Judging the cattle by happypat

Judging the cattle

Main ring cattle judging.
Nowhere near as many cattle entered this year. In fact it’s been diminishing every year sadly.
A combination of much larger farms, perhaps not the same family pride, the time it takes & cost.
The cattle tents used to be packed with cattle & their families but no longer.

Three good things:
1. A haircut so much cooler.
2. Fish & chip supper just because we were out in the village but price has gone up massively.
3. A present of a lovely pot with yellow dahlias to go in the garden.
Smart looking Ayrshire's .. same thing happening here st shows only the survivor's of the original families still showing.. know one had the time?
Leaders look smart in their blue and white..
July 20th, 2022  
The good old days Pat - nothing seems the same these days and the changes are not always for the best -- At least you still have the Annual Show !
July 20th, 2022  
Very interesting
July 20th, 2022  
Such a shame the numbers keep dropping off. These Ayrshires look so nice. My dad had an Ayrshire herd so we always had this breed of calf to take to school for calf club day.
July 20th, 2022  
Wonderful
July 20th, 2022  
What a great line up.
July 20th, 2022  
Lovely gentle rural scene. Are farming shows on the decline Pat? I was very sad to see recently that Clive and Amanda Owen (from Our Yorkshire farm) are to separate
July 20th, 2022  
They obviously all had to wear blue shirts. Prizes earned in these shows put a value of their stock - thought that was still important!
July 20th, 2022  
Great capture!
July 20th, 2022  
I assume there is a dress code for people "showing the cattle" , nice one Pat
July 21st, 2022  
Look like some beauties
July 21st, 2022  
Nice capture and the showmen look so smart and proud of their livestock.
July 21st, 2022  
@busylady No I don’t think so Judith, all the ones round here that always take place every year are still on. In fact I think everyone is so ready to get out & about plus they are outside that they could be more popular than ever. Ours was packed out both days.
As for Clive & Amanda it’s very sad a surprise. I fear the whole thing got out of hand & the simple farming story changed to a multi media circus.
July 21st, 2022  
Great capture
July 21st, 2022  
Beautiful shot and prize cattle. Must have been very interesting to be there and watch.
July 21st, 2022  
A super capture
July 21st, 2022  
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