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CONTENTS
CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................................................................................... 2
SHOW OPENING HOURS (General Public).............................................................................................................. 2
SPAR SHOP ON SITE............................................................................................................................................... 2
SPAR VOUCHER....................................................................................................................................................... 3
COVID-19 MEASURES.............................................................................................................................................. 4
DIRECTIONS TO BALMORAL PARK........................................................................................................................ 4
DATA PROTECTION.................................................................................................................................................. 4
VEHICLE & TRAILER PARKING................................................................................................................................ 4
LIVESTOCK DELIVERY AND REMOVAL PASS........................................................................................................ 5
STAFF ATTENDING LIVESTOCK.............................................................................................................................. 5
WRISTBANDS............................................................................................................................................................ 5
STABLE/BARN MANAGERS..................................................................................................................................... 6
VET............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES......................................................................................................... 6
DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS............................................................................................................................ 10
EQUINE GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................11
PARADES OF PRIZE WINNING EXHIBITS..............................................................................................................11
CORRECT DRESS – HORSES AND PONIES.........................................................................................................11
MEASUREMENT / DECLARATION OF HORSES................................................................................................... 12
MEASUREMENT/DECLARATION OF PONIES....................................................................................................... 12
JUDGING OF WORKING HUNTER HORSES AND PONIES.................................................................................. 12
HEALTH AND SAFETY – HORSES AND PONIES.................................................................................................. 12
VACCINATION AGAINST EQUINE INFLUENZA..................................................................................................... 13
BRIDLE NUMBERS................................................................................................................................................. 13
CATTLE GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 14
PREPARATION OF STALLS.................................................................................................................................... 15
PARADE OF CATTLE.............................................................................................................................................. 15
GENERAL INFORMATION – ALL LIVESTOCK SECTIONS.................................................................................... 16
CORRECT DRESS/ASSISTANTS – CATTLE, GOATS AND PIGS......................................................................... 16
FEEDING BEDDING LIVESTOCK........................................................................................................................... 16
CUPS & TROPHIES................................................................................................................................................. 16
STAYING ON SITE................................................................................................................................................... 16
TOILETS & SHOWERS............................................................................................................................................ 17
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES................................................................................................................................ 17
CATERING ON SITE................................................................................................................................................ 17
FIRST AID FACILITIES............................................................................................................................................ 17
ATM’S....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
MEDIA CENTRE....................................................................................................................................................... 17
SPEED LIMIT........................................................................................................................................................... 17
GAS / ELECTRIC..................................................................................................................................................... 17
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE.................................................................................................................................. 18
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 18
HEALTH & SAFETY................................................................................................................................................. 18
EXHIBITORS ROLE................................................................................................................................................. 18
RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS....................................................................................................................... 19
INSURANCE............................................................................................................................................................ 19
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR EXHIBITORS STAYING ON SITE............................................................................... 20
GATES AND CAR PARK MAP................................................................................................................................. 23
EXHIBITOR ROUTE MAP (SHOW DAYS ONLY).................................................................................................... 24
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CONTACT DETAILS
Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
Eikon Exhibition Centre
Balmoral Park
Halftown Road
Lisburn
BT27 5RD
Sat Nav use BT27 5RL
RUAS Office, ( 028 90 665225
Rhonda Geary, Operations Director ( 07825 146820 y rhonda@ruas.org.uk
David Browne, Showgrounds Manager ( 07825 146810 y david@eikon.uk.com
Karen Hughes, Livestock ( 07585 440359 y karen@ruas.org.uk
Jenny McNeill, Trade stands ( 07825 146830 y jenny@ruas.org.uk
Vickie White, Sponsors, Attractions, ( 07585 505326 y vickie@ruas.org.uk
Show jumping
Carolyn Greene Judges, Stewards ( 07809 907217 y carolyn@ruas.org.uk
Nicola Cully, Media ( 07825 146840 y nicola@ruas.org.uk
Zoe O’Callaghan, Membership ( 07585 552714 y zoe@ruas.org.uk
www.balmoralshow.co.uk
SHOW OPENING HOURS (General Public)
Wednesday to Friday 9.30am – 6.00pm, Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
The Show Office is located beside the Arena
Livestock exhibitors can enter the Show from 6.00am each morning via Gate 6, Bog Road with the correct vehicle
pass and wearing the appropriate wristband.
SPAR SHOP ON SITE
The Spar shop, located in the centre of the Show will be open for livestock & trade exhibitors, contractors etc. from
Monday 20 September.
Available in shop
Hot drinks - tea, coffee, sandwiches, confectionery, cold drinks, milk, bread, toiletries etc. Spar is offering 10%
discount to exhibitors excluding cigarettes and tobacco. (See voucher below)
Shop opening hours
Pre-Show
Monday 20 September 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 21 September 10am – 4pm
Show days
Wednesday 22 September 7am – 6pm
Thursday 23 September 7am – 6pm
Friday 24 September 7am – 6pm
Saturday 25 September 7am – 5pm
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COVID-19 MEASURES
The Event Safety Officer is the designated COVID‐19 Officer for the Show and will be assisted in this role by Society
staff, Stewards and other contracted security and medical staff. The Show will adhere to and have in place any
Government safety and/or preventative measures during the build up to, and during the show week. Examples
include: ‐
• Social distancing.
