LIVESTOCK PRIZE SCHEDULE

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1 LIVESTOCK PRIZE SCHEDULE

2 CONTENTS JUDGES JUDGING TIMETABLE ENTRY FEES PRIZE MONEY HORSES and PONIES Clydesdales Agricultural Horses Trade Turnouts Brood Mares & Foals Yearlings Two Years Old Three Years Old Hunters Cobs Ladies Hunters Riding Astride Riding Horses Ladies Hunters Side Saddle Working Hunters Private Driving Hackneys Racehorse to Riding Horse Children s Ponies, Ridden Working Hunters Ponies Connemara Ponies SHEEP Border Leicester Suffolk Texel Ile de France Bluefaced Leicester Mules Blackface Greyface Hampshire Down North Country Cheviot Dorset Horn and Poll Rouge de L Ouest Charollais Beltex Kerryhill Rare Breeds Zwartbles Jacobs Sheep Breed Championships Sheep Young Handlers GOATS PIGS Large White Landrace Traditional Breeds Pork Pig Any Breed Pig Inter Breed Championship Pig Young Handlers POULTRY PIGEONS EGGS RABBITS & CAVIES CATTLE Aberdeen Angus Hereford Charolais Simmental Limousin British Blonde British Blue Salers Commercial Beef Cattle Beef Bull Interbreed Performance Beef Interbreed Beef Presentation Awards Beef Young Handlers Competition Dairy Shorthorn Ayrshire Jersey Holstein Dairy Young Handlers Dairy Interbreed Dairy Presentation Awards Dairy Pairs Championship REGULATIONS & EXHIBITORS INSTRUCTIONS General Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs Horses and Ponies Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbit & Cavies PRIZE SCHEDULE Entry close dates Horses, Ponies, Sheep & Sheep Young Handlers March 7 Cattle, Goats, Pigs, Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits & Young Handlers March 21 Dairy Final Entries April 18 Sheep shearing competitions (see separate schedule) May 4 Entries will not be accepted in any circumstances if not received and paid in full on or before the above dates. Intending exhibitors are requested to read the rules & regulations carefully and not to lodge entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these. ENTER ONLINE ROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The King s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast BT9 6GW Telephone: Fax: karen@kingshall.co.uk Website: 1

3 JUDGES HORSES AND PONIES CLYDESDALES, AGRICULTURAL HORSES/TRADE TURNOUTS [Heavy] Mr Hugh Ramsey, Millisle Farm, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire CLYDESDALES RIDDEN Mr Hugh Ramsey, Millisle Farm, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire Mrs Diane Gibson, Netherlands Stud, 201 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 4QW BREEDING and YOUNG STOCK Miss Henrietta Knight, West Lockinge Farm, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8QF Mrs Ann Hooley, Shepponhill Stables, Hoarwithy, Hereford, HR2 6QU HUNTERS & COBS Mr Jon Trice-Rolph, New Yard, Phillips Farm, Todenham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NY Mr Richard Meade, Church Farm, West Littleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8JB WORKING HUNTERS/LADIES HUNTERS [Astride and Side Saddle]/RIDING HORSES Ms Louise Daly, Brainge, Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2RD Ms Laura Hamilton, Weavings, 2 Sunny Cottages, Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL34 3AD HACKNEYS Mrs S M Reade, 8 Holt Hey, Ness, Wirral, Cheshire PRIVATE DRIVING/ TRADE TURNOUTS [Light] Mrs Heather Noad, The Coach House, Oldbury on Severn, Glos, BS35 1PL CHILDREN S PONIES [Working Hunters] Miss Julia Furness, 15 The Orchard, Lauder, TD2 6QE Mr Walter Bowie, Kirkfod, 15 Venturefair Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0PF CHILDREN S PONIES [Ridden] Mr Walter Bowie, Kirkfod, 15 Venturefair Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0PF CONNEMARA PONIES Miss Henrietta Knight, West Lockinge Farm, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8QF Miss Cathy Snow-Coyne, Moorland, Letterfrack, Galway CONNEMARA RIDDEN PONIES Miss Henrietta Knight, West Lockinge Farm, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8QF Miss Cathy Snow-Coyne, Moorland, Letterfrack, Galway REFEREE JUDGE Mr John Bamber, 22 Knox Road, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 1QZ RACEHORSE TO RIDING Miss Henrietta Knight, West Lockinge Farm, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8QF Mr Jon Trice-Rolph, New Yard, Phillips Farm, Todenham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NY SHEEP, GOATS AND PIGS BORDER LEICESTER Mr Matt Steele, Ditton Farm, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 5NU SUFFOLK Mr Gordon Mackie, Drimmie Farm, Rescobie, By Forfar, Angus, DD8 2DD TEXEL Mr Jeff Aiken, Pages House, Woodhouse Lane, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3AH ILE DE FRANCE Monsieur Louis Vuilliot, Ferme de Saint Antoine, , Saint Pierre Mont, France BLUEFACED LEICESTER Mr Stewart Park, Auchens Park, Mennock, Sanquhar, Dumfries, DG4 6HX BLACKFACE/GREYFACE Mr Duncan Beaton, Newmills, Memus, DD8 3UA ROUGE DE L OUEST Mr Sam Smith, 27 Magherabeg Road, Randalstown, BT41 2PL HAMPSHIRE DOWN Mr Chris Westlake, Higher Chilton Farm, Cadleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 NORTH COUNTY CHEVIOT Mr Sam Miskelly, Cushendall Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, County Antrim DORSET HORN and POLL Mr Andrew Palk, Stantor Barton, Marldon, Paignton, Devon CHAROLLAIS Mr Adrian Davies, Glanbrydan, Manordelio, Llandelio, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7BG BELTEX Mr Robin Slade, Pembridge, Leominster, Hereford, HR6 9JA KERRYHILL Mr Robert Price, Pentrant Farm, Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6TG RARE BREEDS Dr Lynn Clouder, Cofin Walk, Sheepdip Lane, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9SP ZWARTBLES Mr Martin Preston, Lady Close, Lady Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4AU SHEEP INTER BREED PAIRS AND GROUPS Mr John Gilmour, Rancleugh, Dunure Road, Maybole, KA19 8JP SHEEP INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND INTER BREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS/ SHORT/LONG WOOL Mr Archie McGregor, Allanfauld, Kilsyth, G65 9DF SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Dr Caroline Bryson, 17 Shanrod Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, BT32 5PG 2 3

4 GOATS Mrs Hilary Matthews, The Limes, Chalk Street, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3DA PIGS LARGE WHITE/LANDRACE/PORK PIGS/INTER BREED PIG CHAMPIONSHIPS Mr Cyril Millar ARAgS, 12 Glenleary Road, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT51 3QY TRADITIONAL BREEDS Mrs Anne Uglow, Edgcumbe, Milton Abbot, Tavistoc, Devon, PL19 0QH PIG YOUNG HANDLERS Mrs Anne Uglow, Edgcumbe, Milton Abbot, Tavistoc, Devon, PL19 0QH POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS TURKEYS/WATERFOWL Mr J E C Rich, 46 Caldwells Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2BP TRUE BANTAMS Mr E H Starkey, Rosewarne Mill House, Rosewarne, Cambourne, Cornwall, TR14 0BD SOFT FEATHER [Bantams] To be confirmed SOFT FEATHER [Large] Mr Ian Simpson Chestnut Farm, Normanton, Southwell, Notts, NG25 OPR MODERN GAME/OLD ENGLISH GAME/HARD FEATHER [Bantams & Large] Mr J E C Rich, 46 Caldwells Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2BP PIGEONS [Fancy/Racing] Mr Anthony McDonnell, 40 Damhead Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry SHELLED EGGS & OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP Mr I W Sissons, Sunbeam Cottage, Rye Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1UF DECORATED EGGS Mrs Hilda Daykin, 57 Liverpool Road, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancs, L39 5AP RABBITS Mr Mike Guy, 68 Kingsdale Gardens, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1EZ CATTLE ABERDEEN ANGUS Mr Tom Arnott, Haymount, Kelso, Roxburghshire HEREFORD Mr Robin Irvine, 115 Ballymoyer Road, Whitecross, County Armagh CHAROLAIS Mr Iain Campbell, The Old House, Allerbeck Farm, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, Dumfries SIMMENTAL Mr Bertie Houston, Monfad, Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal LIMOUSIN Miss Christine Williams, Lodge Hill Farm, Park Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire BRITISH BLONDE Mr Neil Brown, Hill Farm, Hackleton, NN7 2DH BRITISH BLUE Mr Richard Carter, Twyning Ash, Uley Lane, Coaley, GL11 5AW SALERS CATTLE Mr Jock Watson, Wynfield, Moss Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0NB COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE Mr Donald Macpherson, Castlehills Farm, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1PB BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION Ms Chrissie Lawrence & Mr Jonathan Long, 30 Noel Coward Gardens, Aldlinton, Kent BEEF BULL PERFORMANCE GROUPS/PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Mr Billy Glazebrook, Laigh Crewburn Farm, Stathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6QD AYRSHIRE Mr Michael Broadley, The Cottage, Brundcliffe Farm, Hatringdon, SK17 0BA JERSEY Mr John Stubbs, Green House Farm, Windmill Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DAIRY SHORTHORN Mr John Stubbs, Green House Farm, Windmill Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire HOLSTEIN Mr Andy Cope, Huddlesford House Farm, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 8PY INTER BREED DAIRY PAIRS/GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (Dairy Young Handler) Mrs Jenny Daw, Amwell Place Farm, 37 Downfield Road, Hertford Heath, SG13 7RZ PRESENTATION AWARDS Mr James Kerr, 21 Londonderry Avenue, Comber, Co Down, BT23 5ES Mr Conn Williamson, 150 Moira Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, BT29 4LR 4 5

5 TUESDAY 15 MAY 9.00am Harberton Hall Decorated eggs WEDNESDAY 16 MAY APPROXIMATE TIMES OF JUDGING GENERAL PROGRAMME am Arena SJ 1 (National) Allbed 6/7 Year Old Championship Harberton Hall Harberton Hall Poultry, pigeons and eggs sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd Rabbits and Cavies 9.00am Horse Ring 1 Hunter horse classes commencing with heavy weight sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy Sheep Ring 9.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Limousin Cattle Judging of Hampshire Down and Texel sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 10.00am Sale Ring YFCU sheep shearing competition sponsored by Lister Shearing Equipment Arena Horse Ring 2 SJ 2 (National) The 5 Year Old Championship Judging of brood mare classes followed by young stock commencing with yearlings 10.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Aberdeen Angus cattle sponsored by Marks & Spencer Judging of Hereford cattle Judging of British Blue cattle 11.30am Arena SJ 3 (National) The Eventsec 1.30 (s) Championship 1.00pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar Sheep Ring Judging of Charollais sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of British Blonde cattle, Charolais and Simmental cattle Horse Rings 1 & 2 Gun dog display team sponsored by Eco-Track Access Ltd 1.30pm Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship heats sponsored by Pfizer Ltd 1.45pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 2.00pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Saler cattle 2.15pm Horse Ring 1 Hunter horse classes continued, sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy Horse Ring 2 Judging of two years old young stock horses 2.30pm Pig Ring Judging of Landrace pigs 3.00pm Pig Ring Judging of rare breed pigs 3.30pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar Pig Ring Judging of pork pig classes 3.45pm Horse Ring 2 Judging of three years old young stock horses 4.00pm Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship final sponsored by Pfizer Ltd 4.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of beef cattle junior interbreed championship sponsored by Marks & Spencer 4.30pm Arena NI School of Falconry display Pig Ring Judging of pig interbreed individual championship 4.45pm Arena SJ 5 (International) The 'Connolly s Red Mills International Stakes Cattle Lawn Judging of beef champion of champions sponsored by Dunbia 5.00pm Sheep Ring The Northern Bank sheep championship presentation awards Sheep Ring Suffolk stock judging sponsored by Northern Bank 5.15pm Horse Ring 2 Judging of Young Stock Championship 5.30pm Sheep Ring Judging of sheep young handlers competition sponsored by Northern Bank 5.45pm Horse Ring 2 Young stock parade 6.00pm Cattle Lawn YFCU machinery handling competition 6.15pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 6.30pm Arena Judging of hunter championship sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy 7.00pm Cattle Lawn YFCU five-a-side football competition 7.15pm Arena Ravara Pipe Band THURSDAY 17 MAY 8.30am Arena SJ 6 (National) The Botanica Amateur Championship 9.00am Sheep Ring Judging of Zwartbles, Rouge de L Ouest and Beltex sheep sponsored by Northern Bank Arena Pig Ring SJ 4 (International) The P&O Ferries International Two Phase Judging of large white pigs Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship heats sponsored by Net-Tex Industries Ltd and Ulster Wool Growers Ltd Sheep Ring Judging of the Suffolk sheep sponsored by Northern Bank Cattle Lawn Judging of beef young handler competition sponsored by Marks & Spencer 6 7

6 9.30am Horse Ring 1 Judging of ladies hunter astride classes sponsored by North Down Marquees Horse Ring am Arena Judging of Hackney classes Arena Pig Ring Judging of Connemara ponies in hand sponsored by NI Connemara Pony Association Judging of private driving classes sponsored by UMEX Judging of goats sponsored by Loughview Garden Centre 10.30am Horse Ring 2 Judging of Connemara ponies ridden sponsored by NI Connemara Pony Association Cattle Lawn Judging of Commercial cattle Classes including the junior championship 11.00am Sheep Ring Judging of Ile de France sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 11.45am Arena NI School of Falconry display noon Arena Horse Ring 1 Sheep Ring SJ 7 (International) 'Husqvarna' International Top Score Judging of Cob classes Judging of North County Cheviot sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of interbreed beef bull performance class sponsored by Farmbud 12.30pm Pig Ring Parade of goats sponsored by Loughview Garden Centre 12.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of beef cattle interbreed pairs championship sponsored by Marks & Spencer 1.00pm Horse Ring 2 Donkey display 3.00pm Cattle Lawn Beef cattle parade Sheep Ring Judging of Jacobs sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 3.30pm Arena NI School of Falconry Display Horse Ring 1 Sheep Ring Judging of ladies hunter side saddle classes sponsored by the McCusker Group The Northern Bank sheep championship presentation awards 3.45pm Arena SJ 8 (International) 'The Rydale Clothing' International Spectacular Cattle Lawn Riding for the Disabled sponsored by The Co-Operative 4.00pm Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship junior final sponsored by Net-Tex Industries Ltd Sheep Ring Judging of sheep young handlers competition sponsored by Northern Bank 4.30pm Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship intermediate and senior final sponsored by Net-Tex Industries Ltd Horse Rings 1 & 2 Sheep shearing championship open final sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers Ltd Collection for horse parade 5.15pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 5.30pm Arena Parade of prize winning horses 6.00pm Cattle Lawn YFCU tug of war competition 6.15pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar Sheep Ring Judging of rare breeds and Dorset Horn Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 7.00pm Arena Pony Club games sponsored by Tayto 1.15pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar Cattle Lawn 1.45pm Arena Judging of trade turnouts Judging of beef cattle interbreed group championship sponsored by Asda Stores Ltd 2.00pm Sale Ring Sheep shearing championship semi-final and final sponsored by Net-Tex Industries Ltd and Ulster Wool Growers Ltd Horse Ring 1 Cattle Lawn Judging of riding horse class sponsored by Wastebeater Recycling Gun dog display team 2.45pm Horse Ring 2 Miniature horse display Arena Celebrity racehorse to riding horse class FRIDAY 18 MAY 8.30am Arena Children's ridden pony classes Horse Ring 1 Sheep Ring Judging of working hunter horse classes Judging of Blackface, Kerry Hill, Border Leicester and Blue Faced Leicester sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 9.00am Cattle Lawn Dairy young handler competition sponsored by BRL Ireland Ltd Horse Ring 2 Judging of Clydesdale in hand Classes sponsored by Ulster Bank 9.45am Sheep Ring Judging of Greyface and Mule sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 8 9

