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ASHBOURNE
SHIRE HORSE
SOCIETY
124th
Ashbourne Show
The Polo Ground, Osmaston
Nr Ashbourne, DE6 1LU
Saturday 15th August 2015
DAIRY AND BEEF CATTLE
CLASSES
Livestock Secretary: Mrs Emma Pederick, Quilow Farm, Osmaston, Ashbourne,
Derbyshire DE6 1LU
Tel/Fax: 01335 348889
www.ashbourneshow.co.uk
ENTRIES CLOSE 1 AUGUST 2015
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED
ENTRY RULES
ALL ENTRIES CLOSE 1 AUGUST 2015
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED
BACS payment is available for entries if preferred, please quote your surname and
LIVESTOCK as the reference. Entry forms can then be emailed to [email protected]
Handler classes may be entered on the day if the animal is already entered in another class.
TICKET AND VEHICLE PASS ALLOCATION
Exhibitors entrance tickets and vehicle passes will be sent out prior to the show and are
allocated as follows.
1 – 3 Animals
4 Animals and over Young handler
-
2 Wristbands
3 Wristbands
1 Wristband
Please note that all wristbands must be worn whilst on the showground.
Additional admission wristbands can be purchased at a reduced rate of £10
Membership of the society costs £25.00 and entitles you to entrance for one member, one guest
and two children under the age of 15. Entry to the members enclosure, restaurant, bar and
Grandstand.
CUPS AND TROPHIES
PLEASE note that C W Sellors Fine Jewellery, 2 Victoria Square,
Ashbourne are official jewellers to the society and all cups and trophies
should be returned to them BY 30 JUNE 2015.
DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES
Young Handler and Showmanship classes in the dairy section will commence at
09.00
ENTRY FEE
Members
Non-Members
£5.00 inc vat
£10.00 inc vat
Animals entered in the in milk or in calf classes shall be entitled to be exhibited in the classes
for which they are eligible on the day of the show
The committee reserve the right to amalgamate classes if insufficient numbers are
forward
NO ANIMAL WILL BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN AN IN MILK AND IN CALF CLASS
DO NOT TIE ANIMALS TO THE BOUNDARY RAILINGS – ALL CATTLE LINES WILL BE
MARKED UP PLEASE RESPECT OTHER EXHIBITORS SPACE.
PRIZE MONEY
CLASSES 20-45
FIRST
30.00
SECOND
20.00
THIRD
12.00
FOURTH
8.00
ASHBOURNE FARMERS CLUB PRIZE MONEY
DAIRY AND
BEEF
CLASSES
1-6 ENTRIES
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
8.00
5.00
3.00
IF LESS THAN 6 ENTRIES ONLY FIRST AND SECOND WILL BE PAID
SHORTHORNS
Judge: Mr Rodney Armstrong
All open classes held under the rules and regulations of the shorthorn cattle society and all cows
entered are required to be dairy shorthorns, have shorthorn colour and be entered in the coates
yearbook or its supplementary register.
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
20
21
22
23
24
25
Open best heifer born after 01.01.14
Open in calf heifer with first calf, between two and three years old on showday
Open Dry Cow, in calf with second or subsequent calf
Open heifer, in milk, first calf born in or after 2013
Open cow, in milk with second or subsequent calf
Open group of three animals, all property of same exhibitor and shown in above
classes.
