BIGGAR FARMER S CLUB (INSTITUTED 1808) ANNUAL SHOW Saturday, 22 nd July 2017 Entries close Saturday 1st July 2017 Dog entries will be taken on the day of Show only Officials Hon President Mr W Warnock, Larchfield, Coulter. Biggar Hon. Vice-Presidents D Allison, Anvil, Newbigging, Carnwath.J Gibb, Toftcombs Farm Biggar, D Paterson,Wintermuir Farm, Biggar President: C Wight, Whinny Brae, Skirling, Biggar Vice-President: N Milner, Biggar Secretaries Mrs S Craig, Blendewing Farm, Broughton Biggar. Entries Mrs E Cochrane, Windyknowe, Elsrickle Treasurer: K Lawrie, Grangeview, Pettinain Lanark Auditor: E.Gordon Scottish Charity No. SC01294 1
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CONTENTS Page RULES and REGULATIONS... 4 LIST OF JUDGES...5 SPONSORS...6 Page Hunters/Sport Horses (Section VI)...20 Hunters/Sport Horses...20 Ridden/Coloured Horses/Ponies. 20 Veteran Horse Showing...20 C of C in Equestrian Classes...20 CATTLE CLASSES Dairy...7 Holstein Friesian...7 Dairy Interbreed...7 Charolais...8 Limousin...8 Simmental...9 Belgian Blue...9 Highland...10 Beef Cow with Calf...10 Prime Cattle...11 Any Other Breed...11 Young Farmers...11 CLYDESDALE HORSES...13 EQUESTRIAN CLASSES Hunters (Section I)...15 Hunters...15 Ponies (Section II)...15 Show Pony...16 Show Hunter Pony...16 Ponies (Section III)...16 Mountain and Moorland...17 Ponies (Section IV)...18 Pony In Hand...18 Working Hunter Ponies (Section V)...18 Working Hunter Ponies...18 3 SHOW JUMPING...21 GYMKHANA...221 SHEEP CLASSES Texel...23 Border Leicester...24 Suffolk...24 Beltex...25 Zwartbles...25 Blackface (Shepherds Section)...26 Bluefaced Leicester...27 Scotch Mule...27 Shetland...28 Prime Lambs...29 Any Other Breed...29 Sheep Interbreed...29 POINTS PRIZE...29 DOGS...30 CHILDRENS CLASSES...30 YOUNG FARMERS CLASSES...31 HOW TO ENTER...32
BIGGAR FARMERS CLUB SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS The show will be held on a fine level field at the East End of Biggar (The property of the Club). The object of the Club is the Promotion of the Interest of Industry in general, of Agriculture in particular, and of the Public Health. The Club shall not be liable for loss or damage from accident or otherwise. All stock must be in the possession and bona fide the property of the Exhibitor from the 1 st June preceding the Show. This Rule will be strictly adhered to. All stock must compete only in its own Class, and no doctoring of cattle will be allowed. First Prize animals in open Classes only will parade for Championships. The animal second in its class to the Champion shall be paraded for reserve. Club Prizes will be awarded as follows: - one or two entries-one prize; three entries-two prizes; four or more entries-three prizes, except where otherwise specified. Exhibitors wishing extra information of breeding entered in catalogue will be charged double entry money. All stock to be in the Ground by 9.00 a.m., and to remain until 3.00 p.m. If stock be removed from the show field before 3.00 p.m., prize money will be withheld. Judging to commence at 9.00 a.m., unless otherwise stated. The hours will be strictly adhered to. One attendant will be admitted with each animal in the Cattle, Horse and Pony Sections, and with every three animals in the Sheep Sections, who must bring the stock to the ring as numbered and continue in charge to the conclusion of the show. A list of Stock and Articles intended to be exhibited must be lodged, on the schedules provided for the purpose, with the Entries Secretary, by Saturday 1st July. Acceptance of entries thereafter will be at the discretion of the Committee. Late entries will not be guaranteed to be included in the Show Catalogue. Membership of the Club - 10.00 per annum. Entry Money Cattle 2.00 each lot for Club Members: 4.00 for each lot for Non - Members (unless otherwise specified). Sheep 1.50 each for Club Members: 3.00 Non-Members Horses 5.00 each all entries The Committee reserves the right to return entry money and cancel any Cattle Section where, due to the prevailing circumstances, an insufficient entry is received for competition. All disputes shall be referred to the Committee, by whom they shall be finally settled, without appeal, and all objections to the decisions of the Judges, or otherwise, must be lodged with the Entries Secretary, in writing, within 24 hours from the date of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of 30 which is liable to forfeit if the objection is not upheld. As the committee has arranged that all prizes will be paid on the Show Day, it is imperative that all subscription due by Members and others, be paid not later than 14 July. Cars Parked at owners own risk 4
