Dorset County Show Livestock Schedule 2022

3 & 4 Sept 2022

LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE

INCLUDING FARM PRODUCE & SHEEP SHEARING ENTRIES CLOSE 29TH JULY

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Hosted by Dorchester Agricultural Society Show location: Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SD Show Office: Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF

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THE DORSET SHOWS CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly sponsored by

THE DORSET SHOWS CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly sponsored by

LEGAL EXPERTISE, LOCAL TO YOU

LEGAL EXPERTISE, LOCAL TO YOU Three separate championships for Cattle, Sheep and Goats Three separate Championships for Cattle, Sheep and Goats

Entry is automatic forfor exhibitors that exhibit three Dorset agricultural Entry is automatic exhibitors that exhibitatatallthe three Dorset agriculturalshows: shows:

Points to be accumulated as follows and will be awarded in single animal classes only Points to be accumulated as follows and will be awarded in single animal breed classes only Wool onon thethe Hoof arenot noteligible eligible Wool hoofand andYoung YoungHandler Handler classes classes are

BEEF BEEF CATTLE CATTLE

DAIRY DAIRY CATTLE CATTLE

SHEEP SHEEP

GOATS GOATS

1st. Prize – 10 points 1st. Prize – 10 points 1st. Prize – 10 points 1st. Prize – 10 points 1st Prize – 10 points

nd . Prize – 8 points 22nd Prize – 8 points rd . Prize 33rd Prize –– 66 points points

Edwards & Keeping Perpetual Challenge EdwardsCup & Keeping Champion £150 Perpetual Challenge ReserveCup Champion £125 £150 Champion Reserve Runner Champion up £100 £125 Runner up £100

1st Prize – 10 points

nd . Prize – 8 points 22nd Prize – 8 points rd . Prize 33rd Prize –– 66 points points

1st Prize – 10 points 2nd Prize – 8 points rd . Prize 33rd Prize –– 66 points points th . Prize 44th Prize –– 44 points points

2nd. Prize – 8 points

PRIZES

Gillingham & Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agric. PRIZESShaftesbury Agric.

Society Perpetual Society Perpetual & Gillingham & Gillingham Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Shaftesbury Agric.

Shaftesbury Agric.

1st Prize – 10 points

nd . Prize – 8 points 22nd Prize – 8 points rd . Prize 33rd Prize – – 66 points points th . Prize 44th Prize – – 44 points points

Melplash Agricultural Society Perpetual Challenge Cup Melplash Agricultural

Champion £75 Society Perpetual Champion £150 Champion £100 Society Perpetual Society Perpetual Challenge Cup£50 Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Challenge Cup£75 Challenge Cup Champion £75 Runner up £25 £125 £150 Champion £100 Champion Reserve Champion £50 Runner up £50 RunnerChampion up £100 Reserve Champion £75 Reserve Runner up £25 Runner up £50 £125 4 Runner up £100

Show Office Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, DT1 1EF Tel 01305 264249 Email competitions@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE 2022 INDEX PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE....................6 NOTES TO STOCKMEN .........................7 CATTLE..................................................8 Any Other Dairy Breed.............................. 9 Holstein & British Friesian......................... 9 Any Pure British Beef Breeds.................. 10 Belted Galloway...................................... 10 British Blue............................................... 10 British Continental Pure Beef Breeds..... 11 Commercial Beef .................................... 11 Devon....................................................... 11 Dexter ..................................................... 12 Hereford.................................................. 13 Lowline.................................................... 13 South Devon............................................ 13 Rare & Minority Breeds........................... 14 Beef Cattle............................................... 14 Young Handler........................................ 15 GOATS................................................16 Female Goats........................................... 17 Goatlings.................................................. 18 Female Kids.............................................. 18 Milking Competition............................... 18 Sunday Classes......................................... 18 PIGS....................................................19 Modern Breeds........................................ 20 Any Other Traditional Breed.................. 20 Gloucester Old Spot................................ 20 Oxford Sandy & Black............................. 20 Berkshire.................................................. 21 Large Black.............................................. 21 Large White............................................. 21 Middle White........................................... 21 Tamworth................................................ 21 Saddleback............................................... 22 Kunekune................................................ 22 Any Other Cross Breed............................ 22

Pork Pigs.................................................. 22 Pairs.......................................................... 22 Championship.......................................... 23 Young Pig of the Year............................. 23 Junior Handler......................................... 23 SHEEP.................................................24 Charollais ................................................ 25 Dorset Down............................................ 25 Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset - Local........... 25 Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset...................... 26 Greyface Dartmoor................................. 26 Hampshire Down .................................... 27 Jacob........................................................ 27 Lleyn......................................................... 27 Portland................................................... 28 Primitive................................................... 28 Coloured Ryeland.................................... 28 Ryeland.................................................... 29 Shetland .................................................. 29 Suffolk...................................................... 29 Texel ........................................................ 30 Valais Blacknose...................................... 30 Any Other Native Pure Breed................. 30 Any Other Continental Breed................. 31 Any Other Rare Breed............................. 31 Any Cross Breed....................................... 31 Group of Three Championship............... 32 Junior Classes........................................... 32 Inter Breed Groups & Pairs..................... 33 Championship.......................................... 34 Fleece Competition................................. 34 Wool on the Hoof................................... 35 Children’s Novelty................................... 35 Commercial Lamb.................................... 35 SHEEP SHEARING...............................36 FARM PRODUCE.................................37 RULES & REGULATIONS.....................40

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PROVISIONAL JUDGING TIMETABLE 2022 Please note the Society reserve the right to amend timing of any event

SATURDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER CATTLE RINGS 09.00 09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 12.00

Commercial Beef, British Continental Pure Beef Breeds Holstein & British Friesian, Any Other Dairy Breed, British Blue, Any Pure Native Beef Breed, Devon Hereford, Dexter, Lowline South Devon, Belted Galloway Dairy Young Handlers Workshop Dairy Champion followed by Beef Champion

SHEEP RINGS 08.30 09.20 10.30 11.20 13.30

GOAT RING 06.30 07.30 10.00 18.00

Young Handler Charollais, Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset, Greyface Dartmoor, Hampshire Down, Any Other Pure Breed, Primitive, Shetland, Ryeland, Suffolk Any Cross Breed, Local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Lleyn, Any Other Continental, Any Other Rare Breed, Dorset Down, Texel, Coloured Ryeland, Portland, Jacob, Valais Blacknose Group of Three Championship

Full Udder Inspection Milking Competition - to be completed by 08.00 Inspection classes - all goats Milking competition - to be completed by 18.30 Times may vary at the discretion of the judge

PIG RINGS

10.00 Modern Breeds, Any Other Traditional, Gloucester Old Spot, Oxford Sandy & Black, Berkshire, Large Black, Large White, Middle White, Tamworth, Saddleback, Kunekune, Any Other Cross Breed, Pork Pigs

SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER CATTLE RINGS

09.00 09.30 10.00

Young Handler - Beef & Dairy Rare & Minority Breeds Beef Pairs

SHEEP RINGS 08.30 09.30 11.30 12.00

GOAT RING 10.30

PIG RINGS 10.30

Wool on the Hoof Lowland Groups & Pairs, Hill, Heath & Upland Groups & Pairs Championships Children’s Novelty Classes

Pairs, Junior Handler & Fancy Dress

Pairs, Junior Handler & Overall Champion

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NOTES TO TO STOCKMEN STOCKMEN NOTES LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL – Livestock may arrive on the Showground between 12noon and 8pm on Friday 1st ARRIVAL September and between 6am and 9am on Saturday 2nd September. The Holding LIVESTOCK Number for arrive the Showground is 11/126/8000.

Livestock may on the Showground between 12noon and 8pm on Friday 2nd September and between 6am and

8am on Saturday 3rd September. The Holding Number for the Showground is 11/126/8000.

FACILTIES – Hot showers and loos are available from Friday 6pm. A camping area will be available FACILTIES at the front of the Livestock parking area.

Hot showers and loos are available from Friday 6pm.

STOCKMAN’S BREAKFAST – A cooked breakfast will be available from the Country Kitchen on Saturday and Sunday morning run by Kenniford Farm Kitchen. Each exhibitor will be sent two STOCKMAN’S BREAKFAST – A cooked breakfast will be available from the Country Kitchen on Saturday and Sunday complimentary tickets for the Stockman's Breakfast. Additional tickets can be ordered at £5.50. morning. Each exhibitor will be sent two complimentary tickets for the Stockman’s Breakfast. Additional tickets can No tickets will be available on Show Day.

be ordered at £6.00 or purchased on the day.

STOCKMAN’S SUPPER – A subsidised three course hot meal will be served in the Members’ STOCKMAN’S SUPPER – A subsidised two course hot meal will be served in the Members’ Pavilion on Saturday Pavilion on Saturday evening, any drinks must be purchased. Tickets for Stockmen are £12.00 evening, any drinks must be purchased. Tickets for Stockmen are £14.00 and must be purchased in advance. in advance only, £15.00 on the night.

