2 & 3 Sept LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE Closing Date for Entries - Wednesday 19th July. Dorchester Showground, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SD

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1 2 & 3 Sept 2017 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE Closing Date for Entries - Wednesday 19th July Dorchester Showground, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SD

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3 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE NOTES TO STOCKMEN CATTLE Any Other Dairy Breed Holstein & British Friesian Production Inspection Any Pure British Beef Breeds Belted Galloway British Blue British Continental Pure Beef Breeds Commercial Beef Devon Dexter Hereford Lowline South Devon Young Handler - Dairy Rare & Minority Breeds Longhorn Beef Cattle Young Handler Beef GOATS Female Goats Goatlings Female Kids Milking Competition Sunday Classes SHEEP Charollais Dorset Down Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset - Local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Greyface Dartmoor Hampshire Down Jacob Lleyn Portland Show Office Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, DT1 1EF Tel competitions@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk CATTLE & GOATS SCHEDULE 2017 INDEX Honorary Secretaries 3 Primitive Coloured Ryeland Ryeland Shetland Suffolk Texel Valais Blacknose Any Other Pure Breeds Any Other Continental Breed Any Other Rare Breed Any Cross Breed Group of Three Championship Junior Classes Inter Breed Groups & Pairs Championship Fleece Competition Wool on the Hoof Children s Novelty Commercial Lamb PIGS Modern Breeds Any Other Traditional Breed Gloucester Old Spot Oxford Sandy & Black Berkshire Large Black Tamworth Saddleback Kunekune Any Other Cross Breed Pork Pigs Pairs Championship Junior Handler FARM PRODUCE RULES & REGULATIONS Honey & Bee Mr Richard Norman, Dorset Beekeepers Association, Rabbits Mrs Pauline Griffiths, 7 Balmoral Close, Gosport, PO13 0JX. Tel

4 THE DORSET SHOWS CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly sponsored by LEGAL EXPERTISE, LOCAL TO YOU Three separate Championships for Cattle, Sheep and Goats Entry is automatic for exhibitors that exhibit at the three Dorset agricultural shows: Points to be accumulated as follows and will be awarded in single animal breed classes only Wool on the hoof and Young Handler classes are not eligible BEEF CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE SHEEP GOATS 1st Prize 10 points 2nd Prize 8 points 3rd Prize 6 points 1st Prize 10 points 2nd Prize 8 points 3rd Prize 6 points 1st Prize 10 points 2nd Prize 8 points 3rd Prize 6 points 4th Prize 4 points 1st Prize 10 points 2nd Prize 8 points 3rd Prize 6 points 4th Prize 4 points PRIZES Edwards & Keeping Perpetual Challenge Cup Champion 150 Reserve Champion 125 Runner up 100 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agric. Society Perpetual Challenge Cup Champion 150 Reserve Champion 125 Runner up 100 Gillingham & Melplash Agricultural Shaftesbury Agric. Society Perpetual Society Perpetual Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Champion 75 Champion 100 Reserve Champion 50 Reserve Champion 75 Runner up 25 Runner up 50 4

5 PROVISIONAL JUDGING TIMETABLE 2017 SATURDAY 2 nd September CATTLE RINGS Commercial Beef, British Continental Pure Beef Breeds Young Handler - Dairy Holstein & British Friesian, Any Other Dairy Breed, British Blue, Any Pure Native Beef Breed, Devon Hereford, Dexter, Devon and Lowline South Devon, Lowline, Belted Galloway Production Inspection Dairy Champion followed by Beef Champion GOAT RING Full Udder Inspection Milking Competition - to be completed by Inspection classes - all goats Milking competition - to be completed by Times may vary at the discretion of the judge SHEEP RINGS Charollais, Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset, Greyface Dartmoor, Hampshire Down, Any Other Pure Breed, Primitives, Shetland, Coloured Ryeland, Carcasses Any Cross Breed, Local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Lleyn, Any Other Continental, Suffolk, Any Other Rare Breeds, Dorset Down, Texel, Ryeland, Portland, Jacob, Valais Blacknose Young Handler & Novice Group of Three Championship PIG RING All Pigs SUNDAY 3 rd September CATTLE RINGS Young Handler - Beef Rare & Minority Breeds, Longhorn Beef Pairs GOAT RING Sunday Classes SHEEP RINGS Wool on the Hoof Any Other Breed Groups & Pairs, Commercial Groups & Pairs Championships Children s Novelty Classes PIG RING Pairs, Junior Handler, Overall Champion 5

6 NOTES TO STOCKMEN LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL Livestock may arrive on the Showground between 12noon and 8pm on Friday 1st September and between 6am and 9am on Saturday 2nd September. The Holding Number for the Showground is 11/126/8000. FACILTIES Hot showers and loos are available from Friday 6pm. A camping area will be available at the front of the Livestock parking area. STOCKMAN S BREAKFAST A cooked breakfast will be available from the Country Kitchen on Saturday and Sunday morning run by Kenniford Farm Kitchen. Each exhibitor will be sent two complimentary tickets for the Stockman's Breakfast. Additional tickets can be ordered at No tickets will be available on Show Day. STOCKMAN S SUPPER A subsidised three course hot meal will be served in the Members Pavilion on Saturday evening, any drinks must be purchased. Tickets for Stockmen are in advance only, on the night. DEFRA REGULATIONS/BLUE TONGUE Please report immediately to your Section Steward s Office with the relevant movement licences and passports for your animals. Vehicles visibly contaminated with animal faeces will not be permitted to enter the Showground. ADMISSIONS TO THE SHOWGROUND All persons wishing to gain access to the Showground on Saturday and Sunday of the Show must produce a valid entry ticket. Complimentary tickets will be sent out prior to the Show at the rate shown on the entry form. Extra tickets can be ordered on the entry form or online at Before 31st July Advance On the Day Adult Child (under 16 years) FREE FREE FREE CAR PARKING: Disabled Parking - There will be a designated area for Disabled parking at the front of the Public Car Park, please show your Disabled Parking Badge to the car parking attendant. Livestock Parking - Livestock exhibitors will be issued with vehicle passes relevant to the number of animals they bring. Livestock Parking will be accessed through Gate 1. Vehicle passes do not admit the driver. Public Car Parking - Public car parking is available free of charge. ** ONLINE ENTRIES ** Why not enter online? No need for a stamp. Ensure your entry gets to the Show Office in time. Simple and easy to use. Go to today! 6

7 CATTLE Chairman: Mr Trevor Green Please note that exhibitors in this section are eligible for the Dorset Shows Championship PRIZE MONEY (Except where stated) Three Shows Champion 250, Reserve Champion 150 & Runner Up 100 Overall Dairy Champion 50, Reserve Dairy Champion 25 Overall Beef Champion 100, Reserve Beef Champion 50 Beef Pairs First Prize 50, Second Prize 40, Third Prize 30 & Fourth Prize 20 First Prize 35, Second Prize 25, Third Prize 15, Fourth Prize 10 Cattle Appearance Money 20/unit to a maximum of 100/exhibitor. In 2016 over 3500 was given in appearance money Total Cattle Prize Fund Now 9,192 Ask your Vet if they are offering FREE PRE-SHOW TB TESTING - several are offering this service in support of shows. The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000. Passports will be required to be seen by any Show Steward or Show Official. BCMS barcode labels will be issued for your cattle passports and given out with your cattle numbers at the Cattle Steward's Office on Show day. Free covered accommodation for all cattle is available from Friday afternoon, no divisions will be available. Please indicate on the entry form how many cattle you are bringing. Cattle must arrive between noon pm on Friday or 6.00am and 9.00am on Saturday/Sunday. SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Beef Championship to be judged on a points basis by the Beef Breed Judges Dairy Championship Judge: Mr D Smith, Exeter C1 C2 The BIBBY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Cattle Section The CHALCLYFFE Perpetual Challenge Cup, Champion Sash and 50 for the Supreme Dairy Champion kindly sponsored by RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE and 25 for the Supreme Dairy Reserve Champion kindly sponsored by T W G BARTLETT & SON C3 The B.O.C.M. PAULS LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup, Champion Sash and prize of 100 for the Supreme Beef Champion kindly sponsored by J HOSKIN & SONS and BRACE OF BUTCHERS. RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE and 50 for the Supreme Beef Reserve Champion kindly sponsored by J HOSKIN & SONS and BRACE OF BUTCHERS CLASSES OVERALL SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPION, entry is automatic for Dairy Breed Champions only OVERALL SUPREME BEEF CHAMPION, entry is automatic for Beef Breed Champions only 7

