KEITH SHOW. SUNDAY 6 th & MONDAY 7 th AUGUST 2017 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES SHEEP

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1 KEITH SHOW SUNDAY 6 th & MONDAY 7 th AUGUST th ANNUAL SHOW SCHEDULE OF CLASSES SHEEP MONDAY All Native Horses including: Small & Large Mountain & Moorland, Cattle, Sheep & Wool YFC & Open Sheep Shearing CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: SATURDAY 15 th JULY 2017 Secretary: Miss Tina Craib Tel: Mob: info@keithshow.org.uk

2 OFFICE BEARERS 2017 President James Matthew, Whitelums, Gartly Chairman Neil Smith, Claymires, Rothiemay Vice-Chairman William Martin, School Road, Keith Junior Vice Chairman Angela McWilliam, Spey Avenue, Fochabers Secretary & Treasurer Tina Craib, Tarnash Farm, Keith HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Hugh Black BSc (Agric) AR Ag S, Collardo, Laurencekirk Colin Chalmers, Fairview, Drum Road, Keith Gary Christie, Midtown of Glass, Huntly James Christie, Taber Chalich, Edintore, Keith Alexander Donald, 5 Broomhill Court, Keith Brian McIntosh, Mains of Tarryblake, Rothiemay, Huntly Stewart McKenzie, Drumgrain, Charles Mackie, Gullyknowes, Keith Iain MacEachen, 14 Albert Place, Dufftown James Matthew, Whitelums, Gartly, Huntly John Milne, Wester Herricks, Keith James Smart, Whiteleas, Nether Dallachy, Fochabers Andrew Stewart, An Tyellach, Drummuir, Keith William Stewart, Bomakelloch, Keith Alison Watt, Birkenburn, Keith HONORARY MEMBERS Norman Anderson, Mains of Paithnick, Keith Charles Bain, North Whiteley, Keith Alexander Christie, 81 Regent Street, Keith Agnes Dear, Cunningholes, Buckie Stan Harper, 31 Union Terrace, Keith Eddie Harvey, 57 Land Street, Keith George Hendry, Wester Manbeen, Elgin, Alan A Meldrum, Fairways, Sandyhill Road, Banff William Milne, Whitehillock, Keith James Mowat, 73 Fife Street, Keith Harold Murray, South Briggs, Forglen, Turriff Ken Paterson, Tarmore, Keith Ken Playle, Wester Chalder, Drummuir Alexander Rettie, Glenbogie, Banff Road, Keith Alexander Riddoch, Balvenie, Craiglethie, Grange, Keith Walter Rutherford, Moranbank, Ardimannoch, Keith William Sclater, Mains of Balnamoon, Grange, Keith Graeme Smith, Towiemore, Drummuir, Keith A Taylor, Knockans, Boharm, Craigellachie, Aberlour James Wilken, Raefin, Keith 2

