{"id":247,"date":"2018-11-16T14:57:30","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T14:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.pigsandbees.com\/honley-show\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2026-05-30T13:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:21:33","slug":"cattle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/honleyshow.co.uk\/home\/cattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Cattle 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cattle 2026<\/span><\/h1>\n

Cattle Rings kindly sponsored by<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
\"Milk<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The Society are pleased to confirm that we are exempt<\/strong> from pre and post movement testing for Bovine TB.<\/span><\/p>\n

*New Classes for 2026 – British Blues<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Belted Galloway<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCommercial Cattle<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDairy<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDexter<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nHandlers<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nHereford<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highland<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLimousin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLincoln Red<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNative Pure Breed<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nAny Other Pedigree<\/span> Beef<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Section Secretary<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mrs Judith Patrick<\/span>
\n35 New Road<\/span>
\nHolmfirth<\/span>
\nHD9 3XX<\/span>
\n07880 554986
\njudithpatrick23@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Rules:<\/strong><\/span>
\nHolding number 49\/344\/8111
\nJudging to commence at 10.30 prompt.<\/strong>
\nOrder of Showing will be in numerical class order.
\nCattle Secretary\u2019s decision is final.<\/span>
\nAll exhibitors must have Public Liability Insurance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>All animals must be on the Showground by 9.00am and remain until after the Grand Parade. Drivers are asked to cooperate with the Parking steward.<\/span>
\nCattle Passports to be given to Cattle Secretary on arrival.<\/span>
\nAll cattle to be tethered to the Society\u2019s standings unless expressly asked to move them by the Cattle Section Secretary or her appointed staff. Exhibitors are responsible for attending to their animals at all times. Hay and straw is NOT provided.<\/span>
\nBulls must be handled by two handlers in accordance with HSE Guidance Notes GS36, ringed or led by bulldogs.<\/span>
\nAdditional Classes may be added subject to sufficient entries but equally the Secretary reserves the right to amalgamate or cancel classes depending on entries.<\/span>
\nAny animal may be shown in other classes at the discretion of the Section Secretary.
\nParade of cattle and trophy presentation at 4pm in the Cattle Ring; champions, reserves and rosette winners requested to participate as part of the Show for the spectators.
\n<\/span>The Interbreed Champions from each Section will go forward into the Honley Show Grand Parade<\/strong> in the Main Ring where the Supreme Champions will be awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grand Parade Kindly sponsored by Bailey Smailes Solicitors, Holmfirth and Huddersfield<\/span>
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In the interest of safety Honley Show Society operates a policy of no vehicle movement on show day between 9:30am and 5pm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n

A<\/strong> Vehicle Pass<\/strong> will be required to gain entry to the Showfield. This will be emailed to you to print off . If you are unable to do this please send an s.a.e. with your entry form for return of a pass.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Entry Fee:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a37.00 all classes.<\/span>
\nYoung Handler Classes 58, 59, 60, 62, 63 & 64\u2013 \u00a33.50
\n<\/span>Entries close on Friday 20th\u00a0 June 2026.
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Payment by cheque or BACs transfer before 22nd June 2026, details can be found on the entry form
\n<\/strong>Free show entry for 2 exhibitors per animal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entries may be accepted on the day at the Secretary’s discretion.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prize Money:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>1<\/span>st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a330, 2<\/span>nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a325, 3<\/span>rd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a315, 4<\/span>th<\/sup> \u2013 \u00a310 where there are over 6 animals in the class
\n<\/span>Champion \u00a350 and Reserve \u00a325 per section.<\/span>
\nYoung\u00a0 and Veteran Handler Classes:\u00a0 1st \u2013 \u00a315, 2nd \u2013 \u00a310, 3rd \u2013 \u00a35<\/span><\/p>\n

