Standards high and entries up at Horton in Ribblesdale Show

The weather favoured a well supported sheep section and the indoor entries had increased by an amazing 84 entries from the previous year with forty four of these in the confectionery section alone.

The dogs and pets section saw record entries too. The show president, 82-year-old Chris Sutcliffe, was delighted with the day’s proceedings. He said he had attended all the shows with the exception of one since he was just a few years old, though on his first outing he was only allowed to watch from the gate as at that time Shorthorn cattle were on show and their horns and young children were not thought to be very compatible!

Mandy Middleton and her family were highly successful in the indoor section with Mandy winning the trophy for the best exhibit in the needlecraft section with a beautiful patchwork quilt. Her daughter, Charlotte, won the Mrs Mason memorial cup for the best exhibit in the confectionery section and Charlotte’s daughter, Olivia won the trophy for the most points gained indoors by an exhibitor under 11 years.

And it didn’t end there for Olivia`s cousin Ellie from Hawes, another of Mandy`s granddaughters won the Speed Fuel Oil cup for the best exhibit in the children’s handicraft section.

Emily Palmer was the winner of a new trophy presented for the first time this year and kindly donated by members of The Craven Pothole Club, her piece of handiwork was the champion exhibit in the under sixteen years of age category.

There was a strong show of animals in the sheep classes and it was a difficult task for the judges particularly when it came to judging the supreme championship. John Carr with his Dalesbred and Bella Raine with her Swaledale were the joint reserve champions.

Jessica Lambert won the supreme accolade with her homebred pedigree two shear Zwartble ram ` Selside Daredevil`.

The imposing ram comes from a flock of twenty five breeding sheep which Jessica owns alongside her elder sister, Rebecca.

The champion was sire to the first prize gimmer lamb also shown by Jessica and to the winner of the ram lamb class, exhibited by Christine Slee of Coverham.

The trophies were presented by Bella Horsfall, the 2018 Gala Princess.

The show chairman Barrie Thomas thanked everyone for their support and urged anyone interested in the long term future of the event to come forward with help particularly for the setting up of the show prior to the day and to the dismantling of pens the day afterwards.

An enjoyable and successful day only made possible by a hard working committee and a good team of volunteers.

TROPHY WINNERS: The Marmaduke White Cup for the on field Champion and the Joan Barker Salver for the Champion Zwartble – Jessica Lambert.

Waterston Cup for five best mule gimmer lambs: Steven Sutcliffe. .

Frankland challenge cup for champion blue faced Leicester: James Middleton. The Alexander Morphet cup for the champion Swaledale and The trophy for the best female in the Swaledale section: Bella Raine.

The Ron Metcalfe Memorial cup for the best ram lamb in the Swaledale section: S.Raine.

Thompson challenge cup for best male in Swaledale section and the Dawson Challenge Cup for the best fleeced sheep in the Swaledale Section: David Morphet.

Lobol challenge cup for best male in Dalesbred section: Neil Jackson.

Carr challenge cup for best fleeced sheep in Dalesbred section, R. Lambert..

Foredale Tankard for the best pair of local Swaledale gimmer lambs and the Peter Wood memorial trophy for the best exhibit in the local Swaledale Section: S and D Robinson.

The Crown Hotel Cup for the Champion Dalesbred sheep , The trophy for the best female in the Dalesbred section and The Bernard Capstick memorial cup for best Dalesbred group,John Carr.

The Golden Lion Cup for the champion Texel Sheep: Sam Morphet.

Horton tradesman’s cup for the best young handler under 16 years: Izzy James.

The John Lambert shield for the best Vintage tractor: H. Middleton.

The Armstrong Old Timers Tankard for the best Vintage Car: P.Shackleton.

Trophy for the exhibitor over 13 years,gaining most points indoors and the Sarginson cup for the best Cherry cake:,Helen Armstrong.

The Mrs. Mason memorial cup for the best overall exhibit in the confectionery section: Charlotte Middleton.

Trophy for the Best exhibit in needlework section: Mandy Middleton..

Trophy for the most points in horticultural and flower section: Heather Huddleston.

Trophy for the best exhibit in flower section and the J.Barrow memorial cup for most points in the flower section:Elizabeth Staig.

Denis Bainbridge Salver for the best exhibit in the horticultural section: Harry Armstrong.

Trophy for the best exhibit in handicrafts: Alan Suttie.

Trophy for the best overall photograph: Jen Booth.

Horton Landscaping cup awarded to the best photograph taken by a child under 16 years of age: Zoe Thomas.

Trophy for the most points in the confectionery section , 12 – 16 years of age and the Craven Pothole club trophy for the champion exhibit in the indoor section, under 16 years of age: Emily Palmer.

