Organisers roll back the years at Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show

Rain had an impact on visitor numbers and contributed towards the churning up of the Barley Field showground.

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But there was a good display of entries from those who turned out to support the show and many of the top exhibitors were from the local area.

An elegant British Blue beef cow called Croft Ends Edith was crowned overall cattle champion, owned by Jonty Bellas, of Croft Ends Farm in Appleby.

Mr Bellas credited the six-year-old home-bred champion’s tremendous length, good feet and strong legs for its victory.

The 46-year-old show veteran said: “I’m absolutely over the moon, I’m really made up as I didn’t expect it at all.

“This is my local show and it’s a friendly show. There’s not a vast amount of cattle but the quality is always outstanding – a lot of animals here have been at the Highland Show and the Yorkshire Show so the standard is very good.

“It’s good to come and let people see what you’re breeding, see what they’re doing, and it’s a good social event. Although we do battle in the ring we’re all good buddies outside really.”

The rosette for best sheep exhibit went to Richard Wilson’s home-bred Texel Tup lamb, Eden Valley Youthful.

Mr Wilson, 35, of nearby Low Field Farm, Appleby, said: “It’s got great character for a Texel; it’s got a very good carcass and tremendous skin. It’s an all round good lamb.”

Tom Eccles, at the tender age of 13, took the gong for ‘best bird in show.’ The young poultry exhibitor, from Middleton-in-Teesdale, received the accolade for his dark-red partridge-bred Old English Game cockerel.

“I’m delighted, I had a great big grin on my face when I found out,” he said. “We put oil on him to make him more red and washed its legs really well because it’s always stood strongly, that’s what will have caught the judges’ eyes.”

The annual Appleby show offers much more to the hundreds of visitors than cattle, sheep and poultry though, with an extensive line-up of impressive horses, ponies, and even much-loved family pets.

Traders from far and wide attend, arts and craft experts exhibit their creativity, and some of finest local vegetable growers and gardeners go head-to-head in the horticulture tent.

RESULTS:

Class 1 - The Rydal Class

Judge: Mrs C Bradley

For dogs which have not won a first or second prize in a trial

1st: Mr J Morgan with Bess

2nd: Mr P Rigby with Elsa

3rd: Mr L Cowper with Floss

4th: Miss J Richardson with Glenalla Billy

5th: Mr P Ellis with Joe

6th: Mr J Relph with Gem

RE Porter Challenge Cup:- Mr J Morgan with Bess

Class 2- The Rydal Open Class

Judge: Mrs C Bradley

1st: Mr A Clarke with Meg

2nd: Mr S Atkinson with Meg

3rd: Mr H Hutchinson with Bob

4th: Mr M Longton with Todd

5th: J Palmer with Dot

6th: Mr P Rigby with Nell

7th: Mr T Longton with Ben

8th: Mr D Purdham with Folly

9th: Mr L Cowper with Flo

10th: Mr L Cowper with Spot

Silver Challenge Trophy and a family ticket for Windermere Lake Cruises- Mr A Clarke

Class 3- The Le Fleming Stakes

Open.

Judge: Mr H Hutchinson

1st: Mr C Caygill with Luck 82 points

2nd: Mr T Longton with Bob 81 points

3rd: Mr M Longton with Todd 80 points

4th: Mr P Rigby with Nell 78 points

5th: Mr A Baines with Jess 76 points

6th: Mr M Longton with Mac 75 points

7th: Mr R Fawcett with Lola 75 points

8th: Mr A Baines with Lassie 72 points

9th: Mr A Temple with Flint 70 points

10th: L Cowper with Eric 70 points

Silver Challenge trophy kindly given by Mr R H F Le Fleming : Mr C Caygill

Class 4 - Group of Foxhounds

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: Melbreak

Class 5- Couple of Foxhounds, entered or unentered dogs

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: Eskdale and Ennerdale

2nd: Melbreak

3rd: Blencathra

Class 6 - Couple of Foxhounds, entered or unentered bitches

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: Eskdale and Ennerdale

2nd: Ullswater

3rd: Eskdale and Ennerdale

The Dora Marley Challenge Salver for the best couple: Eskdale and Ennerdale

Class 7 - Unentered Foxhound - Dogs

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: No 54 Eskdale and Ennerdale Tramper walked by E Todhunter

2nd:No 58 Eskdale and Ennerdale Clasher walked by E Wilkinson

3rd: No 65 Melbreak Drifter walked by R Jolly

4th: No53 Eskdale and Ennerdale Dalesman walked by D Boow

5th: No 61 Ullswater Diver walked by Mrs W O'Brien

A Special prize for the for the Best Walked Hound in Class: No 50 Coniston Drummer walked by Master H Westmoreland – Nicholson

Class 8 - Entered Foxhound - Dogs

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: No 79 Blencathra Saddler walked by Mr J Robinson