DEFRA REGULATIONS – Please reportTONGUE immediately to your report Section immediately Steward’s Officetowith theSection relevant Steward’s movement DEFRA REGULATIONS/BLUE – Please your licences and passports for your animals.

Vehicles visibly contaminated with animal faeces will not be permitted to Office with the relevant movement licences and passports for your animals. Vehicles visibly enter the Showground. contaminated with animal faeces will not be permitted to enter the Showground.

ADMISSIONS TO THE – All persons–wishing to gainwishing access to the Showground and Sunday ADMISSIONS TOSHOWGROUND THE SHOWGROUND All persons to gain access on toSaturday the Showground of the Show must produce a valid entryShow ticket.must Complimentary be sent out prior to the Show at the rate on Saturday and Sunday of the produce tickets a validwill entry ticket.

Complimentary tickets shown the entry tickets can be on shown the entryon formthe or online www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk. will beonsent out form. prior Extra to the Show at ordered the rate entryatform.

Extra tickets can be ordered on the entry form or online atEarly www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk.

Bird Advance On the Day (until 31st July)

Adult

Adult Child (under 16 years) Child (under 16 years)

Before 31st £18July £12 FREE FREE

(until Midnight 31st August) Advance On the Day£23 £21 £14 £17 FREE FREE FREE FREE

LIVESTOCK & CAR PARKING CAR PARKING: Disabled Parking - There will be designated Disabled at theoffront of they the Livestock Parking - Livestock exhibitors willa be issued with area vehiclefor passes relevantparking to the number animals Public Car Park, please your through Disabled Parking Badge parking attendant. bring. Livestock Parking willshow be accessed Gate 1. Vehicle passestodothe not car admit the driver or any passengers.

Livestock Parking - Livestock exhibitors will be issued with vehicle passes relevant to the Public Car Parking - Public car parking is available free of charge. number of animals they bring. Livestock Parking will be accessed through Gate 1. Vehicle passes do not admit the driver.

Disabled Parking - There will be a designated area for Disabled parking at the front of the Public Car Park, please

Public Car Parking - Public parking is available show your Disabled Parking Badge car to the car parking attendant.free of charge.

** ONLINE ENTRIES ** Why not enter online?

• No need for a stamp.

• Ensure your entry gets to the Show Office in time.

• Simple and easy to use.

Go to www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk today!

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CATTLE Chairman: Mr Anthony Cox Vice Chairmen: Mr Toby & Hilary Wonnacott ALL CATTLE MUST STAY ON SITE FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND Kindly sponsored by:

2022 PRIZE MONEY (Except where stated)

Three Shows Champion Dairy & Beef £150, Reserve Champion Dairy & Beef £125 & Runner Up Dairy & Beef £100 Overall Dairy Champion £50, Reserve Dairy Champion £25 Overall Beef Champion £100, Reserve Beef Champion £50 Beef Pairs First Prize £50, Second Prize £40, Third Prize £30 Beef Group of Three First Prize £90, Second Prize £60, Third Prize £30 Breed Classes: First Prize £35, Second Prize £25, Third Prize £15 ENTRY FEE: Members £15.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £18.00 inc VAT/entry.

Except where stated Cattle Appearance Money £20/unit to a maximum of £100/exhibitor.

Ask your Vet if they are offering FREE PRE-SHOW TB TESTING - several are offering this service in support of shows.

The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000. Passports will be required to be seen by any Show Steward or Show Official. BCMS barcode labels will be issued for your cattle passports and given out with your cattle numbers at the Cattle Steward’s Office on Show day.

Free covered accommodation for all cattle is available from Friday afternoon, no divisions available. Please indicate on the entry form how many cattle you are bringing. Cattle must arrive between noon - 8.00pm on Friday or 6.00am and 9.00am on Saturday and will not be permitted to leave until after the Grand Parade on Sunday.

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Beef Championship to be judged on a points basis by the Beef Breed Judges Dairy Championship Judges: Mr B Daw, Hertfordshire & Mr L Bustard, Plymouth C1

The BIBBY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Cattle Section

C2

The CHALCLYFFE Perpetual Challenge Cup, Champion Sash and £50 for the Supreme Dairy Champion. Reserve Champion rosette and prize of £25.

C3

The B.O.C.M. PAULS LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup, Champion Sash and prize of £100 for the Supreme Beef Champion, Reserve Champion rosette and prize of £50. Prize Money kindly sponsored by J HOSKIN & SONS. CLASSES SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPION, entry is automatic for Dairy Breed Champions only SUPREME BEEF CHAMPION, entry is automatic for Beef Breed Champions only

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ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED (Excluding Holstein and British Friesian) Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Judge: Mr Barry Daw, Hertford Heath The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion CLASSES 600

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER, under 12 months on the day of the Show

601

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER, over 12 months but under 24 months on the day of the Show

602

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED COW OR HEIFER IN MILK

603

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED PAIR OF FEMALES

604

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED GROUP OF THREE FEMALES

HOLSTEIN AND BRITISH FRIESIAN Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Judge: Mr Lynden Bustard, Plymouth C14

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Bowl will be awarded to the Champion

C15

The SOUTHFIELD VETERINARY CENTRE Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Cow Residing in Dorset

C16

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Cow or Heifer in Milk

C17

The DALGETY CROSSFIELDS Perpetual Challenge Cup presented for the Best Pair The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion CLASSES

605

HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER, up to 12 months on the day of the Show

606

HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER, over 12 months but under 24 months on the day of the Show

607

HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN HEIFER OR COW IN MILK

608

HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN PAIR OF FEMALES

609

HOLSTEIN OR BRITISH FRIESIAN GROUP OF THREE FEMALES

DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS WORKSHOP Open to all those who enter the Sunday Dairy Young Handler classes. Come along and pick up some tips from showing experts. This will take place in the Dairy Ring following the Dairy classes.

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ANY PURE BEEF BREED INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN (excluding breeds with individual breed classes) Judge: B Wear, Bristol The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Champion CLASSES 610

ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN BULL, any age

611

ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot

612

ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving

613

ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021

614

ANY PURE BEEF INDIGENOUS TO BRITAIN PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

BELTED GALLOWAY All exhibits must be registered with the Belted Galloway Cattle Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 615

BELTED GALLOWAY BULL, any age

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BELTED GALLOWAY COW, in milk or in calf

617

BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFER, in milk or in calf

618

BELTED GALLOWAY MAIDEN HEIFER, not in calf

619

BELTED GALLOWAY PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

BRITISH BLUE All cattle must be registered with the British Blue Cattle Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the British Continental Pure Beef Breeds section.

Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES 620

BRITISH BLUE BULL, any age

621

BRITISH BLUE COW, any age in calf or with calf at foot

622

BRITISH BLUE HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving

623

BRITISH BLUE MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021

624

BRITISH BLUE PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

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BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF BREEDS Kindly sponsored by: Judge: Mr J May, Crediton C8

The BALLACOOLLEY Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Simmental. The BRITISH SIMMENTAL CATTLE SOCIETY award a Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette

C9

The RAWLSBURY Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Limousin. The BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY award a Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette

C10

The HARMAN Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Charolais.

The BRITISH CHAROLAIS SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

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BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF BULL, any age

626

BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot

627

BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF HEIFER, under three years old, in calf or with a calf at foot

628

BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021

629

BRITISH CONTINENTAL PURE BEEF PAIR, bred and owned by the Exhibitor

COMMERCIAL BEEF Judge: C11

The SILCOCK LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Steer

C12

The NITROVIT Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Heifer

C13

The CENTRAL LIVESTOCK MARKETING Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Steer or Heifer, any breed or cross, judged as a potential butcher’s animal The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

630

COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER of ANY BREED or CROSS, showing not more than two broad teeth. Judged as a potential butcher’s animal and not to be entered in any other class

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COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER of ANY BREED or CROSS, showing not more than two broad teeth. Judged as a potential butcher’s animal and not to be entered in any other class

DEVON All cattle must be registered with the Devon Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: Mr Gavin Hunter, Huntington C6

The UPPINGTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Devon. The DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS SOCIETY also award a Championship Sash and Rosette

C7

The T G YEANDLE Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Pair of Devons

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C37

The SYNERGY FARM HEALTH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Male Devon

C38

The SYNERGY FARM HEALTH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Female Devon

C39

The PROVISO Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Junior Devon The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion This is a Qualifying Show for Points towards the following DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS’ SOCIETY TROPHIES: (a) Breeder of the Year (presented by the late Sir Henry Moore CBE) Points are awarded to the breeder as follows. Champion male and female 2 points, Reserve Champion male and female 1 point, 1st prize 3 points, 2nd prize 2 points, 3rd prize 1 point. (b) Bull of the Year (presented by Senor Ribiro and Dr Osorio of Brazil) (c) Female of the Year (presented by Messrs W T Baker and Son) (d) Young Bull of the Year (Australian Bicentennial Trophy) Young Female of the Year (presented by the Hurd family - Whitefield) Points awarded for (b), (c), (d) and (e) above are :- Champion 15 points, Reserve Champion 10 points, 1st prize10 points, 2nd prize 5 points.

The DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS SOCIETY offer a travel grant to those exhibitors who are not resident in the county of the Show CLASSES

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DEVON BULL, born before 1st January 2021

633

DEVON BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2021

634

DEVON BULL, born on or between 1st April and 31st December 2021

635

DEVON COW OR HEIFER, born before 1st January 2020

636

DEVON HEIFER, born in 2020

637

DEVON HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2021

638

DEVON HEIFER, born on or between 1st April and 31st December 2021

639

DEVON PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

DEXTER Every animal must be entered in the Dexter Cattle Society Herd Book.

Judge: C20

The ANDREW SHEPPY Perpetual Challenge Trophy and the DEXTER Cattle Society Special Rosette for the Champion Dexter

C21

The ALBERT & HILDA REED MEMORIAL TROPHY will be presented to the best animal of the opposite sex to the Champion kindly donated by Mr & Mrs A Reed The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

640

DEXTER HEIFER, under fifteen months on the day of the Show

641

DEXTER HEIFER, in calf, with first calf

642

DEXTER COW or HEIFER, in milk

643

DEXTER COW or HEIFER, having had a calf, dry

644

DEXTER BULL, any age

645

DEXTER GROUP OF THREE, the property of the Exhibitor and exhibited in the classes above

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HEREFORD All cattle must be registered with the Hereford Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Kindly sponsored by: Judge: Mr E Mills, Bristol C4

The TROTT Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Hereford. The SOUTH WESTERN HEREFORD Association also award a Rosette & Herdsman’s Certificate to the Champion.

C5

The KIDDLES Perpetual Cup for the Best Hereford, the property of an exhibitor residing in Dorset The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

646

HEREFORD BULL, born before 1st January 2021

647

HEREFORD BULL, born on or after 1st January 2021

648

HEREFORD COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2021

649

HEREFORD HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021

650

A PAIR OF HEREFORDS, bred and owned by the Exhibitor

LOWLINE If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain section Judge: C18

The WESSEX LOWLINES Perpetual Challenge Trophy is awarded to the Champion Lowline The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

651

BULL, any age

652

COW, any age, in calf or with calf at foot

653

CALF, born on or after 1st January 2022

654

HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving

655

MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021

656

PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

SOUTH DEVON All cattle must be registered with the South Devon Herd Book Society. If there are less than 3 exhibitors entered these classes will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Beef Breed Indigenous to Britain classes Judge: N & E Bunkum, Liskeard The SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY offer a Sash to the Champion South Devon C40

The GLEBE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion South Devon The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion

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CLASSES 657 658 659 660 661

SOUTH DEVON BULL, any age SOUTH DEVON COW, any age, in calf or with a calf at foot SOUTH DEVON HEIFER, in calf or with a calf at foot, to be under three years of age at date of calving SOUTH DEVON MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2021 SOUTH DEVON PAIR, bred and owned by the exhibitor

RARE AND MINORITY BREEDS All animals drawn from: Gloucester, Irish Moiled, Shetland, Vaynol, White Park, Traditional Dairy Shorthorn, Whitebred Shorthorn, Native Aberdeen Angus, Traditional Red Lincoln, Traditional Hereford, Northern Dairy Shorthorn, Red Poll, Beef Shorthorn, Riggit Galloway, British White Excluding any breed which has its own breed classes Judge: C35

The MILLS Perpetual Challenge Rose Bowl for the Overall Champion Rare Breed Exhibit.

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette and Sash to the Overall Champion CLASSES

662 663 664 665 666 667

RARE BREED OR MINORITY COW, three years and over RARE BREED OR MINORITY CALF, under six months on the day of the Show RARE BREED OR MINORITY HEIFER, under two years of age on the day of the Show RARE BREED OR MINORITY HEIFER, in calf or in milk over two years of age RARE BREED OR MINORITY BULL, any age PAIR OF RARE OR MINORITY CATTLE, either or same sex

BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS WORKSHOP Open to all those who enter the Sunday Beef Young Handler classes. Come along and pick up some tips from showing experts. This will take place in a Cattle Ring following the Beef classes.

SUNDAY BEEF CATTLE CLASSES Open to all breeds, Pedigree, Commercial, Rare and Minority ~ Native or Continental Judge: Mr C Roads, Malvern FREE ENTRY C36

The TIVINGTON Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Sash and £60 for the Champion Pair and a Reserve Prize of £40, Sash and Rosette

668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676

A COMMERCIAL PAIR, same or either sex PAIR OF NATIVE HEIFERS, under three years of age on the day of the Show PAIR OF CONTINENTAL HEIFERS, under three years of age on the day of the Show PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF CATTLE BULLS PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF CATTLE BULLS PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF CATTLE COWS or HEIFERS, over three years old PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF CATTLE COWS or HEIFERS, over three years old BEEF CATTLE NATIVE PROGENY PAIR, same Sire or Dam BEEF CATTLE CONTINENTAL PROGENY PAIR, same Sire or Dam

CLASSES

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BEEF INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE Judge: Mr C Roads, Malvern FREE ENTRY. Class to be entered on the day.

Prize Money: £90; £60; £30 677

BEEF INTERBREED GROUP OF THREE, open to one group of three from each breed.

Groups can be made up with animals from up to three exhibitors, either selected by the exhibitors themselves or by the Judge from Saturday’s breed classes.

YOUNG HANDLER - DAIRY Judge: Prize Money: £30; 2nd £20; 3rd £10; 4th £6 Entry Fee: Members £6 inc VAT/entry Non Members £8 inc VAT/entry C27

The CATTISTOCK HUNT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Heifer led by an exhibitor under 11 years

C28

The BARTLETT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Heifer led by an exhbitor under 17 years

C42

The POPE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Dairy Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 26 years

678

DAIRY HEIFER CALF, under 6 months old on 31/08/22. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/22

679

DAIRY HEIFER, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 17 years of age on 31/08/22

680

DAIRY HEIFER, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 17 years but under 26 years of age on 31/08/22

CLASSES

YOUNG HANDLER - BEEF Judge: Prize Money: £30; 2nd £20; 3rd £10; 4th £5 Entry Fee: Members £6 inc VAT/entry Non Members £8 inc VAT/entry C25

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 11 years

C26

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 17 years

C41

The POPE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded to the Best Beef Type Calf led by an exhibitor under 26 years

681

BEEF TYPE CALF, male or female, under 6 months on 31/08/22. To be shown and led by an exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/22

682

BEEF TYPE ANIMAL, male or female, over 6 months old on 31/08/22. To be shown and led by a exhibitor under 11 years of age on 31/08/22

683

BEEF TYPE ANIMAL, male or female, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 11 years but under 17 years of age on 31/08/22

684

BEEF TYPE ANIMAL, male or female, any age. To be shown and led by an exhibitor over 17 years but under 26 years of age on 31/08/22

CLASSES

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DAIRY GOATS Chairman: Mr Ben Young Exhibitors may enter the Showground after 12.00pm Friday 2nd September, goats must be on the Showground by 5.30pm on the Friday evening. Goatlings and kids must be on the Showground by 8.30am on the Saturday morning.

The goat classes and milking competition are held under the Rules, Regulations and Recognition of the British Goat Society.

All exhibits must be registered with the BGS as in the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor, the registered name and number and identification mark being quoted on the entry form (also the kidding date for goats in milk). All goats in milk must be kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the date of the Show.

The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000.

2022 PRIZE MONEY (Except where stated) Dorset Shows Champion £75, Reserve Champion £50, Runner Up £25 Breed Classes: First Prize £12, Second Prize £10, Third Prize £8 Sunday Classes: Rosettes 1st - 3rd ENTRY FEE: Members £8.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £10.00 inc VAT/entry Except where stated SPECIAL NOTES: 1. No pregnant goats may be admitted to the Showground 2. In the event of unforeseen kidding or abortion, the goat must be immediately isolated from other goats. Full details of goat, exhibitor and action must be reported in writing to the Chairman (Mrs Anne Barnes) and the BGS Secretary, immediately after the Show 3. No goats/goatlings shall be fed with milk, milk product, or milk substitute whilst at the Show 4. A C.A.E. negative certificate, current for the days of the Show, issued during the previous twelve months must accompany your entry form or if entering online must be sent to the Show Office at least 1 week before the Show.

5. All judging will take place on Saturday 3rd September, exhibitors are asked to stay and display their goats on Sunday for the public to see. There will be some fun classes that exhibitors may wish to compete in.

6. Stripping out will take place at 6.30pm Friday 2nd September and the milk for the next 24 hours will be taken for the milking trials. All milk must be weighed. Judging of milkers is on Saturday 3rd September at 10.00am. Full udders at 6.30am or at the discretion of the judge.

7. The Committee reserve the right to amalgamate any classes.

8. Milk Buckets - in readiness for morning milking empty buckets may be brought to the table provided before retiring for the night or should be in place at least 15 minutes before first morning inspection. Likewise, buckets for evening milking should be on the table provided at least 15 minutes before milking commences.

