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BIGGAR FARMER’S CLUB
(INSTITUTED 1808)
ANNUAL SHOW
Saturday, 20th July 2019
Entries close Saturday 29th June 2019
Dog entries will be taken on the day of Show only
Officials
Hon President
Mr D Steel, Stephen Avenue, Biggar
Hon. Vice-Presidents
.J Gibb, Toftcombs Farm Biggar; D Paterson, Wintermuir Farm,
Biggar; C Wight, Whinny Brae, Skirling, Biggar
President:
N Milner, 27 Mid Road, Biggar
Vice-President:
J Wight, Townfoot Farm, Symington, 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
CONTENTS Page Page
RULES and REGULATIONS 3 EQUESTRIAN CLASSES contin.
LIST OF JUDGES 4-5 Ridden/Coloured Horses/Ponies 19
SPONSORS 6 Veteran Horse Showing 19
ENTRY FEES & PRIZE MONEY 7 Foal (any breed) 19
JUDGING TIMES 8 SHOW JUMPING 20
GYMKHANA 21
CATTLE CLASSES
Dairy 9 SHEEP CLASSES 22
Holstein Friesian 9 Texel 23
Dairy Interbreed 9 Border Leicester 2
Charolais 10 Suffolk 24
Limousin 10 Beltex 24
Simmental 10 Zwartbles 24
Belgian Blue 10 Blackface (Shepherds’ Section) 25
Highland 11 Bluefaced Leicester Traditional Type 25
Beef Cow with Calf 11 Bluefaced Leicester Crossing Type 26
Prime Cattle 11 Scotch Mule 26
Any Other Breed 11 Shetland 26
Young Farmers 12 Any Other Breed 27
Prime Lambs 27
CLYDESDALE HORSES 13-14
POINTS PRIZE 27
EQUESTRIAN CLASSES
Hunters (Section I) 15 YOUNG HANDLER'S CLASSES 28
Ponies (Section II) 16
Show Hunter Pony 16 YOUNG FARMER'S CLASSES 28
Show Pony 16
Ponies (Section III) 17 DOGS 29
Mountain and Moorland 17
Ponies (Section IV) 17 HOW TO ENTER 30
Working Hunter Ponies (Section V) 18
Hunters/Sport Horses (Section VI) 18
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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 1st 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 9.00am, and to remain until 3.00pm. If stock be removed
from the show field before 3.00 pm, prize money will be withheld. Judging to commence
at 9.00 am, 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 29th June. 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, can be paid with entry fees.
• 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.
• For mounted horse/pony classes 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.
Cars Parked at owners own risk
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Judges
Cattle Judge
Dairy Cattle Mr R Fleming, 8 Croft Manor, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie
Charolais, Limousin & British Blue Mr S Barclay, West Rossburnlane Farm, Stirling
Simmental Cattle Mr T Lang, Parduvine, Rosewell, Mid Lothian
Prime Cattle Mr T Lang, Parduvine, Rosewell, Mid Lothian
Beef Cow with Calf Mr T Lang, Parduvine, Rosewell, Mid Lothian
Highland Cattle Mr J Ogston, Innisheran Cottage, Luib, Cranlarich
Any Other Bred Cattle TBA
Beef Cattle Championship Mr S Lambie, Ashcraig, Spion Kop, Selkirk
Horses and Ponies
Clydesdale Horses Mr J Fairbairn, 1 Marshall Meadow, Berwick upon Tweed
Hunters (Section I) (Open) Mrs E Johnson, Hyndshawland Stables, Elsrickle
Show Hunter Ponies(Section II) Mrs K Flight, Bear House Oxton
Ponies Section Ponies inhand & Mountain and Moorland
Mrs F Cameron, Hillhear Farm, Melrose
Working Hunter Ponies (Section V) Mr T Brash, Millburn Cottage, Linlithgow
Hunters/Sports Horses (Section VI) TBA
Coloured Horse/Pony TBA
Veteran Horse TBA
Horse Championship All horse judges
