WEDNESDAY 28th MAY & THURSDAY 29th MAY 2008

Click on the items below for further information:

Admission Prices

Advanced Ticket Outlets

Bus Services to the Showground from Stoke on Trent & Stafford

Contact Details for Further Information

Closing Dates for Livestock and Trade Stand Applications

Country Pursuit Arena Attractions

Dog Show

Directions to the Showground

Disabled Visitor Facilities

Horse & Pony Competition

Horse Shoeing & Shoemaking Competition

Livestock Schedules

Main Ring Attractions

Livestock Exhibitor Notes & Regulations

Livestock Update

Other Show Attractions

Results

Show Programme Wednesday 28th May 2008

Show Programme Thursday 29th May 2008

Visit Stafford Marquee

Woodfest

The Staffordshire County Show is delighted to be associated with Muller for further information about their range of dairy products click the link below or visit their stand at the Show in Block E

www.muller.co.uk/countshows

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOWGROUND

The Staffordshire County Show is held at the County Showground, Stafford situated on the main A518 Stafford to Uttoxeter road, two miles from Stafford and five miles from Junction 14 of the M6 Motorway. 

ADMISSION PRICES:

Advance Tickets (Available from 1st May 2008 until 6pm 27th May 2008 unless indicated otherwise)

Available from the Staffordshire County Showground (Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm) and other outlets across the County – see below for details.

Adult £9.50
Child £3.50
Senior Citizen £8.50
Family £22

Gate Ticket Prices

Adult £12
Child £5
Senior Citizen £11
Family £28

ADVANCE TICKET OUTLETS 

(Tickets available from 1st May 2008 until 6pm on 27th May 2008 unless indicated otherwise)

Credit Card Ticket Sales FREEPHONE 0800 298 0 498

Available until 23rd May 2008 for Show Only or Show & Bus Tickets (from Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Trentham, Stone, Sandon & Weston) Please note that a handling charge of £0.70 per transaction will be applied to all credit card ticket sales.

Biddulp

Bakers Coaches, the Coach Travel Centre, Propect Way, Victoria Business Park, Biddulp, Stoke on Trent

Burton on Trent

Burton Daily Mail, Burton Tourist Information Office, Barton Post Office, Henhurst Hill Post Office

Cheadle

Cheadle NFU Office, Cheadle Post Office

Eccleshall

Eccleshall Post Office, Woodseaves  Post Office, Standon Mill, Croxton Post Office, Great Bridgeford Post Office, Gnosall Post Office

Leek

Leek Tourist Information Office, Leek NFU Office

Lichfield

Wintertons Auctioneers, NFU Offices, Lichfield Information Centre, Hammerwich Post Office, Londgdon Post Office, Packington Farm Shop, Whittington Post Office. 

Newcastle

Newcastle Tourist Information Office, Woore Post Office, Pipe Gate Post Office, Baldwins Gate Post Office, Loggerheads Post Office, Cheswardine Post Office.

Stafford

Staffordshire Newsletter, Stafford Tourist Information Office, Stafford NFU Office, Brocton Post Office, Weston Post Office, Amerton Farm, South & Stubbs, Bednall Farm Shop, Handles Butchers, Haughton Post Office.

Stoke on Trent

Stoke on Trent Tourist Information Office

Stone

Draycott Post Office, WT Shelley, Sandon Post Office, Milwich Post Office,  Aston Garage, Stone NFU Office, Bryden Butchers, Mountfords of Stone, Stone Post Office, Tittensor Post Office, Fairway Service Station.

Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter Advertiser, Rocester Post Office, Doveridge Post Office, Leigh Post Office, P Wild of Sudbury,Abbots Bromley Post Office, Draycott Post Office, Uttoxeter NFU Office.

 

BUS SERVICES 

Stafford to the County Showground (Provisional Timetable)

Bus service X1 operated by Bakers Coaches offers a direct link from Stafford Railway Station and the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre to the Showground as detailed below, however for a full timetable including details of intermediate stops see www.bakerbus.com

Buses leave Stafford Railway Station at:

Morning - 07.20, 08.35, 09.35, 10.35 and 11.35  Afternoon - 12:35, 13:35, 14:35, 15:35, 16:35, 17:35, 18.35 and 19.35.

