Sheep Section Schedule

S Sheep Section Schedule Entry Closing Date 13 th August 2016

Chief Steward: Sarah Nixon RIDDEN & WORKING HUNTERS Judge Sue Bell, Morpeth Hunt THE RIVERDALE HALL HOTEL CHAMPION RIDDEN TROPHY Classes 202-203. THE RIVERDALE HALL WORKING HUNTER TROPHY Class 204. Entry Fee: 10.00. Prize Money: 1 st 20; 2 nd 15; 3 rd 10; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ rosettes. Winner of class 204 to receive a 2 tickets for the Premier Enclosure at Newcastle Racecourse. Champion and reserve champion to receive two spa day tickets for Matfen Hall, including lunch. Class 202 Lightweight Hunter Class 203 Middle and Heavyweight Hunter Class 204 Working Hunter, 4 years and over, 153cms and over Class 205 RoR /TARRA Ridden Show Series Qualifier Judges ; Katie Jo Nixon and Nicola Neil Entry Fee 10 Prize Money: 1 st 20; 2 nd 15; 3 rd 10; Rosettes to 6 th This class is sponsored by RoR Overview Open to all Weatherbys (or relevant foreign thoroughbred authority) registered Thoroughbreds raced or unraced (passports may be checked) 4yrs and over owned and ridden by an amateur. Racing name of horse to be used on entry form. Horses must be registered with RoR and have a RoR number which has to be stated on the entry form. Class will be judged under a riding horse format without type being taken into consideration. Injuries and blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. The first three horses will qualifier. The judge may ride. This is a qualifier for the TARRA Ridden Championship at Aintree, August 2016. 1-4 th `rosettes with a prize for 1 st place. TARRA Amateur definition 2016: An individual who has not received any remuneration, from the showing, riding or production of show horses in the last 5 years, sponsorship included. Individuals employed in other equestrian disciplines shall be classified as amateurs for the sake of the TARRA show series. Riders are

not to have competed at HOYS in an open showing class, in the previous 10 years. ( Search for a Star competitors are exempt) Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes. Class 206 RoR Retrained Racehorse Challenge Judges ; Katie Jo Nixon and Nicola Neil Entry Fee 10 This class is sponsored by RoR THE RoR/TBA (THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION) RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2016 The RoR Retrained Racehorse Challenge Mare or gelding 4yrs old or over and of any height. Riders must be 15 years old or over on the 1st January. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited. The first 3 qualify for the final at Royal Windsor Show 2017. All entries must be registered with RoR and HAVE raced in GB. Horses will NOT be ridden by the judge. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The class to be judged 50% jumping, 20% Style while jumping and performance and 30% awarded for show, manners and suitability to be retrained. PHASE 1 Jumping to be judged: 8 rustic jumps ( 2 6 to 3 foot with a maximum spread of 85 centimeters ) The following points to be deducted at the end of each jumping round: 10 points to be deducted for a knock down. 15 points to be deducted for a refusal. 20 points for second refusal. Elimination for third refusal or fall PHASE 2 Class returns without boots and judged for an individual show/conformation. (In some classes, at the judge s discretion, horses might be asked to do a show following their jumping without leaving the ring. This is often the case with a large number in the class). Each horse to complete an individual show of no longer than 1 ½ minutes. Show to include the following movements:

Walk, Trot, canter showing change of leg, extended canter (gallop) halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Total marks out of 30% for Show, manners and suitability to be retrained. Fences for the final at Royal Windsor can be up to a maximum of 3 6 Prizes : Rosettes and Tesco Vouchers 1st to 4th place. 1st 50 plus voucher for jacket, 2nd 25, 3rd 20, 4th 10. Veteran prize (15+): 25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at Aintree. Please refer to RoR Showing rules and regulations available at http://www.ror.org.uk/ WORKING HUNTER PONIES Judge Linda Henderson The BELLINGHAM SHOW CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER PONY CUP for the Champion in classes 207-209. Entry Fee: 5.00, Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ rosettes. *refers to the riders age on the 1 st of January, current year Class 207 Cradle Stakes WHP Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders not to have attained their 10 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 55cm. Class 208 WHP Mare or gelding 4 yrs old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 65cm Class 209 WHP Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 16 th birthday* Jumps not to exceed 75cm Class 210 WHP Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 18 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 90cm

