PRIZE SCHEDULE. Enter On-line Dates of Closing of Entries CONTENTS JUDGES GOATS JUDGING TIMETABLE

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2 CONTENTS JUDGES 2 GOATS 35 JUDGING TIMETABLE ENTRY FEES PRIZE MONEY HORSES and PONIES:- Clydesdales Agricultural Horses Trade Turnouts Brood Mares Yearlings Two Years Old Three Years Old Hunters Cobs Hunters, Ladies Riding Horses Working Hunters Private Driving Hackneys Miniature Horses Children s Ponies, Ridden Children s Ponies, Working Hunters Connemara Ponies SHEEP Border Leicester Suffolk Texel Ile de France Bluefaced Leicester Blackface Greyface Hampshire Down North Country Cheviot Dorset Horn and Poll Rouge de L Ouest Charollais Beltex Kerryhill Rare Breeds Zwartbles Sheep Breed Championships Sheep Young Handlers 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 Inter Breed Performance Beef Inter Breed Beef Presentation Awards Beef Young Handlers Competition Dairy Shorthorn Ayrshire Jersey Holstein Dairy Inter Breed Dairy Presentation Awards REGULATIONS & EXHIBITORS INSTRUCTIONS General Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs Horses and Ponies Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbit & Cavies PRIZE SCHEDULE Dates of Closing of Entries Horses, Ponies and Sheep March 3 Cattle, Goats, Pigs, Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits Dairy Final Entries March 19 April 27 Show Jumping Competitions [see separate Schedule] April 7 Sheep Shearing Competitions [see separate Schedule] April 30 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. ROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The King s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GW Telephone: Fax: karen@kingshall.co.uk Website: Enter On-line 1

3 JUDGES HORSES and PONIES CLYDESDALES & AGRICULTURAL HORSES/TRADE TURNOUTS [Heavy] Mr David Young, Finmount, Kinglassie, Fife, KY5 0HQ CLYDESDALES RIDDEN Mr David Young, Finmount, Kinglassie, Fife, KY5 0HQ Mrs Diane Gibson, Netherlands Stud, 201 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 4QW BREEDING and YOUNG STOCK Ms Linda Brudenell, Crosshills, Sutton-Under-White Stone Cliff, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2PT Mr John Chugg, Sheep Fold, Breadons Norton, Nr Tewkesbory, Glos, GL20 7HB HUNTERS & COBS Mrs Jane Hubbard, Highbrook House, Egleton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AE Miss Dale Atkinson, 3 Benefield Road, Moulton, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8SW WORKING HUNTERS /LADIES HUNTERS [Astride and Side Saddle]/RIDING HORSES Ms Bridget Millington, New West Lodge, Glenmavis, Airdrie, ML6 0PW Miss Michelle Sanders, Creney Farm, Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5AP HACKNEYS Mr Craig Purver, Well Cottage, Grove Lane, Grove End, Wilshaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9JP PRIVATE DRIVING/ TRADE TURNOUTS [Light] Mr Alistair McNinch, Drumley Farm, Mossblown, Ayr, KA6 5AT CHILDREN S PONIES [Working Hunters] Mrs P C Stirling, South Blainslie Farm, Blanslie, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 2PP Mrs Fiona Stewart, Rannoch, Hilltarvit Mains, Cupar, Fife, Scotland CHILDREN S PONIES [Ridden] Mrs P C Stirling, South Blainslie Farm, Blanslie, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 2PP CONNEMARA PONIES Mr Robert Falloon, Cashelbay House, Craughwell Road, Connemara, Galway CONNEMARA RIDDEN PONIES Mr Robert Falloon, Cashelbay House, Craughwell Road, Connemara, Galway Ms Claire Oakes, Croboy Lodge, Johnstown, Kilcarn, Navan, Co Meath MINATURE HORSES Ms Linda Brudenell, Crosshills, Sutton-Under-White Stone Cliff, Thirsk, NorthYorkshire, YO7 2PT Mr John Chugg, Sheep Fold, Breadons Norton, Nr Tewkesbory, Glos, GL20 7HB REFEREE JUDGE Miss Ruth Brown, The Hill, 48 Lisnastrean Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5PB (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) SHEEP, GOATS and PIGS BORDER LEICESTER Miss Stephanie Birch, Old Station Yard, London Road, Weston Stafford, ST18 0JS SUFFOLK Mr Melvin Stuart, Milltown Of Birness, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8EJ TEXEL Mr Alan Clark, 2 Mid Garngour, Lesmahagow, Lanark, ML11 0HQ ILE DE FRANCE Mr Jean Pierre, 42 Rue Du Bois, 60420, Mery La Bataille, France BLUEFACED LEICESTER Mr James Bell, Whelphill Farm, Crawford, Biggar, ML12 6UB BLACKFACE/GREYFACE Mr Archie Mackinnon, Cadogan Estates, Auchnacloich, Amulree, Perthshire, PH8 0DB ROUGE DE L OUEST Mr Richard Rodgers, 13 Race Road, Portglenone, Ballymena, Co Antrim HAMPSHIRE DOWN Mr John Davies, Rhydmoelddu, Liandindod, Wells, Powys, LD1 6TU NORTH COUNTY CHEVIOT Mr Michael Dun, Gilston, Heriot, Midlothian, Scotland DORSET HORN and POLL Mr Geraint Jones, Brynyrwyn, Tynygraig, Yspard, Meurig, Ceredigion CHAROLLAIS Mr Jim Jeffery, The Bungalow, Ahanesk, Middleton, Co Cork BELTEX Mr Wade McCrabbe, Gortaquigley, Raphoe, Lifford, Co Donegal KERRYHILL Mr Jeff Chilman, The Bramleys, Broadheath, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2HG RARE BREEDS Mr Chris Gibson, Low Audlands, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 OHU ZWARTBLES Mr Charles Scott, Viewfields, East Middle, Hawick, Scottish Boarders, TD9 8LW SHEEP INTER BREED PAIRS AND GROUPS Mr John Geldard, Low Foulshaw Farm, Gilpin Bridge, Levens, Nr Kendal, LA8 8ET SHEEP INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND INTERBREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS/ SHORT/LONG WOOL Mr Jim Guthrie, 16 Longhill Avenue, Alloway, Ayrsire, KA7 4DY SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Mr Tom Barr, Hobsland, Monkton, Ayrshire, KA9 2QX GOATS Ms Erica Filby, Kymber Cottage, Hale Hill, West Burton, Pulborough, PH20 1HE PIGS LARGE WHITE/LANDRACE/ PORK PIGS/INTER BREED PIG CHAMPIONSHIPS TRADITIONAL BREEDS Mr Andrew Warriner, Highfield House, Crayke, York, YO61 4TG PIG YOUNG HANDLERS Mr Hubert Gabbie MBE, Donardview, 59 Ballywillan Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick,Co Down,BT30 9LF POULTRY, PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS TURKEYS/WATERFOWL Mr Andrew Wetters, Gibb Hey Farm, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4QJ TRUE BANTAMS S W Simister, Meadowcroft, Chapelknowe, Canonbie, Dumfries, DG14 0YF SOFT FEATHER [Bantams] Mr J Ian H Allonby, Blackthorne, Crosby Garret, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PR SOFT FEATHER [Large] M G Thompson, Soloman s Farm, Latchley, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9AX MODERN GAME/OLD ENGLISH GAME/HARD FEATHER [Bantams & Large] Mr Peter Gray, Gill Brae Head, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, TD9 OTG PIGEONS [Fancy/Racing] Mr Ronnie Johnston, Presidents Flying Club, 202 Comber Road, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 2BS SHELLED EGGS & OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP W M Dalglish, 61 Whitefield Crescent, Newton, St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 OPX DECORATED EGGS Mrs Pauline Vice, 16 Cope Park, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4ES RABBITS G M Webb-Bailey, 43 Washbrook Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, Beds, MK45 4LF PET RABBITS Hugo Duncan CATTLE ABERDEEN ANGUS Mr Graham Massie, Blelacu, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5NH HEREFORD Mr Clive Davies, Westwood, Mamble, Kidderminster, Worcs, DY14 9JX CHAROLAIS Mr Iain Millar, Lochend Farm, Port Of Meneith, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3JZ SIMMENTAL Mr Keith Vickery, Carbery Farm, Roscarbery, Co Cork LIMOUSIN Mr Paul Byas, Middledale Farm, Kilham, Driffield, North Humberside, KY14 7EE BRITISH BLONDE Mr David Grant, Ardmore Earlsfield, Kennethmont, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6YQ 2 3

