Sheep

Sheep & Rare Breeds

The Sheep Section at Longridge and Goosnargh Show have classes for individual breeds for Texels, Suffolks and Shetlands. We have classes for Any European Breeds for example, Beltex and Charolas. There are also classes for Rare and Native Breeds in Primitive and Non-Primitive sections. sheep, and in particular rare breeds of sheep, play a vital role in the fabric of our agriculture. They contribute to our food security, rural heritage, and environmental sustainability. By preserving and promoting these unique breeds, we are not only ensuring the future of our farms but also honouring our past and embracing a more sustainable and diverse future for agriculture. So, let’s celebrate the significance of sheep and rare breeds in our farming world and work together to safeguard their place in our agricultural tapestry. Any queries please contact tact : Gail by e-mail sheep@glashow.org.uk

Sheep Application Form

Sheep Schedule

Take part in the show

Sheep Entries

Trophies

A Challenge Cup, given by Mrs. J. Jackson for Best Exhibit in the Suffolk Section.
A Challenge Shield, given by The Eccles Family for the Best Group of Three in the Suffolk
Section.
A Challenge Trophy, given by Mrs. A. J Thompson for Best Exhibit in the Texel Section.
A Challenge Trophy, given in memory of John Skelton by his family for Best Exhibit.
The Coar Trophy, for the Champion in the Beltex Section.
A Challenge Trophy, given by Lancashire Support Group of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the Champion Rare Breed.
A Challenge Trophy, given by Lancashire Support Group of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the Reserve Champion Rare Breed.
The Benbecula Plate, for the Best Hebridean.

Suffolk

Class 1 Ram shearling and over

Class 2 Ram lamb born in current year

Class 3 Aged ewe to have suckled lambs in2026

Class 4 Ewe shearling

Class 5 Ewe lamb born in current year

Class 6 Group of Three (must have both male and female included)

Texel & Beltex

Class 7 Ram shearling and over

Class 8 Ram lamb born in current year

Class 9 Aged ewe to have suckled lambs in2026

Class 10 Ewe shearling

Class 11 Ewe lamb born in current year

Class 12 Group of Three (must have both male and female included)

AOB Continental

Class 25 Ram shearling and over

Class 26 Ram lamb born in current year

Class 27 Aged ewe to have suckled lambs in2026

Class 28 Ewe shearling

Class 29 Ewe lamb born in current year

Class 30 Group of Three (must have both male and female )

Blue Texel & Zwartbles

Class 13 Ram shearling and over

Class 14 Ram lamb born in current year

Class 15 Aged ewe to have suckled lambs in2026

Class 16 Ewe shearling

Class 17 Ewe lamb born in current year

Class 18 Group of Three (must have both male and female included)

Interbreed

Interbreed – Judge Ian Atkinson

Interbreed group of three

Interbreed

Hill And Heath

Class 31 Ram shearling and over

Class 32 Ram lamb born in current year

Class 33 Aged ewe to have suckled lambs in2026

Class 34 Ewe shearling

Class 35 Ewe lamb born in current year

Class 36 Group of Three (must have both male and female included)

Young Handlers

Young Handler – Judge Helen Chappell

Class 37 Age 3 – 7yrs

Class 38 Age 8 – 11yrs

Class 39 Age 12 – 16yrs

All young handlers sheep MUST have also been entered in a breed class.

Judges

Entry Information

Enter the Sheep & Rare Breeds classes

Requirements – Sheep & Rare Breeds

Final Entry Date: 1^st July 2024, strictly no entries will be accepted after this date.
All trophies to be held by the winner for 12 months, and then returned clean to the show.
A sheep is only allowed to be entered in one class, unless if it is entered for a Young Handler Class.
All sheep must be clipped.
No sheep are allowed to leave the show until 4pm.
All sheep to be tagged to DEFRA regulations.

PLEASE NOTE – We have received notice that you will need to bring a copy of your MV/CAE Declarations to hand in before unloading.

Please help by bringing a completed licence for your arrival and return home from the show.

Judging And Categories

All Livestock Classes may be Amalgamated or Divided depending on entry numbers at the discretion of the stewards. CPH number for the show ground is 210078000.

Sheep Application Form

Sheep Schedule

Welcome to the Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show – Sheep & Rare Breeds

The Society, through its council and agents will exercise all reasonable care for the safety of the exhibits, but the Society does not hold itself responsible for any loss or damage which may be sustained by the exhibitor or any damage sustained by any third part, whether arising from accident or through any act of omission of the Society, its council, officers, agents or servants or other persons, or from any other cause. It is a condition of entry that each exhibitor will hold the Society and the council blameless, and will indemnify them against any proceedings compensation, costs, damages arising out of or in connection with any such claim, loss, accident or damage, and entries are accepted on this understanding only.

Therefore all exhibitors must carry adequate third party liability insurance.