Sheep
Texel Sheep Mr R Hamilton, High Crewburn, Strathaven
Border Leicester & Suffolk Sheep Mr T Nelson, The Shieling, High Kilphin, Ballantrae
Beltex Sheep Mr G Anderson, Mesona, Dumfries
Blackface Sheep Mr S Lambie, Ashcraig, Spion Kop, Selkirk
Bluefaced Leicester Tradition Type Mr A McClymount, Kirkstead, Selkirk
Bluefaced Leicester Crossing Type & Scotch Mule
Mr D Gray, Glenhead Farm, Banton, Kilsyth
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Sheep continued Judge Shetland Sheep Mrs Susan Russell, 18 Queens Court, Irvine
Prime Lambs & Any Other Breed Sheep
S Rodger, Firth Mains, Roslin
Zwartbles Sheep Mr B Gibson, Three Views Gartochan, Alexandria
Sheep Championship Mr R Fleming, 8 Croft Manor, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie
Dogs Mr T Gorrian, Mousewater Cottage, Forth
Craft Fair & Food Hall
Mr & Mrs C Wight, Whinny Brae, Skirling
Trade Stands Mr & Mrs L Armstrong, Burndale Cottage, Newbigging
Champion of Champions
Mrs Mary Dunlop, Corstane, Broughton
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Sponsors
Biggar Show was privileged to work with the following sponsors for the 2018
annual Show. We look forward to renewing partnerships and combining
once again to provide a quality event.
The Club would like to thank:
Mrs Lorna Scanlon and Meikle Jackson for the use of Fields for Car Parking
Lawrie & Symington Group for Champion of Champions
As well as the following show partners.
AHL Scaffolding IA Stewart
AR Lyon James D Bilsland
Armac Vets James Harvey & Sons Ltd
Atlas Winches Lawrie & Symington
Biggar Science Festival Lorna Scanlon
Cabbage Patch Fabrics McVeigh Parker
Carrs Billington Remax
CSGNT Roadhead Farm Feeds
D I Gardiner SAC Consulting Ltd
D M Clarkson SP Energy Networks
D W Lyon Starlyne
Dales LLP S R Cattle Service
Davidson Feeds Taylors of Biggar
Davidson & Robertson The Elphinstone Hotel
Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies Ltd
Two Rivers Vet
Gebbie & Wilson United Auctions
Healthy Pets Walker Scott Ireland
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Entry Fees Entry Money is per entry unless otherwise stated. Biggar Farmers Club Membership £10 per annum
Prize Money 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Dairy Cattle £13 £8 £5 -
Beef Cattle £10 £6 £3 -
In hand Clydesdales £10 £6 £3 -
Ridden Clydesdales £30 £20 £10 -
Stud cart Clydesdales £60 £50 £40 -
Sheep £10 £6 £3 -
Children/Young handler £3 £2 £1 50p
Young farmers £20 £10 - -
Dogs £3 £2 £1 -
Horses £10 £6 £3 -
Unaffiliated Show jumping £7 £5 £3 £2
Club Members Non Members
Cattle £2 £4
Sheep £1.50 £3
Sheep - Shepherd's Section only £1.50 £2
Clydesdale £2 £4
Children and Young handler classes FREE FREE
Young Farmers classes FREE FREE
Dogs £1 £1
Advance Entries Day of Show
Horse Classes £5 £10
Show jumping £5 £10
Clear round show jumping - £2
Fancy Dress - £2
Gymkhana - £5
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Judging Times
Cattle Time Horses Time
Dairy 10am Clydesdale horses 10am
Pure Charolais 10am Hunters (I) 9am
Limousin (after
Charolais) Ponies (II) 9am
Simmental 10am Ponies (III) M&M 9am
British Blue 10am Ponies (IV) after (III)
Highland 10am WH Ponies (V) after
class 70
Prime Cattle 10am Hunters/Sport Horses (VI) 8.30am
Any other Breed 10am Best Foal (any breed) after (II)
Children's calf 11.30am Fancy Dress competition Approx.