3 COMMITTEE Mark Andrews, Berryleys Cottages, Fordyce David Carson, Donallan, 82a Land Street, Keith Angela Christie, Midtown of Glass, Huntly Andrew Cruickshank, South View, Keith Shaun Cumming, 14 Victoria Place, Keith Elizabeth Danby, Jamestown Farm, Crossroads, Grange Darren Davidson, 8 Quarryhill, Keith Gordon Davidson, Gibston House, keith Richard & Kathleen Davidson, Corsairtly, Keith James & Patricia Duncan, Corsairtly, Keith Jennifer Duncan, 6 Broomhill Court, Keith Lorna Edward, Meikle Ardrone, Keith Mary Edward, 2 Meadows Vale, Oldmeldrum Max Esson, 34 Old Town, Keith Neil & Linda Fettes, Rowanpark, Mains of Auchindachy, Keith Amy Garrioch, Little Dach, Ruthven, Huntly Craig Hendry, Heads of Auchinderran, Keith James Hunter, Wedderburn, Huntly Grant Ireland, Blackhillock, Cairnie Brian & Alison Ironside, Bloomvale Cottage, Cornhill Martin Irvine, Braehead Farm, Drummuir Elaine McAllister, 11 Graigbo Terrace, Portessie Jane McKenzie, Rakiraki, Aultmore, Keith James McIntosh,The Craig, Knock, Huntly Scott Mackie, Gullyknowes, Keith James Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, Keith Doug & Erica Matthew, 107 Den Crescent, Keith Darrel McWilliam, Stripeside House, Glen of Newmill David Milne, Newtack, Keith George Milne, Easter Coxton, Lhanbryde Jennifer Milton, Newton of Auchindachy, Keith Linda Moir, 41 Quarryhill, Keith Gary Morrison, The Bush, Mulben, Keith Linda Morrison, 34 Hill Street, Newmill, Keith Laura Murphy, Blackhillock, Cairnie Lorna Murphy, Melvaig, Tarnash, Keith Bill Patterson, Upper Forgie, Aultmore, Keith Gary Patterson, Upper Forgie, Aultmore, Keith Rhona Patterson, 5 Green Lane, Newmill, Keith James Omand, Willow Cottage, Broad Lane, Keith Denise Petrie, Mains of Auchoynanie, Keith Gavin Petrie, Mains of Auchoynanie, Keith Lynne Ramsay, Daisy Cottage, Albert Place, Dufftown Colin Robertson, 108 Moss Street, Keith Elaine Robertson, 80a Land Street, Keith Lesley Robertson, Roebank, Grange, Keith Neil & Zoe Robson, Loanhead Croft, Cairnie, Huntly Colin Roger, 1 Distillery Cottages, Aultmore, Keith Lewis Roger, 1 Distillery Cottages, Aultmore, Keith Graeme Roger, Newton of Forgie, Keith Julie Smith, Towiemore, Drummuir, Keith Neil Smith, Claymires Farm, Rothiemay Rhianna Smith, Birkenburn Farmhouse, Keith Sally Smith, Floors Farm, Grange, Keith Linda Steward, Tofthills Cottage, Clatt Aidan Stewart, 57 Main Street, Aberchirder Ewen Stewart, 57 Main Street, Aberchirder 3

4 Michael Stronach, Maisley, Keith Stewart Stronach Jnr, Maisley, Keith Callum Stuart, Tulloch Aird, Seafield Park, Keith Fiona Sutherland, Maisley, Keith William Thomson, Roebank, Auchroisk Distillery, Mulben Alistair Watt, Coldhome, Keith Jillian Watt, Castle Cottage, Auchoynanie, Keith Ollie White, Mid Plough, Rothiemay, Huntly Mick Woods, Tofthills Cottage, Clatt STEWARDS Chief Cattle Steward Gary Christie, Midtown of Glass, Glass Assistant Michael Stronach, Maisley, Keith Chief Horse Steward Angela McWilliam, 18 Spey Ave, Fochabers Assistant Linda Steward, Tofthills Cottage, Clatt Chief Sheep Steward - Jennifer Milton, Newton of Auchindachy, Drummuir Assistant Amy Garrioch, Little Dach, Cairnie Wool Convenor James Omand, Willow Cottage, Broad Lane, Keith Carcase Convener Mr Andrew Cruickshank, South View, Keith Assistant Mr James Matthew, Whitelums, Gartly Entertainments Convenor Angela Christie, Midtown of Glass, Glass Assistant Richard Davidson, Corsairtly, Keith Trade Stands Darrel McWilliam, Stripeside House, Glen of Newmill Assistant William Martin, Cheildon, School Road, Keith Food, Craft & Lifestyle Convener Jane McKenzie, Rakiraki, Aultmore, Keith Education Convenor Lorraine Logan, Ryeriggs, Aultmore Assistant Callum Stuart, Tulloch Aird, Seafield Park, Keith Animal Farm Assistant Callum Stuart, Tulloch Aird, Seafield Park, Keith Bar Convenor Alison Watt, Birkenburn, Keith Assistant Rhianna Smith, Birkenburn Farmhouse, Keith Members Bar Convenor Fiona Sutherland, Maisley, Keith Assistant Phil Reid, Castle Cottage, Auchoynanie, Keith Points Adjudicator David Milne, Newtack, Keith Pony Club Games Convenor Patricia Duncan, Corsairtly, Keith Vintage Convenor Aiden & Ewen Stewart, 57 Main St, Aberchirder Assistant William Thomson, Roebank, Auchroisk Distillery, Mulben Industrial / Horticultural Conv Colin Robertson, 108 Moss St, Keith Assistant Linda Morrison, 34 Hill Street, Newmill Truck Show Convenor Colin Roger, 1 Distillery Cottages, Aultmore Assistants Graeme Roger, Newton of Forgie & Lewis Roger, 1 Distillery Cotts Feather Convenor Sally Smith, Floors Farm, Grange Health & Safety Convenor Tina Craib, Tarnash Farm, Keith 4