4 BRITISH BLUE Mr Michael Woods, Clonmore, Togher, Drogheda, Co Louth SALERS CATTLE Ms Rachel Hallos, Beeston Hall Farm, Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX10 4LW COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE Mr John McGregor, Allanfauld, Kilsythe, Glasgow, G65 9DF BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION Mr Dougie McBeath, Lower Green Yards, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 7BD BEEF BULL PERFORMANCE GROUPS/PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Mr Donald Biggar, Grange, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, DG7 3EU AYRSHIRE Mr Jim Guthrie, 16 Longhill Avenue, Alloway, Ayrshire, KA7 4DY JERSEY Mr Robert Hunter, West Tarbrax Farm, Burnbrae Road, Shotts, Lanarkshire, ML7 5DN HOLSTEIN Mr Edward Griffiths, Gunthwaite Hall Farm, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7GE INTER BREED DAIRY PAIRS/GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS Mr Duncan Hunter, Haresfoot Farm, Haresfoot Park, Berkhampsted, Herts, HP4 2SU PRESENTATION AWARDS Alan Armstrong, 6 Moate Brae, Lisoneil, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh James Kerr, 21 Londonderry Avenue, Comber, Newtownards, Co Down APPROXIMATE TIMES OF JUDGING GENERAL PROGRAMME 2010 TUESDAY 11 MAY 9.00am Harberton Hall Decorated Eggs WEDNESDAY 12 MAY 8.30am Harberton Hall Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs and Rabbits & Cavies 9.00am Sheep Fold Judging of Zwartbles, Rouge de L Ouest, Beltex 9.00am Horse Ring 1 Judging of Hunter Classes commencing with heavy weight 9.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Limousin Cattle 10.00am Horse Ring 2 Judging of Brood Mare Classes 10.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Aberdeen Angus, Hereford and British Blue Cattle 11.00am Sheep Fold Judging of Ile de France 11.30am Horse Ring 2 Judging of Yearling Classes am Sheep Fold Judging of North Country Cheviot 1.00pm Sheep Fold Judging of Rare Breeds, Bluefaced Leicester and Dorset Horn Sheep 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of British Blonde, Charolais and Simmental Cattle 1.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Saler Cattle 2.00pm Horse Ring 1 Judging of Hunter Classes [continued] 2.00pm Horse Ring 2 Judging of Two-years old Young Stock Horses 2.00pm Pig Ring Judging of Pigs 3.30pm Pig Ring Judging of Pork Pig classes 3.30pm Horse Ring 2 Judging of Three-years-old Young Stock Horses followed by Young Stock Championship 4.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Junior Inter breed Championship 4.30pm Sheep Fold Judging of Pig Inter Breed Individual Championship 4.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Inter Breed Championship 6.15pm Arena Judging of Hunter Championship THURSDAY 13 MAY 9.00am Sheep Fold Judging of Texel Sheep 9.30am Cattle Lawn Beef Young Handler Competition 9.30pm Horse Rings Judging of Connemara Classes including Ridden Class 9.30am Horse Ring 1 Judging of Ladies Hunters Astride Classes 10.00am Arena Judging of Private Driving Classes and Hackney Classes 10.00am Pig Ring Judging of Goats 10.30am Sheep Fold Judging of Hampshire Down Sheep 11.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Commercial Cattle Classes including Junior Championship 12.00noon Horse Ring 1 Judging of Cob Classes 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Inter Breed Beef Bull Performance Class 12.30am Pig Ring Goat Parade 12.30pm Ring 2 Judging of Miniature Horses 12.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Inter Breed Pairs Championship 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Inter Breed Group Championship 2.00pm Horse Ring 1 Judging of Riding Horse Class 2.00pm Sheep Fold Judging of Suffolk Sheep 2.30pm Arena Judging of Light & Heavy Trade Turnouts 2.45pm Sheep Fold Judging of Charollais Sheep 2.45pm Cattle Lawn Beef Cattle Parade 3.00pm Arena Clydesdale Ridden Class 3.30pm Horse Ring 1 Judging of Ladies Hunters Side Saddle Classes 4.30pm Horse Rings 1 & 2 Collection for Horse Parades 5.30pm Sheep Fold Judging of Suffolk Stock Judging Competition 5.30pm Arena Horse Parades FRIDAY 14 MAY 8.30am Horse Ring 1 Judging of Working Hunter Horse Classes 8.30am Arena Judging of Children s Ridden Pony Classes 9.00am Sheep Fold Judging of Blackface, Kerryhill & Border Leicester Sheep 9.30am Horse Ring 2 Judging of Clydesdale Classes 10.00am Cattle Lawn Judging of Holstein, Ayrshire, Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey Cattle 10.15am Sheep Fold Judging of Greyface Sheep 11.00am Sheep Fold Judging of Sheep Inter Breed Pairs Championship 11.30pm Sheep Fold Judging of Sheep Group of Three 12.00noon Sheep Fold Judging of Long Wool Sheep Breed Championship 12.00noon Cattle Lawn Judging of Dairy Inter Breed Champion 12.30pm Sheep Fold Judging of Short Wool Sheep Breed Championship 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Inter Breed Dairy Pairs Championship 12.30pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Inter Breed Dairy Group Championship 12.45pm Horse Ring 2 Judging of Farm Cart Classes & Assembly for Parade 1.00pm Sheep Fold Judging of Sheep Inter Breed Championship 1.00pm Cattle Lawn Assembly for Cattle Parade 1.45pm Arena Parade of Heavy Horses 2.00pm Arena Parade of Cattle 2.00pm Horse Rings Judging of Children s Working Hunter Pony Classes 2.00pm Sheep Fold Sheep Young Handlers Competition 4.00pm Pig Ring Parade of Pigs 4.00pm Pig Ring Parade of Senior Sow Pigs 4.30pm Pig Ring Pig Young Handlers Competition 5.00pm Children s Farm Judging of Pet Rabbit Classes (Correct at the time of going to print) 4 5

5 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 Farm Cart Horses & Trade Turnouts No Entry Fee No Entry Fee Breeding & Young Stock Hunters /Cobs & Riding Horses Hackney & Private Driving & Miniature Horses Children's Ponies Sheep Penning Fee [per pen] Entry Fee [per animal] Sheep/Pig Young Handlers Goats Horses 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Foals Children's Ponies Sheep, Goats & Pigs & Pig Young Handlers Poultry & Pigeons Eggs & Rabbits Cattle Groups 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. Cattle Young Handlers

6 HORSES HORSES 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) 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 2010 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. ENTRIES IN THIS MUST NOT BE ENTERED IN THE TRADE TURNOUT SECTION. SPECIALS S1 CHAMPION PRIZE, 50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY- for the Champion Clydesdale. Presented by the Ulster Bank. S2 THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Clydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. S3 THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL - for the best Clydesdale. Presented in memory of the late Alex Waugh. S4 SPECIAL PRIZE, 25 - for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to Champion. Presented by the Ulster Bank. S5 VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Yearling Clydesdale Filly. Won outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family. S6 VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Yearling Clydesdale Colt. Won outright in 1929 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family. S7 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. S8 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. AGRICULTURAL HORSES SPONSORED BY ULSTER BANK 10 AGRICULTURAL HORSE, any height, cart and harness. [No entry fee] [If less than 4 entries are received this class will be cancelled] S9 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Agricultural Horse. Presented by the Ulster Bank. S10 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. [No entry fee]. 12 HEAVY HORSE, any height, singles or pairs, confined to traditional fourwheeled vehicles. [No entry fee] S11 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Trade Turnout. Presented by the Society. S12 USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Trade Turnout. Presented by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 8 9

7 HORSES HORSES 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, 12th 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. Balmoral Show is a Qualifying Show for the Limerick Show Society Traditional Irish Horsebreeding Society for two-year-old-non-thoroughbred fillies registered as foals with the I.H.R. They must be suitable for breeding competition horses and be approved T.B., R.I.D., or TB/R.I.D. Sport Horse Stallions. Passports must be available for inspection. Combined thoroughbred and non thoroughbred classes - Breeding & Young Stock Classes - Classes with less than 3 entries received will be amalgamated with the nearest similar or relevant class. Thoroughbred classes with 3 entries or less will be cancelled. BROOD MARES & FOALS 13 BROOD MARE, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2010 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 their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2010 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 2010 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]. S13 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by the Society. S14 THE ANGELIQUE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the highest placed Thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Mrs Patricia Hanson. S15 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by the Society S16 THE EDITH HARRIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Non- Thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Mr F G Harris, Ballygowan, in memory of his wife. S17 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Registered Irish Draught Mare. Presented by the Society S18 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, 12th May). Important - Exact Date of Birth of exhibit must be given on Entry Form for all yearlings. 22 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2009, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. 23 FILLY, foaled in 2009, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. TWO YEARS OLD 24 GELDING, foaled in 2008, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high performer. 25 FILLY, foaled in 2008, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high performer

8 HUNTERS COBS THREE YEARS OLD 26 GELDING, [Lightweight], foaled in 2007, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high performer. 27 GELDING, [Medium to Heavyweight], foaled in 2007, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high performer. 28 FILLY, foaled in 2007 thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high performer. S19 CHAMPION PRIZES, 300 and for the Champion and Reserve Champion Young Stock animals. Presented by the Society. S20 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. S21 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. S22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE- for the best Two or Three years old Filly. Presented by the Society. S23 THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best animal, bred by exhibitor, in Classes Presented by the Society. 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 CHAMPION PRIZES, 300 and for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hunter. Presented by the Creightons of Finaghy. S25 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. S26 THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter 4 years old in Classes Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. COBS [To be shown under Saddle] 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. The winner in this Class will not be eligible to compete in the Hunter Championship. 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. 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. S27 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

9 LADIES HUNTERS WORKING HUNTERS S28 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies Hunter (Riding Astride). Presented by North Down Marquees. S29 THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the rider of the Champion Ladies Hunter (Riding Astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton. RIDING HORSES 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. Horses entered in class 41 will not be eligible to be entered in any other class. 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). S30 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies Hunter (Side Saddle). Presented by The McCusker Group. S31 VERONICA TROPHY - for the highest placed Association member riding her usual mount. The said combination to have competed under N.I.S.S.A. rules during the current year. 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 or other 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). Phase 2 - Ride. Phase 3 - Presence and Conformation These Phases will be judged as for Hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated (Ride 20%, Conformation 20%). Working Hunter Horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of points in Phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie the points in Phases 2 and 3 shall decide. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue. Declaration must be made 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) 14 15

