PETERBOROUGH ROYAL FOXHOUND SHOW SOCIETY Patron HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN President C.M.F. Scott, Esq Committee Chairman: Sir Philip Naylor-Leyland, Bt., M.F.H. Vice Chairmen: The Lord Annaly and C.M.F. Scott, Esq. The Earl of Yarborough, M.F.H. T.P. Naylor-Leyland, Esq. D. Reynolds, Esq., OBE, DL A.D. Osborne, Esq., M.F.H. C.C. Frampton, Esq., M.F.H. A.H. Riddington, Esq. Captain I.W. Farquhar, L.V.O., M.F.H. R.J.H. Vestey, Esq., M.F.H. M. Martin, Esq. PETERBOROUGH ROYAL FOXHOUND SHOW WEDNESDAY, 20th July, 2016 to be held at the East of England Showground Peterborough SCHEDULE Secretary: J Staples, Esq. Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Society
D O G H O U N D S JUDGING COMMENCES:- 10.00 a.m. Judges:- Major T.R. Easby O.M.Dale Esq., M.F.H. PRIZES CLASSES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 FIRST PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 SECOND PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THIRD PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THERE ARE NO ENTRY FEES PAYABLE NOTE: ALL CLASSES - PLEASE SEE CONDITIONS 4(c) AND 9 CLASS 1 - BEST UNENTERED HOUND Whelped on or after 1st December, 2014 and must come from a Pack that has not won a First Prize, Champion Cup and/or Special Prize at the 2013, 2014 or 2015 Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. CLASS 2 - (OPEN) BEST COUPLE OF UNENTERED HOUNDS Whelped on or after 1st December, 2014. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 3 - BEST COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS Must come from a Pack that has not won a First Prize in an Open Class or Champion Cup at the 2013, 2014 or 2015 Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show and no hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 4 - (OPEN) BEST TWO COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS No hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 5 - (OPEN) BEST STALLION HOUND Not less than a two-season hunter and certified to be the sire of living puppies. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. 2
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR DOG HOUNDS SPECIAL (1) THE EARL FITZWILLIAM MEMORIAL AWARD An engraved Tankard to the Puppy Walker of the Best Single Hound entered in Class 1. SPECIAL (2) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 1, which has not won a first, second or third prize at Peterborough since 1996, i.e. for 20 years. SPECIAL (3) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 2 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (4) THE EARL FITZWILLIAM MEMORIAL AWARD An engraved Tankard to the Puppy Walker of the Best Single Hound entered in Class 2. SPECIAL (5) SPECIAL PRIZE To the Owner or Master of the Best Single Hound exhibited in Classes 1 and 2. A Goblet won outright. SPECIAL (6) HORSE AND HOUND CHALLENGE CUP For the Champion Unentered Dog Hound in Classes 1 and 2 and a Special Prize of 35 to the principal Hunt Servant showing the Champion Unentered Dog Hound. 10 to the Whipper-In. SPECIAL (7) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 3, which has not won a first, second or third prize at Peterborough since 1996, i.e. for 20 years. SPECIAL (8) NORA CHRISTIE ROSE BOWL Champion Rose Bowl. A Perpetual Challenge Rose Bowl presented by Miss N.Christie for the Best Two Couple of Entered Hounds (Open) in Class 4. SPECIAL (9) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 4 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (10) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 5 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (11) CHAMPION CUP A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by the late Duke of Beaufort, K.G., M.F.H., to be held for one year by the Owner or Master, being the Exhibitor of the Best Dog Hound exhibited in any Class. SPECIAL (12) CAPTAIN CHARLIE BARCLAY MEMORIAL MEMENTO Presented to the Master of the Champion Dog Hound. SPECIAL (13) HUNT SERVANT S SALVER A Perpetual Challenge Trophy awarded annually to the Huntsman exhibiting the Champion Dog Hound presented by the East of England Agricultural Society, together with the Special Prize of 35. 10 to the Whipper-In. NOTE A Pack winning a special prize or prizes in the Dog Hound classes is not eligible for the specials in the Bitch Hound classes. 3
