Rules

1. That the society be called the “Cockermouth and District Agricultural Society Ltd”.

2. That the Show be open to all comers except where otherwise stated.

3. Entry fees to be £3.00 each, except where otherwise stated.

4. All animals intended for competition to be on Show Ground at 9am and not to leave before the
presentation of prizes.

5. Any Exhibitor or his representative disobeying an order of the Stewards will be disqualified.

6. All animals must have been the bona-fida property of the Exhibitor for Two Calendar Months
preceding the day of the Show.

7. In respect of any Cow or Heifer shown as in Calf, the Steward may, at his discretion, order a veterinary
inspection.

8. The decision of the judges as to Premiums awarded to stock shall be final with regards to all points
of merit.

9. All protests to be made in writing to the Secretary three days from the day of the show, any person
protesting to make a deposit of £20, each deposit to be forfeited to the Society should the Committee
consider the protest not to be sustained. All disputes to be settled by the Committee, whose decision
shall be final and binding.

10. All entries to be made in writing to the Secretary not later than Saturday 29th July 2012. Entrance
money to be paid with entry.

11. No animal to be entered for more than one Premium - Special Prizes excepted. (not applicable to
the horse section.)

12. All Prize-winning Animals must be Paraded when requested. Otherwise Prize-Money will be
forfeited.

13. Any Exhibitor failing to comply with the above conditions to forfeit any prizes won.

14. Admission to Show £7.00 (Pensioners and Children £5.00) Family Ticket (£20 2 adults+2
children).

15. All Trade Stands erected on the Show Field for the sale of goods will be charged in accordance with
space required. Ensure all activities comply with legislation.

16. All trophies to be returned to the Secretary not later than Show Day.

17. Points to count for Championship purposes will only be given when there are 2 or more exhibitors
shown in the breed class.

18. No Raffles, Sweeps, Stakes or other drawing permitted on the Show Field except within the written
permission of the committee.

19. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Committee shall be final and without appeal, and the
Committee has the right to refuse any entry which they consider contrary to the rules.
20. We respectfully point out that we advise exhibitors to insure there own stock against Public
liability.

21. The Committee using their discretion may refuse or remove any competitor or member of the public
from the show field.
N.B. Members are respectfully requested to pay in their subscriptions to the Committee, Treasurer, or Secretary and
each member shall be admitted to the Show by Ticket, which will be given on payment of subscriptions.

COCKERMOUTH AND DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LTD

PRESIDENT: P. Butterworth Esq.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Mrs E Clark Esq.
Chairman: JR Marrs Esq. Vice-Chairman: M. Nixon Esq.

General Committee:

Executive Committee: To consist of elected officers, chief stewards and relevant members of committee
SHOW SECRETARY: MRS N. E. BOYES
MIDDLE GILL FARM, HOWGATE, WHITEHAVEN.
Hon. Treasurer: A. LLOYD
Assistant Treasurer: Miss K Gibson
Horse Secretary: Miss L. Stanger, Tel: 01900 821728
Hon. Vet.: Mr J. SEDGEWICK, M.R.C.V.S.
Bio Security Vet: I Hunter, M.R.C.V.S. Galemire
Hon. Doctor: Dr Goodwin
Hon. Solicitor: Mr D. Kerr, Lorton
Life Members: Mrs Strong, A Richardson, E. Errington
G. Goodfellow, J. Hunter, D. L. Bell, J. Graham, B Cook, Dr. Herd
Industrial Section Committee:
Mrs D. Hodgson (Chairman)
Mrs R. LAWSON (Secretary)
Vice Chairman. Mrs E. Marrs, Blindcrake
Mrs A. Armstrong, Cockermouth Mrs Clark, Mosser Mains Mrs M. Palmer, Lamplugh
Mrs J. Bowness, Gilcrux Mrs A. Gott, Tallentire Mrs D.E. Marrs, Elva Plain
Mrs J. A. Richardson, Cockermouth Mrs S. Marrs, Bothel Mrs M. Nelson, Bridekirk
Mrs G. Skelton, Dearham Mrs E. Marrs, Blindcrake Mrs C. Pearson, Broughton Cross
Mrs Strong, Papcastle Mrs N. E. Boyes,Middle Gill Mrs J. Jackson, Papcastle
Mrs J. Bowe, Blennerhasset Mrs A. Hewitson, Embleton Mrs S. Harper, Dearham
Mrs S. Watson, Lamplugh

