Turriff District Agricultural Association TURRIFF SHOW. Main Sponsor TO BE HELD IN

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1 Turriff District Agricultural Association TURRIFF SHOW (154th YEAR) Main Sponsor TO BE HELD IN THE SHOWFIELD, TURRIFF on SUNDAY, 5th AUGUST, 2018 (HORSES, PONIES, GOATS, RABBITS, CAVIES and PIGEONS) on MONDAY, 6th AUGUST, 2018 (CATTLE, SHEEP, CLYDESDALE HORSES and POULTRY) SCHEDULE & PRIZE LIST CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7th JULY, 2018 SPORTS PROGRAMME Including Sulky Trotting; Open Jumping Competitions (British Showjumping Rules); Mini-Major Relay; Pageant; Heavy Horse Turnout Displays; Dog Agility Display; Y.F.C. Tug-of-War; Highland Dancing; Vintage Vehicle Display; Children s and Adult Races; Turriff & District Pipe Band. Gates open at 7 a.m. on Sunday, 5th AUGUST. Industrial, SWI, Flower Show, 300 Trade Stands including Outdoor, Exhibition Marquee, Food Fayre, Indoor Shopping Mall, Art and Craft Marquee, Ferguson Hall - Children s Area, Open Dog Show (Sunday), Companion Dog Show (Monday). Produced by Peters Design 1 & Print, 16 High Street, Turriff.

2 MESSAGE to PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS On behalf of Turriff District Agricultural Association (T.D.A.A.) I would like to thank all those who exhibited at last year s Turriff Show and also take this opportunity to welcome any prospective exhibitors to this year s Show due to be held on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th August If this is your first time exhibiting at Turriff Show then I hope you find it to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Every effort will be made to assist you with your entries and the Show Convenors and Stewards will be on hand to help during the Show. In the Cattle Section we are delighted to welcome the Scottish National Simmental Show. Exhibiting livestock can be time consuming and expensive and this is recognized by T.D.A.A. who offer good prize money for all classes. I acknowledge the tremendous support that various businesses, companies and individuals offer through sponsorship and donations, all of which is very much appreciated. I particularly welcome this year s main Turriff Show sponsor AGRII. Operating nationally Agrii is a leading provider of agronomy services, technology and strategic advice to UK farm businesses. Industry leading innovation combined with the latest research and development supports Agrii growers, helping them to produce more, farm sustainably and connect with profitable markets. Locally, Agrii is responsible for a substantial footprint in Aberdeenshire, including a cereal seed plant at Turriff, a contract spraying base near Methlick and a chemical store in Inverurie. Agrii is committed to supporting the agricultural community in the North East of Scotland, as well as the rest of the UK, and through sponsorship of the Turriff Show hopes to bring knowledge and experience to show visitors that will help address the farming challenges of today with knowledge and confidence, Turriff Show is the largest two-day Show in Scotland, attracting crowds of up to 30,000 people annually and is recognised as the main shop window for the display of agricultural produce in the North East of Scotland. There are approximately 300 trade stands at the Show with a high proportion of outdoor agricultural stands and also includes a range of indoor trade stands which can be found in the exhibition marquee, the food fayre, indoor shopping mall and the art and craft marquee. Separate schedules are available for the Industrial Section, the Horticultural Section, the Sports Programme and the Open Dog Show. Please refer to the website or contact the Secretary for further details and relevant entry forms. Helen M. Paterson Show Secretary Cranna Bridge Aberchirder, Huntly AB54 7TX Telephone: Mobile: helen@turriffshow.org 1 1

