2019 RAWF Breeding Sheep Show - The Royal Agricultural ...€¦ · The W.B. Harris Trophy Presented...

2019 BREEDING

SHEEP COMPETITION

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2019 BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

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Chair: Bruce MackinnonVice Chair: Spencer JacksonPast Chair: Craig Emke

WORKING COMMITTEELene Band Jordan Bell Gary Brien Lee Brien

Marc Charpentier John Cuthbert Jason Emke Melissa Emke

Murray Emke Ron Gates Francois Gelinas Rejean Girard

James Groves Darryl HopkinsIrwin Jackson Chris Kyle

Len Riebot Gordon Mark Robert Mastine Jason Monk

Hugh Todd Keith Todd

HONORARY COMMITTEEBlair Dow Cindy Driscoll

Rob Fenson William Gardhouse Don Johnston Jane PalmerLloyd Skinner

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Entry Closing Date: Monday September 23, 2019Entry Fee: $20.00 per pen, including trimming pens

Individual entry fees are not required; see the reverse side of the entry form for payment information.

Arrival: After 10:30 pm, Tuesday November 5, 2019In Place By: Before 12:00 pm, Wednesday November 6, 2019

Release* After 6:00 pm, Sunday November 10, 2019Out-of-Province Release: After 11:00 pm, Saturday November 9, 2019

(approval from management required)(*Must be out before 10:00 pm, Sunday November 10, 2019)

NOTE: Exhibitors who have entries at another Exhibition and whose entries are not involved in the Trophy classes will not be granted an early release.

JUDGING INFORMATIONJudging: Thursday November 7, 2019, 9:00 am

Lincoln & Leicester, Any Other Breed, Dorset, HampshireFriday November 8, 2019, 9:00 am

Judge: Gerald Hunter, Smith Falls, ONExhibitor Meeting: Wednesday November 6, 2019, 2:00 pm, Lower East Annex

Show Ring

Johanne Cameron

Kyle Seguin

Kyle Seguin


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1. ALL SHEEP MUST HAVE NATIONAL I.D.TAGS (CSIP) IN PLACE.

2. This show (sections 500-509) is recognized as apurebred show (unless specific classes state other

-wise) and as such, registration will be governed byLivestock Rules and Regulations Rule # 4.

3. All incomplete entries will be treated as late entriesand subject to a late entry fee of $20 in addition tothe regular entry fee. Exceptions will only be madefor entries made with information pending. Pleaseensure ALL information is correctly filled in.

4. An exhibitor is allowed to make 10 entries per breedin single classes consisting of up toa) 3 ram yearlings or 4 ram lambsb) 3 Yearling ewes or 4 ewe lambs. Making for a

total of ten (10) animals.c)

Ewe Lambs – 4 entries

NOTE:In group classes only one entry will beallowed per exhibitor. An individual animal may onlybe shown in one single class.

5. Date of birth and flock letters are to be on the entryforms and will be printed in the catalogue.

6. Pens will be allocated by the Sheep Superintendentand Committee as available.

7. If fewer than 15 animals and 3 flocks or 3 gets areshown for any breed, then that breed will automatically be shown in the Any Other Breed section. Ifa breed from within the AOB class has entries ofmore than 15 animals and 3 flocks or 3 gets, thatbreed will be separated into its own breed show ona yearly basis.

8. Substitutions will be allowed, as follows:a) 4 substitutions within breed and class per

exhibitorb) Substitutions must be made with the Sheep

Entry Clerk on or before the time that registra-tion papers are checked at the show

c) In the case of an animal purchased, then thatanimal may only be substituted for a purchasedanimal entry

9. The following breeds must be shown in short fleece(staple not more than 1.5 inches or 3.8 cm): Dor-set, N.C. Cheviot, Hampshire, Oxford, Southdown,

Class entries (see specific rules). From this dateforward, all Southdown sheep shown in Ontario runcompetitions will be shorn within approximately onemonth prior to competition and have a consistentlength of wool over the entire body, with leg andhead detailing left to the show person’s discretion.

10. All sheep must be washed and all breeds must becleanly presented and of acceptable condition, sub-ject to inspection by representatives of the sheepcommittee. Failure to pass inspection will result inthe immediate expulsion from the RAWF SheepBarn.

11. All sheep must be checked for identification onWednesday November 6, 2019, Sheep that can-not be positively identified when checked by thecommittee will be barred from showing. All animalsmust be identified by an approved tag and/or legibletattoo.

