leek show

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

 

CATTLE SECTION

 

Saturday 25th July 2009

 

Over £3,550 prize money and 40 cups

 

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 15th June 2009

 

PAIRS OPEN (Pedigree Only)
To be judged at end of Dairy Cattle Sections
Judge : Judging Panel Steward : Chief Stewards
Electric supply and Milking facility will be available on Showground
CLASS 1	Pair of DAIRY TYPE : Animals any breed or age owned by the exhibitor
The G R CRITCHLOW SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of the Open Pairs
PEDIGREE HOLSTEIN
Judge : Mr S Hill Steward : M Hulse
CLASS 2	HEIFER born in 2008
CLASS 3	HEIFER IN CALF not more than 2½ years old on day of Show (2006)
CLASS 4	DRY COW in CALF
CLASS 5	HEIFER in MILK under 3 years old on day of Show had first calf
CLASS 6	COW in MILK
CLASS 7	GROUP OF 3 ANIMALS owned by one exhibitor
All Classes open to both black and white and red and white registered Holstein
The FREDERICK PEAK SILVER CHALLENGE CUP for Champion Holstein Female
The DOBSON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Holstein Dry Cow in Calf
The DEOSAN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Holstein Heifer
Holstein UK and Ireland will present a rosette to the Champion and Reserve, rosette to the Holstein with Best Udder in the Show and rosette to the Best Exhibitor bred Holstein
Definition of Exhibitor Bred - an animal born in the UK or Rep of Ireland and carries owners Prefix, this includes animals born as a result of embryo transplant
PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES
Animals entered must be registered in Appendices of Fully Pedigree Section of the Ayrshire Herd Book, Ayrshire Hybird or Red and White Sections of the Ayrshire Society Herd Book and be at least one-half Ayrshire. If Black and White in colour, animals must be registered in the Herd Book's Full Pedigree Ayrshire Section
Judge : To be arranged Steward : To be arranged
CLASS 9	HEIFER born in 2008
CLASS 10	HEIFER in CALF not more than 2½ years old on day of Show
CLASS 11	DRY COW in CALF
CLASS 12	HEIFER in MILK under 3 years old on day of show had first calf
CLASS 13	COW in MILK
CLASS 14	PAIR OF ANIMALS owned by one exhibitor
The B T WARD SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Ayrshire Female
The LEEK & DISTRICT SHOW CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Ayrshire Heifer
The Ayrshire Cattle Society offes a Group Championship Rosette to the Winner of Class 14
BREED CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD presented to the owner of the Champion Ayrshire by the Ayrshire Society's Main Sponsor - Cattle Services (Ayr) Ltd
PEDIGREE DAIRY SHORTHORNS
Shorthorn Society regulations shall apply. Each animal entered in these Classes must be certified to be entered in Coate's Herd Book or its Supplementary Register. Cattle bred by the judge as advertised must not be shown
Judge : To be arranged Steward : To be arranged
CLASS 15	HEIFER born in 2008
CLASS 16	HEIFER in CALF not more than 2½ years old on day of Show
CLASS 17	DRY COW in CALF
CLASS 18	HEIFER in MILK under 3 years old on day of show had first calf
CLASS 19	COW in MILK
CLASS 20	PAIR OF ANIMALS owned by one exhibitor
The JOHN COOK SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Shorthorn Female
The LEEK & DISTRICT SHOW CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Shorthorn Heifer
The Shorthorn Cattle Society Rosette to be awarded to the Champion Dairy Shorthorn
PEDIGREE JERSEY
Judge : To be arranged Steward : G Franks
CLASS 21	HEIFER born in 2008
CLASS 22	HEIFER in CALF not more than 2½ years old on day of Show
CLASS 23	DRY COW in CALF
CLASS 24	HEIFER in MILK under 3 years old on day of show had first calf
CLASS 25	COW in MILK
CLASS 26	GROUP OF 3 ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor
The SIR T NORMANTON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Jersey
The WRIGHT-MANLEY CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Jersey Heifer
The Jersey Cattle Society offers a special rosettte and prize card to the Best Cow or Heifer, registered in the Herd Book and bred by an exhibitor who is a current member of the Jersey Cattle Society
CLASS 27	YOUNG HANDLER - 11 years and under on day of Show exhibiting any dairy breed
CLASS 28	YOUNG HANDLER - 11 - 15 years on day of Show exhibiting any dairy breed
Judge : To be arranged
WARING & CARR SHIELD TROPHY
MOORLAND YOUNG HANDLER SHIELD
LOCAL
Exhibitors must reside within ten miles radius of the Showground
Judge : To be arranged Steward : G Franks
CLASS 29	DAIRY COW or HEIFER in MILK
CLASS 30	DAIRY COW or HEIFER in CALF
CLASS 31	BEEF ANIMAL under 2 years old on day of Show
The GEORGE WILLIAM BLORE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Local Dairy Animal
The JAMES HALLAM CHALLENGE CUP to be presented to the Best Local Beef Animal in Class 31