8 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED (Excluding Holstein and British Friesian) Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Judge: Mr D Smith, Exeter Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion CLASSES 600 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER, under 12 months on the day of the Show 601 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER, over 12 months but under 24 months on the day of the Show 602 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER IN MILK 603 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED COW IN MILK, born in or before ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED EXHIBITOR BRED PAIR OF FEMALES HOLSTEIN AND BRITISH FRIESIAN Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Judge: Mr D Smith, Exeter Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion HOLSTEIN UK present rosettes for the Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Exhibitor Bred, Junior Champion and Best Udder in Show (if exhibitor and exhibitors animals are registered members of their relevant breed society). C14 C15 C16 C17 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Bowl will be awarded to the Champion The SOUTHFIELD VETERINARY CENTRE Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Cow Residing in Dorset The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Cow or Heifer in Milk The DALGETY CROSSFIELDS Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Local Pair of Females CLASSES 605 HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER, up to 12 months on the day of the Show 606 HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER, over 12 months but under 24 months on the day of the Show 607 HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER IN MILK 608 HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN COW IN MILK, born in or before HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN EXHIBITOR BRED PAIR OF FEMALES 8

9 PRODUCTION ~ INSPECTION CLASSES (Open to all Dairy Breeds) Qualifications Heifers and Cows must have calved, or be due to calve, within 400 days of calving for last 305 days maximum complete lactation. Dates of calving from service will be from recognised Breeder's Tables. Calving or service dates to be included on entry form Recognised milk recording certificates of yield, and certificates from owners of calving and service, must be lodged with the Competitions Secretary (competitions@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk) by 31st August 2017 N.B. Cows milked three times a day will incur a deduction of 15% of butterfat and protein Basis of Awards ~ Placings will be determined by the totals of the following: Production ~ one point will be awarded for each 5kg of butterfat and protein combined Inspection ~ for the animal placed 1st points; for second, third, fourth etc., points (not exceeding 119 for any one animal) will be awarded at the Judge's discretion Judge: Mr D Smith, Exeter Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C22 C24 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the Best Heifer of any breed The ASHFORD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Cow, property of a Dorset farmer CLASSES 610 PRODUCTION/INSPECTION HEIFER OF ANY BREED, not having completed her second 305 day lactation, dry or in milk. On production of 1st lactation of not more than 305 days 611 PRODUCTION/INSPECTION COW OF ANY BREED, dry or in milk. On production of last completed lactation of not more than 305 days ANY PURE BEEF BREED INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN (excluding breeds with individual breed classes on Saturday) Judge: Mr J Stanbury, South Molton Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion CLASSES 612 ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN BULL, any age 613 ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot 614 ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving 615 ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor 9

10 BELTED GALLOWAY All exhibits must be registered with the Belted Galloway Cattle Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: Mr J Hodge, Okehampton Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion 617 BELTED GALLOWAY BULL, any age 618 BELTED GALLOWAY COW, in milk or in calf CLASSES 619 BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFER, in milk or in calf 620 BELTED GALLOWAY MAIDEN HEIFER, not in calf 621 BELTED GALLOWAY PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor BRITISH BLUE All cattle must be registered with the British Blue Cattle Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the British Continental Pure Beef Breeds section. Judge: Mr B Birch, Stafford Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion 622 BRITISH BLUE BULL, any age CLASSES 623 BRITISH BLUE COW, any age in calf or with calf at foot 624 BRITISH BLUE HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving 625 BRITISH BLUE MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BRITISH BLUE PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF BREEDS Judge: Mr N Brown, Northampton Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion C8 The BALLACOOLLEY Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Simmental. The BRITISH SIMMENTAL CATTLE SOCIETY award a Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette 10

11 C9 C10 The RAWLSBURY Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Limousin. The BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY award a Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette The HARMAN Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Charolais.The BRITISH CHAROLAIS SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette CLASSES 627 BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF BULL, any age 628 BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot 629 BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF HEIFER, under three years old, in calf or with a calf at foot 630 BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF PAIR, bred and owned by the Exhibitor COMMERCIAL BEEF Judge: Mr B Birch, Stafford Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion C11 C12 C13 The SILCOCK LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Steer The NITROVIT Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Heifer The CENTRAL LIVESTOCK MARKETING Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Steer or Heifer, any breed or cross, judged as a potential butcher's animal CLASSES 632 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER of ANY BREED or CROSS, showing not more than two broad teeth. Judged as a potential butcher's animal and not to be entered in any other class. The prize money for this class is kindly donated by B & W Feeds (Mobile) Ltd, Bussey Stool Farm, Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, DT11 8JS 633 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER of ANY BREED or CROSS, showing not more than two broad teeth. Judged as a potential butcher's animal and not to be entered in any other class DEVON All cattle must be registered with the Devon Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: Mr R Dorrell, Worcester Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C6 C7 C37 The UPPINGTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Devon. The DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS SOCIETY also award a Championship Sash and Rosette The T G YEANDLE Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Pair of Devons The SYNERGY FARM HEALTH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Male Devon 11

12 C38 C39 The SYNERGY FARM HEALTH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Female Devon The PROVISO Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Junior Devon This is a Qualifying Show for Points towards the following DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS' SOCIETY TROPHIES: (a) Breeder of the Year (presented by the late Sir Henry Moore CBE) Points are awarded to the breeder as follows. Champion male and female 2 points, Reserve Champion male and female 1 point, 1st prize 3 points, 2nd prize 2 points, 3rd prize 1 point. (b) Bull of the Year (presented by Senor Ribiro and Dr Osorio of Brazil) (c) Female of the Year (presented by Messrs W T Baker and Son) (d) Young Bull of the Year (Australian Bicentennial Trophy) Young Female of the Year (presented by the Hurd family - Whitefield) Points awarded for (b), (c), (d) and (e) above are :- Champion 15 points, Reserve Champion 10 points, 1st prize 10 points, 2nd prize 5 points. The DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS SOCIETY offer a travel grant to those exhibitors who are not resident in the county of the Show CLASSES 634 DEVON BULL, born before 1st January DEVON BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March DEVON BULL, born on or between 1st April and 31st December DEVON COW OR HEIFER, born before 1st January DEVON HEIFER, born in DEVON HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March DEVON HEIFER, born on or between 1st April and 31st December DEVON PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor DEXTER Every animal must be entered in the Dexter Cattle Society Herd Book. Judge: Mrs M Kay, Carlisle Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C20 C21 The KNIGHTSWAY Perpetual Challenge Cup and the DEXTER Cattle Society Special Rosette for the Champion Dexter The ALBERT & HILDA REED MEMORIAL TROPHY will be presented to the best animal of the opposite sex to the Champion kindly donated by Mr & Mrs A Reed The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 642 DEXTER HEIFER, under fifteen months on the day of the Show 643 DEXTER HEIFER, in calf, with first calf 12

