The North Devon Agricultural Society wishes to thank all Sponsors for their generous support of this year’s show.
A special thank you to Peak Online and The Sheep Show for being our main sponsors for 2025.
NORTH DEVON SHOW OFFICIALS
President Mr David Snow
President Elect Mrs Grania Phillips
Chairman Mr M J Ley
Vice Chairman Mrs E Quick
Showyard Director Mrs L Pyle
Senior Stewards
Cattle
Mr I T Allin & Mr C Dart
Horse Mr G Kivell & Ms C Norman
Sheep Mr P J Ley
LOCAL AREA
The Society’s “local” area includes all the parishes in the North Devon District Council and the Torridge District Council areas.
HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICES
The Committee disclaims any responsibility for accidents or loss to any person or animal attending the Show and no claims can be entertained for anything that may happen to Exhibitors, Competitors, Onlookers, their property, servants, exhibits or goods in connection with anything arising out of the Show. It shall be considered a Condition of Entry that each Entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters and/ or any Official against any legal action arising from any accident and/or occurrence whatsoever. The Organisers of this Show have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take equal care to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.
PRESIDENT’S PRIZE
The President will award a prize to the Exhibitor in the Livestock Classes gaining most points. Only ONE entry per Exhibitor is to count in each class. In the event of a tie the prize will be awarded to the Competitor who has gained most points relative to the number of entries. The prize will be presented in the Savery Ring during the Grand Parade.
TSW TELEVISION SOUTH WEST TROPHY
This trophy will be awarded to the Winner of the Presidents Prize.
Winner 2024: Mr D Prouse
THE JOHN BEALEY SALVER
This trophy will be awarded to the Runner Up of the President’s Prize.
MOLE VALLEY FARMERS YOUNG HANDLER SERIES 2025
SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Mole Valley Farmers (www.molevalleyfarmers.com) will once again be running its Young Handlers Series in 2025. This exciting league, which is open to young stock handlers (aged 12 and under on the first January 2025), features sheep, beef and dairy categories and aims to nurture the next generation of young farmers. There are two age categories in the Sheep Series, under 8’s and under 12’s. Children placed first, second or third at participating shows in the Young Handler Series will be allotted points throughout the season, which culminates at Holsworthy & Stratton Show on 24th August. The other qualifying shows are:
Saturday 12th July - Liskeard
Thursday 31st July - Launceston
Saturday 26th July - Mid Devon
Monday 28th July - Woolsery
Wednesday 6th August - North Devon
Wednesday 13th August - Camelford
Thursday 14th August - Okehampton
Thursday 28th August - Holsworthy
At Holsworthy & Statton Show, there will be a special presentation to the children with the top three scores. The overall series winner in each category will receive a cup and sash, plus £75 of Mole Valley Farmers vouchers; £50 to the second place and £25 to the third place. To find out more about the series, please go to www.molevalleyfarmers.com/younghandler
All children under 12 years of age on the day of the Show must be supervised by a suitable adult when leading an animal in this competition.
HORSES AFFILIATIONS
BSHA
RISING STAR ASSOCIATE SERIES at BSHA National Championship Show: Qualification to those eligible, as per: members and non-members 15 yrs old and over eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules. Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate to BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the full list of Rising Star rules in the Rising Star section available on the BSHAwebsite. www.britishshowhorse.org
CHAPS UK – 25-053
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 24-106. Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing by the judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th – 15th August. Shows held on or after the Postal Entry closing date of Championship Show will count as 2025 qualifiers. The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers - Classes 33 - 36. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification,please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www. chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds/ Piebalds may compete in these classes. All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
EXMOOR PONY SOCIETY
- Devon & Cornwall Area Show, Held at The North Devon Show (kindly supported by ExieFest.co.uk)
This section of the show will be run as a standalone section and will not be incorporated into the North Devon Show Results.
Open to all ponies registered in Section 1 of the EPS Studbook Ridden ponies must be 4 years old and over. This show is a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year to be held at the Midlands Area Show in September at the Rugby Riding Club, Warwickshire. This show will be run in accordance with the rules of the Exmoor Pony Society. Full details can be found on EPS website: www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk and a copy will also be available in the show secretary’s office on the day of the show.
SOUTH WEST PONY ASSOCIATION
2025 Championship Qualifying Rules
This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held on 28 - 30 August 2025 at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire. NP26 5XP
To qualify for the 2025 Championships:
Enter one of the qualifying classes at this show. If you are placed first or second in the class, you should be given a qualifying card.
1) Fill in the information required on the front of the card.
2) Register with Showing Scene if not already registered. This is Free
3) Join SWPA via www.showingscene.com as a 2025 Member
4) Take a picture of the card and upload to the relevant Championship Class. (Championship Classes are 1 – 134 on Saturday of the Championships)
Please Note: Membership Fee for the 2025 Championships is £25 which includes two adults and all children at the same address and all equines owned or leased by the family.
For shows held after the 2025 Championship Show, qualification will be for the 2026 Championship Show
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY
NPS
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern August 2026
The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
ROR
EQUINE WELFARE
SUITABLY MOUNTED
All animals ridden anywhere on the Showground, rings or lorry parks (day or night), must only be ridden by a rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animal’s welfare. We are operating under the 20% rider weight guideline where the rider in full riding attire with full tack must be less than 20% of the animal’s bodyweight. This is based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, as an overweight animal is also a welfare concern.
EQUINE INFLUENZA AND TETANUS VACCINATION
Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are compulsory requirements for all horses attending the North Devon Show. The requirement for the first three EI vaccinations is as follows: the first two vaccinations 21-92 days apart, a third booster between 150-215 days, and an annual booster vaccination within 365 days thereafter. No horse should enter competitions/arrive on the showground within seven days of an EI vaccination. Tetanus vaccination and boosters should be administered in line with the requirements of the corresponding datasheet for the licensed vaccine used by the horse owner/keeper’s veterinary practice.
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old. This rule may be subject to change from guidance from the FEI/BEF and any changes will be notified via the Showing Council and ASAO websites.
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
SECURITY/GATE STAFF WILL BE COLLECTING ALL EXHIBITORS ADMISSION PASSES AT ENTRANCES TO THE SHOWGROUND
Please ensure all passengers have an admission ticket to avoid delays at the gate.
PLEASE SHOW YOUR VEHICLE PASS IN VEHICLE
SHOW HOLDING NO: 10/159/8005
HORSES AND PONIES
Senior Stewards: Mr G Kivell & Ms C Norman Classes may be amalgamated if insufficient entries at the senior steward’s discretion
• ALL PRIZE WINNERS ARE TO PARADE IN THE GRAND PARADE [General Rule 1 will apply]
• RULE 7 APPLIES TO CLASSES 1 TO 53
• LOCAL AREA - The Society’s “local” area includes all the parishes in the North Devon District Council and the Torridge District Council areas.
• HORSE PASSPORTS – All exhibitors must ensure that they have the relevant passports ready for inspection on show day.
• No Entries on Show Day
EACH HORSE EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE:
VEHICLE PASSES:
1 Vehicle pass sent per entry form - Vehicle passes are for vehicles transporting horses only. There is no ringside parking and vehicles that are not towing horse boxes will be redirected to the public car park.
EXHBITOR PASSES:
Individual pass per rider – names must be completed on entry form. (children 5-15 years will receive a child’s pass - please state age on form).
IF RIDER AND DRIVER ARE SEPARATE INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE STATE DRIVERS’ NAME ON ENTRY FORM. (AN ADDITIONAL ENTRY TICKET WILL BE INCLUDED FOR THE DRIVER).
ALL OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PASS.
Security personnel will be on duty to ensure all entrants have tickets. Without an entry pass the individual will be required to pay the Full Show Day price of £22.00. Please ensure you request the number of extra passes you require on your entry form. Extra Advance Individual passes £19.95. per pass, Children’s passes (5 – 15 years) £3.00 per pass.
Entry fees for Classes 1 to 47 : Members £7.00 (with general membership only) Non-members: £12.00
All Prize money will need to be collected from the Blue Gate on show day between 2pm and 5pm. All monies not collected by the end of show day will be deemed a donation to the Society.
IN HAND HUNTERS
Judge: Mr N Peel (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) Judging will commence at 8.30 am in Ring 1A
Note 1. Exhibitors’ resident within the Society’s area are requested to annotate those exhibits they themselves bred: these will then go forward for the Luxton Cup
CLASS 1 OPEN HUNTER/HORSE BROOD MARE. With own foal at foot; exceeding 148 cms (14.2 hh approx.)
CLASS 2 HUNTER/HORSE FOAL. Colt, Gelding or Filly foaled in 2025 and the progeny of the mare in Class 1. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of theshow.
