Waimate A&P Show Schedule for the 129th Annual Show                to be held on at the Showgrounds, Kitchener Park, Waimate Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 November 2010

Entries Close Friday 15 October

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Dear Exhibitors

The Waimate A&P Association extends a very warm welcome to existing and new exhibitors to help us celebrate our 129^th annual show.  We appreciate your support and look forward to having you join us on 20 - 21 November.

Lucy Hennessy  -  President

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  Sheep

Conditions and regulations:  All sheep must be penned and ready for judging by 9.00am and no stock to be removed from the yards until after 4.30pm on the day of the show. 
All sheep in the purebred classes must be from a registered flock. 
In all cases with lamb/s at foot, lamb/s to be taken into consideration. 
Names of breeder of purebred sheep and date of shearing must be given at time of entry. 
No sheep may be exhibited in more than one class, except in classes for special prizes with special entry.
Sheep in natural condition are eligible for entry as such in all classes in the schedule but must comply with the following conditions:

Entry fee:  Members $3.50, non members $4.50
Prizes:  Unless otherwise specified, prizes in all classes will be $6, $4 and $2 respectively.  Third prize will be given only if there are seven or more entries.

Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given, with Champion and Reserve Champion All Breeds judged at 1.30pm. 

Supreme Champion Ram Hogget, Down Breeds  Supreme Champion Ram Hogget, Wool Breeds Supreme Champion All breeds Ewe Hogget
sponsored by

Waimate Veterinary Services
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Supreme Champion Sheep - All Breeds
sponsored by

Rabobank

Romney                                                                                           Section 1

 E R McConnell Challenge Trophy; Champion Romney Ram Hogget
A S Elworthy Romney Cup; most points in Romneys
A K Askin Challenge Trophy; best pen of three Romney rams (class 119)
C E. Maindonald Cup; best woolled Romney

Class 1  Ram over 18 months
Class 2  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 3  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 4  Ewe over 18 months (woolly or shorn) with lamb/s at foot
Class 5  Ewe under 18 months
Class 6  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Three flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see class 119)

Corriedale                                                                                       Section 2 

Thibenzole Challenge Cup; Messrs Merck, Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Ltd challenge cup for the exhibitor gaining most points in Corriedale Sheep.

Class 17  Ram over 18 months
Class 18  Ram 18 months or under - shorn
Class 19  Ewe over 18 months (woolly or shorn) with lamb/s at foot
Class 20  Ewe under 18 months
Class 21  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
3 flock Rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class 119)

Border Leicester                                                                           Section 3

A F Ruddenklau Memorial Cup; most points in Border Leicester classes - to be held for one year.
Cairnforth Trophy; The late F G Brown trophy for best pen of three Border Leicester Flock Ram Hoggets
M D Studholme Challenge Cup; most points in Stud Border Leicester Ewe.
D M Elliott Memorial Challenge Trophy; best Border Leicester Ram Hogget.
S J Blair Challenge Trophy; best Border Leicester Ewe Hogget
The Border Leicester Breed Committee of the NZ Sheepbreeders' Association offers cash prizes of $20 each for the best ram and ewe under 18 months; $20 for the best ram, 18 months to 30 months, and $60 for Group Class - shorn ram hogget, shorn ewe hogget, woolly ewe hogget.  The winning entries must be from flocks registered with the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association.  Three exhibitors with one or more entries each, or two exhibitors with two or more entries each, or no award will be made

Open Classes
Class 30  Ram over 18 months
Class 31  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 32  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 33  Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot
Class 34  Ewe under 18 months
Class 35  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Class 36  Shorn ram hogget, shorn ewe hogget & woolly ewe hogget (can be  shorn as lamb)

Natural Condition Classes
Class 38  Ewe under 18 months, shorn as lamb
Class 39  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 40  Ewe over 18 months - shorn with lamb/s at foot
Class 41  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
3 flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class 119) 

Lincoln                                                                                            Section 4 

Class 53  Ram over 18 months
Class 54  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 55  Ewe over 18 months, with lamb/s at foot
Class 56  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
3 flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class 119)

Merino - horned or polled                                                           Section 5

Class 58  Ram over 18 months
Class 59  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 60  Ewe under 18 months
3 flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class 119)

South Suffolk                                                                          Section 6 

South Suffolk Challenge Cup; the late Mr F J Henshaw Challenge Cup for the exhibitor gaining most points in South Suffolk classes
Class 61  Ram over 18 months - shorn 
Class 62  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 63  Ewe hogget under 18 months with lamb/s at foot
Class 64  Ewe hogget shorn - under 18 months
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class118)

Suffolk                                                                                     Section 7

Class 73  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 74  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 75  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn.  (see class 118)

Southdown                                                                              Section 8 

Southdown Challenge Rose Bowl; W I Hay Challenge Trophy for the exhibitor gaining most points in Southdown section.

Class 80  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 81  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 82  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 Flock rams under 18 months - shorn (see Class 118)

 South Dorset Down                                                               Section 9 

Class 88  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 89  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 90  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn. (see Class 118) 

Hampshire                                                                            Section 10 

Class 94  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 95  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 96  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn. (see Class 118)

Dorset Down                                                                                Section 11 

Class   99  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 100  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 101  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn. (see Class 118)

Poll Dorset                                                                                    Section 12 

Class  104  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 105  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 106  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn. (see Class 118)

Texel                                                                                                                                                                   Section 13

Class 110  Ram over 18 months - shorn
Class 111  Ram under 18 months - shorn
Class 112  Ewe under 18 months - shorn
Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot (see class 117)
2 flock rams under 18 months - shorn. (see Class 118)

Interbreed Classes                                                                      Section 14 

Natural Condition Classes
Sponsored by
Essential Nutrition and Canterbury Meat Packers

Class 117  Essential Nutrition - Meat breed ewe over 18 mths with lamb/s at foot
Class 118  Canterbury Meat Packers  -  2 sires under 18 months of one breed most suited for breeding lambs for chilled trade. 
Prizes:  1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $30, 4th $15
Class 119  3 rams of any breed or description suitable for breeding replacements

Crossbred                                                                                     Section 15

(Registered sheep not eligible) 
Craigburn Challenge Cup; the late Mr Alan Grant Trophy to exhibitor gaining most points in this section.
Norton Francis Challenge Trophy; the late Norton Francis Silver Cigar Box for winner of Class 121

Class 121  Three  ewes under 18 months, any bred or cross, suitable for breeding export lambs
Class 122  One Ewe with lamb/s at foot; lamb/s to be taken into consideration
CHAMPION AND RESERVE  from classes 121 & 122

Gift Lamb                                                                                      Section 16

Entry free
Prizes:  1st $6, 2nd $4, 3rd $2
NZ Refrigerating Co Ltd, Prime Lamb Challenge Cup; winner of this section

Class 123  Gift lamb most suitable for exportLambs to be exhibited at show where they will be judged on the hoof (registered sheep not eligible)

Black and  Coloured                                                                                 Section 17

Conditions and regulations:  BRUCELLOSIS:  All sheep entered in this Association Show must be from an accredited Brucellosis free flock, or blood tested negative.  Copy of certificate must accompany entries.
All natural condition and shorn after 1 July last

 NATURAL CONDITION
Class 126  Ram over 18 months
Class 127  Ram under 18 months
Class 128  Ewe over 18 months with lamb/s at foot
Class 129  Ewe under 18 months
Class 130  Wether - any age

 SPECIAL CLASSES
Class 136  Novice (BCSBA member) strong ewe – lamb/s at  
                   foot
Class 137  Novice (BCSBA Member) - strong ewe hogget
Class 138  Woolly ewe hogget under 18 months, fine or strong.Strong woolled to be shorn as lamb
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION

Children's Pets - lambs, sheep, kid goat, calves & rabbits

Calves - see section 37     

Section 18  -  POST ENTRIES ACCEPTED; judged at 10am
Conditions and regulations:  Exhibits must be penned prior to this time and ready for judging. 
Entrant MUST LEAD HIS OR HER OWN ENTRY and take part in the Grand Parade.
Entry fee; $1.00
Prize money; 1st $3, 2nd $2, 3rd $1.50, 4th $1
Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be given in each class. 
Prize money for best mannered pet lamb, sheep, and kid pet goat donated by the President, Lucy Hennessy