10 HACKNEYS/PONIES CHILDREN S PONIES SPECIALS S32 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter. Presented by the Society. S33 ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Champion Working Hunter. Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash. PRIVATE DRIVING SPONSORED BY UMEX (Ulster Mobile Exhibitions) [To be judged under British Driving Society Rules] Judging will alternate with Hackney classes ie Class 46, 48, 47 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 S34 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Private Driving exhibits. Presented by Ulster Mobile Exhibitions. HACKNEYS SPONSORED BY RANDOX LABORATORIES The Irish Hackney Horse Society has kindly donated 130 towards this section Judging will alternate with Private Driving classes ie Class 46, 48, 47 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. S35 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hackney exhibits. Presented by Randox Laboratories. S36 THE CARPLANT TROPHY- for the best Hackney exhibit. Presented by Carplant Limited. S37 ROSETTES- for the best and reserve best Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Hackney Horse Society. MINIATURE HORSES 50 FILLY, COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2009, 32 - not expected to exceed 34 at maturity. 51 FILLY, COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2007 or 2008, 33 - not expected to exceed 34 at maturity. 52 STALLION, 4 years old and over, 34. MINIATURE HORSE YOUNG HANDLERS Please note no colts or stallions to be shown in the young handlers class. 53 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP years old. 54 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP years old. CHILDREN S PONIES Ponies entered in Classes may not be entered in any other Classes. 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

11 CHILDREN S PONIES WORKING HUNTER PONIES 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, 14th 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 55 & 56 to be shown in snaffle bridle ie single ring snaffle. Ponies entered in class 57 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 in August The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first six places will qualify in class COMMENDATION At the judge s discretion, a commendation and 25 may be awarded from the John Kirkpatrick legacy to an exhibitor in classes 55-60, who has demonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount. 55 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 55 will receive a Rosette. Riders in this class may not ride in any other class at this Show. 56 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 56 cannot ride in any other class except classes 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. 58 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. 59 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. 60 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. S38 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion in Classes Presented by the Society. S39 THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Pony in Classes S40 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Pony in Class 59. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. S41 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Pony in Class 60. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO. 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 14th 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

12 WORKING HUNTER PONIES CONNEMARA PONIES These marks will be added to those received from Phase 1, to give on overall result. These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place. The maximum points to be awarded will be : Phase 1 Jumping 50 marks Style and Way of Going 10 marks Phase 2 Manners and Performance 20 marks Conformation and Movement 15 marks Type 5 marks Total 100 marks TACK : No change of saddlery is allowed during the competition, except boots which may be used for Phase 1 only. Spurs bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are allowed. Whips not to exceed 75cms. COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUART FENCES - Class 61 (Starter Stakes) not to exceed.75cms Class 62 (133cms) not to exceed.90cms Class 63 (143cms) not to exceed 1m Class 64 (153cms) not to exceed 1.05m 61 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. Any combination of pony and rider competing in this class may not 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. 63 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. 64 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. S42 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter Pony in Classes Presented the Society. S43 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 25th July at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The Championship is confirmed to Registered Connemara Pony Mare 4 years and upwards with FOAL AT FOOT. 65 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 3 years and upwards with or without foal. Entries in Class 65 will be limited to the first 15 received. 66 FOAL at foot (filly) in Class 65. All foals to be led (No entry fee) 67 FOAL at foot (colt) in Class 65. All foals to be led (No entry fee) 68 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, to be ridden by riders 10 years old and over on 1st January in the current year. To be judged on ride, good temperament, conformation, soundness, breed type and suitability for child or adult. S44 THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion in Class 65. Presented by The Northern Ireland Connemara Pony Association. S45 HINCHCLIFFE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion foal. S46 R.J. MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion Ridden Connemara Pony. S47 ROBSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Ridden Connemara Pony 4-5 years old. S48 SPECIAL PRIZE - for the best rider 16 years and under

13 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 69 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 70 SHEARLING RAM. 71 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 73 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 74 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S49 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Border Leicester Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S50 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. S51 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. S52 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] S53 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10- for the best Border Leicester animal registered in the Flock Book. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders

14 SHEEP SHEEP SUFFOLK Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society Male and Female Champions and Show Team of the Year Awards 75 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 76 SHEARLING RAM. 77 EWE, presented shorn, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 79 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 80 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S54 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Suffolk Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S55 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. S56 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. S57 THE SUFFOLK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Ram Lamb registered in the Flock Book. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society. S58 SPECIAL PRIZE, 100- for the best Group of three sheep, the property of the exhibitor, bred in NI and exhibited by a member of the Branch. [1st Group, 40; 2nd Group, 30; 3rd Group, 20; 4th Group, 10]. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch. S59 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. 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. 81 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 82 SHEARLING RAM. 83 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. 85 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 86 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S60 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Texel Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S61 IRISH TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the reserve Texel Champion. Presented by the Irish Texel Sheep Society. S62 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY & ROSETTE - for the best Texel Sheep. Reserve - Rosette. Presented by the Texel Sheep Society. S63 ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET & 50 - for the best Texel Sheep. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Club. S64 ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET- for the best Sheep of Opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Club. S65 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

15 SHEEP SHEEP ILE DE FRANCE Classes are Qualifying Classes for the NI IIe de France Club Breeders Cup Competition 87 RAM, two shear and upwards. 88 SHEARLING RAM 89 EWE, two-shear and upwards, shorn, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 91 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 92 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S66 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ile de France Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S67 S68 S69 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 93 SHEARLING RAM, and upwards. 94 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 96 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 97 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S70 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Bluefaced Leicester Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S71 THE JOHN BLANEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Bluefaced Leicester Sheep. Presented in memory of the late John Blaney. BLACKFACE 98 RAM, two-shear and upwards, shorn. 99 SHEARLING RAM, shorn. 100 EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE, shorn. 102 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. 103 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. S72 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Blackface Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S73 ROSETTE- to the Exhibitor of the best Group of three Blackface Sheep, not more than one animal from any Class. Presented by the Society. S74 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. S75 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. GREYFACE Animals must be the progeny of Border Leicester Rams and Blackface Ewes. 104 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in To be shown in wool. 105 SHEARLING EWE - dry. To be shown shorn. S76 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Greyface Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S77 THE RICHARD D WARWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Greyface sheep. S78 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10- for the best Greyface Sheep. Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders

16 SHEEP SHEEP HAMPSHIRE DOWN To be judged under the NI Hampshire Down Breeders Club Rules. 106 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 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 110 RAM LAMB, trimmed, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 111 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S79 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 -for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hampshire Down Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S80 S81 S82 S83 S84 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hampshire Down Sheep. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association. SPECIAL PRIZE - 20 & Rosette for best Male & 20 and Rosette for best Female. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Club of 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 - 10 & Rosette for the best Novice & 5 and Rosette for the Reserve Novice. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Club of Ireland. 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. NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society Bare Clipping Rule for 2010 will apply. 112 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 113 SHEARLING RAM. 114 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. S85 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion North Country Cheviot Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S86 SOCIETY TROPHY - for the best North Country Cheviot Sheep from a registered flock. Presented by the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society. DORSET HORN & POLL 116 RAM, any age. 117 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 119 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 120 SHEARLING EWE S87 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dorset Horn and Poll Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S88 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. S89 SAMUEL ROBINSON MEMORIAL CUP - for the Champion Dorset Horn & Poll Sheep. Presented by the Wright Family

17 SHEEP SHEEP ROUGE DE L OUEST 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. 121 RAM, two-shear and upwards. 122 SHEARLING RAM 123 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARING EWE 125 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 126 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2010, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S90 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rouge de l Ouest Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S91 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. S92 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 S93 CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Rouge de l Ouest lamb. Presented by the NI Rouge de l Ouest Club. CHAROLLAIS 127 RAM, two shear and upwards 128 SHEARLING RAM 129 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 131 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. 132 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2009, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear Flock No. S94 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Charollais Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S95 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Charollais Sheep. Presented by the NI Charollais Sheep Club through Clarendon Feeds. S96 ROSETTE -for the best Charollais Sheep. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. S97 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]. S98 S99 ROSETTE - for the Champion and Reserve Champion male sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. ROSETTE - for the Champion and Reserve Champion female sheep at the Show. Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society. BELTEX 133 RAM, two-shear and upwards 134 SHEARLING RAM 135 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 137 RAM LAMB 138 EWE LAMB S100 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beltex Sheep. Presented by the Northern Bank. S101 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best home bred sheep. Presented by Mr Brendan Arthurs. S102 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. S103 ROSETTES - for the Male Champion and Reserve Male Champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. S104 ROSETTES - for the Female Champion and Reserve Female Champion. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society. KERRYHILL 139 RAM, two shear and upwards 140 SHEARLING RAM 141 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 143 EWE LAMB 144 RAM LAMB S105 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 an 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Kerryhill Sheep. Presented by Northern Bank

