Mackenzie Highland Show Maintains High Standard

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31330, 29 March 1967, Page 16

Mackenzie Highland Show Maintains High Standard

The strength and quality of the exhibits was indicative of the confidence prevalent in New Zealand’s primary industry, said the member of Parliament for Ashburton (Mr R. L. G. Talbot) when he opened the Mackenzie County Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s 69th annual Highland Show at Fairlie on Monday.

The show was held in fine but cloudy weather. Gate takings amounted to £977.

Mr Talbot, who was welcomed by the president (Mr A. L. Dunn), said that New Zealand was experiencing marketing problems, but it was an opportune time for producers to continue to expand and increase production. The grand parade was led by the Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band, with which the Methven Pipe Band was amalgamated. Entries in the light horse section (721) were a record, and the flower classes (116) exceeded the 1963 record by 10. Sheep entries totalled 455 (the second highest on record) but cattle listings at 51 were 36 less than in 1966. Entries in the needlework and crafts section amounted to 396, compared with a record 403. Entries totalled 2813, only 30 fewer than last year’s record. Judges' Comments The judge of the hunters (Mr G. Kelily, of Methven), described Mrs P. Clarkson’s Simba as the most consistent jumper he had seen at any autumn show. The winner of the “take your own line’’ open F.E.I. event, Simba was one of South Canterbury’s outstanding show jumpers, said Mr Kelly. Referring to the hack classes. Mr Kelly said the champion, Nightcaiil, owned by the president of the society (Mr A. L. Dunn), his wife and Miss J. Dunn, was one of the most outstanding horses to appear in recent years. This was another instance of the contribution by members of the Dunn family to the standard of show jumping in the South Island, said Mr Kelly. Mr Dunn entered the champion hack, Nightcall, Miss Dunn rode the champion hunter, Risman, and Mrs Dunn won the best-mannered and paced hack event with Te Huia. The winner of the Royal Agricultural Society’s silver medal, allocated to the class for three Romney ewe lambs in the flock sheep section, was J. R. McConnal. Mr C. F. B. Clarke, of Tlmaru, who judged the wool classes, said the entries at 104 were well up on last year. In spite of the dry season, the wool opened up in good condition, and was up to standard. The outstanding exhibits were in the Merino wool classes, the champion fleece, exhibited by J. R. Todhunter and Sons, being exceptionally good. It was specially noted for its bulky staple, density and style. The top crossbred wools were well bred, and showed quality, length and style.

More attention could have been paid by some exhibitors to the skirting of the show fleeces, said the judge. In the young farmers' classes, there were good entries, and some outstanding wools. The entrants were to be congratulated on the fleece shown, and the manner in which it had been prepared, the judge said. Mr R. Reid (Darfleld), who judged the Border and English Leicesters and Corriedales, said the most notable section was that of the Border Leicesters, in which the champion ram, oneshear, shown by W. A. Black and D. N. Elliot, was outstanding. The reserve champion, exhibited by R. W. Campbell, was well grown. His boldness was extraordinary, and he showed good promise for the future. Mr Reid said.

Mr J. A. P. Cameron, of Ben Ohau, the judge of the strongcombing and poll Merinos, said that considering the dryness of the season, entries were fairly well brought out. The best two-tooth Merino ram, shown by Smith Brothers, of Central Otago, was awarded the F. H. Smith challenge cup. Mr R. P. Steel (Waiau) judged the fine and medium combing entries, which were well up to the standard of sheep judged by him at FairUe several years ago. Exhibitors were advised to pay more attention to the classification of their entries, said Mr Steel. He said the supreme champion ewe also displayed by Smith Brothers was “outstanding." Mr F. W. Jarman (Avonlea Stud, Darfield), who judged the Ryeliand and Southdown classes, said the over-all exhibit of Southdowns was of very high quality, some of the top sheep showing good breeding characteristics, with plenty of length, and being up off the ground. The champion ram, selected from the two-tooth class, had a beautiful head, was narrow in the shoulders with plenty of length and high tail setting, and stood well.