Class 141  Best pet sheep over 12 months (any breed)
Class 142  Pet lamb - children 6 years and under
Class 143  Pet lamb - children 7 years to 9 years
Class 144  Pet lamb - children 10 years and over
Class 145  Best kid pet goat (all breeds)
CHAMPION RIBBONS pet lamb, pet sheep and pet goat will be given providing there are 6 entries or more in these classes
SUPREME CHAMPION LAMB

 Wool 

Section 19
Conditions and regulations:  

Entries close Friday 5 November (applies to this section only) and all exhibits to be in by 5pm Wednesday, 17 November 2010
If you would like to gift your fleece to the Waimate A&P Association, please tick the box on your entry form, thank you
Fleeces may be left or sent to PGG, Waimate prior to the show/  Please ensure that each fleece is put in its own bag or wrapped properly.  Make sure it is labelled with exhibitor's name, address and class number
Fleeces to be judged on quality, character, colour and weight of fleece.  Only wool off sheep in the current season eligible for competition.  Fleeces must be skirted sufficiently
No entry fee
Prizes in each class: 1st $3.50, 2nd $2.50, 3rd $1.50.
Ardenlea Challenge Rose Bowl; The late Mr I H C McNeill Cup for most points gained by competitors from the Waimate District.
N A Rattray Challenge Cup; re-donated by the Neal family for most points in Crossbred Wool Classes.

Natural Section

Class 147  Merino hogget, 16  micron and under
Class 148  Merino hogget, 16.1 micron and over
Class 149  Adult Merino ewe/wether, 16 micron and under
Class 150  Adult Merino ewe/wether, 16.1 - 18 micron
Class 151  Adult Merino ewe/wether, 18.1 micron and over

Class 152  Merino ram
Class 153  Corriedale or halfbred hogget
Class 154  Corriedale or halfbred ewe/wether
Class 155  Strong hogget fleece, shorn as lambs afterJanuary 1 last.
Class 156  Strong crossbred ewe or wether
Class 157  Strong crossbred hogget
Class 158  5kg  of six month second shear blend (any breed)
Class 159  5kg of eight month second shear blend (any breed)
CHAMPION & RESERVE FINE WOOL FLEECES.
CHAMPION & RESERVE CROSSBRED FLEECES SUPREME CHAMPION FLEECE

Coloured Section

Class 168  Fine ewe or wether, 52s or finer
Class 169  Strong ewe or wether, 50s and stronger
Class 170  Fine hogget, 54s and finer
Class 171  Strong hogget, 52s and stronger
Class 172  Novice (BCSBA Member) strong mature fleece
Class 173  Novice (BCSBA Member) strong hogget Fleece
CHAMPION & RESERVE FLEECE

Drive & Yard Sheep Dog Trials
co-sponsored by Transport Waimate Ltd & Essential Nutrition

Entry fee:  Maiden Dog - $5 (covers both classes
                    Open Dog - $5
Ribbons for 1^st to 4^th in both classes
Arthur Baikie Trophy:  The late Arthur Baikie Trophy for the winner of the Maiden Dog Trial (Class 174)

Class 174  Maiden; for dogs which have not won an open Maiden Trial
1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd & 4th $15
Class 175  Open; winner to hold Waimate Collie Dog Trial Club Challenge Cup for
                  12 months
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $15

Goats  

Dairy Goats                                                                                                    Section 21

Conditions and regulations:
All goats must be penned by 9.45am ready for judging which will commence at 10.00am
The rules of the Royal Agricultural Society for exhibiting Dairy Goats shall apply (plus any local rules as each A&P Association may wish to apply)
Exhibitors must provide full name, registered or recorded number of each exhibit, and date of birth, in addition to the information required on the entry forms
Entry fee:  Members $1.50, non members $3.00.
Prizes:  1st $3, 2nd $2, 3rd $1
STANDARD AGE CLASSES
 Class 178  Kidded doe in milk under 3 years
Class 179  Kidded doe in milk 3 years and over
CHAMPION DOE: to be selected from the first prize winners in 178 and 179.
RESERVE CHAMPION DOE: the second prize winner in the class from which the Champion Doe was selected to be paraded with other prize winner
Class 180  Grand Champion Standard Age  
CHAMPION CHALLENGE: sponsored by SC Dairy Goat Club

SPECIAL CLASSES
ALL ANIMALS ENTERED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ENTERED IN THEIR STANDARD AGE CLASS

Class 182  Best Udder:  Open to all does who have borne a kid.  To be judged when full and again when stripped out.  Points awarded for both full and empty udder to be totalled to determine the prize winners (does must be finally stripped prior to entering the ring for second part)
Class 183  Dam and Daughter in milk:  Dam and one or more daughters to be judged on the doe's worth as a breeding matron.  At least the daughter's to be bred and owned by the exhibitor.
Class 184  Senior Progeny:  Two daughters in milk of same sire but different dams.  The names of the sire and dams to be given on the entry form.
Class 185  Junior Showmanship:  For young persons 15 years of age and under; to be judged on exhibitor's ability to lead, place, turn, stop and start their goat.  Show preparation and appearance of both exhibitor and goat to be taken into account.  Exhibitor's age to be included on entry form.
Class 186  Junior Herdsperson  Exhibitors 15 - 25 years showing an adult goat.  Judged on presentation and knowledge of the anatomy of the goat, also handling and health of the adult goat.  Goat does not have to belong to the exhibitor

HERD REGISTER STANDARD AGE BUCK CLASSES
Class 188  Buck Kid under 12 months
Class 189  Buckling over 12 months & under 2 years
Class 190  Buck 2 years and over
CHAMPION BUCK - selected from Classes 189 and 190
RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK
Class 191  Grand Champion Standard Age
CHAMPION CHALLENGE BUCK - sponsored by SC Dairy Goat Club

UNREGISTERED CLASSES

Conditions and regulations:  Goats must be de-horned
Class 198  Doe in milk
Class 199  Goatling 12 months and under 30 months
Class 200  Doe Kid 1 month to 12 months

NB   please familiarise yourself with PRESENTATION DAYS AND TIMES
In the home industries and children’s sections

 For all Saturday classes there will be no admission to the shed from 9am ... doors will be closed

 NOTIFICATION OF PRIZE MONEY COLLECTION POINT AND TIMES WILL BE POSTED IN THE HOME INDUSTRIES BUILDING ON SATURDAY MORNING

  Home industries

Section 22  -  ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 4PM FRIDAY
Conditions and regulations:  All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
PLEASE INDICATE THE SIZE OF YOUR ARTICLE(S) ON THE ENTRY FORM
Entry fee:  Members $1, Non  Members $1.50.
Prizes:  1st $2.50, 2nd $2, 3rd $1.50.
J C Faulkner Memorial Challenge Trophy; exhibitor gaining most points in the Home Industries section.  Winner to have name engraved on Trophy and hold for 12 months
SC Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association gives $10 for an article demonstrating "The most artistic use of natural coloured wool” - up to 25% white permitted
Centrepoint Crafts & Fabrics donate $20 for the best exhibit in this section

Class 220  Baby or child's hand-knitted garment, fine wool
Class 221  Adults hand-knitted garment
Class 222  Knitted article in fine wool
Class 223  Baby or child's hand-knitted garment (thicker than 4 ply)
Class 224  Baby or child's hand-knitted set (any ply)
Class 225  Soft toy, any medium
Class 226  A piece of canvas embroidery
Class 227  Any article of embroidery (including stamped)
Class 228  An article of counted thread embroidery (no cross stitch)
Class 229  Article of candlewicking
Class 230  Article of cross-stitch embroidery (no assissi)
Class 231  Crochet work (cotton) any article
Class 232  Dressed Doll
Class 233  A summer garment
Class 234  Handmade greeting card
Class 235  Wall Hanging
Class 236  An article of patchwork
Class 237  Craft article, any medium not covered in schedule
Class 238  A page of scrapbooking
Class 239  Knitted garment using a novelty yarn
Class 240  Medium skein natural coloured wool
Class 241  Article using 100% natural coloured wool - up to 25% white permitted (any medium)
Class 242  Item of hand-made jewellery

