; 3rd, £50].
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SHEEP
SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS
Entry Fees: £5.00
Entries for this class can also be made on the day of judging. Go to the NSA marquee.
The Sheep Young Handlers will take place on Friday 13th May at 12.30pm.
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.
CLASS
191
Sheep young handler – Friday open class for competitors aged 8 to 11 years
(competitors age taken on 1st May 2016).
192
Sheep young handler – Friday open class for competitors aged 12 to 14 years
(competitors age taken on 1st May 2016).
SPECIALS
S142ROSETTES for the champion and reserve champion young handler. Presented by the
Society.
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GOATS
GOATS
Entry Fees [per animal]: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £100 towards this section.
Nominations of classes close Wednesday 16th March and full pedigree details for publication in
the catalogue being advised on 8th April 2016 at 5.00pm.
Held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the British Goat Society – Classification A
Show.
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 10th May, and to be milked-out not
later than 7.00pm on that day.
CLASS
193
FEMALE GOAT, in milk, first kidder, any age, having produced a kid, any
variety.
193a
FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the Saanen or
British Saanen section of the herd book.
194
FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the
Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the herd book.
195
FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the British
Alpine section of the herd book.
196
FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any
breed not included in previous class.
197
FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old on day
of judging, 12th May 2016, not having had a kid, entered in the Saanen or British
Saanen, Toggenburg or British Toggenburg or British Alpine section of the herd
book.
198
FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old on day
of judging, 12th May 2016, not having had a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not
included in previous class.
199
FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of
judging, 12th May 2016, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen, Toggenburg or
British Toggenburg or British Alpine section of the herd book.
200
FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day
of judging, 12th May 2016. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous
class.
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GOATS
SPECIALS
S143
CHAMPION PRIZES, £30 and £15 for the Champion and Reserve Champion goat.
Presented by the Society.
S144
THE JAMES WAUGH MEMORIAL CUP for the best exhibit in the goat section.
Presented by the NI Goat Club.
S145ROSETTE for the best goat. Presented by the British Goat Society.
S146
SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best goat in milk.
S147
DAVTANIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best goatling. Presented by Mr &
Mrs A Davidson.
S148
SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best goatling. Presented by the Society.
S149
DAVINIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best kid. Presented by Mr & Mrs A
Davidson.
S150
SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 for the best kid. Presented by the Society.
S151
CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best goat that has borne a kid. Presented by the
British Goat Society.
S152
CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best inspection/production goat. Presented by
the British Goat Society.
S153
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Saanen goat in class 193. Presented
by the British Goat Society.
S154
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Saanen goat in class 193.
Presented by the British Goat Society.
S155
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Toggenburg goat in class 194.
Presented by the British Goat Society.
S156
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Toggenburg goat in class
194. Presented by the British Goat Society.
S157
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best British Alpine goat in class 195.
Presented by the British Goat Society.
S158
BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE for the best Anglo-Nubian goat in class 196.
Presented by the British Goat Society.
S159
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT for the best British milker that has borne a kid. Presented by
the British Goat Society.
S160
GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one animal from classes 193 to 200.
S161
PAIR OF GOATS, from classes 193 to 196. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
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GOATS
MILKING COMPETITION – GOATS
No Entry Fee
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 193 to 200.
CLASS
201
MILKING COMPETITION for any goat that has kidded 30 days prior to and within
two years of the date of the Annual Show, 12th May 2016 [no entry fee].
SPECIALS
S162
DAVIDSON BOWL for the winner of class 201. Presented by Mr & Mrs A
Davidson.
S163
BALLYMARTIN PRIMROSE CUP for the best British milker. Presented by
Mr & Mrs H Cherry.
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65
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PIGS
PIGS
SPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LTD &
TRADITIONAL FARM LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
Pigs competing in classes 202 to 212 (inclusive) must be birth notified to the BPA.
Note: specials 166, 167, 168, 170, 173 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 of similar
relevant class.
The pig section will run under BPA rules. Pedigree details for publication in the catalogue being
advised on 8th April 2016 at 5.00pm.
If any exhibitor is interested in showing senior sows for demonstration purposes, please contact
Karen Hughes before entry close so arrangements can be made to have these pigs penned.
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 2016.
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PIGS
LARGE WHITE
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
CLASS
202
JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2015.
203
JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2015.
SPECIALS
S164
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Large
White pig. Presented by the Society.
S165
THE MACRAE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Large White pig. In
memory of the late Kenneth MacRae, Balmoral.
S166
CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE and £15 for the best Large White pig exhibited by a
member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA.
S167
CASH PRIZE, £10 for the best Large White female pig exhibited by a member of the
BPA. Presented by the BPA.
S168
CASH PRIZE, £10 for the best Large White boar exhibited by a member of the BPA.
Presented by the BPA.
S169
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Large White pig of opposite sex to the
Champion. Presented by the Society.
S170
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.
S171
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].
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PIGS
LANDRACE
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
CLASS
204
JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2015.
205
JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2015.
SPECIALS
S172
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Landrace pig. Presented by the Society.
S173
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE for the best
Landrace pig. Presented by the BPA.
S174
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.
S175
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.
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PIGS
TRADITIONAL BREEDS
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £250 towards this section.
The champion will be eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship.
Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust pig derby.
CLASS
206
GLOUCESTER OLD SPOTS, born on or before 30th June 2015.
207
SADDLEBACK SOW, born on or before 30th June 2015.
208
ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, born on or before 30th June 2015.
209
SADDLEBACK JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2015.
210
ANY OTHER BREED JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2015.
211
JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st July 2015.
212
JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st January 2016.
SPECIALS
S176
CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Traditional breed pig. Presented by the Society.
S177
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion Traditional breed pig.
S178
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve Champion Traditional breed pig.
PORK PIG (ANY BREED)
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £25.00, Non Member £30.00
Pigs entered in Class 213 may not be entered in any other classes but the champion will be
eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship.
CLASS
213
FEMALE (Large White or Landrace), not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day of
judging.
SPECIALS
S179
CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the champion and reserve champion pork pig.
Presented by the the Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
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PIGS
PIG PAIRS
SPONSORED BY TRADITIONAL FARM LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION
SPECIALS
S180
SPECIAL PRIZE, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve Champion best pair of
Pigs in the Show, from the same exhibitor. Presented by Traditional Farm Livestock
Foundation.
PIG INTER BREED
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LTD.
To be judged at 4.30pm on Wednesday 11th May, following the judging of pork pig [any breed]
class.
SPECIALS
S181
SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 for the overall pig breed champion [2nd, £75; 3rd, £50].
PIG YOUNG HANDLERS
Entry Fees: £5.00
CLASS
214
Junior handlers of a female animal for competitors aged 13 to 18 years
(Competitors age taken on 1st May 2015).
215
Junior handlers of a female animal for competitors aged 9 to 12 years
(Competitors age taken on 1st May 2015).
SPECIALS
S182
THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best young handler. Presented by
Brian and Margaret King.
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POULTRY
POULTRY
SPONSORED BY JOHN THOMPSON & SONS
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 11th May 2016. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th
May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be
permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in
classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee.
The Poultry Marquee will be closed to the public at 8.00pm on Friday 13th May and exhibitors
should collect their exhibits before 8.30pm.
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.
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POULTRY
TURKEYS
CLASS
216
TURKEY – Cock.
217
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
218
Any pure breed – Goose heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated.
219
Any pure breed – Gander heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated.
220
Any pure breed – Goose light breed. Breed must be stated.
221
Any pure breed – Gander light breed. Breed must be stated.
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POULTRY
DUCKS
222
INDIAN RUNNER [white] – Drake. 223
INDIAN RUNNER [white] – Duck.
224
INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] – Drake.
225
INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] – Duck.
226
INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] – Drake.
227
INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] – Duck.
228
AYLESBURY – Drake.
229
AYLESBURY – Duck.
230
PEKIN – Drake.
231
PEKIN – Duck.
232
ROUEN – Drake.
233
ROUEN – Duck.
