Sheep Classes - 2025 Results
GREYFACE CLASSES
Judge: Mrs Jane Epstein
Class 1: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton
2nd Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
3rd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
4th Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 2: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton
3rd Mrs M. Wilson, Sampford Courtenay
Class 3: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
3rd Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton
4th Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
Class 4: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton
2nd Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
3rd Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
4th Mr P. Pearse, North Bovey
Class 5: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st Mrs M. Wilson, Sampford Courtenay
2nd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 6: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Mrs A. Martin, Chudleigh
2nd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Master Stanley Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
4th Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 7: GROUP OF GREYFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 1-6
1st Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton
2nd Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mr R. Mortimore, Chagford
4th 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
CHAMPION GREYFACE DARTMOOR CUP donated by D J and A Martin
Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton – Old Ram
CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Greyface Dartmoor Sheep
Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton – Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mrs S. J. Champion, Highbridge – 2T Ewe
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.
Mr J. Northmore, Holbeton – 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 S. J. Champion, Highbridge – 2T Ewe
WHITEFACE CLASSES
Judge: Mrs Clare Butcher
Class 8: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st Mr C. Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
2nd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
3rd Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
4th Master J. Weaving, Hennock
Class 9: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
3rd Mrs H. Pearse, Chagford
4th Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
Class 10: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mrs H. Pearse, Chagford
3rd Mr O. & Mrs A. Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
4th Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
Class 11: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
2nd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr M. J. Cole, Yelverton
4th Mrs H. Pearse, Chagford
Class 12: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
3rd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
4th Mrs H. Pearse, Chagford
Class 13: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
3rd Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
4th Mr J. Weaving, Hennock
Class 14: GROUP OF WHITEFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 8-13
1st Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mrs B. Owen, Holne
3rd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
4th Mrs H. Pearse, Chagford
NED NORTHMORE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY & CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best of Breed
Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy – Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mr C. Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor – Old Ewe
MANN BROTHERS CHALLENGE CUP donated be Messrs Mann Brothers for the Best Whiteface Dartmoor Ram in the Show
Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, 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
Mr A. & Mrs R. Wrayford, Denbury
P.W.COAKER CHALLENGE CUP donated by Mr P W Coaker for Best Whiteface Ewe in Classes 9-10.
Mr C. Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor – Old 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
Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy – Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10 donated by the Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association for the Reserve Champion of the Whiteface Dartmoor classes
Mr C. Coaker, Widecombe-in-the-Moor – Old Ewe
SCOTCH BLACKFACE CLASSES
Judge: Mr John Heard
Class 15: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE four teeth and upwards
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd Miss A. Cornelius, Launceston
3rd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
4th Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
Class 16: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE two teeth
1st Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
2nd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd Miss A. Cornelius, Launceston
4th Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
Class 17: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE LAMB
1st I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
3rd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
4th Mr A. Mortimore, Chagford
Class 18: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED OLD RAM
1st I. G. S. Mortimore, Chagford
2nd Miss A. Cornelius, Launceston
Class 19: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM shearling
1st Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
2nd I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford
Class 20: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Miss A. Cornelius, Launceston
2nd Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
3rd A. Mortimore, Chagford
4th I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, 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 Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
CHAMPION ROSETTE and SPECIAL PRIZE OF £10.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Scotch Blackface Exhibit
I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford - Old Ewe
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
I. G. Mortimore & Son, Chagford – Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Male
I. G. S. Mortimore & Son, Chagford - Old Ram
SPECIAL PRIZE OF £5.00 donated by the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association for the Best Female
I. G. Mortimore & Son, Chagford - Old Ewe
ANY OTHER BREED OR CROSS CLASSES
Judge: Mr Harold Keast
Class 22: ONE BREEDING EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) four teeth and upwards
1st Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mr W. J. Jordan, Chagford
3rd Master J. Weaving, Hennock
4th Mr R & Mrs J Steer, Ashburton
Class 23: ONE EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) two teeth
1st Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
3rd Miss L. Arscott, Chagford
Class 24: ONE EWE LAMB (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mr C. R. Stacey, Buckfastleigh
2nd Mr P. & Mrs E. Edworthy, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
3rd Miss L. Arscott, Chagford
4th Master J. Steer, Ashburton
Class 25: ONE OLD RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
2nd Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge
3rd Mr R & Mrs J Steer, Ashburton
4th Mr C. R. Stacey, Buckfastleigh
Class 26: ONE RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) shearling
1st Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge
2nd Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington
3rd Mr P. Pearse, North Bovey
4th Master J. Weaving, Hennock
Class 27: ONE RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR (any breed or cross not eligible in any
other class)
1st Mrs L. Hawker, Shaugh Prior
2nd Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge
3rd Master J. Steer, Ashburton
4th Mr C. R. Stacey, Buckfastleigh
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
2nd Mr R & Mrs J Steer, Ashburton
3rd Master J. Weaving, Hennock
4th Mr C. R. Stacey, Buckfastleigh
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 J. Williams, Ilsington
S W FARMERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP donated by South West Farmers Ltd for the Best Local Ram Classes 26-28
Mrs J. Williams, Ilsington – Shearling Ram
CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Commercial or Crossbred Sheep (not eligible in any other class)
Mrs S. Champion, Highbridge – Devon and Cornwall Longwool Shearling Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up Commercial or Crossbred Sheep (not eligible in any other class)
Mrs J. Williams – Cheviot Shearling Ewe
YOUNG HANDLER
Class 29: ONE EWE OR LAMB (any breed or cross) exhibited by a handler aged 12 years or under
1st Miss Annabelle Hawker, Shaugh Prior
2nd Master Herbert Steer, Ashburton
3rd Master Archie Edworthy, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
4th Master George Edworthy, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Class 30: ONE EWE (any breed or cross) exhibited by a handler aged 12 to 16 years
1st Miss Rebecca Stacey, Buckfastleigh
2nd Master John Weaving, Hennock
WIDECOMBE FAIR CUP FOR BEST YOUNG HANDLER in Class 29 or 30
Miss Rebecca Stacey
2025 SHEEP CHAMPIONS
PHIPPS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Sheep Exhibit in Show
Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
Whiteface Dartmoor Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Reserve Sheep Exhibit in Show
I.G.S. Mortimore & Son
Scotch Blackface Old Ewe
MOORLAND CHAMPION SHEEP CUP for the best sheep from WF, GF and BF classes
Mr P. & Mrs A. Abel & Daughters, Peter Tavy
Whiteface Dartmoor Old Ram