7 10.00am Cattle Lawn Judging of Holstein cattle sponsored by Nampak Plastics Sale Ring Judging of Ayrshire cattle sponsored by Healthy Hooves Judging of Dairy Shorthorn, and Jersey cattle Blade shearing competition heats 10.15am Sheep Ring Northern Bank sheep championship presentation awards 10.30am Sheep Ring Judging of sheep interbreed pairs championship sponsored by Northern Bank 11.00am Sale Ring Open wool handling competition sponsored by Ulster Wool Group 2.30pm Sale Ring Blade shearing competition final with prize money kindly donated by DR E Logan BVMS PhD FRCVS FRAgS Horse Rings 1&2 Judging of children's working hunter pony classes 3.00pm Arena NI School of Falconry display Sale Ring Cattle Lawn Open wool handling competition sponsored by Ulster Wool Group CowParade 2012: the world s largest public art exhibition brings life-size art cows to Northern Ireland 3.15pm Arena SJ 10 (International) - The Vodafone International Grand Prix 4.00pm Pig Ring Parade of prize winning pigs including senior sow display Sheep Ring Judging of sheep group of three sponsored by Northern Bank 4.30pm Pig Ring Judging of pig young handler competition 11.15am Arena NI School of Falconry display 11.30am Sheep Ring Judging of long wool sheep breed championship sponsored by Northern Bank 11.30am Arena SJ 9 (International) - International Accumulator Horse Ring 2 Judging of Clydesdale ridden classes sponsored by Ulster Bank 4.45pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 5.00pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar 6.30pm Arena Interhunt chase sponsored by Wilsons Auctions (Correct at time of going to print) 11.45am Cattle Lawn Judging of dairy interbreed champion of champions sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd noon Sheep Ring Judging of short wool sheep breed championship sponsored by Northern Bank 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of interbreed dairy pairs championship sponsored by Nampak Plastics 12.30pm Cattle Lawn Judging of interbreed dairy group championship sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd Sheep Ring Judging of sheep interbreed championship sponsored by Northern Bank 12.45pm Arena Bold Dog Lings stunt team sponsored by Spar Horse Ring 2 Cattle Lawn Judging of farm cart classes sponsored by Ulster Bank & assembly for Parade Beef presentation awards sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Assembly for cattle parade 1.30pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 1.45pm Arena Parade of heavy horses sponsored by Ulster Bank 2.00pm Sheep Ring Judging of sheep young handler's competition sponsored by Northern Bank 2.15pm Arena Parade of prize winning cattle 10 11

8 ENTRY FEES NON-REFUNDABLE PRIZE MONEY Number of Cash Prizes to be awarded provided the Judges find sufficient merit [Reg.26] ENTRY FEES [per entry] including VAT RUAS Member Non-Member Clydesdales Agricultural Horses & Trade Turnouts Breeding & Young Stock Hunters /Cobs & Riding Horses Hackney, Private Driving Celebrity Race Horse to Riding Children's Ponies Sheep Penning Fee [per pen] Entry Fee [per animal] Young handler classes st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Horses Foals Celebrity Racehorse to Riding Children s Ponies Sheep, Goats & Pigs Young handler classes Poultry, Pigeons Eggs & Rabbits Cattle Groups Goats Goats [Milking Trials] No Entry Fee No Entry Fee Pigs Poultry & Pigeons Eggs Rabbits Cattle Stalling Fee [per stall] Entry Fees per entry/per group CHALLENGE CUPS, MEDALS, SPECIAL PRIZES All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners - see Regulation 17. A number of cups and trophies are presented by breed clubs and other donors. These can be claimed from the appropriate Club. The Society reserves the right to withhold a cup if the Judges do not find sufficient merit

9 CLYDESDALES AGRICULTURAL HORSES/ TRADE TURNOUTS CLYDESDALES SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK Animals in classes 1, 5-8 must be by a registered Clydesdale stallion. See section 1A of the Protection of Animals Act (NI) (reprint) S8 S9 SHIELD - for the best yearling or two years old colt, registered or eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield in its lifetime. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the Clydesdale Horse Society. COUNTY LONDONDERRY HORSE BREEDING SOCIETY TROPHY - for the best exhibitor bred animal any age. No animal can win this prize on no more than one occasion in its lifetime. Presented in the judging arena. Foals at foot will automatically be entered on the day of the Show. There is no need to fill in a separate entry form. Exhibitors must wear shirt and tie. Only one person per exhibit will be permitted in the judging ring. See Regulation 112 regarding refunds and regulation 94 regarding dress. 1 BROOD MARE, certified in foal, having produced a foal in 2012 or with foal at foot. All foals must be led. 2 FOAL at foot in class 1. All foals must be led. [no entry fee]. 3 YELD MARE, 3 years old and upwards 4 GELDING, 3 years old and upwards 5 COLT or GELDING, foaled in FILLY, foaled in COLT or GELDING, foaled in FILLY, foaled in RIDDEN CLYDESDALE PURE BRED MARE or GELDING, 3 years old and upwards. S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 CHAMPION PRIZE, 50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY - for the champion Clydesdale. Presented by the Ulster Bank. THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Clydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL - for the best Clydesdale. Presented in memory of the late Alex Waugh. SPECIAL PRIZE, 25 - for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to champion. Presented by the Ulster Bank. VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale filly. Won outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family. VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale colt. Won outright in 1929 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family. SHIELD - for the best yearling or two years old filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the Clydesdale Horse Society. AGRICULTURAL HORSES SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK 10 AGRICULTURAL HORSE, any height, cart and harness. [If less than 4 entries are received this class will be cancelled] S10 S11 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion agricultural horse. Presented by the Ulster Bank. THE UNITED DISTILLERIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best agricultural horse. Presented by United Distillers Ltd, won outright by John McWatters Ltd, and presented by them. TRADE TURNOUTS 11 LIGHT HORSE, any height, singles or pairs, confined to traditional two or fourwheeled vehicles. 12 HEAVY HORSE, any height, singles or pairs, confined to traditional four-wheeled vehicles. S12 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Trade Turnout. Presented by the Society. S13 USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Trade Turnout. Presented by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

10 BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK ANIMALS IN ES 13 TO 28 MAY BE ENTERED IN ONE ONLY Animals entered in Classes 13 to 21 must leave the Showgrounds by 8.00pm on Wednesday, 16th May. Foals at foot will automatically be entered into their class on the day of the Show. There is no need to fill in a separate entry form. Breeding & young stock classes - classes with less than 3 entries received will be amalgamated with the nearest similar or relevant class. BROOD MARES & FOALS 13 BROOD MARE, [lightweight], thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2012 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 14 Foal at foot (colt or gelding) in Class 13. All foals to be led. [no entry fee]. 15 Foal at foot (filly) in Class 13. All foals to be led. [no entry fee]. 16 HUNTER BROOD MARE (medium to heavyweight) to produce high class hunters. non thoroughbred entered in the Irish horse register and not in the draft section, certified to foal in 2012 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 17 Foal at foot (colt or gelding) in class 16. All foals to be led. [no entry fee]. 18 Foal at foot (filly) in class 16. All foals to be led. [no entry fee]. 19 REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE, certified to foal in 2012 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led. 20 Pure bred foal at foot [colt, gelding or filly] in class 19. All foals to be led [no entry fee]. 21 Half bred foal at foot [colt, gelding or filly] in class 19. All foals to be led [no entry fee]. S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion non- thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presentet by the Society. THE ANGELIQUE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the highest placed thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Mrs Patricia Hanson. THE EDITH HARRIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best nonthoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Mr F G Harris, Ballygowan, in memory of his wife. CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion registered Irish draught mare. Presented by the Society IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL SILVER CUP - for the best registered Irish draught Brood Mare. Presented by the Irish Draught Society [NI]. YOUNG STOCK Animals in Classes 22 to 28 must be shown without hind shoes fitted. In classes the ages of horses entered in these classes will be verified by a member of the veterinary panel before entering the judging ring. YEARLINGS All exhibits in the yearling classes (except the champion, reserve champion and first prizewinners must leave the Showgrounds by 8.00pm on Wednesday, 16th May). Important - exact date of birth of exhibit must be given on entry form for all yearlings. 22 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2011, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. 23 FILLY, foaled in 2011, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. TWO YEARS OLD 24 GELDING, foaled in 2010, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. 25 FILLY, foaled in 2010, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer

11 BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK HUNTERS THREE YEARS OLD 26 GELDING, [lightweight], foaled in 2009, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. 27 GELDING, [medium to heavyweight], foaled in 2009, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. 28 FILLY, foaled in 2009 thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 CHAMPION PRIZES, 300 and for the champion and reserve champion young stock animals. Presented by the Society. THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best one, two or three years old. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the War. CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best yearling. Presented by the Society. The champion and reserve champion yearlings will be eligible to compete in the young stock championship and for the Sir Milne Barbour cup [Special 23] if applicable. CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best two or three years old filly. Presented by the Society. THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best animal, bred by exhibitor, in Classes Presented by the Society. HUNTERS SPONSORED BY CREIGHTONS OF FINAGHY Horses may be entered in ONE HUNTER ONLY (Classes 29-36) but, where eligible, may be also entered in the ladies hunter classes and working hunter classes, but not any other class. Classes riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Classes The ages of horses entered in these classes will be verified by a member of the veterinary panel when they are lined up in the judging ring and horses in classes 32 & 33 not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a current SJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to being permitted to compete. See Regulation MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st. 30 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying 12st 7lb. and not exceeding 14st. 31 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb. 32 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms, capable of carrying up to 12st. 33 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms, capable of carrying up to 10st 7lb. 34 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14st. 35 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying 12st 7lb and not exceeding 14st 36 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb. S24 S25 S26 S27 CHAMPION PRIZES, 300 and for the champion and reserve champion Hunter. Presented by Creightons of Finaghy. THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the War. THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter 4 years old in classes Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. THE PEARL CREIGHTON TROPHY - for the highest placed ridden Hunter horse, bred by exhibitor and continuously owned by the exhibitor up to the time of entry

12 COBS/LADIES HUNTERS RIDING HORSES & LADIES HUNTERS COBS [TO BE SHOWN UNDER SADDLE] RIDING HORSES SPONSORED BY WASTERBEATERS RECYCLING Horses in Classes 37 and 38 not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a current SJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to being permitted to compete and may not be entered in any other class except working hunter classes See regulation 106. To be judged on ride, manners and conformation. An individual show, if required by the judges, must not exceed 1.5 minutes and to include the walk, trot, canter, a simple change at canter, rein back, strike off on required leg, gallop on, halt and stand still. There will be a strong emphasis on manners, ride and training. The winner in these classes will not be eligible to compete in the hunter championship. Horses entered in class 41 will not be eligible to be entered in any other class. Classes 37 & 38 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year 37 COB, MARE or GELDING, [lightweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying up to 14st. 38 COB, MARE or GELDING, [heavyweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying over 14st. S28 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Cob. Presented by the Society. LADIES HUNTERS - RIDING ASTRIDE SPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEES Classes 39 & 40 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 39 MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride. 40 MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride. S29 S30 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ladies Hunter (riding astride). Presented by North Down Marquees. THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the rider of the champion Ladies Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. 41 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 148cms. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. LADIES HUNTERS - SIDE SADDLE SPONSORED BY THE MCCUSKER GROUP LADIES HUNTERS - [side saddle] exhibitors should declare for this class at the ring 30 minutes before the competition start Horses entered in Classes and 39 or 40 may also be entered in Class 42. An additional entry form is not necessary. 42 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding side saddle. (riders must have attainted their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year). S31 S32 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ladies Hunter (side saddle). Presented by The McCusker Group. VERONICA TROPHY - for the highest placed NISSA member riding her usual mount, the said combination to have competed at least twice under Association rules in the current year. A reserve prize will be awarded under the same conditions

13 WORKING HUNTERS WORKING HUNTERS WORKING HUNTERS Entries in working hunter classes will be limited to the first 40 received in each class. Horses in the working hunter section may only be entered in one of the three classes COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STEWART PHASES OF JUDGING Phase 1 - Jumping All horses will be required to jump a course for which there will be a time allowed. The course will consist of a minimum of eight fences which will have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 3 9 at the discretion of the Judges. The manner of going will be taken into account - refusals will be severely penalised. First refusal - 15; second refusal - 20; third refusal - elimination; jumping knockdown - 10; fall of horse or rider - elimination, and in the interests of safety, competitors may not remount. 60% of the available marks will be allocated in this phase (40% of actual jumping and 20% style and presence). The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue. Declaration must be made fifteen minutes prior to time of judging. ES riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No change of rider or tack will be allowed and a rider cannot ride more than one horse in a class. 43 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 3 3. (age must be specified on entry form). 44 MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 3 6. (age must be specified on entry form). 45 MARE or GELDING, 7 years old and over, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 3 9. (age must be specified on entry form) S33 S34 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Working Hunter. Presented by the Society. ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the champion Working Hunter. Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash. Phase 2 - Ride. Phase 3 - presence and conformation These phases will be judged as for hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated (ride 20%, conformation 20%). Working hunter horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of points in phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie the points in phases 2 and 3 shall decide

14 PRIVATE DRIVING HACKNEYS PRIVATE DRIVING SPONSORED BY UMEX (ULSTER MOBILE EXHIBITIONS) [To be judged under British Driving Society Rules] Judging will alternate with hackney classes ie Class 47, 48, 46 and 49 Exhibits to be driven to a suitable show vehicle but excluding trade vehicles and vehicles with pneumatic tyres. Please note hackneys & private driving classes should declare at inner gate H one hour before judging 46 OPEN DRIVING, not exceeding 138cms, single or pairs 47 OPEN DRIVING, over 138cms, single or pairs S35 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion private driving exhibits. Presented by Ulster Mobile Exhibitions. HACKNEYS The Irish Hackney Horse Society has kindly donated 130 towards this section Judging will alternate with private driving classes i.e. Class 47, 48, 46 and 49. All exhibitors must be members of the Hackney Horse Society and entries must be registered with the Hackney Horse Society Drivers to have attained their 14th birthday by the date of Show and horses or ponies entered in these classes may not be entered in classes 46 and 47 Balmoral is a qualifier for the hackney horse and pony of the year championships. Please note hackneys & private driving classes should declare at inner gate H one hour before judging. 48 PONY, single harness, open. 49 HORSE, single harness, open. S36 S37 S38 CHAMPION PRIZES - 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Society. THE CARPLANT TROPHY - for the best Hackney exhibit. Presented by Carplant Limited. ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Hackney Horse Society

15 RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE CHILDREN S PONIES/ RIDDEN PONIES CELEBRITY RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE CHILDREN S PONIES Entries will be limited to 15 and a minimum of 6. Ponies entered in classes may not be entered in any other classes. Prize money: 1st 500; 2nd 400; 3rd 300; 4th 200; 5th 100. Aim of class: To showcase successful Irish bred or trained racehorses as useful and suitable riding horses. The horses entered in this class should demonstrate quality, substance, bone, correct conformation, presence, true action and ride ability. The class may include racehorses of hack, riding horse or hunter types with the best of type being judged the winner. The class is open to thoroughbred horses only. Horses entered in this class must have or have had an Official Turf Club rating. This class is open to Irish Bred horses and/or foreign bred horses which have been trained in Ireland for a minimum of one year. All riders must be wearing silks. 50 THOROUGHBRED, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January Ponies not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a current SJAI or IPS measurement certificate or a certificate issued or approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation will be measured by a veterinary surgeon on duty before entering the judging area. See regulation 107. RIDDEN PONIES Ponies entered in classes will not be eligible to also enter in classes and will only be required in the showgrounds on Friday, 18th May. There will be no loose boxes available for the use of competitors. Entries will be limited to the first 20 received in each class. All children with ponies entered in Classes may be asked to unsaddle, saddle and lead their ponies unassisted. All ponies in Classes 51 & 52 to be shown in snaffle bridle ie single ring snaffle. Ponies entered in class 53 will not be eligible for the ridden pony championship and may not be entered in any other class. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Ponies (UK) championship to be held at Newark & Notts showgrounds from 8-11 August Qualifying classes with ponies UK are: S14 Brineton Ridden Show Pony Summer Championship. S15 Timberwolf SHP Summer Championship. 1st, 2nd and 3rd in classes will qualify

16 RIDDEN PONIES WORKING HUNTER PONIES 51 PONY, MARE or GELDING, [lead rein] 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders not to have attained their 7th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be led by persons aged 16 years and over and should be on a loose rein and will be required to trot. All competitors in class 51 will receive a rosette. Riders in this class may not ride in any other class at this Show. 52 PONY, MARE or GELDING, [first ridden] 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by children who have not attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering allowed except for individual performances. Please note that riders in class 52 cannot ride in any other class except class SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they are riding. 54 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 55 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cms and not exceeding 138cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 56 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 138cms and not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. S39 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion in classes Presented by the Society. S40 THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in classes S41 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in class 55. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. S42 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in class 56. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. S43 COMMENDATION - At the judge s discretion, a commendation and 25 may be awarded from the John Kirkpatrick legacy to an exhibitor in classes 51 to 56, who has demonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount. WORKING HUNTER PONIES Ponies entered in classes will not be eligible to also enter in classes and will be required in the showgrounds on Friday 18th May. A limited number of loose boxes will be available in the Nugent boxes for the day. Entries in Classes will be limited to the first 18 received in each class. A maximum of two ponies may be ridden by the same rider per class. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. Declaration MUST be made 15 minutes prior to time of judging, this will facilitate the veterinary inspection of passports before ponies enter the judging ring. PHASES OF JUDGING Judging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of points gained in each phase Phase 1 Jumping, style and way of going Ponies will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance. The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised, as follows: First Refusal, run out or disobedience - 15 penalty marks Second Refusal, run out or disobedience - 20 penalty marks Third Refusal, run out or disobedience - elimination Jumping knock down -10 penalty marks Fall of pony or rider -elimination In the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount. Ponies which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2. Phase 2: Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, type At the judge s discretion, ponies will proceed directly to phase 2 to again be assessed on their way of going, this time without the fences. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. From this the judge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement, and type. These marks will be added to those received from phase 1, to give on overall result. These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place

