Skelton Show

Skelton Show 

A great day out 

for all the family 

Entries close Friday 17th June 

Saturday 2nd July 2016 

Schedule 

www.skeltonshow.com

EXHIBITORS - To assist traffic flow PLEASE NOTE & USE YOUR CORRECT ENTRANCE 

Only Livestock/horse wagons and trailers and 

vehicle passholders will be allowed in the Main gate 

All other vehicles, must use North or South Car Park and Pedestrian entrances 

MARQUEE EXHIBITORS 

Free Car Park Entrance 

to hutton end, 

carlisle 

Private Road 

TO SKELTON, 

WIGTON 

NORTH CAR PARK 

Pedestrian, 

& Marquee Access 

marquee 

DISABLED PARKING 

foodhall 

Church 

Crafts & Gifts 

Marquee 

MAIN GATE 

Livestock / Horse Boxes & Trailers 

and vehicle pass holders only 

vintage vehicles, 

WRESTLING, 

FUR & FEATHERS, 

DOG EXHIBITORS 

Free Car Park Entrance 

B5305 

cattle 

Pedestrian, 

Wrestling, F&F, 

and Dog Access 

SOUTH CAR PARK 

General 

Secretary 

sheep 

FUR & 

FEATHERs 

WRESTLING 

MAIN 

RING 

Livestock 

Secretary 

heavy 

HORSES, 

FELL ponies, 

SHETLANDS 

VINTAGE 

VEHICLES 

DOGS 

FENCE 

Equestrian 

Secretary 

stream 

JUDGES CAR PARK 

W. HUNTER 

ALL OTHER 

HORSES 

DRIVING 

TO PENRITH 

M6 Junction 41 

Show Field at HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST PARK near SKELTON on 

Penrith-Wigton Road (B5305) M6 Motorway exit No. 41, Postcode CA11 9TH

LIST OF CONTENTS 

............................................................................................................ Page 

List of Officers ....................................................................................... 2 

Committee & Contact Details ......................................................3 & 4 

Rules & Regulations ............................................................................. 5 

Childrens Section ................................................................................. 7 

Interschool Challenge .......................................................................... 9 

Industrial Section .................................................................................. 9 

Horticultural Section .......................................................................... 13 

Walking Sticks ..................................................................................... 14 

Fur & Feather ....................................................................................... 15 

Sheep Section ..................................................................................... 17 

Cattle Dairy Section ........................................................................... 21 

Cattle Beef Section .............................................................................23 

Horse & Pony Sections ......................................................................26 

Vintage Vehicles ..................................................................................33 

Cumb. & Westmorland Wrestling ....................................................33 

Foxhounds & Terriers .........................................................................34 

Companion Dog Show ......................................................................35 

Visit the Show’s website for further information, entry forms etc. 

www.skeltonshow.com 

online booking: membership, sponsorship and trade stands 

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**Harris, J. H., Esq., j.p., d.l., Penrith 

*Inglewood, Lord, d.l., Hutton-in-the-Forest 

*Fetherstonhaugh, T. R., Esq., Kirkoswald 

*Maclean, D., Penrith 

*Hewetson,A. D., Esq., Penrith 

*Hart, G. W. F., Esq., Penrith 

*Pattinson, A. Esq., Great Strickland 

*Barr, T. J., m.r.c.v.s., Penrith 

*Riley, Major T. R., d.l., Blencow (c) 

*Emmerson, D., Esq., Penrith 

*Thomlinson, D., Esq., Carlisle 

*Smith, G., c.b.e., Esq., Gosforth 

*Harkness, I. A. M., Esq., Blackburn 

*Hasell-McCosh, R Esq., Dalemain 

*Armstrong, L. Esq., Kirkoswald 

*Milton, D., m.r.c.v.s., Skelton 

*Peet, J. Esq., Winskill 

*Armstrong, T. Esq., Calthwaite (c) 

*Relph, J. Esq., Yanwath 

*G. Bowman Esq., Penrith 

Ellison, H. G., Esq., Penrith 

Nicholson, Mrs. N., Heads Nook 

Porter, D., Esq., Calthwaite 

Dickinson, W., Esq., Greystoke 

Fawcett, T. W., Esq., Blencowe (c) 

Swindlehurst, D., Esq., Westlinton 

Vane, Hon. C., Morton 

Heslop, J., Esq., Scotby 

Threlkeld, J. M., Esq., Nether Welton 

Slater, J. T., Esq., Brougham 

Dawson, Canon B., High Hesket 

Steel, G., Esq., Holme Rook 

Bell, W., Esq., Sowerby Row 

Donald, W., Esq., Lamonby 

Field, R., Esq., Hayclose 

Clarke, R., Esq., Carlisle 

Morris, R., Esq., Armathwaite 

Harris, J.Mc. R., Esq., Brackenburgh 

Grierson, R. J., Esq., Skelton 

Harrison, D., Esq., Raugton Head 

Pearson, R., Esq., Blencow 

Forster, M., Esq., Bowscar 

Rev B. Smith, High Hesket 

LIST OF OFFICERS 

Patron: Lord Inglewood, dl, Hutton-in-the-Forest 

Presidents: Mrs H Barnes, Mrs N Hullock 

President-Elects: S. Meynell Esq., Sheffield 

Hon. Life Members: 

Mrs. M. Slee, F. Wilson Esq., J M Threlkeld Esq., 

S Mounsey Esq., T Armstrong Esq., J Hall Esq., T W Fawcett Esq., 

Vice-Presidents: 

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Scott, D., Esq., Carlisle 

Whitfield, Mrs. C., Ivegill 

Shaw, Mrs. L., Newton Reigny 

May, P., m.r.c.v.s., Newbiggin 

Cartmell, G., Esq., Borrowdale 

Bell, M., Esq., Galashiels 

Relph, R., Esq, Yanwath 

Mounsey R. J., Esq., Caldbeck 

Bainbridge, Mrs. R., Ivegill 

Miller, J., Esq, Blencogo 

Day R., Esq., Cockermouth 

Nicholson H., Esq., Cliburn 

Watson, G., Esq., Skelton 

Bloomfield, Mrs. J, Skelton 

Walton, Mrs. A., Johnby 

Hodge, J., Esq., Mungrisdale 

Veitch, S., Esq., Newbiggin 

Slee, Mrs. M., Penrith 

Wilson, F., Esq., Penrith 

Benson, R, Esq., Celleron 

Pinguey, S, Esq., Penrith 

Oliver, I, Esq., Carlisle 

Bell, J, Esq.,Catterlen 

Jackson, P. R, Esq.,Unthank 

Mounsey, Mrs. H, Skelton 

Sealby, Esq., T. J, Skelton 

Mitchell, Esq., G. W., Hutton End 

Parker, Esq., B., Ellonby 

Stewart, R., o.b.e., m.p.Helton 

Irving, D, Esq., Skelton (c) 

Crowden, D, Esq., Blencowe 

Walton, A, Esq., Johnby 

Risman, Mrs A, o.b.e., Penruddock 

Grindal, Mrs H., Brisco 

Eilbeck, J., Esq., Penrith 

Hendrie, M., Esq., Laithes 

Jackson, Mrs M., The Wreay 

Johnston, W., Esq., Newton Rigg 

Cranston, P., Esq., Penrith 

Allen, D., Esq., Dalston 

Lawson, C., Esq., Sowerby Row 

Raven, J., Esq., Southwaite 

* Denotes Past President (c) Denotes Past Chairman

SKELTON SHOW Contact Details 

Chairman Mr Andrew Bargh 017684 84314 andrew.bargh@skeltonshow.com 

Vice Chairman Mr Colin Atkinson 017684 84486 colin.atkinson@skeltonshow.com 

Cherry Tree House, after 7 p.m. 

Skelton, Penrith or 0777 192 1927 

CA11 9SE 

Show Director Mr John Slee 01768 890536 

& Trade stands Amesbury House, after 7p.m. 

john.slee@skeltonshow.com 

7 Pear Tree Way, or 07971 446 286 

Penrith, CA11 8WA 

General Mrs Antonia Reid 017684 84122 or antonia.reid@skeltonshow.com 

Secretary Ghyll Forge, Ellonby, 07981 403654 

Penrith CA11 9SJ 

Treasurer Mrs Beverley Bargh 017684 84314 beverley.bargh@skeltonshow.com 

Wood Close Farm, 

Skelton, Penrith CA11 9UA 

Equestrian Mrs Caroline Brier 01768 881933 

Secretary 13, Moorside, after 7p.m. 

caroline.brier@skeltonshow.com 

Hunsonby, 

Penrith CA10 1PL 

Livestock Mrs Jane Crocker 017684 80269 jane.crocker@skeltonshow.com 

Secretary Townend Farm, 

Johnby, 

Penrith, CA11 0UU 

Marquee Mrs Melissa Noble 

Secretary Albury, Salkeld Road, 

01768 881543 melissa.noble@skeltonshow.com 

Langwathby 

Sponsor Mr Julian Hall 07802 173249 

Secretary West Winds, Front Street, Cotehill, 

julian.hall@skeltonshow.com 

Carlisle, CA4 0DL 

Food Hall Mr Colin Atkinson 017684 84486 colin.atkinson@skeltonshow.com 


Skelton, Penrith or 0777 192 1927 

CA11 9SE 

Crafts & Gifts Mrs Sue Atkinson 017684 84486 sue.atkinson@skeltonshow.com 


Skelton, Penrith 

CA11 9SE 

Fur & Feather Mr Richard Dickinson 016974 78386 

The Green, Hesket Newmarket, 

Wigton CA7 8JG 

Trophy Miss Kirsty Irving 016974 78857 

Secretary 5 Beveridge Road 

kirsty.irving@skeltonshow.com 

Carlisle CA2 5SA 

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Retire in 2017 

W. Armstrong 

A. Elliott 

P. Edmondson 

A. Pattinson 

J. A. Cameron 

J. Stalker 

C. Atkinson 

D. Jackson 

I. Pearson 

C. G. Scott-Harden 

M. Jeal 

M. Walsh 

P. Mounsey 

D. Crowden 

G. McAlease 

D. Rowlands 

D. Brier 

Miss K. Irving 

A. Irving 

J. Peile 

S. Oxley 

Mrs N. Oxley 

COMMITTEE 


W. H. Jackson 

A. Jackson 

R. J. Parker 

A. Dickinson 

D. Whitfield 

A. Bargh 

S. Rumney 

J. A. Slee 

J. Wilson 

W. Jackson 

T. G. Wetherell 

W. Pearson 

D. Lawton 

A. McKillop 

M. Bennett 

J. Mills 

Mrs. S. Fawcett 

T. Fawcett 

D. Bargh 

R. McSkimming 

M. Purton 

Mrs M. Wilson 

Ms. J, Ruffley 

J. Hall 


J. R. Grierson 

J. Hall 

J. H. Harris 

A. Dixon 

A. W. Mitchell 

D. Bell 

W. R. Wilson 

R. Millican 

S. Armstrong 

R. Fawcett 

J. Graham 

S. Asbridge 

C. Shuttleworth 

A. Anderson 

M. Crocker 

D. Weymouth 

R. Wilson 

R. Lawson 

D. McGleenan 

Mrs C. Fisher 

Mrs R. Bastow 

G. Little 

J. Peile 

T. Peile 

E. Monaghan 

A. Day 

H. Crocker 

Mrs P. Mitchell 

(Chairman) 

Miss M. Noble (Sec) 

Mrs M. Rolfe 

Mrs D.Cameron 

Mrs J. Noble 

Mrs C. Asbridge 

Mrs S. Stalker 

Mrs M. Hall 

Mrs H. Barnes 

Mrs S. Pollock 

Mrs A. Mounsey 

Hon. Auditor 

LADIES COMMITTEE 

Mrs K. Mills 

Mrs M. Barnes 

Mrs J. Parker 

Miss A. Armstrong 

Mrs B. Bowman 

Mrs M. Dickinson 

Ms L. Wood 

Mrs J. Grierson 

Mrs A.Dickinson 

Mrs H. Little 

Mrs D. Smith 

Armstrong Watson, Penrith 

Mrs J Holme (Head 

Steward) 

Mrs S Jackson 

Mrs M Wilson 

Mrs G McKillop 

Mrs H Pickup 

Mrs A Paisley 

Mrs M Edmondson 

CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE 

Mrs J Parker 

Mrs A Jackson 

Mrs D Whittam 

Mrs S Donald 

Miss E Holme 

Mrs H Evans 

Miss D Hastie 

Hon. Medical Officers 

Hon. Veterinary Surgeons 

Co-opted 

Y.F.C. Co-opted Members 

Birbeck Medical Group, Penrith 

The Green Veterinary Partnership, Skelton 

Mrs. B. Page, H. Schofield 

Cole Stalker, William Horsley, Hannah Addison 

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RULES AND REGULATIONS 

1. That the Society shall be called the Skelton Horticultural and Agricultural Society. 

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY 

The objects of the Society shall be:- 

(a) To promote the interests of those engaged in farming and agriculture in the area by facilitating the 

co-operation of farmers, horticulturists and others interested with a view to the improvement of 

farm animals, and the production of better crops, and to encourage the adoption of efficient 

methods of farming. 

