CLASS RULES

2.    Extraordinary decisions and exceptions to the rules are at the discretion of the Judges and Directors. The Directors reserve the right to substitute other judges for those named, cancel, merge or split classes. Judges’ decisions are final.
3.    The Directors reserve the right to refuse entries. Entry money will not be refunded unless the request is received at least 72 hours before the show date. In the event of the show being cancelled, no refunds will be given.
4.    Organisers and landowners will not hold themselves responsible for any loss, damage, accident or injury to any person, animal or property whatsoever or however caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry to the showground that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action from any such incident. Exhibitors’ equipment and effects are at owner’s risk. All vehicles must be parked as directed by Stewards. Towing within showground is at owner’s risk. Attention is drawn to the Health & Safety policy on display at Secretaries’ tents. All exhibits are shown at own risk.
5.    The following behaviours will result in elimination from class/show without refund of entry fees: ill-treatment of an animal; irresponsible/dangerous behaviour, handling or riding; inappropriate/over-use of a whip; any behaviour which is not in accordance with the Rules of Competition or general etiquette.
6.    All animals must be sound and in a satisfactory condition. Doctoring, blistering or tampering of stock strictly prohibited.
7.    All animals must be kept under proper control. If any animal is deemed to be a danger to other competitors or the public, the owner/handler will be asked to remove it from the showfield and must do so immediately. No galloping/cantering on the showground except in rings/on courses. Animals must not be left unattended while tied up.
8.    Age restrictions for riders/animals are as at date of show unless stated otherwise.
9.    Protests. Any objection which may arise must be made to the Steward in the judging ring immediately and lodged in writing with the Secretary within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the class accompanied by a deposit of £20. The deposit will be forfeited if the objection is not upheld. All questions of dispute will be referred to the Stewards or, if necessary, to a quorum of Directors, whose decision will be final.
10.    Any complaints about the behaviour of a competitor should be made to the Judge and the Secretary/Convener immediately; the competitor’s name/entry number must be known in order to investigate the complaint.
Cattle & Sheep Rules
1.    Entries must be lodged with fees by 9.30am on showday at the Secretary's Tent.
2.    Competitors must be able to satisfy the judges and directors of the age of their Exhibits. Age to be reckoned from 1st January.
3.    Exhibits must have been bona fide in Exhibitors possession from 1st May in the current year.
4.    Doctoring or Blistering Cows and Bottling Bulls is to be prohibited. Any cow found to have been blistered, punctured or dressed with a substance intended to alter the shape or appearance of the vessel, or any animal found to have been unduly distended will be excluded, or having completed before discovery, any prize which may have been awarded will be withheld.
5.    Bulls, except one year olds, must be secured by a ring with rope attached.
6.    Cattle passports must be brought with exhibitors to the show and must be presented to the secretary on arrival. The show organisers will only notify BCMS of the show movement (i.e. on and off the show field.) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to record movements off and back onto their holdings.
7.    All cattle to conform to regulations approved by any Brucellosis or Tuberculosis schemes.
8.    All cattle shown must be from a BVD negative herd or be individually blood tested negative for BVD. Documentation proving this must be shown before unloading. Stewards are empowered to refer to ear numbers to check on the ScotEID database.
9.    All sheep must be individually identified in accordance with current legislation. The identification numbers should be listed on the movement book. Please note this is the responsibility of the keeper to ensure the correct details are recorded and passes on to the relevant authorities.
10.    All MAEDI-VISNA /CAE stock must be accompanied by a current and valid health status certificate to be shown to steward before the stock is unloaded.
11.    The transport of Animals (Cleansing Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 applies to vehicles taking animals to and from the show. The show organisers must be informed of the name and address of haulier.
12.    A parade of all prize cattle and Clydesdale Horses will be held at conclusion of judging and no stock will be allowed to leave the field before that time unless by permission of the Directors.
13.    The names and contact details of persons handling stock for the exhibitors must be recorded and retained for 3 months beyond the show date.
1.    Held under Kennel Club rules and regulations.
2.    Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered at this show.