3 RULES and REGULATIONS Entries 1. The Show is open to all-comers. 2. An exhibitor may have more than one entry in any unless otherwise stated in the Schedule. 3. No animal may be entered for or compete in more than one of the Ordinary es unless otherwise stated. 4. Only stock entered in the Catalogue will be allowed to compete in any of the es unless extra special circumstances are deemed to exist. 5. All entries must be made to the Secretary on the appropriate entry schedule accompanied by the Entry Money remittance not later than Saturday 7th July, 2018 for all entries. 6. Entry Money is as follows:- Cattle: T.D.A.A. Members 4, Non Members 8. Sheep: T.D.A.A. Members 3, Non Members 6. Goats: T.D.A.A. Members 3, Non Members 6. Horses and Ponies: T.D.A.A. Members 4, Non Members 8 (no charge for foals). Collie Dogs: 5; Poultry: 2; Rabbits and Cavies: 2, Pigeons: Membership of T.D.A.A. is available to all potential exhibitors at an annual fee of 26. Please include remittance with entries. 8. The pedigree and ages of all Pedigreed Cattle, Horses and Ponies and Goats must be included with the entry schedule. Please insert the class number on the left hand side and add the ear tag number of all cattle entries. 9. Once all the entries are made, the Secretary will return an entry schedule to the exhibitor with numbers for exhibits. The exhibitor will also be issued passes for stock attendants and vehicles to allow access to the Showfield, tickets for stockman s teas / coffees and final instructions. Livestock 1. All cattle, sheep, goats, collie dogs, fur and feather shown must have been the absolute property of the Exhibitor for one month previous to the Show and the owner must give satisfactory evidence of the age and other requisites of the animal to be allowed to compete. 2. Livestock entering the Showfield for exhibition on the Monday should not arrive before 7 p.m. on the Sunday. 3. All animals entered for exhibition must remain in the Showfield until 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the Show. 4. Scottish animals moving to Turriff Show for exhibition for the first time will not have to be kept separate prior to moving to the Show irrespective of whether any other livestock have been moved on to those premises in the 13-day period immediately before moving. If attending only one Show within any one 13-day period the animal will not require to be held separate on return from the Show nor will the return home trigger a 13-day standstill for any other animal on the home farm. Also animals may move from Show to Show or may return to their usual premise of residence without triggering a 13-day standstill provided they are kept in separate facilities under an approved separation agreement with the Scottish Government Rural Directorate. 5. The transit of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 applies to vehicles taking animals to and from the Show. Please ensure that all vehicles, including hauliers transportation are thoroughly clean. Horses and Ponies 1. All equines must be accompanied by a passport and for all animals born, or passports issued, on or after 1st July, 2009 to be fitted with a microchip as per the Horse Identification (Scotland) Regulations Horse or pony exhibitors cannot show any animal that has been leased, sold or on loan from the Judge. 3. If the horse or pony exhibitor does not own the animal then full details of the owner s name and address must be provided with the entry. Cattle 1. All cattle for exhibition must comply with current Scottish Government Rural Directorate regulations. 2. Cows of all Beef Breeds, other than the British Blue breed, whether or not having at some time been subject to ovum transfer or a flushing programme, must have given birth to a live or fullterm calf on or after 1st August 2017 and before the day of the Show. 3. Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus two-year-old heifers must be in calf or have had a calf when exhibited. 4. Pure-bred bullocks and pure unregistered heifers may compete in the Cross Bred Cattle Section. 5. All cattle must be led in the Judging Rings, unless otherwise stated. 2

4 6. Cattle must be ear tagged in accordance with Scottish Government Rural Directorate guidance. 7. All Carcase cattle must be Farm Assured. 8. Cattle moving to and from the Show must have their movements notified to BCMS (British Cattle Movement Service). When an animal moves to and from the Showground you need to do the following:- report a movement off your holding the Show Secretary reports movements on and off the Showground report the movement back on to your holding You must fill in the movement summary section on the passport for your off and on movement. The Show Secretary will fill in the movement summary for the movement on and off the Showground. All registered cattle keepers can report movements using CTS online at instead of using the movement cards. For each animal taken to the Showground you must have one of the following documents:- a chequebook style passport (CPP13) a certificate of registration (CHR3) a certificate of registration and a blue/green passport (CPP1) a new single page passport (CPP52) For animals with certificates of registration fill in the movement card in the same way as a chequebook style passport (CPP13). If the animal has a certificate of registration and a blue/ green passport, the movements summary section on the passport must also be filled in. If the passport movement summary is full, a continuation sheet should be attached. All calves must also have a cattle passport. Turriff Show labels with the Showfield CPH number 66/083/8020, will be sent with the entry schedule and final instructions a few days prior to the Show. 9. All cattle (including calves) coming to the show must come from a herd that is fully accredited free of BVD or they must all be individually tested free of virus (antigen) whether or not they have been vaccinated, in accordance with CHeCS rules. Sheep and Goats 1. Sheep and goats including lambs must be individually identified in accordance with current Scottish Government Rural Directorate guidance. Spot checks that reveal any sheep or goats not complying may be spray-marked after judging. The Area Office may issue a warning letter and on-farm checks may follow. 2. All Butchers Lambs must be Farm Assured. 3. The Exhibitor must complete a separate Movement Document for the journey to and from the showground. This should include your full CPH number and the Showfield CPH number 66/083/8020. The need to individually record tag numbers on the Movement Document has been removed. Do not surrender the document to show organisers. 4. The Movement Document should be available for inspection by Scottish Government Rural Directorate / Local Authority staff upon request. If you are unsure of the action required, please contact your local area office or SAMU (Tel: ). 5. Within 3 days of returning home, the exhibitor / keeper must notify the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU) of the move by , fax or post. samu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Fax: Post: SAMU, Government Buildings, 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries DG1 3ES. 6. Maedi Visna/Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Accreditation Scheme. Exhibitors please ensure you bring correct certificate of status (current valid SAC Scheme form or Health Status Report, signed, dated with destination of animals completed by exhibitor). 7. Please use the separate unloading and re-loading points for MV/CAE Accredited and Non Accredited stock in the showfield. MV/CAE Accredited and Non Accredited stock must not come into contact at any time during the Show. 8. Attendants on sheep are required to wear white coats while leading animals in the judging rings. Poultry 1. It is planned to hold classes for the above bearing in mind that any development of Avian Influenza could result in cancellation. The State Veterinary Service Animal Health Office will advise and biosecurity advice will be available for exhibitors. 2. Poultry must not be boxed until 3.30pm unless authorised by convenor. Rabbits, Cavies and Pigeons 1. All animals must not be boxed until 3.30pm unless authorised by convenor. 2. RABBITS ONLY - It is planned to hold classes for the above bearing in mind that any development of VHD could result in Cancellation the British Rabbit Council will advise on Correct Procedure. 3

