Judging started early this morning with a prompt 830am start

First up was the bull class where our young bull Apollo took first place and Conker 3rd with 2 south Devons taking 2nd and 4th

Conker watching proceedings!
The bull line up
3rd for Conker
1st place for Apollo!

 

Then the Cow class where a beef shorthorn took 1st, our cow Gracie got 2nd red poll 3rd and our other cow Sadie got fourth  – no pictures unfortunately as we were all in the ring!
The heifer class was of an excellent standard, the judge commented that all of the entries were very good and it was a very close decision but a Lincoln red took 1st, beef shorthorn 2nd, south devon 3rd and Angela got 4th

Angela
Heifer class
Heifer class – 1st and 2nd place animals went onto to get Champion and reserve.

 

The Lincoln red went on to take the championship with beef shorthorn in reserve , for the junior championship the south devon heifers took it and our young bull Apollo got the reserve junior championship.

 

Tiring work showing – for cattle and handlers!
the junior champion – a south devon and Apollo in reserve