5 Crop Convenor Mr Stewart Stronach, Berryleys, Keith Gate Convenor Mr James McIntosh, Craig, Knock, Huntly Music Stage Convenor Rory Smith, Floors Farm, Grange Highland Dancing Convenor Viv McIntosh, 1 Broadlands Cotts, Cairnie SCHEDULES & ENTRY FORMS for the all sections available from: The Secretary, Tina Craib, Tel: , Mob: , info@keithshow.org.uk or download from MESSAGE TO PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS Attracting visitors from near and far, we are extremely proud of the longstanding history and reputation of Keith Show, renowned as one of Scotland s best and friendliest shows; we are keen to maintain the proud standing and celebrate a tradition of 145 years. Thank you to all who exhibited at last year s Show; we hope to see you all again this August. Showing is both time consuming and expensive and we appreciate the support and professionalism that you bring not only to the show ring but also to making our Grand Parade one of the best. Schedules and entry forms are now available for Cattle, Sheep, Sheep Shearing & Wool, Horses, Show Jumping, Industrial & Horticultural Sections, Vintage Show, Truck Show, Feather Section, Highland Dancing and Crop Competition at or contact me as below for printed copies. The Annual Stockjudging competition, kindly sponsored by the Seafield Veterinary Group, is on Sunday 23rd July at Gibston Farm, Keith, hosted by the Murphy Family. Starting at 1pm there are Classes for individuals, teams and young farmers. Beginners are very welcome and there will be plenty of folk to explain what to do. There will be some fun Classes, a raffle, bar and delicious food. So please come along for an enjoyable afternoon and a good blether. We are delighted that we are again hosting the Simmers Contracts Scottish Beef Cattle Championship, which is very generously sponsored by Simmers Contracts of Backmuir, Keith. The competition is open to Beef Champions from all Scottish Shows and attracts entries from across Scotland, providing a terrific and show stopping spectacle. The Rare & Minority Breed Sheep Sections, Primitive & Northern and Rare, Hill & Upland, introduced last year proved to be very well supported and also boosted the Wool entries. It was good to see that quite a few of the sheep competitors had halter trained their sheep and joined the Grand Parade. In the Main Arena on Sunday morning there will be the Horse Showing Classes with Show Jumping in the afternoon in the Horse Arena, to enable those showing in the morning to have a go at the jumping in the afternoon. The Gypsy Cob section is a qualifier for the TGCE National Championships and there are Bright Star Qualifiers for the BSPS Summer Championships and we are also a Veteran Horse Society Qualifier. On Monday, the Ridden Clydesdales are a qualifier for the 2017 Blair Horse Trials and the Clydesdale Horse Young Handler will qualify for the 2018 Royal Highland Show. On Sunday there will be the popular Poultry Section, along with Highland Dancing, Balloch Hill Race, Children s Races, Pets Parade, Tug o War and the very well supported Vintage and Truck Shows. 5