Pottery                                                                                                                Section 23

ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 4PM FRIDAY
Conditions and regulations:  All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
NOVICE: A novice can enter the novice section and win three times providing there is no competition.
Entry fee:  Members $1, non members $1.50
Prizes:  1st $2.50, 2nd $2, 3rd $1.50
Sadlers Service Station donate a $10 petrol voucher for most points
Children's Pottery; see classes 370 - 373

Class 250  Article in Terracotta - year 7 and up
Class 251  Article in Stoneware - year 7 and up
Class 252  Glazed piece, novice
Class 253  Serving dish, novice
Class 254  Planter pot, novice
Class 255  Lidded article, novice
Class 256  Handmade piece, novice
Class 257  A low fired piece, novice
Class 258  Planter pot, open
Class 259  Lidded article, open
Class 260  Handmade piece, open
Class 261  Serving dish, open
Class 262  A low fired piece, open
Class 263  Glazed piece, open

Photography                                                                                                    Section 24

ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 4PM FRIDAY
ENTRIES MAY BE POSTED -  if unable to collect your photos on show day please include a SAE for return
Conditions and regulations:  All photographs to be marked with competitors name and class number on back and not to exceed 130mm x 180mm in size unless otherwise stated
A 2.5cm mount is allowed for all photographs
All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
Entry fee:  Members $1, non members $1.50
Prizes:  1st $2.50, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.50.

Class 270  Garden scene
Class 271  Plant study
Class 272  Monochrome, any subject
Class 273  Monochrome, any subject, developed and printed by exhibitor
Class 274  Colour Print, landscape or seascapeClass 275  Colour Print, farm interest
Class 276  Colour Print, child or children study
Class 277  Colour Print, portrait or figure study
Class 278  Colour Print, animal study
Class 279  Colour Print, any other subject
Class 280  Colour Print, animal study, taken by school pupil
Class 281  Colour Print, scenic, taken by school pupil
Class 282  Colour Print, Waimate District pictorial scene
Class 283  Colour Print, an activity which has takenplace in Waimate District
Class 284  Colour Print, any subject taken on a digital camera
Class 285  Digitally enhanced print - any subject

Art                                                                                                                         Section 25

ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 4PM FRIDAY
Conditions and regulations:  Exhibitor to show no more than 2 entries per class
All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
PLEASE INDICATE DIMENSIONS OF ART WORK(S) ON ENTRY FORM
Entry fee:  Members $1, non members $1.50
Prizes:  1st $2.50, 2nd $2, 3rd $1.50

Class 290  Primary School pupils, drawing, any medium, Years 1 - 4
Class 291  Primary School pupils, drawing, any medium Years 5 - 8
Class 292  Primary School pupils, painting, any medium
Class 293  Secondary School pupils, drawing, any medium
Class 294  Secondary School pupils, painting, any medium
Class 295  Beginners (persons who are still under instruction) pencil sketch work
Class 296  Beginners (persons who are still under instruction) painting; oil, acrylic water
Class 297  Open, pencil - sketch work
Class 298  Open, painting - oil, acrylic, water

 Saturday 21 November

PLEASE REFER TO NOTE AT BEGINNING OF HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION

Adult Floral  

Section 26   -  ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 9AM SATURDAY
Conditions and regulations: 
Entries accepted up to 5pm Friday 12 November
Post entries will be accepted at the secretary’s office from 7.30am on Saturday, however ...
Your entry form must be completed and accompanied by the correct entry fee (no change given).  You may experience some delay while entries are processed
PLEASE ALSO REFER TO CHANGES AT BEGINNING OF HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION
All exhibits to be grown by exhibitor. 
Matai Nurseries kindly donates vouchers - $10 for champion bloom and $10 for most points in section
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTER OF ROSES -
Exhibition blooms are Hybrid Tea Roses which are more than half open.  They are large roses which have a single bloom on a head and no side buds.  Decorative blooms are long slender blooms which are from quarter to half open with no side buds. 
A stem is a rose with more than one open flower and buds.

Class 310  1 Exhibition Rose
Class 311  1 Decorative Rose
Class 312  Miniature Rose, one stem
Class 313  Miniature rose, three stems
Class 314  Patio Rose, one stem
Class 315  1 Paeony Rose
Class 316  1 Floribunda Rose, one stem
Class 317  Old English Rose, one stem
Class 318  1 Rose, full bloom
Class 319  1 Red Rose
Class 320  1 White Rose
Class 321  1 Truss of Rhododendron
Class 322  Bearded Iris, one stem
Class 323  1 iris, any other variety
Class 324  Any other flower not in schedule, shrub
Class 325  3 vases of annuals of distinct varieties
Class 326  3 vases of perennials of distinct varieties
Class 327  Floral arrangement suitable for hospital patient
Class 328  4 varieties of flowers suitable for rock garden.  Separate containers

Adult's Cooking

Section 27  -  ALL EXHIBITS IN BY 9AM SATURDAY
Conditions and regulations:  All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
Entry fee:  Members $1, non members $1.50
Prizes:  1st $2.50, 2nd $2, 3rd $1.50

Class 330  Chocolate cake, plain icing (recipe will be provided to entrants). 
Special prizes for best entry by male and female exhibitors
Class 331  3 oven scones
Class 332  3 muffins
Class 333  Carrot cake
Class 334  Decorated chocolate cake
 

Class 335  3 pieces shortbread
Class 336  3 pieces uniced cooked squareClass 337  3 Belgium biscuits
Class 338  Light fruit cake
Class 339  3 pieces of unbaked square
Class 340  3 cup cakes, decorated
Class 343  3 truffles
Class 344  Baked stuffed potato
Class 345  6 hen eggs, brown or tinted
Class 346  Jar of raspberry jam
Class 347  Jar of marmalade
Class 348  Any other jam not in schedule

PLEASE REFER TO NOTE AT BEGINNING OF HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION

Ann & Alister Wilson Challenge Trophy
For best school contribution
ENTRIES  MUST BE MADE on a special schools entry form which will be forwarded to all local schools or click hereNB 

Violet Mercer Cup awarded for most points in children's classes including pupil's cooking

Prize money for the most outstanding entry in children’s classes donated by the President, Lucy Hennessy

 Special rosettes will be given to the child with the most entries

Category explanation for Children’s Classes:

Entry fee: 50c except where stated otherwise
Prizes: 1st $2, 2nd $1.50, 3rd $1

Friday 19 November

All entries in classes 350-394 must be in the Produce Shed by 4.30pm on Friday

Name and age of entrant must be shown either underneath or on back of exhibit

Art, Craft & Hobby                                                                                     Section 28

Conditions and regulations:  All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
Paintings no bigger than A4
Prize money for the most outstanding entry in children’s classes donated by the President Lucy Hennessy