• Advisory safety signage.
• The provision of hand sanitising stations.
• Wearing of face masks while indoors
• Controlled and limited access to enclosed areas.
• Admission to the Show is by pre purchased tickets only (tickets will be day specific)
Do not attend the Show Venue if you or anyone you live with have any Covid-19 symptoms or you have had a positive
test in the last 10 days, or have been asked to self-isolate for any other reason under UK Government Guidance.
If you feel unwell whilst you are at the Show go straight to the Medical Centre on the Showground.
We thank you for your patience as we navigate through these challenging times. Further Details on Covid 19
measures at the Show will be updated regularly on our website. Please keep up to date with these measures by
visiting www.balmoralshow.co.uk/covid-19 information
DIRECTIONS TO BALMORAL PARK
Exhibitors must follow the designated route to avoid delays.
Entrance via GATE 6, Bog Road.
Exhibitors MUST approach the Bog Road using the following route:-
Via the Hillsborough Road, Harrys Road, Aghnatrisk Road, Kesh Road (past Down Royal Racecourse), Gravelhill
Road and Bog Road.
Exhibitors CANNOT get to Gate 6 via the Halftown Road during show days.
Please display your livestock delivery & removal pass clearly on your windscreen.
DATA PROTECTION
Please see www.balmoralshow.co.uk/private-policy for the most up to date privacy policy at any time or apply
VEHICLE & TRAILER PARKING
Parking will be available on the Monday/Tuesday preshow if you have purchased a car parking ticket for the rest of
the week. Show day car park tickets must be purchased in advance of the Show online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk.
An application for parking is also enclosed in your exhibitors pack.
If advanced tickets are not purchased parking will be available during the show in the orange exhibitor car park at the
rear of the site at a cost of £6.00 for car/car trailer. All animals should be dropped off and stabled/stalled in advance.
Livestock will not be permitted in the external exhibitor car parks.
Car park tickets must be clearly displayed on the windscreen.
Vehicles parked in any of the car parks on Show days without the appropriate ticket displayed will be clamped
or towed away.
Livestock trailers are not permitted in the yellow car park. Trailer parking must be booked and paid for in advance,
trailers will be unhooked in this car park and corresponding tickets are required for collection.
Please note the caravan park is available to book for show week (limited availability).
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LIVESTOCK DELIVERY AND REMOVAL PASS
No vehicle will be admitted into the Showgrounds for delivery or collection of livestock unless the livestock delivery
and removal pass is shown to the security at gate. To avoid delays please follow the instructions/directions of the
uniformed security.
In case of delay or difficulty, exhibitors should contact Karen Hughes.
Exhibitors are reminded that removal of Cattle, Sheep [display], Pigs & Goats is not permitted to remove from the
Show until Saturday after 5.00pm.
STAFF ATTENDING LIVESTOCK
If you have anyone attending to your stock they must have a wristband to gain access to non-public areas and to the
site during and after show hours.
NO WRISTBAND = NO ADMISSION TO SITE
This is for everyone’s own safety and the safety of livestock and exhibits. Offence should not be taken if you are
refused entry – please follow the rules and have the appropriate wristband.
WRISTBANDS
All wristbands are non-transferable and must be attached correctly to your wrist to gain access to the Show.
Broken or damaged wristbands must be brought to the Show Office in order to obtain a replacement.
Please note: Any exhibitor who is not an RUAS member and has paid less than £25 including VAT in entry fees
is not entitled to a free wristband [poultry, pigeons, eggs, and rabbits]. Members can gain admission to the Show
using their membership card.
Section Wristband allocation Notes
Cattle 1 per stall booked Max 10 wristbands
Equine 2 per animal Max 10 wristbands
(+1 extra for foal classes)
Goats, Pigs 1 per 2 animals Max 10 wristbands
Poultry, Pigeons, Eggs & Rabbits 1 per exhibitor Only if £25 including VAT entry fees
paid
Additional wristbands can be purchased in advance online www.balmoralshow.co.uk. A maximum of 4 additional
wristbands can be purchased.
1 day wristband £12 4 day wristband £42
Entry to the show will be by wristband or pre purchased tickets only this year as tickets are limited per day and
cannot be purchased at the gate.
Any person found making unlawful resale copies (or attempting to sell the wristbands) or tickets will be removed
from the show without refund or other compensation. Entries will be cancelled and a possible ban on future years
issued.
All wristbands must be worn on the wrist and correctly fastened at all times during the event. Wristbands not worn
as directed will be retained at the entrance gates. Tampering will invalidate the wristbands. Stretching, tearing,
taping or cutting the wristbands is not permitted. If wristband tampering is evident, the wristband will be voided and
the wearer will be refused entry.