The reserve champion was also a very active sheep, but not quite as long and as dear in the face cover as the champion ram. The champion ewe also was chosen from the two-tooth ewe “I consider this ewe to be the Ideal type of Southdown for breeding purposes," said Mr Jarman. The reserve champion was the winner of the aged class. Also very true to type, she was slower in her movements and thicker in the shoulder, said the judge Commenting on the Ryelands, Mr Jarman said he was most impressed by their presentation, which was a “line up" of very good sheep. The champion ram was a big, bold sheep, with plenty of length, and an outstanding front end. The champion ewe was selected from the younger ewe class, and he considered she had the making of a very good breeding proposition, said the judge. The stud Hereford entries bv Allandale station were well brought out. and typical of their breed, the judge (Mr W. J. McCully, Milford) said. The champion bull was an exceedingly good type of animal. All the studs were true to type and colour. Prime cattle entries were a credit to breeders. Mr McCully said. The Hugh McDonald Challenge Cup for most points in A grade piping events was won by D. Boyle. Leta Herron, of Oamaru, won the Fairlie Citizens’ Trophy for most points in Highland dancing. Results were: SHEEP Flock Sheep (Judges: strong wool, Mr F. Allan, Ashburton; fine wool, Mr J. Marr. Rakala.) Three Corriedale two-tooth ewes (1): D. S. Sewell 1. Three Corriedale ewe lambs (2): H. A. Munro 1 and 2. Three threequarterbred ewe lambs (3): D. IS. Sewell 1, D. G. Ivey 2 and 3. 'Three three-quarterbred one-

shear ewes (2): D. S. Sewell 1, D. G. Ivey 2. Three three-quart-erbred breeding ewes, with lamb this season (1): D. S. Sewell 1. Three fine wool Romney ewe lambs (10): R. W. Durant 1, B J. F. Chittock 2, D. S. Sewell 3. Three fine wool one-shear Romney ewes (4): B. J. F. Chittock 1, R. W. Durant 2, B. J. O’Neill 3. Three fine wool Romnev ewes, with lamb this season ’(4): D. M. Whillans 1, B. J. O’Neill 2, R. J. Campbell 3. Three Romney ewe lambs (19): J. R. McConnell 1. L. W. Blakemore 2. A. G. McFarlane 3. Three strong wool Romney ewe lambs (10): J. R. McConnell 1, A. L. McKerchar 2, lan Gillies 3. Three shorn Romney ewe lambs (10) L. W. Blakemore 1 and 2, M. Kirke 3. Three Romney oneshear ewes, shorn since January (8): J. R. McConnell 1 and2, B. J. K. Chittock 3. Three strong wool Romney one-shear ewes (11) D. M. Whillans 1, L. W. Blakemore 2 and 3. Three strong wool Romney ewes with lamb this season (6): D. M. Whillans 1, R. W. Durant 2. A. K. Latimer 3. Three crossbred ewe lambs (2): A L. McKercher 1, R. J. Campbell 2. Three crossbred one-shear ewes (1); R. J. Campbell 1. Three crossbred one-shear ewes, shorn since January (3): Allandale Station Ltd. 1 and 2. Three crossbred ewes, with lamb this season (1): R. J. Campbell 1. Three ewes, suitable for Mackenzie Country (2) H. A. Munro 1, J. C. Washington 2. Young Farmers* Class Three ewe lambs (6): M. H. Sewell 1, N. J. Blakemore 2, G. B. Smith 3. Three one-shear ewes (7): M. H. Sewell 1, K. O’Neill 2, G. B. Smith 3. Three breeding ewes (4): G. B. Smith 1, K. O'Neill 2, R. J. Campbell 3. Three prime lambs under 801 b (3) R. M. Campbell 1. N. J. Blakemore 2. G. B. Smith 3. Three shorn lambs under 801 b (6): H. T. Jamieson 1 and 3, K. O’Neill 2. Prime Lambs