5 Parade 1. All 1st 4th prizewinners in the Horse and Pony, Cattle, Goat and Collie Dog Sections should have their animals ready to parade at the appointed time. Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and Goats should be ready to parade at 2.15 p.m. on the Sunday and Clydesdale Horses, Cattle and Collie Dogs at 2.00 p.m. on the Monday. Failure to do so may result in prize money and prizes being forfeited. Please display prizes, rosettes and numbers prominently on the near side (left hand side looking from the rear) of the animal. Judging 1. Horses and Ponies (with the exception of Clydesdale Horses), Goats, Rabbits, Cavies and Pigeons are judged on Sunday 5th August. 2. Clydesdale Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry are judged on Monday 6th August. 3. All animals must be penned in the Showyard by 8.30 a.m. for judging to commence at 9.00 a.m. except the following - Simmental Cattle in the Showyard by 8.00 a.m. for judging to commence at 8.30 a.m. Working Hunters, Hunters in-hand, Hunters and Hacks Under Saddle, Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies Under Saddle, Large Mountain and Moorland Ridden, Arabs, Riding Ponies (12.2h.h.), CHAPS, Highland Ponies and Shetland Ponies should be in the Showyard by 8.00 a.m. for judging to commence at 8.30 a.m. Judging of the Riding Ponies (14.2h.h.) and Veterans will follow at 9.30 a.m. Small and Large Mountain and Moorland Ponies except Ridden Large M&M and Ride and Drive Sections will follow on at a.m., Hunter Pony Breeding at a.m. approx, Donkey Section and Ex Race Horse Section a.m. 4. Judges are empowered to award prizes even though there should only be one entry. 5. Where more than one Judge is used to award a Special Prize or Championship, each Judge will decide which exhibits having already come before him (or her), shall be brought forward. 6. If the Overall Judge has an interest in any of the Section Champions, he or she will judge the remaining animals and another Judge will be appointed on the day to slot the animal(s) in question in the overall line up. Prizes and Prize Money 1. In Points Competitions a 1st Prize shall count 4 points, a 2nd Prize 3 points, a 3rd Prize 2 points and a 4th Prize 1 point. 2. All animals competing for Special Prizes or Championships must firstly be entered for and compete in the Ordinary es. 3. All Championship Medals are won outright. 4. Prize Money will be paid not later than 1st October All Trophies and Presidents Prizes won at the Show will be presented to winning exhibitors at the Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes due to be held in the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff on Friday 26th October If you won a trophy last year please return it to the Secretary either before the Show or at the Secretary s office on the day of the Show. General 1. All exhibitors and stock attendants should remain with the animals in their charge, adhere to Health and Safety Regulations ensuring that neither they nor anyone else are put at risk and conform to directions of Show officials whilst in the Showground. 2. T.D.A.A. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that exhibits may sustain at the Show or in movement to or from the Show. 3. No challenge of entries, classification of stock, awards made by Judges or any other procedure shall be competent after 1.30 p.m. on the day of the Show. All challenges must be lodged with the Secretary, in writing, before that time, along with 25, which shall be forfeited by T.D.A.A. should it be the opinion of the Directors that the protest was raised on unreasonable grounds. The Directors and subsequently the Committee shall have the power to settle all disputed questions connected with the affairs of T.D.A.A. and against their decision there shall be no appeal. 4. Should there be no entries in any particular class over two consecutive years, then the Committee will have the power to delete or replace the class. 4

