BIGGAR FARMER’S CLUB (INSTITUTED 1808)
ANNUAL SHOW
Saturday, 18th July 2015
Entries close Saturday 28 June 2015
Dog entries will be taken on the day of Show
only
Officials Hon President
. Mr A Jackson,Covington Mill, Thankerton, Biggar
Hon. Vice-Presidents
R Kerr Newbigging Mill Carnwath. D Allison, Anvil, Newbigging, Carnwath.J Gibb,
Toftcombs Farm Biggar
President: D Paterson,Wintermuir Farm, Biggar
Vice-President:
C Wight, Coulterhaugh Farm Coulter, Biggar
Secretaries
Mrs S Craig, Blendewing Farm, Broughton Biggar.
Entries Mrs E Cochrane, Windyknowe, Elsrickle
Treasurer:
M McDonald, Linton Bank Drive, West Linton
Auditor: E.Gordon
Scottish Charity No SC01294
BIGGAR FARMERS’ CLUB SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
The show will be held on a fine level field at the East End of Biggar (The property
of the Club).
The object of the Club is the Promotion of the Interest of Industry in general, of
Agriculture in particular, and of the Public Health.
The Club shall not be liable for loss or damage from accident or otherwise.
All stock must be in the possession and bona fide the property of the Exhibitor
from the 1st June preceding the Show. This Rule will be strictly adhered to.
All stock must compete only in its own Class, and no doctoring of cattle will be
allowed.
First Prize animals in open Classes only will parade for Championships. The
animal second in its class to the Champion shall be paraded for reserve.
Club Prizes will be awarded as follows: - one or two entries-one prize; three
entries-two prizes; four or more entries-three prizes, except where otherwise
specified.
Exhibitors wishing extra information of breeding entered in catalogue will be
charged double entry money.
All stock to be in the Ground by 9.00 a.m., and to remain until 3.00 p.m. If
stock be removed from the show field before 3.00 p.m., prize money will be
withheld. Judging to commence at 9.00 a.m., unless otherwise stated. The
hours will be strictly adhered to.
One attendant will be admitted with each animal in the Cattle, Horse and Pony
Sections, and with every three animals in the Sheep Sections, who must bring the
stock to the ring as numbered and continue in charge to the conclusion of the
show.
A list of Stock and Articles intended to be exhibited must be lodged, on the
schedules provided for the purpose, with the Entries Secretary, by Saturday 3rd
July. Acceptance of entries thereafter will be at the discretion of the Committee.
Late entries will not be guaranteed to be included in the Show Catalogue.
Membership of the Club - £10.00 per annum.
Entry Money – Cattle £2.00 each lot for Club Members: £4.00 for each lot for
Non - Members (unless otherwise specified).
Sheep £1.50 each for Club Members: £3.00 Non-Members
Horses £5.00 each all entries
The Committee reserves the right to return entry money and cancel any
Cattle Section where, due to the prevailing circumstances, an insufficient
entry is received for competition.
All disputes shall be referred to the Committee, by whom they shall be finally
settled, without appeal, and all objections to the decisions of the Judges, or
otherwise, must be lodged with the Entries Secretary, in writing, within 24 hours
from the date of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of £30 which is liable to
forfeit if the objection is not upheld.
As the committee has arranged that all prizes will be paid on the Show Day, it is
imperative that all subscription due by Members and others, be paid not later than
14 July.
Cars Parked at owners own risk
2015 SHOW JUDGES
Champion of Champions and Duncan
Robertson Memorial Award:
Mr A Kennedy, 39 Station Road, Biggar
Dairy Cattle
Mr W Fleming, Hillhead, Kirkpatrick
Fleming , Dumfries
Beef Cattle Champioship: Mr W Lockhart, Culdoach, Tongland,
Kirkcudbright
Charolais Cattle:
Mr A Hornall, Falleninch,,Dumbarton
Road, Stirling
Limousin Cattle:
Mr A Hornall, Falleninch
Simmental Cattle:
Mr A Hornall, Falleninch
British Blue Cattle:
Mr I Wainwright, Todhall, Cupar
Highland Cattle:
Mr D Logan, Greenhead Farm, Alva,
Prime Cattle
Mr I Wainwright, Todhall
Beef Cow with Calf
Mr D Rennie, Clatto, Cupar
Any Other Bred Cattle:
Mr I Wainwright, Todhall.
