FULL RESULTS: Blue skies for Horton-in-Ribblesdale Agricultural and Horticultural Show

The weather was absolutely perfect with blue skies, sun and no hint of a breeze. Fortunately tradition did continue despite earlier worries that the school may not be available for the staging of indoor classes. The village school was sadly closed to pupils at the end of last term; however the school foundation governors were able to kindly give permission for the premises to be used this year and the show secretary Paula Swainson said she was hopeful that the show may be able to continue to use the venue in future. The field adjoining the school is kindly lent by the Jackson family and as usual the standard of entries in the sheep section were well supported and of first class standard. particularly pleasing was the increase in entries and some new faces too which bodes well for the future.

It seemed strange entering the school with bare walls no longer showing pupils' work and empty floor space. But on the positive side there was much more area available for the entries to be exhibited and this also meant that a small marquee for 'Vegetables and Flowers' was no longer needed in the grounds. All indoor classes were now in the main building. Standards were again exceptional for such a small show. An added extra in the school was a small exhibition of old school photographs which attracted a lot of interest.

Trophies were presented by the Gala princess Beth Richardson, who also won one herself for the best handwriting. Show chairman Barrie Thomas found time to prepare his Swaledales for the show ring, despite being busy with the arrangements for the staging of the event. His hard work paid off when he was presented with The Alexander Morphet cup for the Champion Swaledale, and he was the runner-up in the overall Championship. James Caton won the Frankland Challenge Cup for the Champion blue-faced Leicester and it was his female shearling which stole the show and took the supreme award, the Marmaduke White Cup for the on-field champion.

Show newcomer Sam Morphet had a successful debut when his Texel sheep won the Champion award in that section.

Colin Booth won the trophy for the best overall exhibit in the Handicraft section with some very talented woodwork in the shape of a nest of tables, while Chris Sandiford took the top award for the best overall exhibit in the Confectionery section with his entry in the Gentlemen's Baking class. A special mention to Emily Palmer who echoed everyone's sentiments with her Novelty cake entry, decorated and iced with` 'Farewell Horton School`.

List of trophy winners: Marmaduke White Trophy for overall sheep champion: James Caton.

Crown Hotel cup for the Champion Dalesbred: Neil Jackson. Alexander Morphet cup for the Champion Swaledale: Barrie Thomas. The Golden Lion Cup for the Champion Texel: Sam Morphet. The Frankland Challenge cup for the Champion Blue Faced Leicester: James Caton. Joan Barker Salver for the Champion Zwartble: Jessica Lambert. Waterston Challenge cup for the Best Five Mule Gimmer Lambs: Abbie White. Thompson challenge cup for the Best Male in Swaledale Section: Stuart &Debbie Robinson.Dawson challenge cup for the Best fleeced sheep in Swaledale section: David Morphet.Peter Wood memorial trophy for the Best Exhibit in the local Swaledale section: Barrie Thomas. The Foredale tankard for the Best Pair of Swaledale gimmer lambs in the local section: Barrie Thomas.The Ron Metcalfe memorial cup for the Best Ram lamb in the Swaledale section: Stuart and Debbie Robinson. Best female in the Swaledale section: Barrie Thomas. Lobol Cup for the Best Male in Dalesbred section: Neil Jackson, Carr challenge cup for the Best fleeced sheep in Dalesbred section: John Carr. Bernard Capstick memorial cup for the Best Dalesbred Group: Neil Jackson. Best female in the Dalesbred section: Richard Brown. Best Masham lamb: Neil Jackson.Horton tradesman cup for the Best exhibit in sheep section shown by an exhibitor under sixteen years of age: Isobel James.

Sarginson cup for the Best Apple and Carrot cake: Tina Harrison. Mrs.Mason memorial cup for the Best overall entry in Confectionery section: Chris Sandiford. Exhibitor, thirteen years and over gaining most points in the Confectionery section: Helen Armstrong. The J Barrow cup for the exhibitor gaining most points in the flower section: Elizabeth Staig. The Speed Fuel Oil cup for the exhibitor, 16 years and under, best entry in the handicrafts section: Emily Palmer. Horton Landscaping cup for the Best Photograph taken by a child: Katie Gudgeon. Most points in the Confectionery section, 12-16 years of age: Joint winners – Emily Palmer and Katie Gudgeon. Most points, 11 years and under: Olivia Newhouse. Thomas Metcalfe memorial trophy for the Best Handwriting: Beth Richardson. Best exhibit in the Needlecraft section: Paula Swainson. Most points in the Horticulture section: Heather Huddleston. Dennis Bainbridge salver for the Best exhibit in Horticulture section: Shirley Lambert. Best exhibit in the Handicraft section: Colin Booth. Best Photograph: P Durham. Best Exhibit in the Flower section: Elizabeth Staig. Armstrong Old Timers tankard for the best Vintage Car: G Woolf. John Lambert shield for the best Vintage Vehicle: H Middleton.

