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2015 ROYAL SHOW
29 MAY – 7 JUNE
SHEEP & GOAT SECTION PRIZE LIST
SHEEP & GOAT COMMITTEE 2014 - 2015
Mr J Tyler (Chairman), Mr K Collocott & Mr D Raath (Vice Chairman)
Mr D Baugh, Mrs E Barnard, Mr A Carlisle, Mrs M du Preez, Mr M Moncur,
Mr H W Tully and BKB Representatives
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PROGRAMME
Closing date of entries in ALL sections:
MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015
Earliest arrival of any stock:
FRIDAY 29 MAY 2015
Latest arrival of any stock:
SUNDAY 31 MAY 2015 16:00
NO leniency will be given to late arrivals in the judging
ring under any circumstances
Goats arrive
SAT
30 MAY
09h00:
Goats
SUN
31 MAY
08h00:
Fat lamb Weighing,
mouthing &
Judging
MON
1 JUNE
TUES
2 JUNE
08h30:
Ile de France
National
Championships
08h30:
Hampshire
Down
Nationals
08h30:
Suffolks
Interbreed &
Supreme
Judging after
lunch
Ile de France
Auction
Youth Show
08h30:
SAMM
08h30:
Dormers
08h30:
Border
leister
Sheep arrive
EVENING –
17H00 →
ARENA 2
ARENA 1
FRI
29 MAY
WED
3 JUNE
16h00:
Carcass
auction
18h30:
Section
Function
Release of all
sheep
Thursday
GOATS
Entry fee: R60 per animal
Prize money: 1st R100, 2nd R65, 3rd R50
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
Class 1
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ramlam 25-40kg /
Ram lamb 25-40kg
Class 2
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ramlam 40–55kg /
Ram lamb 40-55kg
Class 3
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ramlam 55–75kg /
Ram lamb 55-75kg
Class 4
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ramlam oor 75kg /
Ram lamb over 75kg
Cla ss 5
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Groep van 2 ramme
ongewisseld / Group of 2
rams unshed
SA KALAHARI RED
Ramlam 20-35kg /
Ram lamb 20-35kg
SA SAVANNA
Ramlam 20-30kg /
Ram lamb 20-30kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ramlam 35-50kg /
Ram lamb 35-50kg
SA SAVANNA
Ramlam 30-40kg /
Ram lamb 30-40kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ramlam 50-65kg /
Ram lamb 50-65kg
SA SAVANNA
Ramlam 40-50kg /
Ram lamb 40-50kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ramlam 65kg en oor /
Ram lamb 65 kg and over
SA SAVANNA
Ramlam 50kg en oor /
Ram lamb 50 kg and over
SA KALAHARI RED
Groep van 2 ramme
ongewisseld / Group of 2
rams unshed
SA SAVANNA
Groep van 2 ramme
ongewisseld / Group of 2
rams unshed
Junior Kampioen Ram / Junior Champion Ram
Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram / Junior Champion Ram Reserve
Class 6
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth
Class 7
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth
Class 8
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth
Class 9
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth
Senior Kampioen Ram / Senior Champion Ram
Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram / Senior Champion Ram Reserve
2
Class 10
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooilam 20–35kg /
Ewe lamb 20-35kg
Class 11
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooilam 35–45kg /
Ewe lamb 35-45kg
Class 12
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooilam 45–60kg /
Ewe lamb 45-60kg
Class 13
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooilam oor 60kg /
Ewe lamb over 60kg
Class 14
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Groep van 3 ooie
ongewisseld
Group of 3 ewes unshed
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooilam 15–30g /
Ewe lamb 15-30kg
SA SAVANNA
Ooilam 15–25kg /
Ewe lamb 15-25kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooilam 30-40kg /
Ewe lamb30-40kg
SA SAVANNA
Ooilam 25–35kg /
Ewe lamb 25-35kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooilam 40-50kg /
Ewe lamb 40-50kg
SA SAVANNA
Ooilam 35–45kg /
Ewe lamb 35-45kg
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooilam 50kg en oor /
Ewe lamb 50kg and over
SA SAVANNA
Ooilam 45kg en oor /
Ewe lamb 45kg and over
SA KALAHARI RED
Groep van 3 ooie
ongewisseld
Group of 3 ewes unshed
SA SAVANNA
Groep van 3 ooie
ongewisseld
Group of 3 ewes unshed
Junior Kampioen Ooi / Junior Champion Ewe
Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi / Junior Champion Ewe Reserve
Class 15
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth
Class 16
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth
Class 17
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth
Class 18
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth
Class 19
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en
oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2
tooth and over
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth
SA SAVANNA
Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth
SA KALAHARI RED
Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en
oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2
tooth and over
SA SAVANNA
Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en
oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2
tooth and over
Senior Kampioen Ooi / Senior Champion Ewe
Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi / Senior Champion Ewe Reserve
Class 20
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
Groep van ram en ooi, 2 tand
en oor en 2 lammers
ongewisseld ram en ooi
Group of ram and ewe, 2
tooth and over and 2 lambs
unshed ram and ewe
SA KALAHARI RED
Groep van ram en ooi, 2 tand
en oor en 2 lammers
ongewisseld ram en ooi
Group of ram and ewe, 2
tooth and over and 2 lambs
unshed ram and ewe
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SA SAVANNA
Grootkampioen Ooi / Grand Champion Ewe
Reserwe Grootkampioen Ooi / Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
Grootkampioen Ram / Grand Champion Ram
Reserwe Grootkampioen Ram / Reserve Grand Champion Ram
Teler van Kampioene / Breeder of Champions
Class 21
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
SA KALAHARI RED
SA SAVANNA
Meeste Punte / Most Points
Meeste Punte / Most Points
Meeste Punte / Most Points
Class 22
SA BOERBOK / GOAT
SA KALAHARI RED
SA SAVANNA
Beste vashouer / Best handler Beste vashouer / Best handler Beste vashouer / Best handler
GOAT INTERBREED CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
23.
24.
25.
26.
Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, under 15 months
Pure Bred Pair of Ewe, 15 months and over
Pure Bred Pair of Rams, under 15 months
Pure Bred Pair of Rams, 15 months and over
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THE SUPREME CHAMPION GOAT AWARDS
Supreme Champion Ewe on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon

