Event Date
13th Aug 2026
Devon Cattle
DEVON
The Norleigh Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. E. C. Stanbury, Past President, for the Best
Animal in Devon Cattle Classes. Exhibitor to be resident in the District (see Rule 12).
The S.A. Yeo Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Champion Exhibit (Open) of the Devon Classes -
presented by his widow in memory of Samuel Arthur Yeo, who for forty one years acted as Honorary
Secretary of the Show.
A Challenge Cup presented by Mr. P. K. James, Broadbury, Okehampton for the Best Group of Three
Devon Cattle bred by an Exhibitor - if won 3 times in succession or any 4 times to become the absolute
property of the winner.
The Pynda Perpetual Challenge Cup presented in memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. Skinner, Broadwoodkelly,
Winkleigh, will be awarded for the Best Devon Junior Male or Female.
The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society offers a Sash to the Champion.
The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society will award the Holwell Manor (West) Cup (won outright by RT
and MP Wilson and represented as the Bartridge Decanter) to the Member gaining the most points
from the following shows: Camelford, Camborne, Holsworthy & Stratton, Launceston, N. Devon,
Okehampton & Woolsery.
Points awarded as follows (1 point per entry forward - cow & calf = 1 point): 1st prize = 5 points, 2nd
prize = 4 points, 3rd prize = 3 points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then
points will be awarded for these.
The Norleigh Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. E. C. Stanbury, Past President, for the Best
Animal in Devon Cattle Classes. Exhibitor to be resident in the District (see Rule 12).
The S.A. Yeo Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Champion Exhibit (Open) of the Devon Classes -
presented by his widow in memory of Samuel Arthur Yeo, who for forty one years acted as Honorary
Secretary of the Show.
A Challenge Cup presented by Mr. P. K. James, Broadbury, Okehampton for the Best Group of Three
Devon Cattle bred by an Exhibitor - if won 3 times in succession or any 4 times to become the absolute
property of the winner.
The Pynda Perpetual Challenge Cup presented in memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. Skinner, Broadwoodkelly,
Winkleigh, will be awarded for the Best Devon Junior Male or Female.
The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society offers a Sash to the Champion.
The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society will award the Holwell Manor (West) Cup (won outright by RT
and MP Wilson and represented as the Bartridge Decanter) to the Member gaining the most points
from the following shows: Camelford, Camborne, Holsworthy & Stratton, Launceston, N. Devon,
Okehampton & Woolsery.
Points awarded as follows (1 point per entry forward - cow & calf = 1 point): 1st prize = 5 points, 2nd
prize = 4 points, 3rd prize = 3 points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then
points will be awarded for these.
Beef
Mr M Yeandle (Judge)
South Devon
The S.A. Yeo Perpetual Challenge Cup is offered to the Champion.
The Harpers Home Mix Ltd Perpetual Challenge Trophy is offered for the Best Opposite Sex to the
Breed Champion.
The South Devon Herd Book Society offers a Sash to the Champion.
The Harpers Home Mix Ltd Perpetual Challenge Trophy is offered for the Best Opposite Sex to the
Breed Champion.
The South Devon Herd Book Society offers a Sash to the Champion.
Beef
Mr A Pascoe (Judge)
Galloway
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Messrs. K. C. Heard & Sons for the Champion Exhibit in the
Galloway Classes.
Cattle to be registered or pure bred and penned but NOT halter broken.
Galloway Classes.
Cattle to be registered or pure bred and penned but NOT halter broken.
Beef
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Beef Shorthorn
Perpetual Challenge Cup for Champion presented by the Lavis Partnership
Beef
Mr N Fortun (Judge)
Welsh Black
A cash prize of £30.00 to the Champion
The Welsh Black Cattle Society offers a Rosette to the Champion
Cattle to be registered or pure bred and penned but NOT halter broken.
The Welsh Black Cattle Society offers a Rosette to the Champion
Cattle to be registered or pure bred and penned but NOT halter broken.
Beef
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Any Other Native Beef
The E.J. Sanders Perpetual Challenge Trophy is awarded to the highest placed Hereford.
Beef
Mr M Yeandle (Judge)
British Simmental
The Peter Fisher Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by R. K. Claydon will be awarded to
the Breed Champion.
The British Simmental Cattle Association offers Rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
The hurdwick champion perpetual challenge cup awarded to the champion male British Simmental
the Breed Champion.
The British Simmental Cattle Association offers Rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
The hurdwick champion perpetual challenge cup awarded to the champion male British Simmental
Beef
Mr D Saunders (Judge)
British Limousin
A Perpetual Rose Bowl, presented by Mr. & Mrs. E. Northcott, will be awarded to the Champion.
The British Limousin Society offers a Rosette to the Champion.
The British Limousin Society offers a Rosette to the Champion.
Beef
Mr B Maskell (Judge)
British Charolais
A Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. R. T. G. Vick, Past President, will be awarded to
the Best Exhibit (Male or Female).
the Best Exhibit (Male or Female).
Beef
Mr B Maskell (Judge)
British Blue
The Diablo Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. &. Mrs. Baker, Thornbury, Holsworthy, will be
awarded to the Breed Champion.
The British Blue Cattle Society offers Rosettes to the Champion.
awarded to the Breed Champion.
The British Blue Cattle Society offers Rosettes to the Champion.
Beef
Mr D Saunders (Judge)
Any Other Continental
Any Other Continental
Beef
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Butchers Beast
The Court Brand Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Messrs. Letheren & Sons (Hatherleigh) will be
awarded to the winner of Class 168.
The AL Martin Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the winner of class 169.
Animals in these two classes MUST be halter broken and handled
awarded to the winner of Class 168.