Full results:

Section A – Local sheep section ( parish of Horton-in-Ribblesdale )

Two Masham Gimmer Lambs: 1. N.Jackson. Two Mule Gimmer Lambs: 1. A.White 2. S.Sutcliffe 3. J.Millman. One Swaledale Gimmer Lamb: 1&3. B.Thomas 2. D.Morphet. Two Swaledale Gimmer Lambs: 1. B.Thomas 2. S&D.Robinson 3.D.Morphet. One Swaledale Ram lamb: 1&2.S&D.Robinson. 3.B.Thomas. One Swaledale Gimmer shearling: 1.B.Thomas 2.S.&.D.Robinson 3.D.Morphet. One Swaledale Suckled ewe: 1.&2.S.&.D.Robinson 3.D.Morphet. One Swaledale Shearling Ram: 1.D.Morphet. One Dalesbred Gimmer lamb: 1.N.Jackson 2&3. J.Carr Two Dalesbred Gimmer Lambs: 1. N.Jackson 2. J.Carr. One Dalesbred Ram lamb: 1. J.Carr 2. N.Jackson. One Dalesbred Gimmer Shearling: 1. N.Jackson 2. J.Carr. One Dalesbred suckled ewe: 1. N.Jackson 2. J.Carr

SectionAA – Sheep section- Open classes

Blue Faced Leicester Ram: 1. M.Dodd. 2. Aged Blue Faced Leicester Ram: 1. A.White 2. M.Dodd 3. J.Millman. Blue Faced Leicester Ram Lamb: 1. J.Millman 2. A.White 3. J.Middleton. Blue Faced Leicester Gimmer lamb: 1&2.A.White 3.J.Caton . Blue faced Leicester female shearling: 1. J.Caton 2. J.Middleton 3. S.Sutcliffe. Five Mule Gimmer lambs: 1. A.White 2. S.Sutcliffe 3. J.Caton. Two Mule Gimmer Lambs: 1. A.White 2. S.Sutcliffe 3. J.Caton. One Mule Gimmer lamb: 1&2.A.White 3. S.Sutcliffe. One Dalesbred Gimmer lamb: 1. N.Jackson 2. R.H.Brown 3. D.Lambert. One Dalesbred shearling gimmer: 1.N.Jackson 2. R.H.Brown 3. D.Lambert. One Dalesbred aged Ram: 1. N.Jackson 2. D.Lambert. One Dalesbred Shearling ram: 1.R.H.Brown 2. N.Jackson 3. J.Carr. One Dalesbred Ram Lamb: 1. J.Carr 2. D.Lambert 3. N.Jackson. One Dalesbred Suckled ewe: 1. R.H.Brown 2. N.Jackson. 3. D.Lambert. Dalesbred Group: 1. N.Jackson 2. J.Carr. 3. D.Lambert. One Swaledale Gimmer lamb: 1. S.Raine 2. B.Thomas 3. D.Morphet. One Swaledale Shearling gimmer: 1.B.Thomas 2. S&D.Robinson 3. L.Hoggarth. One aged Swaledale Ram: 1. S&D.Robinson 2. D.Morphet 3. L.Hoggarth. One Swaledale shearling Ram: 1. D.Morphet . One Swaledale Ram lamb: 1. S&D.Robinson. 2.&3. S.Raine. One Swaledale Suckled ewe: 1.&2.S.&D.Robinson 3. D.Morphet. Swaledale Group: 1 S&D.Robinson. 2. D.Morphet 3. L.Hoggarth. Zwartble female shearling: 1. C.Slee 2. G.Middleton 3. T.Sutcliffe. Zwartble suckled ewe: 1. C.Slee 2. T.Sutcliffe 3. J.Piper. Zwartble gimmer lamb: 1&2. J.Lambert 3. T.Sutcliffe. Zwartble Ram lamb: 1.J.Lambert 2. C.Slee 3. T.Sutcliffe. Rare & Minority sheep: 1.& 3. A&A.White 2. C.Slee. Texel shearling Ram: 1. R.Sunter. Aged Texel Ram: 1. R.Sunter 2. G.Middleton 3. J.James. Texel female shearling: 1. S.Morphet 2. L.Hoggarth 3. R.Lambert. Texel Suckled Ewe: 1. S.Morphet 2. R.Sunter 3. D&L.Newhouse. Texel Gimmer lamb: 1. R.Sunter 2. D&L.Newhouse 3. I.Mounsey. Texel Ram lamb: 1. R.Sunter 2. J.James 3. I.Mounsey. Two fat crossbred lambs: 1. C.Slee 2. L.Hoggarth 3. I.Mounsey.

