SECTION SECRETARY
Mrs E Earnshaw
| Closing date: | FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2023 – late entries only on approval of the Cattle Secretary. |
INSURANCE – All exhibitors MUST have Public Liability Insurance.
PRIZE MONEY – To be paid by BACS after the show.
PLEASE FOLLOW GATE A SIGNS FOR ENTRY ONTO THE SHOW GROUND
NOTE: All drivers are obliged to cooperate with the parking stewards. Any vehicles not used for the transportation of livestock must be removed to the public car park.
The Penistone Agricultural show reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not co-operate.
ENTRY TICKET ALLOCATION:
Exhibitor tickets to be issued on the basis of:
1 entry = 2 tickets, 2-4 entries = 3 tickets and 5 -6 entries = 4 tickets
Cattle to be on the Show Ground by 9.30am prompt and should not be removed from the Showground before 4.30pm.
JUDGING TO COMMENCE 10.00 AM
Cattle numbers available on arrival from the cattle passport steward.
Passports are required for all cattle. Exhibitors are responsible for compliance with any DEFRA Animal Health regulations in force at the time of the show.
Cattle to be tied to allotted place
Hay and Straw will NOT be provided by the Show
Walkways must not be obstructed and exhibitors are to keep individual areas clear.
Exhibits must be available at the time stated for judging and every effort will be made to maintain the time-table but the Secretary/Stewards reserve the right to make alterations.
The Show reserves the right to amalgamate classes if entries are insufficient.
ANTI TAMPERING
The use of tranquillisers, stimulants, or any drugs capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of animals is forbidden.
Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the show and that testing of all animals is at the owners’ risk. Testing for forbidden substances will be carried out under veterinary supervision.
Champion and Reserve Champion in all Cattle Sections will be required to take part in the presentation of Trophies which will be held in front of the Cattle Tent at approximately 3.30pm.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | Judging to commence 10.00am Ring 3 |
Classes
- 1 – Maiden Heifer
- 2 – Heifer in calf
- 3 – Cow in calf
- 4 – Heifer in milk
- 5 – Cow in milk
- 6 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and entered in above classes
Class 7 – Supreme Dairy Champion and Reserve Dairy Champion
Sash and prize money: Champion £45 and £30 to the Reserve Champion
THE MELVYN CARR TROPHY – presented for the Best Dairy Beast in the Show. A perpetual Trophy
THE JERSEY SILVER CUP – presented 1951 by F Bates Esq for the Best Jersey. A perpetual Trophy
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £2.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £8.00 2nd : £6.00 3rd : £4.00 4th: 2.00 (To be paid by BACS) |
| Judging: | Judging to commence after the Dairy Classes |
Classes
- 8 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be age 11 or under on Show day
Handler to be accompanied by a responsible Adult - 9 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be aged between 12 – 16 on Show Day
- 10 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be aged between 17 – 26 on Show Day
Judging will be as follows:
- Handling: 50%
- Turnout of handler 25%
- Turnout of Sheep: 25%
The conformation of the animal will not be judged. The Exhibitor MUST be able to handle the animal independently.
