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WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY (INC.)
138th ANNUAL SHOW
SHEEP
Schedule
EACH BREED WILL HAVE SPECIAL FEATURE CLASS/CLASSES
Wairarapa A&P Society 30th & 31st Oct.& 1st Nov.
P O Box 16 Carterton2015
Phone: 06 379 8124
Fax: 06 379 8134
Email:
SHEEP & FLEECE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 31st October 2015
MARSHALL: Andrew Graham
Steward: tba
Entries definitely close 16th October 2015
NOTE: ALL STOCK WILL BE UNDER COVER
ENTRY FEE: Sheep classes $10 (Except Commercial Ram Hogget Class $15)
Members $7
Wool classes $5
All entry fees GST inclusive
POST ENTRIES accepted for Fleece Wool and Prime Lamb classes
All sheep must be in their pens at 9.00 am SATURDAY, with judging to commence at 9.30am sharp. Any Animals not in their pens by the start of the judging will not be judged.
STOCK ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED UNTIL AFTER 4.00 pm.
Exhibitors should note that in compliance with the R A S the words “Open and Natural” have been deleted and there are not such specific classes.
The giving of a prize to a sheep shall imply that the judges are satisfied that such sheep are fairly shorn and fairly presented.
All sheep must be entered in the name of the bona fide owner, and have been in his/her possession at least two months prior to the Show.
Hoggets will be eligible to compete for Champion Prizes.
Championships will only be awarded provided there are at least three exhibitors unless in the opinion of the judge an animal is deemed worthy of the award.
Black and Coloured Sheep will be eligible to compete for Supreme Champion Sheep of the Show.
Unless otherwise stated, sheep deemed to be in the wool.
All shorn classes to be fairly machine shorn not earlier than 24 July and not later than 1 October, according to the regulations.
In all classes with ewes and lambs, the lambs are to be taken into consideration by the judge.
All sheep entered must be from Brucellosis Accredited Free Flocks, except Prime Lambs.
Exhibition pens will be available at the same rate as entry fees
PLEASE NOTE: After conferring with the Sheep Marshal on day of Show, Breed Societies, Clubs and exhibitors may display promotional material.
TROPHIES
IAN RAYNER MEMORIAL TROPHY
The Rayner Family have presented a trophy for Supreme Champion Sheep of the Show
WELLINGTON WINTER SHOW CUP
The Wellington Winter Show Cup has been allotted for most points in Sheep classes. The Cup cannot be won outright. Winner to hold for one year.
RAVENSDOWN CUP
Ravensdown Fertiliser Co Wanganui, have donated a Cup to the exhibitor with the most overall points in the sheep section.
ARTHUR TOCKER MEMORIAL CUP
The Arthur Tocker Memorial Cup valued at $110 will be allotted to winner of class 12. Ram under 18 months. The Cup to be held for one year. (Altered to Shorn Ewes in 1958).
SOUTH BRITISH GUARDIAN TRUST CUP
The South British Guardian Trust Ltd have kindly donated a Cup valued at $42 for the Best Romney Ram under 18 months, shorn. To be won five times not necessarily in succession before being won outright. Rams entered in classes 4, 5 and 6 will be eligible.
J R MATTHEWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
Presented by the Wairarapa Romney Club for class 6 - Pen of three Shorn Rams under 18 months.
R HOLDAWAY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
Presented by Mr R Holdaway for Romney Ewe up to 30 months in the wool and twin lambs suckling at foot in the wool - class 8.
THE NGAURANGA CUP
Won outright in 1965 by Montgomerie Bros and re-presented in 1966 for the most points in Prime Lamb Classes, excluding Pet Lambs. To be won three times in succession or five times at intervals before being won outright.
JACK COURT CUP - SINGLE CHAMPION LAMB
Won outright in 1989 by A B Cottle and re-presented in 1990 to the Single Champion Lamb. To be won three times in succession or five times at intervals before being won outright.
FITTER AND SON’S SILVER CUP
Messrs Henry Fitter and Sons offer a Silver Cup for competition in class 56 - Best Pair Prime Lambs. Cannot be won outright.
R AND J McBETH CUP
R and J McBeth having won outright the John Gibbs Cup have kindly donated a cup for Most Points for the Suffolk Breed. To be won three times in succession or five times at intervalsbefore being won outright.
FLEECE WOOL TROPHIES
BEDER BROS CUP
Messrs Beder Bros have kindly donated a cup for the Champion Fleece wool section, to be won three times in succession or five times at intervals before being won outright.