234
CAMPBELL – Drake.
235
CAMPBELL – Duck.
236
MUSCOVY – Drake. 237
MUSCOVY – Duck.
238
Any other variety – Drake. Breed must be stated.
239
Any other variety – Duck. Breed must be stated.
240
CALL [white] – Drake.
241
CALL [white] – Duck.
242
CALL [Mallard] – Drake.
243
CALL [Mallard] – Duck.
244
CALL [any other colour] – Drake.
245
CALL (any other colour) – Duck.
246
BLACK EAST INDIAN – Drake. 247
BLACK EAST INDIAN – Duck. 248
SILVER APPLEYARD – Drake.
249
SILVER APPLEYARD – Duck. 250
MINATURE, any variety – Drake. 251
MINATURE, any variety – Duck.
ALSO SEE TRIO SECTION
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75
POULTRY
LARGE STANDARD BRED
HEAVY BREEDS
252
WYANDOTTE [any colour] – Cock.
253
WYANDOTTE [any colour] – Hen.
254
SUSSEX – Cock.
255
SUSSEX – Hen.
256
RHODE ISLAND RED – Cock.
257
RHODE ISLAND RED – Hen.
258
MARAN – Cock.
259
MARAN – Hen.
260
ORPINGTON [any colour] – Cock.
261
ORPINGTON [any colour] – Hen.
262
COCHIN – Cock.
263
COCHIN – Hen.
264
BRAMHA – Cock.
265
BRAMHA – Hen
266
PLYMOUTH [any colour] – Cock.
267
PLYMOUTH [any colour] – Hen.
268
FAVEROLLE [any colour] – Cock. 269
FAVEROLLE [any colour] – Hen. .
270
BARNEVELDER – Cock. 271
BARNEVELDER – Hen.
272
Any other distinct heavy breed – Cock. Breed must be stated.
273
Any other distinct heavy breed – Hen. Breed must be stated.
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POULTRY
SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS (HEAVY)
274
FAVEROLLE – Cock.
275
FAVEROLLE – Hen.
276
RHODE ISLAND RED – Cock.
277
RHODE ISLAND RED – Hen.
278
SUSSEX [any colour] – Cock.
279
SUSSEX [any colour] – Hen.
280
WHITE WYANDOTTE – Cock.
281
WHITE WYANDOTTE – Hen.
282
BARRED WYANDOTTE – Cock or Hen.
283
LACED WYANDOTTE – Cock. 284
LACED WYANDOTTE – Hen.
285
PENCILLED WYANDOTTE – Cock or Hen.
286
WYANDOTTE [any other colour] – Cock.
287
WYANDOTTE [any other colour] – Hen.
288
PLYMOUTH ROCK – Cock.
289
PLYMOUTH ROCK – Hen.
290
BLACK AUSTRALORP – Cock.
291
BLACK AUSTRALORP – Hen.
292
AUSTRALORP [any other colour] – Cock.
293
AUSTRALORP [any other colour] – Hen.
294
ORPINGTON [any colour] – Cock.
295
ORPINGTON [any colour] – Hen.
296
MARAN – Cock.
297
MARAN – Hen.
298
GERMAN LANGSHAN – Cock.
299
GERMAN LANGSHAN – Hen.
300
BARNEVELDER – Cock.
301
BARNEVELDER – Hen.
302
BRAHMA – Cock.
303
BRAHMA – Hen.
304
ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Cock. 305
ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY – Hen.
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77
POULTRY
LARGE STANDARD BRED
LIGHT BREEDS
306
MINORCA – Cock.
307
MINORCA – Hen.
308
BLACK LEGHORN – Cock.
309
BLACK LEGHORN – Hen.
310
WHITE LEGHORN – Cock.
311
WHITE LEGHORN – Hen.
312
BROWN LEGHORN – Cock.
313
BROWN LEGHORN – Hen.
314
LEGHORN [any other colour] – Cock.
315
LEGHORN [any other colour] – Hen.
316
POLAND [any colour] – Cock.
317
POLAND [any colour] – Hen.
318
SILKIE – Cock.
319
SILKIE – Hen.
320
WELSUMMER – Cock.
321
WELSUMMER – Hen.
322
Any other distinct light breed – Cock. Breed must be stated.
323
Any other distinct light breed – Hen. Breed must be stated.
324
Any variety utility breed – Cock.
325
Any variety utility breed – Hen.
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78
POULTRY
SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS (LIGHT)
326
WHITE LEGHORN – Cock.
327
WHITE LEGHORN – Hen.
328
BLACK LEGHORN – Cock.
329
BLACK LEGHORN – Hen.
330
LEGHORN [any other colour] – Cock.
331
LEGHORN [any other colour] – Hen.
332
MINORCA – Cock.
333
MINORCA – Hen.
334
ANCONA – Cock.
335
ANCONA – Hen.
336
POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED – Cock.
337
POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED – Hen.
338
POLAND [any other colour] – Cock.
339
POLAND [any other colour] – Hen.
340
WELSUMMER – Cock.
341
WELSUMMER – Hen.
342
HAMBURGH – Cock.
343
HAMBURGH – Hen.
344
SILKIE – Cock.
345
SILKIE – Hen.
346
ANY OTHER VARIETY – light cock.
347
ANY OTHER VARIETY – light hen.
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POULTRY
LARGE OLD ENGLISH GAME
(CARLISLE TYPE)
348
BROWN RED – Cock.
349
BROWN RED – Hen.
350
BIRCHEN GREY – Cock.
351
BIRCHEN – Hen.
352
LIGHT RED – Cock.
353
WHEATEN – Hen.
354
DARK RED – Cock.
355
PARTRIDGE – Hen.
356
DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE – Cock.
357
DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE – Hen.
358
Any other colour – Cock.
359
Any other colour – Hen.
LARGE GAME
360
ASIAN HARD FEATHER – Cock.
361
ASIAN HARD FEATHER – Hen.
362
SHAMO – Cock.
363
SHAMO – Hen.
364
LARGE MODERN – Cock.
365
LARGE MODERN – Hen.
366
LARGE INDIAN GAME – Cock.
367
LARGE INDIAN GAME – Hen.
OXFORD GAME
368
LIGHT or DARK RED – Cock.
369
PARTRIDGE or WHEATEN – Hen.
370
GINGER – Cock.
371
GINGER – Hen.
372
GREY – Cock.
373
GREY – Hen.
374
Any other colour – Cock.
375
Any other colour – Hen.
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POULTRY
BANTAMS
376
MODERN GAME, BLACK RED – Cock.
377
MODERN GAME, BLACK RED or WHEATEN – Hen.
378
MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED – Cock.
379
MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED – Hen.
380
MODERN GAME [any other colour] – Cock.
381
MODERN GAME [any other colour] – Hen.
382
OLD ENGLISH BLACK – Cock.
383
OLD ENGLISH BLACK – Hen.
384
OLD ENGLISH DARK RED – Cock.
385
OLD ENGLISH PARTRIDGE – Hen.
386
OLD ENGLISH LIGHT RED – Cock.
387
OLD ENGLISH WHEATEN – Hen.
388
OLD ENGLISH BLUE – Cock.
389
OLD ENGLISH BLUE – Hen.
390
OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY – Cock.
391
OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY – Hen.
392
OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED – Cock.
393
OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED – Hen.
394
OLD ENGLISH CRELE – Cock.
395
OLD ENGLISH CRELE – Hen.
396
OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING – Cock.
397
OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING – Hen.
398
OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE – Cock.
399
OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE – Hen.
400
OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED – Cock.
401
OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED – Hen.
402
OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF – Cock.
403
OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF – Hen.
404
OLD ENGLISH FURNESS OR POLECAT – Cock.
405
OLD ENGLISH FURNESS or POLECAT – Hen.
406
OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] – Cock.
407
OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] – Hen.
408
KO-SHAMO Bantam – Cock.
409
KO-SHAMO Bantam – Hen.
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POULTRY
TRUE BANTAMS
410
BLACK PEKIN – Cock.
