Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Tuesday 9 July - Thursday 11 July 2019 SCHEDULE OF SHEEP LATE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED

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1 Yorkshire Agricultural Society Tuesday 9 July - Thursday 11 July 2019 Patron: President: Show Director: HRH The Prince of Wales Tom Ramsden Charles Mills SCHEDULE OF SHEEP Sheep Entries Close: Thurs 9 May 2019 LATE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED Please send your entries to: Livestock & Entries Dept., Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ. Enquiries: Amanda Stoddart-West ( ) amandaw@yas.co.uk Polli Appleyard ( ) pollia@yas.co.uk Jo-Anne Suddaby/Jenny Robinson ( ) joannes@yas.co.uk / jennyr@yas.co.uk Tel: Fax: The Great Yorkshire Show raises funds for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society to help support farming and the countryside. Registered Charity No: Company Reg No: VAT Reg No:

2 SHEEP Entry Fees and Prize Money Any Other Pedigree Beltex Blackface Bleu du Maine Bluefaced Leicester Blue Texel Border Leicester British Berrichon British Charollais British Rouge Butchers Lambs Commercial Carcases Commercial Female Championship Dalesbred Derbyshire Gritstone Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset Dutch Spotted REGULATIONS General Show Regulations Sheep Specific Regulations INDEX Half Bred Female x Terminal Sire Hampshire Down Hebridean Herdwick Interbreed Sheep Championships Interbreed Pairs Championship Jacob Kerry Hill Leicester Longwool Lincoln Longwool Lleyn Lonk Masham Mule North Country Cheviot Oxford Down Peoples Choice Rough Fell Ryeland Page 3 Pages 4/6 Pages 6/7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10 Page 11 Page 11 Pages 12/48 Page 29 Page 12 Page 13 Pages 13/14 Page 48 Pages Pages Emergency Procedures, Health & Safety, Organisational Responsibilities, Special Arrangements, Risk Assessment and Other Arrangements Pages EXHIBITOR TICKET ALLOCATION Livestock exhibitors are issued with 3 day wristbands; they will be issued on the following basis: Sheep Exhibitors: 2 for the first pen and 1 for every pen thereafter to a maximum of 4 wristbands (if eligible) Coloured Ryeland Shetland Suffolk Supreme Championship Swaledale Teeswater Texel Wensleydal Whitefaced Woodland Wool Fleeces Wool on the Hoof Young Stock Handlers Zwartbles Page 15 Page 15 Page 16 Page 16 Page 29 Page 30 Page 17 Page 17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Page 19 Page 20 Page 20 Page 21 Page 21 Page 30 Page 22 Page 22 Page 23 Pages 23/24 Pages 24/25 Page 30 Page 25 Page 26 Page 26 Page 27 Page 27 Pages 33/34 Page 32 Page 31 Page 28

3 SHEEP The Showground will be open for the acceptance of animals from 11am on Saturday 6th July. Animals entered in the Sheep classes must be in the Showground no later than 6pm on Monday 8th July and remain in the Showground until 4pm on Thursday 11 th July. Prize money may be forfeited by any Exhibitor leaving before the time stated above. Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, untrimmed means no interference with the fleece at all. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am followed by followed by followed by followed by 1.30pm 2.15pm 10.00am TIMETABLE (Subject to change) Commercial Lamb Carcase Classes Sheep Breed Classes Wool Fleece Classes Commercial Female Championship Interbreed Longwool/Hill/Shortwool/Terminal Breed Championships nte b eed p eme Ch mpionship nte b eed heep P i s Ch mpionships Trophy Presentation to Wool Fleece Champion Peoples Choice Competition Young Handlers Classes Wool on the Hoof Competition Please would exhibitors take careful note of the designation of each breed. MV Accredited Non Accredited AOP Continental/Native Breeds AOP Down Breeds Lincoln Longwool Beltex AOP Longwool Breeds Lonk Bleu Du Maine AOP Primitive Masham Blue Texel AOP Pedigree Hill or Heath Mule Border Leicester Blackface North Country Cheviot British Berrichon Bluefaced Leicester Oxford Down British Charollais Butchers Lambs Rough Fell British Rouge Dalesbred Ryeland Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset Derbyshire Gritstone Ryeland - Coloured Dutch Spotted Halfbred Female x Term. Sire Shetland Hampshire Down Hebridean Swaledale Leicester Longwool (for 2019) Herdwick Teeswater Lleyn Jacob Wensleydale Suffolk Texel Zwartbles Kerry Hill Whitefaced Woodland PENS Please note the e is pen restiction of 4 pens per breed, per exhibitor. Pens (6 x 6 ) Members Non-Members Please state clearly on the entry form if pens are required for more than one breed. m im m of 2 ent ies pe cl ss pe e hibito h s been intod ced. ENTRY FEES Sheep/Carcase Classes per Entry Members Non-Members (including Group classes) Wool Fleeces Wool on the Hoof PRIZE MONEY Breed Champions Reserves 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Prize money will be paid from 1st to 6th regardless of the number of entries. Where there are 20 or more entries in a class Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended rosettes & prize cards will be awarded. Wool Fleeces 1st 2nd 3rd Wool on the Hoof 1st 2nd 3rd Please Note: Any Breed with less than 3 separate bona-fide breeders having less than 20 sheep between them, will be cancelled and the entry will be moved into the relevant Any Other Pedigree section. limit of two ent ies pe e hibito pe cl ss h s been int od ced to i e e e yone f i ch nce. ns e pe mitted in the sheep sheds see e. 94.

4 ANY OTHER PEDIGREE CONTINENTAL/NATIVE BREED This section is the ONLY Any Other Pedigree section that will be held in a MV Accredited Ring. This section is for sheep that do not have their own breed classes but that do have a recognised Flock Book. Judge: Mrs J Broughton, Melton Constable, Norfolk Class 481 Class 482 Class 483 Class 484 Class 485 CH482 CH483 CH484 RAM, shearling or over. RAM, lamb. EWE, shearling or over. EWE, lamb. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. For the Champion Male - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Any Other Pedigree Continental/Native Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. ANY OTHER PEDIGREE DOWN BREED This section is held in a Non Accredited Ring. This section is for sheep that do not have their own breed classes but that do have a recognised Flock Book. Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London Class 486 RAM, shearling or over. Class 487 RAM, lamb. Class 488 EWE, shearling or over. Class 489 EWE, lamb. Class 490 GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. CH485 CH486 CH487 For the Any Other Pedigree Down Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

5 ANY OTHER PEDIGREE LONGWOOL BREED This section is held in a Non Accredited Ring. This section is for sheep that do not have their own breed classes but that do have a recognised Flock Book. Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London Class 491 Class 492 Class 493 Class 494 Class 495 CH488 CH489 CH490 RAM, shearling or over. RAM, lamb. EWE, shearling or over. EWE, lamb. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. For the Champion Female - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Any Other Pedigree Longwool Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. ANY OTHER PEDIGREE PRIMITIVE This section is held in a Non Accredited Ring. This section is for sheep that do not have their own breed classes but that do have a recognised Flock Book. The RBST have supplied us with the following list of breeds that are classified as Primitive breeds: Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, Manx Loaghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay. This section can be entered by any other recognised Primitive breeds of sheep that are not included in this list or do not have their own breed in this schedule. Class 496 RAM, shearling or over. Class 497 RAM, lamb. Class 498 EWE, shearling or over. Class 499 EWE, lamb. Class 500 CH491 CH492 CH493 SP498 Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. For the Champion Male - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Any Other Pedigree Primitive Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Primitive Sheep - Special Rosette offered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.

6 ANY OTHER PEDIGREE HILL OR HEATH BREED This section is held in a Non Accredited Ring. This section is for sheep that do not have their own breed classes but that do have a recognised Flock Book. The RBST have supplied us with the following list of breeds that are classified as Hill or Heath breeds: Badgerface Welsh, Balwen, Beulah, Black Welsh Mountain, Brecknock Hill Cheviot, Exmoor Horn, Hill Radnor, Llandovery Whiteface Hill, Llanwenog, Norfolk Horn, Portland, South Country Cheviot, South Wales Mountain, Welsh Hill Speckled, Welsh Mountain, Whiteface Dartmoor, Wiltshire Horn. Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London Class 501 Class 502 Class 503 Class 504 Class 505 CH494 CH495 CH496 SP499 RAM, shearling or over. RAM, lamb. EWE, shearling or over. EWE, lamb. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. For the Any Other Pedigree Hill or Heath Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Non-Primitive Sheep - Special Rosette offered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. BELTEX Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only and must be birth notified or fully registered with the Beltex Sheep Society. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr S Wood, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Class 506 RAM, two shear or over. Class 507 RAM, shearling. Class 508 RAM LAMB. Class 509 EWE, to have reared a lamb in current year. Class 510 EWE, shearling. Class 511 EWE LAMB. Class 512 GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. entered in this section. Open to animals previously

7 CH497 CH498 CH499 For the Beltex Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SP500 For the Best Homebred Female - SPECIAL PRIZES BLACKFACE Judge: Mr G Famelton, Carlisle, Cumbria Class 513 SHEARLING RAM. Class 514 RAM LAMB. Class 515 EWE. Class 516 SHEARLING GIMMER. Class 517 EWE LAMB. CH500 CH501 CH502 For the Blackface Breed Champion - A Yorkshire Agricultural Rose Bowl. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30.

8 Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. BLEU DU MAINE Judge: Mrs S Shone, Malpas, Cheshire Class 518 Class 519 Class 520 Class 521 Class 522 Class 523 Class 524 CH503 CH504 CH505 SP501 RAM, two shear or over. RAM, shearling. RAM LAMB. SINGLE BREEDING EWE, two shear or over. SHEARLING EWE. EWE LAMB. GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals For the Bleu du Maine Breed Champion - The Julia Goldie Memorial Trophy. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Bleu du Maine Reserve Breed Champion - The T S & E J Goldie Memorial Trophy. BLUEFACED LEICESTER Judge: Mr M Ridley, Hexham, Northumberland Class 525 RAM, two shear or over. Class 526 SHEARLING RAM. Class 527 RAM LAMB. Class 528 AGED EWE. Class 529 SHEARLING EWE. Class 530 EWE LAMB. Class 531 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. CH506 CH507 CH508 Open to animals For the Bluefaced Leicester Breed Champion - The Sunderland Perpetual Challenge Cup offered by Mr T F Dent and a Championship Rosette offered by the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Association. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30.

