Methven A&P Association 104th Show Schedule

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1 Methven A&P Association 104th Show Schedule Theme Acknowledging the huge contribution women have made to NZ Agriculture, from the land to the boardroom Saturday 17 th March 2018 Entries close Friday 16 th February 2018 (excludes flower and vegetable sections where entries will be taken up to 9am on morning of Show) Secretary s office will be open from 2-4pm on the 16 th February 2018

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3 Officers and Rules OFFICERS: Patron: President: Vice Presidents: Immediate Past President: Hon. Treasurer: Accountants: Auditors: Hon. Surgeons: Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Secretary/Treasurer: MV Poff Esq. Mr A Griffiths Mr S Wilson Mr A Glass Mr M Lock Ms A Wells Continuous Accounting KMPG Ashburton Methven Medical Centre Canterbury Vets Mrs A Russell D Bosch J Dargue C Den Baars C Elliott A Fairweather A Furzeland G Hargreaves G Hood E Hydes GENERAL COMMITTEE S Judd G King L Kofoed P Lowe M McKenzie R Mawle T May B McIntosh H Monk T Monson J Pavey A Robinson A Stevens B Streeter P Wallace T Wilson Members are respectfully urged to use their influence in encouraging their neighbours to join the Association. It is felt that if each member would take the matter in hand, the membership would rapidly increase, thereby enabling the Association to extend its sphere of usefulness in many ways. THE PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE: 1. Reduced entry fees. 2. Free Admission for Motor Car, 3. Admission for Member, Partner and school children. 4. Entry for one person into selected shows by a Central District Ticket. Ordinary Member Subscription $20.00 Life Member Subscription $ Membership is by nomination only from an Officer of the Association or a current financial member. Membership forms available from Secretary. All prices quoted in this schedule are GST INCLUSIVE.

4 OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SINCE ITS INCEPTION: A Orr A Murray D McDonald CA Cuff TSJ Doherty WA Buchan W Morgan Jas Carr H Green TS Harrison H Maginnes CT Jessep RJ Low Jas Campbell J McAnulty Jno Watson EA Bland FS McDonald AF Marr HJ Freeman A Geddes G Callaghan Geo Kelly A McLeod CH Watson LL Richards WE Hampton AM Hart ET Grigg JA McDonald R Wootton RF Smith WK Wilson W Ashcroft AS Milne J McQuilken RA Callaghan EA Mangin AJ Rawlinson WR Drummond JF Stone AW Wilson D McDonald DF Watson TA Richards JS Lilley GG Low GD Kelly RG Holmes WG Maw GE Totty HJ Stevens S Callaghan WJ Symes RB Maw IA Hart TN Currie TG Callaghan GA Rountree MV Poff JW Marshall EJ Weir D Findlay WH Weir DM Maw AWJ Hampton ID Mangin TA Grigg AJ Dixon DJ Isherwood RC Todhunter DL Anderson CB Harvey RS Mee CT Currie PW Drummond NA Goodwin CR Ensor AP Holmes TJ Todhunter AJ Willis ED Maw PM Weily JT Miles WJ Lyttle TA Richards SI Mangin RN Currie WHD Ensor DJ Grant WM Lattimore AM Roberts PG Campbell JD Anderson RD Maw BW Lilley SJ Wareing NC Currie RDL Withers AG Oram

5 CN Pannett GA Currie MO Lock AR Griffiths HON. TREASURERS: CA Duff H Green R Wootton RA Callaghan FJ Arker DJ Marr GD Rountree WHD Ensor PG Campbell SJ Wareing S Judd Ms A Wells SECRETARIES: CT Middleton JF Stone Miss AM Stone MDS McClelland WJ Heslop AH McCormack AL Cornwall KW Richardson Mrs JA Forbes Mrs JM McMullan Mrs AL Russell GATE CHARGES: Adults $15.00 School age children Free Cars Free Catalogue $5.00 VALUE OF POINTS: Exhibitors are requested to note that the following scale of points will apply to all Cup and Points Prizes: Champion 2 Reserve Champion 1 First Prize 5 Second Prize 4 Third Prize 3 Fourth Prize 2 Fifth Prize 1 VHC Prize 1 In the event of a tie, the winner of the largest number of first prizes shall have a preference. RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Where such are applicable, the show will run under the Rules of the Royal Agricultural Society. 2. General Exhibits to be on the Show Ground by 9:30am Sheep, Cattle and Horses excepted (see respective sections). All Exhibits must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor and Produce must be grown by the Exhibitor. 3. All sheep must be penned at 9am on the day of the Show. Purebred sheep (Half-breeds excepted) must be confined to their respective classes. In the classes in the horse section, when measurement is specified. Horses will be measured before judging, and certificates will be given by the measuring steward.

6 4. Championship ribbons will be awarded in stud sheep, cattle, goat and horse sections. Reserve Champions will be awarded in the horse and goat sections. All yearlings in livestock classes are eligible for Championships and all cattle and horses must be led. 5. No distinguishing mark of ownership, with the exception of tailing mark, ear-marking, registered brand or ear-tag may be attached to any animal exhibit and no ticket will be allowed on any animal during judging. 6. No stock or implements may be removed from the Ground until after 4pm. Produce Shed Exhibits may not be removed until 4:15pm without a special order from the Secretary. 7. The Committee will not under any circumstances hold themselves responsible for loss, damage, or misdelivery of stock, implements etc. exhibited at the Show. Prime sheep and prime lamb sections, the onus of exhibits being entered in their right classes rests entirely on the exhibitor. 8. All protests must be in writing, and may be entered either before or after the Judges have proceeded to their duties. The person entering a protest in any section of the show to deposit $25.00, the deposit to be returned if the protest is sustained. If the protest be lodged before the Judges proceed to their duties, the onus of proof is to rest with the Exhibitor. If after judging is completed, the onus of proof is to rest with the party protesting. No protest will be received later than half an hour after the awards are made, and the prize tickets affixed. Protest Committee: President, Senior Vice President, Secretary and Marshall of section concerned in the protest. 9. (a) Judges are specially requested to withhold prizes in cases where there is competition if the exhibits are of inferior description. Competition shall mean two or more entries in any one class. (b) Judges are requested to award a First Prize only if in their opinion the exhibit warrants it. Full First Prize Money will be paid on the ticket awarded. (c) All Special Prizes not competed for are to become the property of the Association, and Cash Specials may be altered to Trophies if found necessary. Donations of prize money will be awarded to the winner of the particular class unless otherwise stated. 10. Non-members will be granted one Exhibitor's pass for Entries aggregating $10.00.

