2018 JUNIOR SHEEP WOOL & SHEEP SHOW AMBASSADOR COMPETITION.

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1 JUNIOR SHEEP WOOL & SHEEP SHOW AMBASSADOR COMPETITION

2 OUTSHINES THE COMPETITION. EVEN WHEN IT S COVERED IN MUD Tundra 4x4 Crewmax TRD Sport. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE COMPETITORS. TOYOTA IS THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF THE ROYAL.

3 PRESIDENT S LETTER Rob Flack, President The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The 96 th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrates excellence in agriculture, food products and equine sport. This annual event welcomes exhibitors of many different livestock breeds and agricultural products excited to compete for championship titles, conduct business and interact with their colleagues. The Royal also welcomes thousands of spectators eager to explore and learn about agriculture and food and interact with producers. On behalf of The Royal s staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, I would like to welcome all exhibitors to the 96 th Royal. As the newly elected President and Chairman of The Board I am thrilled to preside over our 2018 Fair. The 2017 Fair was the most successful Royal year on record. As a result, The Royal is investing in improving exhibitor experience. Upgraded electrical and water supply has been approved by the Board of Directors and work is underway. The upgrades to the Livestock Barn will allow access to much needed services for beef and dairy exhibitors. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a great Canadian tradition now 96 years young. By competing in The Royal, you are part of our tradition and part of our future. I wish you every success in the Royal competition of your choice in We appreciate your participation and your loyalty. Rest assured that we continue to work hard to create a best-inclass experience for you. We look forward to seeing you at The Royal. Good luck to everyone and we will see you in the show ring! 3

4 John Deere is proud to support this world-class event celebrating the hard work of farmers across the country. The Official Equipment Sponsor of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

5 GENERAL INFORMATION THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Main Reception (416) AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE Agriculture Show Office Manager Angela Booth Malleau (416) active after September 10, 2018 ADMINISTRATION Chief Executive Officer Charlie Johnstone (416) Manager, Corporate Projects Jennifer Tattersall (416) AGRICULTURE SHOW Director, Agriculture & Food Peter Hohenadel (416) Manager, Agriculture & Food Trish McMahon Scott (416) Agriculture & Food Coordinator Shaniece Mitchell (416) FINANCE Director, Finance Janet Scott (416) Financial Administrator Kelly Manning (416) OPERATIONS Manager, Operations Gabe Simms (416) HORSE SHOW Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport Christine Reupke (416) Horse Show Manager Peter Doubleday (416) Group Sales Coordinator Josh Baranowski (416) Director, Event & Broadcast Robert MacAskill (416) SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT Director, Corporate Development Chris Sura (416) Senior Manager, Corporate Development Caitlin O Neill (416) coneill@royalfair.org COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Manager, Commercial Exhibits Heather Sommer (416) hsommer@royalfair.org MARKETING Manager, Marketing Bobby Arthur (416) & Community Relations barthur@royalfair.org HOSPITALITY Director, Hospitality & Special Events Tim Lilleyman (416) tlilleyman@royalfair.org FEATURE PROGRAMMING Manager, Features & Education Ana Stuart (416) astuart@royalfair.org 5

6 GENERAL INFORMATION MAILING ADDRESS Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 39 Manitoba Drive Enercare Centre Exhibition Place Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada SHIPPING ADDRESS Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Door 33, Manitoba Drive Enercare Centre Exhibition Place Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada PARKING VIOLATIONS The RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after the RAWF LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKING Exhibitors livestock trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition grounds at no charge during the RAWF in designated lots assigned by The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations will be provided during move in/arrival. It is requested that all exhibitors requiring parking for their trucks and trailers provide that information on the entry form so that The RAWF may appropriately allocate space for parking in SHUTTLE SERVICE A shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/Coca- Cola Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place parking lot on a regular basis. There will be no charge for this service. ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONS The Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold, or otherwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electrical equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply with the above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well as lighting and display equipment. Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the necessary electrical approval certification is being sought: Electrical Safety Authority Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer 155 Matheson Road West Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5 Tel: (905) Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused connection to the source of electrical supply and may even be ordered to be removed from the display. ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs. All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets have been installed must be equipped with cords having threepronged grounded plugs. COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be allowed in the buildings. ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the services of the in-house electrical company contacted through Enercare Centre. ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN EXHIBITORS PAYMENT OF FEES 1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds. 2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds, (1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money Order at your Bank or Post Office. 3. DO NOT SEND cheques drawn on US Banks marked as Payable in Canadian Dollars, as we are unable to negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay the HST charges on their entries, as the service is being provided in Canada. CUSTOMS Exhibits from the United States or any other foreign country will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhibitors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF s designated customs broker: Livingston Event Logistics 40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1. Tel or Fax Livingston Event Logistics have offices at most Ports of Entry to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada. U.S. Livestock Exhibitors Import permits are necessary for temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Regulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements for Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to Canada on temporary status. 6