1pm
Sheep Time Gymkhana 1pm
Texel 9.30am Dogs 12pm
Border Leicester 10am
Suffolk 10am
Beltex 10am
Zwartbles 10am
Blackface 10am
Shetland 10am
Children's sheep 12.30pm
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CATTLE
Any Animal can only be shown in one class
Dairy Cattle
1. Quey, under one-year-old
2. Heifer in Calf
3. Heifer in Milk
4. Cow in Calf any age
5. Cow in Milk
6. Cow in Calf/Dry
7a. Pair, any age.
7b. Jersey cow any age
CATTLE Trophies Award Eligible Classes
Best Holstein Fresian Wintermuir Cup 1-6
Best Charolais Grayhouse Perpetual Cup 9-12
Best Opposite Sex to Champion Scottish & Northern Charolais Club Perpetual Trophy
9-12
Best Limousin Lawrie & Symington Trophy 13-18
Best Simmental Andrew Barr Perpetual Trophy 19-22
Best British Blue Tait of Broachrigg Perpetual Trophy 23-27
Best Highland Hyndford Plant Perpetual Trophy 40-45
Best Beef Cow with Calf at Foot Bruce Rosebowl 46-49
Best in Prime Cattle Clydesmuir Perpetual Trophy 50-52
2019: Beef Cattle: Best in YOUNG FARMERS Classes
Howford Trophy 57
OVERALL CHAMPION INTERBREED - BEEF 2019
Royal Bank of Scotland Perpetual Quaich 9-55
2019 RHASS Trophy RHASS Cattle Young handlers 208-209
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Pure Charolais Cattle
Please give name of Animal and Sire with Entry
8. Bull, any age
9. Bull, any age
10. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
11. Eild Heifer
12. Calf, born after 1st August 2018 Not eligible in other classes
Limousin Cattle
To be judged following Pure Charolais Cattle
13. Bull, any age
14. Bull any age
15. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
16. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
17. Eild Heifer
18. Calf, born after 1st August 2018 Not eligible in other classes
Simmental Cattle
19. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
20. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
21. Eild Heifer
22. Calf, born after 1st August 2018 Not eligible in other classes
British Blue Cattle
23. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
24. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
25. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
26. Eild Heifer
27. Calf, born after 1st August 2018. Not eligible in other classes
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Highland Cattle
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.
40. Bull, any age
41. Cow in Calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2015
42. Heifer, born in 2016
43. Heifer, born in 2017
44. Heifer, born in 2018
45. Calf, born after 1st August 2018. Not eligible in other classes
Beef Cow with Calf
To be judged on the Farm within a 25 mile Radius of Biggar
46. Cow with spring born Native bred bull calf
47. Cow with spring born Native bred heifer calf
48. Cow with spring born bull calf
49a. Cow with spring born heifer calf
49b. Group of Cows & calves, minimum 12 in a field.
Prime Cattle
50. Bullock, any age. Class will be split if necessary
51. Heifer, any age
52. Calf born Show year (2019)
Any Other Breed
Please State Breed
52. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
53. Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot.
54. Eild Heifer.
55. Calf, born after 1st August 2018 Not eligible in other classes
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Young Farmer’s Cattle
FREE ENTRY (Class 56 & 57) Note: Entries will be taken on the field only
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.
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
Howford Trophy 2019 Beef Section
Presented by the late James Barrie, Howford to be competed annually in Young
Farmers Sections. This year Beef Cattle. See Young Farmers section for full
details.
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CLYDESDALES
Clydesdale Breed
58. Mare with Foal at foot
59. Foal
60. Yeld Mare, three years old and upwards
61. Filly, two years old
62. Filly, one year old
63. Colt, one year old and upwards
64. Gelding, one year old and upwards
66. Young Handlers Class
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 2019 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 2020.