2nd:No 77 Blencathra Sergent walked by S Todhunter

3rd: No 94 Coniston Matchem walked by The Kenneld

4th: No 84 Coniston Briton walked by Mr P Wybergh

5th: No 98 Eskdale and Ennerdale Drummer walked by G Wilkinson

A Special prize for the Best Walked Hound in Class: No 93 Coniston Mountain walked by Mr M Smith

Class 9 - Unentered Foxhound - Bitches

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: No 134 Melbreak Damsel walked by S Varley

2nd: No 125 Coniston Dazzel walked by Miss M Westmoreland - Nicholson

3rd:No 131 Eskdale and Ennerdale Charmer walked by J Harrison

4th: No141 Ullswater Diamond walked by Mrs W O'brien

5th: No 140 Ullswater Mistress walked by M Wilkinson

A special prize for the Best Walked Hound in Class: No 131 Eskdale and Ennerdale Charmer walked by J Harrison

Class 10 Entered Foxhound - Bitches

Judge: Mr Matt Ramsden MFH and Mr Andrew Cook MFH

1st: No 165 Coniston Lyric walked by Mr R Westmoreland

2nd: No 174 Eskdale and Ennerdale Duchess walked by C Harrison

3rd:No 173 Eskdale and Ennerdale Welcome walked by The Kennels

4th: No 146 Blencathra Memory walked by N Richardson

5th: No 150 Coniston Crafty walked by G & R Irwin

A special prize for the Best Walked Hound in Class: No 172 Eskdale and Ennerdale Starlight walked by J Hinde

The Best Walked Hound from Classes 7,8,9,10: No 172 Eskdale and Ennerdale Starlight walked by J Hinde

The Robert Logan Memorial Challenge Trophy for the Champion Foxhound: No 79 Blencathra Saddler walked by Mr J Robinson

The Hartley Memorial Challenge Trophy for the best hound opposite sex to Champion: No 165 Coniston Lyric walked by Mr R Westmoreland

The Bruce Logan Memorial Challenge Trophy for SUPREME CHAMPION IN SHOW: No 79 Blencathra Saddler

Trophy for the Reserve: No 255 Holcombe Daystar

Class 11 - Working Terrier Lakeland and Border Type, Dogs and Bitches - Open

Judge: Mr Robert Proud

1st: No 204 A Tyson with Rebel

2nd: No 213 G Norman with Cracker

3rd:No 217 Mr D Bainbridge with Barney

4th: No 209 J Jackson with Bob

Class 12 - Working Terrier Jack Russell Type, Dogs and Bitches - Open

Judge: Mr Robert Proud

1st: No G Norman with Tam

2nd: No M Cummings with Midge

3rd: No S Moffat with Jan

4th: No T Shepherd with Parh

Silver Challenge Trophy for Champion Terrier: No 229 G Norman with Tam

Best Terrier in different class to Champion: No 204 A Tyson with Rebel

Class 13 - Unentered Harrier - Dogs

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: No 242 Pendle Forest and Craven Trapper