Clydesdale Horses:
Mr J Greenhill, Upper Tulloes, Forfar
Hunters (Section I) (Open)
TBA
Show Hunter Ponies(Section 11)
Mrs V Tennent, Craigielea Lodge
Mossblown Ayr
Show Ponies ( Section 111)
Mrs V Tennent
Ponies Section (IV) Ponies inhand &
Mountain and Moorland
Miss E Rennie Lomondside Stud
Buchanan Home Farm Drymen
Working Hunter Ponies ( Section V)
Miss Reed Bankhead Puddledub
Auchtertool
Hunters/Sports Horses (Section VI)
Mr J Armstrong, East Mohr, Nemphlar
Lanark
Coloured Horse/Pony
Mr J Armstrong
Veteran Horse
Mr J Armstrong
Sheep Championship:
Mr W Fleming. Hillhead
Texel Sheep:
Mr S Richardson, Mount Pleasant,
Stonebridge, Barnsby
Border Leicester Sheep:
Mr J Howie, Hillcroft, Crossford, Carluke
Suffolk Sheep:
Mr J Howie Hillcroft
Beltex Sheep:
Mr J Howieson, The
Lodge,Luxborough,Watchet, Somerset
Charollais
Mr J Howie. Hillcroft, Dunblane
Blackface Sheep:
Mr B Graham, Craigdarroch, Sanquhar
Blue Headed Leicester & Scotch
Mule:
Mr W Lockhart, Culdoach, Tongland
Shetland Sheep:
Mr G Meikle 27 Dunpender Road East
Linton
Prime Lambs:
TBA Zwartbles Sheep
Mr A Gilchrist, 63 Castleview Av., Galston
Any Other Breed Sheep:
TBA.
Dogs:
TBA
Craft Fair & Food Hall: Mr Mrs J Gibb, Toftcombs Farm, Biggar
Trade Stands:
Mrs J Frame, Silverdale, Quothquan
Biggar
Biggar Show was privileged to work with the following sponsors for the 2014 annual
Show We look forward to renewing partnerships for 2015 and combining once again
to provide a quality event.
J F Allan and Meikle Jackson for the use of Fields for Car Parking
Lawrie & Syminton Group for Champion of Champions
Peter Brotherstone Photographer
Armac Veterinary Group
Barr Renewables
James D Bilsland
Brownlie’s
Barclays
Computer Troubleshooters
AHL Scaffoling Ltd
Cloburn Quarry
Clydevet Group
Dales LLP
Davidson & Robertson Rural
Davidson & Shirley
Davidson Animal Feeds
Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar
Fullwood
Goatfoot Contractors
Harbro
Heart & Home
Healthy Pets
Hyndshawland Farm Stables
James Harvie &Sons
3R Energy Solutions
Lawrie & Symington Ltd
A Lyon, Sherrifflats
D W Lyon
Macmin
Myreton Marquees
Muirhall Energy
McVeigh & Parker
Nickerson Direct
Ryan O’Neil & Co
Remax
James Ritchie
I A Stewart & Co
J & J Storry
L S Smellie & Sons Ltd
JW Tweedie
Taylors of Biggar
JMT Honda
G O Thomson
Two Rivers Veterinary Practice
J I Warnock Agriculture
Wright Johnston & MacKenzie LLP
CATTLE
Any Animal can only be shown in one class Dairy Cattle
Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £13; 2nd £8; 3rd £5
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 1. Quey, under one-year-old
Class 2. Heifer in Calf
Class 3. Heifer in Milk
Class 4 Cow in Calf any age,
Class 5. Cow in Milk
Class 6 Cow in Calf Dry
BEST ANIMAL OF THE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREED
The Wintermuir Cup
Re-presented by J Allan, Burghmuir.
Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before
becoming the property of the exhibitor
Class 7. Pair, any age.
GROUP OF FOUR Special Prize £10 – No Entry Fee
INTERBREED TROPHY
The Royal Bank of Scotland Quaich (Perpetual)
To be awarded to the Best Animal in the Dairy Cattle Sections in 2014 Beef Cattle
Sections in 2015
Howford Trophy Presented by the late James Barrie, Howford to be competed annually in Young
Farmers Sections. This year Dairy Cattle. See Young Farmers section for full
details.
Pure Charolais Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Please give name of Animal and Sire with Entry
Class 8. Bull, any age
Class9. Bull , any age
Class 10. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 11. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 12. Eild Heifer
Class 13 Calf, born after 1st August 2014 Not eligible in other classes
BEST ANIMAL OF CHAROLAIS BREED Grayhouse Cup (Perpetual)
Presented by Mr C Bravery, Kirklands, Innerleithen.
Rosette presented by Scottish and Northern Charolais Breeders Association Ltd.
BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION
The Perpetual Trophy
Presented by the Scottish & Northern Charolais Society.
Limousin Cattle To be judged following Pure Charolais Cattle
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 14. Bull, any age
Class 15. Bull any age)
Class 16. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
Cla1ss 17. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 18. Eild Heifer
Class 19 Calf, born after 1st August 2014 Not eligible in other classes
BEST ANIMAL OF LIMOUSIN BREED Lawrie & Symington Trophy
Presented by Lawrie & Symington Ltd., Auctioneers, Lanark.
Rosette donated by Scottish Limousin Club.
Simmental Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 20. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
Class 21. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 22. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 23. Eild Heifer
Class 24. Calf, born after 1st August 2014 Not eligible in other classes
BEST ANIMAL OF SIMMENTAL BREED
Andrew Barr Perpetual Trophy Presented by Late A Barr, Biggar.