7 11. In case the funds of the Association are at any time insufficient after paying expenses and making necessary provision for all liabilities to pay prize money in full, the amount available for the purposes shall be distributed pro rata among the prize winners. 12. District Competition shall mean the area bounded by the Rakaia River in the north, the Mitcham, Winchmore-Dromore and Black Road in the east, the south Branch of the Ashburton River in the south and the Southern Alps in the west. 13. Special Rule. Public and Competitors enter the Showgrounds at their own risk. 14. No Cups or Trophies are to be returned by post, as such a method can result in damage in transit. 15. The Committee reserve the right to present product prizes in place of monetary prizes in any class. 16. All prize money not claimed within 6 (six) months of Show Day will be forfeited. 17. The Association Committee reserves the right to publish results. 18. The Association Committee reserves the right to publish a list of current Members and Life Members in the catalogue. TUBERCULOSIS, OVINE AND BOVINE BRUCELLOSIS TESTING: All stock covered by the NAIT and TBfree New Zealand schemes (regardless of age) must be: TB free and in the case of breeding stock be Accredited Brucellosis Free Departing from a property that is registered with a NAIT number and TBfree NZ herd number Accompanied with a copy of a valid Animal Status Declaration form Fitted with a valid NAIT RFID tag and registered in the NAIT system Registered in a movement to the event NAIT number from the animals current NAIT number within 48 hours of arrival Registered in a return movement from the event NAIT number to their destination (receiving NAIT number) within 48 hours of departure All stock over 90 days of age travelling from within a TBfree Movement Control Area must be pre-movement tested within 60 days of arriving at the event. Animal Status Declaration Forms and must be available to the Show Secretary at the time of arrival.

8 PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED unless accompanied by these documents. All sheep entered in the Stud Section must be either from a flock currently accredited brucellosis free or have no palpable lesions of epididymitis and have received a negative test for ovine brucellosis. Copies of certificates must accompany entry forms. No animal from a herd or farm under movement control for TB, BRUCELLOSIS or Distance control place notice, and any replacement stock associated with such animals shall be exhibited at the Methven A&P Show. AL Russell Secretary TRADE SPACE: Craft, Domestic Display and Stall: Single site (6x6m) $60.00, Double site (12x6m) $ Maximum of two admission passes will be issued. Agricultural Implements: $10.00 per metre of frontage plus GST, with a depth of 10 metres. Minimum $ Two admission passes will be issued on each $50.00 worth of space, with a maximum of six (6) passes. Food Sellers: $100 per site Powered Site: $30 extra The Committee has the right to refuse any applications for space. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES: Past President's Cup for Exhibitor gaining Most Points in the show. The Thomas Dowling Memorial Shield (donated by Mr Jnr Dowling) for Most Points in Livestock and Farm Produce. HJ Freeman Challenge Trophy to the Most Points in Black faced Purebred Sheep Classes (Hampshire, Dorset Down, South Dorset Down, Suffolk and South Suffolk). Mr CP Wright donates a Trophy to the Best Ram exhibited in Merino, Corriedale, Borderdale, English Leicester, Border Leicester and Romney classes. Judges of these sections to allot points from one to five for the best ram in each of these sections excluding the ram from their own particular section. The winner to be the ram with the least overall points. Trophy to be won outright after five years competition by Exhibitor with Most Wins over five year period. If no clear winner at this time, competition to be continued until a clear winner is found.

9 Gift Calf Auction CONVENORS: Ben McIntosh Phil Lowe Trevor Monson Gifts of calves are being accepted for our Gift Calf Auction. Gifted calves will be collected by a Methven A&P representative prior to the show. All gifted calves will be auctioned on show day, after the Grand Parade and Gift Lamb Auction, in the area by the calf pens. Prize giving and BBQ will be held at the completion of the auction in the ASB tent next to the calf pens. Cup and ribbon for the Heaviest Gift Calf, as well as spot prizes. From the proceeds of the 2018 Calf Auction, donations will be made to the Methven Scout and Guide Building Group and the Methven Volunteer Firefighters Supporters Group, to be used for their Firewise Education Programme. Two scholarships are also awarded to Mount Hutt College Students, moving on to tertiary education. This year s recipients are Leilani Lobb and Aimee Elliott. Wood Chopping Full details are available from the undersigned. The Wood Chopping Section gratefully acknowledges the support of: ALEX MCDONALD LTD FORESTRY MANAGEMENT LTD KAKAHU FORESTRY LTD METHVEN PUBS LTD METHVEN TRUCKING COMPANY PHILIP WAREING LTD R&R PRECISION SPREADING LTD Entries close on Saturday 9th March 2018 with: Mr Mike McKenzie, 1284 Methven Highway RD 6 ASHBURTON 7776 Phone (03) mikeanne@orcon.net.nz Post entries will be accepted

10 Sheep JUDGING: Commences 9:30am ENTRY FEE: Members $5, Non-Members $5.50 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00 CONVENORS: Ben Streeter Hamish Monk All single ram lamb prizes will be 1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $ Where less than 3 entries in a class, first prize only will be paid. Where 3 or 4 entries in a class, first and second prize will be paid. Where 5 or more entries in a class, first, second and third prize will be paid OR as per class prize conditions. If there are more than 10 entries in a class, the prize money will be as follows: 1st $25.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $15.00, 4th $10.00, 5 th $5.00. The Sheep Committee reserves the right to substitute monetary prizes with product prizes. This section is supported by: ALLFLEX ALLIANCE GROUP ANZ ASB BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM CANTERBURY MEAT PACKERS DONAGHYS GALLAGHER FOND FOODS LINE 7 NZ SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION PGG WRIGHTSON PHILIP WAREING LTD PURINA RABOBANK SILVER FERN FARMS SUSTAINABLE WATER VETMED WESTPAC Champion ribbons and Champion and Reserve Champion certificates will be allotted in all Stud Sheep sections.