12. Registration papers must be available for checkingby a representative of the RAWF Sheep Commit

-tee. The teeth and length of wool will be exam-

Wednesday November 6, 2019. All exhibitors or arepresentative must be present to personally pres

-ent animals for mouths checked and length of woolas well as original registration papers.

13. The Royal will be following the CSBA tail lengthrequirements. All sheep entered willrequired a caudal fold that can be seen or felt.

14. Reject animals will be marked and/or removed.

16. All sheep—including those exhibiting in the BreedingSheep Show, Junior Sheep Show, Royal Wool andSheep Ambassador Competition, and Market LambShow— will be reviewed by the Culling Committee.At the discretion of the Culling Committee and

of contagious and/or infectious diseases. Any sheep

asked to leave the facilities.17. All exhibitors showing must be dressed in white

shirts and black trousers while showing in the ring.All clothing shall not bear any letters, marks orlabels purporting to reveal the identity of the exhibitors. No hats or caps are to be worn in the showring. No entrance to the ring will be the result forfailing to comply with this rule.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

the RAWF will conduct inspections for the presence

NEW RULEFilling an animals rumen unnaturally, such as tubing and/or drenching is prohibited.

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15. Filling an animals rumen unnaturally, and such astubing and or drenching is prohibited.


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18. All sheep must be washed before arriving at theRAWF, and all sheep must be in proper condition.

19. Exhibitors may show sheep on halters. **One per-son per animal allowed in the ring in all single lambclasses. Two people are permitted per animal in allsingle yearling classes. In group classes only oneextra person per group allowed in the ring.

20. No smoking will be allowed in the Sheep Barn.

21. Blankets must be removed from all sheep followingjudging except class winners and/or animals goingdirectly to another exhibition.

22. All water from pens should be dumped in the des-ignated place – not in the pens. Pens are to be leftin dry conditions at time of release.

23. If there is a class with more than 15 animals presentat the time of the show, the class may be divided,according to the executive committee decisions.The executive committee will be comprised of theChair, Vice Chair and 3 members of the cullingcommittee.

24. In the case of an animal entered in a class that nolonger qualifies, the animal will not be eliminatedor disqualified but will be reclassified and may bemoved to the next age group. No exhibitor mayexceed the number of animals allowed as per Rule#4.

25. Slick Shorn Special Classesa) Animals shown in these classes are eligible for

group classesb) Entries must be completely slick shorn of wool

two weeks prior to show day. Head and legs maybe left on at the discretion of the exhibitor.

c) This class is not available to hair breedsd) Entry must have one show person per animale) 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed class will

qualify for trophy classes

RULES AND REGULATIONS


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1 Ewe, first pair of temporary incisors in place10 ribbons

2 Special Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb Class (Not available for Section 503)Lambs must be born after January 1, 2019 and have first pair of temporary incisors in placeSponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers and Ukal Canada Inc., the Canadian distributor of Heiniger products.

3 Naturally Coloured Ewe Lamb Class (Section 503 only) Lambs must be born after January 1, 2019 and have first pair of temporary incisors in place

4 Ewe, yearling, third pair of temporary incisors in place10 ribbons

5 Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, third pair of temporary incisors in place (Not available for Section 503)

6 Naturally Coloured Ewe Yearling Class, third pair of temporary incisors in place (Section 503 only)

7 Champion Ewe and ReserveRosettes

8 Ram, first pair of temporary incisors in place10 ribbons

9 Special Slick Shorn Ram Lamb Class (Not available for Section 503) Lambs must be born after January 1, 2019 and have first pair of tempo-rary incisors in placeSponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers, and Ukal Canada Inc, the Canadian distributor of Heiniger products.

