{"id":296,"date":"2018-11-16T16:37:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T16:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.pigsandbees.com\/honley-show\/?page_id=296"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:47:03","slug":"sheep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/honleyshow.co.uk\/home\/sheep\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheep 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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We are pleased to welcome\u00a0 Alastair Coldwell as Sheep Secretary for 2026<\/span><\/h4>\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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Cheviots<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nContinental Other Breeds<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDerbyshire Gritstone<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOther UK Breeds<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRare Breed<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRyeland <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suffolk <\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTexel<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nValais<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWhite Faced Woodland<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYoung Handler<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

Mr Alastair Coldwell, Huddersfield.
\n23, Roslyn Avenue,
\nNetherton,
\nHuddersfield,
\nHD4 7EW. <\/span>
\nTel no. 07553 794051 <\/span>
\nEmail: alsheephonleyshow@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Rules:<\/span><\/strong> Holding No. 49\/344\/8111<\/span>
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Judging Commences at 9.30am with Youngs Handlers. Show Champion class at 12 noon.<\/span>
\nAll accredited sheep must be accompanied by the green SAC form, which must be in date and handed to the Steward before<\/strong> unloading. No accredited sheep can be unloaded without this form.<\/span>
\nEach exhibitor may show a maximum of 2<\/strong> animals <\/b>per class.<\/span>
\nHonley Show is unable to provide any hay or straw for the exhibits.<\/span>
\nAll vehicles must clear the showground by 9.30am<\/strong> to relevant parking facilities and livestock must remain on the showground until 5.00pm
\n<\/strong><\/span>Large number entries at discretion of Secretary.<\/span>
\nSAC Approved Facilities for M\/V Accredited Flocks.<\/span>
\nThe Section Secretary\u2019s decision is final<\/span><\/p>\n

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:<\/strong><\/span> \u00a33.00 for all classes. Young Handler classes – no entry fee. Entry Fees to be paid before the day
\n<\/span>Entries close Friday 19th June 2026.\u00a0<\/strong>Entries may be made on the day at the Secretary’s discretion.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An AML form will be sent out with the vehicle pass.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prize Money: <\/span><\/strong>1st – \u00a310, 2nd – \u00a35, 3rd – \u00a33. Rosettes to 3rd place
\nJudge\u2019s decision is final<\/strong> All complaints to be submitted with \u00a350 cash (non refundable) and will be discussed in the beer tent .
\nThe Show Champion will receive Vouchers kindly sponsored by Melvyn Carr Ltd, Agricultural Suppliers, Ingbirchworth Penistone, South Yorkshire S36 GF<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Trophies: <\/strong>The Beth Woodhead Trophy<\/span> to be presented to the Show Champion.
\nAll 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.
\nSee breed sections below for other trophies.<\/span><\/span>
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Download Entry Form ’26<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Download Schedule ’26<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Results ’24<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Texel<\/span><\/h3>\n

These classes are run under the auspices of the Texel Sheep Society Ltd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 1<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ram<\/span>
\nClass 2<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ram<\/span>
\nClass 3<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 4<\/strong> \u2013 Aged ewe<\/span>
\nClass 5<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 6<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 7<\/strong> \u2013 Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male
\nBreed Championship<\/strong>
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British Texel Society rosettes<\/strong> \u2013 for the breed champion and reserve<\/span>
\nWhitwam & Haigh Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for the Champion Texel<\/span>
\nMelvyn Carr Plate<\/strong> \u2013 for the Best Texel Ram<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Texel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0TBA<\/span>
\nClass 15<\/strong> – Ram any age<\/span>
\nClass 16 –<\/strong> Ram Lamb – born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 17 – <\/strong>Shearling ewe<\/span>
\nClass 18\u00a0<\/strong>– Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 19\u00a0<\/strong>– Ewe Lamb – born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 20\u00a0<\/strong>– Group of 3 – 2 females, 1 male
\nBreed Championship<\/strong>
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Suffolk<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 8<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ram<\/span>
\nClass 9<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ram<\/span>
\nClass 10<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 11<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 12<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 13<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 14<\/strong> \u2013 Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suffolk Society Rosette<\/strong> \u2013 for Suffolk Breed Champion<\/span>
\nThe Waterhouse Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for Suffolk Breed Champion<\/span>
\nThe Honley Show Perpetual Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for the Best Local Suffolk (bred within a 15 mile radius)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rare Breed<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 40<\/strong> \u2013 Ram
\nClass 41<\/strong> – Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026
\n<\/span>Class 42<\/strong>\u2013 Aged Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 43<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 44<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed<\/strong> Championship
\nHonley Show Trophy – <\/strong>for the champion Rare Breed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Whitefaced Woodland<\/span><\/h3>\n

