Event Date
6th Jun 2026
HOLSTEINS
All animals to be entered in the Holstein UK Herd Book
Holstein UK Dress Code Preferred.
Small classes may be amalgamated on the day, at the discretion of the steward.
Exhibitor Bred Champion to be judged prior to Breed Champion. Definition of exhibitor bred: An animal is defined as “Exhibitor bred” if it is born in the UK and carries the owner’s prefix. This includes animals born as a result of embryo transplant. An animal in joint ownership qualifies as exhibitor bred providing it has been jointly entered and one of the joint owners is the breeder.
£75 PRIZE presented by Border & Lakeland Holstein Club is awarded to the Champion Holstein.
£25 PRIZE presented by Border & Lakeland Holstein Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Holstein.
£75 PRIZE presented by Lely Center is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Champion.
£25 PRIZE presented by Lely Centre is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Reserve
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein Champion.
A ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein Reserve Champion.
CHAMPIONSHIP EXHIBITOR BRED ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Champion.
BEST UDDER ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein with Best Udder in Show.
Holstein UK Dress Code Preferred.
Small classes may be amalgamated on the day, at the discretion of the steward.
Exhibitor Bred Champion to be judged prior to Breed Champion. Definition of exhibitor bred: An animal is defined as “Exhibitor bred” if it is born in the UK and carries the owner’s prefix. This includes animals born as a result of embryo transplant. An animal in joint ownership qualifies as exhibitor bred providing it has been jointly entered and one of the joint owners is the breeder.
£75 PRIZE presented by Border & Lakeland Holstein Club is awarded to the Champion Holstein.
£25 PRIZE presented by Border & Lakeland Holstein Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Holstein.
£75 PRIZE presented by Lely Center is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Champion.
£25 PRIZE presented by Lely Centre is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Reserve
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein Champion.
A ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein Reserve Champion.
CHAMPIONSHIP EXHIBITOR BRED ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the Holstein Exhibitor Bred Champion.
BEST UDDER ROSETTE presented by Holstein UK is awarded to the exhibitor of the Holstein with Best Udder in Show.
Dairy
Mr Gavin Bailie (Judge)
HYB YOUNG PERSON’S HEIFER CLASS
Kindly Sponsored by G D & M Dunglinson
(for registered heifers)
HUK Dress Code Applies.
Entry Fee: FREE.
To be judged prior to main judging.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner between the Junior Dairy Showmanship Champion and HYB Handler Champion (Class 164) will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
Handlers are not permitted to enter Classes 183 . 184 and 185 Junior Showmanship.
(for registered heifers)
HUK Dress Code Applies.
Entry Fee: FREE.
To be judged prior to main judging.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner between the Junior Dairy Showmanship Champion and HYB Handler Champion (Class 164) will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
Handlers are not permitted to enter Classes 183 . 184 and 185 Junior Showmanship.
Kindly Sponsored By: G D & M Dunglinson
Dairy Parlour Equipment and Supplies
Dairy
Mr Gavin Bailie (Judge)
ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED
£30 PRIZE presented by Capontree Vets is awarded to the Any Other Dairy Breed Champion.
£20 PRIZE presented by Capontree Vets is awarded to the Any Other Dairy Breed Reserve Champion
£20 PRIZE presented by Capontree Vets is awarded to the Any Other Dairy Breed Reserve Champion
Dairy
Mr Gavin Bailie (Judge)
JERSEYS
All cattle shown to be registered with the Herd Book of the Jersey Cattle Society.
Small classes may be amalgamated on the day at the discretion of the steward.
£30 PRIZE presented by Lakes Jersey Cattle Club is awarded to the Champion Jersey.
£20 PRIZE presented by Lakes Jersey Cattle Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Jersey.
Small classes may be amalgamated on the day at the discretion of the steward.
£30 PRIZE presented by Lakes Jersey Cattle Club is awarded to the Champion Jersey.
£20 PRIZE presented by Lakes Jersey Cattle Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Jersey.
Dairy
Mr Gavin Bailie (Judge)
JUNIOR DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
Kindly Sponsored by J Stobart & Sons Ltd
Entries can be taken on Show Day.
Entry Fee: FREE
Handlers to show suitable animal from either Jersey or Ayrshire breeds.
To be judged solely on showmanship and handling ability.
Judging commences prior to main dairy classes.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner between the Junior Dairy Showmanship Champion and HYB Handler Champion (Class 164) will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by J Stobart & Sons Ltd is awarded for the best Jersey Junior Handler
Entries can be taken on Show Day.
Entry Fee: FREE
Handlers to show suitable animal from either Jersey or Ayrshire breeds.
To be judged solely on showmanship and handling ability.
Judging commences prior to main dairy classes.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner between the Junior Dairy Showmanship Champion and HYB Handler Champion (Class 164) will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by J Stobart & Sons Ltd is awarded for the best Jersey Junior Handler
Kindly Sponsored By: J Stobart & Sons Ltd
Livestock feed & supply store
Dairy
Mr Gavin Bailie (Judge)
CHAROLAIS
Cows in milk should either be shown with a calf at foot or her calf should at least be on the Showground. All cows shown should have produced a calf naturally within the last 15 months. An animal which has been used as an embryo transfer donor cannot be shown until she has produced a calf by natural birth within the last 15 months.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by the Border Charolais Cub is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by the Border Charolais Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
BREED CHAMPION ROSETTE presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by the Border Charolais Cub is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by the Border Charolais Club is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
BREED CHAMPION ROSETTE presented by the British Charolais Cattle Society.