Buses leave from the County Showground for Stafford Railway Station at:

Morning - 07.40, 08.40, 09.45, 10:50 and 11:45   Afternoon - 12:50, 13:45, 14:50, 15.45, 16:50, 17:45,and 18:50.

Stoke on Trent to the County Showground

Bus service X1 operated by Bakers Coaches offers a direct link from Hanley via Stoke on Trent Railway Station, Trentham, Stone, Sandon and Weston to the County Showground as detailed below, however,  for a full timetable including details of intermediate stops and fare information see www.bakerbus.com

Hanley to the County Showground 

Hanley Bus Station Stand 29 0750 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600
Stoke Rly Station 0801 0911 1011 1111 1211 1311 1411 1511 1611
Trentham Gdns 0807 0917 1017 1117 1217 1317 1417 1517 1617
Barlaston 0812 0925 10.25 1125 1225 1325 1425 1525 1625
Tittensor 0815 0926 1026 1126 1226 1326 1426 1526 1626
Stone Granville Sq 0825 0935 1035 1135 1235 1335 1435 1535 1635
Stone Three Crowns 0830 0940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540 1640
Sandon Post Office 0835 0945 1045 1145 1245 1345 1445 1545 1645
Weston Post Office 0837 0947 1047 1147 1247 1347 1447 1547 1647
County Showground 0840 0950 1050 1150 1250 1350 1450 1550 1650

 County Showground to Hanley 

County Showground 1003 1103 1203 1303 1403 1503 1603 1703 1803 1903
Weston Post Office 1006 1106 1206 1306 1406 1506 1606 1706 1806 1906
Sandon Post Office 1010 1110 1210 1310 1410 1510 1610 1710 1810 1910
Stone Three Crowns 1015 1115 1215 1315 1415 1515 1615 1715 1815 1915
Stone Crown Street 1020 1120 1220 1320 1420 1520 1620 1720 1820 1920
Tittensor 1029 1129 1229 1329 1429 1529 1629 1729 1829 1929
Barlaston 1030 1130 1230 1330 1430 1430 1630 1730 1830 1930
Trentham Gdns 1037 1137 1237 1337 1437 1537 1637 1737 1837 1937
Stoke Rly Station 1048 1148 1248 1348 1448 1548 1648 1748 1848 1948
Hanley Bus Station 1057 1157 1257 1357 1457 1557 1657 1757 1857 1955

Fares

Buy a combined bus and show ticket in advance and get big savings on the gate price on the day

 

Advance Show Ticket Only

Advance Combine Show Ticket and bus fares from Biddulph, Hanley, Stoke, Stafford* & Stone*

Show Gate Price and Bus Fare on the Day

Saving*

Adult £9.50 £12 £15.50 £3.50
Child £3.50 £6.00 £7.00 £1.00
Seniors (Note 1) £8.50 £8.50 £11.00 £2.50
Family (Note 2) £22.00 £28.00 £35.00 £7.00

Note 1 Senior Citizens travel free of charge on the bus on the day with local authority pass

Note 2 The Family Ticket is available for two adults and up to three children traveling together

* Savings quoted show the cost of the gate price plus the bus fare on the day, less the price of the advance ticket for Biddulp, Hanley and Stoke (proportionately less savings from Stone and Stafford)

Advance Tickets available from Bakers Coaches of Biddulp (until 27th May 2008 for counter sales or until 17.00 hrs on Friday 23rd May 2008 for telephone sales) - FREEPHONE 0800 298 0 498 - combine Show/Bus or Show only tickets available - credit card bookings accepted.

Gate prices for the Show and bus fares on the day - buy bus tickets from the driver and pay on the gate at the Showground

  Show Gate Prices Return bus fares from Biddulph, Hanley & Stoke,  Return bus fares from Stafford & Stone
Adult £12.00 £3.50 £2.40
Child £5.00 £2.00 £1.60
Seniors (Note !) £11.00 X X
Family (Note 2) £28.00 £7.00 £7.00

Note 1 Senior Citizens travel free of charge on the bus on the day with local authority pass

Note 2 The Family Ticket is available for two adults and up to three children traveling together

MAIN RING ATTRACTIONS

  • The Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team

  • The Monster Truck  Display Team Featuring Big Pete and the Grim Reaper

  • Grand Parades of Livestock and Horses

  • Parade of Hounds and Beagles

  • Parade of Vintage Machinery (Wednesday)

