AFTER years of being in the financial doldrums, Malton Show’s fortunes are looking bright after Sunday’s bumper event at Scampston Park.
Crowds, which officials said easily topped last year’s attendance of 7,000, packed the picturesque setting, to see the very best of Ryedale’s farming scene in action.
Leading steward and show council member, James Patmore, said: “We had an excellent day – everyone is absolutely delighted. The crowds were there and the quality of exhibits throughout the show, was excellent.”
People were standing four and five deep to watch events in the main ring – something no-one could recall for years.
Grey skies and light showers had threatened the day’s events, but within minutes, sunshine and breezes became the order of the day and motorists queued off the A64 to reach the showground.
Former chairman, Charlie Breese, said: “We have not been making money in recent years but our losses are diminishing. This year proved what a great show Malton has.”
He added that the farming industry locally is fighting back against the recession and it was important that the public saw what it is achieving.
Canon John Manchester, the show president, and former vicar of Old Malton Priory, said: “The church and the farming industry have a great deal in common, with such events as harvest and the blessing of the crops, and it is so important in an area such as Ryedale. I think it has been particularly encouraging to see so many young people both attending and exhibiting – it augurs well for the future of the show.”
Many of the exhibits in the livestock section were also shown – and won – at last week’s Great Yorkshire Show, now the premier show in the English farming world following the demise of The Royal.
A new class at Malton was for North Country Cheviots which attracted a large number of entries.
Competition for space for trade stands and business stalls was keen with the most number of companies wanting to take part for a number of years.
Robert Wainwright, former president and show chairman, said changing it from a Thursday to a Sunday several years ago was now proving a big success because it was attracting more people, many of whom were families and tourists visiting Ryedale or heading to the coast.
He said: “The show is a valuable asset to the Ryedale economy – it’s a showcase for local businesses, but it’s still a traditional agricultural show.”
Now officials and the show council are making plans for next year’s milestone 125th show. The centenary show was attended by the Princess Royal.
Mr Patmore said: “We already have to or three plans in mind.”
Trophy winners
Horses
Malton and Norton Horse Society Cup for best heavy horse: FW Richardson and Sons.
Gladwin Cup for best heavy horse bred by exhibitor: FW Richardson and Sons.
Bowman Cup for heavy horse broodmare with foal: FW Richardson and Sons.
George Ireland Memorial Trophy for best colt, gelding or filly in class J: FW Richardson and Sons.
Yorks and Northern Counties Rosebowl winner of class 7: JC Bloom and Son.
Fitzwilliam Cup for best ridden hunter: J Collins.
Scampston Trophy: K and L Wilson.
FW Furness Cup for best hunter shown in-hand: H Bramley.
C Barker Cup for best turned-out hunter shown in-hand: Dodsworth and Grubb.
Wm Thompson (York) Cup for champion part-bred Cleveland Bay: JE Moore.
Candlelighters Alexander Wilcox Memorial Shield for winner of lead rein class: I Worthington.
Hamilton-Smith Cup for pony mini-champion: I Worthington.
AI Hydraulics Perpetual Shield for champion working hunter pony: M Welford.
Pat Cundall Memorial Cup for champion-ridden pony: I Parr.
Hawsker Shetland Pony Stud Trophy best miniature Shetland class 38: P Barton.
Hawsker Shetland Pony Stud Trophy best yearling miniature Shetland in class 39: S Barton.
Malton Show Trophy: KM Smith.
Francis J Welburn Trophy champion ridden mountain and moorland pony: K Musgrave.
Nimbus Trophy winner fancy dress: E Lyon.
Cattle
Behrens Cup for most points in cattle classes: N Barrett.
RW Rickatson Perpetual Challenge Salver for champion limousin: N Barrett, Millington Grange.
Scottish and Northern Chalice Breeders Cup for best charolais cross-bred entry in class 78: JL White and Son.
Wells Cundall Cup for best entry in classes 79 and 80: JL White and Son.
W Peacock Cup for best entry in class 86: N Barrett.
Kenneth Wilson Cup for best entry in classes 84 and 85: N Hurst.
Buckton Cup for the champion butchers beast: JL White and Son.
