DEFAID – SHEEP
(Chief Stewards: Mr. Rheinallt Jones & Mrs. Caryl Jones)
Prize Money: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.
Please note a change in the award of cups:
All cups will be retained by the committee and not released to winning exhibitors to take away with them. A copy of the photograph of the presentation to the winning exhibit, taken
by the Show’s official photographer will be gifted to the winner on the day. If an exhibitor leaves the field before the official presentation, no photograph will be available. The
Committee will present replicas to the winners of classes for young exhibitors and will also present replicas in the case an exhibitor winning three times in succession.
A separate area will be provided for entries from Maedi-Visna accredited flocks Exhibitors of Maedi-Visna accredited sheep please note that ‘Certificate of Accredited Status’ must be provided on Show Day and will be required to be validated prior to the unloading of stock
Exhibitors must comply with showground licensing regulations and provide completed movement documents on and off show field – this will speed up entry.
Show Holding No. 55/008/8619.
PEDIGREE WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP
1 Ram, 2 years old or over
2 Yearling Ram
3 Ram Lamb
4 Aged Ewe
5 Yearling Ewe
6 Ewe Lamb
7 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
8 Male Champion
9 Female Champion
9a Special class for Young Members of the Pedigree Welsh Mountain Sheep Society. Under 16 years of age.
(Points go towards the ‘Champion Young Handler’ of the year)
SPECIAL S1
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Erw Myrddin, yn rhoddedig gan y diweddar Mr a Mrs Meurig Voyle, Erw Myrddin, Dinbych, i’r Pencampwr yn Adran y Defaid Cymreig. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Erw Myrddin Perpetual Cup, kindly donated by the late Mr & Mrs Meurig Voyle, Erw Myrddin, Denbigh, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Mountain Sheep. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – WRL Davies, Abergorlech Road
2023 – L Davies, Nantgaredig
2022 – L Davies, Nantgaredig
BLACK WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by James John Agri Fencing - Withans)
10 Ram, any age
11 Ram Lamb
12 Ewe, any age
13 Ewe Lamb
14 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 10 – 14 (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
ANY OTHER HILL SHEEP
15 Ram, 2 years old or over
16 Yearling Ram
17 Ram Lamb
18 Ewe, any age
19 Ewe Lamb
20 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
SPECIAL S2
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
Perpetual Silver Cup kindly donated by the Rhydhowell Fawr Family, Crwbin, for the bext exhibit in the Any Other Hill Sheep classes 15 - 20.
Winner 2024 – Messers Meakin & Sloyan, Whitemill
2023 – Messrs Meakin & Sloyan, Whitemill
2022 – S Harries, Llandeilo
SUFFOLK SHEEP
21 Ram, 2 years old or over
22 Yearling Ram
23 Ram Lamb
24 Ewe, any age
25 Ewe Lamb
26 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
SPECIAL S3
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
The Condell and Evans Perpetual Cup, kindly donated by the late Allan Condell & Malcolm Evans for best exhibit in Suffolk sheep classes 21 - 26. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – J Sparkes, Miskin
2023 – O Sparks, Pontyclun
2022 – T A Sparks, Pontyclun
TEXEL SHEEP
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by C Richards, Agri Angels)
27 Ram, 2 years old or over
28 Yearling Ram
29 Ram Lamb
30 Ewe, any age
31 Ewe Lamb
32 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
SPECIAL S4
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
Perpetual Cup kindly presented by Davies & Evans, Gorsddu Road, Gorslas, for the best exhibit in Texel sheep classes 27 - 32.
