DEFAID – SHEEP
(Chief Steward: Mr. Tomos Evans)




Prize Money: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.

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
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Teilo Vets, Llandeilo)

  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


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 2023 – L Davies, Nantgaredig
Winner 2022 – L Davies, Nantgaredig
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – HG & DA Bowden, Neath
2018 – WR Lloyd Davies, Carmarthen

BLACK WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP

(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by A & S Plant, Construction and Land Drainage Ltd)

 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 2023 – Messrs Meakin & Sloyan, Whitemill
Winner 2022 – S Harries, Llandeilo
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – Messrs Meakin & Sloyan, Whitemill
 2018 – E Hughes, 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 2023 – O Sparks, Pontyclun
Winner 2022 – T A Sparks, Pontyclun
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No entries
2018 – S Thomas, Llangadog


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 2023 – E P Morgan, Llanrhidian
Winner 2022 – E P Morgan, Llanrhidian
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – T Evans, Llanddarog
2018 – DW & SL Harries, Llandeilo


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 2023 – R Evans, Mynyddcerrig
Winner 2022 – I Jones, Maesybont
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – T Evans, Llanddarog
2018 – 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 2023 – N J Tamplin, Abertridwr
Winner 2022 – W S Jeffreys, Mynyddcerrig
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – B Davies, Llanfynydd
2018 – B Davies, Llanfynydd 



BALWEN SHEEP

 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 2023 – A Williams, Laugharne
Winner 2022 – S M Harries, Llandeilo
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – C Evans, Llanrhystud
2018 – C Evans, Llanrhystud

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.

Special Prize kindly donated by J G Animal Health:
Champion Group of three: £50 voucher
Reserve Champion: £25 voucher

Winner 2023 – S & E John, Pontarsais
Winner 2022 – M Davies, Nantgaredig
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – DS & SL Brigginshaw, Felingwm
2018 – DW & SL Harries, Llandeilo


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.

Special Prize kindly donated by J G Animal Health:
Supreme Sheep Champion: £50 voucher
Reserve Champion: £25 voucher

Winner 2023 – O Sparks, Pontyclun
Winner 2022 – S Harries, Llandeilo
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – Harris, Llandeilo
2018 – B Davies, Llanfynydd

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 2023 – Towy Valley Axe Racing Team