18 SHEEP SHEEP RARE BREEDS 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 145 RAM, two-shear and upwards 146 SHEARLING RAM 147 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE 149 RAM LAMB 150 EWE LAMB S106 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 -for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rare Breed Sheep. Presented by Northern Bank. ZWARTBLES Only animals ZSA registered pedigree are eligible and may be entered in these classes. 151 RAM, any age 152 EWE, two years old and upwards, having reared a lamb in SHEARLING EWE. 154 EWE LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. 155 RAM LAMB, born in 2010, bred by exhibitor. S107 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Zwartbles Sheep. Presented by Northern Bank. 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 11.00am on Friday, 14th May following the judging of the classes. Prize money won will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors S108 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 12.00pm on Friday 14th May. S109 CHAMPION PRIZES, CRYSTAL & 75 RESERVE 50 & ROSETTE -for the Long Wool sheep breeds. Presented by Northern Bank. 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 and RARE BREEDS (if short wool) The Champion and Reserve Champion of each breed judged on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to be available for this Championship. To be judged at 12.30pm on Friday 14th May. S110 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, 14th May at 1.00pm, following the judging of the Short Wool Championship. S111 SPECIAL PRIZE, 100 and CRYSTAL BOWL- for the Overall Sheep Breed Champion. [2nd, 75; 3rd, 50] 32 33

19 SHEEP GOATS 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 on Friday 14th May. Prize money will be paid to the Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors. S112 SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL SILVER SALVER & 200 Reserve 100 & Rosette - for the best group of sheep. SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS 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. 156 Open Class - for competitors aged 8-11 years (Competitors age taken on 1 May 2010) Prizes :- 1st 20; 2nd 15; 3rd Open Class - for competitors aged years (Competitors age taken on 1 May 2010) Prizes :- 1st 20; 2nd 15; 3rd Young Handler of the year Qualifier - for Competitors aged 8-14 years (Competitors age taken on 1st May 2010) This is a qualifier for the Champion Young Handler of the year Competition GOATS (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, 11th 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, 13th May Goats will be judged on Thursday 13th May at 10.00am followed by the parade of prizewinning goats. GOATS 159 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the Herd Book. 160 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the Toggenburg, British Toggenburg or British Alpine Section of the Herd Book. 161 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous Class. 162 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day of judging 13th May 2010, not having had a kid, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen, Toggenburg or British Toggenburg or British Alpine Section of the Herd Book. 163 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day of judging 13th May 2010, not having had a kid. Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous Class. 164 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging, 13th May 2010, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen, Toggenburg or British Toggenburg or British Alpine Section of the Herd Book. 165 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day of judging, 13th May Anglo-Nubian or any breed not included in previous Class. S113 CHAMPION PRIZES, 30 and 15 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Goat. Presented by the Society. S114 THE JAMES WAUGH MEMORIAL CUP - for the best exhibit in the Goat Section. Presented by the NI Goat Club. S115 ROSETTE - for the best Goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S116 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best Goat in milk. Presented by the Society. S117 DAVTANIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Goatling. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson

20 GOATS PIGS S118 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best Goatling. Presented by the Society. S119 DAVINIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best kid. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson. S120 SPECIAL PRIZE, 10 - for the best Kid. Presented by the Society. S121 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best goat that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. S122 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE- for the best Inspection/Production Goat. Presented by the British Goat Society. S123 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best Saanen Goat in class 159. Presented by the British Goat Society. S124 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British Saanen Goat in class 159. Presented by the British Goat Society. S125 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best Toggenburg Goat in class 160. Presented by the British Goat Society. S126 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British Toggenburg Goat in class 160. Presented by the British Goat Society. S127 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British Alpine Goat in class 160. Presented by the British Goat Society. S128 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICAT E- for the best Anglo-Nubian Goat in class 161. Presented by the British Goat Society. 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, 13th May [No entry fee]. S129 DAVIDSON BOWL- for the winner of Class 166. Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson. S130 THE CHALLENGE CUP -for the best milker - Presented by the British Goat Society. S131 BALLYMARTIN PRIMROSE CUP - for the best British milker - Presented by Mr & Mrs H Cherry. S132 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT- for the best British milker that has borne a kid. Presented by the British Goat Society. PIGS SPONSORED BY DUNBIA 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 with the proviso that the registered details of modern pigs may be submitted not later than 4 days before the Show. If any exhibitor is interested in showing senior sows for demonstration purposes please contact Karen Hughes before entry close so arrangments 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 2010 A Grand Final for Young Handlers will be held at Hatfield Country Show in August The Final will consist of two age classes. Junior Young Handlers 8 to 12 years of age and Senior Young Handlers 13 to 17 years of age. 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 2010 LARGE WHITE Note: 135, 136, 137, 139, 142 are governed by BPA Conditions. 167 JUNIOR BOAR, without tusks showing, born on or after 1st November JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st November S133 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Large White Pig. Presented by Dunbia. S134 THE MACRAE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Large White Pig. In memory of the late Kenneth MacRae, Balmoral. S135 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE and 15- for the best Large White Pig exhibited by a member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA

21 PIGS PIGS S136 CASH PRIZE, 10- for the best Large White Female Pig exhibited by a Member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S137 CASH PRIZE, 10- for the best Large White Boar exhibited by a Member of the BPA. Presented by the BPA. S138 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Large White Pig of opposite sex to the Champion. Presented by the Society. S139 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Group of three Large White Pigs, bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the BPA. At least one pig must be included from either Class. 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. S140 PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL- for the best Landrace Pig. Presented by the Society. [This Trophy is awarded in alternate years to Large White and Landrace Pigs]. LANDRACE 169 JUNIOR BOAR, without tusks showing, born on or after 1st November JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st November S141 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Landrace Pig. Presented by Dunbia. S142 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE- for the best Landrace Pig. Presented by the BPA. S143 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. S144 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. S145 CHAMPION PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Traditional Breed Pig. Presented by Dunbia. S146 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Champion Traditional Breed Pig. S147 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Reserve Champion Traditional Breed Pig. PORK PIG (ANY BREED) Pigs entered in Classes 176 and 177 may not be entered in any other classes but the Champion will be eligible to compete in the Pig Inter Breed Championship. 176 FEMALE (Large White or Landrace), not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day of judging. 177 FEMALE (any other pure breed), at least 75 kilos liveweight and not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day of judging. S148 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Pork Pig. Presented by Dunbia. DUNBIA PIG INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP To be judged at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 12th May, following the judging of Pork Pig [Any Breed] Class. S149 SPECIAL PRIZE, 100 and CRYSTAL MEMENTO- for the overall Pig Breed Champion. [2nd, 75; 3rd, 50]. TRADITIONAL BREEDS 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. 171 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT, 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 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st July PIG YOUNG HANDLERS IMPORTANT NOTE : To be judged on Friday 14th May at 4.30pm. 178 Junior Handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged years (Competitors age taken on 1st May 2009) 179 Junior Handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged 9-12 years (Competitors age taken on 1st May 2009) S150 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best Young Handler. Presented by Brian and Margaret King

22 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 12th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 11th 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 180 TURKEY - Cock 181 TURKEY - Hen GEESE HEAVY GEESE- AFRICAN, EMBDEN, TOULOUSE MEDIUM GEESE - AMERICAN BUFF, BRECON BUFF, BUFF BACK, GREY BACK, POMERANIAN LIGHT GEESE - CHINESE, PILGRIM, ROMAN, SEBASTOPOL, STEINBACHER 182 Any Pure Breed - Goose Heavy or Medium Breed. Breed must be stated 183 Any Pure Breed - Gander Heavy or Medium Breed. Breed must be stated. 184 Any Pure Breed - Light Breed - Goose. Breed must be stated. 185 Any Pure Breed - Light Breed - Gander. Breed must be stated. DUCKS 186 INDIAN RUNNER [White] - Drake 187 INDIAN RUNNER [White] - Duck 188 INDIAN RUNNER [Fawn] - Drake 189 INDIAN RUNNER [Fawn] - Duck 190 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Drake 191 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Duck 192 AYLESBURY - Drake 193 AYLESBURY - Duck 41

23 POULTRY POULTRY 194 PEKIN - Drake 195 PEKIN - Duck 196 ROUEN - Drake 197 ROUEN - Duck 198 CAMPBELL - Drake 199 CAMPBELL - Duck 200 MUSCOVY - Drake 201 MUSCOVY - Duck 202 Any other variety - Drake. Breed must be stated 203 Any other variety - Duck. Breed must be stated. 204 CALL [White] - Drake 205 CALL [White] - Duck 206 CALL [Mallard] - Drake 207 CALL [Mallard] - Duck 208 CALL [any other colour] - Drake 209 CALL (any other colour) - Duck 210 MINATURE, any variety - Drake 211 MINATURE, any variety - Duck LARGE STANDARD BRED HEAVY BREEDS 212 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Cock 213 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Hen 214 SUSSEX - Cock 215 SUSSEX - Hen 216 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock 217 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen 218 MARAN - Cock 219 MARAN - Hen 220 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Cock 221 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Hen 222 COCHIN - Cock 223 COCHIN - Hen 224 BRAMHA - Cock 225 BRAMHA - Hen 226 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Cock 227 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Hen 228 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Cock 229 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Hen 230 Any other distinct Heavy Breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 231 Any other distinct Heavy Breed - Hen. Breed must be stated LIGHT BREEDS 232 MINORCA - Cock 233 MINORCA - Hen 234 BLACK LEGHORN - Cock 235 BLACK LEGHORN - Hen 236 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock 237 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen 238 BROWN LEGHORN - Cock 239 BROWN LEGHORN - Hen 240 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Cock 241 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Hen 242 POLAND [any colour] - Cock 243 POLAND [any colour] - Hen 244 SILKIE - Cock 245 SILKIE - Hen 246 WELSUMMER - Cock 247 WELSUMMER - Hen 248 Any other distinct Light Breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 249 Any other distinct Light Breed - Hen. Breed must be stated. BREEDING TRIOS (Cock and Two Hens) 250 Any variety - Heavy Breed 251 Any variety - Light Breed BANTAM BREEDING TRIOS (Cock and Two Hens) 252 HARD FEATHER 253 SOFT FEATHER RARE BREED 254 Any rare Heavy Breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 255 Any rare Heavy Breed - Hen. Breed must be stated 256 Any rare Light Breed - Cock. Breed must be stated 257 Any rare Light Breed - Hen. Breed must be stated. 258 RARE BREED BANTAM - Cock or Hen LARGE OLD ENGLISH GAME 259 BROWN RED - Cock 260 BROWN RED - Hen 261 BIRCHEN GREY - Cock 262 BIRCHEN GREY - Hen 263 LIGHT RED - Cock 264 WHEATEN - Hen 265 DARK RED - Cock 266 PATRIDGE - Hen 267 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Cock 42 43