10 Naturally Coloured Ram Lamb Class(Section 503 only) Lambs must be born after January 1, 2019 and have first pair of temporary incisors in place

SECTIONS

501 – N.C. Cheviot503 – Lincoln and Leicesters504 – Dorset

505 – Hampshire506 – Oxford507 – Southdown508 – Any Other Breed

CLASSES


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11 Ram, yearling, third pair of temporary incisors in placeEntries must be completely slick shorn two weeks prior to show day. Head and legs may be left on at the discretion of the exhibitor.10 ribbons

12 Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, third pair of temporary incisors in place (Not available for Section 503)

13 Naturally Coloured Ram Yearling Class, third pair of temporary incisors in place (Section 503 only)

14 Champion Ram and ReserveRosettes

15 Get of SireA group of three animals, full mouth milk teeth, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented. Animals need not have been shown in previous classes, but at least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. 10 ribbons

16 Progeny of DamTwo (2) animals dammed by the same ewe to be shown together exemplifying the consistency and qualities transmitted from their dam. Pairs of animals exhibited may be of mixed sexes and mixed ages ex: ram lamb and yearling ewe dammed by the same ewe may be shown together. Animals will be judged as a pair on their confirmation, uniformity, and physical qualities. Animals do not need to share the same sire. Entries maybe subject to parentage DNA testing.Class sponsored by Mark and Bev Comfort of Comfort Tunis

17 Breeder’s Flock Bred and owned by the exhibitorGroup of 4 animals, both sexes represented. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the preceding classes. All animals in a group must be of one breed.10 ribbons

CLASSES


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SPECIALS

The W.B. Harris TrophyPresented to the Best Pair of Dorset Ewes by Mr. W.B. Harris, King Creek Farm, King, ON. Entries must have been shown in Section 504, classes 1, 2 or 3.

Eleanor Gartshore Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)Presented to the Champion Dorset Ram by the family of the late Eleanor Gartshore, former exhibitor of Dorsets.

Jameshaven Farm BannerThis award, donated by the James Family, Russell, ON is awarded to the Premier Breeder of the Dorset Show in memory of Jack James.

The C.J. Brodie Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Southdown Flock by the family of the late Eva and Bill Brodie, in memory of the late C.J. Brodie, a charter exhibitor of the RAWF and a breeder of Southdown sheep for forty years.

Southdown Get of Sire BannerPresented to the Southdown Get of Sire winner by Finlay Southdowns

Montminy Farm Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the First Place N.C. Cheviot Get of Sire by Theo and Gaetane Montminy, St. Gilles, QC

The Cedar Creek Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ewe by Ted Skinner, Bowmanville, ON

The Ontario Livestock Exchange Trophy (Perpetual)Presented to the N.C. Cheviot Ram by the Ontario Livestock Exchange, Waterloo, ON

The Ontario Oxford Down Association TrophyPresented to the Best Pair of Oxford Ewes by the Ontario Oxford Down Association. Entries must have been shown in Section 506, classes 1 or 2.

The Harmony Farm Trophy (Perpetual)Presented to the Champion Oxford Ewe in memory of the late J. Irvine Black and Grace Black, Fergus, ON, respected breeders of Oxfords for many years.

The Emke Family Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the first place Oxford Breeder’s Flock Bred and owned by the exhibitor by the Emke Family, Elmwood, ON.

Champion Dorset Ewe BannerPresented to the Champion Dorset Ewe by G&L Brien

Lloyd Ayre Memorial TrophyPresented to the Best Pair of Hampshire Ewes by the family of the late LloydAyre, Ayre Acres, Bowmanville, ON.


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Date: Friday November 8, 2019Time:

Competition,

approximately 6:00 pmJudge: Gerald Hunter, Smith Falls, ON

Government of New Zealand Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Grand Champion Ewe of the show by the Government of New Zealand. A Grand Champion Rosette will be presented.

The Don Head Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Grand Champion Ram of the Show by the family of the late Mr. W. Redelmeier, Don Head Farms, Richmond Hill, ON, to perpetuate his memory. A Grand Champion Rosette will be presented.The Eph Snell Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Best Get of Sire of Long Wool Breeds in memory of Eph’s dedication and interest in all breeds of sheep (particularly long wool breeds). Given by Snell Enterprises, Blyth, ON, in memory of Eph and Jim.

The E. J. Freyseng Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Best Get of Sire, Canadian Bred. A medallion will be pre-sented to the winner.

The Arnold J. Gardhouse Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)Presented to the Best Breeder’s Flock of long-wooled sheep by the family of the late Arnold J. Gardhouse to perpetuate his memory. A lifetime exhibitor of Lincoln sheep.