11 Registered or purebred sheep not eligible in prime sheep, prime lamb and flock ewe sections. Sheep unfairly shorn will be disqualified at the discretion of the Judge. All sheep in purebred class must be from registered stock. All entries in pedigree stock classes must be property of a breeder member of the appropriate breed society. No sheep allowed to compete in more than one class. Natural condition means no covering, trimming or shedding since the sheep was last shorn. Except that they may be placed under cover for the 48 hour period prior to the day of judging. Natural condition inspector will be on the grounds. Flock sheep, prime lambs and prime sheep may be eye clipped and lambs dipped and dagged. No exhibit entered in sheep classes will be allowed on grounds if suffering from footrot. No adult sheep shown in wool shall have been shorn earlier than 20 July of the year preceding the Show. All adult male sheep must be from Brucellosis free flocks. Breed Championship Cups - will be awarded but held by the Association at the Convenor's discretion. All cups will be engraved with the new holder's details. Sponsors donations will be used at the Convenor's discretion across all breeds and classes unless otherwise stated. NOTE: Class 50 and 51 Commercial Ram Class requires a separate Lamb entry. ANZ - CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS ANZ Champion of Champions judging to take place approximately 12 noon. ANZ ASHBURTON, supports the payment of $ for the Champion Wool Breed Ram and $ to the Best Ram Lamb Mutton Breeds. Entries can now be made online Go to

12 Merino RC Todhunter Memorial Challenge Cup, donated by Mrs C Pilbrow, for the Champion Merino Ram. Ashburton Stock and Station Agents Association give Challenge Cup for most points in Merinos. To be held for one year. Fine and Medium Combing Section Class 1 Merino ram, 2-shear or over Class 2 Merino ram, 1-shear Class 3 Merino ram lamb Class 4 Merino ewe, 2-shear or over Class 5 Merino ewe, 1-shear Class 6 Merino ewe lamb Strong Combing Section Class 7 Merino ram, 2-shear or over Class 8 Merino ram 1-shear Class 9 Merino ram lamb Class 10 Merino ewe, 2-shear or over Class 11 Merino ewe, 1-shear Class 12 Merino ewe lamb Corriedale Mr HJ Freeman gives a Challenge Trophy for most points in the Corriedale Section. Eye clipping allowed in Natural Condition Classes. Class 13 Corriedale ram, 2-shear or over Class 14 Corriedale ram, 1-shear Class 15 Corriedale ram, any age, natural condition Class 16 Corriedale ram lamb Class 17 Corriedale ram lamb, shorn Class 18 Corriedale ewe, 2-shear or over, must have reared a lamb Class 19 Corriedale ewe, 1-shear Class 20 Corriedale ewe, any age, natural condition Class 21 Corriedale ewe lamb

13 Borderdale Class 22 Borderdale ram, any age, natural condition Class 23 Borderdale ram lamb, shorn, natural condition Class 24 Borderdale ewe, any age, natural condition Class 25 Borderdale ewe lamb, shorn, natural condition English Leicester 2018 Breed Feature THE ENGLISH LEICESTER BREED COMMITTEE OF THE NEW ZEALAND SHEEP BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, offers a cash prize of $20 for best ram lamb in the English Leicester section, as well as a special prize of $50 for the best woolled sheep. The winning entries must be from flocks registered with the New Zealand Sheep Breeders' Association. Three Exhibitors with one or more entries each, or two exhibitors with two or more entries each, or no award will be made. Prize money paid directly from the New Zealand Sheep Breeders' Association. The METHVEN A&P ASSOCIATION sponsors a special prize of $50 for the Champion Ram. Class 26 English Leicester ram, 1-shear or over Class 27 English Leicester ram lamb, natural condition Class 28 English Leicester ewe, 1-shear or over Class 29 English Leicester ewe lamb, natural condition Border Leicester Challenge Cup re-donated by late RJ Low for most points in Border Leicester, to be held for one year. Class 30 Border Leicester ram, 1-shear and over Class 31 Border Leicester ram lamb, shorn, natural condition Class 32 Pair Border Leicester ram lambs, shorn, natural condition

14 Class 33 Border Leicester ewe, 2-shear or over, must have reared a lamb Class 34 Border Leicester ewe, 1-shear Class 35 Border Leicester ewe lamb, shorn, natural condition Class 36 Pair Border Leicester ewe lambs, shorn, natural condition Romney The late G Gerard Snr Silver Challenge Cup for most points in the Romney section. To be held for one year. Class 37 Romney ram, 2-shear and over Class 38 Romney ram, 1-shear, shorn after 1st January Class 39 A pair of Romney ram lambs, shorn, natural condition Class 40 Romney ram lamb, shorn, natural condition Class 41 Romney ewe, 2-shear or over, must have reared a lamb Class 42 Romney ewe, 1-shear Class 43 Romney ewe, 1-shear, shorn after 1st January Class 44 A pair of Romney ewe lambs, shorn, natural condition Class 45 Romney ewe lamb, shorn, natural Condition Perendale Class 46 Perendale ram, any age, natural condition Class 47 Perendale ram lamb, natural condition Class 48 Perendale ewe, any age, natural condition Class 49 Perendale ewe lamb, natural condition Entries can now be made online Go to