CLASS 3 HUNTER YEARLING. Colt, gelding or filly foaled in 2024
CLASS 4 HUNTER TWO-YEAR OLD & HUNTER THREE-YEAR OLD Gelding or filly foaled in 2023/2022
CUPS FOR IN HAND HUNTER CLASSES
2 BIDEFORD HORSE SHOW CUP - Perpetual cup for the best exhibit in Classes 3 - 4
Show hunter young stock
Winner 2024: Not awarded
4 TANNAMARA CUP - Perpetual challenge cup for the Best Foal at Foot in Class 1 2024: Corrienne Hall
5 JUBILEE CUP - Perpetual cup for the Champion Hunter Brood Mare, donated by the Trustees of the Bideford Horse Show
Winner 2024: Corrienne Hall
6
KIVELL & SONS CUP - Challenge cup for the Champion Open Exhibit in Classes 1, 3, 4
Winner 2024: Not awarded
7 LUXTON CUP
Challenge cup for the best Exhibit in the In Hand Hunter Classes bred by Exhibitor residing in the Society’s Area. For final possession to be won 3 times in succession or any 4 times.
2005: Mr & Mrs M. Clarke, 2006: Miss. C. Wood; 2008: Ms Donna Pearson, 2009: Mr J Welsh, 2010: Miss C Hayes, 2011: Mrs C Hall, 2013: Mr D Pearce, 2015: Mrs C Hall 2016: Mrs C Woollacott, 2018: Miss G Wells, 2019: Mrs S James, 2022 Mr K Webber, 2023: Not awarded 2024: Anna-Marie Searle
THE LANGALLAR FARM BROOD MARE PREMIUM AWARD
A Rosette and voucher for £75 awarded to the highest placed Brood Mare and is redeemable against any stud fee for a stallion at Langaller Farm during the current or following stud season. Only one award per mare per season. Where the winning mare has already won a voucher in the current year the award goes to the next highest place eligible mare.
IN HAND SPORT HORSES
Judge: Mr N Peel (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) Judging will follow on after the In Hand Hunters in Ring 1A
CLASS 5 SPORT HORSE MARE WITH FOAL
CLASS 6 SPORT HORSE FOAL. Colt, Gelding or Filly foaled in 2025 and the progeny of the of the mare in Class 5. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of theshow.
CLASS 7 SPORT HORSE YEARLING. Colt, gelding or filly, foaled in 2025
CLASS 8 SPORT HORSE TWO YEAR OLD - THREE YEAR OLD
Gelding or filly foaled in 2022/2023
CUP FOR IN HAND SPORT HORSE CLASSES
3 F.T. HEAL CUP - Represented in 2011 as Challenge cup for the Champion InHand Sport Horse Winner 2024: Corrienne Hall IN HAND
HORSES AND PONIES
Judge: Mr N Peel (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) Judging will follow the In Hand Sport Horse Classes in Ring 1A
CLASS 9 PONIES Yearling Colts and Fillies and 2 & 3 year old Geldings and Fillies notlikely to exceed 147.3 cms (14.2 hh.) at maturity.
CLASS 10 IN HAND MINIATURES any age, mares and geldings
CUPS FOR IN HAND HORSE AND PONY CLASSES
10 JO BANKER CUP
Challenge cup for the best local exhibit in the In Hand Pony Class 1. For final possession to be won 3 times in succession or any 4 times. 2006: Ms C Howarth, 2008/2009: Mrs M Searle, 2010: Miss M King, 2011: Mr E C J Dovell, 2013: Miss H Golombeck, 2014: Mrs E Westaway, 2015: Mrs C Lawrence, 2016: Mr D Cox & Miss A Cox, 2018: Mrs S Lee, 2019: Miss H Golombeck, 2022: Mrs N Bentley Lovell, 2023: Not awarded, 2024: Jo Green
11. JOHN NANKIVELL TROPHY
Perpetual challenge cup for the Champion in the In Hand Horse & Pony Classes 2024: Jo Green
RIDDEN HUNTERS
Judge: Mr & Mrs Felton (Blandford Forum, Dorset) Judging will commence at 8:30 am in The Savery Ring
Classes 11 – 14 will qualify for the BSHA In-Hand Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show, September 2025. The two highest placed eligible unqualified will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.
If in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly to have your status confirmed.
CLASS 11 LOCAL HUNTER For horses regularly hunted with a recognised pack within the Society’s area and owned by a resident within that area. (Master’s certificate will be sought in the event of an objection) BSHA Rising Star Qualifier
CLASS 12 SMALL HUNTER Small/Lightweight Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 158cms
CLASS 13 OPEN HUNTER Mare or Gelding 4 years and over.
CLASS 14 RIDDEN COB Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying up to 14 stone. BSHA Rising Star Qualifier
CLASS 15 RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE Mare or gelding, 4years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to Thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training. BSHA Rising Star Qualifier
CLASS 16 Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2025
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, mares, fillies and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1 st January of the calendar year holding the class. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at The RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025. RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. The prize is to be redeemed from the RoR Office.
CLASS 17 Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2025
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses , 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1 st January of the calendar year holding the classes. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The Judge will not ride at the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/ handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 2025. RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a RoR branded prize to the winner to be redeemed from the RoR Office. The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2025. A branded prize will be presented to the highest placed Veteran horse (15+) and qualification to the RoR Ridden Veteran Final also at Aintree in August 2025. Prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.
Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season: Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer’s/Trainer’s yard from January 1st 2023. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.
CUPS FOR RIDDEN HUNTER CLASSES
133 MR ROGER SAVERY TROPHY
A perpetual trophy given in memory of the late Mr Roger Savery to the Champion of Tattersalls Classes 16 and 17
Winner 2024: Leanne Le Moucheux
8 BROOKS CUP
Perpetual cup for the winner for the Local Hunter Class 11
Winner 2024: Mandy Walter
9
F.W.B. SMYTH MFH ROSEBOWL
Originally the Lady Poltimore Cup of the Bideford Horse Show; re-presented as a perpetual challenge cup for the Champion Hunter
Winner 2024: Vikki Swindell
26 THE JO EVANS MEMORIAL TROPHY
A perpetual trophy given in memory of the Late Mervyn and Jo Evans for the winner of class 15
Winner 2024: Mr Keith Rollitt
VETERAN
Judge: Ms C Taylor (Shepton Mallet, Somerset) Judging will commence at 8.30am in Ring 3
Veteran Horse Society – AREA QUALIFIER 2025.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2025
Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew from the Society will need to apply for this before 1st April each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must always carry their card in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 29th – 31st August 2025. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid-season in 2025.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
CLASS 18 VETERAN IN-HAND, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories:
Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15- 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 19 VETERAN RIDDEN, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories:
Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15- 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
RIDDEN & SHOW HUNTER PONIES
Judge: Ms C Taylor (Shepton Mallet, Somerset) Judging to follow the Veteran classes in Ring 3
Riders must be correct age for height of animal they ride
This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Show Championships on 28th –30th August 2025 at the David Broome Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP.
To qualify for the Championships:
1. Enter one of the qualifying classes.
2. Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card.
3. Complete the entry form on the qualification card.
4 Register on-line at www.showingscene.com within 14 days of qualification.
5. Upload this card using our on-line management system at www.showingscene.com
Please Note: Registration fee for 2025 is £25 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family. For shows held after the 2025 Championship Show, the qualification will be for the 2025 Championship Show.
CLASS 20 NORTH DEVON SHOW LEADING REIN Lead Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding – 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 122cm (12hh). Suitable to be ridden by a child over 3 years but not having attained their 8th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Must be led by a person 16 years old or over, plaited.
CLASS 21 NORTH DEVON SHOW RIDDEN. Ridden Pony, Mare or Gelding – 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 127cm (13.2hh). Suitable to be ridden by a child up to 14 years.
CLASS 22 MIXED HEIGHT OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride.
The same horse cannot enter both class 20 and Class 21.
CUPS FOR RIDDEN PONY & SHOW HUNTER PONY CLASSES
101 NORTH DEVON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LEADING REIN QUALIFIER PLATE Cup presented for the winner of Class 20 Leading Rein ‘Local Area’ Qualifier (see page 3)
Winner 2024: Ms Una Golembeck
12 KEN SEXON TROPHY
Perpetual trophy for the best Local Exhibit in the Ridden Pony Classes Winner 2024: Master Roo Golembeck
13 PRESIDENT’S CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the winner of the Leading Rein Class Winner 2024: Ms Una Golembeck
14 DELBRIDGE CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Champion in the Ridden Pony Classes (excluding the Leading Rein Class).
Winner 2024: Miss J Goodman
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Judge: Mrs H Banbury (St Austell, Cornwall) Judging will commence at 8.30am in Ring 1B
This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Show Championships on 28th –30th August 2025 at the David Broome Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP.
Classes 23 – 32 are qualifiers for the South West Pony Association Show Championship IN HAND CLASSES
CLASS 23 IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND Small Breed Young Stock, up to 3 Years old.
