Irish Shorthorn Society Ltd.

The Society is organising for the first time a Shorthorn Young Handlers Competition 2011.

The Competition will be divided into two sections Under 14yrs on 01/01/2011 and 14-18yrs on 01/01/2011. Proof of age may be required on show day.

The entrants can exhibit any Pedigree Registered Shorthorn animal born on or after 01/01/2010. Note for Tullamore the animal has to be born on or after 01/01/2011 for safety reasons. 

Entrants will be judged under three categories:

Grooming and presentation of the animal on show day

Showmanship and handling skills in the show ring

General Knowledge question on animal husbandry or the Shorthorn breed

There are four participating shows - Athlone on June 26th, Tullamore Show on August 14th, Limerick Show on August 28th, Strokestown Show on September 10th.

Prizes money & rosetttes will be handed out at each show.

1st Prize £40, 2nd Prize £30, 3rd Prize £20 4th Prize £10. All remaining placements will receive a small prize also.

So we hope all our young members have already selected their animal and we look forward to seeing you all at the various shows over the summer show season - so get started today it's never too late.