CUPS, TROPHIES AND ROSETTES Exhibitors in these classes are eligible for the DORSET SHOWS CHAMPIONSHIP. G1

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Goat.

The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a rosette for the Best Goat in Show

G2

The SHIELDS Perpetual Trophy for the Reserve Champion Goat The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a Challenge Certificate for the Best Goat that has borne a kid The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a Breed Challenge Certificate for the Best Goat that has borne a kid of each of the following breeds: Anglo Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, British-Alpine, British-Guernsey, British-Saanen, British-Toggenburg and Golden Guernsey The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offers a certificate of merit for the Best British Milker that has borne a kid The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offer the STUD GOAT CHALLENGE CUP for the Stud Goat the sire of the best progeny exhibited at certain Shows, not exceeding nine in number, in any one calendar year.

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G3

The DORSET GOAT CLUB Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Goatling and The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a special rosette for the Best Goatling The BRITISH GOAT SOCIETY offer a Challenge Certificate for the Best Inspection/ Production Goat

G5

The GLANVILLES Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Kid and the DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a special rosette for the Best Kid

G6

The HANFORD FARMS LTD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the highest placed Toggenburg in the inspection/production line up

G7

The BROOMDOWN Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the highest placed first kidder in the inspection/production line up

G8

The WATTS Perpetual Trophy for the highest placed British Saanen in the Inspection/ Production line up

G9

The MELCOT Perpetual Plate for the Goat giving the highest milk yield at the Show

G10

The DEEPWATER Perpetual Shield for the highest placed British Toggenberg in the Inspection/Production line up

G11

The MELPLASH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner of the Dorset Shows Championship Goat Section

G12

The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Anglo Nubian in the inspection/production line up

G13

The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Saanen in the inspection/ production line up

G14

The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Golden Guernsey in the inspection/production line up

G15

The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed British Alpine in the inspection/production line up

G16

The SILVEROSE Perpetual Tankard for the highest placed Any Other Variety in the inspection/production line up

FEMALE GOATS Judge: Mrs Hilary Matthews, Wymondham 961

SAANEN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

962

BRITISH SAANEN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

963

TOGGENBURG that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

964

BRITISH TOGGENBURG that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

965

BRITISH ALPINE that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

966

ANGLO NUBIAN that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

967

GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

968

ANY OTHER VARIETY OF GOAT that has borne a kid, any age, in milk

17

GOATLINGS Judge: Mrs Hilary Matthews, Wymondham 969

SAANEN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

970

BRITISH SAANEN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

971

TOGGENBURG, that has not born a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

972

BRITISH TOGGENBURG, that has not born a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

973

BRITISH ALPINE that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

974

ANGLO NUBIAN that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

975

GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY, that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

976

ANY OTHER VARIETY OF GOATLING that has not borne a kid, over one but not exceeding two years

FEMALE KIDS Judge: Mrs Hilary Matthews, Wymondham 977

SAANEN, over two months but not exceeding one year

978

BRITISH SAANEN over two months but not exceeding one year

979

TOGGENBURG over two months but not exceeding one year

980

BRITISH TOGGENBURG over two months but not exceeding one year

981

BRITISH ALPINE over two months but not exceeding one year

982

ANGLO NUBIAN over two months but not exceeding one year

983

GOLDEN OR BRITISH GOLDEN GUERNSEY over two months but not exceeding one year

984

ANY OTHER VARIETY OF FEMALE KID over two months but not exceeding one year

MILKING COMPETITION A SPECIAL ROSETTE will be awarded to the Best Milker from the Milking classes 985

FIRST KIDDERS

986

SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT KIDDERS

SUNDAY CLASSES Fun classes open to all breeds of goat. These classes are to be entered on the day.

No entry fee.

Rosettes will be given 1st to 3rd place.

Judge: TBC Classes: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, to be shown as a pair CHILD HANDLER, handler to be aged under 17 years on 31/08/22 FANCY DRESS GOAT, handler fancy dress optional BEST PAIR OF GOATS, of the same breed

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PIGS Pig Chairman: Mr Bryan Card Vice Chairman: Mr Chris Britton This section is kindly sponsored by: All pigs to be moved under Show and Exhibitors Licence. No pigs permitted entry to Showground without production of Licence. All pigs must be identifiable by ear notch or ear tatoo and be correctly tagged. The classes will be run under the rules of the British Pig Association. Please ensure that all pigs are mange and lice free. All pigs must stay for both days and are not permitted to leave until after 4pm on Sunday. Competitors will be expected to parade their pigs in the Sunday Parade at 1.30pm in the Pig Rings. The Showground holding number is 11/126/8000.

Entries on the day will NOT be permitted for the Saturday classes.

ACCOMODATION Covered accommodation for all pigs is available from Friday afternoon at a cost of £5/pen.

Please indicate on the entry form how many pigs you are bringing and how many pens you require including kit pens. Pigs must arrive between 12.00pm - 8.00pm on Friday, 6.00am and 8.30am on Saturday.

Dogs are not allowed within the Pig Marquee.

2022 PRIZE MONEY (Except where stated) Supreme Champion Pig £50, Reserve Champion £25 Breed Classes: First Prize £20, Second Prize £15, Third Prize £10 Junior Classes: First Prize £5, Second Prize £4, Third Prize £3 ENTRY FEE Members £8.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £10.00 inc VAT/entry Except where stated CUPS, TROPHIES & AWARDS P1

The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Supreme Champion.

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY also offer a Championship Prize of £50 and a Reserve Championship Prize of £25

P3

The FRANCIS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Oxford Sandy & Black MISSING IN ACTION PLEASE RETURNThe OXFORD SANDY & BLACK PIG SOCIETY offer a Best of Breed Rosette - to the best Oxford Sandy & Black pig belonging to a OSB Society member. The highest placed OSBP exhibited by a member of the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Society to qualify for the Champion of Champions competition to be held at ** RB CANCELLED*. If already qualified then the second placed pig to qualify in their place.

P5 The NICK HUNKIN MEMORIAL TROPHY for the Champion Tamworth - MISSING IN ACTION PLEASE RETURN The BERKSHIRE PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette The GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette. This Show is a Southern Championship Qualifier for the GOSPBC Competition, the final held at The Royal Berkshire Show in late September (club members only), the highest placed GOS and reserve will qualify.

The LARGE BLACK PIG BREEDERS CLUB offer a Best of Breed Rosette The BRITISH LOP PIG SOCIETY offer a Best of Breed Rosette The BRITISH KUNEKUNE PIG SOCIETY Champion Rosette for the Champion Kunekune The TAMWORTH BREEDERS’ CLUB offers a Best of Breed Rosette and the Champion Tamworth is eligible for the Tamworth Champion of Champion’s competition, held on the Sunday.

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SATURDAY CLASSES Judge: Mr S J S Loveless, Bridport Less than 3 exhibitors and breed the classes may be amalgamated at the discretion of the Steward Judging will commence at 10.00am

MODERN BREEDS If there are more than 3 exhibitors of any breed the class may be split The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 901

MODERN BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

902

MODERN SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within six months prior to the date of the Show

903

MODERN GILT, born after 1st July 2021

904

MODERN GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 905

ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

906

ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the date of the Show

907

ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED GILT, born after 1st July 2021

908

ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 909

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

910

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the date of the Show

911

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT GILT, born after 1st July 2021

912

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

OXFORD SANDY & BLACK The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 913

OXFORD SANDY & BLACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

914

OXFORD SANDY & BLACK SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show

915

OXFORD SANDY & BLACK GILT, born after 1st July 2021

916

OXFORD SANDY & BLACK GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

20

BERKSHIRE The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 917

BERKSHIRE BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

918

BERKSHIRE SOW, which must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show

919

BERKSHIRE GILT, born after 1st July 2021

920

BERKSHIRE GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

LARGE BLACK The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 921

LARGE BLACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

922

LARGE BLACK SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within six months to the date of the Show

923

LARGE BLACK GILT, born after 1st July 2021

924

LARGE BLACK GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

LARGE WHITE The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 925

LARGE WHITE BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

926

LARGE WHITE SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within six months to the date of the Show

927

LARGE WHITE GILT, born after 1st July 2021

928

LARGE WHITE GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

MIDDLE WHITE The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 929

MIDDLE WHITE BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

930

MIDDLE WHITE SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within six months of the date of the Show

931

MIDDLE WHITE GILT, born after 1st July 2021

932

MIDDLE WHITE GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

TAMWORTH The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 933

TAMWORTH BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

934

TAMWORTH SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show

935

TAMWORTH GILT, born after 1st July 2021

936

TAMWORTH GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

21

SADDLEBACK The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 937

SADDLEBACK BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

938

SADDLEBACK SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 month prior to the Show

939

SADDLEBACK GILT, born after 1st July 2021

940

SADDLEBACK GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

KUNEKUNE To be run under the rules of the British Kunekune Pig Society, the Champion will not be eligible for the Interbreed Championship The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a £20 prize for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion, as well as a BPA Rosette 941

KUNEKUNE BOAR, born after 1st Jan 2022

942

KUNEKUNE SOW, must have produced and reared a litter within 6 months prior to the Show

943

KUNEKUNE GILT, born after 1st July 2021

944

KUNEKUNE GILT, born after 1st Jan 2022

945

ANY BREED OR CROSS BREED SOW, with suckling litter, Sows from previous classes are eligible

ANY OTHER CROSS BREED PORK PIGS 946

A PAIR OF PORK PIGS, minimum finishing weight 50kg each, to be judged in their pens

PIG PAIRS Judge: Miss H Loveless, Bridport Should any one breed have four pairs entered in any one Class, there will be a separate Breed Class held for them. All pigs will be expected to Parade in the Pig Ring on Sunday afternoon.