The Prest Cup best young handler: G Potter.
Gale and Phillipson Trophy for best British native beef animal: C Ward.
Fuller Trophy for inter-breed pedigree champion beast: N Barrett, Millington Grange.
Sheep
Wertheimer Cup for most points in sheep classes: T and J Hunter.
C Megginson Cup for champion Leicester: A Aconley and G Shipley.
Starkey Cup for any other continental breed sheep: AC Hutchinson.
RB Hicks Rose Bowl for champion Suffolk: AR Bulmer.
W Frank Cup for best Suffolk of opposite sex: D Aconley.
Tom Midgley Trophy for best group of three in class 100: AR Bulmer.
Borman Cup for champion texel: SJ and SL Beachell.
Len and Sandra Pratt Rose Bowl for champion female: SJ and SL Beachell.
Edwin Wood Memorial Cup for best pen-bred sheep: C Mudd.
W Garbutt Memorial Trophy for overall champion pedigree sheep: KO and EA Stones.
Roland Stephenson Memorial Trophy for champion of fat lambs: A Scarborough.
Sir Richard Storey Trophy for champion rare breed sheep: D Clark.
Champion North Country cheriot: KO and EA Stones Society Rosettes for Jacobs: S Dodsworth.
Society Rosettes for blue-faced Leicester: J and D Stenton.
Society Rosettes for British charolais: T and J Hunter.
Richard Bulmer and Family Perpetual Trophy for inter-breed championship: KO and EA Stones.
WW Prest Memorial Trophy best sheep of any other native breed: A Bulmer.
Maurice West Trophy champion young handler: G Bulmer.
Goats
Yorkshire Building Society Rose Bowl: A Hubbard.
Howardian Herd best kid: G and E Cooke.
Mel Trophy best goatling winner: A Hubbard.
Ice Lager Plate best in show: A Hubbard.
Diploma best in show: A Hubbard.
Pigeons
Adult fancy: D K Knaggs.
2010 fancy: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Fancy flying: K Storey.
Adult racer: K Storey.
2010 race: G and A Adamson.
Junior: M Weatherill.
Short-faced: D K Knaggs.
Long-faced: R S Henderson.
Adult tumbler: M S Knaggs and Sons.
2010 tumbler: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Vintage farm machinery
Malton Agricultural Society Cup for the best tractor: S Aconley.
Paul A Beal Cup for the best tractor-driven machinery: M Elliott.
Cup for best engine-driven machinery: T Harrington.
Ryedale Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Cup for the best tractor pre-1960: K Cawood.
New Walton Cup for the best tractor 1960 and after: A Willis.
Best open crank engine: R Skinner.
Best enclosed crank engine: E Jones.
Cup for best model: P Bentley.
Driven machinery: Mike Elliott.
Engine driven: Toll Harrington.
Open crank engine: Eric Jones.
Enclosed crank: Eric Jones.
Best model: Peter Bentley.
Vintage tractor: Kevin Cawood.
Classic: Andrew Willis.
Horticultural, produce and handicrafts
Russell and Wrangham Tankard for best flower: Mr Harrison.
Charles Rose Tankard for best rose: JJ Agar.
JF Challis and Son Cup for best vegetable: RB Potter.
Cecily Knaggs Cup for best bread and cake section: B Bean.
Kathleen Cuthbertson Cup for best handicraft exhibit: M Knaggs.
Results
Horses and livestock
Heavy Horses
Brood mare with own foal at foot: F W Richardson & Sons.
Colt or filly foal, progeny of mare in class 1: F W Richardson & Sons.
Yearling colt, filly or gelding: F W Richardson & Sons.
Gelding or mare, three years and over: F W Richardson & Sons.
Pair of horses shown in-hand: F W Richardson & Sons.
Ridden Hunters
Ponies (UK) unaffiliated novice ridden hunter: Judi Thurloe.
Ponies (UK) Brineton small hunter championship: Clare Sowesby.
Ponies (UK) Whittakers Lord open hunter: Jane Collins.
Hunter Breeding
Small hunter brood mare exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158 cms with own foal at foot: Jane E Moore.
Colt of filly foal, progency of mare in class 15: Jane E Moore.