6 CLYDESDALE HORSES (to be judged on the Monday) Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals Mare with foal at foot Foal, Colt or Filly Mare, yeld, 3 years old and over Filly, 1 year old Filly, 2 years old Gelding, 3 years and over Colt or Gelding, 1 & 2 years old Young Handlers. An engraved medal is presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the Show who has not already qualified. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. The Qualifiers from eligible shows in the period 1st May th April 2018 will be eligible to compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show Qualifiers from the period 1st May th April 2019 will qualify for the finals at the Royal Highland Show in The Young Handler scheme and The Young Handler final are generously sponsored by the James Bennett Fund Ridden for Pure Bred Registered Clydesdales or those eligible for registration. Bidwells Ridden Clydesdale Series To be judged as a Ridden Hunter. This class is a Qualifier for the Bidwells Ridden Clydesdale Championships to be held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Sunday, 26th August, The first two in each class to qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place, if horses placed 1st and 2nd have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and enter for the championship Best Cleaned Harness Best Decorated Harness. Association for the Best Animal in the Clydesdale Horse Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to Ardmore Distillery presents a bottle of Teacher s Highland Cream in a presentation carton to 50 presented by Enlim (Scotland) Ltd to Champion Clydesdale and 25 to Reserve. Norvite present vouchers to the value of 30 to the Champion and 15 for Reserve. Challenge Trophy presented by the late J. Clark, Maybank, for Best Clydesdale Horse, any age or sex, bred by Exhibitor. Clydesdale Horse Society Shield - A shield (which will be supplied and engraved by the Clydesdale Horse Society) will be awarded to the Best Yearling or Two-year-old Colt or Filly registered or eligible for registration with the Society, and not having won a shield in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society. Peter F. McKilligin Memorial Perpetual Trophy - For the best Turn-out in the Clydesdale Horse and Harness Section. 23

7 Perpetual Medal won in 1882 and represented by R. F. Duncan, Sydney, Australia for Best Clydesdale Filly. Perpetual Trophy in memory of Barry Holliday, South Burnhead, St. Fergus for best first time exhibitor. Stuart & Mary Mair Memorial Trophy for Most Points in Cattle, Sheep and Clydesdale Horse Sections. The Sleigh family present a Perpetual Trophy in memory of Harry Sleigh, St. John s Wells, Fyvie for Champion of Champions (Cattle, Sheep, Clydesdale Horses. Sunday s Horse & Pony Champions are also invited to come forward). James Milne Chartered Accountants present 300 to the Champion of Champions. Deveron Veterinary Surgeons present a Perpetual Trophy for Reserve Champion of Champions. Harbro Ltd, present Vouchers to the value of 100 to the Reserve Champion of Champions. HORSES AND PONIES (TO BE JUDGED ON THE SUNDAY) EXTRA Towns & Carnie Ltd presents 100 to the Overall Horse or Pony In-Hand Champion in the Show and 50 for the Reserve. Clydesdale Bank plc, Turriff, present a Perpetual Trophy for the Overall Horse or Pony In-hand Champion. A Champion Medal will be presented by the Association to the Overall Horse or Pony In-Hand Champion. Turriff Round Table present a Perpetual Trophy for the Reserve In-Hand. The Association presents a Championship Sash to the Overall In-Hand Champion Animal and Reserve. Norvite present vouchers to the value of 50 to the Overall Horse or Pony In-Hand Champion and 25 for Reserve. Robertson Crop Services presents 100 to the Overall Horse or Pony Ridden Champion in the Show and 50 to the Reserve. The Pirie Family present a Perpetual Trophy in memory of Gordon Pirie, Castle of Auchry, Cuminestown for the Overall Horse or Pony Ridden Champion. A Champion Medal will be presented by the Association to the Overall Horse or Pony Ridden Champion. Wesley and Margaret Simpson present a Perpetual Trophy for the Reserve Ridden. The Association presents a Championship sash to the Overall Ridden Champion Animal and Reserve. Norvite present Vouchers to the value or 50 to the Overall Horse or Pony Ridden Champion and 25 for Reserve. Ardmore Distillery presents a bottle of Teacher s Highland Cream in a presentation carton to Overall Horse or Pony In-Hand Champion and to Overall Horse or Pony Ridden Champion. The Sleigh family present a Perpetual Trophy in memory of Harry Sleigh, St. John s Wells, Fyvie for Champion of Champions (Cattle, Sheep, Clydesdale Horses. Sunday s Horse & Pony Champions are also invited to come forward). 24

