Outdoor Classes
Horse Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Judging begins at 10 am Sharp. Closing Date for Entries-27th AUGUST 2009
It is advisable that exhibitors have their own insurance
All first prize winners Debarred
All horses aged 12 months and over must have mouthpieces.
Mares qualified for The Murnane & O'Shea Final are not eligible to enter any other
class at Bantry Show.
Entry Fee ~ €10 Late entries ~ €15 Prize Money 1st €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
A 4th prize of €25 will be paid if there are more than eight entries in the class.
BROOD MARES
Class 01 Barren or Maiden Mare, three year old or upwards calculated to
produce a hunter. (Thoroughbred excluded)
Class 02 Light Weight Brood Mare with foal at foot.
Class 03 Heavy Weight Brood Mare with foal at foot.
Class 04 Irish Draught Mare, confined to R.I.D. mares in foal or with foal at foot.
Class 05 Filly Foal - progeny of mares entered in classes 2 & 3.
Class 06 Colt Foal - progeny of mares entered in classes 2 & 3.
Qualifier for €1000 All Ireland Gain Colt Foal Final at
Balinasloe Show-Saturday 3rd October 2009
Class 07 Irish Draught Foal, Colt or Filly (out of RID sire only) sire to be named
Qualifier for Irish Draught Filly Foal Final at
Balinasloe Show Sunday 4th October 2009
Class 08 Thoroughbred Brood Mare with Weatherby Passport to be produced prior to to judging.
Class 09 Thoroughbred Foal - progeny of mare in class 8.
Class 10 Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal. Colt or Filly likely to make a Quality Horse.
Qualifier for the Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal all Ireland Championship
Final at Mountbellew Show on 12th September 2009
Class 11 Mare & Foal Progeny Class .Qualifier Confined to paid up Members of West Cork
Horse Breeders Co-Operative Society each member may qualify two mares & foals for
the Final to be held on September 19th 2009 at Cannmore Equestrian Centre,
Killgarriffe, Clonakilty
Identification Passports for animals seeking qualification must be produced in class
and in final
YOUNG HORSES
Class 12 Three Year Old Gelding or Filly Non Thoroughbred (Special Prize for best
filly if not in first three)
Class 13 Two Year Old Colt or Gelding Non Thoroughbred.
Class 14 Two Year Old Filly Non Thoroughbred.
Class 15 Yearling Colt or Gelding.
Class 16 Yearling Filly Non Thoroughbred.
Special Class
Class 17 Yearling, Colt, Gelding or Filly (eligible for R.I.D.) Sire to be named.
A fourth prize will be paid if there are more than eight entries.
Class 18 Coloured Horse any age to be led, Gelding or Filly
Horse Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Ridden Hunters
Class 19 Heavy Weight Hunter, Gelding or Mare 4 Years Old and Over, calculated to
carry 13 stone 7 lbs. and upwards.
Class 20 Middle Weight Hunter, Gelding or Mare 4 Years Old and Over, calculated to
carry 12 stone 7 lbs to 13 stone 7 lbs.
Class 21 Light Weight Hunter , Gelding or Mare 4Years old and over, calculated to
carry up to 12 stone 7 lbs.
Class 22 Small Hunter, Gelding or Mare exceeding 154cms and not exceeding 160 cms.
Champion Hunter of the Show open to 1st Class winners in Classes 19 to 22
Prize €150 and sash.
€3,000 Celtic Ross Hotel Irish Draught Foal Munster Championship
Sponsored by: The Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.
€3,000 Murnane & O'Shea All Ireland Three Year Old Filly Final
Sponsored by Murnane & O'Shea
ALL FOALS MUST BE LED
Driving Classes
Entry Fee Є6 Entry on the Day
Prize Money 1st€100 2nd €60 3rd €40
Class A. Open Driving judged on action, style, and general appearance.
Class B. Intermediate driving. Judged on turnout and performance.