Winner 2024 – E P Morgan, Llanrhidian
2023 – E P Morgan, Llanrhidian
2022 – E P Morgan, Llanrhidian
BELTEX SHEEP
(Prize Money of £50 kindly sponsored by M Jones, Fencing)
33 Ram, 2 years old or over
34 Yearling Ram
35 Ram Lamb
36 Ewe, any age
37 Ewe Lamb
38 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
SPECIAL S5
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
Perpetual Cup kindly donated by Meirion and Llinos Jones, Bromebyd, Maesybont, for the best exhibit in the Beltex sheep section classes 33 - 38. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – T Powell, Felingwm
2023 – R Evans, Mynyddcerrig
2022 – I Jones, Maesybont
CHAROLLAIS
(Prize money of £80 kindly sponsored by A & M Plant Hire, The Old Barn, Llanddarog)
39 Ram, 2 years old or over
40 Yearling Ram
41 Ram Lamb
42 Ewe, any age
43 Ewe Lamb
44 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 39 – 44 (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
ANY OTHER LOWLAND BREED
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs J Evans, Tircefn, Llanddarog)
45 Ram, 2 years old or over
46 Yearling Ram
47 Ram Lamb
48 Ewe, any age
49 Ewe Lamb
50 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 45 – 50 (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
BADGER FACED SHEEP
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Hafodnedd yn Feeds, Broad Oak)
51 Ram, 2 years old or over
52 Yearling Ram
53 Ram Lamb
54 Ewe, any age
55 Ewe Lamb
56 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
SPECIAL S6
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
The Bryncrwn Cup, kindly donated by Mr Glyn King, for the best exhibit in theBadger Faced Classes 51 – 56. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – H Griffiths, Crwbin
2023 – N J Tamplin, Abertridwr
2022 – W S Jeffreys, Mynyddcerrig
BALWEN SHEEP
(Prize money of £106 kindly sponsored by Peter & Margaret Rees, Cwmisfael)
57 Ram, 2 years old or over
58 Yearling Ram
59 Ram Lamb
60 Ewe, any age
61 Ewe Lamb
62 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 57 – 62. (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
JACOB SHEEP
63 Ram, 2 years old or over
64 Yearling Ram
65 Ram Lamb
66 Ewe, any age
67 Ewe Lamb
68 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 63 – 68. (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BREED
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Wynnstay Feeds)
69 Ram, 2 years old or over
70 Yearling Ram
71 Ram Lamb
72 Ewe, any age
73 Ewe Lamb
74 Group of three. Best of breed only, group to include two females and one male to be the property of the same exhibitor
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 69 – 74. (Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Sheep Championship)
COMMERCIAL SHEEP & BUTCHERS LAMBS
PAIR OF BUTCHERS LAMBS
75 Under 35kg 76 Over 35kg
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 75 - 76
COMMERCIAL SHEEP
77 Ewe, any age
78 Best Ewe Lamb, dropped in current year
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 77 – 78
YOUNG HANDLERS (SHEEP SECTION)
Prize money : 1st – £10; 2nd – £6; 3rd – £4.
79 Best young handler in the sheep section, 10 years of age and under on show day
80 Best young handler in the sheep section, 16 years of age and under on show day
SPECIAL S7
The Bronberllan Perpetual Cup, kindly donated by Teulu Bronberllan, Llanddarog, for the best young handler in Classes 73 – 74. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2024 – P Berni, Abertridwr
2023 – A Williams, Laugharne
2022 – S M Harries, Llandeilo
SPECIAL S8
The Glynrhigos Prepetual Cup, kindly donated by Mr & Mrs Alun Williams, Glynrhigos, Cilfrew, Neath, for the best group of three – winning group from each sheep section. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2024 – J Sparkes, Miskin
2023 – S & E John, Pontarsais
2022 – M Davies, Nantgaredig
Special Prize kindly donated by J G Animal Health:
Champion Group of three: £50 voucher
Reserve Champion: £25 voucher
SPECIAL S9 - SUPREME SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP
The BOCM Pauls Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by BOCM Pauls, Johnstown, Carmarthen, for the best exhibit in the sheep section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – J Sparkes, Miskin
2023 – O Sparks, Pontyclun
2022 – S Harries, Llandeilo
Special Prize kindly donated by J G Animal Health:
Supreme Sheep Champion: £50 voucher
Reserve Champion: £25 voucher
Cwpan Parhaol Selwyn Evans - The Selwyn Evans Perpetual Cup
Rhoddir Tlws Parhaol Selwyn Evans, rhoddedig gan Daphne a Tomos Evans, Coedhirion am yr arddangosyn gorau yn y sioe. Gall fod yn anifail neu’n eitem o gystadlaethau’r babell fawr. Beirniedir gan Lywyddion y sioe. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Selwyn Evans Perpetual Award, kindly donated by Daphne and Tomos Evans, Coedhirion for the best overall exhibit in the show. It could be a livestock entry or an item from the marquee competitions. It will be judged by the show Presidents. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2024 – Vintage Section
2023 – Towy Valley Axe Racing Team