British Blue Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 25. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
Class 26. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 27. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot
Class 28. Eild Heifer
Class 29. Calf, born after 1st August 2014. Not eligible in other classes
BEST ANIMAL OF BRITISH BLUE BREED
Tait of Broachrigg Perpetual Rosebowl
Highland Cattle Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Females entered in the appendix register of the Highland Cattle Society Herd Book,
either Appendix B or Appendix A, are eligible for entry and are identified by the letter
B or A tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on an eartag.
Class 30. Bull, any age
Class 31. Cow in Calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2012
Class 32. Heifer, born in 2012
Class 33. Heifer, born in 2013
Class 34. Heifer, born in 2014
Class 35. Calf, born after 1st August 2014. Not eligible in other classes
BEST ANIMAL OF HIGHLAND BREED
The Hyndford Plant Perpetual Cup
Rosette presented by The Highland Cattle Society
Beef Cow with Calf
To be judged on the Farm Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class37 Cow with Spring born native bred calf
Class 38. Cow with spring born bull calf
Class 39. Cow with spring born heifer calf
Champion Cow with Calf at Foot
The Bruce Rosebowl
Prime Cattle (To be judged at10 a.m.)
Prizes – 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 40. Bullock, any age. Class will be split if necessary
Class 41. Heifer, any age
Best Animal in Prime Cattle Section Clydesmuir Perpetual Trophy
Presented by the late Lord Clydesmuir and Lady Clydesmuir
Any Other Breed Judging at 10 a.m.
Prizes – 1st £10;2nd£6;3rd£3
Entry Money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Please State Breed
Class 42. Bull, any age (class will be split if necessary)
Class 43. Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot.
Class 44. Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot.
Class 45. Eild Heifer.
Class 46. Calf, born after 1st August 2014 Not eligible in other classes
Best Animal in Any Other Breed
Young Farmers’
ENTRY M ONEY £1 ( Class 47 & 48)
Note: Entries will be taken on the field only.
Prizes - 1st £20; 2nd £10
Class 47. Duncan Robertson Memorial Award; - Best brought out animal (Dairy
or Beef Cattle only) shown and presented by a member of the Young Farmers’
Clubs.
Class 48. Beef Animal Any Breed or Sex (confined to Members of Young Farmers’
Clubs). All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is
employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of
age). No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in the foregoing classes.
Membership Card to be produced to stewards. Not eligible in Beef Championship
BEEF CATTLE CHAMPION
HORSES Clydesdale Breed
Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £2 each entry for Club Members
£4 each entry for Non-Members
Class 49. Mare with Foal at foot
Class 50. Foal
Perpetual Trophy Presented by Allan & Agnes Jackson (Boat Stud) for Best Foal
of Clydesdale Breed
Class 51. Yeld Mare, three years old and upwards
Class 52. Filly, two years old
Class 53. Filly, one year old
Clydesdale Horse Society Shield and Rosette
A shield (which will be supplied and engraved by the Clydesdale Horse Society) will
be awarded to the best yearling or two year old colt or filly registered or eligible for
registration with the Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime. In a lifetime
each animal may only win one shield and so the judge must choose the best eligible
animal from non shield winners. Only current members of The Clydesdale Horse
Society can compete as exhibitor owners for the Shield.
Best Yearling Filly of the Clydesdale Breed
Medal presented by the late Mr J Kaye
Best Female Animal of the Clydesdale Breed
Bred by exhibitor. (Confined to the Upper Ward of Lanarkshire and County of
Peebles).
Westraw Perpetual Trophy
Presented by A & J Clark, Westraw Mains, Pettinain.
Best Female Animal of the Clydesdale Breed
The late John Hamilton, Nisbet, Memorial Prize.
Class 54. Colt or Gelding, one year old and upwards
Best Male Animal of the Clydesdale Breed
Rob Roy McGregor Perpetual Trophy
Re-presented by Allan & Agnes Jackson (Boat Stud) for
Best Male Animal of Clydesdale Breed
Best Animal of the Clydesdale Breed
Hugh Morrison Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Presented by Mr Hugh R Morrison, Wigmore, Aghadowey.
Class 55. Harness Class
Class 56. Young Handlers Class
The Fenwick Trophy
An engraved medal will also be presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society to the
best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified
in 2014 The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. The
qualifier will be eligible to compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show 2016
Young Handlers Rules
Young Handlers must be aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show. Handlers may compete
in any number of young handlers classes in any year but they may only qualify once in
any given year. If the handlers placed in a class have already qualified in 2015 then the
qualifying place must go down the line to the first available non qualifier. Only animals
that have already competed in the normal show or driving classes may be used. Entire
colts are not allowed. Judging of this class is not to be on the merits of the animals – it
is to be on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the showring by the young
handler. Rosettes will be provided to all entrants by the Clydesdale Horse Society.