Over 14.2hh

Class 153 Riding Gelding or Mare, exceeding 14.2hh but not 15.2hh
Class 154 Riding Gelding or Mare, exceeding 15.2hh
Class 155 Hunter Gelding or Mare, exceeding 14.2hh but not 15.2hh
Class 156 Hunter Gelding or Mare, exceeding 15.2hh

14.2hh & Under

Class 157 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Lead Rein Mixed Breeds Pony, Mare
or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained
their 9th birthday before 1st January 2012
Class 158 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open First Ridden Mixed Breeds. Pony,
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have
attained their 12th birthday before 1st January 2012
Class 159 The BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Mixed Breeds. Registered
Pure Bred Ponies, 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
If 20 or more Entries this class will be split. The first prize winner from class 159 will
qualify for the BSPS “David Manning Champion of Champions.
Class 160 Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders
not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January 2012
Class 161 Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cm and not
138cm. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January 2012
Class 162 Best Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cm and not
148cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January 2012
Class 163 Pony, not exceeding 148cm to be ridden by a child 16 years or under on show day and
residing within a 15 mile radius of the show field.

COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS AFFILIATED TO THE BRITISH SHOW
PONY SOCIETY (BSPS) AND ALL PERSONS ENTERING, COMPETING, SHOWING OR
OTHERWISE TAKING PART IN BSPS CLASSES, WHETHER OR NOT MEMBERS OF THE
BSPS ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE BSPS INCLUDING
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO
THE JURISDICTION OF THE BSPS.

Note 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 160-162 and 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners from class
157 – 158 and 1st -4th prize winners from class 159 will qualify for the 2012 BSPS Championship
Show provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 23/28 of the BSPS 2012 Rule book, and
ridden by a BSPS Member.

THE BSPS CLASSIC SECURITY (UK) LTD CHALLENGE
All Shows that are affiliated to the BSPS are qualifiers for THE BSPS CHALLENGE, ponies qualify
as follows:
CLASSES: LEADING REIN, FIRST RIDDEN, OPEN SHOW PONIES, NURSERY STAKES, OPEN
WORKING HUNTER PONIES, OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES AND HERITAGE RIDDEN:-
The highest placed pony that has not qualified for the 2012 Horse of the year show in the appropriate
class will qualify.
If the highest placed pony has already qualified for “The BSPS CHALLENGE” the qualification will
be awarded to the next eligible pony. If after qualifying a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year Show it
will forfeit it’s qualification for “THE BSPS CHALLENGE”.
The BSPS Heritage Mini Championship open to ponies that have been placed 1st, or 2nd. in classes
157 & 158. The champion will qualify for the BSPS “David Manning” Champion of Champions.
The champion show pony from classes 160-162 will qualify for the BSPS “David Manning”
Champion of Champions.
THE BSPS PREMIER LEAGUE COMPETITION
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League Competition with the following classes eligible:
Lead Rein, First Ridden, 128cm, 138cm, 148cm Show Ponies and Heritage Ridden. The final to be
held at the BSPS Champion Show. The qualification to be awarded to the 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th placed
ponies.
THE BSPS “BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES” RIDER OF THE YEAR.
The best rider in each of the following open classes at all BSPS Affiliated Shows will be awarded a
Best Rider Card and qualify for the final at the summer Championship Show:
Lead rein, first ridden, 128, 138 & 148 Show pony and Heritage Ridden classes.
TROPHIES
WILLIAM JOHN YOUNG PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP, presented by Mrs W J Young for the
owner gaining most points in the Saddle Horse Classes, not to be won outright. To be held for twelve
months.

SISTER JEAN YOUNG’ SILVER MEMORIAL CUP for Best Pony not exceeding 14.2hh, ridden by
a child not exceeding 16 years on 31st December following show. Not to be won outright. To be held
for twelve month.
THE TEMPLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Miss J Temple, Oxenholme, for Best
animal in the light horses classes. Not to be won outright. To be held for twelve months. For Champions
only of the Ridden and Inhand Classes (including the Champion Horse from Classes 153 - 156.)
THE POLLYANNE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY presented by Mr I. Slater will be awarded
to the winner of class 153 Riding Gelding or Mare exceeding 14.2hh but not 15.2hh. Not to be won
outright. To be held for twelve months.
THE EDEN RAMBO TROPHY presented by the Richardson Family will be awarded to the winner
of class 154 Riding Mare or Gelding exceeding 15.2hh. Not to be won outright. To be held for twelve
months.
THE INGLEWOOD TROPHY presented by Mr G Pattinson will be awarded to the winner of class
159 Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Mixed Breeds. Not to be won outright. To be held for
twelve months.
BEST TURNED OUT
THE NORMAN ROBINSON PERPETUAL TROPHY
Judge: Mr G Wright
This is to be presented for the Best Turned Out Pony and Rider in Classes 157 - 163. Not to be won
outright. To be held for twelve months. This Class is to be judged throughout the morning for anyone
wishing to enter.

