Increased Entries At Winchester Show

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31002, 7 March 1966, Page 7

Increased Entries At Winchester Show

With entries in the main stock events well up on previous years and an increase in the attendance, the annual autumn show’ held by the Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association at Winchester on Saturday maintained i its usual high stand- i ard. The Minister of Agriculture (Mr Taiboys), who officially opened the show, congratulated officials and exhibitors on a very fine effort and display He was introduced by' the president (Mr J. R. Sheed), who thanked the public for their support and his officials for their work. Apart from the exhibits, trade displays and horse events in the show ring, added atractions were the New Zealand Army Band under the conductor (Lieutenant J. D. Carson) and Drum Major B. Flint. A static display of a 251 b field gun was given by members of the 3rd Field Regiment. The grand parade was impressive. and was headed by the Temuka Highland Pipe Band. In the main the show judges commended the exhibitors on the manner in which their exhibits were brought forward and the quality shown in the place getters. PET LAMBS (Judge. Mr G. A. Davey, Temuka) Care and handling of pet lamb ffi): John Blair 1, Margaret Biair 2, Alison Davey 3. EWE LAMB COMPETITION (Judge: Mr 1. E. Oakley, Mayfield) Wooly lambs <7): J. McDonald 1. B J. F. Chittock 2. O. R Chapman 3. Shorn lambs (4): G. W. McCullough 1, W. B Norton 2, J. B Shaw 3. Two-tooth ewes <4): G. J. Slater 1, D. McDonald 2, W. L. Sandrey 3.