411
BLACK PEKIN – Hen.
412
WHITE PEKIN – Cock.
413
WHITE PEKIN – Hen.
414
PEKIN [any self colour] – Cock [colours include Buff, Lavender, Blue].
415
PEKIN [any self colour] – Hen [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue].
416
PEKIN [any other colour] – Cock.
417
PEKIN [any other colour] – Hen.
418
SEBRIGHT GOLD – Cock.
419
SEBRIGHT GOLD – Hen.
420
SEBRIGHT SILVER – Cock.
421
SEBRIGHT SILVER – Hen.
422
JAPANESE – Cock.
423
JAPANESE – Hen.
424
ROSECOMB – Cock.
425
ROSECOMB – Hen.
426
BELGIAN BARBU D'ANVERS BLACK – Cock.
427
BELGIAN BARBU D'ANVERS BLACK – Hen.
428
BELGIAN BARBU D'ANVERS [any other colour] – Cock.
429
BELGIAN BARBU D'ANVERS [any other colour] – Hen.
430
BELGIAN BARBU D'UCCLE – Cock.
431
BELGIAN BARBU D'UCCLE – Hen.
432
BELGIAN D'WATERMAEL – Cock.
433
BELGIAN D'WATERMAEL – Hen.
434
DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE – Cock.
435
DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE – Hen.
436
DUTCH [any other colour] – Cock.
437
DUTCH [any other colour] – Hen.
438
SEREMA – Cock.
439
SEREMA – Hen. 440
BOOTED BANTAM – Cock.
441
BOOTED BANTAM – Hen. 442
ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Cock.
443
ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM – Hen.
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POULTRY
RARE BREED
444
Any rare heavy breed – Cock. Breed must be stated.
445
Any rare heavy breed – Hen. Breed must be stated.
446
Any rare light breed – Cock. Breed must be stated.
447
Any rare light breed – Hen. Breed must be stated.
448
RARE BREED BANTAM – Cock.
449
RARE BREED BANTAM – Hen.
BREEDING TRIOS (COCK AND TWO HENS)
Only one entry fee for a trio of birds
450
Any variety – heavy breed.
451
Any variety – light breed.
BANTAM BREEDING TRIOS
(COCK AND TWO HENS)
Only one entry fee for a trio of birds
452
HARD FEATHER.
453
SOFT FEATHER.
454
WATERFOWL. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
83
POULTRY
JUVENILE CLASSES
455
Any variety large fowl, hard feather –
Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under.
456
Any variety large fowl, hard feather – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age
or under.
457
Any variety large fowl, soft feather – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age
or under.
458
Any variety large fowl, soft feather – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age
or under.
459
Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of
age or under.
460
Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of
age or under.
461
Any variety true bantam – Cock. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under.
462
Any variety true bantam – Hen. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under.
463
Any variety Drake. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under.
464
Any variety Duck. Exhibitor must be 16 years of age or under.
SPECIALS
S183
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.
S184
THE DAVID FREELAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £20 for the Reserve
Champion bird in the Show. In memory of the late David Freeland MBE.
S185
THE TRIMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Waterfowl. Presented by
Alex C Trimble.
S186
THE ARMOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best soft feather (large).
Presented by Richard S F Armour.
S187
THE SWANDEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve waterfowl.
Presented by Patricia Swandel.
S188
THE ADAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best light breed large (soft
feather). Presented by Thomas Adams.
S189
THE BAXTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best large game. Presented by
J Martin Baxter.
S190
THE HENDERSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best modern game bird.
Presented by Alexander Henderson.
S191
THE CRAWFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best old English game
bantam. Presented by Harry Crawford.
S192
THE MARK HYLANDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve old English
game bantam. Presented by Mark Hylands.
S193
THE MACMILLAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best soft feather bantam
heavy bird. Presented by MacMillan of Crossgar Limited.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
84
POULTRY
S194
THE R J & J W McCONNELL PERPETUAL
CHALLENGE CUP for the best light breed bantam. Presented by R J and
J W McConnell.
S195
THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best true bantam. Presented
by Brian and Margaret King.
S196
THE HOUSTON L BROWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Rhode
Island red (large or bantam). Presented by Houston L Brown.
S197
THE FRED TWEED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best black leghorn (large
or bantam). Presented by Mrs Fred Tweed.
S198
THE AARON ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL CUP for the best juvenile. The eligible
classes to compete for this cup are Classes 455 to 464.
S199
THE RARE BREED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best rare breed
bird.
POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN
Balmoral Show has been awarded Royal Championship Show status
S200
Engraved Coaster for the Show champion (must be a member of Poultry Club
of Great Britain).
S201
Engraved Coaster for the reserve champion (must be a member of Poultry Club
of Great Britain).
S202
Bronze Star Award for the best waterfowl.
S203
Bronze Star Award for the best hard feather [large].
S204
Bronze Star Award for the best hard feather bantam.
S205
Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather [large].
S206
Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [light].
S207
Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [heavy].
S208
Bronze Star Award for the best true bantam.
S209
Bronze Star Award for the best trio.
S210
Bronze Star Award for the best juvenile.
S211
Bronze Star Award for the best rare breed.
S212
Rosette for the best Indian Runner – presented by The Indian Runner Duck
Association.
S213
Rosette for the best call duck – presented by The British Waterfowl
Association.
S214
Rosette for the best waterfowl – presented by The British Waterfowl
Association.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
85
POULTRY
PIGEONS
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50, Non Member £4.00
[National Pigeon Association Rules apply]
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Pigeons are being judged on Wednesday 11th May 2016. Exhibits must be
delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to
be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning the
day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee.
RACING
CLASS
465
Any colour racer – Cock, flown or unflown.
466
Any colour racer – Hen, flown or unflown.
467
Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2016] – Cock.
468
Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2016] – Hen.
FANCY
469
FANTAIL – Cock or Hen.
470
Any other variety, breed must be stated – Cock or Hen.
471
Any other variety, breed must be stated. Bred in 2016.
SPECIALS
S215
THE MORROW PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY for the Champion Pigeon.
Presented by Robert Morrow.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
86
EGGS
EGGS
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £3.50, Non Member £4.00
IMPORTANT NOTE: Shelled eggs are being judged on Wednesday 11th May 2016. Exhibits must
be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall
to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning the
day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Marquee.
SHELLED EGGS
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
472
Six hen eggs, dark brown.
473
Six hen eggs, white.
474
Six hen eggs, brown.
475
Six hen eggs, tinted.
476
Six hen eggs, different colours.
477
Six bantam, white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
478
Six bantam eggs, brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
479
Six bantam eggs, tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
480
Six duck eggs, white.
481
Six duck eggs, any other colour.
482
Three goose eggs.
483
Three turkey eggs.
484
Three hen eggs, white.
485
Three hen eggs, brown.
486
Three hen eggs, tinted.
487
Three hen eggs, any other natural colour.
488
Three hen eggs, different colours.
489
Three bantam eggs, white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
490
Three bantam eggs, brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
491
Three bantam eggs, tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
492
Three bantam eggs, any natural colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
87
EGGS
493
One bantam egg, brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gms].
494
One bantam egg, white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gms].
495
One bantam egg, tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gms].
496
One bantam egg, any other colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz / 42.5gm].
497
One waterfowl bantam egg, any colour.
498
One waterfowl egg, white.
499
One waterfowl egg, any other colour.
500
One hen egg, brown.
501
One hen egg, white.
502
One hen egg, tinted.
503
One hen egg, any natural colour.
SPECIALS
S216
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.
S217
BRONZE STAR AWARD for the best shelled egg exhibit. Presented by the Poultry
Club of Great Britain.
S218
THE BENNETT CUP for the best shelled eggs. Presented by R and J Bennett.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
88
EGGS
DECORATED EGGS
Entry Fees: No Entry Fee
Decorated eggs are being judged on Wednesday 11th May 2016. Exhibits must be delivered
to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm, hall to be cleared by
8.30pm. Decorated eggs will now be in the Poultry Marquee.