MRS E McPHERSON - BEDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
The Beder Cup originally presented in 1961 and won outright in 1982 has been re-presented as the Mrs E McPherson - Beder Perpetual Challenge Cup. To be awarded to the Fleece scoring most points for quality.
J S BROOKSBANK TROPHY
The J S Brooksbank trophy for Champion Fleece, Black and Coloured, being won outright by “Kahurangi” Farm has been redonated for Champion Fleece.
BLACK AND COLOURED SHEEP CLASSES
The Wairarapa Branch of the Black and Coloured Sheep Association donate a Trophy for Champion Ewe.
OKUKU TROPHY
Lynn Hyde has generously donated the Okuku Trophy for the Best Ewe Hogget under 18 months, shorn or woolly.
“KOROPUKU” CHALLENGE CUP
Mr and Mrs Alan Rayner have kindly donated the “Koropuku” Challenge Cup for Champion Ram.
STYLELINE TROPHY
Styleline Homes have kindly donated a trophy for most points for wool and sheep, Black and Coloured classes.
All trophy holders are requested to return trophies when
submitting entries i.e. before 16th October 2015
Supreme registered sheep
SUPREME CHAMPION RIBBON
IAN RAYNER MEMORIAL TROPHY
R.I.RAYNER DONATION OF $200.00
To be judged at 1.30pm
MOST POINTS IN SHEEP CLASSES
WELLINGTON WINTER SHOW CUP
MOST OVERALL POINTS IN THE SHEEP SECTION
RAVENSDOWN CUP
ENTRY FEES: Sheep classes $10.00 (except where noted) Members $7
Wool Classes $5 All entry fees GST inclusive
POST ENTRIES for Fleece Wool and Prime Lamb classes
PRIZES:Champion Ram Ribbon
Champion Ewe Ribbon
Reserve Champion Ram Ribbon
Reserve Champion Ewe Ribbon
Breed Champion Ribbon
1st 2nd 3rd
7 or more entries penned $15$12$ 8
5 and 6 entries penned$12$10$ 8
3 and 4 entries penned $10$ 8$ 7 (wool $5)
2 entries penned$10
1 entry penned $10
(unless otherwise stated)
Prizes to be allocated at the judges discretion
FEATURE CLASS
(under 18 months)
ALL INTERBREED
(no commercial breeders, registered stock only)
ANIMALS CAN BE ENTERED INTO THIS
COMPETITION FROM EACH OF THE
OTHER CLASSES
Judging for this competition will
commence at 11.00am
Entry fee $10.00 Members: $7
Class 65: Inter - breed Ram under 18 months
Prizes: 1st $100
2nd $75
3rd $50
Class 66: Inter - Breed Ewe under 18 months
Prizes: 1st $100
2nd $75
3rd $50
ROMNEY
GAWITH BURRIDGE LAWYERS:Most points in Romney classes$50
For expert legal advice
…………………………………….Champion Romney Ram $ 20
Walter Moore Memorial Cup
WAIRARAPA ROMNEY CLUB : Best Ewe Hogget from classes 8&9$ 20
Class:
1Ram over 18 months in the wool
2FEATURE CLASS: Ram over 18 months shorn
3FEATURE CLASS: WAIRARAPA SUPREME ROMNEY RAM HOGGET:
Ram under 18 months shorn
SPONSORS:ANZ BANK LTD $100
WAIRARAPA ROMNEY CLUB$ 50
BAYER NZ LTD Product
PRIZES:1st2nd3rd4th5th
$100$60$40$30$25
4WAIRARAPA ROMNEY CLUB SPECIAL
Pair of Rams under 18 months shorn.
5J R MATTHEWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY:
Pen of three shorn rams under 18 months.
SOUTH BRITISH GUARDIAN TRUST CUP
Best Romney ram under 18 months shorn - classes 3, 4 and 5
6R HOLDAWAY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY:
Ewe over 18 months and under 30 months, multiple lambs suckling at foot.
7Shorn ewe over 18 months and lamb/s suckling at foot
8ARTHUR TOCKER MEMORIAL CUP PLUS P.G.G.WRIGHTSON LIVESTOCK
DIVISION - $50:
Ewe under 18 months shorn
9WAIRARAPA ROMNEY CLUB SPECIAL: 1st PRIZE $25.
Pair ewes under 18 months shorn.