6 An action packed programme is lined up for the Main Arena on both days, with highlights on Sunday: the thrilling antics of Jamie Squibb Stuntworld and the excitement of the Pony Club Games, Horse Parade, Vintage and Truck Parade and Massed Pipe Bands and on Monday: we have Jamie Squibb Stuntworld, along with the spectacle of the Simmers Contracts Scottish Beef Championship, the Grand Parade and massed Pipe Bands. On both days there will be a fantastic display of horticultural, industrial and craft exhibits along with the Banffshire Federation SWI exhibits all within the industrial marquee. The Trade Stand Area and also the Food Fayre, Craft Fair and Lifestyle marquees will be packed with a wide choice of goods on sale, along with a delicious range of catering stands and refreshment areas. A huge thank you has to be extended to the many businesses and individuals who support the Show through generous sponsorship and donations. Their contribution is essential to the Show and is greatly appreciated. There is a wide range of sponsorship packages available and any committee member will be happy to provide details. Wishing you all success in your showing this year. Tina Craib Keith Show Secretary Tel: Seafield Park Mob: Keith AB55 5AJ info@keithshow.org.uk NEW MEMBERS The Secretary will be pleased to receive the name of anyone wishing to become a member of Keith Show. An Annual Membership of 20 gives the following privileges: a) Free admission to the showground on all days of the Show s duration. b) Entry into the hospitality area on both days of the Show. c) Reduced entry fee in all Classes. d) Invitation to attend the Club s Annual General Meeting. REGULATIONS Entries 1. All stock must be the bona fide property and be in the possession of the Exhibitor at date of entry. 2. Any person wilfully making an improper entry will forfeit all prizes awarded to them in the Show and may, for a second offence, be expelled from the Keith Show. 3. No substitution of entries will be permitted after the closing date and any animal that has not been entered will be ineligible to compete on the day, with the exception of Simmers Contracts Beef Cattle Championship. 4. No animal will be allowed to enter the Showground out of any herd, flock or stud, where any contagious or infectious disease exists. 5. All entries must be made to: The Secretary, Tina Craib, Keith Show, Seafield Park, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 5AJ, on the appropriate entry form, accompanied by the entry money, no later than 15 th July 2017 Cattle 6. Bulls exceeding Three Years Old must have had produce, and have served cows. The age of such bulls to be stated in the Entry Schedule. 7. Exhibitors in the Pedigree Cattle Sections are requested to note that all animals must be registered or be eligible for registration in their respective Herd Books, and the date of birth of the animal and names of Sire and Dam must be given on the entry form. 8. Purebred bullocks and pure unregistered heifers may compete in the Cross Cattle section. 9. Cows of all beef breeds, must be either in calf or in milk on day of Show. 10. All bulls over 10 months on 1 st August should be properly ringed and have 2 handlers available when paraded. Poles are available for use at the exhibitor s discretion. 11. All cattle must be lead in the judging rings, unless otherwise stated. 12. Cattle may not compete in more than one Class. 13. All cattle for exhibition must comply with current SGRPID regulations. 14. Cattle moving to and from the show must have their movements notified to BCMS. This is the exhibitors responsibility. Keith Show labels with the show field CPH number 70/240/8002 will be sent with entry confirmation and passes a few days prior to the show. A form will also be sent out. This must be 6

7 completed and handed in at Cattle Portacabin on Show Day, showing a list of Cattle Ear tag Numbers attending Show. 15. Passports must accompany all cattle brought to the Show. 16. All cattle attending the Show much be from BVD Accredited Herds or be individually Virus tested. Please submit BVD Accreditation Certificate or test results for each animal entered with the entry form. Sheep 17. Exhibitors of Accredited Sheep, must present an SAC Health Status Report, completed in full on the day of the Show and also attach a photocopy to entry form. 18. Ewes must have reared lambs. 19. Sheep may not compete in more than one Class. 20. Sheep including lambs must be individually ear tagged in accordance with SGRPID guidance. 21. Sheep exhibitors must complete a movement document for the journey to and from the show and notify SAMU within 3 days of returning home. Keith Show labels with the show field CPH number 70/240/8002 will be sent with entry confirmation and passes a few days prior to the show. If you are unsure of the action required, please contact your local SGRPID office. Horses 22. Horse/Pony Exhibitors please note that Classes are split over 2 days, please ensure that you use the correct entry form. 23. Horse stalls for Monday must be pre-booked. Please state on Monday entry form how many stalls you require for your exhibits. 24. Member rates for horse entries may only be used if the owner of the horse entered is a member. 25. Where multiple entries are being submitted from an Equestrian Centre etc, please use a separate entry form for each competitor. Additional entry forms are available from the Secretary or can be downloaded from the website Please note that Show Trophies will be engraved with the name under which the entry is made. 26. Horses and ponies may compete in more than one section if they so wish on the understanding that Classes will not be held up for these competitors. Horse s name MUST be shown on entry form. 27. Riding hats or Skull Caps, approved to current EU standards, must be worn at all times by anyone riding a horse/pony and by ALL children aged 14 years or under whether showing In Hand, or In Young Handlers Classes within Keith Showground or any other area under the control of Keith Show. 28. Children under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-Hand Classes. 29. Children under 11 yrs old on day of Show may not show entire males in Ridden Classes. 30. Foals must be haltered in the Judging Rings. 31. Horse and pony exhibitors must bring horse and pony passports with them to the show. 32. Fall of horse and / or rider will result in immediate disqualification 33. No horse of pony may enter a Class if the Judge of that Class has bred the horse / pony 34. Stabling is available at Huntly Auction Market. Please contact Donald Young, United Auctions, Huntly Mart on to book. Parade 35. Sunday Horse Parade - All 1 st 3 rd prize Winners will be handed parade cards with Class prizes. These must be completed and will be collected on entry to the parade. Failure to parade Champions will result in prize money and prizes being forfeited. Please display rosettes prominently on the near side (left hand side looking from the rear) of the animal. 36. Monday Grand Parade - All 1 st 4 th prize Winners in the horse, pony and cattle sections should have their animals ready to parade at the appointed time. Failure to parade Champions and Reserve Champions will result in prize money and prizes being forfeited. Please display rosettes prominently on the near side (left hand side looking from the rear) of the animal. Judging & Prizes 37. When entries actually shown in a Class amount to one or two only, it is for the judge to decide whether one or more prizes will be awarded, and also which prizes. 38. Points for overall trophies will be awarded as: 1st-3 points; 2nd-2 points; 3rd-1 point. If only one animal is forward then fewer points will be awarded. 39. Sunday 6 th August from 8.30am - Judging of Sport Horses, Ridden & In-Hand Horses, Ridden & In-Hand Ponies, Hunter Pony Breeding, Ride & Drive, Friesian Horses, Veterans & Ex Racers, Irish Draughts, Arabs, Traditional Gypsy Cobs, Broken Coloureds & Donkeys, Poultry, Vintage, Trucks Monday 7 th August from 8:30 am - Judging of Native Horse Breeds including Mountain & Moorland Classes, Cattle, Sheep & Wool 40. All animals must be penned in the Show yard by 8.00am on Monday. 41. No movement of livestock from the Showground will be permitted before 4:00pm on Monday 42. All animals competing for special prizes or championships must firstly be entered for and compete in the ordinary Classes, with the exception of the Simmers Contracts Scottish Beef Championship. 43. All trophies remain the property of the club, to be held in perpetuity unless otherwise stated. Cups and trophies must be returned to the organiser one month prior to show day unless otherwise arranged. 44. All trophies will be presented to their respective Winners at our Trophy Presentation Evening on Saturday 7 th October 2017 at the Longmore Hall, Keith. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Secretary to arrange collection. 7