(b) To grant facilities for demonstrations, discussions and the interchange of information and ideas 

for practical and educational purposes in conjunction with the County Education and Advisory 

Staffs. 

(c) To contribute to, assist or co-operate with, any Society or Association whose objects are in whole 

or part similar to those of the Society. 

(d) To accrue any real property which the Society may think necessary for the promotion of its objects. 

2. A President, President-Elect, Vice-Presidents and other Officials shall be elected each year at the 

Annual General Meeting of the Society, which shall be held every year in or about the month of 

January. The financial year shall be from the 1st November to 31st October each year and the 

Accounts will be closed and balanced on the latter date. 

3. The Show will be held on the first Saturday in July each year unless the Committee decide otherwise. 

4. A Management Committee shall be appointed yearly at the Annual Meeting of the Society, to 

consist of not less than Thirty Members, one third to retire annually, but are eligible for re-election 

with other nominations at the Annual General Meeting. This Committee shall have power to 

arrange matters relating to the Society and to revise Rules and Regulations, but not less than 

fifteen members of the committee shall have power to act. The Committee shall appoint their own 

Chairman and Vice-Chairman, who will take office after the presentation of the Annual Financial 

Report at the General Meeting. 

5. That any retiring chairman be automatically made a vice-president. Any committee member will 

be made a Vice President after 40 years service and Life Members after 50 years. 

6. The competent Judges for all exhibits be appointed by the Committee at the Autumn Meeting. 

7. No prize shall be awarded unless entry pronounced to be of sufficient merit; that no 

exhibit can be exhibited for more than one of the Society’s Premiums (Special Prizes 

excepted). 

8. That all Exhibitors make a declaration that the exhibits are bona-fide their property, and in the 

case of entrants for the Breeders’ Classes ear marks complete with herd allocation Attested 

Numbers must be on Entry Forms. Sheep Exhibitors to state on Entry Form if Accredited. 

9. That any Exhibitor acting dishonestly will forfeit the right to any and all prize money. Protests (if 

any) to be made to Head Steward prior to Judge awarding prizes. 

10. That the Management Committee reserve to themselves the right of altering any Judging or Show 

arrangements they deem necessary. 

11. That each subscriber of £10 or more (£20 husband and wife) will be deemed a Member of the 

Society - (Badge will be issued). 

12. That the Agricultural Department be open to all comers, and that the Horticultural Department be 

open to amateurs only. 

13. That an Amateur shall be understood to be one who does not keep a gardener, or who is not 

himself a professional gardener. 

14. That all Live Stock be on the ground not later than 9-30 a.m. prompt and not leave before 

3-30 p.m. All prizewinning Live Stock to be shown in the Grand Parade. 

15. That Marquee Exhibits be in their places by 9-45 a.m. and not to be removed before 4-30 p.m. 

without the consent of the Stewards. That anyone infringing this rule will forfeit their claim to all 

prize money. All Marquee prize money will be paid on Show Day in the marquee at 4-30 p.m. 

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16. That no Entries be received except on forms supplied by the Secretary, all Entrance Fees must 

be paid at the time of entry. Entry Forms and Fee for Telephoned Entries must be in the 

hands of the Secretary prior to Show Day. Any Exhibitor not having paid will be debarred 

from exhibiting. 

17. Should any dispute arise the decision of the Committee shall be final and without appeal, and the 

Committee have the right to refuse any Entry which they consider to be contrary to the Rules. 

18. Every care will be taken of Exhibits, but the Committee will not be responsible for any loss or 

damage. 

19. The Society do not accept any responsibility for accidents or disease to persons, property or 

animals sustained at their annual show, howsoever caused. 

20. HORSE EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO EXHIBIT ANY ANIMAL WITH ‘THE 

COUGH’. The Hon. Vet has authority to request the Exhibitor of any animal reported 

coughing on the field to withdraw immediately. 

21. Notices regarding current Health & Safety Regulations must be observed at all times. 

22. Perpetual Cup Winners are responsible for the safe keeping and return of the Cups to the 

Society not later than following show day. 

2016 Admission to Field 

Adults, £10.00; OAP’s & 12-17 year old, £5.00 

Under 12 Free Car Park Free Ringside (Limited) £15.00 

SKELTON FOOD HALL 

Contact: COLIN ATKINSON - Food Hall Co-ordinator 

The Society offers The Armstrong Shield for the Best Stand 

Sponsor Cranstons Quality Butchers 

CRAFT & GIFTS MARQUEE 

Contact: SUE ATKINSON - Crafts & Gifts Co-ordinator 

The Society offers a Society Cup for Best Stall 

Derwent Water Design kindly sponsor a prize for the best stand in Crafts & Gifts 

For Bookings see contact details on page 3 or visit www.skeltonshow.com 

The Committee wish to thank all those sponsors already shown in the Schedule for 

their generous support and also the following general sponsorship - 

Smiths Gore 

Babcock 

Lloyd Ltd 

Lloyd Motor Group 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE 

The Entry List will finally close on FRIDAY 17th JUNE 

No Entries accepted unless on Official Forms. 

Note: All Fees MUST be paid at time of Entry (Rule 16). 

PLEASE NOTE - Though every care will be taken of all exhibits the Committee will not be liable 

for any loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. 

All Marquee Prize Money will be paid on Show Day at 4-30 p.m. 

All Marquee exhibitors must use North Car Park entrance 

(see map inside front cover) 

LIST OF PREMIUMS 

THE SOCIETY OFFERS THE J. C. MONKHOUSE PERPETUAL SILVER SALVER TO BE AWARDED 

TO THE MOST OUTSTANDING, ORIGINAL OR NOTEWORTHY EXHIBIT IN THE SHOW (ANY 

SECTION). 

DAVID MACLEAN, ESQ., M.P., KINDLY AWARDS A SILVER MOUNTED SHEPHERD’S CROOK 

FOR THE USE OF THE PRESIDENT AT THE ANNUAL SHOW. 

CHILDREN’S SECTION 

Entries Free Judging commences 10.00am 

All entries to be staged by 9.45am 

All exhibits must have Class Number, Name, Age and School attended marked on front of exhibit. 

Labels will be provided through schools or in advance of Show Day from any member of the 

Children’s Committee or on Show Day. 

Entries restricted to one entry per class per child. 

The undermentioned prizes are for Open Competition. 

Note: Trophies will be awarded in the Marquee at 3.30pm. 

All garments etc. offered for competition are to remain unwashed as when finished in school. 

Note: Entries for Handwriting and Photographs must not be mounted. 

No painting or collage to exceed A3 size, including mount. 

In order to assist in staging Classes 2 to 7, 15 to 18, 27 to 30 and 34-35 entries must be handed to 

Children’s Committee members or brought to the Show field by 4.30pm the day before the show. 

Judges: 

Mr & Mrs D Bird (Skelton) 

Mr & Mrs R Nankivell (Newton Reigny) 

Mrs M Westgarth & Miss K Westgarth (Helton) 

Mr & Mrs M Longville (Penrith) 

Mrs M Hartley (Great Salkeld) 

Mrs V Cuthbertson (Clifton) 

Prizes: 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 3rd, £2.00; 4th, £1.00; Highly Commended, Show Pencil 

1. Any Piece of Handiwork, Pre-School Children 

2. A Picture, any medium, Pre-School Children (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

3. Decorated Cardboard Plate, not exceeding 23cm in diameter, Year 2 and under 

4. Original Painting or Drawing in colour, Year 2 and under (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

5. Collage – free choice, Year 2 and under (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

6. A4 Computer Painted Picture, Year 2 and under 

7. Picture or Pattern using Hand Prints, Year 2 and under (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

8. Decorated Washing Up Liquid Bottle, Year 2 and under 

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9. Posy of Garden Flowers, Year 2 and under 

10. Handwriting, following poem to be used, Year 2 and under 

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, 

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. 

All the King’s horses, 

And all the King’s men, 

Couldn’t put Humpty together again. 

11. Handiwork, excluding models or kits, Year 2 and under 

12. Article made from a kit, Year 2 and under 

13. A Handmade 1st Birthday Card for Princess Charlotte, Year 2 and under 

14. A Decorated Stone, Year 2 and under 

15. Design a front cover for a book, A5 size, any medium, Year 3 & 4 

16. An A4 Computer Generated Poster for Euro 2016, Year 3 & 4 

17. Painting – free choice of subject, Years 3 & 4 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

18. Collage – ‘Seaside’ theme, Years 3 & 4 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

19. Handwriting – An envelope 6 x 4in (15 x 10cm) addressed to the Prime Minister, 10 Downing 

Street, London, SW1A 2AA. Year 3 & 4 

20. A Decorated Children’s Wellington Boot, Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 

21. Posy of Garden Flowers, Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 

22. A Limerick, with the first line being “There was an old lady from London”, A5max., Year 3 & 4 

23. A Small Piece of Origami, Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 

24. Handiwork, excluding models or kits, Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 

25. Decorated Wooden Spoon, Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 

26. A Limerick, with the first line being “There was an old lady from London”, A5 max., Years 5 & 6 

27. Design a front cover for a book, A5 size, any medium, Year 5 & 6 

28. An A4 Computer Generated Poster for the 2016 Olympic Games, Year 5 & 6 

29. Painting – free choice, Year 5 & 6 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

30. Collage – Lake District theme, Years 5 & 6 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

31. Handicraft article made from a kit, Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 

32. Handwriting – An envelope 6 x 4in (15 x 10cm) addressed to HM The Queen, Buckingham 

Palace, London, SW1A 1AA. Year 5 & 6 

33. A Handmade Finger Puppet of a Cartoon Character, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

34. Painting or Drawing – free choice, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

35. Collage – free choice, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 (not to exceed A3 incl. mount) 

36. A Handmade Piece of Jewellery, not from a kit, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

37. Small Gift Wrapped Parcel, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

38. Flower arrangement in a small basket, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

39. Bowl of Floating Flowers, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

40. A Handmade Article in Textile Work, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

41. Article made from a kit, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

42. Handmade Invitation to the Queen’s 90th Birthday Party, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

43. Handiwork – excluding models or kits, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

44. An Item made from Recycled Materials, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

45. Three Decorated Buns (judged on decoration only) Years 3,4,5 & 6 

46. An Edible Face, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

47. Four Chocolate Chip Cookies, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

48. Sandwich Cake with Jam, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

49. An Open Sandwich, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

50. Novelty Cake (judged on decoration only) Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

51. Three Cup Cakes, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

52. Four Pieces Tray Bake (one variety), Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

53. Three Shortbread Biscuits, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

54. Three Sausage Rolls, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

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55. Individual Cold Sweet, Years 7,8,9,10 & 11 

56. Photograph of an animal, max size 18 x 13cm, coloured, Years 3,4,5 & 6 

57. Four Photographs of the Four Seasons, mounted on A4 backing, Years 7,8,9,10&11 

The 1997 Children’s Committee offer the Barber Perpetual Silver Cup (to be held for one year) for 

the most points in the Children’s Section, Year 2 and under. 

The Society offers a Centenary Plate (to be held for one year) for the most outstanding exhibit by a 

child Year 2 and under. 

The Society offers The Tinkler Perpetual Cup (to be held for one year) for most points in the 

Children’s Section, Years 3, 4, 5 & 6. 

The Society offers The British Legion Perpetual Silver Cup (to be held for one year) for the most 

outstanding exhibit by a child Years 3, 4, 5 & 6. 

The Society offers The G.N.C. Swift Perpetual Silver Cup (to be held for one year) for most points 

in the Children’s Section, Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. 

Lord Inglewood kindly offers the ‘Vane’ Silver Cup (to be held for one year) for the best exhibit Years 

7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. 

Scoring: 4 points, 1st; 3 points, 2nd; 2 points, 3rd; 1point, 4th. 

Prize money to be collected in the Marquee at 4.30pm 

Note: All exhibits to be removed from tent by 5.00pm prompt. 

INTER SCHOOL CHALLENGE 

Schools wishing to enter are asked to submit a display on a rural theme of their own choosing and 

not to exceed 1m x 1m x 1m. Schools are to provide their own staging to be assembled on the day. 

Six items within the display will be judged along with the overall presentation. These are: 

- Creative/Informative Writing, Year 5/6 - Craftwork, Year 5/6 

- Collage, Year 3/4 - Model, not from a kit, Year 3/4 

- Handwriting, Year R/1/2 - Painting, Year R/1/2 

Sponsored by the Cumberland Building Society who offer a prize fund of £200. 