7 GENERAL INFORMATION THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR ENDOWMENT FUND The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established Endowment Fund which exists to provide reserves for responsible financial management, and also to provide a source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advancing the objectives of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Enriching The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund is an important responsibility shared by those who are committed to the future of this great Canadian institution. The demands today are significant, and the dreams for tomorrow limitless and we all have the ability to contribute either directly or indirectly. If you would like more information about The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund, including details as to how to make a contribution, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD Since 1996, the Federated Women s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution made by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair by presenting them with the prestigious Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award. Criteria for Selection Open to all women currently or previously involved in agriculture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their community (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match). Nominations Your nomination package must include: A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community. Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation (not to exceed one page each) and the nominee s contact information 1996 Miriam Detwiler 1996 Joy Palmer 1997 Evelyn McCutcheon 1998 Grace Oesch 1999 Cathy Wilson Pinkney 2000 Cathy Lasby 2001 Jane Whaley 2002 Josie Wintersinger 2003 Sharon Douglas Previous Winners Call for Nominations FWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who has tirelessly contributed to excellence in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be FWIO s guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural Excellence Luncheon, where the award will be presented. Selection The winner will be selected by an appointed committee of FWIO representatives and notified by September 30. Applications available from: Federated Women s Institutes of Ontario 552 Ridge Road Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6 Phone: fwio@fwio.on.ca Deadline: Submit completed nomination packages by June 30 th each year. All nominations are to be sent to the FWIO Offices Monica Veit 2007 Judy Shelley 2008 Joanne Currie 2009 Doris Aitken 2011 Katie Normet 2012 Karen Eastman Velthuis 2013 Mary Ann Found 2014 Donna Willows 2015 Pat Marcotte 2016 Mary Elmhirst Congratulations to the 2017 winner of the "Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award" Shelley Barfoot-O Neill 7

8 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation, it is duly noted in the appropriate section and must be followed. INTERPRETATION 1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to as the RAWF or The Royal a. Directors means the Board of Directors of the RAWF b. Chief Executive Officer or CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of the RAWF c. Judge means the person(s) contracted by the RAWF to decide events/competitions/shows at such RAWF d. Exhibitor means any owner signing an Entry Form and/or the lessee, manager, agent nominator, driver, rider or employee of such owner 2. The RAWF Management has the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, or in connection with, or incident to the RAWF. 3. The RAWF Management has the right to amend or add to these Rules and Regulations from time to time 4. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules and regulations printed in the Competition Book will forfeit all privileges and premiums upon decision of the management. This may include any or all of the following: a. Prizes, awards, diplomas, certificates; b. Prize money; c. Forfeiture of any or all passes, entry fees and stall rental fees; d. Banned from exhibiting at future RAWF Events. This exhibitor may also be subject to such penalty as the Executive Committee may determine. ENTRY PROCEDURE 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to place their entries online where applicable. 6. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form including payment in full by no later than the entry closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse any entry, at its sole discretion, and to return any entry fee without further liability. Closing dates are stated in each competition section. 7. If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the facility, The RAWF reserves the right to return entries. 8. If an Entry Form is sent by FAX machine: a. Please indicate that you have faxed your entry, on the entry form; b. Entries will only be accepted if payment is made by credit card and the credit card information is completed on the form; c. Do not FAX an Entry Form more than once unless instructed to do so by the RAWF. 9. Payment of entry fees will be accepted by Master- Card/VISA or cheque. HST should be added to all fees quoted unless otherwise stated, and must be paid in Canadian funds. US exhibitors please refer to the U.S. and Foreign Exhibitors page. 10. Exhibits that have been erroneously entered, may, at the discretion of the Agriculture Manager, be transferred to their proper classes prior to judging. 11. No substitution will be accepted after the entry closing date, except as referred to in the appropriate section 12. Firms and co-partnerships entering exhibits for competition must be in existence at the time of making the entry and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of the particulars of firms may be required by the Executive Committee. 13. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for championships or specials, provided the animal or article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First and second prize winners are automatically eligible for championships. EXHIBITS 14. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction of the RAWF but solely at the risk of the exhibitor. The RAWF will not be responsible for damage, injury, loss or theft of any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of such damage, injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage, injury, loss or theft occasioned by or arising from any article exhibited by him/her and shall indemnify the RAWF against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto. 15. No exhibit shall be temporarily removed during the RAWF without the written authority of the Chief Executive Officer and this written permission shall be given only on leaving such deposit as the Chief Executive Officer shall specify, and the written authority shall state the departure time and return time of the exhibit. If the exhibit is not returned in accordance with the terms of the authority, the deposit will be forfeited to the RAWF. 16. Under no circumstances will articles which are offensive by reason of their odour or appearance or which are dangerous by reason of their combustible or explosive character, be accepted or admitted, and if any such be allowed admission, through misrepresentation or otherwise, they must be removed by order of the Chief Executive Officer. 8

