Holsworthy & Stratton Show Schedule 2025

on THURSDAY 28th AUGUST 2025 AT KILLATREE, HOLSWORTHY EX22 6LP

HORSES, PONIES, CATTLE, SHEEP, DRIVING, GOATS and FAMILY DOG SHOW. FLOWER SHOW, WOMEN’S INSTITUTE and YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS Together with Special Prizes presented by the President and other Ladies and Gentlemen, open for General Competition, but with certain prizes reserved for Exhibitors residing within the Unions of Holsworthy or Stratton.

ENTRY FORMS ENCLOSED Holding Number: 10/189/8002 Mrs Fiona Cleave, Secretary, Higher Pigsdon Farm, Launcells, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9LQ Telephone: 07494 763960 Email: office@holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk

**ENTRIES CLOSE 1st AUGUST 2025** NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

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By-laws and Regulations Class Times Judges Sponsors Dogs Horses and Ponies

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Cattle Sheep Pygmy Goats Women’s Institute/Young Farmers’ Clubs Flower Marquee Hidden Talents

Please find entry forms stapled in the centre of this schedule.

Simply detach and return to the secretary with your entry fee.

Subject to the following BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS of the Executive Committee 1

All stock Exhibited for competition in class 18 must be bona-fide the property of the exhibitor & shall have been kept on the Exhibitor’s premises for the specified period of 3 months (see condition 6) previous to the day of the Show.

2. For Horses and Ponies exhibited in Ridden Classes, Exhibitors are requested to provide saddles and bridles for that purpose.

3. All persons intending to exhibit must forward to the Secretaries at the Society’s Office the necessary particulars as to Class and age of Stock to be exhibited, with the names of Sires and where applicable, Herd Book Numbers on or before the 1st August 2025. The amount of Entrance Fees must be in all cases paid at the time of making the entry.

Owing to the cost of Postage, entries will not be acknowledged but Numbers and Instructions will be sent out 2 weeks before the Show.

4. Every Exhibitor shall prove the correctness of his Certificate to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee if and when called upon by them to do so or, failing to furnish the required proof, may be prohibited from exhibiting and any prize, if awarded may be withheld and the award cancelled.

5. The Judges will be specially cautioned not to award a prize to any unsound animal and to pay special attention to freedom from hereditary disease. Lameness or other unsoundness from accidental injury shall not necessarily disqualify, and in every case where the Judges have a doubt as to the soundness or correct age of any animal exhibited, they shall consult the Veterinary Surgeon of the Association.

6. All animals shall be bona fide the property of the Exhibitor on the day of the Exhibition, and in respect of the District Prizes shall have been bona fide the property of the Exhibitor for three months prior to the day of the Show.

7. Every Exhibitor of Livestock shall forfeit and pay to the Society the sum of £1000 as and for liquidated damages if any animal which he Exhibits is to his knowledge suffering from any contagious or infectious disease and for each and every animal if more than one.

8. The age and height of stock exhibited to be ascertained by the Honorary Veterinary Surgeon to the Society on the morning of the Show. In the event of an objection to the horse’s height, this matter shall be decided by the British Horse Society under the joint measurement scheme.

9. All Male equine Exhibited 3 years old and over to be gelded. (Unless otherwise specified).

10. Any persons making a protest must make the same before the close of the Exhibition and must make a deposit of £10 with the Secretaries immediately on making the protest, and should the protest be considered frivolous the deposit will be forfeited and go to the funds of the Society.

11. All cattle to be haltered and paraded in the ring to be judged and if not so haltered will be disqualified. Every Bull over 12 Months Old must be led by a clamp or ring in his nose.

12. All Livestock shall be on the field on the morning of Exhibition by 8.30am except by special permission from the Secretary (After that hour the gates will be closed) Horses and Ponies may arrive during the day, but we would advise you to come at least 1 hour before classes are due to start as start times may be subject to change and no allowance or delay to classes can be made for traffic congestion.

13. All prize winners must parade, otherwise the Society will with-hold the Prize Money Awarded.

14. Exhibitors or their servants must see that Stock under their care is properly placed and cared for. The Committee or the Secretaries will not be responsible for errors, mistakes or accidents that may occur.

15. Trade Exhibitors are desired to make known to the Secretaries the quantity and descriptions of the Equipment they intend to Exhibit on or before the 1st August 2025. Such Equipment must be in the ShowYard on the day previous to the Exhibition before 6 p.m. and all paint upon such Equipment must be thoroughly dry or they will not be allowed to enter the Yard, and the Exhibitors shall on request by the Secretaries remove their Equipment to such spaces as may be allowed to them. If their Equipment shall prove an annoyance to the general public they must be required and compelled to desist working the same. Stands to be open to the public at 9 a.m. and not be closed/dismantled until 5.30 p.m. on day of the Show. All trade Exhibits to be removed from the Show Ground by Friday 29th August 2025.

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16. ENTRANCE FEES will be charged on each lot of stock and equipment entered for competition and for persons competing for other prizes.

17. All persons except Exhibitors and persons holding authority from the Executive Committee signed by the Secretaries will be Prohibited from advertising, selling or offering for sale any articles within the Show Yard.

18. Any intending Exhibitor entering a certain animal for the competition shall have his entry cancelled if it is found another animal has been substituted.

19. The Society will not be responsible for accidents of whatsoever nature or kind in the showfield or elsewhere.

20. RESPONSIBILITY neither the Association, or any of its Officers or Servants, shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen from any infectious or contagious disease, or any other cause, or circumstance whatever to Exhibitor or their Servants, or to any animal or article exhibited or property brought into the Showyard, or otherwise for anything else in connection with, or arising out of or attributable to, the Association’s Show, or these or any conditions or regulations prescribed by the Association in relation thereto: each Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury, or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article exhibited by him, including any infectious or contagious disease and shall indemnify the Association against all legal or other proceedings regard hereto.

21. CHALLENGE CUPS. Winners of Trophies offered by the Association may retain these until end April 2025 when the Trophies must be returned to the Secretaries in good condition and engraved at winners’ expense.

22. The Society reserves to itself, by its Executive Committee the sole and absolute right to interpret these conditions and regulation and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences relating thereto; or otherwise arising out of, or connected with, or incident to the Show. Also, to refuse and to cancel any entries, disqualify Exhibitors, prevent exhibition of entries, and cancel awards or prizes as the Society may deem expedient.

23. Exhibitors passes will be issued in the following quantities, additional passes may be purchased from the secretary prior to show day at the reduced rate of £15.00 per adult and £5 per child. Horses – 1 vehicle and driver pass for first horse entered. 1 additional adult pass for every further horse entered 1 adult and 1 child pass for every junior entered.

Cattle – 1 vehicle and driver pass plus a handler pass for each exhibitor up to 3 cattle, when over 3 are exhibited then 1 extra handler pass per 3 cattle. Extra vehicle passes by request if more than one animal transport vehicle is required for larger exhibitor entries. 1 young handler pass for each junior entered. Handler passes will be issued appropriately to allow 2 adults to handle a bull for showing. Sheep – 1 vehicle and driver pass for entries up to 5, if over 5 entries, then 1 extra handler pass will be issued plus 1 young handler pass per young handler per entrant. Goats – 2 entries qualify for vehicle and driver pass, additional handler pass for every 5 animals entered, 1 Young Handler pass per Young Handler entrant.

24. In the event of the show or classes being cancelled entry fees including trade fees may be repaid at the discretion of the show committee.