Pet lambs (7): N. McKerchar 1, L. Chittock 2, R. Chittock 3. Three Down freezers under 721 b (1): Allandale Station, Ltd. 1. Three shorn wool freezers under 721 b (3): Allandale Station Ltd. 1 and 3, B. J. O’Neill 2. Three prime lambs, any breed or weight (2): Allandale Station Ltd. 1 and 2

Prime Sheep (Mr D. W. Greer, Timaru.) Three fine wool freezer wethers, under 1201 b (1): Hope Bros. 1. Three crossbred freezers over 1201 b (1): B. J. O'Neill 1. Three prime wethers under 1201 b (4): Allandale Station, Ltd., 1 and 2, Hope Bros. 3. Three butchers’ ewes (1): B. J. O'Neill 1. Three butchers’ wethers (4): Allandale Station, Ltd., 1 and 2, Hope Bros. 3. REG I STIRED SHEEP Hampshire Down (Mr G. T. Askin, Ashburton.) One-shear ram (1): W. A. Black and Son 1. Ram lamb (1): W. A. Black and Son 1. Ewe lamb (1): W. A. Black and Son 1. South Suffolk (Mr Askin.) Two-shear and over ram (3): Moore Bros. 1 and 2. Oneshear ram (2): M. Early 1 and 2. Ram lamb (3): M. Early 1, Moore Bros. 2. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season (4): M. Early 1 and 2, Moore Bros. 3. One-shear ewe (4): M. Early 1 and 2, Moore Bros. 3. Ewe lamb (4): M. Early 1 and 2, Moore Bros. 3. Dorset Down (Mr Askin.)

Ram, any age (1): J. L. Begg 1 Ewe, any age (3): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2, L. J. Begg 3. Ram lamb (3): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2, L. J. Begg 3. Ewe lamb (2): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2. South Dorset Down (Mr Askin) Ram, any age (1): L. J. Begg 1. Ewe, any age (3): L. J. Begg 1, D C. Kelman 2 and 3. Ram lamb (3): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2, L. J. Begg 3. Ewe lamb (3): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2, L. J. Begg 3. Dorset Horn (Mr Askin.) Ewe, any age (2): V. B. Jones 1 and 2. Ram lamb (3): V. B. Jones 1,2 and 3. Ewe lamb (2): V. B. Jones 1 and 2. Ryeland (Mr F. Jarman, Darfield.) Two-shear and over ram (2): G. E. Gumbrell 1, G. M. Burrows 2. One-shear ram (2): G. E. Gumbrell 1, G. H. Burrows 2. Ram lamb (2): G. H. Burrows 1 and 2. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season (4): G. E. Gumbrell 1 and 2, G. H. Burrows 3. One-shear ewe (4): G. H. Burrows 1 and 2, G. E. Gumbrell 3. Ewe lambs (4): G. H. Burrows 1, G. E. Gumbrell 2 and 3. Southdown (Mr Jarman) Two-shear and over ram (2): Early and Lock 1, H. S. Goodson 2. One-shear ram (8): Early and Lock 1, I. A. Kelynack 2 and 3. Ram lamb (11): H. S. Goodson 1 and 2, Early and Lock 3. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season (6): H. G. Goodson 1, I. A. Kelynack 2, M. Early 3. One-shear ewe (7): Early and Lock 1, H. S. Goodson 2 and 3. Ewe lamb (8): M. Early 1, Early and Lock 2 and 3.

