LIVESTOCK PRIZE SCHEDULE - Balmoral Show

LIVESTOCKPRIZESCHEDULE

CONTENTSJUDGES..................................................... 02PLAN OF BALMORAL PARK................... 07JUDGING TIMETABLE............................. 08ENTRY FEES.............................................. 14CLASS PRIZE MONEY............................. 15HORSES and PONIESClydesdales................................................. 16Agricultural Horses...................................... 17Trade Turnouts............................................ 17Breeding Young Stock................................ 18Brood Mares & Foals................................... 18Young Stock................................................ 19Yearlings...................................................... 19Two Years Old............................................. 19Three Years Old........................................... 20Hunters........................................................ 21Cobs............................................................ 22Coloured Horses......................................... 22Ladies Hunters – Riding Astride.................. 23Riding Horses.............................................. 23Ladies Hunters – Side Saddle..................... 24Working Hunters.......................................... 24Private Driving............................................. 26Hackneys..................................................... 27Racehorse to Riding Horse......................... 27Children’s Ponies, Ridden........................... 28Children’s Ponies, Working Hunters........... 30Connemara Ponies...................................... 32Connemara Ponies – Working Hunter......... 33Shetland Ponies ......................................... 35SHEEPBorder Leicester.......................................... 36Suffolk......................................................... 37Texel............................................................ 38Ile de France................................................ 39Bluefaced Leicester..................................... 40Mules........................................................... 40Perth Type Blackface.................................. 41Lanark Type Blackface................................ 42Greyface...................................................... 42Hampshire Down......................................... 43North Country Cheviot................................ 44Dorset Horn and Poll................................... 45Rouge de L’Ouest....................................... 46Charollais..................................................... 47Beltex.......................................................... 48Kerryhill........................................................ 49Zwartbles..................................................... 50Jacobs......................................................... 51Rare Breeds................................................. 51Swaledale.................................................... 52Sheep Breed Championships..................... 53Sheep Young Handlers............................... 54GOATS........................................................ 55PIGS............................................................ 57Large White................................................. 58Landrace..................................................... 59Traditional Breeds....................................... 59Pork Pig Any Breed..................................... 60Pig Inter Breed Championship.................... 60Pig Young Handlers.................................... 60POULTRY.................................................... 62PIGEONS.................................................... 72EGGS.......................................................... 73RABBITS & CAVIES.................................. 76CATTLE...................................................... 80Aberdeen Angus.......................................... 81Hereford...................................................... 82Charolais..................................................... 83Simmental................................................... 84Limousin...................................................... 86British Blonde.............................................. 88British Blue.................................................. 90Salers........................................................... 91Commercial Beef Cattle.............................. 92Beef Shorthorns ......................................... 93Dexters........................................................ 93European Angus.......................................... 94Irish Moiled.................................................. 94Beef Bull Inter Breed Performance.............. 95Beef Inter Breed.......................................... 96Beef Young Handlers Competition.............. 97Dairy Shorthorn........................................... 99Ayrshire..................................................... 100Jersey........................................................ 101Holstein..................................................... 102Dairy Inter Breed....................................... 105Dairy Young Handlers............................... 107REGULATIONS & EXHIBITORSINSTRUCTIONSGeneral...................................................... 109Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs.................. 113Horses and Ponies.................................... 115Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbit & Cavies.. 119PRIZE SCHEDULEEntry close datesHorses, Ponies, Sheep & Sheep Young Handlers March 6Cattle, Goats, Pigs, Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs, Rabbits & YoungHandlersMarch 20Dairy Final Entries April 17Stalls booked March 20Sheep shearing competitions [see separate schedule] May 3Entries will not be accepted in any circumstances if not received and paid in full on or before theabove dates.Intending exhibitors are requested to read the rules & regulations carefully and not to lodgeentries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with these.ENTER ONLINEwww.balmoralshow.co.ukROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYThe King’s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast. BT9 6GWTelephone: 028 90 665225Fax: 028 90 661264Email: karen@kingshall.co.ukWebsite: www.balmoralshow.co.uk1

ON THE MOOOO-VEFrom the 15-17 May 2013 the Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank will be held at adifferent venue for the first time in over 116 years.The spacious new venue, Balmoral Park, has given Balmoral Show the ability to adapt and growto keep up with increasing demands placed on it every year. This move will allow the event tooffer many improvements including closer parking, more space, additional livestock competitionsand world class attractions. The event experience at Balmoral Park will be transformed withemphasis being placed on accessibility, manoeuvrability and creating a positive experience for all.This is an exciting opportunity for the agricultural industry. The event had proved to be asuccessful one with an unrivalled fusion of tradition, education and fun throughout the threedays and this is about to grow even further. By developing the Balmoral Show and showcasingNorthern Ireland’s agriculture industry as a whole the RUAS aims to further raise the profile ofthe agricultural industry in the UK and Ireland.WHERE EXACTLY IS THE NEW SITE AND WHAT DOES THE SITE LOOK LIKEBalmoral Park borders the M1 motorway, on the outskirts of Lisburn and is a short distance fromSprucefield Shopping Centre, close to the Down Royal RacecourseBalmoral Park is 10 miles south-west of the old King’s Hall site.The site can be accessed from the north, west and Belfast via the M1 motorway and from the southvia the A1.6 7

APPROXIMATE TIMES OF JUDGINGGENERAL PROGRAMME 2013TUESDAY MORNING 14 MAY9.00am W I Pavilion Decorated EggsWEDNESDAY MORNING 15 MAY9.30am Arena SJ1 (National) – The ‘Allbed’ six/seven year old ChampionshipPoultry PavilionRabbit PavilionSheep RingsPoultry, Pigeons and Eggs sponsored by John Thompson & Sons LtdRabbit and CaviesTexel, Hampshire Down, Beltex and Zwartables sponsored by Nettex10.00am Horse Ring 1 Hunter horses – commencing with heavy weight sponsored by Creightonsof FinaghyHorse Ring 2Cattle RingsShearing PavilionBrood Mares followed by young stock yearlingsLimousin Cattle sponsored by Air Core LtdYFCU sheep shearing competition sponsored by Lister ShearingEquipment10.30am Cattle Rings Aberdeen Angus sponsored by M&S, Hereford sponsored by LindenFoods, British Blue, Beef Shorthorn sponsored by ABP Food Group andIrish Moiled Cattle11.00am Arena SJ2 (National) – Five year old ChampionshipWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 15 MAY12.30pm Arena SJ3 (National) – The ‘Eventsec’ 1.30m Championship1.00pm Sheep Rings Charollais and Suffolk Sheep sponsored by NettexHorse Rings 11.30pm Horse Ring 2 Donkey DisplaySheep RingsShearing PavilionCarlos Tabernaberri horsemanship demonstrationIle de France, Dorset and Rare Breed Sheep sponsored by NettexSheep shearing championship heats1.45pm Arena NI Scool of Falconry Display2.00pm Arena Kangaroo Kid sponsored by SparWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 15 MAY (Continued)2.15pm Cattle Rings Simmental, British Blonde, Charolais sponsored by ABP Food Group,Saler sponsored by Air Core Ltd, Dexter and European Angus Cattle2.30pm Arena Band performanceHorse Ring 1Shetland ponies3.00pm Arena SJ4 The P&O Ferries International Two PhaseHorse Ring 1Horse Ring 2Pig/Goat RingHunter horses sponsored by Creightons of FinaghyYoung stock 2 year old horsesLarge White pigs sponsored by Elite Sires Ltd3.30pm Pig/Goat Ring Landrace pigs sponsored by Elite Sires LtdSheep Ring4.00pm Pig/Goat Ring Rare Breed pigsShearing PavilionSwaledale sheep sponsored by NettexSheep Shearing Championship final4.15pm Arena NI School of Falconry display4.30pm Arena Kangaroo Kid sponsored by SparRing 2Pig/Goat RingYoung stock 3 year old horsesPork pigsWEDNESDAY EVENING 15 MAY5.00pm Arena Band performance5.30pm Sheep Rings Suffolk Stock JudgingPig/Goat RingHorse Ring 1Pig Interbreed Individual ChampionshipColoured horses5.45pm Arena SJ5 The ‘Connolly’s Red Mills’ International StakesCattle RingsShortts Racing Pigs6.00pm Horse Ring 2 Young stock Championship6.30pm Horse Ring 2 Carlos Tabernaberri horsemanship demonstration7.30pm Arena Hunter Championship sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy8 9

ENTRY FEESNon-RefundableEntry FeesRUAS MemberEntry FeesNon-MemberClydesdales £32.00 £37.00Agricultural Horses & Trade Turnouts £32.00 £37.00Breeding & Young Stock £72.00 £77.00Hunters,Cobs, Riding Horses, Coloured Horses,Celebrity Race Horse to Riding£80.00 £85.00Children’s Ponies £65.00 £70.00Connemara Ponies £65.00 £70.00Shetland Ponies £65.00 £70.00Sheep Penning Fee (per pen) £22.00 £27.00Entry Fee (per animal) £7.00 £9.00Sheep Young handler classes £5.00 £5.00Young handler classes (Cattle, Pig) £10.00 £12.00Goats £20.00 £25.00Goats (Milking Trials) No Entry Fee No Entry FeePigs £20.00 £25.00Poultry & Pigeons £3.00 £ 4.00Eggs £3.00 £4.00Rabbits £3.00 £4.00Cattle Stalling Fee (per stall) £26.00 £31.00Entry Fees (per entry/per group) £10.00 £12.00HorsesFoalsPRIZE MONEYNumber of Cash Prizes to be awarded providedthe Judges find sufficient merit (Reg.26)1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th£85 £75 £65 £55 £45 £40 – – – –£25 £20 £15 – – – – – – –Celebrity Racehorse to Riding £500 £400 £300 £200 £100 – – – – –Children’s Ponies £70 £60 £50 £40 £35 £30 – – – –Sheep, Goats & Pigs £55 £50 £45 £40 £35 £25 £20 £20 – –Sheep Young handler classes £22.50 £20 £17.50 £15 £12.50 £10 £7.50 £5 – –Young handler classes £45 £40 £35 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10 – –Poultry, Pigeons Eggs& Rabbits£6 £5 £4 £3 £2 £1.50 £1.50 £1.50 – –Cattle £90 £80 £75 £70 £65 £55 £45 £35 £25 £15Cattle Groups £60 £55 £50 – – – – – – –CHALLENGE CUPS, MEDALS, SPECIAL PRIZESAll cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimedby winners - see Regulation 17.A number of cups and trophies are presented by breed clubs and other donors.These can be claimed from the appropriate Club.The Society reserves the right to withhold a cup if the Judges do not findsufficient merit.14 15

CLYDESDALESAGRICULTURAL HORSES& TRADE TURNOUTSCLYDESDALESSPONSORED BY ULSTER BANKEntry Fees: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00Stabling is not provided for Clydesdale. If stabling is required it must be booked with entryat a cost of £25.00.S8S9SHIELD - for the best yearling or two years old colt, registered or eligible forregistration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield. Presented by theClydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the ClydesdaleHorse Society.COUNTY LONDONDERRY HORSE BREEDING SOCIETY TROPHY - for the bestexhibitor bred animal any age. No animal can win this prize on more than one occasionin its lifetime. Presented in the judging arena.Animals in classes 1, 5-8 must be by a registered Clydesdale stallion. See section 1A of theProtection of Animals Act (NI) (reprint) 1952.Foals at foot will automatically be entered on the day of the Show. There is no need to fill ina separate entry form.Exhibitors must wear shirt and tie. Only one person per exhibit will be permitted in the judging ring.CLASS1 BROOD MARE, certified in foal, having produced a foal in 2013 or with foal at foot. Allfoals must be led.2 FOAL at foot in class 1. All foals must be led. [no entry fee].3 YELD MARE, 3 years old and upwards4 GELDING, 3 years old and upwards5 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 20116 FILLY, foaled in 20117 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 20128 FILLY, foaled in 20129 RIDDEN CLYDESDALE PURE BRED MARE or GELDING, 3 years old and upwards.SPECIALSS1S2S3S4S5S6S7CHAMPION PRIZE, £50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY - for the champion Clydesdale.Presented by the Ulster Bank.THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the bestClydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society.THE WAUGH FAMILY MEDAL - for the best Clydesdale. Presented in memory of thelate Alex Waugh.SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 - for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to champion.Presented by the Ulster Bank.VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale filly.Won outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by hisfamily.VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale colt.Won outright in 1929 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by hisfamily.SHIELD - for the best yearling or two years old filly, registered or eligible forregistration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime.Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members ofthe Clydesdale Horse Society.AGRICULTURAL HORSESSPONSORED BY ULSTER BANKEntry Fees: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00CLASS10 AGRICULTURAL HORSE, any height, cart and harness.[If less than 4 entries are received this class will be cancelled]SPECIALSS10S11CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championagricultural horse. Presented by the Ulster Bank.THE UNITED DISTILLERIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the bestagricultural horse. Presented by United Distillers Ltd, won outright by John McWattersLtd, and re-presented by them.TRADE TURNOUTSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00CLASS11 LIGHT TRADE, A single or pair of horses or ponies, show in a traditional twoor four wheeled trade vehicle.12 HEAVY HORSE, A single or pair of heavy horses, shown in a traditional four-wheeledtrade vehicle.SPECIALSS12S13CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championTrade Turnout. Presented by the S ociety.USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Trade Turnout. Presentedby the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH16 17

BREEDING & YOUNG STOCKBREEDING & YOUNG STOCKBREEDING & YOUNG STOCKEntry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00ANIMALS IN CLASSES 13 to 28 MAY BE ENTERED IN ONE CLASS ONLYFoals at foot will automatically be entered into their class on the day of the Show. There is noneed to fill in a separate entry form.Breeding & young stock classes - classes with less than 3 entries received will be amalgamatedwith the nearest similar or relevant class.YOUNG STOCKEntry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00Animals in Classes 22 to 28 must be shown without hind shoes fitted. The ages of horses inclasses 26-28 will be verified by a member of the veterinary panel before entering the judging ring.YEARLINGSImportant - exact date of birth of exhibit must be given on entry form for all yearlings.BROOD MARES & FOALSCLASS13 BROOD MARE, [lightweight], thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in theirrespective stud book, certified to foal in 2013 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led.14 Foal at foot (colt or gelding) in Class 13. All foals to be led. [no entry fee].15 Foal at foot (filly) in Class 13. All foals to be led. [no entry fee].16 HUNTER BROOD MARE (medium to heavyweight) to produce high class hunters, nonthoroughbred entered in the Irish horse register and not in the draft section, certified tofoal in 2013 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led.17 Foal at foot (colt or gelding) in class 16. All foals to be led. [no entry fee].18 Foal at foot (filly) in class 16. All foals to be led. [no entry fee].19 REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE, certified to foal in 2013 or with foal at foot. Allfoals to be led.20 Pure bred foal at foot [colt, gelding or filly] in class 19. All foals to be led[no entry fee].21 Half bred foal at foot [colt, gelding or filly] in class 19. All foals to be led[no entry fee]CLASS22 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2012, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, enteredin their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.23 FILLY, foaled in 2012, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respectivestud book, likely to make a high class performer.TWO YEARS OLDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00CLASS24 GELDING, foaled in 2011, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in theirrespective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.25 FILLY, foaled in 2011, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respectivestud book, likely to make a high class performerSPECIALSS14S15S16S17S18CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion nonthoroughbredBrood Mare. Presented by the Society.THE ANGELIQUE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the highest placed thoroughbredBrood Mare. Presented by Mrs Patricia Hanson.THE EDITH HARRIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best nonthoroughbredBrood Mare. Presented by Mr F G Harris, Ballygowan, in memoryof his wife.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championregistered Irish draught mare. Presented by the SocietyIRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL SILVER CUP - for the bestregistered Irish draught Brood Mare. Presented by the Irish Draught Society [NI].ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH18 19

BREEDING & YOUNG STOCKHUNTERSTHREE YEARS OLDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £72.00, Non Member £77.00CLASS26 GELDING, [lightweight], foaled in 2010, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred enteredin their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.27 GELDING, [medium to heavyweight], foaled in 2010, thoroughbred and nonthoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high classperformer.28 FILLY, foaled in 2010 thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respectivestud book, likely to make a high class performer.SPECIALSHUNTERSSPONSORED BY CREIGHTONS OF FINAGHYEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Horses may be entered in ONE HUNTER CLASS ONLY (Classes 29-36) but, where eligible, maybe also entered in the ladies’ hunter classes and working hunter classes, but not any other class.Classes 29-36 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.Classes 29-31 - The ages of horses entered in these classes will be verified by a member ofthe veterinary panel when they are lined up in the judging ring. Horses in classes 32 & 33 not inpossession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a currentSJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to being permitted to compete. SeeRegulation 106.S19S20S21S22S23CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150 - for the champion and reserve champion youngstock animals. Presented by the Society.THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best one,two or three years old. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memoryof all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best yearling. Presented by the Society. Thechampion and reserve champion yearlings will be eligible to compete in the youngstock championship and for the Sir Milne Barbour cup [Special 23] if applicable.CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best two or three years old filly.Presented by the Society.THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best animal,bred by exhibitor, in Classes 22-28. Presented by the Society.CLASS29 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st.30 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying 12st 7lb. and not exceeding 14st.31 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb.32 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms, capable of carryingup to 12st.33 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms, capable of carryingup to 10st 7lb.34 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14st.35 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying 12st 7lb and notexceeding 14st36 MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb.SPECIALSS24S25S26S27CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150 - for the champion and reserve championHunter. Presented by Creightons of Finaghy.THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter.Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranksof the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter4 years old in classes 29-33. Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton.THE PEARL CREIGHTON TROPHY - for the highest placed ridden Hunter horse,bred by exhibitor and continuously owned by the exhibitor up to the time of entry.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH20 21