Trophy for the most points in the indoor section, 11 years and under: Olivia Newhouse.

The Speed Fuel Oil cup for the exhibitor 11 years and under with the best overall exhibit in the children’s handicraft section: Ellie Fothergill.

Thomas Metcalfe memorial trophy for best children’s handwriting: Ruby Thomas.

RESULTS: Section A – Open to farmers living in the parish of Horton.

Two Mule Gimmer lambs. 1.S.Sutcliffe 2. Abbey White 3. J.Millman.

One Swaledale gimmer lamb.1 & 3 .B.Thomas 2. S & D.Robinson

Two Swaledale Gimmer Lambs: 1. S & D.Robinson 2. B.Thomas 3. D.Wood

One Swaledale Tup lamb. 1.B.Thomas 2. D.Morphet 3. S & D.Robinson

One Swaledale Gimmer shearling. 1.B.Thomas 2. D.Wood 3. S & D Robinson

One Swaledale suckled ewe. 1.B.Thomas 2. S & D Robinson

One Swaledale shearling ram. 1.D,Wood 2. D.Morphet

One Dalesbred Gimmer lamb. 1& 2..J.Carr 3.N.Jackson

Two Dalesbred gimmer lambs. 1.J.Carr 2. N.Jackson 3. I.Mounsey

One Dalesbred Tup lamb: 1. J.Carr 2. N.Jackson 3. I.Mounsey

One Dalesbred Gimmer Shearling: 1. J.Carr 2. N.Jackson

One Dalesbred suckled ewe. 1.J.Carr 2. N.Jackson

Section AA Open to any farmer in the UK.

Best blue faced Leicester ram ,shearling. 1.Abbey White 2. J.Millman

Best blue faced Leicester ram,aged. 1.Abbey White

Best blue faced Leicester ram lamb. 1.J.Middleton 2&3. Abbey White

Best blue faced Leicester gimmer lamb. 1.J.Middleton 2&3. Abbey White

Best Blue faced Leicester female,shearling & upwards. 1.S.Sutcliffe 2. Abbey White 3. J.Caton

Five mule gimmer lambs. 1.S.Sutcliffe 2. Abbey White 3. J.Caton

Two mule gimmer lambs. 1.S.Sutcliffe 2. J.Caton 3. Abbey White

One Mule Gimmer lamb. 1.J.Caton 2. S.Sutcliffe 3. J.Middleton

One Dalesbred gimmer lamb. 1.& 3.J.Carr 2. R.H.Brown

One Dalesbred shearling gimmer. 1.J.Carr 2.R.H.Brown 3. R.Lambert

One Dalesbred aged ram. 1.R.Lambert 2. R.H.Brown

One Dalesbred shearling ram. 1.N.Jackson 2. R.H.Brown 3. J.Carr

One Dalesbred ram lamb. 1.J.Carr 2. R.H.Brown 3.N.Jackson

One Dalesbred suckled ewe. 1. R.Lambert .J.Carr 3.R.H Brown

One Dalesbred group. 1.J.Carr 2.R.Lambert 3.N.Jackson

One Swaledale gimmer lamb. 1.& 3. S.Raine 2. B.Thomas

One Swaledale shearling gimmer. 1. Bella Raine 2. B.Thomas 3. D.Wood

One Swaledale ram,aged. 1.D.Morphet 2, S & D.Robinson 3. D.Wood

One Swaledale shearling ram. 1.D.Wood 2. D.Morphet

One Swaledale Ram lanb. 1.S.Raine 2. B.Thomas 3. D.Morphet

One Swaledale suckled ewe. 1.B.Thomas 2. T.Sedgwick 3. S & D.Robinson

One Swaledale group. 1.B.Thomas 2. S& D.Robinson

Zwartble male shearling and above: 1. Jessica Lambert 2. Harry Parsons 3. Ryan Middleton.

Zwartble female shearling: 1&2.C. Slee 3. Harry Parsons

Zwartble Suckled ewe: 1.C.Slee 2&3. Ryan Middleton

Zwartble Gimmer lamb: 1. Jessica Lambert 2. C.Slee 3. Harry Parsons

Zwartble Ram lamb: 1. C.Slee 2. Rebecca Lambert 3. Harry Parsons

Rare and minority breed. 1.Alex White 2.& 3. Jack Foster

Texel Shearling Ram: 1.R.Sunter 2. Izzy James

Texel Aged Ram: 1. D.Wood 2. R.Sunter 3. J.James

Texel Female shearling: 1&2. R.Sunter 3. R.Lambert

Texel Suckled Ewe: 1. S.Morphet 2. J.James 3. R.Lambert

Texel Gimmer Lamb: 1. S.Morphet 2. R.Sunter 3. J.James

Texel Ram Lamb: 1. S.Morphet 2. J.James 3. R.Lambert

Two fat crossbred lambs: 1. Ryan Middleton 2. Olivia and Leila Newhouse

Young Handlers under 16 years: 1. Izzy James 2. Zoe Thomas 3. Alex White

Vintage tractor: 1. H.Middleton ( Grey Fergie ) 2. M.Campbell ( MF1200) 3. W.Armstrong ( Fahr )