15 Commercial Ram Lamb Class PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $15.00, 4th $10.00, 5th $5.00 NOTE: These two classes must be a separate entry, not a lamb entered from any other classes. To be awarded to Classes 50 and Sired by Prime Lamb Breed Sire. Exhibitor to name breed. Class 50 One ram lamb, any breed, sired by a wool breed sire Class 51 One ram lamb, any breed, sired by a prime lamb breed sire Emphasis to be placed on suitability for present day prime lamb production. To be judged by stock drafter and a prime lamb producer. Southdown The late HE Jessep Silver Challenge Cup for the Champion Southdown Ram. To be held for one year. GK McPherson donates a Perpetual Trophy to the winner of most points in the Southdown Section. Class 52 Southdown ram, 1-shear and over Class 53 Southdown ram lamb, natural condition Class 54 Southdown ewe, 1-shear Class 55 Southdown ewe lamb Texel Class 56 Texel ram, 1-shear or over, natural condition Class 57 Texel ram lamb, natural condition Class 58 Texel ewe, 1-shear or over, natural condition Class 59 Texel ewe lamb, natural condition Hampshire Class 60 Hampshire ram, any age, natural condition

16 Class 61 Hampshire ram lamb, natural condition Class 62 Hampshire ewe, 2-shear or over, must have reared a lamb, natural condition Class 63 Hampshire ewe, 1-shear, natural condition Class 64 Hampshire ewe lamb, natural condition Dorset Down Class 65 Dorset Down ram, any age Class 66 Dorset Down ram lamb Class 67 Dorset Down Ewe, 2-shear and over, must have reared a lamb Class 68 Dorset Down ewe, 1-shear Class 69 Dorset Down ewe lamb Suffolk A Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the most points in these classes. Class 70 Suffolk ram, any age, natural condition Class 71 Suffolk ram lamb, natural condition Class 72 Suffolk ewe lamb, natural condition Class 73 Suffolk ewe, 2-shear and over, must have reared a lamb, natural condition Class 74 Suffolk ewe, 1-shear, natural condition South Suffolk Class 75 South Suffolk ram lamb, natural condition Class 76 South Suffolk, 1 pair ram lambs, natural condition Class 77 South Suffolk ram, 1-shear, natural condition Class 78 South Suffolk ram, 2-shear and over, natural condition Class 79 South Suffolk ewe lamb, natural condition

17 Class 80 South Suffolk pair of ewe lambs, natural condition Class 81 South Suffolk ewe, 1-shear, natural condition Class 82 South Suffolk ewe, 2-shear or over, natural condition Poll Dorset Class 83 Poll Dorset ram, any age, natural condition Class 84 Poll Dorset ram lamb, natural condition Class 85 Poll Dorset ewe lamb, natural condition Class 86 Poll Dorset ewe, 1-shear, natural condition Class 87 Poll Dorset ewe, 2-shear and over, natural condition Black and Coloured Sheep The METHVEN A&P ASSOCIATION sponsors a special prize of $25 for the Champion Ram and $25 for the Champion Ewe. All sheep to be shown in natural condition. Mr & Mrs S Haskett donate a tray to the winner of most points overall in the sections for Black and Coloured Sheep and Wool. To be held for one year. Class 88 Black & coloured ram, 2-shear and over Class 89 Black & coloured ram, 1-shear Class 90 Black & coloured wether, 1-shear Class 91 Black & coloured ram lamb, woolly Class 92 Black & coloured ram lamb, shorn after 1 January Class 93 Black & coloured ewe, 1-shear, strong Class 94 Black & coloured ewe, 1-shear, fine Class 95 Black & coloured ewe lamb, woolly, strong

18 Class 96 Black & coloured ewe lamb, woolly, fine Class 97 Black & coloured ewe, 2-shear and over, strong Class 98 Black & coloured ewe, 2-shear and over, fine Prime Lamb Competition ENTRY FEE: Members $5, Non-Members $5.50 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $15.00, 4th $10.00, 5th $5.00 PAIR of lambs with lambs being judged ON HOOF only. Rosette to be awarded to Champion Pen Prime Lambs Class 99 and 100. Perpetual Challenge Rose Bowl presented to the Association by the late MS Turton in appreciation of the services of the late JF Stone. To be awarded for the most points in the Prime Lambs as judged ON HOOF on Show Day. Classes 99 and 100 inclusive, to be held for one year. All Lambs must be shown in natural condition. No covering, spraying or trimming. Class 99 Two mutton Crossbred lambs, shorn or woolly, most suitable for export Lambs should not exceed 23kg carcass weight. Weight range between 15-23kg carcass weight. Class 100 Two Crossbred lambs, most suitable for export, wool breeds Lambs should not exceed 23kg carcass weight. Weight range between 15-23kg carcass weight. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Lamb live weight should be based on Silver Fern Farms export requirements of between 15-23kg carcass weight. Entries can now be made online Go to

19 ASB Gift Lamb Competition NEW FORMAT FOR 2018 Gift lambs (prime) will be judged on hoof on show day. Gifts of other classes also accepted (store lambs/two tooths/ewes etc) All gifted stock will be auctioned on show day, at the completion of the Grand Parade, immediately prior to the calf auction, in the sheep pens, approximately 2:30pm. Prize giving and BBQ will be held at the completion of the lamb & calf auctions in the ASB tent next to the calf pens. Gifted stock will be collected by a Methven A&P representative, or, can be dropped off to the show grounds either the day before the show or by 9:30am on show day. Shearing The shearing section appreciates the support of: HEINIGER NZ - JEFF HOLMES MAINLAND WOOL PHILIP WAREING LTD PROSHEAR Methven Lamb Shear Entries will be taken on day of show. If you require any further information, please contact: Bruce Lilley: or Class 101 Mainland Wool Open ENTRY FEE: $20.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150, 4th $100 Class 102 Proshear Senior ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $200, 2nd, $160, 3rd $120 Class 103 Intermediate ENTRY FEE: $12.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $150, 2nd $120, 3rd $100 Class 104 Junior ENTRY FEE: $10.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st 100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60