(Note that youngsters may still compete in the final at the Royal Highland although
they may have turned 17 by that point. The qualifying cut off date is the actual day of
the affiliated show).
HUNTERS (SECTION I)
(OPEN) Judging at 9.00 a.m.
Rosettes will be awarded to first Six in each class
Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5.00 each entry all exhibitors
Class 57. Working Hunter
The “Mrs Margaret J Craig” Trophy
Presented by Mrs M J Craig, Springdale, Biggar
Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before
becoming the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot compete
for it again.
Class 58. Hunter, exceeding 15.2 hands, shown under saddle
Class 59. Small Hunter, exceeding 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands shown
under saddle
Class 60. Riding Horse, exceeding 15 hands shown under saddle, not exhibited in
previous classes 58-59
Connelly’s Red Mills Trophy – presented to 1st in Class 60
BEST ANIMAL IN FOREGOING CLASSES
The McGowan Perpetual Trophy
Presented by Mr & Mrs A McGowan, Horncliffe, Berwick-on-Tweed.
PONIES (SECTION II)
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (“BSPS”) and all persons
entering, competing, showing or otherwise in Classes 61-68 whether members or not of
the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disciplinary procedures,
and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
This Show is a qualifier for the 2015 BSPS Championships Show to be held at the East
of England Showground. The 1st and 2nd prize-winners only in the following classes, (61
–68 and 82– 84), and the highest placed 133cms., in the 138cms., Show Pony Class, and
the highest placed 143cms., in the 148cms. Show Pony class, provided the animal is
registered in accordance with Rules 23 and 28 and ridden by a BSPS member.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge, the highest placed pony in the Lead
Rein, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, and Open Working Hunter Pony that
has not qualified for the BSPS 2015 BLUE RIBAND PONY of the YEAR or the 2015
Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class, will qualify. If the highest placed pony
has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the
next eligible pony.
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1st. 2nd. and 3rd. Placed ponies
in the Lead Rein, Show Pony , Show Hunter Pony, and Working Hunter Pony .
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Open
Show Pony, Champion Open WHP, and the Champion Open SHP will qualify.
BSPS Best Rider
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the
Open Lead Rein, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 122cms. 133cms.
143cms. and 153cms. SHP., the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP. Classes, will
receive a Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show.
Correctly secured British Standards skull caps, riding hats nos. PAS 015, EN1384
(USA) ASTMF1163 that meet current Safety Standards must be worn by riders at all
times when mounted.
Judging at 9.00 a.m.
Show Hunter Pony Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5 each entry all exhibitors
Class 61. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over, exceeding 143 cm (14.0h.h.) and not exceeding 153cm (15.0h.h.). Riders not to
have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 62. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over, exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.) and not exceeding 143cm (14.0h.h.). Riders not to
have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 63. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
exceeding 122cm, not exceeding 133 cm (13.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their
14th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 64. The B.S.P.S. Pony of Show Hunter type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over, not exceeding 122cm (12.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday
before 1st January in the current year.
Show Hunter Pony Championship 1st and 2nd Prize winners in Classes 61 – 64 to compete.
Ponies Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5 each entry all exhibitors
Class 65. The B.S.P.S. Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over,
not exceeding 122cm (12h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st
January in the current year. Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only.
Class 66. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 128cm (12.2h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st
January in the current year.
Class 67. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
128cm (12.2h.h.) and not exceeding 138cm. Riders not to have attained their 15th
birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 68. The B.S.P.S. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
138cm (13.2h.h.) and not exceeding 148cm (14.2h.h.). Riders not to have attained
their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The Children’s Trophy
Presented for annual competition by Mrs A D Warnock, for the Best Child Rider in
the first 3 classes in this section.
Trophy not returned 2010
The Wandel Rose Bowl Presented by the late W Ross-Taylor Esq.
Trophy not returned 2010
To be competed for by 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 65 - 68
Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before
becoming the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot
compete for it again.
Show Pony Championship To be competed for by 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 65 - 68
Ponies (Mountain and Moorland) Judging at 9.00 a.m.
All animals must be registered Mountain and Moorland
Prizes – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £3
Entry Money - £5.00 each entry all exhibitors
Class 69. Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland or Welsh Section A, male or female. To be
shown under saddle. Stud book number to be detailed with entry.
Class 70. Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara, or Welsh Section B and
Welsh Cob Breeds, male or female
To be shown under saddle. Stud book number to be detailed with entry.
Class 71. Leading Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over not exceeding 122cm.
Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles only.
The Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh Trophy
Presented by Veronica Ross for the Leading Rein class.
Class 72. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal, or with Foal at foot. All breeds. Stud book
number to be detailed with entry.
Class 73 Foal, the produce of mare in foregoing class
Class 74. One, Two or Three year old Filly, Colt or Gelding.
Class 75. Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over.
The Darroch Perpetual Trophy
Presented by James Darroch & Sons for Best Registered Mountain or Moorland Pony.