Vintage Tractor: 1. H.Middleton 2. M.Foster 3. W.Armstrong. Vintage Vehicle: 1. G.Woolf 2&3. P.Shackleton.

Confectionery: Fruit Cake: 1. H.Armstrong 2. H.Huddleston 3. Bella Raine. Gingerbread: 1. H.Armstrong 2. M.Middleton 3. H.Huddleston. Chocolate Cake: 1. H.Armstrong 2. S.Lambert 3. L.Booth. No bake, tray bake: 1.S.Mounsey 2&3. H.Armstrong. Novelty Cake: 1. C.Middleton 2. M.Woolf. Tealoaf: 1. J.Campbell 2. B.Suttie 3. H.Huddleston. Lemon Drizzle: 1. S.Walker 2. T.Harrison 3. Victoria Johnson. Scones: 1.S.Durham 2. H.Huddleston 3. A.Tattersfield. Muffins: 1&2.. H.Armstrong. 3. H.Huddleston. Chocolate Brownies: 1. C.Lambert 2. J.Woods 3. C.Middleton. Traybake: 1. S.Moorhouse 2. H.Armstrong 3. C.Middleton. Fruit Pie: 1.&2.H.Huddleston 3. H.Armstrong. Victoria Cake ( one cake ) : 1. H.Armstrong 2. Amy Tattersfeild 3. M.Middleton. Butterfly Buns: 1. J.Campbell 2. P.Swainson 3. Victoria Johnson. Biscuits: 1. S.Mounsey 2. S.Walker 3. H.Huddleston. Cold Sweet: 1. H.Armstrong 2. H.Huddleston 3. S.Mounsey. Swiss Roll: 1. J.Campbell 2. M.Middleton 3. H.Huddleston. Apple and Carrot Cake: 1. T.Harrison 2. M.Middleton 3. L.Graham. Quiche: 1. H.Armstrong 2. C.Middleton 3. H.Huddleston. Cake made using Vegetables: 1. .H.Armstrong 2. H.Huddleston. Lemon Cheese: 1. H.Huddleton 2. S.Walker 3. H.Armstrong. Jam: 1.2.&3. H.Huddleston. Marmalade: 1. H.Huddleston 2. H.Fenten 3. H.Armstrong. Cheese and Onion Pasties: 1. H.Huddleston 2. H.Armstrong. Confectionery made by a Gentleman: 1. C.Sandiford 2. D.Palmer 3. R.Durham 3. C.Booth.

Childrens Baking: Seven years and under: Chocolate Crispies: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse. Decorated biscuits: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse. Currant Buns: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse.

Childrens baking: Eight to eleven years: Muffins: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Matthew Gudgeon 3. Amy Dunkley. Chocolate Swirls: 1. Zoe Thomas 2. Ruby Thomas 3. Ellie Forster. Flapjack: 1. Ruby Thomas 2. Zoe Thomas 3. Ellie Forster.

Childrens baking: Twelve to sixteen years: Novelty Cake: 1. Emily Palmer 2. Katie Gudgeon. Muffins: 1. Katie Gudgeon 2. Emily Palmer. Traybake: 1. Katie Gudgeon 2. Beth Richardson 3. Emily Palmer. Chocolate Swirls: 1. Emily Palmer. Chocolate Cake: 1. Katie Gudgeon 2. Emily Palmer.