20 Wool ENTRY FEE: Members $3, Non-Members $3.50 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $6.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 JUDGING: Friday 16th March, 2018 Convenor: Stuart Mangin Third prize will only be paid out if there are four or more entries in each section. Prize money will be available at 4:30pm at the Pavilion. RG Woodham gives Challenge Trophy for most points in the Wool Section. To be held for one year. TA Richards gives Challenge Trophy for the Best Fleece in the Show. To be held for one year. All fleeces must be skirted to the highest commercial standards and must be of a normal seasons growth. Up to three entries in each class are accepted from each competitor. Rosettes will be presented to Champion Fleece in Fine Wool Section and Crossbred Wool Section. $30.00 prize money will be awarded to Champion Fleece and $15.00 to Reserve Fleece. NOTE: All fleeces to be in by Friday 16th March for judging at 1pm NATIONAL GOLDEN FLEECE COMPETITION The competition is open to all fleeces of appropriate classification Hosted by the Upper Clutha A&P Association. April 2018, date to be confirmed. For further information and entry forms Fine Wool Section Class 105 Fine or medium Merino ram Class 106 Fine or medium Merino ewe or wether Class 107 Fine or medium Merino hogget Class 108 Strong Merino ram Class 109 Strong Merino ewe or wether Class 110 Strong Merino hogget Class 111 Corriedale or halfbreed ram Class 112 Corriedale or halfbreed ewe Class 113 Flock ewe or wether

21 Crossbred Wool Section MAINLAND WOOL LTD donates $25.00 to winners in Class 115 and 116. Class 114 Crossbred ram, above 31 microns Class 115 Crossbred ewe, above 30 microns Class 116 Crossbred ewe hogget, shorn as a lamb Class 117 Lamb fleece Class 118 Lambs wool blend, minimum 4kg to be judged on evenness of blend Class 119 Second shear blend, minimum weight 8kg to be judged on evenness of blend SYSTEM OF JUDGING: Fleeces are weighed and then assessed by the judges and awards made in accordance with the following scale of points (as recommended by the Royal Agricultural Society of NZ). 1. Clean Fleece Weight 35 points 2. Colour 10 points 3. Soundness 10 points 4. Staple Length (a) Optimum 10 points (b) Evenness 5 points 5. Crimp 10 points 6. Staple Formation 10 points 7. Handle and Lustre-Brightness 5 points 8. Freedom from Fault 5 points Total 100 points Points for clean fleece weight will be calculated from the relevant RAS tables. The judge may, at their own discretion change fleeces from one class to their correct class without prejudice to an Exhibitor. Exhibitors who have had their fleeces changed can apply to the section steward who will inform them where their exhibits have been placed. All fleeces must be the property of a bona fide farmer, but it is necessary that the Exhibitor be the breeder of the sheep. Only the current season's wool is eligible for competition. Entries can now be made online Go to

22 Black and Coloured Wool All fleeces are to be judged as suitable for handcraft. NOTE: ALL FLEECES TO BE IN ON FRIDAY MARCH 16 FOR JUDGING AT 1PM. Class 120 Woolley hogget fleece, 30 microns or finer Class 121 Woolley hogget fleece, 31 microns and stronger Class 122 Mature fleece, 31 microns and finer Class 123 Mature fleece, 33 microns and stronger Mr and Mrs S Haskett donate tray for the most points overall in Black and Coloured Sheep and Wool classes. To be held for one year. Gift Fleece Competition ENTRY FEE: Free PRIZE MONEY: 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $15 Fleece becomes the property of Methven A&P Association. NOTE: ALL FLEECES TO BE IN BY FRIDAY 16 MARCH FOR JUDGING AT 1PM. Class 124 Fleece, flock sheep only, to be judged at Judge's discretion Entries can now be made online Go to

23 Dairy Goats JUDGING: 10am Goats to be penned by 9:30am ENTRY FEE: Members $2, Non-Members $3 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00 Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be paid out on Show Day. The By Laws of the RAS of NZ for the Exhibition of Dairy Goats apply. NO ENTIRE MALE GOAT will be admitted to the Showgrounds. BREED AWARDS - To be awarded only if the animal is deemed worthy and is not already eligible for a Breed Champion prefix or is a BCH. A trophy will be awarded to an Exhibitor with most points in show. Standard Age Classes for Does Class 125 Herd Register Doe, in milk, under 3 years Class 126 Herd Register Doe, in milk, 3 to 5 years Class 127 Herd Register Doe, in milk, 5 years and over CHAMPION HERD REGISTER DOE: To be selected from first prize winners. RESERVE CHAMPION HERD REGISTER DOE: The second place winner in the class from which the Champion was selected to be paraded with the other first place winner for selection for Reserve. Class 128 Herd Register Grand Champion Doe Open to any Doe which has obtained her Grand Champion status. CHAMPION CHALLENGE: To be selected from the winner of this class and the Champion Herd Register Doe. NO award will be made if there is no competition. Breed Certificates Class 129 Associated Record Doe, in milk, under 3 years Class 130 Associated Record Doe, in milk, 3 to 5 years

24 Class 131 Associated Record Doe, in milk, 5 years and over CHAMPION ASSOCIATED RECORD DOE: To be selected from the first prize winners in the above classes. RESERVE CHAMPION ASSOCIATED RECORD DOE: The second place winner in the class from which the Champion was selected to be paraded with the other first place winners for selection of Reserve. Class 132 Associated Record Grand Champion Doe Open to any Doe which has obtained her Grand Champion status. CHAMPION CHALLENGE: To be selected from the winner of this class and the Champion Associated Record Doe. NO award will be made if there is no competition. Special in Milk Classes All goats entered in this section must be entered in their standard age class. Class 133 Senior Progeny: Two daughters in milk of the same sire but different dams. Names of sire and dams to be given on entry form. Class 134 Herd Register Type and Production 1 Rules as per NZDGBA regulations. Class 135 Associated Record Type and Production 1 Rules as per NZDGBA regulations. Class 136 Herd Register Best Udder Open to all does who have borne a kid. To be judged when full and again when stripped out. Points awarded for both full and empty udder to be totalled to determine the prize winners. Does must be fully stripped prior to entering the ring for the empty udder judging. Class 137 Associated Record Best Udder Open to all does who have borne a kid. To be judged when full and again when stripped out. Points awarded for both full and empty udder to be totalled to determine the prize winners. Does must be fully stripped prior to entering the ring for the empty udder judging. Entries can now be made online Go to