Ponies (Section IV) To be judged after Ponies (Section III)
Prizes – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £3
Entry Money - £5.00 each entry all exhibitors
Class 76. Pony Brood Mare, in Foal or with Foal at foot, not exceeding 14.2 hands,
to be shown in hand.
Class 77. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous class.
Class 78. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 12.2
hands at maturity. To be shown in hand.
Class 79. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 13.2
hands at maturity. To be shown in hand.
Class 80. One, Two or Three year old Filly or Gelding, not likely to exceed 14.2
hands at maturity. To be shown in hand.
Perpetual Challenge Cup
Presented by Dr & Miss Watt, Strathbogie, Quothquan, for the Champion Riding
Pony in hand, Classes 76 to 80.
Working Hunter Ponies (V) Judging after class 60
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (“BSPS”) and all persons
entering, competing, showing or otherwise in Classes 81-84 whether members or not
of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disclipinary procedures,
and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
This Show is a qualifier for the 2015 BSPS Championships Show to be held at the East
of England Showground. The 1st and 2nd prize-winners only in the following classes, (
81– 84), provided the animal is registered in accordance with Rules 23 and 28 and
ridden by a BSPS member.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge, the highest placed pony in the Lead
Rein, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, and Open Working Hunter Pony that
has not qualified for the BSPS 2015 BLUE RIBAND PONY of the YEAR or the 2015
Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class, will qualify. If the highest placed pony
has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the
next eligible pony.
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1st. 2nd. and 3rd. Placed ponies
in the Lead Rein, Show Pony , Show Hunter Pony, and Working Hunter Pony .
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Open
Show Pony, Champion Open WHP, and the Champion Open SHP will qualify.
BSPS Best Rider
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the
Open Lead Rein, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 133cms. 143cms. and
153cms. SHP., the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP. Classes, will receive a Card
and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show.
Correctly secured British Standards skull caps, riding hats nos. PAS 015, EN1384
(USA) ASTMF1163 that meet current Safety Standards must be worn by riders at all
times when mounted.
Class 82,83,84 Qualifying for Blair CastleWorking Hunter Pony
Series: Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held
at the FEI European Eventing Championships Blair Castle on Thursday 10th
Septembet 2015. Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies
have previously qualified.
Prizes – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £3
Entry Money - £5.00 each entry all exhibitors
Class 81. Novice Mixed Height Class
Class 82. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143
cm (14.0h.h.) and not exceeding 153cm (15.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 20th
birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 83. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133
cm (13.0h.h.) and not exceeding 143cm (14.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 17th
birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 84. The B.S.P.S. W.H.P. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding
133 cm (13.0h.h.). Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in
the current year.
Best Working Hunter Pony
1st and 2nd Prize winners in Classes 81– 84 to compete.
The Cormiston Trophy Working Hunter Perpetual Presented by Mr & Mrs Pitchford, Cormiston, Biggar
Hunters/Sports Horses (Section (VI) (Open) Judging at 8.30a.m.
Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5 each entry all exhibitors
Class 85. Brood Mare & Foal, 14.2h.h. and over.
Class 86. Foal, the produce of mare shown in previous class.
Class 87. Yearling, Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand
Class 88. Two or three year old Filly or Gelding, to be shown in hand
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners class 85 to 88
The above classes will amalgamate if entries are not sufficient.
Ridden Coloured Horse / Ponies Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5 each entry all exhibitors
Class 89. Horse or Pony must be 4 year or over Open Mixed Age
Mill Myers & Biggarshiels Mill Trophy
Veteran Horse Showing Class 91 Open Mixed Age-in Hand 15 Years & Over
Class 92 Open Mixed Age- Ridden 15 Years & Over
Best Foal at Show (any Breed) Presented by C Struthers, Perpetual Trophy for Best Foal at Show restricted
to exhibitors residing in Post Code area:- ML12, ML11, EH45, EH46. Prizes- 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £3
Entry money- £5 each entry all exhibitors
Class 93 Foal any BreedBest Foal will be judged in Show Pony Ring
Section 2
Pam Smasher Rosebowl
Presented by Mrs Hilary MacTaggart for the ‘Champion of Champions’ in the Horse
and Pony sections.
Unaffiliated Show Jumping Clear round jumping 11.00 a.m to 11.30 a.m, restricted to a maximum of 2 rounds per
Person Approx height 65 cms Entry £2.00
Prizes for the following sections – 1st £7, 2nd £5, 3rd £3, 4th£2
Entry Fee - £5.00 each entry, all exhibitors
Start 11.30 a.m.to 12.10pm
Class 94 Novice. Pony, not exceeding 14.2 h.h. Jumps in first round will not exceed
65cm.
Ponies not to have won more than £10 in any previous Judging Competition
Start approximately 12.10 a.m.to 12.50pm Class 95.Intermediate Pony Not, exceeding 14.2 h.h.. Jumps in first round will not
exceed 75cm.
Ponies not to have won more than £25 in any previous judging competition.