FAT SHEEP (Judge: Mr B. R. Henderson, Pleasant Point) Three Butchers’ Wethers (2): N McKinnon 1. K. C. Hewson 2. Three Butchers’ ewes. 4-shear or over d): K. C. Hewson. Fat lambs.—Three long wool Freezers (1): K. C. Hewson. Three Down Freezers (1): K. C. Hewson. Three lambs, any breed most suitable for export <1): K. C. Hewson. Three lambs, any breed or weight (6): S. C. King 1 K. C. Hewson 2, N. McKinnon 3. N. Refrig. Co. Ltd. Cup: K. C. Hewson. SHEEP Crossbred—Strong Wool (Judge: Mr J. R. Oakley, Mayfield) Three breeding ewes, twoshear or over (4): D. McDonald 1 0. R Chapman 2 and 3. Three ewe lambs (10): B. F. J. chittock 1. W. L. Sandrey 2, O. R. Chapman 3. Crossbred —Fine Wool Three breeding ewes, twoshear or over (2): O. R. Chapman 1, D. McDonald 2. Three breeding ewes, two-tooth (2): D. McDonald 1, O. R. Chapman 2. Three ewe lambs (6): D. McDonald 1. B. J. F. Chittock 2, O. R. Chapman 3. Border Leicester (Judge: Mr A. J. Ward, Southburn) Ram lamb: W. Campbell 1 and champion. Ram lamb, natural condition: W. Campbell 1. Ewe over one-shear R. J. and O. J. Scott 1. One-shear ewe: R. W. ( ampbell. 1,2, and champion. R. J. and O. J. Scott 3 and reserve champion. Ewe lamb: R. W. Campbell 1. R. J. and O. J. Scott 2. Ewe lamb, natural condition: R. W. Campbell 1 and 2. Ryeland (Judge: Mr B. F. Rooney, Ashburton) Ram. over one-shear <6): J. T Brown 1 and 2, I. J. Muldrew 3. One-shear ram <8): G. E. Gumbrell 1. I. Muldrew 2, J. T. Brown 3. Ram lamb (5): I. J. Muldrew 1. G. H. Burrows 2. A G. Wright 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (6): A. G. Wright 1. J. T. Broun 2. A. T. Heron 3. Ewe over one-shear (11): I. J. Muldrew 1. G. H. Burrows 2. G E. Campbell 3. One-shear ewe >12): I. J. Muldrew 1 and 2, G. H. Burrows 3. Ewe lamb (6): I. J Muldrew 1, A. T. Herron 2. Ewe lamb, natural condition •6). I. J. Muldrew 1, A. G. Wright 2, J. T. Brown 3. Southdown (Judge: Mr J. Petrie, Rangiora) Ram. over one-shear <9): J. A. Kelynack 1. W. M. Early 2, W. J. Early and E. A. Lock 3. One-shear ram <1U): A. G. McFarlane 1. H. S. Goodson 2, P J. Cooper 3. Ram lamb ’10): A. G. McFarlane 1, H. S. Goodson 2 and 3. Ram lamb, natural condition • 18): Scotsburn Trust 1. W. M. Early 2, N. J. Early and A. E. Lock 3. Ewe over one-shear (13) H. S. Goodson 1, A. T. Herron 2, I. A. Kelynack 3. One-shear ewe 116): H. S. Goodson 1 and 2, M. G. W. Crotty 3. Ewe lamb (10): H. S. Goodson 1, M. J. Early and A. E. Lock 2. A. T Herron 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition < 16): Scotsburn Trust 1. W. M. Early 2, M. J. Early and A. E. Lock 3. Champion ram: I. A. Kelynack. Reserve champion: A. G. McFarlane. Champion ewe: H Goodson. Reserve champion: H. S. Goodson. Romney Marsh (Judge. Mr J. Marr. Rakaia) Ram. over one-shear (4): D. Stowell 1 and 3, G. H. Burrows 2. Ram Lamb (4): G. H. Burrows 1 and 3, N. Early 2. Ram lamb, natural condition (6): D. Stowell 1 and 3, N. Early 2. Ewe over one-shear (4): D. Stowell 1 and 3, G. H. Burrows 2. One-shear ewe (8): A. J. Agnew 1 and 2. D. Stowell 3. Ewe lamb (4): P. A. Bradley 1. N. Early 2. G. H. Burrows 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition (8): P. A. Bradley 1, D. Stowell 2. G. H. Burrows 3. Champion r am D. Stowell. Reserve champion: G. H. Burrows. Champion ewe: A. J. Agnew. Reserve champion: D. Stowell. South Suffolk (Judge: Mr D. J. Stewart, Rakaia.) Ram. over one-shear (2): Moore Bros. 1. One-shear ram (4): W. M. Early 1. Moore Bros. 2 and 3. Ram iamb (4): W. M. Early 1, Moore Bros. 2 and 3 Ram lamb, natural condition (4): W. M. Early 1, Moore Bros. 2 and 3. Ewe, over oneshear (4): Moore Bros. 1. 2. and 3. One-shear ewe (6): W. M. Early 1 and 2, Moore Bros. 3 Ewe lamb (5): W. M. Early 1. V. D. Tiffen 2, Marc Bros. 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition • 7). W. M. Early 1, J. T. Brown 2. Moore Bros. 3. Champion ram: W. M. Early. Reserve champion: Moore Bros. Champion ewe: W. M. Early and reserve champion. South Dorset Down (Judge: Mr F. Newbegin, Geraldine.) Ram. over one-shear (4): S. C. King 1. and reserve champion: D. C. Kelman 2, L. J. Begg 3. One-shear ram (5): S. C. King 1 and champion: D. C. Kelman 2. B. and W. Francis 3. Ram Jamb (6). D. C. Kelman 1 and 2 L. J. Begg 3. Ewe, over one-; shear (7): B. and W. Francis 1 and champion: S. C. King 2 and? 3. One-shear ewe (7): S. C. King 1 2 and reserve champion: B and W. Francis 3. Ewe lamb i 6): D. C. Kelman 1 and 3, Catchepole Stud 2.

Dorset Down Ram one-shear and over (l):l D- C Kelman 1 and champion. Ram lamb <2): D. C. Kelman 1 Begs 2 C Ewe - one-shear and over <4>: D. C. Kelman 1 and champion; L. J. Begg 2 and reserve champion. Ewe lamb 13): D. C. Kelman 1 and 2, L •>- Begg 3. Fleece Wool Competition (Judge: Mr Jackson Ball, Timaru.) Merino ewe or wether fleece (3): A. Beattie 1 and 2. CorIriedale or halfbred hogget fleece (2): D. W. G. Squire 1 and Corriedale or halfbred ewe or wether fleece (3): D. W. G. ISquire 1 and 2. Three-quarter-bred or fine crossbred hogget Ifleece: W. L. Sandrey 1 and champion. Romney or crossbred hogget fleece (5): D. W. G. Squire 1 and 2 and reserve champion. Romney or crossbred ewe or wether fleece (2): D. W. G. Squire 1 and 2. Romney ram fleece (2): D. W. G. Squire 1 and 2. Border Leicester ewe or wether fleece (1): D. W. G. Squire 1. CATTLE Jerseys (Judge: Mr T. M. Fleming, Mount Grey, and Mr J. H. Gillett, Oamaru.) Cow, 4 years and over (6): Porter Bros 1, G. Casey 2, A. R. De Renzy 3. Heifer, born on or after June 1, 1962 (3): G. K. Casey 1, A. R. De Renzy 2 and 3. Heifer born since June 1, 1963 <3): A. R. De Renzy 1 and 2. Heifer born since June 1, 1964 (7): Porters Bros. 1, A. R. De Renzy 2 and 3. Heifer, born