Class 350  Painting:  My favourite toy, years 1 & 2
Class 351  Painting:  My favourite toy, years 3 & 4
Class 352  Painting:  My favourite toy, years 5 & 6
Class 353  Painting:  My favourite toy, 7 & 8
Class 354  Painting landscape, years 1, 2 & 3
Class 355  Painting landscape, years 4, 5 & 6
Class 356  Handmade Christmas card, years 1 & 2
Class 357  Handmade Christmas card, years 3 & 4
Class 358  Handmade Christmas card, years 5 & 6
Class 359  Handmade Christmas card, years 7 & 8
Class 360  Pencil or ink sketch work - portrait, up to year 3
Class 361  Pencil or ink sketch work - any other subject, up to year 3
Class 362  Pencil or ink sketch work - portrait, year 4 and upwards
Class 363  Pencil or ink sketch work - any other subject, year 4 and upwards
Class 364  Printing; 5 lines of unlinked script, years 1 & 2
Class 365  Printing; 5 lines of unlinked script, years 3 & 4
Class 366  Printing; 5 lines of unlinked script, years 5 & 6
Class 367  Handwriting; 5 lines of linked script, years 3 & 4
Class 368  Handwriting; 5 lines of linked script, years 5 & 6
Class 369  Handwriting of 5 lines of linked script, years 7 & 8
Class 370  Article of pottery, years 1 & 2
Class 371  Article of pottery, years 3 & 4
Class 372  Article of pottery, years 5 & 6
Class 373  Article of pottery, years 7 & 8
Class 374  Collage, 32cm x 32cm, years 1 & 2
Class 375  Collage, 32cm x 32cm, years 3 & 4
Class 376  Collage, 32cm x 32cm, years 5 & 6
Class 377  Junk into Funk, years 1 & 2
Class 378  Junk into Funk, years 3 & 4
Class 379  Junk into Funk, years 5 & 6
Class 380  Junk into Funk, years 7 & 8
Class 381  Junk into Funk, year 9 & up
Class 382  Model made from egg cartons, years 1 - 2
Class 383  Lego or similar model, up to year 4
Class 384  Lego or similar model, years 5 & 6
Class 385  Lego or similar model, years 7 & 8
Maximum base size for all lego models - 50cm x 5ocm
Class 386  Jewellery; necklace, any medium excluding food or seeds - Years 1, 2 & 3
Class 387  Jewellery; necklace, any medium excluding food or seeds - Years 4, 5 & 6
Class 388  A page of scrapbooking

WOODWORK
Prize money for the most outstanding entry in this section donated by the President Lucy Hennessy
A special Rosette will be given to the most outstanding entry in classes 468 to 474

Class 390  One article of woodwork, any age up to Year 8
Class 391  One article of woodwork, year 9 and up

HOBBY
Class 392  A collection, up to and including year 5
Class 393  A collection, year 6 and up
Class 394  Any other article or craft, year 6 and up

Saturday 20 November

All entries in classes 400-432 must be in the Produce Shed by
 9am Saturday

Name and age of entrant must be shown either underneath or on back of exhibit

Pupils’ Cooking                                                                      Section 29

Conditions and regulations:  All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
Prize money for the most outstanding entry donated by the President  Lucy Hennessy

Class 400  3 muffins any variety (12 yrs & under)
Class 401  3 Pikelets (12 yrs & under)
Class 402  3 chocolate chippie biscuits (12 yrs & under)
Class 403  3 gingernuts
Class 404  Decorated dessert in a glass
Class 405  3 pieces of uncooked slice
Class 406  3 pieces of fudge (12 yrs &under)
Class 407  Slice of pizza - using shop-purchased base
Class 408  Iced chocolate cake - no decoration
Class 409  3 cup cakes, decorated
Class 410  Baked stuffed potato
Class 411  Four decorated wine biscuits - decoration  in any ingredient but must be edible
Class 412  6 eggs, brown or tinted

Children's Floral                                                                                        Section 30

Conditions and regulations:  Postal entries will be taken up until 5pm, Wednesday 10 November 2010
No extra entries on show day
All exhibits to be bona fide work of exhibitor
Prize money for the most outstanding entry donated by the President Lucy Hennessy

Class 420  Vegetable creature; years 1 & 2
Class 421  Vegetable creature; years 3 & 4
Class 422  Vegetable creature; years 5 & 6
Class 423  Buttonhole (gents)
Class 424  Ladies spray
Class 425  Sand saucer posy; years 1 & 2
Class 426  Sand saucer posy; years 3 & 4
Class 427  Sand saucer posy; Years 5 to 8
Class 428  A wreath, Open
Class 429  Arrangement in unusual container - small
Class 430  Miniature garden on a foam or plastic meat tray (No larger than  200mm x 250mm) years 1 - 4
Class 431  Miniature garden on a foam or plastic meat tray (No larger than  200mm x 250mm) years 5 and up

Class 432  Special Pupil’s Prize
Entry Fee:  $2.50 (applies to this class only)
The Waimate A&P Assn donates a cup and prize money to the value of $60:  1^st $30, 2^nd $20, 3^rd $10.
Exhibitor's age will be taken into consideration, so PLEASE INCLUDE AGE (as of show day) with the exhibit

Poultry 

Section 31  -  Saturday  -  judging commences at 10am
Conditions and regulations::  Penning by 9.30am on Saturday; debenching at conclusion of Show approx 4pm
Entry fee: 50c
Prizes: 1st $1.00, 2nd 75c, 3rd 50c
South Island Poultry Pigeon & Cage Bird Assn donates $10 and a certificate to the Grand Champion
Rosettes  will be awarded to best poultry, best bantam, best game, best pigeon, best duck, best cage bird and best children's pet
Class 500  Game Poultry, all varieties, male
Class 501  Game Poultry, all varieties, female
Class 502  Heavy Poultry, all varieties, male
Class 503  Heavy Poultry, all varieties, female
Class 504  Light Poultry, all varieties, male
Class 505  Light Poultry, all varieties, female
Class 506  Old English game bantams, all varieties, male
Class 507  Old English game bantams, all varieties, female
Class 508  Fancy bantams, all varieties, male
Class 509  Fancy bantams, all varieties, female
Class 510  Ducks, all varieties, male
Class 511  Ducks, all varieties, female
Class 512  Fancy pigeons, all varieties, male
Class 513  Fancy pigeons, all varieties, female

Dairy and Beef Cattle

Saturday
Conditions and regulations:  Cattle must be on the grounds by 9am and judging to commence 10am.  No exhibit will be allowed to go into competition after 10am without the permission of the committee.  No exhibit will be allowed to go into competition after keeping judges waiting ten minutes.  The date of birth of all cattle must be stated at time of entry.

TB:  All cattle, including yearlings, entered for showing must be from a TB accredited and Brucellosis free herd.  A TB test certificate, dated within 6 months prior to the last day of the show, and TB and Brucellosis Accreditation Certificates must accompany entry forms, or be received by the Secretary at least seven days before the show.

No entries accepted without documents

Stock exhibited in Purebred Class must be registered
All Dairy Bulls twelve months and over must be rung and under adequate supervision.  All Dairy Bulls two years and over must have two leaders.  All placed animals must enter the Grand Parade at 2pm.
The assistance of all Stewards in Cattle Section would be appreciated in assembling cattle for the Grand Parade and loading cattle after the show.

Aorangi Holstein Friesian Club: donate a trophy for competition in the Holstein Friesian section in single classes at Ashburton, Oamaru, Waimate, Timaru, Temuka-Geraldine and Methven A&P Shows.
CONDITIONS; open to Holstein Friesian Breeders.  Can only be won 3 times by the same exhibitor.  Points to be awarded according to number of animals paraded. 
Points; milking classes of 4 or more:  1^st 8, 2^nd 6, 3^rd 4, 4^th 2
Three animals; 1^st 3, 2^nd 2, 3^rd 1 point
Bull & junior female classes of 4 or more:
1^st 4, 2^nd 3, 3^rd 2, 4^th 1 
Three animals; 1^st 3, 2^nd 2, 3^rd 1 point
Champion 2 points, Reserve Champion 1 point
Competition to start at Timaru Show and finish at Methven Show annually
Waimate Co-op Dairy Co. Ltd Challenge Cup:  most points in Dairy section, the winner to have name engraved on cup and hold for 12 months.
Pentland Hills Challenge Cup:  most points in Hereford Cattle.  Winner to have name engraved on trophy and hold for 12 months.
The Turton Challenge Trophy:  most outstanding entry in Beef Breed; winner to have name engraved on trophy and hold for 12 months.
Championship Ribbons:  for Best Cow or Heifer, and Best Bull in each Purebred Section
Grand Champion Ribbon: will be given for Best in Beef Breeds. 
Entry fee: Members $3, non members $4
Prizes:  1st $4, 2nd $2.50, 3rd $1.50

Dairy Cattle

Unregistered                                                                                               Section 35

Class 568  Heifer, 1 year and under 2 years
                  (suitable for dairy purposes)
Class 569  Heifer, 2 years and under 3 years
                  (suitable for dairy purposes)
Class 570  Dairy cow in milk

Beef Cattle  -  all breeds                                                                     Section 36

Class 580  Heifer, 1 year and under 2 years
Class 581  Heifer, 2 years and under 3 years
Class 582  Pair of yearling heifers (group)
Class 583  Cow any age
Class 584  Bull, 1 year and under 2 years
Class 585  Bull, 2 years and over

 Pet Calf                                                                                                                                                            Section 37

Sponsored by
Rooney Earthmoving

Saturday; Judging at 11am
Conditions and regulations:  Calves can only enter either beef or dairy classes, not both.
Entry fee: $1
Prizes: 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $15, 4th $10
Champion & Reserve Champions $50 eachPrize money for the best mannered pet calf in the show donated by the President Lucy Hennessy
Class 598  Pet Calf - any breed
Reared by boy or girl under 12 years. Entrant must lead his or her own entry.  Calf to be born on/after June 1st last.
Class 599  Pet Calf - any breed
Reared by boy or girl 12 years & over.  Entrant must lead his or her own entry.  Calf to be born on/after June 1st last.