Start approximately 12.50 p.m.to 1.30pm
Class 96. Open Pony, not exceeding 14.2 h.h. Jumps in first round will not exceed
85cm.
Horse Jumping
2.00pm to 2.30pm Clear Round Approx height of fence 65cms Entry £2.00
Start approximately 2.30 p.m.to 3.10pm
Entry fee £5.00
Class 97.Novice Horse Horses exceeding 14.2hh and not to have won more than
£10.00 in any previous jumping competitions. Approx height of fences in first
round 70cms..
Start approximately 3.10pm to 3.50pm.
Entry Fee £5.00
Class 98 Intermediate, Horse
Horses exceeding 14.2hh not having won more than £25 in any jumping competition.
Jumps in first round will not exceed 80cm.
Start approximately 3.50p.m.to 4.30pm
Entry Fee £5.00
Class 99 Open Horse, Horses to exceed 14.2hh. Jumps in first round will not exceed
90cm
Start approximately 1.00 p.m Entry £2.00
Class 100. Fancy dress Competition (mounted). Please note
correctly secured skull caps/riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted.
Prize Money – 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1, 4th 50p
Gymkhana (Aged 16 and under)
Starts at 1.00 p.m.
Entry fee to cover entry to ALL of the following competitions - £5.00
16 and under
11 and under
Separate competitions will be run for age groups 16 and under, and 11 and under, in the
following classes. Age will be age on day of the Show and must be stated on entry form.
Points will be awarded for each of the following classes, 1st 6 points, 2nd 5 points, 3rd 4
points, 4th 3 points, 5th 2 points, and 6th 1 point. Points will accumulate over the
following classes (including extra classes run if time permits), with the winner in each
age group having accumulated most points. In the event of a tie, the rider achieving
most 1st places will be deemed the winner. If there is still a tie it will be decided most
second places, and so on until a winner is decided. If all remains equal after this a jump-
off will decide the winner.
Age Group 16 and under Age Group 11 and under
Class 101
Class 102
Class 103
Class 101a
Class 102a
Class 103a
Further competitions will be run if time permits.
The Greenshields Cup
Awarded to the rider who attains the most points in the Gymkhana classes
SHEEP
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS SCRAPIE MONITORED
25% of entries in Sheep classes containing 15 or more entries will receive prizes, with a
maximum of 6 prizes per class
Prizes and Entry Money for ALL Sheep Sections unless otherwise specified: -
Prize Money: - 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £3
Entry money: - £1.50 each entry for Club Members
£3 each entry for Non-Members
Registered Texel Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Judging at 9.30 a.m.
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES FORM PART OF THE SCOTTISH TEXEL
CLUB EXHIBITER OF THE YEAR
Class 104 Tup, two shear or over.
Class105. Shearling Tup.
Prizes for following Classes 106,108,109,110: - 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £6, 4th £4, 5th £3, 6th
£2.
Class106. Tup Lamb.
Class107. Pair Tup Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 106 are debarred.
Class 108. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
Class 109 Gimmer
Class 110. Ewe Lamb
Class 111 Pair Ewe Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 110 are debarred.
Class 112. Group of Five Texel Sheep, consisting of one adult tup and one sheep from
Classes, 106,108,109, and 110
Best Animal of the Texel Breed
Boghouse Trophy (Perpetual) Presented by Late Mr I G Johnstone, Boghouse, Crawfordjohn,
Cambwell Cup
Best Opposite sex to Champion
Class 113. Texel Sheep, male or female, confined to members of Young Farmers’
Clubs. All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is
employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of
age). No animal entered in this class eligible to
compete in the foregoing classes. Membership Card to be produced to stewards.
Border Leicester Sheep
(M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Class 114. Tup one shear or over.
Class 115 Tup Lamb
Class 116 Pair Tup Lambs
Class 117 Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
Class 118. Gimmer.
Class 119. Ewe Lamb.
Class 120 Pair Ewe Lambs
Class 121. Group of Four Border Leicester Sheep,
Class 122 Male or Female Animal of the Leicester Breed, bred by exhibitor.
Best Animal of the Border Leicester Bred
Biggar Farmers’ Club Trophy
Re-donated by Messrs P & N Brown
Note: - This Trophy to be won three times in succession or four times in all before
becoming the property of the exhibitor.
Opposite sex to the Champion Jas. Pettigrew Cup
Presented by the late Jas. Pettigrew, Newsteadings, Lanark
Suffolk Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Chanelle Animal Health Ltd £20 voucher awarded to Champion Suffolk sponsors of the
West and Central Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Show Points Competition
Fully paid members will be awarded points in the Classes, which will go towards the
West & Central Show Points Trophy.
Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Class 123 Tup, one shear or over.
Class 124 Tup Lamb.
Class 125. Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
Class 126. Gimmer.
Class 127. Ewe Lamb.
Class 128. Group of Four Suffolk Sheep.