24 POULTRY POULTRY 268 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Hen 269 Any other colour - Cock 270 Any other Colour - Hen 271 PIT GAME - Cock 272 PIT GAME - Hen 273 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Cock 274 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Hen JUVENILE ES 275 Any variety large fowl, hard feather. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 276 Any variety large fowl, soft feather. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under 277 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 278 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under. 279 Any variety Drake. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under. 280 Any variety Duck. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under. OXFORD GAME 281 LIGHT or DARK RED - Cock 282 PARTRIDGE or WHEATEN - Hen. 283 GINGER - Cock. 284 GINGER - Hen. 285 GREY - Cock. 286 GREY - Hen. 287 ANY OTHER COLOUR - Cock. 288 ANY OTHER COLOUR - Hen. BANTAMS 289 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED - Cock 290 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED or WHEATEN - Hen 291 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Cock 292 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Hen. 293 MODERN GAME [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 294 MODERN GAME [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 295 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Cock 296 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Hen 297 OLD ENGLISH DARK RED - Cock 298 OLD ENGLISH PARTIDGE - Hen 299 OLD ENGLISH LIGHT RED - Cock 300 OLD ENGLISH WHEATEN - Hen 301 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Cock 302 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Hen 303 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Cock 304 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Hen 305 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Cock 306 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Hen 307 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Cock 308 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Hen 309 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Cock 310 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Hen 311 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Cock 312 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Hen 313 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Cock 314 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Hen 315 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Cock 316 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Hen 317 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS OR POLECAT - Cock 318 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS or POLECAT - Hen 319 OLD ENGLISH [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 320 OLD ENGLISH [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS 321 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock 322 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen 323 LEGHORN [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 324 LEGHORN [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 325 MINORCA - Cock 326 MINORCA - Hen 327 ANCONA - Cock 328 ANCONA - Hen 329 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Cock 330 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Hen 331 POLAND [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 332 POLAND [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 333 WELSUMMER - Cock 334 WELSUMMER - Hen 335 FAVEROLLE - Cock 336 FAVEROLLE - Hen 337 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock 338 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen 339 SUSSEX [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 340 SUSSEX [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 341 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Cock 342 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Hen 343 BARRED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen 344 LACED WYANDOTTE - Cock 345 LACED WYANDOTTE - Hen 346 PENCILLED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen 347 WYANDOTTE [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 348 WYANDOTTE [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 349 ROCK - Cock 350 ROCK - Hen 351 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Cock 352 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Hen 44 45

25 POULTRY POULTRY 353 AUSTRALORP [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 354 AUSTRALORP [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 355 ORPINGTON [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 356 ORPINGTON [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 357 HAMBURGH - Cock 358 HAMBURGH - Hen 359 MARAN - Cock 360 MARAN - Hen 361 SILKIE - Cock 362 SILKIE - Hen 363 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Cock 364 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Hen 365 ANY OTHER VARIETY - Cock. Breed must be stated. 366 ANY OTHER VARIETY - Hen. Breed must be stated. TRUE BANTAMS 367 BLACK PEKIN - Cock 368 BLACK PEKIN - Hen 369 WHITE PEKIN - Cock 370 WHITE PEKIN - Hen 371 PEKIN [ANY SELF COLOUR] - Hen [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue] 372 PEKIN [ANY SELF COLOUR] - Cock [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue] 373 PEKIN [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 374 PEKIN [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 375 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Cock 376 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Hen 377 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Cock 378 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Hen 379 JAPANESE - Cock 380 JAPANESE - Hen 381 ROSECOMB - Cock 382 ROSECOMB - Hen 383 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS BLACK - Cock 384 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS BLACK - Hen 385 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Cock 386 BELGIAN BARBU D ANVERS [ANY OTHER COLOUR] - Hen 387 BELGIAN BARBU D UCCLE - Cock 388 BELGIAN BARBU D UCCLE - Hen 389 BELGIAN D WATERMEL - Cock 390 BELGIAN D WATERMEL - Hen 391 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Cock 392 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Hen 393 DUTCH [any other colour] - Cock 394 DUTCH [any other colour] - Hen 395 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM - Cock or Hen S151 THE HARRY FREELAND MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY - for the Champion bird in the Show. Presented by David Freeland MBE., Craigavad, in memory of his son who lost his life in the War. S152 THE DAVID FREELAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Reserve Champion bird in the Show. In memory of the late David Freeland MBE. S153 THE TRIMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Waterfowl. Presented by Alex C Trimble. S154 THE ARMOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Soft Feather (Large). Presented by Richard S F Armour. S155 THE SWANDEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Reserve Waterfowl. Presented by Patricia Swandel. S156 THE ADAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Light Breed Large, (Soft Feather). Presented by Thomas Adams. S157 THE BAXTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Large Game. Presented by J Martin Baxter. S158 THE HENDERSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Modern Game bird. Presented by Alexander Henderson. S159 THE CRAWFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Old English Game Bantam. Presented by Harry Crawford. S160 THE MARK HYLANDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve Old English Game Bantam. Presented by Mark Hylands. S161 THE MACMILLAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Soft Feather Bantam heavy bird. Presented by MacMillan of Crossgar Limited. S162 THE R J & J W McCONNELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best light breed bantam. Presented by R J & J W McConnell. S163 THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best true bantam. Presented by Brian & Margaret King. S164 THE HOUSTON L BROWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Rhode Island Red (Large or Bantam). Presented by Houston L Brown. S165 THE FRED TWEED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Black Leghorn (Large or Bantam). Presented by Mrs Fred Tweed. S166 THE AARON ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL CUP - for the best juvenile. The Eligible Classes to compete for this Cup are Classes 275 to 280. S167 THE RARE BREED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best rare breed bird

26 PIGEONS PIGEONS/EGGS POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN Balmoral Show has been awarded Royal Championship Show Status S168 Engraved Coaster for the Show Champion (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain) S169 Engraved Coaster for the Reserve Champion (must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain) S170 Bronze Star Award for the best Waterfowl S171 Bronze Star Award for the best Hard Feather [Large] S172 Bronze Star Award for the best Hard Feather Bantam S173 Bronze Star Award for the best Soft Feather [Large] S174 Bronze Star Award for the best Soft Feather Bantam [Light] S175 Bronze Star Award for the best Soft Feather Bantam [Heavy] S176 Bronze Star Award for the best True Bantam S177 Bronze Star Award for the best Trio S178 Bronze Star Award for the best Juvenile S179 Bronze Star Award for the best Rare Breed S180 Rosette for the best Indian Runner - Presented by The British Waterfowl Association S181 Rosette for the best Call Duck - Presented by The British Waterfowl Association S182 Rosette for the best Waterfowl - Presented by The British Waterfowl Association PIGEONS [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 12th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 11th 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 396 Any colour Racer - Cock, flown or unflown 397 Any colour Racer - Hen, flown or unflown 398 Any colour Racer Young Bird [Rung in 2010] - Cock 399 Any colour Racer Young Bird [Rung in 2010] - Hen FANCY 400 FANTAIL - Cock or Hen 401 Any other variety, breed must be stated - Cock or Hen 402 Any other variety - breed must be stated. Bred in S183 THE MORROW PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY- for the Champion Pigeon. Presented by Robert Morrow. EGGS IMPORTANT NOTE: Eggs are being judged on Wednesday 12th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 11th 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. 403 Six Hen Eggs, dark brown 404 Six Hen Eggs, white 405 Six Hen Eggs, brown 406 Six Hen Eggs, tinted 407 Six Hen Eggs, different colours 408 Six Bantam Eggs - White [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 409 Six Bantam Eggs - Brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 410 Six Bantam Eggs - Tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 411 Six Duck Eggs - White 412 Six Duck Eggs - any other colour 413 One Waterfowl Bantam Egg - Any colour 414 Three Goose Eggs 415 Three Turkey Eggs 416 Three Hen Eggs - White 417 Three Hen Eggs - Brown 418 Three Hen Eggs - Tinted 419 Three Hen Eggs - any other natural colour 420 Three Hen Eggs - different colours 421 Three Bantam Eggs - White [no egg to exceed 1.5oz- 42.5gms] 422 Three Bantam Eggs - Brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz gms] 423 Three Bantam Eggs - Tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 2.5gms] 424 Three Bantam Eggs, any natural colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 425 One Bantam Egg - Brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 426 One Bantam Egg - White [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 427 One Bantam Egg - Tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 428 One Bantam Egg - Any other colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms] 429 One Waterfowl Egg - White 48 49