2017 SHOW JUDGES Champion of Champions and Duncan Robertson Memorial Award: John P Campbell, Glenfyne, Stobo Peebles Dairy Cattle Mr R Hunter. West Tarbrax, Shotts Beef Cattle Champioship: Mr B Mauchen, Spots Mains, Kelso Charolais, Limousin & Simmental Cattle: M s K Millar, Lochend, Port of Menteith British Blue Cattle: TBA Highland Cattle: Mr D Dempster, Keppoch Cottage, Monzie, Creiff Hereford Cattle Mr Matt Gray,The Grange, Buckenhill, Bromyard, Herefordshire Prime Cattle Mr T Cockburn, Kingside, Leadburn Beef Cow with Calf Mr T Cockburn, Kingside Any Other Bred Cattle: TBA Clydesdale Horses: Mr A Fletcher, Laigh Hatton Farm Bungalow.Bishopton Hunters (Section I) (Open) M s L Sherridan, Stables Hillend, Crossford Show Hunter Ponies(Section 11) Mrs J Simpson,31 Pladda Ave. Broomlands, Irvine Ponies Section Ponies inhand & Mountain and Moorland TBA Working Hunter Ponies ( Section V) Mrs H Sloan, Rigghead Farm, Collin, Dumfries 5 Hunters/Sports Horses (Section VI) M s F Reed, Puddledub, Auchentool Coloured Horse/Pony Miss F Reed Puddledub Veteran Horse M s Reed Puddledub Sheep Championship: M s K Millar, Lochend, Port of Menteith Texel Sheep: Mr D Haughton,Isherwood Farm, Bury Border Leicester Sheep: Mr J Mauchlen, Spots Mains, Kelso Suffolk Sheep: Mr J Mauchlen, Spots Mains Beltex Sheep: Mr R Williams,Upper Tullochbeg, Huntly AB54 4QU Blackface Sheep: Mr W M Wood, Shows Knowes, Straiton Blue Headed Leicester & Scotch Mule: Mr R. Thomas, Tanhouse Farm, Powys Shetland Sheep: M s Hazel Syme, 43 Woodside Rd, Glenrothes Prime Lambs: Mr B Ross, Lanark Zwartbles Sheep Mrs K Williams, Upper Tullochbeg, Huntly Any Other Breed Sheep: Mr B Ross, Lanark. Dogs: TBA Craft Fair & Food Hall: Mr Mrs D Paterson, Wintermuir Farm, Biggar Trade Stands: Mr Mrs J Orr Wester Walston, Carnwath
Biggar Show was privileged to work with the following sponsors for the 2016 annual Show We look forward to renewing partnerships for 2017 and combining once again to provide a quality event. Mrs Lorna Scanlon and Meikle Jackson for the use of Fields for Car Parking Lawrie & Syminton Group for Champion of Champions A R Lyon AHL Scaffolding Armac Veterinary Group BHC Biggar Gallery Brownlie s Cabbage Patch Fabics Cloburn Quarry Clydevet Group Coffee Spot Cornhill House D I Gardner Dales Solicitors LLP Davidson & Robertson Rural Davidson & Shirley Davidson Animal Feeds D M Clarkson DW Lyon Ellens Dog Bites Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar Forestry Commission Scotland Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies Gilmour Bank Alpacas Goatfoot Contractors Glendinning Ground Works Ltd G M Fabrication Green Cat Renewables Harbro Healthy Pets Hyndshawland Farm Stables I A Stewart & Co J & J McCann J A Cuthbertson Ltd James D Bilsland JMT Manufacturing Johnston Oils Johnstonart Jones Bros Lawrie & Symington Ltd A Lyon, Sherrifflats Loudonhill Contracts LS Smellie & Sons Myreton Marquees McVeigh & Parker MW Groundworks Ryan O Neil & Co Parks Motor Group Remax James Ritchie Roadhead Farm Feeds Colin Robison S P Energy Networks Steven Rolfe Cattle Services Taylors of Biggar Two Rivers Veterinary Practice Tinto Garage J I Warnock Agriculture 6
CATTLE Any Animal can only be shown in one class Dairy Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m. Prizes 1 st 13; 2 nd 8; 3 rd 5 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 1. Quey, under one-year-old Class 2. Heifer in Calf Class 3. Heifer in Milk Class 4 Cow in Calf any age, Class 5. Cow in Milk Class 6 Cow in Calf Dry BEST ANIMAL OF THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREED The Wintermuir Cup Re-presented by J Allan, Burghmuir. Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before becoming the property of the exhibitor Class 7. Pair, any age. GROUP OF FOUR Special Prize 10 No Entry Fee 7
Pure Charolais Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m. Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Please give name of Animal and Sire with Entry Class 8. Bull, any age Class9. Bull, any age Class 10. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot Class 11. Eild Heifer Class 12 Calf, born after 1 st August 2016 Not eligible in other classes BEST ANIMAL OF CHAROLAIS BREED Grayhouse Cup (Perpetual) Presented by Mr C Bravery, Kirklands, Innerleithen. Rosette presented by Scottish and Northern Charolais Breeders Association Ltd. BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION The Perpetual Trophy Presented by the Scottish & Northern Charolais Society. Limousin Cattle To be judged following Pure Charolais Cattle Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 13. Bull, any age Class 14. Bull any age) Class 15. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot Cla1ss 16. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot Class 17. Eild Heifer Class 18 Calf, born after 1 st August 2016 Not eligible in other classes BEST ANIMAL OF LIMOUSIN BREED Lawrie & Symington Trophy Presented by Lawrie & Symington Ltd., Auctioneers, Lanark. Rosette donated by Scottish Limousin Club. 8
Simmental Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m. Entry money- Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 19. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary) Class 20. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot Class 21. Eild Heifer Class 22 Calf, born after 1 st August 2016 Not eligible in other classes BEST ANIMAL OF SIMMENTAL BREED Andrew Barr Perpetual Trophy Presented by Late A Barr, Biggar. British Blue Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m. Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 23. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary) Class 24. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot Class 25. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot Class 26. Eild Heifer Class 27. Calf, born after 1 st August 2016. Not eligible in other classes BEST ANIMAL OF BRITISH BLUE BREED Tait of Broachrigg Perpetual Rosebowl 9