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STABLE/BARN MANAGERS
On arrival if you have a query regarding your stable or stall please contact:
Stable Manager – Horses, Ponies & Jumping Adrian Gilmore ( 07968 335 779
Barn Manager – Beef/Dairy Cattle Renton Ledbetter ( 07782 360 845
Or contact Karen Hughes in the Show Office.
Exhibitors are requested to note the arrival times. Stables will not be available before the stated times. Stables will
be allocated by the Stable Manager upon production of a stable card.
Stables (3m x 3m) will include some shavings kindly provided by Bluefrog. Additional shavings can be purchased
at onsite at £7.00 per bale. Equestrian Farm Feeds can deliver additional feed stuffs if ordered in advance. It is
advisable to use rubber mats in stables due to the ground conditions.
VET
If an animal requires attention please refer to the vet rota on display in your area or telephone:-
24hr vet outside of show hours 18:00 - 08:30 Call Lisburn Veterinary Clinic 028 9266 2661.
24hr vet outside show hours (Equine) Lagan Valley Vets 07734 140089.
LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
PLEASE READ AND DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME
Entrance via Gate 6, Bog Road only.
Livestock delivery/removal pass must be displayed on all vehicles.
Please note: There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting, passport checking and producing
of height certificates if required. This will include the removal of the animal from the horsebox for inspection
of passport, flu vaccinations and to scan the microchip.
No Horses permitted to arrive before Tuesday.
Horses can arrive on Tuesday 21 September between 9.00am and 8.00pm if they are showing on Wednesday
22 September.
Livestock Arrival Please Note Departure
Section Times
JUDGED WEDNESDAY
Horse & Tuesday between 9.00am and 8.00pm. Passports Wednesday
Ponies: Wednesday morning between 6.00am and 8.00am. and height from 5pm
Brood Mares certificates(if
Foals Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not required) Except
Yearlings be permitted into the showgrounds. checked on champion,
Two/Three Year arrivall reserve,
olds There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting 1st - 3rd
Hunters of these horses between these arrival times. prize winners
Coloured Please be patient and follow directions of the stewards.
Horses
Please note that the Champion and Reserve in S26 to S28
go forward for the Supreme Hunter Championship in the
Main Arena on Thursday 24 September at 1.15pm.
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LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES (Cont)
Livestock Arrival Please Note Departure
Section Times
JUDGED THURSDAY
Horse & Wednesday between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Passports Thursday
Ponies: Thursday morning between 6.00am and 8.00am. and height from 5pm
Ladies Hunters certificates(if
Riding Astride, Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not required) Except
Riding horse, be permitted into the showgrounds. checked on champion,
Side Saddle arrival reserve,
Balmoral There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting 1st - 3rd
Classic, of these horses between these arrival times. prize winners
Connemara Please be patient and follow directions of the stewards.
Ponies,
Performance Connemara
Irish Draught Ponies
Ridden when judging
Race Horse is completed
to Riding Horse
JUDGED FRIDAY
Horse & Thursday between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Passports Friday
Ponies: Friday morning between 6.00am and 8.00am. and height when
Clydesdales certificates(if judging
Farm Carts/ Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not required) is
Agricultural be permitted into the showgrounds. checked on completed
Horses arrival
Heavy Trade There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting
Turnouts of these horses between these arrival times.
Light Trade Please be patient and follow directions of the stewards.
Turnouts
Cobs
Working Hunter
horses
Hackneys &
Private Driving,
Performance
Horse
Championships
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LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES (Cont)
Livestock Arrival Please Note Departure
Section Times
JUDGED SATURDAY
Horse & Friday between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Passports Saturday
Ponies: Saturday morning between 6.00am and 8.00am. and height when
Cob Working certificates(if judging is
Hunter Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will not required) completed
Small Working be permitted into the showgrounds. checked on
Hunter, arrival
Children’s There will be a designated area at the stables for the vetting
Ponies Ridden of these horses between these arrival times.
and Working Please be patient and follow directions of the stewards.
Hunter Ponies
LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
PLEASE READ AND DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME
Entrance via Gate 6, Bog Road only. Follow exhibitor route map. No admission Halftown Rd to Bog Rd.
Livestock Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Please note
Section
Goats Gate D Gate D Saturday
8am – Before after 5pm
5.30pm 7.30am
Milked out
by 7pm that
evening
Pigs Gate D Gate D Saturday
12 noon – 8am – 8pm after 5pm
8pm
Poultry Gate D Friday
Between Exhibits
2pm and placed in
8pm hampers
from 5.30pm
Collection
Before
7.30pm
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8LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
Entrance via Gate 6, Bog Road only. You must follow the one way system.
Livestock delivery/removal pass must be displayed on all vehicles.
Livestock Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Please Departure
Section note Times
Pigeons, Gate D Saturday
Eggs between after 5pm
Decorated 2pm and
Eggs, 8pm
Rabbits
Rabbit Saturday
food to be after 5pm
provided by
exhibitor.