Border Leicester (Mr R. Reid, Darfield) Two-shear and over, ram (1): W. A. Black and Son 1. Oneshear ram (3): W. A. Black and D. N. Elliott 1 and 2. Ram lamb (8): R. W. Campbell 1 and 2, M. E. Gaffaney 3. Pair ram lambs (3): M. E. Gaffaney 1, A. L. McKerchar 2. Pair ewe lambs (4): R. W. Campbell 1, M. E. Gaffaney 2, D. M. Elliot 3. Two. shear and over ewe with lamb this season (3): M. E. Gaffaney 1, R. W. Campbell 2, R. J. and O J. Scott 3. One-shear ewe (11): R. J. and 0. J. Scott 1, M. E. Gaffaney 2, R. W. Campbell 3. Ewe lambs (10): R. W. Campbell 1 and 3, M. E. Gaffaney 2. Shorn ram lamb (7): W. A. Black and Son 1, D. M Elliot 2 and 3. Shorn ewe lamb (4): R. J. and 0. J. Scott 1 and 2, R. W. Campbell 3.

English Leicester (Mr Reid.) Two-shear and over ram (1): G. E. Gumbreli 1. Two-shear and over ram with lamb this season (2): G. E. Gumbrell 1 and 2. One-shear ewe (2): G. E. Gumbrell 1 and 2. Shorn ewe lamb (2): G. E. Gumbrell 1 and 2. Corriedale (Mr Reid.) Ram lamb (4): Mrs B. Smith 1, H. R. and R. S. Tasker 2 and 3. One-shear ewe (1): Mrs B. Smith 1. Ewe lambs (3): Mrs B. Smith 1, H. R. and R. S. Tasker 2. Romney Open (Mr H. Cross, Balclutha.) One-shear ram (1): G. S. Giddings 1. Shorn ram lamb (3): G. S. Giddings 1 and 2. Pair shorn ram lambs (2): G. S. Giddings 1 and 2. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season (1): Graeme J. Giddings 1. Natural Condition One-shear ram (1): C. A. Cairns 1. Ram lamb (3): Ben Braggie Stud 1 and 2, C. A. Cairns 3. Shorn ram lamb (3): G. S. Giddings 1 and 2. Ben Braggie Stud 3. Pair shorn ram lambs (2): G. S. Giddings 1 and 2. Pair shorn ewe lambs (1): Ben Braggie Stud 1. Oneshear ewe <4): M. Early 1, C. A. Cairns 2, Ben Braggie Stud 3. Ewe lamb (5): Ben Braggie Stud 1 and 2, M. Early 3.