17 WORKING HUNTER PONIES CONNEMARA PONIES The maximum points to be awarded will be : Phase 1 Jumping Style and way of going Phase 2 manners and performance Conformation and movement Type Total 50 marks 10 marks 20 marks 15 marks 5 marks 100 marks No change of tack is allowed during the competition, except boots which may be used for phase 1. Spurs, bandages, bitles bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are not allowed. Whips not to exceed 75cms. COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUART FENCES - Class 57 (starter stakes) not to exceed.75cms Class 58 (133cms) not to exceed.90cms Class 59 (143cms) not to exceed 1m Class 60 (153cms) not to exceed 1.05m 57 PONY, MARE or GELDING [starter stakes, open], 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January. No pony and rider competing in this class may compete in classes PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms, Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 59 PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms. not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 60 PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms, not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. S44 S45 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Working Hunter pony in classes Presented by the Society. ULSTER PONY SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best exhibit in classes Presented by the Ulster Pony Society. CONNEMARA PONIES SPONSORED BY THE NORTHERN IRELAND CONNEMARA PONY ASSOCIATION This class is a qualifier for: The Midland Connemara all Ireland Brood Mare Championship on Sunday 22nd July 2012 at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co Offaly. The championship is confined to registered Connemara pony mare 4 years and upwards with foal at foot. Entries in class 61, 64 & 65 will be limited to the first 15 received. 61 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 3 years and upwards with or without foal. 62 FOAL at foot (filly) in Class 61. All foals to be led (no entry fee) 63 FOAL at foot (colt) in class 61. All foals to be led (no entry fee) 64 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January To be judged on ride, good temperament, conformation, soundness, breed type and suitability for child or adult. 65 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 6 years old or over suitable for and to be ridden by riders 10 years old and over on the 1st January in the current year. S46 S47 S48 S49 S50 THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion in class 61. Presented by the Henderson and Graham family. HINCHCLIFFE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion foal. R.J. MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion Ridden Connemara pony. Presented by Marina and James Wray. ROBSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion Ridden Connemara pony 4-5 years old. SPECIAL PRIZE - for the best rider 16 years and under. Sponsored by Annaghmore Saddlery

18 SHEEP SHEEP SPONSORED BY NORTHERN BANK If insufficient entries are forward in the ram classes, they may be amalgamated. See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens. IMPORTANT NOTICE Champions and reserve champions, pairs and group of three must remain on site until the close of the Show on Friday evening and must move to the pens set aside for that purpose. Prize money will be forfeit if these sheep are removed before the stated time. BORDER LEICESTER 66 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 67 SHEARLING RAM. 68 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 70 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 71 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S51 S52 S53 S54 S55 THE BLACK CHALLENGE CUP- for the best group of Border Leicester sheep, consisting of a breeding ewe, a shearling ewe and a ewe lamb. Presented by Miss Lorna Black, Newtown of Mountblairy, Banff. SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best group of three sheep consisting of one ram one year and up, one ewe one year and up and one ram or ewe lamb, the property of the same exhibitor, entered in their respective classes. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. SPECIAL PRIZES - for the best group of three sheep consisting of one ram one year and up, one ewe one year and up and one ram or ewe lamb, the property of the same exhibitor, entered in their respective classes. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. [1st Group 15, 2nd Group 10, 3rd Group 5] CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Border Leicester sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best Border Leicester animal registered in the flock book. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders

19 SHEEP SHEEP SUFFOLK Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society male and female champions and show team of the year awards TEXEL Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the British Texel Society s rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits. 72 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 73 SHEARLING RAM. 74 EWE, presented shorn, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 76 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 77 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S56 S57 S58 S59 S60 S61 S62 S63 THE SUFFOLK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best ram lamb registered in the flock book. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. SPECIAL PRIZE, for the best group of three sheep, the property of the exhibitor, bred in NI and exhibited by a member of the branch. [1st Group, 40; 2nd Group, 30; 3rd Group, 20; 4th Group, 10]. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. ROSETTE - for the best pair of suffolk lambs, either sex, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Points will be awarded towards the Chestnutt Animal Feeds Cup. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. ROSETTES - for the male champion and reserve male champion. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. ROSETTES - for the female champion and reserve female champion. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Suffolk sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. THE NI SUFFOLK BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best sheep bred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. SPECIAL PRIZE, 15 and ROSETTE - for the best sheep of opposite sex to the champion, bred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. 78 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 79 SHEARLING RAM. 80 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE Animals in Classes to be shorn bare on or after 1st April No trimming or dressing allowed. 82 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock No. 83 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S64 S65 S66 S67 S68 S69 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Texel sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. IRISH TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best sheep of opposite sex to the champion - Presented by the Irish Texel Sheep Society. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY & ROSETTE - for the best Texel sheep. Reserve - rosette. Presented by the Texel Sheep Society. ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET & 50 - for the best Texel sheep. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Club. ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET - for the reserve Texel champion - Presented by the Northern Ireland Sheep Breeders Club. SPECIAL PRIZE, 25 - for the best ram lamb provided it is not the champion, in which case the award will go to the reserve champion. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Club

20 SHEEP SHEEP ILE DE FRANCE MULES Classes are qualifying classes for the NI IIe de France Club breeders cup competition The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Society has kindly donated 200 towards this section. 84 RAM, two shear and upwards. 85 SHEARLING RAM 86 EWE, two-shear and upwards, shorn, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 88 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 89 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S70 S71 S72 S73 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ile de France sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP & 10 - for the best Ile de France sheep. Presented by the NI lle de France Sheep Breeders Club. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve best Ile de France sheep. Presented by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders Club. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE and 5 - for the best of opposite sex to the champion. Presented by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders Club. BLUEFACED LEICESTER 90 SHEARLING RAM, and upwards. 91 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 93 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 94 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S74 S75 S76 S77 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. THE JOHN BLANEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented in memory of the late John Blaney. ROSETTE - for the best pair of Bluefaced Leicester lambs born in 2011, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the Bluefaced Sheep Society. ROSETTE - for the best group three Bluefaced Leicester sheep, one of which must be a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Society. 95 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in To be shown in wool. 96 SHEARLING EWE - dry. To be shown shorn. BLACKFACE 97 RAM, two-shear and upwards, shorn. 98 SHEARLING RAM, shorn. 99 EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 101 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. 102 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. S78 S79 S80 S81 THE ALEXANDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Blackface ewe bred in NI. Presented by Mrs G S M Alexander in memory of the late Major C A M Alexander MC DL. ROSETTE - to the Exhibitor of the best group of three Blackface sheep, not more than one animal from any class. Presented by the Society. CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Blackface sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. THE DORAVIL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Blackface sheep, the property of an exhibitor resident in Ireland. Presented by Major C A M Alexander MC DL., in memory of the late Lt. Col. R T G Lowry DL

21 SHEEP SHEEP GREYFACE HAMPSHIRE DOWN Animals must be the progeny of Border Leicester rams and Blackface ewes. To be judged under the NI Hampshire Down Breeders Club rules. 103 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in To be shown in wool. 104 SHEARLING EWE - dry. To be shown shorn. S82 S83 S84 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Greyface sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. THE RICHARD D WARWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Greyface sheep. SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best Greyface sheep. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders. 105 RAM, born on or before 1st December To be shorn bare on or after 1st January EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in To be shorn bare on or after 1st April SHEARLING EWE, shorn bare on or after 1st January RAM LAMB, untrimmed, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 109 RAM LAMB, trimmed, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 110 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S85 S86 S87 S88 S89 S90 S91 S92 SPECIAL AWARD - for the best group of three Hampshire Down sheep, the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Club of Ireland. SPECIAL PRIZES - 10 & Rosette for the best novice & 5 and rosette for the reserve novice. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Club of Ireland. THE IAN ROBINSON TROPHY - for the 1st placed shearling ewe. Presented by Hampshire Down Ireland. BOARDMILLS CHALLENGE CUP - for the best placed animal in the Hampshire Down sheep classes shown by a club member who has not won a first prize at any previous Balmoral Show. Presented by the late J R Smyth. SPECIAL PRIZES - 20 & rosette for best male & 20 and rosette for best female. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Club of Ireland. CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. THE JOHN SMYTH TROPHY - for the reserve champion Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by Hampshire Down Ireland. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hampshire Down sheep. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association

22 SHEEP SHEEP NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT ROUGE DE L OUEST The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society bare clipping rule for 2011 will apply. 111 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 112 SHEARLING RAM. 113 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. S93 S94 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion North Country Cheviot sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. SOCIETY ROSETTE - for the best North Country Cheviot sheep from a registered flock. Presented by the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society. DORSET HORN & POLL 115 RAM, any age. 116 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 118 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 119 SHEARLING EWE S95 S96 S97 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Dorset Horn and Poll sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. SPECIAL PRIZES, 15 each - for [a] best ram lamb (b) best ewe lamb (c) second reserve to champion. Presented by the NI Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders Club. SAMUEL ROBINSON MEMORIAL CUP - for the champion Dorset Horn & Poll sheep. Presented by the Wright family. Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the Rouge De L Ouest Society s Rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits. The Rouge De L Ouest Sheep Society have very kindly donated 75 towards the prize fund in this section. 120 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 121 SHEARLING RAM 122 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARING EWE 124 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 125 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2012, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S98 S99 CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Rouge de l Ouest lamb. Presented by the NI Rouge de l Ouest Club. CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Rouge de l Ouest sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S100 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Rouge de l Ouest sheep. Presented by the NI Rouge de l Ouest Club, through G E McLarnon & Sons Ltd. S101 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY- for the best of opposite sex to the champion. Presented by the NI Rouge de l Ouest Club, through Mr John Stewart

23 SHEEP SHEEP CHAROLLAIS 126 RAM, two shear and upwards 127 SHEARLING RAM 128 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 130 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. 131 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2011, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no. S102 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best group of three Charollais sheep exhibited by a member of that Society and entered in their respective classes. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society Limited, Irish Region, through S J Stinson Limited [Ford Tractor Equipment]. S103 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Charollais sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S104 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best charollais sheep. Presented by the NI Charollais Sheep Club through Clarendon Feeds. S105 ROSETTE -for the best charollais sheep. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. S106 ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion male sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. S107 ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion female sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. BELTEX 132 RAM, two-shear and upwards 133 SHEARLING RAM 134 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 136 RAM LAMB 137 EWE LAMB S108 ROSETTES - for the best group of three Beltex sheep, the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep for any class. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S109 ROSETTES - for the best pair of Beltex lambs born in 2012, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S110 ROSETTES - for the male champion and reserve male champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S111 ROSETTES - for the female champion and reserve female champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S112 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Beltex sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S113 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP -for the best home bred sheep. Presented by Mr Brendan Arthurs. KERRYHILL 138 RAM, two shear and upwards 139 SHEARLING RAM 140 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 142 EWE LAMB 143 RAM LAMB S114 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 an 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Kerryhill Sheep. Presented by Northern Bank

24 SHEEP SHEEP RARE BREEDS JACOB Rare breed exhibitors must be members of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust sheep derby 144 RAM, two-shear and upwards 145 SHEARLING RAM 146 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 148 RAM LAMB 149 EWE LAMB S115 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 -for the champion and reserve champion rare breed sheep. Presented by Northern Bank. 155 EWE LAMB 156 RAM LAMB 157 EWE, any age, Ewes two year old and upwards, must be rearing or having reared a lamb in RAM, any age S120 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Jacob sheep. Presented by Northern Bank. ZWARTBLES Only animals ZSA registered pedigree are eligible and may be entered in these classes. 150 RAM, any age 151 EWE, two years old and upwards, having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 153 EWE LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. 154 RAM LAMB, born in 2012, bred by exhibitor. S116 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Zwartbles sheep. Presented by Northern Bank. S117 MAGORAN PERPETUAL CUP - for the champion Zwartble sheep presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society. S118 VIRBAC UK LIMITED CUP & ROSETTE - for the best pair of Zwartble lambs born in 2012, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by Miss Carol Harrison & rosette presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society. S119 FANCY FEED COMPANY CUP & ROSETTE - for the best group three Zwartble sheep, one of which must be a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by Judy Maxwell & rosette presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society

25 SHEEP INTERBREED SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS NORTHERN BANK SHEEP INTER BREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Immediately following the judging of individual breeds, the breed Judge and a representative of the Breed Club will be asked to select a pair (one male, one female) to represent the breed in the pairs championship which will be judged at 10.30am on Friday, 18th May following the judging of the classes. Prize money won will be paid to breed clubs and not to individual exhibitors S121 SPECIAL PRIZES, PERPETUAL SILVER SALVER & 200 RESERVE 100 & ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion sheep breed pair NORTHERN BANK LONG WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP LONG WOOL SHEEP : BORDER LEICESTER, BLUEFACED LEICESTER, BLACKFACE, GREYFACE, NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT, RARE BREEDS (if long wool) The champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to be available for this championship. To be judged at 11.30am on Friday 18th May. S122 CHAMPION PRIZES, CRYSTAL & 75 RESERVE 50 & ROSETTE - for the long wool sheep breeds. Presented by Northern Bank. SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS Classes for 2012 are running on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the Show. Make sure you enter the correct day for the breed you are showing - see timetable of events. Exhibitors can only enter on one day of the Show. Competitors should be appropriately dressed, (white coat etc) show the ability to control the sheep in the ring and exhibit it to the judge and answer questions (appropriate to competitor s age) on the breed, age etc of their sheep. To be eligible to be used in young handlers competition sheep must have been shown in their appropriate breed classes. 1st and 2nd Prizewinners in classes 161, 164 and 167 qualify for the final at Clogher Valley Show. NORTHERN BANK SHORT WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHORT WOOL SHEEP - SUFFOLK, TEXEL, ILE DE FRANCE, HAMPSHIRE DOWN, DORSET HORN & POLL, ROUGE DE L OUEST, CHAROLLAIS, BELTEX, ZWARTBLES, KERRYHILL, RARE BREEDS (if short wool) & JACOBS The champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to be available for this Championship. To be judged at 12.00pm on Friday 18th May. S123 CHAMPION PRIZES, CRYSTAL BOWL & 75 & RESERVE 50 & ROSETTE - for the Short Wool sheep breeds champion and reserve. Presented by Northern Bank. NORTHERN BANK SHEEP INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP The Wednesday, Thursday and Friday sheep breeds champion and reserve sheep breeds to be available for this championship. To be judged on Friday, 18th May at 12.30pm, following the judging of the short wool championship. S124 SPECIAL PRIZE, 100 and CRYSTAL BOWL - for the overall sheep breed champion. [2nd, 75; 3rd, 50] NORTHERN BANK GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP The judge and a representative of the breed club will be asked to select a group (one male shearling or upwards, one female shearing or upwards and a lamb either male or female) to represent the breed in the group championship which will be judged at 11.00am on Friday 18th May. Prize money will be paid to the breed clubs and not to individual exhibitors. S125 SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL SILVER SALVER & 200 reserve 100 & rosette - for the best group of sheep. 159 Sheep young handler - Wednesday open class - for competitors aged 8-11 years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 160 Sheep young handler - Wednesday open class - for competitors aged years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 161 Sheep young handler of the year qualifier [Wednesday]- for competitors aged 8-14 (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012). 162 Sheep young handler - Thursday open class - for competitors aged 8-11 years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 163 Sheep young handler - Thursday open class - for competitors aged years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 164 Sheep young handler of the year qualifier [Thursday] - for competitors aged 8-14 years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 165 Sheep young handler - Friday open class - for competitors aged 8-11 years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 166 Sheep young handler - Friday open class - for competitors aged years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 167 Sheep young handler of the year qualifier [Friday] - for competitors aged 8-14 years (competitors age taken on 1st May 2012) 46 47