8 General 45. All Exhibitors and stock attendants should adhere to health and safety regulations, ensure that neither they nor anyone else are put at risk and conform to directions and orders of the show officials whilst in the Showground. 46. The committee reserve the right to split, add to or amend any Class or Classes if entries warrant, or to cancel any Class or Classes, if in their opinion these receive insufficient support. 47. Keith Show shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained to: stock, implements or articles of any description at the show or in movement to or from the show. 48. All exhibitors must have third party insurance cover. 49. The public and their property are at their own risk within or outwith the show yard. The Keith Show undertaking no responsibility for any accident or loss. 50. No challenge of entries, Classification of stock, awards made by judges or any other procedure shall be competent after 1.30pm on the days of the show. All challenges must be lodged with the secretary, in writing, before that time, along with 25, which shall be forfeited by Keith Show should it be the opinion of the directors that the protest was raised on unreasonable grounds. The directors and subsequently the committee shall have the power to settle all disputed questions connected with the affairs of Keith Show and against their decision, there shall be no appeal. RULES OF KEITH SHOW 1. The Association to be called the Keith Show. Membership is open to all without prejudice and wherever resident. 2. The purpose of the Club is to be the promotion and running of the Annual Show, for the social and economic benefit of the Region and the general Agricultural Industry. 3. The Office Bearers of the Club to consist of President, Patrons, Lady Patronesses, Chairman, Vice-Presidents, Committee of Management, Secretary and Treasurer (the latter may be held by one individual). 4. The Committee of Management to consist of not less than 21 members, who will retire annually and be eligible for re-election. 5. The Committee to have control of all funds and effects of the Club, with power to arrange and carry out all Shows and other business in connection therewith; 5 members of the committee to form a quorum. Committee to have power to appoint sub-committees to attend to any business that may be more efficiently managed as such. 6. The Secretary will call meetings of the committee, receive subscriptions, donations etc, attend to all correspondence, keep the books of the Club and balance same up to 30 th September every year. The books to be audited by a person appointed by the committee and submitted to the general meeting in November. 7. The subscriptions are paid in advance and must be paid within the year. Any member in arrears will not be entitled to compete, vote or act in any capacity connected with the Club. 8. Membership is open to all persons. Resignations from the Club must be indicated in writing to the Secretary not later than 1 st November in any year. 9. The Annual Subscription for members from the 1 st of January to be 20 inclusive of entry to the Show. 10. The foregoing are the Rules of the Club, but any member may bring forward a motion for alteration or addition, at a general meeting of the Club. Such motion shall be taken up for discussion at the first special meeting thereafter, and be decided by a majority of two thirds of the recorded votes. ENTRY OF STOCK Closing Date for Entries is Saturday 15 th July 2017 STRICTLY NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. except Simmers Contracts Scottish Beef Cattle Championships 8

