THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 2025
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Interbreed Champion of Champions
Qualifier for the Three Shires Cattle Trophy
Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Centenary Show
Middle White Pig Breeders National Champion of Champions
Buy your Membership online: www.burwartonshow.co.uk
Membership is an expression of interest in and support for the aims and objectives of the Burwarton & District Agricultural Society, and includes the right to attend, take part in and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Members are admitted free of charge to the annual Show and the Members’ facilities on production of their Membership badge.The Society will make NO REFUND of Membership subscriptions in the event of a Show being cancelled for whatever reason.
Members’ forward parking will be available until 11.30am or until filled Society Membership subscriptions for 2025
Direct Debit & Pre 1 May 2025 1 May – 13 July 2025
DATE FOR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS IS SUNDAY 13 JULY 2025
Any late applications will incur a £10 admin fee and will have to be collected from the Show Office
Limited Showground parking will be available for registered disabled members, provided prior application is made to the Show Manager. A covered viewing area is provided adjacent to the Main Ring. A limited number of mobility scooters are available for hire direct from Event Mobility. To make your reservation please either book on-line at www.eventmobility.org.uk or by post after requesting an advance booking form. Please telephone 01386 725391 to make a booking enquiry or for further information. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
THIS SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE ORDERS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) – ANIMAL GATHERINGS (INTERIM MEASURES) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2003 (OR AS AMENDED).
Entry Fees:
The Society is offering concessionary rates in Class nos. 8-235 to exhibitors who are members of the Society. It could well be to your advantage to consider becoming a member. Members’ subscription rates and facilities are detailed below
Exhibitor Passes
Heavy Horse and Cattle exhibitors:
1 animal = 2 exhibitor passes • 2 animals = 3 exhibitor passes • 3+ animals = 4 exhibitor passes
Sheep, Pigs and Goats exhibitors:
1-2 animals = 1 exhibitor pass • 3-5 animals = 2 exhibitor passes • 6+ animals = 3 exhibitor passes
Extra Day Tickets (exhibitor passes) can be purchased at the Earlybird rate with your online entries
Breakfast voucher allocation::
Cattle exhibitors
ONE voucher for 1-2 entries TWO vouchers for 3+ entries Sheep, Pig & Goat exhibitors ONE voucher 2-3 entries TWO vouchers for 4+ entries
DAY TICKETS
Adult
Junior (12-16yrs)
Child (under 11yrs)
1 May – 3 Aug
£22.00
4 – 7 Aug
£24.00
Your exhibitor passes/Day Tickets and vehicle passes will be emailed to you in July. PLEASE PRINT THESE AND BRING THEM WITH YOU.
Exhibit numbers and Breakfast vouchers must be collected on site AFTER you have penned your animals.
Livestock movement forms. Please COMPLETE YOUR OWN before leaving home, having them ready to hand in to the stewards at the gate on arrival. Showground CPH No: 35/023/8000
THE ORGANISERS OF THIS SHOW HAVE TAKEN REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE PRESENT. FOR THESE MEASURES TO BE EFFECTIVE, EVERYONE MUST TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AND MUST OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ORGANISERS AND ALL THE OFFICIALS AND STEWARDS.
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This year’s Three Shires Cattle competition gives farmers the chance to win a championship prize of £1000 and the coveted Three Shires Cattle Trophy. Points towards the championship are awarded at three premier agricultural shows.
Cattle exhibitors have the oppor tunity to collect points at:
Hanbur y Show Saturday 5 July 2025 hanbur yshow.co.uk
Bur war ton Show Thursday 7 August 2025
Mor eton Show Saturday 6 September 2025 mor etonshow.co.uk
Highest Placed Dair y The Dair y Exhibitor with the highest number of points will
£100 and the Mar y Oughton Memorial Trophy!
The winning exhibitor will be identified at the Moreton Show where the Three Shires
Cattle Trophy and prize money will be awarded. Impor tantly, attendance at all three shows is not compulsor y. Exhibitors will be able to attend one or two shows to gain points and still be in with a chance of winning a prize. In the event of a tie the prize money will be amalgamated and split evenly
Please note Competition open to both beef and dairy exhibitors. The following classes and Championships are not eligible to collect points: Breed or Interbreed Championships, Young Handlers, Pairs or Groups. The 2024 winner will not be eligible to enter the Three Shires competition in 2025 but will have free livestock entries into the three participating Shows instead.
LIVESTOCK ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY 6 JULY 2025 NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CORRECT ENTRY FEES
All livestock prize money will be paid out by BACS by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes. It is essential that you present your bank details clearly with your entry for this this method of payment.
No Prize Money will be awarded to any competitor whose entry does not appear under the appropriate class in the catalogue (unless entered under the Substitution Scheme in the Dairy Cattle Classes). The Dairy Cattle Substitution Scheme will operate subject to DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day
VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE LIVESTOCK LORRY/CAR PARK EITHER BEFORE OR WHILST THE GRAND PARADE ENTRY AND EXIT ARE IN PROGRESS.
HEAVY HORSES – Main Ring commencing 9.30am
CATTLE – Livestock Field
10.00am Highland, Commercial Beef, British Blonde, Hereford, Any Pure Breed Beef (Continental)
10.00am Holstein, Any Other Breed & Commercial Dairy
10.30am British Limousin, British Blue, Any Pure Breed Beef (Native)
11.00am Longhorn, Beef Shorthorn, Dexter
12 Noon (approx) Dairy Interbreed Championship
To follow Dairy Young Handlers
1.00 p.m (approx) Beef Interbreed Championships
2.00pm (approx) Beef Young Handlers
SHEEP – Livestock Field
10.00am Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Dutch Spotted, Zwartbles, Blue Texel, Clun Forest, Valais Blacknose, Kerry Hill, Jacob, Coloured Ryeland, Ryeland, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Non-Accredited Pure Bred, Any Pure Bred Hill or Upland, Any Pure Bred, Cross Bred, Young Farmers, Prime Butchers’ Lambs. Shearing Competition.
12.00 - 12.30pm (approx) Pet Lambs and Young Handlers.
1.00pm (approx) Interbreed Sheep Championships.
PIGS and GOATS – Livestock Field from 10.00am prompt CEREALS – Cereal Samples Marquee from 12 Noon.
The 1896 FARMERS CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Member of the Society, living within a 10 mile radius of the Showground, gaining the most points in Class nos. 8-235, C260 - C269 (Cattle, Sheep & Cereals).
The YOUNG FARMERS’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD presented by the Burwarton Show Young Farmers’ Club will be awarded to THE MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY gaining the highest number of points in Class nos. 8-235, (Cattle & Sheep).
All Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep are expected to join the Grand Parade at an appointed time (approx. 3.40pm). Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.
Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield
All exhibitors presented for the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 prizes. This will be drawn in the Main Ring.
Cattle exhibitors have the opportunity to collect points at three Midlands agricultural shows. The exhibitor accumulating the greatest number of points will win the THREE SHIRES CATTLE TROPHY and £1,000, with 2nd and 3rd receiving £350 and £150 respectively. The Dairy exhibitor with the highest number of points will be awarded
The MARY OUGHTON MEMORIAL TROPHY and £100.00.
Qualifying Shows: Hanbury Countryside Show – Saturday 5 July Burwarton Show – Thursday 7 August and Moreton-in-Marsh show – Saturday 6 September.
