Qualifying conditions

Points will only be awarded for shows where there are at least four exhibitors and 20 entries present.

An individual animal will be awarded the highest points from one showing.

Please note, that with regard to the show herd and sire the year competitions, no points will be awarded in respect of the National Horned and National Poll Shows.

In respect of the show herd of the year, points will only be awarded to cattle bred within the United Kingdom.

In respect of the show herd of the year no points will be awarded for cattle owned in partnership by two different herd owners.

In respect of the sire of the year points will only be awarded where the sire is, or has been, resident in the United Kingdom.

The sire of the year trophy will be presented to both breeder and owner, if they are not the same.

 

Points awarded

Grand male and grand female champions:  5 points

Reserve grand male and reserve grand female:  3 points

Supreme champion:  2 points   reserve supreme champion:  1 point

 

Section champions where applicable

Senior male and senior female champions:  5 points

Reserve senior male and reserve senior female champions:  3 points

Intermediate male and intermediate female champions:  3 points

Reserve intermediate male and reserve intermediate female champions:  3 points

Junior male and junior female champions:  3 points

Reserve junior male and reserve junior female champions:  3 points

 

Class winners

First:  10 points   Second:  8 points   Third:  6 points

In the event of a tie, the relevant trophy will be shared by the winners.

Please note, in respect of the herd and sire of the year competitions, points are awarded to winners of the official autumn shows and sales held in the previous year to the year when the awards are presented.

 

Presentation of awards

All Hereford of the year trophies will be presented at the society’s annual dinner.