26 GOATS GOATS GOATS SPONSORED BY LOUGHVIEW GARDEN CENTRE (LURGAN) (Held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the British Goat Society - Classification A Show) All exhibits must be registered with the BGS as in the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor, the registered name and number being quoted on the entry form (also the kidding date for goats in milk). All goats in milk must have kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the date of the Show. All goats, in milk, must be stalled not later than 5.30pm on Tuesday, 15th May, and to be milkedout not later than 7.00pm on that day. Goats, not in milk, must be stalled and vehicles removed from the Showgrounds not later than 8.00am on Thursday, 17th May Goats will be judged on Thursday 17th May at 10.00am followed by the parade of prizewinning goats. 168 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the saanen or British saanen section of the herd book. 169 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the toggenburg or British toggenburg section of the herd book. 170 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the British alpine section of the herd book. 171 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid. Anglo-nubian or any breed not included in previous class. 172 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day of judging 17th May 2012, not having had a kid, entered in the saanen or British saanen, toggenburg or British toggenburg or British alpine section of the herd book. 173 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day of judging 17th May 2012, not having had a kid. Anglo-nubian or any breed not included in previous class. 174 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging, 17th May 2012, entered in the saanen or British saanen, toggenburg or British toggenburg or British alpine section of the herd book. 175 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging, 17th May Anglo-nubian or any breed not included in previous class. S126 CHAMPION PRIZES, 30 and 15 - for the champion and reserve champion goat. Presented by the Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan). S127 THE JAMES WAUGH MEMORIAL CUP - for the best exhibit in the goat section. Presented by the NI Goat Club. S128 ROSETTE - for the best goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S129 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best goat in milk. Presented by Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan). S130 DAVTANIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best goatling. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson. S131 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best goatling. Presented by Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan). S132 DAVINIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best kid. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson. S133 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best kid. Presented by Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan). S134 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best goat that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. S135 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best inspection/production goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S136 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best saanen goat in class 168. Presented by the British Goat Society. S137 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British saanen goat in class 168. Presented by the British Goat Society. S138 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best toggenburg goat in class 169. Presented by the British Goat Society. S139 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British toggenburg goat in class 169. Presented by the British Goat Society. S140 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British alpine goat in class 170. Presented by the British Goat Society. S141 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best anglo-nubian goat in class 171. Presented by the British Goat Society. S142 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - for the best british milker that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. S143 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one animal from classes 168 to 170 and the remaining animals from classes 171 to 175. Sponsored by Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan). S144 PAIR OF GOATS, from classes 168 to 170. Sponsored by Loughview Garden Centre (Lurgan)

27 GOATS MILKING PIGS MILKING COMPETITION - GOATS All milking will be carried out under the supervision of the stewards appointed by the NI Goat Club. Animals MUST be entered in the appropriate inspection classes MILKING COMPETITION for any goat that has kidded thirty days prior to and within two years of the date of the Annual Show, 17th May [No entry fee]. S145 DAVIDSON BOWL - for the winner of class 176. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson. S146 BALLYMARTIN PRIMROSE CUP - for the best British milker - Presented by Mr & Mrs H Cherry. PIGS Pigs competing in classes (inclusive) must be birth notified to the BPA. See Regulations 77 & 78 regarding vaccinations and pedigree details. Classes of pigs with less than three exhibits may be amalgamated with the nearest of similar relevant class. The pig section will run under BPA rules. Pedigree details for publication in the catalogue being advised on 13th April 2012 at 5.00pm. If any exhibitor is interested in showing senior sows for demonstration purposes please contact Karen Hughes before entry close so arrangements can be made to have these pigs penned. Pigs can return home to the farm after the Show is over. If pigs are required to go for slaughter exhibitors should make their own arrangements for these pigs. British Pig Association medals and cash prizes are offered only to British Pig Association members. BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION 2012 A grand final for young handlers will be held at Hatfield Country Show in August. Contact British Pig Association for further details. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the BPA PIG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. The final will be held at the Great Yorkshire Show in July

28 PIGS PIGS LARGE WHITE TRADITIONAL BREEDS Note: specials 149, 150, 151, 156, 158 are governed by BPA Conditions. 177 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September S147 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Large White pig. Presented by the Society. S148 THE MACRAE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Large White pig. In memory of the late Kenneth MacRae, Balmoral. S149 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE and 15 - for the best Large White pig exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S150 CASH PRIZE, 10 - for the best Large White female pig exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S151 CASH PRIZE, 10 - for the best Large White boar exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S152 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Large White pig of opposite sex to the champion. Presented by the Society. S153 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best group of three Large White pigs, bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the BPA. Exhibitors are requested to note that, when competing for this special no prize cards or rosettes awarded to the animals in individual classes may be carried. S154 PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL - for the best Landrace or Large White pig. Presented by the Society.[this trophy is awarded in alternate years to Large white and Landrace pigs]. LANDRACE 179 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September S155 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Landrace pig. Presented by the Society. S156 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best Landrace pig. Presented by the BPA. S157 THE STEWART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Landrace pig of opposite sex to the champion. Presented in memory of the late William K Stewart, Toomebridge. S158 SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best junior boar or gilt in the Landrace classes at the Annual Show. Presented by the BPA to the NI Landrace Pig Breeders Association. The champion will be eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship. Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust pig derby. 181 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOTS, born on or before 30th June SADDLEBACK SOW, born on or before 30th June ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, born on or before 30th June SADDLEBACK JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July ANY OTHER BREED JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st July S159 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Traditional breed pig. Presented by the Society. S160 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the champion Traditional breed pig. S161 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve champion Traditional breed pig. PORK PIG (ANY BREED) Pigs entered in Classes 187 and 188 may not be entered in any other classes but the champion will be eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship. 187 FEMALE (large white or landrace), not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day of judging. 188 FEMALE (any other pure breed), at least 65 kilos liveweight and not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day of judging. S162 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion pork pig. Presented by the Society

29 PIGS PIG INTERBREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP To be judged at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 16th May, following the judging of pork pig [any breed] class. S163 SPECIAL PRIZE, for the overall pig breed champion. [2nd, 75; 3rd, 50]. PIG YOUNG HANDLERS IMPORTANT NOTE : To be judged on Friday 18th May at 4.30pm. 189 Junior handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged years (Competitors age taken on 1st May 2011) 190 Junior handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged 9-12 years (Competitors age taken on 1st May 2011) S164 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best young handler. Presented by Brian and Margaret King

30 POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY SPONSORED BY JOHN THOMPSON & SONS JOHN THOMPSON & SONS will award a 7.50 feed voucher to each exhibitor with 15 or more entries forward in the poultry and pigeon classes. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED has very kindly offered to supply the poultry feed and prize cards for the exhibits at the show. IMPORTANT NOTE : poultry, pigeons, eggs & rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 16th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 15th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall. No bird may be entered in more than one Class. Classes with less than three exhibits will be amalgamated with the nearest or similar relevant Class. TURKEYS GEESE 191 TURKEY - Cock 192 TURKEY - Hen HEAVY GEESE- AFRICAN, EMBDEN, TOULOUSE MEDIUM GEESE - AMERICAN BUFF, BRECON BUFF, BUFF BACK, GREY BACK, POMERANIAN LIGHT GEESE - CHINESE, PILGRIM, ROMAN, SEBASTOPOL, STEINBACHER 193 Any pure breed - Goose heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated 194 Any pure breed - Gander heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated. 195 Any pure breed - light breed - Goose. Breed must be stated. 196 Any pure breed - light breed - Gander. Breed must be stated. DUCKS 197 INDIAN RUNNER [white] - Drake 198 INDIAN RUNNER [white] - Duck 199 INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] - Drake. 200 INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] - Duck 201 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Drake 202 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Duck 203 AYLESBURY - Drake 204 AYLESBURY - Duck 205 PEKIN - Drake 206 PEKIN - Duck 207 ROUEN - Drake 208 ROUEN - Duck 209 CAMPBELL - Drake 210 CAMPBELL - Duck 211 MUSCOVY - Drake 212 MUSCOVY - Duck 213 Any other variety - Drake. Breed must be stated 214 Any other variety - Duck. Breed must be stated. 215 CALL [white] - Drake 216 CALL [white] - Duck 217 CALL [Mallard] - Drake 218 CALL [Mallard] - Duck 219 CALL [any other colour] - Drake 220 CALL (any other colour) - Duck 221 MINATURE, any variety - Drake 222 MINATURE, any variety - Duck LARGE STANDARD BRED HEAVY BREEDS 223 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Cock 224 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Hen 225 SUSSEX - Cock 226 SUSSEX - Hen 227 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock 228 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen 56 57

31 POULTRY POULTRY 229 MARAN - Cock 230 MARAN - Hen 231 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Cock 232 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Hen 233 COCHIN - Cock 234 COCHIN - Hen 235 BRAMHA - Cock 236 BRAMHA - Hen 237 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Cock 238 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Hen 239 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Cock 240 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Hen 241 BARNEVELDER - Cock 242 BARNEVELDER - Hen 243 Any other distinct heavy breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 244 Any other distinct heavy breed - Hen. Breed must be stated LIGHT BREEDS 245 MINORCA - Cock 246 MINORCA - Hen 247 BLACK LEGHORN - Cock 248 BLACK LEGHORN - Hen 249 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock 250 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen 251 BROWN LEGHORN - Cock 252 BROWN LEGHORN - Hen 253 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Cock 254 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Hen 255 POLAND [any colour] - Cock 256 POLAND [any colour] - Hen 257 SILKIE - Cock 258 SILKIE - Hen 259 WELSUMMER - Cock 260 WELSUMMER - Hen 261 Any other distinct light breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 262 Any other distinct light breed - Hen. Breed must be stated. 263 Any variety utility breed - Cock 264 Any variety utility breed - Hen BREEDING TRIOS (COCK AND TWO HENS) 265 Any variety - heavy breed 266 Any variety - light breed BANTAM BREEDING TRIOS (COCK AND TWO HENS) 267 HARD FEATHER 268 SOFT FEATHER RARE BREED 269 Any rare heavy breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 270 Any rare heavy breed - Hen. Breed must be stated 271 Any rare light breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 272 Any rare light breed - Hen. Breed must be stated. 273 RARE BREED BANTAM - Cock 274 RARE BREED BANTAM - Hen LARGE OLD ENGLISH GAME 275 BROWN RED - Cock 276 BROWN RED - Hen 277 BIRCHEN GREY - Cock 278 BIRCHEN GREY - Hen 279 LIGHT RED - Cock 280 WHEATEN - Hen 281 DARK RED - Cock 282 PATRIDGE - Hen 283 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Cock 284 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Hen 285 Any other colour - Cock 286 Any other colour - Hen 287 PIT GAME - Cock 288 PIT GAME - Hen 289 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Cock 58 59

32 POULTRY POULTRY 290 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Hen 291 KO-SHAMO - Cock 292 KO-SHAMO - Hen OXFORD GAME 293 LIGHT or DARK RED - Cock 294 PARTRIDGE or WHEATEN - Hen. 295 GINGER - Cock. 296 GINGER - Hen. 297 GREY - Cock. 298 GREY - Hen. 299 Any other colour - Cock. 300 Any other colour - Hen. BANTAMS 301 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED - Cock 302 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED or WHEATEN - Hen 303 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Cock 304 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Hen. 305 MODERN GAME [any other colour] - Cock 306 MODERN GAME [any other colour] - Hen 307 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Cock 308 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Hen 309 OLD ENGLISH DARK RED - Cock 310 OLD ENGLISH PARTIDGE - Hen 311 OLD ENGLISH LIGHT RED - Cock 312 OLD ENGLISH WHEATEN - Hen 313 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Cock 314 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Hen 315 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Cock 316 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Hen 317 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Cock 318 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Hen 319 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Cock 320 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Hen 321 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Cock 322 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Hen 323 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Cock 324 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Hen 325 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Cock 326 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Hen 327 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Cock 328 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Hen 329 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS OR POLECAT - Cock 330 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS or POLECAT - Hen 331 OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] - Cock 332 OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] - Hen 333 KO-SHAMO - Cock 334 KO-SHAMO - Hen JUVENILE ES 335 Any variety large fowl, hard feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 336 Any variety large fowl, hard feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 337 Any variety large fowl, soft feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 338 Any variety large fowl, soft feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 339 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 340 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 341 Any variety Drake. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under. 342 Any variety Duck. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under. SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS 343 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock 344 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen 345 BLACK LEGHORN - Cock 346 BLACK LEGHORN - Hen 347 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Cock 348 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Hen 349 MINORCA - Cock 350 MINORCA - Hen 351 ANCONA - Cock 352 ANCONA - Hen 60 61

33 POULTRY POULTRY 353 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Cock 354 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Hen 355 POLAND [any other colour] - Cock 356 POLAND [any other colour] - Hen 357 WELSUMMER - Cock 358 WELSUMMER - Hen 359 FAVEROLLE - Cock 360 FAVEROLLE - Hen 361 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock 362 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen 363 SUSSEX [any colour] - Cock 364 SUSSEX [any colour] - Hen 365 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Cock 366 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Hen 367 BARRED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen 368 LACED WYANDOTTE - Cock 369 LACED WYANDOTTE - Hen 370 PENCILLED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen 371 WYANDOTTE [any other colour] - Cock 372 WYANDOTTE [any other colour] - Hen 373 ROCK - Cock 374 ROCK - Hen 375 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Cock 376 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Hen 377 AUSTRALORP [any other colour] - Cock 378 AUSTRALORP [any other colour] - Hen 379 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Cock 380 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Hen 381 HAMBURGH - Cock 382 HAMBURGH - Hen 383 MARAN - Cock 384 MARAN - Hen 385 SILKIE - Cock 386 SILKIE - Hen 387 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Cock 388 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Hen 389 BARNEVELDER - Cock 390 BARNEVELDER - Hen 391 BRAHMA - Cock 392 BRAHMA - Hen 393 ANY OTHER VARIETY - Cock. Breed must be stated. 394 ANY OTHER VARIETY - Hen. Breed must be stated. TRUE BANTAMS 395 BLACK PEKIN - Cock 396 BLACK PEKIN - Hen 397 WHITE PEKIN - Cock 398 WHITE PEKIN - Hen 399 PEKIN [any self colour] - Cock [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue] 400 PEKIN [any self colour] - Hen [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue] 401 PEKIN [any other colour] - Cock 402 PEKIN [any other colour] - Hen 403 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Cock 404 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Hen 405 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Cock 406 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Hen 407 JAPANESE - Cock 408 JAPANESE - Hen 409 ROSECOMB - Cock 410 ROSECOMB - Hen 411 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS BLACK - Cock 412 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS BLACK - Hen 413 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS [any other colour] - Cock 414 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS [any other colour] - Hen 415 BELGIAN BARBU D UCCLE - Cock 416 BELGIAN BARBU D UCCLE - Hen 417 BELGIAN D WATERMAEL - Cock 418 BELGIAN D WATERMAEL - Hen 419 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Cock 420 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Hen 421 DUTCH [any other colour] - Cock 422 DUTCH [any other colour] - Hen 423 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM - Cock 424 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM - Hen 62 63

34 POULTRY POULTRY S165 THE HARRY FREELAND MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHYfor the champion bird in the Show. Presented by David Freeland MBE., Craigavad, in memory of his son who lost his life in the War. S166 THE DAVID FREELAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the reserve champion bird in the Show. In memory of the late David Freeland MBE. S167 THE TRIMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Waterfowl. Presented by Alex C Trimble. S168 THE ARMOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best soft feather (large). Presented by Richard S F Armour. S169 THE SWANDEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP -for the reserve waterfowl. Presented by Patricia Swandel. S170 THE ADAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best light breed large, (soft feather). Presented by Thomas Adams. S171 THE BAXTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best large game. Presented by J Martin Baxter. S172 THE HENDERSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best modern game bird. Presented by Alexander Henderson. S173 THE CRAWFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best old english game bantam. Presented by Harry Crawford. S174 THE MARK HYLANDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP -for the reserve old english game bantam. Presented by Mark Hylands. S175 THE MACMILLAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best soft feather bantam heavy bird. Presented by MacMillan of Crossgar Limited. S176 THE R J & J W McCONNELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best light breed bantam. Presented by R J & J W McConnell. S177 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best true bantam. Presented by Brian & Margaret King. S178 THE HOUSTON L BROWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best rhode Island red (large or bantam). Presented by Houston L Brown. S179 THE FRED TWEED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best black leghorn (large or bantam). Presented by Mrs Fred Tweed. S180 THE AARON ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL CUP - for the best juvenile. The eligible classes to compete for this cup are Classes 335 to 342. S181 THE RARE BREED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best rare breed bird. POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN Balmoral Show has been awarded Royal Championship Show status S182 Engraved Coaster for the Show champion (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain) S183 Engraved Coaster for the reserve champion (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain) S184 Bronze Star Award for the best Waterfowl S185 Bronze Star Award for the best hard feather [large] S186 Bronze star award for the best hard feather bantam S187 Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather [large] S188 Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [light] S189 Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [heavy] S190 Bronze Star Award for the best true bantam S191 Bronze Star Award for the best trio S192 Bronze Star Award for the best juvenile S193 Bronze Star Award for the best rare breed S194 Rosette for the best Indian Runner - Presented by The Indian Runner Duck Association S195 Rosette for the best call duck - Presented by The British Waterfowl Association S196 Rosette for the best Waterfowl - Presented by the British Waterfowl Association 64 65