8 James Milne, Chartered Accountants present 300 to the Champion of Champions. Deveron Veterinary Surgeons present a Perpetual Trophy for Reserve Champion of Champions. Harbro Ltd, present Vouchers to the value of 100 to the Reserve Champion of Champions. Sleigh Perpetual Trophy for Best Scottish Native Horse or Pony - Eriskay, Highland and Shetland breeds. Turriff Show is affiliated to the BSPS (No ) and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS es, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Constitution and Rules of the BSPS including disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS. The Qualifiers for the BSPS are stated following the relevant classes. This Show is a qualifier for:- NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Championship. The Champion and Res. Champion in all Mixed pure bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August, Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (ie First Reserve Champion). NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed es. NPS Scotland/Kilgraston School M & M Lead Rein and First Ridden Championship The 2 highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein and First Ridden not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony Championship. The highest placed pony, in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. 25

9 NPS SCOTLAND RULES 1. Ponies may only qualify once for each NPS Scotland Competition Final. Ponies that take a second qualifier for the same section will not be allowed to enter the final. 2. All Mountain & Moorland Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective stud book. Part bred, X registered ponies, ponies in the appendices of their main stud book and Eriskays are not eligible. 3. Qualification in the M. & M. In Hand Section may go to 3rd in the Championship. All others may go to no lower than 4th place. 4. A Judge is not obliged to award an NPS Scotland Finals qualification if he/she feels that the pony is not of a sufficient standard. 5. Closing Dates for Entries Competitors qualifying at Shows held before Monday 4th June 2018 must send their qualifying cards and entries in by Thursday 28th June Shows after 4th June 2018 adhere to a closing date of 1st August 2018 and Late Entries will NOT be accepted. Competitors that qualify at late shows after the 1st August 2018 are required to the secretary and send in the qualifying cards within 3 days of the show. 6. Cavasson nosebands are the only nosebands permitted in flat ridden classes. 7. Entry for the Finals can only be made by sending the official card duly signed by the Judge at the time of qualifying with your entry form. 8. The OWNER must be or become a member of NPS Scotland before entering the Finals. 9. All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein except in the specified Lead Rein Qualifier. 10. In Mountain and Moorland classes riders of stallions must be 12 years old or over when riding small breeds (Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B). For large breeds (Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D) riders of stallions must be 14 years old or over. 11. A child must have attained their 12th birthday as of the 1st January in the current year to either strip or lunge pony at a NPS show, except stallions where age will be same as in the Rule Book to ride a stallion. 12. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. 13. Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. 14. The Final will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August

10 Caledonian Showing Championships The Caledonian Showing Championships are now well established in the Showing calendar and will once again give 2018 competitors the opportunity to compete at a top level Championship Final in Scotland. Evening Performances, loads of bling and razzmatazz... everything an end of season Championship should have! This year s show will be held at Highfield@Howe, near Ladybank, Fife on 13th/14th October 2018 This Show is a qualifier and every horse & pony placed 1st and 2nd in all Inhand, Ridden Showing classes (not fun classes) and Working Hunter/Pony es will qualify to compete in any appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line. Qualification is for the Horse and Pony except for adult/young handler classes, where the handler qualifies. All qualified horses and ponies will be listed on the Caledonian Showing Show s website where you will also find a regularly updated list of qualifying shows as well as a wealth of other information. Ingliston Elite Showing Championship Series Ingliston Elite is a new, prestigious, showing championship for Scotland and the UK. The finals will be held within Ingliston Grand Slam, at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, Renfrewshire Saturday 22nd September Excellent prize fund of 350 for each final- 1st- 3rd 1000 to the overall Elite Champion Winner takes all! Elite Hunters Elite Riding Horses Elite Cobs This Show is a qualifier and every horse placed 1st to 3rd in all specified classes will qualify to compete in the appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line. All qualified horses will be listed on the Ingliston Elite Show s page on our website. page 27