Beef Cattle Gate D Gate D Saturday
10am – 8pm 8am – 8pm after 5pm
Dairy Cattle Gate D Gate D Gate D Saturday
6am - 6am - 6am - after 5pm
7.30am or 7.30am 7.30am
7pm-9pm
Sheep: Gate D No
For display 2pm – 8pm departures
(Recom- until
mended to Saturday
arrive on after 6pm
Tuesday)
Please note the change in arrival times due to less daylight hours in September.
Any vehicles on site must be removed to the appropriate car park before 7.30am on Show mornings.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please adhere to the above arrival/departure times. Arrivals after the stated times maybe refused entry.
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No animal may be removed from the Show before the time stated for departure except in the case of illness requiring
immediate veterinary treatment. Checks will be made at gates on any livestock trailers leaving the site. To obtain
permission to remove an animal in such circumstances, contact should be made with a senior member of RUAS
staff or the chief steward. The animal will be examined by the veterinary surgeon appointed and on his certifying
that the animal is ill, and that the necessary veterinary treatment cannot be delayed without serious risk of damage
to the animal and recommending its removal, the owner will be furnished with the necessary paperwork to leave the
Showgrounds.
Priority will be given to exhibitors who have trailers in the trailer park over exhibitors arriving on Saturday evening
with trailers to collect livestock. The stock removal pass must be displayed to enter via Gate D to collect livestock.
No animals are to be walked through the Showgrounds at any time.
NB: Please do not load up your animals prior to the official departure time stated as due to heavy traffic it
may take some time to exit the site.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO EASE THE REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK ON SATURDAY AFTER SHOW CLOSES
Livestock Removal on Saturday Night after Show close.
As majority of you are all very aware the couple of hours after show close can be pretty manic with livestock exhibitors
and every trade stand trying to get on site to remove animals or breakdown stands. We appreciate it can be a testing
time and we are continually trying to improve this.
If you have a trailer in the trailer park and you are parked in the yellow car park
Those with vehicles in the yellow car park will be permitted to leave the car park at an agreed time in an around 5pm
(security will be made aware of the time) and, between the movement of the shuttle buses, will be directed to the trailer
park to collect trailers and form a queue to load cattle, sheep, pigs or goats. Please follow the directions given by
security to make sure you are in the correct queue as sheep, pigs and goats will have a different route to the cattle.
After collecting your livestock you will be directed out Gate D and you will follow directions to the exit routes.
If you have a trailer in the trailer park and you are parked in the orange car park
Those with vehicles in the orange car park will be permitted to leave the car park and make their way to the trailer park,
only as directed by security and when congestion can be limited. This will not be until after 5pm. You will enter the
Showgrounds via Gate D and follow the one way system to collect your trailer from the trailer park and join the queue
to load livestock. Please follow the directions given by security to make sure you are in the correct queue as sheep,
pigs and goats will have a different route to the cattle. After collecting your livestock you will be directed out Gate D
and you will follow directions to the exit routes.
If you are coming in on Saturday evening to collect livestock with your car and trailer
Livestock exhibitors arriving to collect animals should not arrive before 5pm. All livestock exhibitors should enter the
site via Gate 6, Bog Road. If you arrive before 5pm on Saturday you will be directed to the Orange Car Park to wait
until vehicle access can be allowed onto the site. There will be no queuing as in previous years as this causes major
congestion. Access into the Show site will be via Gate D.
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT WHOEVER IS DELIVERING OR COLLECTING LIVESTOCK
HAS THE STOCK TRAVELLING PASS DISPLAYED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THIS WILL HELP AVOID
UNNECESSARY DELAYS AT THE GATE AS YOU WILL BE PULLED OVER BY SECURITY TO CONFIRM YOUR
DETAILS. PASSES ARE CONTAINED IN YOUR TICKET PACK.
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10EQUINE GENERAL INFORMATION
PARADES OF PRIZE WINNING EXHIBITS
WEDNESDAY
PARADE OF YOUNG STOCK – Arena 2 at 3.45pm
• Animals required to parade will be champions, reserve champions and those placed first, second or third in
their respective classes listed below:-
Breeding and Young stock
THURSDAY
SUPREME HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP – Main Arena at 1.15pm
• Please note that the Champion and Reserve Champion Hunters in S26-S28 go forward for the Supreme
Championship.
• The parade will assemble at 1.45pm in Arena 2 under the direction of the section chief steward.
PARADE OF PRIZE WINNING HORSES – Main Arena at 2.30pm
• Animals required to parade will be champions, reserve champions and those placed first, second or third in
their respective classes listed below:-
• Ladies Hunters Astride, Ladies Side Saddle Balmoral Classic, Coloured Horses, Riding Horses, Registered
Irish Draught Ridden, Performance Ridden Irish Draught, Race Horse to Riding Horse and Connemara Ponies.
