Sheep Classes - 2023 Results
GREYFACE CLASSES
Class 1: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
3rd Mr D. J. & Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
4th Mr D. J. & Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
Class 2: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
3rd Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
Class 3: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
2nd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
4th Mr D. J. & Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
Class 4: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 5: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
2nd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 6: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
2nd Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
Class 7: GROUP OF GREYFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 1-6
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh
3rd Mr D. J. & Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
C MORTIMORE CHALLENGE CUP donated by Mr C Mortimore for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in Classes 1-7
Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
CHAMPION GREYFACE DARTMOOR CUP donated by D J and A Martin
Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh, Ewe Lamb
CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Greyface Dartmoor Sheep
Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh, Ewe Lamb
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10 AND ROSETTE donated by the Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders’ and Flock Book Association for the Best Greyface Dartmoor Male, shown and owned by an Association Member
Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10 AND ROSETTE donated by the Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders’ and Flock Book Association for the Best Greyface Dartmoor Female, shown and owned by an Association Member.
Mrs C. Rush, Winkleigh, Ewe Lamb
JUDGE: MR WILLIAM DAWE
WHITEFACE CLASSES
Class 8: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd C. Pearse & Son, Chagford
3rd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
4th P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
Class 9: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr O. & Mrs A. Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
3rd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
4th Mr O. & Mrs A. Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
Class 10: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
4th Mr O. & Mrs A. Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
Class 11: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
3rd P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
4th Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
Class 12: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st C. Pearse & Son, Chagford
2nd Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
Class 13: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
3rd P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
4th Mr O. & Mrs A. Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
Class 14: GROUP OF WHITEFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 8-13
1st P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
4th Mrs M. Ashman, Bridford
NED NORTHMORE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY & CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best of Breed
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Four Tooth Ewe
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Old Ram
MANN BROTHERS CHALLENGE CUP donated be Messrs Mann Brothers for the Best Whiteface Dartmoor Ram in the Show
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Old Ram
ABEL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP donated by the late Mr C W Abel for the Best Exhibit of Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep, confined to Exhibitors who own a flock of 80 or under
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Four Tooth Ewe
P.W.COAKER CHALLENGE CUP donated by Mr P W Coaker for Best Whiteface Ewe in Classes 9-10.
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Four Tooth Ewe
S TRANT PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP donated by the family of the late Mr S Trant, to be awarded to the Exhibitor who obtains most points in Classes 8-14. A miniature Replica to be given to the Winner each year.
Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £20 donated by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association for the Breed Champion of the Whiteface Dartmoor classes
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Four Tooth Ewe
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10 donated by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association for the Reserve Champion of the Whiteface Dartmoor classes
P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy, Old Ram
JUDGE: MR J CAUNTER
SCOTCH BLACKFACE CLASSES
Class 15: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE four teeth and upwards
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd A. Mortimore, Chagford
3rd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
Class 16: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE two teeth
1st A. Mortimore, Chagford
2nd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd A. Mortimore, Chagford
4th I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
Class 17: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE LAMB
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd A. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 18: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED OLD RAM
1st I. G. S. Mortimore, Chagford
2nd P. Abel, Peter Tavy
Class 19: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM shearling
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd P. Abel, Peter Tavy
3rd A. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 20: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd A. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 21: GROUP OF SCOTCH BLACKFACED SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 15-20.
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd A. Mortimore, Chagford
CHAMPION ROSETTE and SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Scotch Blackface Exhibit
S. W. Cornelius, Davidstow - Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
I. G. Mortimore & Son, Chagford - Ram Lamb
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Male
S. W. Cornelius, Davidstow - Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Female
I. G. Mortimore & Son, Chagford, Two Tooth Ewe
JUDGE: MR MATT COLE
COMMERCIAL OR CROSSBRED CLASSES
Class 22: ONE BREEDING EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) four teeth and upwards
1st Mrs H. Pearse, Poundsgate
2nd Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
4th Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
Class 23: ONE EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) two teeth
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd Mr R & Mrs J Steer, Ashburton
4th Mrs H. Pearse, Poundsgate
Class 24: ONE EWE LAMB (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
4th Mr R & Mrs J Steer, Ashburton
Class 25: ONE OLD RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
3rd Mr P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
Class 26: ONE RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) shearling
1st C. Pearse & Son, Chagford
2nd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
3rd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
Class 27: ONE RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 28: GROUP OF SHEEP (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb of the same breed to be drawn from Classes 22-26.
1st Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
F A MORTIMORE CHALLENGE CUP donated by the late Mr F A Mortimore for the Local Exhibitor gaining the most points in Classes 22-28
Mrs H. Pearse, Poundsgate
S W FARMERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP donated by South West Farmers Ltd for the Best Local Ram Classes 26-28
Not awarded, no locals
CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Commercial or Crossbred Sheep (not eligible in any other class)
Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up Commercial or Crossbred Sheep (not eligible in any other class)
Mrs H. Pearse, Poundsgate, 2T Ewe
JUDGE: MR P. DALLEN
YOUNG HANDLER
Class 29: ONE EWE OR LAMB (any breed or cross) exhibited by a handler aged 12 years or under
1st Master John Weaving, Hennock
2nd Master Seth Davis, Chagford
3rd Master Leo Davis, Chagford
4th Miss Annabelle Hawker, Shaugh Prior
Class 30: ONE EWE (any breed or cross) exhibited by a handler aged 13 years to 26 years
1st Miss Alesha Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
WIDECOMBE FAIR CUP FOR BEST YOUNG HANDLER
Master John Weaving
2023 SHEEP CHAMPIONS
PHIPPS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Sheep Exhibit in Show
Mrs S. & Mr D. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset.
Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Reserve Sheep Exhibit in Show
Mr P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
Whiteface Dartmoor Old Ewe
MOORLAND CHAMPION SHEEP CUP for the best sheep from WF, GF and BF classes
Mr P. G. Abel, Peter Tavy
Whiteface Dartmoor Old Ewe