Sheep

Please note: you will also need to complete the Animal Handling Risk Acknowledgement and Waiver form which can be downloaded here for individuals OR here for stud/school groups.

National Vendor Declarations and National Animal Health Statements must also accompany entry forms.

SECTION C – SHEEP (MERINO)

Entries close Friday March 7th 2025 8pm

Phone and written entries accepted. No late entries accepted.

Prize money will be paid out by Stewards on the day of the Show.

First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons in all Classes.

Head Steward: K. Starkey

Stewards: R. Fiebig, L. & K Starkey, N Seager, P Williams, R Chirgwin, C. Saunders.

*No Signs other than official Show Signs to hang in SHEEP PAVILION*

Trophies will be presented in the sheep pavilion after judging is completed.

For registered breeders of accredited Brucellosis-Free Stock

NEW OJD Policy for Sheep Sections at all SA Country Shows

Entries will only be accepted from exhibitors who can provide a National Sheep Health Statement (SHS) which

states that the flock is in the Sheep Market Assurance Program (Sheep MAP) and/or can provide proof that the

animals to be exhibited are approved vaccinates (as defined in the explanatory notes of the SHS).

At the time of entry exhibitors must provide a complete National SHS and/or an approved vaccination

declaration with the entry form.

Johne’s MN Status and Brucellosis number to be included on the entry form.

All stock transport must park their vehicles as directed.

ALL SHEEP TO BE PENNED BY 8.30 A.M.

All sheep to be bred and owned by the exhibitor.

Where breeds are sharing a judging ring, they will be judged in order of the book.

Merino and Poll Merino sheep showing two or more teeth must be tagged with the Association current tags.

Only tagged sheep eligible for Championships except breeders groups, ram & ewe lamb.

First Prize, 5 points; Second Prize, 3 points; Third Prize, 1 point.

The onus is on the exhibitor to enter sheep in the correct class

Special Note: Shearing regulations shall apply as for the Royal Show.

(All sheep to be shorn since 1st August, 2024).

Membership and entry fee must be paid prior to judging.

A trophy donated by Hill View Merino Stud, to be known as “A.L. STARKEY MEMORIAL”, will be awarded

to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Merino and Poll Merino Classes.

G.T. MELROSE CHALLENGE CUP - Points to be awarded in all Merino and Poll Merino Classes. Winner’s

name to be engraved on Cup, entitling them to hold same for one year.

C.L. McBEAN MEMORIAL TROPHY, Winner’s name to be engraved on Cup, entitling them to hold same for

one year.

All Merino/Poll Merino classes to be judged commencing from lamb classes.

Judging will commence at 9.30 a.m.

Membership $25.00 (inc GST); , Entry Fee $2.50 (inc GST). Prize Money: First $8, Second $5, Third $3

Vendor Declarations and National Animal Health Statements must accompany entry forms.

FINE WOOL POLL or HORNED, OVER 64 COUNT

701. Fine Wool Ram Lamb.

702. Fine Wool Ram over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years

703. Fine Wool Ram over 2.5 years

704. Fine Wool Ewe Lamb

705. Fine Wool Ewe over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years

706. Fine Wool Ewe over 2.5 years

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION FINE WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO RAM

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION FINE WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO EWE

GRAND CHAMPION FINE WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO Trophy donated by Hilton Heath Stud. Sash

MEDIUM WOOL, 60-64 COUNT

707. Medium Wool Ram Lamb. Showing only lamb’s teeth

708. Medium Wool Ram over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years

709. Medium Wool Ram over 2.5 years.

710. Medium Wool Ewe Lamb. Showing only lamb’s teeth.

711. Medium Wool Ewe over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years

712. Medium Wool Ewe over 2.5 years.

RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO RAM

RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO EWE

GRAND CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO trophy donated by J.A. & E.G. Forrest & Sash.

STRONG WOOL, UNDER 60 COUNT

713. Strong Wool Ram Lamb, showing only lamb's teeth.

714. Strong Wool Ram over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years

715. Strong Wool Ram over 2.5 years - Prizes donated by Wilksch's Garage

716. Strong Wool Ewe Lamb, showing only lamb's teeth - Prizes donated by M.J. Burns

717. Strong Wool Ewe over 1.5 years and under 2.5 years - Prizes donated by M.J. Burns

718. Strong Wool Ewe over 2.5 years - Prizes donated by M.J. Burns

CHAMPION STRONG WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO RAM

RESERVE CHAMPION STRONG WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO EWE

GRAND CHAMPION STRONG WOOL MERINO/POLL MERINO C.L. McBean Memorial Trophy Cup

719. BREEDERS GROUP

Horned & Polled, to comprise 1 ram and 2 ewes any age. To be judged for standard & uniformity.