Best Animal of the Suffolk Breed Biggar Farmers’ Perpetual Trophy
Beltex Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Class 129. Adult Tup
Class 130 Shearling
Prizes for following Classes: - 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £6, 4th £4, 5th £3, 6th £2.
Class 131. Tup Lamb.
Class 132 Ewe.
Class 133. Gimmer.
Class 134. Ewe Lamb.
Class 135. Group of Four Beltex Sheep
Best Animal of the Beltex Breed Pearl Assurance Perpetual Trophy
Charollais Sheep (M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Class 136 Tup one shear over.
Class 137 Tup Lamb
Class 138 Ewe
Class 139 Gimmer
Class 140 Ewe Lamb
Class 141 Group of three Charollais
Best Animal of the Charollais Breed
Presented by Lawrie & Symington Ltd
Blackface Sheep Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Class 142. Tup, Two Shear or over.
Class 143 Shearling Tup.
Class 144. Tup Lamb.
Class 145. Pair Tup Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 144 are debarred.
Class 146. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show
Class 147. Gimmer.
Class 148. Ewe Lamb
Class 149. Group of Five Blackface Sheep, consisting of one tup and one sheep from
Classes, 144 146 147 and 148 Must be bred by the exhibitor with the exception of the tup.
Best Animal of the Blackfaced Breed
The John M Lyon, Sherrifflatts Memorial Quiach (Perpetual)
Best Male or Female Animal Bred By Exhibitor
Hazelside Memorial Trophy
This trophy to be won three times in succession, or four times in all, before becoming
the property of the exhibitor. Any animal winning this trophy cannot compete for it
again.
Best Animal of the Blackfaced Breed
Opposite sex to Champion Trophy Presented by Late D C Marshall, Kilbucho. For the Best Animal of the Blackfaced
Breed, opposite sex to Champion.
Class 150 Male or Female Animal, confined to members of Young Farmers’ Clubs.
All stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is
employed, to be dressed and shown by the Member who must be under 30 years of
age). No animal entered in this class eligible to compete in any other class.
Membership Card to be produced to stewards.
Shepherds’ Section
Note: - For hired shepherds only. All stock must be from the hill hirsel which the
Shepherd herds and need not be his own property. No animal entered in these
classes to compete in the foregoing classes.
Entry Money £1.50 each entry all exhibitors.
Class 151. Ewe, must be nursing lamb at time of show.
Class 152 Gimmer.
Class 153. Ewe Lamb.
Best Animal, Blackfaced Sheep Shepherds’ Section
Eastfield Perpetual Trophy
Presented by Messrs Warnock, Eastfield, Coulter
Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Judging at 10.00 a.m.
Rossettes awarded to first 6 in each class.
Class 154. Tup, two shear or over
Class 155. Shearling Tup.
Class 156. Tup Lamb.
Class 157. Pair Tup Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 156 are debarred.
Class 158 Ewe, must have nursed a lamb this year.
Class 159. Gimmer.
Class 160. Ewe Lamb.
Class 161. Pair Ewe Lambs. 1st and 2nd prize winners in Class 160 are debarred.
Class 162. Group of Four Bluefaced Leicester Sheep, consisting of one sheep from
Classes 156,158,159 or160, and Tup any age.
Best Animal of the Bluefaced Leicester Breed
Wester Walston Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr J M Orr, Wester Walston
Best Animal Opposite Sex to Champion
Burghmuir Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr W Hunter, Burghmuir
Scotch Mule
Class 163. Ewe Lamb.
Class 164. Pair Ewe Lambs, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners in Class 163 are debarred.
Class 165.Gimmer
Class 166 Ewe
Best Animal in Cross Breed Sheep Section
Midlock Perpetual Trophy Presented by Messrs Wight, Midlock
Shetland Sheep Judging at 9.00 a.m
Shetland Sheep are a Primitive Breed and should be shown in their natural state, ie
cosmetic washing and trimming (except for dagging) is not allowed.
Class 167. Adult Tup or Shearling. Coloured.
Class 168. Adult Tup or Shearling. White.
Class 169 Tup Lamb Coloured
Class 170. Tup Lamb. White.
Class 171. Ewe in Milk. Coloured.
Class 172. Ewe in Milk. White.
Class 173. Gimmer. Coloured.
Class 174. Gimmer. White
Class 175. Ewe Lamb. Coloured.
Class 176. Ewe Lamb. White.
Best Coloured Shetland Sheep
GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy
Presented by GE & J Meikle, St Baldreds, Tyninghame, Dunbar
Best White Shetland Sheep
GE & J Meikle Perpetual Trophy
Presented by GE & J Meikle, St Baldreds, Tyninghame, Dunbar
Best Animal in the foregoing Classes
James C. Allison Memorial Trophy
Rosette donated by Shetland Sheep Breeders Group
Zwartbles Sheep
(M.V. Accredited Sheep only)
Class 177 Tup
Class 178Tup Lamb
Class 179 Ewe
Class 180 Gimmer
Class 181 Ewe Lamb
Class 182 Group of Four
.