35 PIGEONS SHELLED EGGS PIGEONS EGGS [National Pigeon Association Rules apply] PARAMYXO VIRUS VACCINATION All pigeons entered for the Show MUST be vaccinated with Paramyxo Vaccine not less than two weeks before the date of the Show. Certificates of Vaccination must be produced to the Chief Steward on arrival at the Poultry Hall IMPORTANT NOTE : Pigeons are being judged on Wednesday 16th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 15th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivery on Wednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall. RACING FANCY 425 Any colour racer - Cock, flown or unflown 426 Any colour racer - Hen, flown or unflown 427 Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2012] - Cock 428 Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2012] - Hen 429 FANTAIL - Cock or Hen 430 Any other variety, breed must be stated - Cock or Hen 431 Any other variety - breed must be stated. Bred in S197 THE MORROW PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY- for the champion Pigeon. Presented by Robert Morrow. IMPORTANT NOTE : Shelled eggs are being judged on Wednesday 16th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 15th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall. SHELLED EGGS Eggs will be judged by the following criteria: Size (including evenness of grade); evenness and trueness of colour; cleanliness; shape and quality of shell; quality. 432 Six hen eggs, dark brown 433 Six hen eggs, white 434 Six hen eggs, brown 435 Six hen eggs, tinted 436 Six hen eggs, different colours 437 Six bantam eggs - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 438 Six bantam eggs - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 439 Six bantam eggs - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 440 Six duck eggs - white 441 Six duck eggs - any other colour 442 Three goose eggs 443 Three turkey eggs 444 Three hen eggs - white 445 Three hen eggs - brown 446 Three hen eggs - tinted 447 Three hen eggs - any other natural colour 448 Three hen eggs - different colours 449 Three bantam eggs - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz- 42.5gms] 450 Three bantam eggs - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 451 Three bantam eggs - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 2.5gms] 66 67

36 SHELLED EGGS DECORATED EGGS 452 Three bantam eggs, any natural colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 453 One bantam egg - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 454 One bantam egg - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 455 One bantam egg - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 456 One bantam egg - any other colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 457 One waterfowl bantam egg - any colour 458 One waterfowl egg - white 459 One waterfowl egg - any other colour 460 One hen egg, brown 461 One hen egg, white 462 One hen egg, tinted 463 One hen egg, any natural colour S198 THE ELIZABETH THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in the shelled egg classes in the Show. Points will be:- 1st, 4 points; 2nd, 3 points; 3rd, 2 points; 4th, 1 point. Presented by the late Mrs D G Thompson. S199 BRONZE STAR AWARD - for the best shelled egg exhibit. Presented by the Poultry Club of Great Britain. S200 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT- for the best eggs [maran]. DECORATED EGGS Decorated eggs are being judged on Tuesday 15th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Monday 14th May between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. DECORATED EGGS COMPETITION RULES Only real eggshells, blown not hard boiled, should be used. Eggs from protected birds are not to be used. Actual work on the exhibit must be done by the entrant, including marketing, cutting, painting and application of decorations etc. Objects used in or on the egg may be purchased. Exhibits must be of an original design - no seminar eggs, class eggs, kits or exact copies from books will be accepted. Workmanship is very important, and if an egg is considered to be an exact copy to the Judge s knowledge, it will be downgraded. Originality of design will receive upgrading accordingly. Only the entrant can decide in which category the exhibit should be entered. No names or means of identification must appear on the entry. A double yolk goose egg may be entered as a goose egg. A novice is a entrant who has had less than one year s egging experience and has never won a prize in any class. The judge will have the right to refrain from awarding any placing should the exhibit, in the judge s opinion, not be considered worthy of placing. The judges decision is final. 464 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 465 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. 466 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 467 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. 468 NOVICE - Any size or design of egg. Entrants must have less than 18 months experience and must never have won a prize in any class. 469 ELEGANT - A goose egg of classic design with minimum of cutwork (no more than three cuts) and minimum of trims

37 DECORATED EGGS RABBITS/CAVIES 470 PURELY PLEASANT - A goose egg designed and decorated to lie between elegant and elaborate classes. 471 ELABORATELY DECORATED - A goose egg of ornate design. May include filigree work and/or heavy trims and decorations. 472 LARGER THAN GOOSE - A decorated egg of a larger size, e.g. ostrich, emu or rhea. Any design or technique (other than clock or egg with diorama as basis of design). 473 CLOCK - A decorated egg of any size incorporating a clock movement. 474 MECHANICAL - An egg or combination of eggs a part of which moves and is operated by mechanical or manual means such as clockwork, music box, motor or battery driven, brass rods, pulleys, threads, sprindle, etc. 475 MINIATURE - Any design or small egg, overall height and width not to exceed 2 inches (to include stand, base and all trims). 476 FOLK ART - An egg of any size, making use of natural products or may be dyed, scratch carved, Ukrainian, etc. 477 HAND-PAINTED - An egg of any size, cut or uncut, without accessories, handpainting forming the basis for the design. 478 NOVELTY - An egg of any size that does not reasonably fit into any other class, e.g. lamp, tea-set or is novel in design. 479 DIORAMA - Any size of egg into which a 3D setting has been placed. May have one or more openings. S201 THE DIANE ROSBOTHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best decorated egg in the Show. Presented by Mrs D Rosbotham. S202 THE BOB BELL MEMORIAL CUP - for the best decorated egg in the diorama class presented by the Egg Craft Club of Northern Ireland (Holywood Branch). RABBITS & CAVIES SPILLERS SPECIALITY FEEDS has very kindly offered to supply the rabbit feed for the exhibits at the Show Spillers have kindly provided food for all rabbits entered in the Show. If an alternative is required exhibitors should provide their own rabbit food. Entries will be limited to the first 100 rabbits received. Rabbits may be entered ONLY in one class. If fewer than 60 rabbits are received the classes will be cancelled. IMPORTANT NOTE : Rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 16th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 15th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivery on Wednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall. All rabbits and cavies must be pedigree. RABBITS & CAVIES FANCY 480 Dutch, any colour, any age 481 Polish, red eyed white, any age 482 Polish, any other colour, any age 483 English, any colour, any age 484 Tan, any colour, age age 485 Lionheads, any colour, any age 486 Harlequin, any colour, any age 487 Himalayan, any colour, age age 488 Belgian Hare, any colour, any age 489 Netherland Dwarf, red eyed white, any age 490 Netherland Dwarf, any other colour, any age 491 English Lop, any colour, any age 492 German Lop, any colour, any age 493 French Lop, any colour, any age 494 Dwarf Lop, white, any age 495 Dwarf Lop, any other colour, any age 496 Mini Lop, any colour, any age 497 Any other variety, fancy, any age. Breed must be stated

38 RABBITS/CAVIES FUR 498 Fox, any colour, any age 499 Satin, any colour, any age 500 Alaska, any age 501 Vienna, any colour, any age 502 Hulstlander, any colour, any age 503 Any other variety fur, any age. Breed must be stated. REX 504 Black, any age 505 Argente, any colour, any age. 506 Any other colour, any age 507 Mini Rex, any colour, any age CAVIES 508 Any variety, any colour, any age S203 SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best fancy rabbit. Presented by the Society. S204 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the champion and reserve champion rabbit in the Show. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds. S205 SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best rex rabbit. Presented by the Society. S206 SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best fur rabbit. Presented by the Society. S207 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best rabbit, adult, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society. S208 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best rabbit, under five months, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society. S209 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the champion and reserve champion cavy in the Show. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds. S210 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best cavy, any age, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society Balmoral Show May 2012 Come & join us at stand B1 (opposite the Cattle Lawn) to learn about Farming for the Future, meet our farmers and growers and sample our delicious regional produce. We look forward to seeing you there. Proud to support regional produce. 72

39 CATTLE CATTLE BEEF CATTLE METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIES Due to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking a maximum number of 8 stalls for beef cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the dairy section, the overall maximum will be 10 stalls (beef/dairy). It is not permissible for exhibitors to transfer stalls which they had originally booked, but no longer require, to another exhibitor. Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd under different names or joint names. Exhibitors must book the number of stalls which they wish to use during the Show and the stalling fee(s) will be non-refundable but they may enter as many animals as they wish at a much lower non-refundable entry fee. Stall bookings and details of animals, together with stalling and entry fee(s) must be received no later than Wednesday 21st March. If at this date more stalls are booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in Stalls and in such instances only will a refund be made of stalling fees. Exhibitors may not bring to the Show more animals than the number of stalls allocated. Exhibitors in all breeds should note that separate stalls must be reserved for calves at foot. In all classes for cows in calf or cows or heifers in calf, the animal must calve before 31st December 2012 if entered in a beef breed. The prize money may be withheld until the breed Society s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary surgeon s certificate is received to the effect that the animal has calved within the stipulated time. All bulls of two years of age and over must be certified to be fruitful. Exhibitors attention is drawn to the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note (GS36) regarding the safe custody and handling of bulls at agricultural shows. IMPORTANT NOTE: All cattle entered for this Show must be from officially brucellosis and tuberculosis free herds, and each animal must be accompanied by the official brucellosis movement permit, issued by DARD and all cattle from Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland must comply with any import regulations in force. To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three year average. If the number of pens booked per breed exceeds this amount the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor. ABERDEEN ANGUS SPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCER Animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the Irish Angus Cattle Society Limited before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in, or be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the Irish Angus Cattle Society Limited. 509 COW, born on or before 31st December 2008, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the opening day of the Show. 510 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010, and on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, born prior to 1st January BULL, born on or after 1st January PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S211 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the champion and reserve champion Aberdeen Angus. Presented by Marks & Spencer. S212 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Marks & Spencer. S213 THE ABERDEEN ANGUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Aberdeen- Angus animal, exhibited by a member of that Association and entered in the herd book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth], provided there are at least four exhibits. Presented by the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association. S214 COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL - for the best Aberdeen Angus animal entered in the herd book of that Society. Presented by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth]. S215 THE W J CARSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Aberdeen-Angus animal bred by exhibitor. Presented by his representatives. S216 THE J D TEMPLETON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY- for the best yearling bull, presented by his wife and daughter. S217 THE DRUMLISTER TROPHY- for the best animal of opposite sex to the champion entered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth]. Won outright by R Campbell [Drumlister], Seaforde and represented as a Perpetual Trophy. S218 AWARDS OF TYRONE CRYSTAL- for the best pair and reserve pair Aberdeen- Angus heifers, the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Club, through John Thompson & Sons Ltd

40 CATTLE CATTLE HEREFORD CHAROLAIS Animals must be entered or accepted for entry in the Hereford Herd Book before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or to be eligible to be registered in the Hereford Herd book. Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for NIHBA Awards. 516 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2009, in calf or with own natural calf at foot. 517 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010, and on or before 30th June 2010, in calf or with own calf at foot. 518 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2010, and on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, born prior to 1st April BULL, born on or after 1st April 2010, and on or before 31st December BULL, born on or after 1st January GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S219 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Hereford. Presented by the Society. S220 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born or or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S221 THE HEREFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Hereford animal exhibited by a Member of that Association, with a replica to the breeder who wins this Cup on any three occasions with different animals. Presented by the NI Hereford Breeders Association. S222 F W McMORDIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best junior Hereford [born on or after 1st July 2010]. Presented by the McMordie Family in memory of the late Eric McMordie. S223 THE JERVIS W WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for award to the best Hereford female. Presented by Mrs Isobel Williamson. S224 THE SIDNEY MAWHINNEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best naturally polled Hereford bred in the United Kingdom. Presented by Sidney Mawhinney, Lisburn and Ballyclare. The BRITISH CHAROLAIS CATTLE SOCIETY will present champion sashes. Animals must be entered in the herd book of the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited or of the Irish Charolais Cattle Society before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or to be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of the Charolais Cattle Society Limited or the Irish Charolais Cattle Society. 524 COW, born before 1st January 2009, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 525 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2010, and on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, born on or before 1st January BULL, born on or after 1st January 2011 and on or before 31st March BULL, born on or after 1st April GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S225 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the champion and reserve champion Charolais. Presented by the Society. S226 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born or or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winner forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S227 THE H A CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY- for the best junior Charolais Bull. Presented by H A Curry. S228 SPECIAL PRIZES 100 and 50 - for the best and reserve best junior Charolais Bull. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited. S229 SPECIAL PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the best and reserve best junior Charolais female. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited. S230 THE BARDIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Charolais animal exhibited by a club member. Presented to the NI Charolais Club by the Bardin Family of Nevers. S231 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Charolais bull exhibited by a club member. Presented by the NI Charolais Club. S232 THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Charolais cow or heifer. Presented by Mrs G Orage in memory of her late husband, W Norman Orage. S233 JOHN K CURRIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Charolais heifer [classes ]. Presented by J K Currie

41 CATTLE CATTLE SIMMENTAL The British Simmental Cattle Society Limited will present champion and reserve champion rosettes. Animals must be entered in the herd books of the British Simmental Cattle Society Limited or Irish Simmental Cattle Society before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British Simmental Cattle Society or Irish Simmental Cattle Society. 533 COW, born before 1st January 2009, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 534 COW or HEIFER, born in 2009, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by three years old 535 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2010, and on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, born on or before 31st December BULL, born on or after 1st January PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S234 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Simmental. Presented by the Society. S235 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animal born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S236 THE BOBBIE DICKSON PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY - for the best Simmental. Presented by Mrs E M Dickson and family, in memory of the late Robert Dickson. S237 PAIR OF ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GLASSES - for the best British Simmental. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S238 SPECIAL PRIZE 25 - for the best Simmental cow with calf at foot. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S239 PERPETUAL COW BELL - for the best British Simmental female. Presented by Imex. S240 BANGOR & SIX ROAD ENDS FARMERS UNION PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best Simmental female. S241 BOBBIE GAMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Simmental heifer, born on or after 1st January 2010 and on or before 30th June Presented by the Gamble Family in memory of the late Robert Gamble. S242 TROPHY - for the best Simmental male. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S243 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 20 - for the best Simmental bull and reserve, bred by exhibitor. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S244 WILLIAM BLACK MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP - for the male champion Simmental bull. Presented by the Black family in memory of the late William Black, Carmavy, Crumlin. S245 SPECIAL PRIZES, 15 and 10 and NEWS LETTER SHIELD - for the best junior bull/heifer born after 1st January Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S246 SILVER AWARD - for the best exhibit bred in NI. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S247 ROBERT HITCHINS STERLING SIRE GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD - for group of three animals by the same sire of either sex, any age, drawn from the classes. Conditions of entry:-(a) There is no limitation on the origin of the sire(b) The group forward must consist of 3 progeny of the sire of either sex, any age(c) None of the progeny need be in the ownership of the exhibitor nominating the sire nor of any one breeder. The prize money presented by Robert Hitchins Sterling through the Simmental Cattle Society and administered by them for the following number of groups forward:-(2) 25, 12.50; (3) 50, 25, 12.50; (4) 100, 50, 25, 12.50; (5 or more) 300, 150, 75, 25,

42 CATTLE CATTLE LIMOUSIN The NI Limousin Club will provide the prize money for Class 551 Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies. 541 HEIFER, born on or after 1st April HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March HEIFER, in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st July and 31st December HEIFER, in calf, born on or between 1st October 2009 and 30th June 2010 and due to calve before attaining the age of 39 months 545 COW or HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1st January 2009 and 31st September 2009 and due to calve or have calved her first calf before attaining the age of 39 months. 546 COW, in milk with calf at foot, born on or before 31st December COW, certified in calf, any age, not in milk, having had a calf in the year prior to the Show. (not eligible to be entered in any other class) 548 BULL, born on or after 1st April BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March BULL, born on or between 1st July and 31st December BULL, born on or between 1st July 2009 and 30th June BULL, born before 1st July GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S248 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Limousin. Presented by the Society. S249 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S250 SPECIAL PRIZES, 80 and TANKARD - for the champion junior heifer born on or after 1st January st, 50; 2nd, 30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S251 SPECIAL PRIZES, 60 and 40 - for the female champion and reserve female champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. S252 Wm MULLIGAN MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL - for the female champion. Presented by NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Wm Mulligan. S253 SPECIAL PRIZES, 80 and TANKARD - for the champion junior bull born on or after 1st January st, 50; 2nd, 30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S254 SPECIAL PRIZES 50 - for the overall junior champion and 30 reserve overall junior Limousin champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson & Sons. S255 THE SMYTH CUP and 60 - for the male champion Limousin. A prize of 40 will be awarded to the reserve animal. Presented by the NI Limousin Cattle Club through Smyth Steel Limited. S256 THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Limousin. Presented by Mr N McBriar, Saintfield. S257 BROADMEADOWS BREEDERS CUP - for the breeder of the best Limousin. Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the later Robert Crighton. S258 JIM SCOTT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and 50 - for the best Limousin on show bred and owned by exhibitor. The NI Limousin Club will award 50 to the winner. Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Jim Scott. S259 SPECIAL PRIZES, for the best pair of Limousin cattle, either sex or any age, owned by and bred by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one pair. [1st, 40; 2nd, 25; 3rd, 20; 4th, 10; 5th, 5]. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. S260 SPECIAL PRIZE, 60 - for the best group of three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club. S261 HERBERT LUSBY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best group of three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club