25. For the purpose of competition ‘local’ in classes shall be defined by those exhibits and exhibitors residing in the parishes of the Holsworthy and Stratton Unions. These are as follows. Abbots Bickington &West Putford, Ashwater, Black Torrington, Bradford, Bradworthy, Bridgerule, Clawton, Cookbury, Halwill, Hollacombe, Holsworthy, Luffincott, Milton Dameral, North Tanerton, Pancrasweek, Pyworthy, Shebbear, Sutcombe, Tetcott, Thornbury, Bude, Kilkhampton, Launcells, Marhamchurch, Morwenstow, Poundstock, Poughill, St Gennys & Jacobstow, Stratton, Week St Mary and Whitstone. This MUST be stated on entry form, if it is not, you will not qualify on the show day.

26. 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 publication. Information about exhibitors may also be passed to any regulatory authority, such as Trading Standards or DEFRA, as well as the Association’s Veterinary Advisers. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way.

27. Spurs are not permitted to be worn by children.

28. All Exhibitors are required to hold current public liability insurance cover at the date of the Show with a minimum sum insured of £ 2 million per incident, with the number of incidents in any one year to be unlimited. The Association reserves the right to require each Exhibitor to produce documentary evidence of such insurance cover upon request.

29. Any tents, gazebos, awnings and any other temporary structure erected by or on behalf of an Exhibitor must be appropriately secured for reasons of stability and safety.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: SHEEP Exhibitors of Maedia Visna Accredited Sheep MUST hand to the Show Officials a valid SAC Certificate of Status before unloading. If not, the Sheep will be accommodated in the Non-Attested Section and no claim may be made against the Association for retesting, please make sure certificate is in date M.V. Status MUST be noted on Entry Forms. GOAT Exhibitors must be NON-CAE tested only.

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Staff will be checking all exhibitors admission passes at Entrance to Show ground ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO READ THE ASSOCIATIONS RULES CONTAINED IN THIS SCHEDULE.

N.B. HEALTH & SAFETY 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, Officials and Stewards.

There will be NO Declaration Office at this Show. It is up to the Exhibitors to arrive at the appropriate ring in time for Judging.

** Entries close 1st August 2025 **

EXHIBITOR NUMBERS, PASSES AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE SHOW DATE. PLEASE CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY IF YOURS DO NOT ARRIVE. WE CANNOT DEAL WITH MISSING PASSES DURING SHOW WEEK.

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO READ THE ASSOCIATIONS RULES ESPECIALLY RULE 20.

All livestock are to be accompanied with the appropriate movement forms, passports and all vehicles and trailers are to be clean or this may result in exhibitors being turned away at the gate.

HORSES: ALL PRIZEWINNERS (First, second and third) MUST parade in the Horse Grand Parade (otherwise prize money will be withheld), in the Main Ring on completion of all horse classes, excluding jumping during the afternoon. Prize money may not be collected until after the parade.

CATTLE and SHEEP: ALL PRIZEWINNERS must parade in the Grand Parade All Trophies to be engraved at winners expense and returned to the Secretaries by end April 2026.

Cups and trophies may only be collected from the secretaries tent in the Showground after each of the prize winning parades.

NO STOCK MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE SHOWGROUND UNTILAFTER THE GRAND PARADE AND NO VEHICLE MOVEMENTS TO FACILITATE LOADING INCLUDING RE-ENTRY TO THE SHOW GROUND UNTILAFTER THE GRAND PARADE HAS FINISHED WILL BE ALLOWED. THIS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS ATTENDING THE SHOW.

EQUINE INFLUENZA

It is recommended that Horses have had a vaccination within 6 months of the Show but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show BUT entries will be accepted if horses have had an annual vaccination within 12 months of the Show date.

FOALS: In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born.

Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at 6 months to commence their primary course.

We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.

Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING THE SHOW. Photos will be taken on show day by the show’s official photographers and may be published on the show’s social media platforms and in future shows publications. All traders, exhibitors and the general public who have entered the show by ticket may be included within these photos. The show does not accept any liability of any photos published.

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APPROXIMATE CLASS TIMES MAIN RING

8.00am

HORSE AND PONY RING A (Lower field)

Ridden Hunters & Open Riding Horse classes 1-7 Followed by Hunter Championship class qualifiers 23a & 1-4

8.30am

Mountain and Moorland Ponies 26b-34b qualifiers

9.00am

10.30am

HORSE AND PONY RING B (Lower field)

Ridden Ponies classes 15a-19a Followed by Pony championship class 15a-19a qualifiers Working Hunter classes 8-11

11.00am

Coloureds Ridden Classes 20a-21a

Unregistered Shetlands class 35b Unregistered Mountain & Moorland 36b

11.30am

Working Hunter Pony classes 22a-23a to include Championship

Miniature Horses Classes 37b & 38b to be followed by Minature Horse Championship

12 noon

Veterans Class 24a-25a

12.30pm

1.00pm

Supreme Horse and Pony Championship classes 1-11, 20-26, 31-43 Champions and Reserve Champions qualify Horse and Pony Prize Winners Parade and Cups

Unaffiliated Show Jumping

1.30pm 1.45pm

Driving classes 12-14, to include Championship

2.30pm 6

APPROXIMATE CLASS TIMES CATTLE 9.15am

SHEEP

GOATS

DOGS

Junior Handling

9.30am

Beef Young Handler followed by Beef Youngstock Classes

10.00am

Devons, Limousins, Holstein

10.30am

Charolais

10.45am

Hereford

11.00am

Continentals, Commercial

11.30am

Channel Island & Any Other Dairy Cattle

12 noon

Dairy Championship Beef Pairs followed by Beef Championship.

12.30pm

Young Handlers Dairy followed by Dairy Youngstock Classes

Zwartble, Texel, Dorset, Roussin, Pure British Hill and Park, Devon & Cornwall Longwool Pygmy Goats in class order, followed by Championship

Charolais, Continental, British Lowland, Scotch, Beltex and Suffolk

Sheep Championship, Interbreed Pair Championship, Commercial Class

1.00pm

Family Dog Show

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HORSES & PONIES PONIES..................................................................................................Mr K Rowland MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND.........................................................Ms N Harrison WORKING HUNTER PONIES.............................................................Mr K Rowland RIDDEN Best Exhibitor in Ridden Classes ..........................................Mr G Laity Best Local Exhibitor in classes ..............................................................Mr G Laity HUNTERS - ...........................................................................................Mr G Laity OPEN RIDING HORSE AND COB......................................................Mr G Laity NOVICE/WORKING HUNTER............................................................Mr G Laity HORSE AND PONY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP............................Mr J Jordan COLOURED HORSE AND PONY.......................................................Mrs J Penrose DRIVING................................................................................................Ms T Ball UNAFFILIATED JUMPING..................................................................Mrs S Tucker VETERANS............................................................................................Mrs J Penrose CATTLE DEVON...................................................................................................Mr R Stanbury SOUTH DEVON....................................................................................Mr C Richens ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED............................................................Mr S Luxton LIMOUSIN.............................................................................................Mrs L Calcraft HEREFORD...........................................................................................Mr S Luxton ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL.............................................................Mrs L Calcraft COMMERCIAL......................................................................................Mrs L Calcraft JUNIOR SHOWMAN............................................................................Mr C Richens & Mr M Norman YOUNGSTOCK CLASSES...................................................................Mr C Richens & Mr M Norman OVERALL BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP....................................................Mrs S Mitchell HOLSTEIN.............................................................................................Mr M Norman AYSHIRE, CHANNEL ISLAND & ANY OTHER DAIRY CATTLE...........................................................Mr R Cornish OVERALL DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP..................................................Mr R Cornish SHEEP TEXEL....................................................................................................Mr S Dennis CHAROLLAIS.......................................................................................Mr M Blakeney DORSET HORN AND POLL DORSET................................................Mr A Kingdon SCOTCH BLACKFACE........................................................................Mr R Mortimer DEVON AND CORNWALL LONGWOOL .........................................Mr D Champion ROUSSIN...............................................................................................Mr A Stephens BELTEX..................................................................................................Mr S Dennis SUFFOLK...............................................................................................Mr R Pethick ANY OTHER BRITISH PURE BRITISH (LOWLAND).....................Mr A Kingdon ANY OTHER BRITISH PURE BRED (HILL & PARKLAND)...........Mr R Mortimer ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BRED......................................Mr A Stephens ZWARTABLES.......................................................................................Mr M Blakeney COMMERCIAL......................................................................................Mr J Muirhead YOUNG HANDLER SHEEP.................................................................Mr R and Mrs L Harvey OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP AND PAIRS INTERBREED...Mr J Muirhead PYGMY GOATS...................................................................................Mrs J Osbourne TRADE EXHIBITS .............................................................................TBC FOOD, DRINK, CRAFT AND SMALL BUSINESS MARQUEE...Mrs J Risdon & Mrs M Tucker FAMILY DOG SHOW..........................................................................TBC YOUNG FARMERS CLUB.................................................................TBC FLOWER SHOW: FLORAL ART.......................................................................................Maggi Murry AMATEUR GARDENING..................................................................Brian Wonnacott CHILDREN’S CLASS.........................................................................Lesley Bond 8