Trophies: <\/strong><\/span>To be competed for annually.<\/span>
\nThe Holme Valley Beagles Hunt Cup\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0Awarded to the Best Beast, the property of a farmer over whose ground the Holme Valley Beagles have permission to hunt, from any cattle section.
\n<\/span>Please note:<\/strong> all trophies and cups are perpetual and remain the property of the HS Society. They should be returned in good, clean condition on or before Show day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM ’26<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Download Schedule ’26<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Results ’25<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Hereford<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge<\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>Robin Murray<\/span>
\nClass 1<\/strong> \u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 2<\/strong> \u2013 Cow in calf or with calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 3<\/strong> \u2013 Maiden heifer<\/span>
\nClass 4<\/strong>\u2013 Calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass5<\/strong>\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 6<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes: <\/strong><\/span>The Champion and Reserve prize money is kindly sponsored by <\/span>Goldthorpe\u2019s Corn Mill,<\/strong> Penistone T: 01226 762180<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Honley Show Society Perpetual Rose Bowl<\/span><\/u> \u2013 for the Champion Hereford<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Highland<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge<\/strong>: Arthur Hill<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>Class 7<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Bull any age
\n<\/span>Class 8<\/strong> \u2013 Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st<\/sup> January 2023<\/span>
\nClass 9 <\/strong>\u2013 Heifer born 2023<\/span>
\nClass 10<\/strong> \u2013 Heifer born 2024<\/span>
\nClass 11<\/strong> \u2013 Heifer born 2025<\/span>
\nClass 12<\/strong> \u2013 Calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 13<\/strong> \u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 14<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 The Champion of this section will receive \u00a350<\/strong> and the Reserve \u00a325<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Perfitt & Hardcastle (Solicitors) Cup<\/span> \u2013 for the Champion Highland<\/span>
\nThe NW Price Cattle Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Best Homebred Highland<\/span>
\nThe David Mitchell Design Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Best Highland Calf<\/span>
\nThe Alan & Mary Redfern Trophy<\/span> in memory of \u2018the Rigg Fold\u2019 \u2013 for the Best Pair of Highland Cattle<\/span>
\nThe Alf Green Memorial Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Best Highland Yearling
\nThe David Whitehead Trophy<\/span> – for Reserve Champion Highland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Lincoln Red<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/strong>Robin Murray<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>Class 15<\/strong> \u2013 Bull any age <\/span>
\nClass 16<\/strong> \u2013 Cow in calf or with calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 17<\/strong> \u2013 Maiden heifer<\/span>
\nClass 18 – <\/strong>Calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 19 <\/strong>\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 20<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes: <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Belted Galloway<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/strong><\/span> Robin Murray<\/span>
\n<\/span>Class 21<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 22<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Maiden heifer born in 2024<\/span>
\nClass 24 \u2013 <\/strong>Maiden heifer born in 2025<\/span>
\nClass 25<\/strong>\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dexter<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>Hazel Bickerton, Cheshire<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Class 27<\/strong> \u2013 Bull over 1 year old on day of Show<\/span>
\nClass 28 <\/strong>\u2013 cow dry with 3rd<\/sup> or later lactation<\/span>
\nClass 29<\/strong> \u2013 cow in milk with 2nd<\/sup> lactation<\/span>
\nClass 30<\/strong> \u2013 maiden heifer under 18 months old on show day<\/span>
\nClass 31<\/strong> \u2013 Heifer in calf or in milk<\/span>
\nClass 32<\/strong> \u2013 Calf under 1 year old on day of Show<\/span>
\nClass 33<\/strong> \u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 34<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes<\/strong>:<\/span>
\nThe William Sykes & Son Cup<\/span> \u2013 for the Champion Dexter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Native Pure Breed – not to be entered in any other pedigree class
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Judge: <\/strong>Robin Murray<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Class 35<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 36<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cow in calf or calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 37\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Maiden heifer<\/span>
\nClass 38<\/strong> \u2013 calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 39<\/strong> \u2013 pair of animals from the above classes<\/span>
\nClass 40<\/strong> \u2013 Champion\/Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes: <\/span><\/strong><\/span>The champion and reserve champion prize money for this section \u00a0<\/strong>kindly sponsored by Sheila, Lee, Andrew, Chris, Katie, Ava, Lila and Bobby Turner
\n<\/strong>The Allen Turner Memorial trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Champion Native Pure Bred Animal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Limousin<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/strong>Richard Anderson, North Yorkshire<\/span><\/span>
\nClass 41<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 42<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cow in calf or calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 43\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Maiden heifer\u00a0<\/span>
\nClass 44<\/strong> \u2013 calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 45<\/strong> \u2013 pair of animals from the above classes<\/span>
\nClass 46<\/strong> \u2013 Champion\/Reserve Champion
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Prizes:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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British Blues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge<\/span> \u2013<\/strong> Richard Anderson, North Yorkshire<\/span>
\nClass 47<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 48<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cow in calf or with calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 49<\/strong>\u2013 Maiden heifer<\/span>
\nClass 50<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 51<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 52<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion Pedigree Beef Animal<\/span><\/p>\n

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Any Other Pedigree Beef<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong> Richard Anderson, North Yorshire<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>Class 53<\/strong>\u2013 Bull any age<\/span>
\nClass 54<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cow in calf or with calf at foot<\/span>
\nClass 55<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Maiden heifer<\/span>
\nClass 56<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Calf born in 2026<\/span>
\nClass 57<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 58<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion Pedigree Beef Animal<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The Keith Drake Shield<\/span> \u2013 for the Champion in the Any Other Pedigree Beef Breed Classes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Commercial Cattle<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/span><\/strong>Brian Phillips, North Yorkshire<\/span><\/span>
\nClass 59 – <\/strong>Heifer any breed or cross<\/span>
\nClass 60 – <\/strong>bullock any breed or cross<\/span>
\nClass 61 – <\/strong>best butcher’s bull with calf teeth<\/span>
\nClass 62 – <\/strong>best butcher’s beast (not entered in class 34)<\/span>
\nClass 63\u2013 <\/strong>Pair of animals from above classed<\/span>
\nClass 64 \u2013 <\/strong>Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/strong>The David & Beth (Jacob\u2019s Well) Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Champion Commercial Beef animal
\n<\/strong>The James Beever Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Best Butcher\u2019s Beast<\/span><\/p>\n