DECORATED EGGS COMPETITION RULES
Only real eggshells, blown not hard boiled, should be used.
Eggs from protected birds are not to 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.
Exhibits must be of an original design – no seminar eggs, class eggs, kits or exact copies from
books will be accepted. Workmanship is very important, and if an egg is considered to be an
exact copy to the Judge's knowledge, it will be downgraded. Originality of design will receive
upgrading accordingly.
Only the entrant can decide in which category the exhibit should be entered.
No names or means of identification must appear on the entry.
A double yolk goose egg may be entered as a goose egg.
A novice is an entrant who has had less than one year's egging experience and has never won a
prize in any class.
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.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH
89
EGGS
CLASS
504
UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE – A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants
must add date of birth.
505
UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE – A hand painted egg of any size without accessories.
Entrants must add date of birth.
506
BETWEEN 10 and 18 YEARS OF AGE – A decorated egg of any size or design.
Entrants must add date of birth.
507
BETWEEN 10 and 18 YEARS OF AGE – A hand painted egg of any size without
accessories. Entrants must add date of birth.
508
NOVICE – Any size or design of egg. Entrants must have less than 18 months
experience and must never have won a prize in any class.
509
PURELY PLEASANT.
510MECHANICAL.
511
MINIATURE – Any design or small egg, overall height and width not to exceed 2
inches (to include stand, base and all trims).
512HAND-PAINTED.
513
NOVELTY – An egg of any size that does not reasonably fit into any other class,
e.g. lamp, tea-set or is novel in design.
514
DIORAMA – Any size of egg into which a 3D setting has been placed. May have
one or more openings.
SPECIALS
S219
THE DIANE ROSBOTHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best decorated
egg in the Show. Presented by Mrs D Rosbotham.
S220
THE BOB BELL MEMORIAL CUP for the best decorated egg in the diorama class
presented by the Egg Craft Club of Northern Ireland (Holywood Branch).
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH
90
RABBITS & CAVIES
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 11th May 2016. Exhibits must
be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and
the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivery on Wednesday
morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry
Marquee. All rabbits and cavies must be pedigree.
FANCY
CLASS
515
Dutch, any colour, any age.
516
Polish, red eyed white, any age.
517
Polish, any other colour, any age.
518
English, any colour, any age.
519
Tan, any colour, age age.
520
Lionheads, any colour, any age.
521
Harlequin, any colour, any age.
522
Himalayan, any colour, any age.
523
Belgian Hare, any colour, any age.
524
Netherland Dwarf, red eyed white, any age.
525
Netherland Dwarf, any other colour, any age.
526
Any other variety, fancy, any age. Breed must be stated.
LOP
527
English Lop, any colour, any age.
528
German Lop, any colour, any age.
529
French Lop, any colour, any age.
530
Dwarf Lop, white, any age.
531
Dwarf Lop, any other colour, any age.
532
Mini Lop, any colour, any age.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
91
RABBITS & CAVIES
FUR
533
Fox, any colour, any age.
534
Satin, any colour, any age.
535
Alaska, any age.
536
Vienna, any colour, any age.
537
Hulstlander, any colour, any age.
538
Any other variety fur, any age. Breed must be stated.
539
Argente, any colour, any age.
540
New Zealand, any colour, any age.
541
Siberian, any colour, any age.
542
Californian, any colour, any age.
543
Beveren, any colour, any age.
REX
544
Black, any age.
545
Any other colour, any age.
546
Mini Rex, any colour, any age.
CAVIES
547
Any variety, self, any age.
548
Any variety, long hair, any age.
549
Any other variety.
SPECIALS
S221
SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Fancy rabbit. Presented by the
Society.
S222
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.
S223
SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Rex rabbit. Presented by the Society.
S224
THE WALSH PERPETUAL CUP for the best Fur rabbit. Presented by Gavin Walsh.
Rosette for the reserve best Fur rabbit. S225
SPECIAL ROSETTES for the best and reserve best Lop rabbit. Presented by the Society.
S226
SPECIAL ROSETTE for the best rabbit exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years of age].
Presented by the Society.
S227
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cavy in the
Show. Presented by the Society.
S228
SPECIAL ROSETTE for the best cavy, any age, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years
of age]. Presented by the Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
92
CATTLE
BEEF CATTLE
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 8 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 which 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 which 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 16th 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 2016 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.
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 for the DARD website.
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 16 MARCH
94
ABERDEEN ANGUS
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
REPRODUCE IN 100% BLACK
PLEASE REFER TO OUR M&S BRAND MARK GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
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.
CLASS
550
COW, born on or before 31st December 2012, in calf or having produced a calf
during the 12 months prior to the opening day of the Show.
551
COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2013.
552
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2014, and on or before 31st December
2014.
553
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
554
BULL, born prior to 1st January 2015.
555
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
556
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S229
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Aberdeen Angus. Presented by Marks & Spencer.
S230
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Marks & Spencer.
S231
THE ABERDEEN ANGUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best AberdeenAngus 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.
S232
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL for the best Aberdeen Angus animal entered in the herd
book of that Society. Presented by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth].
S233
THE W J CARSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best
Aberdeen-Angus animal bred by exhibitor. Presented by his representatives.
S234
THE J D TEMPLETON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best
yearling bull, presented by his wife and daughter.
S235
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.
S236
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 16 MARCH
95
CATTLE
HEREFORD
SPONSORED BY LIDL
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 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
557
COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2013, in calf or with own
natural calf at foot.
558
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2014, and on or before 30th June 2014,
in calf or with own calf at foot.
559
HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2014, and on or before 31st December
2014.
560
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
561
BULL, born prior to 1st April 2014.
562
BULL, born on or after 1st April 2014, and on or before 31st December 2014.
563
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
564
GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered
in the classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S237
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Hereford. Presented by Lidl. S238
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Lidl.
S239
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.
S240
F W McMORDIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best junior Hereford [born
on or after 1st July 2014]. Presented by the McMordie Family in memory of the late
Eric McMordie.
S241
THE JERVIS W WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for
award to the best Hereford female. Presented by Mrs Isobel Williamson.
S242
THE SIDNEY MAWHINNEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best naturally
polled Hereford bred in the United Kingdom. Presented by Sidney Mawhinney, Lisburn
and Ballyclare.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
96
CATTLE
CHAROLAIS
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
The BRITISH CHAROLAIS CATTLE SOCIETY will present champion sashes.
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.
CLASS
565
COW, born before 1st January 2013, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf.
566
COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2013.
567
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2014, and on or before 30th June 2014.
568
HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2014, and on or before 31st December 2014.
569
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
570
BULL, born on or before 1st January 2015.
571
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015 and on or before 31st March 2015.
572
BULL, born on or after 1st April 2015.
573
GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and
entered in the classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S243
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.
S244
JOHN K CURRIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Charolais heifer
[classes 567 to 569]. Presented by J K Currie.
S245
SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the best and reserve best junior Charolais female.
Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited.
S246
THE H A CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior Charolais Bull. Presented
by H A Curry.
S247
SPECIAL PRIZES £100 and £50 for the best and reserve best junior Charolais Bull.
Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited.
S248
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male
or female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winner
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented ABP Food Group.
S249
THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Charolais bull
exhibited by a club member. Presented by the NI Charolais Club.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
97
CATTLE
S250
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.
S251
BRIGADOON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best homebred Charolais
in Show exhibited by a club member. Presented by the Connolly Family.
S252
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Charolais. Presented by ABP Food Group.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
98
CATTLE
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
574
COW, born before 1st January 2013, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf.
575
COW or HEIFER, born in 2013, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by three
years old.
576
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2014, and on or before 30th June 2014.
577
HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2014, and on or before 31st December 2014.
578
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
579
BULL, born on or before 31st December 2014.
580
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
581
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S253
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Simmental. Presented by the Society.
S254
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male
or female animal born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society.
S255
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.
S256
PAIR OF ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GLASSES for the best British Simmental. Presented
by the British Simmental Cattle Society.