SUPREME CHAMPIONS - TROPHY CLASSES - SECTION 510

Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb ChampionPresented to the top Slick Shorn Ewe Lambs from class 2 of each section (ex-cept section 503). 1 and 2 place winners of each breed class will compete.Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers and Ukal Canada Incthe Canadian distributor of Heiniger products.Prize Money

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st nd1 2 rd3 th4 th5 th6$100 $85 $65 $60 $50 $40

Slick Shorn Ram Lamb ChampionPresented to the top Slick Shorn Ram Lambs from class 9 of each section (ex-cept section 503). 1 and 2 place winners of each breed class will compete.Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers and Ukal Canada Incthe Canadian distributor of Heiniger products.Prize Money

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st nd1 2 rd3 th4 th5 th6$100 $85 $65 $60 $50 $40

Progeny of Dam ChampionPrize money awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion Progeny of Dam.Winners from each breed section to compete. Sponsored by Mark & Bev Comfort

Levine Achievement AwardThis award is donated by Dr. Norman Levine and Family in memory of Peter Levine. This award is designed to honor the memory of Peter Levine, well known to many RAWF sheep exhibitors and a true friend. The trophy will be presented annually to the person who exemplifies the all-around ability, sportsmanship, and dedication necessary to be respected by his or her fellow exhibitors and breeders. Selection of the recipient of this award will be made by a special com-mittee and presented at the conclusion of the trophy class. The following criteria will be used as a guide in the selection:

a) Active showman, breeder or managerb) Dedicated supporter of breed activitiesc) May represent any sheep breedd) Has the ability to breed, manage, develop and exhibit any breed of sheepe) Exhibits at some major shows anywhere in Canada

Champion $450 Reserve Champion $200


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SHEPHERDS’ AWARDSponsored by the

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd.

RULES AND REGULATIONS1. 2.

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4. 5.

SUB COMMITTEEGary Brien Craig Emke

Gordon Mark Hugh Todd

MARKET LAMB AUCTION COORDINATORBruce MacKinnon

SUPREME CHAMPIONS - TROPHY CLASSES - SECTION 510 CONT’D

The Cecil Stobbs Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the first prize flock (any breed) by Mrs. Cecil Stobbs in the memory of her late husband Cecil Stobbs, who during his lifetime made a notable contribution to the sheep industry.

Canadian Sheep Breeder’s Association BannerPresented to the exhibitor with the first prize flock (any breed).

Premier Exhibitor BannerPresented to the exhibitor winning the most points in a breed section as a result of showing six sheep owned by the exhibitor in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete.

Premier Breeder BannerPresented to the breeder of six sheep of one breed which wins the most points in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete. In the event of a tie on points, then the placing in the breeder’s flock will be used. If a tie still remains then the breed having the highest number of animals shown will be the decid-ing factor.

At least 50% of the points will be allotted for general neatness of the exhibit and forThis award will be based on the best display, not including the quality of sheep exhibited.

grooming of the animals.The remaining points will be allotted for courtesy displayed by the attendance in providing information to the public.Every exhibitor of 5 or more head of sheep will be deemed to be a competitor in this class.** Please Note cleanliness of the barn by all exhibitors for the duration of the sheep showis expected.

2019 MARKET LAMB SHOW & AUCTION

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COMPETITION INFORMATIONEntry Closing Date: Monday September 23, 2019

Entry Fee: $7.50 (Single Market Lambs)$11.00 (Pair of Market Lambs)

Arrival: After 10:00 pm – Sunday November 3, 2019In Place By: Before 12:00 pm – Monday November 4, 2019

Release: Immediately following the Market Lamb Auction

JUDGING INFORMATIONDate: Tuesday November 5, 2019Time: 11:00 a.m.

Judge: Francois Gelinas, St-Barnabe-Nord, QCExhibitor Meeting: Monday November 4, 2019 – Sheep Ring, 3:00 pm

AUCTION INFORMATIONDate: Tuesday November 5, 2019Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Sheep Ring, Lower East Annex

IN 2019: Payment for auction purchases will be taken ringside via approved cheque, debit or credit before animals will be permitted to leave the premises.

2019 MARKET LAMB SHOW & AUCTION

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1. All exhibitors showing and selling in the MarketLamb show must be dressed in white shirts andblack trousers while showing in the ring. All clothingshall not bear any letters, marks or labels purportingto reveal the identity of the exhibitors. No hats orcaps shall be worn in the show ring. No entrance tothe ring will be the result for failing to comply withthis rule. This rule will be strictly enforced.

2. Lambs shown in Classes for Single Market Lambsare not eligible for showing in Pair Classes or viceversa

3. Market Lambs will be reviewed by the Culling Com-mittee. At the discretion of the Culling Committee

inspections for the presence of infectious or conta--

cial Veterinarian will be asked to leave the facilities.