The Shorthorn society rosette is offered for Best dairy shorthorn
TROPHIES
The Boots Cup for The Best Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Heifer in class 20
Winner 2014 G W Pattinson & S Kirkham
The P Birch Cup for the Best Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer from classes 20 & 21
Winner 2014 G W Pattinson & S Kirkham
The Lt-Col PVW Gell Cup for the Best Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Female, any age
Winner 2014 G W Pattinson & S Kirkham
The Sir George Kenning Cup for the Best Group of Three Female shorthorns
Winner 2014 G W Pattinson & S Kirkham
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
HOLSTEINS
JUDGE . Mr Aled Jones
Only open to animals actually registered for entry in the Holstein UK herdbook proper or in
classes B and C of the supplementary register. An animal is defined as Exhibitor bred if it is
born in the UK of Republic of Ireland and carries the owner’s prefix. This includes animals born
as a result of embryo transplant. An animal in joint ownership qualifies as an exhibitor bred
providing it is jointly entered and one the owners is the breeder
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
26
27
28
29
30
Class 31
Class 32
Open best heifer born after 01.01.14
Open heifer in calf to first calf over two but under three years old
Open dry cow, in calf to second or subsequent calf
Open heifer in milk with first calf born in or after 2013
Open cow in milk with second or subsequent calf under
Five years old on showday
Open cow in milk with second or subsequent calf five
Years old or over on showday
Open group of three females, all property of same exhibitor and shown in above
classes
The following Holstein Cattle Society Rosettes
Best Exhibitor Bred
Best Udder
Champion and Reserve champion
will be awarded where winners are exhibited by their registered owners who are members of
the society. These rosettes may be withheld if less than forty entries are catalogued. The
Holstein society retains the right to p.d. at its discretion any females shown where these awards
have been accepted.
TROPHIES
The Harold Stretton Spencer Cup for the Best Holstein maiden heifer
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
The Charles Peach Memorial cup for the best Holstein heifer in the above classes
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
The Dovedale Cup for the Best registered cow in the Open Holstein classes
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
The WJ Bunting Cup for the Best Pedigree Holstein in show
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
The Robert Evans Cup for the Best Pedigree Holstein group in the show
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
The Quixhill Points Cup for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Holstein classes. 1st
prize = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points and 3rd = 1 point
In the event of a tie the exhibitor with more homebred animals gaining points will win
Winner 2014 T W Kent & Co
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
AYRSHIRES
JUDGE: Mr Rodney Armstrong
Note: All animals must be entered in the Ayrshire herdbook
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
33
34
35
36
37
38
Open maiden heifer under two years old on showday
Open in calf heifer with first calf, between two and three years old on showday
Open dry cow, in calf with second or subsequent calf
Open heifer in first lactation
Open cow in milk with second or subsequent calf
Open group of three females from the above classes and the property of the same
exhibitor
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
TROPHIES
The first and seconds from class 33 to 37 will compete for The Major Crompton Inglefield Cup
for the Best pedigree female Ayrshire
Winner 2014 RT & JI Adams
First prize winners from classes 33 and 34 will compete for the Mikijohns cup.
Winner 2014 RT & JI Adams
The DS Fox Bowl for the Best pedigree Ayrshire heifer under two years old
Winner 2014 L H Batty
The Leonard Smith Cup for the Best group of Ayrshires.
Winner 2014 RT & JI Adams
The Ayrshire Society rosettes will be awarded for the best group of three females
A progeny group of two or more by the same sire or out of the same dam, entered in the
Ayrshire classes and the property of the same exhibitor
JERSEYS
JUDGE Mr J D Jones
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Open best maiden heifer born after 01.01.14
Open in calf heifer
Open dry cow in calf with second or subsequent calf
Open heifer in milk
Open cow in milk with second or subsequent calf
Open cow in milk with fourth or subsequent calf
Best pair from entries in above classes and owned by exhibitor
The Jersey cattle society rosette will be awarded for The Best cow or heifer registered in the
herd book and bred by an exhibitor and member of the JCS.
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
TROPHIES
The Major Leigh Newton Perpetual Cup for the best Jersey maiden heifer in show
Winner 2014 RW & CM Bailey
The J W Preston Cup for the Champion Jersey heifer
Winner 2014 Byronbay Jerseys
The Ballidon Quarries Cup for the best female in the open Jersey classes
Winner 2014 Coldeaton Jerseys
The Sir E B Wakefield Cup for the best local female Jersey
Winner 2014 Coldeaton Jerseys
SPECIAL OVERALL SHOW TROPHIES
The Waterhouse Cup for the Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer, any breed, in calf or milk
Winner 2014 RC & AL Adams
The Pinkstone Cup for the Supreme Champion Dairy.. Champions from all dairy sections are
eligible.