SPONSORS OF MARQUEES / RINGS / ATTRACTIONS NFU Kind sponsors of the Main Ring Penbode Vets

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Cornish Mutual 01872 227969 Kind sponsors of the Beef Section

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Mike Feneley Rural Business Kind sponsor of the Music Stage

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Renew SW 01409 253533 Kind sponsors of the Pygmy Goat section

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Torch Farm & Equine Vets 01409 331007 Overall sponsors of the Livestock section

National Milk Records 03330 043 043 Kind sponsors of the Dairy Section

Furever Freed Dog Field Kind sponsors of the Dog Show

07961 359999

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DOG SHOW Judge: TBC

CLASSES OPEN TO ALL Entry Fee £1.00 per class

Kindly sponosred by Furever Freed Dog Field

On the day at the Dog Ring prior to classes at 1pm Enter as many classes as you like 177 Cutest Puppy (12 months and under) 178 Proud Pensioner (7 years and over) 179 Lovely Ladies 180 Gorgeous Gents 181 Young Handler (16 years and under) 182 Best Trick 183 Dog or Bitch the Judge would most like to take home 184 Dog or Bitch most like it’s owner 185 Waggiest Tail 186 Best in Show (open to all 1st prize winners) Rosettes awarded to 4th Place in each class.

Best in Show £20 9

Owners/Riders - All animals ridden on the showfield must be ridden by a rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animals welfare.

RIDDEN CLASSES ***ENTRIES CLOSE 1ST AUGUST 2025*** Judge: Mr G Laity Entry fees in Classes 1-7 £6 per Entry CLASS 1 LOCAL COMPETITION AS DEFINED IN RULE 25 OF THE REGULATIONS These classes all take place in the Main Ring PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 1

Local Gelding or Mare, exceeding 14.2 hh 4 years and over, any type (LOCAL). Local horses must be stated as such on the entry form. For full definition of “Local” please see rule 25 on page 2.

HUNTERS Judge: Mr G Laity 2

Open Small Hunters Gelding or Mare, exceeding 148 cms (14.2 hh approx.) but not exceeding 158 cm (15.2 hh approx) 4 years and over

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Open Hunter exceeding 15.2 hh

NO Horse may be entered in both Hunter and Riding Horse Classes at the same Show.

OPEN RIDING HORSE & COB Judge: Mr G Laity Classes 4 & 5 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 4

Open Riding Horse. Any Height

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Cob. Any height.

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Retraining of Racehorses for horses that have raced or been in training anywhere. A short show should be performed, Blemishes and injuries will be ignored.

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Riding Club type Horse exceeding 14.2 hh. A short show should be performed and will be expected to jump up to 2 jumps no higher than 70 cm.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Exhibit in Classes 1-7.

THE FRED HOLMAN PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY for the Best Local (Rule 25) Exhibit in Classes 1-7 10

NOVICE/OPEN WORKING HUNTER Judge: Mr G Laity Entry Fees in Classes 8-11 £6 per Entry CLASSES 8-11 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th No horse may be entered in both Working Show Horse class and Working Hunter class 8 9 10 11

Restricted Novice Working Hunter. Jumps max 70cm. Horse not to have won 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any type of Jumping class. For young/inexperienced horses.

Novice Working Hunter. Jumps max 80 cms . Open Working Show Horse. Jumps max 90 cm. Will not be ridden by judge. Dependant on numbers only clear rounds may be called back for individual show. No strip.

Open Working Hunter. Over 15hh. Jumps to be 90cm – 100cm. Unaffiliated.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

PERPETUAL TROPHY given by R. Britton Esq. for Best Local Exhibit in Class 11. For full definition of “Local” please see rule 25 on page 2.

DRIVING Judge: Ms T Ball Free Entry in Classes 12-14 PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th FREE ENTRY In the event of less than 3 entries forward for a class then at the judge and stewards discretion classes may be amalgamated. Entries may be pre-judged in the collection ring.

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Private Driving Turnouts, open to Single, Pairs or Tandems driven to a suitable vehicle. Ponies or Horses of any height, 4 years and over. Commercial Vehicles and Hackney Wagons are not eligible. To be eligible for Class 14 the Concours D’Elegance, you must be eligible for this class, 12, and entered in both (Concours will be judged separately but concurrently with all classes).

Ineligible vehicles will not qualify for the appearance money even in apparently entered.

Pleasure Driving. Open to any type of vehicle to be judged 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness, 15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness, 70% Driver and Groom, horse/pony way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal.

Concours D’Elegance. To be judged alongside Private Driving. The essence of this Class is the word “elegance” and the winner will be the turnout which, in the opinion of the judge, presents the most elegant effect. Attention may well be paid to the Driver and passenger’s costumes, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of this Class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria do not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are not closely inspected. A Private Driving Vehicle is a carriage that is designed and manufactured to resemble as faithfully as possible a vehicle built to the design of a carriage builder before the 20th Century, in the style and methods of those times. It’s construction may include modern materials, but it’s overall appearance must reflect the original styling and profile including leaf springs. Metal wheels, Pneumatick tyers, Show Wagons and Trade Vehicles are barred. Class 14 offers a £25 appearance prize for each eligible exhibitor and it free to enter. There will only be one £20 prize winner for the best entry. ONLY ENTRIES IN CLASS 12 ARE ELIGIBLE. 11

PONIES

15a

16a 17a 18a 19a

***ENTRIES CLOSE 1ST AUGUST 2025*** Judge: Mr K Rowland Entry Fees in Classes 15a – 18a £6 per entry These classes will be held in Ring A CLASSES 15A – 18A OPEN COMPETITION – PRIZE MONEY £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th Leading Rein Pony, Mares or Geldings, not exceeding 12.2 hh suitable for and to be ridden by a child 10 years and younger: age at 1st January 2025. No child under the age of 3 years may compete. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only and lead rein attached to noseband and must remain whilst pony is in the ring.

First Ridden Mare or Gelding, not exceeding 13 hh suitable for and to be ridden by a child 12 years and under: age as at 1st January 2025. Snaffle bridles only, no cantering allowed except for individual performances. Ponies must leave the ring at the walk or trot.

Gelding or Mare, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 15 hh to be ridden by a child 18 years and younger; age as at 1st January 2025 Gelding or Mare 4 years or over, not exceeding 15 hh Local (Rule 25). Local horses must be stated as such on the entry form.