43 CATTLE CATTLE BRITISH BLONDE Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies. 554 COW, born on or before 31st December 2008, in calf or in milk. 555 COW or HEIFER, born in 2009, in calf or in milk. 556 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2010, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2010, and on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, born on or before 31st December BULL, born on or after 1st January PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S262 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion British Blonde. Presented by the Society. S263 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S264 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S265 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Wilson s Feeds Limited. S266 THE IRISH CLUB CUP - for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S267 ANDREWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best senior heifer. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Andrews Milling Limited. S268 HILLHEAD TROPHY - for the best intermediate heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S269 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 10 - for the best and reserve best male. Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain. S270 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 10 - for the best and reserve best female. Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain. S271 NI BRITISH BLONDE CLUB PERPETUAL CUP - for the best senior bull. Presented by the British Blonde Society. S272 GARY MORGAN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best junior cow. Presented through the British Blonde Society. S273 DSB FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best junior heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S274 M R RODGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best junior bull. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S275 SAVILLE TRACTORS LIMITED TROPHY- for the best pair of British Blonde animals. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Saville Tractors Limited. S276 THE JEREMY PAYNTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best exhibitor bred British Blonde animal - presented by the Drumilly Herd

44 CATTLE CATTLE BRITISH BLUE SALERS Animals must be entered in the herd books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam should not exceed ten months on day of show and must be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies. Animals must be full blood and entered in the Herd Book of the Salers Cattle Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at the foot of their dam should not exceed the age of ten months on day of show and must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies. 562 COW, in calf or in milk, born on or before 30th September Calf at foot should not exceed the age of 10 months on day of show. 563 HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2009 and on or before 30th September HEIFER, born on or after 1st October BULL, born on or before 30th September BULL, born on or after 1st October PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S277 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion British Blue. Presented by the Society. S278 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S279 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blue. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through J Wilson Agriculture Limited. S280 THE HERDBOOK CUP - for the best animal in the young bull class. Presented by the Parent Society. S281 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue female. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S282 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue male. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S283 THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP & TANKARD - for the best animals in the young heifer class. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S284 IAM AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CUP - for the best animal in the senior heifer class. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through IAM Agricultural Machinery Ltd. S285 THE HUNTER KANE & SON CUP -for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Hunter Kane & Son. 568 COW, in calf or with calf at foot. 569 HEIFER, born on or before 31st December HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, up to 2 years old on day of Show 572 BULL, over 2 years old on day of Show. 573 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S289 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Salers. Presented by the Society. S290 JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winner forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S291 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S292 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the reserve champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S293 WALLETT MART SHIELD - for the best home bred animal. Presented by the Walletts Mart. S294 SALER CATTLE SOCIETY CUP - for the best pair of animals, presented by the Saler Cattle Society. S286 THE HUMBERCLYDE CUP - for the best senior bull in class 565. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Humberclyde Finance Group Ltd. S287 SHIELD - for the best pair of animals in Class 567. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Balanced Feeds Limited. S288 THE ERVINE PERPETUAL CUP - for the best pair of animals in class 567. Presented by the NI British Blue Club

45 CATTLE CATTLE COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE Animals must be Farm Quality Assured, halter trained and led and individual tag numbers must be entered on the entry form. Animals in this section can take part in the Beef Pairs and Beef Group Championships. These animals are to be weighed on the Tuesday evening 15th May between 5pm and 6pm and are to be divided into their classes according to weight. When making entries in the Commercial section please enter in 574 and 576 classes. 574 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth 575 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth 576 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth 577 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth S295 CHAMPION PRIZES 100 and 50 -for the champion and reserve champion commercial beef animal. Presented by the Society. S296 JUNIOR COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPION, 30 & 20 - for the champion and reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January Only 1st and 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society. S297 MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best commercial beef heifer, showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. S298 MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best commercial beef steer, showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. S299 Best commercial animal bred by exhibitor. S300 Best pair of commercial cattle entered by one exhibitor. S301 Best commercial animal sired by a registered native bull. BEEF BULL INTER BREED PERFORMANCE SPONSORED BY FARMBUD A separate entry fee must be paid for each entry. Condition of entry: Bulls may be of any beef breed and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Objective: To highlight the bulls which best combine the traditional values of conformation and the scientific values of performance data. Eligibility: bulls must be 1. Bred by exhibitor 2. Exhibited by a current member of the Signet Beefbreeders Scheme or Breed Plan and have a minimum of two adjusted weights at either 100, 200, 300 or 400 days of age 3. Have a beef value in the top 25% of the breed, based on the latest beef values published by Signet or Breed Plan. Judging criteria : judged on conformation only. Note: Exhibitors are advised to make sure that performance records for their entries and their herdmates are submitted as early as possible to AI Services for processing. 578 BEEF RECORDED BULL, any native breed, born on or after 1st January BEEF RECORDED BULL, continental breed, born on or after 1st January S302 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25 - for the champion and reserve champion Inter Breed Performance bull. Presented by Farmbud

46 BEEF INTERBREED BEEF YOUNG HANDLER BEEF INTERBREED MARKS & SPENCER BEEF PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP BEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE, CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL AND COMMERCIAL CATTLE Immediately after judging on Wednesday 16th May a Breed Society representative will select one male and one female to represent the breeds in the pairs championship which will take place at 12.45pm in the Cattle Lawn on Thursday, 17th May. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors S303 SPECIAL PRIZES, 250 & for the champion and reserve champion beef breed pair. MARKS & SPENCER BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S304 SPECIAL PRIZE, for the overall junior beef champion of champions [2nd 100, 3rd 50]. To be judged on Wednesday 16th May before the beef champion of champions. DUNBIA BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S305 SPECIAL PRIZE, for the overall beef breed champion of champions [2nd, 200; 3rd, 100]. To be judged on Wednesday, 16th May in the Cattle Lawn following the junior championship. ASDA BEEF GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP BEEF : ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE, CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL AND COMMERCIAL CATTLE One bull and two females, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January 2011 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Wednesday 16th May a Breed Society representative will select the groups to compete in the above competition, which will take place on Thursday 17th May at 1.15pm. S306 SPECIAL PRIZE for the best group in the beef group competition. Reserve prize, 100. Additionally 100 will be paid to the best traditional breed (non-continental). BEEF PRESENTATION AWARDS The Judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentation of cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and marketing and promotion of the herd. The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning exhibitor and the presentation of awards will take place on the cattle lawn on Friday afternoon. S307 SPECIAL PRIZE for the exhibitor having the best presentation of beef cattle at the Show. Reserve Prize, 75, 3rd 50. BEEF YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION SPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCER YOUNG STOCKPERSON RUAS 2012 This class is to encourage all young beef handlers to compete for the prestigious title of young stockman/woman Royal Ulster Balmoral RULES AND REGULATIONS This class will be judged based on the young person s ability to both prepare then show an animal in the show ring. Competitors will be required to prepare their animal for show at the ringside. Points will be awarded to the handler for dressing the animal according to breed type. Competitors will then be required to show their animal in the ring. Points will be awarded for presentation, handling and show ring awareness e.g. reacting to steward and judge direction, setting animal in show line etc. Competitors will also be awarded points for knowledge of the animal they are showing including breeding etc. This class is open to both pedigree and commercial beef breeds, animals must be entered in its respective breed class. It is expected that the young handler is experienced and familiar with handling the animal in the Show prior to the competition. Animals may be washed and blow dried in advance, but no other dressing material to be used before tie up at the ringside and judging commences. No help may be given to the handler in preparing or showing the animal, an adult may only give assistance should a safety matter arise. Animals 30 months or under on show date, snaffles etc & normal show rules will apply. Should a dispute arise regarding a competitor s age, appropriate identification will be requested. Exhibitors should enter in the first class for their age group. Duplication of classes is to accommodate dividing classes when entries close years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2011) 20 minutes ringside preparation allowed years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September minutes ringside preparation allowed years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2011) 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2011) 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September minutes ringside preparation allowed years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2011) 40 minutes ringside preparation allowed

47 CATTLE CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE DAIRY SHORTHORN IMPORTANT NOTE: Dairy Cattle are being judged on Friday 18th May METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIES Due to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking a maximum number of 10 stalls for dairy cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the beef section, the overall maximum will still be 10 stalls (dairy and beef). It is not permissible for exhibitors to transfer stalls which they had originally booked, but no longer require, to another exhibitor. Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd under different names or joint names. Exhibitors must book the number of stalls which they wish to use during the Show and such stall reservations and stalling fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wednesday 21st March. If at this date more stalls are booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in stalls and only in such instances will a refund be made of stalling fees. Immediately following the above closing date, entry forms will be sent to exhibitors for completion of details of animals to be entered and these are to be returned, together with the appropriate entry fees no later than Wednesday, 18th April. At the final closing date exhibitors may enter more animals than the number of stalls allocated but may only bring to the Show the number of animals equivalent to the number of stalls allocated. It is hoped that this method of entry will give maximum flexibility to exhibitors in selecting dairy cattle to be exhibited at the Show. IMPORTANT NOTICES All cattle entered for this Show must be from officially brucellosis and tuberculosis free herds, and each animal must be accompanied by the official brucellosis movement permit, issued by the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and all cattle from Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland must comply with any import regulation in force. MILK RECORDS in respect of Classes 597 and 614 must be authenticated by the body or organisation which supervised the recordings and the certificates must accompany the entry form. To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three year average. If the number of pens booked per breed exceeds this amount the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor. All animals must be entered in the Dairy Shorthorn Register of Coate s Herd Book. The Shorthorn Society show regulations (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Dairy Shorthorn section. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. 586 HEIFER, not in milk 587 HEIFER, in milk, and which was under 3 years old at calving. Date of birth must be stated and date of last calving if previous to 21st March If not then calved, date of last service must be stated. 588 COW, in calf and not in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class. 589 COW, in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class. 590 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. The animals may be either full pedigree or may be entered or eligible for entry in classes B or C of the Shorthorn Society s grading register. S308 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Dairy Shorthorn. Presented by the Society. S309 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn. Presented by the Ulster Shorthorn Breeders Association to the Society at the Centenary Show, S310 THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP. S311 THE A McDICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn. S312 THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn cow or heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell, Kildare. S313 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn heifer entered in class 587. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO

48 CATTLE CATTLE AYRSHIRE SPONSORED BY HEALTHY HOOVES The Ulster Ayrshire Cattle Club will present additional prizes in class 591 as follows:- 1st, 30; 2nd, 25; 3rd, 20; 4th, 15; 5th, 10. JERSEY All animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom. The Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Jersey section. Animals entered must be registered in the full pedigree section of the Ayrshire herd book or the Ayrshire Hybrid Section and be at least 50% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour, animals must be registered in the full pedigree section of the herd book. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. The Ayrshire Cattle Society Constitution & Rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Ayrshire section. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. 591 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January HEIFER, in calf or in milk calved or due to calve by 3 years of age. 593 HEIFER, in milk, calved under three years of age 594 COW, in calf 595 COW, in milk having had two calves. 596 COW, in milk, having had three calves or more 597 COW, which by 18th March 2012 has given one lactation of at least 6,000 kg. 598 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S314 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Ayrshire. Presented by Healthy Hooves. S315 THE AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Ayrshire animal. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland. S316 THE WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Ayrshire in classes 593 & 595. Presented by J C Webb, Randalstown. S317 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 20 - for the first and second placed animals in Class 598. Presented by Healthy Hooves. S318 SILVER COW - for the winner of Class 598. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society. S319 THE IRISH AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pair in Class 598. Presented by the Irish Ayrshire Cattle Society. 599 HEIFER, born on or after 1st September HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September 2009, and on or before 31st August HEIFER, in milk, calved under 3 years of age. 602 COW, in calf but not in milk, born prior to 1st September COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 604 Cow in milk, having had three or more calvings. 605 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. S320 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Jersey. Presented by the Society. S321 THE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Jersey animal. Presented by the Rt. Hon Sir J Milne Barbour Bart DL LLD. S322 ROSETTE and PRIZE CARD - for the best Jersey cow or heifer, registered in the herd book and bred by exhibitor, who is a current member of the Jersey Cattle Society. Presented by the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom. S323 THE HUGH MOORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL - for the best Jersey heifer in classes 600 and 601, heifer and her dam bred by exhibitor. Presented by Mrs M S Moore and family, in memory of the late Hugh Moore. S324 SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pair of Jersey females, any age, by the same sire, not necessarily the property of one exhibitor. Presented by Mr Ashley Fleming

49 CATTLE CATTLE/DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER HOLSTEIN SPONSORED BY NAMPAK PLASTICS All animals must be entered in the herd book of Holstein UK or classes B and C of the supplementary register. The Holstein UK bye laws and showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in the Holstein section. Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for the Holstein NI Awards, Samuel Wilson Perpetual Memorial Shield and the Bibby Perpetual Challenge Trophy. Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to their breed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bred status and show ring ethics. 606 HEIFER, under 18 months on date of Show. 607 HEIFER, in calf, over 18 months and under three years of age on date of Show. 608 COW, in calf not less than 5 months. 609 HEIFER, in milk, born on or after 1st November HEIFER, in milk, born on or before 31st October 2009, having had not more than one calving. 611 COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 612 COW, in milk, having had three calvings. 613 COW, in milk, having had four or more calvings. 614 COW, which by 21st March 2012 has given a certified production of not less than 50 tonnes as per part or completed lactation certification. 615 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. S325 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the champion and reserve champion Holstein [3rd Prize 25]. Presented by Nampak Plastics S326 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Holstein. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S327 THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Holstein. Presented by Holstein UK. S328 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD - for the exhibitor of the best Holstein. Champion award rosette presented by Holstein UK. Reserve will receive a rosette. S329 SILVER AWARDS - for the best and second best Holstein. S330 THE R J COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY - for the best junior female. Presented by W R Cooper, Dungannon. S331 SPECIAL PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the best and reserve exhibitor bred animals. Presented by Nampak Plastics S332 SPECIAL PRIZE, 50 - for the best uddered animal. Presented Nampak Plastics. S333 THE CRAIGBET ROSAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the winner in Class 614. Presented by Holstein NI. S334 SPECIAL PRIZES, 50, 30 and 20 - for the first, second and third placed animals in Class 614. Presented by Nampak Plastics S335 BARBICAN CRYSTAL AWARD - for the best pair of animals bred by the exhibitor and not necessarily by the same sire. Presented by J C & J D Heenan. S336 ROSETTE - for the best uddered animal. Presented by Holstein UK. S337 ROSETTE - for the best exhibitor bred animal. Presented by Holstein UK. DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION SPONSORED BY BRL IRELAND 616 Novice and junior showmanship (handlers under 13 years of age on 1st January 2012) 617 Intermediate showmanship (handlers aged between years on 1st January 2012) 618 Senior showmanship (handlers aged between years on 1st January 2012) 619 Mature showmanship (handlers aged between years on 1st January 2012) 94 95

50 DAIRY INTERBREED DAIRY INTERBREED JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S338 SPECIAL PRIZE, 300 and CRYSTAL MEMENTO - for the overall dairy breed champion of champions [2nd, 200; 3rd, 100]. To be judged on Friday 18th May in the Cattle Lawn following class judging. SEE NEXT PAGE FOR NAMPAK PLASTICS DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS DAIRY GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS DAIRY: AYRSHIRE, HOLSTEIN, DAIRY SHORTHORN AND JERSEY Three females, each having produced at least one calf, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January 2012 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Friday 18th May a Breed Society representative or, in the case of the Holstein section, the judge will select the Groups to compete in the above Competitions, which will take place on Friday 18th May after the Champion of Champion. S340 THE DALGETY DAIRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and for the best group in the dairy group competition. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Ltd. Reserve prize, 100. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED DAIRY PRESENTATION AWARDS The object of this award is to encourage exhibitors to maximise the marketing and promotion of their breed:- The Judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentation of cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and central passageway and marketing and promotion of the breed. The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning Breed Society and the presentation of awards will take place on Friday afternoon. S341 SPECIAL PRIZE, 125 and memento - for the breed Society having the best presentation of dairy cattle at the Show. Reserve prize 75, 3rd