9 Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. BLUE TEXEL Judge: Mr A Richardson, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh Class 532 Class 533 Class 534 Class 535 Class 536 Class 537 RAM, shearling or over. RAM LAMB, born in current year. ADULT EWE, having reared lambs. SHEARLING EWE. EWE LAMB, born in current year. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. entered in this section. Open to animals previously CH509 CH510 CH511 For the Blue Texel Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. The Champion will also receive the Low Field Blues Trophy offered by Isaac Timm and administered by the Blue Texel Sheep Society. Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. BORDER LEICESTER Judge: Mr J Brown, Mindrum, Northumberland Class 538 RAM, shearling or over. Class 539 RAM LAMB, born in current year. Class 540 ADULT EWE, having reared lambs. Class 541 SHEARLING EWE. Class 542 EWE LAMB, born in current year. Class 543 GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. entered in this section. Open to animals previously CH512 CH513 CH514 For the Champion Male - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Border Leicester Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

10 BRITISH BERRICHON Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr G Thomas, Pontardullais, Swansea Class 544 Class 545 Class 546 Class 547 Class 548 CH515 CH516 CH517 RAM, shearling or over. RAM LAMB. AGED EWE. SHEARLING EWE. EWE LAMB. For the British Berrichon Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. BRITISH CHAROLLAIS These classes have been kindly sponsored by Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Ltd Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All sheep entered in this section must be registered in the British Charollais Sheep Society s Flock Book. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Class 549 AGED RAM. Class 550 SHEARLING RAM. Judge: Mr Ingram, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Class 551 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1 December Class 552 EWE, two shear or over. Class 553 SHEARLING EWE. Class 554 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1 December Class 555 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. CH518 CH519 CH520 SP502 SP503 Open to animals For the British Charollais Breed Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best British Charollais animal bred and exhibited at Show by a Yorkshire Breeder - & YAS Special Rosette. For the Best Group of three British Charollais Animals - a YAS Special Rosette.

11 Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. BRITISH ROUGE Judge: Mr G Knox, Dunrod, Co. Antrim Class 556 Class 557 Class 558 Class 559 Class 560 CH521 CH522 CH523 RAM, shearling or over. RAM LAMB. EWE, two shear or over. EWE OR GIMMER, shearling. EWE LAMB. For the British Rouge Breed Champion - The Lyngarth Cup offered by Mrs G Teasdale. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. BUTCHERS LAMBS All animals to be shown in the judging ring; all animals must be untrimmed except for the squaring of the tail. Judge: Mr C Wright, Boston, Lincolnshire Class 561 PEN OF THREE CROSSBRED LAMBS, average live weight up to 38kg. Class 562 PEN OF THREE CROSSBRED LAMBS, average live weight of 38.1kg or over. CH524 SP504 SP505 SP506 SP507 SP508 SP509 SP510 For the Champion Pen of Butchers Lambs - The Champion Pen will a receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Champion Pen of Butchers Lambs offered & administered by the Beltex Sheep Society, if the Champion is sired by a Beltex ram. For the Reserve Champion Pen of Butchers Lambs - 50 offered & administered by the Beltex Sheep Society, if the Champion is sired by a Beltex ram. For the winner of class offered & administered by the Beltex Sheep Society, if sired by a Beltex ram. For the winner of class offered by the Beltex Sheep Society, if sired by a Beltex ram. For the Champion Pen of Butchers Lambs offered & administered by the Texel Sheep Society, if the Champion is sired by a Texel ram. For the winner of class offered & administered by the British Rouge Society, if sired by a British Rouge ram. For the winner of class offered by the British Rouge Society, if sired by a British Rouge ram.

12 COMMERCIAL LAMB CARCASES Please see last page of this document for more information. Class 563 Class 564 Judge: Mr M Jewitt, Spennymoor, Co Durham ANY CROSS BRED LAMB, open only to indigenous and down breeds, up to a maximum of 43kgs. No Continental Crosses. ANY CROSS BRED LAMB, open only to indigenous and down breeds, between 43kgs and 50kgs. No Continental Crosses. Class 565 ANY OTHER CROSS, live weight under 40kgs. Class 566 ANY OTHER CROSS, live weight 40kgs to 44kgs. Class 567 ANY OTHER CROSS, live weight over 44kgs up to a maximum of 50kgs. CH525 SP511 SP512 SP513 SP514 SP515 For the Champion Carcase - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the First Prize Winners in any of the above classes - 10 offered and administered by the British Vendeen Sheep Society for any exhibitor gaining a first prize with a Vendeen cross lamb carcase. For the Champion Carcase - 50 offered and administered by the Suffolk Sheep Society provided it is sired by a Suffolk Ram. For the Champion Carcase offered and administered by the Beltex Sheep Society provided it is sired by a Beltex Ram. For the Reserve Champion Carcase - 50 offered and administered by the Beltex Sheep Society provided it is sired by a Beltex Ram. For the Champion Carcase offered and administered by the Texel Sheep Society provided it is sired by a Texel Ram. DALESBRED Judge: Mr M Dawson, Lancaster, Lancashire Class 568 RAM, two shear or over. Class 569 SHEARLING RAM. Class 570 EWE, two shear or over. Class 571 SHEARLING GIMMER. CH526 CH527 For the Champion Female - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a CH528 For the Dalesbred Breed Champion - Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

13 DERBYSHIRE GRITSTONE Exhibits must be certified shorn on or after 1 April. The Breed Champion Derbyshire Gritstone sheep will be eligible for entry to the Derbyshire Gritstone Champion of Champions at the Hope Show, (no entry fee). Class 572 RAM, shearling or over. Class 573 RAM LAMB. Class 574 SHEARLING EWE. Judge: Mr N R Davis, Matlock, Derbyshire Class 575 EWE LAMB. CH529 CH530 CH531 For the Derbyshire Gritstone Breed Champion - A Perpetual Trophy offered by the DGSBS with a Rosette for the Champion and the Reserve. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. DORSET HORN/POLL DORSET Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All sheep over 12 months old must be shorn on or after 1st February of the current year. Class 576 RAM, shearling or over. Class 577 Judge: Mr W Carson, Ballymena, Co Antrim RAM LAMB, born in 2018 or from the September to December 2017 breeding season. Class 578 ADULT EWE, having reared lambs. Class 579 SHEARLING GIMMER. Class 580 Class 581 CH532 GIMMER LAMB, born in 2018 or from the September to December 2017 breeding season. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. entered in this section. Open to animals previously For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a CH533 CH534 For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

14 SPNDBC1 SPNDBC2 SPNDBC3 For the NDBC Champion Male - A NDBC Champion Rosette & 15 offered and administered by NDBC. This championship is to be competed for by members of NDBC exhibiting male sheep that have been shown in this section; sheep must have been bred by the exhibitor. The 3 highest placed eligible sheep in each of the male classes to qualify. For the NDBC Champion Female - A NDBC Champion Rosette & 15 offered and administered by NDBC. This championship is to be competed for by members of NDBC exhibiting female sheep that have been shown in this section; sheep must have been bred by the exhibitor. The 3 highest placed eligible sheep in each of the female classes to qualify. For the NDBC Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset Breed Champion - A NDBC Champion Rosette & 30 offered and administered by NDBC. This championship is to be competed for by the winners of the NDBC Male and Female Championships. SP516 SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Dorset Horn Exhibit - The Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association offer a rosette for the Best Dorset Horn Exhibit. DUTCH SPOTTED This Show is hosting the Dutch Spotted Sheep UK National Show, therefore the Breed Champion will be awarded the Keith Harryman Perpetual Challenge Trophy, this will be offered and administered by Dutch Spotted Sheep UK. The Champion & Reserve will both receive Dutch Spotted Sheep UK National Show Sashes. Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All sheep entered in this section must be registered with Dutch Spotted Sheep UK and all exhibits are to be shown according to the Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr J Whiteford, Brampton, Cumbria Class 582 RAM, shearling or over. Class 583 RAM LAMB, born in current year. Class 584 ADULT EWE, having reared lambs. Class 585 SHEARLING EWE. Class 586 EWE LAMB, born in current year. Class 587 CH535 GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. entered in this section. Open to animals previously For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a CH536 CH537 For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Dutch Spotted Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. The Champion will be awarded a Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Dutch Spotted Sheep UK.

15 HALF BRED FEMALE X TERMINAL SIRE Open to animals by the following Terminal Sires: Beltex, British Berrichon, British Charollais, British Vendeen, Hampshire Down, Oxford Down, Suffolk and Texel. Judge: Mr A Hewetson, Skipton, North Yorkshire Class 588 PEN OF TWO SHEARLING GIMMERS. Class 589 PEN OF TWO MATURE EWES, having reared lambs in current year. Class 590 PEN OF TWO GIMMER LAMBS. CH538 For the Half Bred Female x Terminal Sire Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. The Champion is eligible for the Commercial Female Championship. HAMPSHIRE DOWN Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. Any artificial colouring is prohibited. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr G Brand, North Berwick, East Lothian Class 591 RAM, two shear or over. To be shorn bare on or after 1 March Class 592 SHEARLING RAM, To be shorn bare on or after 1 March Class 593 RAM LAMB TRIMMED, born on or after 1 December Class 594 RAM LAMB UNTRIMMED, born on or after 1 December All animals entered in this class to be untrimmed or carded, except for head and tail. Failure to adhere to this will lead to disqualification. Class 595 SHEARLING EWE, To be shorn bare on or after 1 March Class 596 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1 December Class 597 GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously entered in this section. CH539 CH540 CH541 SP517 For the Hampshire Down Breed Champion - A Challenge Trophy offered by the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeder s Assocation. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZE For the Best Ram Lamb - The Briggs Family Commemorative Perpetual Trophy offered and administered by the Briggs Family.