Class C Cart Class
Bantry Show is run in accordance with irish Shows Association
PONY CLASSES Please note increased fee on late entries
LED PONY SECTION
It is advisable that exhibitors have their own insurance
Judging begins at 10 am Sharp. Closing Date for Entries 27th August 2009
Entry Fee €8 Late Entries €10 Prize Money 1st €40 2nd €30 3rd €20 4th €10
All first prize winners Debarred
All foals must be led.
Class 23 Show pony young stock 1 year old colt, gelding or filly not exceeding 140cms likely to make a child's riding pony.
Class 24 Show pony young stock 2 & 3 years not exceeding 145cms gelding, or filly likely to make a child's riding pony.
Class 25 Show hunter pony young stock 1 year old colt, gelding or filly not exceeding 140cms likely to make a child's riding pony. (This class may be combined with class 26 if there are not more than 4 entries)
Class 26 Show hunter pony young stock 2 & 3 years not exceeding 145cms gelding, or filly likely to make a child's riding pony. (This class may be combined with class 25 if there are not more than 4 entries)
Class 27 Pony brood mare not exceeding 148cms, 3 year old and over, in foal to or with foal at foot by a pony stallion not exceeding 153cms.
Class 28 Foals progeny of mares in class 27, sire of foal to be named (foal to be led)
Class 29 Welsh ponies registered pure bred any age colt / gelding mare/filly.
Open to section A,B,C,D. Reg. No. must be given on entry form.
Class 30 Welsh ponies registered part bred any age colt / gelding mare/filly.
Open to section A,B,C,D. Reg. No. must be given on entry form.
Class 31 Pure bred Connemara pony, mare or gelding to be led. Reg, No. must be given on entry form.
Class 32 Pure bred Connemara foal, progeny of registered Connemara stallion and mare.
Class 33 Part-bred Connemara pony, mare or gelding to be led.
Class 34 Pure bred Connemara pony, 1year old colt, gelding or filly, progeny of registered Connemara Stallion. Reg, No. must be given on entry form. . (This class may be combined with class 35 if there are not more 4 entries)
Class 35 Pure bred Connemara pony, 2 year old colt, gelding or filly, progeny of registered Connemara Stallion. Reg, No. must be given on entry form. . (This class may be combined with class 34 if there are not more 4 entries
Qualifier for €1,000 ALL Ireland Connemara Two Year Old Filly Championship at BAlINASLOE Show on Monday 5th October 2009
Class 36 Ponies, mares or geldings 4years old and over not exceeding 148 cms.
Class 37 Miniature pony any age to be led, mares or gelding.
Class 38 Ponies 3 years old and over not exceeding 148 cms. Confined to Bantry Postal area.
Class 39 Irish Cob, traditional heavily feathered type
Champion and Champion Reserve In-Hand Pony
Confined to 1st and 2nd prizewinners (classes 23 to 39)
Pony Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Ridden Pony Section
Class 40 Open First Ridden Class for ponies mares or geldings 4 year old &
over not exceeding 123 cm suitable for & to be ridden by riders who have not
attained their 10th birthday by 1st Jan '09.
Class 41 Open Lead rein class for pony mares or geldings 4 years and over, not exceeding
123cms suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 7th
birthday on the 1st of January of the current year. Children will not be required
to canter. Snaffle Bridle must be worn.
Class 42 Novice lead rein class for children 10 years and under. This class is confined to ponies and riders who have never won first prize at any show.
Class 43 Local ridden class for mares or geldings 4 years old and over not exceeding
148 cms suitable for riding school ponies only to be ridden by a child under 15 years.
Class 44 Hunter lead rein class for ponies, mares or geldings 4 years old and over not exceeding 123cms suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their 8th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
Class 45 128cms Riding class for ponies mares or geldings 4 years and over, not exceeding 128cms suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 13th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
Class 46 138cms Riding class for ponies mares or geldings 4 years and over, not exceeding 138cms suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 15th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
Class 47 148cms Riding class for ponies mares or geldings 4 years and over, not exceeding 148cms suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 17th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
Class 48 Irish Cob, traditional heavily feathered type, to be ridden.
Class 49 Ridden Registered Connemara mare or gelding, five year old and upwards.
