SHEEP
Chairperson - Allan Hawkins 519-623-3978
Announcers - Lloyd Deeks & Carol Hawkins
Judge - Glen Paine
Shown Monday, Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 A.M.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All exhibits must be owned and registered in the name of the exhibitor.
Definition of an Entry - All registered Sheep whether owned by one person or
by more than one person (individually or jointly) which are maintained on one
farm or breeding unit, are considered to be the production of one farm or
breeding unit. Therefore, only one entry per class is eligible from such farm
or breeding unit, Unless otherwise authorized by the Fair in accordance with
No.2 of Rules and Regulations below.
2. In the Breeding Classes: Only one entry per class is eligible from such
farm or breeding unit, except an exhibitor may show two entries per class in a
maximum of two classes.
3. If less than three exhibitors and 18 animals in anyone Section the
Committee in Charge has the right to change the Breed to an open group class
at full prize money. Animals may only be shown in one Section.
4. Sheep must not be removed from pens before 5 p.m. Monday.
5. Fair Directors reserve the right to reject any flock for health reasons on
Veterinary inspection.
6. All Sheep Entries NOT received by September 30th, by the General Manager 'Box
38, Rockton, Ontario, LOR lXO will be LATE.
7. Exhibitor only allowed to show maximum of 2 Breeds.
8. Hat Band with Exhibitor Numbers are supplied & must be used in ring.
9. Vehicles transporting animals are to ENTER & EXIT through the 5th Conc.
Gate ONLY. Signage will be posted for this entrance, please refer to the
map on the back of the prize book. EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK (CATTLE,
HORSES-, SHEEP & GOATS)WILL RECEIVE 1 PASS FOR EXHIBITORS OF 1 ANIMAL,
WILL RECEIVE 2 PASSES FOR EXHIBITORS OF 2 TO 4 ANIMALS
AND 3 PASSES FOR 5 OR MORE ANIMALS, IF PRE-REGISTERED ON TIME, IN ADDITION TO
THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER BEING ALLOWED IN FREE. All others must have a
current pass or ribbon or pay at the gate. (Preschoolers are the ONLY
exception)
10. Exhibitors of sheep
(4H exhibitors exempt) must submit some form of written proof, from your
insurance company showing policy number and an expiry date after Thanksgiving
Day and that you carry liability
insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 and that you are covered for
showing your animals at fairs or exhibitions. This proof must be
provided at the time of making your entries.
4-H exhibitors are covered already by their 4-H Association.
Please note all rules and regulations in particular rules
#1 under exhibitor fees and rules #5, #6 & #7 under "Powers of Society"
Exhibitors to provide own straw
Section 24 - SHETLAND
Section 25 - SUFFOLK
(Short Fleece)
Section 26 - DORSET
(Short Fleece)
Section 27 - OXFORD DOWN
(Short Fleece)
Section 28 - SOUTH DOWN
(Short Fleece)
Section 29 - HAMPSHIRE
(Short Fleece)
Section 30 - LEICESTER
Section 31 - LINCOLN
Classes
1. Ewe - Yearling (3 pair of temporary incisors must be in place). Must
be born and bred in Canada.
2. Ewe - (First pair of temporary incisors must be in place). Born the
property of the exhibitor.
Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ewe - Rosettes
3. Ram - Yearling (3 pair of temporary incisors must be in place).
4. Ram - (First pair of temporary incisors must be in place). Born the
property of the exhibitor
Champion Ram and Reserve Champion Ram - Rosettes
5. Get of Sire - (Born the property of the exhibitor). A group of three
animals, first pair of temporary incisors must be in place, by the same sire.
Both sexes may be represented.
6. Breeder's Flock - Group of 4 animals - both sexes to be represented.
The registration certificate for each respective animal must show the
exhibitor as breeder and as owner - in both cases whether as an individual or
in partnership.
Each animal must have been exhibited in one of the above Classes. All of
the animals must be from one farm or breeding unit as specified in the
"Definition of an Entry".
All animals in the group to be of one breed.
SPECIAL - $25.00 Cash Award by Andy Mclaughlin for the GRAND
CHAMPION RAM
- Grand Champion of the Show.
SPECIAL - TROPHY by Lloyd & Betty Deeks (Lyndee Acres) for the GRAND
CHAMPION EWE - Grand Champion of the Show.
Prize Money in Sections 25 to 31: $30; $25; $20; $18; $15; $12; $10; $8; $6;
$5.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Settlers Supplies & Willies Custom Meats.
There
will be a deduction of 15% of all prize monies in lieu of entry fee EXCEPT for
LATE ENTRIES WHERE IT WILL BE 20%.
Section 32 -FUTURE FARMERS SHOW
Will Follow
Chairperson - Lloyd Deeks
Open to boys and girls 10 years & under who are not 4-H members.
SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
Lunch Vouchers and Dollars to all competitors.
Child may show Iamb with or without halter.
SPECIAL - TROPHY by Lloyd & Betty Deeks for The Champion Showman
**NOTE - Junior Showmen 4-H Classes listed near back of book.