COBS &COLOURED HORSESLADIES HUNTERS& RIDING HORSESCOBS[To be shown under saddle]Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Horses in Classes 37 and 38 not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issuedin Northern Ireland or a current SJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to beingpermitted to compete and may not be entered in any other class except working hunter classes.See regulation 106.The winner in these classes will not be eligible to compete in the Hunter Championship.Classes 37 & 38 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.CLASS37 COB, MARE or GELDING, [lightweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms,capable of carrying up to 14st.38 COB, MARE or GELDING, [heavyweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms,capable of carrying over 14st.LADIES HUNTERS - RIDING ASTRIDESPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEESEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Classes 40 & 41 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.CLASS40 MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume ridingastride.41 MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costumeriding astride.SPECIALSS29S30CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ladies’Hunter (riding astride). Presented by North Down Marquees.THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the riderof the champion Ladies’ Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L MBarbour Paton.SPECIALSS28CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Cob.Presented by the Society.RIDING HORSESSPONSORED BY WASTEBEATER RECYCLINGCOLOURED HORSESEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Horses entered in class 39 will not be eligible to be entered in any other Showing class but maybe entered in the Working Hunter section.The winner in these classes will not be eligible to compete in the Hunter Championship.Coloured horses must be trimmed and platted.CLASSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00To be judged on ride, manners and conformation. An individual show, if required by the judges,must not exceed 90 seconds and to include the walk, trot, canter, a simple change at canter, reinback, strike off on required leg, gallop on, halt and stand still. There will be a strong emphasis onmanners, ride and training.Horses entered in class 42 will not be eligible to be entered in any other class.CLASS42 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 148cms. Riders to have attained their16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.39 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms, To be ridden by riderswho have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH22 23

LADIES’ HUNTERSWORKING HUNTERSLADIES’ HUNTERS - SIDE SADDLESPONSORED BY THE MCCUSKER GROUPEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00LADIES’ HUNTERS - [side saddle] exhibitors must declare for this class at the ring 30 minutesbefore the competition startHorses entered in Classes 29-36 and 40 or 41 may also be entered in Class 43. An additionalentry form is not necessary.CLASS43 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costumeriding side saddle. (riders must have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January inthe current year).SPECIALSThe manner of going will be taken into account - refusals will be severely penalised .First refusal.....................................................................15second refusal................................................................20third refusal.....................................................................eliminationjumping knockdown.......................................................10fall of horse or rider........................................................eliminationIn the interests of safety, competitors may not remount. 60% of the available marks will beallocated in this phase (40% of actual jumping and 20% style and presence).Phase 2 Ride.Phase 3 Presence and conformationThese phases will be judged as for hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated(ride 20%, conformation 20%).Working hunter horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit.S31S32CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ladies’Hunter (side saddle). Presented by The McCusker Group.VERONICA TROPHY - for the highest placed NISSA member riding her usual mount,the said combination to have competed at least twice under Association rules in thecurrent year. A reserve prize will be awarded under the same conditions.In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of pointsin phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie the points in phases 2 and 3 shall decide.The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue.Declaration must be made fifteen minutes prior to time of judging.CLASSES 44-46 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.WORKING HUNTERSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Entries in Working Hunter classes will be limited to the first 40 received in each class.Horses in the working hunter section may only be entered in one of the three classesCOURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUARTPHASES OF JUDGINGPhase 1 JumpingAll horses will be required to jump a course for which there will be a time allowed.The course will consist of a minimum of eight fences which will have a natural appearance andnot be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 3’9” and is at the discretion of theJudges.No change of rider or tack will be allowed and a rider cannot ride more than one horse ina class.CLASS44 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 3’3”.(age must be specified on entry form).45 MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be3’6”. (age must be specified on entry form).46 MARE or GELDING, 7 years old and over, over 148cms, maximum height of fences tobe 3’9”. (age must be specified on entry form)SPECIALSS33S34CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion WorkingHunter. Presented by the Society.ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the champion Working Hunter.Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH24 25

PRIVATE DRIVINGHACKNEYS & RACEHORSETO RIDING HORSEPRIVATE DRIVINGSPONSORED BY UMEX (ULSTER MOBILE EXHIBITIONS)[To be judged under British Driving Society Rules]Entry Fees: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00Please note Hackneys and Private Driving classes should declare one hour before judging.Private Driving and Hackney classed running order classes 48, 49,47 & 50Exhibits to be driven in a suitable show vehicle but excluding trade vehicles and vehicleswith pneumatic tyres.CLASS47 OPEN DRIVING CLASS, not exceeding 138cms, single or pairs48 OPEN DRIVING CLASS, over 138cms, single or pairsSPECIALSS35CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion privatedriving exhibits. Presented by Ulster Mobile Exhibitions.HACKNEYSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £32.00, Non Member £37.00The Irish Hackney Horse Society has kindly donated £130 towards this sectionPlease note Hackneys & Private Driving classes should declare one hour before judging.Private Driving and Hackney classed running order classes 48, 49,47 & 50All exhibitors must be members of the Hackney Horse Society and entries must be registeredwith the Hackney Horse SocietyDrivers to have attained their 14th birthday by the date of Show and horses or ponies enteredin these classes may not be entered in classes 47 and 48Balmoral is a qualifier for the hackney horse and pony of the year championships.CLASS49 PONY, single harness, open.50 HORSE, single harness, open.SPECIALSS36S37S38CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championHackney exhibits. Presented by the Society.THE CARPLANT TROPHY - for the best Hackney exhibit.Presented by Carplant Limited.ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best Hackney exhibits.Presented by the Hackney Horse Society.CELEBRITY RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSEEntry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00Entries will be limited to a 15. If there are less than 6 entries the class with be cancelled.Aim of class: To showcase successful Irish bred or trained racehorses as useful and suitableriding horses. The horses entered in this class should demonstrate quality, substance, bone,correct conformation, presence, true action and ride ability. The class may include racehorses ofhack, riding horse or hunter types with the best of type being judged the winner.The class is open to thoroughbred horses only. Horses entered in this class must have or havehad an Official Turf Club rating. This class is open to ‘Irish Bred’ horses and/or foreign bredhorses which have been trained in Ireland for a minimum of one year.All riders must be wearing silks.CLASS51 THOROUGHBRED, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by riderswho have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January 2012.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH26 27

RIDDEN PONIESRIDDEN PONIESCHILDREN’S PONIESPonies entered in classes 52-57 may not be entered in any other classes.Ponies not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland ora current SJAI or IPS measurement certificate or a certificate issued or approved by the FEI orissued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or schemeapproved by such National Federation will be measured by a veterinary surgeon on duty beforeentering the judging area. See regulation 107.RIDDEN PONIESEntry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00Entries will be limited to the first 20 received in each class.NOTE: Riding Ponies will be judged on Thursday 16th May at 10.00am.Ponies will be measured between 7.30am and 8.30am (see regulation 107)PONIES MUST ONLY BE WARMED UP BY CHILDREN OF THE CORRECT AGE INRELATION TO THE SIZE OF THE PONY.Ponies entered in classes 52-57 will not be eligible to also enter in classes 58-61.All children with ponies entered in classes 54-57 may be asked to unsaddle, saddle and lead theirponies unassisted.All ponies in Classes 52 & 53 to be shown in snaffle bridle ie single ring snaffle.Ponies entered in class 54 will not be eligible for the ridden pony championship and may not beentered in any other class.Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Ponies (UK) championship to be held at Stonleigh Park,Warwickshire from 9-11 August 2013.CLASS52 PONY, MARE or GELDING, [lead rein] 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms.Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.Ponies must be led by persons aged 16 years and over and should be on a loose reinand will be required to trot. All competitors in class 52 will receive a rosette. Riders inthis class may not ride in any other class at this Show except for class 53.53 PONY, MARE or GELDING, [first ridden] 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms,suitable for and to be ridden by children who have not attained their 10th birthdaybefore 1st January in the current year. No cantering allowed except for individualperformances. Please note that riders in class 53 cannot ride in any other class exceptclass 52.54 SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they are riding.55 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders notto have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.56 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cms and notexceeding 138cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st Januaryin the current year.57 PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 138cms and not exceeding148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in thecurrent yearSPECIALSS39CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion inclasses 55-56. Presented by the Society.S40 THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in classes 55-57.S41 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in class 56.Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO.S42 THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pony in class 57.Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO.S43COMMENDATION - At the judge’s discretion, a commendation and £25 may beawarded from the John Kirkpatrick legacy to an exhibitor in classes 52 to 57, who hasdemonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount.Qualifying classes with ponies UK are:S13 Brineton Ridden Show Pony Summer Championship.S14 Timberwolf SHP Summer Championship.1st, 2nd and 3rd in classes 52-57 will qualify.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH28 29

WORKING HUNTER PONIESWORKING HUNTER PONIESWORKING HUNTER PONIESEntry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00Ponies entered in classes 52-57 will not be eligible to also enter in classes 58-61.A maximum of two ponies may be ridden by the same rider per class.The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. Ponies will bemeasured between 11.00am and 12.00noon (see regulation 107).PHASES OF JUDGINGJudging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of pointsgained in each phasePhase 1 Jumping, style and way of goingPonies will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance.The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised,as follows:First Refusal, run out or disobedience...........................15 penalty marksSecond Refusal, run out or disobedience......................20 penalty marksThird Refusal, run out or disobedience..........................eliminationJumping knock down.....................................................10 penalty marksFall of pony or rider........................................................eliminationIn the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount.Ponies which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2.FENCESClass 58 (starter stakes) not to exceed .75cmsClass 59 (133cms) not to exceed .90cmsClass 60 (143cms) not to exceed 1mClass 61 (153cms) not to exceed 1.05mCLASS58 PONY, MARE or GELDING [starter stakes, open], 4 years old and over, not exceeding133cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 12thbirthday on 1st January. No pony and rider competing in this class may compete inclasses 58-60.59 PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms. Ridersnot to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.60 PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms, notexceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st Januaryin the current year.61 PONY, MARE or GELDING [open], 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms, notexceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st Januaryin the current year.SPECIALSS44S45CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion WorkingHunter pony in classes 59-61. Presented by the Society.ULSTER PONY SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best exhibit inclasses 59-61. Presented by the Ulster Pony Society.Phase 2 Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, typeAt the judge’s discretion, ponies will proceed directly to phase 2 to again be assessed on theirway of going, this time without the fences. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. From this thejudge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement, and type.These marks will be added to those received from phase 1, to give on overall result.These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place.The maximum points to be awarded will be :Phase 1 Jumping............................................................50 marksStyle and way of going...................................................10 marksPhase 2 manners and performance...............................20 marksConformation and movement........................................15 marksType................................................................................5 marksTotal................................................................................100 marksNo change of tack is allowed during the competition, except boots which may be used forphase 1. Spurs, bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamoresare not allowed. Whips not to exceed 75cms.COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUARTENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH30 31

CONNEMARA PONIESCONNEMARA PONIES- WORKING HUNTERCONNEMARA PONIESSPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEESIn association with the Northern Ireland Connemara Pony AssociationEntry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00This class is a qualifier for:The Midland Connemara all Ireland Brood Mare Championship on Sunday 28 July 2013 atMullingar Equstrian Centre. The championship is confined to registered Connemara pony mare4 years and upwards with foal at foot.Entries in class 62, 65 & 66 will be limited to the first 15 received.CLASS62 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 3 years and upwards with or without foal.63 FOAL at foot (filly) in Class 62. All foals to be led (no entry fee)64 FOAL at foot (colt) in class 62. All foals to be led (no entry fee)65 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years oldsuitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 12th birthday on the1st January in the current year.To be judged on ride, good temperament, conformation, soundness, breed type andsuitability for child or adult.66 REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 6 years old oroveruitable for and to be ridden by riders 10 years old and over on the 1st Januaryin the current year.SPECIALSS46S47S48S49THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for thechampion in class 62. Presented by the Henderson and Graham family.HINCHCLIFFE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion foal.R.J. MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion RiddenConnemara pony. Presented by Marina and James Wray.ROBSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the champion RiddenConnemara pony 4 - 5 years old.CONNEMARA PONIES - WORKING HUNTERSPONSORED BY NORTH DOWN MARQUEESin association with the Northern Ireland Connemara Pony AssociationDerryronane Stud will present a rug for the winner of class 67 and 68Entry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00A maximum of two ponies may be ridden by the same rider per class.Entries in Classes 67 - 68 will be limited to the first 18 received in each class.The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. DeclarationMUST be made 15 minutes prior to time of judging, this will facilitate the veterinary inspectionof passports before ponies enter the judging ring.PHASES OF JUDGINGJudging will be carried out in two phases and final placing will be based on the sum of pointsgained in each phasePhase 1 Jumping, style and way of goingPonies will be required to jump a course of eight to ten fences, which have a natural appearance.The style of jumping and way of going will be marked by the judge, refusals etc will be penalised,as follows:First Refusal, run out or disobedience...........................15 penalty marksSecond Refusal, run out or disobedience......................20 penalty marksThird Refusal, run out or disobedience..........................eliminationJumping knock down.....................................................10 penalty marksFall of pony or rider........................................................eliminationIn the interests of safety, competitors may NOT remount.Ponies which are eliminated will not go forward to Phase 2.Phase 2 Riding manners, performance, conformation, movement, breed typeAt the judge’s discretion, ponies will proceed directly to phase 2 to again be assessed ontheir way of going, this time without the fences. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge.Fromthis the judge will award marks for manners and performance, conformation and movement,and breed type.These marks will be added to those received from phase 1, to give on overall result.These results will be announced and prizes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH32 33

CONNEMARA PONIES- WORKING HUNTERSHETLAND PONIESThe maximum points to be awarded will be :Phase 1 Jumping............................................................40 marksStyle and way of going...................................................10 marksPhase 2 manners and performance...............................20 marksConformation and movement........................................15 marksBreed Type.....................................................................15 marksTotal................................................................................100 marksFences Classes 67 and 68. minimum 69cm, maximum 99cm, Max spread 84cm.No changed of tack is allowed during the competition, except boots which may be used forPhase 1.Bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaggles and hackamores are not allowed.Blunt 2 ½cm spurs allowed only in class 68.COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUARTCLASS67 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, suitablefor and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 10th birthday but not their 16thbirthday on 1st January of the current year.68 REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, suitablefor and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday on 1st January ofthe current year.SHETLAND PONIESEntry Fees: RUAS Member £65.00, Non Member £70.00Shetland Ponies to be show in-hand.Classes are confined to ponies registered with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society.Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown.All foals accompanying mares must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the Show.CLASS69 COLT, FILLY or GELDING, 1, 2 or 3 years old, Registered Shetland.Not exceeding 107cm/42” at maturity.70 GELDING, MARE or STALLION, 4 years old, Registered Shetland.Not exceeding 107cms/42”.SPECIALSS52 SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP - for the 1st and 2nd places in classes 69 & 70.Rosettes will be Presented by the Society.SPECIALSS50S51CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championConnemara Working Hunter pony in classes 67 & 68. Presented by The DerryronanStud.NI CONNEMARA PONY ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY- for the Champion Connemara Pony in class 67 & 68. Presented by the NI ConnemaraPony Association.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH34 35

SHEEPSHEEPSHEEPNETTEX ARE THE SOLE SPONSOR OF THE SHEEP SECTIONIf sufficient entries are not forward in classes, they may be amalgamated.BORDER LEICESTEREntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS71 RAM, two-shear and upwards.72 SHEARLING RAM.73 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.74 SHEARLING EWE.75 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.76 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS53S54S55S56S57THE BLACK CHALLENGE CUP - for the best group of Border Leicester sheep,consisting of a breeding ewe, a shearling ewe and a ewe lamb. Presented by MissLorna Black, Newtown of Mountblairy, Banff.SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best group of three sheep consisting of one ram oneyear and up, one ewe one year and up and one ram or ewe lamb, the property ofthe same exhibitor, entered in their respective classes. Presented by the Society ofBorder Leicester Sheep Breeders.SPECIAL PRIZES - for the best group of three sheep consisting of one ram oneyear and up, one ewe one year and up and one ram or ewe lamb, the property ofthe same exhibitor, entered in their respective classes. Presented by the Society ofBorder Leicester Sheep Breeders. [1st Group £15, 2nd Group £10, 3rd Group £5]CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion BorderLeicester sheep. Presented by Nettex.SPECIAL PRIZE - for the best Border Leicester animal registered in the flock book.Presented by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders.SUFFOLKEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Suffolk Sheep Society male and female champions and showteam of the year awardsCLASS77 RAM, two-shear and upwards.78 SHEARLING RAM.79 EWE, presented shorn, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lambin 2013.80 SHEARLING EWE.81 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.82 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS58S59S60S61S62S63S64S65THE SUFFOLK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best ram lamb registeredin the flock book. Presented by the Suffolk Sheep Society.SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 - for the best group of three sheep, the property of theexhibitor, bred in NI and exhibited by a member of the branch. [1st Group, £40;2nd Group, £30; 3rd Group, £20; 4th Group, £10]. Presented by the Suffolk SheepSociety, NI Branch.ROSETTE - for the best pair of suffolk lambs, either sex, entered in the classes forwhich they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor.Points will be awarded towards the Chestnutt Animal Feeds Cup. Presented by theSuffolk Sheep Society, NI Branch.ROSETTES - for the male champion and reserve male champion. Presented by theSuffolk Sheep Society.ROSETTES - for the female champion and reserve female champion. Presented bythe Suffolk Sheep Society.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Suffolksheep. Presented by Nettex.THE NI SUFFOLK BREEDERS’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best sheepbred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the Suffolk SheepSociety, NI Branch.SPECIAL PRIZE, £15 and ROSETTE - for the best sheep of opposite sex to thechampion, bred and exhibited by a member of that branch. Presented by the SuffolkSheep Society, NI Branch.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH36 37

SHEEPSHEEPTEXELEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the British Texel Society’srules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits.CLASS83 RAM, two-shear and upwards.84 SHEARLING RAM.85 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2013.86 SHEARLING EWEAnimals in Classes 83-86 to be shorn bare on or after 1st April 2012.No trimming or dressing allowed.87 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock No.88 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSILE DE FRANCEEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Classes 89-94 are qualifying classes for the NI IIe de France Club breeders’ cup competitionCLASS89 RAM, two shear and upwards.90 SHEARLING RAM91 EWE, two-shear and upwards, shorn, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.92 SHEARLING EWE, shorn.93 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.94 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS66CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Texelsheep. Presented by Nettex.S72CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Ile deFrance sheep. Presented by Nettex.S67IRISH TEXEL SHEEP SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the bestsheep of opposite sex to the champion - Presented by the Irish Texel Sheep Society.S73PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP & £10 - for the best Ile de France sheep.Presented by the NI lle de France Sheep Breeders’ Club.S68PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY & ROSETTE - for the best Texel sheep. Reserve- rosette. Presented by the Texel Sheep Society.S74PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve best Ile de France sheep.Presented by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders’ Club.S69ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET & £50 - for the best Texel sheep. Presented by theNI Texel Sheep Breeders’ Club.S75PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE and £5 - for the best of opposite sex to thechampion. Presented by the NI Ile de France sheep Breeders’ Club.S70ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GOBLET - for the reserve Texel champion - Presented by theNorthern Ireland Sheep Breeders Club.S71SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 - for the best ram lamb provided it is not the champion, in whichcase the award will go to the reserve champion. Presented by the NI Texel SheepBreeders’ Club.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH38 39

SHEEPSHEEPBLUEFACED LEICESTEREntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS95 SHEARLING RAM, and upwards.96 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2013.97 SHEARLING EWE.98 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.99 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS76S77S78S79ROSETTE - for the best pair of Bluefaced Leicester lambs born in 2012, entered inthe classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by theexhibitor. Presented by the Bluefaced Sheep Society.ROSETTE - for the best group three Bluefaced Leicester sheep, one of which mustbe a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they areeligible. No more than one sheep from any class. Presented by the Bluefaced LeicesterSheep Society.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championBluefaced Leicester sheep. Presented by Nettex.THE JOHN BLANEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best BluefacedLeicester sheep. Presented in memory of the late John Blaney.PERTH TYPE BLACKFACEEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS103 RAM, two-shear and upwards, shorn.104 SHEARLING RAM, shorn.105 EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.106 SHEARLING EWE, shorn.107 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor.108 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor.SPECIALSS80S81S82S83THE ALEXANDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Perth typeBlackface ewe bred in NI. Presented by Mrs G S M Alexander in memory of the lateMajor C A M Alexander MC DL.ROSETTE - to the Exhibitor of the best group of three Perth type Blackface sheep, notmore than one animal from any class. Presented by Nettex.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Perthtype Blackface sheep. Presented by Nettex.THE DORAVIL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Perth type Blackfacesheep, the property of an exhibitor resident in Ireland. Presented by Major C A MAlexander MC DL., in memory of the late Lt. Col. R T G Lowry DL.MULESEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Society has kindly donated £200 towards this section.CLASS100 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing of having reared a lamb in 2013.To be shown in wool.101 SHEARLING EWE - dry. To be shown shorn.102 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH40 41

SHEEPSHEEPLANARK TYPE BLACKFACEEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS109 RAM, two-shear and upwards110 SHEARLING RAM.111 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.112 SHEARLING EWE.SPECIALS84THE LANARK AUCTION MART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the championLanark type Blackface sheep. Presented by Lawrie & Symington Limited.GREYFACEEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Animals must be the progeny of Border Leicester rams and Blackface ewes.CLASS113 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.To be shown in wool.114 SHEARLING EWE - dry. To be shown shorn.115 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS85S86S87CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championGreyface sheep. Presented by Nettex.THE RICHARD D WARWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the bestGreyface sheep.SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 - for the best Greyface sheep. Presented by the Society ofBorder Leicester Sheep Breeders.HAMPSHIRE DOWNEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.To be judged under the NI Hampshire Down Breeders’ Club rules.CLASS116 RAM, born on or before 1st December 2012. To be shorn bare on or after 1st January2013.117 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.To be shorn bare on or after 1st April 2013.118 SHEARLING EWE, shorn bare on or after 1st January 2013.119 RAM LAMB, untrimmed, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.120 RAM LAMB, trimmed, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.121 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS88S89S90S91S92S93S94S95S96SPECIAL AWARD - for the best group of three Hampshire Down sheep, the propertyof one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more thanone sheep from any class. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Clubof Ireland.SPECIAL PRIZES - £10 & Rosette for the best novice & £5 and rosette for the reservenovice. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Club of Ireland.ROSETTE - for the best pair of Hampshire Down lambs, either sex, entered in theclasses for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by theexhibitor. Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association Ireland.THE IAN ROBINSON TROPHY - for the 1st placed shearling ewe. Presented byHampshire Down Ireland.BOARDMILLS CHALLENGE CUP - for the best placed animal in the Hampshire Downsheep classes shown by a club member who has not won a first prize at any previousBalmoral Show. Presented by the late J R Smyth.SPECIAL PRIZES - £20 & rosette for best male & £20 and rosette for best female.Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Club of Ireland.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championHampshire Down sheep. Presented by Nettex.THE JOHN SMYTH TROPHY - for the reserve champion Hampshire Down sheep.Presented by Hampshire Down Ireland.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hampshire Down sheep.Presented by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH42 43

SHEEPSHEEPNORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOTEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society bare clipping rule for 2012 will apply.CLASS122 RAM, two-shear and upwards.123 SHEARLING RAM.124 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.125 SHEARLING EWE.SPECIALSS97S98CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion NorthCountry Cheviot sheep. Presented by Nettex.SOCIETY ROSETTE - for the best North Country Cheviot sheep from a registeredflock. Presented by the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society.DORSET HORN & POLLEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS126 RAM, any age.127 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.128 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.129 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st September 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.130 SHEARLING EWESPECIALSS99S100S101CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion DorsetHorn and Poll sheep. Presented by Nettex.SPECIAL PRIZES, £15 each - for [a] best ram lamb (b) best ewe lamb (c) secondreserve to champion. Presented by the NI Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders’Club.SAMUEL ROBINSON MEMORIAL CUP - for the champion Dorset Horn & Poll sheep.Presented by the Wright family.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH44 45

SHEEPSHEEPROUGE DE L’OUESTEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Intending exhibitors should note that the Judge will be advised that the Rouge De L’OuestSociety’s Rules should be applied regarding clipping and dressing of exhibits.The Rouge De L’Ouest Sheep Society have very kindly donated £75 towards the prize fund inthis section.CLASS131 RAM, two-shear and upwards.132 SHEARLING RAM133 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.134 SHEARING EWE135 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bearflock no.136 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st January 2013, bred by exhibitor. Lamb must bearflock no.SPECIALSS102S103S104S105CURRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Rouge de l’Ouest lamb.Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Rougede l’Ouest sheep. Presented by Nettex.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Rouge de l’Ouest sheep.Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club, through G E McLarnon & Sons Ltd.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best of opposite sex to the champion.Presented by the NI Rouge de l’Ouest Club, through Mr John Stewart.CHAROLLAISEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS137 RAM, two shear and upwards138 SHEARLING RAM139 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.140 SHEARLING EWE.141 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.142 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December 2012, bred by exhibitor.Lamb must bear flock no.SPECIALSS106S107S108S109S110S111PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best group of three Charollais sheepexhibited by a member of that Society and entered in their respective classes.Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society Limited, Irish Region, throughS J Stinson Limited [Ford Tractor Equipment].CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championCharollais sheep. Presented by Nettex.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best charollais sheep. Presented by theNI Charollais Sheep Club through Clarendon Feeds.ROSETTE -for the best charollais sheep. Presented by the British Charollais SheepSociety.ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion male sheep at the Show.Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society.ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion female sheep at the Show.Presented by the British Charollais Sheep Society.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH46 47

SHEEPSHEEPBELTEXEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS143 RAM, two-shear and upwards144 SHEARLING RAM145 EWE, two-shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013146 SHEARLING EWE147 RAM LAMB148 EWE LAMBSPECIALSKERRYHILLEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS149 RAM, two shear and upwards150 SHEARLING RAM151 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013152 SHEARLING EWE153 EWE LAMB154 RAM LAMBSPECIALSS112ROSETTES - for the best group of three Beltex sheep, the property of one exhibitorand entered in the classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep for anyclass. Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society.S118CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Kerry HillSheep. Presented by Nettex.S113ROSETTES - for the best pair of Beltex lambs born in 2013, entered in the classesfor which they are eligible. Lambs must be the property of and bred by the exhibitor.Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society.S114ROSETTES - for the male champion and reserve male champion.Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society.S115ROSETTES - for the female champion and reserve female champion.Presented by the Beltex Sheep Society.S116CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Beltexsheep. Presented by Nettex.S117PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best home bred sheep.Presented by Mr Brendan Arthurs.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH48 49

SHEEPSHEEPZWARTBLESEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Only animals ZSA registered pedigree are eligible and may be entered in these classes.CLASS155 RAM, any age156 EWE, two years old and upwards, having reared a lamb in 2013.157 SHEARLING EWE.158 EWE LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor.159 RAM LAMB, born in 2013, bred by exhibitor.SPECIALSS119VIRBAC UK LIMITED CUP & ROSETTE - for the best pair of Zwartble lambs born in2013, entered in the classes for which they are eligible. Lambs must be the propertyof and bred by the exhibitor. Presented by Miss Carol Harrison & rosette presented bythe Zwartble Sheep Society.JACOBEntry Fees [per animal]: RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.CLASS160 RAM, any age161 EWE, any age, Ewes two year old and upwards, must be rearing or having reared alamb in 2013.162 RAM LAMB163 EWE LAMBSPECIALSS123CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Jacobsheep. Presented by Nettex.RARE BREEDSS120S121S122FANCY FEED COMPANY CUP & ROSETTE - for the best group three Zwartblesheep, one of which must be a male, the property of the exhibitor and entered inthe classes for which they are eligible. No more than one sheep from any class.Presented by Judy Maxwell & rosette presented by the Zwartble Sheep Society.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championZwartbles sheep. Presented by Nettex.MAGORAN PERPETUAL CUP - for the champion Zwartble sheep presented by theZwartble Sheep Society.Entry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.Rare breed exhibitors must be members of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Sheep DerbyCLASS164 RAM, two-shear and upwards165 SHEARLING RAM166 EWE, two shear and upwards, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.167 SHEARLING EWE168 RAM LAMB169 EWE LAMBSPECIALSS124CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 -for the champion and reserve champion rarebreed sheep. Presented by Nettex.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH50 51

SHEEPSHEEP INTER BREEDSWALEDALEEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £7.00, Non Member £9.00*Penning fee: RUAS Member £22.00, Non Member £27.00*Penning maximum of 2 sheep per pen.See regulation 74 regarding booking of pens.The Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association has kindly donated £50 towards this section.CLASS170 RAM, two-shear and upwards171 SHEARLING RAM.172 EWE, two-shear and upwards, in wool, rearing or having reared a lamb in 2013.173 SHEARLING EWE.SPECIALSS125S126S127S128ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion male sheep at the Show.Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association.ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion female sheep at the Show.Presented by the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association.CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championSwaledale sheep. Presented by Nettex.ROSETTE - for the champion and reserve champion Swaledale sheep.Presented by the Swaledate Sheep Breeders’ Association.NETTEX SHEEP INTER BREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPImmediately following the judging of individual breeds, the breed Judge and a representativeof the Breed Club will be asked to select a pair (one male, one female) to represent the breedin the pairs championship which will be judged at 10.45am on Friday, 17th May. Prize moneywon will be paid to breed clubs and not to individual exhibitorsS129SPECIAL PRIZES, £200 RESERVE £100 & ROSETTE - for the champion andreserve champion sheep breed pairNETTEX LONG WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIPLONG WOOL SHEEP : BORDER LEICESTER, BLUEFACED LEICESTER, PERTH TYPEBLACKFACE, LANARK TYPE BLACKFACE, GREYFACE, NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT,RARE BREEDS (if long wool), SWALEDALE.The champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday or Thursday tobe available for this championship. To be judged at 11.45am on Friday 17th May.S130CHAMPION PRIZES, £75 RESERVE £50 & ROSETTE - for the long wool sheepbreeds. Presented by NettexNETTEX SHORT WOOL SHEEP BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIPSHORT WOOL SHEEP - SUFFOLK, TEXEL, ILE DE FRANCE, HAMPSHIRE DOWN, DORSETHORN & POLL, ROUGE DE L’OUEST, CHAROLLAIS, BELTEX, ZWARTBLES, KERRY HILL,RARE BREEDS (if short wool) & JACOBSThe champion and reserve champion of each breed judged on Wednesday or Thursday tobe available for this Championship. To be judged at 12.15pm on Friday 17th May.S131 CHAMPION PRIZES, £75 & RESERVE £50 & ROSETTE -for the Short Wool sheep breeds champion and reserve. Presented by Nettex.NETTEX SHEEP INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPThe Wednesday and Thursday sheep breeds champion and reserve sheep breeds to beavailable for this championship.To be judged on Friday, 17th May at 12.45pm, following the judging of the short woolchampionship.S132 SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 - for the overall sheep breed champion. [2nd, £75; 3rd, £50]NETTEX GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPThe judge and a representative of the breed club will be asked to select a group (one maleshearling or upwards, one female shearing or upwards and a lamb either male or female) torepresent the breed in the group championship which will be judged at 11.15am on Friday17th May. Prize money will be paid to the breed clubs and not to individual exhibitors.S133SPECIAL PRIZES £200, RESERVE £100 & ROSETTE - for the best group of sheep.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH52 53

SHEEPGOATSSHEEP YOUNG HANDLERSNETTEX ARE THE SOLE SPONSOR OF THE SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERSEntry Fees: £5.00Sheep young handler classes are on Friday 17th May.Entries for this class can also be made on the day of judging. Go to the NSA marquee.Competitors should be appropriately dressed, (white coat etc) show the ability to control thesheep in the ring and exhibit it to the judge and answer questions (appropriate to competitor’sage) on the breed, age etc of their sheep.To be eligible to be used in young handlers competition sheep must have been shown in theirappropriate breed classes.CLASS174 Sheep young handler - Friday open class - for competitors aged 8-11 years(competitors age taken on 1st May 2013)175 Sheep young handler - Friday open class - for competitors aged 12-14 years(competitors age taken on 1st May 2013)SPECIALSS134ROSETTES - for the champion and reserve champion young handler.Presented by Nettex.GOATSEntry Fees [per animal] : RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00(Held under the rules, regulations and recognition of the British Goat Society - Classification AShow)All exhibits must be registered with the BGS as in the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor,the registered name and number being quoted on the entry form (also the kidding date for goatsin milk). All goats in milk must have kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the dateof the Show.All goats, in milk, must be stalled not later than 5.30pm on Tuesday, 14th May, and to be milkedoutnot later than 7.00pm on that day.CLASS176 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the saanen orBritish saanen section of the herd book.177 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the toggenburg orBritish toggenburg section of the herd book.178 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid, entered in the British alpinesection of the herd book.179 FEMALE GOAT, in milk, any age, having produced a kid. Anglo-nubian or any breednot included in previous class.180 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day ofjudging 16th May 2013, not having had a kid, entered in the saanen or British saanen,toggenburg or British toggenburg or British alpine section of the herd book.181 FEMALE GOATLING, over one year old and not exceeding two years old, on day ofjudging 16th May 2013, not having had a kid. Anglo-nubian or any breed not includedin previous class.182 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day ofjudging, 16th May 2013, entered in the saanen or British saanen, toggenburg or Britishtoggenburg or British alpine section of the herd book.183 FEMALE KID, at least two months old and not exceeding one year old on day ofjudging, 16th May 2013. Anglo-nubian or any breed not included in previous class.SPECIALSS135S136S137S138S139S140S141CHAMPION PRIZES, £30 and £15 - for the champion and reserve champion goat.Presented by the Society.THE JAMES WAUGH MEMORIAL CUP - for the best exhibit in the goat section.Presented by the NI Goat Club.ROSETTE - for the best goat. Presented by the British Goat Society.SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 - for the best goat in milk.DAVTANIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best goatling.Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson.SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 - for the best goatling. Presented by the Society.DAVINIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best kid.Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH54 55