51 DAIRY INTERBREED NAMPAK PLASTICS DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP DAIRY : AYRSHIRE, HOLSTEIN, DAIRY SHORTHORN AND JERSEY Immediately after judging a Breed Society representative, or, in the case of the Holstein section, the judge, will nominate three females (dairy) to represent the breeds in the pairs championship which will take place after the judging on Friday in the Cattle Lawn immediately prior to the assembly for the Arena Cattle Parade. The pairs will then follow the Inter Breed Champions in the Parade to the Arena. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors. S339 TROPHY AND SPECIAL PRIZES, 300 & for the champion and reserve champion Dairy breed pair. Nampak Plastics Proud sponsors of the Dairy Interbreed Pairs Championship GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS AND THEIR STOCK ATTENDANTS EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY 1. The Society being a charitable institution which organises the Show in order to promote agriculture and its ancillary industries within Northern Ireland requires all entrants and exhibitors as a fundamental condition of entry to undertake and accept that the Society whether or not due to its own negligence or that of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or other entrants, exhibitors or invitees or otherwise shall not be liable in any way for any claim for compensation or otherwise which may arise out of or be connected with the Show including without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the holding, abandonment or alteration of the date of the Show, omission of any entry, the rejection or removal of any animal or other exhibit, the removal or exclusion of any owner, groom, rider or attendant from the Show, or the appointment, decision, act or omission of any judge, officer, official, employee or other person connected with the Show, nor shall the Society nor any of its judges, officers, officials, employees or other persons be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstance whatever) to the exhibitors or their attendants, or to any exhibit or property brought into the Showgrounds, or for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to the Society s Show. Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising form any animal or item exhibited by him whether or not due to the negligence of the Society or any of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or other entrants, exhibitors or invitees and for its description as given in the catalogue. Building on its successful sponsorship of the 2011 Balmoral Show, Nampak Plastics is this year proud to sponsor the Dairy Interbreed Pairs Championship award, presenting the winner of this category with a bronze, perpetual trophy. Nampak is no stranger to identifying champions. Sustainable packaging is a key environmental challenge for the dairy industry, but Nampak is leading the race to develop the best in breed sustainable packaging for liquid milk. Its innovative Infini plastic milk bottle is set to change the face of milk packaging for retailers and consumers, offering a modernised and improved design, as well as a much reduced carbon footprint a winning combination. To find out more, please call Bill Andrew, Sales Manager, Ireland on or Bill.Andrew@eu.nampak.com In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits. Exhibitors shall indemnify the Society against all legal or other proceeding in regard thereto. ENTRIES Exhibitors are requested not to make entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these regulations. 2. Entries can be made online at or on the official entry forms, available from the RUAS office, The Kings Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GW. All entry forms electronic or otherwise must be accurately completed and signed by the exhibitor or agent, must be received by the Society, together with the correct amount of the entry fees, stalling fees or penning fees by the closing date of entries. Faxed and ed entries are only acceptable if signed and accompanied by credit/debit card details. 3. No entry will be accepted unless it has been received on or before the closing date, and is accompanied by the full fees. 4. In order to be entitled to make entries at members rates, the exhibitor must have paid their subscription in full for the current year before their entry can be processed. 5. Entry forms must be signed by the exhibitor or agent. Society staff are not permitted to fill out the entry form for an intending exhibitor. 6. All particulars required on the entry form must be fully stated, otherwise the exhibit is liable to be disqualified and excluded from the Show. The exhibit must be that as described in the entry form. 7. The exhibitor must ensure that the exhibit is correctly names. Any exhibit entered in a wrong class will be excluded from competition and entry fee forfeit. No alteration whatsoever can be made in an entry after the closing date. rhdpe a sustainable future for milk packaging

52 8. In the case of an animal, the name of which has been changed, the exhibitor is required to insert both the present name and the former name on the entry form. 9. All exhibits must be bona fide the property of the exhibitor at the time of entry. 10. Animals may be entered in all the classes for which they are eligible, and an exhibitor may show any number of exhibits in the same class, unless class restrictions state otherwise. 21. Fractious animals will also be prohibited from the judging ring and/or parades. 22. Smoking is prohibited in all livestock areas. 23. Livestock exhibitors are reminded that the Show environment can be upsetting for livestock, even those of normally placid temperament. Livestock with unstable or aggressive temperament should not be brought to the Showground. 11. Exhibits entered and not shown shall forfeit the entry fee. 12. Rejection of Entries - The Council reserves the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason. In the event of the Council being unable to accept any entry, notice will be given not later that six days after the final closing of the entries, and the fees lodged will be refunded, or in the case of there being insufficient entries in a class, the Council will withdraw the class from competition and return the entry fees. 13. Each exhibitor or agent must be prepared to verify every statement contained in the entry form in any manner the Council may require. ADJUDICATION 24. No person shall in any way communicate with a judge engaged in adjudication without the sanction of the steward in attendance. Any exhibitor who enters the space in which adjudication is proceeding may be disqualified from receiving a prize. Judges will equally be requested not to converse with spectators or to apply for any further information respecting exhibits under their adjudication or examination, except in regard to age or lameness in the case of horses. 25. If the judges consider that any exhibit does not come within the class specification, they are requested to report the case to the stewards of the class. 14. Where, in the opinion of the Council, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one class, the Council may, without reference to the exhibitor or agent, amalgamate or divide such class. Amalgamation may be with any other similar or relevant class, with or without increase of prize money, but where a class is divided similar prize money will be paid in each division. EXHIBITORS/ASSISTANTS ADMISSION PASSES 15. Exhibitors, not members of the Society, who have paid at least 40 (inc. V.A.T.) entrance fees, are entitled to a free admission wristband, which is not transferable and must be attached to your wrist before being presented at the gate. Exhibitors are entitled to one admission wrist band per two stalls booked (cattle) or two animals entered in other sections subject to a maximum of four wrist bands, except for dairy cattle where one wristband will be allocated per stall. POSTPONEMENT 16. The Society reserves the right to postpone or abandon the Show but will not be responsible for loss incurred by any intending Exhibitor resulting from such postponement of abandonment. CUPS AND TROPHIES 17. All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners but can not be collected until after the Council meeting succeeding the Show subject to satisfactory security. All such cups and trophies must be returned to the Society s offices in The King s Hall at least ten clear days previous to the date of the succeeding Show, in as good condition as that in which they were received. PAYMENT OF PRIZES 18. Cheques for prizes awarded (except where further qualification of an animal is required) will be forwarded by post to the exhibitor to whom they have been awarded as soon as possible after the Show. 26. The judges shall not award a prize for the best exhibit in any class unless there are at least two exhibits. The judges may recommend a prize to be awarded for any exhibit of distinguished merit, although there shall be no competition in the class. 27. The decision of the judges shall in all cases be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of the rules is discovered. 28. The judges are instructed to withhold a prize when sufficient merit does not appear. 29. The judging of any class should not be deemed to be complete until all exhibits have been dismissed by the judge. JUDGES 30. Should any judge be unable to fulfill his engagement the Council reserves the right to appoint another in his place, or additional judges if required, and to make any alterations necessary to the success of the Show. 31. Should a judge encounter an animal or animals which he has bred, owned, or in which he has had an interest, a request may be made to the chief steward of that section to appoint another suitable person to place such animals. If a chief steward is aware or made aware of such a situation, he should notify the judge. OBJECTIONS 32. Objections to awards requiring reference to the judges must be lodged at the office of the Society on the day such award is made. Any other objection must be made within seven days after the last day of the Show, and will be considered at the next meeting of the Council. No objection will be considered by the Council unless accompanied by a fee of 20, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained. HEALTH AND SAFETY 19. Exhibitors are to understand that, although every reasonable precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the animal, and the security of the implements or other objects exhibited, the Society will not be responsible for loss or accidents of any kind which may occur. 20. Any exhibitor attempting to show stock whilst intoxicated will be prohibited from the judging ring. Stewards reserve the right to remove any animal from the ring. 33. The Council reserves the right of determining all disputed cases, etc., and the decision of the Council shall be final in all respects. STEWARDS 34. No one shall act as steward in a ring while a class in which he/she is an exhibitor is under adjudication. 35. The Council delegates full power to the stewards to enforce all the regulations

53 PLACARDS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL 36. Placards or advertising material will be permitted to be placed over animal stalls, or pens but only in reference to animals exhibited and herd represented and awards achieved at the Annual Show in It is not permitted to display rosettes/awards won at previous Shows. (not applicable to poultry section) FODDER 37. The Society does not take charge of or feed any livestock (poultry and pigeons exception). Straw will be provided free of charge. Straw tickets will be forwarded for each animal. Supplies available between 7.00am-9.00am and 5.00pm-7.00pm. PENALITIES 46. In case it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Council that the owner of an animal exhibited, or any person in his employment, or under his control, has been guilty of any violation of the regulations and instructions, has made a false statement in the certificate of entry, or substituted another animal for that described on the entry form; has placed an animal in a box or stall, by day or night, other than that to which he is entitled, or has been guilty of any practice calculated to deceive or mislead, or to secure an unfair advantage (including the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs), such exhibitor shall forfeit all prizes, cups, medals, etc., awarded to him at the Show, together with all fees paid by him, and his animal or animals shall be liable to be removed forthwith from the Showgrounds, and such owner shall be liable to be prevented from competing at this or any further Show of the Society. DELIVERY OR REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK 38. The Society shall not be responsible in any way for the delivery of any exhibit at the Show, nor for the removal of any exhibit at the close of the Show. A stock travelling pass must be presented for admission and no animal will be received or removed without the production of such pass. REJECTION 39. Rejection. The Society reserves to itself the power to reject or remove any animal or other exhibit from the Show. INSURANCE 47. INSURANCE - All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses/ponies. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date GENERAL 48. DOGS - No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS 40. Owners of stock are warned that any act of disobedience or discourtesy to the officials of the Show on the part of the owner, groom, rider or attendant will eliminate the owner s exhibit or exhibits from adjudication or from taking a prize. The Society s show committee reserves the power to remove from the Show, any owner, groom, rider or attendant, together with the exhibit or exhibits concerned. 41. If an attendant infringes the rule he shall be removed immediately from the charge of the exhibit, and another attendant substituted by the stewards, at a cost of 20 per hour to the exhibitor. VETERINARY REGULATIONS & TREATMENT 42. Diseased Animals. Exhibitors are hereby warned against bringing any diseased animal into the show premises, and if under any circumstances this regulation be violated, the exhibitor of the diseased animal will be solely responsible for any claims that may arise for damage or loss to other exhibitors or any other persons, and the Council holds itself free from liability in such cases. Should any animal manifest symptoms of disease during the exhibition, it must be removed immediately from the premises, on an order to that effect by the Chief Executive, or by a senior member of the staff or by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society. 43. Ringworm - Exhibitors are advised that animals suffering from ringworm or mange must not be brought to the Society s Showgrounds. Following an inspection by a veterinary surgeon, appointed by the Society, any animals so affected will require to be removed from the premises immediately. 44. Veterinary Treatment. The Society appoints a panel of veterinary surgeons to be on duty during the hours of the Show. Their role is to deal with requests from judges and other Society officials and to attend to emergencies that may arise. It is a condition of entry that these veterinary surgeons may on their own authority give to any animal such emergency treatment as they may consider appropriate in the event that the owner or his representative cannot immediately be found. Exhibitors will be required to pay any such veterinary surgeon for the full cost of treatment administered whether in an emergency as above or if such treatment is requested by the exhibitor. CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS and PIGS See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors [general] 49. ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCK Monday, 14th May Beef cattle & pigs from noon Tuesday, 15th May Beef cattle, pigs Hampshire Down, Texel, Charollais and Suffolk (see also Wednesday) Goats (in milk) (by 5.30pm and striped out by 7pm) Wednesday, 16th May Dairy cattle, before 8.00am or after 8.00pm by Gate A vehicles to be removed before 8.30am (see also Thursday) Hampshire Down, Texel, Charollais and Suffolk (before 8.00am) (see also Tuesday) Zwartbles, Rouge de L ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Dorset Horn & Poll & Jacob (after 10.00pm) (see also Thursday) Thursday, 17th May Dairy cattle before 8.00am or after 8.00pm by Gate A vehicles to be removed before 8.30am (see also Friday) Goats (not in milk) (before 8.00am) Zwartbles, Rouge de L ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Dorset Horn & Poll & Jacob (before 8.00am) Blackface, Greyface, Kerryhill, Border Leicester, Bluefaced Leicester and Mules (after 10.00pm) Friday, 18th May Dairy cattle (before 8.00am by Gate A vehicles to be removed before 8.30am) Blackface, Greyface, Kerryhill, Border Leicester, Bluefaced Leicester and Mules (before 8.00am) 45. Blood Sampling. The Society condemns the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs in livestock or bloodstock production and reserves the right to take whatever samples it considers necessary for analysis. Should, subsequently, trace of any prohibited or unlicensed drug be found, penalties will be applied in line with regulation 46 contained in the regulations and instructions to exhibitors. Furthermore since such positive findings may be in contravention of the Food Safety (NI) Order, 1991 and its subordinate legislation the results will be reported to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

54 DEPARTURE OF LIVESTOCK 50. Exhibits may be removed from the Show only as follows and no vehicle will be admitted to the Showgrounds for the removal of exhibits except as stated:- Wednesday, 16th May, by 8.00pm Hampshire Down, Texel, Charollais, Suffolk (except sheep breed champion & reserve champion and pairs selection must be stalled in the pens set aside for that purpose and stay until Friday 18th May after 8.00pm). Thursday, 17th May, after 8.00pm Zwartbles, Rouge de L ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Dorset Horn & Poll & Jacobs (all pens must be vacated on Thursday night before 9.00pm. (except sheep breed champion & reserve champion and pairs selection which must be stalled in the pens set aside for that purpose and stay until Friday 18th May after 8.00pm). PARADES Friday, 18th May, after 8.00pm Dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs. 51. A parade of prizewinning goats will take place on Thursday morning 17th May. The first three placed animals in each class will be required to participate and if any animal be absent from a parade, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. Other prizewinning animals are invited to parade. 52. Parades of prize winning cattle will take place on Thursday 17th May (beef) and Friday 18th May (beef and dairy) at the times stated in the programme, and stockmen must be in attendance with their animals one hour before the time of each parade. 1st and 2nd placed animals must and 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th animals are invited, to parade. If 1st and 2nd placed animals be absent from a Parade, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. 53. The beef and dairy Interbreed champions will lead the parade, followed by each breed in prize schedule order, with the champion and reserve champion leading their respective breed. Pairs selections should parade in catalogue order within their own breed and only pair-off on entry to the arena as directed by stewards. 54. White Coats. Exhibitors of cattle and pigs are particularly requested to provide white coats or breed regulation dress for all persons attending their animals in the judging rings or in parades. Reference to a sponsor or the herd shown will only be permitted on the breast pocket of white coats. White coats are obligatory for sheep and goat exhibitors. 55. Numbers. The names, stall numbers and places of stalling of cattle will be given in the catalogue. Tickets will be forwarded for all animals. Harnesses and harness numbers will be provided for cattle. Buttonhole Numbers corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal, will be provided for sheep, goats and pigs, and must be worn by the attendants whenever they enter the ring. 56. Assistants. Exhibitors must provide competent persons to take charge of their stock during the entire time such stock may be upon the Society s premises. 57. In all classes animals must be free from clinical signs of disease; injury or physical abnormality such as would affect the usefulness of the animal. Compulsory veterinary examination prior to judging will not be required but the Judges will take any such clinical signs into account when awarding prizes. 58. Identification of Ownership. No identification which might indicate the ownership of stock exhibited for prizes will be permitted. Covers will not be allowed on animals during show hours without special permission from the chief stewards REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO CATTLE EXHIBITORS 59. In Milk Classes Animals entered in in-milk classes may where eligible be transferred to the appropriate in-calf classes if they are uncalved at time of judging. Animals entered in in-calf classes may be where eligible transferred to the appropriate in-milk classes if they have calved at time of judging. Exhibitors are responsible for drawing the Society s attention to this requirement where it arises. 60. Washing of Milk Cattle. All cattle must be properly washed before being milked. 61. Milking. All dairy cows and heifers in milk must be milked out by 8.00 pm on the evening prior to judging to the satisfaction of the chief steward, or his nominee. Milk produced becomes the property of the Society and no direct payment will be made to exhibitors. Proceeds from milk produced will be distributed to charitable or other worthy causes at the discretion of the Society. 62. Pressure Pumps. The use of pressure pumps for the washing of cattle is permitted only in the washing areas at either end of the Londonderry Hall. 63. Control of Dangerous Animals. Each bull to be exhibited must be properly secured by a chain or rope attached to a ring or screw in the nose, for which exhibitors shall be held responsible. Any animal not so secured, or considered to be in a dangerous or infuriated state, will not be admitted. Should any animal [male or female], in the opinion of the stewards, become dangerous in the Showgrounds, it must be removed immediately, or if removal is impracticable or anyone is at risk, it shall be destroyed. 64. It is recommended that, where possible, self closing nose restraints or snaffles should be used. It is compulsory for beef females born on or after 1st January 1998 to wear a snaffle. QUALIFICATION OF ES & WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY 65. Cows & Heifers - All cows and heifers aged three years old in competition must have had a live calf in 2011, or be in calf. This requirement will not apply to class 614. Senior heifers in the beef section may be shown in calf or with calf at foot. 66. Breeding Male Stock - Evidence will be required that all breeding male stock (except those born on or after 1st January 2003), for which prizes may be awarded, have produce offspring prior to the date of the Show. Prizes will be withheld until certificates to that effect, when required, are produced. 67. WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY - In all classes for cows and heifers in calf, the animal, if entered in a beef breed class must have calved before 31st December Prize Money may be withheld until the breed society s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary certificate is received as evidence that the animal has calved within the stipulated time. Such notification must be received at the Society s office not later than the closing date of entries for the succeeding Annual Show. 68. Tampering with Exhibits. No artificial device whatever may be adopted for the purpose of interfering with the udders of cattle. No cows or heifers presented in the judging ring may have sealed teats. Any exhibitor found infringing this regulation will be disqualified from exhibiting at the Show. JUDGING IN CATTLE ES 69. In the cattle classes the attention of the judges will be particularly directed to the symmetry, early maturity, size, purity of breed and general qualities characteristic of the several animals, due allowance being made for age and other circumstances. They shall not award a prize for an overfed animal, the object of the Society being to encourage superior animals for breeding purposes. 70. The judges shall not attempt to draw the udders of dry cattle, and if milking cows are to be thus handled, the Judges shall wash and disinfect their hands before and after drawing each or any animal