27 EGGS EGGS 430 One Waterfowl Egg - Any other colour 431 One Hen Egg, Brown 432 One Hen Egg, White 433 One Hen Egg, Tinted 434 One Hen Egg, any natural colour S184 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 Mrs D G Thompson. S185 BRONZE STAR AWARD- for the best Shelled Egg exhibit. Presented by the Poultry Club of Great Britain. S186 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT- for the best eggs [Maran]. DECORATED EGGS Decorated Eggs are being judged on Tuesday 11th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Monday 10th 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 Class 435 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 436 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. 437 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants must add date of birth. 438 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size without accessories. Entrants must add date of birth. 439 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. 440 ELEGANT - A goose egg of classic design with minimum of cutwork (no more than three cuts) and minimum of trims. 441 PURELY PLEASANT - A goose egg designed and decorated to lie between Elegant and Elaborate classes. 442 ELABORATELY DECORATED - A goose egg of ornate design. May include filigree work and/or heavy trims and decorations. 443 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). 444 CLOCK - A decorated egg of any size incorporating a clock movement. 445 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. 446 MINIATURE - Any design or small egg, overall height and width not to exceed 2 inches (to include stand, base and all trims). 447 FOLK ART - An egg of any size, making use of natural products or may be dyed, scratch carved, Ukrainian, etc. 448 HAND-PAINTED - An egg of any size, cut or uncut, without accessories, handpainting forming the basis for the design. 449 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. 450 DIORAMA - Any size of egg into which a 3D setting has been placed. May have one or more openings. S187 THE DIANE ROSBOTHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best decorated egg in the Show. Presented by Mrs D Rosbotham. S188 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)

28 RABBITS & CAVIES RABBITS & CAVIES RABBITS & CAVIES SPILLERS SPECIALITY FEEDS has very kindly offered to supply the rabbit feed and prize cards for the exhibits at the Show Spillers have kindly provided food for all rabbits entered in the Show. If an alternative 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 12th May Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 11th 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. FANCY 451 Dutch, any colour, any age 452 Polish, red eyed white, any age 453 Polish, any other colour, any age 454 English, any colour, any age 455 Tan, any colour, age age 456 Lionheads, any colour, any age 457 Harlequin, any colour, any age 458 Himalayan, any colour, age age 459 Belgian Hare, any colour, any age 460 Netherland Dwarf, red eyed white, any age 461 Netherland Dwarf, any other colour, any age 462 English Lop, any colour, any age 463 German Lop, any colour, any age 464 French Lop, any colour, any age 465 Dwarf Lop, white, any age 466 Dwarf Lop, any other colour, any age 467 Mini Lop, any colour, any age 468 Any other variety, fancy, any age. Breed must be stated. REX 475 Black, any age 476 Any other colour, any age 477 Mini Rex, any colour, any age CAVIES 478 Any variety, any colour, any age S189 SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best Fancy Rabbit. Presented by the Society. S190 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rabbit in the Show. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds. S191 SPECIAL ROSETTES- for the best and reserve best Rex Rabbit. Presented by the Society. S192 SPECIAL ROSETTES- for the best and reserve best Fur Rabbit. Presented by the Society. S193 THE ALLEN and PAGE TROPHY - for the best rabbit exhibited by a club member. Presented by the Northern Ireland Rabbit Club. S194 SPECIAL ROSETTE- for the best Rabbit, Adult, exhibited by a Juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society. S195 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best Rabbit, under five months, exhibited by a Juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society. S196 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cavy in the Show. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds. S197 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best Cavy, any age, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years of age]. Presented by the Society FUR 469 Fox, any colour, any age 470 Satin, any colour, any age 471 Alaska, any age 472 Vienna, any colour, any age 473 Hulstlander, any colour, any age 474 Any other variety Fur, any age. Breed must be stated

29 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 Friday 19th 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. Loose boxes will not be available for cattle. In all classes for Cows in calf or Cows or Heifers in calf, the animal must calve before 31st December 2010 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. 479 COW, born on or before 31st December 2006, in calf or having produced a calf during the 12 months prior to the opening day of the Show. 480 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2008, 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. S198 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Aberdeen-Angus. Presented by Marks & Spencer. S200 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. S201 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. S202 ENGRAVED WHISKEY GLASS, - for the best Aberdeen-Angus animal entered in the Herd Book of that Society. Presented by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society [Perth]. S203 THE W J CARSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Aberdeen-Angus animal bred by exhibitor. Presented by his representatives. S204 THE J D TEMPLETON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best yearling bull, presented by his wife and daughter. S205 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 S206 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

30 CATTLE CATTLE HEREFORD 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. 486 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2007, in calf or with calf or own calf at foot. 487 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2008, and on or before 30th June 2008, in calf or with own calf at foot. 488 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2008, 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 2008, 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. S207 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hereford. Presented by the Society. S209 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. S210 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. S211 F W McMORDIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Junior Hereford [born on or after 1st July 2008]. Presented by the McMordie Family in memory of the late Eric McMordie. S212 THE JERVIS W WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - awarded to the best Hereford female. Presented by Mrs Isobel Williamson. S213 THE SIDNEY MAWHINNEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best naturally polled Hereford bred in the United Kingdom. Presented by Sidney Mawhinney, Lisburn and Ballyclare. CHAROLAIS 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. 494 COW, born before 1st January 2007, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 495 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2008, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2008, 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 2009 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. S214 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Charolais. Presented by the Society. S216 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. S217 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. S218 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Charolais Bull exhibited by a Club Member. Presented by the NI Charolais Club. S219 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. S220 THE H A CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY- for the best Junior Charolais Bull. Presented by H A Curry. S221 SPECIAL PRIZES 100 and 50 - for the best and reserve best Junior Charolais Bull. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited. S222 JOHN K CURRIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Junior Charolais Heifer [Classes ]. Presented by J K Currie. S223 SPECIAL PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the best and reserve best Junior Charolais Female. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited

31 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. 503 COW, born before 1st January 2007, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf. 504 COW or HEIFER, born in 2007, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by three years old 505 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2008, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2008, 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. S224 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Simmental. Presented by the Society. S226 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. S227 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. S228 PAIR OF ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GLASSES - for the best British Simmental. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S229 SPECIAL PRIZE 25 - for the best Simmental Cow with calf at foot. Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society. S230 PERPETUAL COW BELL - for the best British Simmental Female. Presented by Imex. S231 BANGOR & SIX ROAD ENDS FARMERS UNION PERPETUAL TROPHY- for the best Simmental Female. S232 BOBBIE GAMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Simmental Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2008 and on or before 30th June Presented by the Gamble Family in memory of the late Robert Gamble. S233 TROPHY - for the best Simmental Male. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S234 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 20 - for the best Simmental Bull and Reserve, bred by exhibitor. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S235 WILLIAM BLACK MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP - for the male champion Simmental Bull. Presented by the Black family in memory of the late William Black, Carmavey, Crumlin. S236 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. S237 SILVER AWARD- for the best exhibit bred in NI. Presented by the NI Simmental Club. S238 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, LIMOUSIN THE NI LIMOUSIN CLUB will provide the prize money for Class 521 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. 511 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 2007 and 30th June 2008 and due to calve before attaining the age of 39 months 515 COW or HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1st January 2007 and 31st September 2007 and due to calve or have calved her first calf before attaining the age of 39 months. 516 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) 518 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 2007 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

32 CATTLE CATTLE S239 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Limousin. Presented by the Society. S241 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. S242 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. S243 SPECIAL PRIZES, 60 and 40 - for the Female Champion and Reserve Female Champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through ABN Ireland. S244 Wm MULLIGAN MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL - for the Female Champion. Presented by Halfway House, Banbridge in memory of the late Wm Mulligan. S245 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. S246 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 Limited. S247 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. S248 THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Limousin. Presented by Mr N McBriar, Saintfield. S249 BROADMEADOWS BREEDERS CUP - for the breeder of the best Limousin. Presented by Mr D Crighton in memory of his brother Robert. S250 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 Scott family in memory of the late Jim Scott. S251 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 Cattle Club through ABN Ireland. S252 SPECIAL PRIZE, 60 - for the best Group of three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through McQuillan Enviro-care Ltd. S253 HERBERT LUSBY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Group of three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. 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. 524 COW, born on or before 31st December 2006, in calf or in milk. 525 COW or HEIFER, born in 2007, in calf or in milk. 526 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2008, and on or before 30th June HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2008, 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. S254 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the Champion and Reserve Champion British Blonde. Presented by the Society. S256 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. S257 PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited. S258 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Reserve best British Blonde. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Wilson s Feeds Limited. S259 THE IRISH CLUB CUP - for the best senior Cow. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S260 ANDREWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Senior Heifer. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Andrews Milling Limited. S261 HILLHEAD TROPHY - for the best intermediate heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S262 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 10 - for the best and reserve best Male. Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain. S263 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 10 - for the best and reserve best Female. Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain. S264 NI BRITISH BLONDE CLUB PERPETUAL CUP - for the best Senior Bull. Presented by the British Blonde Society. S265 GARY MORGAN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Junior Cow. Presented through the British Blonde Society. S266 DSB FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL TROPHY- for the best Junior Heifer. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club. S267 M R RODGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY- for the best Junior Bull. Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club