13 644 DEXTER COW or HEIFER, in milk 645 DEXTER COW or HEIFER, having had a calf, dry 646 DEXTER BULL, under 30 months 647 DEXTER BULL, over 30 months 648 DEXTER GROUP OF THREE, the property of the Exhibitor and exhibited in the Classes above HEREFORD All cattle must be registered with the Hereford Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: Mr L J Soloman, Truro Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C4 C5 The TROTT Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Hereford. The SOUTH WESTERN HEREFORD Association also award a Rosette & Herdsman's Certificate to the Champion. The KIDDLES Perpetual Cup for the Best Hereford, the property of an exhibitor residing in Dorset The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 649 HEREFORD BULL, born before 1st January HEREFORD BULL, born on or after 1st January HEREFORD COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January HEREFORD HEIFER, born on or after 1st January A PAIR OF HEREFORDS, bred and owned by the Exhibitor LOWLINE If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: Mr R Hartshorn, Telford Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C18 The WESSEX LOWLINES Perpetual Challenge Trophy is awarded to the Champion Lowline The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 654 BULL, any age 655 COW, any age, in calf or with calf at foot 656 HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving 13

14 657 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor SOUTH DEVON All cattle must be registered with the South Devon Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain classes Judge: Mr P Laity, Truro Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY offer a Sash to the Champion South Devon C40 The GLEBE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion South Devon CLASSES 659 SOUTH DEVON BULL, any age 660 SOUTH DEVON COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot 661 SOUTH DEVON HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving 662 SOUTH DEVON MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January SOUTH DEVON PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor YOUNG HANDLER - DAIRY Judge: Mr I Dimond, Sherborne Prize Money (class 664): 1st 15; 2nd 10; 5 for all others up to 10 entries Prize Money (classes 665 and 666): 30; 2nd 20; 3rd 12; 4th 6 Entry Fee: Members 3 inc VAT/entry Non Members 4 inc VAT/entry C27 C28 C42 The CATTISTOCK HUNT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Heifer led by an exhibitor under 11 years The BARTLETT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Heifer led by an exhbitor under 17 years The POPE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 23 years CLASSES 664 DAIRY HEIFER CALF, under 6 months old on 31/08/17. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/ DAIRY HEIFER CALF, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 17 years of age on 31/08/ DAIRY HEIFER CALF, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 17 years but under 23 years of age on 31/08/17 14

15 SUNDAY RARE AND MINORITY BREEDS All animals drawn from: Gloucester, Irish Moiled, Shetland, Vaynol, White Park, Traditional Dairy Shorthorn, Whitebred Shorthorn, Native Aberdeen Angus, Traditional Red Lincoln, Traditional Hereford, Northern Dairy Shorthorn, Red Poll, Beef Shorthorn, Riggit Galloway, British White Excluding any breed which has its own breed classes Judge: Mr C Horton, Cirencester Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry C35 The MILLS Perpetual Challenge Rose Bowl for the Overall Champion Rare Breed Exhibit. The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 667 RARE BREED OR MINORITY COW, three years and over 668 RARE BREED OR MINORITY CALF, under six months on the day of the Show 669 RARE BREED OR MINORITY HEIFER, under two years of age on the day of the Show 670 RARE BREED OR MINORITY HEIFER, in calf or in milk over two years of age 671 RARE BREED OR MINORITY BULL, any age 672 A PAIR of RARE or MINORITY Cattle, either or same sex LONGHORN All cattle must be registered with the Longhorn Cattle Society If less than 3 exhibitors forward classes will be amalgamated with the Rare and Minority Breeds classes Judge: Mr B Llewellyn MBE, Llandeilo Entry Fee: Members 7 inc VAT/entry Non Members 9 inc VAT/entry The LONGHORN CATTLE SOCIETY will present a rosette to the Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Junior Bull and Best Junior Heifer in the Longhorn classes The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion 673 LONGHORN COW, three years and over CLASSES 674 LONGHORN CALF, under six months on the day of the Show 675 LONGHORN HEIFER, under two years of age on the day of the Show 676 LONGHORN HEIFER, in calf or in milk over two years of age 677 LONGHORN BULL, any age 678 LONGHORN PAIR, either or same sex 15

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17 BEEF CATTLE CLASSES Open to all breeds, Pedigree, Commercial, Rare and Minority ~ Native or Continental Judge: Mr C J Hutchings, Dulverton FREE ENTRY C36 The TIVINGTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Sash and 60 for the Champion Pair and a Reserve Prize of 40, Sash and Rosette CLASSES 679 A COMMERCIAL PAIR, same or either sex 680 PAIR OF NATIVE HEIFERS, under three years of age on the day of the Show 681 PAIR OF CONTINENTAL HEIFERS, under three years of age on the day of the Show 682 PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF CATTLE BULLS 683 PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF CATTLE BULLS 684 PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF CATTLE COWS or HEIFERS, over three years old 685 PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF CATTLE COWS or HEIFERS, over three years old 686 BEEF CATTLE NATIVE PROGENY PAIR, same Sire or Dam 687 BEEF CATTLE CONTINENTAL PROGENY PAIR, same Sire or Dam 688 BEEF CATTLE NATIVE GROUP OF THREE, owned by the Exhibitor 689 BEEF CATTLE CONTINENTAL GROUP OF THREE, owned by the Exhibitor YOUNG HANDLER - BEEF Judge: Mrs M Lampshire, Hartfield Prize Money (classes 690 and 691): 1st 15; 2nd 10; 5 for all others up to 10 entries Prize Money (classes 692 and 693): 30; 2nd 20; 3rd 12; 4th 6 Entry Fee: Members 3 inc VAT/entry Non Members 4 inc VAT/entry C25 C26 C41 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 11 years The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 17 years The POPE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 23 years CLASSES 690 BEEF TYPE CALF, male or female, under 6 months on 31/08/17. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/17 17

18 691 BEEF TYPE CALF, male or female, over 6 months old on 31/08/17. To be shown and led by a exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/ BEEF TYPE CALF, male or female, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 11 years but under 17 years of age on 31/08/ BEEF TYPE CALF, male or female, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 17 years but under 23 years of age on 31/08/17 18

19 DAIRY GOATS Chairman: Mrs Anne Barnes - Tel Vice Chairman & Chief Steward: Mr Ben Young Please read the Rules & Regulations carefully. Exhibitors may enter the Showground after 12.00pm Friday 1st September, goats must be on the Showground by 5.30pm on the Friday evening. Goatlings and kids must be on the Showground by 9.00am on the Saturday morning. The goat classes and milking competition are held under the Rules, Regulations and Recognition of the British Goat Society. All exhibits must be registered with the BGS as in the ownership and in 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 be kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the date of the Show. The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000 SPECIAL NOTES: 1. No pregnant goats may be admitted to the Showground 2. In the event of unforeseen kidding or abortion, the goat must be immediately isolated from other goats. Full details of goat, exhibitor and action must be reported in writing to the Chairman (Mrs Anne Barnes) and the BGS Secretary, immediately after the Show 3. No goats/goatlings shall be fed with milk, milk product, or milk substitute whilst at the Show 4. Entries close on Wednesday 19th July No late entries will be accepted 5. A C.A.E. negative certificate, current for the days of the Show, issued during the previous twelve months must accompany your entry form or if entering online must be sent to the Show Office at least 1 week before the Show. 6. All judging will take place on Saturday 2rd September, exhibitors are encouraged to stay and display their goats on Sunday for the public to see but this will be optional. There will be some fun classes that exhibitors may wish to compete in. 7. Stripping out will take place at 6.30pm Friday 1st September and the milk for the next 24 hours will be taken for the milking trials. All milk must be weighed. Judging of milkers is on Saturday 2nd September at 10.00am. Full udders at 6.30am or at the discretion of the judge. 8. Exhibitors may leave the showground on Saturday 2nd September but must do so after 6.30pm. 9. The Committee reserve the right to amalgamate any classes. 10. Milk Buckets - in readiness for morning milking empty buckets may be brought to the table provided before retiring for the night or should be in place at least 15 minutes before first morning inspection. Likewise, buckets for evening milking should be on the table provided at least 15 minutes before milking commences. G1 G2 G3 CUPS, TROPHIES AND ROSETTES Exhibitors in these classes are eligible for the DORSET SHOWS CHAMPIONSHIP. The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Goat. The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a rosette for the Best Goat in Show The SHIELDS Perpetual Trophy for the Reserve Champion Goat The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a Challenge Certificate for the Best Goat that has borne a kid The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offer Breed Challenge Certificates for the Best Goat that has borne a kid of each of the following breeds: Anglo-Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, British- Alpine, British-Guernsey, British-Saanen, British Toggenburg and Golden Guernsey The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a certificate of merit for the Best British Milker that has borne a kid The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offer the Pomeroy Challenge Cup for the Anglo-Nubian Goat over two years old, securing the highest number of points in the milking competition. The DORSET GOAT CLUB Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Goatling and The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a special rosette for the Best Goatling The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offer a Challenge Certificate for the Best Inspection/Production 19

