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Breeding Sheep Competition


2026 BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown, AOB Longwool, AOB Shortwool

N.C Cheviot, Oxford, Suffolks, Trophy Classes

DATE: Thursday November 12, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring
DATE: Friday November 13, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring


The Trophy Classes will commence after a short break following the conclusion of the Open Show.

SLICKED JUDGE: Brian Barkley, Mann's Choice, PA
FITTED JUDGE: Brett Kessler, LaPorte, IN

Competition Information

Barn Boss:Gordon Mark - 705-328-8356
Entry Deadline:Tuesday October 13, 2026. Late entries can be made online until Friday October 23, 2026, with the late entry fee.
Entry Fee:

Entry Fee: $40.00 per pen, including trimming pens. Individual entry fees are not required.

Late Entry Fee: $55.00 per pen.

Online Entries:https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open September 8, 2026)
Trailers:

Register Here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/royalfair/events/rawf-2026-trailer-registration-203047


Important Dates

Move In
Tuesday November 10, 2026, after 10:30 PM

All sheep must be moved into the barns by Wednesday November 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Move Out

  1. Friday November 13, 2026, after trophy classes ONLY for exhibitors with no juniors showing Saturday November 14, 2026.
  2. Saturday November 14, at conclusion of Sheep and Wool Ambassador
  3. Sunday November 16, before 9:00 AM

Exhibitor Meeting:
Wednesday November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Lower East Annex Show Ring

2026 Breeding Sheep Committee

Chairman: Spencer Jackson

Vice Chairman: Jim Driscoll

Superintendent: Gordon Mark

Blair Dow
Bruce MacKinnon
Darryl Hopkins
Irwin Jackson
Jason Emke
Jason Monk
Jim Groves
Jordan Bell