25 Junior Showmanship Classes Class 138 Junior Showmanship for young persons 15 years and under To be judged on exhibitor s ability to lead, place, turn, stop and start their goat. To answer questions. Show preparation and appearance of exhibitor and goat taken into account. Exhibitor age to be included on entry form. Standard Age Classes for Junior Does Class 139 Herd Register Maiden Doe or Goatling To be 12 months and under 30 months that has never borne a kid, including maiden milkers and springing does. Class 140 Herd Register Doe Kid To be under 12 months. HERD REGISTER CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE: To be selected from the above classes. HERD REGISTER RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE: The second place winner in the class from which the Champion was selected to be paraded with the other first place winner for selection of Reserve. Class 141 Associated Record Maiden Doe or Goatling To be 12 months and under 30 months that has never borne a kid, including maiden milkers and springing does. Class 142 Associated Record Doe Kid To be under 12 months. ASSOCIATED RECORD CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE: To be selected from the two above classes. ASSOCIATED RECORD RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE: The second place winner in the class from which the Champion was selected to be paraded with the other first place winner for selection of Reserve. Junior Special Classes Class 143 Junior Progeny Two daughters under 30 months that have not borne a kid of same sire but different dams. Name of sire and dams to be given on entry form.

26 Horses and Ponies RULES Only Methven A&P back numbers to be used. A $7.00 fee will be charged for all back numbers with $5 refundable upon return. A $2 fee will be retained for a judge's travel fund. This will be used at the discretion of the Methven A&P Association towards reimbursing equestrian judges some travel expenses incurred. No breast plate numbers allowed. OWNERSHIP RAS RULE: All horses and ponies entered in competitive classes, ring events or parading must be in the name of the bona fide owner. All animals must be named at time of entry, as on their RAS Certificate where applicable. LEASES/PARTNERSHIPS RAS RULE: A lease/ partnership lodged with the RAS must cover each leased or partnered exhibit competing at any Show/Event. A lease or partnership must be recorded with the RAS on a recognised form to be acceptable. All benefits and penalties relating to an exhibit shall be attributed to the lessee or partner. If the exhibit is registered with an affiliated Breed Society the lease/partnership must also be registered with that Society. Leases or partnerships must be for no less than a six (6) month period and shall commence, on receipt of confirmation from the RAS that it has been received. Riders may compete in only one rider class and district rider if eligible. AGES APPLY AS OF 1ST AUGUST No delay will be permitted between classes and any competitor not ready to compete will be eliminated. All prize winners to appear in Grand Parade. 80% refunds of entry fees will only be made on production of a Veterinary Certificate or Medical Certificate to be dated stating when injury or illness occurred. To be received by Show Secretary no later than seven (7) days after day of show. RAS Equestrian Levy -A levy of $1 per entry is contained within the entry fee. METHVEN A&P ASSOCIATION RULE 12: District competition shall mean the area bounded by the Rakaia River in the north, the Mitcham, Winchmore-Dromore and Black Road in the east, the south branch of the Ashburton River in the south and the Southern Alps in the west.

27 METHVEN A&P ASSOCIATION 'DISTRICT RULING': Owned in the district (see Rule 12 above) and ridden by the bona fide owner, a member of the owner's family, a holder of a lease or partnership certificate or a current financial member of the Methven Pony Club. HATS AND SAFETY HELMETS: Wearing a hard hat is compulsory for anyone competing on, working in or schooling, or riding for any other reason an exhibit at a RAS affiliated Show/Event or in any area considered to be for whatever reason a part of the Showgrounds. All riders, including harness drivers, competing at RAS affiliated A&P Shows/Events must wear protective headgear, which includes a retaining harness secured to the shell at more than two points. Such headgear must be worn with the chinstrap properly adjusted and fastened when in the arena or ring, the practice area, collecting rings or anywhere else within a Showgrounds. Hats/helmets must conform with the current approved safety standards and must be red tagged. No red tag - no entry to the ring. These standards may be subject to change, but the latest list can be found at under the equestrian tab. The RAS will advise any changes via their website and Facebook. STALLIONS & COLTS All stallions and colts (with the exception of miniature horses and foals) must be shown in a bit. A Steward will order any stallion/colt considered out of control or to be causing undue disquiet to other horses from the ring without recourse from the stallion/colt's owner/exhibitor/competitor. It is compulsory for all stallions and colts, except foals, to wear two (2) official 'S' identification badges, one attached to each side of their bridle, at all Shows/Events at all times. The rider/handler must also wear two (2) RAS official armbands (one on each arm) when in the ring. 'S' badges to be purchased from RAS Head Office or ESNZ; armbands from RAS Head Office. Handlers and riders of stallions/colts must wear an approved hi viz vest at all Shows/Events when outside the showing ring. Vests can be purchased from RAS Head Office. Stallions and colts can only be tied to a truck or float if they are under constant supervision or are tied within an approved solid framed portable yard that is

