CEFFYLAU – HORSES
(Chief Steward: Mr. Malcolm Davies)
Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
Please note a change in the award of cups:
All cups will be retained by the committee and not released to winning exhibitors to takeaway 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 exhibitorleaves 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 alsopresent replicas in the case an exhibitor winning three times in succession.
ADRAN FARCHOGAETH - CHILDREN’S RIDING PONIES
(Birth Certificate to be produced on demand)
(Rhaid dangos Tystysgrif Genedigaeth os gofynnir)
1 Best turned out horse and rider (Winner not eligible to compete in Special H4)
2 Lead Rein Show Pony or Show Hunter Pony: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms.
Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday (Show Pony) or 9th birthday (Show Hunter Pony) before 1st January in the current year
3 First Ridden Show Pony or Show Hunter Pony: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th
birthday (Show Pony) or 11th birthday (Show Hunter Pony) before 1st January in the current year
4 Mixed Height Open Show Pony: Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders to be the correct age for the
height of the pony they ride
5 Mixed Height Pony of Show Hunter Type, not exceeding 153cms. Riders to be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride
SPECIAL H1
The Ampa Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Miss Lucy Courtney-Roberts, for the winner of Class 2, in loving memory of her grandfather, Mr Gareth Courtney.
Winner 2025 – A Mount, Reynalton
2024 – T Purnell, Gower
2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
2022 – No entries
SPECIAL H2
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Trophy, presented by the Marson family, Coed-y-Rhyd, Fairwood, Swansea. Open to the first and second prize winners of Classes 2 and 3. The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – A Mount, Reynalton
2024 – T Purnell, Gower
2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
2022 – No entries
SPECIAL H3
The Lewis-Boucher Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Mike Boucher for the winner of class 5.
The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2023 – M Davies, Penycae
2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
SPECIAL H4
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr Gareth Thomas and Mrs Thomas, formerly of Glynhebog, Llysonnen Road, for the best exhibit in the Riding Section, Classes 2 - 5. The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – A Mount, Reynalton
2024 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
CEFFYLAU HELA – HUNTERS
(Prize money of £180 kindly sponsored by Tarmac)
6 Hunter Brood Mare, 4-year-old or over, with foal at foot
7 Foal – to be at least three weeks old on show day, born in the currentyear
8 Yearling, two, three year old Colt, Gelding or Filly
9 Open Ridden Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over
10 Local Ridden Hunt Horse – to have been hunted at least twice in 2024-2025 season with a hunt based within a 50 mile radius of the showground
11 Best retrained racehorse mare or gelding 4 yrs old or over to be ridden.Horses entered in this class must have been raced.
SPECIAL H5
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Trophy, presented by Mr & Mrs G. Lewis, Rhydalé, Mynyddcerrig, for the best exhibit in the Hunter Section.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – J Griffiths, Llangain
2024 – R Rees-Kenniford, Cross Hands
2023 – M Owens, Crwbin
2022 – H Jones, Ammanford
MERLOD MARCHOGAETH AR GYFER BRIDIO - RIDING PONY BREEDING
(Prize money of £120 kindly sponsored by Llanddarog Community Council)
12 Riding pony mare, 4 year old or over, not to exceed 148cms or Show
Hunter Pony mare not exceeding 153cms suitable to breed a foal
13 Riding pony or Show Hunter Pony colt or filly foal, to be at least three
weeks old on the day of the show
14 Riding pony breeding or Show Hunter Pony colt, filly or gelding yearling, two or three year old, calculated to make
a show pony not exceeding 148cms or Show Hunter Pony not exceeding 153 cms at maturity
15 Riding pony gelding not exceedin 148cms or Show Hunter Pony gelding
not exceeding 153cms. Open to any age
SPECIAL H6
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by the family of the late Mr W. R. Phillips, Dewi Vale, Penybont, for the best exhibit in the Riding Pony Breeding Classes.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – L Edwards, Beddau
2024 – A Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff
PALOMINOS & CREMELLO
16 Stallion, Mare or Gelding shown in hand, 4 years or over
17 Foal, Yearling, Two or Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
18 Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be riddenand judged as a riding horse
SPECIAL H7
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
The Penybryn Farms Perpetual Silver Cup for the best exhibit in Classes 16-18.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – T & D Hawker, Laugharne
2024 – Fairywood Ponies, Ammanford
2023 – W Morris, Clynderwen
2022 – C Grimshaw, Ammanford
PURE BRED, PART BRED, ANGLO ARABS
All exhibits must be registered in their appropriate stud book or register of the Arab Horse Society. Classes will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Arab Horse Society.
