GWARTHEG – CATTLE
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.
Dairy Cattle Classes (apart from the Young Handlers Section)
will be filmed and judged BEFORE the Show.
The video will be shown on a screen in the marquee during the day
and the results will be announced / displayed on Show Day.
Entries must be available for judging within a
10 mile radius of the show field
Passports MUST be shown to the Judges and Stewards during the day of filming.
Cattle will be filmed between June 7th - 14th .
Entries taken by the General Secretary Mrs Cheryl Thomas
Ffôn/Tel: 07779 798553
E-bost/E-mail: secretary@sioellanddarogshow.co.uk
Closing date for entries – June 1st 2026
GWARTHEG – CATTLE
(Chief Steward: Mr. Elwyn Thomas)
Prize Money in all Dairy Classes:
Non-Milk Classes: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
In Milk Classes: 1st £20; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
HOLSTEIN CATTLE
(Prize money of £40 – Class 4 kindly sponsored by N Roberts, Drefach)
(Prize money of £35 – Class 5 kindly sponsored by Elwyn and Cheryl Thomas, Llanddarog)
1 Maiden Heifer
2 Cow in-milk (could be split junior and senior
dependant on entries)
3 Best pair
SPECIAL C1
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr. John Jones, Penybont, for the best exhibit in Classes 1 – 3. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
SPECIAL C2
The Huw Williams, Castell Mawr, Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by the family of the late Mr. Williams, for the Best Holstein exhibit owned by an exhibitor residing in the Llanddarog Parish or adjoining parishes or a member of the Show Committee. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – No entries
2023 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED
(INCLUDING JERSEYS)
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Barclays Agricultural Banking, Carmarthen)
4 Heifer in-milk
5 Cow in-milk (could be split junior and senior,
dependent on entries)
6 Best pair
SPECIAL C3
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by Hafod Farm Supplies, Llanarthne, for the best Jersey exhibit.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – No entries
SPECIAL C4
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by Eirian & Wendy Jenkins (Jenkins Refrigeration), for the best exhibit in the Any Other Dairy Breed.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – No entries
2024 – No entries
2023 – I Harries, Llannon
2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
INTER-BREED COMPETITION
SPECIAL C5
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr. Gerwyn Stephens, Whitlera, Porthyrhyd, for the best Milk Recorded Cow or Heifer, any breed.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – I Harries, Llannon
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
SCALE OF POINTS FOR MILK RECORDED CLASSES
1. A maximum of 2,000 points to be allowed by the Judges on inspection of each entry.
2. Three to be allotted to each cow for every kilo of butterfat and protein yielded during a completed or uncompleted
lactation of not more than 305 days during the one year three months preceding the date of the Show.
3. Four points to be allotted to each heifer for every kilo of butterfat and protein yielded during a completed or uncompleted lactation of not more than 305 days during the one year three months preceding the date of the Show.
4. 200 points to be allotted to each entry bred by the exhibitor.
5. In case of Show Schedules confined to Herd Book or Grading Register animals, heifers must calve under three years
of age. An Official Certificate of yield from the Record Office must accompany the entry form and exhibitors must
be members of the National Milk Records on the day of the Show.
6. Pedigree certificates should be available on day of Show.
SPECIAL C6
The Coedmoelion Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by the Richards Family, Coedmoelion, for the best pair of dairy cattle by the same owner.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Special Prize kindly donated by Genus:
1st: £25 semen voucher
SPECIAL C7
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mr. Wyn Edwards, Drefach, for the Inter-breed Dairy Champion Heifer selected from each section.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
SPECIAL C8
The Percy Thomas Perpetual Silver Cup, in memory of the late Mr. Percy Thomas, Pantypwll, Llanddarog, kindly presented by the family for the Inter- breed champion in
the dairy section. Breed champions only to complete. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol Percy Thomas, er cof am y diweddar Mr Percy Thomas, Pantypwll, Llanddarog, yn rhoddedig gan ei deulu, am y pencampwr Rhyng-fridio yn adran y gwartheg godro. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
EIDION BRIDIO – BEEF BREEDING
Prize Money in all Beef Classes: 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 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.