Winner 2014 T W Kent
The Silcock Cup for the Supreme Dairy, bred and shown by exhibitor
Winner 2014 T W Kent
The Spillers Dairy Points Cup for the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the dairy
classes, on the basis of first prize = 3 points, second = 2 and third = one point. In the event of
a tie, each winning exhibitor will hold the cup for an equal period.
Winner 2014 Coldeaton Jerseys
ASHBOURNE FARMERS CLUB CLASSES
ENTRY FEE PER CLASS £1.00
Open only to fully paid up members of Ashbourne Farmers Club who have judged at one stock
judging event during the year of the show
Please note these classes are not eligible for the King Edward Trophy points cup.
ASHBOURNE FARMERS CLUB PRIZE MONEY
DAIRY AND
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
BEEF
CLASSES
1-6 ENTRIES 8.00
5.00
3.00
IF LESS THAN 6 ENTRIES ONLY FIRST AND SECOND WILL BE PAID
Judge
Class
Class
Class
Class
46
47
48
49
TBC on the day
Dairy cow or heifer in milk
In calf dry dairy cow or heifer
Pure bred beef cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot
Dairy or beef calf one year old or under on showday
TROPHY
The Ronald Kay cup for the Best First prize winning female exhibited in the Farmers Club classes
Winner 2014 Coldeaton Jerseys
INTERBREED DAIRY CALF AND SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Judge Mr Aled Jones
CLASSES 50 – 55 INC WILL COMMENCE JUDGING AT 09.15 AM
Please note that a calf may only be shown by one handler in the showmanship classes
All Showmen will receive a rosette
PRIZE MONEY - HANDLERS
FIRST
SECOND
10.00
7.00
FREE ENTRY
Class 50
THIRD
5.00
FOURTH
3.00
Open Junior handler, 11 years or under – Calf must be under 6mths old
Class 51
Class 52
Open Intermediate handler 12 to 18 years old
Open Senior handler 18 -26 years old
PRIZE MONEY - CALVES
FIRST
SECOND
10.00
7.00
THIRD
5.00
FOURTH
3.00
ENTRY FEE £1.00
Class 53
Class 54
Class 55
Open Dairy calf any breed less than 6 months old on showday
Open dairy calf any breed between 6 and 12 months old on showday
Open dairy calf any breed between 12 and 18 months old on showday
TROPHIES
The Bagshaws Trophy for the Champion showman
Winner 2014 Jack Walker
The Allen cup for the best Jersey handler aged 14 and under
Winner 2014 Oliver Hornsby
The R C Critchlow Trophy for best Ayrshire handler aged 14 and under
Winner 2014 Anna Adams
The W Bunting cup for the Champion calf
Winner 2014 T W Kent
The Black and White Sires Salver for Reserve champion calf
Winner 2014 Lucy Bailey
TICKET AND VEHICLE PASS ALLOCATION
Exhibitors entrance tickets and vehicle passes will be sent out prior to the show and are
allocated as follows.
1 – 3 Animals
4 Animals and over Young handler
-
2 Wristbands
3 Wristbands
1 Wristband
Please note that all wristbands must be worn whilst on the showground.
Additional admission wristbands can be purchased at a reduced rate of £10
Membership of the society costs £25.00 and entitles you to entrance for one member, one guest
and two children under the age of 15. Entry into the members enclosure, restaurant, bar and
Grandstand.