9 PLEASE NOTE Before completing your entry form please read regulations The Pedigree and date of birth of all Pedigree Cattle, Horses & Ponies must be included on the entry form. The main farm code, names of handlers and the name of hauliers must also be shown on the entry form. Age, Name and Address of Young Handlers, on day of Show, must be declared on the entry form. Please ensure that your: Address, Contact Details, including Landline & Mobile Telephone Number and address are completed in full. Confirmation of entries is only sent by . All entries must be made on the correct entry form and accompanied by the correct fee and membership (if due). ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF STOCK All stock must be on the Showground by 8.00am on Monday and must not be removed before 4:00 pm on both days of the Show Cattle Exhibitors are not permitted access to the Showfield before 5:00 pm on Sunday or erecting Cattle Shelters or with Cattle Judging of Livestock to begin at 8:30 am prompt both days. Morning teas will be available for stockmen from 7am until 11:00am FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS It is our policy to encourage new exhibitors. If you are exhibiting for the first time and would like any help, information or guidance please contact: Neil Smith - Chairman Tina Craib - Secretary or

10 SHEEP Chief Sheep Steward - Jennifer Milton, Newton of Auchindachy, Drummuir Assistant Amy Garrioch, Little Dach, Cairnie Please note: Suffolk, Texel, Charollais & Beltex Sheep must be MV Accredited (MV negative) Blackfaced and Rare & Minority must be Non MV Accredited Border & Blue Faced Leicesters, Jacob, Zwartble, Any Other Pure Breed, Half Breeds & Crosses may be either MV Accredited or Non MV Accredited The Keith Show will award Rosettes to Champion, Reserve Champion, 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th in each section ENTRY MONEY: Non-Members 4 per animal Members 2 per animal Young Handlers: No Entry Fee PRIZE MONEY: 1 st - 20, 2 nd - 15, 3 rd - 12 OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPION Judge: Collaboration of Sheep Judges 100 to Overall Sheep Champion 50 to Reserve Overall Sheep Champion Sash to Overall Sheep Champion CHIVAS BROTHERS present 1 Bottle of Whisky to Overall Sheep Champion HIGHLAND FUELS TROPHY to Overall Sheep Champion TOWIEMORE TROPHY to Reserve Overall Sheep Champion THE JAMES ANNAND TROPHY presented by TW & MR Stewart to competitor with most points in Sheep Classes THE WILLIAM ANDERSON VETERINARY JUBILEE TROPHY presented by the late William Anderson VS, for most points in the cattle, horse and sheep sections, open to all. 20 for most points in Sheep Section 10

11 BLACKFACED (Non MV Accredited Sheep Only) Judge: Pamela Nicol, Eastmill Farm, Glenisla, Blairgowrie 350 Aged Tup 351 Shearling Tup 352 Ewe that has raised lambs 353 Gimmer 354 Ewe Lamb 355 Tup Lamb 356 Pair of Blackfaced Gimmers 5 to Best Group of Blackfaced Sheep 1 male & 2 females THE KEITH TOWN COUNCIL TROPHY to Champion BLACKFACE SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Rosette to Champion Blackfaced Sheep THE DALBOG TROPHY presented by David Myles to best female bred by exhibitor THE CBFC TROPHY to best male Blackfaced Sheep bred by exhibitor BORDER & BLUE FACED LEICESTERS (MV Accredited & Non MV Accredited Sheep) Judge: Matthew Seed, Hom Farm Auchry, Cuminestown 357 Aged Tup 358 Shearling Tup 359 Ewe that has raised lambs 360 Gimmer 361 Ewe lamb 362 Tup lamb 5 to best group of Border or Blue-Faced Leicester Sheep, 1 male & 2 females THE CULVIE TROPHY presented by John Stewart to Best Blue Faced Leicester BLAIRINDINNIE TROPHY to Best Pair of Blue Faced Leicester Lambs, Tup and Ewe WILLIAM WEBSTER PERPETUAL TROPHY to Best Group of Border or Blue Faced Leicesters CBFC TROPHY to Best Border Leicester 11