19 Pure Bred Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over to be shown in hand
20 Part Bred or Anglo Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over to be shown in hand
21 Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab Foal, Yearling, Two or Three year old Colt, Filly or Gelding
22 Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding horse
SPECIAL H8
The Perpetual Kefire Cup, kindly presented by Christine Barnes, Brynglas, Drefach,
Llanelli for best Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab shown under saddle (Class 22). Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2023 – J Whitelock, Briton Ferry
2022 – J Pritchard, Cardiff
SPECIAL H9
The John Siddron Memorial Trophy, kindly presented by Mrs Jane Bryant, Rogerlay,
Kidwelly, for the highest placed Pure Bred Arab. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – R Jones, Llandeilo
2024 – No entries
2023 – R Jones, Ffairfach
2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
SPECIAL H10
A Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mrs V. A. Bristow, Ponthenri, for the highest placed Part Bred or Anglo Arab. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
2024 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2023 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
2022 – S Jones, Ffairfach
SPECIAL H11
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Trophy, kindly presented by Miss Louise Willis, Azaq Stud, Mynydd-y-Garreg, for the best exhibit in the Arab Section.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
2024 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2023 – A Coles, Ffairfach
2022 – S Jones, Ffairfach
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
MERLOD MYNYDD CYMREIG (ADRAN A) - WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION A)
Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £120 kindly sponsored by Tarmac)
23 Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
24 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over
25 Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
26 Foal, born in the current year
27 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
28 Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
SPECIAL H12
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr E. J. Roberts, Llecyn-y-Llan, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Mountain Pony Section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – O Thomas, Llandybie
2024 – M Davies, Swansea
2023 – O Thomas, Llandybie
2022 – T Jones, Llangadog
MERLOD CYMREIG (ADRAN B) - WELSH PONIES (SECTION B)
Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £75 kindly sponsored by Gravells, Kidwelly)
29 Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
30 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over
31 Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
32 Foal, born in the current year
33 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
34 Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
SPECIAL H13
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by the family of the late Mr W. Williams, late of Gilfach, Llanddarog, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Pony Section B Classes.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – S Foley, Bwlchygroes
2024 – Fairywood Ponies, Ammanford
2023 – L Lendon-Davies, Pontantwn
2022 – J Phillips, Plwmp
COBIAU CYMREIG – ADRAN C - WELSH COBS – SECTION C
Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £110 kindly sponsored by Peter & Margaret Rees, Cwmisfael)
35 Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
36 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over
37 Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
38 Foal, born in the current year
39 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
40 Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
SPECIAL H14
Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol er cof am y diweddar Mr Geoff Williams, Penddaulwyn Ganol, Capel Dewi, yn rhoddedig gan
Mr David Williams, Bridfa Dyffryn Tywi, Cefneithin, am y gaseg orau yn Adran C.
A Perpetual Silver Cup in memory of the late Mr Geoff Williams, Penddaulwyn Ganol, Capel Dewi, kindly donated by
Mr David Williams, Dyffryn Tywi Stud, Cefneithin, for the best mare in Section C.
Winner 2025 – J Hudson, Llandybie
2024 – K Thomas, Swansea
2023 – D Copley, Llangadog
2022 – D Williams, Gorslas
SPECIAL H15
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Mared Fflur, yn rhoddedig gan Mr a Mrs Alun Thomas, Y Gôf, Cefneithin, am y ceffyl gorau yn Adran C o’r Cobiau Cymreig.
Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Mared Fflur Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Alun Thomas, The Blacksmith, Cefneithin, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Cob Section C.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – G Davies, Swansea
2024 – K Thomas, Swansea
2023 – D Copley, Llangadog
2022 – D Williams, Gorslas
COBIAU CYMREIG – ADRAN D - WELSH COBS – SECTION D
Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £150 kindly sponsored by Castell Howell, Carmarthen)
(Prize money of £30 kindly sponsored by Nia Thomas Gwendraeth Stud)
41 Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
42 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over
43 Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
44 Foal, born in the current year
45 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
46 Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
SPECIAL H16
A Perpetual Silver Cup donated by the late Mr Trevor Thomas, Ynyspant, Llanddarog, for the Best Yearling, two or three-year-old (Classes 45 and 46).