Pony Club type Pony not exceeding 14 hh to be ridden by a child under 16 They will be expected to perform a short show for the Judge and will be expected to jump up to 2 jumps no higher than 70cm TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

Championship Classes 15a – 18a 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify. Local Championship Classes 15a-18a.

THE CULLOMPTON SHEEPSKIN RUG CO. PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented to the Winner of Class 18a.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Champion.

PERPETUAL CUP Presented by Bill Kneebone Equ for the Best Local Exhibit in Classes 15a – 18a (Rule 25)

COLOURED HORSE AND PONY CLASSES Judge: Mrs J Penrose Entry Fee in Classes 20a – 21a £6 per Entry RIDDEN OPEN COMPETITION – PRIZE MONEY £20, £8, £5. ROSETTES 1st – 6th No Stallion 4 years or over may be exhibited in classes 20a – 21a (Holsworthy and Stratton rule) 20a Ridden Coloured not exceeding 153 cms, any age, sex, colour or type – additional rosette for Best Vanner/Traditional or Native type if not in 1st – 3rd.

21a Ridden Coloured exceeding 153 cms, any age, sex, colour or type – additional rosette for Best Vanner/Cob or traditional type if not in 1st-3rd.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION FROM CLASSES 20A – 21A WILL BE AWARDED THE ST LAWRENCE STUD PERPETUAL CUP. 12

WORKING HUNTER PONIES Judge: Mr K Rowland Entry fees in Classes 22a – 23a £6 per Entry PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 22a 23a

Working Hunter Pony not to exceed 13hh. Jumps to be max. 2’. Competitors 14 years and under; age at 1st January 2025. Please note that this class is unaffiliated to any society.

Working Hunter Pony not to exceed 15hh. Jumps to be max. 2’6” high. Competitors 18 years and under; age at 1st January 2025. Please note that this class is unaffiliated to any society.

Hunter Pony Championship for Classes 22a & 23a

VETERANS Judge: Mrs J Penrose Senior Horse and Pony 24a 25a

Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony to be over 15 years In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony to be over 15 years

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES Judge: Ms N Harrison Entry Fees in Classes 26b – 38b £6 per Entry These classes will be held in Ring B PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 26b Yearling registered in the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Sections A & B Stud Books.

27b Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding registered in Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B Stud Books.

28b Mare or Gelding 4 Years Old and over, registered in Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B Stud Books.

29b Yearling registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fell, Dales, Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

THE ALEXANDER FORD TROPHY Presented by Suzanne Alexander-Ford for the Best Exhibit in Class 29b.

30b Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fells, Dales, Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

31b Mare or Gelding 4 Years Old and Over registered in the Connemara, New Forest, Highland Fells, Dales, Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

‘TORR.Y.MYNYDD’ PERPETUAL TROPHY presented by Suzanne Alexander-Ford for the Best Welsh Cob Sections C & D Stud Books.

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32b Mountain and Moorland Leading Rein. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & Welsh Section B Mares & Geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 12 hh (122cm). Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday, but must not have attained their 9th birthday; age at 1st January 2025. To be shown in a snaffle bridle and lead rein attached to the noseband.

33b Small Breed Ridden Mountain and Moorland, Mares and Geldings 4 years old & over, registered in the Stud Books of their respective breeds, must not be led.

34b Large Breed Ridden Mountain and Moorland. Mares and Geldings 4 years & over, registered in the Stud Books of their respective Breeds.

35b Unregistered Shetlands (standard), ridden or unridden. Classes may be split if required.

36b Unregistered Mountain and Moorland, ridden or unridden. Classes may be split if required.

37b MINIATURE HORSES/SHETLANDS in Hand. Fillies or Mares, any age. Not to exceed 38” at maturity.

38b MINIATURE HORSES/SHETLANDS in hand. Males any age - Colts, Stallions (up to 3 years) or Geldings. Not to exceed 38” at maturity.

Miniature Horses are open to horses not exceeding 38 inches at maturity.

THE KIMBER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Mr and Mrs E G Hore for the Best Exhibit in classes 26b – 36b, plus Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes for both Ridden and In Hand.

(First and Second place prize winners from classes 26b – 36b are eligible for this Championship.)

Minature Horses - 1st and 2nd winners from classes 37b and 38b will go forward for the Minature Horse Chanpionship

HORSE AND PONY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr J Jordan Champions and Reserve Champions from each section qualify. (with the exception of the Working Hunter Pony Champion and Reserve and the Miniature Horses Champion and Reserve)

UNAFFILIATED JUMPING Judge: Mrs S Tucker Entries in Show Jumping Classes will stay open until Showday. On showday entries can be made at the Horse Box next to the exercise ring from 11.30 am onwards.

Entry Fees in Classes 39a – 42a £8 each entry in advance before 1st August or £10 on the day of the Show. If you enter a Showjumping class on the day of the show and have not entered any other competition, you will have to pay an ENTRY FEE to get into the showground but this will cover your Class Entry Fee. PRIZE MONEY - £20, £8, £5 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 39a Jumps 60-65 cm. Combination not to have won more than £30 showjumping.

40a Jumps approx.. 70 cm 41a Jumps approx.. 80 cm 42a Jumps approx.. 90 cm 14

LIVESTOCK SECTIONS - Kindly sponsored by Torch Farm & Equine Vets

CATTLE PLEASE NOTE: Could all cattle exhibitors be aware that if they bring a gazebo to the Show it must be attached to the ground using pegs and not tied to the Cattle rails.

** ENTRIES CLOSE 1st August 2025 **

Cornish Mutual - Kind sponsors of the Beef Section

DEVON CATTLE Judge: Mr R Stanbury Every animal must be entered, accepted for entry or eligible for entry in Davys Devon Herd Book, its Polled Register or one of its supplementary registers, (AND must be at least 871/2% pure Devon bred by any route) or an officially approved Devon Herd Book in a Member State of the EU. The Devon Cattle Breeders Society will award the Holwell Manor (west) Cup (won outright

by RT and MP Wilson and represented as the Bartridge Decanter) to the member gaining the most points from the following shows: Camelford, Holsworthy and Stratton, Launceston, North Devon, Okehampton and Woolsery.

Points awarded as follows: (1 point per entry forward-cow and calf = 1 point) First Prize= 5 points; Second Prize = 4points; Third Prize= 3 points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then points will be awarded for these.

N.B. Unless 2 Exhibitors in this section the entries may be transferred to ‘Any Other Native Breed’.

Classes may be merged unless 3 entries received in each class.

Entry Fees £5.00 CLASSES 38-43 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 43 44 45 46 47 48

Devon Bull, born before 1st January 2024 Classes 38 & 39 merged unless 2 entries in each class.

Devon Bull, Born on or after 1st January 2024 Classes 38 & 39 merged unless 2 entries in each class Devon Cow or Heifer, in-milk or in-calf born before 1st January 2023 Devon Heifer, born in 2023 Devon Heifer, born in 2024. (Classes 41 & 42) merged unless 3 entries in each class) Pair of Devon Cattle (any age or sex) all of which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 Given by the President for the Best Devon Exhibited Opposite Sex to Champion (Open) and £3.00 for the Best Devon Exhibited (Local) PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Mrs D. Barker for the Best Devon Exhibited (Open) PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Lube Oil Marketing (Cornwall) Ltd, for the Best Bull or Heifer from classes 43 and 46.

SASH Presented by the Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society for the Best Devon Exhibited (Open) 15

SOUTH DEVON Judge: Mr C Richens (All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the South Devon Cattle Society) N.B. Unless there are 2 Exhibitors in this Section, the entries may be transferred to “Any Other Native Breed” Class at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees in Classes 44 - 48 £5.00 per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 49

Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot. Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

50

Heifer maiden or in calf

51

South Devon Bull born before 1st January 2024 Classes 51 & 52 merged unless 2 entries in each class.