20 G5 G6 The GLANVILLES Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Kid and the DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a special rosette for the Best Kid The HANFORD FARMS LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the highest placed Toggenburg in the inspection/production line up G7 The BROOMDOWN Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the highest placed first kidder in the inspection/production line up G8 The WATTS Perpetual Trophy for the highest placed British Saanen in the Inspection/Production line up G9 The MELCOT Perpetual Plate for the Goat giving the highest milk yield at the Show G10 The DEEPWATER Perpetual Shield for the highest placed British Toggenberg in the Inspection/Production line up G11 The MELPLASH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner of the Dorset Shows Championship Goat Section G12 The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Anglo Nubian in the inspection/production line up G13 The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Saanen in the inspection/production line up G14 The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Golden Guernsey in the inspection/production line up G15 The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed British Alpine in the inspection/production line up G16 The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Any Other Variety in the inspection/production line up FEMALE GOATS Prize Money: 1st 12; 2nd 10; 3rd 8; 4th 7 Judge: Mr G Webster, Dundee Entry Fee Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non members 6 inc VAT/entry 951 SAANEN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 952 BRITISH SAANEN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 953 TOGGENBURG that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 954 BRITISH TOGGENBURG that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 955 BRITISH ALPINE that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 956 ANGLO NUBIAN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 957 GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY that has borne a kid, any age, in milk 958 ANY OTHER VARIETY OF GOAT that has borne a kid, any age, in milk GOATLINGS Prize Money: 1st 12; 2nd 10; 3rd 8; 4th 7 Judge: Mr G Webster, Dundee Entry Fee Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non members 6 inc VAT/entry 959 SAANEN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 960 BRITISH SAANEN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 20

21 961 TOGGENBURG, that has not born a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 962 BRITISH TOGGENBURG, that has not born a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 963 BRITISH ALPINE that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 964 ANGLO NUBIAN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 965 GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY, that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years 966 ANY OTHER VARIETY OF GOATLING that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years FEMALE KIDS Prize Money: 1st 12; 2nd 10; 3rd 8; 4th 7 Judge: Mr G Webster, Dundee Entry Fee Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non members 6 inc VAT/entry 967 SAANEN, over two months but not exceeding one year 968 BRITISH SAANEN over two months but not exceeding one year 969 TOGGENBURG over two months but not exceeding one year 970 BRITISH TOGGENBURG over two months but not exceeding one year 971 BRITISH ALPINE over two months but not exceeding one year 972 ANGLO NUBIAN over two months but not exceeding one year 973 GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY over two months but not exceeding one year 974 ANY OTHER VARIETY OF FEMALE KID over two months but not exceeding one year MILKING COMPETITION Prize Money: 1st 12; 2nd 10; 3rd 8; 4th 7 Entry Fee Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non members 6 inc VAT/entry A SPECIAL ROSETTE will be awarded to the Best Milker from the Milking classes 975 FIRST KIDDERS 976 SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT KIDDERS SUNDAY CLASSES Fun classes open to all breeds of goat. These classes are to be entered on the day. No entry fee. Rosettes will be given 1st to 3rd place. Judge: TBA Classes: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, to be shown as a pair CHILD HANDLER, handler to be aged under 17 years on 01/09/17 FANCY DRESS GOAT, handler fancy dress optional BEST PAIR OF GOATS, of the same breed 21

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28 SHEEP Chairman: Mr William Britton Vice Chairmen: Mrs Vicky Walker and Miss Emily Gascoigne Exhibitors in this section are eligible for the Dorset Shows Championship. Please read the Rules and Regulations carefully. SHEEP ARE TO BE SHOWN IN ONE CLASS PER DAY ONLY (EXCEPT FOR THE GROUP CLASSES, WOOL ON THE HOOF AND THE CHILDRENS NOVELTY CLASSES) AND MUST REMAIN ON THE SHOWGROUND UNTIL 4.30PM ON SUNDAY PENS ARE ALL UNDERCOVER AT 2/PEN INCLUDING STRAW SHEEP MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 2PM - 8PM ON FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER OR BETWEEN 6AM AM ON SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER IMPORTANT M.V. & M.V. Scrapie Monitored or Non-M.V. Status must be stated on the entry forms. Sheep are penned separately depending on their health status. Only Dorset Horn/Polls are accepted as Scrapie Monitored, there is an exception for this County Breed of sheep at its local Show. A copy of the green S.A.C. M.V. form must be sent with the entry form and the original brought to the Show. For your Movement Book the Society's Holding Number is 11/126/8000. Exhibitor numbers will be sent out with your tickets and vehicle passes in late August. Pens will be labelled with exhibitor's name. If there are less than 3 exhibitors in any section the Sheep Committee reserve the right to amalgamate the section. GRAND PARADE Champions and Reserve Champions in all sections WILL be required to participate in the Grand Parade at 2.30pm on both days or they will forfeit their Prize Money ENTRY FEE Members 4.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members 6.00 inc VAT/entry - except where stated PRIZE MONEY Except where stated First 20 Second 15 Third 10 Fourth 6 (for classes with eight entries or above forward on the day) Fifth 4 (for classes with ten entries or above forward on the day) SATURDAY CHAROLLAIS M.V. Accredited All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the British Charollais Sheep Society Judge: Mr J Osborne, Bude S8 The CROCKER Perpetual Challenge Cup and BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY Champion Rosette is awarded for the Champion Charollais Sheep. 701 ONE RAM, shearling or over 702 ONE RAM LAMB 703 ONE EWE, four tooth or over 704 ONE SHEARLING EWE 705 ONE EWE LAMB 706 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 28

29 DORSET DOWN NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Dorset Down Sheep Breeders Association. All Dorset Down Ewes must have been shorn bare in 2017 Judge: Mr J Tory, Blandford S6 The DORSET DOWN Sheep Association Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Registered Dorset Down Exhibit 707 ONE RAM, shearling or over 708 ONE RAM LAMB 709 ONE SIX TOOTH EWE 710 ONE FOUR TOOTH EWE 711 ONE SHEARLING EWE 712 ONE EWE LAMB 713 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET - LOCAL NON M.V. To reside in Dorset, to be shown untrimmed (minor trimming allowed around rear of sheep), unwashed and judged in their pens. These sheep will not be expected to Parade. Judge: Mr S Driver, Glossop S1 The SUE ELSWORTH Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Champion Local Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset S23 The SIXPENNY FORGE TROPHY for the Champion Dorset Horn, this Trophy will be awarded in either this section or the non-local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset section. 714 ONE RAM, any age 715 ONE EWE, four tooth and over 716 ONE EWE, two tooth 717 ONE EWE LAMB DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Society. All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February. Please state M.V. status on the entry form Judge: Mr S Driver, Glossop S2 The JAMES FOOT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Champion Dorset Horn / Poll Dorset. The DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION offer a Champion Rosette S23 The SIXPENNY FORGE TROPHY for the Champion Dorset Horn, this Trophy will be awarded either in this section or the Local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset section. 718 ONE RAM, one year and over. 719 ONE RAM LAMB, this class will be amalgamated with class 718 unless sufficient entries are forward 720 ONE SIX TOOTH EWE 721 ONE FOUR TOOTH EWE 722 ONE SHEARLING EWE 723 ONE EWE LAMB, bred by the Exhibitor 724 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 29