16 HEBRIDEAN All animals must be registered pedigree Hebrideans and must be shorn during the current year. Sheep must not be trimmed, backed down, carded or excessively brushed. With the exception of the rams, the judge may wish to have halters/headcollars removed. Class 598 RAM, two shear or over. Class 599 RAM, shearling. Judge: Mr J Cuthbert, Kinross, Kinross-shire Class 600 RAM LAMB, born in current year. Class 601 EWE, two shear or over and must have reared a lamb in current year. Class 602 EWE OR GIMMER, shearling. Class 603 EWE LAMB, born in current year. CH542 CH543 CH544 SP518 SP519 For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Hebridean Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60 prize money and the Roughland Perpetual Trophy offered by Mr M Duce. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. The Hebridean Sheep Society offer the Henbury Perpetual Trophy for the Champion and the Brightside perpetual Trophy for the Reserve Champion. SPECIAL PRIZES For the highest placed exhibitor, (not having shown at the Great Yorkshire previously) - A Hebridean Sheep Society Special Rosette. For the highest placed multi-horned sheep at Show - HERDWICK Sheep must be shown in their natural colour or with Herdwick Show Red. Judge: Mr N Hardistry, Ennerdale, Cumbria Class 604 RAM, two shear or over, shorn. Class 605 RAM, shearling, shorn. Class 606 RAM LAMB. Class 607 EWE, to show milk, shorn. Class 608 EWE, shearling, shorn. Class 609 EWE LAMB. CH545 CH546 CH547 For the Herdwick Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

17 To be shown according to Breed Society Rules. JACOB Judge: Mr G Jones, Stockbridge, Hampshire Class 610 RAM, two shear or over. Class 611 RAM, shearling. Class 612 RAM LAMB, born current year. Class 613 EWE, that has reared a lamb in current year. Class 614 SHEARLING EWE. Class 615 EWE LAMB, born in current year. Class 616 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals CH548 CH549 CH550 For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Jacob Breed Champion - A Silver Trophy offered by the the Northern Region of the Jacob Sheep Society. A Championship Rosette offered by the Jacob Sheep Society. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. KERRY HILL Judge: Mr J Owens, Leominster, Herefordshire Class 617 RAM, shearling or over. Class 618 RAM LAMB, born current year. Class 619 EWE, shearling or over. Class 620 EWE LAMB, born current year. Class 621 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals CH551 CH552 CH553 For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Kerry Hill Breed Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

18 Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. LEICESTER LONGWOOL Judge: Mr F Richardson, Driffield, East Yorkshire Class 622 SHEARLING RAM. Class 623 RAM LAMB. Class 624 EWE, that has suckled a lamb in current year. Class 625 SHEARLING GIMMER. Class 626 SHEARLING EWE, in full wool. Class 627 EWE LAMB. CH554 CH555 CH556 SP520 For the Champion Male - Rosette offered by the Leicester Longwool Breeders Assoc. and a YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Champion Female - Rosette offered by the Leicester Longwool Breeders Assoc. and a YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a YAS Championship Rosette. For the Leicester Longwool Breed Champion - The Malton Agricultural Society Trophy. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Animal of Opposite Sex to the Champion - LINCOLN LONGWOOL All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr G Smith, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Class 628 SHEARLING RAM, bare clipped on or after 1 March in the current year. Class 629 RAM LAMB. Class 630 SHEARLING GIMMER, bare clipped on or after 1 March in the current year. Class 631 YEARLING EWE, shown in full wool. Class 632 EWE LAMB. CH557 CH558 CH559 For the Lincoln Longwool Breed Champion - The Bradford Chamber of Commerce Cup. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

19 LLEYN Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All animals to be shown untrimmed. Light brushing ONLY accepted. Any washing must be confined to the head and legs. All animals sheared bare after 1 May. All lambs must be tagged. Judge: Mr D Alexander, Galston, Ayrshire Class 633 RAM, two shear or over. Class 634 SHEARLING RAM. Class 635 RAM LAMB. Class 636 EWE, must have reared lambs in current year. Class 637 SHEARLING EWE. Class 638 EWE LAMB. Class 639 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals CH560 CH561 CH562 For the Lleyn Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. LONK Classes 640 & 642 to be certified shorn bare between 1-14 April in the current year. Judge: Mr W Abbott, Pentraeth, Anglesey Class 640 RAM, shearling or over. Class 641 RAM LAMB. Class 642 GIMMER SHEARLING. Class 643 EWE LAMB, born in the current year. CH563 CH564 CH565 For the Lonk Breed Champion - The T A Lye Centenary Cup. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. There will also be a Champion & Reserve Rosette given by the Lonk Breeders Association.

20 MASHAM Judge: Mr M Berry, Kendal, Cumbria Class 644 PEN OF TWO SHEARLING GIMMERS. Class 645 PEN OF TWO EWES, having reared lambs in current year. Class 646 PEN OF TWO EWE LAMBS. Class 647 SINGLE SHEARLING GIMMER. Seperate sheep must be entered in this class. Animals entered in the PEN OF TWO SHEARLING GIMMERS are not allowed to enter this class. CH566 For the Masham Breed Champion - A Yorkshire Agricultural Society Rose Bowl. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. The winner of this championship is eligible for the Commercial Female Championship. MULE Judge: Mr J Burrow, Kendal, Cumbria Class 648 PEN OF TWO GIMMER LAMBS, bred by the exhibitor. Class 649 PEN OF TWO SHEARLING GIMMERS. Class 650 PEN OF TWO SHEARLINGS, which have reared lambs. Class 651 PEN OF TWO EWES, having suckled lambs in current year. Class 652 SINGLE MULE EWE, with its own twin lambs. Class 653 SINGLE GIMMER LAMB. The lamb must have been shown in one of the pen of two classes in the Mule section at this Show. The Winner of this class will be awarded the Alan & Katherine Barnes Perpetual Trophy offered by Alan & Katherine Barnes; this trophy is administered by NEMSA. Class 654 SINGLE GIMMER SHEARLING. The shearling must have been shown in the pen of two classes in the Mule section at this Show. CH567 For the Mule Breed Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money.

21 NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT - PARK All exhibits must have been clipped bare in accordance with Breed Society rules. Judge: Mr J Campbell, Thurso, Caithness Class 655 RAM, shearling or over. Class 656 RAM LAMB. Class 657 EWE, that has reared a lamb in the current year. Class 658 GIMMER. Class 659 EWE LAMB. CH568 CH569 CH570 SP521 For the Champion Male - YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the North Country Cheviot - Park Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. The NCCSS offers a Special Prize Rosette for the Champion from a registered flock. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Highest placed North Country Cheviot - Park Animal owned and shown by an Exhibitor residing in England - NCCSS offer a Special Prize. OXFORD DOWN All sheep, excluding lambs, must have been shorn bare after 1 February in the current year. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr O T Jones, Llangefni, Anglesey Class 660 RAM, shearling or over. Class 661 RAM LAMB. Class 662 EWE, shearling or over. Class 663 EWE LAMB. CH571 CH572 CH573 For the Oxford Down Breed Champion - A Rose Bowl offered by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30.

22 ROUGH FELL Judge: Mr P Capstick, Kirkby Stephen, Lancashire Class 664 RAM, two shear or over, shown out of wool. Class 665 RAM, shearling, shown out of wool. Class 666 RAM LAMB. Class 667 EWE, rearing lamb, in wool. Class 668 SHEARLING EWE, shown out of wool. Class 669 EWE LAMB. CH574 CH575 CH576 For the Rough Fell Breed Champion - The Emmerdale Farm Trophy offered by Yorkshire Television. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. Class 670 AGED RAM. Class 671 SHEARLING RAM. Class 672 Class 673 RAM LAMB. The winner of this class will be awarded the Alandel Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Mrs P Rothwell. BREEDING EWE, having reared a lamb in the current year, shorn bare after 1 May 2018 and untrimmed. Class 674 SHEARLING EWE. Class 675 EWE LAMB. The winner of this class will be awarded the Wellside Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Mrs P Maddock. Class 676 CH577 CH578 CH579 SP522 SP523 RYELAND Judge: Mrs C Bateman, Brecon, Powys GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously shown in this section. For the Ryeland Breed Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the best Animal of Opposite Sex to the Champion - Challenge Trophy in memory of Harold Holdsworth offered by Northern Ryeland Breeders Group. For the Winning Group of Three -

23 Class 677 RAM, shearling or over. Class 678 COLOURED RYELAND Judge: Mrs A Howell, Green Gower, Swansea RAM LAMB. The winner of this class will be awarded the Firgrove Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Mrs J Jackson. Class 679 BREEDING EWE, having reared a lamb in the curent year, shorn bare after 1st May 2018 and untrimmed. The winner of this class will be awarded the High Edge Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Mrs D Bostock. Class 680 SHEARLING EWE. Class 681 Class 682 EWE LAMB. The winner of this class will be awarded the Firgrove Perpetual Trophy, offered and administered by Mrs J Jackson. GROUP OF THREE, one ram and two females. Open to animals previously shown in this section. CH580 CH581 CH582 For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Coloured Ryeland Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a SHETLAND A primitive breed must be shown in natural state, i.e. cosmetic washing and trimming (except dagging) is not allowed. Judge: Mr A Harwood, Horsham, West Sussex Class 683 RAM, two shear or over. Class 684 RAM, shearling. Class 685 RAM LAMB. Class 686 EWE, two shear or over. Class 687 SHEARLING EWE. Class 688 EWE LAMB. Class 689 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals

24 CH583 CH584 CH585 For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Shetland Breed Champion -. Plus a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The The Reserve will also receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. SP524 SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Group of Three Animals - A YAS Special Rosette. SP525 SP526 SP527 For Members of the Shetland Sheep Society exhibiting for the first time -A Special Shetland Sheep Society Rosette. For Highest placed young handler, 17yrs or under - Shetland Sheep Society Rosette. For Overall Winning Lamb from the Ram Lamb and Ewe Lamb classes - The Drum Flock Perpetual Trophy offered and administered by Rena Douglas. SUFFOLK Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only and must be fully registered with the Suffolk sheep society. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr M Stuart, Ellon, Aberdeenshire Class 690 SHEARLING RAM. Class 691 RAM LAMB - TRIMMED. Class 692 RAM LAMB - UNTRIMMED. Class 693 EWE, two shear or over, having reared lambs in the current year. Class 694 SHEARLING EWE. Class 695 EWE LAMB. Class 696 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals

25 CH586 CH587 CH588 SP528 SP529 For the Suffolk Breed Champion - The Sir Prince-Smith Cup offered by his sons and daughters, and The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Animal of Opposite Sex to the Champion - The Superverm Challenge Trophy offered by the Northern Counties Branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society. For the Best Animal Show of Suffolk Sheep in their Pens - SP530 For the Best Group of Three - SWALEDALE Judge: Mr A Alderson, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Class 697 RAM, two shear or over, to be shown out of wool. Class 698 RAM, shearling, to be shown out of wool. Class 699 EWE, any age, to be rearing a lamb in current year, to be shown out of wool. Class 700 EWE, shearling, to be shown out of wool. CH589 CH590 CH591 SP531 SP532 For the Swaledale Breed Champion - The Yorkshire Farmers Trophy and Championship rosette offered by the Swaledale Sheepbreeders Association. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Swaledale Sheep shown by a Small Breeder - SSBA Perpetual Trophy offered by the Chairman of the Swaledale Sheepbreeders Association. For the Best Pair of Swaledale Sheep, one make and on female, age considered - Special Prize offered by the Swaledale Sheepbreeders Association.