11 PLEASE NOTE: Judging starts at 8.30 a.m. and this includes Large Mountain and Moorland Ridden except Riding Pony in Hand not exceeding 14.2h.h. and Veterans at 9.30 a.m, Large and Small Mountain and Moorland Ponies and Ride and Drive which will be judged at approximately 10.30am; Hunter Pony Breeding at a.m., Donkey and Ex Race Horse section a.m. If an exhibitor has entered more than one class and they are both being judged at the same time a decision must be made to which class is being entered. No classes will be delayed for exhibitors to enter both. ALSO IT MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON ENTRY FORM IF THE PONY IS BEING SHOWN IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS. WORKING HUNTERS, HORSES AND PONIES Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry Working Hunter Horse 15hh and over and 4 years old and over - Riders 18 years or over on the day of the competition. The Eastern BMW/BHS Scotland Working Hunter Series Eight to twelve fences approx. 3ft. 6in. in height. es will be judged in line with the Sports Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules ( The first three prizewinners will qualify even if they do not jump clear for the final to be held at The Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair in August, If one of these has already qualified, qualification can be handed down to fourth place provided they have a clear round in the jumping phase. To be eligible for the Final, either the rider or owner of the horse must be a member of the British Horse Society. Qualifiers will be handed a postcard to complete and send off with their entry fee for the final Novice Working Hunter Horse 4 Years old and Over exceeding 153cms. Riders to be 16 years or over on the day of the Show. Open to all horses never placed 1st to 3rd in an Open WHP. Fences 80-90cms Open WHP mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, over 143cms and not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in current year. Height of fences approx. 1.05m Open WHP mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, over 133cms and not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in current year. Height of fences approx 1m Open WHP mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in current year. Height of fences approx 90cms Nursery Stakes. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133 cms. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Fences 60cm - 75cm Cradle Stakes. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over not exceeding 122 cms. Riders not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Fences 55cm - 70cm Registered Mountain and Moorland Mixed Height Working Hunter Pony - Highland, Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Section A&B, Fell, Dale, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section C&D. Mare, Stallion or Gelding, 4 Years Old and Over. Ponies up to 13.2hh. fences maximum height 70cms. Over 13.2hh, fences maximum height 85cms. The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified, will qualify for the NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products Mountain & Moorland Open WHP Championship final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August Qualifications to be no lower than 4th place. 28

12 Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony Series. es 114, 115 and 116 are qualifiers. Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair on Thursday, 23rd August, Qualification may go down to sixth place, if higher placed ponies have previously qualified. Working Hunter Pony Rules for es 114 to 119 All WHP classes are restricted to mares and geldings. Mares with a living foal, born during the current season, are barred from WHP classes. Stallions barred. Saddlery: No change of saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. No whip to exceed 75 cm. (30 in.) No spurs allowed. Snaffle bridles are permitted. After the start of the competition the rider may not be changed under any circumstances. Entries: No Competitor may ride more than one pony in any class. Jumping Penalties - First Refusal 15; Second Refusal 20; Third Refusal Disqualification; Fall of horse or rider disqualification. A complete turnround constitutes a refusal. Jumping Knockdown 10. Marking: Phase One-Jumping 50: Style and manners 20; Phase Two-Conformation, type and freedom of action 20; Manners 10; Total Association for the Best Horse or Pony in the section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion in this Section. Ardmore Distillery present a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Norvite present vouchers to the value of 20 to the Champion in this section. North of Scotland Championship for Best Working Hunter Pony owned and registered by a member of the British Show Pony Society - Challenge Trophy presented by the Late J. Clark, Maybank, Turriff. Swift Trophy presented by the late Dr V. Morrison for the Mini Working Hunter Pony Championship (Nursery and Cradle Stakes). HUNTERS & HACKS IN-HAND Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals 120. Brood Mare, 4 years old and over, with Foal at foot Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Colt, Filly or Gelding, 1 year old Filly or Gelding, 2 years old Filly or Gelding, 3 years old Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over Appaloosa mare or gelding, 4 years old and over Hack Mare or Gelding, any age. 29

13 Association for the Best Horse or Pony in Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion In-Hand Section. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Challenge Trophy presented by Deans, Barnes and Hunter, Veterinary Surgeons, Turriff, for Best Hunter or Hack bred by Exhibitor, shown in Hand. Perpetual Trophy presented by Mrs Mary Sivewright for Best Hack In Hunters & Hacks In-Hand and Hunters & Hacks Under Saddle sections. HUNTERS & HACKS UNDER SADDLE Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry Small Hunter, Mare or Gelding, not to exceed 158cms (15.2hh) 4 years old and over shown in saddle. Ingliston Elite qualifier Lightweight Hunter, Mare or Gelding, exceeding 158cms (15.2hh), to carry up to 13 st., 4 years old and over, shown in saddle. Ingliston Elite qualifier Middle/Heavyweight Hunter, Mare or Gelding, exceeding 158cms (15.2hh), to carry 13½ st., 4 years old and over shown in saddle. Ingliston Elite qualifier Open Hack, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148 cms (14.2hh) but not exceeding 160cms (15.3hh) Open Riding Horse, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms (14.2hh). Ingliston Elite qualifier Show Cob, 4 years old and over, shown in saddle. Ingliston Elite qualifier Appaloosa mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, shown in saddle Ladies Side Saddle, open to a Mare or Gelding, four years old or over, suitable to carry and be ridden by a Lady side saddle Ladies Side Saddle, open to a Mare or Gelding, other than Hunter or Hack, four year old or over, suitable to carry and be ridden by a Lady side saddle. Association for the Best Horse or Pony in Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion Under Saddle Section. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Norvite present vouchers to the value of 20 to the Champion in this section. Perpetual Trophy presented by Mrs Mary Sivewright for Best Hack In Hunters & Hacks In-Hand and Hunters & Hacks Under Saddle sections. 30

