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SHEEP CLASSES

 

PLEASE NOTE: JUDGING OF SHEEP CLASSES COMMENCES AT 10.00am.

 

A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Anthony Steen will be presented at Kingsbridge Show

 in September to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Sheep Classes at the three Agricultural Shows

of Yealmpton, Totnes and Kingsbridge during the season. First will be awarded 3 points,

Second awarded 2 points and third awarded 1 point for each class.

 

 

Judges

Devon & Cornwall Longwools                          Mrs P Coulter-Smith, Launceston, Cornwall

Greyface Dartmoors                                       Mr W J Brook, Winkleigh, Devon

Whiteface Dartmoors                                     Mr L Mortimore, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon

Scotch Black Face                                        Mr P Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon

Continental Sheep                                         Mrs M Vile, Taunton, Somerset

Jacob Sheep                                                 Mr M Bunday, Batheaston, Somerset

Charollais                                                      Mrs C Irwin, Umberleigh, Devon

Texels                                                           Mr D Powell, Watchet, Somerset

Any Other Pure Native Breed                           Mr B Dallyn, Barnstaple, Devon

Prime Lamb, Junior Exhibitor &                        Mr M Hackling, Bristol, N.Somerset

Supreme Champion

    

 

S1

The Natwest Perpetual Cup presented by the National Westminster Bank Ltd. Totnes, for the Champion Sheep in the Show.

S2

The Jack Palk Trophy for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Sheep Section of the Show 1st: 3 points; 2nd: 2 points; 3rd 1 point.

CS1

A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by P Stewart-Bam Esq., for the exhibitor, resident in Devon gaining the Most Points in the Cattle and Sheep Classes 1st: 3 points 2nd: 2 points 3rd: 1 point

CS2

Pfizer Health have kindly given a 200ml Dectomax Injection for Best Exhibit – Any Other Native Breed

 

Michelmore Hughes of Totnes have kindly sponsored £90.00 to be awarded to the                  Supreme Sheep Champion

 

DEVON & CORNWALL LONGWOOL SHEEP

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

36

ONE RAM LAMB

37

RAM Any age

38

ONE EWE Any age, which has reared her lamb this season

39

ONE EWE HOG

40

ONE EWE LAMB

 

 

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

S3

The Nicholl’s Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded for the Best Exhibit in the Devon and Cornwall Longwool classes

S4

A Special Rosette presented by the Devon and Cornwall Longwool Flock Book for the Best Male in classes 36 and 37shown by a member of the Devon and Cornwall Longwool Flock Book Association.

S5

A Special Rosette presented by the Devon and Cornwall Longwool Flock Book for the Best Female in classes 38, 39 and 40 shown by a member of the Devon and Cornwall Longwool Flock Book Association.

 

DARTMOOR SHEEP

 

GREYFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

41

ONE RAM LAMB

42

RAM Two shear and upwards

43

ONE 2t RAM

44

ONE EWE Any age, which have reared their Lambs this season

45

ONE 2t EWE

46

ONE EWE LAMB

47

GROUP OF ONE RAM AND TWO FEMALES (the two females must be different ages)

 

Classes 41– 47  All sheep to be shorn in 2007

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S6

Ten Pounds presented by the Dartmoor Sheepbreeder’s and Flock Book Association for the Best Male, confined to members of the Association and to registered sheep in classes 41, 42, 42

S7

Ten Pounds presented by the Dartmoor Sheepbreeders’ and Flock Book Association for the Best Pair of Females, confined to registered sheep and members of the Association in classes 44, 45, 46

S8

A Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by the late Mr C C Whitley, will be awarded to the Best Exhibit in the Dartmoor Sheep Classes.

  

WHITEFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP

 

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

48

RAM Two shear and upwards

49

ONE 2t RAM

50

ONE EWE Any age, which has reared her Lamb this season

51

ONE 2t EWE

52

ONE EWE LAMB

53

GROUP OF ONE RAM AND TWO FEMALES

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S9

A Special Prize of £5.00 presented by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders’ Association for Best Male in the Show.

S10

A Special Prize of £5.00 presented by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders’ Association for Best Female in the Show.

S11

A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders’ Association for the Best Exhibit in the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep classes.

 

SCOTCH BLACK FACED SHEEP

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

54

RAM LAMB

55

RAM Two shear and upwards

56

ONE 2t RAM

57

ONE EWE

58

ONE EWE LAMB

59

GROUP OF ONE MALE AND TWO  FEMALES

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S12

The Veaseys Cup (Perpetual) kindly presented by the late R W Murch Esq., will be awarded to the Best Exhibit in the Scotch Black-Face Sheep Classes.

S13

A Special Prize of Three Pounds will be awarded to the Best Male

 

 

S14

 

A Special Prize of Four Pounds will be awarded to the Champion Sheep and Three Pounds to the Best Male and Best Female. The above given by the West of England Black-Faced Sheep Association.