BEEF CLASSES
ENTRY FEE
Members
Non-Members
PRIZE MONEY
CLASS
60 - 91
FIRST
30.00
£5.00 inc vat
£10.00 inc vat
SECOND
20.00
THIRD
12.00
FOURTH
8.00
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ANIMAL CAN BE SHOWN IN BOTH PEDIGREE AND COMMERCIAL
CLASSES
THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMALGAMATE ANY CLASSES IF INSUFFICIENT
NUMBERS ARE FORWARD
CHAMPION TROPHY
The Snelston cup will be presented to the supreme beef champion
To be judged by all beef judges
Winner 2014 Harriet Wilson
NEW TROPHY – The Bagshaws PT Binder Memorial Cup for the Best Native Breed Beef Animal
LIMOUSIN
Judge Mr R Hazard
Class 60
Open maiden heifer born on or after 01.01.14
Class 61
Open heifer born in 2013
Class 62
Open cow or heifer born on or before 31.12.12
Class 63
Open bull born after 01.01.14
Class 64
Open bull born on or before 01.01.14
Classes 63 and 64 will be amalgamated if less than four entries are forward
TROPHY
The Boots Tureen for Champion Limousin
Winner 2014 J A Nicholls
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
HEREFORD
Judge Mr D Coulson
Class
Class
Class
Class
65
66
67
68
Open
Open
Open
Open
maiden heifer born on or after 01.01.14
heifer Born in 2013
Cow or heifer born on or before 31.12.12
bull born after 01.01.14
Class 69
Class 70
Open bull born on or before 01.01.14
Best Pair of animals under 2 years of age on showday, bred and exhibited by a
member of the Hereford Association
Classes 68 and 69 will be amalgamated if less than four entries are forward
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
A rosette is kindly offered by the Hereford Cattle Society to the Champion Hereford
A special prize of £10 and rosette for the male and female champions kindly offered by the
Midlands and East Anglia Hereford Breeders Association.
A special prize of £10 and a card for the Best Pair kindly offered by the Midlands and East Anglia
Hereford Breeders Association
Rosettes for Reserve Male and Female kindly offered by the Midland and East Anglia Hereford
Breeders Association
TROPHY
The Parwich cup for the best pedigree Hereford beast in the show
Winner 2014 I & E Wilson
BRITISH BLUE
JUDGE Mr A Bellas
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
71
72
73
74
75
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
maiden heifer born on or after 01.01.14
heifer born in 2013
cow or heifer born on or before 31.12.12
bull born after 01.01.14
bull born on or before 01.01.14
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
Classes 74 and 75 will be amalgamated if less than four entries forward
The British Blue Society offer rosettes for the Champion and reserve champion animals
TROPHY
The Melles cup for Champion British Blue
Winner 2014 Harriet Wilson
CHAROLAIS
Judge Mr M Atkinson
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
76
77
78
79
80
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
maiden heifer born on or after 01.01.14
heifer born in 2013
cow or heifer born on or before 31.12.12
bull born after 01.01.14
bull born on or before 01.01.14
Classes 79 and 80 will be amalgamated if less than four entries forward
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
TROPHIES
The Lynne and John Pegg Waterfall Salver for the Best Female Charolais
Winner 2014 J Webb
The Harpur-Crewe cup for the Champion Charolais
Winner 2014 J Webb
SIMMENTAL
Judge Mr Stephen Eales
Class
Class
Class
Class
81
82
83
84
Open
Open
Open
Open
heifer born on or after 01.01.14
heifer born in 2013
cow or heifer born on or before 31.12.12
bull any age
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
TROPHY
The R F Stevenson cup for the Champion Simmental
Winner 2014
D Donnelly
COMMERCIAL BEEF
Judge Mr Neil Lloyd
No beef animal may enter both pure bred and commercial classes
EVERY ANIMAL WILL BE WEIGHED ON ARRIVAL
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
85
86
87
88
89
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Baby beef,steer/heifer, 400kgs or below
1st cross steer 500kg or below
1st cross steer 501kg and over
heifer any breed not shown in any other class up to 500kg
heifer any breed not shown in any other class 501kg and over
TROPHIES
The Bert Wharmby cup for the Champion Commercial beef animal
Winner 2014 G R Fountaine
The Sam and Jean Parkin cup for the best exhibitor bred beef animal
Winner 2014 G R Fountaine
The Roger Round Points Cup for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the commercial beef
section
1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points and 3rd = 1 point
Winner 2014 W Hardy & Sons
LONGHORN
Judge Mr Peter Close
Class 90
Heifer born in
Class 91
Heifer born in
Class 92
Heifer born in
Class 93
Cow in calf or
Class 94
Bull any age
2014
2013
2012
in milk born before 01.01.12
TROPHY
The Bibby Trophy for Champion
Winner 2014 E M Hallifield
ANY OTHER PURE BRITISH BEEF BREED
Judge Mr Geoff Robinson
Class 95
Class 96
Class 97
Open best maiden heifer born on or after 01.01.13
Open best heifer born before 01.01.13
Open best cow
IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED – EXHIBITORS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
TROPHY
The F H White cup for the Any Other Pure British Beef Champion
Winner 2014 R & E Darlington
Beef Shorthorn
The John Waring cup for the Champion Highland in show
Winner 2014 S & S Leighton
BEEF HANDLER CLASSES
Free entry
Prize Money
FIRST
SECOND
10.00
7.00
THIRD
5.00
FOURTH
3.00
IN THESE CLASSES IT IS THE STOCK HANDLER NOT THE ANIMAL WHICH IS TO BE JUDGED. NAME
AND AGE OF HANDLER MUST BE ENTERED ON THE ENTRY FORM. ROSETTES FOR ALL ENTRIES
FORWARD. All competitors must have been involved in the preparation of their exhibits and must
lead, handle and control their own animal in the ring. To be judged on presentation, handling ability
of animals and general turnout of both the handler and animal. Handlers to be appropriately dressed
for the breed they are exhibiting and the animal should be suitable for their age and size.