• The parade will assemble at 1.45pm under the direction of the section chief steward in the equine warm up area
at the Horse Rings.
FRIDAY
PARADE OF PRIZE WINNING HEAVY HORSES, AGRICULTURAL HORSES – Arena 2 at 3.30pm
• Animals required to parade will be champion, reserve champion and those placed first, second or third in their
respective classes.
CORRECT DRESS – HORSES AND PONIES
Each rider and groom must be correctly dressed when walking the course (no denims) or in the judging ring. Riders
of exhibits are required to wear protective headgear at all times when exhibits are being ridden. All exhibitors are
encouraged to wear recommended protective headgear to BSI standard with chin strap. In the Working Hunter horse
classes and in the Ridden and Working Hunter children’s pony classes, exhibitors must wear a riding hat complying
with the current British standard with safety harnesses fitted and correctly fastened. This will apply both in the judging
ring and in practice/warm up areas. For ridden and working hunter ponies this will also apply at any other time when
ponies are ridden within the Showgrounds. Exhibitors not complying with this regulation will be disqualified.
Current standards as listed:-
All PAS 015; VG1; (BS)EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2003
onwards.
All exhibitors under 14 years in the Private Driving and Light Trade section should wear protective headgear to
BSI standard with chin strap.
11MEASUREMENT / DECLARATION OF HORSES
CLASSES 34 & 35. Only small Hunters in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate
to their class may compete in classes 34 & 35. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by
the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved
by such National Federation.
Small Hunters competing in classes 34 & 35 present their height certificate when presenting their passport at arrivals.
CLASSES 39 & 40. Only Cobs in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their
class may compete in classes 39 and 40. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the
FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by
such National Federation.
Cobs competing in classes 39 and 40 present their height certificate when presenting their passport at arrivals.
CLASS 46. Ladies Side Saddle Balmoral Classic Competition should declare 30 minutes before the competition starts
to the Ring Steward.
CLASSES 50, 51 & 52. Small Working Hunters & Cob Working Hunters in possession of a current height or final
measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in class 50, 51 & 52. This certificate should be issued
by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate
issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation.
Horses competing in these classes must present their height certificate when presenting their passport at arrivals.
Hackneys & Private Driving must declare one hour before judging.
MEASUREMENT/DECLARATION OF PONIES
Only ponies in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete.
This certificate should be issued in the current year by the JMB, SJI or IPS or a certificate/screen shot or print out (for
JMB) issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a
certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation.
All ponies competing in Ridden Pony/Show Hunter pony classes must present their height certificate when presenting
their passport at arrivals.
Connemara Working Hunter Ponies must declare 15 minutes prior to judging time.
JUDGING OF WORKING HUNTER HORSES AND PONIES
Judging of Working Hunter horses and ponies will be in drawn order. The draw will be listed in the show catalogue.
HEALTH AND SAFETY – HORSES AND PONIES
Ponies must only be warmed up by children of the correct age in relation to the size of the pony.
Horses and ponies will be restricted to the area between the loose box accommodation and Rings 1 and 2 and
uniformed traffic stewards will be employed to implement this. At no time when the show is open to the public will
exhibitors be permitted to ride or lead their animals outside the restricted area.
12VACCINATION AGAINST EQUINE INFLUENZA
Compulsory Vaccination against Equine Influenza – To control Equine Influenza, all equines must be vaccinated every
year as a routine measure. The primary vaccination must consist of two inoculations given at intervals not less than
twenty-one days and not more than ninety-two days apart. Booster given between one-hundred-and-fifty days (5
months) and two-hundred-and fifteen days (7 months) after the primary vaccination. The annual booster dose must
be administered within twelve months of the previous inoculation within 6 months or before 2 weeks of the show. This
must be properly documented on the animal’s passport. Failure to do so will result in the animal not being admitted
to the Showgrounds. Owners should consult their veterinary surgeon about vaccination of their animals. Please note
foals should be vaccinated from 5 months.
The following vaccination programme is therefore recommended and should be carried out routinely every year to
provide adequate protection:
If there is current outbreaks of Equine Influenza in Ireland, G.B., USA and other European countries - please ensure
that all Persons Responsible (Owners / Athletes) keep up to date with FEI, HSI and SJI requirements regarding
vaccinations, and biosecurity best hygiene practices, as these may have to be amended should further outbreaks
continue. Updates will be found on the appropriate websites. All passports must be up to date, or entry to the
Showgrounds will not be allowed.
Control: The influenza virus is easily destroyed outside the body. Cleanliness is required to control it. The greatest
risk spread appears to be by nasal discharge and by attendant’s hands. Horses may harbour the virus for about nine
or ten days after coughing ceases. The virus will survive in wet, humid conditions in horse boxes, stables etc., but in
warm dry conditions it soon dies.
All horses and ponies entering the Showgrounds must be vaccinated against Equine Influenza. Evident of such
vaccination must be entered and certified on the animal’s passport. All entries must have a passport that is in
accordance with the relevant current EU and Irish Legislations.