Hunter brood mare, 158 cms and over with own foal at foot: Jane E Moore.
Colt or filly foal, progency of mare in class 17: Jane E Moore.
Yearling colt, filly or gelding foaled in 2009: Lilian Parker.
Two-year-old gelding, colt or filly foaled in 2008: Hazel Bramley.
Three-year-old cold, filly or gelding foaled in 2007: Jean Leighton.
Part bred Cleveland Bays
In-hand part-bred Cleveland Bay, any age: Jane E Moore.
Skewbald and Piebald
Skewbald/Piebald open in-hand championship: Alison Bell.
Ridden Skewbald/Piebald combined class: Alison Dalby.
Ridden show ponies
BSPS/Brineton summer championship (mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm): A Stephenson.
BSPS/Brineton summer championship (mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm): Lucinda Elliot.
BSPS/P (UK) lead rein pony summer championship: Isabella Worthington.
BSPS/P (UK) first ridden pony summer championship: Phoebe Borrowdale.
Pat Cundall Memorial Challenge Cup: Danielle Burnip.
Riding pony/show Hunter pony breeding
Brood mare riding pony: Mrs J B Hugill.
Foal, progency of mare in class 29: Mrs J B Hugill.
Riding pony in-hand (colt, filly or gelding, yearling’s not to exceed 148cm at maturity): R & S A Sykes.
Riding pony in-hand (colt, filly or gelding, two or three-years-old, not to exceed 148cm at maturity): Victoria Nelson.
In-hand Mountain and Moorland
Glyn Greenwood Mountain & Moorland in-hand pony (stallion, mare or gelding four-years-old and over): Mrs K Garrett.
Glyn Greenwood Mountain & Moorland in-hand pony (filly or gelding yearling, two and three-years-old): Mrs C Cook.
Glyn Greenwood Mountain & Moorland in-hand pony (stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over): Miss A Ridout.
Glyn Greenwood Mountain & Moorland in hand pony (colt filly or gelding, yearling two and three years old): Anya Potter-Firth.
Ridden Mountain and Moorland
Kingsford Mountain and Moorland ridden pony of the year large breeds: Kate Musgrave.
Championship
Brineton Mountain and Moorland first ridden: Lauren Hughes.
Working Hunter Ponies
BSPS open cradle stakes: Amy Hayhurst.
BSPS/Lord Frederick nursery stakes: Suzie Dunn.
BSPS/Colne working hunter pony, riders under 14: Madison Welford.
BSPS/Colne working hunter pony, riders under 17: Joshua Jones.
BSPS/Colne working hunter pony, riders under 20: Sophie McNiven.
Racehorse to riding horse
Tattersalls and RoR thoroughbred ridden show horse class: Anne Parkinson.
Cattle
British Limousin
Bull born before March 1, 2009: Millington Grange Estate.
Heifer, born on or after January 1, 2008: Millington Grange Estate.
Heifer, born on or after January 1, 2009: Millington Grange Estate.
Registered British Blonde
Cow: Mr R T Ward.
Maiden heifer: Neil Barrett.
Any other British native pedigree beef-bred bull, any age: Miss C Ward.
Maiden heifer: J D Botham.
Beef cattle
Charolais & Simmental Sterk, Charolais cross bred steer, Simmental cross bred steer – any weight: JL White & Son.
Continental steer, other than Charolais, and Charolais cross, Simmental and Simmental cross, under 500kg: Ben Fawcett.
Continental steer, other than Charolais and Charolais cross, Simmental and Simmental cross, over 500kg: JL White & Son.
Belgian Blue X heifer, any weight: Ben Fawcett.
Heifer under 500kg: D Allen.
Heifer 500kg and over: Nora Hurst.
Matching pair of beasts, any age: Barrett.
Best baby beef under 350kgs, male or female: Claire Beal.
Best young handler: Gemma Potter.
Sheep
Leicester
Leicester shearling ram: C Mudd.
Leicester ram lamb: Mrs A Aconley & Mrs G Shipley.
Leicester gimmer in full wool: Mrs A Aconley & Mrs G Shipley.
Leicester gimmer shearling: C Mudd.