Hereford Cattle Scottish National Show Classes Prizes Sponsored by the Society Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 28. Best Pair (No entry fee) Class 29. Best Group of Three (No entry Fee) Class 30. Best Group of Three by Same Sire (no entry fee) Class 31. Heifer Born on or after 1 st August 2016 Class 32. Heifer Born between 1 st March 2016 and 31 July 16 Class 33. Heifer Born between 1August2015 &29 February 16 Class 34. Heifer or Cow in milk or in calf born between 1 August 2014 and 31 July 2015 Class 35. Cow in milk or in calf born before 1 st August2014 Class 36. Bull Born on or after 1 st August 2016 Class 37. Bull Born between 1 st March 2016 & 31 st July 2016 Class 38. Bull Born between 1 st August 2015 & 29 th February 2016 Class 39. Bull Born before 1 st August 2015 Highland Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m. Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Females entered in the appendix register of the Highland Cattle Society Herd Book, either Appendix B or Appendix A, are eligible for entry and are identified by the letter B or A tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on an eartag. Class 40. Bull, any age Class 41. Cow in Calf or in milk, born before 1 st January 2014 Class 42. Heifer, born in 2014 Class 43. Heifer, born in 2015 Class 44. Heifer, born in 2016 Class 45. Calf, born after 1 st August 2016. Not eligible in other classes BEST ANIMAL OF HIGHLAND BREED The Hyndford Plant Perpetual Cup Rosette presented by The Highland Cattle Society 10
Beef Cow with Calf To be judged on the Farm within a 25 mile Radius of Biggar Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 46. Cow with Spring born Native bred bull calf Class 47. Cow with Spring born Native bred heifer calf Class 48. Cow with spring born bull calf Class 49. Cow with spring born heifer calf Extra Class Group of Cows & calves minimum 12 in a field. Champion Cow with Calf at Foot The Bruce Rosebowl Prime Cattle (To be judged at10 a.m.) Prizes 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 50. Bullock, any age. Class will be split if necessary Class 51. Heifer, any age Class 52 Calf born year (2017) Show Best Animal in Prime Cattle Section Clydesmuir Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Lord Clydesmuir and Lady Clydesmuir Entry Money- Any Other Breed Judging at 10 a.m. Prizes 1 st 10;2 nd 6;3 rd 3 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Please State Breed Class 52. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary) Class 53. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot. Class 54. Eild Heifer. Class 55. Calf, born after 1 st August 2016 Not eligible in other classes Best Animal in Any Other Breed 11
Young Farmers ENTRY MONEY 1 ( Class 56 & 57) Note: Entries will be taken on the field only. Prizes - 1 st 20; 2 nd 10 Class 56. Duncan Robertson Memorial Award; - Best brought out animal (Dairy or Beef Cattle only) shown and presented by a member of the Young Farmers Clubs. Class 57. Beef Animal Any Breed or Sex (confined to Members of Young Farmers Clubs). All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of age). No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in the foregoing classes. Membership Card to be produced to stewards. Not eligible in Beef Championship BEEF CATTLE CHAMPION INTERBREED TROPHY The Royal Bank of Scotland Quaich (Perpetual) To be awarded to the Best Animal in the Dairy Cattle Sections in 2018 Beef Cattle Sections in 2017 12
HORSES Clydesdale Breed Judging at 10.00 a.m. Prizes- 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entry money- 2 each entry for Club Members 4 each entry for Non-Members Class 58. Mare with Foal at foot Class 59. Foal Perpetual Trophy Presented by Allan & Agnes Jackson (Boat Stud) for Best Foal of Clydesdale Breed Class 60. Yeld Mare, three years old and upwards Class 61. Filly, two years old Class 62. Filly, one year old Clydesdale Horse Society Shield and Rosette A shield (which will be supplied and engraved by the Clydesdale Horse Society) will be awarded to the best yearling or two year old colt or filly registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime. In a lifetime each animal may only win one shield and so the judge must choose the best eligible animal from non shield winners. Only current members of The Clydesdale Horse Society can compete as exhibitor owners for the Shield. Best Yearling Filly of the Clydesdale Bred Medal presented by the late Mr J Kaye Best Female Animal of the Clydesdale Bred Bred by exhibitor. (Confined to the Upper Ward of Lanarkshire and County of Peebles). Westraw Perpetual Trophy Presented by A & J Clark, Westraw Mains, Pettinain. Best Female Animal of the Clydesdale Breed The late John Hamilton, Nisbet, Memorial Prize. Class 63 Colt one year old and upwards Class 64 Gelding one year old and upwards 13