Points will be awarded, 50 for care, condition and grooming; 50 for handling and leading. 
Judges to take handler's age into consideration
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PET CALF

Horses & Ponies

Conditions and regulations:  To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Waimate A&P Association and the Royal Agricultural Society Equestrian Rule Book and Guidelines.  This rule book is available for purchase from the Central District Secretary, Sandra Curd,  ph 03 302 4754
Ground fee:  A $6 fee is payable by all exhibitors over 17 years of age in the equestrian section.
Yellow Card:  This Show supports the trialled RAS Yellow Card’ system (as per resolution at 2009 Annual Conference), which will be offered for any inappropriate behaviour towards show officials, judges, fellow competitors or any other third party connected with the show bringing the equestrian discipline into disrepute, or cases which are of a less serious nature to the above in accordance with the conduct of members, owners, lessees, competitors and/or exhibitors as provided in the RAS Equestrian Competitors and Judges Rulebook and rule 13 of the RAS Constitution
Entry fees include RAS Levy of $1 per class.  This Levy is charged by RAS to assist funding of judge/steward training, drug testing and administration.
All horses/ponies to be on the grounds ready for judging by 8.30am Saturday.  A, B & C rings will be judged simultaneously, commencing at 8.30am.  Open to mares or geldings only, except led and hack jumping classes
Boxes & yards:  Application for boxes/covered  $20, and open yards $10, must be paid with entry fees.
Novice classes  -  Performance cards:  All novice horses to be shown in a snaffle bit.  Please note that a record of wins must be carried, and presented when asked for; failure to do so will result in elimination.  Central Districts of the Royal Agricultural Society collates all A&P Show results to enable secretaries to keep a record of all novice wins.
RAS rule 65:  A novice horse or pony or rider is one that has yet to win six classes in any division within the competitions provided at any A&P Show.
RAS rule 67:  All wins in novice classes within each division count, and must be recorded on the RAS Performance & Measuring card.  Should a novice horse or pony win an open conformation class, including ladies & gentlemen classes, these wins must also be recorded.  Once a horse/pony has achieved six wins in conformation classes, this horse/pony is not eligible to return to 'novice' status should it change sections at the beginning of a new show season.  Once a horse/pony has achieved six wins in paced & mannered classes, this horse/pony is not eligible to return to 'novice' status should it change sections at the beginning of a new show season.  This ruling excludes lead rein ponies and first ridden ponies.  Novice ponies may be ridden by riders of any age in novice classes, but not in the open section where the stated age applies.
Once a horse/pony has had six wins in conformation classes (or six wins in paced & mannered classes) it is no longer eligible for novice classes in that division.
Height certificates:  All horses and ponies in classes of prescribed height must carry a height certificate.  Failure to do so will result in elimination.  Annual Metcalf or Life Certificate will be accepted
Electronic devices:  RAS rule 51d - Any electronic or audio equipment carried on a competitor deemed to be possible of outside assistance to a competitor, is banned from all competitions at any RAS or Affiliated Shows, with the penalty of forfeiting all prize money, awards and qualifications, and elimination from any further classes at that show
Attention all horse/pony prize winners:  You must attend the Grand Parade.  Failure to do this will mean prize money  will be forfeited.
Late entries: The Association will consider late entries in FEI classes only, on show day, providing a 50% increase in entry fee is paid.
Forbidden substance testing
The use of tranquillisers, stimulants, or any drug which affects the performance of horses or ponies is forbidden.  Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show, and that testing of all animals is at the owner's risk.  Testing will be carried out under the Royal Agricultural Society (incorporated) Forbidden Substance Judicial Committee (FSJC) procedures and rules (refer rule 89 RAS Equestrian Judges and Competitors Rule Book, and Rule 55a of the RAS General Rules and Regulations).
Disabled exhibitors requiring an aid for assistance during competition may apply to the RAS for an ID card
Your signature on the entry form and/or participation in the competition denotes acceptance of these conditions and the rules as defined in the RAS Equestrian Rule Book
J H Mitchell Challenge Cup:  exhibitor gaining the most points in any one of the two following sections (1) All light horse sections (2) Ponies (exclusive of all competition).  Points allotted as follows; Champion 2 points; Reserve Champion 1 point, 1st 6 points, 2nd 4 points, 3rd 2 points, and providing there are more than six entries, 4th 1 point.
Waimate A&P Challenge Cup: (re-donated by the trustees of the late Miss L. Rutherford) for most points in the Hack and Hunter events.
Betty Harper Cup:  most points in hack and hunter events.
Waihuna Cup: Champion Hunter.
R H Rickman Memorial Challenge Trophy:  winner of Open horse 1.20m, Class 839
E Jackson Challenge Cup:  winner of Open horse 1.30m, Class 840
J R Patrick Cup:  most points in clydesdales
Mount Studholme Rodeo Cup donated by Mr & Mrs R. Olds:  awarded annually to the winner of  most points in the harness section.
Geoff Vucetich Challenge Trophy:  best turned out harness horse or pony.

SUPREME CHAMPION HACK 
from rings A, B and C

Hacks

Entry fee: Members $5.50, non members $7.50
Prizes: 1st $12, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Ring A:  Hacks over 158cm                                                                                                   Section 38

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge;  Nicky Hutchinson

Class 600  Best turned out horse, rider and gear
Class 601  Novice hack with 0  3 wins
Class 602  Novice hack with  0 - 5 wins
Class 603  Open hack up to 163cm
Class 604  Open hack over 163cm
Class 605  Ladies hack over 158cm
Class 606  Gentleman’s hack over 158cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE HACK
Class 607  Best paced & mannered hack up to 163cm
Class 608  Best paced & mannered hack over 163cm
Class 609  Pair of hacks (not eligible for points cup)
Class 610  Best rider in ring A hack section

Park hack over 148cm and not over                                                Section 39

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Mavis Harris

Class 620  Best turned out horse, rider and gear
Class 621  Novice park hack with 0 - 3 wins
Class 622  Novice park hack with 0 - 5 wins
Class 623  Open park hack over 148cm and not over 153cm
Class 624  Open park hack over 153cm and not over 158cm
Class 625  Ladies or gentlemans park hack over 148cm
                   and not over 158cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE PARK HACK
Class 626  Best paced & mannered park hack, over
                  148cm and not over 153cm
Class 627  Best paced & mannered park hack, over
                   153cm and not over 158cm
Class 628  Pair of park hacks (not eligible for points cup)
Class 629  Best rider in Ring B park hack section 

Ring C:  Saddle hunter over 148cm                                                                     Section 40

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Sue Allan
Horses in this section not eligible for saddle hack section

Class 640  Saddle hunter turnout (not as for hunting field)
Class 641  Novice saddle hunter with 0 - 3 wins
Class 642  Novice saddle hunter with 0 - 5 wins
Class 643  Open saddle hunter up to 163cm
Class 644  Open saddle hunter over 163cm
Class 645  Ladies saddle hunter over 148cm
Class 646  Gentleman's saddle hunter over 148cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE SADDLE HUNTER
Class 647  Best paced & mannered saddle hunter up to 163cm
Class 648  Best paced & mannered saddle hunter over 163cm
Class 649  Best rider in saddle hunter section

 Ridden Stnadardbreds                                                          Section 41

Saturday 10am -  Judge:  Adrienne Bishop

Class 650  Best turned out standardbred, rider & gear
Class 651  Novice standardbred with 0 - 5 wins
Class 652  Open standardbred
CHAMPION AND RESERVE STANDARDBRED
Class 653  Best paced and mannered standardbred
Class 654  Best rider in standardbred section

Ponies

* Riders under 17 years at date of show for all sections excluding novice classes which have no age restriction
All pony riders to wear approved, protective helmets

Please note; all conditions and regulations as defined under ‘Horses and Ponies’ apply to ponies also

Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6
Waimate Pony Club Challenge Cup:  awarded to pony and rider (nominated at date of entry) gaining most points.  To qualify, entrants must be a member of the Waimate Pony Club and have attended a minimum of 6 rallies since last Waimate Show day
A J Davey Challenge Cup:  awarded annually for the Best Boy or Girl Rider in Group A.
R C & E R Harper Cups:: awarded to the Best Rider in Groups B and Group C.