Halfbred (Mr N. A. Buick, Blue Mountain) Ram any age (4): Smith Bros. 1, Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Ewe any age (3): Smith Bros. 1. Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Ram lamb (3): Hope Bros. 1 and 3, Smith Bros. 2, Ewe lamb (3): Smith Bros. 1, Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Merino (Judges: Medium and fine wool. Mr R. C. Steele. Waiau; strong and poll, Mr J. A. P. Cameron. Lake Pukaki.) Fine Combing.—Two-shear and over ram (1): Smith Bros. 1. One-shear ram (1): Smith Bros. 1. Ram lamb (1): Smith Bros. I. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season (3): T. J. Nelson 1 and 3. Smith Bros. 2. Two-shear maiden ewe (2): Smith Bros. 1, J. W. Simpson 2. One-shear ewe (4): J. W. Simpson 1, T. J. Nelson 2, Smith Bros. 3. Ewe lamb (1): Smith Bros. 1. Medium combing.—Two-shear and over ram (#): Hope Bros. 1, Smiths Bros. 2, J. R. Todhunter i and Sons 3. One-shear ram (7): J. R. Todhunter and Sons 1 and : 3, Smith Bros. 2. Ram lamb (7): R. Taylor 1, Smith Bros. 2. J. i R. Todhunter and Sons 3. Twoshear and over ewe with lamb this season (7): Smith Bros. 1, Hope Bros. 2, T. J. Nelson 3. Two-shear maiden ewe (9): Smith Bros. 1, J. W. Simpson 2 and 3. One-shear ewe (9): Smith Bros. 1, Hope Bros. 2 and 3 Ewe lamb (5): R. Taylor 1, Smith Bros. 2, Hope Bros. 3. Strong Combing.—Two-shear and over ram <3): Hope Bros. 1 and 2, Smith Bros. 3. Oneshear ram (7): B. Beattie 1 and 3, J. R. Todhunter and Sons 2. Ram lamb (5): Smith Bros. 1, J. R. Todhunter and Sons 2 and 3. Two-shear and over ewe with lamb this season t 5): Hope Bros. 1 and 2, Smith Bros. 3. Two-shear maiden ewe (4): Hope Bros. 1 and 3, Smith Bros. 2. One-shear ewe (4): Smith Bros. 1. Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Ewe lamb <3): Smith Bros. 1, Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Poll Merino.—Two-shear and over ram (2): Smith Bros. 1 and 2. One-shear ram (1): Smith Bros. 1. Ram iamb (1): Smith Bros. 1. WOOL (Mr C. F. Clarke, Tlmaru) Fine Merino fleece (10): J. C. Sanders 1, A. A. Innes and D. Urquhart (equal) 2. Medium Merino ewe < 13>: D. Urquhart and Sons 1, J. C. Sanders 2, J. Nelson 3. Strong Merino ewe (9): D. Urquhart and Sons 1, D. M. France and J. C. Sanders (equal) 2. Fine Merino hogget (6): J. C. Sanders 1, D. M. France 2, A. A. Innes 3. Medium Merino hogget (6): D. M. France 1, J. C. Sanders 2, A. A. Innes 3. Strong Merino hogget (4): J. C. Sanders 1, A. A. Innes 2. Fine Merino ram (6): J. C. Sanders 1, D. Urquhart and Sons 2 and 3. Medium Merino ram (9): J. R. Todhunter and Sons 1, D. Urquhart and Sons 2 and 3. Strong Merino ram (5): J. C. Sanders 1, Hope Bros. 2 and 3. Fine Merino ram hogget (4): J. W. Simpson 1. Strong Merino ram hogget (4): Hope Bros. 1 and 2. Medium halfbred (2): Hope Bros. 1 and 2. Fine halfbred hogget (1): H. A. Munro 1. Medium halfbred hogget (4): Hope Bros. 1,2 and 3. Strong half bred hogget (15): S. A. Shrimpton 1, Hope Bros. 2. Shorn Romney hogget (2): R. J. Norton 1 and 2. Pre-iamb Romney (4): D. M. Whillans 1 and 2, H. R. Crampton and Son 3. Pre-lamb Romney cross (2): H. R. Crampton and Son 1 and 2. Three-quarterbred (2): H. R. Crampton and Son 1, I. Gillies 2. Three-quarterbred hogget (3): H. S. Goodson 1. I. Gillies 2. R. J. O’Neill 3. Romney (4): O’Connell Bros. 1, I. Gillies 2, H. R. Crampton and Son 3. Romney hogget (4): R. R. Key I, I. Gillies 2, R. J. Norton 3. Romney cross (3): I. Gillies 1, H. R. Crampton and Son 2. Romney cross hogget (2): R. J. Norton 1.

Young Farmers* Class Three-quarterbred (1): D. Roberts 2. Romney cross (1): D. Roberts 1. Romney cross hogget wool (8): G. B. Smith 1. K. O’Neill 2, H. T. Jamieson 3. Three-quarterbred hogget (1): D. Roberts 1. Halfbred hogget (X): A. L. Munro. CATTLE Milking Cattla (Mr J. Hughie, Rangiora) Three cows or heifers, any breed or age (1): G. K. Casey 1. Cow, four years and over, in milk (2): G. K. Casey 1 and 2. Best cow for dairy purposes (2): G. K. Casey 1 and 2. Heifer, two years, In milk (1): G. K. Casey 1. Two heifers, under two years (X): G. K. Casey 1. Bull, any age (1): G. K. Casey 1. Calf, born since 1986 (1): Gavin Casey 1. Jersey Cow in milk, four years and over (1): G. K. Casey 1. Heifer, two years, in milk (1): G. K. Casey 1. Heifer yearling (1): G. K. Casey 1. Bull yearling (1): T. M. Adamson 1. Bull, two years (1): u. K. Casey 1. Champion cow or heifer (3): G. K. Casey. Champion bull (2): G. K. Casey. T. A. Adamson reserve champion. Hereford Cow (3): Allandale Station 1, 2 and 3. Bull (3): Allandale Station 1,2 and 3. Heifer, one year (3): Allandale Station 1 and 2, H. T. Jamieson 3. Prime Cattle (Mr McCully) Prime bullock (2): A. A. Cowan 1, E. G. Butter 2. Prime bullock, under three years (3): A. A. Cowan 1 and 2. Prime buUock, under two years (5): J. Murphy 1,2 and 3. Prime cow, any age (3): A. A. Cowan 1, E. G. Butters 2. H. A. Munro 3. Prime heifer, two years and over (4): E. G. Butters 1. A. A. Cowan 2 and 3. Prime heifer, under two years (2): A. A. Cowan 1 and 2. Two two-year heifers, in calf (1): E. G. Butters 1. Cow and calf (8): E. G, Butters 1 and 3. A. A. Cowan 2.