GOATSPIGSS142S143S144SPECIAL PRIZE, £10 - for the best kid. Presented by the Society.CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best goat that has borne a kid.Presented by the British Goat Society.CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best inspection/production goat.Presented by the British Goat Society.S145 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best saanen goat in class 176.Presented by the British Goat Society.S146 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British saanen goat in class 176.Presented by the British Goat Society.S147 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best toggenburg goat in class 177.Presented by the British Goat Society.S148BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British toggenburg goat in class177. Presented by the British Goat Society.S149 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best British alpine goat in class 178.Presented by the British Goat Society.S150 BREED CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE - for the best anglo-nubian goat in class 179.Presented by the British Goat Society.S151S152CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - for the best british milker that has borne a kid.Presented by the British Goat Society.GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one animal from classes 176 to 178 and the remaininganimals from classes 179 to 183.S153 PAIR OF GOATS, from classes 176 to 178.PIGSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00Pigs competing in classes 185-194 (inclusive) must be birth notified to the BPA.Note: specials 158, 159, 160, 162 & 165 are governed by BPA conditions.See Regulations 77 & 78 regarding vaccinations and pedigree details.Classes of pigs with less than three exhibits may be amalgamated with the nearest of similarrelevant class.The pig section will run under BPA rules.Pedigree details for publication in the catalogue being advised on 12th April 2013 at 5.00pm.If any exhibitor is interested in showing senior sows for demonstration purposes please contactKaren Hughes before entry close so arrangements can be made to have these pigs penned.Pigs can return home to the farm after the Show is over. If pigs are required to go for slaughterexhibitors should make their own arrangements for these pigs.British Pig Association medals and cash prizes are offered only to British Pig Associationmembers.BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION 2013MILKING COMPETITION - GOATSNo Entry FeeAll milking will be carried out under the supervision of the stewards appointed by the NI GoatClub. Animals MUST be entered in the appropriate inspection classes 176-183A grand final for young handlers will be held at Hatfield Country Show in August. Contact BritishPig Association for further details.Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the BPA PIG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. The final will beheld at the Great Yorkshire Show in July 2013.CLASS184 MILKING COMPETITION for any goat that has kidded thirty days prior to and withintwo years of the date of the Annual Show, 16th May 2013. [No entry fee].SPECIALSS154 DAVIDSON BOWL - for the winner of class 184.Presented by Mr & Mrs A Davidson.S155 BALLYMARTIN PRIMROSE CUP - for the best British milker -Presented by Mr & Mrs H Cherry.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH56 57

PIGSPIGSLARGE WHITESPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LIMITEDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00CLASS185 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2012.186 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2012.SPECIALSS156S157S158S159S160S161S162S163CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion LargeWhite pig. Presented by Elite Sires Limited.THE MACRAE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Large White pig.In memory of the late Kenneth MacRae, Balmoral.CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE and £15 - for the best Large White pig exhibited by amember of the BPA. Presented by the BPA.CASH PRIZE, £10 - for the best Large White female pig exhibited by a member of theBPA. Presented by the BPA.CASH PRIZE, £10 - for the best Large White boar exhibited by a member of the BPA.Presented by the BPAPERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Large White pig of opposite sex to thechampion. Presented by Elite Sires Limited.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best group of three Large White pigs,bred by the exhibitor. Presented by the BPA. Exhibitors are requested to note that,when competing for this special no prize cards or rosettes awarded to the animals inindividual classes may be carried.PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL - for the best Landrace or Large White pig. Presentedby Elite Sires Limited .[this trophy is awarded in alternate years to Large white andLandrace pigs].LANDRACESPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LIMITEDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00CLASS187 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st September 2012.188 JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st September 2012.SPECIALSS164S165S166S167CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion Landracepig. Presented by Elite Sires Limited.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the bestLandrace pig. Presented by the BPA.THE STEWART PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Landrace pig ofopposite sex to the champion. Presented in memory of the late William K Stewart,Toomebridge.SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best junior boar or gilt in theLandrace classes at the Annual Show. Presented by the BPA to the NI Landrace PigBreeders’ Association.TRADITIONAL BREEDSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00The champion will be eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship.Balmoral Show is a qualifier for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust pig derby.CLASS189 GLOUCESTER OLD SPOTS, born on or before 30th June 2012.190 SADDLEBACK SOW, born on or before 30th June 2012.191 ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL BREED SOW, born on or before 30th June 2012.192 SADDLEBACK JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2012.193 ANY OTHER BREED JUNIOR GILT, born on or after 1st July 2012.194 JUNIOR BOAR, born on or after 1st July 2012.SPECIALSS168S169S170CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve championTraditional breed pig. Presented by the Society.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the champion Traditional breed pig.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve champion Traditional breed pig.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH58 59

PIGSPORK PIG(ANY BREED)Entry Fees : RUAS Member £20.00, Non Member £25.00Pigs entered in Classes 195 and 196 may not be entered in any other classes but the championwill be eligible to compete in the pig inter breed championship.CLASS195 FEMALE (large white or landrace), not exceeding 120 kilos liveweight on day ofjudging.196 FEMALE (any other pure breed), at least 65 kilos liveweight and not exceeding120 kilos liveweight on day of judging.SPECIALSS171CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion pork pig.Presented by the Society.PIG INTER BREED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPSPONSORED BY ELITE SIRES LIMITEDTo be judged at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 15th May, following the judging of pork pig [anybreed] class.SPECIALSS172 SPECIAL PRIZE, £100 - for the overall pig breed champion. [2nd, £75; 3rd, £50].PIG YOUNG HANDLERSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00CLASS197 Junior handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged 13-18 years (Competitorsage taken on 1st May 2012)198 Junior handlers of a female animal - for competitors aged 9-12 years (Competitorsage taken on 1st May 2012)SPECIALSS173THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best young handler. Presented byBrian and Margaret King.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH6061

POULTRYPOULTRYPOULTRYSPONSORED BY JOHN THOMPSON & SONSEntry Fees : RUAS Member £3.00, Non Member £4.00JOHN THOMPSON & SONS will award a £7.50 feed voucher to each exhibitor with 15 or moreentries forward in the poultry and pigeon classes.JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED has very kindly offered to supply the poultry feed and prizecards for the exhibits at the show.IMPORTANT NOTE: poultry, pigeons, eggs & rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 15th May2013. Exhibits must be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 14th May between 2.00pm and8.00pm and the hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered onWednesday morning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into thePoultry Hall.No bird may be entered in more than one Class.Classes with less than three exhibits will be amalgamated with the nearest or similar relevantClass.TURKEYSCLASS199 TURKEY - Cock200 TURKEY - HenGEESEHEAVY GEESE- AFRICAN, EMBDEN, TOULOUSEMEDIUM GEESE - AMERICAN BUFF, BRECON BUFF, BUFF BACK, GREY BACK, POMERANIANLIGHT GEESE - CHINESE, PILGRIM, ROMAN, SEBASTOPOL, STEINBACHER201 Any pure breed - Goose heavy or medium breed. Breed must be stated202 Any pure breed - Gander heavy or medium breed . Breed must be stated.203 Any pure breed - light breed - Goose. Breed must be stated.204 Any pure breed - light breed - Gander. Breed must be stated.DUCKS205 INDIAN RUNNER [white] - Drake206 INDIAN RUNNER [white] - Duck207 INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] - Drake.208 INDIAN RUNNER [fawn] - Duck209 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Drake210 INDIAN RUNNER [any other colour] - Duck211 AYLESBURY - Drake212 AYLESBURY - Duck213 PEKIN - Drake214 PEKIN - Duck215 ROUEN - Drake216 ROUEN - Duck217 CAMPBELL - Drake218 CAMPBELL - Duck219 MUSCOVY - Drake220 MUSCOVY - Duck221 Any other variety - Drake. Breed must be stated222 Any other variety - Duck. Breed must be stated.223 CALL [white] - Drake224 CALL [white] - Duck225 CALL [Mallard] - Drake226 CALL [Mallard] - Duck227 CALL [any other colour] - Drake228 CALL (any other colour) - Duck229 MINATURE, any variety - Drake230 MINATURE, any variety - DuckLARGE STANDARD BREDHEAVY BREEDS231 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Cock232 WYANDOTTE [any colour] - Hen233 SUSSEX - Cock234 SUSSEX - Hen235 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock236 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen237 MARAN - CockENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH62 63

POULTRYPOULTRY238 MARAN - Hen239 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Cock240 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Hen241 COCHIN - Cock242 COCHIN - Hen243 BRAMHA - Cock244 BRAMHA - Hen245 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Cock246 AUSTRALORP [any colour] - Hen247 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Cock248 FAVEROLLE [any colour] - Hen249 BARNEVELDER - Cock250 BARNEVELDER - Hen251 Any other distinct heavy breed - Cock. Breed must be stated252 Any other distinct heavy breed - Hen. Breed must be statedBREEDING TRIOS(COCK AND TWO HENS)273 Any variety - heavy breed274 Any variety - light breedBANTAM BREEDING TRIOS(COCK AND TWO HENS)275 HARD FEATHER276 SOFT FEATHERRARE BREEDLIGHT BREEDS253 MINORCA - Cock254 MINORCA - Hen255 BLACK LEGHORN - Cock256 BLACK LEGHORN - Hen257 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock258 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen259 BROWN LEGHORN - Cock260 BROWN LEGHORN - Hen261 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Cock262 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Hen263 POLAND [any colour] - Cock264 POLAND [any colour] - Hen265 SILKIE - Cock266 SILKIE - Hen267 WELSUMMER - Cock268 WELSUMMER - Hen269 Any other distinct light breed - Cock. Breed must be stated270 Any other distinct light breed - Hen. Breed must be stated.271 Any variety utility breed - Cock272 Any variety utility breed - Hen277 Any rare heavy breed - Cock. Breed must be stated278 Any rare heavy breed - Hen. Breed must be stated279 Any rare light breed - Cock. Breed must be stated280 Any rare light breed - Hen. Breed must be stated.281 RARE BREED BANTAM - Cock282 RARE BREED BANTAM - HenLARGE OLD ENGLISH GAME283 BROWN RED - Cock284 BROWN RED - Hen285 BIRCHEN GREY - Cock286 BIRCHEN GREY - Hen287 LIGHT RED - Cock288 WHEATEN - Hen289 DARK RED - Cock290 PATRIDGE - Hen291 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Cock292 DUCKWING or LEMON BLUE - Hen293 Any other colour - Cock294 Any other colour - Hen295 PIT GAME - Cock296 PIT GAME - HenENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH64 65

POULTRYPOULTRY297 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Cock298 ASIAN HARD FEATHER - Hen299 KO-SHAMO - Cock300 KO-SHAMO - HenOXFORD GAME301 LIGHT or DARK RED - Cock302 PARTRIDGE or WHEATEN - Hen.303 GINGER - Cock.304 GINGER - Hen.305 GREY - Cock.306 GREY - Hen.307 Any other colour - Cock.308 Any other colour - Hen.BANTAMS309 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED - Cock310 MODERN GAME, BLACK RED or WHEATEN - Hen311 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Cock312 MODERN GAME, BIRCHEN or BROWN RED - Hen.313 MODERN GAME [any other colour] - Cock314 MODERN GAME [any other colour] - Hen315 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Cock316 OLD ENGLISH BLACK - Hen317 OLD ENGLISH DARK RED - Cock318 OLD ENGLISH PARTIDGE - Hen319 OLD ENGLISH LIGHT RED - Cock320 OLD ENGLISH WHEATEN - Hen321 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Cock322 OLD ENGLISH BLUE - Hen323 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Cock324 OLD ENGLISH BIRCHEN GREY - Hen325 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Cock326 OLD ENGLISH GAME BROWN RED - Hen327 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Cock328 OLD ENGLISH CRELE - Hen329 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Cock330 OLD ENGLISH DUCKWING - Hen331 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Cock332 OLD ENGLISH PILE or WHITE - Hen333 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Cock334 OLD ENGLISH SPANGLED - Hen335 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Cock336 OLD ENGLISH TASSEL or MUFF - Hen337 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS OR POLECAT - Cock338 OLD ENGLISH FURNESS or POLECAT - Hen339 OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] - Cock340 OLD ENGLISH [any other colour] - Hen341 KO-SHAMO Bantam - Cock342 KO-SHAMO Bantam - HenJUVENILE CLASSES343 Any variety large fowl, hard feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.344 Any variety large fowl, hard feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.345 Any variety large fowl, soft feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.346 Any variety large fowl, soft feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.347 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of ageor under.348 Any variety bantam, hard or soft feather - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of ageor under.349 Any variety true bantam - Cock. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.350 Any variety true bantam - Hen. Exhibitor must be 14 years of age or under.351 Any variety Drake. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under.352 Any variety Duck. Exhibitor must be fourteen years of age or under.SOFT FEATHER BANTAMS353 WHITE LEGHORN - Cock354 WHITE LEGHORN - Hen355 BLACK LEGHORN - Cock356 BLACK LEGHORN - Hen357 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Cock358 LEGHORN [any other colour] - Hen359 MINORCA - CockENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH66 67

POULTRYPOULTRY360 MINORCA - Hen361 ANCONA - Cock362 ANCONA - Hen363 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Cock364 POLAND BLACK or BLUE WHITE CRESTED - Hen365 POLAND [any other colour] - Cock366 POLAND [any other colour] - Hen367 WELSUMMER - Cock368 WELSUMMER - Hen369 HAMBURGH - Cock370 HAMBURGH - Hen371 SILKIE - Cock372 SILKIE - Hen373 ANY OTHER VARIETY - light cock374 ANY OTHER VARIETY - light hen375 FAVEROLLE - Cock376 FAVEROLLE - Hen377 RHODE ISLAND RED - Cock378 RHODE ISLAND RED - Hen379 SUSSEX [any colour] - Cock380 SUSSEX [any colour] - Hen381 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Cock382 WHITE WYANDOTTE - Hen383 BARRED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen384 LACED WYANDOTTE - Cock385 LACED WYANDOTTE - Hen386 PENCILLED WYANDOTTE - Cock or Hen387 WYANDOTTE [any other colour] - Cock388 WYANDOTTE [any other colour] - Hen389 ROCK - Cock390 ROCK - Hen391 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Cock392 BLACK AUSTRALORP - Hen393 AUSTRALORP [any other colour] - Cock394 AUSTRALORP [any other colour] - Hen395 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Cock396 ORPINGTON [any colour] - Hen397 MARAN - Cock398 MARAN - Hen399 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Cock400 GERMAN LANGSHAN - Hen401 BARNEVELDER - Cock402 BARNEVELDER - Hen403 BRAHMA - Cock404 BRAHMA - Hen405 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY - Cock.406 ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY - Hen.TRUE BANTAMS407 BLACK PEKIN - Cock408 BLACK PEKIN - Hen409 WHITE PEKIN - Cock410 WHITE PEKIN - Hen411 PEKIN [any self colour] - Cock [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue]412 PEKIN [any self colour] - Hen [colours included Buff, Lavender, Blue]413 PEKIN [any other colour] - Cock414 PEKIN [any other colour] - Hen415 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Cock416 SEBRIGHT GOLD - Hen417 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Cock418 SEBRIGHT SILVER - Hen419 JAPANESE - Cock420 JAPANESE - Hen421 ROSECOMB - Cock422 ROSECOMB - Hen423 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS BLACK - Cock424 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS BLACK - Hen425 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS [any other colour] - Cock426 BELGIAN BARBU D’ANVERS [any other colour] - Hen427 BELGIAN BARBU D’UCCLE - Cock428 BELGIAN BARBU D’UCCLE - Hen429 BELGIAN D’WATERMAEL - Cock430 BELGIAN D’WATERMAEL - Hen431 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Cock432 DUTCH GOLD PATRIDGE - Hen433 DUTCH [any other colour] - Cock434 DUTCH [any other colour] - Hen435 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM - Cock436 ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM - HenENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH68 69

POULTRYPIGEONSSPECIALSS174 THE HARRY FREELAND MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY -for the champion bird in the Show. Presented by David Freeland MBE., Craigavad,in memory of his son who lost his life in the 1939-45 War.S175S176S177S178S179S180S181S182S183S184S185S186S187S188S189S190THE DAVID FREELAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve championbird in the Show. In memory of the late David Freeland MBE.THE TRIMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Waterfowl.Presented by Alex C Trimble.THE ARMOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best soft feather (large).Presented by Richard S F Armour.THE SWANDEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve waterfowl.Presented by Patricia Swandel.THE ADAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best light breed large,(soft feather). Presented by Thomas Adams.THE BAXTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best large game.Presented by J Martin Baxter.THE HENDERSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best modern game bird.Presented by Alexander Henderson.THE CRAWFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best old english gamebantam. Presented by Harry Crawford.THE MARK HYLANDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve old englishgame bantam. Presented by Mark Hylands.THE MACMILLAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best soft feather bantamheavy bird. Presented by MacMillan of Crossgar Limited.THE R J & J W McCONNELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best lightbreed bantam. Presented by R J & J W McConnell.THE LAYMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best true bantam.Presented by Brian & Margaret King.THE HOUSTON L BROWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best rhodeIsland red (large or bantam). Presented by Houston L Brown.THE FRED TWEED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best black leghorn(large or bantam). Presented by Mrs Fred Tweed.THE AARON ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL CUP - for the best juvenile.The eligibleclasses to compete for this cup are Classes 343 to 352.THE RARE BREED PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best rare breed bird.POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAINBalmoral Show has been awarded Royal Championship Show statusS191S192S193S194S195S196S197S198S199S200S201S202S203S204S205Engraved Coaster for the Show champion(must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain)Engraved Coaster for the reserve champion(must be a member of Poultry Club of Great Britain)Bronze Star Award for the best WaterfowlBronze Star Award for the best hard feather [large]Bronze star award for the best hard feather bantamBronze Star Award for the best soft feather [large]Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [light]Bronze Star Award for the best soft feather bantam [heavy]Bronze Star Award for the best true bantamBronze Star Award for the best trioBronze Star Award for the best juvenileBronze Star Award for the best rare breedRosette for the best Indian Runner- Presented by The Indian Runner Duck AssociationRosette for the best call duck- Presented by The British Waterfowl AssociationRosette for the best Waterfowl- Presented by The British Waterfowl AssociationENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH70 71