The Irving Family kindly donate a Perpetual Trophy to the winning School in remembrance of their 

father Edwin, long standing Chairman and supporter of the Show. 

INDUSTRIAL SECTION 

All entries to be staged by 9.45am prompt. 

All exhibits to be the work of the Exhibitor and not having won previously at this show. 

Entries 25p. 4th prize of £1.00 where 7 or more entries forward or as stated. 

No prize shall be awarded unless pronounced to be of sufficient merit. 

No exhibit can be exhibited for more than one of the Society’s Premiums (Special Prizes excepted). 

Exhibits will be accepted by post but must be collected from the tent by the exhibitor. 

The Public will be asked to leave the tent at 4.15pm. 

All Goods are to be removed from the tent from 4.30pm. 

Exhibits not collected by 5.00pm are left at owner’s risk. 

All Prize Money to be collected in the Marquee at 4.30pm. 

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HANDICRAFTS 

Judges: Mrs E Paterson (Caldbeck) & Mrs M Lawson (Carlisle) 

Prizes: 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 3rd, £2.00 

58. Hand knitted garment 3/5 ply (not babies) 

59. A Garment in Crochet 

60. Any Hand Knitted Garment 

61. Baby’s Hand Knitted Garment 

62. Picture in Cross Stitch, framed to hang 

63. Piece of Woodwork or Pottery 

64. Piece of Metalwork 

65. Any Article made by person when over 60 yrs (No Woodwork) 

66. Home made Article (machine allowed) 

67. Home made Soft Toy 

68. Home made Cushion, not to exceed 18 ins x 18 ins 

69. Home made Greetings Card 

70. Tapestry Picture, framed to hang, kindly sponsored by Mrs Nancy Hullock 

71. A Home made Article in Painted Silk 

72. Small Piece of Embroidery 

73. Home made Household Article – useful or decorative (No Woodwork) 

74. A Knitted Hat 

75. Prettiest Handkerchief, need not be made 

76. An Upcycled Item, with details 

77. An Article in Bead Work 

78. An Article in Felt 

79. A Small Piece of Origami 

80. A Money Box 

81. A Bud Vase 

82. Salt & Pepper Set 

The Society will give £5 for the most points in Classes 58 to 82. 

Scoring 4 points, 1st; 3 points, 2nd; 2 points, 3rd; 1 point, 4th. 

The Mary Hindson Memorial Perpetual Rose Bowl 

is awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in the Handicraft Section. 

The Society offers The Miss D Irving Memorial Perpetual Silver Cup 

for the most points in the Handicraft Section. 

PAINTING SECTION 

Judge: Mr T Gustard (Stainton) 

Prizes: 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 3rd, £2.00 

One Painting per frame 

83. Water Colour, Any Subject (to hang), wall space not to exceed 24 x 30 

Ins (60 x 75cm) 

84. Any Other Medium, (to hang), wall space not to exceed 24 x 30 ins 

(60 x 75 cm) 

The Society offers £5 for the most points in this section. 

Mrs A.Rowitt kindly offers the W.A.Millward Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup 

for the most outstanding painting. 

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85. Jar of Lemon Curd 

86. Jar of Marmalade 

87. Jar of Jam (Blackcurrant) 

88. Jar of Jam (Strawberry) 

89. Jar of Jam (Raspberry) 

90. Jar of Jam (Any Variety) 

91. Rum Butter 

92. Small Jar of Jelly 

93. Jar of Chutney 

PRODUCE SECTION 

No more than 2 entries per class 

Judge: Mrs G Douglas (Laithes) 

Prizes: 1st, £5.00; 2nd, £4.00, 3rd, £3.00 

The Society offers a Perpetual Silver Cup for the most points in the Produce Section. 

CONFECTIONERY (Home Made) 


Judges: Mrs G Potts (Dalston) & Mrs Y Rigg (Penrith) 

Prizes: 1st, £5.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £3.00 

Doilies will be provided for all Exhibits in the Confectionery Classes 

94. Individual Dish of Fruit Salad 

95. Savoury Flan 

96. Small Container of Coleslaw 

97. Bacon and Egg Pie on a saucer 

98. Loaf of Bread, made in a breadmaker – Men Only 

99. An Open Sandwich incorporating Bells of Lazonby bread. Each entry must be accompanied by 

a Bells of Lazonby bread wrapper stating which bread used. One entry per person. 

Kindly sponsored by Bells of Lazonby 

100. Four Pieces of Gingerbread kindly sponsored by Ginger Cottages 

101. A Fruit Pasty 

102. Coffee Cake, filled and not decorated, using Co-op Fair Trade Coffee. 

Each entry must be accompanied by an empty packet of coffee used. 

Prize vouchers kindly given by Lakes & Dales Co-operative. 

103. Four Fingers of Shortbread 

104. Four Butterfly Buns kindly sponsored by Denton House 

105. Four Cup Cakes 

106. Four Pieces of Lemon Drizzle 

107. Four Ginger Snaps kindly sponsored by Ginger Cottages 

108. Four Cheese Scones 

109. Four Plain Oven Scones using Carrs Flour. Empty flour bag to accompany entry. 

Kindly sponsored by Carrs Flour. 

110. Jam Filled Swiss Roll 

111. Four Sausage Rolls using Cranstons Sausage Meat. Prize vouchers kindly 

given by Cranstons Quality Butchers. Cranstons wrapper to accompany entry. 

112. Victoria Sponge with Jam (One tin) kindly sponsored by Denton House 

113. Four Rock Buns 

114. Carrot Cake 

115. Four Viennese Fingers 

116. Cheesecake 

117. Individual Summer Sweet 

118. Tea Bread 

119. Four Pieces of Traybake (one variety) 

120. Four Bantam Eggs 

121. Six Hen Eggs 

122. Three Duck Eggs 

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The Society offers £5 for the most points in Classes 85 to 122. 

Scoring 4 points, 1st; 3 points, 2nd; 2 points, 3rd; 1 point, 4th. 

Mrs M. Slee kindly offers the Mr & Mrs E.J. Slee Perpetual Silver Cup 

for the most points in the Produce and Confectionery Sections. 

Mrs I. Birkett kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Salver 

for the most points in the Industrial Section. 

Mr Andrew Teasdale kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Cup 

for the most outstanding exhibit in Classes 94 to 122. 

CO-OPERATIVE CLASS 

Judge: Mrs D Cameron (Greystoke) 

Prizes: 1st, £25.00, 2nd, £20.00; 3rd, £15.00 

At least three names to be submitted in an envelope. 

123. “Tea fit for a Queen”. To include a decorated birthday cake, a hand made card, a small gift 

wrapped parcel plus one other item of your choice. Space allowed 2ft x 2ft, accessories 

allowed. Names to be submitted in an envelope. General appearance and staging will be taken 

into account for judging. 

The Society kindly offers the Skelton W.I. Perpetual Silver Trophy to commemorate the 

Diamond Jubilee of the National Federation to the best entry in this class. 

FLORAL ART 

Judge: Mrs M Brough (Hesket Newmarket) 

Prizes: 1st, £6.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £3.00; 4th as stated 

124. A Novice Entry using flowers and foliage, accessories allowed. 

Space allowed 24 ins x 24 ins. N.B. Novice a person who has not previously won 1st prize 

125. An Arrangement on a Clutch Bag, using artificial and/or dried material 

126. A decorated hat, to hang. 

127. An Arrangement in a Small Garden Implement, max 24 ins x 24 ins 

128. An Arrangement to depict the Olympic Games in Rio, accessories allowed. 

Space allowed 24 ins x 24 ins. 

129. An Arrangement in a Souvenir Mug. Prize Money 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 

3rd, £2.00; 4th as stated. 

The Society offers The British Legion Perpetual Silver Cup 

for the most outstanding flower arrangement. 

G.W.F. Hart, Esq. kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Trophy and The Society 

offers £5 for the most points in Floral Art Classes. 

H. Henry Esq. offers The Pauline Henry Memorial Perpetual Crystal Bowl 

to the winner of Class 124. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


Judge: Mrs A Burbury (Ivegill) 

Prizes: 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 3rd, £2.00; 4th as stated 

Not mounted – maximum size 7ins x 5ins (18cm x 13cm) 

130. Autumn 

131. Colour Snapshot (Animal/Animals) 

132. Colour Snapshot (any other subject) 

133. Snapshot with Caption 

134. A Birthday Celebration 

The Society offers the Noble Mounsey Perpetual Silver Cup for the best photograph. 

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HORTICULTURAL SECTION 

OPEN TO AMATEURS ONLY 

All Prize Money to be collected in the Marquee at 4.30pm 

Entries 25p Prizes: 1st, £4.00; 2nd, £3.00; 3rd, £2.00. 

4th prize of £1.00 where 7 entries or more forward. 

No Prize awarded unless exhibit is considered of sufficient merit by the Judges. 

Competitors to find their own Plates and Vases for all Classes. 

All exhibits to be staged by 9.45am when the tent will be cleared of exhibitors. 

Judges: 

Pot Plants and Flowers: Mr S Blacklock, Penrith 

Fruit and Vegetables: Mr J Pearson, Skelton 

POT PLANTS 

135. One Foliage Plant 

136. One Flowering Plant 

137. One Fuchsia 

138. One Flowering Begonia 

139. One Geranium 

140. One Any Other Window Plant (not specified above) 

141. Cactus or Succulent Plant 

142. Miniature Cactus Plant 

143. One Lily 

144. Hanging Basket, mixed planting to include minimum of 5 plant species, to sit on a pot (not supplied) 

145. Collection of Growing Herbs, maximum pot size 15 inches 

146. Standard Fuchsia 

147. One Carnivorous Plant 

CUT FLOWERS 

148. Vase of Sweet Peas (12 sprays) 

149. Three Blooms of Pansies 

150. Two Stems of Old Fashioned Roses 

151. One Rose Bloom 

152. One Stem Floribunda Rose 

153. Bowl of Roses – not exceeding 7 inches in diameter 

154. Three Carnations or Pinks 

155. Vase of Daisies, any variety 

156. Vase of Mixed Herbs 

157. One Bowl of Floating Flowers – not exceeding 8 inches in diameter 

158. Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers 

159. Three Spikes of Foxgloves 

160. One Spike Any Other Flower 

161. Three Stems of Lilies 

162. One Vase of Six Cut Blooms (Annuals) 

163. One Vase of Six Cut Blooms (Herbaceous) 

164. Five Marigolds, same variety 

165. Five Marigolds, any variety 

166. Bowl of Nasturtiums 

167. Vase of Five Petunias 

168. Three Stems of Flowering Shrub 

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FRUIT 

169. Six Strawberries 

170. Sprig of Redcurrants 

171. Sprig of Blackcurrants 

172. One Dozen Blackcurrants 

173. One Dozen Gooseberries 

174. One Dozen Raspberries 

175. Three Varieties of Home Grown Fruit 1st, £5.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £2.00 

VEGETABLES 

176. Display of Vegetables, six kinds 1st, £6.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £3.00 

177. Three Coloured Round Potatoes 

178. Three White Round Potatoes 

179. Three Kidney or Oval Coloured Potatoes 

180. Three Kidney or Oval White Potatoes 

181. Three Large Potatoes 

182. Three Tomatoes, to show green top 

183. One Cucumber 

184. Three Onions 

185. Six Shallots 

186. Bunch of Eight Spring Onions 

187. Six Pods of Peas 

188. Six Pods of Broad Beans 

189. Two Cos Lettuces 

190. Two Cabbage Lettuces 

191. Three Varieties of Lettuce 

192. One Plate of Six Cherry Tomatoes 

193. Three Carrots, not more than 3 inches top 

194. Two Courgettes 

195. Bunch of Six Radish with top, any variety 

196. One Large Stalk of Rhubarb 

197. Three Stalks of Rhubarb 

198. One Cabbage 

199. One Cauliflower 

200. One or More Vegetables, not previously mentioned, any one kind 

201. A Collection of Four Kinds of Vegetables 

The Society offers the “Rickerby” Perpetual Silver Cup (to be held for one year) 

and £5 for the most points in the Horticultural Section. 

Scoring: 4 points, 1st; 3 points, 2nd; 2 points, 3rd; 1 point, 4th. 

The Society offers the R. H. Mounsey Perpetual Silver Cup 

and £5 for the most meritorious exhibit in the Flower and Pot Plant Section. 

The Society offers a Perpetual Silver Cup and £5 

for the most meritorious exhibit in the Vegetable and Fruit Section. 