  • Inter Hunt Relay (Wednesday)

  • Show Jumping (Thursday)

  • Young Farmers Floats (Thursday)

  • Hot Air Balloons

   

COUNTRY PURSUITS AREA

  • Falconry Display

  • The Welsh Axemen

  • Ferret Roadshow

  • Fly Casting  Demonstration & Competition

  • Fly Tying Demonstration

  • Children's Farm

  • The Quack Pack Sheepdog & Duck Display

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

  • Bees & Honey Show in the Prestwood Centre

  • Craft Show in the Staffordshire Pavilion organised by the Creative Crafts Association.

  • Cookery Theatre in the Prestwood Centre

  • Donkey Rides in the Country Pursuit Area

  • Floral Art, Cookery & Handicrafts Competition in the Ladies Committee Marquee.

  • Food Hall in the Prestwood  Centre

  • Motor Show

  • Music From Ged Hone's Flexi Jazz  and the Rugeley Power Station Band in the Bandstand

  • Punch & Judy Show on the Lower Member's Lawn

  • Rare Breed Displays - Bingley Hall

  • Sheep Shearing Competition & Demonstration - Bingley Hall Annex 1

  • Steam Railway Rides

  • Vintage Farm Machinery Display

  • Visit Stafford Marquee adjacent to the Main Gate Entrance A

  • Women’s Institute Exhibition & Market

  • Women in Rural Enterprise

  • Woodland Walks

  • Young Farmers Exhibition

  • 400 Trade Stands

 

SHOW PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY 28th MAY 2008

MAIN RING

7.30am            Judging of Ridden Hunter  Classes 

11.15am          Private Driving Pre Judging

12noon           Private Driving Final Judging.

12.30pm          Inter Hunt Relay (Sponsored by Hamptons Metal Merchants of Keele)

2.00pm            The Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team

2.30pm             Monster Truck Display Big Pete & The Grim Reaper (Sponsored by J Watson & Son)

3.00pm            Parade of Hounds and Beagles

3.30pm            Parade of Vintage Machinery (Sponsored by Mortons Media)                 

4.00pm            Grand Parade of Livestock

4.30pm            The Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team 

5.00pm           Monster Truck Display Big Pete & The Grim Reaper (Sponsored by J Watson & Son) 

7.00pm            Hot Air Balloons Depart  (weather permitting) arranged by Wickers World Hot Air Balloon Co

7.30pm             Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs Tug of War                        

RING ONE

7.45am               Judging of the Skewbald and Piebald Classes

RING TWO

8.00am               Judging of the Shetland  Classes

COMBINED RING 1 & 2

10.30am         Judging of the Working Hunter & Working Cob Classes 

RING THREE

 8.00am           Judging of the Welsh Section A 

Not Before 11am   Judging of the Welsh Section B followed by the Welsh Section D and Mountain & Moorland Supreme Championship

RING 4

8am                Judging of the Breeding hunter Classes

Not Before 11am Judging of the Cob Classes

BAND STAND CONCERTS 

11.00 -11.30            Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

11.45 - 12.15           Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

12.30 – 1.00            The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

1.15 – 1.45              Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

2.00 – 2.30              The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

2.45 – 3.15             Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

3.30 – 4.00             The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

4.15 - 4.45              Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

COUNTRY PURSUITS ARENA

10.30am            Falconry

11am                 Ferret Roadshow

11.30am            The Welsh Axemen

12noon             The Quack Pack Sheepdog & Duck Display 

12.30pm            Fly Casting Demonstration

 2pm                  Falconry

 2.30pm             Ferret Roadshow

3pm                   The Welsh Axemen

3.30pm             The Quack Pack Sheepdog & Duck Display

4pm                   Fly Casting Demonstration & Competition

THURSDAY 29th May 2008

MAIN RING.

 8am                Judging of the Hack & Riding Horses  Classes 

8am                Judging of the  Show Pony Classes 

Not Before 9am  Judging of the Open Ridden M&M Classes

12.15pm        Meynell Hunt Show Jumping Competition Sponsored by Cawarden Brick and Tile Company Limited

1.30pm         The Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team

2pm               Monster Truck Display Big Pete & The Grim Reaper (Sponsored by J Watson & Son)

2.30pm           Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Decorated Vehicle Parade (Sponsored by BD Fuels Ltd)

3.00pm           Grand Parade of Livestock

3.30pm           Parade of Hounds and Beagles.