Judge
Mr A Bellas
Class 98
Class 99
Open Junior Handler 10 to 15 years old on showday
Open Senior Handler 16 – 26 years
TROPHIES
The Biddulph Trophy for Champion Junior Beef Handler
Winner 2014 Alicia Legg
Senior Beef Handler Tankard
Winner 2014
Josh Ellis
TICKET AND VEHICLE PASS ALLOCATION
Exhibitors entrance tickets and vehicle passes will be sent out prior to the show and are
allocated as follows.
1 – 3 Animals
4 Animals and over Young handler
-
2 Wristbands
3 Wristbands
1 Wristband
Please note that all wristbands must be worn whilst on the showground.
Additional admission wristbands can be purchased at a reduced rate of £10
Membership of the society costs £25.00 and entitles you to entrance for one member, one guest
and two children under the age of 15. Entry to the members enclosure, restaurant, bar and
Grandstand.
THE KING EDWARD VII PERPETUAL CUP originally presented by His Majesty King Edward VII in
1901 won outright by John Lewis and re-acquired by the society in 1968 at a value of one
hundred and fifty pounds will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the shire,
cattle and sheep classes on the basis of three points for first, two points for second and one
point for third place. In the event of a tie each winner will hold for an equal period.
Winner 2014 F Rushton
REGULATIONS for the SOCIETY'S SHOW
1.
All Exhibits must be BONA-FIDE property of the exhibitors and carry the correct number.
2.
Each Exhibit must be in the charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform to
any Regulations the Council deem expedient to enforce. Herdsmen are requested to wear
society approved showing outfits.
3.
All Cattle and Shire Horse Exhibits must be on the Showground by 9 a.m. on the day of
the Show, otherwise they will not be eligible for competition and no Exhibit shall be removed
from the Showground until 4 p.m. This Regulation will be strictly adhered to.
4.
The local classes are limited to Farmers whether Owners or Tenants who reside
within a radius of 20 miles from the milestone in Ashbourne Market Place.
5.
All Exhibits in the Cattle and Shire Horse Classes must have been the property of the
exhibitor for not less than three calendar months before Showday and the Society reserve the
right to verify date of birth and eligibility for Showing with the Breed Society.
6.
All Exhibits in the Shire Classes must be either entered in or be eligible for the Shire Horse
Stud Book and Grading-up Registers ''A" and ''B''.
7.
Any animal winning a Prize or Prizes at the Society's Show and subsequently found to be
ineligible shall be disqualified and such Prize or Prizes shall be forfeited. All prize-winning
animals must be paraded in the Grand Parade or owners will risk forfeiture of prize money at
the discretion of the Stewards.
8. The Judge’s decision shall be final and Council reserves to itself the right to withhold any of
the prizes offered, if, in the opinion of the Judges, the exhibits do not possess sufficient merit.
9.
Any member of the Society or Exhibitor wishing to lodge a protest in respect of any animal
exhibited at the Society's Show or any breach of the Society's Regulations must do so in person
and in writing by 3 p.m. and a written acknowledgement obtained from the Secretary by this
time and before any animals are allowed to leave the Showground on the day of the show and
at the same time deposit with the Secretary a sum of £20. This sum shall be forfeited to the
Society if, on investigation by the Council, the protest is not sustained.
