Great Yorkshire Show 2025

Great Yorkshire Show
Written By Lynne Dickens

Gloriously sunny skies set the scene for an exceptional day at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Under picture-perfect conditions, the Highland Cattle classes drew a strong crowd and spirited competition. Judge David Soutar presided over an impressive line-up, spotlighting excellence in breeding and presentation.

Overall champion, Bonnie Melody of Moorside

Overall and female champion, Bonnie Melody of Moorside

Robert and Dianne Bradley’s homebred Bonnie Melody of Moorside, handled by Rhianydd Davies, was tapped out as Breed Champion reaffirming the consistent quality of the Moorside fold.

Standing in reserve was Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn, owned by Milly Bradley and bred by Jim and Catherine McKechnie, her presence and performance impressed throughout the show.

Junior Champion Bonnie Matilda of Moorside, owned, bred and exhibited by Robert and Dianne Bradley is a standout young heifer showing promise and presence, securing top honours for the Bradleys.

Reserve Junior Champion Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash, owned, bred and exhibited by Chloe Roberts, is a fine example of youthful quality and structure.

Male Champion was given to Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone, owned by David and Nancy Booth, handled by James Booth and bred my Michael Poland. He is a powerful and balanced bull, commanding attention in the ring.

While Reserve Male Champion went to Brogach Ruadh Murphy of Seam, owned and exhibited by Cannon Hall Farm Ltd and bred by Simon and Emma Haley. He was well-presented with a strong Highland character.

The Highland section provided both spectacle and substance, with breed enthusiasts celebrating a strong showing of traditional traits and forward-thinking breeding. Congratulations to all exhibitors for their passion and commitment.

Judge David Soutar commented, “It was quite poignant for me to be asked to judge the GYS and, in particular, place the Supreme Champion - The Mansfield Trophy. I started my working life 60 years ago working for the Earl of Mansfield who donated the trophy. The Scone Palace fold were no strangers to success at the GYS winning the championship multiple times.

Judges’ report

I must say despite there being no Celtic entries the general quality was first class, especially among the females! The majority of animals were well brought out. In particular, the two young ladies: Rhianydd Davies, who ended up Champion and reserve, Milly Bradley deserve great credit for the way they professionally presented their charges to me.

My Supreme Champion, the 2-year-old Bonny Melody of Moorside, had a slight edge over reserve Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn, an in-calf 3-year-old who if anything was in too big condition for me. Not a lot between them and there was no doubt they stood out.

The cow classes although not big were full of good cows, some better walking than others and both the senior and junior cows were animals I would be happy to have at home.

The large yearling heifer class, I kept as one and here maybe legs were more of an issue but all in all a decent show and all credit for entering.

Thanks for a great few days, Yorkshire. Anne and I along with Dougie and Sheila had a great time!

David Soutar

Show results

Bull born before 1 January 2024

1st Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - David and Nancy Booth | handled by James Booth
2nd Brogach Murphy Ruadh of Seam | Cannon Hall Farm Ltd
3rd Maverick of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley

Bull born on or after 1 January 2024

1st Eorraic Ruadh of Scholes | David and Nancy Booth
2nd Sairdseant Dubh of Cliffe Farm | David and Jilly Clarkson

Cow in calf or in milk born before 1 January 2021

1st Millis 3rd of Seam | Chloe Roberts
2nd Lynn 12th of Mottistone | Cannon Hall Farm Ltd
3rd Seonasag of Ubhaidh | Robert and Dianne Bradley
4th Una Zoe of Chedley | Ash and Alice Malia

Cow in milk, born on or between 1 January and 31 December 2021

1st Fionnghal 3rd of Culloden | Simon and Emma Haley
2nd Freddie Dubh of Kipper Lynn | Edward and Tom Halford

Heifer, born in 2022 in calf or with calf at foot

1st Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn | Milly Bradley
2nd Caileag Bheag 2nd of West Edmondsley | Gary and Mark Braines
3rd Ivy Blossom of Harthill | Ash and Alice Malia
4th Bonnie Maisie of Moorside | Fred and Gaby Heslop
5th Claggorm 63rd of Glengarnock | Ash and Alice Malia

Heifer, born in 2023

1st Bonnie Melody of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley | handled by Rhianydd Davies
2nd Nighean of Kipper Lynn | Edward and Tom Halford
3rd Hannah 5th of West Edmondlsey | Gary and Mark Braines
4th Princess Ealasaid of Castles Estate | E Halford
5th Elizabeth 29th of April | Hayley Williamson

Heifer, born in 2024

1st Bonnie Matilda of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley
2nd Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash | Chloe Roberts
3rd Figgy of Thelbridge Hall | Milly Bradley
4th Orla of Glebe View | Fred and Gaby Heslop
5th Uilleann 11th of Scholes | David and Nancy Booth

Group of Three Animals

1st Gary and Mark Braines
2nd Robert and Dianne Bradley
3rd David and Nancy Booth
4th David and Jilly Clarkson

Pair of Animals

1st Edward and Tom Halford
2nd Gary and Mark Braines
3rd Cannon Hall Farm Ltd
4th Robert and Dianne Bradley
5th David and Nancy Booth

Junior Champion

Bonnie Matilda of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley

Reserve Junior

Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash | Chloe Roberts

Male Champion

Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone | David and Nancy Booth

Reserve Male

Brogach Ruadh Murphy of Seam | Cannon Hall Farm Ltd

Female Champion

Bonnie Melody of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley

Reserve Female

Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn | Milly Bradley

Breed Champion

Bonnie Melody of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley

Reserve Overall

Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn | Milly Bradley

Winner of Easton Perpetual Trophy offered by Miss A Barugh for Best Animal of Opposite Sex to Breed Champion

Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone | David and Nancy Booth

Winner of the Joan Wilson Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Best Heifer born in 2023

Bonnie Melody of Moorside | Robert and Dianne Bradley | Rhianydd Davies

Winner of the Bill Fiddler Memorial Quaich for Best Pair of Females

Edward and Tom Halford

Winner of the Robert Phillip Memorial Bowl

David and Nancy Booth

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