rules of exhibition

Rule 2: Blank entry forms can be obtained from the secretary, which should be returned together with the correct entrance fee on or before July 22nd 2009. Please ensure the entry form is completely filled in. The Committee reserves the right to extend the time if they think desirable.

Rule 3: No entries accepted on the field with the exception of the Unaffiliated Jumping and the Dog Showing Classes. Entries close in respect of each class when the first exhibitor enters the ring.

Rule 4: Any person making a False Entry or giving a wrong description will be disqualified from taking a prize.

Rule 5: All Cups and Trophies awarded are the property of the Camelford & District Agricultural Association Ltd. and unless otherwise stated are Perpetual Awards to be retained by the winner for a PERIOD OF ELEVEN MONTHS ONLY. ALL TROPHIES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP AND SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE GRAND PARADE CAN BE COLLECTED FROM THE SECRETARY’S MARQUEE BY THE WINNER OR A REPRESENTATIVE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE AFTER SIGNING THE CUP BOOKS. NO TROPHY WILL BE GIVEN OUT UNLESS CUP CARD IS PRESENTED TO THE CUP SECRETARY

Rule 6: Where there are 12 or more entries in a class, a 4^th and 5^th prize rosette will be awarded. The 4^th and 5^th places will not qualify for points towards the Coronation Cup.

Rule 7: LOCAL CLASSES be restricted to persons residing within an EIGHT MILE RADIUS of CAMELFORD TOWN HALL.

Map in Secretary’s tent.

Rule 8: THE GRAND PARADE: The Showing and display of Cattle and Sheep shall be restricted to the animal enclosure. The Committee respectfully request all exhibitors should take part in the Grand Parade. Numbers should be clearly seen at all times. Any alterations announced on day.

Rule 9: All exhibits to be on the Showfield by 8.30 am on the day of the Show and remain until 3 o’clock.. No exhibit to leave before the stated time without a pass from the Secretary. Exhibitors to be ready 10 minutes before class if late let Ring Steward know particularly if in more than one class.

Rule 10: All exhibits to have been the bona-fide property of the exhibitor for at least one month prior to the show

Rule 11: Any person making a protest shall do so within one hour of the time of the class and shall deposit with the Secretary the sum of £ 30.00, which shall be forfeited if the Stewards consider such a protest to be frivolous.

Rule 12: The Camelford and District Agricultural Association Limited will not be liable for any loss or damage which persons, stock, exhibits or vehicles may sustain.

Rule 13: Classes 121-136 will be Judged according to the Rules of the BSPS as contained in the Handbook for 2009, a copy of which is available for inspection in the Secretary’s Marquee.

Rule 14: This Show is affiliated to the BSPS. All persons entering, competing, showing and otherwise taking part in BSPS, whether or not a member of the BSPS, are subject to the constitution and rules of the BSPS, including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.

Rule 15: In BSPS Classes 121-136 all ponies must be four years old and over.

Rule 16: Child Riders – Birth Certificates are to be produced on the field if necessary.

Rule 17: Horses & Ponies must include their Passport numbers on the entry form for each animal.

Rule 18: All sheep to have been shorn except in Ram and Ewe Lamb Classes and 83-89 and the Dorset Sheep classes where this rule does not apply.

Rule 18a: The 2009 CDAA Ltd Show has been approved by the Scottish Agricultural College. Sheep and Goat Health Schemes, to hold Classes for MV/CAE accredited sheep. All MV/CAE accredited stock, must hold a valid certificate for accreditation (note expiry date). The certificate should be completed and signed by the owner/manager. The show organiser or deputy will collect and return these to SGHS. A PHOTOCOPY OF THE SAC VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR MV/CAE EXHIBITORS MUST ACCOMPANY THE ENTRY FORM AND THE ORIGINAL HANDED TO THE SHEEP STEWARDS ON THE DAY BEFORE UNLOADING

Rule 19: C & DAA Ltd. has a Holding No.07/071/8001 issued by DEFRA. Movements to the Show must be registered with BCMS. Passports must therefore accompany the cattle.

Rule 20: All cattle to be HALTER LED in the Judging rings and when paraded. To comply with the show insurers all children 12 years of age and under on the day of the show must be supervised by a suitable adult when leading an animal.

A complete male bovine over 30 months of age is considered a Bull and is subject

to the regulations i.e. 2 handlers.

Showground open to the general public from 8am. The official opening by the President is at 10am.

Rule 21: To satisfy Bio Security regulations cattle and sheep transport has a separate entrance point into the animal enclosure licensed by DEFRA where they should remain. Wheel and wheel arches will be sprayed with disinfectant upon entry and exit from the enclosure. Cleansing of the interior of private transport is not a particular requirement but all vehicles and boxes should arrive in clean condition. Instructions from the Bio Security Officer must be obeyed at all times.

Rule 22: All drivers of vehicles entering the Showground must obey the directions of the stewards.

Rule 23: All disputes to be settled by the Executive Committee whose decision shall be final.

Rule 24: All Cattle must be properly secured at all times and horses/ponies tied outside their boxes.

Rule 25: The Association will allow what it considers to be an appropriate number of entry passes and ask exhibitors to accept that number, and pay for any persons accompanying them on the day. All Exhibitors and Pass Holders must use GATE 2 ONLY. Persons riding with Exhibitors and who do not have a pass will have to pay at Gate 2.

Rule 26: The Committee reserves the right to cancel any Class or amalgamate any class.

Rule 27: The Judge’s decision is FINAL.

Rule 28: Approved hard hats to be worn at all times when riding: PAS015 or EN1384 and USA.ASTMF1163. All entries in Working Hunter, Working Cob and Working Ponies must wear an approved crash hat for the jumping phase. This can be changed to a normal riding hat as above before the showing phase of the classes. If the above approved hats are not worn in any classes the Show will not take responsibility for any accident or injury caused to the rider. The rider must be responsible for their own actions.

Rule 29: The main championship of each section in the horse schedule will be judged first, ie 1^st & 2^nd prize winners of each eligible class for their section championship. Thereafter the local championships will be held, i.e. 1^st & 2^nd local prize winners of each class will only be eligible. If the main 1^st & 2^nd prize winners are also local winners then the main championship only will be judged. The overall champion from each section (not reserve champion) will be eligible for the supreme.

Rule 30: All Exhibitors to comply with the Health & Safety Rules of the Show, a copy can be seen in the Secretary’s marquee. Fall of horse/pony or rider in any class will result in disqualification and must leave the ring dismounted and see St John Ambulance before continuing in any other class. Cattle & Sheep – in the event of anyone being knocked over, to see St. John Ambulance.

Rule 31: Where an animal is entered in joint names, the points will be awarded to the person who paid the entry fee. Points will NOT be awarded to both entrants or split between them.

By order of the Committee for 2009