12 SUFFOLK Judge: Barclay Mair, Kinnermit, Turriff (MV Accredited Sheep Only) 363 Aged Tup 364 Shearling Tup 365 Ewe that has raised lambs 366 Gimmer 367 Ewe lamb 368 Tup lamb 369 Pair of purebred lambs (1 male, 1 female) - entries restricted to members of NES Suffolk Sheep Club 5 to best group of Suffolk Sheep - 1 male & 2 females THE CBFC TROPHY to Champion THE SUFFOLK SHEEP SOCIETY ROSETTE to best exhibit 25kg Energyze Sheep Lick gifted by Harbro to best home bred Suffolk TEXEL Judge: Elma & Bertie Alexander, Auchenbreddie Farm, Insch (MV Accredited Sheep Only) 370 Aged Tup 371 Shearling Tup 372 Ewe that has reared lambs 373 Gimmer 374 Ewe lamb 375 Tup lamb BTSS rules - no dressing or trimming to be done 5 to best group of Texel sheep - 1 male & 2 females THE CBFC TROPHY to Champion DEVERONVALE TEXEL CUP presented by Graham Morrison to Reserve Champion 25kg Energyze Sheep Lick gifted by Harbro to Best Home Bred Texel North of Scotland Texel Club Champion Show Flock Points awarded in Classes as follows: 1 st 4 points; 2 nd 3 points; 3 rd - 2 points; 4 th - 1 point Compulsory Show for 2017 Echt. Champion Show Flock with most points to receive the North of Scotland Texel Club Trophy and 150 voucher redeemable at Aberdeen & Northern Marts towards the purchase of a Texel at either September Sale or Christmas Classic. Reserve Champion Show Flock to receive a voucher for 75 also redeemable at Aberdeen & Northern Marts as above 12

13 CHAROLLAIS SHEEP Judge: Bruce Irvine, Sauchentree, New Aberdour (MV Accredited Sheep Only) 376 Aged Tup 377 Shearling Tup 378 Ewe that has raised Lambs 379 Gimmer 380 Ewe Lamb 381 Tup Lamb 5 to best group of Charollais Sheep - 1 male & 2 females WILLIAM RIDDOCH TROPHY to Champion 25kg Energyze Sheep Lick gifted by Harbro to Winner Class 379 BELTEX SHEEP Judge: Rory Gregor, Oakfield, Thainstone, Inverurie (MV Accredited Sheep Only) 382 Aged Tup 383 Shearling Tup 384 Ewe that has raised lambs 385 Gimmer 386 Ewe Lamb 387 Tup Lamb 5 to best group of Beltex Sheep - 1 male & 2 females THE ARRAN HUTCHEON PERPETUAL TROPHY to Champion Beltex JACOB SHEEP Judge: Gordon Connor, Dun-Mor, Auldhill Road, Bridgend, Linlithgow (MV Accredited & Non MV Accredited Sheep) 388 Aged Tup 389 Shearling Tup 390 Ewe that has raised lambs 391 Gimmer 392 Ewe Lamb 393 Tup Lamb 5 to best group of Jacob Sheep - 1 male, 2 females CBFC TROPHY to Champion JACOB SHEEP SOCIETY ROSETTE to Champion NEWTON OF AUCHINDACHY TROPHY presented by the Milton Family to Reserve Champion 13

14 ZWARTBLE SHEEP Judge: Carrie Ann Bissett, 70 Teandallon Place, Evanton (MV Accredited & Non MV Accredited Sheep) 394 Aged Tup 395 Shearling Tup 396 Ewe that has raised lambs 397 Gimmer 398 Ewe Lamb 399 Tup Lamb KEITH SHOW TROPHY to Champion 5 to best group of Zwartble Sheep - 1 male, 2 females ANY OTHER PURE BREED Excluding all aforementioned breeds Please state Breed on Entry Form Judge: Chris Millican, Newton of Hassiewells, Rothienorman (MV Accredited & Non MV Accredited Sheep) 400 Aged Tup 401 Shearling Tup 402 Ewe that has reared lambs 403 Gimmer 404 Ewe Lamb 405 Tup Lamb THE EDINTORE TROPHY presented by the Christie Family to Champion RARE & MINORITY BREEDS Primitive & Northern Shortail Judge: Mayson Weir, Dowthwaite Head Farm, Dockray, Penrith (Non MV Accredited Sheep Only) 406 Aged Tup 407 Shearling Tup 408 Ewe that has reared lambs 409 Gimmer 410 Ewe Lamb 411 Tup Lamb 5 to best group of 3 Sheep from one Exhibitor RBST NORTHERN SCOTLAND GROUP TROPHY to Champion 14

