It was all go at the Shropshire Show
July 17th was the first date that Shropshire show went for. They were resolute to go ahead all the way through and were rewarded with beautiful weather and cattle entries that were only 20 down on the record 2018 year. There were also over 300 sheep forward. The Highlands had an entry of 27 cattle, of which most were forward, considering it was excellent silage weather.
We started with a strong Bull class with Paul Harris’s rising 3-year-old bull taking the male championship, and also the Overall Cup. The bull was Eion Mhor 5th of Harris and was shown by Guy Mumford of Yarchester fold, where he is spending the summer.
The cow class was one of the strongest ever seen at the show with twice Royal Welsh Show winner, Easter Bunny of Walton coming first against a strong field with Jacky Harrison second. This was the first win for Paul Langford with his new Windmill fold based in Much Wenlock.
The 3-year-old female class went to Paul Langford with his in-calf heifer Lady Elsie of Acre fold, a strong class of five.
The 2-year-old class was won by Annie Perkins with Violet of the Rose with a well grown heifer, while the yearling class was won by Louisa Jordan with a very feminine heifer, the well grown and stretchy Lady Bethany of Acre fold.
The pairs were won by Louisa Jordan with two yearling heifers.
The female championship went to Paul Langford with his 3-year-old heifer to win the John Langford Memorial trophy and the overall championship to Paul Harris with his 3-year-old black bull.
Our thanks for to Hugh Hoather for judging, the sponsors Arthur and Suzanne Hill, the show organisers for going ahead and to the competitors for making a superb effort in these difficult times.