S257
SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 for the best Simmental cow with calf at foot. Presented by the
British Simmental Cattle Society.
S258
PERPETUAL COW BELL for the best British Simmental female. Presented by
Imex.
S259
BANGOR & SIX ROAD ENDS FARMERS' UNION PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best
Simmental female.
S260
BOBBIE GAMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Simmental
heifer, born on or after 1st January 2014 and on or before 30th June 2015. Presented
by the Gamble family in memory of the late Robert Gamble.
S261TROPHY for the best Simmental male. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
99
CATTLE
S262
SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 for the best Simmental bull and Reserve, bred by
exhibitor. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.
S263
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.
S264
SPECIAL PRIZES, £15 and £10 and NEWS LETTER SHIELD for the best junior bull/
heifer born after 1st January 2015. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.
S265
SILVER AWARD for the best exhibit bred in NI. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
100
CATTLE
LIMOUSIN
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
The NI Limousin Club will provide the prize money for Class 592.
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
582
HEIFER, born on or after 1st April 2015.
583
HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2015.
584
HEIFER, in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2014.
585
HEIFER, in calf, born on or between 1st October 2013 and 30th June 2014 and
due to calve before attaining the age of 39 months.
586
COW or HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1st January 2013
and 31st September 2013 and due to calve or have calved her first calf before
attaining the age of 39 months.
587
COW, born on or before 31st December 2012, in calf or having produced a calf
during the 12 months prior to the opening of the Show.
588
BULL, born on or after 1st April 2015.
589
BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2015.
590
BULL, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2014.
591
BULL, born on or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014.
592
BULL, born before 1st July 2013.
593
GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and
entered in the classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S266
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Limousin. Presented by ABP Food Group. S267
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by ABP Food Group.
S268
SPECIAL PRIZES, £80 and TANKARD for the Champion junior heifer born on or after
1st January 2015. 1st, £50; 2nd, £30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John
Thompson & Sons Limited.
S269
SPECIAL PRIZES, £60 and £40 for the female Champion and Reserve female
Champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club.
S270
Wm MULLIGAN MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL for the female Champion. Presented by NI
Limousin Club in memory of the late Wm Mulligan.
S271
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.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
101
CATTLE
S272
SPECIAL PRIZES £50 for the overall junior Champion and £30 Reserve overall junior
Limousin Champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson &
Sons.
S273
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.
S274
THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Limousin. Presented by Mr N
McBriar, Saintfield.
S275
BROADMEADOWS BREEDERS CUP for the breeder of the best Limousin. Presented
by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the later Robert Crighton.
S276
JIM SCOTT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £50 for the best Limousin on 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.
S277
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.
S278
SPECIAL PRIZE, £60 for the best group of three Limousin animals bonafide the
property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club.
S279
HERBERT LUSBY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best group
of three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI
Limousin Club.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
102
CATTLE
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
594
COW, born on or before 31st December 2012, in calf or in milk.
595
COW or HEIFER, born in 2013, in calf or in milk.
596
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2014, and on or before 30th June 2014.
597
HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2014, and on or before 31st December 2014.
598
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
599
BULL, born on or before 31st December 2014.
600
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
601
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S280
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion British
Blonde. Presented by ABP Food Group.
S281
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by ABP Food Group.
S282
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best British Blonde. Presented by the NI
British Blonde Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited.
S283
WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Reserve best British Blonde.
Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Wilson's Feeds Limited.
S284
THE IRISH CLUB CUP for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blonde
Cattle Club.
S285
ANDREWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best senior heifer. Presented by
the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Andrews Milling Limited.
S286
HILLHEAD TROPHY for the best intermediate heifer. Presented through the NI British
Blonde Cattle Club.
S287
THE DRUMRAYMOND BLONDES PERPETUAL CUP for the best senior bull.
Presented through the NI Blonde Cattle Club.
S288
GARY MORGAN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best junior
cow. Presented through the British Blonde Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
103
CATTLE
S289
DSB FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior heifer. Presented
through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club.
S290
M R RODGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY for the best junior bull. Presented through the
NI British Blonde Cattle Club.
S291
SAVILLE TRACTORS LIMITED TROPHY for the best pair of British Blonde animals.
Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Saville Tractors Limited.
S292
THE JEREMY PAYNTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibitor bred
British Blonde animal. Presented by the Drumilly Herd.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
104
CATTLE
BRITISH BLUE
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.
CLASS
602
COW, in calf or in milk, born on or before 30th September 2013. Calf at foot
should not exceed the age of 10 months on day of show.
603
HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2013 and on or before 30th September 2014.
604
HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2014.
605
BULL, born on or before 30th September 2014.
606
BULL, born on or after 1st October 2014.
607
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S293
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion British
Blue. Presented by the Society.
S294
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society.
S295
WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best British Blue. Presented by the
NI British Blue Club, through J Wilson Agriculture Limited.
S296
THE HERDBOOK CUP for the best animal in the young bull class. Presented by the
Parent Society.
S297
THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER for the best British Blue female. Presented
by the NI British Blue Club.
S298
THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER for the best British Blue male. Presented by
the NI British Blue Club.
S299
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.
S300
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.
S301
THE HUNTER KANE & SON CUP for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British
Blue Club, through Hunter Kane & Son.
S302
THE HUMBERCLYDE CUP for the best senior bull in class 605. Presented by the NI
British Blue Club, through Humberclyde Finance Group Ltd.
S303SHIELD for the best pair of animals in Class 607. Presented by the NI British Blue
Club, through Balanced Feeds Limited.
S304
THE ERVINE PERPETUAL CUP for the best pair of animals in class 607. Presented
by the NI British Blue Club.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
105
CATTLE
CATTLE
SALERS
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 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
608
COW, in calf or with calf at foot.
609
HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2014.
610
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
611
BULL, up to 2 years old on day of Show.
612
BULL, over 2 years old on day of Show.
613
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S305
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Salers.
Presented by the Society. S306
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winner forward.
Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society.
S307
HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP for the champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle
Society through Highways Hotel.
S308
HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP for the Reserve Champion Saler. Presented by the Saler
Cattle Society through Highways Hotel.
S309
WALLETT MART SHIELD for the best home bred animal. Presented by the Walletts
Mart.
S310
SALERS CATTLE SOCIETY CUP for the best pair of animals, presented by the Saler
Cattle Society.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
106
CATTLE
COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE
SPONSORED BY TESCO
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.
No pedigree registered animals can be entered in the Commercial Beef section.
Animals in this section can take part in the Beef Pairs and the Champion of Champions.
These animals are to be weighed on Tuesday 10th 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 614 and 616 classes.
CLASS
614
COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth.
615
COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth.
616
COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth.
617
COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth.
SPECIALS
S311
CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
commercial beef animal. Presented by Tesco.
S312
JUNIOR COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and
Reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd
Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Tesco.
S313
MEDALLION PLAQUE for the best commercial beef heifer, showing no permanent
teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society.
S314
MEDALLION PLAQUE for the best commercial beef steer, showing no permanent
teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society.
S315
Best commercial animal bred by exhibitor.
S316
Best pair of commercial cattle entered by one exhibitor.
S317
Best commercial animal sired by a registered native bull.
S318
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 16 MARCH
107
CATTLE
BEEF SHORTHORNS
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
CLASS
618
COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2013 in calf or with calf at
foot.
619
HEIFER, born in 2014.
620
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
621
BULL, born on or before 31st December 2014.
622
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015. 623
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S319
CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beef
Shorthorn animal. Presented by Autoline Insurance.
S320
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Autoline Insurance.
DEXTERS
SPONSORED BY F P MCCANN
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00
Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00
CLASS
624
COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2013 in calf or with calf
at foot.
625
HEIFER, born in 2014.
626
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
627
BULL, born on or before 31st December 2014.
628
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
629
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in
the classes for which they are eligible. SPECIALS
S321
CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dexter
animal. Presented by F P McCann.