Competition kindly sponsored by MBG VETERINARY SURGEONS, HOOK NORTON VETERINARY GROUP AND SHROPSHIRE FARM VETS
Full details available on page 6
AFFILIATED TO THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY (No. 76812)
Class nos. 1-5 will be run under the Rules of the Shire Horse Society Main Ring - 9.30am prompt Judge: Mr K Sessions, Ashbourne DE6 3DJ
Suffolk horse exhibitors will be judged separately within each class with prize money and rosettes awarded accordingly. (Only applicable in classes where two or more Suffolk entries forward.) Champion rosettes will be awarded if sufficient entries forward on Show day.
All exhibits including foals must be led by an experienced adult handler.
The SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY’S SILVER PLATED SPOON and SPECIAL Rosette will be awarded to the BEST SHIRE MARE or FILLY in the Show, subject to the rules of the S.H.S.
A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late DOWAGER VISCOUNTESS BOYNE, C.B.E., will be awarded to the OVERALL CHAMPION of Classes 1-5.
The WOOD BREWERY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST MARE in Class 4.
The TOM HIRONS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST FILLY FOAL in Class 5.
The FROSTIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN, ESQ., will be awarded to the BEST COLT FOAL in Class 5.
CLASS 6 £40+ £35 to each entry forward
£100 to CHAMPION and £50 to RESERVE CHAMPION from Class nos. 1 - 5.
ENTRY FEE £5.00 inc. VAT — refunded to competitors coming under Judge’s scrutiny.
The SUFFOLK HORSE SOCIETY will award a Rosette to the BEST SUFFOLK IN SHOW.
A PEWTER TANKARD presented by the CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY will be awarded to the BEST SUFFOLK IN SHOW.
CLASS 1 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over and over 16 hands. This class will be split at the discretion of the judge if sufficient entries forward.
CLASS 2 Barren Mare or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old.
CLASS 3 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding.
CLASS 4 Mare with Foal at foot.
CLASS 5 Colt or Filly Foal. All entries in this class to receive rosettes.
CLASS 6 Best Working Harness, Mare or Gelding. Rosettes 1st to 4th place.
Equine Influenza Vaccinations agreed and recommended by BEF / FEI
Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses attending the Burwarton Show. The requirement for the first three vaccinations is as follows: the first vaccination is Day 1; the second vaccination is to be administered 21 – 60 days later; the third booster vaccination within six months plus 21 days of the second vaccination; subsequent annual booster vaccination within 365 days of the previous booster vaccination. No horse should enter competitions within seven days of an EI vaccination. Foals should commence vaccinations at six months old. This is the latest guidance from the FEI/BEF but may be subject to change. Competitors are requested to check the website before entering. Passports will be randomly checked.
All exhibitors must ensure that they move their cattle back to home premises with BCMS.
IMPORTANT — BRUCELLOSIS SCHEMES
Cows or heifers calving at the Show before the time of judging WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. Cows or heifers which appear about to calve will be placed in isolation and after calving returned home as soon as possible. Cows or heifers showing any abnormal discharge or which appear to be about to abort or which do abort WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE and will be placed in isolation at once. As soon as samples have been taken the animals together with all other Show animals from the same registered premises MUST be returned home and will not be allowed to compete.
THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR AMALGAMATE ANY CLASSES WHERE THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES. EXHIBITORS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CANCELLATION OR AMALGAMATION PRIOR TO SHOW DAY. PURE BRED BEEF BREED CLASSES WITH INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES WILL BE AMALGAMATED INTO THE ANY PURE BRED BEEF CATTLE SECTION.
Classes 8-80 (excl Classes 33 & 39)
Classes 33 & 39
Classes 81-84*
(*Prize money paid in Ring)
INTERBREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (Prize money paid in Ring)
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS (Beef/Dairy)
INTERBREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP (Classes 71, 72, 76, 77)
EACH BREED CHAMPION (Class nos. 8-80)
Members
Non-members
Young Handlers Classes 81-84
£100.00
£50.00 CHAMPION GROUP RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP
£100.00
£50.00 CHAMPION RESERVE CHAMPION
£100.00
£50.00 CHAMPION RESERVE CHAMPION
£25.00
£9 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including pairs classes
£12 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including pairs classes
No entry fee Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered
ANY BREED CHAMPION FROM CLASSES 8-63 AND 71-80 NOT FORWARD IN THE INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT THE £25.00 CHAMPION AWARD.
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)
Champion animals in pure-bred Classes 8-63 only
Judge: Mr C Soutter, Ashby-de-la-Zouche LE65 1XA
If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Continental breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Native exhibit. If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Native breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Continental exhibit.
Approximate Time: 1.00pm
The A. F. FARMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
The J. R. JONES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION.
INTERBREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE)
(To follow Interbreed Championship above)
Judge: Mr C Soutter, Ashby-de-la-Zouche LE65 1XA
(Prize money paid in Ring)
Four exhibits from each Pedigree Beef Cattle Breed, selected by the Judge of each Breed, will compete for the Interbreed Group of Four Championship.
Judge: Mr N Owens, Carmarthen SA15 5NG
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am
A CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late Mr W. MILNER, will be awarded to the CHAMPION HEREFORD.
The MARLOW CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late Mr S. OWENS, will be awarded to the CHAMPION HEREFORD of opposite sex to that awarded the Champion.
BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the FEMALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, MALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits.
The WJ & CM HODGES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST PAIR of animals in Class 14.
CLASS 8 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 July 2023
CLASS 9 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 July 2023 and before 1 March 2024
CLASS 10 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 March 2024
CLASS 11 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot.
CLASS 12 Heifer, born before 1 July 2024 (Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward).
CLASS 13 Heifer, born on or after 1 July 2024 (Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward).
CLASS 14 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 8-13 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr N Pennie, Montgomery SY15 6EY
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.30am
The MICHAEL J. LINDLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION BRITISH LIMOUSIN.
CLASS 15 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2024
CLASS 16 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2024
CLASS 17 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot
CLASS 18 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 19 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 20 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 15-19 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr A Wilson, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4HH Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am
The ROY KINNISH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION BRITISH BLONDE.
CLASS 21 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 22 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot
CLASS 23 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 24 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 25 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 21-24 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr A Wilson, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4HH
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.30am
The DAVID NUNN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION BRITISH BLUE.
CLASS 26 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2024
CLASS 27 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2024
CLASS 28 Heifer, born on or before 1 August 2023
CLASS 29 Heifer, born after 1 August 2023
CLASS 30 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 26-29 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr D Bevan, Llanarthney SA32 8JD
Judging of these classes will commence at 11.00am
The M.I.H. FOUNDERS CUP presented by Mr & Mrs A Bomford will be awarded to the CHAMPION LONGHORN. The ATTEWELL ESTATES CUP will be awarded to the BEST FEMALE exhibited by a Member of the Mid West Longhorn Support Group.
SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE LONGHORN CATTLE SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and to the BEST JUNIOR BULL and BEST JUNIOR HEIFER (born on or after 1 January 2024). (Disbudded animals may be shown)
CLASS 31 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 32 Cow in calf or with calf at foot (cow born before 31 December 2022)
CLASS 33 Calf at foot of cow in Class 32 born in 2025
CLASS 34 Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2023
CLASS 35 Heifer, born after 1 January 2024
CLASS 36 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 31-35 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr R Mumford, Much Wenlock TF13 6BB
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am
This section is run in accordance with the rules of the Highland Cattle Society.
Females entered in the appendix register of the Herd Book, either Appendix B or Appendix A, should be identified by the letter ‘A’ or ‘B’ tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on the ear tag.