26 TEESWATER Points gained towards the Ciba Geigy Trophy. This trophy is awarded each year to the exhibitor achieving the most points over a series of shows. Judge: Mrs S Wilson, Barnard Castle, Co Durham Class 701 AGED OR SHEARLING RAM. Class 702 RAM LAMB. Class 703 HOGG IN WOOL. Class 704 EWE, that has suckled a lamb in current year. Class 705 SHEARLING GIMMER. Class 706 GIMMER LAMB. Class 707 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS. Open to animals previously entered in this section. CH592 CH593 CH594 For the Teeswater Breed Champion - A Rose Bowl offered by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. TEXEL Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. All exhibits to be shown according to Breed Society Rules. Judge: Mr I Prys Jones, Corwen, Denbighshire Class 708 AGED RAM. Class 709 SHEARLING RAM, exhibitor bred only. (Animals entered in this class cannot be e entered in class 710). Class 710 SHEARLING RAM, open to all exhibitors. (Animals entered in this class cannot b be entered in class 709). Class 711 RAM LAMB. (Animals entered in this class cannot be entered in class 712). Class 712 THE TEXEL PERFORMANCE RECORDED RAM LAMB, lambs must be recorded and produced in the flock of a current Texel Sheep Society Performance Recorded flock. (Animals entered in this class cannot be entered in class 711). Class 713 EWE, having reared a lamb in current year. Class 714 SHEARLING EWE. Class 715 EWE LAMB. Class 716 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. CH595 CH596 CH597 Open to animals For the Texel Breed Champion - The Ciba-Geigy Top Clip Trophy. The Texel Sheep Society offer Rosettes to the Champion and to the Reserve. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

27 Class 717 AGED RAM. Class 718 SHEARLING RAM. Class 719 RAM LAMB. WENSLEYDALE Judge: Mrs S Holdich, Stowmarket, Suffolk Class 720 YEARLING EWE, in full wool. Class 721 SHEARLING EWE. Class 722 EWE LAMB. Class 723 CH598 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals CH599 CH600 SP533 For the Wensleydale Breed Champion - The Leeds Smithfield Club s Trophy. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Winner of the Yearling Ewe in Full Wool class - WHITEFACED WOODLAND Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London Class 724 RAM, two shear or over. Class 725 RAM, shearling. Class 726 RAM LAMB, born in current year. Class 727 EWE, two shear or over. Class 728 EWE, shearling. Class 729 EWE LAMB, born in current year. CH601 CH602 CH603 For the Whitefaced Woodland Breed Champion - The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Rosette & 60. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & 30.

28 Entries must be from MV Accredited Flocks only. ZWARTBLES Judge: Mr M Simpson, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire Class 730 RAM, two shear or over. Class 731 RAM, shearling. Class 732 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1 December Class 733 EWE, two shear or over. Class 734 EWE, shearling. Class 735 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1 December Class 736 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, one ram and two females. previously entered in this section. Open to animals CH604 CH605 CH606 SP534 For the Champion Male - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Champion Female - A YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will also receive a For the Zwartbles Breed Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and 60 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 30. SPECIAL PRIZES For the Best Zwartbles Animal bred and exhibited by a Yorkshire Breeder -

29 COMMERCIAL FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP This Championship is to be competed for by the Champions of the following; Mule, Half Bred and the Masham breeds. To be judged at 9.30am on the Wednesday of Show. Judge: Mr R Runciman, Galashiels, Selkirkshire CH607 For the Commercial Female Champion - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette, 65 prize money. The Reserve will also receive a Championship Rosette and 35. INTERBREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS The Interbreed Longwool and Hill, Shortwool/Lowland and Terminal Breed Championships are to be judged following the Commercial Female Championship on the Wednesday of Show. The winners from each of the four Championships listed below will be eligible to go forward for the Supreme Championship. Judge: Mr R Runciman, Galashiels, Selkirkshire CH608 For the Longwool Breed - to be competed for by the Champion animal from the following breeds: Bluefaced Leicester, Leicester, Lincoln, Teeswater, Wensleydale and the Any Other Pedigree Breed Section (where eligible, at the discretion of the Chief Steward). The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Sash & 65 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Sash & 35. CH609 For the Hill Breed Champion - to be competed for by the Champion animal from the following breeds: Blackface, Dalesbred, Derbyshire Gritstone, Hebridean, Herdwick, Kerry Hill, Lonk, North Country Cheviot, Rough Fell, Swaledale, Whitefaced Woodland, and the Any Other Pedigree Breed Section (where eligible, at the discretion of the Chief Steward). The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Sash & 65 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Sash & 35. CH610 For the Shortwool/Lowland Champion - to be competed for by the Champion animal from the following breeds: Bleu du Maine, Border Leicester, British Rouge, Dutch Spotted, Jacob, Lleyn, Ryeland, Shetland, Zwartbles and the Any Other Pedigree Breed Section (where eligible, at the discretion of the Chief Steward). The Champion will receive a YAS Champion Sash & 65 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Sash & 35. CH611 For the Terminal Breed Champion - to be competed for by the Champion animal from the following breeds: Beltex, Blue Texel, British Berrichon, British Charollais, British Vendeen, Hampshire Down, Oxford Down, Suffolk, Texel. The Champion will receive the Grafton Trophy, a YAS Champion Sash & 65 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Sash & 35.

30 SUPREME SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP To be judged following the Interbreed Championships on the Wednesday of Show. Judge: Mr R Runciman, Galashiels, Selkirkshire CH612 For the Supreme Champion Sheep - The Supreme Champion will receive 100 prize money, YAS Supreme Champion Sash together with the Great Yorkshire Show Supreme Championship Trophy. The Reserve will receive 50 and a YAS Championship Sash. INTERBREED SHEEP PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP To be judged following the Supreme Championship on the Wednesday of Show. The Breed Champions from each section plus one animal of the opposite sex, selected by the judge on the day, will compete in these Championships. Animals from the AOP Sections may be eligible for this competition if the Judge deems there is a suitable animal of the same breed, to pair with the Champion. Judge: Mr R Runciman, Galashiels, Selkirkshire CH613 For the Interbreed Sheep Pairs Champion - The Champion Pair will both receive 60 prize money, YAS Champion Sash. The Reserve Champion Pair will both receive 30 and a YAS Championship Sash. PEOPLES CHOICE SHEEP COMPETITION This competition has been kindly sponsored by AIUA To be judged at approximately 1.30pm on Wednesday of Show. This competition has been organised to entertain and educate the general public whilst promoting British Agriculture, particularly in relation to high welfare standards, pride in stockmanship, animal husbandry and to explain the role of farming in managing the countryside. Rosettes and prize cards will be awarded from 1st to 6th place and prize money will be awarded as follows: 1st: 30 and 2nd 15. Prize money will be paid direct to the Breed Societies and not to individual owners. Members of the public will be invited to judge the sheep, under the guidance of an expert steward. Each participant will receive a YAS Special Rosette as a momento of the day. Entries will be allowed on the day from competitors with animals that have been exhibited in previous classes in the sheep section. The sheep used in these classes will be non MV Acrredited. Class HS1 ALL BREEDS

31 SHEEP YOUNG STOCK HANDLERS COMPETITION These classes have been kindly sponsored by Farmers Guardian To be judged on Wednesday of Show at 2.15pm. All lambs or sheep must have been shown in the breed classes at this Show. Rosettes & Prize cards are awarded in this section. Prize money is not awarded. RBST YOUNG SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR, The winner/s of the Junior Handling Classes will be eligible to take part in the RBST Young Shepherd Competition If the Class winner has already qualified the next highest placed eligible competitor not previously qualified can go forward. The Grand Final for the 2019 RBST Young Shepherd competition will be held at Royal County of Berkshire Show on Sunday 22nd September at the Newbury Showground. The Junior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Outlane Trophy and the Senior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Harrison Challenge Trophy. The winners from each class will then compete for the overall Young Shepherd of the Year. The winner of the Junior and Senior category will receive 50 and the Championship Rosette, the Junior and Senior Reserve will receive 25 and Reserve Champion Rosette. As the age range of Young Sheep Handlers classes varies at different shows and where classes don t match the ages of the RSBT Final (Junior class is for ages 8-12 yrs and Senior class is for ages yrs), the judge will select just one finalist from these age ranges. To clarify, it is the handler that qualifies regardless of what sheep they have, but a native breed must be used for the Final, (one of which can be provided as long as RBST are given sufficient notice). Contact Hannah Knowles at RBST ( or hannah@rbst.org.uk). Judge: Mrs J Broughton, Melton Constable, Norfolk - (MV) Judge: Mr T Davis, London, Greater London - (Non MV) Class 737 Class 738 Class 739 Class 740 Class 741 Class 742 Class 743 Class 744 CH614 LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 5 years of age or under on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. The handler is to be supervised by an adult at all times. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 6-8 years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 9-12 years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, MV Accredited, shown by a young handler years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, Non-MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 5 years of age or under on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. The handler is to be supervised by an adult at all times. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, Non-MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 6-8 years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, Non-MV Accredited, shown by a young handler 9-12 years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. LAMB OR SHEEP, any breed or cross, Non-MV Accredited, shown by a young handler years of age on show day. To be judged on presentation and turnout of both lamb/sheep and handler. For the Champion Sheep Young Stock Handler - The YAS Championship Rosette and prize card. The Reserve Champion will also receive a YAS Championship rosette and prize card.