9 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS EXHIBITS (cont d) 17. No exhibit shall have overhead storage of any kind as it does not comply with the RAWF s safety protocols. 18. No pets will be allowed in the facilities with the exception of service dogs. 19. If required by the RAWF Management, an exhibitor shall make a statutory declaration that the article exhibited by him/her is exhibited in accordance with and in all respects comply with the rules and regulations of the RAWF. In case any exhibitor refuses to make such declaration, all premiums awarded to him/her shall be forfeited and all such articles shall be removed forthwith if so ordered by the Executive Committee. EXHIBITOR CONDUCT 20. Any false representation, interference or unacceptable conduct on the part of an Exhibitor will be dealt with by the RAWF according to the circumstances of the case. 21. Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception or dishonest practice, either in the preparation or ownership or of any misrepresentation concerning any article exhibited, which may have affected or have been intended to affect the decision of the judges, the Executive Committee has the power to withhold the payment of any prize awarded. The Executive Committee may prohibit any such party or parties from exhibiting at the RAWF for one or more years and may also publish the names of such persons as may be deemed expedient. 22. Consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of designated licensed areas of the RAWF will not be tolerated. Violators of this rule will be dealt with accordingly. 23. The Enercare Centre and Coca-Cola Coliseum are smoke free facilities. In accordance with the Smoke- Free Ontario Act, smoking is PROHIBITED in the barns and indoor areas. 24. Glass bottles are not permitted in the barn for safety and environmental reasons. 25. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to keep stalls, pens and/or exhibit areas clean and neat. 26. Professional displays are encouraged. Space visible to the public and/or your neighbouring exhibitors must be finished attractively. Please see the display/tent* section on the entry form to apply. DISPLAYS 27. Exhibitors will not be permitted to call attention to their exhibits in a noisy or disorderly manner. Only such signs and placards may be used throughout the buildings as the Chief Executive Officer shall approve and allow. The Executive Committee reserves the right to prescribe the dimensions and regulate the position of all signs, and generally to direct the arrangement of the exhibits, so far as the same may be necessary to secure harmony and an attractive appearance. Except with permission of the CEO, no person(s) will be permitted to distribute advertising matter in the RAWF Show Rings except from his/her exhibit, nor tack up or post any advertisement, bill, card, etc., except in the space occupied by the exhibitor. 28. Undue noise or unseemly methods of demonstrations made in the operation of displays will not be tolerated. Noise levels of sound amplification equipment must not interfere with any other persons. The RAWF may terminate the use of any such equipment or methods. The final decision of what constitutes undue noise and unseemly methods shall rest with the RAWF. 29. In an effort to best utilize the space in the barn for animal and exhibitor use, tents* and displays will only be permitted once the stalling plan has been finalized. Exhibitors wishing to have a display and/or tent must complete the tent/display application and submit it to the Agriculture Show Office along with entries before the respective entry closing date of each section. Tents/displays that are approved by RAWF Management will be subject to a fee. Tent space will be limited to 10x10 and display space will be limited to 10x7. Tents and displays are to be incorporated into the stalling area. Tents and displays will not be permitted on the stalling row ends or against the building walls due to fire and safety protocols. Only one tent and/or booth is allowed per string. A tent is to be used for tack storage. A display booth is to be used for farm or animal promotion only. Any tents or displays that are not utilized in the appropriate manner, as deemed by management, will be removed. All tents and displays must post their permit for the clear view of the Fire Marshal and RAWF staff. 30. Pop-up tents will be required to have an operable fire extinguisher positioned on the outside of the tent. The Fire Marshal has the authority to look in any pop-up tent, at any time, if there is probable cause. If possible, the Fire Marshal will check with string personnel prior to entry. 31. Remember: Fire Regulations and enhanced grounds safety measures are designed for the protection and safety of you and your property. JUDGES AND JUDGING 32. Judges are expected to familiarize themselves with all the rules and regulations of the RAWF and to particularly note those bearing on the classes to be judged by them. 33. In the absence of competition in any class, the judge will award such premium as he/she determines the exhibit deserves. He/she will exercise his/her discretion as to whether first, second or any premium will be awarded. Judges may not award prizes to unworthy exhibits. * PLEASE NOTE: Ceiling covers are prohibited on tents. Non-compliance will result in RAWF staff removing ceiling covers. In addition, The Royal will fine the exhibitor at fault $500 which will be deducted from any prize money won or added to their invoice. 9