Admission to the Showgrounds will only be given to animals with appropriate documentation and on which the current
vaccination status is properly certified by a qualified veterinary surgeon.
All documented vaccinations must be signed by the Veterinary Surgeon who vaccinates the animal and his official
practice stamp and/or his/ her official Department of Agriculture coded date stamp must authenticate each vaccination.
BRIDLE NUMBERS
Horses and ponies must wear their bridle number at all times when outside the stable. Entry to the warm up area
will be refused if bridle numbers are not worn.
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13CATTLE GENERAL INFORMATION
SHOW HERD NUMBER- CATTLE S09001
RESPONSIBILITES OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR STOCK ATTENDANTS IN CONTROLLING THEIR ANIMALS
The majority of cattle brought to agricultural shows are well trained and docile. From time to time however some animals do
become agitated and the presence of large crowds of spectators particularly on the roads leading to and at the entrances
of the Cattle Rings can contribute to such agitation and thus be the cause of a very definite safety hazard.
To minimise the risk of accident and injury in these areas special provisions will be made in the form of a pedestrian free
walkway from the cattle lines and a holding area opposite the entrance to the cattle lawns. This is not a cattle preparation
area and tack boxes and other obstructions are prohibited. The public will be excluded from these areas and uniformed
stewards will only permit access to judges, stewards and exhibitors wearing authorised badges or wristbands.
The dairy cattle section of the Logan Hall will be closed to the general public on Friday morning during judging. Wristbands
have been allocated to dairy cattle exhibitors and only stewards or exhibitors with these wristbands will be allowed entry to
the dairy lines. Please note that membership cards and other tickets will not be valid for this purpose.
The co-operation of exhibitors is sought in the implementation of these arrangements and in ensuring that at no time
are animals led or exercised outside the defined areas of control. Exhibitors will have noted earlier in this manual the
Society’s policy on safety that all exhibitors have a duty “to act responsibly” in order to minimise the risk of accident.
It is the responsibility of all exhibitors to ensure that their animals are properly halter trained and cattle should always
be led by competent handlers. In the past concern has been expressed about the ability and competence of children
to undertake this task. Failure to properly prepare an animal for showing at Balmoral could lead to such exhibitors
being barred from entering future shows staged by the Society. Exhibitors are reminded that stewards have full
authority to take appropriate action should it be felt that any animal is not properly trained or that any handler is not
competent to be in control of his or her animal.
It is compulsory that ALL beef animals entered wear snaffles and all bulls wear permanent rings, for which exhibitors
will be held responsible. No exceptions.
NO SNAFFLE OR PERMANENT RING = NO SHOWING
Information boards will be produced by Breed Plan for those breeds within that scheme and by Signet for those who
are members of their scheme.
GROOMING
Grooming of animals will not be allowed in the ring.
ASSISTANTS
Exhibitors must provide competent persons to take charge of their stock during the entire time such stock may be
upon the Society’s premises. There should be a maximum of one handler in the ring per animal with the exception
of Bulls were they can be two handlers. If more than one handler is required this will be at the stewards discretion.
NECK NUMBERS
Neck numbers will be included in your pack.
14STALLING
CCTV will be in operation in the Logan Hall.
The stalling provided by the RUAS is 2.45m high from the floor to the top of the stalling bar by 1.39m wide, depth 3m.
Exhibitors are permitted to erect a framework on the sides of the stalls up to the height of the side trombone dividers
1.2m maximum height. A tension wire will be erected along the top of the stalling making the height from the ground
to the top of the wire 3m. The wire is there as a guide to the height you must not exceed. Lightweight PVC banners
only may be attached to this wire.
The moving of stall names by exhibitors to a different location is strictly prohibited. Any problems with stalling should
be discussed with Karen Hughes in the Show Office.
Exhibitors are not permitted to transfer stalls that they had originally booked, but no longer require, to another exhibitor.
Exhibitors must ensure that cattle are placed in the stalls allocated to them. Using other exhibitors stalls for preparation
of your animals is strictly prohibited.
PREPARATION OF STALLS
The Showgrounds will only be open for stall preparation prior to animals arriving at the following times:-
Saturday 18 September – 8.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday 19 September – 8.00am to 5.00pm
Arrival outside of these times will result in refusal of admission to the showgrounds.
PARADE OF CATTLE
SATURDAY, CATTLE RINGS (PLEASE NOT CHANGE FOR 2021)
• The parade will take place in the Cattle Rings at 3.00pm.
• Animals will not be allowed to leave their stalls until instructed by breed chief stewards in liaison with the section
chief steward.
• The parade should include Interbreed beef and dairy. Interbreed champions and reserves leading the parade
followed by the breed champion and reserve champion and performance class champion and reserve in each
breed in prize schedule order.
• The beef and dairy Interbreed will lead the parade, followed by each breed in prize schedule order, with the
champion and reserve champion leading their respective breed. This will be directed by the stewards.