Best Male Animal of the Clydesdale Breed Rob Roy McGregor Perpetual Trophy Re-presented by Allan & Agnes Jackson (Boat Stud) for Best Male Animal of Clydesdale Bred Best Animal of the Clydesdale Bred Hugh Morrison Perpetual Challenge Trophy Presented by Mr Hugh R Morrison, Wigmore, Aghadowey. Class 65. Harness Class Class 66. Young Handlers Class The Fenwick Trophy An engraved medal will also be presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified in 2017 The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. The qualifier will be eligible to compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show 2018 Young Handlers Rules Young Handlers must be aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show. Handlers may compete in any number of young handlers classes in any year but they may only qualify once in any given year. If the handlers placed in a class have already qualified in 2017 then the qualifying place must go down the line to the first available non qualifier. Only animals that have already competed in the normal show or driving classes may be used. Entire colts are not allowed. Judging of this class is not to be on the merits of the animals it is to be on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the showring by the young handler. Rosettes will be provided to all entrants by the Clydesdale Horse Society. (Note that youngsters may still compete in the final at the Royal Highland although they may have turned 17 by that point. The qualifying cut off date is the actual day of the affiliated show). Class 67. Ridden Clydesdale Class 68. Stud Cart 14
Horses and Ponies Sections Entry money - 5.00 each entry all exhibitors Rosettes will be awarded to first Six in each class Prizes- 1 st 10; 2 nd 6; 3 rd 3 Entries will be taken on the day, 10 each entry HUNTERS (SECTION I) (OPEN) Class 70. Working Hunter Judging at 9.00 a.m. The Mrs Margaret J Craig Trophy Presented by Mrs M J Craig, Springdale, Biggar Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before becoming the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot compete for it again. Class 71 Hunter, exceeding 15.2 hands, shown under saddle Class 72. Small Hunter, exceeding 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands shown under saddle Class 73. Riding Horse, exceeding 15 hands shown under saddle, not exhibited in previous classes 72-72 Connelly s Red Mills Trophy presented to 1 st in Class 73 BEST ANIMAL IN FOREGOING CLASSES The McGowan Perpetual Trophy Presented by Mr & Mrs A McGowan, Horncliffe, Berwick-on-Tweed. PONIES (SECTION II) This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society ( BSPS ) and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise in Classes 74-77 whether members or not of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS. This Show is a qualifier for the 2017 BSPS Championships Show to be held at the East of England Showground. The 1 st and 2 nd prize-winners only in the following classes, (74 81 and 95 97), and the highest placed 133cms., in the 138cms., Show Pony Class, and the highest placed 143cms., in the 148cms. Show Pony 15
class, provided the animal is registered in accordance with Rules 23 and 28 and ridden by a BSPS member. This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge, the highest placed pony in the Lead Rein, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, and Open Working Hunter Pony that has not qualified for the BSPS 2017 BLUE RIBAND PONY of the YEAR or the 2017 Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class, will qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1 st. 2 nd. and 3 rd. Placed ponies in the Lead Rein, Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, and Working Hunter Pony. This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Open Show Pony, Champion Open WHP, and the Champion Open SHP will qualify. BSPS Best Rider This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 122cms. 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. SHP., the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP. Classes, will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show. Correctly secured British Standards skull caps, riding hats nos. PAS 015, EN1384 (USA) ASTMF1163 that meet current Safety Standards must be worn by riders at all times when mounted. Judging at 9.00 a.m. Show Hunter Pony Class 74 The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143 cm (14.0h.h.) and not exceeding 153cm (15.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 20 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Class 75. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.) and not exceeding 143cm (14.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 17 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. 16
Class 76. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and exceeding 122cm, not exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 14 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year Class 77 The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm (12.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 12 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Show Hunter Pony Championship 1 st and 2 nd Prize winners in Classes 74-77 to compete. Ponies Class 78. The B.S.P.S. Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm (12h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only. Class 79. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm (12.2h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 13 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Class 80. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cm (12.2h.h.) and not exceeding 138cm. Riders not to have attained their 15 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Class 81. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cm (13.2h.h.) and not exceeding 148cm (14.2h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 17 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. The Children s Trophy Presented for annual competition by Mrs A D Warnock, for the Best Child Rider in the first 3 classes in this section. The Wandel Rose Bowl Presented by the late W Ross-Taylor Esq. To be competed for by 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in classes 78-81 Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before becoming the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot compete for it again. 17