CLASS 24 IN HAND MOUTAIN AND MOORLAND Small Breed, 4 years and over
CLASS 25 IN HAND MOUNTAIN MOORLAND Large Breed Young Stock, up to 3 years old.
CLASS 26 IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND Large Breed 4 Years and Over
CLASS 27 LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND Open to pure registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A & B mares and geldings, four years old or over not exceeding 122 cms (12hh). Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband only. The North Devon Agricultural Society will award rosettes to all exhibitors forward in this class.
CLASS 28 FIRST RIDDEN MOUTAIN AND MOORLAND Pony, Mare or Gelding 4yrs old and over . Not exceeding 127cm (13.2hh). Suitable to be ridden by a child no older than 10 years.
Classes 23 - 28 are NPS qualifiers for the NPS Absorbine M&M In Hand National Championship
Championship – NPS/Blackertor & Shaptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying Life member in the M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification
CLASS 29 REGISTERED SHETLAND PONY – 3 Years and under. To be shown in hand
CLASS 30 REGISTERED SHETLAND PONY – 4 Years and over. To be shown in hand.
RIDDEN CLASSES
CLASS 31 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS Open to registered pure bred Mountain & Moorland stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over. Not to include Lead Rein. Rider any age.
CLASS 32 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS Open to registered pure bred Mountain & Moorland stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over. Not to include Lead Rein. Rider any age.
Classes 31 & 32 are qualifiers for the NPS/Ringside Stud Open Ridden M&M Rosette Championship. Championship – NPS/NIPNA Dales Pony Stud M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship.
A silver rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section (excluding Leading Rein, First Ridden &WHP). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.
CUPS FOR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CLASSES
15 DURAL TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy for the Champion Pony for the In Hand Mountain & Moorland Classes Winner 2024: Debra Howe
135 OKELEAT CUP
Presented to the Champion of the Ridden Mountain and Moorland Classes –kindly presented by Mr & Mrs K Locke Winner 2024: Sue Smith
COLOURED
Judge: TBC
Judging will commence at 8.30 am in Ring 2
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation – 25-053
Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need NOT be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify both owner and rider/exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid qualifier card.
Members to apply into CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. All stallions, 4 yrs and older entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear stallion ID without exception.
CLASS 33 IN HAND NATIVE COLOURED CHAPS UK. Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over, any height. Qualifier.
CLASS 34 IN HAND NON NATIVE COLOURED CHAPS UK. Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over, any height to be shown plaited and trimmed. Qualifier.
CLASS 35 IN HAND COLOURED CHAPS UK. Colt, Filly or Gelding 1, 2, 3 years old, any height. Qualifier.
Classes 33-35 are Qualifiers for the P(UK) Gold Medal Series In-Hand Piebald/Skewbald Horse/ Pony Championship. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify.
For shows between the 1st March 2025 & the 28th February 2026 – 1 st, 2nd & 3rd placed competitors will qualify for the UKPH Spring Classic 2026. If circumstances allow, these classes may be amalgamated at the Spring & Summer Classic
CLASS 36 OPEN RIDDEN COLOURED ANY HEIGHT OR TYPE CHAPS UK. Stallion, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height or type to be shown either with full mane, tail and feathered or hogged and trimmed as appropriate. Riders any age. Qualifier.
Classes 36 is a Qualifier for the P(UK) Gold Medal Series Ridden Piebald/Skewbald Horse/ Pony Championship. 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify.
For shows between the 1st March 2025 & the 28th February 2026 – 1 st, 2nd & 3rd placed competitors will qualify for the UKPH Spring Classic 2026. If circumstances allow, these classes may be amalgamated at the Spring & Summer Classic
Classes 33-36 are qualifiers for the South West Pony Association Show Championships on 28th – 30th August 2025 at the David Broome Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP.
CUP FOR COLOURED CLASSES
16 COUNT TRELAWNEY TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy for the Champion in the Coloured Horse Classes
Winner 2024: Janette Chadwick
EXMOOR
Exmoor Pony Society
Devon & Cornwall Area Show Judge: TBC
Not before 11am in Ring 2, following the Coloured Classes. (See Page 5 under Affiliations)
Please make entries via https://showingscene.com/events/exmoor-pony-society-devoncornwall-area-show-at-the-north-devon-show-aug-2025 All enquiries to Jenna Payne: 07837733564 or exiefest@gmail.com
Rosettes & qualifiers will be awarded to the Best Youngstock and Reserve Best Youngstock from classes 37a and 37b and to the Best Senior Pony and Reserve Best Senior Pony from classes 37(c) -37(f). These prizes will be awarded in the championship. Class 37(g) and 37(h) will follow on from the Championship.
37(g)Young Handler – age 11 & under. 37(h) Young Handler – 16 years & under.
Class 38 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY UTILITY PONY CLASSES
These classes will take place whilst the judge has his lunch. Utility Pony Judge: Mrs. J. Payne.
38(a) Utility Pony: In Hand
38(b) Utility Pony: Ridden. Special prize for the Best Junior Rider
Class 39 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY RIDDEN CLASSES
39a) Leading Rein - Open to mares or geldings. Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday by the 1st January 2025.
39(b) Junior Ridden - Open to mares or geldings. Rider not to have attained their 16th birthday by the 1st January 2025.
39(c) Novice Ridden - Open to mares, geldings or stallions. Open to novice ponies or novice riders. Please enter this class in the spirit of which is intended.
39(d) Open Ridden - Open to mares, geldings or stallions. All exhibits welcome.
Ridden Championship – 1st and 2nd Prize winners in Classes 39a – 39d
Rosettes & qualifiers will be awarded to the Ridden Champion & Reserve Ridden Champion. A Marion Williams Award rosette is offered to highest placed rider aged under 25 who is an EPS member riding a registered Exmoor pony-this can pass to the second eligible rider if the first has already been awarded a rosette in 2025.
This show has been kindly supported by www.ExieFest.co.uk
HACKS & RIDING HORSES
Judge: Dr G Williamson (Bridgwater, Somerset) Judging will commence at 8.30 am in Ring 4
Classes 40 & 41 will qualify for the BSHA In-Hand Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show, September 2025. The highest placed eligible unqualified horse will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.
If in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly to have your status confirmed.
CLASS 40 IN HAND RIDING HORSE ANY AGE: (to include qualification for Rising Star Associate In Hand Hack/Riding Horse Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. The highest placed eligible unqualified will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.)
CLASS 41 IN HAND SHOW HACK ANY AGE: (to include qualification for Rising Star Associate In Hand Hack/Riding Horse: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148cms, not exceeding 160 cms. The highest placed eligible unqualified will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.)
CLASS 42 RIDDEN RIDING HORSE 4 YEARS AND OVER including qualification for Rising Star Associate Ridden Hack / Riding Horse: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. The highest placed eligible unqualified will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.
CLASS 43 RIDDEN HACK incl qualification for Rising Star Ridden Hack/ Riding Horse Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 160 cms. The two highest placed eligible unqualified will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2025.
Classes 42 & 43 will qualify for the BSHA Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show. The highest placed unqualified and eligible exhibit of each section type in the qualifying class will be eligible to compete in the BSHA Rising Star Associate Final at the BSHA National Championships Show.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
CUP FOR HACKS & RIDING CLASSES
18 TROPHYMAN CUP
A perpetual challenge trophy for the Champion Hack/Riding Horse Winner 2024: Chantel Searle
HEAVY HORSES
Judge: Mr S Barnes (Bath, Somerset)
Judging will commence at 1.00pm in Ring 1A
All Heavy Horses entered will parade our Savery ring at 3.00pm following the Supreme Horse Champion
The Grand parade of Livestock will follow Heavy Horses
CLASS 44 IN HAND YOUNG STOCK Colts, Fillies and Geldings up to 3 years. Any breed of Heavy Horse. Best Yearling, Best 2 year old and Best 3 Year old rosettes will be presented.
CLASS 45 IN HAND OPEN Mares and Geldings 4 years and over. Any breed of Heavy Horse.
CLASS 46 RIDDEN CLASS OPEN Any breed of Heavy Horse 4 years and over (No Stallions)
CLASS 47 HARNESS CLASS – decorated and agricultural harness. This class will commence at 1.30 pm – the winner to lead out Grand Parade.
EACH HEAVY HORSE EXHIBITOR IS ELIGIBLE FOR A £30 APPEARANCE FEE (sent after the Show)
AWARD FOR HEAVY HORSE CLASSES
25 TROPHYMAN CHAMPION CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for heavy horse class and £35.00 prize money
Winner 2024: Kerry Roberts
SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mr P Lobb (Bodmin, Cornwall)
Preliminary Judging at 2.30pm in Horse Ring 2
Judging will commence at 3.00pm in The Savery Ring
20 COWLEY TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy presented by Mrs. W. White for the champion exhibit in the Horse and Pony Section of the Show. Only Champions of each Section are eligible to compete for this Trophy
No exhibitor shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to compete or be prepared to compete, in any show jumping competition without taking adequate precautions to ensure other members of the public are not put at risk of injury.