4.00pm          Parade of the Trade & Agricultural Turnout Classes (Sponsored by Bowman Antique Fairs)

4.30pm           The Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team

5.00pm           Monster Truck Display Big Pete & The Grim Reaper (Sponsored by J Watson & Son)

5.30pm            Show Jumping Competition 

7pm                Hot Air Balloons Depart (weather permitting) arranged by Wickers World Hot Air Balloon Co

RING ONE

8am               Judging of the Working Hunter Ponies and the M&M Working Hunter Ponies

RING TWO

WHP Conformation

RING THREE

8am             Judging of the Lead Rein/First Ridden M & M Classes

Not Before 9am   Judging of the Miniature Horse Classes 

RING 4

8.00am          Judging of the Show Hunter Pony Classes

2.45pm          Judging of the Trade & Agricultural Turnouts

BAND STAND CONCERTS 

11.00 -11.30           The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

11.45 - 12.15          Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

12.30 – 1.00           The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

1.15 – 1.45            Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

2.00 – 2.30              The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

2.45 – 3.15             Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

3.30 – 4.00             The Rugeley Power Station Brass Band

4.15 - 4.45            Ged Hone’s Flexi Jazz

COUNTRY PURSUITS ARENA

10.30am            Falconry

11am                 Ferret Roadshow

11.30am            The Welsh Axemen

12noon             The Quack Pack Sheepdog & Duck Display 

12.30pm            Fly Casting Demonstration

 2pm                  Falconry

 2.30pm             Ferret Roadshow

3pm                  The Welsh Axemen

3.30pm             The Quack Pack Sheepdog & Duck Display

4pm                   Fly Casting Demonstration & Competition

VISIT STAFFORD MARQUEE

The Visit Stafford Marquee has a range of displays and activities for the whole family including stands featuring:

  • Stafford Gate House Theatre

  • Stafford Leisure Centre 

  • Stafford parks & Open Spaces

  • Tourism

  • Heritage Sites including Stafford Castle, the Ancient High House & the Izaak Walton Cottage

  • Sports Development

  • Stafford 802 History Exhibition

Interactive opportunities will include:

  • Craft workshops including - Tile making, stained glass, jewellery & candle making 

  • Try on period costumes and armour

  • Learn about armour and weapons

  • Brass rubbing

  • Calligraphy

  • Coin minting

DISABLED VISITOR FACILITIES

Toilet Facilities

Unisex Disabled toilet facilities are available inside Bingley Hall adjacent to the Barn Shop, in the toilet block adjacent to the Young Farmers’ Centre at the Weston end of the Showground, inside the Staffordshire Pavilion, inside the Sandylands Centre  and in the Members Pavilion front and rear foyers (available to Members only). 

Mobility Assistance

Electric Scooters and wheel chairs are available to hire from Disabled Aids situated adjacent to the entrance to the pedestrian subway in the main public car park opposite the main Showground.

Access to Bingley Hall Balcony  

A passenger lift within Bingley Hall affords disabled visitors access to the balcony.

CONTACT DETAIL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Email: enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk

Tel: 01785 258060

Fax: 01785 246458

Post: Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 OBD

CLOSING DATES

Trade Stands 28th February 2008 (for existing clients)

30th April 2008 (for new clients)

Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Angora Goats, Angora Goat Fleeces and Lamb Carcass 1st May 2008
Horses & Ponies 20th  April 2008

WOODFEST

Berryhill is an oak wood situated at the Stafford end of the Showground and is owned by the Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society. The wood is managed during the two days of the County Show, accordingly, if you visit the wood during the Show you will be able to see how management is helping to restore this beautiful wood. Trees are felled each day, extracted by horse to a mobile sawmill where they are planked and beamed. Some of the timber is cleft, some turned and used by other woodland craft demonstrators. All of it is used. There is a whole fascinating world of traditional crafts demonstrated, from trees to finished product. Berryhill Wood also has a woodland trail and  a picnic area. It is situated just past the Country Pursuit Area and is well worth a visit.