B I T C H H O U N D S JUDGING COMMENCES:- 2.15 p.m. Judges:- C.C. Frampton, Esq., M.F.H. A.P.A.Waugh, Esq., M.F.H. PRIZES CLASSES 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 FIRST PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 SECOND PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THIRD PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THERE ARE NO ENTRY FEES PAYABLE NOTE: ALL CLASSES - PLEASE SEE CONDITIONS 4(c) AND 9 CLASS 6 - BEST UNENTERED HOUND Whelped on or after 1 st December, 2014 and must come from a Pack that has not won a First Prize, Champion Cup and/or Special Prize at the 2013, 2014 or 2015 Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. CLASS 7 - (OPEN) BEST COUPLE OF UNENTERED HOUNDS Whelped on or after 1 st December, 2014. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 8 - BEST COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS Must come from a Pack that has not won a First Prize in an Open Class or Champion Cup at the 2013, 2014 or 2015 Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show and no hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 9 - (OPEN) BEST TWO COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS No Hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 3 entries allowed, only 1 to be exhibited. CLASS 10 - (OPEN) BEST BROOD BITCH HOUND Not less than a two-season hunter and certified to be the dam of living puppies. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. 4
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR BITCH HOUNDS SPECIAL (14) THE EARL FITZWILLIAM MEMORIAL AWARD An engraved Tankard to the Puppy Walker of the Best Single Hound entered in Class 6. SPECIAL (15) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 6, which has not won a first, second or third prize at Peterborough since 1996, i.e. for 20 years. SPECIAL (16) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 7 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (17) THE EARL FITZWILLIAM MEMORIAL AWARD An engraved Tankard to the Puppy Walker of the Best Single Hound entered in Class 7. SPECIAL (18) SPECIAL PRIZE To the Owner or Master of the Best Single Hound exhibited in Classes 6 and 7. A Goblet won outright. SPECIAL (19) HORSE AND HOUND CHALLENGE CUP For the Champion Unentered Bitch Hound in Classes 6 and 7 and a Special Prize of 35 to the principal Hunt Servant showing the Champion Unentered Bitch Hound. 10 to the Whipper-In. SPECIAL (20) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 8, which has not won a first, second or third prize at Peterborough since 1996, i.e. for 20 years. SPECIAL (21) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 9 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (22) SPECIAL GRATUITY A special prize of 35 to the Huntsman of the highest placed Pack in Class 10 eligible to exhibit in the SPECIAL (23) CHAMPION CUP A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by the late Earl Fitzwilliam, M.F.H., to be held for one year by the Owner or Master, being the Exhibitor of the Best Bitch Hound exhibited in any Class. SPECIAL (24) LT. COL. SIR PETER FARQUHAR, Bt., D.S.O., O.B.E. MEMORIAL MEMENTO Presented to the Master of the Champion Bitch Hound. SPECIAL (25) HUNT SERVANT'S SALVER Joseph Stephenson (Secretary 1913-1965) Memorial Prize presented by Mr. John Dawes. A Perpetual Challenge Trophy awarded annually to the Huntsman exhibiting the Champion Bitch Hound, together with the Special Prize of 35. 10 to the Whipper-In. NOTE A Pack winning a special prize or prizes in the Dog Hound classes is not eligible for the specials in the Bitch Hound classes. 5
OLD ENGLISH TYPE HOUNDS C O N D I T I O N S 1. Entries in Classes 11, 12, and 13 must have no more than one "modern" grandparent or two "modern" great grandparents in an otherwise "Old English" pedigree. 2. General Conditions on pages 8, 9 and 10 also apply to these Classes. D O G H O U N D S PRIZES JUDGING COMMENCES:- 10.30 a.m. in a Separate Ring adjoining the Fitzwilliam Hound Enclosure Judges:- E.Foster, Esq T.J.E.Coulson, Esq., M.F.H CLASSES 11, 12 & 13 FIRST PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 SECOND PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THIRD PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THERE ARE NO ENTRY FEES PAYABLE NOTE: ALL CLASSES - PLEASE SEE CONDITIONS 4(c) AND 9 CLASS 11 - BEST UNENTERED HOUND Whelped on or after 1 st December, 2014. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 8 entries allowed, only 3 to be exhibited. CLASS 12 - BEST COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS No hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 4 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. CLASS 13 - BEST STALLION HOUND Not less than a two-season hunter and certified to be the sire of living puppies. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. SPECIAL (26) CHAMPION DOG HOUND Championship Rosette, Tankard and Gratuity of 35 to the Huntsman of the Champion Dog Hound. Goblet presented to the Owner or Master being the exhibitor of the Champion Dog Hound in any Class. 6