The MORRIS CORFIELD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
The MIDLAND AND SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB will present a SASH to the CHAMPION.
The HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY will present rosettes and sashes to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION
CLASS 37 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 38 Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot
CLASS 39 Calf at foot of cow in Class 38 born in 2025
CLASS 40 Heifer, born in 2022
CLASS 41 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 42 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 43 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 37-42 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section.
Judge: Mr D Bevan, Llanarthney SA32 8JD
Judging of these classes will commence at approximately 11.00am
BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION.
CLASS 44 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 45 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot
CLASS 46 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 47 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 48 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.
Animals in Classes 44-47 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section. (The above classes may be amalgamated into the Any Pure-Bred Beef (Native Breed) Cattle section if insufficient entries forward)
Judge: Mr S Peberdy, Loughborough LE12 9DA
Judging of these classes will commence at approximately 11.00am
BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION.
A Spoon and Rosette presented by THE DEXTER CATTLE SOCIETY will be presented to the CHAMPION.
CLASS 49 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 50 Cow in calf or in milk
CLASS 51 Heifer, in calf or in milk
CLASS 52 Maiden Heifer
CLASS 53 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor
Animals in Classes 49-52 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section
Other than Hereford, British Limousin, British Blonde, British Blue, Longhorn, Highland, Beef Shorthorn or Dexter
Both the Native breed and Continental breed Champions will be eligible for the INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mr T Bodily, Abergavenny NP7 8AG
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am
The MEADOWS FARM VETS. LTD. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION CONTINENTAL Please specify breed on entry form.
CLASS 54 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 55 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot
CLASS 56 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 57 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 58 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor
Animals in Classes 54-57 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section
Judge: Mr T Bodily, Abergavenny NP7 8AG
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.30am
The BILL RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION NATIVE. Please specify breed on entry form.
CLASS 59 Pedigree Bull, any age
CLASS 60 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot
CLASS 61 Heifer, born in 2023
CLASS 62 Heifer, born in 2024
CLASS 63 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor
Animals in Classes. 59-62 may NOT be entered in more than one class, except in the Pairs within their section
Judge: Mr N Pennie, Montgomery SY15 6EY
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am
All cattle will be weighed and placed in the appropriate class. Weights will be displayed.
The DAVID DEIGHTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
The PETER MILLATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION of the Opposite Sex to that awarded the Champion.
Please specify breed on entry form.
CLASS 64/65 Light/Heavy Steer Any age. Entries to be split by weight on Show Day if eight or more entries forward
CLASS 66/67 Light/Heavy Heifer Any age. Entries to be split by weight on Show Day if eight or more entries forward
CLASS 68 Baby Beef born after 1 October 2024
CLASS 69 Native class Steer or Heifer Any age. Entries to be split by sex on Show Day if eight or more entries forward Animals entered in Class 69 may not be entered in Classes 64-68
CLASS 70 Local class Steer or Heifer Any age. May also be entered in any other class in the schedule Entries to be split by sex on Show Day if eight or more entries forward Both animal and exhibitor must reside within 12mile radius of the Showground
To be judged after the Commercial Beef Championship
CLOVEN-HOOFED ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED LIVESTOCK AREA
THIS SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE ORDERS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) – ANIMAL GATHERINGS ORDER 2010 (or as amended)
Judge: Mr J Arrowsmith, Bourne PE10 0NQ
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST ABIDE BY THE RULES OF SHOWING AS SET OUT BY HOLSTEIN UK. SUBSTITUTION SCHEME
SUBSTITUTION SCHEME
Animals unable to attend can be substituted by another animal in the same class, however, the original animal may be entered in an appropriate class on the day. The Substitution Scheme will operate in accordance with DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day.
TOI TOI GENETICS INTERBREED DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
Winners from Classes 71, 72, 76, 77 return to the ring. Approx timing: 12.00 noon
DAIRY INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
Winners from Classes 71-74 and 76-79 return to the ring. Approx timing: 12.15pm
The RICHARD YATES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPION
Your exhibitor passes/Day Tickets and vehicle passes will be emailed to you in July. PLEASE PRINT THESE AND BRING THEM WITH YOU.
Exhibit numbers and Breakfast vouchers must be collected on site AFTER you have penned your animals.
Livestock movement forms. Please COMPLETE YOUR OWN before leaving home, having them ready to hand in to the stewards at the gate on arrival. Showground CPH No: 35/023/8000
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am and will be judged alternately with the Any Other Breed & Commercial Dairy classes. Entries are restricted to animals in the Herd Book or Classes B or C of the supplementary register.
The HUDDLESFORD CHALLENGE CUP, presented by T. H. COPE Esq., Huddlesford Grange, near Lichfield, will be awarded to the CHAMPION HOLSTEIN.
HOLSTEIN UK Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, BEST EXHIBITOR BRED, BEST UDDER and JUNIOR CHAMPION exhibits.
The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST PAIR, being the property of the same exhibitor.
CLASS 71 Maiden Heifer – born on or after 1 January 2024
CLASS 72 Heifer in Calf with first calf
CLASS 73 Heifer in milk after first calf, born on or after 1 January 2022
CLASS 74 Cow in milk, any age
CLASS 75 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor
Judging of these classes will commence at 10.00am and will be judged alternately with the Holstein classes
The R. BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The ASTON EYRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBITOR BRED animal
The JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY will present a Rosette and prize card to the BEST EXHIBITOR BRED JERSEY
Please specify breed on entry form
CLASS 76 Maiden Heifer - born on or after 1 January 2024
CLASS 77 Heifer in Calf with first calf
CLASS 78 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2022
CLASS 79 Cow in milk, any age
CLASS 80 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor
JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON PRESENTATION AND THE HANDLER’S CAPABILITIES, NOT ON CONFORMATION OF THE ANIMAL.
Owners of the cattle must ensure that the young handler is capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animal must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring.
PLEASE STATE NAME AND AGE OF HANDLER AND NAME OF ANIMAL ON ENTRY FORM.
No entry fee. Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered and listed in the catalogue
Judge: Mr J Arrowsmith, Bourne PE10 0NQ
Judging of these classes will commence immediately after completion of the Dairy Interbreed Championship Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler
The FRANK DORRELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER.
CLASS 81 Handler under 13 years of age on Show Day.
CLASS 82 Handler to be between 13 -18 years of age on Show Day.
Judge: Mr G Mumford, Broseley TF12 5DR
Judging of these classes will commence at approximately 2.00pm Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler
The CLEOBURY MORTIMER & LUDLOW FARMERS, TOM PRICE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER.
CLASS 83 Handler under 13 years of age on Show Day
CLASS 84 Handler to be between 13 -18 years of age on Show Day
During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pig and Goat champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne
The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money
The Champion pig and goat will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer
Shropshire Days Out throughout the Summer
Book these dates in your diary and enjoy the Shropshire Show experience
JUDGING OF ALL SHEEP CLASSES TO COMMENCE AT 10.00am PROMPT
The P. N. EDWARDS PERPETUAL MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes 90-235
All valid MV/CAE certificates and completed Movement Licences must be produced at entrance to the Livestock area. Anyone not in possession of valid documentation will be asked to leave the Showground immediately.
Exhibitors of sheep must be either Fully Accredited Members of The Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme or Non-Members of the Scheme. This MUST be indicated on your entry form.
Accredited breeds at Burwarton Show include: Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted and Clun Forest.