30 GREYFACE DARTMOOR M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association Judge: Mrs M A Rickson, Honiton S24 The HAZLEWOOD, HEARNE & HILLSIDE FLOCKS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Greyface Dartmoor The GREYFACE DARTMOOR SOCIETY offer a Champion & Reserve Champion Rosette. 725 ONE RAM, one year and over 726 ONE SHEARLING RAM 727 ONE RAM LAMB 728 ONE SHEARLING EWE 729 ONE EWE, four tooth or over 730 ONE EWE LAMB 731 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown HAMPSHIRE DOWN M.V. & Non MV Accredited All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association Judge: Mr J Birkwood, Grimsby The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Hampshire Down Champion 732 ONE RAM, any age 733 ONE RAM LAMB 734 ONE RAM LAMB, untrimmed (except head and squaring of tail) 735 ONE EWE, any age 736 ONE EWE LAMB 737 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown JACOB M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Jacob Sheep Society. Judge: Mr G A Jones, Stockbridge S5 The BAILEY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Jacob Exhibit 738 ONE RAM, any age 739 ONE RAM LAMB 740 ONE EWE, any age 741 ONE SHEARLING LAMB 742 ONE EWE LAMB 743 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 30

31 LLEYN M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with the Lleyn Society Judge: Mrs P Hale, Tiberton The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Lleyn 744 ONE RAM 745 ONE RAM LAMB 746 ONE EWE, four tooth or over 747 ONE SHEARLING EWE 748 ONE EWE LAMB 749 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from existing pens, both sexes to be shown PORTLAND M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with the Portland Sheep Breeders Group Judge: Mrs C Cassie, Lutterworth The PORTLAND SHEEP BREEDERS GROUP award a rosette to the Best Novice. S25 The VERNE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Portland Sheep 750 ONE RAM, one year and over 751 ONE RAM LAMB 752 ONE EWE, one year and over 753 ONE EWE LAMB 754 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown PRIMITIVE M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breed Society for Boreray, Castlemilk Morrit, Manx Loaghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay & Hebridean Judge: Mrs C Cassie, Lutterworth S27 The FONTMELL Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Primitive Exhibit kindly presented by Mr M Johnston The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette to the Champion Primitive Sheep, as well as a Sash and 20 kindly donated by Miss E Gascoigne. 755 ONE RAM, one year and over 756 ONE RAM LAMB 757 ONE EWE, one year and over 758 ONE EWE LAMB 759 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 31

32 COLOURED RYELAND NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Coloured Ryeland Flock Book Society Judge: Mr J Webb, Tenbury Wells The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Coloured Ryeland Sheep The COLOURED RYELAND SOCIETY will award a Trophy and Rosette to the Champion Coloured Ryeland and a Rosette to the Reserve Champion. 760 ONE RAM, shearling or over 761 ONE RAM LAMB 762 ONE EWE, one year and over 763 ONE EWE LAMB 764 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown RYELAND NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Ryeland Flock Book Society Judge: Mr J Webb, Tenbury Wells The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Ryeland Sheep 765 ONE RAM, shearling or over 766 ONE RAM LAMB 767 ONE EWE, one year and over 768 ONE EWE LAMB 769 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown SHETLAND M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Shetland Sheep Society Judge: Mr A Harwood, Horsham S10 The PAYNE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Champion Shetland Sheep and the Shetland Sheep Society offer a Champion and Reserve Champion rosette. The SHETLAND SHEEP SOCIETY offer a Novice rosette for the best Shetland Sheep shown by a member showing Shetland Sheep for the first time this year and who has not previously won a SSS rosette 770 ONE RAM, one year and over 771 ONE RAM LAMB 772 ONE EWE, one year and over 773 ONE EWE LAMB 774 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 32

33 SUFFOLK M.V. Accredited All sheep must be eligible to be, or be registered with, the Suffolk Sheep Society. This show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society show points competition Judge: Mr R Morgan, Usk S26 The OLDS Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Suffolk Exhibit The SUFFOLK SHEEP SOCIETY offer a rosette to the best exhibit registered with the Society 775 ONE RAM, shearling or over 776 ONE RAM LAMB 777 ONE RAM LAMB, untrimmed (except squaring of tail) 778 ONE EWE, any age 779 ONE EWE LAMB 780 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown TEXEL M.V. Accredited All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the British Texel Sheep Society and will be judged under the British Texel Society Rules. Sheep must have been shorn on or after 1st April 2017 Judge: Mr D Farmer, Petersfield The BRITISH TEXEL Sheep Society offer a Champion & Reserve Champion Rosette accordingly 781 ONE RAM LAMB 782 ONE RAM, shearling or over 783 ONE SHEARLING EWE 784 ONE EWE, four tooth or over 785 ONE EWE LAMB 786 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown VALAIS BLACKNOSE M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society Judge: Mr G Tucker, Launceston A Swiss Sheep Bell will be awarded to the Champion Valais Blacknose Sheep, kindly sponsored by Mole Valley Farmers, as well as a Rosette for Reserve Champion 787 ONE RAM, one year and over 788 ONE RAM LAMB 789 ONE EWE, one year and over 790 ONE EWE LAMB 791 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 33

34 ANY OTHER PURE BREEDS M.V. & NON M.V. EXCLUDING ANY BREED WHICH HAS ITS OWN BREED CLASSES All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society. Judge: Mr A G Selway, Stalbridge S4 The HALLETT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Exhibit in this section The BRITISH GALWAY SHEEP SOCIETY offer a special rosette to the best British Galway sheep in Show The SOUTHDOWN SHEEP SOCIETY offer a special rosette to the highest placed Southdown sheep 792 ONE RAM, any age 793 ONE RAM LAMB 794 ONE EWE, any age 795 ONE SHEARLING LAMB, 796 ONE EWE LAMB 797 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BREEDS (excluding Texel and Charollais) Judge: Mr A G Selway, Stalbridge The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Any Other Continental Sheep 798 ONE RAM, any age 799 ONE RAM LAMB 800 ONE EWE, four tooth and over 801 ONE SHEARLING EWE 802 ONE EWE LAMB 803 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown ANY OTHER RARE OR MINORITY BREED M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breed Society for Balwen, Cotswold, Devon Closewool Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Hill Radnor, Leicester Longwool, Llanwenog, Lincoln Longwool, Norfolk Horn, Oxford Down, Teeswater, Wensleydale, Whitefaced Dartmoor, Whitefaced Woodland Judge: Mrs S Stevenson, Taynton The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Any Other Rare Breed Champion 804 ONE RAM, one year and over 805 ONE RAM LAMB 806 ONE EWE, four tooth and over 807 ONE EWE LAMB 808 ONE SHEARLING EWE 809 GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown 34

35 ANY CROSS BREED NON M.V. All sheep in these classes will be untrimmed. These sheep will not be expected to parade. Judge: Mr J Cranton, Wareham The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Any Other Cross Breed Sheep 810 ONE RAM, untrimmed, suitable for modern meat production 811 TWO FOUR-TOOTH OR OVER EWES 812 TWO TWO-TOOTH EWES 813 TWO EWE LAMBS JUNIOR CLASSES M.V. & NON M.V. PLEASE STATE NAME AND AGE OF HANDLER ON ENTRY FORM All sheep in these Classes must be un-trimmed and cannot be drawn from any other class. Sheep may be washed and combed only prior to the Show and be shown in a halter within the judging ring, please state clearly M.V. status on the entry form. Handlers are required to wear white coats. To be judged on presentation, knowledge of sheep breed and handling of sheep in the ring. A Novice is a competitor who has not won a first prize in the Young Handler or Novice Classes at the Dorset County Show. Judge: Miss J Harding, Wimborne Prize Money: 1st 6; 2nd 4; 3rd 2; 4th 1 Special Rosettes for all entrants in the Junior Sheep Classes. Entry Fee: Members 1.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members 2.00 inc VAT/entry S11 The PAYNE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Overall Champion Junior Shepherd. The cup will be presented during the Grand Parade S12 The L J MAYO CUP presented by the Sheep Committee for the Best Effort and Endeavour in the Junior Classes S13 The RASHLEY & TOOZE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Young Handler under 10 years of age. 814 NOVICE HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler under 10 years of age on 31/08/ NOVICE HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler to be 10 years to under 16 years of age on 31/08/ YOUNG HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler under 10 years of age on 31/08/ YOUNG HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler to be 10 years to under 16 years of age on 31/08/17 GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Mr J Birkwood, Grimsby; Mrs C Cassie, Lutterworth S27 The ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for class 820 The Group of Three Champion. S28 The RAMPISHAM FARM Perpetual Challenge Trophy for class 819, the Non Commerical Group of Three 818 COMMERCIAL GROUP OF THREE, open to the group of three winners from the commercial sections 819 NON COMMERCIAL GROUP OF THREE, open to the group of three winners from any non commercial sections 820 GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP 35