Any Other Breed. (MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep)
Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited
Please State Breed
Class 183 Tup
Class 184 Tup Lamb
Class 185 Ewe
Class 186 Gimmer
Class 187 Ewe Lamb
Class 188 Group Four
The “Jacob” Perpetual Trophy Presented by Late Mr T Frame, West Calder
Prime Lambs Untrimmed (MV accredited & Non accredited Sheep)
Each Class will have MV accredited & Non accredited
Class 189 Three Down-Cross Lambs.
Class 190. Three Continental-Cross Lambs, other than Texel.
Class 191 Three Texel-Cross Lambs.
Class 192 Three Prime Lambs. Confined to members of Young Farmers’ Clubs. All
stock must be entered from the farm on which the Member resides, or is employed, the
Member who must be under 30 years of age. No animal entered in this class eligible to
compete in any other class. Membership Card to be produced to stewards.
£1.50 each entry all exhibitors.
Best Exhibit in Prime Sheep section
Heavyside Perpetual Trophy Presented by the late Mr T Gibson, Heavyside
Inter Breed Trophy – R Lawrie Plate Presented by the late Mr R Lawrie, Stud Farm.
Note: - This trophy to be won three times in succession or four times in all before
becoming the property of the exhibitor.
J Cunningham Memorial Trophy
Inter Breed Reserve
Overall Sheep Champion
Points Prize The “Robin Murray” Perpetual Challenge trophy, presented by Mrs Murray and Mr T B
Murray to the competitor gaining most points in the Cattle, Horse, and Sheep sections.
Three points for a first, two points for a second, and one point for a third. In the event of
a tie, the most firsts to count. Specials and Championships not to count.
DOGS (Companion Show)
All Entries taken on field. Judging at 12.00 noon
Dogs must have chains attached, and be placed to their numbers before 12 o’ clock,
otherwise they will not be allowed to compete.
Prizes – 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
Entry Money – £1. each entry all exhibitors
Class 193ny variety of puppy, dog or bitch 6-12 months.
Class 194. Any variety of Gun Dog, Hound or Terrier, dog or bitch.
Class 195Any variety Open Dog
Class 196. Any variety Open Bitch
Class 197. Any variety, dog or bitch to be show by child under 14 (each child will
receive sweets).
Class 198 Novelty (Waggiest Tail )
Class 199 Novelty
Best Exhibit in Dog Section
CHILDRENS’ SECTION
Angus Kennedy Trophy to be present alternate with RHASS
Trophy
The classes in the Childrens’ Section are Young Handlers Classes. Judging is not on
the merits of the animals but on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the
showring by the young handlers.
Entry money - £1
Prize Money – 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1, 4th 50p.
Calf Judging at 11.30 a.m. approx
Class 200Childrens’ Calf, calf to be born in current year. Entrant to be under 12
years of age on the day of the Show.
Class 201 Childrens’ Calf, calf to be born in current year. Entrant to be 12 – 16
years of age on the day of the Show.
Sheep Judging at 12.30 p.m. approx
RHASS Trophy for the best young handler in
Class 202 and 203
Class 202. Childrens’ Sheep, Entrant to be under 12 years of age on the day of the
Show
Class 203Childrens’Sheep, Entrant to be 12 - 16 years of age on the day of the Show.
Young Farmers’ Classes
Class 47. Duncan Robertson Memorial Award
Class 48. Beef Animal – any breed or sex
Class 113. Texel Sheep – male or female animal.
Class 150 Blackface Sheep – male or female animal.
Class 192Three Prime Lambs. MV Accredited or non Accredited
All the above classes are confined to members of the Young Farmers’ Clubs (all stock
must be entered from the farm on which the member resides, or is employed, to be
shown by the member who must be under 30 years of age). No animals entered in these
are eligible to compete in the other classes including all interbreed champions.
Membership Card to be shown to the Stewards.
The “Howford” Cup
Presented by Mr James Barrie, Howford, to be competed for annually in the following
Young Farmers’ section -, Dairy Cattle 2015 Blackface Sheep 2016, Texel Sheep 2017
Prime Sheep 2018. Beef Cattle 2019 In the event that no entries are brought forward in
the nominated class, the award will rotate in the sequence above until won.
To be won three times before becoming the property of the exhibitor.
Champion of Champion Kindly Sponsored by Lawrie & Symington Group
Poultry Show Schedule from S Gardiner,24 Biggar
Road, Libberton, CarnwathML11 8LT
Telephone 01555 840867
Please Note
ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT ON THE
ENTRY FORM WITH CORRECT
ENTRY MONEY (AND MEMBERSHIP
MONEY IF APPROPRIATE)
Please make cheques payable to Biggar
Farmers Club
To
E Cochrane
Windyknowe
Elsrickle, Biggar
ML12 6QZ
Tel.:01899 810262
No later than
28th June 2015