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 2018 then the qualifying place must go down the line to the first available
CLYDESDALES Award Eligible Classes
Best Clydesdale Foal A & A Jackson (Boat Stud) Perpetual Trophy 59
BEST FOAL AT SHOW (from ML11, ML12, EH45, EH46)
C Struthers Perpetual Trophy 59, 86, 90, 99
Best Yearling or Two Year Old Colt
Clydesdale Horse Society Shield and Rosette 61-63
Best Yearling Filly Biggar Farmers Club Medal 62
Best Female Clydesdale Westraw Perpetual Trophy 58-62
Best Female Animal of the Clydesdale Breed
The late John Hamilton, Nisbet, Memorial Prize. 58-62
Best Male Clydesdale Rob Rory McGregor Perpetual Trophy 63-64
OVERALL CLYDESDALE CHAMPION
Hugh Morrison Perpetual Challenge Trophy 58-64
Best Young Handler Fenwick Trophy - Horse Model 66
Best Clydesdale Stud Cart J Steele Trophy 68
Best Ridden Clydesdale tba 67
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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).
67. Ridden Clydesdale
68. Stud Cart
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Horses and Ponies Sections Rosettes will be awarded to first Six in each class
HORSES AND PONIES
TROPHIES Award Eligible
Classes Best Working Hunter Mrs Margaret J Craig Trophy 70
Best Riding Horse Connellly's Red Mills Trophy 73
Best Hunter Section I McGowan Perpetual Trophy 70-73
Show Pony Championship Wandel Rosebowl 1st and 2nd from 78-81
Best Show Hunter Pony Biggar Farmers Club - Amisfield Trophy 1st and 2nd from 74-77
Best Lead Rein Class 84 Braid Hills Trophy 84
Best Registered Mountain & Moorland
Darroch Perpetual Trophy 82-83
Best Riding Pony in Hand Classes Perpetual Challenge Cup 89-93
Best Working Hunter Pony Cormiston Trophy Working Hunter Perpetual 1st and 2nd from 94-97
Best Ridden Coloured Horse / Pony Mill Myers & Biggarshiels Mill Trophy 102
BEST FOAL AT SHOW (from ML11, ML12, EH45, EH46)
C Struthers Perpetual Trophy 59, 86, 90, 99
Most Points in Gymkhana Greenshields Cup 113-115
Best Child Rider Children’s Trophy 78-80
OVERALL CHAMPION IN HORSE SECTION
Pam's Smasher Rosebowl 70-102
HUNTERS (SECTION I) OPEN
70. Working Hunter
71. Hunter, exceeding 15.2 hands, shown under saddle
72. Small Hunter, exceeding 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands
shown under saddle
73. Riding Horse, exceeding 15 hands shown under saddle, not exhibited in
previous classes 71-72
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PONIES (SECTION II)
The following classes are open to all competitors however are affiliated to the
British Show Pony Society (“BSPS”) and all persons entering, competing, showing
or otherwise in Classes 74-77, whether members of the BSPS or not, 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. All BSPS members
should wear an armband while competing.
Show Hunter Pony
74. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143 cm and not exceeding 153cm.
Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
75. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133 cm and not exceeding 143cm.
Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
76. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and exceeding
122cm, not exceeding 133cm.
Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the
current year
77. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 122cm.
Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
Show Pony
78a. Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 122cm.
Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the
current year. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only.
78b. First Ridden Show Pony
79. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding
128cm.
Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
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80. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cm
and not exceeding 138cm.
Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
81. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cm
and not exceeding 148cm.
Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
Ponies (Section III) Mountain and Moorland
82. Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland or Welsh Section A&B, male or female.
To be shown under saddle.
Stud book number to be detailed with entry.
83. Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara, or Welsh
Section B & C and Welsh Cob Breeds, male or female
To be shown under saddle. Stud book number to be detailed with
entry.