36 SUNDAY The Sheep Committee reserve the right to move breeds within the classes depending on suitability and class size. COMMERCIAL INTER BREED GROUP AND PAIRS M.V. & NON M.V. To include Charollais, Poll Dorset, Hampshire Down, Lleyn, Suffolk, Texel, Zwartbles and Berrichon Du Cher. The Committee reserve the right to add to this list if appropriate. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society and be exhibitor bred. Judge: Mr L Alderson CBE, Christchurch 821 GROUP OF FOUR, exhibitor bred, both sexes to be shown 822 PAIR OF RAMS, exhibitor bred, any age 823 PAIR OF EWES, exhibitor bred 824 PAIR OF EWE LAMBS, exhibitor bred 825 MIXED PAIR, ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE, exhibitor bred, any age, same breed, (Sheep entered in classes 822 to 824 may not enter class 825) ANY OTHER BREED INTER BREED GROUPS AND PAIRS M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or be registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society and be exhibitor bred. Judge: Mrs S Harmer, Lewes 826 GROUP OF FOUR, exhibitor bred, both sexes shown 827 PAIR OF RAMS, exhibitor bred, any age 828 PAIR OF EWES, exhibitor bred 829 PAIR OF EWE LAMBS, exhibitor bred 830 MIXED PAIR, ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE, exhibitor bred, any age, same breed or cross breed, sheep entered in classes may not enter class 830. CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr L Alderson CBE, Christchurch; Mrs S Harmer, Lewes S18 The DORSET TRACTORS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Individual Overall Champion in the Sheep Section. A Championship Sash & Prize of 40 and a Reserve Sash & Prize of 20 is also awarded. The Cup will be presented in the Grand Parade S19 The JOHNSON Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Overall Any Other Breed Champion. A Championship Sash and prize of 40 and Reserve Championship Sash and prize of 20 will be awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade S20 S17 The NICK BARRON Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion Commercial Sheep. A Championship Sash and prize of 40 and Reserve Championship Sash and prize of 20 will be awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade The DORSET FARMERS Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Overall Champion Pair. A Championship Sash & Prize of 40 and a Reserve Sash & Prize of 20 is also awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade 36

37 S16 The MILLER Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion Group. A Championship Sash and prize of 40 and a Reserve Champion Sash and prize of 20 will be awarded. The cup will presented in the Grand Parade. 831 OVERALL CHAMPION, entry is automatic for BREED CHAMPIONS ONLY 832 OVERALL ANY OTHER BREED CHAMPION, entry is automatic for BREED CHAMPIONS ONLY 833 OVERALL COMMERCIAL BREED CHAMPION, entry is automatic for BREED CHAMPIONS ONLY 834 CHAMPION GROUP, entry is automatic for WINNERS OF THE INTER BREED GROUP CLASSES 835 CHAMPION PAIR, entry is automatic for WINNERS OF THE INTER BREED PAIRS CLASSES FLEECE COMPETITION To be judged in the Fleece/Carcass Tent on Sunday at 10.00am. For the purposes of this competition fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured by the neck wool. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that fleeces are delivered to the Fleece/Carcass Tent between 8.30am and 9.30am on the day of judging (Sunday). Fleeces may be collected after 4.30pm on Sunday. Fleeces that are artificially stained or coloured or fastened with any form of twine will be eliminated. The competition will be judged on a points system. Fleeces may be moved at the discretion of the Judge. Judge: Mr M Berry, South Molton S21 The SOUTHOVER Perpetual Cup for the best Portland Fleece exhibited by a Novice Exhibitor (not entered a fleece at a County Show before), kindly presented by Michelle Jones The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Fleece Exhibit 836 EXTRA FINE/FINE, including Merinos, Suffolk, Ryeland, Charollais and Downs. 837 MEDIUM, including Half-breed, Texel and Lleyn. 838 CROSS AND LUSTRE, including Mule, Greyface, Wensleydale, Lincoln and Devon. 839 HILL AND MOUNTAIN, including Radmore, Exmoor, Blackface and Welsh. 840 NATURAL COLOURED, including Jacob, Black Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles or any other natural colour pure bred or cross bred fleece WOOL ON THE HOOF M.V. & NON M.V. Sheep in these Classes can be drawn from other Classes Please state M.V. status on the entry forms. To be judged in the ring at 8.30am Judge: Mr M Berry, South Molton Entry Fee: Members 3.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members 5.00 inc VAT/entry Entry fee on the day 6.00 inc VAT S29 The HEARNE FLOCK Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Wool on the Hoof Exhibit 841 ONE LONG WOOL EXHIBIT 842 ONE SHORT WOOL EXHIBIT 843 ONE NATURAL COLOURED EXHIBIT, cannot be drawn from the previous two classes 37

38 CHILDREN'S NOVELTY CLASSES This section is kindly sponsored by The Stable Prize Money: 1st 6; 2nd 4; 3rd 2; 4th 1 Special Rosettes for all entrants in the Junior Sheep Classes. Judge: TBA Entry Fee: Members 1.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members 2.00 inc VAT/entry 844 THE FRIENDLIEST PET LAMB/EWE, handler under 12 years of age on 31/08/ THE FRIENDLIEST PET LAMB/EWE, handler 12 years to under 16 years on 31/08/ THE WOOLIEST LAMB/EWE, handler under 12 years of age on 31/08/ THE WOOLIEST LAMB/EWE, handler 12 years to under 16 of age on 31/08/ FANCY DRESS, both sheep and handler to participate, handler under 16 years of age on 31/08/17 COMMERCIAL LAMB LIVE LAMB JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST on the Showground at 5.30pm, please arrive after 4.00 p.m. CARCASS JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER Entries in the live lamb class will also be entered in the carcass class - one entry fee covers both classes All lambs are slaughtered at S J Norman and Sons, Bradpole and displayed/judged in the Carcass Tent on Saturday. Carcasses are sold by S J Norman & Sons on Saturday with payment made to the competitor at market prices. Exhibitors will be entitled to 1 Show ticket for 1-2 entries and 2 Show tickets for 3 or more entries Kindly sponsored by S J Norman & Sons of Bridport Judges: Mr P Keating, Wimborne (Carcass); Mr E Davis, Ilminster (Live Lambs) No entries will be accepted on the day S14 The LEAR Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Live Lamb exhibit S15 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup and Championship Sash are awarded for the Best Carcass S22 The ERIC LOCKYER Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Best Novice Live Lamb Exhibit (exhibitor not to have won in the last four years) LIVE LAMBS 849 ONE LAMB SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, born in 2017, for the modern meat trade and under 40kgs, live weight 850 ONE LAMB SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, born in 2017, for the modern meat trade and over 40kgs, live weight 851 ONE LAMB SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, born in 2017, for the modern meat trade and under 40kgs, live weight 852 ONE LAMB SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, born in 2017, for the modern meat trade and over 40kgs, live weight CARCASS 853 ONE CARCASS SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, up to 20kgs, dead weight 854 ONE CARCASS SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, over 20kgs, dead weight 855 ONE CARCASS SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, up to 20kgs, dead weight 856 ONE CARCASS SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, over 20kgs, dead weight 38