Beef Section Championship
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Prizes: <\/strong><\/span>The G Neary Trophy<\/span><\/u>\u00a0\u2013 for the Supreme Champion in the Pedigree Beef Section<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dairy Classes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Kindly Sponsored by<\/strong>
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Milking facilities available. Please bring your own milking bucket.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jersey<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Duncan Hughes, Leek, Staffs<\/span><\/span>
\nClass 65<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Maiden heifer under 18 months old on show day<\/span>
\nClass 66 <\/strong>\u2013 Heifer, in calf with first calf not more than 3 years of age on show day<\/span>
\nClass 67<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heifer, in milk to have calved under 3 years of age<\/span>
\nClass 68<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cow, in calf or in milk having calved at least twice<\/span>
\nClass 69<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Calf under 1 year old on show day<\/span>
\nClass 70<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 71<\/strong>\u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes: <\/strong><\/span>The Longley Farm Cup – for the Champion Jersey<\/span><\/p>\n

Holstein<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/span><\/strong>Duncan Hughes, Leek, Staffs<\/span><\/span>
\nClass\u00a0 72<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Maiden heifer under 18 months old on show day
\nClass 73<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heifer, in calf with first calf not more than 3 years of age on show day
\nClass 74<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heifer, in milk to have calved under 3 years of age
\nClass 75<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cow, in calf or in milk having calved at least twice
\nClass 76<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Calf under 1 year old on show day
\nClass 77<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pair of animals from above classes
\nClass 78<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion
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Prizes:
\n<\/strong><\/span>The S Drake & Sons Ltd Cup<\/u> \u2013 for the Best Friesian\/Holstein Cow in milk
\nThe Walker & Hollas Ltd Cup<\/u> \u2013 for the Best Friesian\/Holstein Cow in calf<\/span><\/p>\n

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Any Other Dairy Breed<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0Duncan Hughes, Leek, Staffs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Class 73<\/strong> \u2013 Maiden heifer under 18 months old on show day<\/span>
\nClass 74<\/strong> \u2013 Heifer, in calf with first calf not more than 3 years of age on show day<\/span>
\nClass 75<\/strong> \u2013 Heifer, in milk to have calved under 3 years of age<\/span>
\nClass 76<\/strong> \u2013 Cow, in calf or in milk having calved at least twice<\/span>
\nClass 77<\/strong> \u2013 Calf under 1 year old on show day<\/span>
\nClass 78<\/strong> \u2013 Pair of animals from above classes<\/span>
\nClass 79<\/strong> \u2013 Champion \/ Reserve Champion<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nThe George Thomas Haigh Cup<\/span> \u2013 for the Best Ayrshire in Show<\/span><\/p>\n

Dairy Championship<\/strong>
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Prizes<\/strong><\/span>: The George Lindley Memorial Trophy<\/span> \u2013 for the Supreme Champion in the Dairy Section<\/span>
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Handler Classes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong> Harry Davis
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Beef Young Handlers
\n<\/strong><\/span>Bulls should not be shown by a young handler<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Class 86<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Under 11 years<\/span>
\nClass 87<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 12-19 years<\/span>
\nClass 88<\/strong> \u2013 20 \u2013 26 years<\/span>
\nClass 89\u00a0 – <\/strong>Champion beef young handler<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe David Brown Tractors Trophy<\/span><\/u> \u2013 for the Best Beef Handler over 15<\/span>
\nThe Lloyd Osborne Trophy<\/u> \u2013 for the best beef handler under 15 years of age<\/span><\/p>\n

Dairy Young Handlers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kindly sponsored by<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nClass 90<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Under 11 years<\/span>
\nClass 91<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 12-19 years<\/span>
\nClass 92<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 20 \u2013 28 years<\/span>
\nClass 93 – <\/strong>Champion dairy young handler<\/span><\/p>\n

Prizes:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>The Younger Handlers Dairy Trophy<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Class 94<\/strong> \u2013 Overall Champion Young Handler \u2013 kindly sponsored by Mrs Allison Whitehead<\/span><\/p>\n

Veteran Handlers
\n<\/strong><\/span>Class 95<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 26 to 40 years<\/span>
\nClass 96<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 41+ years<\/span>
\nClass 97<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Champion Veteran Handler<\/span><\/p>\n

Dairy and Beef InterBreed Championships
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

To be judged by a panel<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>The Dairy and Beef Interbreed competitions will follow the conclusion of all other classes.<\/span>
\nChampions from each section, with the exception of young handlers, will be included.<\/span><\/p>\n

Changes to the schedule will be notified via email and social media and will be updated on the website.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Show raises vital funds for the Society<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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