32 Class 745 WOOL ON THE HOOF LUSTRE LONGWOOL BREEDS, including: Lincoln, Teeswater, Wensleydale. Class 746 MASHAM AND MULE BREEDS. Class 747 Bluefaced Leicester, Leicester, HILL BREEDS, including: Derbyshire Gritstone, Kerry Hill, Lonk, North Country Cheviot, Shetland (white fleece only), Whitefaced Woodland. Class 748 MEDIUM BREEDS, including: Beltex, Halfbred, Lleyn, Texel. Class 749 MOUNTAIN BREEDS, including: Blackface, Dalesbred, Rough Fell, Swaledale. Class 750 Class 751 CH615 To be judged at 10am on Thursday of Show. All sheep entered in these classes must have competed in a breed class at the 2019 Show. Lambs cannot be entered into any of the Wool on the Hoof classes. Judge: Mr D Swinton, Galashiels, Selkirkshire NATURAL COLOURED BREEDS, including: Herdwick, Jacob, Shetland, Zwartbles. Coloured Ryeland, Hebridean, DOWN BREEDS, including: British Berrichon, British Bleu du Maine, British Charollais, British Rouge, British Vendeen, Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset, Hampshire Down, Oxford Down, Ryeland, Suffolk. For the Champion Wool on the Hoof - Championship Trophy donated by SGS Wool Testing Services International Limited, a YAS Champion Rosette and 75. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and 35. SP535 SP536 SP537 SP538 SP539 SP540 SP541 SP542 SP543 SP544 SP545 SPECIAL PRIZES For the Winner of the Lustre Longwool Breeds - Trophy donated by G R Isbecque Limited, Bradford. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Highest placed Leicester Longwool entry in the Lustre Longwool Breeds - Special Prize Rosette offered by Barry Enderby. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Masham and Mule Breeds - A Trophy donated by H Dawson, Sons and Company. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Hill Breeds - A Trophy donated by D B Holdsworth Limited, Bradford. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Best White Shetland in the Hill Breeds - The Brae Flock Perpetual Shetland Sheep Salver offered and administered by Alex & Margaret Arbuckle. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Medium Breeds - A Trophy donated by Curtis Wool Holdings Limited. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Mountain Breeds - A Trophy donated by L J MacDonald Limited, Bradford. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Natural Coloured Breeds - A Trophy donated by R E Dickie Limited. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Best Coloured Shetland in the Natural Coloured Breeds - The Spalford Flock Perpetual Shetland Sheep Salver offered and administered by Alan A Hill. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Winner of the Down Breeds - A Trophy donated by Prestige Fibres, Bradford. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the Highest placed Ryeland in the Down Breeds class - The Margaret Hipps Award, offered and administered by the northern Ryeland Group. The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.

33 WOOL FLEECES This section has been kindly sponsored by the Company of Merchants of the Staple of England To be judged at 9am on Tuesday 11th July Each wool fleece exhibit shall consist of one fleece from the 2019 clip; entries must have been grown on the sheep that are the property of the exhibitor, and must be delivered to the Wool Steward before 9.00am on Tuesday 9 July. These classes are based on the wool type and not where a particular breed of sheep originated; the object being that similar types of wool are classified together. Fleeces may only be entered in one class. The fleece must not be artifically stained or fastened with binder or baler twine. Please note: Any class with less than two entries may be cancelled. Please note: No exhibitor may win more than one monetry prize attached to the Championship or Special Prizes listed in the Wool Fleece Section. Judge: Mr D Swinton, Galashiels, Selkirkshire Judge: Mr I Brooksbank, c/o Bradford, West Yorkshire Class 761 BELTEX. Class 762 BLACKFACE. Class 763 BLEU DU MAINE. Class 764 BLUEFACED LEICESTER. Class 765 BRITISH CHAROLLAIS. Class 766 BRITISH VENDEEN. Class 767 DALESBRED. Class 768 DERBYSHIRE GRITSTONE. Class 769 HEBRIDEAN. Class 770 HERDWICK. Class 771 JACOB. Class 772 KERRY HILL. Class 773 LEICESTER LONGWOOL. Class 774 LINCOLN. Class 775 LLEYN. Class 776 LONK. Class 777 MASHAM. Class 778 MULE. Class 779 NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT. Class 780 ROUGH FELL. Class 781 RYELAND, White fleece only. Class 782 RYELAND, Coloured fleece only.

34 Class 783 SHETLAND, White fleece only. Class 784 SHETLAND, Moorit fleece only. Class 785 SHETLAND, Black fleece only. Class 786 SHETLAND, any other coloured fleece, not covered in the other Shetland classes. Class 787 SWALEDALE. Class 788 TEESWATER. Class 789 TEXEL. Class 790 WENSLEYDALE. Class 791 WHITEFACED WOODLAND. Class 792 ZWARTBLES. Class 793 ANY OTHER PEDIGREE BREED, not listed in the current classification. Class 794 DOWN BREEDS, open only to British Berrichon, British Rouge, Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset, Half Bred Female x Terminal Sire, Hampshire Down, Oxford Down, Suffolk. Class 795 NATURAL COLOURED - LOWLAND AND HILL BREEDS, to include COLOURED wool from all down breeds: Bluefaced Leicester, British Bleu du Maine, British Charollais, Derbyshire Gritstone, Jacob, Kerry Hill, Lincoln, Lonk, Masham, Mule, North Country Cheviot, Teeswater, Texel, Wensleydale, Whitefaced Woodland, Welsh Black and Zwartbles. Class 796 NATURAL COLOURED - MOUNTAIN, to include COLOURED wool from all mountain breeds: Blackface, Dalesbred, Herdwick, Rough Fell, Swaledale and any other course or lustre breed. CH616 SP550 SP551 SP552 SP553 SP554 SP555 SP556 SP557 For the best Fleece in Show - A Bronze Trophy offered by The Company of Merchants of the Staple of England, 60 & YAS Champion Rosette. The Reserve will receive 40 & a SPECIAL PRIZES For the best Exhibit of Shetland Fleece - open to any entries from the white or any of the coloured classes. Also 30 and a YAS Special Rosette. For the best Exhibit of Shetland Fleece of opposite colour to the winner of best overall Shetland Fleece (SP537) - The Winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette. For the best Exhibit of Shortwool - 30 and a YAS Special Rosette. For the best Exhibit of Longwool - 30 and a YAS Special Rosette. For the best Coloured Fleece - 30 and a YAS Special Rosette. For the Shepherd of the Best Exhibit of wool - YAS Special Rosette. For the Best Fleece from a Yorkshire Producer - Open to any exhibitor producing more than 200kgs. YAS Special Rosette. For the best Fleece Exhibit of Mountain Bred Wool - the best mountain bred fleece will receive 30 and a YAS Special Rosette.

35 YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION Please observe the following rules for your safety, the smooth running of the Show and the enjoyment of all who visit the Show in any capacity. Show Opening Times Tuesday and Wednesday: 7.30am to 7.30pm Thursday: 7.30am to 6.30pm 1. Entry Fees/Forms Entry fees and closing dates are stated at the front of the schedule and on the entry form. Full payment must accompany all entry forms. Payment methods include: Cheque, made out to Yorkshire Agricultural Society and Debit or Credit cards. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Owners of livestock and equine are eligible for reduced entry fees providing they are a current, Single, Joint or Life Member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society i.e. have paid the current years membership subscription or are paying it on their entry form. Junior or Intermediate members can upgrade their membership to benefit from the reduced fees. 2. Accommodation Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House The Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House has 10 twin rooms and 60 single rooms, each with basic furniture, bed and a mattress. Shower, toilet and clothes drying facilities are in the same building and available only to residents. A warden is in attendance and all rooms are lockable. The rooms are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents must supply their own bedding. (No more than one twin room or two single rooms can be booked per exhibitor) Please Note: Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House is NOT suitable for young children or people of 16 years or under. Exhibitor Camping Park: Open to all livestock exhibitors and Show staff/contractors. Tents permitted Exhibitors must vacate this park by 8pm on Thursday 11th July. ONLY ONE CAR SPACE IS ALLOCATED PER TENT Exhibitor Caravan Park: Open to all equine & livestock exhibitors and Show staff/contractors. Caravans and Motorhomes permitted. Exhibitors must vacate this park by 8pm on Thursday 11th July. ONLY ONE CAR SPACE IS ALLOCATED PER CARAVAN Harrogate Rugby Club Caravan Park (Rudding Lane): Open to all. This park situated close to the Showground. Full facilities and bar/light meals available. Camping available (Single one person only) (Twin two people only) (fully booked at print date) Exhibitors must vacate their room by 12 noon on Friday 12 th July Members Non-Members Pitches available from 28 per night booking directly with HRUFC Washing Facilities Showers are available as follows: next to the Stockperson's Accommodation between Sheep and Red Gate near the Forestry Pavilion on Sixth Avenue at the Yellow Gate end of Avenue E on Fourth Avenue near the Stables

36 4. The Wheatsheaf Restaurant (Stockmen s) The Wheatsheaf opening times Food Bar Saturday 6 July Sunday 7 July Monday 8 July - Wednesday 10 July Thursday 11 July 11.30am 6.00pm 8.00am 7.00pm 6.30am 10.00pm 6.30am 4.00pm Closed 3.00pm 7.00pm 11.00am 10.00pm 11.00am 4pm A mobile catering unit will be near the Collecting Ring from Thursday 4 July onwards 5. Exhibitors Facilities The following facilities are available. (a) Tack boxes for horse exhibitor stabling (b) Storage/Tack areas for cattle exhibitors (these will be communal areas within the cattle sheds) 6. Bedding Straw will be provided in each stable/stall/pen on arrival. Straw will be available for exhibitors to collect from the Forage Yard. The Forage Yard will be open between 6.00am and 10.00pm, Saturday 6 July to Thursday 11 July. There will be a daily delivery (after 7.30pm) in the cattle lines; exhibitors are requested to be diligent with the use of straw at all times. Limited green fodder will be available FOC. Hay is NOT provided and NOT available to buy at Show. 7. Acceptance of Entries The Society reserves the right to refuse any entry without providing reasons. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure entries are posted well in advance of the entry closing date. Closing dates are final and will be strictly enforced, entries received after the closing date will be returned. 8. Cancellation or Combining of Classes The Society reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes if it is decided that there are insufficient entries or exhibitors. If classes are cancelled all entry fees will be refunded in these circumstances. Full Cancellation or Withdrawal from Show If you wish to withdraw from the Show for any reason, then this should be done by writing/ ing the Livestock & Entries Dept. with the details of the reason for your decision. The request will be looked at on an individual basis; this may vary from section to section - see individual Breed Regs. 9. Checking of Entry Details Exhibitors are entirely responsible for the eligibility of their animals for the classes entered and should check that all details are complete and accurate before mailing the form to the Livestock & Entries Department. Requests to amend incorrect details may attract an admin fee. Entry Fees will not be refunded to exhibitors who enter ineligible animals. 10. Substitution of entries is NOT allowed. (Unless stated separately in the Breed Specific Regulations or within the Individual Section Regulations). 11. Competitor/Exhibitor Declaration By completing the entry form (in any section), you agree to abide by the regulations of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Any exhibitor who breaks any of the Society s rules or uses unfair means to win a prize, will be subject to the rules on Disqualification, Sanctions and Exclusion Orders contained herein and, as a result, may forfeit all prizes and prize money and may be barred from attending future shows. 12. Disputes In the event of any dispute, parties are directed to the procedure contained under Disqualification, Sanctions and Exclusion Orders contained herein. (Sections 34-52). 13. Breed Society/Governing Body Regulations Any exhibitor competing under breed society or governing body affiliation will be considered to have agreed to abide by the rules of that society in addition to the show rules.