This Regulation shall not debar the Council itself from taking action in respect of any
irregularities that may come to its knowledge at any time.
10. In the case of protests relating to the Light Horse Section, the protest must be lodged with
the Secretary of the Light Horse Section, within one hour of the event giving rise to protest. In
all other respects Regulation 9 above shall be applicable to protests relating to the Light Horse
Section.
11. No person who shall have been proved to the satisfaction of the Council to have been
excluded from competing for prizes at the Exhibition of any Society in consequence having
attempted to obtain a prize by a false certificate or other unfair means and no person who is
known or proved to be under suspension from any Society for fraudulent practices, shall be
allowed to exhibit at any Show of this Society. Any animals transferred from any such
person to anyone else (not be bona-fide sold) shall be ineligible to compete.
12.The Council will not hold itself responsible for any loss or accident, whatsoever which may
occur
on the Showground and all entries, shall be deemed to be made on this understanding.
13. Only animals entered in the catalogue are eligible to be shown.The schedule is issued
subject to the orders of the DEFRA and Local Authorities at the time of the show.
14. The Society reserves the right to postpone, cancel, abandon, or curtail the Show due to
force majeure or otherwise at its absolute discretion. In no circumstances shall the Society be
liable, in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise
howsoever , and whatsoever the cause thereof (i) for any loss of profit, business, contracts,
revenues, or anticipated savings, or (ii) for any special indirect or consequential damage or
losses of any nature whatsoever. For the purposes of this Condition, ‘Force Majeure’ means
fire, explosion, flood, lightning, Act of God, act of terrorism, war, rebellion, riot, sabotage, or
official strike or similar official labour dispute, or events or circumstances outside the reasonable
control of the Society
IMPORTANT - ALL ENTRIES CLOSE 1 AUGUST 2015 - LATE ENTRIES WILL BE
RETURNED
Acknowledgement of Entries. The Livestock secretary will send out entry passes after the
entry closing date. Should you NOT receive these seven days before Showday, please contact
the Livestock secretary.
Catalogue Numbers will be issued to Exhibitors from the Livestock secretary’s tent
for cattle and in the sheep tent after passports have been verified.
Please note that livestock wagons must be parked in their correct space as indicated
by the Stewards and all animals must be stalled where indicated otherwise
exhibitors will forfeit prize money at the discretion of the Stewards.
See Regulation 14 re: reduced Entry Fees for Members of Ashbourne Shire Horse
Society
BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
THE BRUCELLOSIS INCENTIVES SCHEME
THE BRUCELLOSIS (Accredited Herds) SCHEME
The Cattle Classes at Ashbourne Show are held under article 21 of the Brucellosis (England and
Wales) order of 1981 and conditions contained in Appendix 14a (Accredited Shows) and
Appendix 14b (Brucellosis Free (O.B.F.) Sections of Accredited Shows) of that order.
1 - Animals which calve or show evidence of calving whilst at the Showground must be placed
in an approved isolation accommodation pending their possible early removal from the
Showground.
2 - Where an animal calves prematurely or aborts the D.V.O. must be informed immediately.
The animal must be returned home together with all other Show Animals from the same
Registered Premises after a full range of samples (including if at all possible a placental smear)
has been taken. The suspect animal must be isolated during transit.
3 - CATTLE HEALTH SCHEME (E.B.L.), Attested Cattle must be halter led and Handlers should
not let them into contact with non-scheme stock.
4 - Maedi-visna scheme
There are two sections for accredited and non-accredited sheep. Please state clearly
on the entry forms which sections apply.
Separate penning for the two sections will be available on the showground
No colouring matter, dressing, bleaching or chemical agent except Defra approved may be used
on sheep entered in these classes. A valid certificate of accreditation (Note expiry date) must
accompany stock. The certificate should be completed and signed by the owner/manager.
5 – Cattle Passports must accompany animals.
6 - Where cattle are required to be accommodated in trade stands etc., accommodation and
arrangements must be agreed in advance.