NOTE:
A. Accredited sheep must be transported separately to and from the Show.
B. Separate unloading areas will be allocated and must be used, as directed by the Stewards.
C. Accredited sheep will be penned in a separate area which is separated by two metres from non-accredited sheep.
D. Please bring a valid accreditation certificate of status.
E. All sheep classes, Accredited and Non-Accredited, may be shown in the same ring. Two metres separation MUST be kept between sheep of the two categories.
F. Entry forms MUST state that the flock is Maedi Visna Accredited.
Members
Non-members
Classes 236 & 237
Young Handlers
Classes 239, 240 & 241
CLASS NOS. 90 - 238
CLASS NO. 239 (Paid in Ring)
£4 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including group classes
£6 incl VAT Per entry in each class, including group classes
£10 incl VAT No additional fee for Class 238
No entry fee
CLASS NOS. 240 & 241 (Paid in Ring)
INTERBREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered PRIZE MONEY
INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
£50 CHAMPION
£25 RESERVE CHAMPION
£50 CHAMPION GROUP
£25 RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP
£50 CHAMPION
£25 RESERVE CHAMPION
All livestock prize money will be paid out by BACS by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes. It is essential that you present your bank details clearly on your entry form for this method of payment.
All Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep are expected to join the Grand Parade at an appointed time (approx. 3.40pm). Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.
Prizes generously sponsored by CW Lloyd Construction Ltd, Worfield
All exhibitors presented for the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 prizes. This will be drawn in the Main Ring.
Judge: Gwynne Davies, Tregarron SY25 6UH
INTERBREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st place winners of each breed in Classes 90-223 will compete for the Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship.
Approximate Timing: 1.00pm
The ROBERT PRATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP (PURE BRED SHEEP)
The winning group of three of each breed will compete for the Interbreed Group of Three Championship
Approximate timing - to follow above Championship
The GEOFF BISHOP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the WINNING GROUP
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
The Champions of each breed in Classes 90-224 in the Sheep Section will compete for the Interbreed Championship.
Approximate timing - to follow above Championship
The WINNER will qualify for the CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS award in the Grand Parade
The R. B. EDWARDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Judge: MS LOWRI WILLIAMS, Ceredigion SA48 8GA
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
Sheep must be registered and exhibited according to the rules of The Texel Sheep Society
The JOYCE AND FRANCIS PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The MEREDITH PREECE & GREEN PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the BEST TEXEL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION
The MAX PREECE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP
TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 90 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 91 Ram Lamb
CLASS 92 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 93 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 94 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 95
Group of three Texel sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: DAFFID LEWIS, Llanwrda SA19 8YG
S.A.C. SHEEP AND GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES, MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the BELTEX classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE and also to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE MALE AND FEMALE.
CLASS 96 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 97 Ram Lamb
CLASS 98 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 99 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 100 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 101 Group of three Beltex sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: JIM HARTWRIGHT, Stanford Bishop WR6 5UA
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the SUFFOLK classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The MALCOLM GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The AM & I PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST SUFFOLK FEMALE
The BURGESS FUELS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST RAM LAMB
The ANNE BIRD PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EWE LAMB BURWARTON & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP
CLASS 102 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 103 Ram Lamb
CLASS 104 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 105 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 106 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 107 Group of three Suffolk sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: TIM PRITCHARD, Llantrisant CF72 8LP
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the BRITISH CHAROLLAIS classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The SEVERNSIDE ANIMAL SERVICES LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
The JOHN MELLINGS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST CHAROLLAIS OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION.
CLASS 108 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 109 Ram Lamb
CLASS 110 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 111 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 112 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 113 Group of three British Charollais sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: ADAM KELLY, Broadway WR12 7PE
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the LLEYN classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
All animals to be shown untrimmed. Light brushing only accepted. Any washing to be confined to the head and legs All sheep, excluding lambs, should be shorn bare after 1 May 2025. All lambs must be tagged
The MIDLAND LLEYN SHEEP BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
CLASS 114 Ram, Shearling and over
CLASS 115 Ram Lamb
CLASS 116 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 117 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 118 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 119 Group of three Lleyn sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: IFAN BEYNON-THOMAS, Pontarddulais SA4 0YA
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the BRITISH BERRICHON classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The TENBURY FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
CLASS 120 Ram, Shearling and over
CLASS 121 Ram Lamb
CLASS 122 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 123 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 124 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 125 Group of three British Berrichon sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.
Judge: GEORGE CLAY, Ledbury HR8 2TX
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the SHROPSHIRE classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The FRECKENWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The CLINTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION
The WINNER of Class 130 will go forward to the Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship
CLASS 126 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 127 Ram Lamb. Trimmed or untrimmed
CLASS 128 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025. Untrimmed. Shorn bare after 1 May 2025
CLASS 129 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 130 Ewe Lamb. Trimmed or untrimmed.
CLASS 131 Group of three Shropshire sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: STEVE GIBBONS, Brecon LD3 0SS
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the BLUE TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The BERYL GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
CLASS 132 Ram, Shearling and over
CLASS 133 Ram Lamb
CLASS 134 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 135 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 136 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 137 Group of three Blue Texel sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: SUSAN ROWLANDS, Powys SY20 8JR
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the ZWARTBLES classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only
The T. & R. DAVIES and E. & M. McCONKEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION
CLASS 138 Ram, Shearling and over
CLASS 139 Ram Lamb
CLASS 140 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 141 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 142 Ewe Lamb.
CLASS 143 Group of three Zwartbles sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Judge: MRS ROBBIE WILSON, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6UG
S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME
All sheep in the DUTCH SPOTTED classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.
BDAS Rosettes will be presented to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION
CLASS 144 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 145 Ram Lamb
CLASS 146 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 147 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 148 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 149 Group of three Dutch Spotted sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Celebrating the centenary of the Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society 1925 - 2025
Accredited and Non-accredited
All sheep to be registered with the Clun Forest Breeders Society
Judge: ROGER WILLIAMS, Craven Arms SY7 8QS
The BOYNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and a SPECIAL Rosette presented by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The McCARTNEY MORRIS & BARKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP SPECIAL PRIZES will be awarded by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY LTD - Champion £10, Reserve Champion £5
The Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society will award special rosettes at the show to commemorate 100 years of the breed society
CLASS 150 Ram. Two shear and over
CLASS 151 Ram. Shearling
CLASS 152 Ram Lamb
CLASS 153 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 154 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 155 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 156 Novice class. For competitors who have not won a class at the following events in the past three years: Royal Welsh Show, Great Yorkshire Show, Burwarton Show or the Annual Society Show & Sale.
CLASS 157 Matching pair - Ewes, rams or mixed pair. One entry per exhibitor.