 

BEEF SECTION

SENIOR BULL CLASS - See Class 59
The NICHOLSON CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Supreme Beef Animal
PEDIGREE HEREFORD
Judge : To be arranged Steward : C Lawley
CLASS 32	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 33	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 34	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 35	JNR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The LEEK AUCTIONS CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Hereford
The J OAKES ASH CUP to be awarded to the Best Hereford Female
The DAVENPORT CUP to be awarded to the Champion Hereford Bull
The Hereford Cattle Society awards a rosette to the Champion Hereford
PEDIGREE SIMMENTAL
Judge : To be arranged Steward : A Goldstraw
CLASS 36	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 37	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 38	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 39	JNR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The CRIDDLE-PETERS LTD CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Simmental
The WELCOME SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of Best Simmental Female
The LEEK & DISTRICT SHOW SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of Best Simmental Bull
The British Simmental Cattle Society donate a Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette
BRITISH BLUES
PEDIGREE or GRADING UP
Judge : Mr A Neachel Steward : E Lawley
CLASS 40	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 41	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 42	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 43	JNR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The GORDEN BONALLO SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion British Blue
The HAYWOOD & SONS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of Best Female British Blue
The LEEK & DISTRICT CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of Best British Blue Bull
PEDIGREE CHAROLAIS
Judge : To be arranged Steward : D Hulme
CLASS 44	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 45	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 46	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 47	JNR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The LEEK & DISTRICT SHOW CUP to be awarded to the Champion Charolais
The JAMES BARBER & SONS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the winner of Best Charolais Female
The BURY & HILTON ROSE BOWL to be awarded to the Best Champion Bull
The Charolais Cattle Society awards a rosette to the Champion Animal
PEDIGREE LIMOUSIN
Judge : To be arranged Steward : S Heath
CLASS 48	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 49	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 50	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 51	JNR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The JAMES TORR MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Champion Limousin
The CHRISTINA PICKFORD MEMORIAL TROPHY to be awarded to the winner of Best Limousin Female
The BATEMAN & CO CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Best Limousin Bull
The Limousin Cattle Society awards a rosette to the Champion and Reserve Champion Animals
RARE BREEDS AND BRITISH NATIVE BREEDS
Judge : To be arranged Steward : To be arranged
CLASS 52	FEMALE in CALF
CLASS 53	FEMALE in MILK with calf at foot
CLASS 54	HEIFER with all calf teeth
CLASS 55	JUNIOR BULL not more than 2 years old on day of Show
The PRESTWOOD CUP to be awarded to the Champion Animal
OTHER BEEF CLASSES
Judge : To be arranged Steward : S Heath
CLASS 56	OPEN CLASS for MALES or FEMALES of any other British Beef Breed
CLASS 57	OPEN CLASS for MALES or FEMALES of any other continental Beef Breed
The LIBRA TROPHY to be awarded to the Champion of Clasess 56 & 57
Judge : Judging Panel Steward : Chief Stewards
CLASS 58	BEEF TRIO open to any 3 pedigree or commercial Beef Animals to be owned by the exhibitor
The SIMBO HERD TROPHY to be awarded to the Best Beef Trio
CLASS 59	SENIOR BULL any beef breed over 2 years old on day of Show
The LEEK & DISTRICT SHOW CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Best Senior Bull
Judge : To be arranged Steward : Chief Stewards
CLASS 60	BEST BUTCHERS STEER
CLASS 61	BEST BUTCHERS HEIFER
The CROSSFIELDS FARM FOODS N/W LTD CHALLENGE TROPHY to be awarded to the Best Animal Classes 60 & 61
Judge : To be arranged
CLASS 62	YOUNG HANDLER - 15 years and under exhibiting any Beef Breed
The JOHN MORGAN LE BLANC TROPHY