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South Devon Bull born on or after 1st January 2024 Classes 51 & 52 merged unless 2 entries in each class.

53

Pair of South Devon Cattle (any age or sex) which must be have exhibited in an individual class.

NB. If there are 8 or more entries in Class 49 on Showday, the class may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL SALVER Presented by Peter F Pratt Esq. for the Best Exhibit in the South Devon Classes.

PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Peter Goode Esq. for the Best Opposite Sex to the champion in the South Devon Classes.

ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED (to include ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE etc.)

Judge: Mr S Luxton Entry Fees in Classes 54-56 £5.00 per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 All Cattle must be Pure Bred and Registered with their relevant Breed Society (Please state breed on Entry Form) 54

Female any age

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Male any age

56

Pair of Cattle (any age or sex) which must be have exhibited in an individual class.

If there are 8 entries or more in either Class on Show day the Class will be divided on age:Bulls – born before 1st January 2024 and born on or after 1st January 2024 Cows and Heifers – born before 1st January 2024 and born on or after 1st January 2024 Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets 16

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Barry Butler for the Best Aberdeen Angus Exhibited. To be bred by Exhibitor residing in Devon or Cornwall.

THE STRATTON PERPETUAL CUP Presented by J. Caslake Esq for the Best Aberdeen Angus Exhibit opposite sex to the Champion.

PRESIDENTS SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 for the Champion Aberdeen-Angus Exhibited in the above Classes.

THE MARK MATTHEWS PERPETUAL CUP for the best Aberdeen Angus Exhibited.

THE COWSHED CAFE TROPHY Presented by the Smith family for the Best Beef Shorthorn Animal.

LIMOUSIN CATTLE Judge: Mrs L Calcraft (All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the Limousin Society) N.B. Unless there are 2 Exhibitors in this Section, the entries may be transferred to “Any Other Continental Beef” Class at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees £5.00 CLASSES 57-59 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 57 Pedigree Female Any Age 58 Pedigree Male Any Age 59 Pair of Limousin Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited in an individual class.

NB. If there are 8 or more entries in Classes 57 & 58 on Show day, the classes may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES THE SHELDON-JONES PERPETUAL CUP Given by Messrs Sheldon-Jones for the Champion Limousin.

THE CLOVELLY PERPETUAL CUP Given by Messrs Horwood & Jewell for the Best Female Limousin.

HEREFORD Judge: Mr S Luxton (All Exhibits in this section to the registered with the Hereford Society) N.B. Unless 2 Exhibitors in this section the entries may be transferred to ‘Any Other Native Beef Breed’ at Head Stewards discretion.

Entry Fees £5.00 CLASSES 60-63 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 60 Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot 61 Heifer Maiden or in calf under 30 months 62 Male any Age 63 Pair of Native Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class.

N.B. If 8 entries or more in class 57 the class may be split by age at the stewards discretion.

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TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Presented by Herbert Kivell Esq for the Best Hereford Exhibited in the above Classes.

THE ARTHUR DOWDLE MEMORIAL CUP for the best Hereford Exhibited Opposite Sex to the Champion Hereford in the above classes.

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BEEF BREED (to include BLONDE D’AQUITAINE, SALER, SIMMENTALS, BRITISH BLUE etc.)

Judge: Mrs L Calcraft For cattle not eligible to compete in previous classes (unless transferred) All cattle must be registered with their relevant Breed Society. (Please state Breed on Entry Form) Entry Fees £5.00 CLASSES 64-66 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 64 Male any age 65 Female any age.

66 Pair of Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited in an individual class.

N.B. If 8 or more entries are forward in either of the 2 above Classes the Class will be divided by age at the stewards discretion.

SPECIAL PRIZES PRESIDENT SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 for the Best Exhibit in Classes 64 & 65.

PERPETUAL TROPHY for the Champion Animal.

LLOYDS BANK PLC PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion British Blue Exhibited.

DALGETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the British Blue Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 64 & 65.

COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE Judge: Mrs L Calcraft (Animal not to have been Exhibited in any other Class at this Show.)

Entry Fees £5.00 67 68

CLASSES 67 & 68 PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 Steer of any Breed or Cross Breed Under 30 months exhibits to be halter led.

Heifer of any Breed or Cross Breed Under 30 months exhibits to be halter led.

TROPHY PERPETUAL CUP Presented by Lord Morley for the Best Exhibit in Classes 67 & 68.

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HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON AG

ENTRY FEES: Classes 12-14 FREE. All other horse and pony classes £6 per entry. and on show day £10. Cattle £5 per entry

NAME: ..............................................................................................................................................

ADDRESS:.........................................................................................................................................

(Please include your postcode. We will not replace passes if postcode is not included)

CATTLE/SHEEP HERD/FLOCK BOOK NOS.............................................................................

CLASS

ANIMALS NAME

Breed

Colour

Sex

ALL GOAT ENTRIES PLEASE SUPPLY DATE OF KIDDING WITH YOUR ENTRY Holding Number: 10/189/8002

**ENTRIES CLOSE 1st AUGUST 2025**

Fee to be enclosed with entry form. Cheques and Postal Orders made payable to Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Association. Entries will not be acknowledged due to postal costs. Exhibitor numbers, passes and instructions will be sent to you at least 2 weeks before the Show, please contact the secretary immediately if yours does not arrive. WE CANNOT DEAL WITH MISSING PASSES DURING SHOW WEEK. If you wish to have previous acknowledgement please enclose a stamped addressed postcard.

I understand that it is a condition of entry that details of entries will be shared with any relevant bodies, and results displayed on the Association’s website Please see the Association’s website for full details of our privacy policy www.holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk

GRICULTURAL SHOW ENTRY FORM

Show jumping classes will stay open until show day with entries before 1st August £8 y. Sheep £3 per entry. Goats £5 per entry.

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......................................... MAEDIA VISNA YES/NO Age

Sire

Exhibitor/Rider Date of Birth (as at 01/01/24) if Applicable

NON-CAE GOATS ONLY Entry Fee

Total number of Sheep entered (if applicable) Please tick if a member of Holsworthy Riding Club Additional Adult Passes at £15.00 each Additional Child Passes at £5 each

Total Fees payable NO STOCK MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE SHOWGROUND UNTIL AFTER THE GRAND PARADE AND NO VEHICLE MOVEMENTS TO FACILITATE LOADING, INCLUDING RE-ENTRY TO THE SHOW GROUND, UNTIL AFTER THE GRAND PARADE HAS FINISHED WILL BE ALLOWED. THIS IS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS ATTENDING THE SHOW. Please state registration of vehicle which will be used to transport horses/stock to showfield. __________________________________________________________________________

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Judges: Mr C Richens & Mr M Norman Please note age the Handler is at 1st January 2025 Entry Fee £5 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £20, £10, £5, £2 ROSETTES 1st – 6th 69 70 71 72 73 74

Junior Showman Beef Calf - Child 10 years and below Junior Showman Beef Calf - Child 11 years - 15 years Junior Showman Beef Calf - Young Adult 16 years - 21 years Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Child 10 years and below Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Child 11 years - 15 years Junior Showman Dairy Calf - Young Adults 16 - 21 SPECIAL PRIZES

THE H S MEDLAND CUP Overall winner of classes 69 & 70. (Does not include class 71).

THE GORDON STEVENS CUP Overall winner of classes 72 & 73 (Does not include class 74).

RULES: Calf not be more than 12 months old, any breed or cross. To be Judged on turnout of Calf and leader and leader’s ability to parade animal. The conformation of the Calf to be disregarded.