Show Jumping will commence at approx 12 noon in rings 3 & 4
Please see page 6 for ticket & vehicle allocation.
CLASS 48 NOVICE CLASS
Open to any combination of horse/pony and open to riders of any age. The maximum height of fences will be approx 50 cms. Riders may be assisted.
CLASS 49 OPEN
Open to any combination of horse/pony and open to riders of any age. Max height of fences in the first round will be approx 60cm.
CLASS 50 OPEN
Open to any combination of horse/pony and open to riders of any age. Max height of fences in the first round will be approx 70cm.
CLASS 51 THE TARKA CLASS
Riders must be 16 years and under and ponies 14.2hh and under. Riders may not enter both the TARKA and the TAW & TORRIDGE Maximum height of fences in the first round will be approx 85 cms This class will be run as a two-round competition – first round followed by a jump off.
21 LLOYDS BANK TARKA TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy for the Local winner of Class 51 2024: Miss Esmae Leonard
CLASS 52 THE TAW AND TORRIDGE CLASS
Riders may not enter both the TARKA and the TAW & TORRIDGE Maximum height of fences in the first round will be approx. 95 cms
This class will be run as a two-round competition – first round followed by a jump off.
CLASS 53 OPEN
Open to any combination of horse/pony and rider.
Maximum height of fences in the first round will be approx 1.00 metre
22 BREWER HARDING AND ROWE TROPHY
Perpetual trophy presented to the local show jumper winning the most points. [6 points gained for a win down to 1 point for 6th Place]
2024: Miss Lily Dennis
THE TARKA TAW & TORRIDE CLASSES
These will be run as a two round competition – first round followed by jump off.
Jumps in the first round should not exceed 80cm for the Tarka and not exceed 90cm for the Taw & Torridge.
The TARKA is open to ponies 14.2hh and under and riders to be 16 years or under on the day of the show.
The TAW & TORRIDGE is open to horses over 14.2hh and riders of any age. Riders may not enter both the TARKA and the TAW & TORRIDGE
CATTLE
Senior Stewards: Mr IT Allin & Mr C Dart
• Conditions of entry are subject to current DEFRA movement restrictions and exhibitors must comply with all animal health regulations in force at the time of the show.
• We reserve the right to reject entries and make an administration charge.
• ALL CATTLE TO BE LED AND BULLS TO BE RINGED
• All exhibitors of bulls must observe the responsibilities laid down in the Health and Safety Guidance Note GS 36
• All entries are confined to Brucellosis Accredited Herds only
• All cows shown should have produced a calf naturally in the last 15 months
• ALL CATTLE ARE TO BE STALLED
• GAZEBOS – exhibitors erecting such structures must ensure that they are visibly anchored/ secured
• RULE 7 APPLIES TO ALL CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION
• 2 exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will automatically be transferred into the AOB Native or AOB Continental section.
• ALL Prize Winners are expected to participate in the Grand Parade, general rule 1 will apply.
• Exhibitors whose herds do not have a clear TB test between entry closure and show day will have all monies reimbursed
• No Entries will be taken on Show Day
EACH CATTLE EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE:
ALL OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PASS
Without an entry pass the individual will be required to pay the Full Show Day price of £22.00
Additional vehicle passes
Extra Individual Passes
Children’s passes (5-15 years)
£10.00 per pass to a maximum of ONE
£19.95 each – Pre Show Day
£3.00 each – Pre Show Day
Please ensure you purchase the correct number of extra passes you require on your entry form.
Entry fees for Classes 54-150*
Members: £5 (with general membership only) ~ Non-members: £7 *With the exception of Class 129 (please see class for details)
Entry fees for Junior Showman Classes 125-128 £3.00
Stalls will carry NO CHARGE but Exhibitors are asked to exercise restraint in their requests for stalls.
If your herd is in a CHeCS Cattle Health Scheme, please tick the box on the entry form and attach a copy of your current CHeCS certificate with your entry from. The NDAS will endeavour to stall all accredited animals separately from non-accredited animals
Prize Money for Classes 54-150* (Rule 8 Applies)
1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £10, *With the exception of Class 129 (please see class for details)
Judging: Beef will commence at 9.00am and Dairy will commence at 9.30am prompt, Cattle to be stalled by 8.15am
All Prize money will need to be collected from the Blue Gate on show day between 2pm and 5pm. All monies not collected by the end of show day will be deemed a donation to the Society.
DEVON
Judge: Mrs B Clamp (Penzance, Cornwall)
Every animal must be entered, accepted for entry, or eligible for entry in Davy’s Devon Herd Book, its polled register or one of its supplementary registers, AND must be at least 87.5% pure Devon bred by any route, or an officially approved herd book of Devons in a Member State of the EU.
The DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS’ SOCIETY will award the Holwell Manor West Cup (won outright by RT & MP Wilson and represented as the Bartridge Decanter) to the member gaining the most points from the following shows: Camelford, Holsworthy & 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 = 4 points; Third Prize = 3 points
Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then points will be awarded for these. For final possession to be won 4 times in succession.
CLASS 54 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 55 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 56 COW OR HEIFER. In milk or in calf born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 57 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 58 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 57 & 58 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
CLASS 59 NOVICE EXHIBITOR CLASS. For a Pedigree Devon exhibitor that has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize at the County Shows (Devon County, Royal Cornwall and The Royal Bath & West) in 2025 or the last three years.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
THE MAY CUP
CUPS
FOR DEVON
CLASSES
Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Devon Cattle Breed Champion
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: Mr John May
31 NATWEST SILVER SALVER
Perpetual Salver presented to the Champion Devon
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: Mr John May
32 CLINTON CUP
Perpetual challenge cup, for the best beast of either sex shown by an Exhibitor residing in the Society’s area (see page 3 for Local Area)
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: S & G Phillips
33 NORTH DEVON MEAT CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the best Exhibit in the Devon Classes bred by an Exhibitor
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: Mr John May
34 ARC CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the best yearling animal born on or after 1st January in the year prior to the Show
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: S & G Phillips
36 HUTCHINGS CUP
Perpetual cup for the best group of 3 breeding animals from the same herd, 1 bred by exhibitor.
Winner 2022: S & G Phillips, 2024: S & G Phillips
38 THE MIKE COWELL CONSTRUCTION Trophy Perpetual trophy for the winner of Class 59. Winner 2022: Ms S Lang, 2024: Not awarded
30 BRENT CUP
Perpetual cup for the exhibitor in the Devon Classes gaining the most points. Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: Mr John May
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate.
BRITISH SALER
Judge: Mr V Sellick (Taunton, Somerset)
CLASS 60 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 61 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 62 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 63 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 64 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 63 & 64 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries
BREED CHAMPION
British Saler Breed Champion 2022: Mr Stephen Simmons, 2024: No Entries
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
2 Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
ABERDEEN ANGUS
Judge: Mrs B Clamp (Penzance, Cornwall)
CLASS 65 BULL. Born before 1 January 2024
CLASS 66 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 67 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 68 HEIFER. Born in 2023.
CLASS 69 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 68 & 69 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
AWARD FOR ABERDEEN ANGUS CLASSES
42 BREED CHAMPION
THE MARY SMALLWOOD MEMORIAL TROPHY - A Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Aberdeen Angus Breed Champion. Winner 2022: Miss L Pulsford, 2024: No Exhibitors
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB native.
BRITISH CHAROLAIS
Judge: Mr V Sellick (Taunton, somerset)
CLASS 70 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 71 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 72 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 73 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 74 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 73 & 74 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
CUP FOR BRITISH CHAROLAIS CLASSES
41 CHRIS HODGSON TROPHY
Perpetual challenge cup for the Charolais Breed Champion
Winner 2024: No Exhibitors
A Rosette for the Champion presented by the British Charolais Society.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
BRITISH LIMOUSIN
Judge: Ms T Woollatt (St Averns, Chepstow)
CLASS 75 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 76 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 77 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023.
CLASS 78 HEIFER. Born in 2023.
CLASS 79 HEIFER. Born in 2024.
Classes 78 & 79 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
AWARD FOR BRITISH LIMOUSIN CLASSESS
CHAMPION
British Limousin Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Mr Graham Hilsdon
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
BRITISH BLONDES
Judge: Mr V Sellick (Taunton, Somerset)
CLASS 80 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 81 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 82 COW or Heifer in milk or calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 83 HEIFER. Born in 2023.
CLASS 84 HEIFER. Born in 2024.
Classes 83 and 84 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129 For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
BREED CHAMPION
British Blonde Breed Champion
Winner 2022: Miss A Westcott, 2024: No Entries
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
BRITISH BLUE
Judge: Ms T Woollatt (St Averns, Chepstow)
CLASS 85 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 86 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 87 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 88 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 89 HEIFER. Born in 2024.