Exhibitors must complete entry forms thoroughly, failure to do so may make their animals ineligible to compete.

Acknowledgement of entry form and fees will be sent by the Secretary within 14 days. Should you not receive this acknowledgement, please telephone the Secretary on 01538 382943.

Changes to catalogued animals only accepted at the discretion of the Committee.

Catalogue numbers will be given whenyou report to the Cattle Secretary's Office on the Showground.

All cattle must be securely fastened at all times. The Committee reserve the right to isolate any animal showing unreasonable behaviour.

Correct dress and strong shoes should be worn at all times when showing animals.

Prize money will be sent through the post as soon as possible following the Show Day.

 

CATTLE SECTION RULES
1.	All entries close Friday 15th June 2009. All entry fees to be paid by closing date.
2.	All exhibits must be on the Showground by 9.00 am.
3.	Judging commences at 9.30 am prompt Dairy Cattle, 10.00am Beef Cattle.
4.	Exhibits must not be removed from the Showground before 4.00 pm.
5.	Should any exhibitor wish to lodge an objection regarding any exhibit in the Show, he must do so in writing to the Secretary within one hour of the end of the judging, accompanied by a deposit of £5 which will be retained by the Society if the objection is overruled, but refunded if the objection is upheld.
6.	All prize winners must parade in the main ring (unless by prior arrangement with chief steward or legimate reasons) otherwise prize money will be withheld.
7.	If there are less than 3 entries or 2 exhibitors in any class, prize money will be paid at the discretion of the Committee.
8.	Any exhibitor found using unnatural devices for the preparation of animals for showing, including sealing teats or faking the udder, will be disqualified.
9.	Cattle and property will be considered as being in the exhibitors sole charge. The Committee will not be responsible for damage, loss or injury owing to accident or from any other cause.
10.	Parking of transport wagon. All exhibits to be taken out of wagson and tied to the place allocated, and wagons to be parked in the reserved area. This condition will be strictly adhered to.
11.	Animals entered in the in-milk classes or in-calf classes shall be entitled to be exhibitied in the classes for which they are eligible on the day of the Show.
12.	All exhibits must have been the bonafide property of the exhibitor for at least ONE MONTH prior to the date of the Show.
13.	The Committee reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate classes for which they consider there to be insufficient entries.
14.	Where a judge declines to judge an animal for reasons of it's health, but which finding the exhibitor disputes, unless any agreement to the contrary, juding of the seciton in which the animal is entered will be postponed pending it being declared fit or unfit to be judged soley determined by a veterinary surgeon.
15.	RETURN OF CUPS RULE: All cups must be returned at the latest 4 weeks before the date of the next show, failing which a penalty of £5.00 per cup. By prior arrangement, cups may be returned to the Cups Steward, Mr Dickenson, the Chairman or any other Cattle Section Committtee member. alternatively to be handed in to the NFU Office, Newspaper House, Leek, Staffs, telephone 01538 382965 or 07973 679740.
16.	Entries in Senior Bull Classes are eligible for Own Breed Championships.
17.	Payment of entry fee returned for appearance if not placed.