FAMILY PONY STYLE & PERFORMANCE Judge Louise Watson The Isaac Walton Pepetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Best Combination in the following classes. 211-214. Entry Fee: 5.00, Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ Rosettes and Vouchers donated by Houghton Country Ltd, Heddon on the Wall. This class will be judged as follows; suitability of pony for child marks out of 10, manners marks out of 10, show/performance marks out of 10, turnout marks out of 10, overall picture marks out of 10. Class 211 First Ridden Pony not exceeding 133cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 10th birthday* Class 212 Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 133cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 8th birthday* Class 213 Ponies not exceeding 143cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 14th birthday* Class 214 Ponies not exceeding 153cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 18th birthday* *refers to the rider s age on the 1 st of January, current year MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES Judge Anne Armstrong The Newall Perpetual Championship Trophy will be awarded to the best overall Mountain & Moorland Pony in Classes 214-218. The BELLINGHAM SHOW TANKARD will be awarded to the Best Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A) in Classes 214, 216 & 217. Entry Fee: 5.00, Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6th, Champ & Res Champ rosettes. Best of Breed rosette Class 215 In hand 1, 2 or 3 year old, colt, filly or gelding Class 216 In hand stallion, geldings or mares 4 years or over large Class 217 In hand stallion, geldings or mares 4 years or over small Class 218 Ridden stallion, geldings or mares 4 years or over large Class 219 Ridden stallion,geldings or mares 4 years or over small

FANCY DRESS OPEN TO ANY ANIMAL WITH FOUR LEGS AND A HEART! Judge - Yvette Jelfs of Yvette Jelfs Hats The Lucy Duggan Memorial Trophy to be presented to the winner of the Fancy dress class. (ALL AGES) All Competitors will receive a rosette and prizes in kind, including Hexham Racecourse tickets for the winning parent! Entries on field only No Entry Fee 3.15pm in the Main Ring Animals to be ridden, led or accompanied (as appropriate) JUMPING Judge Joanne Martin The DELCOR CHALLENGE CUP to be presented to the winner of Class 227 16 years and under. Two Premier Newcastle Racecourse Tickets for Class 227 17 years and over winner. Riders in the LR class may not enter any other show jumping class. Entry Fee 5.00 (Entries on the field 10.00). Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3 rosettes to 6 th Class 222 Jumps will not exceed 35cm (Two sets of rosettes; a) Lead rein b) assisted, not led) Class 223 50cm. Riders 10 years and under. Class 224 65cm. ** Class 225 75cm. ** Class 226 85cm. ** Class 227 95cm. ** **Classes 224 227 Two sets of rosettes; a) Riders 16 years and under* b) Riders 17 years and over* *refers to the rider s age on the 1 st of January, current year

HORSE & PONY SPORTS Judges Krystine Erskine and Lisa Quinn Entry fee 5 per set of 4 games, please include on entry form. 10.00 entry on the field on the day. A Special Shield will be awarded to the child with most points in each age group (lead rein, 9 yrs and under and open) 1 st =3, 2 nd = 2, 3 rd =1 points. Riders entering games on a lead rein may not compete in any other Games Class off the lead rein. Prizes In kind and rosettes to 4th Class 228 Sack Race for riders on lead rein or assisted Class 229 Cup Race for riders on lead rein or assisted Class 230 Sock Race riders on lead rein or assisted Class 231 Bending Race for riders on lead rein Class 232 Bending Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 233 Sock Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 234 Cup Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 235 Sack Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 236 Sack Race Open Class 237 Cup Race Open Class 238 Bending Race Open Class 239 Sock Race Open *refers to the rider s age on the 1 st of January, current year RIDERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR COMPETITOR NUMBERS AT ALL TIMES (ENTRIES ON FIELD TO BE OBTAINED FROM SECRETERIES HUT) In the event of cancellation by the Show Council, entry money will be returned, less a 5 administration fee. To make the show as safe as possible, please don t ride horses about the main show field, unless entering or leaving the Main Ring. COMPETITOR NUMBERS WILL BE SENT OUT WITH PASSES. The Society reserves the right to cancel, amalgamate or divide classes according to the number of entries. Judging times are approximate, variations may occur depending on the number of entries.