HORSES (Mr G. Kelly. Methven) Saddle Horses Best district hack (4): Mr and Mrs A. L. Dunn and Miso D. Dunn X and 2. G. Connelly 3. Best maiden hack (XI): J. McKenzie's Winter Sweet I, R. C. W. Stewart’s Sherilan 2, Miss N. Dixon and Mrs P. Elworthy’s Arch 3. Best hack, to carry XX stone (13): Miss C. KHley’s Imperial Blue 1, J. McKenzie’s Winter Sweet 2. Miss J. Dunn's Risman 3. Best hack, to carry X 3 stone (10): Mr and Mrs Dunn and Miss Dunn’s Nightcall 1, Te Huta 2, Mrs P. Elworthy and Miss Dixon’s Marble Arch 3. Best hack, to carry X 5 stone (6): J. Innes’s Steeplejack 1. D. Collins’s Jasper 2. Mr and Mrs Dunn and Miss Dunn's Young Blaze 3. Beet paced and mannered hack (20): Mr and Mrs Dunn and Miss Dunn's Te Huia X, Young Blaze 2, Miss C. Kelly's Imperial Blue 3. Pack hack, 14.2 to 15.1 hands (3): Miss V. J. More's Desert Flame I, Miso J. Hay’s Judy 2, G. Connelly 3. Best walking hack (17): Mites KWley's Imperial Blue X, Mr and Mrs Dunn and Miss Dunn’s Nightcall 2. Cob, mare or gelding, under 15.1 hands and up to 14 stone (1): Miss P. Sanders’s Playmate 1. Best matched pair of hacks (9): Mr and Mrs Dunn and Miss Dunn 1. D. Collins 2, Miss C. Meares 3. Hunters (Mr Kelly.) Handy hunter competition course (31): Miss J. Dunn’s Rtsman 1. Mrs P. Clarkson’s Simba 2, J. Innes’ Steeplepack 3. Open hunter (30): Miss A. Baxter'*