LIVESTOCK UPDATE

We intend to have a full range of livestock classes at the Show. However, under current regulations only livestock from within the same zone as the Showground will be allowed to attend the Show. At present the Showground is in the Surveillance Zone, however, given the volatile nature of the situation the zone boundaries could have changed markedly by the end of May. Accordingly, I would encourage you to enter your livestock even if you are not currently in the same zone as the Showground. Any exhibitor that is prevented from attending the Show due to Bluetongue regulations will be given a full and immediate refund of all stall and other fees. Regular updates on the situation regarding livestock at the Show will be available on our website, however, responsibility for ensuring livestock is eligible to attend the Show will remain with the exhibitor and you are, therefore, requested to consult the DEFRA website for further advice and guidance.

We would like to reassure pig exhibitors that as Bluetongue regulations do not apply to pigs we are able to accept entries from anywhere in the UK.

LIVESTOCK AND HORSE & PONY SCHEDULES 

ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE  

Click the boxes below to view the individual schedules on-line:

 

 

Click the boxes below to download the entry forms:

Horse & Pony Entry Form Livestock Entry Form

 

HORSE & PONY COMPETITION

Any enquires regarding the Horse & Pony Section should be directed to the Horse & Pony Secretary, Mrs Gilly Jones, on 01283 712289 or by email to gilly.jones@btinternet.com.

DOG SHOW

All enquires regarding the Dog Show should be directed to the Dog Show Secretary, Mr Gordon Talbot, on 01889 808580 or by email to gordon.talbot@tiscali.co.uk

NOTES AND REGULATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS

Livestock are accommodated as follows:

  • Beef Cattle - Bingley Hall (Annex 3)

  • Dairy Cattle - Bingley Hall (Annex 2)

  • Pigs - Bingley Hall (Annex 1)

  • MV Accredited Sheep - Argyle  Centre

  • Non MV Accredited Sheep - Sandylands Centre

  • Angora Goats - Pig & Goat  Showing Rings

Judging is undertaken in the following areas:

  • Beef & Dairy Cattle - Bingley Hall - Main Hall

  • Pigs - Bingley Hall - Annex 1

  • MV Accredited Sheep - Outdoor showing rings adjacent to the Argyle Centre

  • Non MV Accredited Sheep - Outdoor showing rings adjacent to the Sandylands Centre

  • Angora Goats and  Fleeces - Pig & Goat Showing Rings 

  • Lamb Carcass - Lamb carcass trailer adjacent to the Sheep Showing Rings

1. Accommodation for Stock. Covered accommodation will be provided for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs with Angora Goats accommodated in a marquee within the Pig & Goat Showing Rings

2. Forage. Exhibitors are required to make their own arrangements for Forage. A limited quantity of Straw for bedding purposes will be provided for the beef and dairy cattle.

3. Exhibits - Period in Possession. All animals must be bona-fide the property of the exhibitor at the time of entry. Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Goats must have been in the possession of the Exhibitor for at least three calendar months prior to the first day of the Show.

4. Arrival of Exhibits. All animals must arrive at the Showground by 8.00 am on the first morning of the Show in readiness for judging at the time indicated in the schedule.

5. Period Exhibits required to remain at the Show. All Cattle, Sheep, Pigs & Goats will be required to remain for inspection until after the Grand Parade on Thursday.

6. Responsibility. The Organisers of this Show have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards. The Society, its Officers or Servants or Agents shall not be responsible for any injury, damage or loss however caused to any animal, article, or other property belonging to the exhibitor and the exhibitor agrees to indemnify the Society in respect of any costs in connection with any claims made upon the Society as a result of the actions or omissions of the exhibitor or of any employee of the exhibitor.

Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may be done to, or occasioned by or arising from any animal, article or property exhibited or brought on to the Showground by him and he shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from and against all actions, suits, expenses and claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be so caused or occasioned.

The Society, its Officers or Servants will not be liable for any errors or mistakes that may happen in placing, or penning the stock or articles to be exhibited but the servants in charge of the same must see that they are placed according to their entries.

The Society expects all exhibitors to have had experience in display of livestock at Shows and all exhibitors should be aware of the distractions that can be caused to exhibits in their possession during the course of the event.

7. Attendants. Exhibitors or their attendants must remain with their exhibits during the whole time they are at the Show and must comply with and be governed by the Society's Rules and Regulations.