YOUNGSTOCK CLASSES Judges: Mr C Richens & Mr M Norman Entry Fees £5 per Entry CLASSES 75 & 76 PRIZE MONEY – £30, £20, £15 75 76

Beef Youngstock. Calf under the age of 12 months, mst have been exhibited in class 69, 70 & 71 Dairy Youngstock. Calf under the age of 12 months, must have been exhibited in class 72, 73 & 74

BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mrs S Mitchell PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented by the Representatives of the Late A.R. Trible Esq, for the Best Beef Animal in the Show (Any Breed, individual Cattle or cross – no pairs) BEEF INTERBREED PAIR CHAMPIONSHIP Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs W P & S Harper. (Must be owned by the same exhibitor)

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The Dairy Section is kindly sponsored by National Milk Records

HOLSTEIN CATTLE Judge: Mr M Norman Entry Fees £5 per Entry CLASSES 78-83 PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 77

Heifer born between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024.

79

Cow in calf.

78 80 81 82 83

Heifer, in-calf under 3 years.

Heifer in milk.

Cow in milk with her 2nd or 3rd calf

Cow in milk having produced 4 calves or more

Group of 3 Females all of which must have been Exhibited in an individual Class TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

THE DAVID HOBBS PERPETUAL TROPHY For the Best Holstein Heifer in Class 77.

A.J.H ENTERPRISE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the best Holstein exhibited.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented by Messrs Peter Horn Construction Ltd, for the Best Exhibit in Class 80.

THE OLDACRES PERPETUALCUP Presented for the Best Exhibit in Class 78.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SALVER Given byW.H.B. Coham-Fleming for the Best Local Exhibit.

PLUS SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 77-82.

AYRSHIRE, CHANNEL ISLAND AND ANY OTHER PURE BRED DAIRY CATTLE Judge: Mr R Cornish Entry Fees £5 Per Entry CLASSES 84-87 OPEN COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY – £35, £25, £15 84

Heifer having never had a calf. Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

86

Heifer in milk

85 87

Cow in milk or in calf.

Pair of Dairy Cattle, both of whom must have been exhibited in an individual Class

PRESIDENTS SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 for the Best Exhibit in Classes 84-86.

THE THORNEMOOR PERPETUAL TROPHY given in memory of the late Martin Mc D Brown for the best exhibit in classes 84-86.

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DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr R Cornish CHALLENGE CUP Presented by the late W.H Ley Esq, Thuborough Barton, Sutcombe for the Best Dairy Cow or Heifer Exhibited in individual dairy classes. Perpetual Cup.

SHEEP ** ENTRIES CLOSE 1st August 2025** ALL CLASSES OPEN COMPETITION PLEASE NOTE:- Exhibitors of Maedia Visna Accredited Sheep MUST hand to the Show Officials a Valid SAC Certificate of Status before unloading. If not the Sheep will be accommodated in the Non-Attested Section and no claim may be made against the Association for re-testing. Please make sure certificates are in date.

M.V. Status MUST be noted on Entry Forms NB: No charge will be made for Sheep pens. Pens will be allocated at the discretion of the Head Steward. Please note unless a minimum of 3 exhibitors in a breed section, they may be amalgamated to relevant any other breed section.If there are less than three entries in any of the ewe classes (shearling and 4 tooth and older) then the classes will be amalgamated at the head stewards discretion

TEXEL Judge: Mr S Dennis Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION All Sheep, except Lambs, to be bare clipped on or after 1st April in the year of the Show.

88 89 90

Pair of Texel’s selected from classes below (one of each sex).

Ram Shearling or over Ram Lamb

91 92 93

Ewe 4 tooth or older having lambed in the previous 12 months Ewe Shearling Ewe Lamb

TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 89-93.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by Miss Diana Kivell for the Champion Exhibit in the Texel Classes.

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BRITISH CHAROLLAIS Judge: Mr M Blakeney Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules 94 Pair of Charollais selected from classes 97 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the below (one of each sex). previous 12 monthS Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets 98 Ewe, Shearling 95 Ram, Shearling or over 99 Ewe Lamb 96 Ram Lamb TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in the above Classes 95-99.

PERPETUAL CUP Known as the Molesworth St Aubyn Cup presented by Lt. Col. Sir Arscott Molesworth St Aubyn for the Best Exhibit in the Charollais Sheep Classes.

SPECIAL ROSETTES Presented to the Champion in the above Classes by the British Charollais Society.

DORSET HORN AND POLL DORSET Judge: Mr A Kingdon Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February 100 Pair of Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset, 103 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the Selected from one of the classes below. previous 12 months (one of each sex).

104 Ewe Shearling 101 Ram, Shearling or over 105 Ewe Lamb 102 Ram Lamb TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5 given by the President for best exhibit in Classes 101-105

SCOTCH BLACK FACE

106 107 108

Judge: Mr R Mortimer Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION – Shown in Accordance with Breed Society Rules All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February Pair of Scotch Black face selected from 109 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the classes below (one of each sex). previous 12 months Ram, Shearling or over 110 Ewe, Shearling Ram Lamb 111 Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ROSSETTES NEW HAMBLYS TROPHY TO BE PRESENTED FOR THE CHAMPION. 22

ZWARTBLE Judge: Mr M Blakeney Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules 112 113 114

Pair of Zwarble selected from Classes below (one of each sex).

Ram, Shearling or over Ram Lamb

115 116 117

Ewe 4 Tooth or older having lambed in the previous 12 months Ewe Shearling Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

DEVON AND CORNWALL LONGWOOL

118 119 120

Judge: Mr D Champion Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION Shown in Accordance with Breed Society Rules Pair of Devon and Cornwall Longwools 121 Ewe 4 tooth or Older having lambed in the selected from Classes below previous 12 months (one of each sex).

122 Ewe Shearling Ram Shearling or over 123 Ewe lamb .Ram lamb TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Given by the family of the lateW. S. Lucas Esq, for the Champion Devon and Cornwall Longwool.

THE ARTHUR ALLIN MEMORIAL TROPHY For the best exhibit opposite sex to the Champion .

ROUSSIN

Judge: Mr A Stephens Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION Shown in accordance with Breed Society Rules 124 Pair of Roussin selected from classes 127 Ewe 4 tooth or older having lambed in the below (one of each sex). previous 12 months 125 Ram shearling or over 128 Ewe Shearling 126 Ram lamb 129 Ewe Lamb CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES NEW HAMBLYS TROPHY TO BE PRESENTED FOR THE CHAMPION. 23

ANY OTHER PURE BRITISH LOWLAND

130 131 132

Judge: Mr A Kingdon Entry Fees £3 Per Entry OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form Pair of A.O.P.B. Lowland selected from 133 Ewe 4 tooth or Older having lambed in the Classes below (one of each sex). previous 12 months Ram, Shearling or over 134 Ewe Shearling Ram lamb 135 Ewe lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

ANY OTHER PURE BRITISH HILL AND PARKLAND

136 137 138

Judge: Mr R Mortimer Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form Pair of A.O.P.B. Hill and Parkland selected 139 Ewe 4 tooth or older having lambed in the from Classes below previous 12 months (one of each sex).

140 Ewe Shearling Ram, Shearling or over 141 Ewe Lamb Ram lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES Champions of the AOPB Lowland, Hill and Parkland will compete for the SHEBBEAR COLLEGE ANNIVERSARY CUP, to be judged by both judges. (N.B. Both breed champions are eligible to compete for the interbreed sheep title).

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL PURE BREED

142 143 144

Judge: Mr A Stephens Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 OPEN COMPETITION – N.B. Breed must be stated on Entry Form Pair of Continental Pure Bred selected 145 Ewe 4 tooth or Older having lambed in the from one of the Classes below. 1 of each previous 12 months sex 146 Ewe Shearling Ram, Shearling or over 147 Ewe Lamb Ram Lamb TROPHIES AND SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES SPECIAL PRIZE of £5.00 given by the President for the Best Exhibit in Classes 143-147.