Stylish 1, Miss A. Peddie's Jubilee 2, Miss N. S. Darling's Arikl 3. F.E.I. Events Improvers F.E.1., table A (20): W. S. Smith’s Bernard 1, M. .1. Cornwall’s Starbridge 2. R. Small's Rambler 3. Open jump (19): Miss Peddie's Blue Mist 1. Mrs A, Bishop's Imperial Blue 2. W. Smith’s Bernard 3. Take your own line, open (30): Mrs Clarkson's Simba 1. Miss Dunn s Young Blaze 2, Miss E. M. Grant’s Royal Tartan 3. PONIES Croup A Ponies up to 12 2 Hands Best turn-out (21): D. Innes' Pipin 1. C. Meldrum's Amigo 2, Miss P. Wilson’s Red Cherry 3. District pony («); D. Innes’ Pipin 1, Miss R. Whittaker s Peanut 2, Miss G. Rowland's Danny Boy 3. Maiden pony (10): Miss C. Meldrum's Amigo 1, P. Meldrum’s Champagne 2. M. Woods’ Whimsey 3 Pony to 11.2 hands (9): Miss S. Cassells' Pink Champagne 1. Miss A. Wightman’s Starlet 2. P. Meldrum s Champagne 3. Pony up to 12 hands (6): Mrs L. Meldrum’s Amigo 1. Miss A. Wightman's Master Tommy 2. S. Whittaker s Teistar 3. Pony up to 12.2 hands (10): Miss P. Wilsons Red Cherry 1, D. Innes’ Pipin 2, Miss K. Mahony’s Debonaire 3. Best paced and mannered pony (22): Miss K. Mahony’s Debonaire 1, Miss P. Wilson’s Red Cherry 2, Miss S. Cassell's Pink 3. Champion pony (4): Miss P. Wilson’s Red Cherry, Miss K. Mahony’s Debonaire. reserve. Croup B Best turn out (17): Miss S. Walker’s TinkerbeU 1, Miss S. Cassell's Pluto 2, M. Milne's Twinkle 3. Best school pony carrying two children (1«): Muse S. Cassell's Pink Champagne 1, Miss B. Wilson's Bianca 2. District pony (4): Miss J. Fisher s Flicka 1, Miss M. Milne 2. .Mackenzie A. and P. Society’s Melody 3. Maiden pony (12): Miss S. Elliott's Topic 1. Miss J. Fisher s Flicka 1, K. Brosnahan's Pixie 3. Pony to 13 hands (13): Miss S. Walker’s TinkerbeU 1, R. and S. Harvey's Dainty Maid 2, Miss C. Rolleston's Peregrine 3. Pony over 13 hands (15): D. Letham's Tojo 1. Miss S. Elliott's Topic 2, L. and S. Cunningham’s Royal Ann 3. Best paced and mannered pony (28): Miss S. Walker's Tinkerbell 1, D. Letham's Tojo 2, Miss C. Rolleston’s Kestrel 3. Champion pony (5): Miss S. Walker’s Tinkerbell, D. Letham’s Tojo, reserve.

Croup C Best turn out (26): Miss L. Pearce's Summer Haze 1. Miss S. Kidd’s Mr Chips 2, Miss J. Robertson’s Royal Fiesta 3. District pony (6): Miss R. Innes' Cobwebb 1, Miss S. Innes’ Moonshine 2, D. Connelly's Rusty 3. Maiden pony (11): Miss V. Nichols and T. Halt's Gorse 1, J. Foley's Teal 2, Miss J. Wood a Storm 3. Pony to 14 hands <8): Miss Kidd’s Mr Chips 1. Miss Nichol* and H. Tait s Gorse 1. Miss S. Innes’ Moonshine 3. Pony over 14 hands (21): Miss L. Pearce’s Summer Haze 1. P. Letham’s Amanda 2. Mios J. Robertson’s Royal Fiesta 3. Best paced and mannered pony (31): Miss S. Kidd's Mr Chipps 1, Miss L. Walker’s Dark Legend 2. Miss J. Robertson's Royal Fiesta 3. Champion pony (5): Miss L. Pearce’s Summer Haze. Miss S. Kidd’s Mr Chipps, reserve. Pony Jumping Malden pony jump (21): D. Hudson's Lochinvar 1, Miss S. Squire's Red Robin 2. Miss D. Lyon’s Checkmate 3. Best jumping pony to 13 hands (16): J. Patterson's Indian Arrow 1, Miss B. Wilson's Blanca 2. Miss A. Wightman’s Master Tommy 3. Open pony jump (23): M. St. John's Rufus 1, Miss A. Bruce's Tobin 2, J. Patterson's Indian Arrow 3. F.E.I. potuea to 14.2 hands (22): Miss A. Bruce’s Heidi 1, Miss P. Baker's Sunny Morn 2. Miss J. Fraser's Texas 3. Hit and hurry F.E.I. (19): Miss J. Fraser's Texas 1, P. Penney’s Sailor Boy 2, Miss P. Baker’s Sunny Morn 3. Best boy rider under 11 (7): R. Hudson 1, P. McCabe 2. P. Davey 3. Best girl rider under 11 (21):| S. Walker 1, C. Meldrum 2, S. Harvey 3. Best boy rider Ills years (11): W. Walker 1, D. Letharn 2, J. Patterson 3. Best girl rider 11-13 years (18): R. Innes 1, S. Innes 2, K. Mahony 3. Best boy rider 14-15 years (6): P. Let ham 1, H. Tait 2. D. Hudson 3. Best girl rider 14-15 years (14): C. Grant 1. L. Walker 2, H. Meyer 3. Best boy or girl rider 16-17 years (7): S. Kidd 1, L. Pearce 2, P. Saunders 3.