The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – E Walters, Birchgrove
2024 – Williamson Family, Grovesend
2023 – C J Merrick, Glangrwyney
2022 – E Morgans, Whitland
SPECIAL H17
The late Ben Davies Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by Mr and Mrs G. B. and Mr and Mrs J. B. Davies, Bremenda Uchaf, Llanarthne, for the best Section D Brood
Mare exhibit (Class 43). The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – No entries
2023 – Williamson Family, Grovesend
2022 – G Lewis, Fishguard
SPECIAL H18
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Gwilym Davies Torcoed, rhoddedig gan Mrs Mair Davies a’r teulu i enillydd dosbarth y march Adran D (Dosbarth 41).
Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Gwilym Davies Torcoed Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by Mrs Mair Davies & Family for the best exhibit in the Section D Stallion class (Class 41).
The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – D George, Llanfyrnach
2024 – A George, Llanfyrnach
2023 – Williamson Family, Grovesend
SPECIAL H19
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Tarian Barhaol Bridfa’r Gwendraeth, rhoddedig gan Nia Thomas, Cnwc y Lili, Llanarthne am y ceffyl gorau yn Adran D o’r Cobiau Cymreig.
Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Gwendraeth Stud Perpetual Shield, kindly donated by Nia Thomas, Cnwc y Lili, Llanarthne for the best exhibit in the Welsh Cob Section D.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – D George, Llanfyrnach
2024 – M Dolan, Penllergaer
2023 – C J Merrick, Glangrwyney
2022 – G Lewis, Fishguard
RIDDEN WELSH OR WELSH PART BRED
Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
47 Section A Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony
48 Section B Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony
49 Section C Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony
50 Section D Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony
51 Welsh Part Bred, 4 years old or over, to be shown under saddle
SPECIAL H20
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Challenhge Cup presented by Llanddarog Show Committee for the best exhibit in the Ridden Welsh or Welsh Part Bred Classes 47 – 51. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
(Prize money of £70 kindly sponsored by Peter & Margaret Rees, Cwmisfael)
Open to exhibits registered with any of the following native breed societies. Part breds are not eligible.
Small Breeds: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and Welsh Section B
Large Breeds: Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest, Connemara, Welsh Section C and Welsh Section D
52 Large Breeds In-Hand
53 Small Breeds In-Hand
54 Lead Rein: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday, but must not have attained
their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
55 First Ridden: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday, but must not have attained their
12th birthday before 1st January in the current year
56 Open Ridden – Small Breeds: Open to registered pure bred M & M mares, geldings and stallions four year old or over. Rider any age
(except stallions – whose riders MUST be over 16 years of age)
57 Open Ridden – Large Breeds: Open to registered pure bred M & M mares, geldings and stallions four year old or over. Rider any age
(except stallions – whose riders MUST be over 16 years of age)
SPECIAL H21
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Esgair Fach, rhoddedig gan Wendy, Julian a’r Bechgyn, Llanddarog, am y ceffyl gorau yn Nosbarthiadau 52 – 57. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Esgair Fach Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly donated by Wendy, Julian and the Boys, Llanddarog, for the best exhibit in Classes 52 – 57. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – G Davies, Swansea
2024 – L Edwards, Pontypridd
2023 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2022 – F Currell, Llandybie
ADRAN HARNES – HARNESS SECTION
(Prize money of £35 kindly sponsored by Peter & Margaret Rees, Cwmisfael)
58 Open Harness Class
SPECIAL H22
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol Penrhiw, er cof am y diweddar Mr Gwyn O. Davies, Penrhiw, Llanddarog, yn rhoddedig gan ei deulu,
am yr arddangosiad gorau yn yr Adran Harness, dosbarth 58. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Penrhiw Perpetual Silver Cup, in memory of the late Mr Gwyn O. Davies, Penrhiw, Llanddarog, kindly presented by the family, for the
best exhibit in the Harness Section, class 58. The committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – J Todd, Llanybri
2024 – J Todd, Llanybri
2023 – T & D Hawker, Laugharne
2022 – H Stephens, Laugharne
MERLOD SHETLAND – SHETLAND PONIES
All classes open to Standard and Minature Shetland Ponies, registered with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society.
Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
(Prize money of £100 kindly sponsored by Castell Howell, Carmarthen)
59 Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
60 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over
61 Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
62 Foal, born in the current year. Foals must be at least 3 weeks
old on Show Day
63 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
64 Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
65 Shetland Pony 4 years old or over shown under saddle
SPECIAL H23
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
The Fronllan Shetland Stud Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr H. C Thomas, Fronllan, for the best exhibit in the Shetland Ponies Section.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – R Roberts, Ammanford
2024 – H Thomas, Cwmbach
2023 – F Currell, Milo
2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
WELSH PART BRED CLASSES
All exhibits must be entered in the Welsh Part Bred register of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society
66 Mare or Gelding, any height, 4 years old and over
67 Foal, Yearling, Two or Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
SPECIAL H24
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Plasbach, rhoddedig gan Robert a Sara Jones a’r Merched, Browen, Drefach am y ceffyl gorau yn dosbarthiadau 66-67.
Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Plasbach Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by Robert & Sara Jones and the Girls, Browen, Drefach for the best exhibit in classes 66-67.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – L Edwards, Beddau
2024 – W Edwards, Pontypridd
2023 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
CEFFYLAU GWEDD / TRWM - SHIRE / HEAVY HORSES
(Prize money of £40 kindly sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. G Jones, Llanddarog)
(Prize money of £20 kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs Huw Voyle Williams, Llanddarog)
68 Best Shire Youngstock
69 Best Shire
70 Best Heavy Horse (Open)
SPECIAL H25
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
The Mr & Mrs Ryan Herbert Perpetual Cup for the best exhibit in the Shire / Heavy Horses classes 68 - 70.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
COLOURED & SPOTTED - HORSES AND PONIES
71 Colt, Filly or Gelding foal, yearling, two or three year old, any type to be shown in hand
72 Non-native four year old or over, any height. To be shown plaited and trimmed, in hand
73 Native/cob/traditional type, four year old or over, any height. To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged, in hand
74 Open Coloured or Spotted Stallion, Mare or Gelding, four year old or over, native or non-native, any height, to be shown under saddle
SPECIAL H26
The Reespark Stud Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by the Reespark Stud for the best Spotted Horse exhibit
in the Coloured and Spotted Horse classes 71-74. Trophy to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – C Unwin, Llangyndeyrn
2024 – C Unwin, Llangyndeyrn
2023 – No entries
2022 – No entries
SPECIAL H27
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
A Perpetual Cup in memory of the late Mr Ken Lewis, kindly presented by the family, for the best exhibit in the Coloured and Spotted Horses and Ponies classes.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – J Griffiths, Llangain
2024 – P Muxworthy, Cefneithin
2023 – S Davies, Foelgastell
2022 – A Douche, Carmarthen
YOUNG HANDLER SECTION
(Prize money of £30 kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs H Voyle Williams, Llanddarog)
ALL COMPETITORS IN THIS SECTION MUST WEAR A HARD HAT FASTENED BY A HARNESS OR THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Mares, Fillies or Geldings only. No entire animals or brood mares and foals to be shown.
1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2.
Turn out of exhibit and handler and ring performance will be judged, not the conformation of horse or pony.
75 Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 6 and 10 years of age on show day.
First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26
76 Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 11 and 14 years of age on show day.
First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26
77 Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 15 and 18 years of age on show day.
First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26
SPECIAL H28
The Rowden Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs Ron Thomas, Rowden, Llanddarog, for the champion young handler in Classes 75-77. Cup to be held for 1 year.
Winner 2025 – W Davies, Llanfihangel ar Arth
2024 – C Gray, Birchgrove
2023 – L Courtney-Roberts, Pontarddulais
2022 – L Courtney-Roberts, Pontarddulais
NOVELTY CLASSES
Prize money : 1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2.
(Prize money of £30 kindly sponsored by Dr Alan and Mrs S Scourfield, Llanddarog)
78 Fancy dress
79 Pony with best mane and tail, in hand or under saddle
80 Novice rider under 12 years of age, just off the leading rein (may be accompanied by an adult but not led).
Not to be entered in any other ridden class off lead rein.
81 Veteran horse or pony, in hand or under saddle, 15 years and over
82 Best Novice Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be 16years of age or under on show day,
and having never won a 1st prizein a Young Handler competition.
83 Best horse or pony to be ridden by a new rider. Open to riders who consider themselves new to riding. Horses and ponies will only walk and trot together
but may canter in their individual shows.
84 Best local horse or pony in hand or ridden (Llanddarog Parish or adjoiningparishes)
SPECIAL H29 - SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lionel Hyett Perpetual Silver Cup, for the best exhibit in the Horse Section. The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibit or winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – D Jones & I Davies, Penrhiwllan
2024 – D Jones & I Davies, Penrhiwllan
2023 – O Thomas, Llandybie
2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
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 2025 – Black Mountains Falconry in Wales
2024 – Vintage Section
2023 – Towy Valley Axe Racing Team