THE CARNELLY TROPHY – awarded for the Best Young Handler
| Judge: | Mr Steven Darnbrook , Bailey Newcastleton |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | To be judged after the Dairy AOB classes – Ring 3 |
Classes
- 11 – Calf under 1 year old on day of Show
- 12 – Maiden Heifer under 18 months old on day of Show
- 13 – Heifer in milk or calf
- 14 – Cow dry with 3rd or later calf
- 15 – Cow in milk with 2nd or later lactation
- 16 – Bull over 1 year old on day of Show
- 17 – Pair of animals to be owned by the Exhibitor and entered in above classes
- 18 – Champion / Reserve Champion
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | Mr David Cormack, Chilton on the Hill |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | Judging to commence 10.00am – Ring 1 |
Classes
- 19 – Butcher Steer, Limousin cross or British Blue cross
- 20 – Butcher Heifer, Limousin cross or British Blue cross
- 21 – Butcher Steer sired by any other British Native or Continental breed except Limousin / Limousin cross, British Blue/British Blue cross
- 22 – Butcher Heifer sired by any other British Native or Continental breed except Limousin / Limousin cross, British Blue/British Blue cross
- 23 – Best Butcher Bull born before 31/12/2022
- 24 – Pair of animals to be owned by the Exhibitor and entered in above classes – 1st placed to then take part in Class 52 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
- 25 – COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPION – Sash and prize money – Champion £45, Reserve Champion £30
All Bulls 10 months old and over to be rung and led using a staff or by two leaders
THE FRED BATES SILVER CUP – presented 1951 by the late F Bates Esq for the Champion Beef
THE CROFT SILVER CUP – presented for the Reserve Champion Beast
| Judge: | Mr David Cormack, Chilton on the Hill |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 26 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2022
- 27 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2023
- 28 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2022
- 29 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2023
- 30 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 31 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and entered in the above classes
PLEASE NOTE– IF 6 OR MORE ANIMALS OF THE SAME BREED ENTER IN THE AOB CLASS AN ADDITIONAL SECTION WILL BE RAISED
The BROOK TOOL CUP – Presented for the Champion Pedigree Continental Any Other Breed
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 32 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2022
- 33 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2023
- 34 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2022
- 35 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2023
- 36 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 37 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor
PLEASE NOTE– IF 6 OR MORE ANIMALS OF THE SAME BREED ENTER IN THE AOB CLASS AN ADDITIONAL SECTION WILL BE RAISED
THE EARNSHAW TROPHY – presented for the Champion Native Any Other Breed
| Judge: | Mrs Judith Patrick |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): |
1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: |
TBC |
Classes
- 38 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2022
- 39 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2023
- 40 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2022
- 41 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2023
- 42 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 43 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and shown in the above classes
THE VERNON DIXON CUP – Presented for Best Pedigree Hereford
Hereford Society Rosette presented for the Champion Animal
| Judge: | Mrs Judith Patrick |
| Entry Fee: | £5.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 44 – Bull any age
- 45 – Cow in calf or in milk before 01.01.2022
- 46 – Calf born in 2023
- 47 – Heifer born in 2019
- 48 – Heifer born in 2020
- 49 – Heifer born in 2021
- 50 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and shown in the above classes
Females entered in the Appendix Register of the Herd Book, either Appendix B or Appendix A, are eligible for entry and are identified by the letters B or A tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on an ear tag.
THE MCDOUGAL POLLACK SALVER – Presented by Mr & Mrs A Proud for Best Highland
THE WHITWORTH TROPHY – Presented by D Whitworth for Reserve Champion
Highland Cattle Society Rosette presented for the Champion Animal
| Judge: | Eileen Wilson |
| Entry Fee: | £2.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £8.00 2nd : £6.00 3rd : £4.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 51 – Handler to be 11 or under on show day – Handlers must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- 52 – Beef Heifer – Handler to be aged between 12 – 16 on Show day
- 53 – Beef Heifer – Handler to be aged between 17 – 23 on Show day
Judging will be as follows:
- Handling: 50%
- Turnout of handler 25%
- Turnout of Sheep: 25%
The conformation of the animal will not be judged. The Exhibitor MUST be able to handle the animal independently.
The Ken Wilson Memorial Trophy – awarded for the Best Young Handler
Barbara Judge award – kindly sponsored by the Barbara Judge Legacy
| Judge: | Eileen Wilson |
| Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Prize(s): | Sash awarded and prize money of – Champion £45, Reserve Champion £30 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
Class 54 – SUPREME BEEF INTERBREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
Pairs awarded 1st prize to take part from classes 24, 30, 36, 42 and 49
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | Eileen Wilson, Richmond |
| Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Prize(s): | Sash awarded and prize money of – Champion £45, Reserve Champion £30 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
Class 55 – SUPREME PEDIGREE INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
The Champion of classes to take part (other than the Champion of the Dairy and Commercial Beef classes)
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | 3 Members of the public |
| Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Prize(s): | Hamper presented to the winner |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
THE CHAMPION OF EACH SECTION TO BE JUDGED BY 3 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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