Leicester gimmer lamb suitable for breeding. purposes: Mrs A Aconley & Mrs G Shipley.
Leicester breeding ewe which has suckled lambs this season: C Mudd.
Suffolk
Suffolk shearling ram: D Aconley.
Suffolk ramlamb: D Aconley.
Suffolk ram lamb, untrimmed: D Aconley.
Suffolk gimmer shearling: A R Bulmer.
Suffolk gimmer lamb: D Aconley.
Suffolk ewe which has suckled lambs this season: A R Bulmer.
Best group of three (one male and two females drawn from any class): A R Bulmer.
Jacobs (Non MV accredited)
Ram, any age: Stephen Dodsworth.
Ewe which has reared progency in the year of the show: Stephen Dodsworth.
Shearling ewe: JT & PA Black.
Ewe lamb: JT & PA Black.
Ram lamb: Stephen Dodsworth.
Group of three: Ronald Verity.
Texel
Ram, any age: J Jewitt.
Ram lamb: SJ & SL Beachell.
Shearling ram: AI & JM Chapman.
Ewe, reared lambs in 2010: SJ & SL Beachell.
Shearling ewe: SJ & SL Beachell.
Ewe lamb: SJ & SL Beachell.
Best group of three (one male and two females drawn from any class): SJ & SL Beachell.
Blue Faced Leicester
Ram, any age: J & D Stenton.
Ram lamb: J & D Stenton.
Ewe, reared lambs in 2010: J & D Stenton.
Gimmer lamb: J & D Stenton.
Gimmer shearling: J & D Stenton.
Best group of three (one male and two females drawn from any class): J & D Stenton.
British Charollais
Ram, any age: T & J Hunter.
Ram lamb: T & J Hunter.
Ewe, any age: C Dougherty.
Shearling: C Dougherty.
Ewe lamb: C Dougherty.
Any other continental breed
Ram, one-year-old and over: A C Hutchinson.
Female, one-year-old and over: A C Hutchinson.
Lamb, any sex, born 2010: T & J Hunter.
Best group of three (one male, two females, drawn from any class): A C Hutchinson.
Any other native breed
Male, any age: Alex Bulmer.
Female, any age: Alex Bulmer.
North Country Cheviots
Class 132a: JP Hunter.
Class 132b: KO & EA Stones.
Class 133a: KO & EA Stones.
Class 133b: KO & EA Stones.
Class 133c: JP Hunter.
Class 133d: JP Hunter.
Fat lambs
Pen of three cross-bred lambs, untrimmed, suitable for butchering purposes, bred by exhibitor, not exceeding 40kg, average live weight: A C Hutchinson.
Pen of three cross-bred lambs, untrimmed, suitable for butchering purposes, bred by exhibitor, average live weight over 40kg: A Scarborough.
Non-pedigree sheep
Pen of two Down Cross or Scotch White-Faced half-bred gimmer shearlings: C Mudd.
Pen of two Down Cross or Scotch White-Faced half-bred ewes: C Mudd.
Breeds recognised by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust including minority breeds
Primitive ram: Pam Northcote.
Primitive ewe: D Clarke.
Primitive family group: D Clarke.
Any other rare of minority breed ram: Mr M C Peirson.
Any other rare of minority breed ewe: Mr M C Peirson.
Rare of minority breeds family group: Mr M C Peirson.
Young handler’s classes
Lamp of sheep, of any breed or cross, MV-accredited, shown by a young handler 10-14 years of age or under on the day of the show: George Bulmer.
Lamb or sheep, of any breed or cross, non MV-accredited, shown by a young handler nine years of age or under on the day of the show: Freya Simpson.
Lamb or sheep, of any breed or cross, non MV-accredited, shown by a young handler 10-14 years of age or under on the day of the show: Elsie Symes Turnbull.
Open sheep dog trials
Sheepdog trials: B Harland (Shep) 84.
S Harrison (Construction) Ltd Trophy champion: B Harland and Shep.
Nicholson Dairies Shield OLF: B Harland and Shep.
Wilwal Shield for best local: B Harland and Shep.
Ryedale Plumbers Trophy for best pen: B Harland and Shep.