39 PIGS This section is kindly sponsored by Edwards & Keeping Pig Chairman: Mr Peter Clark Vice Chairman: Mr Chris Britton All pigs to be moved under Show and Exhibitors Licence. No pigs permitted entry to Showground without production of Licence. Please ensure that all pigs are mange and lice free. All pigs must stay for both days and are not permitted to leave until after 4pm on Sunday. Competitors will be expected to parade their pigs in the Sunday Parade at 1.30pm in the Pig Rings. The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000. Entries on the day will NOT be permitted. ACCOMODATION Covered accommodation for all pigs is available from Friday afternoon at a cost of 2/pen. Please indicate on the entry form how many pigs you are bringing and how many pens you require including kit pens. Pigs must arrive between 12.00pm pm on Friday, 6.00am and 9.00am on Saturday. PRIZE MONEY Except where stated First 20 Second 15 Third 10 Fourth 5 CUPS, TROPHIES & AWARDS P1 The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion. The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY also offer a Championship Prize of 50 and a Reserve Championship Prize of 25 The GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette. This Show is a Southern Championship Qualifier for the GOSPBC Competition, the final held at The Royal Berkshire Show in late September (club members only), the highest placed GOS and reserve will qualify. The BERKSHIRE PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette The LARGE BLACK PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette The BRITISH LOP PIG SOCIETY offer a Best of Breed Rosette P3 The FRANCIS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Oxford Sandy & Black. The OXFORD SANDY & BLACK PIG SOCIETY offer a Best of Breed Rosette to the best Oxford Sandy & Black pig belonging to a OSB Society member. The highest placed OSBP exhibited by a member of the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Society to qualify for the Champion of Champions competition to be held at Royal Berkshire Show on Sunday 17th September 2017 at Newbury Showground. If already qualified then the second placed pig to qualify in their place. The BRITISH SADDLEBACK BREEDERS PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a Champion rosette to the Champion Modern Pig The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a Champion rosette to the Champion Landrace Pig The BRITISH KUNEKUNE PIG SOCIETY Champion Rosette for the Champion Kunekune P5 The NICK HUNKIN MEMORIAL TROPHY for the Champion Tamworth 39

40 SATURDAY CLASSES If there are less than 3 exhibitors of any breed the classes may be amalgamated at the discretion of the Steward Judging will commence at 10.00am Entry Fee: Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non Members 6 inc VAT/entry MODERN BREEDS If there are more than 3 exhibitors of any breed the class may be split 901 MODERN BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2017 Judge: Mr J Newth, Castle Cary 902 MODERN SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within six months prior to the date of the Show 903 MODERN GILT, born after 1st July MODERN GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 905 ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED BOAR, born after 1st Jan ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the date of the Show 907 ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED GILT, born after 1st July ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 909 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT BOAR, born after 1st Jan GLOUCSTER OLD SPOT SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the date of the Show 911 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT GILT, born after 1st July GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 OXFORD SANDY & BLACK Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 913 OXFORD SANDY & BLACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan OXFORD SANDY & BLACK SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show 915 OXFORD SANDY & BLACK GILT, born after 1st July OXFORD SANDY & BLACK GILT, born after 1st Jan

41 BERKSHIRE Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 917 BERKSHIRE BOAR, born after 1st Jan BERKSHIRE SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show 919 BERKSHIRE GILT, born after 1st July BERKSHIRE GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 LARGE BLACK Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 921 LARGE BLACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan LARGE BLACK SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within six months to the date of the Show 923 LARGE BLACK GILT, born after 1st July LARGE BLACK GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 TAMWORTH Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 925 TAMWORTH BOAR, born after 1st Jan TAMWORTH SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show 927 TAMWORTH GILT, born after 1st July TAMWORTH GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 SADDLEBACK Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 929 SADDLEBACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan SADDLEBACK SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 month prior to the Show 931 SADDLEBACK GILT, born after 1st July SADDLEBACK GILT, born after 1st Jan 2017 KUNEKUNE To be run under the rules of the British Kunekune Pig Society, the Champion will not be eligible for the Interbreed Championship Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport 933 KUNEKUNE BOAR, born after 1st Jan KUNEKUNE SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show 935 KUNEKUNE GILT, born after 1st July KUNEKUNE GILT, born after 1st Jan

42 ANY OTHER CROSS BREED Judge: Mr J Newth, Castle Cary 937 ANY BREED OR CROSS BREED SOW, with suckling litter, Sows from previous classes are eligible PORK PIGS Judge: Mr J Newth, Castle Cary 938 A PAIR OF PORK PIGS, minimum finishing weight 50kg each, to be judged in their pens SUNDAY CLASSES Should any one breed have four pairs entered in any one Class, there will be a separate Breed Class held for them. All pigs will be expected to Parade in the Pig Ring on Sunday afternoon Judging will commence at 10.00am Judge: TBC Entry Fee: Members 4 inc VAT/entry Non members 6 inc VAT/entry No Entry Fee for the Championship class 939 PAIR OF MODERN PIGS, both pigs to be owned by exhibitor at the date of entry and to have been shown in the Saturday classes 940 PAIR OF TRADITONAL PIGS, both pigs to be owned by exhibitor at the date of the entry and to have been shown in the Saturday classes 941 OVERALL CHAMPION PIG, drawn from the winners of the Saturday classes JUNIOR CLASSES Classes in this Section to be judged on preparation, manner and ability with which the animal is shown Prize Money: 1st 5; 2nd 4; 3rd 3; 4th 2 Judge: TBC NO ENTRY FEE ~ ROSETTES WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS P2 The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Junior Champion. The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY also offer a Championship Prize of 20 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a Special Rosette to the highest placed Novice Handler and a prize of 5 kindly donated by Mr & Mrs A Case 942 JUNIOR HANDLER, under the age of sixteen on 31/08/ JUNIOR HANDLER, under the age of twelve on 31/08/17 42

43 FARM PRODUCE Chairman: Mr Matt Keeping One complimentary Show tickets will be sent to adult exhibitors who make entries to the value of 6.00 or more in the combined Homecraft, Horticulture and Farm Produce sections. SPECIMEN HAY, STRAW, KALE, MAIZE & SILAGE Exhibits must have been produced from Exhibitors own farm in Names of varieties must be attached to Exhibits. Display buckets are provided for silage, 'hay-nets' for straw and hay and will be available in the Farm Produce Tent Prize Money 1st 6; 2nd 4; 3rd 2 Entry Fee: Members 1.50/entry Non Members 2/entry Judge: Mr J Cossins, Blandford Judging commences at 9.15 a.m. on Saturday AWARDS FP1 The DUNN Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Kale Exhibit The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Tankard to the Contractor for the Best Exhibit in the Clamp Silage Class The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Tankard to the Contractor for the Best Exhibit in the Bale Silage Class CLASSES 261 HAY, enough to fill a hay-net (provided), 2017 Seed Hay, Rye Grass 262 HAY, enough to fill a hay-net (provided), 2017 Pasture or Meadow Hay 263 STRAW, Feeding Oat or Barley, enough to fill a hay-net (provided). 264 FOUR STALKS KALE, any variety with roots 265 FOUR STALKS MAIZE, with roots 266 CLAMP SILAGE, approximately 5 kgs of Silage, to be displayed in two gallon buckets. State if first or second cut, name of Contractor (if used) and date of cutting 267 BALE SILAGE, approximately 5 kgs of Silage, to be displayed in two gallon buckets. State if first or second cut, name of Contractor (if used) and date of cutting 43