37 14. Emergency Veterinary Treatment It is a condition of entry to the Show that the Society s Veterinary Surgeons can treat any animal if emergency treatment is required. This applies whether the owner/exhibitor is present or not at the time. If emergency treatment is provided exhibitors are responsible for the cost of any medication or drugs used in the treatment of their animal and payment must be made directly to the Vets at the time. An animal receiving veterinary treatment prior to the date of the show should not be entered for competition, unless the owner has had the animal examined by their own Vet, and their Vet considers it is safe for them to be entered. Any animals showing clinical signs of infection or illness, and in particular Ringworm must not be brought to the showground and will not be permitted to be shown. On arrival on the Showground if an exhibitor has any doubt or concern the Show Vet s must be contacted immediately to examine the animal and the Vet s decision as to whether it is fit to remain on the Showground will be final. Exhibitors should also refer to Regulation 33 below. 15. Fitness to Travel / Transport of Pregnant Animals Animals must be fit for the intended journey prior to beginning the journey and must remain sufficiently fit throughout the travel period. This means the animal should be healthy enough to tolerate the entire journey it is about to make (including loading, unloading and any journey breaks) with no or very little adverse effect on it and the journey should not cause the animal any suffering or injury. The means of transport must be designed, constructed, maintained and operated so as to avoid injury and suffering and ensure the safety of the animals. A journey includes the period from the loading of the first animal to the unloading of the last animal. Any animal entered in the Show that is not fit to travel should be left at the holding premises. The transport of pregnant animals for whom 90% or more of the expected gestation period has already passed, or who have given birth in the previous week is prohibited. Any animal entered to which these criteria apply should not be brought to the Show under any circumstances. [Council Regulation (EC) 1/2005, implemented by The Welfare of Animals (Transport)(England) Order 2006] 16. Entry to the Show Exhibitor tickets in the form of wristbands will be allocated in accordance with the details on the entry form. Additional day tickets may be purchased in advance please order with your entry form. Advance prices are as follows: Adult Child (5yrs to 18yrs) Family (2 adults & 3 children) Prize Money Prize money will be paid at Show using the voucher system. All vouchers must be claimed at Show, or become invalid after the Show, with the exception of Dairy cattle due to the late entry system. 18. Display of Exhibits No exhibit may be covered during show opening hours. No rosettes or prize cards except those won at the Great Yorkshire Show in the current year may be displayed and are displayed at the owner's risk. Duplicates will not be supplied. 19. Showing Ring Dress Guide All exhibitors, stockpersons, and grooms must be appropriately dressed. Exhibitors are under the jurisdiction of the Judge until the class or parade (see Reg. 80) has been completed and must stay in the ring throughout the class unless instructed otherwise by either the Judge or the Steward. 20. Merit The Judge has discretion to withhold any prize where he/she considers there is insufficient merit. 21. Protests Any protest must be lodged in writing within two hours of the class being judged and accompanied by a deposit of 50. The protest must be handed in at the Show Office. The protest will be considered by a Committee chaired by the Show Director or the Chief Executive and the Committee s decision is final. If the protest, in the view of the Show Director, is deemed to constitute a Dispute then it will be dealt in accordance with the procedure under Disqualification, Sanctions and Exclusion Orders, contained herein. If the protest is not sustained then the deposit may be forfeited at the Society s discretion.

38 Please note: This is a general regulation and Individual Section Regulations regarding protests may differ to the above. 22. Cups and Trophies All YAS Society cups and trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright. Cups and Trophies may be collected from the Show Office on show days on production of the winner s slip which will be handed to the winner in the ring. Cups and Trophies will not be posted after the Show. Cups/Trophies must be returned to the Society s Office no later than 30 April 2020 at the expense of the exhibitor. THIS IS A CONDITION OF TAKING THE CUP/TROPHY. When returning trophies to the Society please ensure the correct details are supplied for engraving purposes. All engraving will be carried out on return of the YAS cup/trophy and must ONLY be at the appointment of the Society. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YAS SOCIETY CUPS/TROPHIES ENGRAVED. Please note: Due to the age and value of a few of the cups and trophies listed in the schedules, a keepsake/tankard may be offered by the Society instead of that particular cup or trophy, although the winner s details will be added to any such cup or trophy for posterity. 23. Dogs/Pets are not allowed on the Showground except for Assistance Dogs and those taking part in competitive classes or events. 24. Any exhibitor removing their exhibit before the permitted time as detailed in the relevant schedule shall be deemed to have breached these rules and it will be categorised as a Major Breach (as defined) and will be subject to the rules governing Disqualification, Sanctions and Exclusion Orders. 25. Responsibilities of Exhibitors It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure they arrive on the showground in sufficient time for the commencement of their classes. Any ring timetables publicised are provisional and may be subject to change. The Society will not accept responsibility for any exhibitor missing their class(es). 26. Conditions of Admittance Persons are admitted to the showground and car parks at their own risk and vehicles, together with their accessories and contents, are parked at the owner s risk. While every care is taken to ensure the safety of people and vehicles the Society will not accept liability for any loss or damage or personal injury however caused. 27. No Smoking All enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free; this includes the use of E-Cigarettes. Smoking is NOT allowed in any indoor area including the Grandstands, the Stockman s accommodation, the stables, livestock buildings, marquees and Forage Yard at any time. Any persons breaking this rule may be excluded from future shows. 28. Animal Welfare Any person causing suffering or any form of cruelty to animals will be deemed to have committed a Major Breach of these Rules. Both the first instance adjudicators and any subsequent Appeal Panel will rely on the proposed sanctions below as guidance when considering any decision: (a) A lifetime Exclusion Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show; (b) An Order to forfeit of entry fees, prizes and prize monies; (c) YAS reserve the right to report any cruelty to animals to any relevant prosecuting authority including but not limited to; the Police, NYCC Trading Standards and APHA, RSPCA or any Breed Association.

39 29. Health and Safety Any exhibitor who fails to comply with health and safety or fire safety legislation may be liable to enforcement action by Harrogate Borough Council Environmental Health Officer and the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Officer. It is the responsibility of all exhibitors to familiarise themselves with the Health and Safety Policy for the Show and to comply with any requirements placed on them whilst competing at the Show. Livestock must be under the control of a competent handler at all times and they must use approved restraints which are safe and fit for purpose. Movements on the Showground include areas used by the public and from the cattle lines into the judging rings and handlers must ensure adequate safeguards are in place to prevent an animal from escaping. All Handlers in the Breed and Commercial classes MUST be 14 years of age or over. In the Young Handler classes where a child is under 14 years of age, they must be supervised by an experienced adult handler who is able to restrain/control the animal in an emergency. See Reg. 64 Livestock exhibitors will indemnify the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for any losses suffered as a result of their failure to provide competent handlers in accordance with these regulations and the GYS Health and Safety Policy. 30. Disclaimer The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any person whatsoever while upon the Society s premises, or while entering and leaving the same, for any damage or loss however caused to the property of any such person or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person. 31. The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any accident, damage or loss however caused that may occur to any exhibitor or his servant or to any animal, article, or property exhibited or brought onto the showground by him. Each exhibitor shall indemnify the Society from and against all actions, suits expenses or claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury however caused. 32. Insurance By completing the entry form you warrant to YAS that on or from the date of application up to and including the end of the Great Yorkshire Show the applicant will hold valid insurance to insure against loss or damage caused to any person or property to a minimum value of 2 million. 33. By completing the entry form you are confirming to the following: You are stating that you understand, confirm and agree to the following statement: To the best of my knowledge and belief, the animal(s) I have entered is/are free from any clinical disease at the time of entry including Ringworm lesions. I further declare that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent the said animal(s) from being exposed to infectious or contagious diseases from the time of entry to their arrival on the Showground. Each and all of the particulars given are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that these animals are my own property; and that they are duly qualified, according to the Society s regulations and conditions, to compete for the prize or prizes for which they are entered. To conform, as an exhibitor, to all the Regulations, Conditions and Orders of the Great Yorkshire Show; to hold the Society blameless in the event of any illness, loss or damage occurring to, or through, any animal I may enter or exhibit at the Show, or of mis-delivery of the same: and to indemnify the Society against any legal proceeding arising from any such illness, loss, damage or mis-delivery. Disqualification, Sanctions and Exclusion Orders 34. Disputes In the event of any dispute between you and any other person attending the Show (other than persons connected with, employed by or representing the Show/YAS) regarding any matter relating to the Show, the parties shall refer the matter to the Show Director or Chief Executive who will make a decision which shall be binding and exclusive.

