414 Junior Shepherd Open to exhibitors who are aged between 5 and 7 years old on the Saturday of the Show, showing a sheep (any age) of any breed 415 Junior Shepherd Open to exhibitors aged between 8 and 10 years old on the Saturday of the Show, showing a sheep (any age) of any breed

Judge: To be judged on manner and ability with which the animal is shown, conformation of the animal will not be taken into consideration. Mole Valley goodie bags will be presented to competitors placing 1st -4th in Junior Handler classes excluding Championships. Entry fee £3.00 inc VAT Prize Money RBST YOUNG SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR, The winner/s of the Junior Handling Classes will be eligible to take part in the RBST Young Shepherd Competition 2023. If the Class winner has already qualified, the next highest placed eligible competitor not previously qualified can go forward. RBST qualifying age categories (the age of the child on the day of qualifying) Junior Young Shepherd 8 - 12 years Senior Young Shepherd 13 - 16 years It is the handler that qualifies regardless of what sheep breed they are showing. The Grand Final for the 2023 RBST Young Shepherd competition will be held later in 2023 with the venue still to be confirmed. Further details will be provided in each qualifier pack. The Junior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Outlane Trophy and the Senior Young Shepherd of the Year will win the Harrison Challenge Trophy. The winners from each class will then compete for the overall Young Shepherd of the Year. The winner of the Junior and Senior category will receive £50 and the Championship Rosette, the Junior and Senior Reserve will receive £25 and Reserve Champion Rosette.