• From 30 minutes prior to the parade until cattle have been returned to their stalls, access to the stalls, roadways
and holding areas is restricted to stewards, exhibitors, and authorised members of staff. Visitors to the Show are
not permitted in these areas during these times.
Proudly Supporting
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SHOW HERD NUMBER – SHEEP 799998
SHOW HERD NUMBER – GOATS S09001G
SHOW HERD NUMBER – PIGS S09001P
CORRECT DRESS/ASSISTANTS – CATTLE, GOATS AND PIGS
Exhibitors are particularly requested to provide plain white coats or breed regulation dress for all persons attending
their animals in the judging rings or in parades. Reference to a sponsor or the herd shown will only be permitted on
the breast pocket of white coats. White coats are obligatory for sheep and goat exhibitors.
Young Exhibitors. All handlers under 14 on the day of the Show and exhibiting in a class other than a class of
young handlers must provide a certificate of competence signed by his/her parent or qualified person. A copy of this
certificate will be included in your exhibitors pack.
FEEDING BEDDING LIVESTOCK
The Society does not take charge of or feed any livestock (except Poultry/Pigeons). Hay will not be supplied by the
Society. Exhibitors should arrange their own supply of fodder.
Equestrian & Farm Feeds, Lisburn – available on site during Show
Tel: 028 92677 640 www.efflisburn.com
Some feed supplies will be available to buy on site. Orders can be placed from their unit located within the stable
area or ordered in advance and delivered to you at the Show for your animals staying onsite or for after the Show.
Sheep display pens, Pigs and goat pens are all pre bedded. Straw is available each morning for re bedding. On
Monday 20 September and Tuesday 21 September cattle exhibitors should use their straw tickets in their pack which
allows one bale per stall between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Additional limited supplies of straw will be available at the
back of the Logan Hall each show day morning.
All areas adjacent to your stables or pens should be kept clear of soiled straw. This should be taken to the designated
areas provided before 8am in the morning.
CUPS & TROPHIES
All cups and trophies in the possession of the Society are available to be claimed by winners but cannot be collected
until after the council meeting succeeding the Show, subject to satisfactory security. All such cups and trophies must
be returned to the RUAS Office, Balmoral Park at least 2 weeks before the next Show. Returned cups and trophies
should be cleaned and in good condition.
A number of cups and trophies are presented by breed clubs and other donors. These can be claimed from the
appropriate organisation.
Cups awarded in the poultry section will be presented in the poultry pavilion on the Friday of the Show.
STAYING ON SITE
There are a limited number of caravan sites available during the Show for livestock exhibitors. Pitches can be booked
with your car parking online or via the order form. Electrical hook up is included in the price of the caravan site.
Only exhibitors /stock attendants with wristbands are permitted to stay on site and/or in the caravan park. Separate
rules and regulations are available for the caravan park and must be adhered to. (See page 21 for code of conduct).
16TOILETS & SHOWERS
From Monday before the show toilets and showers will be open adjacent to the cattle accommodation, sheep shearing
accommodation and in the equine stable area. Disabled toilets are located adjacent to all toilet blocks.
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Located adjacent to Public Entrance 1, at the Arena food court and at the Children’s farm. See show map for locations.
CATERING ON SITE
Pre Show Catering
Fast food units open in the Central Food Court from Saturday 18 September.
Spar Shop, Stockman’s Restaurant and a number of fast food units open from Monday 20 September.
Show days
There are various fast food options available throughout the Show.
FIRST AID FACILITIES
• Eikon Exhibition Centre - First Aid Room
• Beside Arena 2 (Ambulance)
• Park Centre East (located beside the members enclosure)
• Beside Arena (Ambulance)
• A team of paramedics and a doctor are also on duty
ATM’S
ATM’s are located in the Ulster Bank marquee at the Arena and in the Eikon Shopping Village.
MEDIA CENTRE
Located inside the front of the Eikon.
SPEED LIMIT
Extreme care must be taken when driving vehicles in and around the Show site. A speed limit of 5mph will be in
operation at all times.
GAS / ELECTRIC
In accordance with the health and safety executive guidance Note PM32 it is a requirement that all portable apparatus
is checked for electrical safety (PAT tested) and provided with an electrical safety certificate. Trailing electrical cables
are also identified as being a major safety hazard and their use across aisles is prohibited.
Please do not use kettles, microwaves or any other similar electrical equipment in the cattle stalling areas. Apart from being
a fire and safety hazard, disruption to power supplies are inevitable due to overloading of temporary circuits by such items.
The use of gas stoves for food preparation is prohibited in the livestock areas, as this constitutes a serious fire risk.
The use of generators is also strictly prohibited.
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Should for any reason you have a complaint during the Show please ensure that you contact the chief steward of your
section or Rhonda Geary, Operations Director in the Show Office. Complaints forms are available from the Show
Office.