These classes are to be entered on the day.

Judging will commence at 10.00am 947

PAIR OF MODERN PIGS, both pigs to be owned by exhibitor at the date of entry and to have been shown in the Saturday classes

948

PAIR OF TRADITONAL PIGS, both pigs to be owned by exhibitor at the date of the entry and to have been shown in the Saturday classes

22

YOUNG PIG OF THE YEAR Judge: No Entry Fee These classes are open to pigs selected by the Judges of each of the Saturday breed classes. For full details see the BPA website.

This show is a qualifier for the BPA YOUNG PIG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2022. The YPOY final of will be held at Royal Three Counties Showground as part of the Malvern Autumn Show 24 & 25 September 2022. A condition of entering the competition is that prize winners at preliminary rounds must intend to exhibit at the Final. To be eligible a pig must be born on or after 1st January of the year of the Show. 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. Where there are multi-breed classes the judge must nominate the best male and best female of the qualifying age of each breed represented (regardless of class prizes). At each qualifying round the judge will select the Best Young Male and Best Young Female. Prizes for preliminary rounds will be a glass trophy for the best young pig of each sex. Rosettes only will be presented at each preliminary round. Glass trophies for preliminary rounds will be presented at the Final 951

BEST YOUNG MALE

952

BEST YOUNG FEMALE

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Miss H Loveless, Beaminster To Take place after pairs classes 949

Supreme Championship, drawn from the breed champions of Saturday classes

JUNIOR CLASSES Classes in this Section to be judged on preparation, manner and ability with which the animal is shown.

These classes are to be entered on the day.

Prize Money: 1st £5; 2nd £4; 3rd £3; 4th £2 Judge: Miss H Loveless, Beaminster NO ENTRY FEE P2

The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Junior Champion - MISSING IN ACTION PLEASE RETURN. The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY also offer a Championship Prize of £20

953

JUNIOR HANDLER, under the age of 16 on 31/08/22

954

JUNIOR HANDLER, under the age of 12 on 31/08/22

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SHEEP

This section is kindly sponsored by: Chairman: Mr William Britton Vice Chairman: Mrs Karen Wood & Mr Justin Miller

Exhibitors in this section are eligible for the Dorset Shows Championship.

2022 PRIZE MONEY (Except where stated) Dorset Shows Champion £100, Reserve Champion £75, Runner Up £50 Supreme Champion Sheep, Lowland and Heath, Hill & Upland Champions £40, Reserve Champions £20 Overall Champion Pair of Sheep £40, Reserve Champion £20 Overall Champion Group of Three Sheep £40, Reserve Champion £20 Overall Champion Group of Four Sheep £40, Reserve Champion £20 Breed Classes: First Prize £20, Second Prize £15, Third Prize £10 Junior & Novelty Classes: First Prize £12, Second Prize £8, Third Prize £4 ENTRY FEE: Members £8.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £10.00 inc VAT/entry Except where stated SHEEP ARE TO BE SHOWN IN ONE CLASS PER DAY ONLY (EXCEPT FOR THE GROUP CLASSES, WOOL ON THE HOOF AND THE YOUNG HANDLER CLASSES) AND MUST REMAIN ON THE SHOWGROUND UNTIL 4.30PM ON SUNDAY PENS ARE ALL UNDERCOVER AT £5/PEN INCLUDING STRAW SHEEP MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 2PM - 8PM ON FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER OR BETWEEN 6AM 8.30AM ON SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER IMPORTANT MV & MV Scrapie Monitored or Non-MV status must be stated on the entry forms. Sheep are penned separately depending on their health status. Only Dorset Horn/Polls are accepted as Scrapie Monitored, there is an exception for this County Breed of sheep at its local Show. A valid MV Health Status Report will be required to be collected from MV exhibitors.

For your Movement Book the Society’s Holding Number is 11/126/8000.

Exhibitor numbers will be sent out with your tickets and vehicle passes in late August. Pens will be labelled with exhibitor’s name.

If there are less than 3 exhibitors in any section the Sheep Committee reserve the right to amalgamate the section.

GRAND PARADE Champions and Reserve Champions in all sections WILL be required to participate in the Grand Parade on both days or they will forfeit their Prize Money.

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SATURDAY CHAROLLAIS M.V. Accredited All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the British Charollais Sheep Society Judge: S8

The CROCKER Perpetual Challenge Cup and BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY Champion Rosette is awarded for the Champion Charollais Sheep.

701

ONE RAM, shearling or over

702

ONE RAM LAMB

703

ONE EWE, four tooth or over

704

ONE SHEARLING EWE

705

ONE EWE LAMB

706

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

DORSET DOWN NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Dorset Down Sheep Breeders Association. All Dorset Down Ewes must have been shorn bare in 2022 Judge: Mr R Holloway, Stoke Sub Hamdon S6

The DORSET DOWN Sheep Association Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Registered Dorset Down Exhibit

707

ONE RAM, shearling or over

708

ONE RAM LAMB

709

ONE EWE, SIX TOOTH OR OLDER

710

ONE EWE, FOUR TOOTH

711

ONE SHEARLING EWE

712

ONE EWE LAMB

713

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET - LOCAL NON M.V. To reside in Dorset, to be shown untrimmed (minor trimming allowed around rear of sheep), unwashed and judged in their pens. These sheep will not be expected to Parade.

Judge: Miss K A Odey, Axbridge S1

The SUE ELSWORTH Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Champion Local Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset

S23

The SIXPENNY FORGE TROPHY for the Champion Dorset Horn, this Trophy will be awarded in either this section or the non-local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset section. A rosette, given by the Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Association, will be awarded to the Best Dorset Horn Exhibit.

714

ONE RAM, any age

715

ONE EWE, four tooth and over

716

ONE EWE, two tooth

717

ONE EWE LAMB

25

DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Society. All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February.

Please state M.V. status on the entry form Kindly sponsored by: Judge: Miss K A Odey, Axbridge S2

The JAMES FOOT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Champion Dorset Horn / Poll Dorset. The DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION offer a Champion Rosette

S23

The SIXPENNY FORGE TROPHY for the Champion Dorset Horn, this Trophy will be awarded either in this section or the Local Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset section. A rosette, given by the Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Association, will be awarded to the Best Dorset Horn Exhibit.

718

ONE RAM, one year and over.

719 ONE RAM LAMB, this class will be amalgamated with class 718 unless sufficient entries are forward 720

ONE SIX TOOTH EWE

721

ONE FOUR TOOTH EWE

722

ONE SHEARLING EWE

723

ONE EWE LAMB, bred by the Exhibitor

724

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

GREYFACE DARTMOOR M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association Judge: S24

The HAZLEWOOD, HEARNE & HILLSIDE FLOCKS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Greyface Dartmoor The GREYFACE DARTMOOR SOCIETY offer a Champion & Reserve Champion Rosette.

725

ONE RAM, one year and over

726

ONE SHEARLING RAM

727

ONE RAM LAMB

728

ONE SHEARLING EWE

729

ONE EWE, four tooth or over

730

ONE EWE LAMB

731

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

26

HAMPSHIRE DOWN M.V. & Non MV Accredited All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association Judge: Mr Adrian Rundle, Newquay The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Hampshire Down Champion 732

ONE RAM, any age

733

ONE RAM LAMB

734

ONE RAM LAMB, untrimmed (except head and squaring of tail)

735

ONE EWE, any age

736

ONE EWE LAMB

737

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

JACOB M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Jacob Sheep Society.

Judge: S5

The BAILEY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Jacob Exhibit

738

ONE RAM, any age

739

ONE RAM LAMB

740

ONE EWE, any age

741

ONE SHEARLING EWE

742

ONE EWE LAMB

743

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

LLEYN M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with the Lleyn Society Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Lleyn 744

ONE RAM

745

ONE RAM LAMB

746

ONE EWE, four tooth or over

747

ONE SHEARLING EWE

748

ONE EWE LAMB

749

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from existing pens, both sexes to be shown

27

PORTLAND M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with the Portland Sheep Breeders Group THIS IS THE PORTLAND SHEEP BREEDERS GROUP PREMIER SHOW AND THE GROUP WILL AWARD BOTH CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION Judge: The PORTLAND SHEEP BREEDERS GROUP award a rosette to the Best Novice.

