GENERAL REGULATIONS (2008)
of the ECHT SKENE and MIDMAR AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS SHOW
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1. An Annual subscription of £5.00 constitutes membership of the Association. All members joining the Association will be liable for 3 years consecutive Subscriptions, after which they may withdraw from membership by giving notice to the Secretary 3 months before the Show. Subscriptions must be paid to the Secretary no later than the morning of the Show. No one in arrears will be allowed to compete.
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2. All Committee Members are to pay membership by the May meeting for the forthcoming show.
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3. All prizes offered in the schedule are sent out by the end of August. All Trophies are presented annually in November and should be returned at the next Show.
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4. All stock has to be adequately insured and is the responsibility of the owner to do so
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5. Ownership and ages of all cattle will be reckoned from the date on the animal's passport or Certificate of registration. Cows must have had calves previous to the Show, and when exhibited must be either in milk or, birth must have been within nine months previous to the Show. If in calf, birth must be certified within nine months of the Show.
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6. Yearlings must retain calves teeth, two year olds not more than four hard teeth. Age of pedigreed animals may be fixed by entry in the Herd Book, but entry must be accompanied by guaranteed pedigree.
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7. All Cattle must be halter led and must be from Attested (TB) Accredited Herds
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8. For Extra Prizes not confined to Age, cattle any age can compete.
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9. All animals competing for Prizes awarded for Pure Stock must be entered in the respective herd or stud books, or must be eligible to be entered therein also sire and dam must be entered, and proof must be handed to the Secretary along with the entry.
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10. In the Cattle and Sheep Sections no animal shall be shown in more than one class or one Section except for Special Prizes.
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11. In the Horse & Pony Section animals can be entered in more than one class if they are eligible. Under no circumstances will the Judging be held up so that animals can compete in more than one class
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12. In the Horse Section cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be presented with the Rosettes, these cards must be produced when leaving the Parade. Failure to do so will forfeit prize money.
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13. All stock must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor and must have been in his or her possession from the 1st June.
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14. Exhibitors must, if required by a member of the Committee either on the day of the Show or one month thereafter, prove to the Committee that the stock exhibited by him or her was entered according to the regulations of the Society.
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15. Any member contravening any of the rules will forfeit his right to any prize.
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16. For the purpose of judging for Extra prizes, Exhibitors must ensure their stock competing is placed before the judges at the proper time of which due notice will be given.
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17. Extra Prizes awarded are detailed in the show schedule.
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18. Specific rules pertaining to individual sections and classes are detailed in the show schedule.
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19. Exhibits to be on the ground by 8.30 a.m. on the morning of the Show and must not be removed until after the Parade. No member of the Committee shall allow an animal to leave the show without the consent of the Secretary.
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20. The Main Parade will be divided between Horse and Cattle and at the discretion of the Parade Convener.
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21. Should circumstances arise the Committee have the power to remove any unruly animal from the parade or show ring if they see fit.
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22. All arrangements for the management of the Show are to be carried out by the Committee. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Committee will be final and binding.
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23. Protests in connection with the Show must be lodged with the Secretary by 2 p.m. on Show Day and must be accompanied by a deposit of £10, which will be forfeited to the Society if the protest is found to be groundless.
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24. Entries must be in the hands of the Secretary three weeks before the date of the Show. No late or incomplete entry forms will be accepted
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25. The Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held at Echt on the second Monday in November to elect Office - Bearers and transact any other business of the Society.
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