since October 1, 1964 (3): Porters Bros. 1, A. R. De Renzy 2 and 3. Heifer born since June 1. 1965 (8): A. R. De Renzy 1, Porters Bros. 2, G. K. Casey 3. Two female progeny from one sire (5): Porters Bros. 1, A. R. De Renzy 2 and 3. Bull, three years or over (2): Porters Bros. 1. A. R. De Renzy 2. Bull born since June 1, 1963 (2): Porters Bros. 1, G. K. Casey 2. Bull born since June 1. 1964 (3): A. Brogden 1, Porters Bros. 2, A. R. De Renzy 3. Bull born since October 1, 1964 (3): Porters Bros. 1, A. R. De Renzy 2, J. G. Coochey 3. Bull born since June 1, 1965 (3): A. R. De Renzy 1 and 2, Porters Bros 3. Pair of yearling heifers (5): Porters Bros. 1, A. R. De Renzy 2, G. K. Casey 3. Champion bull: Porter? Bros. Champion cow: Porters Bros. Reserve Champion cow: G. K. Casey. FRIESIAN (Judge: Mr J. W. Overton, Christchurch.) Cow. 4 years or over (4): N. J. Sherriff and Son 1 and 3, N. T. Sherriff 3. Heifer born on or after June 1, 1962 (2): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1. Heifer, born since June 1, 1963 (4): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1, N. J. Sheriff 2. Heifer, born since June 1, 1964 (5): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1 and 2, N. T. Sherriff 3. Heifer, born since June 1, 1965 (4): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1, N. T. Sherriff 2 and 3. Bull, three years and over <1): N. J. Sheriff and Sons 1. Bull, born since June 1, 1964 (2): N. J. Sherriff and Son 1, J. M. Hewson 2. Bull, born since June 1, 1965 (2): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1, N. T. Barker 2. Pair of yearling heifers (2): N. J. Sheriff and Sons 1, N. T. Sherriff 2. Champion bull and cow: N. J. Sherriff and Son. AYRSHIRE (Judge: - Mr C. Heywood, Springston.) Cow, 4 years or over (1): V. D. Tiffen 1. Heifer born on or after June 1, 1962 (1): V. D. Tiffen 1. Heifer born since June 1, 1963 (1): V. D. Tiffen 1. Bull born since October 1, 1964 (1): V. D. Tiffen 1. Bull born since June 1, 1965 (1): V. D. Tiffen. Champion bull and cow: V. D. Tiffen. Calves Heifer calf, grade, any breed (9): Robbie Halliday 1, Janice Pearce 2, Donald Fisher 3. Heifer calf, purebred, any breed (6): B. E. H. Baker 1, V. D. Tiffen 2 and 3. Heifer calf shown in school competition, 1965 (10): Robbie Hallidav 1, Janice Pearce 2, B. E. H. Baker 3. Best cared for calf: Janice Pearce. Champion heifer calf: Robbie Halliday.