The Durban Wool & Mohair Brokers Trophy (Merino Ewe)

Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette
Reserve to Supreme Champion Ewe on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon

The Corriedale Sheep Breeders Society Floating Trophy

Royal Show Rosette
Supreme Champion Ram on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon

The Durban Wool & Mohair Brokers Trophy (Merino Ram)

Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette
Reserve to Supreme Champion Ram on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon

Cedric Hart Floating Trophy

Royal Show Rosette
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SHEEP
FAT LAMB
Entry fee: R95 per pen of four
THE LIVE CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R95, 3rd R70, 4th R50
No.
1.
2.
Pen of four slaughter lambs, either sex, any breed, having no permanent incisors, with an
average weight of under 40kg
Pen of four slaughter lambs, either sex, any breed, having no permanent incisors, with an
average weight of 40kg and over
After weighing and mouthing the animals will be categorised according to the average
weight per pen exceeding or less than 40kg and entered into Class 1 or 2. Each class will be
divided into appropriate numbers and prize money will be payable equally for each divided
class.
Animals that are adjudged to be sub-standard will be transported to the abattoir for
slaughter but will be excluded from the carcass competition.
(3)
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ON THE HOOF
The Royal Agricultural Society Cash Prize of R400, Royal Show Medallion, Rosette and
Sash, for the Champion Lamb
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(4)
The BKB Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (3)
RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ON THE HOOF
The Royal Agricultural Society Cash Prize of R200, Rosette and Sash for the Reserve
Champion Lamb
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BLOCK TEST COMPETITION
Sponsored by:
Jacques Abattoir, Ben Booysen, RPO and the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal
CHAMPION CARCASS
(5)
2015 Champion Carcass

Cash Prize of R1 000, Royal Show Medallion, Sash and Champion Certificate

Crafcor Hygrade Floating Trophy to the winner of Class (5)
(6)
2015 Reserve Champion Carcass
a)
First Reserve

Cash Prize of R500, Sash and Reserve Champion Certificate

Floating Trophy, presented by the Rajpal Rampersadh Family, in memory of
Bob Rampersadh to the winner of Class (6)
b)
Second Reserve

Cash Prize of R300, Sash and Reserve Champion Certificate
CHAMPION GROUP OF FOUR
(7)
Champion Group of Four (where the percentages of the best three make up the entry)

Cash Prize of R500, Sash and Champion Certificate

Crafcor Hygrade Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (7)
(8)
Reserve Champion Group of Four (where the percentages of the best three make up the
entry)