S322
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by F P McCann.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
108
CATTLE
EUROPEAN ANGUS
Entry Fees: RUAS Member £14.00, Non Member £16.00
Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00
630
COW, any age, with calf at foot. 631
HEIFER, born between 1st November 2014 and 31st October 2015.
632
BULL, born between 1st November 2014 and 31st October 2015.
SPECIALS
S323
CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve champion
European Angus animal. Presented by the Society.
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
633
COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2013 in calf or with calf at foot.
634
HEIFER, born in 2014. 635
HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
636
BULL, born on or before 31st December 2014.
637
BULL, born on or after 1st January 2015.
638
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible. SPECIALS
S324
CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Irish
Moiled animal. Presented by the Society.
S325
JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 and £20 for the Champion and Reserve male or
female animals born on or after 1st January 2015. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners
forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society.
S326
THE PENNIELEA TROPHY for the Champion Irish Moiled, presented by Ian and Joan
Simpson.
S327
THE TULLY FARM CUP for the Champion Irish Moiled pair, presented by Tully Farm.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
109
CATTLE
BEEF BULL 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 may be of any beef breed and entered in the classes for which they are
eligible.
Objective: To highlight the bulls which best combine the traditional values of conformation and
the scientific values of performance data.
Eligibility: Bulls 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.
Judging criteria: judged on conformation only.
Note: Exhibitors are advised to make sure that performance records for their entries and their
herdmates are submitted as early as possible to AI Services for processing.
CLASS
639
BEEF RECORDED BULL, any native breed, born on or after 1st January 2015.
640
BEEF RECORDED BULL, continental breed, born on or after 1st January 2015.
SPECIALS
S328
CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Inter
Breed Performance bull. Presented by The Society. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
110
CATTLE
BEEF INTERBREED
MARKS & SPENCER BEEF PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
REPRODUCE IN 100% BLACK
PLEASE REFER TO OUR M&S BRAND MARK GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
BEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE ,
CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL,
COMMERCIAL, BEEF SHORTHORNS, DEXTERS, EUROPEAN ANGUS,
IRISH MOILED.
Immediately after judging on Wednesday 11th May, 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
13th May. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual
exhibitors
S329
SPECIAL PRIZES, £250 and £150 for the Champion and Reserve
Champion beef breed pair.
MARKS & SPENCER BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OF
CHAMPIONS
S330
REPRODUCE IN 100% BLACK
PLEASE REFER TO OUR M&S BRAND MARK GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
SPECIAL PRIZE, £200 for the overall junior beef Champion of
Champions [2nd, £100; 3rd, £50]. To be judged on Thursday 12th
May before the beef Champion of Champions.
DUNBIA BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
S331
SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 for the overall beef breed Champion of
Champions [2nd, £200; 3rd, £100]. To be judged on Thursday
12th May in the Cattle Lawn following the junior championship.
LINDEN FOODS BEEF GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP
BEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE, CHAROLAIS,
HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL, BEEF SHORTHORNS,
DEXTERS, EUROPEAN ANGUS, IRISH MOILED.
One bull and two females, entered in the classes for which they are eligible.
Calves born on or after 1st January 2015 may accompany dam during
judging. Calves must be led by separate leader.
Immediately after judging on Wednesday 11th May, a Breed Society
representative will select the groups to compete in the above competition,
which will take place on Friday 13th May.
S332
SPECIAL PRIZE, £200 for the best group in the beef group
competition. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paid to
the best traditional breed (non-continental)
BEEF PRESENTATION AWARDS
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 Friday afternoon.
S333
SPECIAL PRIZE, £125 for the exhibitor having the best
presentation of beef cattle at the Show. Reserve Prize, £75; 3rd £50.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
113
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
114
CATTLE
BEEF YOUNG HANDLER
COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCER
REPRODUCE IN 100% BLACK
Entry Fees: £5.00
PLEASE REFER TO OUR M&S BRAND MARK GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
This class is to encourage all young beef handlers to compete for the prestigious title of young
stockman/woman RUAS 2016.
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 its
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.
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.
No blow dryers are allowed in the preparation area.
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
64121-25 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
20 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
642
21-25 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
20 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
643
16-21 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
30 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
644
16-21 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
30 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
645
12-16 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
40 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
646
12-16 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1st September 2015).
40 minutes ringside preparation allowed.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
115
CATTLE
DAIRY CATTLE
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 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 which 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 which they wish to use during the Show and such stall
reservations and stalling fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wednesday 16th 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 13th 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 NOTICES
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 for the DARD website.
MILK RECORDS in respect of Classes 658 and 675 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.
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CATTLE
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
647
HEIFER, not in milk.
648
HEIFER, 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 16th March 2016. If not then
calved, date of last service must be stated.
649
COW, in calf and not in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete
in this class.
650
COW, in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this
class.
651
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
S334
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy
Shorthorn. Presented by the Society.
S335
THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Shorthorn. Presented
by the Ulster Shorthorn Breeders' Association to the Society at the Centenary Show,
1967.
S336
THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best
Shorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP.
S337
THE A McDICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy
Shorthorn.
S338
THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy
Shorthorn cow or heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell,
Kildare.
S339
THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Dairy Shorthorn heifer
entered in class 648. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO.
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CATTLE
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 653 as follows: 1st,
£30; 2nd, £25; 3rd, £20; 4th, £15; 5th, £10.
Animals entered must be registered in the full pedigree section of the Ayrshire herd book or the
Ayrshire Hybrid Section and be at least 50% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour, animals
must be registered in the full pedigree section of the herd book.
The Ayrshire Cattle Society Constitution and Rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits
in the Ayrshire 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
652
MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2015.
653
HEIFER, in calf or in milk calved or due to calve by 3 years of age.
654
HEIFER, in milk, calved under three years of age.
655
COW, in calf.
656
COW, in milk having had two calves.
657
COW, in milk, having had three calves or more.
658
COW, which by 16th March 2016 has given one lactation of at least 6,000kg.
659
PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S340
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Ayrshire. Presented by the Society.
S341
THE AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP for the best Ayrshire animal.
Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
S342
THE WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Ayrshire in classes 654 and
656. Presented by J C Webb, Randalstown.
S343
SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 for the first and second placed animals in Class 658.
Presented by the Society. S344
SILVER COW for the winner of Class 659. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle
Society.
S345
THE IRISH AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best pair in Class 659.
Presented by the Irish Ayrshire Cattle Society.
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CATTLE
JERSEY
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
660
HEIFER, born on or after 1st September 2014.
661
HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September 2013, and on or before 31st
August 2014.
662
HEIFER, in milk, calved under 3 years of age.
663
COW, in calf but not in milk, born prior to 1st September 2013.
664
COW, in milk, having had two calvings.
665
Cow in milk, having had three or more calvings.
666
PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S346
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Jersey.
Presented by the Society.
S347
THE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Jersey animal.
Presented by the Rt Hon Sir J Milne Barbour Bart DL LLD.
S348
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.
S349
THE HUGH MOORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL for the best Jersey heifer
in classes 661 and 662, heifer and her dam bred by exhibitor. Presented by Mrs M S
Moore and family, in memory of the late Hugh Moore.
S350
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.
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CATTLE
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
667
HEIFER, under 18 months on date of Show.
668
HEIFER, in calf, over 18 months and under three years of age on date of Show.
669
COW, in calf not less than 5 months.
670
HEIFER, in milk, born on or after 1st November 2013.
671
HEIFER, in milk, born on or before 31st October 2013, having had not more than
one calving.
672
COW, in milk, having had two calvings.
673
COW, in milk, having had three calvings.
674
COW, in milk, having had four or more calvings.
675
COW, which by 16th March 2016 has given a certified production of not less than
50 tonnes as per part or completed lactation certification.
676
PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the
classes for which they are eligible.
SPECIALS
S351
CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 for the Champion and Reserve Champion
Holstein [3rd Prize £25]. Presented by the Society.
S352
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the best Holstein. Presented by John
Thompson & Sons Limited.
S353
THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Holstein.
Presented by Holstein UK.
S354
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD for the exhibitor of the best Holstein. Champion award
rosette presented by Holstein UK. Reserve will receive a rosette.