WALKING STICKS 

Entry fee 25p No more than three entries per class 

Judge: Mr K Glendinning, Blencow 

Prizes: 1st, £7.00; 2nd, £5.00; 3rd, £3.00 

4th prize of 50p where 7 or more entries are forward 

202. Plain Shepherd’s Crook, Horn Headed 

203. Plain Shepherd’s Crook, all Wood 

204. Plain Walking Stick, Horn Head 

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205. Plain Walking Stick, all Wood 

206. Crook or Stick with Ornamental Head, Horn Headed 

207. Crook or Stick with Ornamental Head, all Wood 

208. Lady’s Walking Stick 

209. Thumb Stick 

Mr & Mrs J. M. Threlkeld kindly offer 

The Hilda Threlkeld Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for best stick in show. 

The Society offers The Mr & Mrs E. Jackson Memorial Challenge Cup 

for the most points in the Walking Stick Classes. 

All Prize Money will be paid on Show Day in the Marquee 

at 4.30pm on presentation of Prize Rosette. 

FUR AND FEATHER MARQUEE 

JUDGES: Scott Dinsdale, Northallerton SOFT FEATHER 

John Brockbank, Selby 

HARD FEATHER, RABBITS & GUINEA PIGS 

ORGANISER: 

Mr Richard Dickinson, The Green, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8JG 

Tel: 016974 78386 

Entry Fee £1 per cage Judging 10.00 a.m. Prompt 

6 entries or more please send S.A.E. for Admission pass to either the Secretary or R Dickinson 

No late entries. No entries on the day. All entries to be in by said date. 

Prizes: 1st £5.00, 2nd £3.00, 3rd £2.00, 4th 50p where 7 or more entries in class. 

All Birds, Ducks & Pets to be removed 3.30 p.m. prompt not before. 

Access to Marquee is via South Car Park. Please see map on inside of front cover. 

LARGE FOWL 

1. O.E.G Any Colour Male 

2. O.E.G Any Colour Female 

3. Any Colour Oxford M/F 

4 Any Other Variety Hard Feather M/F 

5 Any Variety Light Breed Male 

6. Any Variety Light Breed Female 

7. Any Variety Heavy Breed Male 

8. Any Variety Heavy Breed Female 

9 White Silkie M/F 

10. Any Colour Silkie M/F 

11. Rare Breed M/F 

OLD ENGLISH GAME BANTAM 

12 Black Red/Clay-Wheaten M/F 

13 Spangle Male 

14 Spangle Female 

15. Black/Blue M/F 

16. Any Colour Furness Male 

17. Any Colour Furness Female 

18. Any Other Colour M/F 

19. Any Colour Modern Game M/F 

SOFT FEATHER BANTAM 

20. Any Self Colour Wyandotte M/F 

21. Any Colour Marked Wyandotte M/F 

22. Any Colour Rock M/F 

23. Any Colour Sussex M/F 

24 Rhode Island Red M/F 

25. Any Other Variety Male 

26. Any Other Variety Female 

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27. Any Colour Pekin M/F 

28. Any Colour Dutch M/F 

29. Any Other Variety True Bantam Male 

30. Any Other Variety True Bantam Female 

31. Rare Breed M/F 

WATER FOWL 

32 Any Colour Call Duck Drake 

33. Any Colour Call Duck Duck 

34. Any Other Variety Duck M/F 

CHILDREN’S CLASS 

35 Any Variety Hard Feather M/F 

36 Any Variety Soft Feather M/F 

Please state size of cage required. 

The Society offer plaques to the winners of Class 35 & 36 

RABBITS 

37 Any Large Rabbit Buck 

38. Any Large Rabbit Doe 

39. Any Small Rabbit Buck 

40. Any Small Rabbit Doe 

GUINEA PIGS 

41 Guinea Pig Male 

42. Guinea Pig Female 

R March, Poultry Wise, Laversdale Kindly offers Bags of Feed for: 

Best Hard Feather, Best Soft Feather, Best Duck, Best Children’s Class 

The Society offer a Cup to the Best exhibitor. 

Vets 4 Pets (Penrith) kindly sponsors these classes 

SKELTON show MEMBERSHIP 

£20.00 Double Membership 

£10.00 Single Membership 

with lunch included £20.00 single /£40.00 double respectively 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER 

PLEASE FILL IN DETAILS BELOW, ENCLOSE MONIES AND POST TO: 

Hon. Secretary: Mrs. ANTONIA REID, Ghyll Forge, Ellonby, Skelton, Penrith, CA11 9SJ 

Name ................................................................................................................................................ 

Address ............................................................................................................................................ 

Post Code......................................................................................................................................... 

For bankers draft please contact the Treasurer Mrs B Bargh 

Become a FRIEND of SKELTON SHOW - See website for details www.skeltonshow.com 

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Agricultural Department 

Skelton Show Holding No. 08/173/8000 

Entries accepted Only on Official Forms and MUST be accompanied by Entry Fees and paid at 

time of entry. Please state both Ear Tag and Holding Numbers for all livestock entered and name(s) 

of handlers and attendants on Show Day must be clearly stated on movement forms. Livestock not 

to leave the ground before 3-30 p.m. Judging commences 9-45 a.m. prompt. 

Note: Sheep Trophies will be awarded in the Grand Parade 

The Committee wish to thank all Sponsors of Classes. 

Any Ministry Rules or Restrictions must be observed. 

The Overall Champion of Champions - Sheep, Cattle & Heavy Horse Sections Only 

for the John Mounsey Memorial Perpetual Trophy in the Main Ring at 1.45pm 

Judge: Mr A Fawcett, Blencow 

SHEEP 

Skelton Show is licensed under the Animal Gatherings Order 2010. All current Defra 

regulations must be strictly adhered to. 

Entries: £2.00 (£8.00 minimum) 

Prizes: 1st £15.00, 2nd £10.00, 3rd £5.00, 4th prize of 3.00 where 7 + entries in any class 

All Group Prizes 1st £10.00, 2nd £6.00 3rd £4.00, Unless otherwise stated. 

Entries for Suffolk, Texel, Zwartible (if applicable), Beltex & Charollais are restricted to accredited 

flocks in accordance with Maedi-Visna accredited flocks scheme 

SUFFOLK (Accredited) 

Judge: Mr G. Riley, Bolton-Le-Sands 

300. Aged Ram 

301. Shearling Ram 

302. Ram Lamb. 

303. Ewe to have reared lamb this year 

304. Gimmer Shearling 

305. Ewe Lamb 

306. Group – One male and two females. Sponsor J J Scott 

The Society offers the Millward Cup for the Champion Suffolk. 

Mole Valley kindly offers £10 for the Champion 

and £5 Reserve Champion Suffolk. 

The Suffolk Sheep Society kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion 

and Reserve Champion Suffolk. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned Suffolk Sheep. 

TEXEL (Accredited) 

Judge: Miss H. Keighley, Otley 

307. Aged Ram 

308. Shearling Ram. Sponsor Carrs Agriculture 

309. Ram Lamb. Sponsor David Allen 


311. Gimmer Shearling. 

312. Ewe Lamb 

313. Texel Prime Lamb. Sponsor Solway Texel and Tyne Breeders Club - Tinwald Trophy Show 

314. Group One Male and Two Females, any age 

Mrs C Sealby and family kindly offer the Geoff Sealby Memorial Perpetual Rose Bowl 

for winning group of Texels Class 314. 

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The Society offers the John Bainbridge Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Texel. 

Jim Walton (Penrith) Ltd kindly offer £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

Mrs J Couzens and Family kindly offer the John Farrer Memorial Silver Perpetual Cup for the 

Champion Texel opposite sex. 

Mrs R E Martin kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Cup for the best pure bred Texel bred by the Exhibitor. 

The Texel Sheep Society kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion Texel. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned Texel Sheep. 

CHAROLLAIS (Accredited) 

Judge: TBC 

315. Aged Ram 


317. Ram Lamb 

318. Ewe (to have reared lamb this year) 


320. Ewe Lamb 

321. Group – One male and two females, any age 

Messrs J & T Armstrong kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Cup and D & M Porter, Calthwaite 

kindly offer £10 for the Champion and £5 for the Reserve Champion, 

The Society offer the Reed Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Charollais Opposite Sex. 

The Charollais Society kindly offer a Special Edition Rosette to the Champion Charollais. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned Charollais Sheep. 

BELTEX (Accredited) 

Judge: Mr R. Garth, Bentham 

322. Aged Ram 


324. Ram Lamb 


326. Gimmer Shearling. Sponsor - David Allen 

327. Ewe Lamb 

328. Group – One male and two females, any age 

The Society offer the John Pattinson Perpetual Silver Cup to the Champion Beltex. 

The Society kindly offer £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Beltex Sheep Society kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion Beltex. 

The Society kindly offer £5 to the best skinned Beltex Sheep. 

ZWARTBLES (Accredited & Non Accredited) 

Judge: Mr G. Thornborrow, Peebles 

329. Aged Ram 


331. Ram Lamb 


333. Gimmer Shearling. 

334. Ewe Lamb. 

335. Group – One male and two females, any age. 

The Society offer £10.00 to Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Zwartbles Society kindly offer a Society Rosette for Champion Zwartbles. 

The Society offer the Crossrigg Rose Bowl for Champion Zwartbles. 

The Society kindly offer offer £5 to the best skinned Zwartbles Sheep. 

336. Aged Ram 


BLUEFACED LEICESTER 

Judge: Mr J. Lord, Kirkby Stephen 

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338. Ram Lamb. Sponsor - Ego Green Energy Centre 

Mrs N Hullock kindly offers the Jim Hullock Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner. 

339. Ewe to have reared a lamb this year. 


341. Ewe Lamb. 

The Society offer the S J Watson Perpetual Silver Cup for best Ewe Lamb. 

342. Group – One male and two females, any age. Sponsor - Harrison & Hetherington. 

The Society kindly offers a the Joe Raine Perpetual Silver Trophy for the best group. 

The Society offers the Mary Wales Perpetual Challenge Trophy 

for the Champion Bluefaced Leicester. 

The Society kindly offer £10 for the Champion and £5 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Bluefaced Leicester Society kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion and Reserve 

Champion Bluefaced Leicester. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned Bluefaced Leicester Sheep. 

SWALEDALE 

Judge: Mr A. Wear, Patterdale 

343. Aged Ram 

344. Shearling Lamb. Sponsor Mole Valley 

345. Ram Lamb. 

346. Ewe to have reared lamb this year. Sponsor - Ego Green Energy Centre 


348. Ewe Lamb 

349. Group – one male and two females, any age. 

The Society offers The Harry Richardson Perpetual Silver Trophy for the Champion Swaledale. 

Penrith & District Farmers Mart kindly offer £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the 

Reserve Champion. 

The Swaledale Sheep Society kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion 

and Reserve Champion Swaledale. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned Swaledale Sheep. 

NORTH OF ENGLAND MULES 

Judge: Mr C. W. Dent, Kirkby Stephen 

350. Single Ewe to have reared lambs this season 

351. Two Ewes, to have reared lambs this season. Sponsor - NFU Jeal & Robertson. 

352. Single Shearling 

353. Two Shearlings. Sponsor - T W Relph & Sons. Jim Peet kindly offers a Trophy to the winner. 

354. Pen of five Gimmer Lambs (Also eligible in following classes) Sponsor - Penrith Farmers & Kidds 

355. Two Gimmer Lambs. Sponsor - Penrith Farmers & Kidds 

356. Gimmer Lamb. North of England Mule Sheep Association (Lazonby Branch) kindly 

offer a Champion Shield Rosette to the highest placed association member. 

357. Swaledale Ewe with her own twin Gimmer lambs. 

R Thompson Esq kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Trophy in memory of the late Gilbert Thompson 

for the Champion Mule Sheep. 

Carrs Agriculture kindly offer £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Society offer £5 to the best skinned North of England Mule Sheep. 

RARE BREED & NATIVE BREED SECTION 

Accredited or Non-Accredited 

(Classes may be split at the discretion of the Head Steward) 

PRIMITIVE 

Judge: Mr D. Kinsman, Windermere 

358A. Aged Ram 

361 Gimmer Shearling 

358B. Shearling Ram 

362. Ewe Lamb 

359. Ram Lamb 

363. Group – one male & two females, any age 


The Society offer a Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Primitive. 

The Society offer £10 for Champion and £5 for Reserve Champion. 

The Society offer £5 for Best Skinned Primitive. 

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HILL AND HEATH 

Judge: Mr D H Walton, Longton 

364. Aged Ram 



369. Ewe Lamb 

366. Ram Lamb 



The Society offer The Graham and Glen Trophy for the Champion Hill and Heath 

The Society offer £10 for Champion and £5 for Reserve Champion. 

The Society offer £5 for Best Skinned Sheep 

DOWNLAND 

Judge: TBC 

371. Aged Ram 


373. Ram Lamb 



376. Ewe Lamb 


The Society offer the Carrs Billington Cup for the Champion Download 

The Society offer £10 for Champion and £5 for Reserve Champion 

The Society offers £5 for the Best Skinned Sheep 

Just the Ticket rosettes has kindly sponsored the Rare Breed Classes 

SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP 

Judge: Mr H. Ridley, Hesket Newmarket 

Breed Champions only to be shown in Championship 

The Society offers the A L Kidd Perpetual Silver Cup for the Overall Champion Sheep. 