 

SUFFOLK SHEEP

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

60

RAM LAMB

61

ONE 2t RAM

62

MATURE RAM Exceeding 2t

63

ONE EWE Over 2t

64

ONE 2t EWE

65

ONE EWE LAMB

66

GROUP OF ONE RAM AND TWO FEMALES

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S15

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by C C Morgan Esq., will be awarded to the Best Exhibit in classes 60, 61 and 62

 

S16

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Cornish & Co. for the Best Suffolk

S17

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Dalgety Agriculture will be awarded to the Best Group

S18

 

A rosette has kindly been offered by Suffolk Sheep Society for the Best Exhibit in the Show entered by a registered flock owner

 

 

 

CONTINENTAL SHEEP EXCLUDING TEXELS & CHAROLLAIS’

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

67

RAM LAMB

68

ONE 2t RAM

69

ONE RAM 4t and over

70

ONE EWE 4t and over

71

ONE  2t EWE

72

ONE EWE LAMB

 

JACOB SHEEP

 

All Sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8,  4t

Class

 

73

RAM LAMB

74

RAM  Any age

75

ONE EWE which has reared her lamb this season

76

SHEARLING EWE

77

EWE LAMB

78

GROUP OF ONE RAM AND TWO FEMALES Any age

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S19

 

S19 A

The Compton Jacob Silver Cup (Perpetual), kindly presented by Mr & Mrs G Gilbert will be awarded to the Champion Jacob Sheep

A Special Rosette presented by the Jacob Sheep Society for the Best exhibit in the Jacob Sheep Classes

 

TEXEL SHEEP

Entry Fee £2

 

Dainton Golf & Country Club have kindly sponsored Class 79

 

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

79

RAM LAMB

80

ONE 2t RAM

81

ONE RAM 4t and Over

82

ONE EWE 4t and Over

83

ONE 2t EWE

84

ONE EWE LAMB

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

 

S20

The Valetta Shield kindly presented by Mrs V Stockman will be presented to the Best Texel

 

CHAROLLAIS SHEEP

Entry Fee £2.00

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

 

Class

 

85

RAM LAMB

86

ONE 2t RAM

87

ONE RAM 4t and over

88

ONE EWE 4t and over

89

ONE 2t EWE

90

ONE EWE LAMB

 

 

S20A

A Special Rosette is presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society to the overall winner of the Charollais classes

 

ANY OTHER PURE NATIVE BREED

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

91

RAM LAMB

92

ONE 2t RAM

93

ONE RAM 4t and Over

94

ONE EWE 4t and Over

95

ONE 2t EWE

96

ONE EWE LAMB

 

SPECIAL PRIZE

 

S21

Mr. & Mrs R G Tregear have kindly presented a Trophy for the Best Exhibit

 

PRIME LAMBS

Entry Fee £2

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

 

97

 

PAIR OF PRIME LAMBS suitable for today’s modern trade

 

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

Entry Fee £1

 

Prize money:  1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £8, 4th - £5

Class

 

98

For the best prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed born before 1st January 2008 and shown by a boy or girl aged 10 years but not more than 15 years at date of Show

99

For the best prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed born after 1st January 2008 and shown by a boy or girl aged 9 years or under at date of Show

 

 

 

 

S22

 

To be judged on turnout of animal and leaders ability to show animal. Conformation to be disregarded.

 

The Christford Cup originally presented by Mr D W Bell will be awarded to the Best Exhibitor in Classes 98 and 99

 

LAMB SHEARING COMPETITION

Kindly sponsored by  South Devon Farmers, Lloyds TSB, Intervet, Zintec, Savilles, Russell Soper, George Mudge, Harpers Home Mox and James G Thomas

 

Mr F Palk has kindly donated £200.00 to be awarded to the Champion Shearer

 ealth, Dayment & Skelton, Mark Robinson, , ,

 

AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

 

          LONG SERVICE AWARDS  

 

25 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD - £10.00 to be presented on Show Day

 

AND

 

40 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD – An inscribed tankard to be presented on Show Day

 

The following conditions apply:-

 

a) An entrant for the 25 years award must be engaged in full time agricultural work on     31st July 2008 in the former Totnes Rural District or Borough of Totnes areas

b) An entrant for the 40 years award must have been engaged in full time agricultural work 40 years agricultural work during the year 31st July 2007 and 31st July 2008 in the former Totnes Rural District or Borough of Totnes areas.

 

c) The entrants must have been engaged in continuous full time work either (1) with the same bona-fide farmer or his son/daughter on any farm, or (2) on the same farm irrespective of the employer providing always that (a) above is complied with.  Previous recipients are not eligible to compete.

 

Show secretary to be provided with full details of recipients by date of entries closing.

 

 

CLOSING DATE – 13TH JULY

 

Only shearers entering by the above date will be guaranteed a shear.

Entry fee – Showground admission rate (£8.00)

 

Juniors – Prize money

Ist prize: £100.00, 2nd prize: £50.00, 3rd prize: £25.00, 4th prize: £10.00

 

Intermediate – Prize money

1st prize: £100.00, 2nd prize: £50.00, 3rd prize: £25.00, 4th prize: £10.00

 

Open – Prize money

1st prize: £200.00, 2nd prize £125.00, 3rd prize: £75.00, 4th prize: £25.00

 

All shearers to report to the shearing tent by 11.30 am.

All classes will be run under BISCA rules.

 

All enquiries to: Vicci Camp – Mobile 07815839469