HEREFORD
(Prize money of £120 kindly sponsored by Dunbia, Cross Hands)
7 Best bull
8 Best maiden heifer
9 Best heifer in milk or in calf
10 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 7 – 10
ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED (INCLUDING WELSH BLACKS)
(Prize money of £80 kindly sponsored by Dunbia, Cross Hands)
11 Best bull
12 Best maiden heifer
13 Best heifer in milk or in calf
14 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 11-14
SPECIAL C9
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mrs Evelyn Jones, Erwlas, Llanarthne, for the best Welsh Black exhibit.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – A James, Penrhiwllan
2024 – A James, Penrhiwllan
2023 – A James, Penrhiwllan
2022 – J Jones, Penrhiwllan
LIMOUSINS
(Prize money of £100 kindly sponsored by Richard Thomas Haulage Ltd)
(Prize money of £20 kindly sponsored by Daniel Morgans)
15 Best bull
16 Best maiden heifer
17 Best heifer in milk or in calf
18 Best cow in milk or in calf
SPECIAL C10
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by the late Mr C. S. Davies, Delfron, Porthyrhyd, for the best exhibit in classes 15 - 18.
The Committee will presenta Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BEEF
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by B.T. Jones Haulage, Cross Hands)
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Hefin & Gemma Thomas)
19 Best bull
20 Best maiden heifer
21 Best heifer in milk or in calf
22 Best cow in milk or in calf
COMMERCIAL BEEF (NON PEDIGREE)
23 Best suckling calf under 10 months
24 Best heifer
25 Best steer
SPECIAL C11
The Groesasgwrn Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by the Edwards family, Groesasgwrn, for the best exhibit in the Commercial Beef Section, classes 23-25.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – G Howells, Trelech
2024 – I James, Castell Newydd Emlyn
2023 – No entries
2022 – M Jones, Llanfynydd
SPECIAL C12
The Hywel and Clare John Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs Hywel and Clare John for the best beef Inter-breed pair.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – G Lloyd, Horeb
2024 – L Evans, Gower
2023 – Breos Beef, Gower
2022 – G Lee & C Lloyd, Four Roads
Special Prize kindly donated by GENUS: 1st: £25 semen voucher
Special Prize kindly donated by GENUS:
1st: £25 semen voucher
SPECIAL C13
The Pantyrefail Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by the Jones Family, Pantyrefail, for the Inter-breed champion in the beef section.
Breed champions only to compete. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – T Davies, Pencader
Winner 2024 – L Evans, Gower
2023 – Breos Beef, Gower
2022 – W Griffiths, Penrhiwgoch
Special Prize kindly donated by Caffi Rhiannon:
Supreme Beef Inter-breed: £60
Reserve Beef Inter-breed: £40
SPECIAL C14
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mr L. Hyett, Somerset, for the Supreme Champion in the Cattle section. Breed champions only to compete.
The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – L Evans, Gower
2023 – Breos Beef, Gower
2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Special Prize kindly donated by Prostock Vets:
Supreme: £30
Reserve: £20
YOUNG HANDLERS SECTION
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.
26 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, under 11 years old, on Show day
27 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, 11 - 18 years old, on Show day
28 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, 19 - 21 years old, on Show day
SPECIAL C15
The Gelligatrog Prepetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr Elwyn Thomas, Gelligatrog, Pontantwn, for the Champion Young Handler of a dairy calf.
Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2024 – No entries
2023 – G Strudwick & E Jones, Pontyberem
2022 – M Jones, Llangynog
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Hefin, Gemma & Francesca Thomas)
29 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, under 11 years old, on Show day
30 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, 11 - 18 years old, on Show day
31 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, 19 - 21 years old, on Show day
SPECIAL C16
The Lopen Perpetual Cup for the Champion Young Handler of a beef calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – L Davies, Pencader
2024 – C Jenkins, St Clears
2023 – O Roberts, Llangynin
2022 – No entries
CALF SECTION
Prize Money: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Cowindale Feeds)
32 Dairy Calf – any breed – born after 1st October 2025
33 Dairy Calf – any breed – born after 1st April 2025, and before 30th September 2025
SPECIAL C17
The Mootrition Solutions Prepetual Cup, kindly presented by Mrs Anwen Edwards Jones, Lluestwen, Machynlleth, for the Champion Dairy Calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – I Thomas, Llangennech
2023 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
Special Prize kindly donated by Mr & Mrs I Morgan, Llanybri:
Champion Dairy Calf: £20
Reserve Champion: £10
34 Beef Calf – any breed – born after 1st October 2025
35 Beef Calf – any breed – born after 1st April 2025, and before 30th September 2025
SPECIAL C18
The Clunderwen & Cardigan Farmers Perpetual Cup for the best Beef Calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2025 – G Lloyd, Horeb
2024 – C S Jones, Talsarn
2023 – E Davies & R Morgan, St. Clears
2022 – M Jones, Llanfynydd
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