40 35. In the event of a dispute between you and the YAS (or any officer, member, associate or employee of the same) the matter will be directed to the Show Director, in the first instance. The Show Director will, at his sole discretion, decide the appropriate procedure necessary to achieve resolution. The procedures available to the Show Director are contained in this section alone and by entering this agreement, you agree that the dispute resolution procedures contained herein will be final and binding on the parties. 36. Rule Breaches Upon the YAS becoming aware of any breach of this agreement (the Rules), the matter will be put before the Show Director who will, at his sole discretion, decide whether the breach is deemed to be Minor or Major. 37. Disputes under these Rules will be deemed to fall into 3 categories: (a) Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches; Minor Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not exhaustive. The Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach is Minor or Major: i. Procedural misdemeanours in pre-showing organisation; ii. Late arrivals for showing; iii. Any other act deemed to be a Minor Breach by the Show Director. (b) Disputes arising out of Major Breaches; Major Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not exhaustive. The Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach is Minor or Major: i. Any act of cruelty to animals or acts that may cause suffering to any animal; ii. Any act of dishonesty in competing, showing or exhibiting; iii. Any other act that could reasonably be regarded as cheating, to be determined by the Show Director; iv. Any breach of any laws, statute, regulation, statutory instrument or bylaw from time to time in force governing any of the following: transport of animals/livestock, care of animals, presentation of animals, breeding of animals, prevention of disease in animals; v. Any other act deemed to be more than a Minor Breach, as determined by the Show Director. (c) Disputes not relating to a breach of the Rules. 38. Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches will be dealt with at the hearing chaired by the Chief Executive or the Show Director. The decision of the hearing will be final and binding and there will be no right of appeal. No representation, legal or otherwise, will be allowed at such a hearing and submissions will only be heard from you. 39. Sanctions handed down at a hearing regarding Minor Breaches will be limited to any of the following, singularly or together: (a) Formal written warnings. Repeated breaches may lead to a matter being re-categorised as a Major Breach and will be dealt with accordingly; (b) A fine of up to 1000 to be paid to YAS; (c) A direction that you leave the Show immediately and not partake in any showing or competition for the remaining duration of that year s show. (N.B this will not impact on any Show, Prize or Remuneration already achieved, prior to the breach, and will not equate to a lifetime ban. Refusal to leave the Showground may constitute a Major Breach and will be dealt with accordingly); (d) An Order to forfeit prizes and prize monies. 40. Disputes arising out of Major Breaches Disputes arising out of Major Breaches will be dealt with at a hearing, in private, chaired by the Chief Executive or the Show Director, in the first instance. Evidence will be heard from any witness(es) and submissions will only be allowed from you. 41. No representation legal, or otherwise will be allowed at such a hearing.

41 42. The hearing will make a decision which shall be binding on all parties. 43. Decisions made in the first instance regarding Major Breaches will be subject to a right of appeal. Should you wish to appeal, you must set out your grounds (reasons) for appeal in writing and these must be lodged with the YAS Chief Executive within 48 hours of the first instance decision. 44. Appeals Upon receipt of validly served grounds of appeal, YAS will form a panel of between 3-5 appropriate representatives to hear the appeal (The Appeal Panel). The panel may include Council Members, current and former Presidents and any appropriate expert as the appeal may require. The panel will set an appeal date to take place not before 28 days from the date of the first instance decision and elect a person to chair the Appeal Panel. 45. The Appeal Panel at their discretion can appoint a suitably qualified person to provide the Appeal Panel with legal advice, if this occurs and only if this occurs you, the appellant, will be allowed legal representation at any future hearings. All appeal decisions shall be final, binding and exclusive. By entering this agreement you agree that any decision of the Appeal Panel shall be final. 46. The Appeal Panel may make any order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the appeal hearing. This includes: the adjournment of the appeal hearing in order to gather further evidence; request further information or disclosure from you; an order that skeleton arguments or any other documents are provided by the parties to the Appeal Panel; and any other reasonable order. Failure to adhere to any reasonable order will be a waiver of your right to appeal and the first instance decision shall be enforced. 47. At the appeal hearing evidence may be heard from witnesses, both in person and in writing. Any witness whose evidence is in dispute must give evidence in person and any other parties will have the opportunity to ask further questions of that witness. 48. Opening and closing submissions will be allowed from any party involved in the appeal. 49. At the end of the appeal proceedings the Appeal Panel will make a decision. This may be in writing or verbally. 50. Sanctions handed down at first instance hearing or any subsequent appeal hearing concerning a Major Breach will be limited to any or all of the following: (a) A lifetime Exclusion Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show; (b) An Exclusion Order for a term of years prescribed by the first instance hearing or Appeal Panel at their discretion. (Any Exclusion Order prescribed by an Appeal Panel will be final and binding); (c) An Order to forfeit of prizes and prize monies; (d) A fine not exceeding 10,000 to be paid to YAS; 51. Costs relating to Minor Breaches or Major Breaches, in the first instance, will be borne by the parties. An Award of costs in relation to appeal proceedings will be decided by the Appeal Panel at the conclusion of the appeal and in the event of a dismissal of the appeal may include any costs incurred by the YAS in relation to the appeal hearing. 52. Publicity and Data Protection The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is committed to protecting your personal data and processing it only in accordance with legal requirements. We process your personal data as it is necessary for the performance of our contract with you to facilitate your entry to the Show. We will not transfer your data outside of the EEA (European Economic Area) and will not share your data with third parties, except for Breed Societies and/or affiliated Societies and Equine Events, to whom we submit entries and results, to be checked for validity and eligibility based on their legitimate interests. Results will also be circulated with members of the Press and published on our website, this will include the names and town locations of exhibitors. We retain your data in accordance with our retention schedule to simplify future applications. The Society will retain the rights to photographs of any exhibitor or other person on the Showground and store and use the resulting image (including edited or altered versions) for any of the Society s commercial or non-commercial purposes in all and any media, including, without limitation, use in promotional materials and on the Society s website, or supply to carefully selected third parties for use for their own purposes. The Society shall own the copyright in any such images. For further details see our website

42 The Livestock Registration Office will be open at the following times: (Located on Railway Road at the Entrance to the Event Assembly Area) Saturday 6 July: 11am 8pm Monday 8 July: 8am 6pm Sunday 7 July: 8am 8pm Thursday 11 July: 10am 8pm On arrival please complete your on movement in the office prior to unloading any livestock. Cattle should have a valid passport and Sheep and Goats an ARAMS 1 Form and a current PSGHS Health Status Report for MV Accredited Sheep. Health Status Reports will be collected and returned to PSGHS by us. Thursday Departure Times Sheep/Pigs/Goats loading from 3pm Cattle from 3.30pm SHEEP The general conditions and regulations of the Show also apply to this section. All movements to and from the Show must be reported using the Form ARAMS 1 The Showground will be open for the acceptance of animals from 11am on Saturday 6 th July. PREMIUM SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEME (PGHS) Please would exhibitors take careful note of the designation of each breed. MV Accredited Non Accredited AOP Continental/Native Breeds AOP Down Breeds Lincoln Longwool Beltex AOP Longwool Breeds Lonk Bleu Du Maine AOP Primitive Masham Blue Texel AOP Pedigree Hill or Heath Mule Border Leicester Blackface North Country Cheviot British Berrichon Bluefaced Leicester Oxford Down British Charollais Butchers Lambs Rough Fell British Rouge Dalesbred Ryeland Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset Derbyshire Gritstone Ryeland - Coloured Dutch Spotted Halfbred Female x Term. Sire Shetland Hampshire Down Hebridean Swaledale Leicester Longwool (for 2019) Herdwick Teeswater Lleyn Jacob Wensleydale Suffolk Texel Zwartbles Kerry Hill Whitefaced Woodland

43 81. A valid PSGHS Health Status Report must be produced for inspection before unloading. The HSR must be signed and dated and the expiry date must be later than the date of the movement and within all dates of the Show. Ear Tag numbers of all sheep entered must be listed on the HSR. 82. All sheep must be on the showground by 6pm on the Monday 8 th July and may not be removed until 3.30pm on the Thursday 11 th July Separate accommodation, access and loading points will be provided for each category of sheep. MV Accredited and Non Accredited Sheep must travel separately or with a solid partition between each category and must have separate loading/unloading facilities. 84. If an MV Accredited sheep comes into contact with a Non Accredited sheep it must then be kept separate from other MV Accredited sheep from then on, otherwise all the MV Accredited sheep and the premises from which they came will lose their MV Accredited status. 85. MV Accredited sheep must be accompanied to the show by a Current Health Status Report which must be handed in at the Reception point. Photocopies will not be accepted. 86. MV Accredited stock must be led by halter or collar at all times. 87. Copies of the rules of the MV Accredited Schemes are available from SAC Veterinary Services. 88. PSGHS SCRAPIE MONITORING SCHEME Exhibitors attending Show must either:- a) Produce a certificate proving that they are scrapie monitored. or b). Produce a declaration that the sheep are:- i. Non pregnant ii. Have not lambed within 30 days prior to the show 89. All Sheep entered at show must have been treated with an approved scab control product carried out to the manufacturer s specification. 89. Short Tail Docking - The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 Exhibitors must comply with the above regulations when showing Sheep at the Show, this includes sheep purchased by an exhibitor to which short tail docking applies. The regulations state it is illegal to: Cause, or permit to be performed an operation short-tail docking sheep unless sufficient tail is retained to cover the vulva in the case of a female sheep and the anus in the case of a male sheep. Any short docked sheep brought to show are liable to disqualification. APHA staff will report and trace incidents on every occasion where short tail-docking of sheep has been seen. A visit to the farm of holding of origin will be undertaken to identify and deal with any problems on the farm. If an owner is found to have short tail-docked their sheep they will be liable to prosecution under the above legislation and any breaches reported to the RPA by APHA Inspectors. 90. Every pedigree animal entered for competition must be entered, or certified as eligible, to be entered in the flock of its breed. 91. Two-shear is an animal that was born in the year A Shearling is an animal that was born in All aged ewes must have reared a lamb/s during the current year; an aged ewe is any ewe that is two shear or over. 93. No sheep shall be marked and/or shorn except in accordance with the rules of their respective breed society. 94. FANS ARE NOT PERMIITTED IN THE SHEEP SHEDS. 95. REFUNDS of entry fees or pens. Refunds are only offered for entries for veterinary reasons. Pens can only be refunded if the Society is able to re-sell the pen; this must be done before the end of May in the current show year.