Complimentary Admission Passes for Equine Exhibitors in classes 201-239 are distributed in accordance with the number of horses or ponies entered and not the number of entries made. 1 horse = 2 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 2 horses = 3 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 3 or 4 horses = 4 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 5 to 7 horses = 5 admission passes and 2 vehicle passes 8 or more horses = 6 admission passes and 3 vehicle passes Exhibitor passes will be posted out at least two weeks prior to the show. Additional Passes can be purchased at time of entering classes at a reduced rate using the entry form. Wristbands must be worn to gain admission. Equestrian Timetable Main Ring 8:00 Show-field opens to exhibitors 8:30 RoR/TARRA Ridden Show Series Qualifier 9:30 Judging RoR Retrained Racehorse Challenge 10:30 Judging Ridden Hunters 11:30 Judging Working Hunters 15:30 Kids Fancy Dress Parade Paddock Ring 1 9:00 Walk Working Hunter Course 9:30 Judging Working Hunter Ponies 12:00 Show Jumping Paddock Ring 2 9:30 Judging Family Pony 11:00 Judging Mountain & Moorland 13:30 Pony Games

IMPORTANT RULES FOR PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY. It is intended this year to pay out the Prize Money of Bellingham Show by cash on Show Day. Your co-operation is requested to follow these rules very carefully. 1. The Society will pay out Prize Money to successful exhibitors on Show Day, except to Exhibitors whose exhibits are sent by post and unaccompanied. 2. Successful Exhibitors of postal and unaccompanied exhibits will receive their Prize Money by cheque after the Show by post. 3. The Prize Money for the Sheep and Dog sections will be attached to the prize winning tickets and given to successful exhibitors when the Judging of the class is complete. 4. Exhibitors in the Baking, Industrial and Craft sections must complete prize claim forms. 5. Prize money will be paid out at the Secretary s office between 14.00 and 16.30 on show day to the successful exhibitors in the Baking, Industrial and Craft sections. 6. Only ONE EXHIBITOR may claim on a PRIZE CLAIM FORM, but it can be used to claim more than one prize. 7. The PRIZE CLAIM FORM, when submitted for payment, will be checked with the Official Prize List and, if correct, paid. The prize claim form can be retained by the Cashier as the Receipt for the Prize Money. 8. If any exhibitor is unable to collect their prize money they must claim by post on the official prize claim form. 9. If any Prize Money is not claimed on show day, it will be retained by the Society until the 30 th of September of the current year after which date all claims will be considered VOID. 10. Claiming Exhibitors must be prepared to produce to the cashier their Acknowledgement of Entries Card as proof of identification. 11. PRIZE CLAIM FORMS may be obtained from the Stewards of the Secretary s Office. TROPHIES TO BE HELD UNTIL THE 1 ST OF AUGUST WHEN THEY SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SECRETARY. CONDITIONS 1. Competitions and premiums in this list are all open, except Classes where otherwise stated. 2. Closing date for entries will be strictly adhered to, at the Secretary s discretion. 3. The Secretary will acknowledge the receipt of all entries received by as soon as the pressure of business will permit; but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure acknowledgement. 4. Animals obtaining premiums to be the bona fide property of their exhibitor. 5. When there is no competition prizes will not be awarded except where the stock exhibited is thought worthy by the judges.