Classes 88 & 89 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
CUP FOR BRITISH BLUE CLASSES
43 E. HASTE TROPHY
Perpetual challenge cup for the Blue Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Mr Andrew Barnett
BRITISH SIMMENTAL
Judge: Mr V Sellick (Taunton, Somerset)
CLASS 90 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 91 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 92 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 93 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 94 HEIFER. Born in 2024.
Classes 93 & 94 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries.
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
CUP FOR BRITISH SIMMENTAL CLASSES
44 TSB CUP
Perpetual trophy presented to the Champion British Simmental Winner 2024: Mrs Stephanie Hooper
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Collerton Plate.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Continental
HEREFORDS
Judge: Mrs M Reynolds (Bordon, Hampshire)
CLASS 95 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 96 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 97 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 98 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 99 HEIFER. Born in 2024.
Classes 98 & 99 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries ** A Breed Champion Rosette will be available for the Champion Hereford** See Class 129 For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
CUP FOR HEREFORDS CLASSES
37 PRIOR-WANDESFORD CUP
Perpetual trophy presented to the Champion Hereford. Winner 2022: Mr T Jarvis, 2024: No Exhibitors
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate.
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Native
GALLOWAYS
Judge: Mr J Reynolds (Bordon, Hampshire)
CLASS 100 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 101 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 102 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 103 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 104 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 103 & 104 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries
CHAMPION
Winner 2024: Mrs Judith Galloway
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Native.
DEXTER
Judge: Mrs M Kay (Dorchester, Dorset)
CLASS 105 BULL Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 106 BULL Born in 2024
CLASS 107 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 108 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 109 HEIFER. Born in 2024
CLASS 110 PAIR OF DEXTER FEMALES. From the same owner and entered in previous classes
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
Two Exhibitors are required for a breed section to run otherwise entries will be automatically transferred into the AOB Native
CUP FOR DAIRY & DUAL PURPOSE DEXTER CLASSES
60 MRS. M.M.KING CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Dexter Breed Champion
Winner 2024: M & A Hamlett
ANY OTHER BREED (Native)
Judge: Mrs M Reynolds (Bordon, Hampshire)
CLASS 111 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 112 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 113 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 114 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 115 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 108 & 109 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries
CHAMPION
Winner 2024: Miss Grace Denning
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
If we don’t receive 2 exhibitors in each AOB (Native or Continental) sections, the classes will automatically be merged.
ANY OTHER BREED (Continental)
Judge: Mr V Sellick (Taunton, Somerset)
CLASS 116 BULL. Born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 117 BULL. Born in 2024
CLASS 118 COW or Heifer in milk or in calf. Born before 1st January 2023
CLASS 119 HEIFER. Born in 2023
CLASS 120 HEIFER. Born in 2024
Classes 113 & 114 may be merged into one class if either class has less than 3 entries
AWARD FOR ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL OR NATIVE BREED
CHAMPION BREED CLASSES
CHAMPION
Winner 2022: Miss Milly Bradley, 2024: No Exhibitors
See Class 129: For Beef Inter Breed Pairs
A special rosette presented by the North Devon Agricultural Society for the best yearling animal (born in 2024). Winner to go forward for the Colleton Plate
If we don’t receive 2 exhibitors in each AOB (Native or Continental) sections, the classes will automatically be merged.
COMMERCIAL BEEF CLASSES
Judge: Ms Gayle Bersey (Looe, Cornwall)
CLASS 121 HEIFER. Any native pure or cross bred to be sired by a native bull.
CLASS 122 STEER. Any native pure or cross bred to be sired by a native bull.
CLASS 123 HEIFER. Any continental pure or cross bred to be sired by a continental bull.
CLASS 124 STEER. Any continental pure or cross bred to be sired by a continental bull. 40
LIZZY’S LARDER CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Champion in the Commercial Beef Classes
Winner 2024: Mr Andrew Barnett
Commercial Beef not eligible for Interbreed Classes
JUNIOR SHOWMAN COMPETITIONS
Judges: Beef – Mr R Tully (Brixham, Devon)
Dairy – Mrs J Targett (Castle Carey, Somerset)
Judging will commence at 1pm
The South Western Limousin Cattle Breeders’ are kindly providing rosettes for the Overall Beef and Dairy Young Handler
The North Devon Agricultural Society would wish to point out that the parents and guardians of any minor are wholly and solely responsible for their safety and wellbeing, both in and out of the competition rings
All entries forward in Classes 125 to 128 will receive a rosette.
RULES: a] Calf to be of any breed or cross
b] To be judged on turnout of calf and leader, and leader’s ability to parade animal.
c] The conformation of the calf is to be disregarded.
d] If the calf will NOT be transported with other showing cattle – please ring Secretary on 01769 573852
e] A minimum of 4 entries are required for each class, if there are less the classes will be amalgamated to reflect the age span.
f) Please enter age of child on entry form
g) One child pass will be allocated per entry
CLASS 125 BEEF JUNIOR SHOWMAN. – Aged 13 to 18 years old on Show day and the animal to be any age, except for bulls which must be under 18 months old
CLASS 126 BEEF JUNIOR SHOWMAN – Aged 12 years and under on Show day and the calf to be any age except for Bulls which must be under 18 months old.
CLASS 127 DAIRY JUNIOR SHOWMAN. – Aged 13 to 18 years old on Show day to show a dairy breed calf up to 15 months old
CLASS 128 DAIRY JUNIOR SHOWMAN. – Aged 12 years and under on Show day and the calf, to be up to 12 months old
46 E J LEY CUP – Beef Section
Perpetual challenge cup presented to the Champion Junior Showman
Winner 2024: Miss Grace Denning
66 VELTONIAN CUP - Dairy Section
Perpetual challenge cup presented to the Champion Junior Showman
Winner 2024: Tamzin Ley
134 BILL & SUZANNE HARPER CUP – Overall Junior Champion
Winner 2024: Miss Grace Denning
BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mr R Tully (Brixham, Devon) Judging will commence at 2.00pm
BEEF INTER BREED PAIRS
Entry Fee for Class 129:
Members: £10 (with general membership) Non-Members: £12
Prize Money for Class 129*: 1st £50 2nd £35 3rd £20 (4th £10 – will be awarded if 10 or more entries in class)
CLASS 129 BEEF INTER BREED PAIRS - Best Pair entered in Beef section classes 54 – 120 (excluding 121-124) owned by the exhibitor and at least one animal to be bred by the exhibitor.
67 HEARDS RPS Cup – Beef Interbreed Pairs
Perpetual challenge cup for the champion pair in the Beef Inter Breed Pairs
Winner 2024: GN & LV Dunn
68 THE ANDREW SLEE MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL
A perpetual Rose Bowl for the highest placed Devon Pair in the Inter Breed Pairs class.
Winner 2022: Mr & Mrs M & D Cowell, 2024: S & G Phillips
BEEF YEARLING INTER BREED CHAMPION
69 THE COLLETON PLATE
Perpetual challenge plate presented to the champion beef yearling animal (born in 2024).
Winner 2024: Mrs Stephanie Hooper
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BEEF SUPREME CHAMPION
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy presented to the Supreme Champion in the Beef Breeds: only the winners of the 9 breed championships within the Beef Section to be judged for the Championship and Reserve Interbreed.
Winner 2024: Mr Graham Hilsdon
NATIVE INTER BREED CHAMPION
49 NANCEKIVELL CUP
Perpetual challenge cup presented to the best Exhibit in the Native Breed Beef Classes.
Winner 2024: Miss Grace Denning
CONTINENTAL INTER BREED CHAMPION
50 PICKARD & CO. CUP
Perpetual challenge cup presented to the best Exhibit in the Continental Beef Classes
Winner 2024: Mr Tom Hilsdon
PRESIDENT’S PRIZE
The President will award a prize to the Exhibitor in the Livestock Classes gaining most points. Only ONE entry per Exhibitor is to count in each class. In the event of a tie the prize will be awarded to the Competitor who has gained most points relative to the number of entries.
TSW TELEVISION SOUTH WEST TROPHY
This trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Presidents Prize and to be held for one year
Winner 2024: Mr David Prouse
THE JOHN BEALEY SALVER
This trophy will be awarded to the Runner Up of the President’s Prize and be held for one year.
Runner Up: Ms Sadie Champion
In addition to normal prize money:
HOLSTEIN
Judge: Mr J Perry (Chulmleigh, Devon)
The Holstein Cattle classes are held under the rules of the HOLSTEIN UK and IRELAND Society. The Conditions, Definitions and those Practices permitted by the aforesaid Society will be enforced.
CLASS 130 MAIDEN HEIFER. Under 13 months old
CLASS 131 HEIFER IN CALF
CLASS 132 HEIFER IN MILK.