FAT CATTLE (Judge: Mr E. M. Giles, Totara Valley.) Fat bullock, any age (1): B. Lang 1. Fat bullock, 3 years and 9 months or under (1): B. Lang 1. Fat bullock, 2 vears and 9 months or under (1): B Lang 1. Chiller Beef Class Pair of heifers or steers most suitable for export (2): Wattle Park Trust 1 and 2. PIGS Berkshire! (Judge: Mr A. V. Brown, Burnham.) Breeding sow, under eight months (4): L. Quigley 1,2, and 3. Breeding sow, under 14 months (4): L. Quigley 1 and 3, A. R. Duff 2. Breeding sow, over 14 months (3): L. Quiglev 1 and 2, R. Geddes 3. Purebred breeding sow with litter (1): L. Quigley 1. Boar, under eight months (3): L. Quigley 1,2, and 3. Boar, over 14 months (2): L. Quigley 1 and 2. Champion sow: L. Quigley. Champion boar: L. Quigley. Tamworth Breeding sou’, under eight months (2): J. Davidson 1 and 2. Breeding sow. over 14 months (4): G. K. Casey 1. J. S. Cornwall 2 and 3. Boar, under eight months (2): J. Davidson 1 and 2. Boar, over 14 months (2): A. R. Duff, R. L. Crossen. Champion show: G. K. Casey. Champion boar: A. R. Duff. Large White Breeding sow, under eight months (4): C. A. Lock 1 and 2, W. T. Hamilton 3. Breeding sow. under 14 months (6): W. T. Hamilton 1 and 2, G. A. Lock 3. Breeding sow, over 14 months (1): G. A. Lock 1. Purebred breeding sow, with litter (1): G. A. Lock 1. Boar, under eight months (3): W. T. Hamilton 1 and 2. J. S. Cornwall 3. Boar, under 14 months (1): W. T. Hamilton. Boar, over 14 months (3): G. K. Casey 1, J. S. Cornwall 2. Champion sow: G. Lock. Champion boar: W. T. Hamilton. Landrace Purebred breeding sow. with litter (3): D. Seeler 1, A. R. Duff 2, J. W. Forbes 3. Fat Pigs (Judge: Mr A. V. Brown, Burnham.) Baconer (2): J. W. Foster 1, J. S. Cornwall 2. Two porkers (6): J. S. Cornwall 1 and 2, J. W. Foster 3. HORSES Saddle Horses (Judge: Mr E. G. O. Rutherford. Loch-iel) Maiden hack. property of exhibitor resident in Geraldine county (4): Miss T. Kirkland 1. Miss S. Ritchie 2. Mrss Joan South 3. Maiden hack in saddle (16): Miss T. Kirkland 1, Mr L. D. Stock 2. Miss S. Penney 3. Hack, mare or gelding, 11 stone <14): A. L. and Mrs Dunn 1. Misses A. Innes and M. Ross 2. Miss E. C. Mears 3. Hack, mare or gelding. 13 stone (6): Mrs D.- F. Dunn 1. Miss E. C. Mears 2. B. S. and Miss Morley 3. Hack, mare or gelding. 15 s>tone (5): G. W. Letham 1, A. L. and Mrs Dunn 2. Mrs G. T. Dobbs 3. Lady's hack (17): A. L. and Mrs Dunn 1. Miss E. C. Mears 2 and h c. Miss D. F. Dunn 3. Park hack (6): Miss J. Wardell 1. Miss A. Campbell 2. Miss E. B. Sim 3. Best mannered and paced hack (21): A. L. and Mrs Dunn 1 and 3. Miss D. F. Dunn 2. Miss E. C. Mears h c and c. Pair of hacks (10): Miss E. C. Mears 1. A. L. and Mrs Dunn 2, Miss D. F. Dunn 3. Best journey horse *14): D. W. Letham 1. A. L. and Mrs Dunn 2 and 3. Mare most suitable for breeding hacks (8): Christine Maze 1. Misses V N’ickol’s and J. Smith 2, Miss J. Wardell 3. Champion hack: Miss D. F. Dunn. Reserve champion hack: A. L. and Mrs Dunn. Cobs (Judge: Mr J. F. V. Digby, Ashburton) Maiden saddle cob (7): Mrs S.

