AFTERNOON sunshine helped visitors enjoy a bustling 2014 Arthington Show.
The Arthington, Bramhope, Pool and District, Horticultural and Agricultural Society event, held at Pool-in-Wharfedale on Sunday featured everything from ferrets to fire jugglers.
It also included high numbers of entries across the traditional display entry classes for livestock, horse and ponies, produce, and arts and crafts.
Showjumping, a dressage demonstration and a birds of prey exhibition all proved popular, while a circus skills workshop and donkey rides were a hit with the children.
MP Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) was among the audience. He said: “I had a wonderful day out with the family at Arthington Show.
“The range of classes put on was fantastic- everything from flower arrangements to dog classes.
“Add on attractions such as the birds of prey show, fire juggling and many others, and it was a terrific event overall with a great atmosphere. Personally I especially enjoyed the live music, particularly the set from Bullfrog Jones.
“Credit to the organisers for putting on the 97th annual show and making a success of it.”
Show secretary Karen Lewis said: “The day began with a covering of cloud and drizzle but the sunshine broke out around noon and it became a lovely sunny day.
“The committee, under the chairmanship of Adrian Tate and president Bruce Everall, had worked hard to put on a show that would interest all tastes.
“This included a large horticultural and produce tent, great main ring attractions including Cyril The Squirrel and Ben Potter’s Birds of Prey Display, and the new children’s zone - with circus skills and performances, assault course and slides.
“Our cattle, sheep, horse and dog entries all reported good numbers and there were a number of attractions to keep the public entertained throughout the day, including live music from local artists Bang On Drummers and Bullfrog Jones.
“The popular Gun Dog Scurry was held along with ‘have a go’ main ring activities, and the children’s pets, fancy dress, and mounted fancy dress were as popular as ever.”
The driving classes also proved popular, with show president Mr Everall and his wife Anne taking a lap of honour with their chosen winner of the Concourse De Elegance, and there were five rings for horse classes that ran throughout
the day.
Other attractions included a display by the Airedale Beagles pack and the Shire Horses and Tractor Parade, while the return of sheep to main show field was welcomed - even if two made a bid for freedom and had to be caught.
Karen added: “We would like to thank everyone who came, the exhibitors, and the many volunteers who helped to steward the classes, the judges, the sponsors and the landowners, Mr and Mrs Launder and Mr and Mrs Greenwood.”
RESULTS
LIVESTOCK & HORSE CLASSES
HEAVY HORSE SECTION
Brood Mare with Foal at Foot – 1st N Cross – Westfield Lucky Charm
Foal Colt/Filly - 1st N Cross – Crossingtons Issac 2nd R Bedford – Hartcliff Gabriel
Yearling Colt/Filly/Gelding - 1st JR Richardson – Tochill Lady Florence
Two year old Born After 2012 - R Bedford- Hartcliff Eva 2nd N Cross – Crossingtons Inkatink
Gelding 3 years or over – 1st E Hoyle – Tochill Joseph Jebb 2nd S Wigmore – Broomhedge Sir Ronnie
Barren Mare 3 Years & Over – 1st P Bedford – Lilly Mae
Pair of horses - 1st Miss S Cross – Westfield Lucky Charm & Crossingtons Inkatink
Young Handler; - 1st – Megan Hoyle – Toc Hill Joseph Jebb
Ridden Heavy Horse – 1st E Hoyle – Tochill Joseph Jebb 2nd S Wigmore – Broomhedge Sir Ronnie
Junior Champion - Miss N Cross – Crossingtons Issac
Reserve Champion – Mr R Bedford – Hartcliff Eva
Senior Champion - Mr P Bedford – Lilly Mae
Reserve Champion – Miss N Cross – Crossingtons Issac
IN-HAND SECTION
Best Conditioned Horse or Pony , in hand ; 1st – Little Gem 2nd K Wadsworth – Natural Design – 3rd M Sykes - Lola
Retrained Racehorse in-Hand – 1st D Morrill – Irish Mayhem 2nd J Holden – Miss Taboo
3rd A Mitchell - Kody