Qualifier for the South Mayo Breeders Show Society All Ireland Pony gelding Final to be held in Claremorris on Sunday 13th September '09
Champion Ridden and Reserve Ridden Pony
Confined to 1st and 2nd prizewinners (classes 40 to 49)
Ridden Hunter Section
Class 50 Open and novice 153cms hunter pony class for ponies, mares or geldings 4 years old and over. exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 20th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
Class 51 Open and novice 143cms hunter pony class for ponies, mares or geldings 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 17th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year
Class 52 Open and novice 133cms hunter pony class for ponies, mares or geldings 4 years old and over. not exceeding 133cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 14th birthday on the 1st of January of the current year.
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Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hunter Pony
Confined to 1st and 2nd prizewinners (classes 50 to 52 included)
Supreme Champion Pony
To be judged from the Champion In Hand, Champion Ridden and Champion Hunter
donkey section
Class 53 Donkeys to be led, any age
class 54 donkey foals to be led
class 55 donkey mare with foal at foot
qualifer for the all ireland donkey mare ChampionshipAT BALLINASLOESHOW ON MONDay 5th october 2009
important notice to all animal owners involved in showing
aNIMALS
the irish shows association would advise all animal owners who have their animals insured to have the insurance cover extended to cover them while showing animals at shows, we understand that it costs very little or nothing at all depending on who you have insurance cover with.
If you are one of the few who don't have cover we would advise that you think about putting it in place for this purpose it may well be worthwhile.
The reason for us giving you this advise is to protect yourself in the event of your animal LASHING OUT, AND INJURING SOMEONE OR DAMAGING SOMEONE'S PROPERTY, IF THAT WERE TO HAPPEN, AND IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT YOUR ANIMAL Was out of your control you may be held responsible. Or partly responsible for ANY INJURY OR DAMage CAUSED & MAY END UP Paying all, or part of ANY SETTLEMENT REACHED.
CATTLE CLASSES Please note increased fee on late entries
Important Notice
T.B. Status: All animals must come from herds which are not restricted and have had a clear herd test within the last 12 months. Calves aged 6 weeks and under must bear an approved ear tag and an identity card
Brucellosis Status: The Dept of Agriculture & Food amendment 2000 provides for a compulsory 30 day pre-movement test for all female animals and bulls aged 12 months and over.
All first prize winners debarred in subsequent classes with the exception of Pairs Championship or Special Prizes.
*Unless three or more entries are received in any one class it will be amalgamated with another.
No third prize unless there are four entries. No fourth prize unless there are five entries.
If eight or more entries an additional prize will be paid.
It is advisable that all exhibitors have their own insurance
Closing Date for Entries- 27th August 2009 Judging begins at 11 30 sharp.
Entry Fee €10 Late Entries €15
Prize Money All Male and Female Calf Classes: 1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €30 4th €20
All Other Cattle Classes: 1st €90 2nd €55 3rd €35 Pairs: 1st € 60 2nd €40 3rd €30
Dairy Section
Shorthorn
Class 56 Male Calf born on or after the 1st of September '08
Class 57 Female Calf born on or after the 1st of September '08
Class 58 Maiden Heifer Pedigree or non Pedigree born on or after the 1st September '07
Class 59 Cow in Milk Any Age.
Class 60 Pedigree Bull any age
Class 61 All Ireland Heifer calf born on or after 1st January '09. Sponsored by South Western Shorthorn Breeders Club.
Judging of Overall Champion Shorthorn.
Jersey
Class 62 Jersey Calf male or female born on or after 1st September '08
Class 63 Jersey Heifer Maiden or in-calf born on or before 31st August '08.
Class 64 Jersey Cow in milk.
Judging Of Overall Champion Jersey
Friesian
Class 65 Friesian Heifer born on or after 1st of January '09
Class 66 Friesian Heifer born on or after 1st of September '08.
Class 67 Friesian Maiden or In-Calf Heifer born on or after the 1st of September '07
Class 68 Friesian Maiden or In-Calf Heifer born on or before 31st August '07
Class 69 Friesian Heifer, calved once only
Class 70 Friesian Cow, calved twice only.