Black and Coloured Classes
“KOROPUKU” CHALLENGE CUP
Champion Ram
WAIRARAPA BRANCH BLACK AND COLOURED SHEEP ASSN TROPHY
Champion Ewe
OKUKU TROPHY
Best Ewe Hogget under 18 months, woolly or shorn
TOWER GATES SPECIAL PRIZE - $50
Most points in Black and Coloured Sheep classes
WAIRARAPA BLACK & COLOURED SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Champion Ram $10 Champion Ewe $10
ENTRY FEE:$10 Members $7.00
PRIZES:As for other sheep sections unless otherwise stated
CONDITIONS:Brucellosis Accreditation Certificates must be presented with entries
Class -
B 1Ram over 18 months shorn or woolly
B 2FLAIR FLOORING LTD SPECIAL- 1st Prize $25 Ram hogget under 18 months shorn
B 3Ewe over 30 months with lamb/s shorn
B 4FLAIR FLOORING LTD SPECIAL - 1st Prize $25
Ewe over 30 months with lamb/s, woolly
B 5Ewe over 18 months and under 30 months with lamb/s, shorn
B 6Ewe over 18 months and under 30 months with lamb/s, woolly
B 7ALLFLEX FEATURE CLASS Ewe Hogget under 18 months, shorn $25
B 8ALLFLEX FEATURE CLASS Ewe Hogget under 18 months, woolly $25
B 9NOVICE Class: Best ewe or ewe/ram hogget entered by Novice exhibitor from classes
B3-B8
No Entry Fee
Prize: $20.00 PHYLLIS FRENCH
Novice = exhibitor who has not won more than 3 classes at an A & P show
FLAIR FLOORING LTD., High St., Carterton.CARPETS
Phone (06) 379 8383TILES
Class: 10
SUPREME EWE HOGGET OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
Suffolk, South Suffolk, Poll Dorset, Dorset Downs, South Dorset, Downs, Southdown and Texel. Prize: HAMMOND SPREADING LTD $75.00 VOUCHER
Suffolks (shorn)
R AND J McBETH CUP: Most points in Suffolk classes
Class:
11Ram over 18 months
12FEATURE CLASS: ANZ BANK $25 Ram under 18 months
13Pair rams under 18 months
14Ewe over 18 months lamb/s suckling at foot
15FEATURE CLASS: ANZ BANK $25 Ewe under 18 months
16Pair ewes under 18 months
South Suffolks (shorn)
Class:
17Ram over 18 months
18WAGGS Ltd. FEATURE CLASS: Ram under 18 months $25
19Pair rams under 18 months
20Ewe over 18 months lamb/s suckling at foot
21WAGGS Ltd.FEATURE CLASS: Ewe under 18 months $25
22Pair ewes under 18 months
Poll Dorsets (shorn)
Class:
23Ram over 18 months
24FEATURE CLASS: TOWER GATES $25Ram under 18 months
25Pair rams under 18 months
26Ewe over 18 months lamb/s suckling at foot
27FEATURE CLASS: TOWER GATES $25 Ewe under 18 months
28Pair of ewes under 18 months
Dorset Down (shorn)
NZ SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION ROSETTES
Rosettes for Best Shorn Ram Hogget and Best Shorn Ewe Hogget
DAVIS SAWMILLING CO LTD: Breed Champion $20
Class:
29Ram over 18 months
30FEATURE CLASS: JOHN GRIFFITH & CO LTD LIVESTOCK AGENTS
Ram under 18 months: 1st PRIZE $50
31Pair rams under 18 months
32Ewe over 18 months lamb/s suckling at foot
33FEATURE CLASS: C & F INDUSTRIES Ewe under 18 months $25
34Pair ewes under 28 months
JOHN GRIFFITH & CO. LTD
FOR ALL YOUR LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS
J.R. GRIFFITHJ.R. GRIFFITH Jnr. R TOMLINSON
Phone: (06) 3787778Phone: (06) 3788432Phone: (06) 0 372 7765
Mobile: Mobile: 027 483 6679 Mobile 027 286 2556
A.J. GRIFFITH C. PETERSEN
Phone: (06) 3786373Phone: (06) 3068904
Mobile: 027 445 4091 Mobile: 027 242 0268
South Dorset Down (shorn)
Class:
35Ram over 18 months
36WAGGS Ltd. FEATURE CLASSRam under 18 months $25
37Pair rams under 18 months
38Ewe over 18 months and under 30 months with lamb/s suckling at foot
39WAGGS Ltd. FEATURE CLASS: Ewe under 18 months $25
40Pair ewes under 18 months
Southdown (shorn)
41Ram over 18 months
42FEATURE CLASS:FLAIR FLOORING $25 Ram under 18 months
43Pair rams under 18 months
44Ewe over 18 months lamb/s suckling at foot
45FEATURE CLASS:FLAIR FLOORING $25 Ewe under 18 months
46Pair ewes under 18 months
Texels (Shorn)
47Ram over 18 months, purebred
48FEATURE CLASS: DAVIS SAWMILLING $25 Ram Hogget under 18 months shorn, purebred
49Pair ram hoggets
50Ewe with lamb/s suckling at foot, purebred
51FEATURE CLASS:DAVIS SAWMILLING $25 Ewe hogget under 18 months shorn, purebred