Kyle Seguin

Robert Mastine
Cindy Ayre
Francois Gelinas
Rejean Girard
Marc Charpentier


RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  1. All sheep must have National I.D Tags (CSIP) in place when arriving on site. All sheep must be checked for identification on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Sheep that cannot be positively identified when checked by the committee will be barred from showing. All animals must be identified by an approved tag and/or legible tattoo.
  2. This show (sections 500-508) is recognized as a purebred show (unless specific classes state otherwise) and as such, registration will be governed by Livestock Rules and Regulations Rule # 4.
  3. An exhibitor is allowed to make 10 entries per breed in single classes consisting of up to:
    1. 3 Yearling Rams
    2. 4 Ram Lambs
    3. 3 Yearling Ewes
    4. 4 Ewe Lambs
    5. NOTE: In group classes only one entry will be allowed per exhibitor. An individual animal may only be shown in one single class.
  4. Date of birth and flock letters are to be on the entry forms and will be printed in the catalogue.
  5. Pens will be allocated by the Sheep Superintendent and Committee as available.
  6. If fewer than 15 animals or 3 flocks or 3 gets are shown for any breed, then that breed will automatically be shown in the Any Other Breed section. If a breed from within the AOB class has entries of more than 15 animals and 3 flocks or 3 gets, that breed will be separated into its own breed show on a yearly basis.
  7. If there is a class with more than 15 animals present at the time of the show, the class may be divided, according to the executive committee decisions. The executive committee will be comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair and 3 members of the culling committee.
  8. Substitutions will be allowed, as follows:
    1. 3 substitutions within breed and class per exhibitor
    2. Substitutions must be made with the Sheep Entry Clerk on or before the time that registration papers are checked at the show
    3. In the case of an animal purchased, then that animal may only be substituted for a purchased animal entry
  9. The following breeds must be shown in short fleece (staple not more than 1.5 inches or 3.8 cm): Dorset, N.C. Cheviot, Hampshire, Oxford, Southdown, Suffolk, and Texel. Exception: Special Slick Shorn Class entries (see specific rules). All Southdown sheep shown in Ontario run competitions will be shorn within approximately one month prior to competition and have a consistent length of wool over the entire body, with leg and head detailing left to the show person’s discretion.
  10. All sheep must be washed prior to arriving at the RAWF, and all sheep must be in proper condition.
  11. All sheep must be washed and all breeds must be cleanly presented and of acceptable condition, subject to inspection by representatives of the sheep committee. Failure to pass inspection will result in the immediate expulsion from the RAWF Sheep Barn.
  12. Registration papers must be available for checking by a representative of the RAWF Sheep Committee. The teeth and length of wool will be examined by an official commencing the afternoon of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. All exhibitors or a representative must be present to personally present animals for mouths checked and length of wool as well as original registration papers.
  13. The Royal will be following the CSBA tail length requirements. All sheep entered will require a caudal fold that can be seen or felt
  14. Reject animals will be marked and/or removed.
  15. Filling an animals rumen unnaturally, such as tubing and/or drenching is prohibited.
  16. All sheep—including those exhibiting in the Breeding Sheep Show, Junior Sheep Show, Royal Sheep and Wool Ambassador Competition, and Market Lamb Show— will be reviewed by the Culling Committee. At the discretion of the Culling Committee and the RAWF, an official veterinarian appointed by the RAWF will conduct inspections for the presence of contagious and/or infectious diseases, as well as adherence to the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association (CSBA) tail length requirements. All sheep entered will require a caudal fold that can be seen or felt. A veterinarian will be directly assisting the committee during the culling. Any sheep deemed unfit for health reasons by the official veterinarian will be asked to leave the facilities immediately, however, Animals deemed not in compliance with CSBA tail length requirements will be disqualified from competition but not required to leave the facilities.
  17. All exhibitors must be dressed in white shirts and black trousers while showing in the ring. All clothing shall not bear any letters, marks or labels purporting to reveal the identity of the exhibitors. No hats or caps are to be worn in the show ring. No entrance to the ring will be the result for failing to comply with this rule.
  18. Exhibitors may show sheep on halters. ** Two persons per animal allowed in ring in all single lamb and single yearling classes (excluding slick shorn classes #2 and #8). In group classes only one extra person per group allowed in the ring.
  19. No smoking will be allowed in the Sheep Barn.
  20. Blankets must be removed from all sheep following judging except class winners and/or animals going directly to another exhibition.
  21. All water from pens should be dumped in the designated place – not in the pens. Pens are to be left in dry conditions at time of release.
  22. In the case of an animal entered in a class that no longer qualifies, the animal will not be eliminated or disqualified but will be reclassified and may be moved to the next age group. No exhibitor may exceed the number of animals allowed as per Rule #4.
  23. Slick Shorn Special Classes
    1. Animals shown in these classes are eligible for group classes
    2. Entries must be completely slick shorn of wool two weeks prior to show day. Head and legs may be left on at the discretion of the exhibitor.
    3. This class is not available to longwool breeds
    4. Entry must have only one show person per animal
    5. 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed class will qualify for trophy classes

    Group Classes

    Progeny of Dam: Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe to be shown together exemplifying the consistency and qualities transmitted from their dam. Pairs of animals exhibited may be of mixed sexes and mixed ages ex: ram lamb and yearling ewe dammed by the same ewe may be shown together. Animals will be judged as a pair on their conformation, uniformity, and physical qualities. Animals do not need to share the same sire. Entries maybe subject to parentage DNA testing.

    Get of Sire: A group of three animals, full mouth milk teeth, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented. Animals need not have been shown in previous classes, but at least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor.

    Breeder’s Flock: Bred and owned by the exhibitor. Group of 4 animals, both sexes represented. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the preceding classes. All animals in a group must be of one breed.

    Suffolk

    Section 500

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 Not eligible for class 2

    5.

    Ewe, Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb.

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get Of Sire

    A Group of 3 animals by the same Sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    A group of 4 animals must be one breed.