14 SHOW PONIES and SHOW HUNTER PONIES UNDER SADDLE Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry Horse or Pony over 138cms, with rider 17 years and under on 1st January of the current year Pony 138cms and under with rider 12 years and under on 1st January of the current year. The above classes are confined to members of Deveron & District, Bennachie and East Aberdeenshire Branches of the Pony Club. Ponies/Horses to be ridden in snaffle bridles. Proof of membership. Entry Form must be signed by District Commissioner. Winners of es 137 and 138 cannot qualify for the Championship. es will be judged under BSPS Rules The BSPS Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122 cms. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year The BSPS First Ridden Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, not exceeding 122 cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. BSPS Mini Championship. Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 139 and 140, Champion eligible for Supreme Championship The BSPS Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138 cms. and not exceeding 148 cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year The BSPS Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128 cms. and not exceeding 138 cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year The BSPS Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128 cms. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. BSPS Open Show Pony Championship. Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes Champion eligible for Supreme Championship The BSPS Mixed Height Open Show Hunter Pony Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride. Winner eligible for Supreme Championship. BSPS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP This Show is a qualifier for the 2018 BSPS Championships Show to be held at Arena UK. The 1st and 2nd prizewinners in es and 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in 144 will qualify for the BSPS Championships Show, provided the animal is registered in accordance with rules 5 and 21 and ridden by a BSPS member. Rule 5. Exhibitors in qualifying positions, who have never been members of the BSPS are allowed 7 working days in which to become members and register their ponies. Please note this Rule does not apply to classes with HOYS, RIHS, Olympia or Blue Riband Qualifications. Rule 21. Owners, Riders and Ponies must be registered BEFORE the date of the Show at which they qualify, except in the case of the exhibitors who have never been members before who are allowed 7 days in which to become members and register their ponies. This Rule does not apply to classes with RIHS or Olympia qualification. BSPS BEST RIDER This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in es will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show. BSPS CHALLENGE This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge. The highest placed pony in es that have not qualified for the BSPS 2018 Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate will qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. 31

15 BSPS PREMIER LEAGUE This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League. Qualification will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed ponies in classes BSPS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Mini Show Pony and the Champion Open Show Pony will qualify. Association for the Best Animal in this Section in the open classes only. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion in this Section. Ardmore Distillery present a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to J. Rennie & Sons Challenge Cup for Best Rider and Pony combined in 137. The Maitland Challenge Cup represented by A. Morrison for Best Rider and Pony combined in 138. LARGE BREEDS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES for registered ponies i.e. Welsh C & D, New Forest, Fell, Connemara, Dale excluding Highlands Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals. Ridden M&M Large Breeds, Shown Under Saddle. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified in class 145 will qualify for the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either Mixed, M&M or Breed classes. In Hand Stallion, or Colt, 2 years old and over Mare, 4 years old and over with foal at foot Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old Filly, Colt or Gelding, 1 year old. NPS Scotland/ Townhead Pet n Pony In-hand Mountain & Moorland Championship. The Champion & Reserve Champion in classes will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August, Qualifications may go to 3rd in the championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). 32

16 Association for the Best Pony in this Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion Pony. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Sidney Anderson Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Nan Anderson for Best Mountain or Moorland Pony bred by Exhibitor. The Scottish and Northern Welsh Pony and Cob Association offers Rosette for Champion Pony (Membership card must be produced in the ring). The Scottish Welsh Pony and Cob Association offers Rosette for Best Welsh Cob in Hand. (Membership Cards must be produced in the ring). The Scottish Connemara Group present rosettes to the highest placed Connemara Pony in Hand and highest placed Ridden Connemara. SMALL BREEDS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES for registered ponies i.e. Welsh A and B, Exmoor, Dartmoor excluding Shetlands Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals Stallion, 4 years old and over Mare with foal at foot Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over (this class may be split at the judges discretion on the day if numbers justify) Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old Colt, Filly or Gelding Yearling. NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Championship The Champion and Reserve Champion in classes will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion) Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over shown in saddle. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified in class 158 will qualify for the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either Mixed, M&M or Breed classes M & M Lead Rein. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year M & M First Ridden. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B mares and geldings four year old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. 33