10 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS JUDGES AND JUDGING (cont d) 34. If there is any question regarding the legitimacy of an entry, or the right of an article to compete in any Section or Class, the judge shall report this to the Superintendent or clerk in charge. 35. All judging documentation (each page initialed) must be signed with the judge s regular signature and returned to the Agriculture Show Office as soon as the awards are completed. Judges should not leave the RAWF until they have ascertained that there are no protests against any of the awards in the classes they have judged. 36. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. However, should an exhibitor have a protest, the following procedure must be followed: a. All protests must be in writing and must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the Chief Executive Officer s Office within two (2) hours of judging (for livestock). For all other competitions, complaints must be delivered to the CEO s office within 48 hours; b. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained c. Deposit amounts are as follows: $100 Livestock (this includes livestock youth shows) $50 Agriculture Product and Dance Competitions; d. No appeal from an award based upon a statement that the judge has overlooked an exhibit will be considered by the Executive Committee. 37. Any exhibitor who by himself/herself, his/her agent or employee interferes or shows disrespect to any judge during the performance of his/her duties on the premises occupied by the RAWF or is guilty of conduct calculated to bring the RAWF into disrepute shall be subject to any or all the forfeitures and/or penalties provided for in Rule #4. PROTESTS 38. All other protests must be made out to the RAWF in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $50. Such protests must plainly state the cause of complaint, concern or appeal and must be delivered to the CEO s office within 48 hours of the event or visit. SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANTS 39. Subject to the direction of the RAWF Agriculture Manager, each Superintendent and/or assistant is responsible for the Section to which he/she is assigned. Consequently, exhibitors are required to follow his/her instructions in matters pertaining to the placing and showing of exhibits. AWARDS 40. Prize money will be mailed as soon as possible after the close of the RAWF and will be paid in Canadian funds. Exhibitors who do not receive their prize money by January 5 th of the year following the RAWF, must apply to the Agriculture department for payment thereof, in writing, before January 10 th, quoting specifics of the competition, class and placing. 41. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair reserves the right to not process cheques in the amount of or less than $25.00 for all shows where prizes are being offered 42. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as follows: a. Ribbons First...Red Second...Blue Third... White Fourth... Yellow Fifth...Green Sixth...Pink Seventh...Purple Eighth...Brown Ninth...Orange Tenth...Pale Blue Championship... Red, White & Blue Reserve Championship. Purple, Pink & White b. Trophies Trophies offered for perpetual competition will remain in the custody of the RAWF. The name of each winner will be engraved thereon or on the plate attached thereto. 43. Each exhibitor shall agree that photographs taken of the exhibitor and/or exhibits by any photographer approved by the RAWF may be used for purposes of promotion by the RAWF or its official sponsors. 10

11 SMALL LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor; owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor at the time of entry closing. The breeder of the animal will be the person(s) recorded as such on the registration certificate. An animal owned jointly by more than one individual, firm or institution must be registered in the names of the joint owners. In the event that one of the joint owners is the breeder of the animal, he may include it in a group class having a bred and owned requirement. 2. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: a. Entries and full payment are due on or before the posted closing date b. Entries received after the posted closing date will be accepted at the discretion of the RAWF and late penalties may apply (See individual competition section) c. Cancellations received due to extraordinary circumstances (eg. Natural disasters, storms, accidents or emergencies) will be addressed on a case by case basis by RAWF management d. Cancellations or scratches received prior to the closing date will receive a refund of 100% of entry fee less the administration fee and related costs e. Refunds for entries following the closing date will only be accepted if accompanied by a signed veterinary or medical certificate. In this event 25% of the entry fees and administration fee will be withheld. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of the close of the Fair. In the event that an animal s entry is cancelled for health issues and a refund is awarded, no substitution will be allowed. 3. The competence of the handlers and show-people is considered essential. Untrained individuals, including show personnel and visitors, should not be permitted to handle animals or equipment. Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock. Any exhibitor who cannot handle their animal will not be allowed in the show ring, at the discretion of RAWF management. 4. All livestock entered in purebred classes for show or sale at the RAWF must be recorded as Purebred as determined by the by-laws of an Association authorized to register animals of that breed. Each breed association shall: a. Be solely responsible to assure that its breed registration rules, regulations and by-laws, including those relating to ownership and to those relating to criteria defining purebred for that specific breed are adhered to b. Be solely responsible to verify and assure, prior to the competition, that each entry made in a breed association sanctioned show is eligible to compete in the class or classes declared by the exhibitor c. Indemnify the RAWF against all legal or other proceedings related to the implementation of the breed association s rules, regulations and by-laws 5. PRODUCTION OF CERTIFICATES: Exhibitors of animals entered in the purebred classes must have original certificates of registration available for inspection by the relevant Breed Association or RAWF officials. 6. All livestock must arrive to the RAWF identified with approved indicators (as approved by Agri-Food Canada) and they are to be tagged before leaving the farm. Exhibitors with animals that arrive without tags are subject to a $1, personal fine, and a fine of $1, for the transporter and another $1, fine for the site of acceptance (RAWF). The exhibitor will be responsible for the total fine payment of $3, The RAWF is NOT a tagging station for livestock. 7. GROUPS: Animals comprising an exhibit in a group class must have been entered and shown in their respective sections for single animals, except in cases where it is permissible to include an animal for which no section for single animals is provided 8. BARREN ANIMALS: The RAWF debars and will, to the utmost of its power, discourage and prohibit the showing of barren animals in breeding classes/shows. 9. STALLS: Stalls and pens for livestock will be allotted by the Superintendent and barn bosses of the section. No exhibitor has the right of use to any stall at succeeding Fairs. Consequently, exhibitors installing fittings in a stall do so subject to the RAWF s right to enter the stall and remove such fittings when, in the opinion of management, it is desirable to do so to cope with stabling requirements or to comply with fire safety regulations. No overhead storage will be permitted as per General Rules & Regulations Rule # EXHIBITOR SIGNS: The RAWF has available for purchase standard exhibitor signs. A chloroplast panel 48 wide and 15 deep may be used by exhibitors of cattle, sheep and goats. For the price of $100 each a sign will be ordered and delivered to the RAWF for you. Signs can be ordered and picked up in the Royal Agriculture Show Office. 11. ACCOMMODATION FOR LIVESTOCK: It shall be the duty of the Barn Manager, Livestock Superintendents and barn bosses of the section to work with exhibitors to ensure neat and attractive exhibits. This will be enforced by preventing an exhibitor from utilizing too many stalls/pens or from unduly crowding their animals, and through regulating the use of stalls/pens for purposes other than accommodation of exhibits and to require the use of sufficient bedding by each exhibitor (at the expense of such exhibitor). NOTE: Stalls will be assigned at the complete discretion of the Superintendent and barn bosses. Entries do not dictate stall space. Stall space will be decided by the number of animals that an exhibitor brings to the RAWF. The Superintendent s decision is final. Any exhibitors who do not tie their entries as assigned may be asked to leave the grounds and forfeit their entry fees. For Display and pop-up tent regulations, refer to General Rule #29. 11