Young Stock in-Hand – 1st L Guest – Pembretty Picture 2nd J Gaunt – Anton China Gold
3rd L Sandham – Carlton Lima Blossom
Coloured Horse or Pony – 1st L.A Wolfenden – Addien Marie 2nd L Guest – Pembretty Picture
3rd N&C Bland - Hillside Oliver Trust
Veteran Horse or Pony – 1st R Motley – Cousan Morning Star 2nd K Wadsworth – Natural Design 3rd L Stewart – Lady Penningham
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND SECTION
Small Breed Youngstock: 1st E Wallace – Anchor Gooseberry 2nd R Hayward – Threapwood Beauty 3rd I&C Vurgest – Sheribrook Kersten
Small Breed Mare with Foal at Foot, Barren Mare or Gelding: 1st L Stewart – Glynllyn Freshasa Daisy 2nd L Caddick – Delami Tortuga 3rd I & C Vurgest Birchmoor Sungold
Large Breed Youngstock: 1st S&A Rogerson – Murthwaite Frosty Morn 2nd C Richardson –Lathomdale Belinda 3rd J Whitehead – Rushfield Royal Celebration
Large Breed Mare with Foal at Foot, Barren Mare or Gelding: 1st L&A Hayward – Milnhay Bombadier 2nd S&A Rogerson – Evangillis Mandalay – 3rd W Hayne – Foggy Gill Jack
Stallion or Colt in-hand: Mr C Hollands – Inglegarth Bellman 2nd N Sandam – Stow Vic
3rd N Bland – Hillside Oliver
Leading Rein Pony: 1st M Stewart – Delami Tortuga – 2nd H Dilworth – Kyleburn Monsoon –
3rd E Jeancwillanme – Glymamnry Snow White
Small Breed Ridden; 1st L Lambert – Drakelands Picasso – 2nd J Whitehead – Royal Rushfield Celebration – 3rd E Jeanawillanme – Glymamnry Snow White
Large Breed Ridden 1st L Waite – Castlehill Heather Rose ll 2nd A Hayward – Milnhay Bombadier 3rd K Walter - Furze
Championship Winner and Winner of Creskeld Simba Cup – A & L Hayward – Milnhay Bombadier
Reserve Champion – L Stewart – Glynumyn Fresh asa Daisy
Ridden Champion – L Waite – Castlehill Heather Rose II
Reserve Champion – L Lambert – Drakelands Picasso
Ridden Classes
Tack & Turnout 1st S Wilson – Rollie 2nd J Crabtree – Wellbank Mascot 3rd H Hall Muskerry Apple Jack
Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony – 1st D Wiltshire – Prospect Hill 2nd W Hall – Muskerry Applejack 3rd TJ Greenwood – Startlight Savanna
Junior Equitation – 1st R Sharp – Beach Belle – 2nd L Melrose – Roger 3rd L Lambert – Drakelands Picasso
Open Ridden Pony - 1st L Waite – Castlehill Heather Rose II 2nd G Denning – Fwey Lodge Emmalima – 3rd H Westerman – Rock ‘N’ Roll Roo
Retrained Racehorse – 1st D Morrill – Irish Mayhem 2nd E Schofield – Cogey Beach 3rd A Mitchell – Kody
Pony Club Pony – 1st O Harrison – Lady Jet 3rd J Peeters – Milford Sequin
Open Riding Horse; 1st Mrs D Morrill – Irish Mayhem 2nd S.E Ramsden – Skerne Sky Rockafilly 3rd D Wiltshire – Prospect Hill
Open Ridden Show Cob; 1st – J Saxby – Double Deal
Open Ridden Maxi Cob; 1st – Z Rigg – Tony The Magician 2nd J Goodwin – Magpie’s Joy 3rd J Brown – Rebel Rock
Ridden Champion – J Saxby – Double Deal
Reserve Champion – D Morrill – Irish Mayhem
GYMKHANA
Under 12 years
Walk Trot Lead: 1st V Rathmell – Rosie 2nd K Newlove – Truffles 3rd J Whitehead - Sophie
Bending Race: 1st J Whitehead – Sophie 2nd K Newlove – Truffles 3rd P Evans - Frank
Potato Race: 1st V Rathmell – Rosie 2nd S Fawcitt – Louis 3rd K Newlove – Truffles
Sack Race: 1st J Whitehead – Sophie 2nd K Newlove – Truffles 3rd V Rathmell - Rosie
DOGS
Best puppy-
Lesley Wilson / sandy Tommy firth / keys Jay highgate / cookie Matthew Kirk / Rory
Best pedigree dog
Angela Thompson / Einstein Leslie Wilson / Percy Kurtz nutchie / peanut Emma Wyles / Chester
Best pedigree bitch A Harrison / poppie Susan roper / Disney Lesley Wilson / sandy
Tommy forth / keys
Best cross breed dog Wendy Roberts / Otis Linda Nield / Charlie Julie addyman / digger
Alan Charlton / fergus
Best cross breed bitch Nick Powell / indie Liz waddington / bra Monaghan / Maisie
Sarah / bramble
Best veteran Marie Bowes / Tess Ann cooper / meg Alan Charlton / fergus
Ann Paige / spence
Best rescue Vera Bailey / binkey Michael / Marcella Ann Paige / spence
Wendy Roberts / Otis
Saddest eyes Maddison Thackeray / yogi Julie addyman / Digger Alex butcher / pip