28 attached the outside of the truck or float. Otherwise they must be confined within their float or truck. NOVICE CLASSIFICATION: A novice exhibit or rider is one that has yet to win six (6) classes in any division within the competitions provided at any A&P Show/Event. Winners failing to produce their RAS Certificate when requested forfeit their awards on the day. Novice exhibits are eligible for open classes. If that novice exhibit wins the open class, then they are eligible for the open championship. All horses & ponies in novice non-jumping classes to be shown in snaffle bridle. Adult riders may ride in novice pony section. PRIZE MONEY: First, second, third, fourth & fifth Prize Ribbons will be awarded according to judge's decision. Prize money will be paid out on Show Day. The Horse Committee reserves the right to substitute monetary prizes with product prizes. CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING: Champion & Reserve Champion will be selected as follows: First prize winners in all eligible classes to be paraded before the judge. Immediately the Champion has been selected, the second placed animal in the class from which the champion has been selected shall parade with the other first place getters for reserve champion. WHIPS: Whips in ridden classes shall not exceed 76cm in length. Whips in lead rein and first ridden sections shall not exceed 68cm including the flap, which shall measure no more than 2cm wide and 4cm long. Whips in led classes shall not exceed 145cm. MEASURING: Where classes are defined by height, competitors/exhibitors must carry a current RAS Certificate for their horse/pony at all RAS affiliated Shows/Events, and must produce it upon request to any authorised Show/Event personnel. Any competitor unable to produce such a certificate means that the exhibit is ineligible to compete, and will forfeit any awards. Methven A&P Temporary Measuring Certificates are for this Show only and for competitors/exhibitors living in the Methven A&P boundary (see Rule 12). A maximum of two temporary measuring certificates per horse in one show season. Stewards will be in

29 attendance at the measuring stand (near Pony Ring entrance) 7:15am to 10:00am. Measures will cost $10 inc GST/measure. All young stock height classes AS AT DAY OF SHOW. All Ponies must be 148cm and under and riders under 17 years as at 1st August All horses & ponies may ONLY compete under one height standard. SHOW JUMPING CLASSES - HORSES & PONIES: All Classes run under ESNZ Rules. The entry fees for show jumping classes apply to members and non-members of the A&P Association. Horse/Pony height certificates and performance cards must be carried. Failure to do so will result in elimination. FORBIDDEN SUBSTANCE TESTING: The Rules of the Royal A&P Society New Zealand in regard to Forbidden Substances apply. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show/Event and that testing of all animals is at the person responsible's risk. Forbidden Substance - Any substance capable of affecting the speed, stamina, courage or conduct of a horse, pony, donkey or mule by its action upon the central or peripheral nervous system or the cardio-vascular, respiratory, alimentary, digestive, muscoskeletal or urogenital systems. YELLOW CARD: This Show/Event supports the RAS 'Yellow Card' system. A Yellow card will be issued in cases of offences in respect of abuse of animals or inappropriate behaviour as per the RAS Constitution and the RAS Rules & Regulations/By Laws including the Equestrian Rulebook, the RAS affiliated Show/Event/registered Measuring Stand and their grounds and their duly appointed delegates may deliver to the Person Responsible a Yellow Warning Card (either immediately or within 10 days of the show) which suspends any penalty until possible new offences. Full wording of the 'Yellow Card' system is available to view on the RAS website - ARREARS: No person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, subscriptions or any other Show/Event charge is eligible to compete at any affiliated Show/Event. Proof of payment will be required before restriction is lifted.

30 SUMMARY OF RAS RESOLUTION PROCESS: The full process can be found on the RAS website The principle behind the process is to deal with the matter as it comes to hand and in most cases, it should be dealt with directly by the show. If the matter is in regards to an RAS official, the show may request the assistance of RAS Head Office as to how to deal with this in an appropriate manner. CLEANING: Stables, covered yards or open yards that remain uncleaned at the conclusion of the show will have an invoice sent for cleaning costs. NOTE: The onus is on all exhibitors to be familiar with the updated Royal Agricultural Society's Equestrian Competitors and Judges Rule Book and Guidelines. Copies for sale from RAS Head Office (Order form on website) or the rulebook can be downloaded from the website - HORSE TROPHIES: Gluyas Motors Ltd gives Challenge Trophy for most points in Hacks and Hunters. To be held for one year. 2017: Duncan Norrie - WPS Vavoom Mr & Mrs AL Dunn and Family give Challenge Trophy for the horse or pony gaining the most points at the Show on the day, inclusive of both jumping and conformation classes, except for classes with restricted entry. To be won three times in succession or five times at intervals. 2017: Duncan Norrie WPS Vavoom "JH Muirhead" Perpetual Teapot for Best Lady Rider, 17 years and over in the Hunter Round the Ring. 2017: Belinda McAnally - Air Time "JH Muirhead" Perpetual Cup for Best Gentleman Rider, 17 years and over in the Hunter Round the Ring. 2017: Duncan Norrie - WPS Vavoom Mr & Mrs GD Kelly donate the "Cavalier" Challenge Trophy to the Champion Hack. 2017: DS Equestrian/Dani Simpson Integrities Promise S Cox Challenge Trophy (re-donated by the Fechney Family) for the Champion Park Hack up to 158cm. 2017: Mandy White - Amaretto

31 PONY TROPHIES: RC Todhunter Silver Cup for the Supreme Saddle Pony. 2017: J&S Waddell/Natasha Waddell Uptown Charlie Brown G Callaghan Challenge Trophy for a Pony winning most points in Saddle Pony Section (excluding Riding, Novice and District Classes). 2017: J&S Waddell/Natasha Waddell Uptown Charlie Brown TS Harrison Perpetual Trophy for Supreme Champion Rider in Riding Classes. 2017: DS Equestrian/Millie Thompson Greenmoor Euphoria Hack - HOY Qualifying Section JUDGING: 8:00am sharp, main ring ENTRY FEE: Members $6, Non-Members $10 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00 Horse/Pony height certificates and performance cards must be carried. Failure to do so will result in elimination. Supreme Saddle Horse sash and garland kindly sponsored by: METHVEN EQUINE CENTRE Champion Rider posy and sash kindly sponsored by: HARBORNE CONSTRUCTION LTD Champion and reserve ribbons kindly sponsored by: LOVE LAUNDRY Definition of a Hack. A Hack should show quality, elegance, and gaiety with very good paces. It must be well mannered and capable of giving its rider a pleasant and easy ride over a short distance. Class 144 Methven Pony Club Challenge Cup Best Rider under 21 years who is a current financial member of the Methven Pony Club. Mounts to be over 148cm and to be ridden by bona fide owner or member of owner's family. METHVEN PONY CLUB donates two special ribbons. 2017: Izzy Roberts - Waimea Christopher Robin Entries can now be made online Go to -Don t forget to add 1 back number per horse/pony-

