REGULATIONS FOR SHOW 2011

IMPLEMENTS ETC: STANDS

1: All Implements etc must be on the Show Ground on Friday 1nd July 2011 or by 8 am on 2rd July 2011, and remain there until the close of the Show. A person will attend and maps will be available to position implements.

All implements must be removed by 5pm Monday 4th July 2011.

LIVESTOCK ETC.

1: Exhibitors by making entries shall undertake all Horses, Ponies, and Cattle entered by them shall be paraded by the times stated in the programme for the Show, and at any other time when required by the Stewards, and under their direction. Attendants should see that the animal's number is showing to the front. Infringement of this rule, or failure of any attendant to obey the orders of the Show Officials will render the Exhibitor liable to a fine of £25 for each separate infringement or act of disobedience, and to the forfeiture of any or all of the Prizes awarded to him at the Show. Persons making insulting remarks to, or in any way unduly interfering with the Judges, Stewards or other Officials while in the performance of their duties, and all Exhibitors or others in charge of Stock while in the Judging Rings refusing to accept or display Tickets, etc awarded by the Judges and handed to them by the Stewards or other Officials, or tearing up Tickets etc so awarded and handed to them, or of any similar conduct shall be considered guilty of misconduct, and shall be dealt with under these Rules.

Exhibitors shall be answerable for all acts of their servants or others in charge of their stock, and shall be responsible for their animals during the whole time they remain in the Show Ground. The Society shall not be held responsible for any damage suffered by any Driver, Rider, Herd or Attendant or by any Animal, Implement or other Exhibit, in the Show Ground, or on the way to and from the Ground. The Stewards shall enforce the Regulations of the Society in their different departments, and shall bring to the notice of the Directors and Secretaries any infringement.All persons in Charge of Stock or other Exhibits shall be subject to the orders of the Secretaries and Stewards.

2: Entry money as stated must accompany entries.

Members with eight entries will have subsequent entries charged at half price. Judges may withhold Second Prize where there are fewer than three exhibits forward.

3: All stock must be on the Show Ground on Saturday 3 rdJuly 2010, not later than 9am as judging commences at 9.00 am in the horse classes and 10 am in the cattle, sheep. Produce and craft, heavy horses, vintage and trade stands.

4: All stock competing for the Society's prizes must have been in the possession of the Exhibitor for one month previous to entry. In the horse classes the Horse name, Rider Name and age of rider to be stated on entry schedule.

5: All stock for competition must, at the date of entry be bona fide the property of and in possession of the party in whose name it is entered.

6: The ages of all animals are counted from 1st January in the year they were born e.g. a foal born any time in 2009 becomes a yearling as from 1st January 2010.

7: All intimations of Competition must be lodged with the Secretaries in writing, no later than 5 o'clock on 4th June 2010. No unentered or improperly entered stock will, in the option of the Directors, be allowed to compete.All Entry Money must accompany the Entry Schedule in order to compete. Horse entries will be taken on the field at double entry fee.

8: With the notes of intimation to compete, the names and Pedigrees, so far as known, of all Breeding Stock to be given in, and in all Entries of Cattle of any description the exact age must be stated. Registered Mountain & Moorland Ponies/Horses must have their registration number noted on their entry form.

9: All stock must on the day of competition be on the ground and remain until the Committee give leave for removal. One Attendant only admitted with each lot, they must attend in charge during the day. Exhibitors, unless attending Stock are not entitled to Free Admission to the Show.

10: All prize money must be collected on Show Day.

11: Protests against awards of Judges must be lodged, in writing with the Secretaries, before 2 o'clock upon the day of the Show, or within 30 minutes of completion of judging of class.The Protestor must lodge his protest with a deposit of £20, which will be forfeited should his protest be unsuccessful.

12: All bulls must be shown with a ring in their nose, and rope and chain attached.

13 The Judges shall award commendation to any Animal brought for competition if they think they are worthy

Note:

It is to be understood, in regard to whole premiums, that the Committee shall have the power to withhold them if the stock shown is, in the opinion of the Judges, not considered of sufficient merit, or if the particular regulations for competition are not complied with.Any natural defect or lameness in the Breeding Stock will be disqualified. Judges are particularly requested to satisfy themselves, as far as possible, regarding the soundness of horses before awarding prizes, and to avoid giving a preference to animals showing symptoms of hereditary diseases. The Judges may consult the Society Veterinary Surgeon if they deem it expedient. No protest on veterinary grounds will be received.

14 The decision of the Directors shall, in the case of protests and in matters arising at or in connection with the Show be final, and any person present at the Show, whether a Judge, Exhibitor,Visitor, or otherwise shall be deemed to have agreed to refer the subject matter of such decisions to the final determination of the Directors to the exclusion of all courts of Law.

15: In the horse and pony classes, competitors may only ride one horse or pony in the same class.

16: In stock classes the Overall Bonnington Cup for the highest number of points overall will be scored as 1st – 5 points, 2nd – 3 points, 3rd – 1 point, however if there are two or less exhibitors in each class then these classes will be scored as 1st – 3 points and 2nd – 1 point.

All paid up Members of the Society will be admitted to the Show Ground free, on delivery of their Member's Badge.