The Society offers the Burns Perpetual Cup for the overall Reserve Champion Sheep 

Penrith & District Farmers Mart kindly offer £30 for the Champion Sheep 

and Agrifabrication kindly offer £15 for the Reserve Champion. 

Seagroves kindly donate a tub of minerals for the Champion Sheep. 

PRIME LAMBS 

Judge: Mr R. Garth, Bentham 

378. Three Butchers Lambs any cross 

– sponsor Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart, Longtown. 

The Society offers the R W Dixon Perpetual Silver Cup for the Best Pen of three prime lambs. 

New for 2016 'Please also see Class 313 Texel Prime Lambs Class' 

CUMBRIA YOUNG HANDLER OF THE YEAR COMPETION (QUALIFIER) 

Qualifiers at various local shows. Please see our website for further qualifying local shows. 1st place in each age 

group will go forward to the Championship with prize money and prizes kindly sponsored by Fiona Kidd & Jane 

Crocker plus Championship Trophy. 

Championship Final to be held at Hesket Newmarket Show on Saturday 3rd September 2016. In the instance that 

an already qualified handler wins at another Show, the second place etc becomes eligible for the overall 

Championship at Hesket Newmarket Show. Please confirm you will be attending Hesket Newmarket Show. Tel. 

017684 80269 - Mrs J Crocker 

No Entry Fee – Not to be shown in any other class. 

Any handler under the age of 10 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Judge: Mrs. C. Dent, Kirkby Stephen 

Prizes: 1st £15.00, 2nd £10.00, 3rd £5.00 Judging 11 a.m. 

379. Any breed, male or female. Accredited or Non-Accredited Handler 10 years & Under. 

380. Any breed, male or female. Accredited or Non-Accredited Handler 11 – 16 years 

Prize money kindly sponsored by K & J Toasties. 

The Society offers the J W Glendinning Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup 

for the Best Young Handler. 

The Society offers plaques for the winners of the above classes. 

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd kindly offers £10.00 for the Champion 

and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

Winners not eligible for the overall Sheep Championship. 

Please see our website for further updates on qualifying local shows. 

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CATTLE 

Skelton Show Holding No. 08/173/8000 

DEFRA UNRESTRICTED HERDS ONLY 

Skelton Show is licensed under the Animal Gatherings Order 2010. All cattle must be 

accompanied to the showground by relevant passport. 

All cattle including steers must come from premises which are not under Brucellosis or T.B. Restrictions. 

All exhibitors must adhere to the bio-security measures specified by DEFRA. 

Please state both Ear Tag and Holding Numbers for all livestock entered and names of 

handlers and attendants on Show Day must be clearly state on the entry forms. 

All exhibitor numbers will be available at the Registration Point on show day. 

Entries will be acknowledged. 

All cattle passports must be handed in at registration point in cattle lines and are available for 

collection from the Secretary’s tent after 3 p.m. before leaving showfield. 

Entries £3.00 (£8.00 minimum) 

Prizes: 1st £20.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £10.00 

A 4th prize of £5.00 where 7+ entries in any class 

All Groups of 3 1st £20.00, 2nd £10.00, 3rd £5.00 

Unless otherwise stated. 

Lloyds Animal Feeds have kindly offered £200 

for the Supreme Dairy Interbreed Championship 

Penrith Farmers & Kidds have kindly donated £75 for Reserve Champion 

Straw kindly donated by Mervyn Close, Darlington 

Dairy Breeds 

HOLSTEIN/HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN 

Judging 9-45 a.m. Ring No. 1 Judge: Mr A. Holliday, Wrexham 

381. Heifer Calf born after 04.07.15. Sponsor – Mole Valley 

382. Heifer Unserved. 

383. Heifer in Calf. Sponsor – Carrs Agriculture 

384. Cow in Calf. Sponsor – North Lakes Food. If there are more than 10 entries 

in the above class, it will be split by age. 

385. Heifer in milk. Sponsor – J Stobart & Sons Ltd. 

386. Junior Cow in milk (to have produced 2 calves only). Sponsor – Ullswater Road Garage 

387. Senior Cow in milk. Sponsor - Border & Lakeland Holstein Club 

R. Thompson & Sons Ltd kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Cup in memory 

of the late John Thompson to the winner. 

388. Pair of cattle each to have produced one calf or more - Sponsor - Edwin Thompson & Co 

Nestle U.K. kindly offer a Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner. 

The Society offers the David Brown Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy for the Champion Holstein 

Friesian and Holstein UK kindly offer The A.C.B.M. Perpetual Cup and 

The Border & Lakeland Holstein Club kindly sponsor £20 the Champion 

and £10 Reserve Champion Holstein. 

Holstein UK kindly offer Society Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion Holstein and Best Udder. 

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JERSEYS 

Judging 9.45 a.m. Ring No 3 Judge: Mr G. Lucas, Lockerbie 

389. Heifer Calf born after 04.07.15. 

390. Heifer (Unserved) 

391. Heifer (Served). 

392. Cow in calf. 

393. Heifer in milk. 

394. Cow in milk. Sponsor – Norman Elliott Milking Machines 

395. Best Pair of Cattle any age to have been shown for the Society’s Premiums. Sponsor - National Milk Records. 

J A Pattinson Esq kindly offers a Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner. 

The Society offers the Viscount Whitelaw Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the Champion Jersey. 

Aspatria Farmers Ltd kindly offer £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion. 

The Jersey Cattle Society kindly offer a Special Rosette and Prize Card to the Best Cow or Heifer 

registered in the herd book, bred by the exhibitor who is a member of the J.C.S. 

DEXTER 

Judging 9-45 a.m. Ring No. 6 Judge: Miss H Bickerton, Middlewich 

396. Junior Bull Any Age 

397. Heifer in calf or in milk - Sponsor Burnetts Solicitors 

398. Cow in calf or milk 

399. Unserved Heifer 

400. Best Pair of Dexter cattle any age to have been shown in the society’s premium. 

The Society offers the R F Gaskarth Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy for the Champion Dexter. 

The Society offers the John L Jefferson Perpetual Silver Salver for the Reserve Champion Dexter. 

Jim Walton (Penrith) Ltd kindly offers £20.00 for the Champion and £10.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED 

Judging 10-45 a.m. Ring No. 5 Judge: Mr G. Lucas, Lockerbie 

401. Cow in Calf or in Milk 

402. Heifer in calf or in milk 


404. Best Pair any age to have been shown in the society’s premiums. 

The Society kindly offers £20.00 for the Champion and £10.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

Mrs. M. Slee kindly offers The Ernie & Muriel Slee Perpetual Silver Cup to the Champion Any Other 

Dairy Breed. In special remembrance of Ernie for all that he did for Skelton Show over fifty years. 

SPECIAL ALL BREEDS (DAIRY) CLASS 

Judge: Mrs H. Pritchard, Scaleby 

Prizes 1st £30.00, 2nd £20.00, 3rd £15.00 

405. Best Pair of Dairy Cattle. Sponsor – Armstrong Watson 

The Society offers the Hamlet Riley Perpetual Silver Cup to the winner. 

406. Best Group of three cattle, any age, to have been shown for the Society’s Premiums. 

Sponsor – Scot JCB 

Carrs Billington Ltd kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Cup to the winner. 

SUPREME DAIRY INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP 

Lloyds Animal Feeds have kindly offered £200 for the Champion 

and Penrith Farmers & Kidds £75 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Bellas Perpetual Memorial Silver Challenge Cup to the Supreme Interbreed Champion 

(Open to all breed Champions). 

J H Harris Esq. Kindly offers The Centenary Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy 

for the Supreme Reserve Interbreed Champion. 

Special Class - The Riley Perpetual Silver Rose Bowl for the Best Animal, any age or breed, 

bred by the Exhibitor who must reside within a five miles radius of Skelton village. 

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Beef Breeds 

(Pedigree or Grade Registered) 

Entries: £3.00 (£8.00 minimum) 

Prizes: 1st £20.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £10.00 

A 4th prize of £5.00 where 7+ entries in any class 

All Best Pair of Cattle - 1st £20.00, 2nd £10.00, 3rd £5.00 

CHAROLAIS 

Judging 10-45 a.m. Ring No. 4 Judge: Mr B Campbell, Alnwick 

407. Junior Bull born on or after 04.07.14, not exceeding 2 years on Show Day 


409. Cow in calf or milk - Sponsor J Walton (Penrith) Ltd 


411. Best Pair of Charolais cattle any age to have been shown in the society’s premiums. 

The Society offers the J Dods Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup 

for the Champion Charolais. 

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd offer £20 for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion. 

The British Charolais Society offer Society Rosettes for Champion 

and Reserve Champion Charolais. 

LIMOUSIN 

Judging 9-45 a.m. Ring No. 5 Judge: Mr A. Ewing, Annan 

412. Junior Bull born on or after 04.07.14, not exceeding two years on Show Day 

Sponsor Penrith Farmer & Kidd 

Mr & Mrs D Thomlinson kindly donate a Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner. 

413. Heifer in calf or in milk – Sponsor Burnetts Solicitors 

414. Cow in calf or milk – Sponsor Ullswater Road Garage 

415. Unserved Heifer – Sponsor Burnetts Solicitors 

416. Best Pair of Limousin Cattle any age to have been shown in the Society’s premiums – 

Sponsor Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart, Longtown. 

N.West Limousin Cattle Breeders Association - 2016 Heifer/Bull Derby 

Young Bull born on or after 1st January 2015 

Heifer born on or after 31st July 2014 

All qualifying animals to be bred and shown by members of NWLCBA both the winning bull and heifer in 

the final at Westmorland Show Thursday 8th September 2016, will each receive a trophy and generous 

prize monies and all final entrants will receive apearance money. 

The Society offers the S Farnworth Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Limousin. 

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd kindly offers £20.00 for the Champion 

and £10.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

BRITISH BLONDE 

Judging 10-45 a.m. Ring No. 6 Judge: TBC 


418. Cow in calf or in milk. 

419. Heifer in calf or milk 


421. Best Pair of Blonde British Cattle any age to have been shown in the Society’s premiums – 

Sponsor - Carrs Agriculture 

G W Mitchell offers a Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion. 

The British Blonde Society offer Society Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion 

Armstrong Watson kindly offers £20 for Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion. 

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British Blue 

Judging 11 a.m. Ring No. 3 Judge: Mr G. Walker, Clitheroe 


Sponsor - Penrith Farmer & Kidds 

423. Cow in calf or in milk 

424. Heifer in calf or milk 

425. Unserved Heifer. Sponsor - David Allen 

426. Best Pair of British Blue Cattle any age to have been shown in the Society’s premiums 

Mr Eric Charlton offers the Eden Farm Chemicals Perpetual Trophy 

for the Champion British Blue. 

The British British Blue Cattle Society kindly offer Rosettes for the Champion 

and Reserve Champion 

The Society kindly offer £20 for the Champion and £10 Reserve Champion 

ANY OTHER BEEF BREED 

Judging 10-45 a.m. Ring No. 5 Judge: Mr G. Walker, Clitheroe 


428. Cow in Calf or in Milk 



431. Best Pair any age to have been shown in the society’s premiums. 

D & M Porter, Calthwaite kindly offer £20 for the Champion and £10 for the Reserve Champion. 

SPECIAL ALL BREEDS (BEEF) CLASS 

Judge: Mr S. Graham, Gilsland 

1st £30.00, 2nd £20.00, 3rd £15.00 

432. Best pair of Beef Cattle. Sponsor Dodd & Co (Accountants) 

The Society offers the J C Harrison-Boral Edenhall Perpetual Silver Trophy to the winner. 

SUPREME BEEF INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP 

Judge: Mr S. Graham, Gilsland 

The Society offer the Earl of Lonsdale Perpetual Silver Cup to the Supreme Interbreed Champion 

(Open to all class champions). 

The Walton Family kindly offer the Jim Walton Perpetual Silver Cup for the 

Supreme Reserve Interbreed Champion. 

Hopes of Wigton kindly offers £30.00 for the for the Champion. and £20.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

The Society offers the R H Harrison Perpetual Silver Gallery Tray for the 

Champion Beef Bull (First Prize winners only to compete). 

Seagroves kindly provide tubs of minerals for the Champion and Reserve. 

FEEDING CATTLE 

Judging 10.45am First available ring Judge: Mr S. Graham, Gilsland 

All cattle must be shown on halter. 

433. Bullock any breed or cross. . Sponsor - Alan Mounsey Livestock 

434. Heifer any breed or cross 

Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart kindly offer a 

Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy to the Champion Feeding Animal. 