Show Pony Championship To be competed for by 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in classes 78-81 Ponies (Mountain and Moorland) Judging at 9.00 a.m. All animals must be registered Mountain and Moorland Class 82. Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland or Welsh Section A, male or female. To be shown under saddle. Stud book number to be detailed with entry. Class 83. Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara, or Welsh Section B and Welsh Cob Breeds, male or female To be shown under saddle. Stud book number to be detailed with entry. Class 84. Leading Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only. The Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh Trophy Presented by Veronica Ross for the Leading Rein class. Class 85. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal, or with Foal at foot. All breeds. Stud book number to be detailed with entry. Class 86 Foal, the produce of mare in foregoing class Class 87. One, Two or Three year old Filly, Colt or Gelding. Class 88. Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over. The Darroch Perpetual Trophy Presented by James Darroch & Sons for Best Registered Mountain or Moorland Pony. Ponies (Section IV) To be judged after Ponies (Section III) Class 89. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal or with Foal at foot, not exceeding 14.2 hands, to be shown in hand. Class 90. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous class. Class 91. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 12.2 hands at maturity. To be shown in hand. Class 92. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 13.2 hands at maturity. To be shown in hand. Class 93. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 14.2 hands at maturity. To be shown in hand. 18
Perpetual Challenge Cup Presented by Dr & Miss Watt, Strathbogie, Quothquan, for the Champion Riding Pony in hand, Classes 89 to 93. Working Hunter Ponies (V) To Follow Class 70 This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society ( BSPS ) and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise in Classes 94-97 whether members or not of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disclipinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS. This Show is a qualifier for the 2017 BSPS Championships Show to be held at the East of England Showground. The 1 st and 2 nd prize-winners only in the following classes, ( 94 97), provided the animal is registered in accordance with Rules 23 and 28 and ridden by a BSPS member. This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge, the highest placed pony in the Lead Rein, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, and Open Working Hunter Pony that has not qualified for the BSPS 2017 BLUE RIBAND PONY of the YEAR or the 2017 Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class, will qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1 st. 2 nd. and 3 rd. Placed ponies in the Lead Rein, Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, and Working Hunter Pony. This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Open Show Pony, Champion Open WHP, and the Champion Open SHP will qualify. BSPS Best Rider This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. SHP., the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP. Classes, will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show. Correctly secured British Standards skull caps, riding hats nos. PAS 015, EN1384 (USA) ASTMF1163 that meet current Safety Standards must be worn by riders at all times when mounted. Class 95, 96, 97, Qualifying for Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony Series: Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at the Blair Castle International Horse Trails & Country Fair on Thursday 25 th August 2017 Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies have previously qualified. 19
Class 94. Novice Mixed Height Class Class 95. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143 cm (14.0h.h.) and not exceeding 153cm (15.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 20 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Class 96. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.) and not exceeding 143cm (14.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 17 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Class 97. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 14 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. Best Working Hunter Pony 1 st and 2 nd Prize winners in Classes 94 97 to compete. The Cormiston Trophy Working Hunter Perpetual Presented by Mr & Mrs Pitchford, Cormiston, Biggar Hunters/Sports Horses (Section (VI) (Open) Judging at 8.30a.m. Class 98. Brood Mare & Foal, 14.2h.h. and over. Class 99. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous class. Class 100. Yearling, Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand Class 101 Two or three year old Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand Championship for 1 st & 2 nd prize winners class 98-101 The above classes will amalgamate if entries are not sufficient. Ridden Coloured Horse / Ponies Class 102. Horse or Pony must be 4 year or over Open Mixed Age Mill Myers & Biggarshiels Mill Trophy Veteran Horse Showing Class 103. Veteran-in Hand Combined age Class( 15 Years & Over) Class 104. Veteran Ridden Combined Age Class(15 Years & Over) Best Foal at Show (any Breed) Presented by C Struthers, Perpetual Trophy for Best Foal at Show restricted to exhibitors residing in Post Code area:- ML12, ML11, EH45, EH46. 20