Cash Prize of R200, Sash and Reserve Certificate
CHAMPION BREED
(9)
(WITH SUBSTANTIAL EUROPEAN GENETICS)
2015 Champion Carcass

Cash Prize of R1 000, Royal Show Medallion, Sash and Champion Certificate

ANS Levey Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (9)
(10) 2015 Reserve Champion Carcass

Cash Prize of R500 and Reserve Champion Certificate sponsored by the RAS
EXHIBITION GRADE CARCASSES
(11)
All A2 & A3 Exhibition grade carcasses adjudged 92% and higher

R1,00 per kg and Merit Award Certificate sponsored by the RAS
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FAT LAMB REGULATIONS
1.
Entry details
1.1
All animals must be shorn within 3 months prior to the competition. It is preferable
for the length of wool to be less than 25mm.
1.2
All animals will be ear tagged after weighing in at the Showgrounds. Exhibitors are
asked to ensure that any superfluous ear tags are removed from their animals prior to
departure from the farm.
1.3 The Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in the event of
space limitations.
1.4 Entries are limited to a maximum of 4 groups of 4. Exhibitors can however enter
animals under both the farm name and that of the exhibitor.
2.
Care of animals
2.1 Exhibitors are required to feed and water their slaughter stock until removal to the
abattoir on Sunday afternoon 31 May 2015.
2.2 By prior arrangement with the Society, the Sheep Committee is prepared to feed and
water slaughter stock entered by exhibitors resident outside of the Province.
3.
Weighing and mouthing
3.1 All animals must be paraded for weighing, mouthing and judging in accordance with
the Programme.
3.2 Should the average weight of a pen entered in Class 1 exceed 40kg, the pen will be
transferred by the stewards to Class 2 prior to judging and vice versa in the event of
the average weight being less than 40kg.
4.
Block Test Competition
4.1 All animals are automatically entered in the Block Test and must compete therein.
4.2 Animals that are adjudged to be sub-standard will be transported to the abattoir for
slaughter but will be excluded from the carcass competition.
4.3 The best three scores from each group of four carcasses will count.
4.4 Bruised or unsound carcasses will be disqualified.
4.5 The SAMIC Champion Lamb Carcass will be chosen from the carcasses competing in
the competition for the best group.
4.6 The Champion and 1st & 2nd Reserve Carcasses will be on display in the refrigerated
show cabinet during the afternoon of Wednesday 3 June and will be auctioned the
same day.
4.7 To facilitate a degree of certainty, Jacques Abattoir will commit to a floor price (for
the following seven days) for all carcass grades; this to be set at 12 noon on Friday 29
May. Should exhibitors wish to know the price, they are requested to liaise with the
Society’s administrative office on 033 345 6274.
5.
Auction
5.1 Only the following carcasses will be auctioned:

Champion, 1st & 2nd Reserve

Champion Group

Champion European Breed and Reserve
5.2 All other carcasses will be sold by Jacques Abattoir in terms of their normal trading
conditions.
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BORDER LEICESTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per
sheep
15.
16.
17.
18.
GROUP CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55
Group of 3 rams, any age
Group of 3 ewes, any age
Group of 3 sheep, any age, either sex, the progeny of one sire
Pair of sheep, any age, either sex, the progeny of one dam
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
RAMS
No.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Ram Lamb
Ram, one to four tooth
Ram, five to six tooth
Ram, full mouth
Champion Ram Lamb & Reserve Champion Ram Lamb
Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram
Grand Champion Ram
EWES
23.
24.
25.
26.
Ewe Lamb
Ewe, one to four tooth
Ewe, five to six tooth
Ewe, full mouth
Champion Ewe Lamb & Reserve Champion Ewe Lamb
Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
Grand Champion Ewe
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TROPHIES
The Poldenvale Floating Trophy, presented by Gallagher Poldenvale to the exhibitor of the
Champion Ram
The Bayer Floating Trophy, to the exhibitor of the Champion Ewe
The Nedbank Floating Trophy, to the winning group from Classes 15 to 18, deemed by the
judge to be the best
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DORMER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
GROEP KLASSE/GROUP CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
Ramme/Rams
3 Ramme onder 9 maande/3 Rams under 9 months
3 Ramme tussen 9 – 18 maande/3 Rams between 9 – 18 months
3 Ramme 18 maande en ouer/3 Rams 18 months and older
Ooie/Ewes
3 Ooie onder 9 maande/3 Ewes under 9 months
3 Ooie tussen 9 – 18 maande/3 Ewes between 9 – 18 months
3 Ooie 18 maande en ouer/3 Ewes 18 months and older
Teelgroep 2 ooie en ‘n ram, enige ouderdom, een groep per vertoner/
Breed group of 2 ewes and a ram, any age, one group per exhibitor
INDIVIDUELE KLASSE/INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
Ram Klasse/Ram Classes
37.
38.
39.
Ram onder 3 maande/Ram under 3 months
Ram 3 – 6 maande/Ram 3 – 6 months
Ram 6 – 9 maande/Ram 6 – 9 months
Reserwe Ram Lam Kampioen/Reserve Ram Lamb Champion
Kampioen Ram Lam/Champion Ram Lamb
40.
41.
42.
Ram 9 – 12 maande/Ram 9 – 12 months
Ram 12 – 15 maande/Ram 12 – 15 months
Ram 15 – 18 maande/Ram 15 – 18 months
Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram/Reserve Junior Champion Ram
Junior Kampioen Ram/Junior Champion Ram
43.
44.
45.
Ram 18 – 24 maande/Ram 18 – 24 months
Ram 24 – 36 maande/Ram 24 – 36 maande
Ram 36 maande en ouer/Ram 36 months and older
Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram/Reserve Senior Champion Ram
Senior Kampioen Ram/Senior Champion Ram
Reserwe Ras Kampion Ram/Reserve Breed Champion Ram
Ras Kampioen Ram/Breed Champion Ram
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Ooi Klasse/Ewe Classes
46.
47.
48.
Ooi onder 3 maande/Ewe under 3 months
Ooi 3 – 6 maande/Ewe 3 – 6 months
Ooi 6 – 9 maande/Ewe 6 – 9 months
Reserwe Ooi Lam Kampioen/Reserve Ewe Lamb Champion
Kampioen Ooi Lam/Champion Ewe Lamb
49.
50.
51.
Ooi 9 – 12 maande/Ewe 9 – 12 months
Ooi 12 – 15 maande/Ewe 12 – 15 months
Ooi 15 – 18 maande/Ewe 15 – 18 months
Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi/Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
Junior Kampioen Ooi/Junior Champion Ewe
52.
53.
54.
Ooi 18 – 24 maande/Ewe 18 – 24 months
Ooi 24 – 36 maande/Ewe 24 – 36 maande
Ooi 36 maande en ouer/Ewe 36 months and older
Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi/Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
Senior Kampioen Ooi/Senior Champion Ewe
Reserwe Ras Kampion Ooi/Reserve Breed Champion Ewe
Ras Kampioen Ooi/Breed Champion Ewe
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DORPER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
EWES
No.
55.
56.
57.
58.
Ewe Lamb, 40kg and under
Ewe Lamb, over 40kg to 50kg
Ewe Lamb, over 50kg to 60kg
Ewe Lamb, over 60kg
Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
59.
60.
Ewe, 2-tooth
Ewe, 4-tooth
Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
RAMS
61.
62.
63.
64.
Ram Lamb, 45kg and under
Ram Lamb, over 45kg to 60kg
Ram Lamb, over 60kg to 75kg
Ram Lamb, over 75kg
Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram
65.
66.
Ram, 2-tooth
Ram, 4-tooth
Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram
Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram
GROUP CLASSES
Entry fee: R40 per entry
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55
67.
68.
69.
Group of 3 Ewe Lambs
Group of 3 Ram Lambs
Group comprising 1 Ram, 1 Ewe (2 or 4 tooth) and 2 Lambs, either sex