84. Leading Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over not exceeding
122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st
January in the current year. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles
only.
85. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal, or with Foal at foot. All breeds.
Stud book number to be detailed with entry.
86. Foal, the produce of mare in foregoing class
87. One, Two or Three year old Filly, Colt or Gelding.
88. Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over.
Ponies (Section IV)
89. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal or with Foal at foot, not exceeding 14.2
hands, to be shown in hand.
90. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous 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.
92. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 13.2
hands at maturity. To be shown in hand.
93. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 14.2
hands at maturity. To be shown in hand.
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Working Hunter Ponies (Section V)
To Follow Class 70
The following classes are open to all competitors however are affiliated to the
British Show Pony Society (“BSPS”) and all persons entering, competing, showing
or otherwise in Classes 94-97, whether members of the BSPS or not, 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. All BSPS members
should wear an armband while competing.
Classes 95, 95, 97 Qualifying for Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony. Ponies placed
first to fourth in these classes will qualify for the championships held at Blair
Castle International Horse Trials on Thursday 22nd August 2019. Qualification may
go down to sixth if placed ponies have previously qualified.
94. W.H.P Cradle Stakes mare or gelding, 4 years old and over and not
exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 11th birthday before
1st January in the current year.
95. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cm and
not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday
before 1st January in the current year.
96. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm and
not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday
before 1st January in the current year.
97. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm.
Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in
the current year.
Hunters/Sports Horses (Section VI) Open
98. Brood Mare & Foal, 14.2hh and over.
99. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous class.
100. Yearling, Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand
101. Two or three year old Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand
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Ridden Coloured Horse / Ponies
102. Horse or Pony must be 4 year or over Open Mixed Age
Veteran Horse Showing (Unaffiliated)
103. Veteran-in Hand Combined age Class (15 Years & Over)
104. Veteran Ridden Combined Age Class (15 Years & Over)
Best Foal at Show (any Breed)
105. Best Foal Any Breed restricted to exhibitors residing in Post Code
area: ML12, ML11, EH45, EH46.
To be judged in Show Pony Ring after Section (II)
Eligible classes - 59, 86, 90, 99
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Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Clear round jumping – Entry on day of show at ring
Approx. height 65cms restricted to a maximum of 2 rounds per Person
All classes are Open and not restricted to previous winnings.
Pony Clear round jumping 11:00am to 11:30am
Horse Clear Round jumping 11:30am to 12:00pm
106. Novice Pony, not exceeding 14.2hh
Jumps in first round will not exceed 65cm. Start approximately
12.00pm to 12.40pm
107. Novice Horse, exceeding 14.2hh
Approx. height of fences in first round 70cms. Start approximately
12.40pm to 1.20pm
108. Intermediate Pony, not exceeding 14.2hh.
Jumps in first round will not exceed 75cm. Start approximately
1.20pm to 2.00pm
109. Intermediate Horse, exceeding 14.2hh.
Jumps in first round will not exceed 80cm. Start approximately
2.00pm to 2.40pm
110. Open Pony, not exceeding 14.2hh. Jumps in first round will not exceed 85cm. Start approximately 2.40 pm to 3.20pm
111. Open Horse, Horses to exceed 14.2hh. Jumps in first round will not exceed 90cm. Start approximately 3.20pm to 4.30pm
Fancy dress
112. Fancy dress Competition (mounted). Please note correctly secured
skull caps/riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted.
Start approximately 1.00pm.