Class 105. Best Foal Any Breed will be judged in Show Pony Ring Section 2 Pam Smasher Rosebowl Presented by Mrs Hilary MacTaggart for the Champion of Champions in the Horse and Pony sections. Unaffiliated Show Jumping Clear round jumping 11.00 a.m to 11.30 a.m, restricted to a maximum of 2 rounds per Person Approx height 65 cms Entry 2.00 Prizes for the following sections 1 st 7, 2 nd 5, 3 rd 3, 4 th 2 Entry Fee - 5.00 each entry, all exhibitors Start 11.30 a.m.to 12.10pm Class 106. Novice. Pony, not exceeding 14.2 h.h. Jumps in first round will not exceed 65cm. Ponies not to have won more than 10 in any previous Judging Competition Start approximately 12.10 a.m.to 12.50pm Class 107.Intermediate Pony Not, exceeding 14.2 h.h.. Jumps in first round will not exceed 75cm. Ponies not to have won more than 25 in any previous judging competition. Start approximately 12.50 p.m.to 1.30pm Class 108. Open Pony, not exceeding 14.2 h.h. Jumps in first round will not exceed 85cm. Horse Jumping 2.00pm to 2.30pm Clear Round Approx height of fence 65cms Entry 2.00 Start approximately 2.30 p.m.to 3.10pm Entry fee 5.00 Class 109. Novice Horse Horses exceeding 14.2hh and not to have won more than 10.00 in any previous jumping competitions. Approx height of fences in first round 70cms.. Start approximately 3.10pm to 3.50pm. Entry Fee 5.00 Class 110 Intermediate, Horse 21
Horses exceeding 14.2hh not having won more than 25 in any jumping competition. Jumps in first round will not exceed 80cm. Start approximately 3.50p.m.to 4.30pm Entry Fee 5.00 Class 111 Open Horse, Horses to exceed 14.2hh. Jumps in first round will not exceed 90cm Start approximately 1.00 p.m Entry 2.00 Class 112. Fancy dress Competition (mounted). Please note correctly secured skull caps/riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted. Prize Money 1 st 3, 2 nd 2, 3 rd 1, 4 th 50p Gymkhana (Aged 16 and under) Starts at 1.00 p.m. Entry fee to cover entry to ALL of the following competitions - 5.00 16 and under 11 and under Separate competitions will be run for age groups 16 and under, and 11 and under, in the following classes. Age will be age on day of the Show and must be stated on entry form. Points will be awarded for each of the following classes, 1 st 6 points, 2 nd 5 points, 3 rd 4 points, 4 th 3 points, 5 th 2 points, and 6 th 1 point. Points will accumulate over the following classes (including extra classes run if time permits), with the winner in each age group having accumulated most points. In the event of a tie, the rider achieving most 1 st places will be deemed the winner. If there is still a tie it will be decided most second places, and so on until a winner is decided. If all remains equal after this a jump-off will decide the winner. Age Group 16 and under Age Group 11 and under Class 113 Class 113a Class 114 Class 114a Class 115 Class 115a Further competitions will be run if time permits. The Greenshields Cup Awarded to the rider who attains the most points in the Gymkhana classes 22
SHEEP EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS SCRAPIE MONITORED 25% of entries in Sheep classes containing 15 or more entries will receive prizes, with a maximum of 6 prizes per class Prizes and Entry Money for ALL Sheep Sections unless otherwise specified: - Prize Money: - 1 st 10, 2 nd 6, 3 rd 3 Entry money: - 1.50 each entry for Club Members 3 each entry for Non-Members Registered Texel Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only) Judging at 9.30 a.m. THE SCOTTISH TEXEL CLUB NATIONAL SHOW FOR JUBILEE TROPHY Class 120 Tup, two shear or over. Class121. Shearling Tup. Prizes for following Classes 122,124,125,126: - 1 st 10, 2 nd 8, 3 rd 6, 4 th 4, 5 th 3, 6 th 2. Class122. Tup Lamb. Class123. Pair Tup Lambs. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in Class 122 are debarred. Class 124. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year. Class 125 Gimmer Class 126. Ewe Lamb Class 127 Pair Ewe Lambs. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in Class 126 are debarred. Class 128. Group of Five Texel Sheep, consisting of one adult tup and one sheep from Classes, Best Animal of the Texel Breed Boghouse Trophy (Perpetual) Presented by Late Mr I G Johnstone, Boghouse, Crawfordjohn, Cambwell Cup Best Opposite sex to Champion 23