TROPHY
The McBeans Floating Trophy, awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in
the Dorper classes
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HAMPSHIRE DOWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
GROUP CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55
No.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
Pair of Rams, 12 months and under
Pair of Ewes, 12 months and under
Pair of Rams, over 12 months
Pair of Ewes, over 12 months
Pair, any age, either sex, progeny of one sire
Pair, any age, twins
Ram, Ewe and 2 Lambs, any age
OPEN CLASSES
Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
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RAMS
Ram Lamb, 6 months and under, born 1 November – 30 April
Ram Lamb, over 6 months and up to 9 months, born 1 August – 31 October
Ram Lamb, over 9 months and up to 12 months, born 1 May – 31 July
Ram, over 12 months and up to 15 months
Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram
Ram, over 15 months and up to 24 months
Ram, over 24 months and up to 36 months
Ram, over 36 months
Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram
Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram
EWES
Ewe Lamb, 6 months and under, born 1 November – 30 April
Ewe Lamb, over 6 months and up to 9 months, born 1 August – 31 October
Ewe Lamb, over 9 months and up to 12 months, born 1 May – 31 July
Ewe, over 12 months and up to 15 months
Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
Ewe, over 15 months and up to 24 months
Ewe, over 24 months and up to 36 months
Ewe, over 36 months
Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
TROPHIES
Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by the Hampshire Down Breeders
Association of England for the Senior Champion Hampshire Down Ram
Colin Knight Floating Trophy, for the Junior Champion Hampshire Down Ram
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ILE DE FRANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Please note:
The Ile de France Breed Society will be undertaking all operational and
administrative aspects of the Breed’s involvement at the 2015 Royal Show.
Exhibitors are asked to contact June Wiid for class and entry information
Tel: 051 4100 900
Fax: 051 448 4220
Email: [email protected]
*****
Royal Show Interbreed class entries
will be accepted during the Show
Royal Show fat lamb entries
must be directed to the RAS office –
per the RAS entry form
Closing date of entries – 20 April
Neem asseblief kennis:
Die Ile de France Telers Genootskap sal die operasionele asook die
administratiewe aspekte van die ras se betrokkenheid by die 2015 Royal Skou
behartig.
Uitstallers kontak asseblief June Wiid for klas en inskrywings inligting.
Tel: 051 4100 900
Faks: 051 448 4220
Epos: [email protected]
*****
Royal Skou Interras klas inskrywings sal tydens die Skou aanvaar word.
Royal Skou slag lam kompetisie inskrywings moet gerig word aan die RAS
kantoor – per die RAS inskrywings vorm
Sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings – 20 April



TROPHIES
The Poldenvale Floating Trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Ile de France Ram
The Mrs J F Potter Floating Trophy to the winner of the group class of 3 ewes, owned
by the exhibitor
The Galacto Floating Trophy presented by Mr J G Frank, for the most points in the Ile
de France classes
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MERINO REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
110.
111.
Veldshow Ewe Flock competition (Wool between 4-6 months)
Ewes, 12-22 months (not older than two-tooth)
Prize money: 1st R135, 2nd R80
Best Group of 5 Ewes and Reserve Best Group
Prize money: 1st R215
(112) Ewe with best fleece and confirmation overall
(Drawn from entries in Classes 110 and 111)
Prize money:
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
Grand Champion Ewe
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
(Awarded to the winner and second place of Class (112))