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
We would appreciate your assistance with the following:-
1. Your stall/pen/box should be thoroughly searched first thing each morning and a search should take place hourly
during the times the show is open. Unattended tack boxes should be locked at all times.
2. A thorough search should be made of your stall/pen/box before you leave at the end of the day. Should any
irregular object be noticed on or around your area this should be reported immediately to the Barn Manager or
the Show Office adjacent to the main Arena.
3. Communication arrangement – In the event of an emergency an announcement informing the public of the
emergency situation and the actions to be taken will then be broadcast over the public address system.
4. In the event of the public address system not being available for use information will be conveyed using loud
hailers.
5. It is important early each morning to ensure that your animals have the necessary food/water to survive a period
without attention. On receiving instructions to evacuate do not attempt to take your animals with you. Ensure
they are securely penned/fastened and leave as requested.
It is hoped that no unpleasant incidents occur and that you will have a very successful Show.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The policy of the Council of the Society is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and
systems of work for all its employees and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this
purpose. The Council also accepts its responsibility for the health and safety of other persons who have reason to be
on the Society’s premises. Whilst the Council delegates the implementation of this policy to the chief executive it has
also established a show safety committee to consider all matters relating to health and safety at agricultural events
organised by the Society and to make recommendations to Council for optimising, as far as is reasonably practical,
safe conditions at these events.
The show will adhere to and have in place Government/Public Health safety and/or preventative measures during the
build up to, and during show days. These will be regularly updated on our website and we ask that you familiarise
yourself with these.
EXHIBITORS ROLE
Whilst the Society has a major responsibility it must be stressed that exhibitors have an equal responsibility and the
Council hopes that all exhibitors will treat this responsibility seriously and so minimise the risk of accident and injury.
In essence this comes down to common sense but a number of specific regulations are included in the prize schedule
and this manual and additionally other specific arrangements are advised separately to exhibitors as part of their
general instructions.
Any exhibitor attempting to show stock whilst intoxicated will be prohibited from the judging ring. Fractious animals
will also be prohibited from the judging ring and/or parades.
The Council wishes it to be known that exhibitors who wilfully ignore instructions may find that they will be barred from
exhibiting at future shows organised by the Society.
18RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS
In particular this includes:-
• Follow all Covid-19 guidance and measure put in place by the show.
• Co-operation and following arrangements for livestock movement.
• Being alert to obstructions or hazards which may lead to slip, trip and fall or other accidents – particularly
electric cables.
• Competent persons to lead livestock.
• Public and particularly children in unauthorised areas or close to livestock where an accident can occur.
• Vehicle and livestock movements in unauthorised areas.
It is also recognised that all trade or stock exhibitors at agricultural events organised by the Society have a responsibility
for their personal safety and also a duty of care to their fellow exhibitors and to any other person (including the general
public) who has reason to be on the premises.
This responsibility includes:-
• The duty to comply with safety instructions and directions as included in the rules and regulations and
instructions to exhibitors for the various events.
• The duty to refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with anything provided in the interests of health,
safety and welfare and any action that might endanger themselves or others.
• The duty to use properly the means and facilities provided for health, safety and welfare.
• The duty to ensure that where appropriate, the necessary safety instructions are passed on to all other
persons who may be involved with the exhibit at any time during the event.
INSURANCE
Exhibitors are required to provide their own insurance against fire, theft and other appropriate risk not only with
regards to their own property but also against any third party claims.
Every exhibitor must have Public Liability Insurance (we recommend a minimum of 5 million GBP cover however
independent advice should be sought from your Insurance Broker) and should bring a copy of their certificate of
insurance with them.
Acceptance of the previous two provisions shall be a condition of entry.
Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned
by, or arising from any animals or item exhibited by him whether or not due to the negligence of the Society or any
of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or other entrants, exhibitors or invitees and for its description as given in the
catalogue.
In no case will the Society be responsible for the safe delivery or dispatch of exhibits.
Exhibitors shall indemnify the Society against all legal proceedings in regard thereto.
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• Only those who are attending to livestock and have valid wristbands will be permitted to stay on site after
Show hours. This will be policed and those without wristbands will be removed from the site.
• Smoking is not permitted in the livestock halls.
• Exhibitors are not permitted to drink alcohol in their stalls/livestock accommodation during show hours.
• You must act responsibly at all times and refrain from any act which would endanger you or others or animals.
• You are not permitted to handle stock other than your own unless you have the permission of the owner.
• You must stay within your own area and not interfere with any other livestock or trade stand.
• You will not be permitted into the Showgrounds if you are deemed to be under the influence of alcohol.
• Security has the right to remove anyone from the Showgrounds if they are behaving in an inappropriate
manner.
• Vehicles are not permitted to move around the Showgrounds after 8pm.
• You must respect the property of others.
• If you are found to have caused any damage to the property of the RUAS or any other exhibitors at the Show
you will be liable for all costs.
• Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and will be referred to the PSNI.
Anyone found to be in breach of these rules will be banned from the Showgrounds for the remainder of the Show and
for future years.
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