32 Class 145 District horse Owned in the district (Rule 12) and ridden by the bona fide owner, a member of the owner's family, a holder of a lease or partnership certificate or a current financial member of the Methven Pony Club. Winner and runner up to receive wide ribbons. Class 146 Best rider on a Hack Champion Rider to be judged approx 10:20am in the Saddle Hunter Ring. Class 147 Novice Hack, 0-2 wins Class 148 Novice Hack, 0-5 wins Judging of Champion and Reserve Novice Hack. Second placed horse to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion. Class 149 Novice paced & mannered Hack, 0-5 wins Class 150 Open Hack over 158cm and not exceeding 163cm Duncan Norrie Farrier $100 Lucky Back Number Draw in Grand Parade Class 151 Open Hack over 163cm Class 152 Open Lady's Hack, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Class 153 Open Gentleman's Hack, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Judging of Champion and Reserve Saddle Hack Second placed horse to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion. Class 154 Open Hack, best paces to be judged Class 155 Open Hack, best manners to be judged Winners of paced and mannered classes to parade for Champion Paced and Mannered at 10:30am in the Saddle Hunter Ring. Judging of Supreme Champion Saddle Horse, (Saddle Hack, Saddle Hunter, Park Hack, Riding Horse and Saddle Cob) to be judged in Saddle Hunter Ring approx 10:45am.

33 Riding Horse - HOY Qualifying Section JUDGING: 8:15am, main ring ENTRY FEE: Members $6, Non-Members $10 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00 An exhibit may only be entered in the Show Hack or Riding Horse or Saddle Hunter section. Horses will be required to gallop within the confines and constraints of the venue involved. The Novice status of the horse from previous Show Hack, Park Hack or Saddle Hunter competitions will apply. Supreme Saddle Horse sash and garland kindly sponsored by: METHVEN EQUINE CENTRE Champion Rider posy and sash kindly sponsored by: HARBORNE CONSTRUCTION LTD Class 156 Best rider on a riding horse Champion Rider to be judged approx 10:20am in the Saddle Hunter Ring. Class 157 Novice riding horse, 0-2 wins Class 158 Novice riding horse, 0-5 wins Judging of Champion and Reserve Champion Novice Riding Horse. Second placed Novice Riding Horse to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining horses for Reserve Champion. Class 159 Novice paced & mannered riding horse, 0-5 wins Class 160 Open riding horse, over 148cm, not exceeding 158cm Class 161 Open riding horse, over 158cm, not exceeding 163cm Class 162 Open riding horse, over 163cm Class 163 Open Lady's riding horse, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Class 164 Open Gentleman's riding horse, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Judging of Champion and Reserve Champion Riding Horse. Second placed horse to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion. Class 165 Open riding horse, best paces to be judged

34 Class 166 Open riding horse, best manners to be judged Winners of paced and mannered classes to parade for Champion Paced and Mannered at 10:30am in Saddle Hunter Ring. Judging of Supreme Champion Saddle Horse, (Saddle Hack, Saddle Hunter, Park Hack, Riding Horse and Saddle Cob) to be judged in Saddle Hunter Ring approx 10:45am. Saddle Hunter HOY Qualifying Section JUDGING: 8:15am, main ring ENTRY FEE: Members $6, Non-Members $10 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00 Horse/Pony height certificates and performance cards must be carried. Failure to do so will result in elimination. Supreme Saddle Horse sash and garland kindly sponsored by: METHVEN EQUINE CENTRE Champion Rider posy and sash kindly sponsored by: HARBORNE CONSTRUCTION LTD Champion and Reserve ribbons kindly donated by: AG REPAIRS. Definition of a Saddle Hunter: A Hunter should have substance, be active and wellmannered with strong easy paces. It must be capable of carrying its rider for long distances over varied country. Saddle Hunters may be required to gallop. Class 167 Best rider on a Saddle Hunter. Champion Rider to be judged approx 10:20am in the Saddle Hunter Ring. Class 168 Novice Saddle Hunter, 0-2 wins Class 169 Novice Saddle Hunter, 0-5 wins Judging of Champion and Reserve Novice Saddle Hunter. Second placed horse to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion. Class 170 Novice paced and mannered Saddle Hunter, 0-5 wins

35 Class 171 Open Saddle Hunter over 148cm, not exceeding 163cm Class 172 Open Saddle Hunter, over 163cm Class 173 Open Lady's Saddle Hunter, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Class 174 Open Gentleman's Saddle Hunter, on type May be ridden by a lady or gent - conformation class Judging of Champion and Reserve Saddle Hunter. Second placed horse to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion. Class 175 Open Saddle Hunter, best paces to be judged Class 176 Open Saddle Hunter, best manners to be judged Winners of paced and mannered classes to parade for Champion Paced and Mannered at 10:30am in Saddle Hunter Ring. Judging of Supreme Champion Saddle Horse, (Saddle Hack, Saddle Hunter, Park Hack, Riding Horse and Saddle Cob) to be judged in Saddle Hunter Ring approx 10:45am. Park Hacks - HOY Qualifying Section JUDGING: 8:15am, main ring ENTRY FEE: Members $6, Non-Members $10 PRIZE MONEY: 1st $12.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $5.00 Horse/Pony height certificates and performance cards must be carried. Failure to do so will result in elimination. Supreme Saddle Horse sash and garland kindly sponsored by: METHVEN EQUINE CENTRE Champion Rider posy and sash kindly sponsored by: HARBORNE CONSTRUCTION LTD This section kindly sponsored by: METHVEN TROTTING CLUB Class 177 Best rider on a Park Hack Champion Rider to be judged approx 10:20am in the Saddle Hunter Ring. Class 178 Novice Park Hack, 0-2 wins