12 SMALL LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS 12. STALL BED (BEEF): A standard amount of first bedding pack will be provided for Beef Cattle and Youth Cattle shows. a. Shavings may be used at the owner s expense b. Beef and youth cattle exhibitors will not be permitted to use straw in the designated stalls. Straw will only be allowed for tie-outs. 13. FORAGE AND BEDDING: Hay, straw and grain may be purchased on site at reasonable prices from an authorized contractor. To prevent congestion in the aisles during the hours of peak attendance, no deliveries of feed will be made after 10:00 a.m. Exhibitors may bring in a maximum of 24 hours worth of feed and bedding for their own livestock during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. only. NO SELLING OF HAY, STRAW OR GRAIN BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE RAWF S AUTHORIZED CONTRAC- TOR WILL BE PERMITTED. Extra hay or straw may be placed in feed aisles only. All feed buckets, forks and other equipment used in connection with the exhibit must be stored in the feed aisles when not in use and nothing may be stored in such aisles to a height greater than that of the partitions. 14. MANURE: We ask for all exhibitors cooperation in keeping the barn as clean as possible. If your animal drops manure in the aisles or on the carpet, we ask that you clean it up immediately. Manure must be removed by the exhibitor and taken to the specified containers outside of the barn for the duration of the show. It must not be piled in the aisles or in the barn during the day. This rule will be in effect from October 29 to November 11, inclusive. Wire, bottles or other solid objects must not be disposed of in the manure. Exhibitors must bring their own manure carts to move their manure to specified containers. 15. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES: To avoid accidents and subsequent claims for damages that could involve an exhibitor; no milking machine or other electrical appliance without a guard over its moving parts is to be placed in the public aisles or beside animals. No electrical appliance may be used unless it has a three-pronged plug and a ground wire. 16. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITS: See arrival times within each appropriate competition section. These times will be strictly adhered to. All articles and animals must be in place and all rubbish waste material cleared away before 8:00 a.m. each day of the Fair to present the best possible exhibit to Fair visitors. 17. RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: See departure times within appropriate competition sections. These times will be strictly adhered to. Any exhibitor who moves out before designated time will be subject to a $400 penalty and may not be permitted to exhibit at the RAWF in future years. Management reserves the right to allow for special circumstances. 18. All livestock entries are required to pay an environmental fee. HEALTH OF LIVESTOCK The health regulations are subject to change without notice. 19. CANADIAN SHEEP and GOATS a. Producers must ensure that an approved Canadian Sheep Identification Program (CSIP) eartag is applied to all sheep and lambs on their premises before they leave their farm of origin. b. All sheep and goat entries must be inspected at the RAWF for freedom from infectious and contagious diseases. 20. DISEASED ANIMALS: In the interest of maintaining a high standard of animal health, all livestock are subject to inspection upon arrival and throughout the show by inspectors appointed by the RAWF, officers of Agriculture Canada or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and veterinarians. If evidence of an infectious or contagious disease is discovered, the owner of the infected animal shall be required to move it to a designated area within the building or, on order from the RAWF or breed association officer, immediately remove it from the premises. 21. TREATMENT OF ANIMALS: Abuse of animal(s) in any form will not be allowed. Any violation of this rule will result in immediate disciplinary action. In all aspects of the RAWF, the well-being of animals shall take priority over the demands of owners, sellers, buyers, organizers, sponsors and officials. a. Recommended Codes of Practice are currently in place for poultry, hogs, dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits and livestock transportation. These Codes have been designed to guide farmers, handlers, transporters, and processors in their practices. The codes have been drafted through close consultation with producers, government researchers and industry and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to familiarize themselves with their species codes of practice and put these recommendations in practice at the RAWF. b. Animal health, stall/animal sanitation, and safety should be considered at all times. Adequate provisions must be made for ventilation, feeding, and watering throughout the show. All handling, housing and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the animals. 12