6. Neither the Society, in any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible, or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstance whatever) to Exhibitors or their employees, or any animal or article exhibited, or property brought in to the Show yard or otherwise for anything else in connection with or arising out of, or attributable to the Society s Show; or these in any other condition, or regulations prescribed by the society, in relation thereto. 7. No exhibit shall bear any distinctive marks or placard other than the society s official number. 8. Entry fees as stated in each section. 9. The Society do not hold themselves responsible or liable for any stock sent to the show, though every precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors from loss or damage. 10. All disputed questions shall be referred to the Show Council, by whom they will be finally settled without appeal. All objections to the Judge s decision or otherwise must be lodged with the Secretary in writing, within one week from the closure of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of 10 which is liable to forfeiture. 11. The Stewards shall have the power to order from the Show the stock or property belonging to any Exhibitor who shall infringe any of the regulations or conditions of the meeting, or shall refuse to comply with any instruction given by the Judges or Stewards. 12. All horses may be measured before entering the Judging Ring. 13. In no case shall a prize be awarded unless the Judges deem the stock of sufficient merit and the Judges will be specially cautioned not to award any prize to any animal showing signs of hereditary disease. The Judges may consult the Society s Veterinary Surgeon if they deem it expedient. 14. Horses must not be ridden around the Show Field unless they are going to or leaving a class. 15. The Society reserves to itself by its Council the sole and absolute right to interpret these or any other prescribed conditions and regulations or Prize Sheets and to settle and determine all matters, questions or differences on regards thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with or incidental to the Show. Also to refuse and to cancel any entries, disqualify exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, vary or cancel awards of prizes, or reserve numbers and relax conditions as the Society may deem necessary. 16. Prize money shall be paid to the successful exhibitor on Show Day. Please follow separate rules of Procedure for claiming prize money. 17. CANCELLATION In the event the Show Council cancel, a 5 administration fee will be retained and entry money over 5 will be returned. 18. WHILST EVERY CARE WILL BE TAKEN BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE, ALL ANIMALS ARE SHOWN AT THEIR OWNER S RISK

Become a Friend of Bellingham Show Please complete and return to the Secretary or set up a standing order and email your name and address to the Secretary so your badges can be posted out. To (Name of Bank)................................Plc Address of Bank.............................................................................................................. On receipt of the order please pay Lloyds Banks plc Bellingham, Sort code 30-94-19, for the account of North Tyne and Redesdale Agricultural Society - Account No. 00712498 the sum of........ and continue to make payments on the 1 st day of June annually until further notice. This order cancels any previous order. Name. Signature..................................... Address....................................................................................................................... Email Address.................................. Name of account of be debited............................. Bank Account Number.................................... Sort Code Number....................................... CHARGES Vice President........ 25 (2 admissions) and entry to the V.I.P marquee Member............ 10 (1 admission) Life Membership...... 150 (1 admission each year for life) and entry to the V.I.P marquee

BELLINGHAM SHOW - HORSE & PONY ENTRY FORM Secretary: Kate Dickinson, Chattlehope House, Catcleugh, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE19 1TY Tel 07734 294831 or 01830 520856. email. info@bellinghamshow.co.uk or leave entry forms at Arnup s, Bellingham. Entries close on the 13th Aug 2016. Cheques and postal orders must be made payable to Bellingham Show. If paying by BACS, please state what the account name is on this form. No payment, no entry. While we do our best to accommodate competitors entered in two or more classes it may not always be possible to hold a class back. Name Address & Postcode E-mail address Phone Number party liability insurance. Cancellation Notice: if the Show Committee cancel the show, all entry fees will be returned less a 5 administration Signature Rider Name Horse Name - please state Sire and Dam for classes (RoR 205 & 206) & (Mountain & MoorlandPonies 215-219) Class Fee 2 per exhibitor for medical and veterinary cover Membership Fee Additional Entry Wristbands @ 4.00 each TOTAL DUE Payment Method : Please state If BACS please quote reference Cheque/Cash/Bank Transfer Horse Entry + Surname