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Show Results
Judges List
- PETER ADDISON Hayberries Farm, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham. DL12 0LP
- SUSAN ADDISON Hayberries Farm, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham. DL12 0LP
- CAROLINE ANDERSON 25 Wallridge Cottages, Ingoe, Northumberland. NE20 0SY
- ELAINE ANDERSON 87 Station Road, Portstewart, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland. BT55 7PU
- WENDY ANDERSON Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness. IV2 6XG
- ALLY BAIRD Greystone Cottage, Dunblane, FK15 9NZ
- GAIL BAKER 98 Collyhurst Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY4 3NQ
- ANDREW BATEMAN Ivy House, Lowgill, Kendal, Cumbria. LA8 0BL
- TOM BLAMIRE Mid Whinnow Farm, Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA5 6QL
- CARRIE BISSETT Mariain, Culnaskeath, Evanton, Ross-Shire. IV16 9UX
- IAIN BISSETT Mariain, Culnaskeath, Evanton, Ross-Shire. IV16 9UX
- AARON BREEZE Avondale, Cottagers Lane, Manfield, Darlington, Co Durham. DL2 2RN
- FIONA BROWN Mount Pleasant Farm, Stainmore Road, Bowes, County Durham. DL12 9RH
- PAM BROWNE Rull Green Farm, Ashill, Cullompton, Devon. EX15 3LZ
- PHILIP CAUNTER Stonehills Farm, Habertonford, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 7UA
- CAMERON CLARK Fox Cottage, Hankley Common Golf Club, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 2DD
- CAROLINE CLARK Fox Cottage, Hankley Common Golf Club, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 2DD
- STUART CRAIG Wormerlaw Farm, Kelso, Roxburghshire. TD5 7QW
- CHARLOTTE CRITCHLEY Mercer Farm, Grange Lane, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire. PR4 5JH
- CYRIL CROMIE The Fort, 207 Belfast Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down. BT24 8UR
- ANDREW COOMBS Three Tuns Farm, Emborough, Nr Bath, Somerset BA3 4RZ
- KATHRYN COWIN Craigiehall Bungalow, Carnwath, Lanark. ML11 8LH
- AILSA DICKINSON Three Farms, Harle, Northumberland, NE19 2PS
- MELVYN DORMAN 67 Glassdrummond Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down. BT24 8TW
- COLIN DUFFY The Smiddy Bungalow, Dunragit, Stranraer. DG9 8PL
- ANGHARAD FRANCIS Pystyll Uchaf, Abergorlech, Carmarthen SA32 7TB
- ANEIRIN FRANCIS Pystyll Uchaf, Abergorlech, Carmarthen SA32 7TB
- BRIAN GIBSON Three Views, Duncyne Road, Gartocharn, Alexandria. G83 8RZ
- GAIL GRIBBLE Corner Bungalow, Otterden, Faversham, Kent. ME13 0BS
- ISSY HARTLEY Pendle Valley Farm, Roughlee, Nelson, Lancs. BB9 6NJ
- RAYMOND HEIGH Brook House Farm, Bentham, Nr Lancaster LA2 7LT
- NICOLA HENDERSON White House Farm Cottage, Touch, Stirling. FK8 3AD
- ALEC HOUSEMAN Alva House, 8 Belmont Grove, Calcutt, Knaresborough. HG5 8JG
- REBECCA HURD Whitefield Farm, Whitefield, Wiveliscombe, Somerset. TA4 2UW
- DYLAN JONES Danygraig Farm, Trefonnen Lane, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 5PE
- JASON KESTELL Waterlands, Badgall, Launceston, Cornwall. PL15 8SZ
- REBECCA LAMBERT Selside Farm, Selside, Horton in Ribblesdale, settle, North Yorkshire. BD24 0HZ
- ARFON LLOYD Derwen Deg, Ffordd Trefriw, Llanrwyst Conwy LL26 0PW
- ANDREW MEGARRELL 35 Killymallaght Road, Cullion, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland. BT47 3UU
- RACHEL MEGARRELL 35 Killymallaght Road, Cullion, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland. BT47 3UU
- COLIN MILBURN West Farm, West Knapton, Malton, North Yorkshire. YO17 6RL
- BARRY MILLS Washingpool Farm, The Batch, Draycott, Cheddar, Somerset. BS27 3SP
- DAVID MISKELLY Corrybrae, Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire. AB33 8RX
- LORNA MURRAY Shipley Bank Farm, Pattingham, Wolverhampton. WV6 7EQ
- HARRY PRESTON Greenhill Crag Farm, Lady Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire. BD16 4AU
- MARTIN PRESTON Greenhill Crag Farm, Lady Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire. BD16 4AU
- COLIN RAE 9 Rokele Drive, Collin, Dumfries DG1 4JG
- KEVIN ROBINSON The Paddocks, Somerwood, Upper Magna, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY4 4RQ
- SUSAN ROWLANDS Erglodd, Taliesin, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8JR
- ASHTON SELWAY 1 Thornhill Farm Cottage, Thornhill Farm, Stalbridge, Storminster Newton, Dorset DDT 2SH
- JANICE SIMPSON Tardoes, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA3 6HB
- LAURA SIMPSON Millstone, Strickens Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, Preston, Lancs. PR3 1UD
- MATTHEW SIMPSON Tardoes, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA3 6HB
- CHRISTINE SLEE Lane Cottage, Coverham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 4TG
- JOHN STEVENSON Blue House Farm, Liverton, Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire. TS13 4TA
- SAMMY STEWART Buttery Brae, Drummuir, Keith, Banffshire. AB55 5PN
Judge & Show Etiquette
Behaviour prior to the show – judges should be conversant with the timetable of events, number of classes and championship awards. They should not look around the sheep lines, view a catalogue, nor speak to exhibitors. At very large shows e.g. Royals, it would be preferable if the judge did not exhibit sheep or view large shows that come close to their main event.
