Tivyside Agricultural Show

By Anwen Francis

The equine flu might have affected entries at several agricultural and horse shows this year, but the Tivyside Agricultural Show was well supported with Supreme of Show and Local Champion horse being awarded to the Menai Stud’s Section D Stallion Menai Casius.

Described by the judge Delyth Jones of Penrhiwllan as a “perfectly moving horse with a look at me presence once he entered the ring” the winning stallion from Rhydowen near Llandysul was shown to perfection as usual by Tomos Jones. His father, Peter was delighted with the win.

He said: “It’s the second year in succession that we’ve taken Supreme of Show with two different horses, 2018 under saddle and this year in hand. This is Menai Casius’s first year in the show ring and he won at Aberystwyth back in May. It’s a great win and a pre- Royal Welsh outing. I’m absolutely delighted.”

The reserve supreme horse was awarded to the homebred Heavy Horse mare Penbryn Celtic Morning Grace property of Jason and Helen Harries of Plwmp. The judge also took a keen interest in this mare in the line-up of section champions and told the Tivyside that it was “very close” between the Supreme and Reserve spot.

The show jumping, organised by the Tivyside Pony Club attracted a number of competitors, with Millie Davies of Rhos jumping a lovely clear in the 80cms and 90cm class gaining two wins.

The Tivyside Pony Club’s District Commissioner Helen Williams was delighted with the support received.

She said: “Show jumping hasn’t been held at the show for around 10 years or more and it was super and positive to see riders of all ages competing throughout the day. We also hope that we have gained a few new members to join the Pony Club and it was excellent to work alongside our local show.”

Over in the cattle section, the judge for the Interbreed Beef Championship was Tudur Edwards from north Wales. He was presented with six champion animals and after a detailed inspection of each exhibit, he chose the limousin cross heifer owned by Ifan James Phillips of Newcastle Emlyn who was helped by his father John.

Ifan was over the moon as he explains: “We are showing at the Royal Welsh next week. It felt amazing, this was our second time for us to win the interbreed on the trot with family and friends all around the ring - it can’t get better!”

Judge Edwards said: “Once again, I have six terrific animals in front of me and I thank the competitors. A lot of hard work has gone into getting them here and I congratulate all.”

Reserve Interbreed was awarded to the Thomas Family of Llechwedd, Capel Iwan.

The horticulture, cookery and craft tent was a blooming success with cakes, flowers, garments, wines and garden produce. Sisters Janet Jones and Marina Davies of Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn nearly wiped the board with their successes gaining several first and second placings with their gins, liqueurs and chutneys.

Delyth Brown was this year’s secretary. 2019 was her first year in the post and she thoroughly enjoyed her role.

“What a day! I’ve gathered a lot of knowledge on how to improve things for next year. I would like to thank each and every competitor for entering and supporting the show. Your feedback received to make the show next year even better was greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the trade stands for their support and attendance. Huge thank you to all the sponsors - the show wouldn’t have gone ahead without your ongoing support.

“Last but certainly not least, thank you to all the judges, stewards and volunteers for your efforts. Team work makes dream work! Tivyside show 2019...over and out!”

CHAMPION RESULTS

EQUINE

Champion Horse: Menai Casius. Section D Champion, Overall Welsh Champion and Local Horse owned by the Menai Stud.

Reserve Champion Horse: Heavy Horse owned by J&H Harries of Plwmp.

Exercise Vehicle & Driving: Mr & Mrs Humphries of Rhos.

ROR: Rianne Fulton, Rhydlewis

Section A: Friarly Geneveav, Peter and Ann Jones

Section B: Fairywood Gwenllian, Debbie Jones

Section C: Tirfal Black Rose, Dan Copley from Llangadog

Welsh Part Bred: Mount Pleasant China Doll with Valmai Thomas of Tegryn

Ridden Welsh: Penstrumbly Made Me Smile, owned by Mrs Kath Hall, Fishguard.

Palomino: Glebedale Desert Storm ridden by India Latter

Coloured: Pippa John, Bancyfelin

Arab: Mount Pleasant China Doll, Valmai Thomas

Hunter in hand and Sports Horse: Ruth Rees, Camrose

Hunter under saddle and Show Hunter Pony: Wyn Morris, Llanycefn

Lead Rein: Sarah Evans, Talgarreg

Shetland: Naomi Hawker, Laugharne

Mountain and Moorland: Nia Davies, Llangammach Wells

SHEEP

Champion Sheep: Mr G Williams, Tynllyn, Llanwnnen with a Texel.

Reserve: Sara and Cerys Brown of Llanpumsaint with a Torwen.

Group o 3 sheep: 1st Blue Texels owned by G Williams; 2nd Suffolks with Steffan Thomas and 3rd Llanwenogs with Eurig Evans

Suffolk: Steffan Thomas, Llangadog

Llanwenog: Eurig Evans, Capel Iwan

Texel: Mr G Williams, Llanwnnen

Any other hill breed: Gwynne Davies, Llanddewi Brefi

Wiltshire: JM Davies, Bridell

PIGS

Pig Champion: J Owen and Family, Rhydamman

YOUNG HANDLER

Sheep: James Sloyan, Whitemill

CATTLE

Dairy: Aled James, Penrhiwllan

British Blue: Jade Phillips, Plwmp

Simmental: Mrs DJ Cummins, Hermon

Limousin: Phill and Gemma Davies

Any Other Beef: Kevin Thomas, CapelIiwan

Commercial and Champion Beef: Ifan Phillips

Group of 5: Commercial Beef, reserve the Limousins.