Crafts: Knitted item: 1. A.Lambert 2.&3.M.Middleton. Tapestry or Cross stitch: 1. P.Swainson 2. M.Edgar 3. F.Durham. Patchwork,Quilting or Applique work: 1. P.Swainson 2&3. M.Middleton. Soft furnishings: 1.&3.P.Swainson 2. M.Middleton. Any other item: 1&2.P.Swainson 3. S.Mounsey. Recycled item from Denim: 1. P.Swainson. Handwork over Sixteen years: 1&2.P.Swainson. Artwork Over Sixteen years: 1. E.Staig. Article made by a Gentleman: 1. C.Booth. Greetings Card: 1. P.Swainson 2&3.E.Staig. Sugarcraft: 1. B.Suttie 2. P.Swainson 3. L.Sunter. Show Poster: 1. Charlotte Wilson 2. Katie Gudgeon 3. Rosie Wilson.

Horticulture: White Potatoes: 1.&2.H.Huddleston 3. D.Boocock. Coloured Potatoes: 1.&3. H.Huddleston 2. S.Lambert. Peas: 1. D.Boocock 2. H.Huddleston 3. J.Lambert. One Vegetable,one Flower: 1. D.Boocock 2. S.Lambert 3. H.Huddleston. Onions: 1. H.Huddleston. Carrots: 1&2.H.Huddleston 3. J.Lambert. White Cabbage: 1&2.J.Lambert 3. S.Lambert. Swede Turnips: 1.&2.S.Lambert. Beetroot: 1. J.Lambert 2. H.Huddleston 3. H.Fenten. Tomatoes: 1. J.Lambert 2&3..H.Huddleston. Cucumber: 1. J.Lambert 2&3.H.Huddleston. Any other Vegetable: 1&2.S.Lambert 3.H.Fenten. Hen eggs: 1. F.Durham 2. P.Swainson 3. Rosie Wilson. Bantam eggs: 1.P.Swainson.

Flowers: Homegrown flowers: 1. J.Campbell 2. H.Huddleston 3. E.Staig. Vase of flowers,one bloom: 1. E.Staig 2. H.Huddleston 3. D.Boocock. Flowering house plant: 1. H.Huddleston 2. P.Swainson 3. E.Staig. Foliage houseplant: 1. E.Staig 2. Annie Lambert 3. B.Suttie. Succulent or Cactus: 1. E.Staig 2.&3.P.Swainson. One Rose: 1. S.Mounsey 2. P.Swainson 3. J.Campbell. Saucer of flower heads: 1. E.Staig 2.&3.H.Huddleston. Miniature garden over twelve years: 1. E.Staig 2. Katie Gudgeon. Miniature garden, eleven years and under: 1. Ruby Thomas 2. Charlotte Wilson 3. Rosie Wilson 3. Matthew Gudgeon. Flower Arrangement: 1. E.Staig 2. J.Campbell 3. H.Huddleston.

Children's classes: Seven years and under: Paper plate face: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse. Edible necklace: 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse. Painting of an animal: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse. Handwriting: 1. Olivia Newhouse

Eight to eleven years: Paper plate face: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Elizabeth Swainson 3. Charlotte Wilson. Edible necklace:1. Ellie Forster 2. Rosie Wilson 3. Elizabeth Swainson. Painting of an animal: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Ruby Thomas 3. Zoe Thomas. Handwriting: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Matthew Gudgeon 3. Elizabeth Swainson.

Twelve to sixteen years: Greetings Card: 1&2.Katie Gudgeon. Handwriting: 1. Beth Richardson 2. Katie Gudgeon 3. Emily Palmer.

Handwork, Eleven years and under: 1. Charlotte Wilson 2. Elizabeth Swainson. 3. Ruby Thomas. Artwork,Eleven years and under: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Zoe Thomas 3. Elizabeth Swainson. Handwork,twelve to sixteen years: 1. Emily Palmer.

Photographs: Two landscape: 1. Katie Gudgeon 2. D.Boocock 3. E.Staig. Subject beginning with R: 1. D.Boocock 2. J.Woods 3. L.Booth. Pets: 1. C.Lambert 2&3. K.Gudgeon . Happiness: 1. P.Durham 2. L.Booth 3. E.Staig. Caption: 1. E.Staig 2. P.Swainson 3. L.Booth. A Flower, under sixteen years: 1&2. Katie Gudgeon 3. Rosie Wilson. Black and White or Sepia: 1. D.Boocock 2. Katie Gudgeon 3. S.Johnson.

Large Pet dog 1. Zoe Thomas - Lola 2. Sami Heaton - Charlie. Small Pet Dog 1. Lesley Graham - Pupz 2. Chris Armstrong - Heidi 3. Robert Cullen - Henry.

Sheep Dog 1. Ruby Thomas - Alfie 2. Abbey White - Smut 3. Ellie Forster - Jill