52Pair ewe hoggets
Shropshire
53Ram over 18 months
54ALLFLEXFEATURE CLASS: $25Ram Hogget
under 18 months
55Ewe with lamb/s suckling at foot IN THE WOOL
56ALLFLEXFEATURE CLASS: Ewe Hogget under 18 months $25
All Other Breeds
58Ram over 18 months, purebred
59FEATURE CLASS: ANZ BANK $25 Ram under 18 months
60Pair of ram Hoggets
61Ewe with lamb/s suckling at foot
62FEATURE CLASS: ALLFLEX $25 Ewe Hogget under 18 months 63 Pair Ewe Hoggets
EXCLUSIVE TO ALLFLEX NZ LTD FEATURE CLASS:
64: Commercial Ram Hogget Class
RAM HOGGET UNDER 18 MONTHS
Shearing dates the same as other classes.
The aim of this class is to attract more people to exhibit their animals at the show. This will include all sheep farmers along with the lifestyle farmers.
The emphasis being a on quality product, suitable to the modern day commercial farming situation.
Open to all Registered and unregistered breeds and crossbred sheep.
Entries in this class will notbe eligible for All Breeds competition
Entry Fee: $10.00 Members:$7
Prize Money:
1st$100,
2nd$75,
3rd$50,
4th$25
(MINIMUM OF 20 ENTRIES)
ALLFLEX NZ LTD. FEATURE CLASS:Prime Lambs
OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS
PLEASE PROVIDE AB FORMS
ENTRY FEE: $10 Members: $7 per class
Lambs to be penned by 8.30 am on Saturday 31st October 2015
THE NGAURANGA CUP
Most points in Prime Lamb classes excluding Pet Lambs
JACK COURT CUP
Single Champion Lamb
FITTER AND SONS SILVER CUP
Best pair of lambs in Prime Lamb classes
PRIZE MONEY -
ON HOOF 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.
ON HOOK 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.
65 PAIR OF EARLY SEASON LAMBS – Judged on Hoof
All lambs entered in the Early Season Lamb class will be purchased at full schedule rates
UNCASTRATED LAMBS ACCEPTED IN BOTH SECTIONS
66 PAIR OF EARLY SEASON LAMBS – Judged on Hooks
WEIGHT TO BE 15 kgs TO 21 kgs
The requirement for this competition is that each lamb in the pen of two must grade
ON HOOKS, according to the stipulated weight. Judging will be based on the individual
eveness of the two lambs.
All lambs entered in the Early Season Lamb class will be purchased at full schedule rates
UNCASTRATED LAMBS ACCEPTED IN BOTH SECTIONS
Other Sponsors of Prime Lamb: KINTYRE MEATS, GLADSTONE and Pinfolds Transport, Clareville
All competitors are invited to a BBQ by the caravan in the sheep exhibition area.
Fleece Wool Section
(SKIRTED FLEECES)
Marshall: Tracey Pollard
Entry Fee: $5.00
JUDGING COMMENCES 9.00 am SATURDAY 31st October
FLEECES ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED UNTIL 3.00pm
Exhibits will be staged in the stock pavilion.
Exhibitors and the public will not be allowed in the wool area during judging.
CONDITIONS:
a.All fleeces to be skirted without bellies, neckfold or heavy conditional points. This allows the selection of fleeces at the wool tables during normal shearing procedure.
b.Exhibits must be delivered not later than 8.30 am on Saturday 31st October.
c.Exhibits must be the property of a bona fide farmer, but it is not necessary that the exhibitor is the breeder of the sheep.
d.The committee reserve the right to change the classes or conditions from time to time.
e.The judge may at his discretion change fleeces from one class to their correct class without prejudice to the exhibitors. Exhibitors who have their exhibits changed, to apply to the Marshall or Steward who will inform them where their exhibits have been placed.
f.All fleeces to be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
PRIZE MONEY:
1-3 Entries1st Prize Paid $10.00
4-5 Entries1st & 2nd Prizes Paid $10.00 $8.00
6 plus entries 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes Paid$10.00$8.00$6.00
C & F INDUSTRIES SPECIAL: $10
Champion Fleece
Mrs E. McPHERSON - BEDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
Fleece scoring most points for quality - Judged from classes 91 - 93
Class -
90Perendale hogget fleece, shorn as lamb or woolly.