PERPETUAL CUP Presented byMessrs Locke & Preston for the Best Exhibit in Classes 143-147.

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BELTEX

148 149 150

Judge: Mr S Dennis PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 Pair of Beltex selected from classes below 151 4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the (one of each sex) previous 12 months Ram, Shearling or over 152 Ewe Shearling Ram Lamb 153 Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES

SUFFOLK Judge: Mr R Pethick PRIZE MONEY– £15, £10 and £5 154 155 156

Pair of Suffolk selected from classes below 157 (one of each sex) Ram, Shearling or over 158 Ram Lamb 159

4 tooth Ewe or older having lambed in the previous 12 months Ewe Shearling Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTES THOMAS OKE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP For the Best Suffolk Sheep Exhibited.

COMMERCIAL CLASS Judge: Mr J Muirhead Entry Fees £3 Per Entry PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 Please note all commercial sheep will be judged in the pen not halter led.

160

Pair of Butchers Lambs

161

Pair of cross bred breeding ewes any age.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by C. Cornish Esq., for the Best Exhibit in Classes 160 & 161.

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YOUNG HANDLER SHEEP Judges: Mr R & Mrs L Harvey Please note the age the Handler is at 1st January 2025 162 163 164

Open competition. Exhibitor not to exceed 9 years of age. To be judged on turnout of animal and leader and leaders ability to parade animal. The confirmation of the sheep to be disregarded.

Rosettes for 1st - 6th.

Open competition Child 9-12 years. As Class 162 for a Child 9-12 years.

As Class 162 for a Child 13-18 years SPECIAL PRIZE

THE NANCEKIVELL CUP for the Best in Classes 162-164

SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr J Muirhead SILVER PERPETUALCHALLENGE CUP given by J. Richardson Esq., M.R.C.V.S. for the Best Exhibit in the Sheep Classes. (individual Sheep only – Not Pairs or young handler).

Sheep Interbreed Pair Championship (Each pair to have won breed class).

The Harpers Homemix Rosebowl.

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Awarded to an employee that has worked in agriculture or associated trades for the same employer or establishment for 30 years or more.

Details from the Secretary

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PYGMY GOATS Judge: Mrs J Osbourne

** ENTRIES CLOSE 1st AUGUST 2025 ** Entry Fee £5 per entry

PRIZE MONEY – £15, £10 and £5 Kindly sponsored by Renew SW Show open to non-tested CAE tested goats only.

165

Female Kid (8 weeks – 1 year) Breed Class

166

Goatling (1 year – 2 years not to have kidded) Breed Class

167

Adult Female (2 years and over) Breed Class

168

Male Kid (8 weeks and over) Breed Class

169

Buckling (1 year – 2 years) Breed Class

170

Adult Male (2 years and over) Breed Class

171

Dam and Progeny (all goats to have been shown in appropriate breed classes)

172

Sire and Progeny (all goats to have been shown in appropriate breed classes)

173

Pet Female (8 weeks and over) and Wether (8 weeks and over) Pet Class

174

Pair of Goats (to include any goat) Pet Class

175

Young Handler. Handler to be aged 5-10 years of age on 1st January 2025. Judged on ability of the handler to control and show, and not the quality of the goat. White coats to be worn. Prize money £15, £10, £5, £2. Rosettes 1st - 6th

176

Young Handler. Handler to be aged 11-16 years of age on 1st January 2025. Judged on ability of the handler to control and show, and not the quality of the goat. White coats to be worn. Prize money £15, £10, £5, £2. Rosettes 1st - 6th

The Show Association reserves the right to amalgamate the 2 Young Handlers Classes unless at least 3 entries forward in each class.

‘Mike Grills Esq’Breed Classes 165-173 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify for championship.

SPECIAL ROSETTE, THE ROWAN TROPHY presented by Mrs Gill Ruddock for Best Pet in Show, Pet Class 174 1st and 2nd Prize winners qualify for championship.

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Rossettes for Best and Reserve in Show.

Championship Cup given by Mike Grills Esq. Young Handlers PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented in memory of the late Mr John Wyatt

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TODAY’S WI: WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, EDUCATIONAL, CAMPAIGNING – AND HAVING FUN! COOKERY COMPETITION Class 1 4 x Cheese & Chive Muffins to a set receipe Class 2 4 x Ginger Biscuits - any receipe

CRAFT COMPETITION Class 3 A Child’s Garment, knitted or crocheted by member Class 4 A Flower or Flowers made from any medium, not to exceed 9” x 9” x 9”

FLORAL COMPETITION Class 5 Five different Garden Flowers in a vase Class 6 A Succulent in a pot

HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON SHOW – YFC TENT OPEN TO MEMBERS OF BRADWORTHY, CLAWTON AND STRATTON YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

ALL MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER ALL CLASSES NO ENTRY TO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AT ANY HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON SHOW. CHALLENGE CUP presented to exhibitor gaining the most points from the above classes.

Points allocated at the time of judging.

All entries to be emailed to: amyosborne12@hotmail.co.uk. Tel: 07453312642 *Name, Club, Date of Birth and Membership Number to be sent with entries* Closing date for entries – Wednesday 31ST JULY All items for judging must be on display, and the marquee vacated by 9.30am on the day of the show, when judging will commence.

There will be opportunity to drop off entries the previous day, times to be confirmed.

Club secretaries will be informed.

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NB Please make sure that any plates/ platters used to display cooking items fit within the display area.

Unless stated, height measurement is unlimited.

If there is no measurement printed, there is no restriction on size.

COOKERY Class 1 Class 2 Class 3

Cream Tea comprising 2 scones (must be home-made, plain or fruit), Jam and Cream Displayed on a plate Quiche Any flavour Flavoured Vodka Brought in a bottle labelled with ingredients. Please provide a shot glass for Tasting.

CRAFT Class 4 Class 5

Table top item of Woodwork Decorated Wheelbarrow

FLORAL Class 6 Class 7

Garden Flowers in a jam jar Flower arrangement in a Croc

PHOTOGRAPHY Class 8 Class 9 Class 10

“What happened was ….”

Animal Selfie Local Landmark

FODDER Class 11 Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Class 16

Best 2025 Silage Sample - Clamp Best 2025 Silage Sample - Round Bale Best 2025 Hay Sample Best Haylage Sample Tallest Maize Plant Wonkiest Carrot

CLUB ENTRY Class 17

Club Soap Box

Theme “Rockets” 29

FLOWER MARQUEE FLORA ENCHANTED Class 1

Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12

SECTION 1 FLORAL ART

Masterpiece - A Pedestal - To be staged on a 90cm round chipboard base (provided), approx. 10cm from the ground. Own covering allowed. W not to exceed 120cm, D 120cm, H optional. Viewed & judged from the front. (£30 allowance towards flowers will be given on completion) £10, £8, £7 Natures Gems -A Meadow Exhibit- W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged from front £10, £8, £7.

No limits - Semi Imposed - To be staged incorporating a frame (£10 fee which includes keeping the frame, which exhibitors can collect when entry is submitted) W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged all round £10, £8, £7.

Auction Lot - Still Life - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged from front £10, £8, £7.

Raised Expectations - An Exhibit - Staged approx. 60 cm from the ground on a 45cm square platform. W 60cm x D 60 x H 60 viewed & judged all round £10, £8, £7.

Nautica - An Exhibit - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged from front £10, £8, £7.