These classes are qualifiers for the National Championship to be held at Hope Show.<\/span><\/p>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 21 <\/strong>\u2013 Aged ram<\/span>
\nClass 22<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Shearling Ram<\/span>
\nClass 23<\/strong>\u2013 Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 24<\/strong> \u2013 Aged ewe<\/span>
\nClass 25<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 26<\/strong>\u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 27<\/strong> \u2013 Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship
\nHonley Show Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for the Champion Whitefaced Woodland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ryeland\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong> TBA
\nClass 28\u00a0<\/strong>– Aged Ram<\/span>
\nClass 29<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ram
\nClass 30<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb – born 2025<\/span>
\nClass 31<\/strong> \u2013 Aged ewe
\nClass 32<\/strong>\u2013 Shearling Ewe <\/span>
\nClass 33<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2025<\/span>
\nClass 34 <\/strong>\u2013 Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Coloured Ryeland<\/span><\/h3>\n

Class 70 \u2013 <\/span><\/strong>Shearling Ram<\/span>
\nClass 71\u2013 <\/span><\/strong>Ram lamb – born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 72\u00a0\u2013 <\/span><\/strong>Aged ewe<\/span>
\nClass 73\u2013 <\/span><\/strong>Shearling Ewe <\/span>
\nClass 74 \u2013<\/span><\/strong> Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026
\nClass 75 –\u00a0<\/strong>Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

C&S Transport Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for the Champion Ryeland
\nBreed Champion and Reserve<\/strong> to receive\u00a0 Ryeland rosettes.
\n<\/span>Points and prize card<\/strong> will be awarded to the winner of the Shearling ewe<\/strong> class as this is a nominated show for the\u00a0 ‘Shepherds Crook Award.’
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Derbyshire Gritstone\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/span>Class 62<\/strong> \u2013 Ram
\nClass 63<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 64<\/strong>\u2013 Aged ewe<\/span>
\nClass 65<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe
\n<\/span>Class 66<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Continental Other Breeds<\/span><\/h3>\n

Exhibits must not have been shown in any other class.<\/span><\/p>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 45<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ram<\/span>
\nClass 46<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ram<\/span>
\nClass 47<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb \u2013 born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 48<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 49<\/strong> \u2013 Shearling Ewe\u00a0<\/span>
\nClass 50 <\/strong>\u2013 Ewe lamb \u2013 born 2026
\nClass 51<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Group of 3 \u2013 2 females, 1 male<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Breed Championship
\nGoldthorpes Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 for the Continental Breeds Champion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Other UK (Native) Breeds<\/span><\/h3>\n

Exhibits must not have been shown in any other class.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Judge: TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClass 52<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Ram<\/span>
\nClass 53<\/strong> \u2013 Ram lamb born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 54<\/strong> \u2013 Aged Ewe<\/span>
\nClass 55 –\u00a0 <\/strong>Shearling Ewe
\n<\/span>Class 56<\/strong> \u2013 Ewe Lamb born 2026<\/span>
\nBreed Championship
\nHonley Show Trophy<\/strong> \u2013 Presented to the Champion Native Breed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Young Handler<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge: <\/span>TBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nTo be judged at 9.30am.<\/span>
\nClass 67<\/strong>\u2013 Age 2 \u2013 6 years<\/span>
\nClass 68<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Age 7 \u2013 11 years<\/span>
\nClass 69 <\/strong>\u2013 Age 12 \u2013 16 years
\nBest Young Handler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The GI CUP<\/strong> \u2013 for the Best Young Handler<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cheviots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Judge:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0TBA<\/span>
\nClass 57<\/strong>\u2013 Ram<\/span>
\nClass 58<\/strong> \u2013Ram Lamb born 2026<\/span>
\nClass 59 <\/strong>\u2013 Aged Ewe
\nClass 60<\/strong> – Shearling Ewe
\nClass 61<\/strong> – Ewe lamb born 2026
\nBreed Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Valais
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Judge:<\/span><\/strong> TBA<\/span>
\nClass 35\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>– Ram
\nClass 36<\/strong> – Ram Lamb born 2026
\nClass 37<\/strong> – Aged Ewe
\nClass 38<\/strong> – Shearling Ewe
\nClass 39<\/strong> – Ewe Lamb born 2026
\nBreed Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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