The AL Martin Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the winner of class 169.
Animals in these two classes MUST be halter broken and handled
Beef
Mr C Bailey (Judge)
Cow and Calf
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the late Mr. W.J.L. Heard, Past President, will be awarded to
the Champion Cow and Calf.
A Cup and £15.00 cash prize is offered by Mr. D. Luxton to the Champion Calf.
In Pens
the Champion Cow and Calf.
A Cup and £15.00 cash prize is offered by Mr. D. Luxton to the Champion Calf.
In Pens
Beef
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Holstein Friesian
Entries restricted to animals registered in either the Holstein UK and Ireland Herd Book or in the
Supplementary Register Class B or C and to black and white or red and white Holstein Friesians.
A Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the late W.H. Ley will be awarded to the Champion
Exhibit in the Holstein Cattle Classes.
The Oxenacres Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. M.J. Webber, will be awarded to the Best
Exhibit in the in-calf heifer class.
A Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by NatWest Bank, Okehampton will be awarded to the
Best Heifer in Milk .
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Richard Loud will be awarded to the Best Local Cow in
milk (see Rule 12 of Schedule).
A Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Mrs. Sandy Loud will be awarded to the Best Local
Heifer in milk (see Rule 12 of Schedule).
Holstein UK offers Rosettes to the Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Exhibitor Bred Animal, Junior
Champion and Best Udder In Show.
A £50.00 cash prize to the Champion
Supplementary Register Class B or C and to black and white or red and white Holstein Friesians.
A Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the late W.H. Ley will be awarded to the Champion
Exhibit in the Holstein Cattle Classes.
The Oxenacres Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. M.J. Webber, will be awarded to the Best
Exhibit in the in-calf heifer class.
A Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by NatWest Bank, Okehampton will be awarded to the
Best Heifer in Milk .
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Richard Loud will be awarded to the Best Local Cow in
milk (see Rule 12 of Schedule).
A Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Mrs. Sandy Loud will be awarded to the Best Local
Heifer in milk (see Rule 12 of Schedule).
Holstein UK offers Rosettes to the Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Exhibitor Bred Animal, Junior
Champion and Best Udder In Show.
A £50.00 cash prize to the Champion
Dairy
Mr O Reed (Judge)
Ayrshire
The Ryan Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the Champion Ayrshire.
The J.G.W. Thomas & Son Ltd. Perpetual Challenge Cup is offered to the Best Ayrshire Heifer in Milk.
The Ayrshire Cattle Society offers a Special Rosette sponsored by Cattle Services (Ayr) Ltd to the
winner of best Group of Three
The J.G.W. Thomas & Son Ltd. Perpetual Challenge Cup is offered to the Best Ayrshire Heifer in Milk.
The Ayrshire Cattle Society offers a Special Rosette sponsored by Cattle Services (Ayr) Ltd to the
winner of best Group of Three
Dairy
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Shorthorn South West Calf Show
Shorthorn South West Calf Show
Dairy
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Any Other Dairy
Any Other Dairy
The Endacott Perpetual Challenge Cup Presented to the Champion
The Endacott Perpetual Challenge Cup Presented to the Champion
Dairy
Mr O Reed (Judge)
Inspection Production Competition
Open to Exhibitors in Holstein Friesian, Ayrshire and Any Other Dairy sections.
Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £20.00, 3rd £10.00
The Ambrosia Perpetual Challenge Cup is offered to the Highest Fat Percentage Cow (any Breed).
Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £20.00, 3rd £10.00
The Ambrosia Perpetual Challenge Cup is offered to the Highest Fat Percentage Cow (any Breed).
Dairy
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Young Dairy Handler
Entry fee: £1.00. Prizes: 1st £20.00; 2nd £12.00; 3rd £6.00; 4th £4.00.
Okehampton Show Rosettes awarded to all exhibitors.
It is a condition of entry that children should only handle animals where they have the necessary
strength and experience to cope with the said animal. Children must always be under supervision
of and accompanied by a competent adult.
The Robin Fenner Junior Showman Trophy will be presented to the Champion of both classes.
Classes judged on turnout of calf and handler and handler’s ability to parade animal. Conformation of
the calf to be disregarded.
Okehampton Show Rosettes awarded to all exhibitors.
It is a condition of entry that children should only handle animals where they have the necessary
strength and experience to cope with the said animal. Children must always be under supervision
of and accompanied by a competent adult.
The Robin Fenner Junior Showman Trophy will be presented to the Champion of both classes.
Classes judged on turnout of calf and handler and handler’s ability to parade animal. Conformation of
the calf to be disregarded.
Dairy
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Young Beef Handler
Entry fee: £1.00. Prizes: 1st £20.00; 2nd £12.00; 3rd £6.00; 4th £4.00.
Okehampton Show Rosettes awarded to all exhibitors.
It is a condition of entry that children should only handle animals where they have the necessary
strength and experience to cope with the said animal. Children must always be under supervision
of and accompanied by a competent adult.
The F H Trerise Trophy, Past President, will be presented to the Champion of both classes.
Classes judged on turnout of calf and handler and handler’s ability to parade animal. Conformation of
the calf to be disregarded.
Okehampton Show Rosettes awarded to all exhibitors.
It is a condition of entry that children should only handle animals where they have the necessary
strength and experience to cope with the said animal. Children must always be under supervision
of and accompanied by a competent adult.
The F H Trerise Trophy, Past President, will be presented to the Champion of both classes.
Classes judged on turnout of calf and handler and handler’s ability to parade animal. Conformation of
the calf to be disregarded.
Beef
Miss E McAloone (Judge)