2nd: No 234 High Peak Accountant

3rd:No 232 Easton Baily

4th: No 230 Easton Baldwin

Class 14 - Entered Harrier - Dogs

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: No 255 Holcombe Daystar

2nd:No 252 High Peak Damien

3rd: No 260 Holcombe High Peak Batman

4th: No 265 Vale of Lune Firwood

Class 15 - Unentered Harrier - Bitches

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: No 280 Holcombe Harvest

2nd: No 276 High Peak Gaiety

3rd: No 283 Pendle Forest and Craven Treaty

4th: No 271 Easton Bashful

Class 16 - Entered Harrier - Bitches

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: No 295 Holcombe Dipper

2nd: No 290 High Peak Argue

3rd: No 288 Easton Cornflake

4th: No 302 Pendle Forest and Craven Perfect

Class 17 - Group of Harriers

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: Holcombe

2nd: High Peak

3rd: Pendle Forest and Craven

Class 18 - Best Couple of Harriers Entered or Unentered Dogs

Judge: Mr Elfan Bell

1st: Holcombe

2nd: High Peak

3rd: Vale of Lune

Class 19 - Best Couple of Harriers Entered or Unentered Bitches

Judge: Mr Peter Jones

1st: High Peak

2nd: Holcombe

3rd: Easton

Champion Harrier : Holcombe Daystar 255

Reserve Chapion Harrier : Holcombe Harvest 280

Class 20 - Unentered Beagles - Dogs

Judge: Mr George Knowles MH and Mr Paul Jelley

1st: No 322 Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Porlock

2nd: No 327 Palmer Marlborough Winston

3rd: No 324 Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Pocket

4th: No 329 Newcastle and District Cooper

Class 21 - Entered Beagles - Dogs

Judge: Mr George Knowles MH and Mr Paul Jelley

1st: No 350 Palmer Marborogh Dancer

2nd: No 343 Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Windsor

3rd: No 342 Colne Valley Craftsman

4th: No 351 Palmer Marlborough Grafton

Class 22 - Unentered Beagles - Bitches

Judge: Mr George Knowles MH and Mr Paul Jelley

1st: No 367 Blackcombe Wonder

2nd: No 429 Claro Viva

3rd: No 372 Derbyshire,Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Lucy

4th: No377 Newcastle and District Clipper

Class 23 - Entered Beagles - Bitches

Judge: Mr George Knowles MH and Mr Paul Jelley

1st: No 399 Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Wagtail

2nd: No 409 Palmer Marlborough Tarnish

3rd : No 417 Warwickshire Vision

4th: No 412 Newcastle and District Ambush

Class 24 - Group of Beagles

1st: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire

2nd: New Castle and District

3rd: Blackcombe

C N de Courcey Parry Trophy for Best Beagle in show: Palmer Marlborough Dancer

George Leake Memorial Challenge Trophy for best Opposite sex to Champion: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Wagtail

Gibson Memorial Trophy for best Unentered beagle Dog: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Porlock

Craghill Trophy for best Unentered Beagle Bitch: Blackcombe Wonder

Ian Wear Trophy for best Entered Beagle Dog: Palmer Marlborough Dancer

David Grayling Trophy for best Entered Beagle Bitch: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire Wagtail

Class 25 - Shepherd's Crook - Plain Horn

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr Holland

2nd: Mr B Cannon

3rd: Mr B Cannon

Class 26 - Walking Stick - Plain Horn

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr B Cannon

2nd: Mr D Wall

3d: Mr D Wall

Class 27 - Crook or Stick - Ornamental Horn

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr Holland

2nd: Mr Holland

3rd: Mr Earl

Class 28 - Shepherd's Crook - Plain Wood

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr B Cannon

2nd: Mr Whitwell

3rd: Mr Earl

Class 29 - Walking Stick - Plain Wood

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr Holland

2nd: Mr D Wall

3rd: Mr Earl

Class 30 - Crook or Stick - Ornamental Wood

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mrs L Wall

2nd: Mrs L Wall

3rd: Mr B Cannon

Class 31 - Ladies Crook or Stick - Horn or Wood

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mrs L Wall

2nd: Mr D Wall

3rd: Mr B Cannon

Class 32 - Thumb Stick - Horn or Wood

Judge: Mr James Reebanks

1st: Mr Holland

2nd: Mr B Cannon

3rd: Mr Earl

Silver Trophy kindly given by Mr and Mrs I Garside for the Best Stick in Show :- Mr B Cannon

Reserve Champion Stick:- Mr L Wall

Silver Trophy kindly given by the Prickett Family in memory of Fred Prickett for the best ornamental stick in show:- Mr Holland

Hound Trail

Show of Coniston Foxhounds

Judge: Mr Barry Todhunter

Unentered Dog:- 1st Delboy walked by Mr P Wybergh, 2nd Dalesman walked by Mr P Redhead 3rd Drummer walked by Master H Westmoreland -NIcholson

Unentered Bitches:- 1st Dazzle walked by Mr and Mrs A Cumming, 2nd Music walked by N Salisbury, 3rd Skittle walked by Miss M Westmoreland-Nicholson

Entered Dogs:- 1st Driver walked by Mr M Cummings, 2nd Briton walked by Mr P Wybergh, 3rd Mountain walked by Mr M Smith, 4th Matchem walked by The Kennels, 5th Regal walked by The Kennels

Entered Bitches:- 1st Harriet walked by Mr M Nicholson, 2nd Witness walked by Mrs H Westmoreland - Nicholson, 3rd Wagtail walked by Mrs H Westmoreland-Nicholson 4th Rival walked by Mr and Mrs Cummings, 5th Sonnet walked by A Cummings

Preston Challenge Trophy for the Best Walked Unentered Hound Dog and Bitch:- Dalesman walked by P Redhead

Wilkin Trophy for the Best Looking Unentered Hound Dog or Bitch:- Dazzel walked by Mr and Mrs A Cummings

Thompson Challenge Cup for the Best Walked Entered Hound Dog or Bitch:- Crafty walked by Mr and Mrs Irwin

McCrone Trophy for the Best Walked Entered Hound Dog or Bitch:- Roumer walked by Miss L Freeman

Owen Balding Trophy for reserve Champion Coniston Hound : Harriet walked by Mr M Nicholson

Anthony Chapman Trophy for Champion Coniston Hound: Dazzel walked by Mr and Mrs A Cummings

Steele Cup for the Best Looking Entered Hound:- Harriet walked by Mr M Nicholson

The W B Hartley Challenge Cup for the Best Working Hound of Last Season's entry of The Coniston Foxhounds:- Bashful walked by Mr G Freeman

The David Williams Challenge Trophy for the Best Working Hound of last Seasons Entry of The Coniston Foxhounds (Opposite Sex):- Bedlam walked by Mr R Westmoreland

The Gordon Gregory Memorial Challenge Trophy for the best Working Hound to have run two seasons or more:- Twylight walked by Miss C Salisbury