15 RARE & MINORITY BREEDS Rare, Hill & Upland Judge: Mayson Weir, Dowthwaite Head Farm, Dockray, Penrith (Non MV Accredited Sheep Only) 412 Aged Tup 413 Shearling Tup 414 Ewe that has reared lambs 415 Gimmer 416 Ewe Lamb 417 Tup Lamb 5 to best group of 3 Sheep from one Exhibitor THE FLEECE4EWE TROPHY to Champion HALF BREEDS & CROSSES Judge: William Brown, Hilton of Culsh, New Deer (MV Accredited & Non MV Accredited Sheep please state which on Entry Form) 418 Pen of 3 Greyface Mule or Half-bred ewes 419 Pen of 3 Greyface Mule or Half-bred gimmers 420 Pen of 3 Greyface Mule or Half-bred ewe lambs 421 Pen of 3 ewes any other cross 422 Pen of 3 gimmers any other cross 423 Pen of 3 ewe lambs any other cross 424 Pen of 3 Prime cross lambs 425 Ewe nursing her own twin lambs (lambs to be born after 1 st March) THE MAISLEY TROPHY presented by WS Stronach to Champion 25 Voucher donated by United Auctions to Winner Class Voucher donated by United Auctions to Winner Class Voucher donated by United Auctions to Winner Class Voucher donated by Mitchell s Minerals to Winner Class

16 CARCASE CLASSES Judge: Steven James Moggach, Newton of Clunie Farm, Netherdale, Turriff ON THE HOOF 426 Best pen of 3 lambs not exceeding 100lbs (45 kilos) live weight 427 Best pen of 3 lambs exceeding 100lbs (45 kilos) live weight PLEASE NOTE: One entry fee per pen will cover On Hoof and On Hook Classes 20 to Champion pen, 10 to Reserve Champion pen 20 to Champion pen (if sired by a Suffolk) ON THE HOOK 428 Best pen of 3 lambs not exceeding 100lbs (45 kilos) 429 Best pen of 3 lambs exceeding 100lbs (45 kilos) 20 to Champion Lamb (if sired by a Suffolk) YOUNG HANDLERS SHEEP Judge: William Brown, Hilton of Culsh, New Deer Class to be judged on presentation of the stock, knowledge and skill of the handler. Please ensure entrants Name, Address and age on day of Show is stated on entry form. 430 Aged 14 to 16 years on day of Show 431 Age 10 to 13 years on day of Show 432 Age 9 years and under on day of Show NO ENTRY FEE THE KEITH SHOW TROPHY to Best Young Handler in each Class Prizes will be awarded 1 st 15, 2 nd 12, 3 rd 10 and all other Young Handlers 2 Rosettes will be awarded to all Young Handlers Exhibiting 16

17 YFC & OPEN SHEEP SHEARING Competition to take place on Monday 7 th August ENTRY FEE YFC Sheep Shearing open to YFC Members (26 years & Under) who have attended a British Wool Marketing Board course and attained a blue seal, Class may be split if sufficient entries forward Please ensure entrants age on day of Show is recorded on Entry Form 434 Open Sheep Shearing all grades YFC Class: Rosette and prize awards 1 st 15, 2 nd 12, 3 rd 10, 4 th 8, 5 th 5, 6 th 3 Open Class: Rosette and prize awards 1 st 25, 2 nd 15, 3 rd 10 COUNTESS HOWE TROPHY to Best YFC Sheep Shearer DUNCAN CONNON CUP to Best Open Sheep Shearer WOOL To be judged on MONDAY at 10am. Exhibits to be staged by 9.30am Judge: Craig Hume, 43 Marigold Drive, Galashiels 435 Fleece - Fine 436 Fleece - Medium 437 Fleece Cross 438 Fleece - Lustre 439 Fleece Hill 440 Fleece Mountain 441 Fleece Natural Coloured Please state breed on fleece entry form 10 to best Overall Fleece THE JAMES CHRISTIE OF EDINTORE TROPHY to most successful wool exhibitor over all Classes KEITH SHOW STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION Kindly sponsored by Seafield Veterinary Group Gibston Farm, Keith by kind permission of The Murphy Family. On Sunday 23 rd July 2017 starting at 1:00 Open, Club and Young Farmers Sections Raffles ~ Food ~ Bar All welcome 17