Class 71 Friesian Cow, any age, calved three times or more.
Judging Of Overall Champion Friesian
Class 72 Young People's Handling Class; Dairy breed (Shorthorn, Jersey, Friesian ) calf born on or after 1st September '08 to be led by a boy or girl who has not reached 18 years of age on 1st January '09 Entry fee in this class €3.
Class 73 Carbery Milk Products €1,000 Dairy Breed Pair, (Shorthorn, Jersey, Friesian)
must be the property of the same herdowner. Prizes: 1st €250 2nd €200 3rd €150 4th €100
CATTLE CLASSES Please note increased fee on late entries
Beef Section
ANGUS Qualifier for the overall champion Angus Balieys Glenho Irish Angus Cattle
Society all Ireland 2009 Final Strokestown 12th September '09
Class 74 Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1/9/08 to 31/12/08
Class 75 Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/1/09 to 28/2/09
Class 76 Pedigree Male Calf born on or after 1/3/09
Class 77 Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/9/08 to 31/12/08
Class 78 Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/1/09 to 28/2/09
Class 79 Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1/3/09.
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Class 80 Pedigree Maiden or in-calf heifer born on or before 31/8/08
Class 81 Pedigree Cow any age.
Class 82 Pedigree bull born on or before 31/8/08
Class 83 Pair of Pedigree Angus, any age. Must be property of one Owner.
Class 84 Young people's Handling Class Calf born on or after 1st september '08
to be led by a boy or girl who has not reached 18 years of age on 1st January '09
entry fee in this class €3.
Judging of overall champion Angus
Herefords
Class 85 Pedigree Male Calf Born on or after 1st of January '09.*
Class 86 Pedigree Male Calf Born on or after 1st of September '08*
Class 87 Pedigree Female Calf Born on or after 1st of January '09.*
Class 88 Pedigree Female Calf Born on or after 1st of September '08*
Class 89 Pedigree Maiden or in-calf heifer born on or before 31st August '08
Class 90 Pedigree Cow any age.
Class 91 Pedigree Bull born on or before 31st August '08.
Class 92 Pair of Pedigree Herefords, any age. Must be the property of one herdowner.
Class 93 Young people's Handling Class Calf born on or after 1st september '08
to be led by a boy or girl who has not reached 18 years of age on 1st January '09
entry fee in this class €3.
* Calf classes judged by Junior Judge.
Judging of Overall Champion Hereford
Belgian Blue
Class 94 Registered Male Calf Born on or after 1st of September '08
Class 95 Registered Male born on or before 31st August '08
Class 96 Registered Female Calf Born on or after 1st of September '08
Class 97 Registered Female born on or before 31st August '08
Class 98 Pair of Pedigree Belgian Blue, any age. Must be the property of one herdowner.
Judging of Overall Champion Belgian Blue.
Cattle classes
BEEF SECTION
Charolais
Class 99 Registered Male Calf born on or after 1st January '09*
Class 100 Registered Male Calf born on or after 1st September '08*
Class 101 Registered Female Calf born on or after 1st of January'09*
Class 102 Registered Female Calf born on or after 1st of September '08.*
Class 103 Registered Maiden Heifer, born between the 1st September '07 & 31/8/08
Class 104 Registered Cow or in-calf heifer, born on or before 31st august '07
Class 105 Pair of Pedigree Charolais, any age. Must be the property of one herdowner.
Judging of Overall Champion Charolais
Limousin
Class 106 Pedigree Male Calf Born on or after 1st of January '09.*
Class 107 Pedigree Male Calf Born on or after 1st of September '08*
Class 108 Pedigree Female Calf Born on or after 1st of January 09.*
Class 109 Pedigree Female Calf born on or after 1st September '08*
Class 110 Pedigree Maiden Heifer born between 1st August '07 and 31st August'08.
Class 111 Pedigree Bull born on or before 31st August '08
Class 112 Pedigree Cow or in-calf Heifer born on or before 31st August '07
Class 113 Pair of Pedigree Limousin, any age. Must be the property of one herdowner.
