Cattle Events

Continental Section:

Class 1 Bull under 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by Jones & Sons, Manor Farm)
Class 2 Bull over 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by Heygate & Sons Ltd)
Class 3 Cow in calf or with calf at foot
(Kindly sponsored by Mole Valley)
Class 4 Heifer
(Kindly sponsored by Mole Valley)

Native Section:
Class 5 Bull under 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by Cross Counties Farm Vets)
Class 6 Bull over 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by Heygate & Sons Ltd)
Class 7 Cow in calf or with calf at foot
(Kindly sponsored by Thrapston Market)
Class 8 Heifer born in 2022
(Kindly sponsored by The Grassy Shire)
Class 9 Heifer born in 2023 (Kindly sponsored by Melton Mowbray Market)

Commercial Section:
Class 10 Limousin X Heifer (Kindly sponsored by Ellacotts Accountants)
Class 11 Any other Continental X Heifer (Kindly sponsored by Fosseway Vets)
Class 12 Limousin X Steer (Kindly sponsored by Cross Counties Farm Vets)
Class 13 Any other Continental X Steer (Kindly sponsored by Ellacotts Accountants)
Class 14 Native sired steer or heifer (Kindly sponsored by Fosseway Vets)
Class 15 Potential Primestock Heifer for 2024 Christmas Show (Kindly sponsored by Meadow Quality Ltd)
Class 16 Potential Primestock Steer for 2024 Christmas Show (Sponsored tube confirmed)
the animals entered into this class cannot be entered into any other classes at the show.

Commercial Section Championship sponsored by Melton Mowbray Market Championship and Reserve Champion Rosette.

Young Handlers Classes:
Class 17 Young Handler (Open to all handlers 15 years and under on the date of the show)
(Kindly sponsored by Hidden Hideaway)
Class 18 Young Handler (Open to all handlers over 16 years and under 21 years on the date of the show).
(Kindly sponsored by Thrapston Market)

Championship

Continental Section Championship will compete for the St Mary’s Livestock Transport Trophy. Kindly sponsored by St Mary’s Transport.

Native Section Championship will compete for the Haddon Burditt Trophy. Kindly sponsored by Mrs Lynda Burditt.

Commercial Section Championship will compete for the commercial section championship and rosette. Kindly sponsored by Melton Mowbray Market.

The Supreme Championship will compete for the Joseph Morris Shield. Kindly sponsored by Joseph Morris Butchers Ltd.

MANOR FARM FEEDS present a voucher for £50 to the Supreme Champion and £25.00 voucher to the Reserve Supreme Champion.

There will be a PARADE OF CHAMPIONS in the Cattle Ring at approx 3.00 p.m. exhibitors can then leave the Showground.

Heart of England Cattle Championship
This year Cattle Exhibitors will have the opportunity to gain points by showing at the three shows of Kenilworth (TBA), Blaston (30 June 2024) and Blakesley (3 August 2022).4

Exhibitors will accumulate points for entering cattle (up to a maximum of four animals) and awarded points for top five placings.

Each show will award Sashes and Rosettes kindly sponsored by their respective NFU Mutual Branch Stoneleigh, Market Harborough and Brackley.

The Exhibitor with the most points at the conclusion of the three Shows will be awarded the prize money sponsored by Harris & Clarke Chartered Accountants. Ts & Cs apply.

Entry to the Show
Blaston Show greatly values your participation and we trust that our competitors appreciate that the Show is a registered charity, with the purpose of raising funds for deserving local causes. As such, to avoid any misunderstanding or misinterpretation we would inform all Equine and Livestock Competitors that their Competition Entry Fees (regardless of number of classes entered) entitle them to complimentary Show Entry for a maximum of 2 people only.

Any additional people/helpers/vehicle passengers accompanying the animals, over the age of 12 will be charged £5.00 each for admission.