S355
SILVER AWARDS for the best and second best Holstein.
S356
THE R J COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY for the best junior female. Presented by W R
Cooper, Dungannon.
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CATTLE
S357
SPECIAL PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the best and reserve exhibitor bred animals.
Presented by the Society.
S358
SPECIAL PRIZE, £50 for the best uddered animal. Presented by the Society.
S359
THE CRAIGBET ROSAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the winner in Class 675.
Presented by Holstein NI.
S360
SPECIAL PRIZES, £50, £30 and £20 for the first, second and third placed animals in
Class 675. Presented by the Society.
S361
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.
S362ROSETTE for the best uddered animal. Presented by Holstein UK.
S363ROSETTE for the best exhibitor bred animal. Presented by Holstein UK.
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CATTLE
DAIRY INTERBREED
JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED CHAMPION OF
CHAMPIONS
Specials
S364
SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 and CRYSTAL MEMENTO for the
overall dairy breed Champion of Champions [2nd, £200; 3rd,
£100]. To be judged on Friday 13th 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.
S365TROPHY and SPECIAL PRIZES, £300 and £200 for the
Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy breed pair.
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 2016 may
accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader.
Immediately after judging on Friday 13th 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 13th May after the Pairs Championship.
S366THE 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 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.
S367SPECIAL PRIZE, £125 and memento for the breed Society
having the best presentation of dairy cattle at the Show. Reserve
prize, £75; 3rd, £50.
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CATTLE
DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER
COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY KUBOTA (UK) LTD
KUBOTA UK will supply 1st to 3rd Rosettes for the Dairy Young Hander classes.
Entry Fees: £5.00
CLASS
677
Novice and junior showmanship (handlers under 13 years of age on 1st
January 2016).
678
Intermediate showmanship (handlers aged between 13-15 years on 1st
January 2016).
679
Senior showmanship (handlers aged between 16-20 years on 1st January 2016).
680
Mature showmanship (handlers aged between 21-26 years on 1st January 2016).
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GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS AND THEIR STOCK ATTENDANTS
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
1.
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 Showgrounds, or for anything else in
connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to the Society's Show.
INSURANCE
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.
Every exhibitor must have Public Liability Insurance (we recommend a minimum of 5 million GBP 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
Exhibitors shall indemnify the Society against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
ENTRIES
Exhibitors are requested not to make entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these regulations.
2.
Entries can be made online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk or on the official entry forms, available from the
RUAS office, The Kings 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.
3.
No entry will be accepted unless it has been received on or before the closing date, and is accompanied by
the full fees.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
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8.
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.
9.
All exhibits must be bona fide the property of the exhibitor at the time of entry.
10. 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.
11. Exhibits entered and not shown shall forfeit the entry fee.
12. Rejection of Entries. 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.
13. Each exhibitor or agent must be prepared to verify every statement contained in the entry form in any
manner the Council may require.
14. 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.
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 10 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.
POSTPONEMENT
16. 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.
CUPS AND TROPHIES
17. All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners but can not 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 Balmoral Conference Centre at least 10 clear
days previous to the date of the succeeding Show, in as good condition as that in which they were received.
PAYMENT OF PRIZES
18. 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.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
19. 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 objects exhibited, the Society will not
be responsible for loss or accidents of any kind which may occur.
20. 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.
21. Fractious animals will also be prohibited from the judging ring and/or parades.
22. Smoking is prohibited in all livestock areas.
23. 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.
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ADJUDICATION
24. 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.
25. If the judges consider that any exhibit does not come within the class specification, they are requested to
report the case to the stewards of the class.
26. The judges shall not award a prize for the best exhibit in any class unless there are at least two exhibits. The
judges may recommend a prize to be awarded for any exhibit of distinguished merit, although there shall be
no competition in the class.
27. The decision of the judges shall in all cases be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of the rules
is discovered.
28. The judges are instructed to withhold a prize when sufficient merit does not appear.
29. The judging of any class should not be deemed to be complete until all exhibits have been dismissed by the
judge.
JUDGES
30. 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.
31. 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
32. 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.
33. The Council reserves the right of determining all disputed cases etc., and the decision of the Council shall
be final in all respects.
STEWARDS
34. No one shall act as steward in a ring while a class in which he/she is an exhibitor is under
adjudication.
35. The Council delegates full power to the stewards to enforce all the regulations.
PLACARDS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL
36. 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 2015. It is
not permitted to display rosettes/awards won at previous Shows (not applicable to poultry section).
HAY AND STRAW
37. The Society does not take charge of or feed any livestock (poultry and pigeons exception). Hay will not be
supplied by the Society. Exhibitors should arrange their own supply of fodder.
Stables (3m x 3m) 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.
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 10th May cattle exhibitors should use their straw tickets in
their pack which allows one bale per stall.
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DELIVERY OR REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK
38. 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.
REJECTION
39. The Society reserves to itself the power to reject or remove any animal or other exhibit from the Show.
CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS
40. Owners of stock are warned that any act of disobedience or discourtesy to the officials of the Show on the
part of the owner, groom, rider or attendant will eliminate the owner's exhibit or exhibits from adjudication or
from taking a prize. The Society's show committee reserves the power to remove from the Show any owner,
groom, rider or attendant, together with the exhibit or exhibits concerned.
41. 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.
VETERINARY REGULATIONS AND TREATMENT
42. Diseased Animals. Exhibitors are hereby warned against bringing any diseased animal into the show
premises, and if under any circumstances 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 exhibition, 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.
43. Ringworm. Exhibitors are advised that animals suffering from ringworm or mange must not be brought to
the Society's Showgrounds. Following an inspection by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society, any
animals so affected will require to be removed from the premises immediately.
44. 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 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.
45. 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, traces 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 and Rural Development.
PENALITIES
46. 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 box 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,
medals 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 Showgrounds, and such owner shall be liable to be prevented
from competing at this or any further Show of the Society.
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INSURANCE
47. 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.
GENERAL
48. DOGS. No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds.
CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS AND PIGS
See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors [general].
49. ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCK
Monday 9th May
Beef cattle and pigs from 12.00noon to 10.00pm
Tuesday 10th May
Beef cattle and pigs from 8.00am to 10.00pm
Sheep between 2.00pm and 10.00pm (see also Wednesday and Thursday)
Goats between 8.00am and 5.30pm and milked out not later than 7pm
Wednesday 11th May
Dairy cattle, 6.00am to 7.30am or 8.30pm to 10.00pm (see also Thursday)
Sheep from 5.00am to 7.30am or 9.00pm to 10.30pm (see also Thursday)
Goats before 7.30am
Thursday 12th May
Dairy cattle from 6.00am to 7.30am (see also Friday)
Sheep from 5.00am to 7.30am
Friday 13th May
Dairy cattle from 6.00am to 7.30am
DEPARTURE OF LIVESTOCK
50. Exhibits may be removed from the Show only as follows and no vehicle will be admitted to the Showgrounds
for the removal of exhibits except as stated:
Friday 13th May after 8.00pm
Dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs.
To avoid livestock having to wait in trailers in traffic, exhibitors must not remove livestock before the
published time.
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PARADES
51. The goats will parade with the cattle on Friday 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 prizewinning animals are invited to parade.
52. Parades of prize winning cattle (beef and dairy) will take place on Friday 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, 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.
53. 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. Pair selections should
parade in catalogue order within their own breed and only pair-off on entry to the arena as directed by
stewards.
54. White Coats. Exhibitors of cattle 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.
55. 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.
56. 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.
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.
57. 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.
58. Identification of Ownership. No identification which might indicate the ownership of stock exhibited
for prizes will be permitted. Covers will not be allowed on animals during show hours without special
permission from the chief stewards.
REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO CATTLE EXHIBITORS
59. 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.
60. Washing of Milk Cattle. All cattle must be properly washed before being milked.
61.Milking. All dairy cows and heifers in milk must be milked out by 8.00pm 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.