OLD ENGLISH TYPE HOUNDS C O N D I T I O N S 3. Entries in Classes 14, 15 and 16 must have no more than one "modern" grandparent or two "modern" great grandparents in an otherwise "Old English" pedigree. 4. General Conditions on pages 8, 9 and 10 also apply to these Classes. PRIZES B I T C H H O U N D S JUDGING COMMENCES:- 2.30 p.m. in a Separate Ring adjoining the Fitzwilliam Hound Enclosure Judges:- E.Foster, Esq T.J.E.Coulson, Esq., M.F.H CLASSES 14, 15 & 16 FIRST PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 SECOND PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THIRD PRIZE to the Huntsman, a Gratuity of 35 THERE ARE NO ENTRY FEES PAYABLE NOTE: ALL CLASSES - PLEASE SEE CONDITIONS 4(c) AND 9 CLASS 14 - BEST UNENTERED HOUND Whelped on or after 1 st December, 2014. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 8 entries allowed, only 3 to be exhibited. CLASS 15 - BEST COUPLE OF ENTERED HOUNDS No hound being older than a seven-season hunter. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 4 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. CLASS 16 - BEST BROOD BITCH HOUND Not less than a two-season hunter and certified to be the dam of living puppies. All hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. 6 entries allowed, only 2 to be exhibited. SPECIAL (27) CHAMPION BITCH HOUND Championship Rosette, Tankard and Gratuity of 35 to the Huntsman of the Champion Bitch Hound. Goblet presented to the Owner or Master being the exhibitor of the Champion Bitch Hound in any Class. 7
C O N D I T I O N S 1. List of Packs having won a First Prize, Champion Cup and/or Special Prize in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and consequently barred from Classes 1 and 6. Bicester with Whaddon Chase Cotswold, North Duke of Beaufort s East Kent with West Street East Sussex and Romney Marsh Fitzwilliam (Milton) Grove and Rufford Norfolk, West Royal Artillery (Salisbury Plain) Suffolk Thurlow Vine and Craven VWH 2. List of Packs having won a First Prize in an Open Class or Champion Cup in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and consequently barred from Classes 3 and 8. Cotswold North Duke of Beaufort s East Kent with West Street East Sussex and Romney Marsh Grove and Rufford VWH 3. All entries to be made in writing by FRIDAY 10 TH JUNE, 2016 (except for Perpetual Champion Cups, which are automatic entries). 4.(a) Entry of Hounds is open to Owners and Masters of Hounds of any recognised Pack of Foxhounds in the United Kingdom and Eire subscribing 35.00 or upwards to the Society. (b) Only Hounds entered, or which are eligible for entry in the Foxhound Kennel Stud Book, can be shown. (c) (d) All Hounds shown must have been bred in the kennel from which they are shown. All Hounds entered in Classes 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 16 must be registered in the Foxhound Kennel Stud Book under the name of the Pack showing them. 5. Entry Fees - There are no entry fees payable in 2015. 6. Substitution - In Classes 1, 2, 6, 7, 11 and 14 Substitutions may be made. Substitutions, with full breeding details, must be handed in writing to the Office when the Huntsman is declaring the Hounds. Substitutions of entry will not be allowed in Classes 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 16. The Committee would like to emphasise that if the conditions of the Substitution Ruling are not strictly complied with in 2016, it will be necessary to revert to the original NO substitution rule. 7. Classes 1, 5, 6 and 10-6 entries allowed but no more than 2 to be exhibited. Classes 2, 3, 7 and 8-3 entries allowed (i.e. 6 Hounds) only 1 couple to be exhibited. Classes 4 and 9-3 entries allowed (i.e. 12 Hounds) only 1 entry (i.e. 4 Hounds) to be exhibited. 8