Vintage Car: 1. P.Shackleton ( Austin Seven ) 2. G.Woolf ( Sunbeam Alpine ) 3. M.Middleton ( Morris Minor 1000)

Dogs and Pets: Large Petdog: 1.Laurie Tebbutt with Frank. 2. Katie Collin with Flynn 3. Henry Garnett with Chockey.

Small pet dog: 1.Lea Eyre with Skye 2. Alex White with Pupz 3. Sam Morphet with Bella.

Sheepdog. 1.George Mason with Rock 2. Evie Child with Ken 3. Abbey White with Bliss.

Any pet other than a dog. 1. Lily with Tony.

Indoor classes,open to all exhibitors -

Fruit Cake. 1.H.Armstrong 2.E.Beresford 3. S.Mounsey

Gingerbread. 1.D.Wood 2.M.Middleton 3.H.Armstrong

Chocolate Cake. 1.H.Armstrong 2.M.Middleton 3. S.Lambert

No bake,tray bake. 1.M.Edgar 2. & 3. H.Armstrong

Novelty cake. 1. C.Middleton 2.H.Armstrong

Tea Loaf. 1.D.Wood 2. E.Beresford 3. H.Armstrong

Lemon Drizzle Cake: 1. D.Wood 2. Bella Raine 3. H.Huddleston

Four sweet or savoury scones. 1.S.Lambert 2.H.Fenten 3. M.Middleton

Four Muffins:. 1.& 2.H.Armstrong 3. H.Huddleston

Four Chocolate Brownies: 1. Bella Raine 2. H.Armstrong 3. M.Middleton

Four pieces of tray bake. 1.S.Moorhouse 2. E.Beresford 3. H.Armstrong

Fruit Pie. 1.E.Beresford 2. M.Middleton 3. H.Huddleston

Victoria Sponge Cake:. 1.E.Beresford 2. S.Lambert 3.H.Armstrong

Four Butterfly buns: 1. C.Middleton 2. J.Campbell 3. P.Swainson

Four home made biscuits. 1.H.Armstrong 2. S.Lambert 3. E.Beresford

Cold sweet. 1.H.Armstrong 2. A.Lambert 3. H.Huddleston

Swiss Roll: 1. M.Middleton 2. E.Beresford 3. S.Mounsey

Cherry Cake ( Sarginson Trophy ): 1. H.Armstrong 2. S.Mounsey 3. J.Campbell

Quiche. 1.H.Armstrong 2. D.Wood 3. C.Middleton

Egg Custard: 1. L.Graham 2. D.Wood 3. H.Huddleston

Lemon cheese. 1.H.Sergeant 2.E.Beresford 3. H.Armstrong

Jar of Jam.1,2 & 3: H.Huddleston

Jar of marmalade. 1& 2. .H.Huddleston 3.E.Beresford

Four Mince Pies: 1.H.Armstrong 2. H.Huddleston 3. D.Wood

Cake made by a gentleman. 1.C.Saddiford 2. C.Booth 3. J.Davis

Confectionery,open to children seven years and under –

Three Chocolate Crispies: 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

Three biscuits decorated: 1.Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

Three Chocolate Fridge cakes: 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

Open to children eight to eleven years –

Three Butterfly Buns: 1. Lily Pilkington 2. Ellie Forster 3. Ellie Fothergill

Three Chocolate Fridge Cakes: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Alex White 3. Zoe Thomas

Three pieces Flapjack: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Zoe Thomas 3. Ruby Thomas

Open to children Twelve to sixteen years-

Novelty Cake: 1. Emily Palmer

Three Butterfly Buns: 1. Emily Palmer

Three Chocolate Fridge Cakes: 1. Emily Palmer

Three Chocolate Hazlenut Whirls; 1. Emily Palmer

Chocolate Cake: 1. Daisy Pilkington 2. Emily Palmer

Needlecrafts-

Handknitted item: 1. M.Middleton 2. E.Beresford 3. A.Lambert

Tapestry or Cross stitch: 1&2. P.Swainson

Patchwork, quilting or applique: 1. M.Middleton 2.&3.P.Swainson

Soft furnishings: 1&2.P.Swainson 3. M.Middleton

Any other Craft: 1. M.Middleton 2. S.Mounsey 3. E.Beresford

Christmas Tree decoration: 1. C.Booth 2. L.Tebbutt 3. P.Swainson

Handwork Over sixteen years: 1&2.P.Swainson

Artwork over sixteen years: 1.S.Jackson 2. J.Booth 3. P.Tebbutt

Article made by a Gentleman: 1. A.Suttie 2. C.Booth 3. P.Tebbutt

Handmade Greetings card: 1. P.Swainson 2&3.M.Middleton

Sugarcraft:1. B.Suttie 2. P.Swainson 3. L.Sunter

A Poster for Horton Show: 1. Charlotte Wilson 2. P.Swainson

Horticulture section:

Four white potatoes.1.S. Lambert 2&3. H.Huddleston

Four coloured potatoes.1.& 2. .H.Huddleston 3. J.Davis

Six pods of peas.1.S.Lambert

One Vegetable, one flower: 1. S.Lambert 2. J.Campbell 3. H.Huddleston

Three Onions.1 & 2..H.Armstrong 3. J.Campbell

Three Carrots.1.P.Shackleton 2&3...H.Huddleston

One white cabbage.1.S.Lambert 2&3. H.Huddleston

Two swede turnips. 1 & 2.H.Huddleston

Three beetroots: 1&2.H.Huddleston 3. H.Fenten

Four tomatoes.1.J.Campbell 2.& 3. H.Armstrong

One cucumber.1.&2.H.Huddleston 3.S.Lambert

Any other vegetable: 1. H.Armstrong 2. H.Fenten 3. J.Campbell

Flower section:

Best display of home grown flowers.1.E.Staig 2. J.Campbell 3. L.Tebbutt

Vase of flowers of the same bloom.1.E.Staig 2. H.Huddleston 3. J.Campbell

Flowering houseplant.1.A.Lambert 2. E.Beresford 3. H.Huddleston

Foliage houseplant.1.E.Staig 2. A.Lambert 3. H.Huddleston.

Succulent or Cactus: 1. E.Staig 2. P.Swainson 3. J.Campbell

Rose with foliage.1.E.Staig 2. J.Campbell 3. H.Fenten

Saucer of flower heads: 1. H.Huddleston 2. E.Staig 3. S.Lambert

Miniature garden( Twelve years and over ) 1. E.Staig 2. H.Huddleston 3. Charlotte Wilson

Miniature garden ( Eleven years and under ) 1. Lily Pilkington 2. Zoe Thomas 3. Rosie Wilson

An arrangemen: .1.E.Staig 2& 3. H.Huddleston

Eggs:

Four hen eggs.1.P.Swainson 2.Isaac Eccleston 3.Rosie Wilson

Children’s classes, seven years and under -

A decorated letter of the alphabet: 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

An edible necklace: 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Leila Newhouse

An item made from Hama beads: 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

Eight to eleven years –

A decorated letter of the alphabet: 1. Ellie Fothergill 2. Ellie Forster 3. Ruby Thomas

An edible necklace: 1. Ellie Forster 2. Lily Pilkington 3. Ellie Fothergill

A item made from Hama beads: 1. Rosie Wilson 2. Ellie Forster 3. Zoe Thomas

Twelve to sixteen years -

A handmade item: 1. Daisy Pilkington 2. Charlotte Wilson

Handwriting – seven years and under : 1. Leila Newhouse 2. Olivia Newhouse

Handwriting – eight to eleven years: 1. Ruby Thomas 2. Ellie Forster 3. Lily Pilkington

Handwriting – twelve to sixteen years: 1. Charlotte Wilson 2. Emily Palmer

Handwork –eleven years and under – 1. Olivia Newhouse 2. Elizabeth Swainson 3. Ellie Forster.

Artwork – eleven years and under – 1. Lily Pilkington 2. Olivia Newhouse 3. Elizabeth Swainson

Handwork – twelve to sixteen years – 1. Emily Palmer

Artwork – twelve to sixteen years – 1. Charlotte Wilson

Photographs -

Two landscape snapshots.1.J.Booth 2. J.Woods 3. H.Fenten

Photograph subject to begin with the letter H :.1.T.Harrison 2. E.Staig 3. S.Lambert

A photograph ` Water` :1.G.Bolger 2. T.Harrison 3. J.Woods

A photograph ` Living in the Dales`: 1. T.Harrison 2. E.Staig 3. P.Swainson

Best photograph,captioned.1.J.Booth 2. S.Lambert 3. R.Pilkington

Best photograph taken by a child `Playtime`.1.Zoe Thomas 2. Ruby Thomas 3. Elizabeth Swainson

Black and White or sepia photograph: 1.2 & 3. J.Woods.