SHEEP DOC TRIALS (Mr C. A. McKay, Ashburton.) Open (32): G. B. Thompson's Tim 1, N. W. Briggs’ Sue 2. R. M. Wilson’s Dawn 3. Maiden <25): G. H. Allison s Cindy 1. J. Calder's Rose 2, Mrs W. Perry’s Gay 3. Working collies 18): P. McCabe's Tip 1, R. M. Wilson’s Matt 2. Short-haired working Collie bitch (9): Mrs W. Perry’s Gay 1. T. Orpwood s Scamp 2. Long-haired working CoMie dog (8): G. G. Pedofsky's Toby 1, S. Brien 2. Longhaired working Collie bitch (2): G. G. Pedofsky’s Wag 1. Bearded working Collie dog or bitch (5): G. McKerchar’s Van 1, G. H. Alison’s Spot 2. CHAMPIONSHIPS Sheep Hampshire Downs. Ram, champion and reserve, W. A. Black and Son. South Suffolk: Ram. champion and reserve, M. Early. Ewe, champion and reserve, M. Early. Dorset Downs: Ram, D. C. Kelman, reserve champion, L. J. Begg. Ewe, champion and reserve, D. C. Kelman. South Dorset Downs: Ram and reserve, D. C. Kelman. Ewe, champion, L. J. Begg, reserve, D. C. Kelman. Dorset Horn: Ram and ewe, champion and reserve champion. V. B. Jones. Ryeland*:i Ram, G. E. Gumbrell, reserve G. H. Burrows. Ewe, G. H. Burrows. Southdowns: Ram, champion. Early and Lock;! reserve, G. A. Kelymack. Ewe, Early and Lock: reserve. G. Goodson. Border Leicesters:) Ram, W. A. Black and D N, Elliot; reserve. R. W. Campbell. Ewe. R. J. and O. J. Scott; reserve, M. E. Gaffaney. English Leicesters: Ram and ewe, G. E. Gumbrell Corriedale: Ram. Mrs B. Smith; reserve, H. R and R. S. Tasker. Ewe and reserve, Mrs B. Smith. Romneys: Ram. G. S. Giddings. Ewe, G. S. Giddings. Halfbred: Ram, Smith Bros.; reserve, Hope Bros. Ewe. Smith Bros , reserve. Hope Bros. Merino:, Fine combing ram, champion, reserve and best one-shear of the breed. Smith Bros. Medium combing ram. supreme champion. Hope Bros.: reserve, J. R. Todhunter. Ewe, supreme champion and reserve, Smith Bros. Strong combing ram. Hope Bros.; reserve. Brian Beattie. Ewe and reserve champion. Hope Bros. Poll Merino: Ram and reserve. Smith Bros. Wool fleece, medium Merino ram wool, champion, J. R. Todhunter and Sons. Cattle Milking —Best cow. any breed: G. K. Casey s Jersey. Champion cow and reserve, G. K. Casey. Bull, champion, G. K. Casey; reserve, T. A. Adamson. Hereford: Cow and bull. Allandale Station Ltd. Prime cattle, supreme champion and champion beef animal. J. Murphy. Champion breeding cow, A. A. Munro.