17 NPS Scotland/Kilgraston School Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein and First Ridden Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein and First Ridden class not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August, Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. M&M Mini Championship. Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes , Champion eligible for Supreme Championship. Association for the Best Pony in this Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion Pony. Ardmore Distillery present a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Scottish and Northern Welsh Pony and Cob Association offers Rosette for Champion Pony. (Membership Cards must be produced in the ring). Scottish Welsh Pony and Cob Association offers Rosette for Best Registered Section A or B in Hand. (Membership Cards must be produced in the ring). Wm. & R. McEwan Memorial Trophy for the best Welsh Section B Pony in Grampian. RIDE AND DRIVE IN HAND SECTION Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry Potential Ride and Drive Horse or Pony, shown in Hand, 4 years old and over, Stallion, Mare or Gelding Potential Ride and Drive Horse or Pony, shown in Hand, 1-3 years old, Stallion, Mare or Gelding Potential Ride and Drive Horse or Pony, shown in Hand, 1 year old or over, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, Friesians only. Entries in this class excluded from entering the previous two classes. Association for the Best Animal in this Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion in this Section. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Trophy presented by the late Mr C. A. Duguid, Deveron Road, Turriff, for the Highest Placed Friesian Horse in class 163. The Friesian Horse Association of Great Britain and Ireland offers Rosette for the highest place FHAGBI member handling an FPS Registered horse in

18 ARABS, ANGLO-ARABS AND PART BRED ARABS IN HAND AND SADDLE Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals Pure Bred Stallion, Mare or Gelding, any age, In-Hand Stallion 4 years old and over Mare, 4 years old and over, with foal at foot Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2-3 years old Colt, Filly or Gelding, 1 year old Registered Arab or Part Bred Arab shown in saddle. Association for the Champion Pony in this Section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion. The Association presents 50 to the exhibitor of the Champion Pony. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Norvite present vouchers to the value of 20 to the Champion in this section J. Clark Challenge Trophy represented by Mr and Mrs K. Willox, Dykenook, for Best Exhibit in this Section bred by Exhibitor. Challenge Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs D. Tawse, Parklea, Methlick for best Ridden Pure Bred/Part Bred/Anglo Arab. Must be Registered. RIDING PONY IN HAND (Not Exceeding 128 cms (12.2 hh)) Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals Mare, 4 years old & over, with foal at foot, not to exceed 128cms (12.2hh) Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Mare, Stallion or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not to exceed 128cms (12.2hh) at maturity Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old, not to exceed 128cms (12.2hh) at maturity Colt, Filly or Gelding, yearling, not to exceed 128cms (12.2hh) at maturity Miniature Pony, any age. NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony Championships The highest placed pony, in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony class (foal classes and class 177 excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. NPS/Area 20 Show Pony in Hand Supreme National Championship The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in classes 172, will qualify for the final at NPS Summer Championships 2019, Malvern. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. 35

19 Association for the Best Pony in this section. The Association presents the Bayer Challenge Trophy to the Champion. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Blackford Perpetual Trophy presented by Mrs Mary Sivewright for Best Riding Pony, not exceeding 128cms, bred by exhibitor. Blackford Rothienorman Perpetual Trophy presented by Mrs Mary Sivewright for Best Foal in both Riding Pony Sections. RIDING PONY IN HAND (Not Exceeding 148 cms (14.2 hh)) Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members 4, Non-members 8 per Entry. Free entry for foals Mare, 4 years old & over, with foal at foot, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class Mare, Stallion or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity Colt, Filly or Gelding, yearling, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity. NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony Championship. The highest placed pony in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 24th August Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. NPS/Area 20 Show Pony in Hand Supreme National Championship The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in classes 178, will qualify for the final at NPS Summer Championships 2019, Malvern. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. CHAMPION PRIZE - A Champion medal will be presented by the Association for the Best Pony in this section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion. The Association presents 50 to the exhibitor of the Champion Pony. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher s Highland Cream to Challenge Trophy presented by Mr W. J. & J. Green, Corskie, Garmouth, for Best Riding Pony bred by exhibitor. NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider s/handler s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or steward. If the owner of the champion pony is not a member, or the owner s membership card is 36