Brody and Miss D. Clarke 1. Robert Pankhurst 2, Mrs R. Tavler 3. Saddle cob (9): Mrs S. Brody and Miss D. Clark 1. PhiEipa Sanders 2. Robert Pankhurst 3. Champion cob: Mrs S. Brody and Miss D. Clark. Harness Horses (Judge: Mr J. F. V. Digby, Ashburton) Single harness horse over 14.2 hands (2): J. S. and R. B. Lidley 1 and 2. Best turn-out over 14.2 hands (2): J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1 and 2. Champion harness horse: J. S. and R. B. Lilley. Harness Ponies Single harness pony over 13.2 hands and up to 14.2 hands (1): J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1. Single harness pony up to 13.2 hands • 3): J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1. Miss Helen Kidd 2. Best turnout. pony up to 14.2 hands (3): J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1 and 2, Miss H. Kidd 3. Champion harness pony: J. S. and R. B. Lilley. Section A Ponies (Judge: Mrs I. E. B. Fraser, Prebbleton) Best turned out pony, rider and gear, 13 to 14.2 hands: Jacequeline Neill 1, Lois Walker 2, D. Reid and Jane Inglis 3. District maiden pony (12): Karen McLaughlan 1, Penny Scott 2, Valerie More 3. Maiden pony: Caroline Robertson 1. Sheryl Skilling 2, Karen McLaughlan 3. Pony, 13 and under 14 hands: Jan Hales 1, V. Nickalls and Sally Wardell 2. Sharon Walker 3. Pony, 14 to 14.2 hands: D. Reid and J. Inglis 1, Lois Walker 2, Jean Robertson 3. Pony, mare, most suitable for breeding: Jan Hales 1, Sheryl Skilling 2, Jacqueline Neill 3. Champion pony, 13 to 14.2 hands: B. Reid and Jane Inglis. Reserve champion: Lois Walker. Section B Ponies (Judge; Mr W. E. Fox, Dunedin) Best turned out pony, rider and gear: Belinda Wilson 1, Susan Elliott 2, Gay Dunn 3. District maiden pony (10): K. Tarrant 1, Wendy Lyon 2, Joy Wood 3. Maiden pony (20): Sheryl Skilling 1, Ken Tarrant 2, John Patterson 3. Pony under 12 hands: Jane and Cathryn Mahoney 1, Mary Easton 2, Sheryl Skilling 3. Pony, 12 hands and under 13: Miss V. Nichols and H. Tate 1, Robert Pankhyrst 2, Belinda Wilson 3. Pony, mare most suitable for breeding: Miss V. Nichols and H. Tate 1, Belinda Wilson 2. Penny Wilson 3. Champion pony under 13 hands: Miss V. Nichols and H. Tate. Reserve champion: Jane and Cathryn Mahoney. Jumping Ponies Maiden jumping pony, 14.2 hands or under: Sally Stillwell I, Rosemary Wardell 2, Philip Pennv 3. Jumping pony under 13.2 hands: John Patterson 1, Ann Marie Bruce 2, Charlotte Rolleston 3. Jumping pony, 13.2 to 14.2 hands: Raymond Kane 1, Nicola Pavey 2, Rosemary Wardell 3. Champion pony hunter: Sally Stillwell. RIDING CLASSES Section A

Boy or girl rider. 12 years and under 15 years, who has not previously won a first prize (18): Christine Smith 1. Diane Lyon 2. Karen McLaughlan 3. Girl rider, 12 years and under 15 years (28): Lois Walker 1. Genevieve Wilding 2, Carol Grant 3. Boy rider, 12 years and under 15 years (9): Warren Walker 1. Trevor Washbourne 2. Peter Letham 3. Boy or girl rider, 15 vears and under 18 years (20): Jacequeline Neill 1, Jane Ingics 2. Jan Hales 3. Boy or gir. ridcr, 15 years and under 18, who has not previously won a first prize (9): Nicola Pavey 1, Aileen Cummings 2. Noel Stanger 3. Best rider: Lois Walker.

Section B Best boy or girl rider under 9 vears (12): Sharon Walker 1, Wendv Rutherford 2, Gay Dunn 3 Girl rider, 9 years and under 12: Cathrvn Mahoney 1. Suzanne Elliott 2, Penny Wilson 3. Boy rider. 9 years and under 12 years (12): David Lethan 1, Robert Pankhurst 2, Christopher McLeod 3. Boy or girl rider under 12 vears who has not previously won a first prize: Jane Mahoney 1, Kay Halvorsen 2, Hamish Neill 3. A. J. Davey Cup: Cathryn Mahoney. Hargreaves Cup (Judge: Miss C. Howell, Yaldhurst) Riding Competition—JPony 13.2 or under (34): Cathryn Mahoney 1. Sally Wardell 2, Warren Walker 3. Hunters (Judge: Mr E. G. O. Rutherford, Lochiel). Wire Jump, three fences: Susan Penney 1. Miss L. Husband 2, I. Knox 3. Maiden hunter, catchweights: Miss L. Husband 1, Miss R. McGregor 2, Miss Sim 3. Light-weight hunter: Susan Penney 1, Miss C. Ross 2, Mrs A. Innes,’ M. Ross and Miss V. Nichols and J. Smith equal 3. Heavy-weight Hunter: I. Knox 1, A. L. and Mrs Dunn and Miss D. F. Dunn 2. D J. Penney and Susan Penney 3. Champion hunter: I. Knox. Reserve champion: Susan Penney and best hunter. F.E.I Jumping competitions.— Improvers’ class: Ronald T. Small 1. Miss R. McGregor 2, Miss E. C. Meares 3. F.E.I. jumping competitions for A and C grade horses: Miss D. F. Dunn 1 and 3, Miss C. Ross 2.