CLASS 158 Group of three Clun Forest sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judge: TBC
Open to Grassroots registered sheep only
The VALAIS BLACKNOSE SOCIETY will present SASHES to the OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE
A PERPETUAL SWISS BELL, kindly donated by PHIL & HAYLEY GARROD, will be awarded to the CHAMPION
CLASS 159 Ram
CLASS 160 Ram. Shearling
CLASS 161 Ram Lamb
CLASS 162 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 163 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 164 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 165 Wether (NOT eligible to enter Championship)
CLASS 166 Group of Three Valais Blacknose sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in Classes 159 – 164 above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judge: RUSSELL HOWELL, Oxwich Green SA3 1LY
The J. PERCY DAVISON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The W. H. WILLIAMSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP
CLASS 167 Ram. Two shear and over
CLASS 168 Ram. Shearling
CLASS 169 Ram Lamb
CLASS 170 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 171 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 172 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 173 Group of three Kerry Hill Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judge: ROBERT PRICE, Church Stoke SY15 6TG
All sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules
The PARRY POINT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the BEST GROUP
CLASS 174 Ram. Shearling and over
CLASS 175 Ram Lamb
CLASS 176 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 177 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 178 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 179 Group of three Jacob sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pig and Goat champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne
The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money
The Champion pig and goat will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer
Non-Accredited
Judge: DAVID DUGGAN, Leominster HR6 9SU
All sheep to be registered with The Ryeland Flock Book Society
A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by MR. & MRS. R. J. WEBB will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The BOB WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION
The RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY, COLOURED RYELAND COMMITTEE, PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the BEST GROUP
SPECIAL ROSETTES presented by THE RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION, RESERVE CHAMPION, BEST MALE and BEST FEMALE
CLASS 180 Ram. Two shear and over CLASS 181 Ram. Shearling
CLASS 182 Ram Lamb
CLASS 183 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 184 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 185 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 186 Group of three Coloured Ryeland sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judging to start at 10.00am PROMPT
Judge: STEVE BRIGGS, Uttoxeter ST14 8XY
The MARGERY BROOKS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
The MARSTON BROS. LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST ANIMAL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION
The MALCOLM COLLINS MEMORIAL BOWL will be awarded to the BEST GROUP
SPECIAL ROSETTES presented by THE RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE
The WINNER of Class 192 will go forward to the Interbreed Ewe Lamb Championship
CLASS 187 Ram. Two shear and over
CLASS 188 Ram. Yearling
CLASS 189 Ram Lamb
CLASS 190 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 191 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 192 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 193 Untrimmed Lamb – Male or Female
CLASS 194 Group of three Ryeland Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judge: KATE HOVERS, Brecon LD3 8YD
BDAS rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION
CLASS 195 Ram. Shearling or over
CLASS 196 Ram Lamb
CLASS 197 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 198 Ewe. Yearling
CLASS 199 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 200 Group of three Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep, sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Untrimmed
Judge: DAVID OWENS, Leominster HR6 9EH
Open to sheep from non-accredited flocks: Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted, Clun Forest and Valais Blacknose
Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship
The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Please specify breed
CLASS 201 Ram. Shearling or over
CLASS 202 Ram Lamb
CLASS 203 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 204 Ewe. Yearling
CLASS 205 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 206 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Non-Accredited
Judge: ALUN RICHARDS, Llanwrda SA19 8BG
Other than Kerry Hill or Badger Face Welsh Mountain
Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship
The RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Please specify breed
CLASS 207 Ram. Shearling or over
CLASS 208 Ram Lamb
CLASS 209 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 210 Ewe. Yearling
CLASS 211 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 212 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group
Accredited and Non-Accredited
Judge: MARY GITTINS, Meifod SY22 6XT
Shropshire,
Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship
The DES POYNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Please specify breed
CLASS 213 Ram. Shearling or over
CLASS 214 Ram Lamb
CLASS 215 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 216 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 217 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 218 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.
Accredited and Non-Accredited
Judge: SARA GIBBONS, Brecon LD3 0SS
Not: Texel, Beltex, British Charollais, British Berrichon, Blue Texel, Zwartbles, Dutch Spotted, Valais Blacknose
Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Interbreed Championship
The DES POYNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.
Please specify breed
CLASS 219 Ram, Shearling or over.
CLASS 220 Ram Lamb
CLASS 221 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 222 Yearling Ewe
CLASS 223 Ewe Lamb
CLASS 224 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.
Non-Accredited - Judged in pens
Judge: ROBERT HANDLEY, Tenbury Wells WR15 8RH
The TOM GOODMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the overall BEST PAIR.
Special Centenary rosettes for the progeny of Clun Forest sheep in classes 225-228.
Please specify breed
Classes 225-228 will be penned in the Non-Accredited area
CLASS 225 Pair of Cross-Bred Breeding Ewes. To have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 226 Pair of Cross-Bred Breeding Ewe Lambs
** 2025 ONLY **
Do you breed pure-bred registered or non-registered Clun Forest sheep that you would like to show? In recognition of the Clun Forest Breeders Society Centenary in 2025, the following two classes are available for enthusiastic sheep owners.
CLASS 227 Pair of Clun Forest Ewes. To have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 228 Pair of Clun Forest Ewe Lambs. Suitable for breeding
Non-Accredited - Judged in pens
Judge: ROBERT HANDLEY, Tenbury Wells WR15 8RH
Points gained by prize winners will be included in the YFC points system Open to fully paid up NFYFC members. Membership card will be checked on Show Day
The J. BACHE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by MRS. M. BACHE will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Animals entered in Class nos. 229-230 MUST NOT be entered in any other class
Please specify breed
CLASS 229 Pair of Ewes to have reared lambs in 2025
CLASS 230 Pair of Ewe Lambs suitable for breeding
Judge: HARVEY PARKES, Church Stretton SY6 7AB
The CHURCH COMMISSIONERS OF ENGLAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBIT
Animals entered in Class 235 MUST NOT be entered in any other Class.
Please specify breed
CLASS 231 One Single CROSS BRED Lamb. Any weight. Untrimmed
CLASS 232 Pair of Cross-bred Lambs. Sired by a British Native Breed Ram containing NO Continental breeding. Any weight. Untrimmed
CLASS 233 Pair of Cross-bred Lambs. Sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight 80 kg and over. Untrimmed
CLASS 234 Pair of Cross-bred Lambs. Sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight under 80 kg. Untrimmed
CLASS 235 Young Farmers’ Pair of Butchers Lambs. Any breed. Any weight
Judge: WILL HOUGH, Church Stretton, SY6 7DL
Live Section to be held at Ludlow Market on Monday 14 July at 8.45am and Bridgnorth Market on Tuesday 15 July at 8.45am Carcass Section to be judged on Wednesday 16 July
The BOYNE ARMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the OVERALL CHAMPION. Prize money generously sponsored by Farmers Fresh Ltd, Kenilworth Entry Fee for Classes 236-238: £10.00 inc. VAT. One entry only per exhibitor.
Please specify breed
CLASS 236 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Ludlow Market
CLASS 237 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Liveweight 36 kg plus - Bridgnorth Market
CLASS 238 Best Carcass - Judged at AH GRIFFITHS LTD, Leintwardine
One lamb to be selected, by ballot, from each pen for Carcass Competition. The remaining five lambs to be sold by auction at each market.
Carcasses must be collected by the exhibitor. Carcass photos will be displayed in a gallery on Show Day, during which prizes will be announced and presented
Judging of Classes 239-241 will commence at 12.00pm in the Sheep Rings
Judging will be based on presentation and capability of the handler and NOT on conformation of animal.
Handlers may NOT be entered in both Pet Lamb Class 239 and the Young Handler under 13 years of age Class 240.
Owners of the animals must ensure that the Young Handler is capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animals must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring.
Strictly Non-MV Accredited
Judges: MR & MRS J HIGGINS, Dorrington SY5 7HA
The OLD RECTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN will be awarded to the WINNER
Entry free. Prize money paid in Ring on completion of judging. Rosettes and momento to all entries.
CLASS 239 Pet Lamb, born in 2025 – Handler to be 8 years and under on Show Day.
Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler
Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.
