Sheep 2024

Click on the category/breed that you wish to enter in the table below to view full details of the classes available, judges, prizes, etc.

Please note – in order for a class to be viable a minimum entry of 5 sheep is required. Please encourage other breeders and owners to support the Show.

Section Secretary

Mr Chris Taylor
Royd Farm
Royd Road
Meltham
Holmfirth
HD9 4BG

07802 910 644

Rules: Holding No. 49/344/8111
Judging commences at 10.30.
All accredited sheep must be accompanied by the green SAC form, which must be in date and handed to the Steward before unloading. No accredited sheep can be unloaded without this form.
Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 2 animals per class.
Honley Show is unable to provide any hay or straw for the exhibits.
All vehicles must clear the showground by 9.30am to relevant parking facilities and livestock must remain on the showground until 5.00pm.
Under the terms and conditions of the Show there will be NO movement of motorised vehicles on the Show Field between 9.30am and 5pm.
Large number entries at discretion of Secretary.
All sheep must be owned by the Exhibitor for 60 days prior to the Show.
SAC Approved Facilities for M/V Accredited Flocks.
The Section Secretary’s decision is final

Entry Fee: £3.00 for all classes. Young Handler classes – no entry fee.
Entries close Friday 21st June 2024

A Vehicle Pass will be required to gain entry to the Showfield. Please send an s.a.e. with your entry form for return of a pass.

An AML form will be sent out with the vehicle pass.

Prize Money: 1st – £10, 2nd – £5, 3rd – £5. Rosettes to 3rd place
Trophies: The Beth Woodhead Trophy to be presented to the Show Champion.
All trophies are perpetual and remain the property of Honley Show Society. They should be returned on or before the day of the Show in good and clean condition.
See breed sections below for other trophies.

Texel

These classes are run under the auspices of the Texel Sheep Society Ltd.

Judge: TBA
Class 1 – Shearling ram (Ram 1B)
Class 2 – Ram
Class 3 – Ram lamb – born 2024
Class 4 – Shearling ewe
Class 5 – Ewe
Class 6 – Ewe lamb – born 2024
Class 7 – Group of 3 – 2 females, 1 male

British Texel Society rosettes – for the breed champion and reserve
Whitwam & Haigh Trophy – for the Champion Texel
Melvyn Carr Plate – for the Best Texel Ram

Suffolk

Judge: TBA
Class 8 – Shearling Ram
Class 9 – Ram
Class 10 – Ram lamb – born 2024
Class 11 – Shearling Ewe
Class 12 – Ewe
Class 13 – Ewe lamb – born 2024
Class 14 – Group of 3 – 2 females, 1 male

Suffolk Society Rosette – for Suffolk Breed Champion
The Waterhouse Trophy – for Suffolk Breed Champion
The Honley Show Perpetual Trophy – for the Best Local Suffolk (bred within a 15 mile radius)

Ryeland White

Judge: TBA
Class 15 – Shearling ram
Class 16 – Ram
Class 17 – Ram lamb – born 2024
Class 18 – Shearling Ewe
Class 19 – Ewe
Class 20 – Ewe lamb – born 2024
Class 21 – Group of 3 – 2 females, 1 male

Breed Championship
After the Coloured Ryeland Breed Championship, following Class 35, there will be the judging for the Ryeland Breed Champion.
C&S Transport Trophy for the Champion Ryeland

Whitefaced Woodland

These classes are qualifiers for the National Championship to be held at Hope Show.

Judge: TBA
Class 22 – Shearling ram
Class 23 – Ram
Class 24 – Ram lamb – born 2024
Class 25 – Shearling
Class 26 – Ewe
Class 27 – Ewe lamb – born 2024
Class 28 – Group 3 – 2 females, 1 male

Breed Championship
Honley Show Trophy – for the Champion Whitefaced Woodland

Ryeland Coloured

Judge: TBA
Class 29 – Shearling Ram
Class 30 – Ram
Class 31 – Ram lamb – born 2024
Class 32 – Shearling ewe
Class 33 – Ewe
Class 34 – Ewe lamb – born 2024
Class 35 – Group 3 – 2 females, 1 male

Coloured Breed Championship
Ryeland Championship
C&S Transport Trophy – for the Champion Ryeland

Young Handler

Judge: TBA
To be judged after completion of other classes.
Class 58 – Age 2 – 6 years
Class 59 – Age 7 – 11 years
Class 60 – Age 12 – 15 years

The GI CUP – for the Best Young Handler