Bags of Style - Craft Class - A handbag made with plant material. To be staged on a 30cm circular mirror (provided). W & D not to exceed mirror, H optional (Can be brought pre done) £10, £8, £7.

Bambootifull - An Exhibit - FOAM FREE - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged all round £10, £8, £7.

Mellow Yellow - 1st Amateur Class - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged from front £10, £8, £7.

Splendour of Spheres - 2nd Amateur Class - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged all round £10, £8, £7.

Rough with the Smooth – An Exhibit – Featuring fruit & vegetables - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed & judged from front £10, £8, £7.

Flower Blast – Junior Exhibit (8 – 13 yr olds only) – A table arrangement. Must be own work. W 75cm x D 75cm x H 80cm. Viewed & judged all round (Can be brought pre done) £10, £8, £7.

SECTION 2 – AMATEUR GARDENING & FLOWERS FOR FUN Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8

Prize money: £3, £2, £1

Flowering or foliage pot plant 3 Hydrangeas Cut rose of your choice Cactus Vase or jug of own garden flowers & foliage Vase or jug of sweet peas 3 Dahlias of your choice Succulent or succulents in a pot 30

SECTION 3 – CHILDREN ONLY CLASSES (up to 12 years old)

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9

Bugs & Butterflies – Collage of seeds & leaves on A4 Card. To be displayed on a board by the stewards (4 & under) Welly Wonders - Flowers in a Children’s Wellington Boot (4 & under) Animal Crackers – playdough/salt dough animal (4 & under) Rocket off to the Moon – Made with Cardboard Pringles type Tube as the base (5 – 7 years) Gruesome Grub – Most disgusting Sandwich – Displayed in sandwich bag with a list of ingredients (5 – 7 years) Flowers in decorated jam jar (5 – 7 years) World’s Best Robot – made from recycled materials Maximum size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm (8 – 12 years) That’s a Good Idea! – Flowers in an unusual container (8 – 12 years) Bug Hotel (8 -12 years)

(Sections 2 & 3 must all be staged by 4pm on Wed 21st) Prize Money £3, £2, £1 RULES OF ENTRY

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Exhibitors must made entries on the enclosed Entry Form by 17th August.

Exhibitors can make up to TWO entries per class in Floral Art section, unlimited in others.

Exhibits may be staged from 8am to NO LATER THAN 7PM ON Wed 27th August.

Exhibits must NOT be dismantled until 4:30pm on Show Day. Cars CANNOT come onto the showground earlier that 5:30pm to load up because of one-way traffic system.

The Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property.

Judging will be according to the NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023.

The Perpetual Cups shall be held for one year and returned in good condition prior to the next show – suitably engraved. (A contribution towards some engraving may be given).

All exhibits staged on tabling 78cm height unless otherwise stated.

Our novice class is named as amateur, for exhibitors who are not florists or professional flower arrangers Exhibits may be brought fully or partially completed in classes 7 & 12. In all other classes pre-assembled work may be included but should not predominate All floral Art classes (Excl. 7 & 12) are eligible for BEST IN SHOW. The judge’s decision is FINAL. Prize money must be collected from a committee member on show day in marquee by 4:30pm Free entry tickets to show for anyone entering 2 or more classes in Section 1, or 3 entries or more in Section 2.

STAGING

Class titles may be interpreted in any way, providing natural plant material (fresh or dried) predominates. Artificial plant material is NOT PERMITTED. Accessories may be used in all classes unless otherwise stated. Staging materials provided by Show Committee for all classes will be cream or grey base & backing. ALL sizes are approximate.

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUPS Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9

Barbara Pearson Cup Joan Whitlock Cup Holsworthy Hamlets Cup Holsworthy Ladies Cup Pat Denis Trophy Wallace Award Silver Spoon HH Perpetual Cup Yvonne Phillips Cup

Class 10 Joan Trewin Cup Class 11 Holsworthy Show Trophy Class 12 (Junior) Edwin Stanbury Cup Most Points Roy Heard Cup R/U Most Points Crane Trophy Best in Show Alan Penhale Cup R/U Best in Show Liz Hodgson Cup Best Use of Colour Symons Cup Judges Choice Bleujen Florist Cup 31

HIDDEN TALENTS MARQUEE

The theme of our tent is Showtime!

Open to all—No entry fee!

Trophy for Most Points Overall

Group Entry—Open to Families, Schools, Pre-Schools, and any other community groups or organisations of any age. One entry per organisation. Rosettes and Prize cards 1st—3rd.

Trophy for winner.

Class 1

Scarecrow

CHILDREN’S CLASSES—UNDER 16 as of 28th August 2025 Prize money 1st £3, 2nd £2 , 3rd £1 Rosettes and Prize cards 1st—3rd Trophy for overall winner of each age group

Class 2 Class 3

5 YEARS AND UNDER

3 Decorated Rich Tea Biscuits An A4 Finger Painting

Class 4

3 Crispy Cakes

Class 6

An Animal made from Junk

Class 5 Class 7

A Necklace made from Sweets A Handwritten Poem of “The Fuzzy Caterpillar” - to be judged on presentation

Class 8

3 Butterfly Buns

Class 10

A Lego Model

Class 9

Class 11

An A4 Self-Portrait 3 decorated Cup Cakes

Class 14

A Decorated Pebble

Class 15

9-11 YEARS

An Animal made from Fruit/Vegetables

Class 12 Class 13

6-8 YEARS

12-16 YEARS -

Rainbow Jelly in a Jam Jar A Wind-Chime made of Recycled materials

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ADULTS AND UNDER—OPEN TO ALL AGES Rosettes and Prize cards 1st—3rd Trophy for overall winner of each section

Class 16 Class 18 Class 19 Class 20 Class 21 Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Class 25 Class 26 Class 27 Class 28 Class 29

FOOD, DRINK AND PRODUCE:

A Victoria Sponge—Filled with jam and sprinkled with castor sugar A loaf of home-made Bread—Any type 4 Sausage Rolls A Novelty Cake (judged on decoration only) A Jar of home-made Jam—Any flavour A Jar of Chutney—any flavour A Bottle of home-made Lemonade A Bottle of flavoured Gin A Bunch of home Grown Herbs in a Jug The Heaviest Chicken Egg—to be weighed when judged The Wonkiest Fruit or Vegetable—Home grown or Shop Bought The Tallest Sunflower My Favourite Flower from the Garden

ART AND CRAFT

Trophy for most points Class 30 Class 31 Class 32 Class 33 Class 34 Class 35 Class 36

A Patchwork Quilt Bunting—max 2m long A Cushion A hand-knitted item of your choice A framed Cross-Stitch Picture A Felted Animal An item of Crochet

Class 43 Class 44

Over the Farm Gate It’s Show Time!

Class 37 Class 38 Class 39 Class 40 Class 41 Class 42

A decorated Wine Bottle An item of Jewellery A metal crafted item A Wood crafted item An up-cycled piece of Furniture A decorated Hat the President’s wife would wear

PHOTOGRAPHS—TO BE MOUNTED Class 45 Class 46

OOOPS! Animal Magic

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES—MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2025 Entries to Mrs Sarah Bearns, Higher Trossell Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LX Email: bearns@outlook.com Phone: 07791 797974

All entries to be brought to the Showfield on Wednesday 27th

August from 12 noon—5 pm. Judging will begin from 5.30 pm.

Entries can be collected from 4.30 pm on showday. Any uncollected items will not be returned. No liability is held by the Association for any damage or losses.

By entering the Hidden Talents competition you understand that you are giving permission for the name of the exhibitor to be displayed adjacent to the exhibit (No ages will be displayed). Each Exhibit will be labelled by the steward on arrival. If you are entering as a group such as a pre-school, please ensure the parents of the children are aware and have given permission for the entry.

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