Cartmell Shepherd kindly offers £20.00 for the Champion and £10.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

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SPECIAL YOUNG HANDLER CLASS 

Judge - Dairy: Mrs H. Pritchard Judge - Beef: Mr B Campbell 

No Entry Fee 

Judging 12 noon. Ring No. 7 

Prizes 1st £10.00, £2nd £7.00, 3rd £4.00 

CUMBRIA YOUNG HANDLER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 

ALL CLASSES BELOW ARE NOW QUALIFIERS. AGE RESTRICTION 18 YEARS AND UNDER ON SHOW DAY. 

Also qualifiers at various local shows. Please see our website for further qualifying shows. 1st place in each age 

group will go forward to the Championship Final which is to be held at Hesket Newmarket Show on Saturday 3rd 

September 2016. In the instance that an already qualified handler wins at another show, the second place etc 

becomes eligible for the overall championship above. Please could you confirm you will be attending Hesket 

Newmarket Show Tel: 017684 80269 Mrs Jane Crocker. 

Prize Money and Prizes kindly sponsored by Purple Sage Catering 4 Cumbria 

Any handler under the age of 10 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

435. Open to any Young Handler 16 and under exhibiting a Dairy calf under 12 months of age on 

Show Day. To be judged on the ability of the handler, and the presentation of the calf and 

handler. Supervision allowed. There will be very little or no consideration given to the 

confirmation of the calf. Handlers under 10 years to the accompanied by a responsible adult. 

436. Open to any Young Handler 16 and under exhibiting a Beef calf under 12 months of age on 

Show Day. To be judged on the ability of the handler, and the presentation of the calf and 

handler. Supervision allowed. There will be very little or no consideration given to the 

confirmation of the calf. Handlers under 10 years to the accompanied by a responsible adult. 

437. Open to any Young Handler. Aged 17 to 26 year olds. Both Beef and Dairy 

The above classes are kindly sponsored by Lloyds Animal Feeds 

The Society offers Plaques to the winners of classes 435, 436 and 437. 

SKELTON YOUNG FARMERS CLASSES 

No Entry Fee 

(Confined to members of S.Y.F.C. members) 

Prize 1st £10.00, 2nd £7.00, 3rd £4.00 

Prize money kindly given by Skelton & District Y.F.C. 

438. Heifer calf of any Dairy Breed under 12 months old on Show Day. 

D Blackett Esq kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Cup for the Best Dairy Exhibit. 

439. Bullock, Bull or Heifer calf of any Beef Breed less than 12 months old on show day. 

Skelton Young Farmers Club kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Cup for the Best Beef Exhibit. 

OPEN YOUNG FARMER CLASSES 

No entry fee (Open to all Y.F.C. Members) 

Prizes: 1st £10.00, 2nd £7.00, 3rd £4.00 

440. Heifer calf of Dairy Breed under 12 months old on Show Day. Sponsor Newton Rigg College 

441. Bull or Bullock calf of Beef Breed under 12 months old and Heifer on Show Day. 

Sponsor Newton Rigg College 

The Society offers Plaques to the winners of classes 440 and 441. 

Overall Referee: Mr A. Fawcett, Blencow 

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HORSES AND PONIES 

Rules and Guidelines 

• Entries must be in the hands of the Equestrian Secretary by FRIDAY 17th JUNE 2016, late 

entries will not be accepted. 

• Entry Fees: £7.00 per class (£10.00 minimum if only one class entered). 

• Please ensure cheques are made payable to ‘Skelton Show’. 

• No entries will be accepted unless on the correct ‘Horse Classes Only’ official entry form and all 

fees must be paid at time of entry. 

• Any errors on the entry form will not be refunded. 

• All exhibitor numbers will be available at the Equestrian Secretary’s tent on show day, please 

ensure the correct number is being worn for the correct class. 

• Show and vehicle passes are not required. 

• Please check your relevant section for judging commencement times. 

• All prize winning Horses and Ponies from completed classes to be shown in the Grand Parade. 

• Non Grand Parade Trophies will be available from the Equestrian Secretary’s Tent between 

1pm and 4pm; please do not try to collect your trophy before this time. Please bring your completed 

cup card with you. 

• If your trophy is to be presented in the Grand Parade you will receive a cup card advising you as such. 

• Grand Parade Trophy Winners – Please hand in your completed cup card and ensure you have 

someone with you to collect your trophy at the time of presentation if you are unable to carry it 

yourself. 

• Perpetual Cup Winners are responsible for the safe keeping and return of the Cups to the Society 

not later than the following show day. 

• Horse exhibitors are requested not to exhibit any animal with ‘The Cough’. The Hon. Vet has 

authority to request the exhibitor of any animal reported coughing on the field to withdraw 

immediately. 

• Handlers of a Lead Rein pony in any section must be 16 years of age and over as of 1st January 

in the current year. 

• All ridden horses and ponies to be 4 years old and over. 

• Rosettes to 6th place. 

• Please also see the shows Rules and Regulations at the front the Schedule/Catalogue. 

The Overall Champion of Champions – For the Champion of the following classes: 

Hunters x 2, Sports Horse x 2, Coloured Horse/Pony, Fell Pony, 

Shetland Pony x 2, Mountain & Moorland x 3 and Show Pony x 2 

for the Denise Richardson Simone Trophy 

Judge: Mr P Zalkind, France 

Judging: 1.45pm (approx) – Main Ring 

HEAVY HORSE CLASSES 

Judge: Mr A Whetton, Uttoxeter 

Judging: 11.00am – Main Ring 

Prizes: 1st - £25.00; 2nd - £20.00; 3rd - £15.00; 4th - £10.00 

500 Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years or over 

501 Mare with Foal at foot 

502 Colt or Filly Foal 

The Society offers the F A Hartley Perpetual Silver Cup to the winner 

503 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding 

504 Two &Three year old Colt, Filly or Gelding 

The Society offers the J M Johnston Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup 

for the Best Heavy Horse and £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion 

The Champion Heavy Horse will be judged in the Livestock Championship in the main ring 

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HUNTER CLASSES 

Judge: Mrs V Fahey, N. Yorkshire 

Judging: 9.00am 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

505 Heavy Weight Hunter Mare or Gelding, to be shown mounted 

506 Light Weight Hunter Mare or Gelding, to be shown mounted 

Sponsor – Ashberry Guest House, Penrith 

507 Small Hunter not exceeding 15.2hh, to be shown mounted 

The Society offers the John Dixon Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion 

Ridden Hunter and £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

Horses are not permitted to enter more than one class in 505 to 507 

508 Hunter Brood Mare with own Foal at foot 

Sponsor – Alison Walker 

509 Hunter Foal 

510 Hunter Yearling 

511 Hunter Two & Three year old 

The Society offers the Viscount Whitelaw Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup for the Champion 

In-Hand Hunter and £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

Both Hunter Champions go forward to the Champion of Champions 

SPORT HORSE CLASSES 

Judge: Mr H Haynes & Miss J Richards, Penrith 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

512 Large Sports Horse Mare or Gelding, 162.5cm (16hh) and over, to be shown mounted 

513 Small Sports Horse Mare or Gelding, 160cm (15.3hh) and under, to be shown mounted 

The Society offers £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion. 

514 Sports Horse Brood Mare with own Foal at foot 

515 Sports Horse Foal 

516 Sports Horse Yearling 

517 Sports Horse Two & Three year old 


Both Sports Horse Champions go forward to the Champion of Champions 

COB CLASSES 

Judge: Mrs S Errington, Ulverston 

Judging: 2pm 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

518 Heavyweight Open Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding, capable of carrying more than 14 stone. 

519 Lightweight Open Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding, capable of carrying up to 14 stone. 


RIDING & EX-RACEHORSE CLASSES 

Judge: Mrs S Errington, Ulverston 

Judging: following Cob Classes 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

520 Open Large Riding Horse Mare or Gelding, exceeding 158cm (15.2hh) to be shown mounted 

521 Open Small Riding Horse Mare or Gelding, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh) but not exceeding 

158cm (15.2hh) to be shown mounted 

522 Ex-Racehorse Mare or Gelding, to be shown mounted 


COLOURED HORSE AND PONY 

Judge: Mr & Mrs J Doyle, Ireland 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

523 Coloured Traditional Horse or Pony, to be brought into the ring in-hand 

524 Coloured Non Traditional Horse or Pony, to be brought into the ring in-hand 

525 Coloured Traditional Horse or Pony, to be brought into the ring mounted 

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526 Coloured Non Traditional Horse or Pony, to be brought into the ring mounted 

The Society offers the Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the Champion and £10.00 to the 

Champion and £5.00 to the Reserve Champion 

The Coloured Champion is to go forward to the overall Champion of Champions 

VETERAN HORSE AND PONY 

Judge: Mrs D Drysdale, Co. Durham 

Judging: following the Coloured Horse and Pony 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

Veteran Horse Society Showing Series 2016 – Area Qualifier 

Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page 

1st – 4th qualify for the Regional Final (2nd Round), all competitors are invited to the National Veteran 

Open Championship on the 23rd – 25th September 

527 In-hand Diamond Veteran (25 Years and over). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

528 In-hand Veteran (20 – 24 Years). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

529 In-hand Pre-Veteran (15 – 19 years). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

530 Ridden Diamond Veteran (25 Years and over). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

531 Ridden Veteran (20 – 24 Years). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

532 Ridden Pre-Veteran (15 – 19 years). Open to horses and ponies any breed or height. 

The Society offers the HSBC Perpetual Silver Cup to the Champion 

and £10.00 to the Champion and £5.00 to the Reserve Champion 

FELL PONIES 

Judge: Mr J W Langcake, Lockerbie 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

Note: All ponies must be registered with the Fell Pony Society 

533 Mare, Four years old and upwards 

534 Mare with own Foal at foot 

The Society offers the Frank Shaw Perpetual Silver Salver to the winner 


536 Gelding, Four years old and upwards 

537 Two & Three year old Gelding or Filly 

538 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding 

539 Pony to be brought into the ring mounted 

The Hassell-McCosh Family kindly offer the Dalemain Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy to the 

Champion and The Society offers £10.00 to the Champion and £5.00 to the Reserve Champion 

The Fell Pony Champion is to go forward to the overall Champion of Champions 

SHETLAND PONIES 

Judge: Mrs J Barugh, Aldbrough 


Ponies over 34” are eligible for Classes 540 to 546 

Ponies 34” and under eligible for Classes 546 to 552 

For Registered Ponies Only except Class 546 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

540 Entire Male 4 years and over 

Sponsor – Penrith Building Society 

541 Mare 4 years old and upwards with own Foal at foot 

The Nicholson Family kindly offer the Allengrove Perpetual Trophy for the best mare in class 

541 


Sponsor – Penrith Building Society 

Mr W W & Mrs M E Johnstone kindly offer the Perpetual Silver Cup to the winner of class 542 

543 Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and upwards 

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544 Two and Three year old Colt, Gelding or Filly 

545 Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly 

J McMaster Esq kindly offers the Perpetual Trophy to the winner of class 545 

T R Fetherstonhaugh Esq kindly offers the Perpetual Silver Salver to the Champion. 

The Society offers £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion 

Lorna Jamieson kindly offer The Lignite Prima Perpetual Trophy 

for the Champion Junior Standard Shetland Pony 

546 Pony to be brought into the ring mounted (non registered ponies also allowed) 

The Nicholson Family kindly offer the Allengrove Perpetual Trophy for the Best Ridden 

Registered Pony in class 546 

547 Entire Male 4 years and over 

548 Mare 4 years old and upwards with own Foal at foot 


550 Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and upwards 

551 Two and Three year old Colt, Gelding or Filly, not likely to mature over 34” 

Sponsor – Castlemilk Stables 

552 Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly, not likely to mature over 34” 

Sue Forsyth kindly offers The Border Rio Perpetual Trophy for the Best Miniature Shetland. 


Thwaites Brewery and Shire Inns kindly offer The North Lakes Hotel Perpetual Silver 

Challenge Trophy for the Champion Junior Minature Shetland Pony 

The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society offers a Rosette for Champion and Reserve Champion, 

also for Best Foal in the Shetland Pony Section. Also Junior Champion and Reserve Champion 

Both Shetland Champions go forward to the Champion of Champions 

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES 

Judge: Miss D Chadwick, Preston 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

553 Registered In-hand Large Native Pony, 4 years and over, Stallion, Mare or Gelding (Welsh C, 

Welsh D, Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell and Highland) 

554 Registered In-hand Small Native Pony, 4 years and over, Stallion, Mare or Gelding (Shetland, 

Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A and Welsh B) 

555 Registered In-hand Native Pony, 3 years and under, Filly, Colt or Gelding 

556 Registered In-hand Native Pony Brood Mare with own Foal at foot 


The Society offers £10.00 to the Champion and £5.00 to the Reserve Champion 

558 The B.S.P.S. Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Ridden Class. 

Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales and Highland, Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age 


Registered Pure Bred New Forest and Connemara, Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age 


Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C and D, Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age 


Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section A and B, Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age 


Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age 

The Society kindly offers the Ian Carr Perpetual Challenge Trophy to the Champion 

The Society kindly offers £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion 

563 The B.S.P.S. Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Lead Rein. 

Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm (12hh). 

Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year 

Mary & Sarah Richardson kindly offers the Beau Brummell Perpetual Salver to the winner 

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564 The B.S.P.S. Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open First Ridden. 

Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm (12.2hh). 


The Longthwaite Perpetual Trophy is kindly offered to the Champion pony. The Society kindly 

offers £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion 

All three Mountain & Moorland Champions go forward to the overall Champion of Champions 

565 Non Registered Leading Rein mix height M&M ridden. 

566 Non Registered mix height M&M ridden. To be judged on conformation and way of going only. 

Exhibitors of classes 558 to 564 are not eligible for classes 565 and 566 

OPEN SHOW PONY RIDING CLASSES 

Judge: Ms J Thompson, Morpeth 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

116/16 – All shows that are affiliated to the B.S.P.S are qualifiers for the “B.S.P.S Classic Security (UK) 

Ltd Challenge” 

The highest placed pony that has not qualified for the 2016 Horse of the Year Show, in the 

appropriate class, will qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for the “B.S.P.S Classic 

Security (UK) Ltd Challenge”, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. 

If after qualifying a pony qualifies for the Horse of the Year Show, it will forfeit its qualification for the 

“B.S.P.S Challenge” 

The above applies to Classes 567, 568, 569, 570 and 571 

567 B.S.P.S Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138 cm (13.2hh) 

and not exceeding 148 cm (14.2hh) Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before the 

1st January in the current year 

568 B.S.P.S Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128 cm (12.2hh) 

and not exceeding 138 cm (13.2hh) Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before the 

1st January in the current year 

Sponsor – Paragon Veterinary Group 

569 B.S.P.S Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128 cm (12.2hh) 

Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before the 1st January in the current year 

Sponsor – Paragon Veterinary Group 

Mrs L Richardson kindly offers the Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the winner 

Mrs L Richardson kindly offers the Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Pony. B.S.P.S 

Rosettes will be awarded to the Champion Open Show Pony (B.S.P.S 116/16) from classes 567, 568 

and 569. The Champion will qualify for the B.S.P.S “www.handleyequestrian.co.uk” 

Champion of Champions. 


570 B.S.P.S Leading Rein Class, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122 cm 

(12hh) Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before the 1st January in the current year 

Mr & Mrs H Nicholson kindly offer the Perpetual Silver Rose Bowl to the winner. 

571 The B.S.P.S. First Ridden Pony, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm 

(12hh). Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year 

B.S.P.S Rosettes will be awarded to the Champion Open Mini Show Pony (B.S.P.S 116/16) from 

classes 570 and 571. The Champion will qualify for the B.S.P.S Champion of Champions. 


Both Show Pony Champions is to go forward to the overall Champion of Champions 

EQUITATION CLASSES 

Judge: Mr P Zalkind, France 

Judging: 2.00pm 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

To be judged solely on rider. No height restrictions on ponies 

572 Equitation, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders not to have attained their 17th 

birthday before the 1st January in the current year 



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575 Lead Rein Equitation, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders not to have attained their 

9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year 

The Society offers the S V S Howard Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup 

to the Champion and £10.00 for the Champion and £5.00 for the Reserve Champion 

WORKING HUNTER PONY CLASSES 

Judges: Mrs S Hughes, Southport & Mrs P Pattinson, Thirsk 

Course Builder: Mr P Chester, Northumberland 


Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

576 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Cradle Stakes, Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4 

years old and over, not exceeding 122 cm (12hh). Riders not to have attained their 11th 


577 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Nursery Stakes, Registered Pure Bred Ponies 

4 years old and over, not exceeding 133 cm (13hh). Riders not to have attained their 13th 


The BSPS Heritage Open Mini WHP Championship for ponies that have 

been placed 1st or 2nd in Classes 576 and 577. 

WCF kindly offer £10 voucher for the Champion and £5 voucher for the Reserve Champion 

578 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open WHP, Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4 years old 

or over not exceeding 122cms (12hh). Riders any age. 


or over exceeding 122cms (12hh), but not exceeding 133cms (13hh). Riders any age. 


or over exceeding 133cms (13hh), but not exceeding 143cms (14hh). Riders any age. 


or over exceeding 143cms (14hh). Riders any age. 

Sponsor – Castle Milk Stables 

A Championship will be held for the 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 578 to 581. 

The Richardson Family kindly offers The Richardson Family Perpetual Golden Jubilee Trophy 

for the Champion 

Caltech kindly donate Horslyx products to the Champion and Reserve Champion 

582 The BSPS Mixed Height Novice WHP/Intermediate WH, Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, 

not exceeding 158 cm (15.2hh). Riders MUST jump in their correct height section and be the 

correct age for the height of the height of the animal they ride. Riders may ride more than one 

pony providing the animals are of a different height section (see rule 39). Riders must declare if 

they are competing in the 153cms (15hh), or the Intermediate Section. 

583 The BSPS Mixed Height Open WHP/Intermediate WH, Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not 

exceeding 158 cm (15.2hh). Riders MUST jump in their correct height section and be the 

correct age for the height of the height of the animal they ride. Riders may ride more than one 

pony providing the animals are of a different height section (see rule 39). Riders must declare if 

they are competing in the 153cms (15hh), or the Intermediate Section. The 1st p/w from class 

583 will qualify for the B.S.P.S “www.handleyequestrian.co.uk” Champion of Champions. 

Skelton Show’s Working Hunter 

Judges: Miss E Myerscough, Ulverston & Ms C Heaney, Dearham 

Course Builder: Mr P Chester, Northumberland 

Judging: Not before 1.30pm 

584 Windermere WHP Class. This class is open to any Horse or Pony with any age of rider. Jumps 

not to exceed 110cm 

Sponsor – Horslyx 

585 Ullswater WHP Class. This class is open to any Horse or Pony with any age of rider. Jumps 

not to exceed 80cm 

Sponsor – Horslyx 

586 Bassenthwaite WHP Class. This class is open to any Horse or Pony with any age of rider. 

Horse/Pony only eligible to compete providing that they have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in 

a B.S.P.S WHP Class within the last 12 months. Jumps not to exceed 65cm 

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587 Loweswater Tiny Tots WHP Class. Mixed Lead Rein & Off, please state on entry form. 

Combinations to compete on lead rein/off all day. Pony only eligible to compete providing that 

they have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a B.S.P.S WHP Class within the last 12 months. 

Tiny jumps/poles on the ground. Rosettes for all competitors 


Horse/Rider combination only eligible to enter one class in classes 584, 585, 586 and 587 

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE B.S.P.S TO ENTER CLASSES 

558 to 564, 567 to 571 or 576 to 583 

Exhibitors in qualifying positions who have never been members of the B.S.P.S before are allowed 7 

days in which to become members and register their ponies. The show is a qualifier for The 

B.S.P.S Classic Security (UK) Ltd Challenge. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for 

the B.S.P.S Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. If after 

qualifying a pony qualifies for the Horse of the Year Show it will forfeit qualification for The 

B.S.P.S Challenge. 

This is a qualifying show for The B.S.P.S Premier League 

This show is also a qualifier for the B.S.P.S “Black country Saddles” Best Rider, B.S.P.S Premier 

League and the 1st prize winners in the Open Heritage M&M Classes will qualify for the B.S.P.S 

Industrial Salt Supplies WOW FACTOR (“winner of winners”) 

THIS SHOW IS A POINTS SHOW FOR AREA 1B 

HANDY HUNTER COMPETITION 

Judges: Justine Rumney, Wigton & Ms M Leech, Wigton 

Judging: 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm 

Prizes: 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £5.00 

NOTE: Competitors can come forward at any time within the allocated judging times; they 

must put their number on the white board and the judge will amend the course as 

necessary. Judging will finish at 4.30pm promptly so please allow yourself enough time. 

Prize giving will be in the Equestrian Secretary’s tent at 5pm. 

588 Leading Rein, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122 cm (12hh). Riders not 

to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year 

589 Open Cradle Stakes, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128 cm (12.2hh). 


590 Pony under 138 cm (13.2hh). Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before the 1st 

January in the current year 

591 Pony 138 cm (13.2hh) and over but not exceeding 148 cm (14.2hh). Riders not to have attained 

their 17th birthday before the 1st January in the current year 

The Farrer Family kindly offer the William Farrer Memorial Silver Candlesticks to the winner 

592 Horse or Pony. Riders over 17 years old. 

Lord Inglewood kindly offers a Perpetual Silver Trophy to the winner 

Competitors can only compete in one class of the Handy Hunter with the same pony 

Particulars of Competition 

Competitors will be required to inspect a course of obstacles on foot. A judges walk through will also take place before the competition 

begins. They will then be inspected mounted and awarded marks up to a maximum of 10 points for turnout and safety of horse and rider, 

the value of tack not to be taken into consideration. On sounding of a bell or whistle each competitor will be required to pass between two 

flags and carry out a course of tests, in a given time. Failure to complete the course in the correct order and time allowed will result in 

elimination. Each test will be judged separately on (a) horsemanship and (b) performance. Committee reserve the right to alter particulars. 

PRIVATE DRIVING CLASSES 

Will include a 2 – 3 mile Drive, details will be provided on entry 

Judge: Mrs B Hodgson, Seaton 

Judging: Marathon at 11am, judging on return – Main Ring 

Prizes: 1st - £25.00; 2nd - £20.00; 3rd - £15.00 

593 Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, driven to a suitable vehicle 

The Society kindly offer the Bird Trophy to the winner 

594 Pleasure Driving, 4 years old and over. For non traditional vehicles (pneumatic tyres allowed), 

Horse or Pony, single or pair. To be judged on safety and general cleanliness of turn out, also 

ability and dress of driver. Competitors may be required to drive and halt between two pairs of 

cones and execute a ‘u’ turn in their individual show 

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The British Driving Society kindly offer a special rosette to the highest placed Cumbria British 

Driving Society Member 

Robert Bowman Esq kindly offers a Perpetual Gold Challenge Trophy to the winner 

595 Scurry Competition - The aim is to achieve the fastest time in getting around the track, without 

knocking any balls off the top of the cones that mark the course. For every ball that is knocked 

off, a 10 second time penalty will be incurred. Open to all vehicles; horses and ponies. 

The North West Driving Club kindly offers a Special Rosette to the highest placed 

North West Driving Club Member in Classes 593 and 594 

VINTAGE VEHICLES 

No Entry Fee 

Judging: 10-30 a.m. Judge: Mr R. Wilkinson, Hexham 

Prizes: 1st, £15.00; 2nd, £12.00; 3rd, £8.00 4th, £5.00 

Cups will be presented immediatley after judging in the exhibition lines. 

Rosettes to all exhibitors. 

Championship to be judged at the end of Grand Parade of the vehicles, 

all class winners except Class 604 

The Lockhard Family kindly donate the Ian Lockhart Memorial Perpetual Trophy to Champion Vintage. 

AB Fabrications kindly offer £20 to Champion and £10 to Reserve Champion. 

600. TVO Tractor 1919-1952. Sponsor H W Fisher 

601. Diesel Tractor up to & inclu. 1964. Sponsor - Harolds Tyres 

Mr. & Mrs. D. Emmerson kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the winner. 

602. Classic Tractor 1965 – 1982. Sponsor - Harolds Tyres 

Mr. & Mrs. G. Smith kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the winner. 

603. Vintage Tractor with implement. 

604. Stationary Engines & Farm Machinery. Sponsor - Roebuck Opticians 

Mrs. J. Atkinson kindly offers the John Atkinson Memorial Perpetual Silver Challenge 

Cup to the winner. 

605. Vintage Car or Commercial Vehicle. Sponsor- Penrith Taxis 

Mr Roger Holliday has kindly presented the Clark Perpetual Cup to the winner. 

606. Motorcycle or Cycle. Sponsor - Marvin, The Jewellers, Penrith 

Urban Driver Training Group kindly offer a Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup to the winner 

CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLAND STYLE WRESTLING 

at 1.30pm 

Kindly Sponsored by Newton Trailer Centre 

Judges: Mr. R. Robson, Mr J. Harrington, Mr P. Gibson, Mr T. Harrington, Mr G Fox 

£30.00 Divided - Under 13 years. 



£50 Divided Ladies Open 

£100 Divided 11 1 /2 Stone 

£100 Divided 13 Stone 

£100 Divided All Weights 

Stewards: Mr A. Harrington, Mrs I. Harrington and Miss L Scott 

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OPEN FOXHOUNDS AND TERRIERS 

Judging: 12noon am (prompt). Judge: T. Medcalfe, Kendal 

Entry Fee: 50p (Foxhounds). Prizes: 1st, £8; 2nd, £6; 3rd, £4; 4th, £2. 