3.    Dogs which have won any of the following awards may not enter: Challenge Certificate (or any award that counts towards the title of champion under the rules of any governing body recognized by the Kennel Club); Reserve Challenge Certificate; Junior Warrant.
4.    Only dogs of 6 months of age and over on the day of the show are eligible for entry.
5.    Exhibitors and officials at Companion Dog Shows shall be subject to Kennel Club Rule A42.
1.    Entries must be lodged with fees by 9.30am on showday at the Secretary’s Tent.
Pairs can be entered up to 30 minutes before the class starts.
2.    All owners are reminded of the requirements of the Horse Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
3.    All competitors should have their own insurance, including third party liability and personal accident cover.
4.    All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years and over. No foals permitted under 3 weeks of age.
5.     All mounted riders must wear their numbers at all times.
6.     All mounted riders must wear protective head gear which conforms to current standards (see bhs.org.uk)- head gear must fit correctly, be correctly fastened at all times, and be solid and unbroken. Competitors riding at the show who do not comply with this rule will be eliminated without refund of entry fees.
7.    Broodmares: no mares to be shown unless  in foal or with foal in foot, or has had a foal this season, arrived at full period of gestation.
8.    A parade of all prize cattle and Clydesdale Horses will be held at conclusion of judging and no stock will be allowed to leave the field before that time unless by permission of the Directors.
1.    Entries will be charged the entry fees stated within the current schedule plus a £2 medical charge per rider. Fees increase from 2nd May until showday - see prices on class pages (Handy Pony/Games/Clear Round/Pairs Cross Country fees will not increase).
2.    All owners are reminded of the requirements of the Horse Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
3.    All competitors should have their own insurance, including third party liability and personal accident cover.
4.    All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years and over. No foals permitted under 3 weeks of age.
5.     All mounted riders must wear their numbers at all times.
6.     Body protectors are recommended, especially for children. All cross country competitors must wear body protectors and must NOT wear fixed peak hats.
7.     All mounted riders must wear protective head gear which conforms to current standards (see bhs.org.uk)- head gear must fit correctly, be correctly fastened at all times, and be solid and unbroken. Competitors riding at the show who do not comply with this rule will be eliminated without refund of entry fees.
8.    All horses/ponies competing in classes where stated height is required may be measured in their shoes by the Society’s Veterinary Surgeon at any time during the Show and his decision, with that of the Judge, shall be final. During the time of measuring, animals must be under the control of the Measurer or Stewards, at the discretion of the Judge or Convener.
1. Once eliminated, competitors must leave the course immediately.
2. No fixed peak hats. Body protectors must be worn.
3. Number must be visible - tie up hair if necessary.
4. No horse or pony may compete in more than one of the XC classes.
5. Start times are not allocated, riders must give their number to the
cross country tent before 1.30 and wait to be called.
6. No horse or pony allowed on the course unless competing.
7. Only the competitor plus one person may walk the course once the
classes have started. Competitors must show their number to gain entry.
8. XC classes will be run under optimum time conditions - the time will
be on the course map which will be published on social media the day
before the show.  
1.    These classes are held in the Industrial Tent and are open to all who reside in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
2.    Entry forms must be filled in and signed by the bona fida exhibitor, and lodged with entry fees at Blackwood the Butchers, Kilmacolm, no later than Friday 13th May 2022.
3.    Exhibits must be delivered at the Tent between 8.30 and 10am.
NO EXHIBITS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 10am.
4.    Each article for competition must be accompanied by a sealed envelope, secured to the article, with the name and address inside and the class number outside. Children’s class articles must have child’s age on the outside of the envelope.
5.    Tent will close between 3.45 and 4pm to remove netting, after which, EXHIBITS MUST BE REMOVED BY 4.30pm.
6.    Prize money must be collected from the Industrial Tent on Showday, between 1.15 and 3.45pm.
7.    Points and Prizes. Any number of entries will be accepted, and full prize money will be paid but only one prize will qualify for points in each class. Entrants for Adult Championship Trophies must gain awards in two or more classes. Championship Trophies are awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the section.
download entry forms at KilmacolmShow.org