SUPREME CHAMPION PONY
from Groups A, B & C

Group A Ponies                                                                 Section 42

Saturday 8.30am - Judge:  William Phiskie
Ponies over 138cm and not over 148cm; riders under 17 years
Class 700  Best turned out pony, rider and gear
Class 701  Novice pony with 0 - 3 wins
Class 702  Novice pony with 0 - 5 wins
Class 703  Open pony over 138cm and not over 143 cm
Class 704  Open pony over 143cm and not over 148cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE GROUP A PONY
Class 705  Best paced and mannered pony over 138cm and not over 143cm
Class 706  Best paced and mannered pony over 143cm and not over 148cm
Class 707  Best boy or girl rider in Group A 

Group B Ponies                                                                 Section 43

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Sandra Shore
Ponies over 128cm and not over 138cm
Riders under 17 years
Class 720  Best turned out pony, rider and gear
Class 721  Novice pony with 0 - 3 wins
Class 722  Novice pony with 0 - 5 wins
Class 723  Open pony over 128cm and not over 133cm
Class 724  Open pony over 133cm and not over 138cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE GROUP B PONY
Class 725  Best paced and mannered pony over 128cm and not over 133cm
Class 726  Best paced and mannered pony over 133cm and not over 138cm
Class 727  Best boy or girl rider in Group B

Group C Ponies                                                                  Section 44

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Jane Neave
Ponies up to 128cm, riders under 17 years

Class 730  Best turned out pony, rider and gear
Class 731  Novice pony with 0 - 3 wins
Class 732  Novice pony with 0 - 5 wins
Class 733  Open pony not over 123cm
Class 734  Open pony over 123cm and not over128cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE GROUP C PONY
Class 735  Best paced and mannered pony not over 123cm
Class 736  Best paced and mannered pony over 123cm and not over 128cm
Class 737  Best boy or girl rider in Group C

First ridden pony                                                                   Section 45

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Jocelyn Robertson
Not over 138cm  Rider under 10 yrs at time of show  Pony and rider not eligible to compete in any other section, however, if a show does not provide a First Ridden Section then it is permissible for the pony and rider to compete in the open section but not to exceed three shows. Riders only eligible to compete in the First Ridden Section for a maximum of 24 months from the date of the first show in First Ridden Section.  No cantering as a class allowed, however, judge may ask in individual workout   Same combination may not enter first ridden and lead rein classes, however, pony may be entered in both with different rider providing classes do not clash.  Ponies not eligible for Group B or C section  Snaffle bit only  ALL height and performance cards must be carried; failure to do so will result in elimination  Judging criteria:  suitability & safeness 60%, conformation & paces 40%. 
Class 740  Best turned out pony & rider
Class 741  Best combination pony & rider
Class 742  Pony most suitable as child’s first pony
Class 743  Best first ridden pony
CHAMPION & RESERVE FIRST RIDDEN PONY
Class 744  Best paced & mannered
Class 745  Best rider 8 - 9 yrs
Class 746  Best rider under 8 yrs

Leading rein pony                                                                 Section 46

Saturday, following first  ridden pony section Judge:  Jocelyn Robertson
Pony & rider not eligible for any other saddle pony section
RAS rule 67:  Pony not exceeding 128cm, rider four years and up to and including seven years at time of entry.
The lead rein must be attached to the cavesson of a simple snaffle bridle; the leader to hold the rein with their left hand so that their right hand is free to assist the rider if necessary.  Spurs are not allowed, however, a small cane may be carried.  The rider must be seen to be guiding, and in control of the pony.  A relaxed, happy partnership between rider, pony and leader is the aim in this section.  Leader must be 16 years or over. 
Riders must not be asked to canter, either on the circle or during a workout.
Riders can not return to the lead rein section once they have competed in first ridden or open classes.
Leading rein ponies should be safe and suitable
Judging criteria:  Suitability & safeness 60%  -  conformation & paces 40%
Class 747  Best turned out pony, rider and handler
Class 748  Best leading rein pony
Class 749  Most suitable first pony
CHAMPION AND RESERVE LEADING REIN PONY
Class 750  Best leading rein rider 6 - 7 yrs
Class 751  Best leading rein rider 4 - 5 yrs

 Pony Club section                                                                 Section 47

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Tania Belamy
RULES
All riders must be under 21 years of age
Pony Club regulation helmets must be worn
Branch name to be noted on entry form
Pony Club uniform to be worn
Riders or mounts are not eligible for any other showing classes (excluding harness and jumping) If numbers dictate, classes will be split accordingly
Snaffle bits only
No plaiting
Entry fee:  Members $4.50, non members $5.50
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 760  Local Pony Club hack/pony - must be a member of the Waimate District Pony Club
Class 761  Best Pony Club pony - must be under 148cm; suitable for a wider range of PC activities
Class 762  Best Pony Club hack - must be over 148cm; suitable for a wide range of PC activities
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PC PONY /HACK
Class 763  Paced and mannered pony/hack
Class 764  Rider 13 years and under 21 years
Class 765  Rider under 13 years
Class 766  Best pair hacks/ponies, one entry per pair
Class 767  School hack/pony single or double/bareback

In-hand horses & ponies

Led ponies & horses                                                          Section 48

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Janet Slee
Can be entered in one section only
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 770  Pony entire up to 148cm
Class 771  Pony yearling; colt, filly or gelding up 140cm
Class 772  Two year old pony; colt, filly or gelding up to 146cm
Class 773  Dry mare 3 years and over up to 148cm (ponies competing in Groups A, B, C, first ridden and lead rein sections are NOT ELIGIBLE for this class)
Class 774  Pony brood mare; in foal or foal at foot
CHAMPION & RESERVE MALE LED PONY
CHAMPION & RESERVE FEMALE LED PONY
Class 776  Hack yearling - colt, filly or gelding
Class 777  Hack 2 year old - colt, filly or gelding
Class 778  Dry mare 3 yrs and over - over 148cm
(hacks competing in ring A, B or C are NOT ELIGIBLE for this class)
Class 779  Brood mare; in foal/foal at foot, over 148cm
Class 780  Stallion 3 yrs and over, over 148 cm
CHAMPION & RESERVE IN LED HACK

Shetland ponies                                                                   Section 49

Saturday approx 10am following led ponies  -  Judge:  Janet Slee
Ponies to be shown in natural coat and full feather
All entries to be purebred
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 780  Best presented Shetland Pony
Class 781  Stallion 4 years and over
Class 782  Yearling; colt, filly or gelding
Class 783  Two and 3 year old; colt, filly or gelding
Class 784  Mare or gelding 4 years and over
Class 785  Best paced Shetland Pony
Class 786  Best mannered Shetland Pony
CHAMPION & RESERVE MALE SHETLAND PONY
CHAMPION & RESERVE FEMALE SHETLAND PONY

 Clydesdales                                                                        Section 50