It is requested that competitors park in the south car park (see map on inside front cover) 

as there will be no parking on the showfield itself except for disabled owners. 

FOXHOUNDS 

607. Best entered - Dog. 

608. Best entered - Bitch. 

609. Best unentered - Dog. 

610. Best unentered - Bitch. 

611. Best Couple of Foxhounds - Dog or Bitch. Sponsor - Mr. R. J. Tiffin. 

The Society offer a Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Foxhound and £10 to Champion 

and £5 to Reserve Champion. 

ENTRANTS PLEASE STATE WALKER AND PACK ON ENTRY FORM. 

TERRIERS 

Judge: R. Dickinson, Carlisle 

Entry Fee: 50p on the day. At the Dog Show tent from 11.45 am onwards. 

612. Best Working Lakeland Terrier - Dog. 

613. Best Working Lakeland Terrier - Bitch. 

614. Best Lakeland Terrier Puppy - Dog or Bitch. 

615. Best Working Border Terrier - Dog. 

616. Best Working Border Terrier - Bitch. 

617. Best Border Terrier Puppy - Dog or Bitch. 

618. Best Jack Russell - Dog. 

619. Best Jack Russell - Bitch. 

620. Best Jack Russell Puppy - Dog or Bitch 

The Society offers The M. M. MacMillan Perpetual Silver Cup for the Champion Terrier, 

WCF kindly offers £10 voucher for the Champion Terrier and £5 voucher to Reserve Champion Terrier,. 

CHILD WITH PET 

Restricted to children under 16 years. 

Just turn up and take part. 

Judging - See catalogue on Show Day. Aprox. 1.45 p.m. in Main Ring 

Judges: Mrs H Barnes, Mrs N Hullock, Mr & Mrs S. Meynell 

Prizes: 1st, £5.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £3.00; 4th, £2.00., Non-prize winners £1.00. 

Larger classes to be split on the day. 

621. Child with Sheep Dog. 

622. Child with any other Dog. 

623. Child with any other Small Pet. 

The Society offers Plaques to the winners of Classes 620 - 622. 

Child with Pet kindly sponsored by Penrith Building Society 

TERRIER RACING 

Entry Free 

Prizes: 1st, £5.00; 2nd, £4.00; 3rd, £3.00; 4th, £2.00. 

The Society offers a Tankard to the Winner. 

Heats followed by Final in Main Ring at 4-15p.m. Sponsored by Carleton Hill Fisheries 

BAR ON THE FIELD - By Edwards Marquees, Penrith 

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SPORTS ON HORSEBACK 

Judges: Messrs. Fawcett 

In the main ring at 4.45pm 

Generous prize money will be awarded for the above sports 

No entry needed - just take part. See Rule 19 re. safety. 

LADY STEALING - MUSICAL TYRES - CHASE ME CHARLIE - POTATO RACE - 

JUNIOR CONSOLATION WALK, TROT & LEAD 

The Society offers the Parker Perpetual Silver Cup for the Most Points in the Horse Sports. 

Junior or Senior points assessed 3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd. In the event of a tie the Judges will 

decide the winner. 

Pony Sports kindly sponsored by The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald. 

COMPANION DOG SHOW 

incorporated in Skelton Show 

Exhibitors should use South Car Park Entrance (see map inside front cover) 

A dog docked on or after 6th April 2007 may not be entered for exhibition at this show. 

Enquiries Anne Dawson (Canine Section) Tel. 017683 62364 

Held under the Kennel Club Regulations 

Sponsored by The Green Veterinary Practice and 

The Rowcliffe House Veterinary Practice Penrith. 

Entries on field from 10.00 am Judging at 12 noon. 

All entry fees will be donated to The Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton 

(CC, Res. CC & JW Winners are able to enter the Fun Classes only but not the Pedigree Classes) 

PEDIGREE CLASSES 

Entry £1 per class. 

Judge: Mr J. Riley, Ravensworth 

1. Any Variety Puppy 6-12 mths, Dog or Bitch. 

2. Any Variety Sporting Dog or Bitch. 

3. Any Variety Non Sporting Dog or Bitch. 

4. Any Variety Open Dog or Bitch. 

Rosettes to all winners 

The Society offers Special Prizes for each of the Best in Show, Reserve in Show and Best Puppy. 

NOVELTY CLASSES 

Entry 50p (Rosettes given) 

5. Best Six Legs. 6. Dog with waggiest tail. 

7. Dog with shaggiest coat. 8. Dog most like its owner. 

9. Dog in best condition. 10. Best Cross-bred - Open. 

11. Best Veteran (7 years or over). 12. Best Child Handler under 10 years. 

13. Best Child Handler 10-14 years. 14. Judges choice to take home. 

This show is proud to be a member of the 

For details of other shows visit www.nwshows.co.uk 

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LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS 2015 

Name £ Name £ Name £ Name £ 

Adams R J 10 Ellison HG & P S 20 Jackson Mr & Mrs P R 50 Rawstron Mr & Mrs T 20 

Armstrong Mr & Mrs P B 20 Emmerson Mr & Mrs R D 50 Jackson WH 20 Redgate J 10 

Armstrong Mr & Mrs T 40 Emmerson RJB 20 Jackson Mr & Mrs W 50 Reid Mr & Mrs M 21 

Aston Mrs A 20 Fawcett Mr & Mrs T 20 Johnson B 10 Rich AJ & J 16 

Bainbridge Mrs G 40 Fawcetts Messrs 150 Johnston W 20 Riley Major T 25 

Bargh Mr & Mrs A 25 Fetherstonehaugh T F 40 Jones C 10 Risman OBE Mrs A 20 

Barnes Mr & Mrs 30 Foster Mr & Mrs T 20 Jones M 10 Rumney Mr & Mrs S 20 

Barr T 20 Forster K 10 Little Mr & Mrs J 20 Rumney S 10 

Beattie Mr & Mrs M 20 Gargett R 10 Little W V 20 Rumney W 10 

Bell Messrs 30 Gill Mrs G 20 Lowe Mrs M 10 Russell Mr & Mrs D 25 

Bell Mr D 25 Glendinning K 20 Lowery A & V 20 Schofield Mrs V 

Bennett Mr & Mrs M 10 Godwin JP 10 McAleese Mr & Mrs C 20 Sewell S 10 

Bennett L 10 Gorst L J 10 Maclean D 20 Shaw Mrs L M 30 

Bennett R A 10 Graham E & Sons Ltd 30 Marshall J 10 Shuttleworth C 10 

Bloomfield Mrs JM 25 Graham Messrs 20 Massie Mr & Mrs M 20 Shuttleworth Mr & Mrs L I 20 

Brown Mr 10 Greenop Mr & Mrs N 40 Meynell S 40 Slack Messrs 20 

Brown Mrs 10 Grierson J R 40 Mitchell Mr & Mrs G 30 Slater JT & J 10 

Braithwaite A 10 Grierson J S 40 Mitchinson K 10 Slee D J 10 

Bunton M E 10 Grierson R J 20 Mills Mr & Mrs J 20 Slee Mr & Mrs J A 40 

Cameron Family 60 Grindal Mrs H 50 Milton D D 40 Slee Mrs M 25 

Claremont Properties 30 Harris J H 50 Mounsey Mr & Mrs I 50 Smith Rev B 25 

Clarke R 20 Harris J Mc 20 Mounsey Mr & Mrs S 20 Veitch S 20 

Cleminson A 20 Harrison D J 20 Nicholson H 20 Wadge D 10 

Combe Mrs D 10 Harrison Mrs A 35 Nicholson N 40 Waiting H 10 

Cooke S 10 Hart Mr & Mrs G 35 Nixon C 10 Walker M B 16 

Craig J 10 Hassell McCosh R 20 O’Farrell D J 20 Walton Ltd 20 

Cranston P 20 Henderson Mr & Mrs C 20 Parker Mr & Mrs B 50 Walton Mrs A 20 

Crowden D 20 Hendrie M 20 Parker D 10 Waugh M 10 

Currie H 10 Hewson A 40 Park J 20 Whitfield D 10 

Dawson Rev B 30 Hitch A J 18 Pattinson A 30 Whitfield Mrs C 20 

Dickinson G 10 Hodgson K 10 Peet Mr & Mrs J 40 Wilson Mr & Mrs J D 20 

Dixon J A 40 Horsley D 20 Pinguey S 20 Wislon Mr & Mrs J G 20 

Donald C 20 Inglewood Lord 15 Porter D 30 Wilson Mr & Mrs R J 20 

Donald N 20 Irving Mr & Mrs DA 35 Raine Mr & Mrs D 20 Wilson Mr & Mrs W R 40 

Edmondson Mr & Mrs P 20 Jackson Mrs M 20 Raine R 20 Young Miss E 10 

trade stands 

The Society offers Plaques for the best display Large, Medium and Small Trade Stand. 

The Society offers the “Jim Whitfield Memorial Perpetual Silver Trophy” for the best stand 

overall in grateful remembrance of Jim Whitfield a former Chairman of the Society and a most 

loyal and dedicated member, to be judged by Mrs. C. Whitfield and family. 

PREVIOUS CUP WINNERS 

Could winners of Trophies in previous years please return them to the Secretaries Tent on Show Day by 12 noon. 

If you are not attending this year’s show please return to the Trophy Secretary, Kirsty Irving, 5 Beveridge Road, 

Carlisle CA2 5SA Tel: 016974 78857 (daytime). Email kirsty.irving@skeltonshow.com or Carrs Billington in Penrith 

HEALTH & SAFETY 

The society aim to provide and maintain a safe environment during the setting up, running and 

dismantling of the show. A full copy of our Health and Safety Policy can be obtained from our 

website www.skeltonshow.com. We ask all exhibitors and contractors working on the field to 

understand and comply with our requirements in order to provide a safe and secure 

environment for all people attending the show. 

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TIME TABLE 2016 

Times are approximate 

8.30 a.m. Judging of Fells, Shetlands, Mountain & Moorland horses 

9.00 a.m. Judging of Hunters, Working Hunters (BSPS) and Sports horses 

9.30 a.m. Judging of Handy Hunters 

9.30 a.m. Judging of Sheep & Cattle in the Licensed Animal Area 

9.45 a.m. Judging of Horticultural & Industrial Marquee Dog Show 

taken at the dog show tent 

10.00 a.m. Judging of Show Ponies & and Fur & Feathers 

10.00 a.m. Entries for the Companion Dog Show 

10.30 a.m. Judging of Vintage Vehicles 

10.00 a.m. Trade Stands, Food Hall and & and Crafts Tent open 

11.00 a.m. Cumbria Young Handler qualifier (Sheep) 

11.00 a.m. Judging Heavy Horses and start of Driving Marathon 

12.00 p.m. Skelton Companion Dog Show & Judging of Foxhounds & Terriers 

12.00 p.m. Judging of Special Young Handlers (Cattle) 

12.00 p.m. Judging of Private Driving 

12.45 p.m. Marquee open to public 

1.00p.m. Scurry Racing in Main Ring 

1.30 p.m. Judging of Working Hunters (Skelton classes) 

1.30 p.m. Vander Double Wheel of Death 

1.30 p.m. Judging of Handy Hunters 

1.30p.m. Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling commences (ring by Vintage) 

1.45 p.m. Judging of Champion of Champions Horse & Livestock (Main Ring) 

1.45 p.m. Child With Pet in Main Ring 

2.00p.m. The Drakes of Hazard 

2.00 p.m. Judging of Cobs, Riding Horses, Ex Race Horse and Equitation 


2.35 p.m. Grand Parade assembles outside Main Ring 

2.45 p.m. Grand Parade. Trophy Presentations & Points Awards 

3.20 p.m. Parade of Vintage Vehicles & Championship 

3.45 p.m. The Drakes of Hazard 

4.15 p.m. Terrier Racing 


4.45 p.m. Sports of Horseback 

Fast Food Providers 

K & J Toasties . Phoenix Catering . Brian Humes 

Valley Catering . Janies Pantry . Italian Coffee Co . Mellie Moos Coffee 

Ice Cream Providers 

Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream (Sole Rights)

Regular Attractions 

Skelton Food Hall 

Trade Stands 

Crafts & Gifts Marquee 

Cattle, Sheep & Horse Shows 

Industrial Marquee 

Vintage Vehicles 

Cumberland & Westmorland Style Wrestling 

Dog, Fur & Feather Show 

Terrier Racing 

Young Handler Qualifiers 

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS for 2016 

• The Vander Double Wheel of Death 

• Drakes of Hazard 

• Sunshine Panners 

• Penrith Town Band 

• Mike Angelo Stilt Walker 

• Creation Station Kids Zone 

• WW1 Tribute 

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