8. Halters and Ties. All stock must be provided with ties and all Cattle must be halter-led in the rings.

9. Bulls. All Bulls above twelve months old shall have rings or "bull-dogs" in their noses and be provided with leading sticks.

10. Judges. The Judges named in the Society's Prize Schedule and the Show Catalogue or Programme have consented and have been appointed to act as Judges in the events indicated. The Committee reserves the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding.

11. Judging. Judging will commence, as near as circumstances allow, at the times stated in the Schedule under the respective sectional headings and exhibitors will be held responsible for their exhibits being in the Judging Ring at the proper time.

12. Certificates of Calving. The prizes awarded to in-calf cows may be withheld until a certificate has been delivered to the Show Secretary of each of the animals having produced a calf within three months from the date of the Show.

13. Cattle "In-Milk" Classes. Cows or heifers entered as "in-calf", calving just prior to the Show will be eligible to compete in the "in-milk" class without payment of an extra fee, but cows entered "in-milk" may not be shown as "in-calf".

14. Illegal Use of Drugs. The Show will be co-operating with the National Cattle Breeders Association to discourage the illegal use of drugs in cattle production. The Committee reserves the right to request a blood sample from any animal about which a Steward or Judge has suspicion of drugs being used to gain unfair advantage.

15. Sheep. Exhibits must not be coloured other than in accordance with the conditions of the respective breed association or society

16. Protests. Should the right of any party to a prize awarded on the first day of the Show be disputed, notice of the same must be given to the Secretary, in writing, not later than 12 noon on the succeeding day and to any award on the second day of the Show before 3 p.m. in the afternoon of that day, or within seven days from the date of the Show, when the evidence to substantiate the protest cannot be obtained on the days of the Show. The person giving such notice must lodge the sum of £50.00 in the hands of the Secretary, as a guarantee that he will attend a meeting of the Society's Committee of which he will have notice, and support his case. If he does not so attend the deposit of £50.00 will be forfeited to the Society.

17. Stewards - Power to Enforce Regulations. The Committee delegates full power to the Stewards to enforce the Society's Rules and Regulations.

18. Parades of Stock. Parades of  Livestock will take place on both days of the Show at times to be arranged by the Stewards and all exhibitors or their attendants must be in readiness to parade their animals accordingly. The only exception to this will be non-MV Accredited Sheep, which will not be required to parade. The Society reserves the right to withhold prize money if an animal does not take part in the parade on both days.

19. Exhibitors' Vehicles. All vehicles must be parked at the places provided and must not under any circumstances be left in the stock lines or other avenues. All entries are accepted on the understanding that this instruction will be complied with.

20. Trophies, Cups & Shields. Unless otherwise stated, all trophies are to be held for one year.

21. Calculation of Points. In calculating the points won by an exhibitor for the award of Champion or other Special Prizes, only those prizes which have been won in classes sponsored by the Society shall be included. Prizes won in special classes shall not be eligible for points.

22. Cattle Section Champion Prizes. The Judge of each breed section will nominate one animal to go forward to the judging of the Cattle Section Champion.

23. Interpretation of the Rules and Regulations. The Society reserves to itself by its Committee the sole and absolute right to interpret these Rules and Regulations or any other prescribed Conditions arbitrarily to settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with or incidental to the Show. Also to refuse or cancel any entries, to postpone or abandon the Show and relax conditions as the Society may deem expedient.

24. Grand Parade. All handlers who are eligible to appear in the Grand Parade MUST wear White Coats, unless their Breed Society states otherwise, or has its own dress code.

25. Leading Animals. It is a condition of the Show that children must only handle animals where they have the necessary strength and experience to cope with foreseeable problems. Children must always be under the supervision of a competent adult.

26. Bio-security All Exhibitors must comply fully with all bio-security measures.

Caravan Parking 

Limited caravan parking is available at the Showground for exhibitors for the duration of the Show for which no charge is made. It is regretted that no stockmen’s accommodation is available on site. However, shower and toilet facilities are available in Bingley Hall and catering facilities will be open on Tuesday from 8am until 8pm and on Wednesday & Thursday from 6am until 7pm.

