Sheep Classes - 2024 Results
GREYFACE CLASSES
Class 1: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
3rd Mr R Mortimore, Chagford
4th Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
Class 2: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
2nd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
Class 3: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
2nd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
4th Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
Class 4: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st Mr R Mortimore, Chagford
2nd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mr C Tuckett, Newton Abbot
Class 5: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
Class 6: ONE GREYFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
2nd Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
3rd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
4th Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
Class 7: GROUP OF GREYFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 1-6
1st Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd Mrs A Martin, Chudleigh
3rd Ms M Wilson, Okehampton
4th Mr C Tuckett, Newton Abbot
C MORTIMORE CHALLENGE CUP donated by Mr C Mortimore for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in Classes 1-7
Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old Ram
CHAMPION GREYFACE DARTMOOR CUP donated by D J and A Martin
Mr R Mortimore, Chagford, Old Ram
CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Greyface Dartmoor Sheep
Mr R Mortimore, Chagford, Old Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old 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 R Mortimore, Chagford, 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 Champion, Highbridge, Somerset, Old Ewe
JUDGE: MRS JANET ROGERS
WHITEFACE CLASSES
Class 8: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR BREEDING EWE four teeth and upwards
1st Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr O & Mrs A Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
3rd Mr M J Cole, Yelverton
4th Mrs H Pearse & Archie Pearse, Chagford
Class 9: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE two teeth
1st Mr G A Sharam, Dartmouth
2nd Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr G A Sharam, Dartmouth
4th Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
Class 10: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR EWE LAMB
1st Mr G A Sharam, Dartmouth
2nd Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr O & Mrs A Mortimore, Moretonhampstead
4th Mrs H Pearse & Archie Pearse, Chagford
Class 11: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR OLD RAM
1st Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd Mr G A Sharam, Dartmouth
3rd Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
4th Mr M J Cole, Yelverton
Class 12: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM shearling
1st Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr M J Cole, Yelverton
4th Mrs B Owen, Holne
Class 13: ONE WHITEFACE DARTMOOR RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
2nd Mr L Adams, Cornworthy
3rd Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
4th Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
Class 14: GROUP OF WHITEFACE DARTMOOR SHEEP - 1 ram, 1 ewe, 1 ewe lamb to be drawn from Classes 8-13
1st Mr G A Sharam, Dartmouth
2nd Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
3rd Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
4th Mrs L Hawker, Shaugh Prior
NED NORTHMORE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY & CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best of Breed
Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mr A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury, Old Ewe
MANN BROTHERS CHALLENGE CUP donated be Messrs Mann Brothers for the Best Whiteface Dartmoor Ram in the Show
Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
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 A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury
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 G Abel, 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 A & Mrs R Wrayford, Denbury, Old Ewe
JUDGE: MR ROB PHIPPS
SCOTCH BLACKFACE CLASSES
Class 15: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE four teeth and upwards
1st I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd Mr A Mortimore, Chagford
Class 16: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE two teeth
1st I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
Class 17: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED EWE LAMB
1st Mr A Mortimore, Chagford
2nd I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
Class 18: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED OLD RAM
1st I G S Mortimore, Chagford
2nd Mr A Mortimore, Chagford
Class 19: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM shearling
1st Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
2nd I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
Class 20: ONE SCOTCH BLACKFACED RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR
1st I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
2nd I G S Mortimore & Son, Chagford
3rd Mr 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
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 Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up
Mr A Mortimore, Chagford - Ewe Lamb
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
Mr A Mortimore, Chagford, Ewe Lamb
JUDGE: MR TOM CLEAVE
COMMERCIAL OR CROSSBRED CLASSES
Class 22: ONE BREEDING EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) four teeth and upwards
1st Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
2nd Ms A Sharam, Dartmouth
3rd John Weaving, Hennock
4th Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 23: ONE EWE (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) two teeth
1st Mrs J Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mrs J Williams, Ilsington
4th Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
Class 24: ONE EWE LAMB (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
2nd John Weaving, Hennock
3rd Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
4th Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 25: ONE OLD RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mrs J Williams, Ilsington
2nd Mrs J Williams, Ilsington
3rd Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
4th Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
Class 26: ONE RAM (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class) shearling
1st Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
2nd Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
3rd Mr P G Abel, Peter Tavy
4th John Weaving, Hennock
Class 27: ONE RAM LAMB BORN IN THE CURRENT YEAR (any breed or cross not eligible in any other class)
1st Mrs S Champion, Highbridge, Somerset
2nd John Weaving, Hennock
3rd Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
4th John Weaving, Hennock
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 Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
3rd John Weaving, Hennock
4th 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
Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
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)
Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge, 2T Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Runner-Up Commercial or Crossbred Sheep (not eligible in any other class)
Mrs J Williams, Ilsington, 2T Ewe
JUDGE: MR RICK ATKINS
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 Miss Annabel Hawker, Shaugh Prior
3rd Master Herbert Steer, Ashburton
4th Master Archie Edworthy, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
WIDECOMBE FAIR CUP FOR BEST YOUNG HANDLER
Master John Weaving
2024 SHEEP CHAMPIONS
PHIPPS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Best Sheep Exhibit in Show
Mr E Darke, Kingsbridge
Devon & Cornwall Longwool, 2T Ram
RESERVE CHAMPION ROSETTE for the Reserve Sheep Exhibit in Show
Mr R Mortimore, Chagford
Greyface Dartmoor Old Ram
MOORLAND CHAMPION SHEEP CUP for the best sheep from WF, GF and BF classes
Mr R Mortimore, Chagford
Greyface Dartmoor Ram