14.2hh & Under

Class 164 Brood Mare with Foal at Foot
Class 165 Foal
Class 166 Yearling
Class 167 Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding
Class 168 Gelding or Mare of any age not entered in any previous in hand class.
Over 14.2hh
Class 169 Brood Mare with Foal at Foot
Class 170 Foal
Class 171 Yearling
Class 172 Two or Three Year Old Filly or Gelding
Class 173 Gelding or Mare of any age not entered in any previous in hand class

Coloured & Fells (mixed height)

Class 174 Coloured Gelding or Mare of any age
Class 175 Fell Gelding or Mare of any age
TURNBULL-STANGER TROPHY presented by M & L Stanger for the Best Coloured animal, shown
in Hand, winner of class 174. To be held for twelve months, not to be won outright.
HUNDITH HILL HOTEL CHALLENGE CUP presented by Hundith Hill Hotel for Best Fell Pony,
shown in Hand, winner of class 175. To be held for twelve months, not to be won outright.

Class 176 Brood Mare with Foal at Foot
Class 177 Foal
Class 178 Yearling Filly or Colt
Class 179 Filly or Gelding 2 – 3 years old
Class 180 Gelding or Yeld Mare Four years old or upwards
Class 181 Entire male
Class 182 Matched Pairs
Class 183 Miniature

TROPHIES

A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr D.A. Pattinson for Champion Shetland.
The Bleach Green Shetland Pony Stud trophy for the Best Shetland Foal
presented by Mrs I.M. Walker for winner of class 177.
J McMaster Perpetual Trophy for best Registered Shetland Yearling, winner of class 178.
The Allengrove Trophy presented by the Nicholson family for the best young handler from
classes 176 – 183. Eligible handlers to be aged 16 years or under on show day.
R Harrison Memorial Trophy presented by Mrs I M Harrision for the Champion Minature
Shetland, winner of class 183.
Rosettes presented by Shetland Pony Stud Book Society for Champion and Reserve, Junior Champion
and Reserve and Best Foal.

Class 185 Mare or Gelding 3 years old and upwards
Class 186 Yearling, Colt Gelding or Filly
Class 187 Two Year Old Gelding or Filly
Class 188 Foal, Colt or Filly

THE BOADLE TROPHY presented to Champion of the Inhand Heavy Horse Classes 185 - 188

Game 1 Scotch Bending (12 Years & Under)
Game 2 Scotch Bending (13 Years & Over)
Game 3 Three Mug Race (12 Years & Under
Game 4 Three Mug Race (13 Years & Over)
Game 5 Cone Race (12 Years & Under)
Game 6 Cone Race (13 Years & Over)
Game 7 Potato Race (12 Years & Over)
Game 8 Potato Race (13 Years & Over)
Game 9 Flag Race (12 Years & Under)
Game 10 Flag Race (13 Years & Over)
Game 11 Musical Poles (12 Years & Under)
Game 12 Musical Poles (13 Years & Under)

Class 189 55 cm
Competitors are unable to enter class 191 or above
Jump off rounds will follow immediately on after completion of a clear first round.
Rosettes to 6th place.
Prizes: £10, £8, £5, £3, £2 Entry Fee : £5.00
Class 190 65 cm
Jump off rounds will follow immediately on after completion of a clear first round.
Rosettes to 6th place.
Prizes: £10, £8, £5, £3, £2 Entry Fee : £5.00
Class 191 75 cm
Jump off rounds will follow immediately on after completion of a clear first round.
Rosettes to 6th place.
Prizes: £10, £8, £5, £3, £2 Entry Fee : £5.00
Class 192 75 cm
Jump off rounds will follow immediately on after completion of a clear first round.
Rosettes to 6th place.
Prizes: £10, £8, £5, £3, £2 Entry Fee : £5.00