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Gymkhana
(Aged 16 and under)
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, 1st 6 points, 2nd 5 points,
3rd 4 points, 4th 3 points, 5th 2 points, and 6th 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 1st 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
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SHEEP
SHEEP TROPHIES Award Eligible Classes
Best Texel Boghouse Perpetual Trophy 120-127
Best Opposite Sex to Champion Cambwell Trophy 120-127
Best Border Leicester Biggar Farmers Club Trophy 130-138
Best Opposite Sex to Champion Jas Pettigrew Cup 130-138
Best Suffolk Biggar Farmers Club Perpetual Trophy 139-143
Best Beltex Pearl Assurance Perpetual Trophy 145-150
Best Blackface John M Lyon, Sherriflatts Perpetual Memorial Quaich
158-164
Best Bred by Exhibitor. Male or Female Hazelside Memorial Trophy 162-164
Best Opposite Sex to Champion Late DC Marshall Trophy 158-164
Best Blackface in Shepherd's Section Eastfield Perpetual Trophy 167-169
Best Bluefaced Leicester Crossing Type Wester Walston Perpetual Trophy 179-187
Best Opposite Sex to Champion Crossing Type
Burghmuir Salver Tray 179-187
Best Bluefaced Leicester Traditional Blue
tba 170-177
Best Scotch Mule Midlock Perpetual Trophy 188-190a
Best Coloured Shetland GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy 191-195
Best White Shetland GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy 191-195
Best Overall Shetland James C Allison 191-195
Best Any Other Breed of Sheep Jacob Perpetual Trophy 196-201
Best Zwartble tba 152-156
Best Prime Lambs Untrimmed Heavyside Perpetual Trophy 202-205
SHEEP INTERBREED R Lawrie Plate 120-205
RES SHEEP INTERBREED J Cunningham Memorial Trophy 120-205
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS SCRAPIE MONITORED
All MV/CAE Health Declarations have to be collected and returned to
PSGHS, SAC Veterinary Services, Dumfries.
25% of entries in Sheep classes containing 15 or more entries will receive prizes,
with a maximum of 6 prizes per class.
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Registered Texel Sheep
(M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
120. Tup, two shear or over.
121. Shearling Tup.
Prizes for following Classes 122,124,125,126: - 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £6, 4th
£4, 5th £3, 6th £2.
122. Tup Lamb.
123. Pair Tup Lambs (1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 122 are debarred)
124. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
125. Gimmer
126. Ewe Lamb
127. Pair Ewe Lambs (1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 126 are debarred)
128. Group of Five Texel Sheep, consisting of one adult tup and one sheep
from Classes 122, 124, 125 and 126.
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.
Border Leicester Sheep
(M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
130. Tup one shear or over.
131. Tup Lamb
133. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
134. Gimmer.
135. Ewe Lamb.
137. Group of Four Border Leicester Sheep,
138. Male or Female Animal of the Leicester Breed, bred by exhibitor.
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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.
139. Tup, one shear or over.
140. Tup Lamb.
141. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
142. Gimmer.
143. Ewe Lamb.
144. Group of Four Suffolk Sheep.
Beltex Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
145. Adult Tup
146. Shearling
147. Tup Lamb.
148. Ewe.
149. Gimmer.
150. Ewe Lamb.
151. Group of Four Beltex Sheep
Zwartbles Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
152. Aged Tup
152a. Shearling Tup
153. Tup Lamb
154. Ewe
155. Gimmer
156. Ewe Lamb
157. Group of Four
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Blackface Sheep 158. Tup, Two Shear or over.
159. Shearling Tup.
160. Tup Lamb.
161. Pair Tup Lambs (1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 160 are debarred)
162. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show
163. Gimmer.
164. Ewe Lamb
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
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.
167. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show.
168. Gimmer.
169. Ewe Lamb.
Bluefaced Leicester Traditional Type Rosettes awarded to first 6 in each class.
170. Tup, two shear or over Class 171. Shearling Tup.
172. Tup Lamb.
173. Pair Tup Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 172 are debarred.
174. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
175. Gimmer.
176. Ewe Lamb.
177. Pair Ewe Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 176 are debarred.
178. Group of Four Bluefaced Leicester Sheep, consisting of one sheep from
Classes 172,174,175 or176, and Tup any age.
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Bluefaced Leicester Crossing Type
Rosettes awarded to first 6 in each class.