CLASS 133 COW IN MILK. Having had 2 or more calves
CLASS 134 PAIR OF FEMALES. From the same owner & entered in previous classes.
CUPS FOR HOLSTEIN CLASSES
52 NATWEST SILVER SALVER - HOLSTEIN
Perpetual salver presented to the Champion Holstein.
Winner 2024: Mr John May
53 AMBROSE E. FULFORD CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the best registered female and exhibited by a Member of the Society.
Winner 2024: Mr S Ley
54 FRANK BEER CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the best cow or heifer in milk being the third generation bred by the Exhibitor
Winner 2024: Mr S Ley
55 W. H. LEY ESQ. TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy for the best cow or heifer bred by an exhibitor
Winner 2024: Mr S Ley
56 WORLD WIDE SIRE TROPHY
Presented by World Wide Sires UK (US Semen Suppliers – Barnstaple) Winner of Class 132 Heifer in milk.
Winner 2024: Mr S Ley
See Class 150 KIMLAND CUP – Dairy Production & Inspection Class
The Best Pair of Dairy Cattle from one exhibitor to go forward to THE SOWDEN CUP
Winner to go forward to THE HARPER FEEDS LTD CUP for the Champion Dairy Interbreed Heifer
AYRSHIRE
Judge: Mr R Cornish (Wellington, Somerset)
CLASS 135 MAIDEN HEIFER. Under 13 months old
CLASS 136 HEIFER IN CALF
CLASS 137 HEIFER IN MILK
CLASS 138 COW IN MILK. Having had 2 or more calves.
CLASS 139 PAIR OF FEMALES. From the same owner and entered in previous classes.
CUPS FOR AYRSHIRE CLASSES
57 NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY CUP.
Perpetual challenge cup for the Best Ayrshire Cow or Heifer in Milk
Winner 2024: RC & T Martin
58 WHITSTONE CUP
A challenge cup presented by A. W Meikle Esq. for the best pair of Ayrshire females bred by the Exhibitor for final possession to be won 3 times in succession or any 4 times.
Winner 2024:
KIMLAND CUP see Class 150 – Dairy Production & Inspection Class
The Best Pair of Dairy Cattle from one exhibitor to go forward to THE SOWDEN CUP Winner to go forward to THE HARPER FEEDS LTD CUP for the Champion Dairy Interbreed Heifer.
JERSEY
CLASS 142 HEIFER IN MILK
CLASS 143 COW IN MILK. Having had 2 or more calves.
CLASS 144 PAIR OF FEMALES From the same owner and entered in previous classes.
59 BREED CHAMPION
Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Jersey Breed Champion Winner 2024: No Exhibitors
See Class 150 KIMLAND CUP – Dairy Production & Inspection Class
The Best Pair of Dairy Cattle from one exhibitor to go forward to THE SOWDEN CUP Winner to go forward to THE HARPER FEEDS LTD CUP for the Champion Dairy Interbreed.
Judge: Mr M Davis (Tiverton, Devon)
ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED
Judge: Mr M Huxtable (Crediton, Devon)
(If there are more than two exhibitors of any one breed, the breed will be judged as an individual breed on the discretion of the stewards.)
CLASS 145 MAIDEN HEIFER. Under 13 months old
CLASS 146 HEIFER IN CALF
CLASS 147 HEIFER IN MILK
CLASS 148 COW IN MILK. Having had 2 or more calves
CLASS 149 PAIR OF FEMALES. From the same owner and entered in previous Classes
65 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED CUP
A perpetual challenge cup for the Any other Dairy Breed Champion. Winner 2024: No entries
See Class 150 KIMLAND CUP – Dairy Production & Inspection Class
The Best Pair of Dairy Cattle from one exhibitor to go forward to THE SOWDEN CUP Winner to go forward to THE HARPER FEEDS LTD CUP for the Champion Dairy Interbreed Heifer
DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs J Targett (Castle Carey, Somerset) Judging will commence at 12.00pm
CLASS 150 KIMLAND CUP (61)
Perpetual Challenge cup presented by Messrs W. Gubb and Sons for the Cow, the property of the Exhibitor living in the Society’s area gaining most points on production and inspection
[1] PRODUCTION: One point will be awarded for combined weight of butterfat and protein produced in the last complete lactation [not to exceed 305 days]. This score will then be indexed as a percentage of breed average. National Milk Record Certificates to be forwarded with entry forms. Records must be available for inspection on show day.
[2] INSPECTION: The cow placed first will be awarded the same points as the highest production cow, remaining animals in a descending scale at the Judge’s discretion.
Entries strictly in advance. No Show day entries will be accepted.
62 FRIEND CUP
Awarded to the entry with most points in the Dairy Section Winner 2024: RC & T Martin
DAIRY SUPREME CHAMPION
64 TOM ANSTEY CUP
Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the NORTH DEVON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY for the Supreme Champion in the Dairy Breeds.
Winner 2024: Miss Tamzin Ley
108 THE SOWDEN CUP
Cup for the best Pair of Dairy Cattle from one Exhibitor
Winner 2024: RC & T Martin
109 HARPERS FEEDS LTD CUP
Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Dairy Interbreed Heifer Champion
Winner 2024: Mr S Ley
EXHIBITOR BRED INTERBREED CHAMPION
63 W. H. LEY TROPHY
Challenge trophy for the best exhibit in the Dairy Classes bred by the Exhibitor
• Conditions of entry are subject to current DEFRA movement restrictions and exhibitors must comply with all animal health regulations in force at the time of the show.
• We reserve the right to reject entries and make an administration charge.
• Please indicate on your entry form if MV accredited. If your flock is MV accredited, a valid SAC certificate will be required on show day for collection.
• Ownership: All exhibits in the sheep classes other than those bred by the Exhibitor must have been registered as being owned by the Exhibitor for a minimum of two (2) months prior to Show day.
• ALL SHEEP ARE TO BE PENNED.
• 3 exhibitors are required for each class to be effective
• Each exhibitor is limited to two entries per class
• The Society reserves the right to remove from the ring or Grand Parade any exhibitor or stockman who is deemed incompetent.
• RULE 7 APPLIES TO ALL CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION
EACH SHEEP EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE: No. Animals
A maximum of 2 Vehicle Passes & 4 Exhibitor Passes will be sent per entry form. Exhibitors who make two or more fleece entries will be entitled to a free entry pass.
ALL OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PASS
Without an entry pass the individual will be required to pay the full Show Day price of £22.00
Additional vehicle pass
Extra Individual Passes
£10.00 per pass to a maximum of ONE
£19.95 each pre Show Day
Children’s passes (5 – 15 years) £3.00 each pre Show Day
Please ensure you purchase the correct number of extra passes you require on your entry form
Pen Fee: (Pens are 6ft by 6ft. Approx.) £2.00 each
Entry fees for Junior Showman Classes 263 to 265 - £3.00
Prize Money for Classes 151 to 262 (Rule 8 applies)
1st £15, 2nd £11, 3rd £8, 4th £4
Prize Money for Classes 263 to 265 – Junior handlers
1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £6, 4th £4, 5th £3, 6th £3
In addition to normal prize money:
Supreme Champions receive £50.00 Reserves £30.00
Breed Champions receive £20.00 Reserves £15.00
ROSETTES: Best Female and Best Male Rosettes are awarded IN ALL Breeds
Judging will commence promptly at 9.00 am Exhibitors are asked to be on the Field and penned by 8.00 am
All Prize money will need to be collected from the Blue Gate on show day between 2pm and 5pm. All monies not collected by the end of show day will be deemed a donation to the Society.
DEVON CLOSEWOOL
Judge: Mr Philip Abel (Tavistock, Devon)
This Show is a qualifying show for the Brian Kent-Smith Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Ram of the Year and the Eddie Bulled Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Ewe of the Year.
CLASS 151 RAM 2 shear or over
CLASS 152 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 153 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 154 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 155 RAM LAMB
CLASS 156 EWE LAMB
CLASS 157 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR DEVON CLOSEWOOL CLASSES
70 JIM LEY CUP
Challenge trophy for the Devon Closewool Breed Champion. For final possession to be won 4 times in succession or any 5 times.
Winner 2024: RJ & P Burge
Replacing the A.E COOK CHRISTIE CUP – won outright in 2009 by Mr WJ Ley
71 BOB KIFT CUP
Perpetual challenge Trophy for the most points in the Devon Closewool Classes
Winner 2024: Mr David Snell
72 CHRISTIE CUP
A.L. Christie Cup. Re-presented by the family of Mr F. Elliot as a perpetual challenge trophy for the Best Devon Closewool Shearling Ram
Winner 2024: RJ & P Burge
73 DALLYN CUP
The Arthur Dallyn Memorial Cup presented for the best lamb in the Devon Closewool breed.
