Animals entered must be registered in Ayrshire Cattle Society Herd Book and be at least 51% Ayrshire blood. If
black and white in colour, animals must be registered in the Herd Book’s Full Pedigree Ayrshire Section and be
100% Ayrshire blood.
Cattle Ring 1
John Smith (Judge)
Class:1 Heifer calf born on or after 23rd May 2025
Heifer calf born on or after 23rd May 2025 THE EAST SUSSEX AYRSHIRE CATTLE CLUB PERPETUAL TANKARD presented by A. R. Smith, Esq. for the winner of Class 1
Description:
THE EAST SUSSEX AYRSHIRE CATTLE CLUB PERPETUAL TANKARD presented by A. R. Smith, Esq. for the winner of Class 1
Group of three All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE EAST SUSSEX AYRSHIRE CATTLE CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the East Sussex Ayrshire Club for Class 7, open to their members only.
Description:
All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE EAST SUSSEX AYRSHIRE CATTLE CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the East Sussex Ayrshire Club for Class 7, open to their members only.
Prizes: 1st - £10 and 2nd - £5
Price:£5.00
HOLSTEIN UK - DAIRY CLASSES
The Holstein UK Disciplinary Rules apply. All entries to be entered in the Herd Book proper or in classes B or C
of the Supplementary Register
Cattle Ring 1
John Smith (Judge)
Class:8 Heifer calf born on or after 24th May 2025
Group of three All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor.
The Winning Group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE RHM GARDNER HODGSON & CO LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the best group of three Holstein females.
Description:
All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor.
The Winning Group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE RHM GARDNER HODGSON & CO LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the best group of three Holstein females.
Prizes: 1st - £10 and 2nd - £5
Price:£5.00
CHANNEL ISLAND - DAIRY CLASSES
Every animal must be entered in the Herd Book proper of their own Society.
THE PRINTSTILE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late Miss M Langer, for the Champion.
The South Eastern Guernsey Breeders Association is encouraging young exhibitors to promote the Guernsey breed and will award the Fred Harrison Trophy to the best Guernsey calf and the McFadden Tankard to
the highest placed Guernsey cow.
Cattle Ring 1
John Smith (Judge)
Class:15 Heifer calf born on or after 23rd May 2025
Group of three All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE PORTMAN TROPHY for the best group of three Jerseys in Class 21.
Description:
All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group to go forward to the Dairy Inter Breed Group Championship.
THE PORTMAN TROPHY for the best group of three Jerseys in Class 21.
Prizes: 1st - £10 and 2nd - £5
Price:£5.00
ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED - DAIRY CLASSES
Every animal must be entered in the Herd Book proper of their own Society.
Cattle Ring 1
John Smith (Judge)
Class:22 Heifer calf born on or after 23rd May 2025.
Group of three Dexters All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group will be eligible to go forward to the Inter Breed Beef Group of Three Championship.
Description:
All three are to be owned by the same exhibitor. The winning group will be eligible to go forward to the Inter Breed Beef Group of Three Championship.
Prizes: 1st - £10 and 2nd - £5
Price:£5.00
SUSSEX - BEEF CLASSES
Cattle Ring 3
Chris Reed (Judge)
Class:36 Cow
Cow In milk or in calf, born on or before 30th June 2023. Having had a full term calf during the previous 12 months.
Description:
In milk or in calf, born on or before 30th June 2023. Having had a full term calf during the previous 12 months.
Senior Heifer Born on or between 1st July 2023 and 30th June 2024.
THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX PERPETUAL TROPHY presented by John and Norma Luther for the best animal in Class 37.
Description:
Born on or between 1st July 2023 and 30th June 2024.
THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX PERPETUAL TROPHY presented by John and Norma Luther for the best animal in Class 37.
Bull Bull born on or before 31st December 2023.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40, 41 and 42.
Description:
Bull born on or before 31st December 2023.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40, 41 and 42.
Bull Bull born on or before 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40, 41 and 42.
Description:
Bull born on or before 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40, 41 and 42.
Bull Bull born on or before 1st January 2025 and 30th June 2025.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40,41 and 42.
Description:
Bull born on or before 1st January 2025 and 30th June 2025.
THE WILLIAM HOPKINS MEMORIAL BOWL, presented by Mrs. W. Hopkins for the best animal in Classes 40,41 and 42.
Judging will be based on handling and presentation.
Please note the maximum age of cattle in these Classes.
Any breed or cross, Steer or Heifer up to 12 months of age, to be shown by a young person 6 – 10 years
of age.
Any breed or cross, Steer or Heifer up to 24 months of age, to be shown by a person 11 – 21 years of
age.
No bulls to be shown in Young Handler’s Classes
If insufficient entries are received, the age groups will be amalgamated.
The age of the handlers MUST be shown on the entry form and applies to age on Show Day.
All Young Handlers are to wear a white coat or breed uniform.
Young Handler classes - Only one child ticket will be issued per child entered.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded in the Beef and Dairy Young Handler Sections. Rosettes will be awarded to all entrants.
Cattle Ring 1
Rebecca Barker (Judge)
Class:65 Young Handlers Beef calf, 6-10 years of age
Young Handlers Beef calf, 6-10 years of age THE SUE WATSON AWARD sash will be presented to the overall winner of the BEEF 6 – 10 age group.
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THE SUE WATSON AWARD sash will be presented to the overall winner of the BEEF 6 – 10 age group.
Judging will be based on handling and presentation.
Please note the maximum age of cattle in these Classes:
Any breed or cross up to 12 months of age, to be shown by a young person 6 – 10 years of age.
Any breed or cross up to 24 months of age to be shown by a person 11 – 21 years of age.
No bulls are to be shown in Young Handler’s Classes.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded in the Beef and Dairy Young Handler Sections. Rosettes will be awarded to all entrants.
If insufficient entries are received, the age groups will be amalgamated.
The age of the handlers MUST be shown on the entry form and applies to age on Show Day.
All Young Handlers are to wear a white coat or breed uniform.
Young Handler classes - Only one child ticket will be issued per child entered.
Cattle Ring 1
John Smith (Judge)
Class:68 Young Handlers Dairy calf, 6-10 years of age
Young Handlers Dairy calf, 6-10 years of age THE CHRISTINE COOKE TROPHY presented by John Cooke, The Trading Post, Kent, for the overall winner of the Dairy 6 – 10 age group.
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THE CHRISTINE COOKE TROPHY presented by John Cooke, The Trading Post, Kent, for the overall winner of the Dairy 6 – 10 age group.
Class:69 Young Handlers Dairy calf, 11-16 years of age
Young Handlers Dairy calf, 11-16 years of age THE JANET PAGE TROPHY presented by John Page, Esq, John Page Trailers, Biddenden, Kent for the overall winner of the Dairy 11 - 16 age group.
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THE JANET PAGE TROPHY presented by John Page, Esq, John Page Trailers, Biddenden, Kent for the overall winner of the Dairy 11 - 16 age group.