TROPHY
The Alexander Sinclair Floating Trophy, for the Grand Champion Ewe
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SA MUTTON MERINO CLASSES
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
INDIVIDUELE KLASSE
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
WEIGH IN OF ALL SHEEP TO DIVIDE IN CLASSES
WOOL CLASSES
CLASS 1:
CHAMPION WOOL EWE (ewe lambs under 12 months)
CLASS 2:
JUNIOR CHAMPION WOOL RAM (ram lambs under 12 months)
CLASS 3:
SENIOR CHAMPION WOOL RAM (rams under 24 months)
RAM LAMB CLASSES (still lambs - uncut)
CLASS 4:
Champion ram lamb 70kg and under
CLASS 5:
Champion ram lamb 70.1kg to 80kg
CLASS 6:
Champion ram lamb 80.1kg to 90kg
CHAMPION RAM LAMB (out of winners from above 3 classes)
CLASS 7:
CLASS 8:
Champion ram lamb 90.1kg to 100kg
Champion ram lamb above 100kg
JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 2 classes)
SENIOR RAM CLASSES (under 24 months)
CLASS 9:
Champion ram 120kg and under
CLASS 10:
Champion ram 120.1kg to 130kg
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 2 classes)
CLASS 11:
CLASS 12:
CLASS 13:
Champion ram 130.1kg to 140 kg
Champion ram 140.1kg to 150 kg
Champion ram above 150 kg
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 3 classes)
SENIOR CHAMPION RAM (wInner between Lightweight- and Heavyweight
champions)
EWE LAMB CLASSES (still lambs - uncut)
CLASS 14:
Champion ewe lamb 60kg and under
CLASS 15:
Champion ewe lamb 60.1kg to 70kg
CHAMPION EWE LAMB (out of winners from above 2 classes)
CLASS 16:
CLASS 17:
Champion ewe lamb 70.1kg to 80kg
Champion ewe lamb above 80kg
JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE (out of winners from above 2 classes)
OTHER AWARD / PRIZE
VICTOR LUDORUM (Exhibiter with most points on the show)
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SUFFOLK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry fee: R60 per sheep
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
GROEP KLASSE/GROUP CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55
Groep van 3 Ooilammers/Group of 3 Ewe lambs
Groep van 3 Ramlammers/Group of 3 Ram lambs
Junior Paar Beide geslagte/Junior Pair both sexes
Senior Paar Beide geslagte/Senior Pair both sexes
Telersgroep (Ram, ooi en drie lammers beide geslagte)/Breeders Group (Ram, ewe & three
lambs both sexes)
INDIVIDUELE KLASSE/INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85
118.
119.
OOI KLASSE/EWE CLASSES
Ooilam 6 – 9 maande (enkel)/Ewe lamb 6 – 9 months (single)
Ooilam 9 – 12 maande/Ewe lamb 9 – 12 months
Junior Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi
Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
120. Ooi 18 – 24 maande/Ewe 18 – 24 months
121. Ooi 24 – 36 maande/Ewe 24 – 36 months
122. Ooi 36 maande en ouer/Ewe 36 months and older
Senior Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi
Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
Groot Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Groot Kampioen Ooi
Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
RAM KLASSE/RAM CLASSES
123. Ramlam 6 – 9 maande/Ram lamb 6 – 9 months
124. Ramlam 9 – 12 maande/Ram lamb 9 – 12 months
Junior Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram
Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram
125. Ram 18 – 24 maande/Ram 18 – 24 months
126. Ram 24 – 36 maande/Ram 24 – 36 months
127. Ram 36 maande en ouer/Ram 36 months and older
Senior Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram
Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram
Groot Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Groot Kampioen Ram
Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram
Opperste Kampioen Suffolk Op Skou/ Supreme Champion Suffolk on Show
Victor Ladorum/Victor Ludorum
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SHEEP INTERBREED CLASSES
No entry fee
Prize money: 1 R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40
st
130.
131.
132.
133.
134.
Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, under 15 months
Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, 15 months and over
Pure Bred Pair of Rams, under 15 months
Pure Bred Pair of Rams, 15 months and over
Group of six, representative of both sexes

The BKB Floating Trophy, to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the
Interbreed classes
Prize: R500 presented by BKB

Moreland Molasses Floating Trophy, for the runner up to the exhibitor gaining
most points in the Interbreed classes.
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THE STANDARD BANK AWARDS
FOR THE SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP
Supreme Champion Ewe on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon

The William Cooper & Nephews Floating Trophy

Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette
Reserve to Supreme Champion Ewe on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon

The Epol Floating Trophy

Royal Show Rosette
Supreme Champion Ram on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon

The Farmer Floating Trophy

Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette
Reserve to Supreme Champion Ram on Show

Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon

The New Zealand Corriedale Society Floating Trophy

Royal Show Rosette
Note: For the preliminary judging for the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, all small
stock that have been awarded a 2015 Show Champion ticket of any sort are required to be
brought forward.
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THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NATAL
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS/PARTICIPANTS
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
2.
2.1
2.2
Powers of the Committee
The word ‘Committee’ in these General Regulations and elsewhere in the Prize List or
Catalogue refers to the Executive Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal and
to such other Committees of the Society to which the Executive Committee may delegate
specific duties and powers.
The Committee shall have the right of refusing any entry made and shall not be bound to
give any reason for so doing.
The Committee shall have the power to withhold the whole or part of the prizes offered by
the Society in the event of there being no competition, or the exhibits being considered by
the judges unworthy of such prize.
The Committee is empowered to introduce such regulations and procedures for the
smooth running of the annual Show as it shall deem fit, subject to exhibitors being notified
of such regulations through the medium of the Prize Lists or other publications, or by
means of circulars.
The Committee is empowered not only to decide whether or not the annual Show shall be
held, but is also entitled at any time in its absolute discretion to cancel, vary or alter any or
all arrangements which may have been made in connection with the holding of the annual
Show.
Loss or Destruction of Goods
No claim whatsoever shall lie against the Royal Agricultural Society arising out of the theft
of, loss or damage to the property of any person or association of persons on premises
falling under the control of, owned or leased by the Royal Agricultural Society irrespective
of the cause of such theft, loss or damage
The Royal Agricultural Society is hereby indemnified and held harmless against any and all
claims, at the instance of any person or association or persons, which may arise out of the
theft, loss or damage aforementioned.
3.
Public Liability Insurance
The Society’s Public Liability Insurance Policy does not cover exhibitors. It is in the interests
of exhibitors therefore, to obtain their own Public Liability Insurance cover for the Show
period.
4.
Prize Money
Monetary prizes will either be transferred electronically to a bank account provided by the
exhibitor or posted to all successful exhibitors as soon as possible after the conclusion of
the annual Show.
5.
5.1
Responsibilities of Exhibitors
Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for the description submitted in the entry form for
inclusion in the catalogue of any animal exhibited by him.
Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other injury, loss or
damage to, occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article and shall indemnify the
Society against legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
Any person who shall bring any diseased animal of any kind to the Show shall be liable to a
fine of R2 000 and shall be disqualified from receiving any of the benefits of the Society.
Whilst every reasonable care will be taken of exhibits, no responsibility or legal liability
whatsoever shall be incurred by the Society, which shall under no circumstances be liable
for any loss, damage or injury to any exhibits.
5.2
5.3
5.4
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5.5
5.6
5.7
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
All cattle entered for the Show must be provided with a halter, except where specifically
stated. One attendant at least must be present on behalf of each exhibitor in the horse,
cattle, sheep and goat sections. All attendants must be subject to the orders of the
stewards.
No fire may be lit in the Showgrounds except in those areas designated by the Committee.
Any person infringing this regulation will be held responsible for any damage that may
arise. In the case of employees, their employers will be held responsible.
It is contrary to the Society’s policy for cattle, sheep or goats, not sold at the sale, to be
sold out of hand thereafter. Any person found to be in contravention of this ruling, shall be
disqualified from receiving any of the benefits of the Society.
Entries
All entries must be made on the prescribed form and must be accompanied by the correct
entry fees (which are inclusive of VAT) by no later than the advertised closing date of
entries.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse to accept any entry if the information contained
therein is incomplete or if the entry if not accompanied by payment of the fees in full.
The name of the exhibitor of an animal as published in the Show Catalogue shall be that
individual or company in whose name the animal was registered as at the closing date of
entries.
The breeder of an animal is the owner of the dam at the time of birth.
Restriction on entries
In the event of excessive entries being received, which are in excess of the accommodation
available in the section, the Committee reserves the right to restrict entries at its entire
discretion by means of a quota system applicable to one or more breeds, or to such
exhibitors as may be necessary.
In the event of it proving necessary to implement such a quota system, the exhibitors
concerned will be notified in writing to this effect as quickly as possible after the closing
date of entries.
Entry fees paid in respect of those animals that are not accepted for the Show will be
refunded in full.
Judging
All persons exhibiting shall accept the decision of the judge appointed by the Society as to
the merits of their exhibits, which decision shall be final.
The Committee reserves the right to set certain minimum requirements relating to the
number of entries prior to approval being given for the conduct of a National or
Provincial/Regional Championship Show at the annual Show.
None but bona-fide owners of stock or manufacturers of produce exhibited will be eligible
to compete for prizes.
The judge/s shall not disqualify breeding stock for blemishes except hereditary ones.
Exhibits of small stock on show must be free from external parasites otherwise the exhibit
may be disqualified.
The judge will be required to screen all small stock during judging to determine the age and
growth of wool. If any animal does not comply it will be disqualified and the exhibitor shall
have no legal or other redress against the judge or the Society.
Exhibitors are required to make available the birth notification/registration certificates of
their animals to the stewards, if requested by the stewards.
Unless otherwise stated in judging Championships, the first and second of the respective
classes shall be paraded.
All prize awards will only be made provided sufficient merit obtains, at the sole discretion of
the judge.
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8.9
Where applicable, exhibits on the Show must be accompanied by the number that identifies
it for the class in the Show catalogue or entry list. The catalogue number must be displayed
at the time of judging, strictly in accordance with the requirements of each section.
8.10 Any animals brought out to be judged bearing a prize ticket or rosette shall be liable to
disqualification. No prize card awarded by this Society (or any other Society) in previous
years may be exhibited on any exhibit or stall at any time. Only prize tickets awarded at the
current Show may be displayed in the stalls or in the parades.
8.11 Any exhibitor who
Neglects to leave the judging ring at the request of the stewards while his animals are
being judged;