Winner 2024: RJ & P Burge
EXMOOR HORN
Judge: Mr David Butt (Minehead, Somerset)
CLASS 158 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 159 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 160 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 161 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 162 RAM LAMB
CLASS 163 EWE LAMB
CLASS 164 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR EXMOOR HORN CLASSES
74 JACK BURGE CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Exmoor Horn Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Ms Jane Scripps
75 TL RICHARDS CUP IN HONOUR OF RUTH COOK
Replacing the Ruth Cook Cup – won outright in 2009 by TL Richards
To be judged by the Championship Judge
Challenge cup for the best group of 3 Devon Closewool or Exmoor Horn Sheep, one to be of different sex, owned by the exhibitor. For final possession to be won 4 times in succession or any 5 times
Winner 2024: D & V Snell
ZWARTBLES
Judge: Mr Andrew Coombes (Emborough, Somerset )
CLASS 165 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 166 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 167 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 168 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 169 RAM LAMB
CLASS 170 EWE LAMB
CLASS 171 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR ZWARTBLES CLASSES
CHAMPION
Winner 2024: Ms Carina Dawe
BRITISH TEXEL
Judge: Mr B Roberts (Lymstone, Exmouth)
The Texel Sheep Classes will be run in accordance with the British Texel Society’s Bye-Laws
CLASS 172 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 173 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 174 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 175 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 176 RAM LAMB
CLASS 177 EWE LAMB
CLASS 178 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR BRITISH TEXEL CLASSES
78 NORTH DEVON MEAT TROPHY
Perpetual challenge cup for the British Texel Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Ms Kayleigh Dawe
79 LANGAN ROSE CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the British Texel Male Champion
Winner 2024: Ms Jodie Hooper
SUFFOLK
Judge: Mr T Ball (Minehead, Somerset)
CLASS 179 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 180 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 181 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 182 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 183 RAM LAMB
CLASS 184 EWE LAMB
CLASS 185 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR SUFFOLK CLASSES
81 GIBBINGS CUP
Perpetual cup for the Suffolk Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Mrs L Gregory
82 R. J. HUTCHINGS CUP
Perpetual Challenge cup presented by the Stoke Rivers Sheep Show in memory of Raymond Hutchings for the Best Shearling Ram
Winner 2024: Mr R J Irwin
JACOB
Judge: Mr H Jones (Builth Wells, Powys) Sheep to be shown according to the Breed Society Rules
CLASS 186 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 187 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 188 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 189 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 190 RAM LAMB
CLASS 191 EWE LAMB
CLASS 192 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR JACOB CLASSES
83 R.G.B. GROUP CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Jacob Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Mr C Slee
84 BERT GUARD CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the best exhibit of a Jacob Sheep owned by the exhibitor and to be the opposite sex of the Breed Champion.
Winner 2024: Mr C Slee
BRITISH CHAROLLAIS
Judge: Mr G Burrough (Honiton, Devon)
CLASS 193 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 194 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 195 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 196 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 197 RAM LAMB
CLASS 198 EWE LAMB
CLASS 199 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR BRITISH CHAROLLAIS CLASSES
85 LLOYD MAUNDER CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the British Charollais Breed Champion Winner 2024: No Exhibitors
97 SMITH CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Best Group of Three Winner 2024: No Exhibitors
BELTEX
Judge: Mr J Simpson (Liskeard, Cornwall)
CLASS 200 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 201 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 202 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 203 SHEARLING EWE.
CLASS 204 RAM LAMB
CLASS 205 EWE LAMB
CLASS 206 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
AWARD FOR BELTEX CLASSES
CHAMPION
Winner 2024: Ms L Gregory
ROUSSIN
Judge: Mr C Richardson (Newquay, Cornwall)
CLASS 207 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 208 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 209 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 210 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 211 RAM LAMB
CLASS 212 EWE LAMB
CLASS 213 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
AWARD FOR ROUSSIN CLASSES
86 KINGSTREE ROSEBOWL
Perpetual challenge cup for the Roussin Breed Champion
Winner 2024: D J Prouse
HAMPSHIRE DOWN
Judge: Mr T Ball (Minehead, Somerset)
CLASS 214 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 215 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 216 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 217 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 218 RAM LAMB
CLASS 219 EWE LAMB
CLASS 220 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
AWARD FOR HAMPSHIRE DOWN CLASSES
CHAMPION
Winner 2024: NO Exhibitors
ANY OTHER BREED (BRITISH)
Judge: Mr H Keast (Crediton, Devon) Please State Breed on Entry Form
CLASS 221 RAM 2 Shear or over.
CLASS 222 SHEARLING RAM.
CLASS 223 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 224 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 225 RAM LAMB
CLASS 226 EWE LAMB
CLASS 227 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR ANY OTHER BREED (BRITISH) CLASSES
87 VOLAC INTERNATIONAL CUP
Re-presented as the perpetual challenge cup for the champion Any Other British Breed
Winner 2024: MJ & VM Pile
ANY OTHER BREED (CONTINENTAL)
Judge: Mr Simon Norman (Taunton, Somerset)
CLASS 228 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 229 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 230 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 231 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 232 RAM LAMB
CLASS 233 EWE LAMB
CLASS 234 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex.
CUPS FOR ANY OTHER BREED (CONTINENTAL)
88 CHURCUM CUP
Re-presented as the perpetual challenge cup for the champion Any Other Breed Continental Breed
Winner 2024: Mr Tom Nancekivell
THE RARE, PRIMITIVE & MINORITY BREED
Judge: Ms K Elliott (Axbridge, Dorset) Please State Breed on Entry Form
*If sufficient entries are received for these classes they will be split at the discretion of the Senior Sheep Steward*
CLASS 235 RAM Any age
CLASS 236 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 237 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 238 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 239 RAM LAMB
CLASS 240 EWE LAMB
CLASS 241 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
AWARDS FOR THE RARE, PRIMITIVE AND MINORITY BREED CLASSES
CHAMPION
2024: Ms Sadie Champion
LLEYN
Judge: Mr D Stacey (Holsworthy, Devon)
CLASS 242 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 243 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 244 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 245 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 246 RAM LAMB
CLASS 247 EWE LAMB
CLASS 248 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
CUPS FOR LLEYN CLASSES
90 YORKSHIRE CLOTHING CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Lleyn Breed Champion
Winner 2024: Chris and Alison Crudge
SHETLAND
Judge: Ms S Russell (Irvine, Ayreshire)
CLASS 249 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 250 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 251 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 252 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 253 RAM LAMB
CLASS 254 EWE LAMB
CLASS 255 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
AWARD FOR SHETLAND CLASSES
91 BOWDEN CUP
Winner 2024: Mrs L Bell
BRITISH BERRICHON
Judge: Mr F King (Dawlish, Devon)
CLASS 256 RAM 2 Shear or over
CLASS 257 SHEARLING RAM
CLASS 258 EWE 2 Shear or over having lambed in 2025
CLASS 259 SHEARLING EWE
CLASS 260 RAM LAMB
CLASS 261 EWE LAMB
CLASS 262 GROUP OF 3 BREEDING ANIMALS. Owned by exhibitor one to be of opposite sex
JUNIOR SHOWMAN COMPETITION
Judge: Mrs M Elsworthy (Chulmleigh, Devon)
To be judged at 11.00 am
All entries forward in Classes 263, 264 & 265 will receive a rosette.
The North Devon Agricultural Society would wish to point out that the parents and guardians of any minor are wholly and solely responsible for their safety and well being, both in and out of the competition rings
CLASS 263 JUNIOR SHOWMAN Aged 8 years and under on day of show
Winner 2024: Sidney Tucker
CLASS 264 JUNIOR SHOWMAN 9 - 12 years on Show day.
Winner 2024: Joe Gardiner
CLASS 265 JUNIOR SHOWMAN 13-18 years on Show day.
Winner 2024: Carina Dawe
92 KIVELLS CUP
Perpetual challenge cup presented to the Champion Young Shepherd.
Winner 2024: Carina Dawe
SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mr A Groucott (Crumlin, Gwent)
93 ESSINGTON CUP
Perpetual challenge cup for the Supreme Champion in the Sheep Classes.
Winner 2024: Mr T Nancekivell
94 N.K. ALLIN TROPHY
Perpetual challenge trophy for the best Group of Three exhibited in the Sheep Classes: one of the group is to be of opposite sex and all to be Owned by the Exhibitor.
Winner 2024: Mr T Nancekivell
95 JOSLIN CANDELABRA
Perpetual challenge trophy for the Best Shearing Ram & over, Ram in any breed
Winner 2024: Ms Lynn Bagwell
FLEECE
Judge: British Wool Board - Mr A Chilcott Judging will commence at 10.30 a.m.
Rules
1. Exhibitors may make any number of entries for the classes listed below but may only actually exhibit two entries per class. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to ensure they enter in the correct class.