179. Tup, two shear or over
180. Shearling Tup.
181. Tup Lamb.
182. Pair Tup Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 181 are debarred.
183. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
184. Gimmer.
185. Ewe Lamb.
186. Pair Ewe Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 185 are debarred.
187. Group of Four Bluefaced Leicester Sheep, consisting of one sheep
from Classes 181 183, 184 or185, and Tup any age.
Scotch Mule
188. Ewe Lamb.
189. Pair Ewe Lambs, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners in Class 188 are
debarred.
190. Gimmer
190a. Ewe
Shetland Sheep
Shetland Sheep are a Primitive Breed and should be shown in their natural state,
i.e. cosmetic washing and trimming (except for dagging) is not allowed.
191. Adult Tup or Shearling
192. Tup Lamb
193. Ewe in Milk Class
194. Gimmer.
195. Ewe Lamb.
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Any Other Breed.
(MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep)
Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited
Please State Breed on entry form
196. Tup
197. Tup Lamb
198. Ewe
199. Gimmer
200. Ewe Lamb
201. Group Four
Prime Lambs Untrimmed
(MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep)
Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited
202. Three Down-Cross Lambs.
203. Three Continental-Cross Lambs, other than Texel.
204. Three Texel-Cross Lambs.
205. 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. FREE entry all exhibitors
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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.
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Young Handler’s 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. Free Entry. In 2019 the RHASS Trophy goes to Cattle Young Handlers
208. Calf to be born in current year. Entrant to be under 12 years of age on the
day of the Show.
209. Calf to be born in current year. Entrant to be 12 – 16 years of age on the
day of the Show.
In 2019 the Angus Kennedy Trophy goes to Sheep Young Handlers
210. Sheep, any breed. Entrant to be under 12 years of age on the day of the
Show
211. Sheep, any breed. Entrant to be 12 - 16 years of age on the day of the
Show.
Young Farmers’ Classes
All the 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.
56. Duncan Robertson Memorial Award
57. Beef Animal – any breed or sex
129. Texel Sheep – male or female animal.
166. Blackface Sheep – male or female animal.
205. Three Prime Lambs. MV Accredited or Non Accredited
Poultry Show Schedule
Available from S. Gardiner
24 Biggar Road, Libberton, Carnwath ML11 8LT. Tel: 01555 840867
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DOGS (Companion Show)
All Entries taken on field. Dogs must have chains attached, and be placed to their numbers before 12pm in
Secretary’s tent, otherwise they will not be allowed to compete.
212. Any variety of puppy, dog or bitch 6-12 months.
213. Any variety of Gun Dog, Hound or Terrier, dog or bitch.
214. Any variety Open Dog
215. Any variety Open Bitch
216. Any variety, dog or bitch to be show by child under 14 (each child will
receive sweets).
217. Novelty (Waggiest Tail)
218. Novelty (to be decided on the day of the show)
Prize for Best Exhibit in Dog Section
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Privacy Notice for Entrants Personal Data
Biggar Farmers Club will be collecting the following personal data responding to
entrants:
Name, address, email address, telephone/mobile number.
The Club’s Entries Secretary will hold a register of entries, using the information
provided in the entry forms.
Entrant’s name and address will be used for:
Communication
Issue of badges/passes etc.
Creation of show catalogue
Publishing of results
Advertising on Club’s Website and Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)
when relevant.
Entrants email address is held to electronically issue the following year’s schedule.
Retention – Biggar Farmers Club will hold entrants personal data for a maximum
duration of 2 years after which time the Secretary will delete the electronic register
of entries and shred all hard copies.
How to Enter
Entries should be sent on the entry form with correct entry money
(And membership money if appropriate)
Please make cheques payable to Biggar Farmer’s Club
By post:
E Cochrane, Windyknowe, Elsrickle, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6QZ
Tel: 01899 810262
BACS details: Royal Bank of Scotland Sort 83-16-11 Acc. 00687377
Entries close Saturday 29th June 2019