Class 129. Texel Sheep, male or female, confined to members of Young Farmers Clubs. All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of age). No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in the foregoing classes. Membership Card to be produced to stewards. Howford Trophy Presented by the late James Barrie, Howford to be competed annually in Young Farmers Sections. This year Texel Sheep. See Young Farmers section for full details. Border Leicester Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only) Judging at 10.00 a.m. Class 130. Tup one shear or over. Class 131 Tup Lamb Class 132 Pair Tup Lambs Class 133 Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year. Class 134. Gimmer. Class 135. Ewe Lamb. Class 136 Pair Ewe Lambs Class 137. Group of Four Border Leicester Sheep, Class 138 Male or Female Animal of the Leicester Breed, bred by exhibitor. Best Animal of the Border Leicester Bred Biggar Farmers Club Trophy Re-donated by Messrs P & N Brown Note: - This Trophy to be won three times in succession or four times in all before becoming the property of the exhibitor. Opposite sex to the Champion Jas. Pettigrew Cup Presented by the late Jas. Pettigrew, Newsteadings, Lanark 24
Suffolk Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only) Chanelle Animal Health Ltd 20 voucher awarded to Champion Suffolk sponsors of the West and Central Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Show Points Competition Fully paid members will be awarded points in the Classes, which will go towards the West & Central Show Points Trophy. Judging at 10.00 a.m. Class 139 Tup, one shear or over. Class 140 Tup Lamb. Class 141. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year. Class 142. Gimmer. Class 143. Ewe Lamb. Class 144. Group of Four Suffolk Sheep. Best Animal of the Suffolk Breed Biggar Farmers Perpetual Trophy Beltex Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only) Judging at 10.00 a.m. Class 145. Adult Tup Class 146 Shearling Class 147. Tup Lamb. Class 148 Ewe. Class 149. Gimmer. Class 150. Ewe Lamb. Class 151. Group of Four Beltex Sheep Best Animal of the Beltex Breed Pearl Assurance Perpetual Trophy 25
Zwartbles Sheep Scottish National Show 2017 (M.V. Accredited Sheep only) Judging at 9.00 am Class 152 Aged Tup Class 152a Shearling Tup Class 153 Tup Lamb born on or before 15 February 2017 Class 153a Tup Lamb born after 15 February 2017 Class 154 Ewe raised lambs 2017 Class 155 Gimmer Class 156 Ewe Lamb born on or before 15 February 2017 Class 156a Ewe Lamb born after 15 February 2017 Class 157 Group of Four Young Handlers No Entry Fee- prizes funded by Scottish ZSA Class 157a 5-10 Years on the day of the Show Class 157b 11-16 years on the day of the Show Blackface Sheep Judging at 10.00 a.m. Class 158. Tup, Two Shear or over. Class 159. Shearling Tup. Class 160. Tup Lamb. Class 161. Pair Tup Lambs. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in Class 160 are debarred. Class 162. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show Class 163. Gimmer. Class 164. Ewe Lamb Class 165. Group of Five Blackface Sheep, consisting of one tup and one sheep from Classes, 160, 162, 163,164. Must be bred by the exhibitor with the exception of the tup Best Animal of the Blackfaced Breed The John M Lyon, Sherrifflatts Memorial Quiach (Perpetual) Best Male or Female Animal Bred By Exhibitor Hazelside Memorial Trophy This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before becoming the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot compete for it again. Best Animal of the Blackfaced Breed Opposite sex to Champion Trophy Presented by Late D C Marshall, Kilbucho. For the Best Animal of the Blackfaced Breed, opposite sex to Champion. 26
Class 166 Male or Female Animal, confined to members of Young Farmers Clubs. All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of age). No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in any other class. Membership Card to be produced to stewards. Shepherds Section Note: - For hired shepherds only. All stock must be from the hill hirsel which the Shepherd herds and need not be his own property. No animal entered in these classes to compete in the foregoing classes. Entry Money 1.50 each entry all exhibitors. Class 167. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show. Class 168 Gimmer. Class 169. Ewe Lamb. Best Animal, Blackfaced Sheep Shepherds Section Eastfield Perpetual Trophy Presented by Messrs Warnock, Eastfield, Coulter Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Judging at 10.00 a.m. Rossettes awarded to first 6 in each class. Class 170. Tup, two shear or over Class 171. Shearling Tup. Class 172. Tup Lamb. Class 173. Pair Tup Lambs. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in Class 172 are debarred. Class 174 Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year. Class 175. Gimmer. Class 176. Ewe Lamb. Class 177. Pair Ewe Lambs. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners in Class 176 are debarred. Class 178. Group of Four Bluefaced Leicester Sheep, consisting of one sheep from Classes 172,174,175 or176, and Tup any age. Best Animal of the Bluefaced Leicester Breed Wester Walston Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr J M Orr, Wester Walston Best Animal Opposite Sex to Champion Burghmuir Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr W Hunter, Burghmuir 27