Classes 11 and 14-8 entries allowed but no more than 3 to be exhibited. Classes 12 and 15-4 entries allowed but no more than 2 to be exhibited. Classes 13 and 16-6 entries allowed but no more than 2 to be exhibited. Classes 1 and 6 - In order to save judging time, Packs showing two Hounds in these Classes may exhibit both in the Ring together. One entry only by each Exhibitor for Special Prizes. Not more than two entries from previous Classes, by each Exhibitor for the Champion Cup. (Hounds competing for the Championship Cup need not have won a prize). Third Prizes will only be awarded where four entries or more compete. 8. DECLARATIONS Classes 1 to 10 - Declaration must be made at the Secretary s Office for Dog Hounds by 8.45 a.m. and for Bitch Hounds by 12.00 noon. Old English Type Foxhounds - Classes 11 to 16 - Declarations must be made at the Secretary s Office for Dog Hounds by 9.15 a.m. and for Bitch Hounds by 12.00 noon. In an emergency, Declarations for all Classes can be made on the morning of the Show by telephone: 01733 234451 or by Fax: 01733 370038 or by Email: jstaples@eastofengland.org.uk before declaration closing time. 9. No entry or part of an entry in any of the Classes which has won a First Prize or Champion Cup at a previous Peterborough Show can be shown again in the same Class. No Hound which has won a Champion Cup at a previous Show can be shown again for a Champion Cup. 10. It is a condition of entry that a Master shall not show at more than two OTHER Shows during the year. (This is a recommendation of the M.F.H. Association). 11. The Ring Steward shall have the discretion to amend the order of entry to the Ring in any Class to accommodate the prize winners of the previous Class. 12. Accommodation will be secured, if possible, for Hounds arriving the evening prior to the Show, upon notice being given to the Secretary. All Hounds entered for competition must be in their Kennels in the Showground by 9.00 a.m. on the morning of WEDNESDAY, 20 TH JULY, 2016 and remain there until the close of the Show on that day. No Hounds will be allowed in the Kennels before 7.00 a.m. and must be removed from the Kennels within one hour of the conclusion of judging. 13. Judging for the Dog Hound Classes 1 to 5 will commence punctually at 10.00 a.m. and for the Bitch Hound Classes 6 to 10 at 2.15 p.m. Old English Type Dog Hound Classes 11 to 13 at 10.30 a.m. and Bitch Hounds Classes 14 to 16 at 2.30 p.m. 14. Every Huntsman in charge of Hounds not receiving a prize or prizes to the value of 35.00 in any of the Classes will, if the Owner or Master is a Subscriber to the Funds of 35.00 or upwards, be presented with a Gratuity of 35.00. A Pack winning a special prize or prizes in the Dog Hound Classes is not eligible for the specials in the Bitch Hound Classes. 9
15. Everyone coming into the Ring with Hounds must be dressed in Hunting clothes (without Spurs). 16. The Huntsman must wear an armband showing the name of his Hunt on his right arm. 17. Prize rosettes may be worn if desired but must only be on the left arm. 18. In all cases the Gratuity to the Huntsman will be paid to the person in charge of the Hounds. 19. No responsibility will be accepted for injury to or death of a Hound, or for any injury or damage caused by a Hound whilst in the Showground. 20. Hounds should not be sent for exhibition at the Show if they are suffering from an infectious or contagious disease, nor if they have been in contact with animals suffering from such disease during the period of four weeks prior to the date of the Show. Hounds found suffering from any disease at the Show may be removed forthwith. 21. VETERINARY EXAMINATION All Hounds after being unboxed in the Hound Show Box Area must be seen by the Society s Honorary Veterinary Surgeon before proceeding to the Kennels. It is the responsibility of Huntsmen to ensure Hounds are examined. 22. The M.F.H.A. Committee have asked Masters of Packs showing at any of the recognised Shows, whose hounds develop the cough after the Show, that they should notify the M.F.H.A. Office immediately. The M.F.H.A. will then pass the information on to other Hound Shows. 10
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE SOCIETY AND SHOW CORRESPONDENCE TO BE ADDRESSED TO: JEREMY STAPLES Secretary Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Society, East of England Showground, Peterborough. PE2 6XE Telephone: 01733 363504 Mobile: 07817 668055 Email: jstaples@eastofengland.org.uk ALL ENTRIES TO BE RETURNED TO:- MRS. JUDY HART Millstone Cottage, Yew Tree Farm, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, CHIPPING NORTON, Oxfordshire. OX7 6AW Telephone: 01993 832237 Mobile: 07769 674388 Email: judy.hart222@gmail.com Entries must be submitted in writing on the official Peterborough Entry Forms and must include the White Statement Form. It is regretted that any other format will not be accepted. Online entries are acceptable. Please see the website for details. 11