91Crossbred hogget fleece, shorn as lamb 33 micron & finer
92WAIRARAPA WOOLS LTD
Crossbred hogget fleece, shorn as lamb above 34 micron & coarser
93WAIRARAPA WOOLS LTD
Crossbred ewe or Whether Fleece
94P.G.G WRIGHTSONS -
Commercial Crossbred Fleece. Judged as the highest Commercial value at current wool prices
95P.G.G.WRIGHTSONS -
Fine wool merino, Corriedale etc. .
Black and Coloured Wool
Marshall: Mrs Sarah Mitchell
J S BROOKSBANK TROPHY
Champion Fleece
WAIRARAPA BLACK AND COLOURED SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Champion & Reserve Champion Fleece
B 10FLAIR FLOORING LTD SPECIAL - 1st PRIZE $15:
Mature fleece 50’s and over (micron count up to 33)
B11FLAIR FLOORING LTD SPECIAL- 1st PRIZE $15:
Mature fleece 48’s and under (micron count 34 and above)
B12FLAIR FLOORING LTD SPECIAL - 1st PRIZE $20:
Hogget fleece
Pet Lambs
Marshall: Viv Barham
JUDGING COMMENCES 10.30am
ENTRY FEE: $1 Entries close on Wednesday 28th October, late entries accepted on day.
PRIZES SPONSORED BY: R I RAYNER: 1st $4; 2nd $2; 3rd $1
TROPHIES:HART FAMILYChampion Pet Lamb
ROSE FAMILYChampion Care & Rearing
HUTCHBY FAMILYChampion Type Pet Lamb
BARHAM TROPHY Ringcraft
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded in all sections.
Lambs to be shown in “natural condition”
RINGCRAFT: The competitors will first lead lambs ‘en masse’ around thering. They will then leave the ring and return individually when called by the steward. Judging will be done on the basis of:
AThe ability of the competitor to lead lamb on leash
BThe lamb should come when called
Class -
1
Ringcraft
70Pre-school
71Year 1 & 2
72Year 3 & 4
73Year 5 & 6
74Year 7 & 8
Care and Attention
75Pre-school
76Year 1 & 2
77Year 3 & 4
78Year 5 & 6
79Year 7 & 8
Black Face
80Pre-school
81Year 1 & 2
82Year 3 & 4
83Year 5 & 6
84Year 7 & 8
White Face
85Pre-school
86Year 1 & 2
87Year 3 & 4
88Year 5 & 6
89Year 7 & 8
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The Marshall reserves the right to split classes if they consider it necessary
The Grand Parade of Pet Lambs and Pet Calves in the Judging Arena @ 1.00pm SUNDAY
The Society acknowledges the generosity of the following who have kindly
sponsored prize money or goods for the Sheep Section:
ALL FLEX NZ LTD FLAIR FLOORING LTD
GAWITH BURRIDGE LAWYERSTOWER GATES (1980) LTDWAIRARAPA ROMNEY CLUB ANZ Bank MASTERTON
JOHN GRIFFITH & CO LTDC & F INDUSTRIES
ELDERS PRIMARY WOOL PINFOLDS TRANSPORT LTD
R I (Mick) RAYNERJULIE RIDDELL
WAGGS OF MASTERTONHAMMOND SPREADING LTD
BAYER N.Z LtdKINTYRE MEATS
NZ BLACK & COLOURED SHEEPBREEDERS ASSN.
- Wairarapa Branch
WAIRARAPA WOOLS LTD. P.G.G WRIGHTSONS LTD
- Livestock Division
Please support these sponsors whenever possible
The Wairarapa A&P Society Committee appreciate the effort involved when preparing and showing stock, we therefore would like to acknowledge all the Competitors that attended this year’s 138th Show. We would also like to Thank you for abiding by the Health and Safety regulations whilst on the site.
Please take the time to tell us of any suggestions you may have for future shows.
Wairarapa A&P Society Committee