13 SMALL LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS 22. TAMPERING WITH LIVESTOCK: The unethical fitting of livestock entered for competition is prohibited. For the purpose of the RAWF, unethical fitting is deemed to consist of any treatment or operation materially altering the structure or natural conformation of any part of an animal s body such as: the introduction of air, liquids, or other substances subcutaneously in any part of the body, surgical operation to correct defects, or the performance of any act, operation to exaggerate the natural conformation of the animal. a. Every exhibitor, in consideration of their entry being accepted, specifically undertakes that no animal entered by him/her has been or will be before entering the judging ring, unethically fitted. The exhibitor agrees to submit for inspection any animal entered by him/her, at any time required before any inspector(s) or appointed for this purpose by the RAWF/ affiliated association. They further agree that the opinion of such inspector(s) be valid and their call to be final and conclusive and without recourse against the RAWF/affiliated association. The exhibitor, by entering the animal for exhibition, hereby releases the RAWF from all claims and demands whatsoever in connection with the disqualification of any animal under the provisions of this section. b. If an animal which in the opinion of an inspector or inspectors appointed for the purpose has been unethically fitted, the incident will be reported and the RAWF/affiliated associations will adhere to the penalties outlined by the RAWF/affiliated association. 23. The RAWF reserves the right to collect urine or blood samples from any animal for laboratory analysis. An exhibitor of an animal producing a sample having a quantity of diuretic or unapproved medication of any kind will forfeit all rights and privileges to exhibit at any future RAWF and forfeit any prize money earned by the present exhibition of the animal or animals in question. 24. No artificial colouring of hair or wool will be allowed 25. REFUSAL TO SHOW OR PARADE: Exhibitors refusing to lead out their animals for parade or for competition in the show ring, when called by the official in charge, will forfeit all prizes previously won and may be debarred from further participation in the RAWF and be required to remove their animals from the premises within six hours after such refusal. 26. TIME OF SHOWING: The livestock judging schedule will be published in the livestock prize list and repeated in the livestock catalogue. Exhibitors are required to act accordingly; any animal not presented in the ring at the time the class is scheduled will be barred from showing. 27. SPECTATORS BARRED FROM LIVESTOCK RING(S): No persons other than judges, officials and attendants holding animals being exhibited will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging 13

14 2018 AUCTION SALES AND MARKET LIVESTOCK INFORMATION 1. All Market Livestock exhibited at the 2018 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair must be sold through auction sales. 2. The selling weight of Market Lambs will be recorded on the day previous to the sale. The Ontario Junior Swine Show animals will be sold on the basis of live weight. 3. In the operation of these sales, the RAWF acts in the capacity of agent, and as such undertakes to collect the proceeds of sale from the buyers and to remit same, less commission and any other charges, to the exhibitor. 4. The person signing the sale ticket or identified by the auctioneer as the buyer will be deemed to be the buyer and will be required to make settlement to the RAWF or the retained sale management group at the conclusion of the auction via approved cheque, debit, or credit. If groups are purchasing, the person identified as the buyer on the sale ticket will be billed by the RAWF for 100% of the purchase. It is the responsibility of all members to manage their own settlement within the group. Animals will not be released until payment has been received. 5. Every animal shall be at the risk of the purchaser when the auctioneer declares it to be sold. 6. Purchasers of live animals will be responsible for pick up and delivery of their purchases to the slaughter plant of their choice immediately following the sale. 7. Except in cases where management may order top prize winners to be retained on the premises until the conclusion of the RAWF, animals sold in these auctions must be removed from the premises by the buyers or their agents within 12 hours of the conclusion of the sales in which they were sold, provided payment has been received by RAWF. 8. Exhibitors must: a. Provide attendants to conduct their animals to and from the weigh scales and sale ring; b. Present their animals in the sale ring in the order indicated by the sale catalogue; c. Animals sold by one exhibitor may be offered for sale and sold as a group; d. The committee reserves the right to combine into groups of 5 or less, any lambs or hogs exhibited in the same class. In the event that this right is exercised, the grouping will be done at the conclusion of the judging of the class and while the animals are still in the ring. 9. Exhibitors are not permitted to display ribbons or banners won at other shows when presenting their animals in the auction ring. 10. A selling commission will be charged as outlined in Table: Market Livestock Sales Commission Rates. 11. The buyer will be charged an administration fee equal to 1.5% of the purchase price 12. Exhibitors of animals placed in the Championship row are responsible for providing feed for their animals until the close of the Show. Gross Sale Market Livestock Sales Commission Rates Live Rate Up to $2000 6% $2001 $10,000 8% $10,001 $20,000 10% $20,001 $30,000 12% Over $30,000 15% Please note that the rates are only charged on values over the threshold amount. e.g. Live animal Gross $12,500 would be charged: 6% on $2,000 plus 8% on $8,000 then 10% on $2, As per RAWF Livestock Rule #22 entries in the market auctions may be tested. It is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure that no unapproved medication is used on any animals. The RAWF recommends consulting with your veterinarian before any treatment is given to market livestock. 14