33 CATTLE CATTLE S268 SAVILLE TRACTORS LIMITED TROPHY- for the best pair of British Blonde animals. Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Saville Tractors Limited. S269 THE JEREMY PAYNTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Exhibitor Bred British. Blonde animal - presented by the Drumilly Herd. BRITISH BLUE 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 must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies. 532 COW, in calf or in milk, born on or before 30th September HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2007 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. S270 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50- for the Champion and Reserve Champion British Blue. Presented by the Society. S272 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. S273 WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blue. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through J Wilson Agriculture Limited. S274 THE HERDBOOK CUP - for the best animal in the young bull class. Presented by the Parent Society. S275 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue Female. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S276 THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue Male. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. S277 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. S278 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. S279 THE HUNTER KANE & SON CUP -for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Hunter Kane & Son. S280 THE HUMBERCLYDE CUP- for the best senior bull in class 536. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Humberclyde Finance Group Ltd. S281 SHIELD- for the best pair of animals in Class 537. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through Balanced Feeds Limited. S282 THE ERVINE PERPETUAL CUP - for the best pair of animals in class 537. Presented by the NI British Blue Club. SALERS 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 foot of their dam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the Herd Book of the Salers Cattle Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland. 538 COW, in calf or with calf at foot. 539 HEIFER, born on or before 31st August HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BULL, up to 2 years old on day of Show 542 BULL, over 2 years old on day of Show. 543 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. S283 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Salers. Presented by the Society. S285 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. S286 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the Champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S287 HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the Reserve Champion Saler. Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel. S288 WALLETT MART SHIELD - for the best home bred animal. Presented by the Walletts Mart. S289 SALER CATTLE SOCIETY CUP - for the best pair of animals, presented by the Saler Cattle Society

34 CATTLE CATTLE COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE SPONSORED BY SAINSBURY s Animals must be Farm Quality Assured, halter trained and led and individual tag numbers must be entered on the entry form. These animals are to be weighed on the Tuesday evening 11th 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 544 and 546 classes. 544 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth 545 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth 546 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth 547 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth S290 CHAMPION PRIZES 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Commercial beef animal. Presented by Sainsbury s. S292 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 Sainsbury s. S293 MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best Commercial Beef Heifer, showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. S294 MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best Commercial Beef Steer, showing no permanent teeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society. BEEF BULL INTER BREED PERFORMANCE SPONSORED BY ASDA 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 three 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. 548 BEEF RECORDED BULL, born on or after 1st January S295 CHAMPION PRIZES 50 and 25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Inter Breed Perfomance Bull. Presented by Asda. BEEF INTER BREED BEEF PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPS BEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE, CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS AND SIMMENTAL Immediately after judging on Wednesday 12th 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, 13th May. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs and not to individual exhibitors S296 SPECIAL PRIZES, 250 & for the Champion and Reserve Champion Beef breed pair. WOOLSEY CONCRETE BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S297 SPECIAL PRIZE, for the overall Junior Beef Champion of Champions [2nd 100, 3rd 50]. To be judged on Wednesday 12th May before the Beef Champion of Champions. DUNBIA BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S298 SPECIAL PRIZE, for the Overall Beef Breed Champion of Champions [2nd, 200; 3rd, 100]. To be judged on Wednesday, 12th May in the Cattle Lawn following the Junior Championship. BEEF GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS BEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE, CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS AND SIMMENTAL One bull and two females, entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January 2009 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Wednesday 12th May a Breed Society representative will select the Groups to compete in the above Competition, which will take place on Thursday 13th May at 1.15pm. S299 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)

35 CATTLE DUNBIA 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. S300 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 SAINSBURY s YOUNG STOCKPERSON RUAS years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 20 minutes ringside preparation allowed years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 20 minutes ringside preparation allowed years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 30 minutes ringside preparation allowed years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 40 minutes ringside preparation allowed years Competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2009) 40 minutes ringside preparation allowed. This Class is being introduced 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 it s 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. Prize Money for each age group: 1st 100, 2nd 75, 3rd 50, 4th 20, 5th 15, next 10 runners ups 10. Exhibitors should enter in the first class for their age group. Duplication of classes is to accommodate dividing classes when entries close. 66

36 CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE SPONSORED BY JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED IMPORTANT NOTE : Dairy Cattle are being judged on Friday 14th 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 Friday 19th 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 Tuesday, 27th 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 566 and 583 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. 69

37 CATTLE CATTLE DAIRY SHORTHORN 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. 555 COW, in milk. A Grading Register Cow, Class B or C, may compete in this Class. 556 COW, in calf and not in milk. A Grading Register Cow, Class B or C, may compete in this Class. Note : Animals entered in Class 556 will be transferred automatically to Class 555 should they calve before time of judging. Animals entered in Class 555, which have not calved before the time of judging, will be transferred automatically to Class 556. Date of calving must be notified immediately to the Society. 557 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 19th March If not then calved, date of last service must be stated. 558 HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September Animals entered in Class 558 will be transferred automatically to Class 557 should they calve before time of judging. Date of calving must be notified immediately to the Society. 559 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. S301 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Shorthorn. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S303 THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn. Presented by the Ulster Shorthorn Breeders Association to the Society at the Centenary Show, S304 THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP. S305 THE A McC DICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn. S306 THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn Cow or Heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell, Kildare. S307 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn heifer entered in Class 557. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO. AYRSHIRE The Ulster Ayrshire Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited will present additional prizes in Class 560 as follows:- 1st, 30;2nd, 25;3rd, 20;4th, 15;5th, 10. Animals entered must be registered in the full pedigree section of the Ayrshire Herd Book or the Ayrshire Hybrid Section and be at least 50% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour, animals must be registered in the full pedigree section of the herd book. The Ayrshire Cattle Society Constitution & 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. 560 HEIFER, in calf or in milk calved or due to calve by 3 years of age. 561 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January HEIFER, in milk, calved under three years of age 563 COW, in calf 564 COW, in milk having had two calves. 565 COW, in milk, having had three calves or more 566 COW, which by 19th March 2010 has given one lactation of at least 6,000 kg. 567 GROUP OF THREE FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. S308 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ayrshire. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S310 THE AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Ayrshire animal. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland. S311 THE WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Ayrshire Heifer. Presented by J C Webb, Randalstown. S312 SPECIAL PRIZES, 30 and 20 - for the first and second placed animals in Class 563. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S313 SILVER COW- for the winner of Class 566. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society. S314 THE IRISH AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best group in Class 567. Presented by the Irish Ayrshire Cattle Society

38 CATTLE CATTLE 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. 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. 568 HEIFER, born on or after 1st September HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September 2007, and on or before 31st August Note: Animals entered in Class 569 will be transferred to Class 570 if calving notified before time of judging. Eligible animals entered in Class 570 which have not calved before the time of judging will be transferred automatically to Class HEIFER, in milk, calved under 3 years of age. 571 COW, in calf but not in milk, born prior to 1st September COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 573 Cow in milk, having had three or more calvings. 574 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. S315 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Jersey. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S317 THE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Jersey animal. Presented by the Rt. Hon Sir J Milne Barbour Bart DL LLD. S318 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. S319 THE HUGH MOORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL - for the best Jersey Heifer in Classes 569 and 570, heifer and her dam bred by exhibitor. Presented by Mrs M S Moore and family, in memory of the late Hugh Moore. S320 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. HOLSTEIN JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED will present 25 for the best exhibitor bred animal in each of the Holstein classes. 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. 575 HEIFER, in calf, over two years of age and under three years of age on date of Show. 576 HEIFER, under two years of age on date of Show. 577 COW, in calf not less than 5 months. 578 HEIFER, in milk, born on or after 1st November HEIFER, in milk, born on or before 31st October 2007, having had not more than one calving. 580 COW, in milk, having had two calvings. 581 COW, in milk, having had three calvings. 582 COW, in milk, having had four or more calvings. 583 COW, which by 19th March 2010 has given a certified production of not less than 50 tonnes as per part or completed lactation certification. 584 GROUP OF THREE FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the Classes for which they are eligible. S321 CHAMPION PRIZES, 100 and 50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Holstein [3rd Prize 25]. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Ltd. S324 THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Holstein. Presented by Holstein UK. S325 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD - for the exhibitor of the best Holstein. Champion Award rosette presented by Holstein UK. Reserve will receive a Rosette. S326 SILVER AWARDS- for the best and second best Holstein. S327 THE R J COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY - for the best Junior Female. Presented by W R Cooper, Dungannon. S328 SPECIAL PRIZES, 50 and 25 - for the best and reserve exhibitor bred animals. Presented by the John Thompson & Sons Limited. S329 SPECIAL PRIZE, 50- for the best uddered animal. Presented by the John Thompson & Sons Limited. S330 THE CRAIGBET ROSAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the winner in Class 583. Presented by Holstein NI. S331 SPECIAL PRIZES, 50, 30 and 20- for the first, second and third placed animals in Class 583. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited. S333 BARBICAN CRYSTAL AWARD - for the best group of three animals bred by the exhibitor and not necessarily by the same sire. Presented by J C & J D Heenan. S334 ROSETTE- for the best uddered animal. Presented by Holstein UK. S335 ROSETTE- for the best exhibitor bred animal. Presented by Holstein UK

39 CATTLE DAIRY INTERBREED JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS S336 SPECIAL PRIZE, 300 and CRYSTAL MEMENTO - for the Overall Dairy Breed Champion of Champions [2nd, 200; 3rd, 100]. To be judged on Friday 14th May in the Cattle Lawn following Class judging. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 at 11.45am 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. S337 SPECIAL PRIZES, 250 & 150- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy breed pair. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LTD 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 2010 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led by separate leader. Immediately after judging on Friday 14th 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 14th May at 12.15pm. S338 THE DALGETY DAIRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and 200- for the best Group in the Dairy Group Competition. Presented by John Thompson & Sons Ltd. Reserve Prize, 100. JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED 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. 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. 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 named. Any exhibit entered in a wrong class will be excluded from competition and entry fee forfeit. No alteration whatsoever can be made in an entry after the closing date. 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. S339 SPECIAL PRIZE, 125 and Memento- for the breed Society having the best presentation of Dairy Cattle at the Show. Reserve Prize 75, 3rd 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