Behaviour at shows – judges behaviour whether judging or exhibiting, should be exemplary and beyond reproach at all times. Judges not adhering to these guidelines may be removed from the judges list.
Dress – gentlemen should wear a jacket and tie at county level, preferably Zwartbles. No white coats which should help to distinguish the judge from competitors. Waterproof clothing should be ready. The judge should command respect and therefore should always look smart. Lady judges should also look
smart, but practical; long skirt, culottes or smart trousers. No denim jeans to be worn by either male or female. Judges not adhering to the proper dress code will receive a warning and may be removed from the judges list if this warning is ignored.
Mobile Telephones – ensure that your mobile phone does not ring during judging. If you are awaiting an urgent call then leave your phone with the steward or someone outside the ring.
Stewards – good communication with your steward is essential. Hopefully they will be conversant with sheep and therefore of great assistance on the day. Meet with your steward for coffee before judging starts and discuss with them the number of classes, prizes, timetable, any anticipated problems etc. Always be conversant with the prize list before you start judging; do your homework. If you have not been sent a prize list before the show, make sure you obtain one (not a catalogue).
Use your steward to direct the sheep. It is their responsibility to check that the correct category sheep are put before you in each class. Inform them of any requirements you may have i.e. make sure gates are available to enable you to let sheep loose. Study the ring before judging starts; if there is an incline always ask the steward to face the sheep up the hill.
How do you start?
Always watch the sheep as they enter the ring, a great deal can be learnt from those first impressions, before breeders have had the opportunity to set the sheep up. Study the sheep well when they are lined up; do not be in a hurry to handle them. Walk along the line, back and front and make a mental note of sheep that appeal to you.
How quick should you be, how do you cope with very large classes of sheep, should you always handle every sheep?
Some shows will have very large classes. You should handle all sheep as a courtesy to the exhibitors who will after all have spent a considerable amount of time preparing their sheep for the show. Move forward sheep that you like, as you find them so you don’t have to handle sheep more than once. Be aware of the time scale, don’t waste time but be consistent and thorough.
How do you handle sheep, which parts of the anatomy do you check and assess?
Follow a set routine when handling the sheep; this will ensure that you check everything on all animals. Check all points including testicles and udders. Do not handle loins too roughly. Check behind shoulders and between front legs for over fit sheep. Split fleece on the side to check length. Sheep that haven’t been shorn, just dressed back, breach ZSA rules and should therefore be placed down the line.
A good idea is to line up all the sheep facing lengthways so that comparative length and body depth can be assessed. This also gives the spectators a good view of the sheep. Be aware of the breed standard with regard to markings. If at a County or Royal Show be prepared to place sheep not conforming to breed standard at the bottom of the line.
Infectious and Contagious Diseases
If judges discover an animal with an infectious disease such as orf, ringworm or caseous lymphandentitis then they should request the steward to have the animal sent back to the pen. This should be done with as little fuss as possible. Try to include the animal with others that you do not wish for the short draw. Alternatively, it should be placed at the side of the ring until the conclusion of the class.
Do you loose sheep?
Judges should always let sheep run loose as this is the best way to see them move naturally and is also the best way to detect sheep with weak pasterns. It is unnecessary to loose more than the top 8/10 sheep and only 4-5 should be let go at any one time. It is a good idea to loose one and then ask the next handler to loose his sheep so that the 2nd animal runs to join the first. This can be repeated and allows the judge to see each animal move by itself. Beware with senior/shearling rams, especially later in the season as they tend to fight or jump on each other and little can be seen. A stick should be carried at this stage to move sheep so that you can see feet and legs.
Ensure the ring is secure before letting animals loose.
Showing animals led on a lead or collar may be normal on the continent, but does not show the movement of the animal at its best and may also just end up with the animal being dragged around by the exhibitor. This is of no use to judge or spectator – remember, whilst you are judging the animal, spectators may also be interested in the animal commercially.
• Members who would like to become judges must attend a ZSA judge’s training day where they will be assessed by a master judge.
• The member must first of all complete an application form and forward it to the ZSA Secretary.
• The member must have been a member of the ZSA for a minimum of three years and have owned sheep for at least ten years.
• Members must have attained the age of sixteen (16) years before being considered.
• The ZSA aim to hold a judges training/assessment day every other year provided there is a demand for it.
• There must be a minimum of five and a maximum of eight members before a training day will take place.
• The ZSA will endeavour to choose a location which is convenient to most, if not all of those attending.
• The master judge will forward a report to the ZSA secretary outlining the performance of each member attending. Council will then decide whether or not that members name is placed on the judges list.
• Each member attending the training/assessment day will receive a letter from Council informing him/her of the outcome.
• Any member who was unsuccessful will be given reasons for their failure and advised which areas they need to improve upon.