S and J Aconley Rose Bowl for best lady: J Cook and Jade.
Chapman’s Bodycraft Trophy for best shed: A Murdoch and Bill.
Best dog run before 11am and £10: A Murdoch and Bill.
Goats
Special prizes
Diploma: Ann Hubbard.
Silver Rose Bowl: Ann Hubbard.
Ice Lager Plate: Ann Hubbard.
Goldie Trophy: Ann Hubbard.
Braithwaite Trophy: Ann Hubbard.
Mel Trophy: Ann Hubbard.
Howardian Shield: G & E Cooke.
Milkers (female goats, any age, in milk)
Saanen or British Saanen milker: G & E Cooke.
Toggenburn or British Toggenburn Milker: G & E Cooke.
Any other variety milker: A Hubbard.
Pygmy: Mrs D Smith.
Goatlings (female goats, over one year old but not exceeding two, not having born a kid)
Saanen or British Saanen goatling: A Hubbard.
Any other variety goatling: A Hubbard.
Pygmy: Mrs D Smith.
Kids (female goats, over two calendar months, not exceeding one year)
Saanen or British Saanen kid: A Hubbard.
British Alpine kid: G & E Cooke.
Any other variety kid: Ann Hubbard.
Goat in milk, and daughter: G & E Cooke.
Pygmy: Mrs D Smith.
Pigeons
Modena, adult: P Richardson.
Modena, bred: V P Cox.
A V Blower: G Anderson.
Dragoon, genuine: G Anderson.
Dragoon, 2010: G Anderson.
Nun, AC adult: R S Henderson.
Nun, 2010: RS Henderson.
Jacobin A/A: A Myers.
Tumbler, self or barred, adult cock: G Herdsman.
Tumbler, hen: G Herdsman.
Tumbler, self or barred bred 2010: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Adult cock: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Adult hen: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Bred 2010: M S Knaggs and Sons.
Oriental frill, adult: D K Knaggs.
African owl or turbit adult: D K Knaggs.
A V short-faced: D K Knaggs.
Roller, adult: S Jenkins.
Roller, 2010: V P Cox.
WO EFT adult: K Storey.
2010 bred: W Wharton.
UPC, colour breed: R S Henderson.
UPC, any other colour: R S Henderson.
Long-faced muffed or grouse legged: Littlewood and Roscoe.
Long-faced clean legged adult: RS Henderson.
Long faced, 2010: V P Cox.
AV fancy: D K Knaggs.
Junior AV: M Weatherill.
Grand challenge, fancy adult: D K Knaggs.
Fancy bred 2010: D K Knaggs.
Sow racer, adult cock: W Wharton.
Adult hen: G and A Adamson.
Show racer, cock: G and A Adamson.
Hen: G and A Adamson.
Racer through wires, cock: K Storey.
Hen: K Storey.
Cock 2010: Dixon and Dodgson.
Hen 2010: Dixon and Dodgson.
Selling class: G and A Adamson.
Racer, challenge: G and A Adamson.
Horticultural section
Flowers
Mixed perennials in any container: Susan Haigh.
Three dahlias, decorative: J Agar.
Three dahlias, pompom: R B Potter.
Four pansies of one variety: Susan Haigh.
Four pansies mixed: Susan Haigh.
One single-bloom rose: J J Agar.
Three stems of hybrid tea roses: J J Agar.
Roses in any container: Reg Lickes.
Lady’s spray, garden material: J J Agar.
Lady’s spray, florists’ material: Susan Haigh.
Gent’s buttonhole, garden material: Susan Haigh.
Gent’s buttonhole, florists’, material: Susan Haigh.
Basket of mixed flowers and foliage from your garden only, any size: Susan Haigh.
A cactus in any size pot: D Clarke.
A pot plant, foliage: R B Potter.
A pot plant, flowering: Mr M Harrison.
Hanging container: Mr M Harrison.
One geranium in a pot: A Palmer.
One flowering begonia (tuberous): A Palmer.
Fruit and vegetables
One cucumber: R B Potter.
One truss of tomatoes: Richard Denton.
Two heads of lettuce: Richard Denton.
Three carrots: D Clarke.
Three courgettes: R B Potter.