Class 114 Young People's Handling Class; Limousin calf born on or after 1st September
'08 to be led by a boy or girl who has not reached 18 years of age on 1st January
'09 Entry fee in this class €3.
Judging of Overall Champion Limousin.
Class 115 Non-Pedigree (Limousin X) Male or Female born on or after 1st January '09
Class 116 Non-Pedigree (Limousin X) Male or Female born on or after 1st September '08
Must have Limousin X in calf
CATTLE CLASSES Please note increased fee on late entries
Simmental
Southern Simmental Club Calf Finals Sponsored by Southern Milling
Class 117 Registered Male Calf Born on or after 1st of January '09.*
Class 118 Pedigree Male born between 1st September '08 & 31st December'08*
Class 119 Registered Female Calf Born on or after 1st of January '09*
Class120 Pedigree Female born between 1st September '08 & 31st December '08*
Class121 Pedigree Female born between 1st September '07 & 31st August '08.
Class122 Pedigree Cow born on or before 31st August '07
Class123 Best pair of pedigree Simmentals, any age. Must be the property of one herdowner.
Class124 Young People's Handling Class; Simmental calf born on or after 1st September '08
to be led by a boy or girl who has not reached 18 years of age on 1st January '09.
Entry fee in this class €3.
Judging of Overall Champion Simmental.
Commercial Beef
Class 125 Best Beef Heifer with retained calf's mouth
Class 126 Best Beef Bullock with retained calf's mouth.
Class 127 Best Beef Heifer with 2 teeth or more.
Class 128 Best Beef Bullock with 2 teeth or more
Class 129 €1,250 Munster Commercial Calf Final
Rules and Conditions
1. This competition is open to non-pedigree male and female calves born on or after 1st September 2008
2. Identity cards must be produced on day of final
3. Entries to be made directly to show secretary before 27th August 2009.
4. Only two animals from any herd-owner/Herd No.to qualify
5. First Prize winners debarred from other classes .
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Entry fee to final Є12 Late Entries €15
Prize Money: 1st Є400, Cup & Sash, 2nd Є250 3rd Є200
4th €100 5th 50 6th €50 7th €50 8th , 9th, & 10th €50
Class 130 Best Beef Calf Male or Female non pedigree born on or after the 1st of January '09
Sponsored by Beam Vacuum. Prizes 1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €30 4th €20
Class 131 Best Calf Pair born on or after 1st September '08 Both animals must be the property of one herd-owner. Entry fee Є10 per pair.
Class 132 Best Beef Pair born on or before 31st August '08 Both animals must be the property of one herd-owner. Entry fee Є10 per pair.
Class 133 Judging of best pair from first prizewinners of pairs classes, all breeds §ions.
Judging of champion pair
Alternative Breeds, Pedigree
Classes for rare or unusual breeds.
Proof of pedigree must be produced on show day.
Class 134 Male Calf, born on or after 1st September 2008
Class 135 Female Calf, born on or after 1st September 2008
Class 136 Adult Male, any age.
Class 137 Adult Female, any age.
If insufficient entries in calf classes male and female classes may be combined.*
All pairs must be the property of one herdowner.
Closing Date for Entries- 27th August 2009
Judging begins at 11 30am sharp.
All first prize winners debarred in subsequent classes with the exception of Pairs Championship or Special Prizes.
*Unless three or more entries are received in any one class it will be amalgamated with another.
No third prize unless there are four entries. No fourth prize unless there are five entries.
If eight or more entries an additional prize will be paid.
It is advisable that all exhibitors have their own insurance
Closing Date for Entries- 27th August 2008 Judging begins at 11 30 sharp.
Entry Fee €10 Late Entries €15
Prize Money All Male and Female Calf Classes: 1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €30 4th €20
All Other Cattle Classes: 1st €90 2nd €55 3rd €35 Pairs: 1st € 60 2nd €40 3rd €30
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY FULL ENTRY FEES
Entries Closing 27th August 2009
LATE ENTRIES carry an increased fee
Entry forms available for Agricultural Vintage Section
Application forms also available for Trade Stands
Enquiries to 027/52117
all reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure safety at the show
Sheep Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Closing Date for Entries 27th August 2009 Judging begins at 11 30a.m.