MV or Non-MV Accredited
Judge: MR & MRS R GRINNALL, Clows Top DY14 9NN
The BILL HOWELLS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to be BEST YOUNG HANDLER
Entry free. Prize money paid in the Ring on completion of judging.
CLASS 240 Handler to be under 13 years of age on Show Day
Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler.
Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.
CLASS 241 Handler to be between 13 - 18 years of age on Show Day.
Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of the handler.
Please state Animal name, Handler name and age on entry form.
Affiliated to British Isles Shearing Competitions Association (BISCA) Judges: Mr EL Andrew, Mr R Price, Mr N Williams, Mr J Froggatt, Mr A Spencer, Mr J Davies
The MAUD MASSEY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to BEST PEN MARK OF THE DAY.
The GEORGE HOWELLS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the BEST JUNIOR competitor.
The C.R. AMPHLETT PERPETUAL SHIELD and £50.00 kindly donated by C.R. AMPHLETT will be awarded to the BEST YOUNG LOCAL COMPETITOR.
The WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL SHIELD and £50.00 kindly donated by Matrix Capital will be awarded to the BEST INTERMEDIATE SHEARER.
SPECIAL AWARD for the HIGHEST PLACED FEMALE SHEARER.
FREE CLASS ENTRY - Entries accepted from 9.30am in the Shearing Marquee on the Livestock Field on Show Day (Show entry ticket will be refunded by BACS after the Show) COMPETITION COMMENCES AT 10.00am PROMPT.
Prize money generously sponsored by Halls Holdings Ltd
CLASS S250 Junior Prize money: £50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00
CLASS S251 Intermediate: Prize money: £60.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00
CLASS S252 Seniors Prize money: £80,00, £65.00, £40.00, £25.00
CLASS S253 Open Prize money: £120.00, £80.00, £50.00, £40.00
Judge: DAVID GOSS, Bridgnorth WV16 4LL
Entries accepted in the Cereal Sample Marquee between 6.00pm - 8.00pm on Wednesday 6 August and 8.30am - 11.30am on Show day. Judging will commence at 12 Noon.
The HENRY YATES PERPETUAL TANKARD will be awarded to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in the Cereal Classes.
GEORGE HAYWOOD has kindly donated £10.00 prize money for the tallest maize plant in Class C269. Prize money in each class: 1st £20.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £8.00. Entry free.
Prize money generously sponsored by H L Hutchinson Ltd
All varieties must be named.
CLASS C260 Six Heads of Feed Wheat (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).
CLASS C261 Six Heads of Milling Wheat (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).
CLASS C262 Six Heads of Oats (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).
CLASS C263 Six Heads of Spring Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).
CLASS C264 Six Heads of Winter Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw).
CLASS C265 2 kilo of Newly Combined Feed Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%).
CLASS C266 2 kilo of Newly Combined Malting Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%).
CLASS C267 2 kilo of Newly Combined Oil Seed Rape (Moisture content to be less than 10%).
CLASS C268 3 Field Bean Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level).
CLASS C269 3 Forage Maize Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level).
Judge: Ron Fieldhouse, Tadcaster LS24 8AN
JUDGING OF PIG CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00am PROMPT
Classes 281- 290c are accredited to the British Pig Association. All pig classes will be held under the general rules and conditions recommended by the British Pig Association.
Proper pig boards and sticks are required. The number of pens required must be stated on the entry form.
Champion and Reserve exhibits from Classes 281-290 to return to the ring
Approximate Timing: 12 Noon
The BDAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly donated by Noel Parsons will be awarded to the INTERBREED CHAMPION
The Champion pig qualifies for the Champion of Champions during the Grand Parade. See page 27.
Oxford Sandy & Black - Burwarton is a qualifier for the Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society Champion of Champions competition, the final of which is to be held at Edenbridge & Oxted Show 24 & 25 August 2025.The OSBPS will provide a rosette for the highest placed OSB pig and a Champion of Champions qualifying rosette for the best pig to put forward at the final. If the Best of Breed has already qualified at another show then the second placed pig may be awarded the rosette to qualify. This competition is for Society members only.
Tamworth - The Champion Tamworth pig will be eligible for entry into the Tamworth Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Dorset County Show on 6 & 7 September 2025. The owner must be a member of the Tamworth Breeders’ Club.
Saddleback - The highest placed Saddleback born in 2025 of either sex will be eligible for the final of the Junior Saddleback Championship at Malvern Autumn Show on 26-28 September 2025. The Champion Saddleback at the show will be eligible for the Champion of Champions competition also held at the Malvern Autumn Show. Qualification is open to BSBC members only.
Middle White – The Champion Middle White pig will qualify for the MWPBC Champion of Champions competition to be held at the The Middle White Pig Breeders Club will be holding the Champion of Champions compeition at Burwarton Show on Thursday 7 August 2025. A MWPBC rosette is presented to the Champion Middle White.
Berkshire – Burwarton is a qualifier for the Berkshire Pig Breeders Club Champion of Champions competition to be held at Newbury Show on Sunday 21 September 2025. If the winner has already qualified, the reserve may go forward.
Kunekune - The Champion Kunekune pig will be eligible for entry into the Kunekune Champion of Champions competition to be held at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show on 24 & 25 August 2025.
Welsh - The Pedigree Welsh Pig Society will offer a rosette to the highest placed pedigree Welsh pig. The winner will be eligible for the Welsh Champion of Champions competition to be held at Newbury Show on Sunday 21 September 2025. If the winner has already qualified, the reserve may go forward.
It is important that exhibitors of female pigs (all breeds) born before 1 January 2024 shall be eligible to compete only if, in the six calendar months prior to the Show they have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs. Female pigs born on or after 1 January and before 1 July in the year before the Show must within 18 months of their date of birth have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs.
The BPA Young Pig of the Year competition aims to select the best young pig born in the year of the show. The final will be held at the Malvern Autumn Show 26-28 September 2025. The rules of the competition are similar to that of the existing Pig of the Year competition, except that there is no division between Modern and Traditional. At the heats, all the eligible male pigs will parade in the ring to be judged and then all female pigs will parade for judging. The Best Young Male and Best Young Female from each qualifying show will go forward to the Final. The winners of each qualifying round will receive a rosette.
1. Burwarton Show is hosting a qualifying round, leading to the Final at The Malvern Autumn Show.
2. At each qualifying round the judge will select the Best Young Male and Best Young Female.
3. The Best Young Male and Best Young Female from each of the qualifying rounds will enter the Final. Prizes for preliminary rounds will be a glass trophy for the best young pig of each sex. Note: Rosettes only will be presented at each preliminary round. Glass trophies for preliminary rounds will be presented at the Final.
4. The Final will be to judge the Best Modern Male and Female with Reserves and the Best Traditional Male and Female with Reserves; the Best Pig (i.e. Young Pig of the Year) and Reserve.
5. In the Final at The Malvern Autumn Show, the Modern and Traditional Male and Female Champions will each receive £60, Reserve Champions £30. Overall Champion £200 and The Jack Howlett Memorial Trophy, and Reserve £150.
6. A condition of entering the competition is that prize winners at preliminary rounds MUST intend to exhibit at the Final. Any pig not forward will need to be reviewed by a panel of three individuals, and monetary fine may be applied should the panel not feel the reason justified. £25 first offence, increased for repeat offences or withdrawals. This could also lead to a ban from this competition
7. The award is open to all breeds of Pedigree pigs entered at Burwarton Show. The object is to determine the best young pig born in the year of the show as an example of their respective breeds.
8. All animals entered in this Competition must be the property of a member of the British Pig Association and must be registered in BPA’s herd books or the herd book of the British Lop Society.