Three beetroot: James Patmore.
One cauliflower: R B Potter.
One marrow: D Clarke.
One cabbage: J J Agar.
Four pods of peas: R B Potter.
Four pods of broad beans: Richard Denton.
Four potatoes, any variety: R B Potter.
Any other vegetable not included in schedule: D Clarke.
A tray containing four salad vegetables, space 18in square: R B Potter.
Gooseberries, six berries on a plate: Mr Whiteman.
Half pint of blackcurrants on stalks: Susan Haigh.
Two rhubarb sticks: D Clarke.
One flower and one vegetable: R B Potter.
Any other fruit not included in schedule: D Clark.e
Children’s classes
Up to and including seven years – an animal/reptile made from vegetable/fruit: Willaim Tait.
Eight to 13 years – an animal/reptile made from vegetable/fruit: Lucy Wilbor.
Up to and including seven years – any vegetable grown by exhibitor: Imogen Rookes.
Eight to 13 years – any vegetable grown by exhibitor: Lucy Wilbor.
Up to and including seven years – garden flowers in a jam jar: Ryan Aconley.
Eight to 13 years – garden flowers in a jam jar: Annabel Kent.
Bread and cakes
Four muffins, any variety (male exhibitors only): James Almon.
One Bakewell tart: Janet Beal.
One curd cheesecake: Janet Beal.
One round of shortbread: Janet Beal.
Chocolate Cola cake: Bethan Bean.
Jam filled Victoria sponge: Shirley Scaife.
Farmhouse fruit loaf: Marilyn Legard.
One savoury flan: Marilyn Legard.
A ginger loaf: Mrs D Briggs.
A dish of four cheese scones: Mrs D Briggs.
A dish of four butterfly buns: Mrs D Briggs.
Four chocolate brownies: Marilyn Legard.
One filled pavlova: Janet Beal.
One pizza: Janet Beal.
Sausage slice: Mrs C Simpson.
One plate apple pie: Mrs V Lickes.
Four jam tarts: Janet Beal.
Novelty iced cake: Bethan Bean.
Jar of lemon curd: Mrs C Simpson.
Jar of marmalade: Erica Denton.
Jar of chutney: Nicky Jackson.
Jar of jelly: Daphne Stead.
Jar of jam: Heather Thornes.
One bottle fruit cordial: Nicky Jackson.
Children’s classes
Up to and including seven years – one pizza: A Richardson.
Eight to 13 years, one pizza: B Richardson.
Up to and including seven years, four pieces of flapjack: Ryan Aconley.
Eight to 13 years, four pieces of flapjack: Britany Wheldon.
Up to and including seven years, six decorated buns: A Richardson.
Eight to 13 years, six decorated buns: Lucy Mitchell.
Handicraft
Hand knitted double-knit garmet: J Kent.
Hand knitted/crochet cotton top: J Kent.
Hand knitted garment for a child under five: J Kent.
Hand knitted garment in Arran: M Sleightholme.
Hand knitted garment in four ply or under: J Billingham.
Hand knitted matinee coat: J Billingham.
Hand knitted/crochet accessory: J Kent.
Soft toy: J Kent.
Cushion: M Marlowe.
Handmade bag: M Knaggs.
Dressed doll: J Kent.
Any cross stitch: D Wilbar.
Original textile design to include mixed media: J Billington.
Any article of sewing, hand-made: M Marlowe.
Any article of sewing, machine-made: J Billingham.
Any article of quilting: M Sleightholme.
Any article of beading: M Knaggs.
Handmade card: M Sleighholme.
Any novelty article knitted/crocheted: M Sleightholme.
Any article made from recycled material: J Billingham.
Charity knitting – all entries donated to York District Hospital: J Kent.
Children’s classes
Eight – 13 years, any article of sewing/handicraft: Annabel Kent.
Art
An original framed painting or drawing, any medium: Daphne Stead.
Photography
Winter wonderland – colour print: A Trousdale.
My favourite view – colour print: Marilyn Legard.
Children's photography
Up to and including seven years – my favourite animal, colour print: William Tait.
Eight to 13 years – my favourite animal, colour print: Lucy Mitchell.
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