*All Sheep Must Be Ear Tagged Prior to Show Day
SCOTCH
Class 138 Best Ram. Entry Fee €3.00 Late Entries €5
Class 139 Best Ewe. Prizes 1st €25, 2nd €15 3rd €10
Class 140 Ram Lamb.
Class 141 Ewe Lamb
Class 142 Hogget Ewe.
Class 143 Hogget Ram.
Class 144 Pair of Scotch Ewe lambs.
SUFFOLK
Class 145 Best Suffolk Hogget Ram. Entry Fee €3.00 Late Entries €5
Class 146 Best Suffolk Ewe. Prizes 1st €25, 2nd €15 3rd €10
Class 147 Best Suffolk Ram Lamb.
Class 148 Best Suffolk Ewe Lamb.
Special Class
Class 149 €500 Champion Suffolk Ram of Bantry Show.
Sponsored by Bantry Hire & Sales. Entry Fee €5 Late Entries €8
Prizes 1st €300 2nd €50 3rd €50 & 5 x €20
TEXEL
Class 150 Best Texel Ram. Entry Fee €3.00 Late Entries €5
Class 151 Best Texel Ewe. Prizes 1st €25, 2nd €15 3rd €10
Class 152 Best Texel Ram Lamb.
Class 153 Best Texel Ewe Lamb.
CHEVIOT
Class 154 Best Cheviot Ram. Entry Fee €3.00 Late Entries €5
Class 155 Best Cheviot Ewe. Prizes 1st €25, 2nd €15 3rd €10
Class 156 Best Cheviot Ewe lamb.
Class 157 Butchers Lamb (pen) 3/5 lambs.
Class 158 Best pen of ewe lambs, Cheviot, Suffolk, Texel or Charollais 3/6 lambs
Prize €25 for each breed
Charollais
Class 159 Best Charollais Ram. Entry Fee €3.00 Late Entries €5
Class 160 Best Charollais Ewe. Prizes 1st €25, 2nd €15 3rd €10
Bantry Show is run in accordance with irish Shows Rules.
A copy of these rules is available by request.
Sheep Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Class 161 €1000 All Ireland Scotch Ram Class
1st €700 2nd €200 3rd €100
Entry fee in this class Є10. Late Entries €15
Sponsored by Denis O'Donovan and Bantry Tyre Centre.
Rules
1. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners from other shows aged or hogget are the only sheep that can compete for the €1000 Ram Class. Those prizewinners are barred from entering classes 130 & 135 of our own show. If the exhibitor so wishes to drop their qualifier they can compete in the aged or hogget at Bantry show on the day.
2. A letter must be with the secretary of Bantry show from the secretary of the relevant shows where Scotch Ram classes are held, stating if the ram was placed 1st 2nd or 3rd and who the winners were.
3. This letter must be signed by the secretary and the chief steward of the sheep section of each show.
4. Under no circumstances will the exhibitor be allowed compete without the requested letter.
5. Bantry Show is open to any rams that are not already qualified in the €1000 ram class.
6 There is to be ONE JUDGE only and his decision is at all times final.
Goat Classes Please note increased fee on late entries
Closing Date for Entries 27th August 2009 Entry Fee €3 Late Entries €5
Judging begins at 12 noon.
Prize Money 1st €20 2nd€10 3rd€5
Class 162 Best milker, pure bred & cross bred.
Class 163 Best Goatling, pure bred & cross bred.
Class 164 Best Kid, pure breed
Class 165 Best Kid, cross breed
Class 166 Dam and Progeny, pure bred & cross bred
Class 167 Child Handling Class, under 14 years. (Entry Є1 on the day)
No cash prize Ribbon or Rosette only.
Judging of Best goat in show
Foot Note: Male goats must be under four months old