Beef
Mr Will Cleasby (Judge)
LIMOUSIN
SOCIETY ROSETTE presented by the British Limousin Cattle Society for best animal.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by North West Limousin Society Branch is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by North West Limousin Society Branch is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
North West Limousin Cattle Breeders Association 2024 Heifer and Bull Derby. The Overall Winner will also receive the TOMMY HOLLIDAY MEMORIAL TROPHY kindly presented by Mrs Barbara Holliday. All heifers to be born on or after 31.07.22, all bulls to be born on or after 01.01.23 home bred and owned by exhibitor. Herd book numbers will be checked. The exhibitor must be a member of the North West Limousin Cattle Breeders Association. The final will be held at the Westmorland County Show in September and will be strictly policed. No prize money will be given at the qualifying Show, only rosettes.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by North West Limousin Society Branch is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by North West Limousin Society Branch is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
North West Limousin Cattle Breeders Association 2024 Heifer and Bull Derby. The Overall Winner will also receive the TOMMY HOLLIDAY MEMORIAL TROPHY kindly presented by Mrs Barbara Holliday. All heifers to be born on or after 31.07.22, all bulls to be born on or after 01.01.23 home bred and owned by exhibitor. Herd book numbers will be checked. The exhibitor must be a member of the North West Limousin Cattle Breeders Association. The final will be held at the Westmorland County Show in September and will be strictly policed. No prize money will be given at the qualifying Show, only rosettes.
Beef
Mr Llyr Hughes (Judge)
BRITISH BLONDE
CHAMPIONSHIP SASH presented by The British Blonde Breeders Society of Great Britain is awarded to the Champion British Blonde
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by Pioneer Foodservice is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by Pioneer Foodservice is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by Pioneer Foodservice is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by Pioneer Foodservice is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
Beef
Mr Robert Paterson (Judge)
BRITISH BLUE
ROSETTE presented by The British Blue Cattle Society is awarded for the Champion British Blue Animal.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by NB Lancaster & Co is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by NB Lancaster & Co is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by NB Lancaster & Co is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by NB Lancaster & Co is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
Beef
Mr Robert Paterson (Judge)
COMMERCIAL BEEF
Section Kindly Sponsored by R & J Mullholland Butchers
Classes to be divided according to number of entries & weight, and at the steward’s discretion.
Animal not to have been shown in any previous classes.
£75 presented by R & J Mulholland Butchers is awarded to the Champion.
£25 presented by R & J Mulholland Butchers is awarded to the Reserve Champion
Classes to be divided according to number of entries & weight, and at the steward’s discretion.
Animal not to have been shown in any previous classes.
£75 presented by R & J Mulholland Butchers is awarded to the Champion.
£25 presented by R & J Mulholland Butchers is awarded to the Reserve Champion
Kindly Sponsored By: R & J Mulholland Butchers
Butcher
Beef
Mr Llyr Hughes (Judge)
NATIVE BREEDS
Kindly sponsored by Steven Wilson Butchers
If sufficient numbers are entered for particular breeds, classes will be split into individual breeds.
All animals to be registered with their own breed society and not to have been registered in any other classes
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by Steven Wilson Butchers is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by Steven Wilson Butchers is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
If sufficient numbers are entered for particular breeds, classes will be split into individual breeds.
All animals to be registered with their own breed society and not to have been registered in any other classes
£30 PRIZE MONEY presented by Steven Wilson Butchers is awarded to the Champion Animal.
£20 PRIZE MONEY presented by Steven Wilson Butchers is awarded to the Reserve Champion Animal.
Kindly Sponsored By: Sponsored by Steven Wilson Butchers
Butcher
Beef
Mr Robert Paterson (Judge)
DEXTER
Haulier
Beef
Mr Robert Murray (Judge)
JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Kindly sponsored by Steven Wilson Butchers
Entries can be taken on Show Day.
Entry Fee: FREE
Judging commences after main beef classes
Handlers to show suitable animal of any beef breed. To be judged solely on showmanship and handling ability.
All children must be under the supervision of an adult.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner in the Junior Beef Showmanship will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 years old or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
Entries can be taken on Show Day.
Entry Fee: FREE
Judging commences after main beef classes
Handlers to show suitable animal of any beef breed. To be judged solely on showmanship and handling ability.
All children must be under the supervision of an adult.
Cumbria Cattle Young Handler of The Year
The overall winner in the Junior Beef Showmanship will qualify for the above Championship to be held at the Hesket Newmarket Show.
Winner must be 18 years old or under, and the animal to be 12 months or under on Show Day.
Kindly Sponsored By: Steven Wilson Butchers
Butcher
Beef
Mrs Laura Hughes (Judge)
BEEF PAIRS INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
A pair of Beef animals owned by the same exhibitor.
Kindly Sponsored By: Edwin Thompson
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Beef
Mr Wyn Williams (Judge)