15 JOIN US IN CELEBRATING CANADIAN FARMING, SHARE YOUR SHOW PHOTOS! TAG: #FarmOnCanada SHEER JOY BUILD A TOTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE YOUR ANIMALS WITH THE REQUIRED NUTRIENTS TO ACHIEVE YOUR BREEDING GOALS AND COMPLIMENT THE RESOURCES YOU ALREADY HAVE ON-FARM. JOIN US AGAIN THIS YEAR ALSO, PLEASE JOIN US AT THE MASTERFEEDS MASTERFEEDS SUPREME BEEF CHAMPION SHOW. NATIONAL JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER SHOW & SUPPORT OUR YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE. FOR THE

16 2018 JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW SECTION 102 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair gratefully acknowledges the contribution from Dekalb Canada and GGM Seeds for their contribution to the 2018 Junior Sheep Show. Chair: Melissa Emke Sub Committee Shelley Barfoot-O Neill Sarah Brien Gary Finlay Joan Finlay Shea O Neill Jim Young Note: To enter you must enter online through Assist Expo or use the Youth Entry Form attached in the back of the prizelist. Contestant s date of birth must be included on the entry form. COMPETITION INFORMATION Entry Closing Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 Time of Arrival: Must be in place before Saturday November 10, 2018, 7:30 am Time of Release: At the conclusion of the show Entry fee: $10 per youth participant JUDGING INFORMATION Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018 Time: 8:30 am 4:30 pm Location: Sheep Ring, Lower East Annex Showmanship Judge: Cody Mackinnon, Iona Station, ON Conformation Judge: Irwin Jackson, Rockwood, ON Exhibitors Meeting: Saturday November 10, 2018, 8:15 am, Sheep Ring NEW FOR 2018 Class 16: Junior Costume Class (Details on page 19) 16

17 2018 JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW SECTION The 2017 Grand Champion Showman and the exhibitor of the 2017 Grand Champion Lamb are ineligible to show in the 2018 Junior Sheep Show 2. All boys and girls who are 9 years of age on or before January 1, 2018 and have not reached their 22 nd year of age, shall be eligible to participate in the 2018 Junior Sheep Show. 3. As with all RAWF Youth Activity events, 100% participation is expected by all participants. 4. Entries shall be made online at or via mail to: Agriculture Show Office The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 39 Manitoba Drive Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 5. No artificial colouring or breed type alterations may be used on any portion of the animal. 6. All animals entered must have been shown by the entrant at least once prior to the Junior Sheep Show in the year 2018 and MUST NOT BE SHOWN IN THE 2018 ROYAL OPEN SHOW. Entries must be a EWE Lamb, purebred or commercial born after January 1, RULES AND REGULATIONS 7. All sheep shown in the Junior Sheep Show will be checked at 7:45 am, Saturday November 10, 2018 by the Culling Committee appointed by the RAWF. Any sheep deemed unfit by the official veterinarian will be asked to leave the show. Teeth and length of wool will also be checked. 8. All animals should arrive in show condition. 9. All wool must be no longer than 1.5 inches or 3.8 cm of wool (exception - longwool breeds). 10. A neat, tidy appearance is essential. BLACK SLACKS AND WHITE SHIRTS MUST BE WORN IN THE SHOW RING. Shirts will be provided. (NO NAVY OR GREY SLACKS OR BLUE JEANS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE RING.) This does not apply to the Junior Costume Class. 11. Halters may NOT be used while in the show ring unless permission is granted by the Junior Sheep Show committee prior to the show. 12. All Southdown sheep must be slick shorn with a consistent length of wool over the entire body. Leg and head detailing left to the showperson s discretion. Proof of registration required. 13. All commercial lambs must be slickshorn with a consistent length of wool over the entire body. Leg & head detailing left to the showperson s discretion. 14. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES will be divided as follows: Novice: 9 11 yrs old Junior: yrs old Intermediate: yrs old Senior: yrs old 15. CONFORMATION CLASSES Classes will be offered for the following breeds: Suffolk Oxford A.O.B. Long wool Southdown A.O.B. Short wool Dorset North Country Cheviot Commercial Any breed class with less than five (5) exhibitors will be shown in the AOB class. 16. JUNIOR COSTUME CLASS: All children who are 5 8 years of age on or before January 1, Lambs must be shown on a halter. 17. Ring Schedule: Showmanship classes will be first in the ring, followed by Conformation classes. First and second prize winners in the Showmanship classes will compete for title of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Showman. All first and second prize winners in the Conformation classes will compete for the title of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Lamb. 18. The Royal will be following the CSBA tail length requirements. In 2018 lambs will require a caudal fold that can be seen or felt. 17