44 GRAIN Exhibitors must have harvested all grain on their own farms in Names of varieties must be attached to Exhibits. Display bags are provided by the Society and will be avaiable in the Farm Produce Tent. PLEASE NOTE ~ Exhibitors must display a minimum of 28 lbs. Prize Money 1st 6; 2nd 4; 3rd 2 Entry Fee: Members 1.50/entry Non Members 2/entry Judge: Frontier Agriculture Ltd Judging commences at 9.15 a.m. on Saturday AWARDS FP2 FP3 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Wheat Exhibit The BAMLET Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Barley exhibit The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award Tankards to the winners of the grain classes FP4 The LOCK Perpetual Challenge Bowl is awarded for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Grain Section. Points to be awarded as follows ~ 1st Prize ~ 3 points, 2nd Prize ~ 2 points, 3rd Prize ~ 1 point, 4th Prize ~ 0.5 point CLASSES 268 PULSES, 28 lbs either peas, beans or lupins 269 WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 1 & 2 Wheat (Milling) Winter or Spring 270 WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 3 or 4 Soft Wheat 271 WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 4 Hard Wheat 272 OATS, 28 lbs Spring/Winter, unclipped 273 BARLEY, 28 lbs Feed Barley type Winter or Spring, use HGCA list for classification 274 BARLEY, 28 lbs Winter, potential malting, use HGCA list for classification 275 BARLEY, 28 lbs Spring, potential malting, use HGCA list for classification EGGS All egg classes displayed in the POULTRY TENT Breed of Poultry to be displayed. The Judges may break any egg during the process of Judging. Prize Money 1st 4; 2nd 3; 3rd 2 Entry Fee: Members 1.50/entry Non Members 2/entry Judge: TBA Judging commences at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday 277 FOUR NEW LAID HEN'S EGGS, brown. 278 FOUR NEW LAID HEN'S EGGS, any other colour 279 FOUR DUCK OR GOOSE EGGS 280 CONTENTS OF ONE HENS EGG, to be exhibited on a white saucer (provided) and broken by the judge 44

45 REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS This Society is a member of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, (The National Show Association) and endeavours to run its competitions in line with similar shows. Competitors are asked to remember that although great care and attention are taken in site planning, it is possible that changes may become necessary, even on the day - should the need arise. Your patience and co-operation would be appreciated. In particular, adequate time should be allowed to enter and leave the Showground as traffic delays are a possibility. GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 1. Entries - All entries must be on an official entry form or via the online entry system and signed by exhibitor, owner, agent or if under 16 years of age, the exhibitor & parent/guardian. All exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of making entries. This rule obviously is superseded where exhibits are required to be bred, made or produced by the exhibitor. 2. Closing Dates - No entries will be accepted after the relevant closing date. 3. Membership - Fully paid up Members of the Dorchester Agricultural Society are entitled to reduced entry fees in most classes. Subscriptions must be paid before or at the time entries are submitted. 4. Refunds - No refunds can be made for any entry after the relevant closing date. 5. Safety - Exhibitors are reminded to comply with all safety regulations relating to themselves, their exhibits and the public. 6. Accidents - The Society will not be responsible for any loss, illness, damage or accident that may occur to any animal or article exhibited at the Show. It is a condition of entry that the exhibitor shall hold the Society harmless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising from any such accident, loss or illness. All accidents must be reported to the Secretary's Office. 7. Prizes - As printed in the schedule except where the Judge or Section Chairman reserves the right to change for whatever reason. The Judge need not award a first prize. 8. Prize Money - To be collected on the day of the Show. No prize money is given unless the relevant prize card is handed in. No prize money is sent out, unless requested in writing with the relevant prize card attached. 9. Judging - No public will be allowed in the tents or judging rings while judging is in progress. The Judges decision is final. 10. Entry Tickets - Each person must give up an admission ticket when entering the Showground on Show days or be wearing a wristband. Should exhibitors be entitled to exhibitor or vehicle passes these will be dispatched, before Friday 25th August. The Society asks all exhibitors to only give free passes to 'bona fida' assistants or livestock handlers. 11. Objections - An exhibitor making an objection shall do so in writing to the Secretary before 4.00pm (or at close of judging) on the relevant day of the Show, and shall deposit the sum of 30. The objector must be an exhibitor in the same class. The Appeals Committee will decide the outcome by 5.00pm that day and in the event of an objection being held invalid the said sum of 30 shall be forfeited to the Society. 12. Security - 24-hour security is on site from 12 noon Wednesday 30th August until 12 noon Tuesday 4th September. The Society cannot accept responsibility for any loss, theft or damage. 13. Showground Facilities - Refreshments, toilets and showers are available on the Showground. Exhibitors are allowed to use the Members facilities after 5.30pm each show day where the catering and bars operate until 11.00pm on Friday and midnight on Saturday. 14. Access to the Showground - Exhibitors are asked to follow the directional signs to the Showground and to allow adequate time for entry to the Show site, parking and unloading of their entries. Any vehicle attempting to enter the Showground without a vehicle pass will be charged 50 which is refunded if the vehicle is removed from the Showground before 8.15am on the morning of each show day. 15. Opening Hours - Public opening hours are from 8.30am to 6.00pm. A security and noise curfew is in place after 11.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Show weekend. 16. Car & Lorry Parks - Spaces will be allocated by the car parking steward and should any vehicle be discovered parked in any other area it will be towed away to the car parking area. 45

46 17. Stockmen and Shepherds - All stockmen, grooms and shepherds must follow the appropriate dress code when parading their animals for judging i.e. white coats, etc. 18. Smoking - The Society operates a no smoking rule in all tents, judging rings and in the Main Ring. 19. Veterinary & Medical Cover - These are on site via the Secretary's Tent between 8.00am and 6.00pm on Show days, after which a call out service is available. Exhibitors are responsible for any treatment costs incurred. 20. Grand Parade - Champion, Reserve Champion, 1st and 2nd prize winners must parade in the Grand Parade on the relevant day to receive their prize money. 21. Timing of Classes - Competitors must present themselves to the judging rings in adequate time for the relevant competition. 22. Display Boards - The Society welcomes display boards and requests that competitors ensure that they are secured in a safe manner. 23. DEFRA and Veterinary Inspections - A DEFRA Inspector will be in attendance at the Show. CATTLE RULES 1. Milking - The Society provides a washing area for cattle behind the cattle lines. 2. Halters - Proper halters must be used at all times. 3. Passports and Movement records - Passports must travel with the animals and be shown to the steward. The Society will issue a BCMS label with the Society's holding number for your movement book and passport. 4. Cattle Numbers - One number will be issued per animal, which must be used for all classes. 5. Undercover Accommodation - This will be provided free of charge under canvas with straw bedding for all cattle. SHEEP RULES 1. Health Status - The MV and Scrapie status of all sheep must be recorded on the entry forms. Separate penning is provided for MV, Non MV and Scrapie monitored sheep. Please ensure that MV certificates (if required) have been handed in at the Sheep Secretary's Office. 2. Sheep Numbers - One number will be issued for each animal, and must be used for all classes. 3. Halters - Proper halters must be used at all times. 4. Penning - Sheep will be penned under canvas on straw bedding. PIG RULES 1. Movement Certificates - Competitors must hold a Show and Exhibitors Movement License. 2. Suitability to Travel, (piglets and pregnant sows) - Current guidelines for the movement of sows and litters should be complied with. Please consult your veterinary surgeon if in doubt. 3. Penning - Pigs will be penned undercover on straw. GOAT RULES 1. C.A.E. Negative Certificates - A valid CAE negative certificate MUST accompany your entry form. 2. Milk Recording - This is carried out by NMR (on behalf of the Society) with results issued to the Society. 3. Prize Money and Awards - All prize money for the milking section is sent out in cheque form after results of the milking competition are received approximately 8 weeks after the Show. CAMPING RULES 1. Livestock Attendants - The Society permits livestock attendants to camp/sleep in their vehicles in the livestock parking area. 2. Camping Field - A separate camping field is provided adjoining the main showground where a charge of 30 is made per vehicle or tent. 3. Gas & Cooking Arrangements - For fire safety reasons, gas cylinders should not be stored within your sleeping accommodation For clarification of the rules to the various competitions, prior to the Show, please contact the Show Office. 46

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