9. Judges must be chosen from the BPA “Interbreeds” Judges List. They may only act for one qualifying round. The judge of the Final will not have acted for a qualifying round.
10. Classes from which pigs are chosen, and therefore eligible for qualifying rounds, must be judged by a BPA approved judge.
11. To be eligible for a qualifying round, a pig (male or female) must be born on or after 1st January of the year of the Show (see 9 below).
12. A pig judged Best Young Male or Best Young Female in a qualifying round cannot compete in any subsequent round. If a pig having qualified at an earlier show again qualifies at a later show the judge for that breed shall select an alternative pig of the same breed and sex from any class covering the required age group.
13. Where a single breed has more than one class covering the required age group for either sex, so permitting more than one 1st prize animal, the judge must nominate one of these for the qualifying round.
14. Where there are multi-breed classes, i.e. any other modern/any other traditional breed or a similar classification, the judge must nominate the best male and best female of the qualifying age of each breed represented (regardless of class prizes). These pigs will compete in the qualifying round with eligible entries from individual breed classes.
Classes 281-296
£6 incl VAT Per entry in each class
Classes 297-298 Young Handlers No entry fee
Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered
Classes 281 – 296
Classes 297 & 298 (Paid in the ring)
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
£50 CHAMPION
£25 RESERVE CHAMPION
If there are three or more pigs eligible for a single breed class from two or more exhibitors, consideration will be given to running such a breed class on the day. All boars must be shown by two competent handlers who are equipped with protective boards. The Society reserves the right to amalgamate any classes where fewer than three entries are forward on Show Day.
A BDAS CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 281-285
Please specify breed on entry form.
CLASS 281 Sow born before 1 July 2024
CLASS 282 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2024
CLASS 283 Boar born on or after 1 January 2025
CLASS 284 Gilt born on or after 1 January 2025
CLASS 285 Sow and Litter.
Sows entered in Class 285 are eligible to enter Class 281
A BDAS CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. 286-290
Please specify breed on entry form.
CLASS 286 Sow born before 1 July 2024
CLASS 287 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2024
CLASS 288 Boar born on or after 1 January 2025
CLASS 289 Gilt born on or after 1 January 2025
CLASS 290 Sow and Litter
Sows entered in Class 290 are eligible to enter Class 286
CLASS 290a Best Young Male. Born 2025. Traditional or Modern - please state breed.
CLASS 290b Best Young Female. Born 2025. Traditional or Moden - please state breed.
CLASS 290c British Middle White Pig National Champion of Champions 2025. Qualifiers only.
During the Grand Parade, the Interbreed Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pig and Goat champions will be judged by the Show Society President, Lord Boyne
The winner will be presented with the VISCOUNT BOYNE PERPETUAL TROPHY and £100.00 prize money
The Champion pig and goat will be transported to the Main Ring in a suitable trailer
All classes are held under the general rules and conditions of the BKKPS. Exhibitors are requested to fully comply – www.britishkunekune.society.org.uk
BKKPS Rosettes will be awarded to the Male Champion, Female Champion, Overall Breed Champion and Reserve Champion
CLASS 291 Boar born before 1 January 2025
CLASS 292 Sow born before 1 July 2024
CLASS 293 Gilt born in 2024, no older than 18 months
CLASS 294 Gilt or Boar born in 2025 (must be 4 months old on 1 August 2025)
CLASS 295 Sow and litter
CLASS 296 Non-breeding (pet) Sow / Gilt / Castrate
Prize money kindly sponsored by the Wales & Borders Pig Breeders Association
The WALES & BORDERS PIG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION YOUNG HANDLER.
CHAMPION and RESERVE ROSETTES will be presented by the W&BPBA
All Young Handlers to receive a momento
CLASS 297 Handler to be 12 years and under Pigs must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. Sows and gilts only. NO boars
CLASS 298 Handler to be 13 to 17 years of age Pigs must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. Sows and gilts only. NO boars
All livestock prize money will be paid out by BACS by 31 August unless stated otherwise in the classes.
It is essential that you present your bank details clearly on your entry form to enable this method of payment.
Exhibitor Passes
Heavy Horse and Cattle exhibitors:
1 animal = 2 exhibitor passes • 2 animals = 3 exhibitor passes • 3+ animals = 4 exhibitor passes
Sheep, Pigs and Goats exhibitors:
1-2 animals = 1 exhibitor pass • 3-5 animals = 2 exhibitor passes • 6+ animals = 3 exhibitor passes
Extra Day Tickets (exhibitor passes) can be purchased at the Earlybird rate with your online entries
Breakfast voucher allocation::
Cattle exhibitors
ONE voucher for 1-2 entries TWO vouchers for 3+ entries
Shep, Pig & Goat exhibitors ONE voucher 2-3 entries TWO vouchers for 4+ entries
DAY TICKETS
1 May – 3 Aug
4 – 7 Aug
Adult £22.00 £24.00
Junior (12-16yrs)
Child (under 11yrs) FREE FREE
in association with the British Boer Goat Society
Judging of goat classes will commence at 10.00am PROMPT
The Goat Classes are held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the BBGS. All exhibits must be registered with the BBGS as in the ownership of BBGS members and in the name of the exhibitor. The registered name and number must be quoted on the entry form. Handlers in the ring must be BBGS full or showing members. NO pregnant goats allowed.
Classes 400 - 409 £6 incl VAT Per entry in each class
Classes 410 & 411 Young Handlers No entry fee Entries will be accepted on Show Day with an animal already entered
Classes 400 – 409
Classes 410 & 411 (paid in the ring)
INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
£50 CHAMPION
£25 RESERVE CHAMPION
Winners of Classes 401 & 405 to return for the Kid Champion & Reserve Winners of Classes 400 & 401 to return for the Male Champion & Reserve Winners of Classes 402, 403, 404 & 405 to return for the Female Champion & Reserve All Champions to return for the Supreme Champion & Reserve Supreme Supreme Champion to join the Grand Parade for the Burwarton Champion of Champions (transport will be arranged)
The REALLY BIG TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION
Classes 402 & 403 may be amalgamated in the case of low entries
Class 400 Buck & Buckling. Pure bred. Over 1 yr old on Show Day
Class 401 Buck Kid. Pure bred. Under 1 yr on Show Day
Class 402 Senior Doe. Pure bred. Over 4 yrs on Show Day
Class 403 Junior Doe. Pure bred. Between 2 and 4 yrs
Class 404 Doeling. Pure bred. 1-2 yrs
Class 405 Doe Kid. Pure bred. Under 1 yr on Show Day
Class 406 Best Pair Males. Any age
Class 407 Best Pair Females. Any age
Class 408 Best Matched Pair. Any age/sex
Class 409 Best Related Pair. Any age/sex
The QUITE LARGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION YOUNG HANDLER. All Young Handlers to receive a momento
CLASS 410 Handler to be 11 years and under Goats must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler
CLASS 411 Handler to be 12 to 16 years of age Goats must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler
The Burwarton and District Agricultural Society Limited has limited funds available to make grants to assist in the furtherance of any of the following objects of the Society:—
1. The improvement of livestock, the advancement of breeding and the prevention and eradication of animal diseases.
2. The advancement of science and research in connection with agriculture and rural industries.
3. The development and improvement of crops and prevention and eradication of plant diseases and pests.
4. The development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment.
5. The holding of demonstrations and lectures on modern agricultural methods and processes.
6. The promotion of agricultural education and training.
7. The encouragement of Young Farmers Clubs and of activities related to agriculture by other youth organisations.
8. The encouragement of rural crafts and industries of interest to the farming community.
9. The promotion of co-operation between farmers and other land users with special reference to conservation.
10. The promotion of co-operation between rural and urban communities. Application for grants to assist projects that further any of the above objects should be made in writing to The Secretary of the Society at The Show Office, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6QJ by 14 February.