44 THE 2019 GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY This policy is a legal requirement and outlines the roles and responsibilities within the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) to ensure compliance with its statutory and moral obligations for health and safety at the Great Yorkshire Show. All Staff (permanent, temporary and contracted), Exhibitors, Stewards, Judges and Visitors are expected to comply with the Show Health and Safety Policy and any legal obligations placed upon them. This policy conforms to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation. Operations Manager Nigel Morgan Show & Trade Stands Coord. Michelle Mackey Organisational Responsibilities Facilities Manager Garry Leahy Event Safety Officer Phil Atkinson Show & Trade Stands Officer Emma Donnelly Livestock & Ents Coord. Amanda Stoddart-West It is the overall responsibility of the Operations Manager to ensure that the policy is implemented and individual responsibilities are fulfilled so far as is reasonably practicable. The Operations Manager will ensure that all activities under the management and control of the YAS fulfil their statutory requirements with regard to health and safety at the Great Yorkshire Show. The Operations Manager is responsible through effective planning in ensuring that risks involved in work activities and the control measures to minimise these are in place and are communicated through a process of briefings and a guidance booklet so far as is reasonably practicable. The Operations Manager will ensure that the locations under the control of the YAS and used in connection with the GYS are maintained in a safe condition, entrances and exits used for the movement of people, animals and vehicles are safe and without risk so far as is reasonably practicable. The Operations Manager assisted by the Facilities Manager will provide up to date safety information for staff, exhibitors and visitors if individuals are exposed to new or increased risks or are exposed to any substance that may be hazardous to health. The use of all hazardous substances will be supervised by a competent person at all times. The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all Facilities Department staff, contractors and activities at the Show. Livestock Exhibitors The YAS reserves the right to suspend any activity or remove any contractor or exhibitor from the showground if they are considered to be unsafe or in direct contravention of health & safety legislation or Show Regulations. All trade, equine, livestock and other exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that plant and machinery is safe and that safe systems of work are set out and followed particularly in respect of the movement of horses and livestock around the showground and they follow any directions given to them by YAS Stewards. All exhibitors must ensure that they maintain a safe working environment and that all articles, substances are moved, stored and used safely and that health and safety and fire safety legislation is complied with. Any exhibitor who fails to comply with health and safety or fire safety legislation may be liable to enforcement action by Harrogate Borough Council Environmental Health Officers and/or the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Officer. Prize money will also be withheld and exhibitors may be removed from the Show. Livestock and Equine exhibitors are reminded that a show environment can be extremely stressful for their animals and animals with unpredictable temperament or character should not be brought to the Show. Livestock and Equine exhibitors will be responsible for carrying out their own risk assessments for the control, movement and conduct of their animals at all times and in the case of livestock applying reasonable controls to ensure that they do not escape or pose a danger to the public whilst being moved around the Showground for grooming, washing, milking, exercise or during loading and unloading. Livestock must be under the control of a competent handler using approved restraints when being moved around the public areas on the showground and into the judging rings and safeguards are in place to prevent an animal from escaping. All Handlers in the Breed and Commercial classes MUST be 14 years of age or over.

45 In the Young Handler classes where a child is under 14 years of age, they must be supervised by an experienced adult handler who is able to restrain/control the animal in an emergency. See Reg. 64 In the interests of public safety livestock exhibitors will keep the movement of livestock to a minimum when the show is open to the public and during transfers from their stalls to judging rings and back and will restrict movement of livestock to controlled areas designated by the organisers. Livestock must not be left unattended at any time in public areas whether restrained or otherwise unless in a secure stall and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that stalls are secure and livestock cannot escape when they are being viewed by the public. Livestock exhibitors will indemnify the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for any losses suffered as a direct result of their failure to provide competent handlers and/or any negligent act on the part of the handler or owner which is in direct contravention of this policy or the Show Regulations. Livestock exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that any workers under their control or direction who are engaged in disinfecting activities are made aware of the risks and the control measures in place. Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own personal protective equipment and that they or their agents use this equipment. The organiser reserves the right to restrict the movement of people through the cattle lines whilst judging or livestock movement is in progress. First Aid First aid and medical facilities for the Great Yorkshire Show are provided by an approved medical contractor who will provide extensive coverage for the three days of the show. First aid points are clearly identified on the showground and on maps and in catalogues. All medical personnel are qualified first aid or Emergency Care Practitioners. Persons needing hospital care will be transported to Harrogate District Hospital. There is a dedicated Medical Centre on the Showground near to White Gate. Emergency Procedures In the event of a major incident during the Great Yorkshire Show the YAS/GYS emergency procedures will be put into effect. See supplementary document GYS Major Incident Plan (June 2017 Revised). Fire Precautions All staff, temporary workers, contractors and exhibitors must comply with the requirements of the Show Fire Risk Assessment which conforms to the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 including persons in charge of activities within temporary structures and marquees including multioccupancy units. All fire exits will be clearly marked and the route to them will be kept clear at all times. No person shall place an obstruction in aisles, corridors or walk ways that are designated escape routes at any time. Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment will be located at easily accessible points and will be clearly visible and identified as fire safety equipment. No person should attempt to use any fire safety equipment which places themselves or others at risk. Fire safety equipment must not be moved or tampered with. Any person who discovers a fire should dial 999 and inform Event Control or Black Gate Security Reception Point when Event Control is closed. To supplement any portable fire safety equipment carried on machinery or plant the YAS will have additional equipment on the site located in the Facilities Department. Smoke Free Regulations/Policy All enclosed and substantially enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free (No Smoking; this includes the use of E-Cigarettes). This includes all permanent buildings, temporary structures, tents, marquees or similar, stables, cattle sheds, sheep, pig and goat lines and the Main Ring and White Rose Ring Grandstands. Smoking is only permitted on the road networks inside the Showground and on clear open spaces that are not substantially enclosed. The requirements apply to all smoking 24 hours a day and the Safety Stewards/Security will be responsible for enforcing these regulations on behalf of the Society.

46 Vehicle Movements/Speed Limits on the Showground Vehicle movements are not permitted on the Showground when the Show is open to the public except essential service and emergency vehicles. The maximum speed limit on the showground for any type of mechanically driven vehicle including ATV s and Quad bikes is 20 mph. This should not be exceeded under any circumstances and due care and consideration should be demonstrated by the drivers of all vehicles when the show is open to the public particularly in crowded public area s and when livestock and horses are moving or visible. In public area s if the volume of the public in these area s is so great as to be a hazard or risk to the drivers of mechanical vehicles they should not enter these area s until it is safe to do so. The safety of the public and workers on foot is of primary consideration at all times regardless of the purpose that the vehicle is being used for. The use of All Terrain and Off Road Utility Vehicles is prohibited on the Showground unless their use has been authorised in advance by the Society. Risk Assessment A Risk Assessment has been prepared by the Society that identifies potential hazards that could pose a risk during the build-up, breakdown and when the Show is open to the public. A copy of the risk assessment is available on request. The Risk Assessment is a legal document and will be made available in the event of any subsequent claim or investigation against the YAS or an exhibitor or contractor for negligence or damages arising from any act or incident at the Great Yorkshire Show. Other Arrangements Disinfection of Livestock Transport All workers involved in the disinfection of livestock vehicles must be made aware of the risks by the contractor responsible. The designated area used for disinfection is maintained in a safe condition and any machinery used must be safe with safe systems of work set out for the operation including the provision and use of personal protective equipment. A risk assessment must be prepared that conforms to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations as hazardous substances are in use in this area. Storage Exhibitors or contractors are not permitted to store items or equipment on the showground particularly hazardous substances unless prior agreement has been reached with the Show and Trade Stands Coordinator prior to the show or it forms part of the contractual arrangements for the show. Any items that are stored must be stored in accordance with specific instructions outlined by the YAS and must be stored safely. Exhibitors and contractors must ensure that the storage of any items or equipment does not contravene fire safety regulations. Use of Barbecues The use of barbecues by exhibitors or contractors is not permitted within the showground perimeter unless they form part of a legitimate trade stand demonstration and the necessary safety controls are in place. The Trade Stands Officer must be notified prior to the Show if a barbecue is to be used and approval given in writing. The use of barbecues in the cattle sheds is strictly prohibited. Furniture & Equipment in the Cattle Sheds & Marquees Only flame-retardant folding picnic chairs are permitted in the cattle sheds & marquees. Settees and other items of bulky furniture e.g. fridge, freezers, etc., are not permitted as they pose a significant fire risk. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October Competitive Sections for Beef, Sheep, Equine, Pigeons, Poultry, Rabbits, Honey. For enquiries please contact: Livestock & Entries: Trade Stands: Amanda Stoddart-West Michelle Mackey Tel: Tel: amandaw@yas.co.uk michellem@yas.co.uk

47 YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Membership of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society not only gives you some great benefits but it also supports our charitable work. The Society promotes food, farming and countryside while spreading the word about the work that goes into maintaining our rural landscapes and bringing food to our forks. YAS only continues to thrive because of the support of its members, helping us to deliver a range of charitable activities such as: Sponsorship of farming projects including a Nuffield Scholarship Grants for organisations and individuals to support and promote farming and the countryside Coordinate and run agricultural and rural networks Educating over 15,000 school children Provide free course for teachers encouraging them to use the outdoors as a classroom, including the Showground itself The value of the support provided by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society to regional farming and countryside initiatives has risen year on year to nearly 1m. How you can help us There are many ways that you can help: Join us by becoming a member Make a donation Leave us a legacy Become a corporate member Join the Yorkshire Agricultural Society today YAS members enjoy: Free entry to the Great Yorkshire Show on all three days Free entry to Countryside Live on both days Access to the most prestigious areas of the Great Yorkshire Show: Members Pavilion and Members Section of the Grandstand Discount on entries into livestock classes (for single and joint members only) 5% discount in Fodder the Society s shop and café on the Great Yorkshire Showground (on production of your membership card) 10% discount on Great Yorkshire Tweed jackets (on production of your membership card) available from Clarksons in York and Eric Spencer in Ilkley Free newsletters keeping you up to date with the Society s activities 10% discount on legal fees on production of your Society Membership Card with Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Long service awards for agricultural employees who have worked over 35 years for the same employer Opportunity to purchase members guest badges valid for one day The option to be nominated and vote for council Visit our Show Office whilst at the Show (map ref J5), or for more information call or visit

48 COMMERCIAL LAMB CLASSES 2019 This year, all lambs must be delivered by the exhibitor to York Auction Mart between 2pm 4pm on Thursday 4 th July. Please be aware that the York Auction Mart has a 6-day rule in place, in case any exhibitor has had an ON movement within the previous week. The competition has been restricted to 38 entries. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All carcases must be collected by the exhibitor from the display unit between 5.30pm 6pm on Wednesday. Exhibitors wishing their carcases to remain until Thursday must notify the Steward on the first day of Show.