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    Dorset

    Section 504

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st Pair Temporary Incisors In Place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb

    5.

    Ewe, Yearling 3rd Pr. Temporary Incisors In Place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Banner: Upper Grand Veterinary Services, Wellington, ON, Banner & Prize Money

    Grand Champion Ram / Eleanor Gartshore Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) / Reserve

    Presented by the family of the late Eleanor Gartshore in memory of the Late Eleanor Gartshore, an exhibitor of Dorset sheep.

    Best Pair of Dorset Ewes / The W. B. Harris Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented by Mr, W.B. Harris, King Creek Farm, King, ON. Entries must have been shown in Section 504, classes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6

    Dorset Premier Breeder

    An award donated by the James Family, Russell, ON, and presented to the Premier Breeder of the Dorset Breed in memory of the Late Jack James

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    Oxford

    Section 506

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb

    5.

    Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, one must be owned by the exhibitor

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed

    Grand Champion Ewe / The Harmony Farm Trophy (Perpetual) / Reserve

    Presented to the Champion Oxford Ewe in memory of the late J. Irvine Black and Grace Black, Fergus, ON, respected breeders of the Oxfords for many years.

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    1st Place Oxford Flock / The Emke Family Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented by the Emke Family, Elmwood, ON

    Sponsorship: Emke Family, Elmwood, ON

    Best Pair of Oxford Ewes / Pair of Oxford Ewes Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented by the Dow Family, Metcalfe ON

    Trophy: Three D Suffolks, Metcalfe, ON

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    North Country Cheviot

    Section 501

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb

    5.

    Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors In place

    7.

    Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling 3rd pair of incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of 4 animals, must be one breed

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ewe by Ted Skinner, Bowmanville, ON.

    Trophy: Cedar Creek Charollais, Bowmanville, ON

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    Presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ram by the Ontario Livestock Exchange, Waterloo, ON.

    1st Place Get of Sire / Montminy Farm Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented by Theo and Gaetane Montminy, St. Gillies, OC.

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    Hampshire

    Section 505

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    5.

    Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed.

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    Best Pair of Hamprshire Ewes / The Ayre Memorial Award (Perpetual)

    Presented by the family of the late Lloyd Ayre, Ayre Acres, Bowmanville, ON.

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    Southdown

    Section 507

    Classes:

    1.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    2.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    4.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    5.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    8.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor

    9.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed

    Southdown - Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Southdown - Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    Champion Southdown Flock / C.J. Brodie Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented to the Champion Southdown Flock by the Family of the late Eva and Bill Brodie, in memory of the late C.J. Brodie, a charter exhibitor of the RAWF and a breeder of Southdown sheep for forty years.

    AOB Longwool

    Section 503

    Classes:

    1.

    Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    2.

    Naturally Coloured Ewe Lamb Class

    Born after January 1st, 2026 First pair of temporary incisors in place

    3.

    Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    4.

    Naturally Coloured Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    Third pair of temporary incisors in place

    5.

    Ram, 1st pair temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Naturally Coloured Ram Lamb Class

    Born after January 1st, 2026 First pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Ram, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    8.

    Naturally Coloured Ram Yearling Class

    Third pair of temporary incisors in place

    9.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    10.

    Get of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.

    11.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    The Arnold J. Gardhouse Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented to the best Breedeer's Flock of long-wooled sheep by the family of the late Arnold J. Gardhouse to perpetuate his memory. A lifetime exhibitor of Lincoln Sheep.

    The Eph Snell Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)

    Presented to the Supreme Get of Sire of Long Wool by by Snell Enterprises in memory of Eph and Jim

    AOB Shortwool

    Section 508

    Classes:

    1.

    Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    2.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1sr pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb

    3.

    Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

    4.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    5.

    Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    6.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    7.

    Junior Ram lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born after January 1st, 2026

    8.

    Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb

    9.

    Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025

    10.

    Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place

    Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb

    11.

    Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    12.

    Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place

    13.

    Progeny of Dam

    Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe

    14.

    Get Of Sire

    Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.

    15.

    Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor

    Group of four animals of one breed

    Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve

    Grand Champion Ram / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve

    Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve

    Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

    Supreme Trophy Classes

    Classes:

    1.

    Slick Shorn Ewe

    Prize Money: Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Ltd., Carleton Place, ON

    2.

    Slick Shorn Ram

    Prize Money: Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Ltd., Carleton Place, ON

    3.

    Supreme Ewe

    4.

    Supreme Ram

    5.

    Supreme Flock

    6.

    Supreme Get of Sire

    7.

    Supreme Progeny of Dam

    Trophy Class Specials

    Supreme Champion Ewe

    The winner will be awarded a banner and a prize of $500 - Sponsored by Grober Nutrition.

    The Government of New Zealand Trophy (Perpetual) is also presented to the Supreme Champion Ewe of the show by

    the Government of New Zealand. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented.

    		Supreme Champion Ram

    The winner will be awarded a banner and a prize of $500 - Sponsored by Grober Nutrition.

    The Don Head Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) is also presented to the Supreme Champion Ram of the Show by the family of the late Mr. W. Redelmeier, Don Head Farms, Richmond Hill, ON, to perpetuate his memory. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented.

    Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb Champion

    Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ewe Lambs from class 2 of each section (except 503). 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers.

    Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40

    		Slick Shorn Ram Lamb Champion

    Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ram Lambs from class 9 of each section (except 503).1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers.

    Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40

    Supreme Get of Sire

    The E. J. Freyseng Trophy (Perpetual) is presented to the Best Get of Sire, Canadian Bred.


    		Supreme Flock

    The Cecil Stobbs Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) is presented to the first prize flock (any breed) by Mrs. Cecil Stobbs in memory of her late husband Cecil Stobbs, who during his lifetime made a notable contribution to the sheep industry

    Surpeme Progeny of Dam

    Winner from each breed section to compete. Sponsored by Mark & Bev Comfort, Comfort Tunis.

    $200.00 to the Champion

    $100.00 to the Reserve Champion

    Premier Breeder Banner

    Presented to the Breeder of six sheep of one breed which wins the most points in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete. In the event of a tie on points, then the placing in the breeder's flock will be used. If a tie still remains then the breed having the highest number of animals shown will be the deciding factor.

    Premier Exhibitor Banner

    Presented to the exhibitor winning the most points in a breed section as a result of showing six sheep owned by the exhibitor in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete.



    Levine Achievement Award

    This award is donated by Dr. Norman Levine and Family in memory of Peter Levine. This award is designed to honor the memory of Peter Levine, well known to many RAWF sheep exhibitors and a true friend. The trophy will be presented annually to the person who exemplifies the all-around ability, sportsmanship, and dedication necessary to be respected by his or her fellow exhibitors and breeders Selection of the recipient of this award will be made by a special committee and presented at the conclusion of the trophy classes. The following criteria will be used as a guide in the selection:

    • Active showperson, breeder, or manager
    • Dedicated supporter of breed activities
    • May represent any sheep breed
    • Has the ability to breed, manage, develop, and exhibit any breed of sheep
    • Exhibits at some major shows anywhere in Canada

    Special thanks to James W. Rummerfield for his support of the Breeding Sheep Show

    SHEPHERDS' AWARD


    Sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd.

    RULES AND REGULATIONS

    1. This award will be based on the best display, not including the quality of sheep exhibited.
    2. At least 50% of the points will be allotted for general neatness of the exhibit and for grooming of the animals.
    3. The remaining points will be allotted for courtesy displayed by the attendants in providing information to the
      public.
    4. Every exhibitor of 5 or more head of sheep will be deemed to be a competitor in this class.
    5. ** Please Note cleanliness of the barn by all exhibitors for the duration of the sheep show is expected.**