4. All Market Lambs, shown in Single Classes or inGroups, must be slick shorn, and must be docked,properly altered (no testicles or cord present),washed and clean. Lambs will be culled with particu-lar emphasis on those Lambs that are over-finished.

5. All Market Lambs shown must be sold through theauction. Any Lambs not shown will not be eligibleto be sold in the auction.

6. The selling weight of Lambs sold in the auction willbe the actual weight on the day prior to Show Day.Lambs will be weighed starting Monday November4, 2019, 12:30 pm.

7. weigh-in.

8. A commission charge will be deducted based on the2019 commission rates as per the Livestock Rules& Regulations, Auction Information.

9. An Exhibitor acknowledges the Royal’s right torandomly test any market animal and if any ille-gal drug residue(s) are found, the RAWF will notmake payment to the Exhibitor for that animal oranimals, and may take action to bar the exhibitorfrom competing at future shows of the RAWF. SeeRAWF Livestock Rules & Regulations # 23 & 24.The Champion and Reserve Market Lamb will bedrug tested.

10. The Royal will be following the CSBA tail lengthrequirements. All sheep entered will required a cau-dal fold that can be seen or felt.

RULES & REGULATIONS

2019 SINGLE MARKET LAMB

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SECTION550


Entry Closing Date: Monday September 23, 2019Entry Fee: $7.50



1 Wether or Ewe Lamb, 60-80 lbs.





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Market Lamb Classes 1-4 but are eligible to qualify for Champion and Reserve Market Lamb

B C All lambs must weigh over 75 lbs. and not exceed 125 lbs.

7 Southdown Wether and Ewe LambsA Lambs shown in Southdown Lamb Class are ineligible for entry

in the Market Lamb Classes 1-4 but are eligible to qualify for Champion and Reserve Market Lamb

B All entries must be sired by a registered Southdown RamC All lambs must weigh over 75 lbs. and not exceed 110 lbs

8 Texel Wether & Ewe Lambs1 Lambs shown in Texel Lamb Class are ineligible for entry in the Market

Lamb Classes 1-4 but are eligible to qualify for Champion and Reserve Market Lamb

2 All entries must be sired by a registered Texel Ram.3 All lambs must weigh over 75 lbs. and not exceed 110 lbs.

CLASSES

9 Champion and Reserve Market Lamb

2019 PAIR OF MARKET LAMBS

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SECTION552


Entry Closing Date: Monday September 23, 2019Entry Fee: $11.00 (Pair of Market Lambs)



1 Pair of Lambs, Ewes and/or Wethers Avg. weight 60-80 lbs.





6 Champion and Reserve Pair of 2 Lambs

CLASSES

James C. Bell Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Pair of 2 Lambs by friends and family in memory of the late James C. Bell, in recognition of his lifelong career in sheep and long time exhibitor of sheep at the RAWF.

The Bill Batty BannerPresented to the Reserve Champion Pair of 2 lambs by Mark & Donna Camp-bell in memory of the late Bill Batty for his lifetime dedication and involve-ment in the market lamb industry.

The Brien Family Dorsets Special the winning animals

being sired by a registered Dorset ram.Champion Market Lamb $30 Reserve Champion Market Lamb $20

Ontario Southdown Club TrophyPresented to the First Prize Southdown Wether or Ewe Lamb by the Ontario Southdown Club.

The Fred Hampton Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Market Lamb in memory of Mr. Fred Hampton, a veteran sheep breeder from Fergus, Ontario.

SPECIALS

2019 NEW CROP MILK LAMBS

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SECTION553

1 New Crop Milk Lambs

RULES AND REGULATIONS:A Lambs must weigh between 35-59 pounds; lambs will be weighed upon arrival.B Lambs may be of either sex. Docking not compulsory but recommended.C Lambs must be shown in natural condition, NOT TRIMMED OR WASHED.


Entry Closing Date: Monday September 23, 2019Time of Arrival: Monday November 4, 2019, 9:00 am

Entry Fee: $6.00 per entry

JUDGING INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday November 5, 2019Time: Immediately following the Market Lamb Show

Location: Sheep Ring, Lower East AnnexJudge: John Lettieri, Toronto, ON

AUCTION INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday November 5, 2019Time: Immediately following the sale of the Market Lambs

Location: Sheep Ring, Lower East Annex

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