Saturday, approx 10.30am following Saddle Hunters - Judge: Judith Johnson
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 790  Best presented Clydesdale
Class 791  Clydesdale yearling any sex
Class 792  Clydesdale 2 year old any sex
Class 793  Clydesdale entire 3 years and over
Class 794  Clydesdale mare 3 years and over
Class 795  Clydesdale gelding any age
Class 796  Best walking Clydesdale
CHAMPION & RESERVE CLYDESDALE

Miniature horses                                                                Section 51

Saturday 8.30am  -  Judge:  Diana Bruce
Under 38" - unplaited
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

CATEGORY A
Class 800  Best Presented
Class 801  Yearling; colt, filly or gelding
Class 802  Mare 2 years and over
Class 803  Colt/stallion 2 years and over
Class 804  Gelding 2 years and over
Class 805  Best movement
Class 806  Best head

CATEGORY B 
Class 807  Best presented
Class 808  Yearling; colt, filly or gelding
Class 809  Mare 2 years and over
Class 810  Colt/stallion 2 years and over
Class 811  Gelding 2 years and over
Class 812  Best movement
Class 813  Best head
CHAMPION AND RESERVE YOUNGSTOCK
judged from 1st and 2nd winners in classes 801 & 808
CHAMPION AND RESERVE SENIOR HORSE
judged from 1st and 2nd winners in classes 802, 803, 804, 809, 810 & 811

COMBINED CATEGORY A & B
Class 814  Best solid colour A & B
Class 815  Best multi-colour A & B
Class 816  Youth Showmanship
Class 817  Adult showmanship
Class 818  Harness obstacle challenge (area and start time will be advised after close of entries)

MINIATURE JUMPING CLASSES
Class 819  Hunter Jumper - Novice 2 years and over Cat A
Class 820  Hunter Jumper - Novice 2 years and over Cat B
Class 821  Hunter Jumper - Open Cat A
Class 822  Hunter Jumper - Open Cat B
CHAMPION & RESERVE JUMPER  CAT A
CHAMPION & RESERVE JUMPER CAT B

Harness horses & ponies    

Section 52  -  Saturday, approx 11.30am   Judge: 

Entry fee: Members $5.  non members $6
Prizes: 1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 830  Best turnout, any height
Class 821  Non hackney, not to exceed 133cm
Class 832  Hackney not to exceed 133cm

Class 833  Non hackney, over 133cm
Class 834  Hackney over 133cm
Class 835  Best paced , any height
Class 836  Best paced and mannered, any height
Class 837  Best lady/gentleman driver - to be driven through a set pattern

CHAMPION & RESERVE HACKNEY
CHAMPION & RESERVE NONHACKNEY

Side Saddle  

Section 53  -  Saturday, approx 11.30am following Harness section
Judge: 
Both hacks and ponies eligible
Entry fee:  Members $5.  non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

Class 840  Best turnout sidesaddle
Class 841  Best ridden sidesaddle combination
Class 842  Best paced and mannered sidesaddle
CHAMPION AND RESERVE SIDE SADDLE

Donkeys

Section 54  -  Saturday, approx 10.30am
Judge:  Ian Gould

Entry fee:  Members $5.  non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $8, 3rd $6

In Hand classes
Class 850  Best presented donkey, handler and gear - donkey 50 points, handler 25 points, gear 25 points
Classes 901 - 904 judged on conformation and action
Class 851  Novice donkey, any age. Not to have won three first placings in breed classes at the time of the show.  (Show Rules & Guidelines for judges and Competitors - Donkey & Mule Society of NZ Inc.)
Class 852  Jack, jenny or gelding - foal or yearling 
Class 853  Jenny, 2 Years and over
Class 854  Gelding or jack, 2 years and over - Jack To be shown in bit with handler over 14 years of age

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION DONKEY
from Classes 902, 903 and 904

Performance Classes
Ridden donkeys must be over 3 years and rider must be over 4 and under 12 years.  Rider must wear helmet
Class 855  Best paced and mannered
Class 856  In-hand donkey challenge - judged on the willingness and obedience, through four challenges set by the judge
Class 857  In-hand/ridden obstacle course - judged on accuracy and willingness of the donkey to carry out a series of manoeuvres
Class 858  Best donkey on long rein - to be driven through various obstacles as the judge may direct
Class 859  Donkey in pack gear - to be judged on pack load balance, safety, weight and its suitability for the donkey

PERFORMANCE CHAMPION AND RESERVE
from Classes 905, 906, 907, 908,and 909.  To be judged on a points system

Hunters & Show Jumping

Saturday 20 November

Hunters                                                                                   Section 55

Starting approx 11.30am  -  Judge: Nicky Hutchinson
Height certificates & performance cards must be carried; failure to do so will result in elimination
Entry fee:  classes 870-872  Members $6.50,  non members $8.50
Prizes:  1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $8, 4th $4

Class 870  Novice Hunter with 0 - 5 wins
Class 871  Hunter not over 163cm
Class 872  Hunter over 163cm
Class 873  Qualified Hunter that has hunted at least three times in 2010
                   Qualification card must be carried
Entry fee:  Members $7, non members $9 
Prizes:  1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, 4th $5
Class 874  Open Hunter (maiden not eligible)
Entry Fee: Members $10.50   Non Member $15.50
Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, 4th $20
CHAMPION AND RESERVE HUNTER 

Pony hunters                                                                         Section 656

Starting approx 11.30pm   Judge:  Mavis Harris
148cm and under Height certificates & performance cards must be carried; failure to do so will result in elimination
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $10, 2nd $6, 3rd $4, 4th $2
Class 880  Novice Pony up to 138cm; 0 - 5 wins
Class 881  Novice Pony over 138cm & up to 148cm; 0 - 5 wins
Class 882  Open Pony up to 128cm
Class 883  Open Pony over 128cm and up to 138cm
Class 884  Open Pony over 138cm & up to 148cm
CHAMPION AND RESERVE PONY HUNTER 

Show jumping                                                                                                                                            Section 57

Following Hunter classes

Run under NZEF Rules - entries must be accompanied by the NZEF official competitor form and registration sticker attached.  Registration cards must be carried and shown before prize money can be collected

Class 890  TOYOTA Young Rider One Star - 1.25m min
Entry Fee: Members $25.50   Non Member $35.50
Prizes: 1st $170, 2nd $100, 3rd $70, 4th $60, 5th $50, 6th $50.

Class 891  Open Horse 1.30m TAM5
Entry Fee: Members $21   Non Member $31
Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $30

GRAND PARADE  -  followed by:

Class 892  Open Horse 1.20m TAM5
Entry Fee: Members $8   Non Member $10
Prizes: 1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, 4th $10

Class 893  Open Horse 1.10m TAM5
Entry Fee: Members $7   Non Member $9
Prizes: 1st $35, 2nd $20, 3rd $12, 4th $8

Class 894  Open Horse 1.00m TAM5
Entry Fee: Members $6   Non Member $8
Prizes: 1st $20, 2nd $12, 3rd $8, 4th $5

Pony show jumping                                                                 Section 58

Following pony hunter classes

Run under NZEF Rules - entries must be accompanied by the NZEF official competitor form and registration sticker attached.  Registration cards must be carried and shown before prize money can be collected
Ponies up to 148cm - may jump at one height only per day

Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, 4th $5

Class 900  Open Pony 85cm TAM5
Class 901  Open Pony 95cm TAM5
Class 902  Open Pony 1.10cm TAM5
Class 903  Open Pony 1.20m TAM5
Class 904  Open Pony 85cm TAM2
Class 905  Open Pony 95cm TAM2
Class 906  Open Pony 1.10cm TAM2
Class 907  Open Pony 1.20m TAM5

Sunday 21 November

Show jumping - Ring 1                                                            Section 59

8.30am
Run under NZEF Rules - entries must be accompanied by the NZEF official competitor form and registration sticker attached.  Registration cards must be carried and shown before prize money can be collected

Class 910  Open Pony 1.10m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, 4th $6

Class 911  Open Horse 1.10m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $7, non members $9
Prizes:  1st $35,  2nd $20, 3rd $12, 4th $8

Class 912  Open Horse 1.20m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $8, non members $10
Prizes:  1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, 4th $10