S25

The VERNE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Portland Sheep

750

ONE RAM, one year and over

751

ONE RAM LAMB

752

ONE EWE, one year and over

753

ONE EWE LAMB

754

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

PRIMITIVE M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breed Society for Boreray, Castlemilk Morrit, Manx Loaghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay & Hebridean Judge: S30

The FONTMELL Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Primitive Exhibit kindly presented

by Mr M Johnston The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette to the Champion Primitive Sheep, as well as a Sash and £20 kindly donated by Miss E Gascoigne.

755

ONE RAM, one year and over

756

ONE RAM LAMB

757

ONE EWE, one year and over

758

ONE EWE LAMB

759

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

COLOURED RYELAND NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Coloured Ryeland Flock Book Society Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Coloured Ryeland Sheep The COLOURED RYELAND SOCIETY will award a Trophy and Rosette to the Champion Coloured Ryeland and a Rosette to the Reserve Champion.

The SW GROUP OF THE RFBS award a special rosette to the highest placed Coloured Ryeland exhibited by a member of the SW Group 760

ONE RAM, shearling or over

761

ONE RAM LAMB

762

ONE EWE, one year and over

763

ONE EWE LAMB

764

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

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RYELAND NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Ryeland Flock Book Society Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Ryeland Sheep The SW GROUP OF THE RFBS award a special rosette to the highest placed Ryeland exhibited by a member of the SW Group 765

ONE RAM, shearling or over

766

ONE RAM LAMB

767

ONE EWE, one year and over

768

ONE EWE LAMB

769

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

SHETLAND M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Shetland Sheep Society Judge: Mrs Lenice Bell, Chumleigh S10

The PAYNE Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Champion Shetland Sheep and the Shetland Sheep Society offer a Champion and Reserve Champion rosette.

The SHETLAND SHEEP SOCIETY offer a Novice rosette for the best Shetland Sheep shown by a member showing Shetland Sheep for the first time this year and who has not previously won a SSS rosette

770

ONE RAM, one year and over

771

ONE RAM LAMB

772

ONE EWE, one year and over

773

ONE EWE LAMB

774

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

SUFFOLK M.V. & NON M.V. All sheep must be eligible to be, or be registered with, the Suffolk Sheep Society. This show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society show points competition Judge: S26

The OLDS Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Suffolk Exhibit

The SUFFOLK SHEEP SOCIETY offer a rosette to the best exhibit registered with the Society 775

ONE RAM, shearling or over

776

ONE RAM LAMB

777

ONE RAM LAMB, untrimmed (except squaring of tail)

778

ONE EWE, any age

779

ONE EWE LAMB

780

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

29

TEXEL M.V. Accredited All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the British Texel Sheep Society and will be judged under the British Texel Society Rules. Sheep must have been shorn on or after 1st April 2022 Judge: TBCMr N Durnford, Nr Malmesbury The BRITISH TEXEL Sheep Society offer a Champion & Reserve Champion Rosette accordingly 781

ONE RAM LAMB

782

ONE RAM, shearling or over

783

ONE SHEARLING EWE

784

ONE EWE, four tooth or over

785

ONE EWE LAMB

786

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

VALAIS BLACKNOSE M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, the Valais Blacknose Breed Society Judge: A Perpetual Swiss Sheep Bell will be awarded to the Champion Valais Blacknose Sheep belonging to a member of the Valais Blacknose Breed Society, as well as a Sash 787

ONE RAM, one year and over

788

ONE RAM LAMB, Born 2022

789

ONE EWE, one year and over

790

ONE EWE LAMB, Born 2022

791

ONE WETHER

792

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

ANY OTHER NATIVE PURE BREEDS M.V. & NON M.V. EXCLUDING ANY BREED WHICH HAS ITS OWN BREED CLASSES All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society.

Judge: S4

The HALLETT Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Exhibit in this section The BRITISH GALWAY SHEEP SOCIETY offer a special rosette to the best British Galway sheep in Show he SOUTHDOWN SHEEP SOCIETY offer a special rosette to the highest placed T Southdown sheep

793

ONE RAM, any age

794

ONE RAM LAMB

795

ONE EWE, any age

796

ONE SHEARLING EWE

797

ONE EWE LAMB

798

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

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ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BREEDS (excluding Texel and Charollais) Judge: Mr Simon Norman, Taunton The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Any Other Continental Sheep 799

ONE RAM, any age

800

ONE RAM LAMB

801

ONE EWE, four tooth and over

802

ONE SHEARLING EWE

803

ONE EWE LAMB

804

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

ANY OTHER RARE OR MINORITY BREED M.V. & NON M.V. All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breed Society for Balwen, Cotswold, Devon Closewool Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Galway, Hill Radnor, Leicester Longwool, Llanwenog, Lincoln Longwool, Norfolk Horn, Oxford Down, Teeswater, Wensleydale, Whitefaced Dartmoor, Whitefaced Woodland Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Any Other Rare Breed Champion 805

ONE RAM, one year and over

806

ONE RAM LAMB

807

ONE EWE, four tooth and over

808

ONE EWE LAMB

809

ONE SHEARLING EWE

810

GROUP OF THREE, to be drawn from the existing pens, both sexes to be shown

ANY CROSS BREED NON M.V. All sheep in these classes will be untrimmed. These sheep will not be expected to parade.

Judge: The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Any Other Cross Breed Sheep 811

ONE RAM, untrimmed, suitable for modern meat production

812

TWO FOUR-TOOTH OR OVER EWES

813

TWO TWO-TOOTH EWES

814

TWO EWE LAMBS

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JUNIOR CLASSES M.V. & NON M.V. Kindly sponsored by: PLEASE STATE NAME AND AGE OF HANDLER ON ENTRY FORM Handlers are required to wear white coats. To be judged on presentation, knowledge of sheep breed and handling of sheep in the ring.

Prize Money: 1st £12; 2nd £8; 3rd £4 Entry Fee: Members £4.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £5.00 inc VAT/entry RBST YOUNG SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION - Classes 816 & 817 are qualifiers for the RBST Young Shepherd of the Year Competition held at the English Winter Fair, Staffordshire County Showground on the 19th & 20th November 2022. If the class winner has already qualified the the next highest placed exhibitor will qualify.

S11

The PAYNE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Young Handler aged 13 years to 16 years.

S12

The L J MAYO CUP for the Best Young Handler aged 8 to 12 years of age

S13

The RASHLEY & TOOZE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Young Handler under 7 years of age.

Judge:

815

YOUNG HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler 7 years of age or younger on 31/08/22 Judge:

816

YOUNG HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler 8 years to 12 years of age on 31/08/22 Judge:

817

YOUNG HANDLER, ONE LAMB/EWE - Handler 13 years to 16 years of age on 31/08/22 GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP Judge:

S28

The RAMPISHAM FARM Perpetual Challenge Trophy awarded to the Group of Three Champion

818

LOWLAND GROUP OF THREE, open to the group of three winners from the following sections: Charollais, Hampshire Down, Lleyn, Suffolk, Texel, Poll Dorset, Dorset Down, Jacob, Any Other Continental. The Committee reserve the right to add to or change this list if appropriate.

819

HILL, HEATH & UPLAND GROUP OF THREE, open to the group of three winners from the following sections: Greyface Dartmoor, Portland, Primitive, Ryeland, Coloured Ryeland, Shetland, Valais Blacknose, Any Other Rare Breed, Any Other Pure Breed. The Committee reserve the right to add to or change this list if appropriate.

820

GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP, entry is automatic for Lowland and Heath, Hill & Upland Group of Three CHAMPIONS ONLY

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SUNDAY The Sheep Committee reserve the right to move breeds within the classes depending on suitability and class size.

LOWLAND INTER BREED GROUP AND PAIRS M.V. & NON M.V. To include Charollais, Hampshire Down, Lleyn, Suffolk, Texel, Poll Dorset, Dorset Down, Jacob, Any Other Continental. The Committee reserve the right to add to or change this list if appropriate.

All Sheep must be eligible to be, or registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society and be exhibitor bred.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY Judge: 821

GROUP OF FOUR, exhibitor bred, both sexes to be shown

822

PAIR OF RAMS, exhibitor bred, any age

823

PAIR OF EWES, exhibitor bred

824

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS, exhibitor bred

825

MIXED PAIR, ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE, exhibitor bred, any age, same breed, (sheep entered in classes 822 to 824 may not enter class 825)

HILL, HEATH & UPLAND INTER BREED GROUPS AND PAIRS M.V. & NON M.V. To include: Greyface Dartmoor, Portland, Primitive, Ryeland, Coloured Ryeland, Shetland, Valais Blacknose, Any Other Rare Breed, Any Other Pure Breed. The Committee reserve the right to add to or change this list if appropriate.