2. All fleeces should be neatly rolled
3. All fleeces should be labelled with the class entered, the breed or cross and the name and address of the exhibitor.
4. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to ensure delivery of their fleeces to the Fleece Competition Marquee near the Sheep lines by 9.00am on 6th August 2025. The fleeces may be removed at 4.30pm that afternoon.
5. Fleeces that are artificially stained or coloured or fastened with twine will be eliminated.
6. The Fleece Competition will be judged on a points system and the judge’s decision will be final.
7. The Society’s Rule 7 will apply to the Fleece Competition.
8. Winners will be awarded points towards the President’s Prize
The Champion Fleece and Reserve Champion will receive rosettes and a cash prize.
CLASS 266 FINE & MEDIUM
Including Down and Down Cross, Half-breed Kent, Texel, Lleyn and SW Light Cross Owned.
CLASS 267 CROSS & LUSTRE
Including Masham, Mule and Greyface, Wensleydale, Lincoln, Devon, Cotswold, and Bluefaced Leicester.
CLASS 268 HILL & MOUNTAIN
Including Radnor, Improved Welsh, Cheviot, Exmoor, Swaledale, Dales-Owned, Blackface, Rough Fell and Welsh.
CLASS 269 WHITE & COLOURED SHETLAND
CLASS 270 NATURAL COLOURED
Including Jacob, Hardwick, Black Welsh Mountain or any other natural coloured pure owned or Cross Owned fleece.
AWARD FOR FLEECE CLASSES
96 CHAMPION CUP – British Wool Board Cup
Winner 2024: Mr David Butt
PRESIDENT’S PRIZE
The President will award a prize to the Exhibitor in the Livestock Classes gaining most points. Only ONE entry per Exhibitor is to count in each class. In the event of a tie the prize will be awarded to the Competitor who has gained most points relative to the number of entries.
2 points for 1st, 1 point for 2nd
TSW TELEVISION SOUTH WEST TROPHY
This trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Presidents Prize. To be held for one year
Winner 2024: Mr David Prouse
THE JOHN BEALEY SALVER
This trophy will be awarded to the Runner Up of the President’s Prize and be held for one year.
Runner Up 2024: Ms Sadie Champion
The North Devon Agricultural Society wishes to thank all sponsors for their generous support of this years show
OPEN DOG SHOW
This year we will again be running a Companion Dog Show which will be open for entries on the day, which is open to all dogs whether Pedigrees or not. Classes include the Waggiest tail, etc. So come along on the day and have some fun.
For further information and a Dog Show Schedule please contact: Mrs. Yvonne Byrne, Hon. Sec. NDAS Canine Section, Greystones, Ynysybwl Road, Pontypridd, CF37 3BL.
Tel: 01443 491341
Email: Hervey001@aol.com or enter online at onlineshowentry.com
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL
1 All Cattle Exhibitors are to be in the show field by 8.30 a.m. Sheep Exhibitors are to be in the show field by 8.00 a.m. No exhibit is to be removed from the field before 4.00 p.m. without written permission having been first obtained from the Secretary. Horses and Ponies are to be in the field by 8.00 a.m. or 1 hour before their class is due in the ring. All prize winners to parade in the Grand Parade unless written permission is first obtained from the Secretary.
2 The Committee disclaims any responsibility for accidents or loss to any person or animal attending the Show and no claims can be entertained for anything that may happen to Exhibitors, Competitors, Onlookers, their property, servants, exhibits or goods in connection with anything arising out of the Show. It shall be considered a Condition of Entry that each Entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters and/or any Official against any legal action arising from any accident and/or occurrence whatsoever.
3 All the Exhibitors of livestock will receive a Free Exhibitors Vehicle Pass and the appropriate number of Individual Passes.
4 The Committee will adhere as closely as possible to the published Schedule and Programme. However, it reserves the right in its absolute discretion to put forward or alter any Class without notice if expedient to do so and the right to refuse an Entry. Furthermore, it reserves the right to cancel any Class through lack of entries or otherwise without necessarily giving a reason.
5 Other than Competitors for that particular competition only Officials appointed by the Committee shall be permitted to enter the Show Ring.
6 It is a condition of entry that all stock handlers and especially children should only handle animals where they have the necessary strength and experience to cope with the said animal. Children must always be under the direct supervision of and accompanied by a competent adult. No child under the age of 11 may lead an animal in the Grand Parade – except entrants in the Junior Handler Classes who must be under the supervision of an adult.
7 Every animal entered for competition shall be entered or accepted for entry in the Herd Book, Grading Register, Flock Book or their Breed or other official register of its breed in this country under conditions as laid down in each breed section/society in the prize list.
PRIZE MONEY
8 Prize Money may be withheld, or having been awarded, shall be refunded if an Exhibit is found subsequently not to be represented. Prize Money will be awarded according to the following scales of forward entries:-
1, 2 or 3 entries 1, 2 or 3 prizes
6 catalogued entries 4 prizes
10 catalogued entries 5 prizes
15 catalogued entries 6 prizes
The judge may withhold a prize if not satisfied with the quality of the entry. Show Jumping, Junior Cattle Showman, Junior Sheep Showman, YFC are excluded from the general conditions of Rule 7. In awarding the Breed Champions only the 1st place animal in each class shall initially be paraded. When the judge has decided on the Breed Champion he/she shall then call for the 2nd place animal from the Breed Champions Class to stand forward so that it may be considered with the other 1st place animals for the Reserve Breed Champion. This rule will NOT apply to the Inter Breed Championships. For the Inter Breed Championships only the Breed Champion in each section shall parade from which the Champion and Reserve Champion Awards will be made. The Commercial Beef Champion shall NOT be eligible to go forward to the Inter Breed Championship.
9 In the Horse Championships only the Champion in the Hand Hunter, Sport Horse, Champion Ridden Hunter, Champion in Hand Horse & Pony, Champion Veteran, Champion Ridden Pony, Champion Show Hunter Pony, Champion Mountain and Moorland, Champion Coloured and Appaloosa Horse, Champion Exmoor, Champion Hack or Riding Horse and Champion Heavy Horse shall contest the Championship.
10 It should be noted that Cup Winners are responsible for having trophies engraved and if this is not done by them the Committee cannot undertake to keep the cups up to date.
11 All Ponies are to be measured before being shown unless a Veterinary’s Certificate is produced; if not, the Ponies will be measured with shoes, and the half inch will not be allowed for.
PROTESTS AND DISPUTES
12 All protests must be made in writing. The protest must state the grounds of objection and must be lodged with the Secretary within one hour from the time the Award is made together with the deposit of £25.00, this will be forfeited to the Funds of the Society unless the protest is upheld.
13 All disputes shall be settled by any FIVE Members of the Committee or by any Referee whom they may appoint and such decisions will be final.
HORSE AND PONY CLASSES (INCLUDING JUMPING)
14 (a) NOMINATIONS will not be accepted.
(b) SUBSTITUTIONS will only be allowed where occasioned by sickness or injury of or to the animal entered and only then if evidenced from a Qualified Veterinary Surgeon. Any substitutions in the jumping classes must comply with the BSJA rules.
(c) ALL riders must wear appropriate dress.
(d) HORSE PASSPORTS must be available for inspection on Show day.
SPECIAL RULES
16. Anyone on a horse at the show must wear a hard hat.
17. All Riders must wear protective headgear, according to the current standards as listed: All PAS 015, VG1, (BS) EN1384 2017, ASTM F1163 04a onwards, SNELL E2001, SNELL E2016, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards.
Skullcaps must be of, or worn with, a dark coloured plain peaked cover. Refer to your Society/ Association Rule Book for further clarification. Correctly secured Skull Caps / Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards / Specifications MUST be worn by all Riders between the ages of 15 to 17 inclusive. All PAS 015, VG1, (BS) EN1384 2017, ASTM F1163 04a onwards, SNELL E2001, SNELL E2016, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. The most recent updates to the list are the additions of SNELL E2016 and EN1384 (2017); the newest version of the SNELL Standard could have begun to appear in 2017 and is accepted to the list; the newest version of the EN1384 Standard will begin to appear during 2018 and is also accepted to the list.
18. No late entries can be accepted in the Horse Classes
CATTLE
19. All animals entered for special prizes or cups must be entered in their appropriate class.
20. Cows must not appear in the Ring in an overstocked condition.
21. Should any Contrivance or Device of any description be found on, or proved to have been used on a Cow or Heifer at any time during the Show either for preventing or influencing abnormally the flow of milk, blistering, bandaging, and/or boarding of udders, the sucking teats, or any other purposes the Committee at their absolute discretion shall have the power to disqualify the cow or heifer so concerned from any Award or Trophy at the Show.
22. The Society reserves the right to remove from the ring or Grand Parade any exhibitor or stockman who is deemed incompetent.
LOCAL SHOWS
DEVON COUNTY SHOW
Thursday 15th May – 17th May
Secretary: Ms Lisa Moore
Devon County Show, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1 DJ