Class 913  Open Horse 1.30m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $8, non members $10
Prizes:  1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $10 

Class 914  Iver Quantel Amateur Rider Series  1.10-1.20m TAM5 (article 238.2.2)
Entry fee:  Members $15, non members $20
Prizes:  1st $85, 2nd $65, 3rd $50, 4th $40, 5th & 6th $30

Class 915  KiwiSpan Junior Rider Series 1.10-1.20m TAM5 (article 238.2.2)
Entry fee:  Members $15, non members $20
Prizes:  1st $85, 2nd $65, 3rd $50, 4th $40, 5th & 6th $30

 Class 916  Open Pony 1.20m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, 4th $8

Class 917  Open Horse 1.20m TAM2
Entry fee:  Members $8, non members $10
Prizes:  1st $40, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, 4th $10

Class 918  Open Horse 1.10m TAM2
Entry fee:  Members $7, non members $9
Prizes:  1st $35,  2nd $20, 3rd $12, 4th $8

Ring 2                                                                                   Section 60

 8.30am
Class 920  Training Horse 80cm TAM1 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  $5.50  -  ribbons only

Class 921  Training Horse 90cm TAM1 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  $5.50  -  ribbons only

Class 922  Open Horse 1.00m TAM5
Entry fee:  Members $6, non members $8
Prizes:  1st $20, 2nd $12, 3rd $8, 4th $5

Class 923  Open Pony 1.00m TAM5 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, 4th $6

Class 924  Open Pony 1.10m TAM5 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, 4th $6

Class 925  Open Horse 1.00m TAM5 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  Members $6, non members $8
Prizes:  1st $20, 2nd $12, 3rd $8, 4th $5

Class 926  Training Horse 90cm TAM1 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  $5.50  -  ribbons only

Class 927  Training Horse 80cm TAM1 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  $5.50  -  ribbons only

Class 928  Open Pony 80cm TAM5 (Ijo)
Entry fee:  Members $5, non members $6
Prizes:  1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $8, 4th $5

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Special general cups and prizes

AJ Hoskins Challenge Cup is awarded  for the exhibitor gaining most points in the following sections: Sheep, Sheep Dog Trials, Cattle and  Horses.  Points allocated as follows: 1st prize 3, 2nd prize 2, 3rd prize 1, Champion 3, Reserve Champion 2.

BF Mercer Challenge Cup for most points in Spinners & Weavers, Pottery, Photography and Art Sections.              

Violet Mercer Cup: awarded for most points in childrens classes including pupils cooking.

The Shetland Challenge Salver donated by Voe and District Agricultural Society Shetland awarded to the child under 16 years of age who has gained the most points overall in the show

Membership

For just $15 per year, or $225 Life Membership, you can enjoy these benefits:    

Reduced entry fees

FREE admission for you, your partner and children under 15 years

FREE admission and parking for your vehicle

Subscriptions must be paid before Friday, October 14 to qualify for benefits

General regulations

1. All exhibits not on the ground by the specified time will be fined $5 each, but no exhibit allowed to go into competitions after 11am or 10am in the Cattle section, without the permission of the committee.  No exhibitor will be allowed to go into competition after keeping judges waiting 10 minutes.

2. All horses must be haltered and led. Bull calved before December 31st last, must be led by a ring through the nose and under adequate supervision.

3. Attendants in charge of stock admitted free by ticket, and subject to the orders of the stewards. Anyone disobeying the orders of the stewards will be liable to a fine of $5.

4. Exhibitors will be required to state as accurately as possible at the time of entry, the date of birth of all stock in classes where age is specified, and in all classes of sheep the date of last shearing.

5. The same animal may be shown in two or more classes by paying the necessary entry fee for each class unless where otherwise specified.

6. No stock or implement exhibited to be removed from the yards until after 4.00pm on the day of the show without a special order from the committee, except that cattle may be removed after 3.30pm.

7. The committee will not under any circumstances hold themselves responsible for loss, damage or mis-delivery of stock, implements and any article exhibited.

8. All livestock must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor at the time of entry except in the case of members of the Waimate District Young Farmers Club who may exhibit in their own name stock, excluding stud stock, owned by the farmer on whose property the Young Farmers Club member is employed at time of entry.

9. Extra stock, implements etc not eligible under any of the enumerated classes may be exhibited by paying the usual entrance fee the same as those in the class they refer to. Honorary certificates will be awarded.

10. In all sheep classes where a weight is specified, all exhibits in these classes shall be weighed, and where sheep are to be a specified weight, the sheep sub-committee have power to make allowance for wet fleece.

11. In all novice entries for horse or pony events, the horse, pony or rider as the case may be, must not have won no more than 5 wins in a conformation class at the time of the show.

12. All protests must be in writing and may be entered either before or after the judges have proceeded to their duties. The party entering a protest in horses, cattle and sheep must deposit $25 and in all other sections $10 deposit will be required. The deposit will be returned if the protest is sustained. If the protest is lodged before the judges proceed to their duties, the onus of proof will rest with the exhibitor; if after that, the onus of proof will rest with the party protesting.  No protest will be received later than one hour after the awards were made and the prizewinning ticket affixed.The committee will decide all protests as soon as possible and there will be no appeal from their decision.

13. All prizes not claimed within one month after the date of the show shall be forfeited.

14. Exhibits in purebred classes must be from a registered flock.

15. The committee have full power to deal with any matter which may arise requiring instant attention, and which may be in the interest of the Association or for the safety of the public, and their decision shall be final.

16. PRIZE MONEY - in the event of there being no competition, half prize money will be given (excluding cattle and unless otherwise stated in the schedule).  Rounding of amount applied where applicable.  Competition shall mean two or more entries in the same class.

17. All prize winners of horse and pony classes must attend the Grand Parade. Failure to do this will mean prize money will be forfeited. 

In classes of less than three entries, with the exception of sheep and cattle sections, no second prize will be given; but should the judge award second prize, such award to count for points prize.  If there be seven entries in a class, a third prize will be presented with a ‘highly commended’ ticket.  Every private prize will be dealt with in accordance with the conditions of the donor; but if there be no conditions, the prize will be given as the committee thinks fit.

Power is reserved to withold a prize where judges consider it ought not to be awarded for want of sufficient merit, even where there is competition.

Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected as follows: First prize winners in all eligible classes to be paraded before the judge. Immediately the Champion has been selected, the 2nd place animal in the class from which the Champion has been selected shall parade with the other first placegetters for Reserve Champion.

All exhibits must enter the judging ring in the order in which they appear in the Catalogue, and must not wear prize tickets won in previous contests. The points for prizes counts as follows: Champion and 1st prize each 3 points, Reserve Champion and 2nd prize 2 points, 3rd prize 1 point. Half points when there is no competition.  In any class where special entry is made for a Special Prize these classes shall not count in the aggregate for most points prizes.

18. In all sections of the Waimate A&P Association show, if a refund is required the association will retain 25% of entry fees for administration expenses incurred.

19. In ALL horse and pony events hard hats MUST be worn.

20. Any competitor or exhibitor who is rude to a judge or any official will be expelled from the events or competition.

21. The use of tranquilisers, stimulants, or any drug capable of effecting the performance of horses or ponies is forbidden. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the show and that testing of all animals is at the owner’s risk.  Testing for forbidden substances will be carried out under the Royal Agricultural Society Forbidden Substance Judiciary Committee (FSJC) procedures and rules (refer rule 112RAS Equestrian Competitors and Judges Rule Book and rule 55a of the RAS General Rules and Regulations).

22. The Committee reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry without adducing any reason for so doing.

23.  Entry forms: if your entry is (a) not signed, (b) illegible, (c) not accompanied by the required cards, forms etc, or (d) the correct monies are not included, YOUR ENTRY FORMS WILL BE RETURNED

24.  Arrears: No person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, subscriptions or any other show charge, is eligible to compete at any A&P show. Proof of payment will be required before any restriction will be lifted.

25.  The committee reserves the right to alter, combine, split or delete classes where deemed necessary

NO EXHIBITORS PASS UNLESS ENTRY FEE EXCEEDS $5

CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS FREE