All sheep must be eligible to be, or be registered with, their respective Sheep Breeds Society and be exhibitor bred.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY Judge: 826

GROUP OF FOUR, exhibitor bred, both sexes shown

827

PAIR OF RAMS, exhibitor bred, any age

828

PAIR OF EWES, exhibitor bred

829

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS, exhibitor bred

830

MIXED PAIR, ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE, exhibitor bred, any age, same breed or cross breed, (sheep entered in classes 827-829 may not enter class 830).

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CHAMPIONSHIPS Kindly sponsored by: Judges: On the day one Judge will be selected as the Senior Judge for each class and will have the ultimate decision in the case where an agreement cannot be met.

S18

The DORSET TRACTORS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Supreme Champion in the Sheep. A Championship Sash & Prize of £40 and a Reserve Sash & Prize of £20 is also awarded. The Cup will be presented in the Grand Parade

S19

The JOHNSON Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Overall Champion Hill, Heath & Upland Sheep A Championship Sash and prize of £40 and Reserve Championship Sash and prize of £20 will be awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade

S20

The NICK BARRON Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion Lowland Sheep.

A Championship Sash and prize of £40 and Reserve Championship Sash and prize of £20 will be awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade

S17

The DORSET FARMERS Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Overall Champion Pair. A Championship Sash & Prize of £40 and a Reserve Sash & Prize of £20 is also awarded. The cup will be presented in the Grand Parade

S16

The MILLER Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion Group of Four. A Championship Sash and prize of £40 and a Reserve Champion Sash and prize of £20 will be awarded. The cup will presented in the Grand Parade.

831

OVERALL LOWLAND CHAMPION, entry is automatic for BREED CHAMPIONS ONLY

832 OVERALL HILL, HEATH & UPLAND CHAMPION, entry is automatic for BREED CHAMPIONS ONLY 833 SUPREME CHAMPION, entry is automatic for Lowland and Heath, Hill & Upland CHAMPIONS ONLY 834 CHAMPION GROUP OF FOUR, entry is automatic for WINNERS OF THE INTER BREED GROUP OF FOUR CLASSES 835

CHAMPION PAIR, entry is automatic for WINNERS OF THE INTER BREED PAIRS CLASSES

FLEECE COMPETITION Fleeces will be judged in the Farm Produce Tent on Sunday at 8.30am but will be on display for the duration of the weekend. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that fleeces are delivered to the Farm Produce Tent prior to 8.30am on Saturday and fleeces may be collected after 4.30pm on Sunday. For the purposes of this competition fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured by the neck wool. Fleeces that are artificially stained or coloured or fastened with any form of twine will be eliminated. The competition will be judged on a points system. Fleeces may be moved at the discretion of the Judge.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY Judge: British Wool S21

The SOUTHOVER Perpetual Cup for the best Portland Fleece exhibited by a Novice Exhibitor (not entered a fleece at a County Show before), kindly presented by Michelle Jones The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette to the Champion Fleece Exhibit

836

EXTRA FINE/FINE, including Merinos, Suffolk, Ryeland, Charollais, Portland and Downs.

837

MEDIUM, including Half-breed, Texel and Lleyn.

838

CROSS AND LUSTRE, including Mule, Greyface, Wensleydale, Lincoln and Devon.

839

HILL AND MOUNTAIN, including Radmore, Exmoor, Blackface and Welsh.

840

NATURAL COLOURED, including Jacob, Black Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles or any other natural colour pure bred or cross bred fleece

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WOOL ON THE HOOF M.V. & NON M.V. Sheep in these Classes MUST have been entered into a breed class Please state M.V. status on the entry forms.

To be judged in the ring at 8.30am Judge: British Wool S29 The HEARNE FLOCK Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Wool on the Hoof Exhibit 841

ONE LONG WOOL EXHIBIT

842

ONE SHORT WOOL EXHIBIT

843

ONE NATURAL COLOURED EXHIBIT, cannot be drawn from the previous two classes

844

ONE COLOURED RYELAND EXHIBIT, cannot be drawn from the previous Wool on the Hoof classes. This class will be amalgamated if there are fewer than eight entries.

CHILDREN’S NOVELTY CLASSES Kindly sponsored by: Prize Money: 1st £12; 2nd £8; 3rd £4 Judge: Entry Fee: Members £4.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £5.00 inc VAT/entry 845

THE FRIENDLIEST PET LAMB/EWE, handler under 16 years of age on 31/08/20

846

THE WOOLIEST LAMB/EWE, handler under 16 of age on 31/08/20

847 FANCY DRESS, both sheep and handler to participate, handler under 16 years of age on 31/08/20

COMMERCIAL LAMB LIVE LAMB JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER on the Showground at 5.30pm, please arrive after 4.00 p.m.

Judge: CARCASS JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER. at ABP Abattoir, Yetminster Judge: 1st - 3rd PLACE PRIZE WINNING CARCASSES WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE SHOWGROUND FOR REFRIDGERATED DISPLAY. Entries in the live lamb class will also be entered in the carcass class - one entry fee covers both classes ALL ENTRIES MUST BE FARM ASSURED All lambs will be slaughtered at ABP, Yetminster. Exhibitors are unable to have caraces returned to them however, exhibitors will be paid at market rate for their carcase(s).

Exhibitors will be entitled to 1 Show ticket for 1-2 entries and 2 Show tickets for 3 or more entries Judges: No entries will be accepted on the day

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S14

The LEAR Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Live Lamb exhibit

S15

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Carcass

S22

The ERIC LOCKYER Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Best Novice Live Lamb Exhibit (exhibitor not to have won in the last four years)

848

ONE LAMB SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, born in 2022, for the modern meat trade, 40kgs and under, live weight

849

ONE LAMB SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, born in 2022, for the modern meat trade and over 40kgs, live weight

850

ONE LAMB SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, born in 2022, for the modern meat trade 40kgs and under, live weight

851

ONE LAMB SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, born in 2022, for the modern meat trade and over 40kgs, live weight

852

ONE CARCASS SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, 20kgs and under, dead weight

853

ONE CARCASS SIRED BY A CONTINENTAL RAM, over 20kgs, dead weight

854

ONE CARCASS SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, 20kgs and under, dead weight

855

ONE CARCASS SIRED BY ANY OTHER RAM, over 20kgs, dead weight

LIVE LAMBS

CARCASS

SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITION Kindly sponsored by Andrew Frizzle Livestock Haulage To be run under the rules of the British Isles Shearing Competition Association (BISCA) Pre-Show entries close on Wednesday 24th July and must be made on the Livestock Entry Form Each competitor will receive one complimentary Show Ticket.

Competitors for Juniors, Intermediates and Blades must report to the Shearing Marquee at 8.30am.

Competitors for Seniors and Open must report to the Shearing Marquee at 9.00am PRIZE MONEY Junior - 1st £60, 2nd £40, 3rd £30, 4th £20 Blades - 1st £60, 2nd £40, 3rd £30, 4th £20 Intermediate - 1st £100, 2nd £80, 3rd £60, 4th £40 Senior - 1st £150, 2nd £110, 3rd £80, 4th £60 Open - 1st £225, 2nd £175, 3rd £125, 4th £75 SATURDAY CLASSES Judges: Mr A Barratt, Wimborne; Mr P Webber, Colyton; Mr A Marshall, Holsworthy; Mrs P Goodfellow, Bridport (Commentator); Mr J Greenslade, Exeter (Scorer) 1

THE DORSET COUNTY SHOW JUNIOR SHEARING COMPETITION Entry Fee £6.00 inc VAT

2

THE DORSET COUNTY SHOW BLADE SHEARING COMPETITION Entry Fee £6 inc VAT

3

THE DORSET COUNTY SHOW INTERMEDIATE SHEARING COMPETITION Entry Fee £8.00 inc VAT

4

THE DORSET COUNTY SHOW SENIOR SHEARING COMPETITION Entry Fee £10.00 inc VAT

5

THE DORSET COUNTY SHOW OPEN SHEARING COMPETITION Entry Fee £12.00 inc VAT

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FARM PRODUCE Kindly sponsored by: One complimentary Show ticket will be sent to adult exhibitors who make entries to the value of £14.00 or more in the combined Homecraft, Horticulture and Farm Produce sections.

SPECIMEN HAY, STRAW, KALE, MAIZE & SILAGE

Exhibits must have been produced from Exhibitors own farm in 2022. Names of varieties must be attached to Exhibits. Display buckets are provided for silage, ‘hay-nets’ for straw and hay and will be available in the Farm Produce Tent Prize Money 1st £6; 2nd £4; 3rd £2 Entry Fee: Members £1.50/entry Non Members £2/entry Judge: TBC Judging commences at 9.00am on Saturday AWARDS FP1

The DUNN Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Kale Exhibit The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Tankard to the Contractor for the Best Exhibit in the Clamp Silage Class The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Tankard to the Contractor for the Best Exhibit in the Bale Silage Class CLASSES

261

HAY, enough to fill a hay-net (provided), Seed Hay, Rye Grass

262

HAY, enough to fill a hay-net (provided), Pasture or Meadow Hay

263

STRAW, Feeding Oat or Barley, enough to fill a hay-net (provided).