18 2018 JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW SECTION 102 PRIZE MONEY SHOWMANSHIP 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 30 th $75 $70 $65 $60 $ 55 $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 CONFORMATION 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 SPECIALS Atkinson Acres Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Champion Novice Showperson sponsored by Brian & Tracey Atkinson Benlock Livestock Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Reserve Champion Novice Showperson sponsored by Darryl & Kim Hopkins Brian Beath Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Champion Junior Showperson Growmark Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Reserve Champion Junior Showperson Young Associates Trophy (Perpetual) Champion Intermediate Showperson Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Trophy (Perpetual) Reserve Champion Intermediate Showperson Purebred Sheep Breeders of Ontario Banners Grand Champion Showperson Grand Champion Lamb Jack Wilson Memorial Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Donated in the memory of Jack Wilson by Wanda Gray Presented to the Champion Senior Showperson. Ralston Purina Canada Inc. Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Reserve Champion Senior Showperson Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Grand Champion Lamb Shad Livestock Banner Reserve Grand Champion Lamb International Stock Food. Co. Ltd. Trophy (Perpetual) Grand Champion Showperson Mackinnon Livestock Banner Reserve Grand Champion Showperson Ontario Southdown Club Banner Champion Southdown Lamb 18

19 JACK PEMBERTON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BURSARY The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in partnership with 4-H Canada, is pleased to offer the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary to a senior 4-H Member residing outside of the province of Ontario, with a keen interest in agriculture and a desire to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The successful applicant will be awarded a $2500 bursary, to be used to attend the 2018 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will provide accommodations at one of the Royal Hotels for the winner as well as supply passes and an itinerary of Royal VIP events during their stay. BURSARY AMOUNT: $2500 ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: 4-H member in good standing residing outside of the province of Ontario Presently in final year of high school (or CEGEP if a Quebec student) Plans for post-secondary education in an agriculture related program Demonstrated involvement in agriculture APPLICATION TO INCLUDE: Cover letter outlining how you would benefit from attending the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, what you would like to see during your visit, and what dates you would like to attend (planning for a 3 night stay in Toronto) maximum 2 page letter. The Royal will provide hotel arrangements for the winner. Copy of your Resume Letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader or other relevant agriculture group leader Have a question about the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary? Contact Kelsey Norris, Admissions and Travel Coordinator at ext. 113 or knorris@4-h-canada.ca. Applications open August 1, 2018 and close September 15, 2018 at 11:59 ET. Visit the Canadian 4-H Council website at Jack Pemberton was born in Toronto and lived there until he and his wife Lillian bought farm property near Georgetown, Ontario. Jack discovered his passion for horses and carriages while in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and was able to pursue this hobby now that he had some land. He taught himself to drive, and became very skilled at restoring carriages, often showing at fairs around Canada and the United States even becoming a Royal Champion. Jack has supported many associations and fairs to encourage and promote carriage driving throughout the world. As a past President and member of the board, Jack s influence on the Royal has been, and will continue to be, greatly valued. 19

20 2017 YOUTH SMALL LIVESTOCK GRAND CHAMPIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 CHAMPIONS: ROYAL YOUTH GOAT SHOW GRAND CHAMPION SHOWPERSON Karen Cavanagh, Grenville County ROYAL YOUTH GOAT SHOW GRAND CHAMPION DOE Double*Dutch Eowyn, Nate Emons, Elgin County ROYAL JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW GRAND CHAMPION SHOWPERSON Zac Goodacre, Grey County ROYAL JUNIOR SHEEP SHOW GRAND CHAMPION LAMB Bell, Ava Bell, South Simcoe County 20