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Frequently Asked Questions

Exhibitor Information

Entries will open on Wednesday 15th October and close on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 5pm. 

All exhibitor queries should be directed to Carolyn Greene at carolyn@ruas.org.uk 

We have incorporated two new classes in the form of a Breeding Ewe Lambs class and an Any Other Breed Calf class. Exhibitors can find full details on both in this year’s Prize Schedule

The Showground will be open for the arrival of cattle between 6:00am and 9:00am and lambs between 10:30am and 11:30am on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Arrival outside of the above times will result in refusal of admission to the Showgrounds.

All livestock must enter the Showground via Gate 1 (Halftown Road). Livestock must not arrive before the stated times.

Overnight stalling is available for cattle this year with full details on page 21 of the Prize Schedule

All bullock calves must weigh 200-380kg.

All heifer calves must weigh 200-340kg.

590kg.

Cattle weighing will commence at 8.00am and finish at 9.30am sharp.

Lambs will be weighed as they arrive with the weigh bridge facility ending at 11.30am sharp.

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25 Reserve Champion Native

25 Reserve Champion Native

25 Champion Native

25 Champion Native

25 Champion Young Handler 1316 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 1316 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 812 years old

25 Champion Young Handler 812 years old

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