Scotch Mule Class 178. Ewe Lamb. Class 179. Pair Ewe Lambs, 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd prize winners in Class 178 are debarred. Class 180.Gimmer Class 181 Ewe Best Animal in Cross Breed Sheep Section Midlock Perpetual Trophy Presented by Messrs Wight, Midlock Shetland Sheep Judging at 10.00 a.m Shetland Sheep are a Primitive Breed and should be shown in their natural state, ie cosmetic washing and trimming (except for dagging) is not allowed. Class 182. Adult Tup or Shearling Class 183 Tup Lamb Class 184. Ewe in Milk Class 185. Gimmer. Class 186. Ewe Lamb. Best Coloured Shetland Sheep GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy Presented by GE & J Meikle, St Baldreds, Tyninghame, Dunbar Best White Shetland Sheep GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy Presented by GE & J Meikle, St Baldreds, Tyninghame, Dunbar Best Animal in the foregoing Classes James C. Allison Memorial Trophy Rosette donated by Shetland Sheep Breeders Group Any Other Breed (MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep) Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited Please State Bred Class 187 Tup Class 188 Tup Lamb 28
Class 189 Ewe Class 190 Gimmer Class 191 Ewe Lamb Class 192 Group Four The Jacob Perpetual Trophy Presented by Late Mr T Frame, West Calder Prime Lambs Untrimmed (MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep) Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited Class 193 Three Down-Cross Lambs. Class 194. Three Continental-Cross Lambs, other than Texel. Class 195 Three Texel-Cross Lambs. Class 196 Three Prime Lambs. Confined to members of Young Farmers Clubs. All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is employed, the Member who must be under 30 years of age. No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in any other class. Membership Card to be produced to stewards. 1.50 each entry all exhibitors. Best Exhibit in Prime Sheep section Heavyside Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr T Gibson, Heavyside Inter Breed Trophy R Lawrie Plate Presented by the late Mr R Lawrie, Stud Farm. Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession or four times in all before becoming the property of the exhibitor. J Cunningham Memorial Trophy Inter Breed Reserve Overall Sheep Champion Points Prize The Robin Murray Perpetual Challenge trophy, presented by Mrs Murray and Mr T B Murray to the competitor gaining most points in the Cattle, Horse and Sheep sections. Three points for a first, two points for a second, and one point for a third. In the event of a tie, the most firsts to count. Specials and Championships not to count. 29
DOGS (Companion Show) All Entries taken on field. Judging at 12.00 noon Dogs must have chains attached and be placed to their numbers before 12 o clock, otherwise they will not be allowed to compete. Prizes 1 st 3, 2 nd 2, 3 rd 1 Entry Money 1. each entry all exhibitors Class 197. Any variety of puppy, dog or bitch 6-12 months. Class 198. Any variety of Gun Dog, Hound or Terrier, dog or bitch. Class 199. Any variety Open Dog Class 200. Any variety Open Bitch Class 201. Any variety, dog or bitch to be show by child under 14 (each child will receive sweets). Class 202 Novelty (Waggiest Tail ) Class 203 Novelty Best Exhibit in Dog Section CHILDRENS SECTION Angus Kennedy Trophy to be present alternate with RHASS Trophy The classes in the Childrens Section are Young Handlers Classes. Judging is not on the merits of the animals but on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the showring by the young handlers. Entry money - 1 Prize Money 1 st 3, 2 nd 2, 3 rd 1, 4 th 50p. Calf Judging at 11.30 a.m. approx 30
RHASS Trophy for the best young handler in Class 205 and 206 Class 205. Childrens Calf, calf to be born in current year. Entrant to be under 12 years of age on the day of the Show. Class 206. Childrens Calf, Entrant to be 12 16 years of age on the day of the Show. Sheep Judging at 12.30 p.m. approx. Angus Kennedy Trophy :- Class 207 and 208 Class 207. Childrens Sheep, Entrant to be under 12 years of age on the day of the Show Class 208Childrens Sheep, Entrant to be 12-16 years of age on the day of the Show. Young Farmers Classes Class 56. Duncan Robertson Memorial Award Class 57. Beef Animal any breed or sex Class 129. Texel Sheep male or female animal. Class 166 Blackface Sheep male or female animal. Class 196Three Prime Lambs. MV Accredited or non Accredited All the above classes are confined to members of the Young Farmers Clubs (all stock must be entered from the farm on which the member resides, or is employed, to be shown by the member who must be under 30 years of age). No animals entered in these are eligible to compete in the other classes including all interbreed champions. Membership Card to be shown to the Stewards. The Howford Cup Presented by Mr James Barrie, Howford, to be competed for annually in the following Young Farmers section -, Dairy Cattle 2020 Blackface Sheep 2021, Texel Sheep 2017 Prime Sheep 2018. Beef Cattle 2019 In the event that no entries are brought forward in the nominated class, the award will rotate in the sequence above until won. To be won three times before becoming the property of the exhibitor. Champion of Champion Poultry Show Schedule from S. Gardiner, 24 Biggar Road, Libberton, Carnwath ML11 8LT. Tel: 01555 840867 31
PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT ON THE ENTRY FORM WITH CORRECT ENTRY MONEY (AND MEMBERSHIP MONEY IF APPROPRIATE) (Please make cheques payable to Biggar Farmers Club) To E Cochrane Windyknowe Elsrickle, Biggar Lanarkshire ML12 6QZ Tel.:01899 810262 No later than Saturday 1st July 2017 32