The Burwarton & District Agricultural Society privacy policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us or that we may receive from others about you, will be processed by us. It includes data that we hold electronically and in paper files. Details of entries will be published in the catalogue and passed to our printers, solely for the purpose of compiling that publication. Results information may be published (in printed form and online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access. Please refer to our website: www.burwartonshow.co.uk for full details of our Privacy Policy.
If you do bring your dog, it must be kept on a lead at all times.
ALL dogs are strictly prohibited from the Livestock Field, the Member’s Pavilion and the WI Marquee. In the interests of Health and Safety this rule will be strictly enforced on Show Day. Under any circumstances, DO NOT leave your dog in your vehicle.
• It is the responsibility of all Exhibitors to ensure that all their staff are fully briefed on safety standards.
• Exhibitor’s attention is drawn to the following points:
- Exhibitors must ensure that leaders are sufficiently experienced and that animals wear suitable restraining harness.
- All exhibitors must use the official walkways for movement of livestock to and from their judging rings.
- All exhibitors must follow designated traffic routes.
- Animals must not be left unattended whilst the Show is open to the public.
- No animal may enter the Showground if its place of origin is under health restriction.
- Animal Health legislation will be enforced by the Shropshire Council, and all exhibitors will be expected to comply with this legislation.
- Junior Handlers: All young handlers must be capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animals must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging in case of an emergency. Animals must be suitable for the age and ability of the handler. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring.
Specific Guidance Notes:
Heavy Horses:
• All exhibits, including foals, must be led by an experienced adult handler.
Cattle:
• There MUST be two experienced handlers with each BULL exhibit.
• As milking practices fall under the dairy hygiene regulations there must be no machine milking in the lines.
Sheep:
• Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme exhibitors should ensure that if their sheep are in the scheme, they do not come into contact with non-scheme sheep.
Fire:
• In the event of a fire occurring, the following action must be taken: Immediately notify the Show Manager, giving exact details of the location. Follow Steward’s instructions. In the absence of a Steward ensure that everyone retreats to a safe area away from the fire and clear the approach roads. If it is safe to do so, tackle the fire with extinguishers until the Fire Service arrives. Any directive given by the Fire Service or Police must be followed.
Veterinary presence:
• The on-site duty vet can be contacted via the Livestock commentators, Chief Stewards or Stewards.
Evacuation of Livestock:
• Should it be necessary to evacuate livestock, exhibitors must comply with Steward’s instructions. Remember to keep accredited stock separate.
Gazebos:
• Gazebos are welcome to shelter your animals. However, they should not obstruct the view from the Commentary boxes and MUST be erected over animal pens only and NOT cause obstruction by extending into walkways.
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If you do bring your dog, it must be kept on a lead at all times. ALL dogs are strictly prohibited from the Livestock Field, the Member’s Pavilion and the WI Marquee. In the interests of Health and Safety this rule will be strictly enforced on Show Day. Under any circumstances, DO NOT leave your dog in your vehicle.
• Heavy Horse exhibitors are requested to comply with the Equine Flu Requirements as stated on Page 9 of this Schedule.
• Exhibitors are responsible for the correctness of their entries, which must be lodged with the Entries Secretary on or before the dates fixed and published. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fees. The Society cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information supplied by Exhibitors and reproduced in the catalogue.
• The Society is required to retain a list of registration numbers of all vehicles transporting livestock to/from the show. Please ensure you include this on your entry form(s).
• All exhibits in the Livestock classes must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and must have been their property and on their premises for at least three months prior to the Show.
• Judges and Stewards have the authority to disqualify any unruly animal from the show if, in their opinion, it is behaving in such a way likely to cause accident and/or injury to other animals, competitors, their associates or any member of the public.
• The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and also to accept any entry provisionally.
• The Committee reserves the right to withhold any of the prizes offered: - if in the opinion of the Judges, the exhibits do not possess sufficient merit, or - from any competitor or exhibitor whose entry does not appear in the Catalogue under the appropriate class unless specifically stated otherwise in the Schedule.
• The Committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate any class of insufficient entries. Exhibitors will be notified of any cancellation or amalgamation prior to Show Day.
• Any breed Champion from Classes 8-63 and 71-80 not forward in the Interbreed Championships will automatically forfeit the £25.00 Champion award.
• All animals will be considered as being in the sole charge of the exhibitor and every exhibitor shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused by such exhibits.
• The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify and demand the removal from the Showground of any animal which, in their opinion, is suffering from or infected with a contagious or infectious disease. All entrance fees for such animals shall be forfeited.
• The Society expects all exhibitors to comply with Breed Society rules for showing of animals whilst on the showground.
• The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify any exhibitor found to be contravening welfare regulations.
• The Society, its Officers and servants, shall not be responsible to any person whatsoever whilst entering, visiting or leaving the Showground, for any damage or loss, however caused to the property of such person, or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person.
• The Society, its Officers and servants shall not be responsible for any accident, damage or loss, however caused, that may occur to any exhibitor or their employee or to any animal, article or property brought into the Showground, or whilst entering, visiting or leaving, or being carried into or out of the said Showground.
• The exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may be done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article or property exhibited or brought into the Showground by him/her and he/she shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from all action, suits, expenses and claims on account of, or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be so caused or occasioned.
• All livestock exhibits must be in place on the Showground not later than 9.00am on the morning of the Show, in the charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform with the Rules and Regulations of the Society or instructions from Stewards. Exhibit may not be removed before 4.30pm without written permission from the relevant Chief Steward.
• No exhibitor shall act as Steward in the class in which they exhibit. No person will be allowed in the Judging Ring except Judges, Officials, authorised Stewards and Competitors.
• The Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. All animals present in the Grand Parade will be entered into a raffle to win one of two £50 cash prizes. These will be presented in the Main Ring.
• Any objections must be made in writing to the Show Manager within one hour of the finish of the event, together with a deposit of £25.00 for each objection, which will be forfeited if the objection is considered trivial. Objections will be considered by the Committee, and their decision shall be final.
• The Committee reserves the right to alter the timing of events, but the order of the Schedule will be adhered to as much as possible.
• CHALLENGE CUPS. With the exception of the Perpetual Challenge Cups, all Challenge Cups are to become the property of exhibitors winning them three times in succession or four times in all. All Breed Champions must parade for judging for the Supreme Championship Challenge Cups. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of all prize money and other awards gained by the animal concerned. Winners must undertake to return all Challenge Cups not later than 30 June 2026.
• The decision of the Committee, or anyone appointed by them, in all cases of dispute and on all questions as to the conduct of the Show, shall be absolutely final.
• All prize money will be paid by BACS by 31 August. Please enter your bank details with your entry to enable this method of payment. Officers will not chase for bank details and any prize money not claimed will be treated as a donation to the Society. No prize money or refunds will be paid after 30 September in the year of the Show.
• Exhibitors are required to abide by the Safety Standards listed on page 31.
The organisers of this show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of society officials and stewards at all times. Vehicles are not allowed to leave the livestock lorry/car park either before or whilst the grand parade entry and exit is in progress.