720. SIRE'S PROGENY

To comprise of 3 Merino/Poll Merino Lambs by the same sire, drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION MERINO/POLL MERINO RAM LAMB Trophy donated by H.G. MacLachlan

CHAMPION MERINO/POLL MERINO EWE LAMB Trophy donated by H.G. McLachlan

GRAND CHAMPION MERINO/POLL MERINO RAM Trophy donated by Rosebank. Sash donated by Wilksch’s Garage

GRAND CHAMPION MERINO/POLL MERINO EWE Trophy donated by J.A.& E.G. Forrest. Sash

SUPREME CHAMPION MERINO/POLL MERINO Trophy donated by Elders Roseworthy in conjunction with Animal Health

SECTION C – SHEEP (BRITISH/AUSTRALASIAN)

Entries close Friday March 7th 2025

Entry Fee $2.50 (inc GST); Membership $25.00 (inc GST). Prize Money: First $8, Second $5, Third $3

SHORTWOOL BREEDS: Must be shorn after 1st of Feb in the year of the show.

Vendor Declarations and National Animal Health Statements must accompany entry forms.

First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons in all Classes.

Judging will commence at 9.00am with Jackpot class.

NOTE: Prize money will be paid out at the Secretary’s Office after completion of judging. Trophies will be presented in sheep pavilion once judging is completed. Stock must be from Brucellosis Accredited Free flocks.

NEW OJD Policy for Sheep Sections at all SA Country Shows.

Entries will only be accepted from exhibitors who can provide a National Sheep Health Statement (SHS) which states that the flock is in the Sheep Market Assurance Program (Sheep MAP) and/or can provide proof that the animals to be exhibited are approved vaccinates (as defined in the explanatory notes of the SHS). At the time of entry exhibitors must provide a complete National SHS and/or an approved vaccination declaration with the entry form. Johne’s MN Status and Brucellosis number to be included on the entry form.

All stock transport must park their vehicles as directed.

NO stock to be removed from showgrounds until 4:00pm as per show regulations without express permission from the showgrounds - those who leave early will forfeit any winnings. 

ALL ANIMALS ENTERED MUST MEET BREED STANDARDS

JACKPOT CLASSES

These are special interbreed classes with significant prize pools attached. 1st place in the Jackpot Ram Class will receive $400 cash sponsored by Weatherby’s Scientific. 1st place in the Jackpot Ewe class will receive $450 of product from Zoetis. The combined Jackpot entry fees form part of the prize pool and  will be split as follows: 1st - 60%, 2nd - 25%, 3rd - 15%.

Judging of These Classes

Three independent judges will judge the exhibits and allocate points. Points shall be allocated on basis of merit by the judges. The exhibit gaining the highest number of points shall be announced the winner. In the event that two or more exhibits gain an equal number of points, following awards and placings will be taken into consideration.

Winners of the respective Jackpot Classes will be announced at the conclusion of the British and Australasian Breed classes.

Placings in the Jackpot Classes DO NOT count towards aggregate points for Most Successful Exhibitor

Conditions of entry into the Jackpot Class

Entry fee is $10. Late entries will be accepted until 8:30am show day, but the entry fee will be $20. NO refunds on entry fees. 

All entries must exhibit lambs teeth only

All exhibits must be bred and owned by the exhibitor. Animals to be drawn from general classes. 

All conditions of entry of the Mount Pleasant Show Sheep Section where relevant are applicable to the entry of animals in the Jackpot competition. Exhibitors are responsible for getting their animals to the ring on time. Management and control of the Jackpot Sheep Competition will be the responsibility of the Sheep convenors and their decision is final. Any exception to the entry rules must be approved by the convenors. The convenors reserve the right to make any changes or exceptions necessary for the betterment of the Jackpot show.

JACKPOT CLASSES

721. Weatherby Scientific Jackpot Ram Class

722. Zoetis Jackpot Ewe Class

SUFFOLK SHEEP

723. Suffolk Ram, born before 15/7/24

724. Suffolk Ram Lamb, born on or after 15/7/24

725. Pair Suffolk Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only (Not drawn from general classes)

726. Suffolk Ewe, born before 15/7/24

727. Suffolk Ewe Lamb, born on or after 15/7/24

728. Pair Suffolk Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only (Not drawn from general classes)

729. Suffolk Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs, by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

730 .Suffolk Breeder's Group - To comprise of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

GEORGE A. DEANE MEMORIAL TROPHY - Second $3.

CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM BELMONT PROPS TROPHY & Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM Sash

CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE STRATFORD TROPHY & Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE Sash

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR Suffolks (classes 723-730) $25.00 donated by Ashton Hurn MP

WHITE SUFFOLK

731. White Suffolk Ram, two or more permanent teeth

732. White Suffolk Ram Lamb, lamb's teeth only

733. Pair White Suffolk Ram Lambs showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

734. White Suffolk Ewe, two or more permanent teeth

735. White Suffolk Ewe Lamb, lamb's teeth only

736. Pair White Suffolk Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

737. White Suffolk Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

738. White Suffolk Breeder's Group - To comprise of 1 Ram lamb and 2 Ewe lambs, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM TROPHY & SASH

RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM SASH

CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE UPDOWN PARK MEMORIAL TROPHY & SASH

RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE SASH

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR White Suffolks (classes 731-738) $25.00 donated by Ashton Hurn MP

POLL DORSET

739. Poll Dorset Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

740. Poll Dorset Ram Lamb, lamb's teeth only

741. Pair of Poll Dorset Rams, showing lamb's teeth only - Not to be drawn from general classes.

742. Poll Dorset Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

743. Poll Dorset Ewe Lamb, lamb's teeth only

744. Pair Poll Dorset Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - Not to be drawn from general classes.

745. Poll Dorset Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

746. Poll Dorset Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM

CHAMPION POLL DORSET EWE

BORDER LEICESTER

747. Border Leicester Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

748. Border Leicester Ram Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

749. Pair Border Leicester Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

750. Border Leicester Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

751. Border Leicester Ewe Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

752. Pair Border Leicester Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only

753. Border Leicester Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

754. Border Leicester Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER RAM

CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER EWE

ROMNEY

755. Romney Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

756. Romney Ram Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

757. Pair Romney Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only- not to be drawn from general classes.

758. Romney Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

759. Romney Ewe Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

760. Pair Romney Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only- not to be drawn from general classes.

761. Romney Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

762. Romney Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION ROMNEY RAM

CHAMPION ROMNEY EWE

POLWARTH

763. Polwarth Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

764. Polwarth Ram Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

765. Pair Polwarth Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

766. Polwarth Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

767. Polwarth Ewe Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

768. Pair Polwarth Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

769. Polwarth Sire's Progeney Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

770. Polwarth Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION POLWARTH RAM

CHAMPION POLWARTH EWE

TEXEL

771. Texel Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

772. Texel Ram Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

773. Pair Texel Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

774. Texel Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

775. Texel Ewe Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

776. Pair Texel Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

777. Texel Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

778. Texel Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION TEXEL RAM

CHAMPION TEXEL EWE

ANY OTHER BREED

779. Ram, 2 or more permanent teeth

780. Ram Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

781. Pair Ram Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

782. Ewe, 2 or more permanent teeth

783. Ewe Lamb, lamb’s teeth only.

784. Pair Ewe Lambs, showing lamb's teeth only - not to be drawn from general classes.

785. Sire's Progeny Group - To comprise of 3 lambs by the same sire, to be drawn from general classes.

786. Breeder's Group - To comprise 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age, to be drawn from general classes.

CHAMPION ANY OTHER BREED RAM

CHAMPION ANY OTHER BREED EWE

SUPREME SIRE'S PROGENY GROUP

SUPREME BREEDER'S GROUP

SUPREME CHAMPION BRITISH/AUSTRALASIAN RAM

SUPREME CHAMPION BRITISH/AUSTRALASIAN EWE PERPETUAL TROPHY. Trophy donated by Mt Pleasant Show

MOST SUCCESSFUL SHEEP EXHIBITOR classes 739-786 Trophy Donated by Bel-Antha Polwarth

JUNIOR HANDLERS

787. JUNIOR HANDLERS COMPETITION Under 16 years of age.

Sheep can be any breed.

To be awarded by the Judge and to be based on presentation of the handler and parading of exhibit(s).

Judging at completion of British/Australasian breed class judging. First trophy donated by Suffolk Sheep

Society of SA, Second Trophy H. Wilton Memorial, Third Trophy donated by Seymour Vale Suffolks.

788. JUNIOR HANDLERS COMPETITION 16 to 18 years of age.

Sheep can be any breed. 

To be awarded by the Judge and to be based on presentation of the handler and parading of exhibit(s).

Judging at completion of British/Australasian breed class judging. First trophy donated by Suffolk Sheep

Society of SA, Second Trophy H. Wilton Memorial, Third Trophy donated by Seymour Vale Suffolks.