Monaghan / Maisie
Waggiest tail Nichola hawthorn / wilf Maurine / billy Jay highgate / cookie
Grace ripley / theakston
Dog most like owner Ava grace / betsy Layla addy / boo June Thornton / paws
Alan Charlton / fergus
Cutest puppy Lia chew / Indy Julie smith / plaxy Bernadotte Copsey / tinker
Ruth Alan / floss
Prettiest Bitch Chris Boden / poppy Ros parmenter / funny Kara / colbeck
Lisa busby / pebbles
Handsome dog Ros parmenter / dex Louis eagle / Tyson Sonia smith / snickers
Wendy Roberts / Otis
Best trick Julie addyman / digger Ros parmenter / bonnie S Johnson / ruby
Alan Charlton / fergus
Show champion
Angela Thompson / Winston
Reserve champion
Wendy Roberts / Otis
CATTLE SECTION
Best Beast – Bullock or Heifer – Continental Breed under 450 Kilos –
1st & 2nd S&N.V Jowett 3rd Stephenson -
Best Beast – Bullock or Heifer - Continental Breed over 450 Kilos –
1st Rice Family 2nd J.A Stoney 3rd J.A Stoney
Best Beast – Bullock – British Blue – 1st J.S Stephenson
Best Beast – Heifer – British Blue – 1st J.S Stephenson 2nd H Sandham 3rd Peel Family
Best Local Butchers Beast – 1st Rice Family 2nd J.A Stoney 3rd Peel family
Best Pair of Beasts – 1st J.S Stevenson 2nd S&NV Jowett 3rd Rice Family
Champion – Rice Family Reserve Champion – J.A Stoney
Pure Breed Bull – 1st J.S Stephenson
AO Pure Breed Cow or Heifer – 1st – Lucy Corner 2nd Atkins Family 3rd J.S Stephenson
Maiden Heifer born after 1/1/2013 – 1ST L Corner 2nd J.S Stephenson
Champion – L Corner Reserve Champion – A Atkins
D Nickel – Lean Challenge Cup winner – L Corner
Best British Blue – J.S Stephenson
Michael Dowling Memorial Cup for Best British Blue – J.S Stephenson
SHEEP SECTION
Native Breeds
Ram Lamb: 1st SM & JE Gray 2nd SM & JE Gray
Gimmer Lamb: 1st R Morphet 2nd R Morphet 3rd SM & JE Gray
Ewe or Shearling Gimmer: 1st R Morphet
Aged or Shearling Ram: 1st SM & JE Gray 2nd R Morphet
Group of Three: 1st R Morphet
Champion SM & JE Gray
TEXEL SECTION
Ram Lamb 1ST T Smith 2nd A Robinson 3rd S Walmsley & Partners
Gimmer Lamb 1st T Smith 2nd & 3rd JE Grange
Shearling Gimmer – 1st T Walmsley 2nd S Walmsley & Partners 3rd A Robinson
Aged Shearling Ram – A Robinson 2nd A Robinson
Group of 3 – 1st S Walmsley & Partners 2nd A Robinson 3rd T Smith
Champion – A Robinson
Stewards Cup & Mrs Woodwards Cup for Best Texel Bred by Exhibitor
- A Robinson
CHAROLAIS SECTION
Gimmer Lamb 1st SJ & JE Hobson 2nd SJ & JE Hobson
Shearling Gimmer – 1st SJ & JE Hobson 2nd SJ & JE Hobson 3rd A Robinson
Aged or Shearling Ram – 1st SJ & JE Robinson 2nd A Robinson
Group of 3 – 1st S&J Hobson 2nd A Robinson
Champion – S&J Hobson
Any other Pure Breed Section
Ram Lamb 1ST M Preston 2nd B&M Watkinson 3rd A Barrett
Gimmer Lamb 1st A Barrett 2nd M Preston 3rd B&M Watkinson
Shearling Gimmer – 1st B&M Watkinson 2nd A Barrett 3rd M Preston
Aged or Shearling Ram – 1st B&M Watkinson 2nd S Walmsley & Partners 3rd S Asquith
Champion – B&M Watkinson
Any other Cross Breed Section
Ewe or Shearling – 1st S Walmsley & Partners 2nd R Morphet 3rd A Barrett
Gimmer Lamb – 1st S Walmsley & Partners 2nd T Walmsley 3rd SJ & JE Hobson
Champion – Walmsley & Partners
BUTCHER’S SECTION
Pair of Fat Lambs - Pure Breed –1st JE & ME Grange 2nd A Barrett 3rd S Walmsley & Partners
Pair of fat Lambs - Native Cross – 1st & 2nd S Walmsley & Partners
Roger Harrison Trophy – S Walmsley & Partners
CHILDEN’S SECTION
Hand Reared Pet Lamb 1st W Hall 2nd H Hall 3rd J Farrow
Young Handler 6 – 10 Years – 1st B Hobson 2nd A Robinson
Winner of Best Young Handler- Cup donated by Mr & Mrs Brown – B Hobson
Young Handler 10 – 14 years 1st G Hobson 2nd E Hobson 3rd S Preston
Winner of Best Young Handler – Cup donated by Mr & Mrs Grange – G Hobson
Supreme Champion Sheep – A Robinson
VINTAGE TRACTORS;
T1 Vintage Tractor – 1st D Barlow 2nd P O’Brien 3rd P O’Brien
T2 Stationary Engine – 1st Mr K Lawson
T3 Working Tractor – 1st D Barlow
l For a full list of results, see the website: wharfedaleobserver.co.uk
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