55 REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO SHEEP 71. Short Docking of Sheep. In the interests of animal welfare it is recommended that all exhibitors comply with the animal welfare regulations. Sufficient tail (not wool) should be retained to cover the vulva of female sheep and the anus of male sheep. All sheep present at the Annual Show will be inspected in the pens by Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Veterinary Officers. 72. All sheep exhibitors must wear white coats in the judging ring. 73. Only sheep eligible for registration or registered with the breed society may be entered in the sheep classes. 74. To enable exhibitors to have maximum flexibility in selecting sheep which they wish to exhibit at the Show, the following method of making entries will be applied. Exhibitors must book the number of pens which they wish to use during the Show, subject to a maximum of six pens per breed and pay the appropriate penning fee 22 (RUAS member) 27 (non-member). They may then enter as many sheep as they wish at an entry fee of 7 (RUAS member) or 9 (non-member) per animal but the number of sheep of each breed which can be brought to the Show will be limited to two sheep per pen. To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three year average. If the number of pens booked per breed exceeds this amount the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor. 75. Accommodation in the sheep fold is limited and, based on past experience; an allocation of pens per breed had been made. If, at the close of entries, the pens booked in any breed exceeds this allocation the necessary reduction in individual pen allocation will be made by the Society. When a reduction in pens has been made by the Society a refund of penning fee(s) will be made following the Show. Additionally there will be one refund of entry fee per pen reduction. 76. Each exhibitor will be limited to a maximum of 6 pens and may not bring to the Show more than 2 sheep per pen allocated. PIGS 77. VACCINATIONS REQUIRED. Aujeszky s disease, blue ear disease and PMWS. Only pigs from officially Aujeszky s Disease Free (OADF) herds or equivalent are eligible for entry. Exhibitors are additionally advised that to be admitted to the showgrounds are to be eligible for exhibition all pigs must have undergone a specially arranged serological test for Aujeszky s and blue ear disease and a negative result obtained. Such pigs must be kept in isolation for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the blood sample being taken and remain in isolation until being brought to the Showgrounds and exhibitors will be required to complete a declaration to that effect. Certificate of negative result must be produced at time of entry to the Showgrounds with the declaration of isolation. Pigs should be isolated on return to the farm and check tested before being re-introduced to the herd. Pigs will not be allowed to gain entrance to the Showgrounds unless the necessary veterinary certificates are produced on arrival. Exhibitors will be responsible for the cost levied by the Department of Agriculture for the processing of these tests. 78. PEDIGREE DETAILS (BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION). Pedigree details of pigs entered will not appear in the catalogue and are not required at time of entry. Particulars of pigs must be produced to stewards on arrival as ear numbers will be checked with the BPA to confirm age and ensure eligibility for the class entered. HORSES and PONIES See also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general) Wednesday, 16th May Cobs, Ladies Hunters (astride & side saddle) Connemara ponies and riding horses after 6.00pm Gate D Thursday, 17th May Trade Turnouts & Hackneys, private driving } & Celebrity racehorse to riding horses } before 10.00am Gate H Clydesdales & Clydesdale ridden horses } Agricultural horses, Working Hunters } after 8.00pm Gate D Friday, 18th May Clydesdales & Clydesdale Ridden horses } before 8.00 am Gate D Agricultural horses, working hunter } before 8.30am Gate D Children s working hunter ponies before 8.30am Gate D Children s ridden ponies before 8.30am Gate H The Society will not undertake to receive any exhibit after the hour stated. Horses competing in jumping competitions must enter by GATE H (Harberton Park). 80. DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS Wednesday, 16th May, by 5.00pm as directed by Stewards Brood Mares and foals, yearlings, two/three-years-old, Hunters (except champion reserve champion and first prize winners in each class). Thursday, 17th May, after 6.00pm as directed by Stewards Cobs, Ladies Hunters, Riding horses, Trade Turnouts, Hackneys, Private Driving. Friday, 18th May, after 3.00pm as directed by Stewards Clydesdales, Agricultural horses, Working Hunter horses, ponies. No horse may be removed from the Show before the time stated for departure except in the case of illness requiring immediate veterinary treatment. To obtain permission to remove a horse in such circumstances, contact should be made with a senior member of RUAS staff or the chief steward, who will have the horse examined by the veterinary surgeon appointed for that purpose; and on his certifying that the horse is ill, and that the necessary veterinary treatment cannot be delayed without serious risk of damage to the animal and recommending its removal, the owner will be furnished with the necessary paperwork to leave the Showgrounds. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 81. No entry will be accepted unless the colour and sex of the animal are stated on the entry Form. 82. All horses entered must be the bona fide property of the person in whose name the entry is made. 83. The ages of all horses competing to be calculated from 1st January, except in the case of yearlings, when the date of birth must be given at the time of entry. The age of three year old horses entered in the breeding & young stock section will be verified before entering the judging ring and the age of four year old horses entered in the hunter section will be verified by a veterinary surgeon when the exhibits are lined up in the judging ring. 79. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITS No horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday, 10th May. Tuesday, 15th May after 9.00am and Brood Mares, foals, yearlings, before 9.00pm Gate D Two/three-year-old, Hunters Tuesday morning and afternoon arrival will help to minimise traffic congestion 84. Each exhibitor of a horse, for which a prize has been awarded, must be prepared, when required by the Council, to make a statutory declaration that the conditions and regulations affecting such horse have been complied with, otherwise the prize shall lapse to the Society. 85. Passports must accompany all horses and be available for inspection. Horses without passports will not be permitted into the Showgrounds

56 MERIT OF AWARDS IN THE COMBINED THOROUGHBRED AND NON THOROUGHBRED ES (BREEDING AND YOUNG STOCK SECTION) 86. In the breeding and young stock section, if a thoroughbred is placed 6th or above in the final line up, they will be awarded the 1st prize rosettes for being the highest placed thoroughbred in the class. If however, the highest placed thoroughbred is 7th place or below they would not merit the 1st prize rosette. This is based on an entry of 14 horses forward in the class. If there are 20 or more horses forward then the highest places thoroughbred up to 10th place would be awarded the 1st prize rosette. ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS 87. In order to establish that riders of ponies are of the correct age for the class entered it will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that the birth certificate of the rider is available for inspection by the stewards if requested. Riders to be correct age for the height of the pony. NUMBERS 88. Back numbers, corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal will be provided, and must be worn by the grooms or riders, at all times, or in the case of harness horses, on the back of the carriages. HEALTH DECLARATION & VACCINATIONS 89. Exhibitors in the equine section must make a written declaration to the effect that each animal entered by them is free from contagious or infectious disease including equine influenza. No animal will be admitted to the Showgrounds without such declaration. In addition, each animal will be examined, on arrival at the Showgrounds, by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society, before being permitted to occupy its loose box or at any other time during the Show. 90. Vaccination against equine influenza - All exhibits (except foals under six months of age) must be properly vaccinated against equine influenza in accordance with the rules laid down by the FEI and the necessary veterinary certificate to be available for inspection on arrival at the Showgrounds or at any other time during the Show. RANDOM DOPE TESTING 91. The Society reserves the right to drug test any exhibit on the Society s premises and/or take blood/urine samples from any such exhibit. Should the sample taken prove positive on analysis for a prohibited substance, the exhibit will be disqualified. 92. The Society will carry out random dope tests at this years Balmoral Show. GROOMS a. The selection of animals for testing is to be decided by the chairman of horse committee and the referee judge and they will decide, in advance of the Show, the classes and placing to be tested. b. Tests will be carried out by the Society s appointed veterinary surgeon and a steward will accompany the veterinary surgeon when tests are being taken. 93. If any groom be absent from his horse at the time of judging, the horse will be liable to be excluded from competition. STABLING/BEDDING 95. Loose boxes (3m x 3m) for the stabling of horses and ponies (except ridden ponies, Hackneys and Private Driving exhibits) will be provided. Straw will be supplied free of charge for bedding and straw tickets will be forwarded for each animal. Exhibitors are requested to note that the Society does not take charge of or feed any animals. 96. Grooms in charge of horses remaining in the Showgrounds overnight must be in attendance at 7am each morning to clean out the loose boxes. 97. No horse may be stabled in a loose box other than that allocated to it by Society officials. 98. No horse will be allowed out of its loose box, except by order of one of the stewards of the class, or a senior member of staff. EXERCISING 99. Ridden horses will be allowed to exercise in the defined exercising area in ring 1 provided the chief steward or senior staff are satisfied that the ground is in fit condition Led horses will be allowed to exercise in the defined exercising area in ring 2 before and at the conclusion of judging The exercising of horses in the main arena is strictly prohibited The exercising or examination of horse on the paths or roadways is strictly forbidden. PARADES 103. A parade of prizewinning young stock horses will take place in rings 1 and 2 on Wednesday 16th May and hunter horses will take place in the arena on Thursday, 17th May at the time stated in the programme and, in addition to the champion and reserve champion in each section, the first three placed horses in each class [first prizewinners only for yearling classes], will be required to participate On Friday 18th May there will be a parade of prizewinning Clydesdale horses in the arena at the time stated in the programme with the champion, reserve champion and first three placed exhibits in each class required to participate. Exhibitors will be advised of the collection arrangements for parades at the time of the presentation of class prizes If an animal be absent from a parade without good reason, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. MEASUREMENT OF HORSES AND COBS Horses in classes 32 & 33 and all cobs not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a current SJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to being permitted to compete. All measurement certificates must fully identify the animal to which they relate and must show that the measurement has been made by a veterinarian appointed by the issuing authority and a measurement certificate relating to any animal aged eight years or under must show that the measurement has been made in the current calendar year. Horses and Cobs shall be measured [1 cm being allowed for shoes] in a natural position to the satisfaction of the official measurer and shod as exhibited on the day. No person but the official measurer will be allowed to measure any animal. DRESS 94. Each rider and groom must be correctly dressed and riders of exhibits are required to wear protective headgear at all times when the exhibits are being ridden. All exhibitors are encouraged to wear recommended protective headgear to BSI standard with chin strap but in the working hunter horse classes and in the ridden and working hunter children s pony classes, exhibitors must wear a riding hat complying with the current British standard with safety harnesses fitted and correctly fastened. This will apply both in the judging ring and in practice/warm up areas. For ridden and working hunter ponies this will also apply at any other time when ponies are ridden within the Showgrounds. Exhibitors not complying with this regulation will be disqualified

57 MEASUREMENT OF PONIES Ponies not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a current SJAI or IPS measurement certificate or a certificate issued or approved by the FEI or issued by a national federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a Society or scheme approved by such national federation will be measured prior to being permitted to compete. Ridden ponies not in possession of the required measurement certificate are to be measured between 7.30am and 8.30am, and working hunter ponies between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. All measurement certificates must fully identify the animal to which they relate and must show that the measurement has been made by a veterinarian appointed by the issuing authority and a measurement certificate relating to any animal aged eight years or under must show that the Measurement has been made in the current calendar year, provided that all valid FEI life certificates shall be accepted. All ponies without measurement certificates which comply with this regulation, the height of which is relevant to their eligibility will be subject to measurement by the Society s veterinary surgeons on the day of competition and shall be measured [1cm being allowed for shoes] in a natural position to the satisfaction of the official measurer and shod as exhibited on the day. No person but the official measurer will be allowed to measure any animal. FARM CARTS The vehicles, harness, and other apparatus will be taken into consideration by the judges. TACK Exhibitors of ridden ponies are not obliged to use double bridles Exhibitors in the poultry section will not be permitted to place any advertising or evidence of ownership of exhibits on their cages For Sale signs are not permitted on pens of exhibits Vaccinations required. Unhealthy birds forwarded for exhibition will be returned immediately to the exhibitor, and the entry fee paid forfeit. It is recommended that all birds entered for the Show are vaccinated against Newcastle disease. All pigeons entered must be vaccinated with the paramyxo vaccine not less than 2 weeks before the date of the Show certificates of vaccination must be produced to the chief steward on arrival at the poultry hall Feeding of exhibits. The exhibits will be fed by the exhibitor, steward or an appointed competent person. Under no circumstances will any person be allowed to interfere with an exhibit, without the permission of the stewards Exclusion of liability. The most careful arrangements are made for the proper accommodation of all exhibits, but any loss or damage sustained, whether arising from accident, fire, wrong delivery, or from any other cause must be borne by the exhibitors, the exhibits being penned and exhibited at the exhibitors own risk To ensure that the exhibitors have full control of horses, bits should be worn at all times when leading or riding animals UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR 111. Forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of horses or ponies, including, but not limited to, the various forms of rapping, are strictly forbidden in all areas of the Showgrounds. REFUNDS % of the entry fee will be refunded (Classes 10 to 36) where an animal is cancelled from all classes in which it is entered before 12noon on Wednesday 9th May Disposal of eggs laid - To minimise any risk of disease spread, all eggs laid by exhibits will be destroyed Fraudulent practices. The judges will be instructed to disqualify and report to the chief steward any exhibit which they may detect to have been artificially trimmed, coloured, [except minorcas] or otherwise unfairly dealt with Exclusion of liability. The most careful arrangements are made for the proper accommodation of all exhibits, but any loss or damage sustained, whether arising from accident, fire, wrong delivery, or from any other cause must be borne by the exhibitors, the exhibits being penned and exhibited at the exhibitors own risk. In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits. POULTRY and PIGEONS, EGGS RABBITS & CAVIES See also Regulations and Instructions to Exhibitors (General) 113. Arrival of exhibits poultry & pigeons eggs, rabbits & cavies. Birds may arrive at the Showgrounds on Tuesday, 15th May between 2.00pm and 8.00 pm hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No entries will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesday morning, the day of judging. Arrival of decorated eggs. Monday 14th May from 5.00pm and 7.00pm. No entries will be permitted to be delivered on Tuesday morning the day of judging Removal of exhibits. No exhibit may be removed until the close of the Show except on the written authority of the chief steward. The poultry hall and rabbit hall will be closed to the public at 8.00 pm on Friday, 18th May, and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 8.30pm on Friday evening or Saturday morning between 10.00am noon. (Exhibits may be placed in hampers from 7.30pm on Friday evening] RABBITS - entry limit. Entries will be restricted to the first 100 rabbits Exhibit number - Exhibit numbers will be supplied and must be securely fastened to each exhibit Restricted access during judging - During judging, access to the poultry hall and rabbit hall will be restricted to judges and stewards

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