Finn Riordan-Jones takes first in his young handler class then goes on to take overall Young Handler champion.  Well done Finn.

This years RWAS winter fair saw eight Herefords forward for judging. 1st and 2nd in the heifer class was newcomer to the cattle show ring was Alun Richards and in third was Glen Pritchard. In the steer class 1st and 2nd went to Will Griffiths and third to Harvey bros, with the overall going to the Griffiths.

The champion heifer made 3.70ppk and the champion steer making 2.19ppk. Other prices were below previous years but this trend continued throughout all breeds. The secretary of Powys Hereford breeders club Glenn Pritchard would like to thank all exhibitors for supporting the pure Hereford classes and ensure they will continue for the future.

Winter Fair 2017

This years winter fair saw nine Herefords forward for judging in the female section. The winner was Goodwin and Powel from Hereford and reserve was Tom Prichard from Hirwaun. In the male section the winner was Mr Griffiths from Ferryside and the reserve going to Aled Jones new town. Overall winner went to the female.

All animals were sold and many commented on the very high standards of the Herefords on show.

Powys secretary Glen Prichard would like to thank all those who supported the Hereford classes and would hope to see them all again next year.  

St Clears show     Judge Mr Meurig Thomas

Best Bull   Anthony John    -  Lax Tornado

Best Junior Bull

1st Thornes Glenvale 1 Allbutt

2nd Hean Castle Estate  Hean 1 Noble

3rd Mosely St Clears

Bull Calf

1st Anthony John  Lax Usain

Best cow in milk or calf

1st A John Lax Regina 22nd

2nd Thornes Glenvale 1 Sara 543

Best Maiden Heifer

1st Hean Castle Estate Hean 1 Diadem

2nd Robert Morgan Sancler Pancy

3rd Phillips Brynteg  Brynteg Nancy

4th Phillips Brynteg Brynteg Nutmeg

Best Pair

1st Hean Castle

2nd Lax

3rd Phillips family

Male Champion

Lax Tornado

Reserve Male

Glenvale 1 Allbutt

Champion Female

Lax Regina 22nd

Reserve

Hean Castle Estate

Overall Grand Champion

Lax Tornado

Aberystwyth   Judge Flora Amery

Best Bull and overall champion  Lax Tornado

Cothi Bridge

Bull any Age

1st A John Lax Tornado

2nd A John Lax Usain

Best Cow with calf/Milk

1st Phillips Brynteg  Sancler Model

2nd A John Lax Regina 22nd

Best Heifer in calf or Milk

1st A John Lax Regina 36th

Maiden Heifer

1st  R Morgan Sancler Pansy

2nd Phillips Brynteg Nutmeg

3rd Phillips Brynteg Nancy

Best Pair

1st Lax

2nd Brynteg

Campion Lax Tornado   A John

Reserve Sancler Model  Phillips