PIGEONSEGGSPIGEONS[National Pigeon Association Rules apply]PARAMYXO VIRUS VACCINATIONAll pigeons entered for the Show MUST be vaccinated with Paramyxo Vaccine not less than twoweeks before the date of the Show. Certificates of Vaccination must be produced to the ChiefSteward on arrival at the Poultry HallIMPORTANT NOTE: Pigeons are being judged on Wednesday 15th May 2013. Exhibits must bedelivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 14th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hallto be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivery on Wednesday morning theday of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall.RACINGCLASS437 Any colour racer - Cock, flown or unflown438 Any colour racer - Hen, flown or unflown439 Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2013] - Cock440 Any colour racer young bird [rung in 2013] - HenFANCY441 FANTAIL - Cock or Hen442 Any other variety, breed must be stated - Cock or Hen443 Any other variety - breed must be stated. Bred in 2013.SPECIALSS206THE MORROW PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY - for the champion Pigeon.Presented by Robert Morrow.EGGSIMPORTANT NOTE: Shelled eggs are being judged on Wednesday 15th May 2013. Exhibitsmust be delivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 14th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm andthe hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivered on Wednesdaymorning the day of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall.SHELLED EGGSEggs will be judged by the following criteria:Size (including evenness of grade); evenness and trueness of colour; cleanliness; shape andquality of shell; quality.CLASS444 Six hen eggs, dark brown445 Six hen eggs, white446 Six hen eggs, brown447 Six hen eggs, tinted448 Six hen eggs, different colours449 Six bantam eggs - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 42.5gms]450 Six bantam eggs - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 42.5gms]451 Six bantam eggs - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 42.5gms]452 Six duck eggs - white453 Six duck eggs - any other colour454 Three goose eggs455 Three turkey eggs456 Three hen eggs - white457 Three hen eggs - brown458 Three hen eggs - tinted459 Three hen eggs - any other natural colour460 Three hen eggs - different colours461 Three bantam eggs - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz- 42.5gms]462 Three bantam eggs - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 42.5gms]463 Three bantam eggs - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz - 2.5gms]464 Three bantam eggs, any natural colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms]465 One bantam egg - brown [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms]466 One bantam egg - white [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms]467 One bantam egg - tinted [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms]468 One bantam egg - any other colour [no egg to exceed 1.5oz-42.5gms]469 One waterfowl bantam egg - any colour470 One waterfowl egg - whiteENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH72 73

EGGSEGGS471 One waterfowl egg - any other colour472 One hen egg, brown473 One hen egg, white474 One hen egg, tinted475 One hen egg, any natural colourSPECIALSS207S208S209THE ELIZABETH THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the exhibitorgaining the greatest number of points in the shelled egg classes in the Show. Pointswill be:- 1st, 4 points; 2nd, 3 points; 3rd, 2 points; 4th, 1 point. Presented by the lateMrs D G Thompson.BRONZE STAR AWARD - for the best shelled egg exhibit. Presented by the PoultryClub of Great Britain.CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - for the best eggs [maran].DECORATED EGGSDecorated eggs are being judged on Tuesday 14th May 2013. Exhibits must be delivered to theShowgrounds on Monday 13th May between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.DECORATED EGGS COMPETITION RULESOnly real eggshells, blown not hard boiled, should be used.Eggs from protected birds are not to be used.Actual work on the exhibit must be done by the entrant, including marketing, cutting, paintingand application of decorations etc. Objects used in or on the egg may be purchased.Exhibits must be of an original design - no seminar eggs, class eggs, kits or exact copies frombooks will be accepted. Workmanship is very important, and if an egg is considered to be anexact copy to the Judge’s knowledge, it will be downgraded. Originality of design will receiveupgrading accordingly.Only the entrant can decide in which category the exhibit should be entered.No names or means of identification must appear on the entry.A double yolk goose egg may be entered as a goose egg.476 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design. Entrants mustadd date of birth.477 UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size without accessories.Entrants must add date of birth.478 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A decorated egg of any size or design.Entrants must add date of birth.479 BETWEEN 10 & 18 YEARS OF AGE - A hand painted egg of any size withoutaccessories. Entrants must add date of birth.480 NOVICE - Any size or design of egg. Entrants must have less than 18 monthsexperience and must never have won a prize in any class.481 ELEGANT - A goose egg of classic design with minimum of cutwork (no more thanthree cuts) and minimum of trims.482 PURELY PLEASANT - A goose egg designed and decorated to lie between elegantand elaborate classes.483 ELABORATELY DECORATED - A goose egg of ornate design. May include filigreework and/or heavy trims and decorations.484 LARGER THAN GOOSE - A decorated egg of a larger size, e.g. ostrich, emu or rhea.Any design or technique (other than clock or egg with diorama as basis of design).485 CLOCK - A decorated egg of any size incorporating a clock movement.486 MECHANICAL - An egg or combination of eggs a part of which moves and is operatedby mechanical or manual means such as clockwork, music box, motor or batterydriven, brass rods, pulleys, threads, sprindle, etc.487 MINIATURE - Any design or small egg, overall height and width not to exceed 2 inches(to include stand, base and all trims).488 FOLK ART - An egg of any size, making use of natural products or may be dyed,scratch carved, Ukrainian, etc.489 HAND-PAINTED - An egg of any size, cut or uncut, without accessories, hand-paintingforming the basis for the design.490 NOVELTY - An egg of any size that does not reasonably fit into any other class, e.g.lamp, tea-set or is novel in design.491 DIORAMA - Any size of egg into which a 3D setting has been placed. May have oneor more openings.SPECIALSS210S211THE DIANE ROSBOTHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best decoratedegg in the Show. Presented by Mrs D Rosbotham.THE BOB BELL MEMORIAL CUP - for the best decorated egg in the diorama classpresented by the Egg Craft Club of Northern Ireland (Holywood Branch).A novice is a entrant who has had less than one year’s egging experience and has never won aprize in any class.The judge will have the right to refrain from awarding any placing should the exhibit, in thejudge’s opinion, not be considered worthy of placing. The judge’s decision is final.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH74 75

RABBITSRABBITSRABBITS & CAVIESEntry Fees : RUAS Member £3.00, Non Member £4.00Entries will be limited to the first 100 rabbits received. Rabbits may be entered ONLY in one class.If fewer than 60 rabbits are received the classes will be cancelled.IMPORTANT NOTE: Rabbits are being judged on Wednesday 15th May 2013. Exhibits must bedelivered to the Showgrounds on Tuesday 14th May between 2.00pm and 8.00pm and the hallto be cleared by 8.30pm. No exhibits will be permitted to be delivery on Wednesday morning theday of judging. Only exhibits entered in classes can be brought into the Poultry Hall.All rabbits and cavies must be pedigree.RABITSFANCYCLASS492 Dutch, any colour, any age493 Polish, red eyed white, any age494 Polish, any other colour, any age495 English, any colour, any age496 Tan, any colour, age age497 Lionheads, any colour, any age498 Harlequin, any colour, any age499 Himalayan, any colour, age age500 Belgian Hare, any colour, any age501 Netherland Dwarf, red eyed white, any age502 Netherland Dwarf, any other colour, any age503 Any other variety, fancy, any age. Breed must be stated.FUR510 Fox, any colour, any age511 Satin, any colour, any age512 Alaska, any age513 Vienna, any colour, any age514 Hulstlander, any colour, any age515 Any other variety fur, any age. Breed must be stated.516 Argente, any colour, any age.517 New Zealand, any colour, any age.518 Siberian, any colour, any age.519 Californian, any colour, any age.520 Beveren, any colour, any age.REX521 Black, any age522 Any other colour, any age523 Mini Rex, any colour, any ageLOP504 English Lop, any colour, any age505 German Lop, any colour, any age506 French Lop, any colour, any age507 Dwarf Lop, white, any age508 Dwarf Lop, any other colour, any age509 Mini Lop, any colour, any ageENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH76 77

CAVIESCAVIESEntry Fees : RUAS Member £3.00, Non Member £4.00524 Any variety, self, any age.525 Any variety, long hair, any age.526 Any other variety.SPECIALSS212S213S214S215S216S217S218SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best fancy rabbit. Presented by theSociety.CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the champion and reserve champion rabbit in theShow. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds.SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best rex rabbit. Presented by theSociety.SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best fur rabbit. Presented by theSociety.SPECIAL ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best lop rabbit. Presented by theSociety.SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best rabbit, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16 years ofage]. Presented by the Society.CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - for the champion and reserve champion cavy in theShow. Presented by Spillers Speciality Feeds.S219 SPECIAL ROSETTE - for the best cavy, any age, exhibited by a juvenile [under 16years of age]. Presented by the SocietyBalmoral Show15-17 May 2013Come & join us on Barbour Avenue, Section E, to learnabout Farming for the Future, meet our farmers andgrowers and sample our delicious regional produce.We look forward to seeing you there.Proud to support regional produce.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH7879

CATTLECATTLEBEEF CATTLEEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIESDue to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking amaximum number of 8 stalls for beef cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the dairysection, the overall maximum will be 10 stalls (beef/dairy). It is not permissible for exhibitors totransfer stalls which they had originally booked, but no longer require, to another exhibitor.Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd underdifferent names or joint names.Exhibitors must book the number of stalls which they wish to use during the Show and the stallingfee(s) will be non-refundable but they may enter as many animals as they wish at a much lowernon-refundable entry fee. Stall bookings and details of animals, together with stalling and entryfee(s) must be received no later than Wednesday 20 March. If at this date more stalls are bookedthan the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of any necessary reduction in Stalls and insuch instances only will a refund be made of stalling fees. Exhibitors may not bring to the Showmore animals than the number of stalls allocated.Exhibitors in all breeds should note that separate stalls must be reserved for calves at foot.In all classes for cows in calf or cows or heifers in calf, the animal must calve before 31stDecember 2013 if entered in a beef breed. The prize money may be withheld until the breedSociety’s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary surgeon’s certificate isreceived to the effect that the animal has calved within the stipulated time.All bulls of two years of age and over must be certified to be fruitful.Exhibitors’ attention is drawn to the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note (GS36) regardingthe safe custody and handling of bulls at agricultural shows.IMPORTANT NOTE:All cattle entered for this Show must be from officially brucellosis and tuberculosis free herds,and each animal must be accompanied by the official brucellosis movement permit, issued byDARD and all cattle from Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland must comply with any importregulations in force.To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three year average. If the number of pensbooked per breed exceeds this amount the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor.ABERDEEN ANGUSSPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCEREntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the IrishAngus Cattle Society Limited before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shownat foot of their dam must be registered in, or be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of theAberdeen Angus Cattle Society or the Irish Angus Cattle Society Limited.CLASS527 COW, born on or before 31st December 2009, in calf or having produced a calf duringthe 12 months prior to the opening day of the Show.528 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2010529 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2011, and on or before 31st December2011.530 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.531 BULL, born prior to 1st January 2012.532 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.533 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS220S221S222S223S224S225S226S227CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championAberdeen Angus. Presented by Marks & Spencer.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Marks & Spencer.THE ABERDEEN ANGUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Aberdeen-Angus animal, exhibited by a member of that Association and entered in the herd bookof the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth], provided there are at least four exhibits.Presented by the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association.COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL - for the best Aberdeen Angus animal entered in the herdbook of that Society. Presented by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth].THE W J CARSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the bestAberdeen-Angus animal bred by exhibitor. Presented by his representatives.THE J D TEMPLETON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for thebest yearling bull, presented by his wife and daughter.THE DRUMLISTER TROPHY - for the best animal of opposite sex to the championentered in the Herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society [Perth]. Won outrightby R Campbell [Drumlister], Seaforde and represented as a Perpetual Trophy.AWARDS OF TYRONE CRYSTAL - for the best pair and reserve pair Aberdeen-Angusheifers, the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Aberdeen-Angus CattleClub, through John Thompson & Sons Ltd..ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH80 81

CATTLECATTLEHEREFORDSPONSORED BY LINDEN FOODSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be entered or accepted for entry in the Hereford Herd Book before the date ofclosing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registered in or to beeligible to be registered in the Hereford Herd book.Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for NIHBA Awards.CLASS534 COW or HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2010, in calf or with own naturalcalf at foot.535 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2011, and on or before 30th June 2011, in calfor with own calf at foot.536 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2011, and on or before 31st December 2011.537 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.538 BULL, born prior to 1st April 2011.539 BULL, born on or after 1st April 2011, and on or before 31st December 2011.540 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.541 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and enteredin the classes for which they are eligible.SPECIALSS228S229S230S231S232S233CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championHereford. Presented by Linden Foods.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born or or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Linden Foods.THE HEREFORD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hereford animalexhibited by a Member of that Association, with a replica to the breeder who winsthis Cup on any three occasions with different animals. Presented by the NI HerefordBreeders’ Association.F W McMORDIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best junior Hereford [bornon or after 1st July 2011]. Presented by the McMordie Family in memory of the lateEric McMordie.THE JERVIS W WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - foraward to the best Hereford female. Presented by Mrs Isobel Williamson.THE SIDNEY MAWHINNEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best naturallypolled Hereford bred in the United Kingdom. Presented by Sidney Mawhinney,Lisburn and Ballyclare.CHAROLAISSPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUPEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00The BRITISH CHAROLAIS CATTLE SOCIETY will present champion sashes.Animals must be entered in the herd book of the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited or of theIrish Charolais Cattle Society before the date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown atfoot of their dam must be registered in or to be eligible to be registered in, the herd book of theCharolais Cattle Society Limited or the Irish Charolais Cattle Society.CLASS542 COW, born before 1st January 2010, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf.543 COW or HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born in 2010.544 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2011, and on or before 30th June 2011.545 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2011, and on or before 31st December 2011.546 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.547 BULL, born on or before 1st January 2012.548 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012 and on or before 31st March 2012.549 BULL, born on or after 1st April 2012.550 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and entered inthe classes for which they are eligible.SPECIALSS234S235S236S237S238S239S240S241S242CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championCharolais. Presented by the ABP Food Group.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born or or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnerforward.Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the ABP Food Group.THE H A CURRY PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best junior Charolais Bull.Presented by H A Curry.SPECIAL PRIZES £100 and £50 - for the best and reserve best junior Charolais Bull.Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited.SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the best and reserve best junior Charolaisfemale. Presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society Limited.THE BARDIN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Charolais animalexhibited by a club member. Presented to the NI Charolais Club by the Bardin Familyof Nevers.THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Charolais bullexhibited by a club member. Presented by the NI Charolais Club.THE ORAGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Charolais cow or heifer.Presented by Mrs G Orage in memory of her late husband, W Norman Orage.JOHN K CURRIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Charolais heifer[classes 544 - 546]. Presented by J K Currie.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH82 83

CATTLECATTLESIMMENTALSPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUPEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00The British Simmental Cattle Society Limited will present champion and reserve championrosettes.Animals must be entered in the herd books of the British Simmental Cattle Society Limited or IrishSimmental Cattle Society before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of theirdam must be registered in or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British SimmentalCattle Society or Irish Simmental Cattle Society.CLASS551 COW, born before 1st January 2010, in calf or in milk having had at least one calf.552 COW or HEIFER, born in 2010, in calf or with calf at foot having had a calf by threeyears old553 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2011, and on or before 30th June 2011.554 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2011, and on or before 31st December 2011.555 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.556 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2011.557 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.558 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS252S253S254S255S256SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 - for the best Simmental bull and reserve, bred byexhibitor. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.WILLIAM BLACK MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP - for the male champion Simmentalbull. Presented by the Black family in memory of the late William Black, Carmavy,Crumlin.SPECIAL PRIZES, £15 and £10 and NEWS LETTER SHIELD - for the best junior bull/heifer born after 1st January 2012. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.SILVER AWARD - for the best exhibit bred in NI. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.ROBERT HITCHINS STERLING “SIRE GROUP OF THE YEAR” AWARD - for groupof three animals by the same sire of either sex, any age, drawn from the classes.Conditions of entry:-(a) There is no limitation on the origin of the sire(b) The groupforward must consist of 3 progeny of the sire of either sex, any age(c) None of theprogeny need be in the ownership of the exhibitor nominating the sire nor of anyone breeder.The prize money presented by Robert Hitchins Sterling through the Simmental CattleSociety and administered by them for the following number of groups forward:-(2)£25, £12.50; (3)£50, £25, £12.50; (4)£100, £50, £25, £12.50; (5 or more) £300, £150,£75, £25, £12.50S243S244S245S246S247S248S249S250S251CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championSimmental. Presented by the ABP Food Group.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemaleanimal born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the ABP Food Group.THE BOBBIE DICKSON PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY - for the bestSimmental. Presented by Mrs E M Dickson and family, in memory of the late RobertDickson.PAIR OF ENGRAVED CRYSTAL GLASSES - for the best British Simmental.Presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society.SPECIAL PRIZE £25 - for the best Simmental cow with calf at foot. Presented by theBritish Simmental Cattle Society.PERPETUAL COW BELL - for the best British Simmental female. Presented by Imex.BANGOR & SIX ROAD ENDS FARMERS’ UNION PERPETUAL TROPHY - for thebest Simmental female.BOBBIE GAMBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Simmentalheifer, born on or after 1st January 2011 and on or before 30th June 2012. Presentedby the Gamble Family in memory of the late Robert Gamble.TROPHY - for the best Simmental male. Presented by the NI Simmental Club.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH84 85