264

FOUR STALKS KALE, any variety with roots

265

FOUR STALKS MAIZE, with roots

266

CLAMP SILAGE, approximately 5 kgs of Silage, to be displayed in two gallon buckets.

State if first or second cut, name of Contractor (if used) and date of cutting

267

BALE SILAGE, approximately 5 kgs of Silage, to be displayed in two gallon buckets.

State if first or second cut, name of Contractor (if used) and date of cutting

GRAIN Exhibitors must have harvested all grain on their own farms in 2022.

Names of varieties must be attached to Exhibits.

Display bags are provided by the Society and will be available in the Farm Produce Tent.

PLEASE NOTE ~ Exhibitors must display a minimum of 28 lbs.

Prize Money 1st £6; 2nd £4; 3rd £2 Entry Fee: Members £1.50/entry Non Members £2/entry Judge: TBC Judging commences at 9.15 a.m. on Saturday

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AWARDS FP2

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the Best Wheat Exhibit

FP3

The BAMLET Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Barley exhibit The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award Tankards to the winners of the grain classes

FP4

The LOCK Perpetual Challenge Bowl is awarded for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Grain Section. Points to be awarded as follows ~ 1st Prize ~ 3 points, 2nd Prize ~ 2 points, 3rd Prize ~ 1 point, 4th Prize ~ 0.5 point CLASSES

268

PULSES, 28 lbs either peas, beans or lupins

269

WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 1 & 2 Wheat (Milling) Winter or Spring

270

WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 3 or 4 Soft Wheat

271

WHEAT, 28 lbs Group 4 Hard Wheat

272

OATS, 28 lbs Spring/Winter, unclipped

273

BARLEY, 28 lbs Feed Barley type Winter or Spring, use HGCA list for classification

274

BARLEY, 28 lbs Winter, potential malting, use HGCA list for classification

275

BARLEY, 28 lbs Spring, potential malting, use HGCA list for classification

EGGS All egg classes displayed in the POULTRY TENT Breed of Poultry to be displayed.

The Judges may break any egg during the process of Judging.

Prize Money 1st £4; 2nd £3; 3rd £2 Entry Fee: Members £1.50/entry Non Members £2/entry Judge: Judging commences at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday 277

FOUR NEW LAID HENS EGGS, brown.

278

FOUR NEW LAID HENS EGGS, other than brown, all to be the same colour.

279

FOUR DUCK OR GOOSE EGGS

280

CONTENTS OF ONE HENS EGG, to be exhibited on a white saucer (provided) and broken by the judge

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REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS This Society is a member of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations and endeavours to run its competitions in line with similar shows. Competitors are asked to remember that although great care and attention are taken in site planning, it is possible that changes may become necessary, even on the day - should the need arise. In particular, adequate time should be allowed to enter and leave the Showground as traffic delays are a possibility GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 1. Entries - All entries must be on an official entry form or via the online entry system and signed by exhibitor, owner, agent or if under 16 years of age, the exhibitor & parent/guardian. All exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of making entries. This rule obviously is superseded where exhibits are required to be bred, made or produced by the exhibitor 2. Closing Dates - No entries will be accepted after the relevant closing date.

3. Membership - Fully paid up Members of the Dorchester Agricultural Society are entitled to reduced entry fees in most classes. Subscriptions must be paid before or at the time entries are submitted.

4. Refunds - No refunds can be made for any entry after the relevant closing date.

5. Safety - Exhibitors are reminded to comply with all safety regulations relating to themselves, their exhibits and the public.

6. Accidents - The Society will not be responsible for any loss, illness, damage or accident that may occur to any animal or article exhibited at the Show. It is a condition of entry that the exhibitor shall hold the Society blameless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising from any such accident, loss or illness. All accidents must be reported to the Secretary’s Office.

7. Prizes - As printed in the schedule except where the Judge or Section Chairman reserves the right to change for whatever reason. The Judge need not award a first prize.

8. Prize Money - To be collected on the day of the Show. No prize money is given unless the relevant prize card is handed in. No prize money is sent out, unless requested in writing with the relevant prize card attached.

9. Judging - No public will be allowed in the tents or judging rings while judging is in progress. The Judges decision is final.

10. Entry Tickets - Each person must give up an admission ticket when entering the Showground on Show days or be wearing a valid wristband. Should exhibitors be entitled to exhibitor or vehicle passes these will be dispatched, before Friday 30th August. The Society asks all exhibitors to only give free passes to ‘bona fida’ assistants or livestock handlers.

11. Objections - An exhibitor making an objection shall do so in writing to the Secretary before 4.00pm (or at close of judging) on the relevant day of the Show, and shall deposit the sum of £30. The objector must be an exhibitor in the same class. The Appeals Committee will decide the outcome by 5.00pm that day and in the event of an objection being held invalid the said sum of £30 shall be forfeited to the Society.

12. Security - 24-hour security is on site from 12 noon Wednesday 4th September until 12 noon Tuesday 10th September. The Society cannot accept responsibility for any loss, theft or damage.

13. Showground Facilities - Refreshments, toilets and showers are available on the Showground. Exhibitors are allowed to use the Members’ facilities after 5.30pm each show day where the catering and bars operate until 11.00pm on Friday and midnight on Saturday.

14. Access to the Showground - Exhibitors are asked to follow the directional signs to the Showground and to allow adequate time for entry to the Show site, parking and unloading of their entries.

15. Opening Hours - Public opening hours are from 8.30am to 6.00pm. A security and noise curfew is in place after 11.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Show weekend.

16. Car & Lorry Parks - Spaces will be allocated by the car parking steward and should any vehicle be discovered parked in any other area it will be towed away to the car parking area.

17. Stockmen and Shepherds - All stockmen, grooms and shepherds must follow the appropriate dress code when parading their animals for judging i.e. white coats, etc.

18. Smoking - The Society operates a no smoking rule in all tents, judging rings and in the Main Ring.

19. Veterinary & Medical Cover - These are available on site via the Secretary’s Tent between 8.00am and 6.00pm on Show days, after which a call out service is available. Exhibitors are responsible for any treatment costs incurred.

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20. Grand Parade - Champion, Reserve Champion, 1st and 2nd prizewinners must parade in the Grand Parade on the relevant day to receive their prize money.

21. Timing of Classes - Competitors must present themselves to the judging rings in adequate time for the relevant competition.

22. Display Boards - The Society welcomes display boards and requests that competitors ensure that they are secured in a safe manner.

23. APHA and Veterinary Inspections - An APHA Inspector will be in attendance at the Show.

24. Public Liability Insurance - all exhibitors must have a minimum of £2 million Public Liability Insurance cover.

25. Information from entry forms will be stored on computer. Information about results may also be published and/or provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publicatio0n. Information about exhibitors may also be passed to any regulatory authority, such as Trading Standards or APHA, as well as the Society’s Veterinary Advisors. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way.

CATTLE RULES 1. Washing - The Society provides a washing area for cattle behind the cattle lines.

2. Milking - The Society provides milking facilities for cattle 3. Halters - Proper halters must be used at all times.

4. Passports - Passports must travel with the animals and be shown to the steward. The Society will issue a BCMS label with the Society’s holding number for your passport.

5. Cattle Numbers - One number will be issued per animal which must be used for all classes.

6. Undercover Accommodation - This will be provided free of charge under canvas with straw bedding for all cattle.

SHEEP RULES 1. Health Status - The MV and Scrapie status of all sheep must be recorded on the entry forms. Separate penning is provided for MV, Non MV and Scrapie monitored sheep. Please ensure that MV certificates (if required) have been handed in at the Sheep Secretary’s Office.

2. Sheep Numbers - One number will be issued for each animal and must be used for all classes.

3. Halters - Proper halters must be used at all times.

4. Penning - Sheep will be penned under canvas on straw bedding.

PIG RULES 1. Movement Certificates - Competitors must hold a Show and Exhibitors Movement License.

2. Suitability to Travel, (piglets and pregnant sows) - Current guidelines for the movement of sows and litters should be complied with. Please consult your veterinary surgeon if in doubt.

3. Penning - Pigs will be penned undercover on straw.

4. Dogs will not be permitted within the Pig Marquee.

GOAT RULES 1. C.A.E. Negative Certificates - A valid CAE negative certificate MUST accompany your entry form.

2. Milk Recording - This is carried out by NMR (on behalf of the Society) with results issued to the Society.

All prize money for the milking section is sent out in cheque form after results of the milking competition are received approximately 8 weeks after the Show.

CAMPING RULES 1. Livestock Attendants - The Society permits livestock attendants to “camp/sleep” in their vehicles in the livestock parking area.

2. Camping Field - A separate camping field is provided adjoining the main showground where a charge of £30 is made per vehicle or tent.

3. Gas & Cooking Arrangements - For fire safety reasons, gas cylinders should not be stored within your sleeping accommodation For clarification of the rules to the various competitions, prior to the Show, please contact the Show Office

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