40 13. Each exhibitor or agent must be prepared to verify every statement contained in the entry form in any manner the Council may require. 14. Where, in the opinion of the Council, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one Class, the Council may, without reference to the Exhibitor or Agent, amalgamate or divide such Class. Amalgamation may be with any other similar or relevant Class, with or without increase of Prize Money, but where a Class is divided similar Prize Money will be paid in each division. EXHIBITORS/ASSISTANTS ADMISSION PASSES 15. Exhibitors, not members of the Society, who have paid at least 35 (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 prior 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 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. 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. ADJUDICATION 24. No person shall in any way communicate with a Judge engaged in adjudication without the sanction of the Steward in attendance. Any exhibitor who enters the space in which adjudication is proceeding may be disqualified from receiving a prize. Judges will equally be requested not to converse with spectators or to apply for any further information respecting exhibits under their adjudication or examination, except in regard to age or lameness in the case of horses. 25. If the Judges consider that any exhibit does not come within the Class specification, they are requested to report the case to the Stewards of the Class. 26. The Judges shall not award a prize for the best exhibit in any Class unless there are at least two exhibits. The Judges may recommend a prize to be awarded for any exhibit of distinguished merit, although there shall be no competition in the Class. 27. The decision of the Judges shall in all cases be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of the Rules is discovered. 28. The Judges are instructed to withhold a prize when sufficient merit does not appear. 29. The judging of any class should not be deemed to be complete until all exhibits have been dismissed by the Judge. JUDGES 30. Should any Judge be unable to fulfill his/her engagement the Council reserves the right to appoint another in his/ her 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/she has had an interest, a request may be made to the Chief Steward of that section to appoint another suitable person to place such animals. If a Chief Steward is aware or made aware of such a situation, he should notify the Judge. OBJECTIONS 32. Objections to awards requiring reference to the Judges must be lodged at the Office of the Society on the day such award is made. Any other objection must be made within seven days after the last day of the Show, and will be considered at the next Meeting of the Council. No objection will be considered by the Council unless accompanied by a fee of 20, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained. 33. The Council reserves the right of determining all disputed cases, etc., and the decision of the Council shall be final in all respects. STEWARDS 34. No one shall act as Steward in a ring while a class in which he/she is an exhibitor is under adjudication. 35. The Council delegates full power to the Stewards to enforce all the Regulations PLACARDS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL 36. Placards or advertising material will be permitted to be placed over animal stalls, or pens but only in reference to animals exhibited and herd represented and awards achieved at the Annual Show in 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. DELIVERY OR REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK 38. The Society shall not be responsible in any way for the delivery of any exhibit at the Show, nor for the removal of any exhibit at the close of the Show. A Stock travelling pass must be presented for admission and no animal will be received or removed without the production of such pass. REJECTION 39. The Society reserves to itself the power to reject or remove any animal or other exhibit from the Show. CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS 40. Owners of stock are warned that any act of disobedience or discourtesy to the Officials of the Show on the part of the owner, groom, rider or attendant will eliminate the owner s exhibit or exhibits from adjudication or from taking a Prize. The Society s Show Committee reserves the power to remove from the Show, any owner, groom, rider or attendant, together with the exhibit or exhibits concerned. 41. If an attendant infringes the rule he shall be removed immediately from the charge of the exhibit, and another attendant substituted by the Stewards, at a cost of 20 per hour to the exhibitor. VETERINARY REGULATIONS & 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

41 44. Veterinary Treatment. The Society appoints a panel of Veterinary Surgeons to be on duty during the hours of the Show. Their role is to deal with requests from Judges and other Society officials and to attend to emergencies that may arise. It is a condition of entry that these Veterinary Surgeons may on their own authority give to any animal such emergency treatment as they may consider appropriate in the event that the owner or his representative cannot immediately be found. Exhibitors will be required to pay any such Veterinary Surgeon for the full cost of treatment administered whether in an emergency as above or if such treatment is requested by the exhibitor. 45. Blood Sampling. The Society condemns the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs in livestock or bloodstock production and reserves the right to take whatever samples it considers necessary for analysis. Should, subsequently, 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. 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. INSURANCE 47. All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses/ponies. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date GENERAL 48. DOGS - No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS and PIGS See also Regulations and Instructions to Exhibitors [General] 49. ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCK Monday, 10th May Beef Cattle & Pigs from noon Tuesday, 11th May Beef Cattle, Pigs Zwartbles, Rouge de L Ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Bluefaced Leicester, Dorset Horn & Poll sheep (see also Wednesday) Goats (in milk) (before 5.30pm and to be milked out not later than 7.00pm) Wednesday, 12th May Dairy Cattle, before 8.00am or after 8.00pm by Gate A Vehicles to be removed before 8.30am (see also Thursday) Zwartbles, Rouge de L Ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Bluefaced Leicester, Dorset Horn & Poll sheep (before 8.00am) (see also Tuesday) Texel, Hampshire Down, Suffolk and Charollais (after 10.00pm) (see also Thursday) Thursday, 13th 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) Texel, Hampshire Down, Suffolk and Charollais (before 8.00am) Blackface, Greyface, Kerryhill, Border Leicester (after 10.00pm) Friday, 14th May Dairy Cattle (before 8.00am by Gate A vehicles to be removed before 8.30am) Blackface, Greyface, Kerryhill, Border Leicester (before 8.00am) 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, 12th May, by 8.00pm Zwartbles, Rouge de L Ouest, Beltex, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Rare Breeds, Bluefaced Leicester, Dorset Horn (except Sheep Breed Champion & Reserve Champion and pairs selection must be stalled in the pens set aside for that purpose and stay until Friday 14th May after 8.00pm). Thursday, 13th May, after 8.00pm Texel, Hampshire Down, Suffolk, Charollais. (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 14th May after 8.00pm). Friday, 14th May, after 8.00pm Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs. PARADES 51. A parade of prizewinning goats will take place on Thursday morning 13th 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 13th May (Beef) and Friday 14th 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 Inter Breed Champions will lead the Parade, followed by each breed in Prize Schedule order, with the Champion and Reserve Champion leading their respective breed. Pairs selections should parade in catalogue order within their own breed and only pair-off on entry to the Arena as directed by stewards. 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 effect 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

42 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 2009, or be in calf. This requirement will not apply to Class 583. 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. 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 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 20 (RUAS Member) 25 (Non-Member). They may then enter as many sheep as they wish at an Entry Fee of 6 (RUAS Member) or 8 (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). The Pig section will run under the British Pig Association rules with the proviso that the registered details of modern pigs may be submitted to the Society s office on official entry form not later than four days before the Show and will be published in a supplementary catalogue. BPA rules can be downloaded from their web site at All 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) 79. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITS No horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday, 11th May. Tuesday, 11th May Brood Mares, Foals, Yearlings, Hunters, Two/Three-year-old, & Donkeys Tuesday morning and afternoon arrival will help to minimise traffic congestion Wednesday, 12th May Cobs, Ladies Hunters (Astride & Side Saddle) Riding Horses, Connemara Ponies & Miniature Horses Clydesdale Ridden Class after 9.00am and before 9.00pm Gate D after 6.00pm Gate D after 6.00pm Gate D after 8.00pm Gate H Thursday, 13th May Trade Turnouts} Hackneys, Private Driving } before 10.00am Gate H Clydesdales, Farm Carts, Working Hunters after 8.00pm Gate D Friday, 14th May Clydesdales } 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)

43 80. DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS Wednesday, 12th 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, 13th May, after 6.00pm as directed by Stewards Cobs, Ladies Hunters, Riding Horses, Trade Turnouts, Hackneys, Private Driving, Miniature Horses, Clydesdale Ridden and Donkeys. Friday, 14th 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. 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. 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 will 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 will 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. NUMBERS 88. Back numbers, corresponding with the Catalogue number of the animal will be provided, and must be worn by the grooms or riders, or, in the case of harness horses, on the back of the carriages, whenever they enter the judging ring. HEALTH DECLARATION & VACCINATIONS 89. Exhibitors in the Horse 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 may 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. a. The selection of animals for testing is to be decided by the Chairman of Horse Committee and the Referee Judge and they will decide, in advance of the Show, the classes and placing to be tested. b. Tests will be carried out by the Society s appointed veterinary surgeon and a steward will accompany the veterinary surgeon when tests are being taken. GROOMS 93. If any groom be absent from his horse at the time of judging, the horse will be liable to be excluded from competition. 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. 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 and Ridden Hunter horses will take place in the Arena on Thursday, 13th 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 14th 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

44 105. 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. 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. 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. AGRICULTURAL HORSES 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 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 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 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 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 13 to 36) where an animal is cancelled from all classes in which it is entered before 12noon on Wednesday 5th May 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, 11th 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 10th 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, 14th 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]. Special cards will be issued, enabling exhibitors to claim their eggs. These cards, signed by exhibitors, must in all cases be presented to the official in charge of the Section, when exhibits are being claimed RABBITS - Entry Limit. Entries will be restricted to the first 100 Rabbits

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