CATTLECATTLELIMOUSINSPONSORED BY AIR CORE LIMITEDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00The NI Limousin Club will provide the prize money for Class 569Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies beforethe date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registeredin or eligible to be registered in the herd books of the British or Irish Limousin Cattle Societies.CLASS559 HEIFER, born on or after 1st April 2012560 HEIFER, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2012561 HEIFER, in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2011562 HEIFER, in calf, born on or between 1st October 2010 and 30th June 2011 and dueto calve before attaining the age of 39 months563 COW or HEIFER, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1st January 2010 and31st September 2010 and due to calve or have calved her first calf before attaining theage of 39 months.564 COW, in milk with calf at foot, born on or before 31st December 2009565 COW, certified in calf, any age, not in milk, having had a calf in the year prior to theShow. (not eligible to be entered in any other class)566 BULL, born on or after 1st April 2012567 BULL, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2012568 BULL, born on or between 1st July and 31st December 2011569 BULL, born on or between 1st July 2010 and 30th June 2011570 BULL, born before 1st July 2010571 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor, and enteredin the classes for which they are eligible.S262S263S264S265S266S267S268S269S270SPECIAL PRIZES, £80 and TANKARD - for the champion junior bull born on or after1st January 2011. 1st, £50; 2nd, £30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club throughJohn Thompson & Sons Limited.SPECIAL PRIZES £50 - for the overall junior champion and £30 reserve overall juniorLimousin champion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club through John Thompson &Sons.THE SMYTH CUP and £60 - for the male champion Limousin. A prize of £40 will beawarded to the reserve animal. Presented by the NI Limousin Cattle Club throughSmyth Steel Limited.THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Limousin.Presented by Mr N McBriar, Saintfield.BROADMEADOWS BREEDERS CUP - for the breeder of the best Limousin.Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the later Robert Crighton.JIM SCOTT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £50 - for the best Limousin onshow bred and owned by exhibitor. The NI Limousin Club will award £50 to the winner.Presented by the NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Jim Scott.SPECIAL PRIZES, £100 - for the best pair of Limousin cattle, either sex or any age,owned by and bred by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one pair. [1st, £40; 2nd,£25; 3rd, £20; 4th, £10; 5th, £5]. Presented by the NI Limousin Club.SPECIAL PRIZE, £60 - for the best group of three Limousin animals bonafide theproperty of one exhibitor. Presented by the NI Limousin Club.HERBERT LUSBY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best groupof three Limousin animals bonafide the property of one exhibitor. Presented by the NILimousin Club.SPECIALSS257S258S259S260S261CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championLimousin. Presented by Air Core Limited.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Air Core Limited.SPECIAL PRIZES, £80 and TANKARD - for the champion junior heifer born on orafter 1st January 2010. 1st, £50; 2nd, £30. Presented by the NI Limousin Club throughJohn Thompson & Sons Limited.SPECIAL PRIZES, £60 and £40 - for the female champion and reserve femalechampion. Presented by the NI Limousin Club.Wm MULLIGAN MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL - for the female champion.Presented by NI Limousin Club in memory of the late Wm Mulligan.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH86 87

CATTLECATTLEBRITISH BLONDESPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUPEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be entered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies beforethe date of closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam must be registeredin or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blonde Cattle Societies.CLASS572 COW, born on or before 31st December 2009, in calf or in milk.573 COW or HEIFER, born in 2010, in calf or in milk.574 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2011, and on or before 30th June 2011.575 HEIFER, born on or after 1st July 2011, and on or before 31st December 2011.576 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.577 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2011.578 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.579 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS280S281S282S283S284S285THE DRUMRAYMOND BLONDES PERPETUAL CUP - for the best senior bull.Presented through the NI Blonde Cattle Club.GARY MORGAN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best juniorcow. Presented through the British Blonde Society.DSB FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best junior heifer.Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club.M R RODGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY - for the best junior bull. Presented throughthe NI British Blonde Cattle Club.SAVILLE TRACTORS LIMITED TROPHY - for the best pair of British Blonde animals.Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Saville Tractors Limited.THE JEREMY PAYNTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best exhibitorbred British Blonde animal - presented by the Drumilly Herd.S271S272S273S274S275S276S277S278S279CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion BritishBlonde. Presented by the ABP Food Group.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward.Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the ABP Food Group.PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blonde. Presented by theNI British Blonde Cattle Club through John Thompson & Sons Limited.WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the reserve best British Blonde.Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Wilson’s Feeds Limited.THE IRISH CLUB CUP - for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI British BlondeCattle Club.ANDREWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best senior heifer.Presented by the NI British Blonde Cattle Club through Andrews Milling Limited.HILLHEAD TROPHY - for the best intermediate heifer.Presented through the NI British Blonde Cattle Club.SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £10 - for the best and reserve best male.Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain.SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £10 - for the best and reserve best female.Presented by the British Blonde Society of Great Britain.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH88 89

CATTLECATTLEBRITISH BLUEEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be entered in the herd books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies beforethe closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at foot of their dam should not exceed tenmonths on day of show and must be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British BlueCattle Societies.CLASS580 COW, in calf or in milk, born on or before 30th September 2010. Calf at foot shouldnot exceed the age of 10 months on day of show.581 HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2010 and on or before 30th September 2011.582 HEIFER, born on or after 1st October 2011.583 BULL, born on or before 30th September 2011.584 BULL, born on or after 1st October 2011.585 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS286S287S288S289S290S291S292S293S294S295S296CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion BritishBlue. Presented by the Society.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winnersforward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by the Society.WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best British Blue.Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through J Wilson Agriculture Limited.THE HERDBOOK CUP - for the best animal in the young bull class.Presented by the Parent Society.THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue female.Presented by the NI British Blue Club.THE NORDEN LABORATORIES SALVER - for the best British Blue male.Presented by the NI British Blue Club.THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP & TANKARD - for the best animals inthe young heifer class. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through John Thompson& Sons Limited.IAM AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CUP - for the best animal in the senior heiferclass. Presented by the NI British Blue Club, through IAM Agricultural Machinery Ltd.THE HUNTER KANE & SON CUP -for the best senior cow. Presented by the NI BritishBlue Club, through Hunter Kane & Son.THE HUMBERCLYDE CUP - for the best senior bull in class 565. Presented by theNI British Blue Club, through Humberclyde Finance Group Ltd.SHIELD - for the best pair of animals in Class 585. Presented by the NI British BlueClub, through Balanced Feeds Limited.S297 THE ERVINE PERPETUAL CUP - for the best pair of animals in class 585.Presented by the NI British Blue Club.SALERSSPONSORED BY AIR CORE LIMITEDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be full blood and entered in the Herd Book of the Salers Cattle Society of theUnited Kingdom and Ireland before the closing of entries for this Show. Calves shown at thefoot of their dam should not exceed the age of ten months on day of show and must be registeredin or eligible to be registered in the Herd Books of the Irish or British Blue Cattle Societies.CLASS586 COW, in calf or with calf at foot.587 HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2011.588 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012589 BULL, up to 2 years old on day of Show590 BULL, over 2 years old on day of Show.591 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in theclasses for which they are eligible.SPECIALSS298S299S300S301S302S303CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50t - for the champion and reserve championSalers. Presented by Air Core Limited.JUNIOR BREED CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the champion and reserve male orfemale animals born or after 1st January 2012. Only 1st and 2nd Prize winner forward.Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Air Core Limited.HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the champion Saler.Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel.HIGHWAYS HOTEL CUP - for the reserve champion Saler.Presented by the Saler Cattle Society through Highways Hotel.WALLETT MART SHIELD - for the best home bred animal.Presented by the Walletts Mart.SALERS CATTLE SOCIETY CUP - for the best pair of animals, presented by theSaler Cattle Society.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH90 91

CATTLECATTLECOMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLESPONSORED BY TESCOEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00Animals must be Farm Quality Assured, halter trained and led and individual tag numbers mustbe entered on the entry form.Animals in this section can take part in the Beef Pairs and Beef Group Championships.These animals are to be weighed on the Tuesday evening 14th May between 5pm and 6pm andare to be divided into their classes according to weight.When making entries in the Commercial section please enter in 592 and 594 classes.CLASS592 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth593 COMMERCIAL BEEF HEIFER, showing no permanent teeth594 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teeth595 COMMERCIAL BEEF STEER, showing no permanent teethSPECIALSS304S305S306S307S308S309S310CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championcommercial beef animal. Presented by Tesco.JUNIOR COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPION, £30 & £20 - for the championand reserve male or female animals born on or after 1st January 2012. Only 1stand 2nd Prize winners forward. Rosettes to be worn. Presented by Tesco.MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best commercial beef heifer, showing no permanentteeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society.MEDALLION PLAQUE - for the best commercial beef steer, showing no permanentteeth. Presented by the Royal Dublin Society.Best commercial animal bred by exhibitor.Best pair of commercial cattle entered by one exhibitor.Best commercial animal sired by a registered native bull.BEEF SHORTHORNSSPONSORED BY ABP FOOD GROUPEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00CLASS596 COW, in calf or with calf at foot.597 HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2011.598 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.599 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2011600 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.601 PAIR OF ANIMAL, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS311DEXTERSCHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 -for the champion and reserve championBeef Shorthorn animal. Presented by the ABP Food Group.Entry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00CLASS602 COW, in calf or with calf at foot.603 HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2011.604 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.605 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2011606 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.607 PAIR OF ANIMAL, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS312CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion Dexteranimal.Presented by the Society.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH92 93

CATTLEBEEF INTER BREEDPERFORMNCEEUROPEAN ANGUSEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00608 COW, any age, with calf at foot.609 HEIFER, born between 1st November 2011 to 31st October 2012.610 BULL, born between 1st November 2011 to 31st October 2012.SPECIALSS313CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 -for the champion and reserve championEuropean Angus animal. Presented by the Society.IRISH MOILEDEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00The Irish Moiled Cattle Society will present £100 towards to the breed championship from theBrian Burnett Fund.CLASS611 COW, in calf or with calf at foot.612 HEIFER, born on or before 31st December 2011.613 HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.614 BULL, born on or before 31st December 2011615 BULL, born on or after 1st January 2012.616 PAIR OF ANIMAL, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in theclasses for which they are eligible.BEEF BULL INTER BREED PERFORMANCEEntry Fee: RUAS Member £10, Non Member £12A separate entry fee must be paid for each entry.Condition of entry: Bulls may be of any beef breed and entered in the classes for which theyare eligible.Objective: To highlight the bulls which best combine the traditional values of conformation andthe scientific values of performance data.Eligibility: bulls must be:1. Bred by exhibitor2. Exhibited by a current member of the Signet Beefbreeders Scheme or Breed Plan and havea minimum of two adjusted weights at either 100, 200, 300 or 400 days of age3. Have a beef value in the top 25% of the breed, based on the latest beef values published bySignet or Breed Plan.Judging criteria : judged on conformation only.Note: Exhibitors are advised to make sure that performance records for their entries and theirherdmates are submitted as early as possible to AI Services for processing.CLASS617 BEEF RECORDED BULL, any native breed, born on or after 1st January 2012.618 BEEF RECORDED BULL, continental breed, born on or after 1st January 2012.SPECIALSS315CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 - for the champion and reserve champion InterBreed Performance bull. Presented by the Society.SPECIALSS314CHAMPION PRIZES £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion IrishMoiled animal. Presented by the Society.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH94 95

BEEF INTER BREEDBEEF YOUNG HANDLERBEEF INTER BREEDMARKS & SPENCER BEEF PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPBEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE,CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL,BEEFSHORTHORNS, DEXTERS, EUROPEAN ANGUS & IRISH MOILED.Immediately after judging on Wednesday 15th May a Breed Societyrepresentative will select one male and one female to represent the breedsin the pairs championship which will take place at 12.45pm in the CattleLawn on Friday, 17th May. Prize money will be paid to Breed Clubs andnot to individual exhibitorsS316SPECIAL PRIZES, £250 & £150 - for the champion and reservechampion beef breed pair.MARKS & SPENCER BEEF JUNIOR CHAMPION OFCHAMPIONSS317SPECIAL PRIZE, £200 - for the overall junior beef championof champions [2nd £100, 3rd £50]. To be judged on Thursday16th May before the beef champion of champions.DUNBIA BEEF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONSS318SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 - for the overall beef breed championof champions [2nd, £200; 3rd, £100]. To be judged on Thursday,16th May in the Cattle Lawn following the junior championship.ASDA BEEF GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPBEEF: ABERDEEN ANGUS, BRITISH BLUE, BRITISH BLONDE ,CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, SALERS, SIMMENTAL, BEEFSHORTHORNS, DEXTERS, EUROPEAN ANGUS & IRISH MOILEDOne bull and two females, entered in the classes for which they are eligible.Calves born on or after 1st January 2012 may accompany dam duringjudging. Calves must be led by separate leader.Immediately after judging on Wednesday 15th May a Breed Societyrepresentative will select the groups to compete in the above competition,which will take place on Friday 17 May.S319SPECIAL PRIZE £200 - for the best group in the beef groupcompetition. Reserve prize, £100. Additionally £100 will be paidto the best traditional breed (non-continental).AIR CORE LIMITED BEEF PRESENTATION AWARDSThe Judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentationof cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and marketing and promotionof the herd.The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning exhibitor andthe presentation of awards will take place on the cattle lawn on Fridayafternoon.S320SPECIAL PRIZE £125 - for the exhibitor having the best presentationof beef cattle at the Show. Reserve Prize, £75, 3rd £50.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHBEEF YOUNG HANDLERCOMPETITIONSPONSORED BY MARKS & SPENCEREntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00YOUNG STOCKPERSON RUAS 2013This class is to encourage all young beef handlers to compete for the prestigious title of youngstockman/woman Royal Ulster Balmoral 2013.RULES AND REGULATIONSThis class will be judged based on the young person’s ability to both prepare then show ananimal in the show ring.Competitors will be required to prepare their animal for show at the ringside. Points will beawarded to the handler for dressing the animal according to breed type.Competitors will then be required to show their animal in the ring. Points will be awarded forpresentation, handling and show ring awareness e.g. reacting to steward and judge direction,setting animal in show line etc. Competitors will also be awarded points for knowledge of theanimal they are showing including breeding etc.This class is open to both pedigree and commercial beef breeds, animals must be entered in itsrespective breed class.It is expected that the young handler is experienced and familiar with handling the animal in theShow prior to the competition.Animals may be washed and blow dried in advance, but no other dressing material to be usedbefore tie up at the ringside and judging commences.No help may be given to the handler in preparing or showing the animal, an adult may only giveassistance should a safety matter arise.Animals 30 months or under on show date, snaffles etc & normal show rules will apply.Should a dispute arise regarding a competitor’s age, appropriate identification will be requested.Exhibitors should enter in the first class for their age group. Duplication of classes is toaccommodate dividing classes when entries close.CLASS619 21-25 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2012)20 minutes ringside preparation allowed.620 21-25 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 201220 minutes ringside preparation allowed.621 16-21 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2012)30 minutes ringside preparation allowed.622 16-21 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2012)30 minutes ringside preparation allowed.623 12-16 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 201240 minutes ringside preparation allowed.624 12-16 years competitors age groups (age taken on 1 September 2012)40 minutes ringside preparation allowed.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH96 97

CATTLECATTLEDAIRY CATTLEEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00METHOD OF ACCEPTING ENTRIESDue to the heavy demand for stalling accommodation, exhibitors will be limited to booking amaximum number of 10 stalls for dairy cattle. Should exhibitors also have entries in the beefsection, the overall maximum will still be 10 stalls (dairy and beef). It is not permissible forexhibitors to transfer stalls which they had originally booked, but no longer require, to anotherexhibitor.Exhibitors should note that they are not permitted to make entries from the same herd underdifferent names or joint names.Exhibitors must book the number of stalls which they wish to use during the Show and suchstall reservations and stalling fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wednesday 20 March.If at this date more stalls are booked than the available capacity, exhibitors will be advised of anynecessary reduction in stalls and only in such instances will a refund be made of stalling fees.Immediately following the above closing date, entry forms will be sent to exhibitors for completionof details of animals to be entered and these are to be returned, together with the appropriateentry fees no later than Wednesday, 17 April.At the final closing date exhibitors may enter more animals than the number of stalls allocated butmay only bring to the Show the number of animals equivalent to the number of stalls allocated.It is hoped that this method of entry will give maximum flexibility to exhibitors in selecting dairycattle to be exhibited at the Show.IMPORTANT NOTICESAll cattle entered for this Show must be from officially brucellosis and tuberculosis free herds,and each animal must be accompanied by the official brucellosis movement permit, issued bythe Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and all cattle from Great Britain or theRepublic of Ireland must comply with any import regulation in force.MILK RECORDS in respect of Classes 636 and 653 must be authenticated by the body ororganisation which supervised the recordings and the certificates must accompany the entryform.To be fair to each breed, penning is calculated using a three year average. If the number of pensbooked per breed exceeds this amount the Society has the right to cut pens per exhibitor.DAIRY SHORTHORNEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00All animals must be entered in the Dairy Shorthorn Register of Coate’s Herd Book. TheShorthorn Society show regulations (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in theDairy Shorthorn section.Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to theirbreed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bredstatus and show ring ethics.CLASS625 HEIFER, not in milk626 HEIFER, in milk, and which was under 3 years old at calving. Date of birth must bestated and date of last calving if previous to 20 March 2013. If not then calved, dateof last service must be stated.627 COW, in calf and not in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete inthis class.628 COW, in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class.629 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and enteredin the classes for which they are eligible. The animals may be either full pedigreeor may be entered or eligible for entry in classes B or C of the Shorthorn Society’sgrading register.SPECIALSS321S322S323S324S325S326CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion DairyShorthorn. Presented by the Society.THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn.Presented by the Ulster Shorthorn Breeders’ Association to the Society at theCentenary Show, 1967.THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the bestShorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP.THE A McDICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn.THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best DairyShorthorn cow or heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell, Kildare.THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn heiferentered in class 626. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH98 99

CATTLECATTLEAYRSHIREEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00The Ulster Ayrshire Cattle Club will present additional prizes in class 631 as follows:-1st, £30; 2nd, £25; 3rd, £20; 4th, £15; 5th, £10.Animals entered must be registered in the full pedigree section of the Ayrshire herd book or theAyrshire Hybrid Section and be at least 50% Ayrshire blood. If black and white in colour, animalsmust be registered in the full pedigree section of the herd book.The Ayrshire Cattle Society Constitution & Rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits inthe Ayrshire section.Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to theirbreed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bredstatus and show ring ethics.CLASS630 MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 1st January 2012.631 HEIFER, in calf or in milk calved or due to calve by 3 years of age.632 HEIFER, in milk, calved under three years of age633 COW, in calf634 COW, in milk having had two calves.635 COW, in milk, having had three calves or more636 COW, which by 20 March 2013 has given one lactation of at least 6,000 kg.637 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS327S328CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championAyrshire. Presented by the Society.THE AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Ayrshire animal.Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland.S329 THE WEBB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Ayrshire in classes 632& 634. Presented by J C Webb, Randalstown.S330 SPECIAL PRIZES, £30 and £20 - for the first and second placed animals in Class 636.Presented by the Society.S331S332SILVER COW - for the winner of Class 636. Presented by the Ayrshire Cattle Society.THE IRISH AYRSHIRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pair in Class637. Presented by the Irish Ayrshire Cattle Society.JERSEYEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00All animals must be entered in the Herd Book of the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom.The Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitorsand exhibits in the Jersey section.Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to theirbreed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bredstatus and show ring ethics.CLASS638 HEIFER, born on or after 1st September 2011.639 HEIFER, not in milk, born on or after 1st September 2010, and on or before31st August 2011.640 HEIFER, in milk, calved under 3 years of age.641 COW, in calf but not in milk, born prior to 1st September 2010.642 COW, in milk, having had two calvings.643 Cow in milk, having had three or more calvings.644 PAIR OF ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classesfor which they are eligible.SPECIALSS333S334S335S336S337CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve champion Jersey.Presented by the Society.THE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Jersey animal.Presented by the Rt. Hon Sir J Milne Barbour Bart DL LLD.ROSETTE and PRIZE CARD - for the best Jersey cow or heifer, registered in the herdbook and bred by exhibitor, who is a current member of the Jersey Cattle Society.Presented by the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom.THE HUGH MOORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL - for the best Jersey heiferin classes 639 and 640, heifer and her dam bred by exhibitor.Presented by Mrs M S Moore and family, in memory of the late Hugh Moore.SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best pair of Jersey females, anyage, by the same sire, not necessarily the property of one exhibitor. Presented byMr Ashley Fleming.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH100 101

CATTLECATTLEHOLSTEINEntry Fees: RUAS Member £10.00, Non Member £12.00Stalling Fee [per stall]: RUAS Member £26.00, Non Member £31.00All animals must be entered in the herd book of Holstein UK or classes B and C of thesupplementary register.The Holstein UK bye laws and showing rules (latest) will apply to all exhibitors and exhibits in theHolstein section.Balmoral Show is a qualifying show for the Holstein NI Awards, Samuel Wilson PerpetualMemorial Shield and the Bibby Perpetual Challenge Trophy.Exhibitors shall familiarise themselves with the various breed society rules which apply to theirbreed section as they relate to showing, particularly regards eligibility to enter, exhibitor bredstatus and show ring ethics.CLASS645 HEIFER, under 18 months on date of Show.646 HEIFER, in calf, over 18 months and under three years of age on date of Show.647 COW, in calf not less than 5 months.648 HEIFER, in milk, born on or after 1st November 2010.649 HEIFER, in milk, born on or before 31st October 2010, having had not more than+one calving.650 COW, in milk, having had two calvings.651 COW, in milk, having had three calvings.652 COW, in milk, having had four or more calvings.653 COW, which by 20 March 2013 has given a certified production of not less than50 tonnes as per part or completed lactation certification.654 PAIR OF FEMALES, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in theClasses for which they are eligible.SPECIALSS344S345S346S347S348S349S350SPECIAL PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the best and reserve exhibitor bred animals.Presented by the SocietySPECIAL PRIZE, £50 - for the best uddered animal. Presented by the Society.THE CRAIGBET ROSAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the winner in Class653. Presented by Holstein NI.SPECIAL PRIZES, £50, £30 and £20 - for the first, second and third placed animalsin Class 653. Presented by the SocietyBARBICAN CRYSTAL AWARD - for the best pair of animals bred by the exhibitorand not necessarily by the same sire. Presented by J C & J D Heenan.ROSETTE - for the best uddered animal. Presented by Holstein UK.ROSETTE - for the best exhibitor bred animal. Presented by Holstein UK.S338S339S340S341S342S343CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion and reserve championHolstein [3rd Prize £25]. Presented by the SocietyPERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best Holstein.Presented by John Thompson & Sons Limited.THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Holstein.Presented by Holstein UK.CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD - for the exhibitor of the best Holstein. Champion awardrosette presented by Holstein UK. Reserve will receive a rosette.SILVER AWARDS - for the best and second best Holstein.THE R J COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY - for the best junior female.Presented by W R Cooper, Dungannon.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCHENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH102 103

DAIRY INTERBREEDDAIRY INTERBREEDJOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED CHAMPION OFCHAMPIONSSpecialsS351SPECIAL PRIZE, £300 and CRYSTAL MEMENTO - for the overalldairy breed champion of champions [2nd, £200; 3rd, £100]. Tobe judged on Friday 17th May in the Cattle Lawn following classjudging.SEE NEXT PAGE FOR NAMPAK PLASTICS DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP.JOHN THOMPSON & SONS DAIRY GROUPCHAMPIONSHIPSDAIRY: AYRSHIRE, HOLSTEIN, DAIRY SHORTHORN AND JERSEYThree females, each having produced at least one calf, entered in theclasses for which they are eligible. Calves born on or after 1st January2013 may accompany dam during judging. Calves must be led byseparate leader.Immediately after judging on Friday 17th May a Breed Societyrepresentative or, in the case of the Holstein section, the judge will selectthe Groups to compete in the above Competitions, which will take placeon Friday 17th May after the Champion of Champion.S353 THE DALGETY DAIRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and £200- for the best group in the dairy group competition. Presented byJohn Thompson & Sons Ltd. Reserve prize, £100.JOHN THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED DAIRY PRESENTATIONAWARDSThe object of this award is to encourage exhibitors to maximise themarketing and promotion of their breed:-The Judge will inspect the cattle lines taking into account presentationof cattle, cleanliness and tidiness of stalls and central passageway andmarketing and promotion of the breed.The decision of the judge will be advised to the winning Breed Societyand the presentation of awards will take place on Friday afternoon.S354SPECIAL PRIZE, £125 and memento - for the breed Societyhaving the best presentation of dairy cattle at the Show.Reserve prize £75, 3rd £50.ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH105

DAIRY INTERBREEDDAIRY YOUNG HANDLERCOMPETITIONNAMPAK PLASTICS DAIRY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPDAIRY : AYRSHIRE, HOLSTEIN, DAIRY SHORTHORN AND JERSEYImmediately after judging a breed society representative, or, in the caseof the holstein section, the judge, will nominate three females (dairy) torepresent the breeds in the pairs championship which will take place afterthe judging on friday in the cattle lawn immediately prior to the assemblyfor the arena cattle parade. The pairs will then follow the inter breedchampions in the parade to the arena. Prize money will be paid to breedclubs and not to individual exhibitors.S352TROPHY & SPECIAL PRIZES, £300 & £200 - for the championand reserve champion Dairy breed pair.DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITIONCLASS655 Novice and junior showmanship (handlers under 13 years of age on 1st January 2013)656 Intermediate showmanship (handlers aged between 13-15 years on 1st January 2013)657 Senior showmanship (handlers aged between 16-20 years on 1st January 2013)658 Mature showmanship (handlers aged between 21-26 years on 1st January 2013)Nampak PlasticsProud sponsors of the Dairy Interbreed Pairs ChampionshipNampak Plastics is the proud sponsor of the‘Dairy Interbreed Pairs Championship’award, presenting the winner of this categorywith a bronze, perpetual trophy.Nampak is no stranger to identifyingchampions. Sustainable packaging is a keyenvironmental challenge for the dairy industry,but Nampak is leading the race to developthe ‘best in breed’ sustainable packaging forliquid milk. Its innovative Infini plastic milkbottle is set to change the face of milkpackaging for retailers and consumers,offering a modernised and improved design,as well as a much reduced carbon footprint –a winning combination.To find out more, please call Bill Andrew,Sales Manager, Ireland on 07947 380650or email Bill.Andrew@eu.nampak.comrHDPE – a sustainable future for milk packagingwww.eu.nampak.com | www.infinibottle.comENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH106 107

25. If the judges consider that any exhibit does not come within the class specification, they are requested toreport the case to the stewards of the class.26. The judges shall not award a prize for the best exhibit in any class unless there are at least two exhibits. Thejudges may recommend a prize to be awarded for any exhibit of distinguished merit, although there shall beno competition in the class.27. The decision of the judges shall in all cases be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of the rulesis discovered.28. The judges are instructed to withhold a prize when sufficient merit does not appear.29. The judging of any class should not be deemed to be complete until all exhibits have been dismissed by thejudge.JUDGES30. Should any judge be unable to fulfill his engagement the Council reserves the right to appoint another in hisplace, or additional judges if required, and to make any alterations necessary to the success of the Show.31. Should a judge encounter an animal or animals which he has bred, owned, or in which he has had aninterest, a request may be made to the chief steward of that section to appoint another suitable personto place such animals. If a chief steward is aware or made aware of such a situation, he should notify thejudge.OBJECTIONS32. Objections to awards requiring reference to the judges must be lodged at the office of the Society on theday such award is made. Any other objection must be made within seven days after the last day of theShow, and will be considered at the next meeting of the Council. No objection will be considered by theCouncil unless accompanied by a fee of £20, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained.33. The Council reserves the right of determining all disputed cases, etc., and the decision of the Council shallbe final in all respects.STEWARDS34. No one shall act as steward in a ring while a class in which he/she is an exhibitor is under adjudication.35. The Council delegates full power to the stewards to enforce all the regulationsPLACARDS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL36. Placards or advertising material will be permitted to be placed over animal stalls, or pens but only inreference to animals exhibited and herd represented and awards achieved at the Annual Show in 2012. It isnot permitted to display rosettes/awards won at previous Shows. (not applicable to poultry section)FODDER37. The Society does not take charge of or feed any livestock (poultry and pigeons exception). Straw willbe provided free of charge. Straw tickets will be forwarded for each animal. Supplies available between7.00am-9.00am and 5.00pm-7.00pm.DELIVERY OR REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK38. The Society shall not be responsible in any way for the delivery of any exhibit at the Show, nor for theremoval of any exhibit at the close of the Show. A stock travelling pass must be presented for admissionand no animal will be received or removed without the production of such pass.REJECTION39. Rejection. The Society reserves to itself the power to reject or remove any animal or other exhibit from theShow.CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS40. Owners of stock are warned that any act of disobedience or discourtesy to the officials of the Show on thepart of the owner, groom, rider or attendant will eliminate the owner’s exhibit or exhibits from adjudicationor from taking a prize. The Society’s show committee reserves the power to remove from the Show, anyowner, groom, rider or attendant, together with the exhibit or exhibits concerned.41. If an attendant infringes the rule he shall be removed immediately from the charge of the exhibit, andanother attendant substituted by the stewards, at a cost of £20 per hour to the exhibitor.VETERINARY REGULATIONS & TREATMENT42. Diseased Animals. Exhibitors are hereby warned against bringing any diseased animal into the showpremises, and if under any circumstances this regulation be violated, the exhibitor of the diseased animalwill be solely responsible for any claims that may arise for damage or loss to other exhibitors or any otherpersons, and the Council holds itself free from liability in such cases. Should any animal manifest symptomsof disease during the exhibition, it must be removed immediately from the premises, on an order to thateffect by the Chief Executive, or by a senior member of the staff or by a veterinary surgeon appointed by theSociety.43. Ringworm - Exhibitors are advised that animals suffering from ringworm or mange must not be brought tothe Society’s Showgrounds. Following an inspection by a veterinary surgeon, appointed by the Society, anyanimals so affected will require to be removed from the premises immediately.44. Veterinary Treatment. The Society appoints a panel of veterinary surgeons to be on duty during thehours of the Show. Their role is to deal with requests from judges and other Society officials and to attendto emergencies that may arise. It is a condition of entry that these veterinary surgeons may on their ownauthority give to any animal such emergency treatment as they may consider appropriate in the event thatthe owner or his representative cannot immediately be found. Exhibitors will be required to pay any suchveterinary surgeon for the full cost of treatment administered whether in an emergency as above or if suchtreatment is requested by the exhibitor.45. Blood Sampling. The Society condemns the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs in livestock orbloodstock production and reserves the right to take whatever samples it considers necessary for analysis.Should, subsequently, trace of any prohibited or unlicensed drug be found, penalties will be applied inline with regulation 46 contained in the regulations and instructions to exhibitors. Furthermore since suchpositive findings may be in contravention of the Food Safety (NI) Order, 1991 and its subordinate legislationthe results will be reported to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.PENALITIES46. In case it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Council that the owner of an animal exhibited, or anyperson in his employment, or under his control, has been guilty of any violation of the regulations andinstructions, has made a false statement in the certificate of entry, or substituted another animal for thatdescribed on the entry form; has placed an animal in a box or stall, by day or night, other than that to whichhe is entitled, or has been guilty of any practice calculated to deceive or mislead, or to secure an unfairadvantage (including the use of prohibited or unlicensed drugs), such exhibitor shall forfeit all prizes, cups,medals, etc., awarded to him at the Show, together with all fees paid by him, and his animal or animals shallbe liable to be removed forthwith from the Showgrounds, and such owner shall be liable to be preventedfrom competing at this or any further Show of the Society.INSURANCE47. INSURANCE - All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons causedby themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses/ponies. They are therefore strongly advisedto take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home andabroad, and to keep the policy up to date.GENERAL48. DOGS - No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds110 111

CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS and PIGSSee also regulations and instructions to exhibitors [general]49. ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCKMonday, 13 MayBeef cattle & pigs from 12.00 noonTuesday, 14 MayBeef cattle, pigsSheep (between 2.00pm and 10.00pm) (see also Wednesday and Thursday)Goats (in milk) (by 5.30pm and striped out by 7pm)Wednesday, 15 MayDairy cattle, before 8.00am or after 8.00pm (see also Thursday)Sheep (from 6.00am – 8.00am) (see also Thursday)Thursday, 16 MayDairy cattle before 8.00am or after 8.00pm (see also Friday)Goats (not in milk) (before 8.00am)Sheep (from 6.00am – 8.00am)Friday, 17 MayDairy cattle (before 8.00am)DEPARTURE OF LIVESTOCK50. Exhibits may be removed from the Show only as follows and no vehicle will be admitted to the Showgroundsfor the removal of exhibits except as stated:-Friday, 17 May, after 8.00pmDairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs.PARADES51. The goats will parade with the cattle on Friday 17 May at times stated in the programme and stockmenmust be in attendance with their animals one hour before the time of the parade. The first three placedanimals in each class will be required to participate and if any animal be absent from a parade, the exhibitoris liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won by the animal. Other prizewinning animals are invited to parade.52. Parades of prize winning cattle (beef and dairy) will take place on Friday 17 May at the times stated in theprogramme, and stockmen must be in attendance with their animals one hour before the time of the parade.1st and 2nd placed animals must and 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th animals are invited, to parade. If 1stand 2nd placed animals be absent from a Parade, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizes won bythe animal.53. The beef and dairy Inter breed champions will lead the parade, followed by each breed in prize scheduleorder, with the champion and reserve champion leading their respective breed. Pairs selections shouldparade in catalogue order within their own breed and only pair-off on entry to the arena as directed bystewards.54. White Coats. Exhibitors of cattle and pigs are particularly requested to provide white coats or breedregulation dress for all persons attending their animals in the judging rings or in parades. Reference to asponsor or the herd shown will only be permitted on the breast pocket of white coats. White coats areobligatory for sheep and goat exhibitors.55. Numbers. The names, stall numbers and places of stalling of cattle will be given in the catalogue. Ticketswill be forwarded for all animals. Harnesses and harness numbers will be provided for cattle. ButtonholeNumbers corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal, will be provided for sheep, goats andpigs, and must be worn by the attendants whenever they enter the ring.56. Assistants. Exhibitors must provide competent persons to take charge of their stock during the entire timesuch stock may be upon the Society’s premises.57. In all classes animals must be free from clinical signs of disease; injury or physical abnormality such aswould affect the usefulness of the animal. Compulsory veterinary examination prior to judging will not berequired but the Judges will take any such clinical signs into account when awarding prizes.58. Identification of Ownership. No identification which might indicate the ownership of stock exhibitedfor prizes will be permitted. Covers will not be allowed on animals during show hours without specialpermission from the chief stewardsREGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO CATTLE EXHIBITORS59. In Milk Classes Animals entered in in-milk classes may where eligible be transferred to the appropriatein-calf classes if they are uncalved at time of judging. Animals entered in in-calf classes may be whereeligible transferred to the appropriate in-milk classes if they have calved at time of judging. Exhibitors areresponsible for drawing the Society’s attention to this requirement where it arises.60. Washing of Milk Cattle. All cattle must be properly washed before being milked.61. Milking. All dairy cows and heifers in milk must be milked out by 8.00pm on the evening prior to judging tothe satisfaction of the chief steward, or his nominee. Milk produced becomes the property of the Societyand no direct payment will be made to exhibitors. Proceeds from milk produced will be distributed tocharitable or other worthy causes at the discretion of the Society.62. Pressure Pumps. The use of pressure pumps for the washing of cattle is permitted only in the washingareas.63. Control of Dangerous Animals. Each bull to be exhibited must be properly secured by a chain or ropeattached to a ring or screw in the nose, for which exhibitors shall be held responsible. Any animal not sosecured, or considered to be in a dangerous or infuriated state, will not be admitted. Should any animal[male or female], in the opinion of the stewards, become dangerous in the Showgrounds, it must beremoved immediately, or if removal is impracticable or anyone is at risk, it shall be destroyed.64. It is recommended that, where possible, self closing nose restraints or snaffles should be used. It iscompulsory for beef females born on or after 1st January 1998 to wear a snaffle.QUALIFICATION OF CLASSES & WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY65. Cows & Heifers - All cows and heifers aged three years old in competition must have had a live calf in2012, or be in calf. This requirement will not apply to class 653. Senior heifers in the beef section may beshown in calf or with calf at foot.66. Breeding Male Stock - Evidence will be required that all breeding male stock (except those born on or after1st January 2003), for which prizes may be awarded, have produce offspring prior to the date of the Show.Prizes will be withheld until certificates to that effect, when required, are produced.67. WITHHOLDING PRIZE MONEY - In all classes for cows and heifers in calf, the animal, if entered in a beefbreed class must have calved before 31 December 2012. Prize Money may be withheld until the breedsociety’s notification of acceptance of calf for registration or a veterinary certificate is received as evidencethat the animal has calved within the stipulated time. Such notification must be received at the Society’soffice not later than the closing date of entries for the succeeding Annual Show.68. Tampering with Exhibits. No artificial device whatever may be adopted for the purpose of interfering withthe udders of cattle. No cows or heifers presented in the judging ring may have sealed teats. Any exhibitorfound infringing this regulation will be disqualified from exhibiting at the Show.JUDGING IN CATTLE CLASSES69. In the cattle classes the attention of the judges will be particularly directed to the symmetry, early maturity,size, purity of breed and general qualities characteristic of the several animals, due allowance being madefor age and other circumstances. They shall not award a prize for an “overfed” animal, the object of theSociety being to encourage superior animals for breeding purposes.70. The judges shall not attempt to draw the udders of dry cattle, and if milking cows are to be thus handled,the Judges shall wash and disinfect their hands before and after drawing each or any animal.112 113

REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO SHEEP71. Short Docking of Sheep. In the interests of animal welfare it is recommended that all exhibitors complywith the animal welfare regulations. Sufficient tail (not wool) should be retained to cover the vulva of femalesheep and the anus of male sheep. All sheep present at the Annual Show will be inspected in the pens byDepartment of Agriculture and Rural Development Veterinary Officers.72. All sheep exhibitors must wear white coats in the judging ring.73. Only sheep eligible for registration or registered with the breed society may be entered in the sheep classes.74. To enable exhibitors to have maximum flexibility in selecting sheep which they wish to exhibit at the Show,the following method of making entries will be applied.Exhibitors must book the number of pens which they wish to use during the Show, subject to a maximum of sixpens per breed and pay the appropriate penning fee £22 (RUAS member) £27 (non-member). They may then enteras many sheep as they wish at an entry fee of £7 (RUAS Member) or £9 (non-member) per animal but the numberof sheep of each breed which can be brought to the Show will be limited to two sheep per pen.75. Each exhibitor will be limited to a maximum of 6 pens and may not bring to the Show more than 2 sheep perpen allocated.PIGS76. VACCINATIONS REQUIRED. Aujeszky’s disease, blue ear disease and PMWS. Only pigs from officiallyAujeszky’s disease free (OADF) herds or equivalent are eligible for entry. Exhibitors are additionally advisedthat to be admitted to the showgrounds are to be eligible for exhibition all pigs must have undergone aspecially arranged serological test for Aujeszky’s and blue ear disease and a negative result obtained.Such pigs must be kept in isolation for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the blood sample beingtaken and remain in isolation until being brought to the Showgrounds and exhibitors will be required tocomplete a declaration to that effect. Certificate of negative result must be produced at time of entry tothe Showgrounds with the declaration of isolation. Pigs should be isolated on return to the farm and checktested before being re-introduced to the herd. Pigs will not be allowed to gain entrance to the Showgroundsunless the necessary veterinary certificates are produced on arrival. Exhibitors will be responsible for thecost levied by the Department of Agriculture for the processing of these tests.77. PEDIGREE DETAILS (BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION). Pedigree details of pigs entered will not appear in thecatalogue and are not required at time of entry. Particulars of pigs must be produced to stewards on arrivalas ear numbers will be checked with the BPA to confirm age and ensure eligibility for the class entered.HORSES and PONIESSee also regulations and instructions to exhibitors (general)79. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITSNo horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday, 14th May.Brood Mares, foals, Yearlings, Hunters, two/three years old, Shetland ponies, coloured horses– Tuesday 14 May after 9.00am and before 9.00pm.Tuesday morning and afternoon arrival will help to minimise traffic congestionLadies Hunters, Cobs, Riding horses, Ladies Side Saddle, Connemara’s and Children’s ridden ponies– Wednesday 15 May after 6.00pmIt is recommended that the above sections should arrive on Wednesday 15 May after 8.00pm to alleviate thetraffic congestion.Trade Turnouts, Hackneys, Private Driving and Celebrity Race horse to riding horse– Thursday 16 May before 10.00amClydesdales, Clydesdales Riding horses, Agricultural horses and Working Hunter horses and ponies.– Thursday 16 May after 8.00pm or Friday 17 May before 8.00am.It is recommended that the above sections should arrive on Thursday 16 May after 8.00pm to alleviate the trafficcongestion.The Society will not undertake to receive any exhibit after the hour stated.80. DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITSBrood Mares, foals, yearlings, Hunters, two/three-years-old, Shetland ponies and coloured classes (exceptchampion reserve champion and first, second and third prize winners in each class)- Wednesday, 15 May, after 7.00pm as directed by stewards.Hackneys, Private Driving– Thursday 16 May from 3.00pm.Trade Turnouts– Thursday 16 May from 5.00pm.Ladies Hunters, Cobs, Riding horses, Ladies Side Saddle, Connemara’s, Celebrity race horse to riding horse& Children’s Ponies ridden– Thursday 16 May after 8.00pm.Clydesdales, Clydesdale Riding Horses, Agricultural horses, Working Hunter horses– Friday 17 May after 4.00pmWorking Hunter Ponies– Friday 17 May after judging is completed.No horse may be removed from the Show before the time stated for departure except in the case of illnessrequiring immediate veterinary treatment. To obtain permission to remove a horse in such circumstances, contactshould be made with a senior member of RUAS staff or the chief steward, who will have the horse examined bythe veterinary surgeon appointed for that purpose; and on his certifying that the horse is ill, and that the necessaryveterinary treatment cannot be delayed without serious risk of damage to the animal and recommending itsremoval, the owner will be furnished with the necessary paperwork to leave the Showgrounds.CONDITIONS OF ENTRY81. No entry will be accepted unless the colour and sex of the animal are stated on the entry form.82. All horses entered must be the bona fide property of the person in whose name the entry is made.83. The ages of all horses competing to be calculated from 1st January, except in the case of yearlings, whenthe date of birth must be given at the time of entry. The age of three year old horses entered in the breeding& young stock section will be verified before entering the judging ring and the age of four year old horsesentered in the hunter section will be verified by a veterinary surgeon when the exhibits are lined up in thejudging ring.84. Each exhibitor of a horse, for which a prize has been awarded, must be prepared, when required by theCouncil, to make a statutory declaration that the conditions and regulations affecting such horse have beencomplied with, otherwise the prize shall lapse to the Society.85. Passports must accompany all horses and be available for inspection. Horses without passports will not bepermitted into the showgrounds.ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS86. In order to establish that riders of ponies are of the correct age for the class entered it will be theresponsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that the birth certificate of the rider is available for inspection by thestewards if requested. Riders to be correct age for the height of the pony.NUMBERS87. Back numbers, corresponding with the catalogue number of the animal will be provided, and must be wornby the grooms or riders, at all times, or in the case of harness horses, on the back of the carriages.114 115

HEALTH DECLARATION & VACCINATIONS88. Exhibitors in the equine section must make a written declaration to the effect that each animal entered bythem is free from contagious or infectious disease including equine influenza. No animal will be admittedto the Showgrounds without such declaration. In addition, each animal will be examined, on arrival at theShowgrounds, by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society, before being permitted to occupy its loosebox or at any other time during the Show.89. Vaccination against equine influenza - All exhibits (except foals under six months of age) must be properlyvaccinated against equine influenza in accordance with the rules laid down by the FEI and the necessaryveterinary certificate to be available for inspection on arrival at the Showgrounds or at any other time duringthe Show.RANDOM DOPE TESTING90. The Society reserves the right to drug test any exhibit on the Society’s premises and/or take blood/urine samples from any such exhibit. Should the sample taken prove positive on analysis for a prohibitedsubstance, the exhibit will be disqualified.91. The Society will carry out random dope tests at this years Balmoral Show.GROOMSa. The selection of animals for testing is to be decided by the chairman of horse committee and the refereejudge and they will decide, in advance of the Show, the classes and placing to be tested.b. Tests will be carried out by the Society’s appointed veterinary surgeon and a steward will accompany theveterinary surgeon when tests are being taken.92. If any groom be absent from his horse at the time of judging, the horse will be liable to be excluded fromcompetition.DRESS93. Each rider and groom must be correctly dressed and riders of exhibits are required to wear protectiveheadgear at all times when the exhibits are being ridden. All exhibitors are encouraged to wearrecommended protective headgear to BSI standard with chin strap but in the working hunter horse classesand in the ridden and working hunter children’s pony classes, exhibitors must wear a riding hat complyingwith the current British standard with safety harnesses fitted and correctly fastened. This will apply both inthe judging ring and in practice/warm up areas. For ridden and working hunter ponies this will also applyat any other time when ponies are ridden within the Showgrounds. Exhibitors not complying with thisregulation will be disqualified.STABLING/BEDDING94. Loose boxes (3m x 3m). If Clydesdale horses require a stable it must be booked with their entry at a cost of£25.00. Stables will be bedded with Allbed Equine Shavings additional shavings can be bought at a cost of£5.00 per bale.95. Grooms in charge of horses remaining in the Showgrounds overnight must be in attendance at 7am eachmorning to clean out the loose boxes.97. No horse may be stabled in a loose box other than that allocated to it by Society officials.98. No horse will be allowed out of its loose box, except by order of one of the stewards of the class, or a seniormember of staff.EXERCISING99. Ridden horses will be allowed to exercise in the defined exercising area in ring 1 provided the chief stewardor senior staff are satisfied that the ground is in fit condition.100. Led horses will be allowed to exercise in the defined exercising area in ring 2 before and at the conclusionof judging.101. The exercising of horses in the main arena is strictly prohibited.102. The exercising or examination of horse on the paths or roadways is strictly forbidden.PARADES103. A parade of prizewinning horses will take place the Arena on Thursday, 16 May at the time stated in theprogramme and, in addition to the champion and reserve champion first, second and third prizewinners insections listed below are required to parade.Breeding & Young Stock, Hunters, Cobs, Coloured horses, Riding Horses, Celebrity racehorse to riding horse,Children’s Ponies Ridden, Connemara Ponies showing.104. On Friday 17 May there will be a parade of prizewinning Clydesdale horses in the arena at the time stated inthe programme with the champion, reserve champion and first three placed exhibits in each class requiredto participate. Exhibitors will be advised of the collection arrangements for parades at the time of thepresentation of class prizes.105. If an animal be absent from a parade without good reason, the exhibitor is liable to forfeit the prize or prizeswon by the animal.MEASUREMENT OF HORSES AND COBS106. Horses in classes 37 & 38 and all cobs not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issuedin Northern Ireland or a current SJAI measurement certificate will be measured prior to being permitted tocompete. All measurement certificates must fully identify the animal to which they relate and must show thatthe measurement has been made by a veterinarian appointed by the issuing authority and a measurementcertificate relating to any animal aged eight years or under must show that the measurement has been madein the current calendar year. Horses and Cobs shall be measured [1 cm being allowed for shoes] in a naturalposition to the satisfaction of the official measurer and shod as exhibited on the day. No person but theofficial measurer will be allowed to measure any animal.MEASUREMENT OF PONIES107. Ponies not in possession of a JMB current measurement certificate issued in Northern Ireland or a currentSJAI or IPS measurement certificate or a certificate issued or approved by the FEI or issued by a nationalfederation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a Society or scheme approved by such nationalfederation will be measured prior to being permitted to compete. Ridden ponies not in possession of therequired measurement certificate are to be measured between 7.30am and 8.30am, and working hunterponies between 11.00pm and 12.00noon. All measurement certificates must fully identify the animal towhich they relate and must show that the measurement has been made by a Veterinarian appointed by theissuing authority and a measurement certificate relating to any animal aged eight years or under must showthat the measurement has been made in the current calendar year, provided that all valid FEI life certificatesshall be accepted. All ponies without measurement Certificates which comply with this regulation, the heightof which is relevant to their eligibility will be subject to measurement by the Society’s veterinary surgeonson the day of competition and shall be measured [1cm being allowed for shoes] in a natural position to thesatisfaction of the official measurer and shod as exhibited on the day. No person but the official measurerwill be allowed to measure any animal.FARM CARTS108. The vehicles, harness, and other apparatus will be taken into consideration by the judges.TACK109. Exhibitors of ridden ponies are not obliged to use double bridles.110. To ensure that the exhibitors have full control of horses, ‘bits’ should be worn at all times when leading orriding animals116 117

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR111. Forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of horses or ponies, including, but not limited to, the variousforms of rapping, are strictly forbidden in all areas of the Showgrounds.NOTESREFUNDS112. Where an animal is cancelled there will be no refunds.POULTRY and PIGEONS, EGGS, RABBITS & CAVIESSee also Regulations and Instructions to Exhibitors (General)113. Arrival of exhibits poultry & pigeons eggs, rabbits & cavies. Birds may arrive at the Showgrounds onTuesday, 14 May between 2.00pm and 8.00 pm hall to be cleared by 8.30pm. No entries will be permittedto be delivered on Wednesday morning, the day of judging.All birds should be delivered in proper containersArrival of decorated eggs. Monday 13 May from 5.00pm and 7.00pm. No entries will be permitted to bedelivered on Tuesday morning the day of judging.114. Removal of exhibits. No exhibit may be removed until the close of the Show except on the written authorityof the chief steward. The poultry marquee and rabbit marquee will be closed to the public at 8.00 pm onFriday, 17 May, and exhibitors should collect their exhibits before 8.30pm on Friday evening or Saturdaymorning between 10.00am 12.00 noon. (Exhibits may be placed in hampers from 7.30pm on Fridayevening].115. RABBITS - entry limit. Entries will be restricted to the first 100 rabbits.116. Any rabbit with evidence of nasal discharge will be liable to be excluded from the show.117. Exhibitors of rabbits must supply an adequate amount of water for their rabbits for the duration of the Show.118. Exhibit number - Exhibit numbers will be supplied and must be securely fastened to each exhibit.119. Restricted access during judging - During judging, access to the poultry marquee and rabbit marquee willbe restricted to judges and stewards.120. Exhibitors in the poultry section will not be permitted to place any advertising or evidence of ownership ofexhibits on their cages.121. ‘For Sale’ signs are not permitted on pens of exhibits.122. Vaccinations required. Unhealthy birds forwarded for exhibition will be returned immediately to theexhibitor, and the entry fee paid forfeit. It is recommended that all birds entered for the Show are vaccinatedagainst Newcastle disease. All pigeons entered must be vaccinated with the paramyxo vaccine not less than2 weeks before the date of the Show – certificates of vaccination must be produced to the chief steward onarrival at the poultry hall.123. Feeding of exhibits. The exhibits will be fed by the exhibitor, steward or an appointed competent person.Under no circumstances will any person be allowed to interfere with an exhibit, without the permission of thestewards.124. Exclusion of liability. The most careful arrangements are made for the proper accommodation of allexhibits, but any loss or damage sustained , whether arising from accident, fire, wrong delivery, or fromany other cause must be borne by the exhibitors, the exhibits being penned and exhibited at the exhibitorsown risk.125. Disposal of eggs laid - To minimise any risk of disease spread, all eggs laid by exhibits will be destroyed.126. Fraudulent practices. The judges will be instructed to disqualify and report to the chief steward any exhibitwhich they may detect to have been artificially trimmed, coloured, [except minorcas] or otherwise unfairlydealt with.127. Exclusion of liability. The most careful arrangements are made for the proper accommodation of allexhibits, but any loss or damage sustained , whether arising from accident, fire, wrong delivery, or from anyother cause must be borne by the exhibitors, the exhibits being penned and exhibited at the exhibitors ownrisk. In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits.118 119

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