62. Pressure Pumps. The use of pressure pumps for the washing of cattle is permitted only in the washing
areas.
63. 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.
64. 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.
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QUALIFICATION OF CLASSES AND WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY
65. Cows and Heifers. All cows and heifers aged three years old in competition must have had a live calf in
2014 or be in calf. This requirement will not apply to class 664. Senior heifers in the beef section may be
shown in calf or with calf at foot.
66. 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.
67. 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 2014. 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.
68. 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.
JUDGING IN CATTLE CLASSES
69. 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 several 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.
70. 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.
REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO SHEEP
71. 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 and Rural Development Veterinary Officers.
Procedures for movement of sheep are listed in the Show Guidance for Exhibitors. A copy can be
downloaded for the DARD website.
72. All sheep exhibitors must wear white coats in the judging ring.
73. Only sheep eligible for registration or registered with the breed society may be entered in the sheep classes.
74. 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), £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.
PIGS
75. 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 or to be
eligible for exhibition all pigs must have undergone a specially arranged serological test for Aujeszky’s 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.
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HORSES AND PONIES
See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general).
76. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITS
No horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday 10th May.
Brood Mares, Foals, Yearlings, Hunters, Two / Three Years Old, Coloured Horses and Young Event Horses –
Tuesday 10 May after 9.00am and before 10.00pm.
Tuesday morning and afternoon arrival will help to minimise traffic congestion.
Ladies Hunters, Cobs, Riding Horses, Ladies Side Saddle, Connemaras, Performance Irish Draught Ridden
and Children’s Ridden Ponies – Wednesday 11th May between 7.00pm and 9.30pm.
Trade Turnouts Light, Hackneys and Private Driving – Thursday 12th May between 6.00am and 8.00am.
Clydesdales, Clydesdales Riding Horses, Farm Cart / Agricultural Horses, Trade Turnouts Heavy and
Working Hunter Horses and Ponies – Thursday 12th May between 7.00pm and 9.30pm or Friday 13th May
between 6.00am and 8.00am.
We cannot guarantee entry to the Showgrounds outside these times.
77. DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS
Brood Mares, Foals, Yearlings, Hunters, Two / Three Years Old and Coloured classes (except champion
reserve champion and first, second and third prize winners in each class) – Wednesday 11th May from
5.00pm as directed by stewards.
Hackneys, Private Driving and Trade Turnouts Light – Thursday 12th May from 7.00pm.
Ladies Hunters, Cobs, Riding Horses, Ladies Side Saddle, Connemaras, Performance Irish Draught Ridden,
Young Event Horses and Children’s Ridden Ponies – Thursday 12th May after 8.00pm.
Clydesdales, Clydesdale Riding Horses, Farm Cart / Agricultural Horses, Trade Turnout Heavy, Working
Hunter Horses and Working Hunter Ponies – Friday 13th May after judging is completed.
No horse 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 a horse in such circumstances,
contact should be made with a senior member of RUAS staff or the chief steward, who will have the horse
examined by the veterinary surgeon appointed for that purpose, and on his certifying that the horse 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 the necessary paperwork to leave the
Showgrounds.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
78. No entry will be accepted unless the colour and sex of the animal are stated on the entry form.
79. All horses entered must be the bona fide property of the person in whose name the entry is made.
80. The ages of all horses competing to be calculated from 1st 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.
81. 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.
82. Passports must accompany all horses and be available for inspection. Horses without passports will not be
permitted into the Showgrounds.
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ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS
83. 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
84. 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 AND VACCINATIONS
85. Exhibitors in the equine section must make a written declaration to the effect that each animal entered by
them is free from contagious or infectious disease including equine influenza. No animal will be admitted
to the Showgrounds without such declaration. In addition, 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.
86. 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
87. The Society reserves the right to drug test any exhibit on the Society’s premises and/or take blood/
urine samples from any such exhibit. Should the sample taken prove positive on analysis for a prohibited
substance, the exhibit will be disqualified.
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.
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.
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 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 chin strap.
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STABLING
91. Loose boxes (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 £25.00.
92. Grooms in charge of horses remaining in the Showgrounds overnight must be in attendance at 7.00am each
morning to clean out the loose boxes.
93. No horse may be stabled in a loose box other than that allocated to it by Society officials.
94. No horse will be allowed out of its loose box, except by order of one of the stewards of the class or a senior
member of staff.
EXERCISING
95. Ridden horses will be allowed to exercise in the warm up areas.
96. Led horses will be allowed to exercise in the warm up areas.
97. The exercising of horses in the judging rings or main arena is strictly prohibited.
98. The exercising or examination of horses on the paths or roadways is strictly forbidden.
PARADES
99. A parade of prizewinning young stock horses will take place in the Arena on Wednesday 11th May at the
time stated in the programme and, in addition to the champion and reserve champion, first, second and
third prizewinners in each class will be required to participate:
Breeding and Young Stock, Hunters
100. A parade of prizewinning horses will take place the Arena on Thursday 12th May at the time stated in the
programme and, in addition to the champion and reserve champion, first, second and third prizewinners in
sections listed below are required to parade;
Cobs, Ladies Hunters Astride, Ladies Hunters Side Saddle, Coloured Horses, Riding Horses, Young Event
Horses, Children’s Ponies Ridden and Connemara Ponies
101. On Friday 13th May there will be a parade of prizewinning Clydesdale horses 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.
102. 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.
MEASUREMENT OF HORSES AND COBS
103. 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 9.00am and 10.00am on Wednesday 11th 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 time
will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund of entrance fee.
Only Cobs in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may
compete in classes 38 and 39. 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.
Maxi Cobs in class 40 will be measured prior to being permitted to compete.
Cobs competing in classes 38 and 39 must be presented at the veterinary box along with their height
certificate between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am on Thursday 12th May to declare as competing
(see above). 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.
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MEASUREMENT OF PONIES
104. 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 or scheme approved by such National Federation.
All ponies competing in Ridden Pony/Show Hunter pony classes must be presented at the veterinary box
along with their height certificate between the hours of 7.00am and 8.00am on Thursday 12th 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 10.00am and 11.00am on Friday 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.
FARM CARTS/AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
105. The vehicles, harness and other apparatus will be taken into consideration by the judges.
TACK
106. Exhibitors of ridden ponies are not obliged to use double bridles.
To ensure that the exhibitors have full control of horses, 'bits' should be worn
riding animals
at all times when leading or
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 28th March 2016.
POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS AND CAVIES
See also Regulations and Instructions to Exhibitors (General)
109. Arrival of exhibits poultry, pigeons, eggs, decorated eggs, rabbits and cavies. Birds may arrive at the
Showgrounds on Tuesday 10th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm, hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No entries
will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning, the day of judging. All birds should be delivered in
proper containers. Decorated eggs should be delivered to the poultry marquee.
110. Removal of exhibits. No exhibit may be removed until the close of the Show except on the written authority
of the chief steward. The poultry marquee will be closed to the public at 8.00pm on Friday 13th May, and
exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 8.30pm on Friday evening (exhibits may be placed in hampers
from 7.30pm on Friday evening).
111. RABBITS – entry limit. Entries will be restricted to the first 100 rabbits.
112. Any rabbit with evidence of nasal discharge will be liable to be excluded from the Show.
113. Exhibitors of rabbits must supply an adequate amount of water for their rabbits for the duration of the Show.
114. Restricted access during judging. During judging, access to the poultry marquee and rabbit marquee will
be restricted to judges and stewards.
115. Exhibitors in the poultry section will not be permitted to place any advertising or evidence of ownership of
exhibits on their cages.
116. 'For Sale' signs are NOT permitted on pens of exhibits.
117. Vaccinations required. Unhealthy birds forwarded for exhibition will be returned immediately to the
exhibitor and the entry fee paid forfeit.
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 hall.
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118. 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.
119. Exclusion of liability. 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.
120. Disposal of eggs laid. To minimise any risk of disease spread, all eggs laid
by exhibits will be destroyed.
121. 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.
122. Exclusion of liability. 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. In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits.
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