Attempts to interfere with or influence the judges while in the discharge of their
duties; or

Uses contemptuous language to, or about, any of the judges in consequence of an
award made by them shall either have his exhibits disqualified or shall forfeit his right to any prize to which he
might otherwise be entitled, as the Committee may decide.
9.
9.1
9.2
Judges’ conduct
In line with Royal Shows elsewhere in the Commonwealth and other major shows in this
country, judges are not permitted to accept any dedicated largesse from any participating
breeder or exhibitor prior to, the duration of or immediately subsequent to any
competition.
Likewise, any exhibitor who is found to have entertained a judge prior to any competition
shall be liable to disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension from exhibiting in
future, as the Committee may decide.
10.
10.1
Group classes
Unless otherwise provided in any special conditions, the exhibitor of a progeny group must
be the owner at the time of entry.
10.2 ALL animals competing in group classes MUST also be entered into the open classes.
Where a young animal, which is not eligible for entry in the open classes, is brought in to
make up a group, an extra entry fee must be paid.
11.
Parade
Exhibitors in the livestock sections are required to bring forward their animals for all
parades in accordance with the directives issued by the Chief Stewards and in accordance
with the times intimated in the Show catalogue or as otherwise stated.
12.
12.1
Objections
Any exhibitor in the Cattle, Sheep and Goat sections of the annual Show wishing to lodge
an objection, having reference to any exhibit or to any award to any exhibit in these
sections, may do so.
12.2 The objection must be submitted in writing, accompanied by a R500 deposit to the
Society’s General Manager, or to his authorised deputy, at the Society’s office before 17h00
on the evening of the day on which the cause of the objection arises.
12.3 The objection shall be investigated within 24 hours of the occurrence by a sub-committee
appointed by the Committee which shall include, but will not be limited to, the Chairman,
the Vice-Chairman (if any) and the Chief Steward/s of the section concerned. The findings
of the sub-committee shall be final and binding on all parties and the exhibitor submitting
the objection shall be offered no right of appeal against the decision of the sub-committee.
12.4 The sub-committee shall not be required to give any reasons or explanations relating to its
final decision.
12.5 If the objection is not substantiated by the sub-committee, the deposit of R500 shall be
forfeited to the funds of the Society.
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12.6 Should any exhibit, which has gained a prize be disqualified, the next in line does not
necessarily obtain the same prize. The sub-committee, with or without the advice of the
judge, shall decide the question.
13.
Most Points
Most points will be scored by the highest placed five exhibitors in the individual classes with
5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place and so on to 1 point for 5th place, irrespective of
the number of animals entered in the class.
14.
14.1
Misrepresentation
Awards obtained by exhibitors at the annual Show may be advertised by exhibitors,
providing that such advertising relates specifically to the entry which appeared at the Show
and which received the prize(s) referred to in the advertisement.
14.2 Exhibitors are prohibited from issuing misleading or confusing advertisements which
suggest, inter alia, that all their products are on a par with the particular product or sample
of that product which they exhibited at the Show or that the overall quality of their herd or
stud is equivalent to that of the animal(s) which they exhibited and which received
recognition at the Show.
14.3 Any exhibitor contravening this regulation may have his entry for the following year refused
by the Committee.
15.
15.1
15.2
Overnight accommodation
With the exception of exhibitors’ attendants, no person may sleep overnight in the
Showgrounds, without the prior written permission of the CEO. Action will be taken
against any person/group of persons found to be in contravention of this ruling.
Should it be necessary for any College/school student to stay overnight in the grounds, the
names and contact details of such person and the responsible College/School supervisor,
must be supplied to the Society’s administrative offices.
16.
16.1
Control of dogs
Under no circumstances will dogs be permitted in any part of the Members’ Enclosure or
Grandstand, including the Society’s office complex.
16.2 Elsewhere on the Showgrounds all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
17.
17.1
17.2
18.
Membership of the Society
Application for membership forms may be obtained at the Society’s offices by those
exhibitors who wish, by joining the Society, to make use of the privileges of free admission
to the grounds, car parking and use of the members’ facilities.
The membership year commences on 1 January and annual subscriptions are payable in
advance.
Alteration to Regulations
These regulations are subject to alteration and amplification from time to time, at the
discretion of the Society.
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