 

HORSESHOEING & SHOEMAKING PROVISIONAL COMPETITION PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

Entries Close 20th April 2008

Judge - Mr Carl Bettison AWFC (Hons)

Class 1 - Open Roadster Shoeing - Staffordshire Challenge Trophy -  Thursday 29th May - One fullered roadster fitted and nailed on plus one shoe made to judges specification. Registered farriers only. Time allowed 50 minutes. Worshipful Company of Farriers Silver Medal. Entry Fee £20/NAFB&AE Members £15

Class 2 - Restricted Roadster Shoeing- Staffordshire Shield -  Wednesday 28th May - One fullered roadster fitted and nailed on plus one specimen shoe to Judge's specification. Restricted to competitors not previously placed 1st in a shoeing competition within the past three years. Open to 3rd and 4th year apprentices, providing their own ATF is present. Time allowed 60 minutes. NAFB&AE Silver Medal. Worshipful Company of Farriers Bronze Medal. Entry Fee £20/NAFB&AE Members £15

Class 3 - Open Shoemaking - E J A Frost Memorial Challenge Trophy - Thursday 29th May  - Two shoes made to judge's specification will include tooled and fullered. Time allowed 45 minutes.  NAFB&AE Bronze Medal. Worshipful Company of Farriers Bronze Medal. Entry Fee £20/NAFB&AE Members £15

Class 4 - Apprentice Shoemaking 1st/2nd Year -George Nicklin Memorial Trophy -  Wednesday 28th May  - Two shoes as per judge's specimens. Time allowed 45 minutes. Worshipful Company of Farriers Bronze Medal. Entry Fee £10

Class 5 - Apprentice Shoemaking 3rd/4th Year - Frank Moorcroft Memorial Trophy -  Wednesday 28th  May  - Two shoes as per judge's specimens. Time allowed 45 minutes. Worshipful Company of Farriers Bronze Medal. Entry Fee £10

Prize Money

Class 1 - 1st - £100,  2nd - £60,  3rd - £30,  4th - £15

Class 2 - 1st - £80, 2nd - £50, 3rd - £25, 4th - £15

Class 3 - 1st - £90,  2nd - £60,  3rd - £30,  4th - £15

Class 4 - 1st - £40,  2nd - £30,  3rd - £15,  4th - £10

Class 5 - 1st - £40,  2nd - £30,  3rd - £15,  4th - £10

Special Prizes

Worshipful Company of Farriers Silver & Bronze Medals

NAFB & AE Silver & Bronze Medals 

Vic Bailey Memorial Trophy awarded to the highest placed Staffordshire NAFB & AE Member over classes 1, 2 and 3 combined.

Farriers Supplies Apprentice Challenge Trophy awarded to the highest scoring Staffordshire apprentice in any class.

Best Prepared Foot in classes 1 and 2

Rules

1. All competitors in Classes 1 and 2 must be registered farriers. or Third or Fourth Year Apprentices.  Apprentices in Class 2 must have his/her ATF present during the Class able to assist if necessary or a prearranged co-supervising ATF.

2. Apprentices must be under an approved apprenticeship scheme.

3. Safety glasses, protective footwear (i.e. steel toe caps) and aprons or chaps must be worn by competitors who should maintain safe working practice at all times.

4. The judge will provide details of specimen shoes required.

5. Apprentices in Class 2 must have their own ATF present prior to the start of the  Shoeing Class and be present throughout. Direct ATF assistance will effect marking.

6. Competitors must provide their own tools and safety equipment.

7. Class 2 competitors must not have been placed 1st in a shoeing competition within the past three years.

8. The judge's decision will be final.

9. Competitors will use Swan Competitor gas forges for all classes.

10. Strikers will be allowed as necessary in Classes 1, 2, 3 and 5.

11. Prize money not collected by the recipient at the prize giving ceremony will be forfeited.

12. Only competitors and officials are allowed in the shoeing area.

13. Prize giving for class 2, 4 and 5 will take place on Wednesday 28th May with prize giving for classes 1and 3 will take place on Thursday 29th May at approximately 5.30pm.

14. Rough foot preparation will be allowed prior to the start of the class; hoof nippers only no knives or rasps.

Schedules and Entry Forms

Schedules & Application Forms for the Farriery Competition are available from Mr J Nunn DWCF, Park Nook Barn, Ranton Stafford ST18 9JU Telephone 01785 282778 Mobile 07971 280478