Stock is missing from line-up THERE was a strange atmosphere at the Batsford Road showground early on Saturday, writes Gerry Barnett.

The area where normally stockmen would be grooming and showing their entries of cattle, sheep and goats was empty and quiet, the result of the ban of stock movements following the Foot-and-Mouth outbreak.

It was particularly disappointing as there had been a massive entry of nearly 150 in the National Poll Hereford Show alone. Moreton is always a must for sheep farmers and host to the national show of the native Cotswold Sheep, the Cotswold Lions.

But the weather was good and soon the crowds started to pour in and quickly the showground was buzzing and the various marquees and shopping areas packed.

Together with the events in the main ring and all that was going on in the attractions area, there was plenty to do and see and few visitors could have been disappointed with their day out.

President Ken Taylor, who has been associated with the show for over 40 years, had a busy day touring the showground and carrying out his many official duties.

He said: "I found there was a really happy atmosphere all around the showground. I am very pleased it went so well."

Horse results Newcomers Class 56: 1 Jessica Marshall, Vanny, 2 Nick Heaney, Maebella Flo, 3 Dale Burnham, Bitterswell Soldier; Foxhunter: Jessie Swambo, Royal Me, 2 Mark Edwards, Damingo Z, 3 Andy Austin, Urval; Open Class 58: 1 Jonaton Gil, Count Down, 2 Angie Thompson, Whisper Magic, 3 Dale Burnham, Oakhill Supreme; Two fence challenge: 1 Andy Austin, William IV, 2 James Loffet, Paldato, 3 joint Brad Hooker, Go with the Flow II and Jenny Cassan, No Wisecrack; Unaffiliated Jumping: 1 Natalie Clarke, Bakeborn Piper, 2 Charlie Ponti, Goombay Smash, 3 Amy Furness, Gorgeous Gordon; Mountain & Moorland: Leading rein: 1 Horsequest UK, Starfire Sparkle, 2 Mrs S Perham, Rosmarche Hollyoak; 3 Misses Plumbridge and Frankland, Birchenoak Tornado; First Ridden Pony: 1 Misses Plumbridge and Frankland, Birchenoak Tornado, 2 Mrs H Arnold, Blacknest Prince Hal, 3 K. Gibbard, Rosmarche Hemlock; Welsh Pony: 1 Mrs L Stewart, Waitwith Connie, 2 Mandy Burchell-Small, Westaire Gemin, 3 Mrs B Firth, Hilin Challenger; Pony Dartmoor: 1 Claire Ward, Uppacott Hermitage, 2 Miss D A Harrison, Detv Bryndu, 3 Mrs K French, Bincombe Pilgrim; Pony New Forest: 1 Amy Smith, Cashelbay Joe, 2 D and S Bright, Village Favourite, 3 Miss A Sheppard, Rudgeway Silver Belle; Pony Fell: 1 Mrs Hird & Mrs Edmunds, Brungrange Steffainie, 2 S Burton, Townend Echo, 3 Deborah Shilston, Dunedin May Rose; Pony Welsh: 1 Miss E J Boardman, Gwyllan Rooney, 2 Mrs S E Sulsh, Springroves Alexander, 3 L Rayfield & K Chappell, Rhencullen Chantilly Lace; Pony Welsh: 1 Alex Williams, Sydenham Hebe, 2 Tracey Milward 3 J Allen, Ashow Brenin; Pony 12hh: 1 Jessica Suffling, Briars Amaretto, 2 Mrs L Stewart, Waitwith Connie, 3 Miss A Whittaker, Cargen Quaver; Pony 13.2hh: 1 Miss F Goodsir, Falfield Silver Slipper, 2 Sophie Davies & Natasha Smith, Springfield Park Razzle, 3 Mrs R K Leavesley, Valentine Cadence; Pony 13.2hh: 1 Debbie Boylan Troubadour, M R Underwood, Bonny Bobby Shaftoe Go, 3 Victoria O'Connor, Murphy's Law.

Home & Garden Bea Slay Trophy: Miss E M Langton, Mrs F Edwards; Goodenough Trophy: Greata Westwood; Bill Sabin Trophy: Cyril Sherwood; Lapworth Shield: Mr D Halliday; Hunt Challenge Trophy: Dorothy Hart and Jo Spark; Challenge Trophy: T M Stross; Fosse Manor Hotel Trophy: Shirley Hopkins; Lucie Attwood Trophy: Julia Charlsworth; Jubilee Trophy: Shirley Hopkins; Churchill Trophy: Cyril Sherwood; Scotts Trophy: J C Arnold; Weaver Trophy: Leonard Lee; Joan Sabin Trophy: EW Williams; Kathleen Horne Trophy: Shirley Hopkins; Windrush Valley Cup: Cyril Sherwood; Wilkes Cup: Mrs RA Power, Dorothy Hart; George Scott Cup: Ollie Godwin.

HORSES Four-year-old and novice ridden hunter classes: Four year ridden hunter: 1 Paul Mortimer, Greylands Royal Salutes, 2 Anne Hutton, Winson, 3 Elaine Place, Red Andes; Novice: 1 Janet Platt, Colin Tyne Clover, 2 Kelanne Stud, Archdale, 3 Miss S Armstrong, Hope.

Ladies Hunter: 1 Miss M Underwood, Tommy III, 2 Mrs J M Jerram, Azarax, 3 Mrs H Rodgers, District Court; Lightweight Hunter: 1 Paula Merton, Penstrumbly Our Abram; 2 E Larman and G Turner, Lowmoor Edward; 3 Miss S Armstrong, Hope II; Middleweight Hunter: 1 Miss L Wallace, Adamstown, 2 Mrs Gina Morris, Initial Intent, 3 R and J Slater, Majestic; Heavyweight Hunter: 1 Carol Bardo, Silverstream II, 2 Mr and Mrs A Hall, King of Ferns, 3 Miss L Kelbie, Milov.

Small Hunters: Small Hunter: 1 Mrs Binks, Suwannee River, 2 John Greenwood, Sir William John, 3 Louise Bell, Working Girl.

Amateur Hunters: Lightweight Hunter: 1 John Greenwood, Sir William John, 2 Mrs V Ramm, MFH, Is That You, 3 Mrs Sara Wicks, Field Day; Heavyweight Hunter: 1 Mrs Ann May, Foxtrot De Mesnil, 2 Miss Emma Gibson, Ringfort Landmark, 3 Nia Wellman, Bylgari; Local Ridden Hunter: 1 Mr J Law, Portman Square, 2 Liz Dowding, Llangovan Larry, 3 Sue Wilson, Oliver Darcy.

Amateur and Novice Working Hunter Classes: Amateur Working Hunter: 1 Angela Potter, The Main Chance, 2 Miss Penny Price, Warco, 3 Mrs R D Rees, Sky II; Novice Working Hunter: 1 Louise Bell, Man on Fire, 2 Mrs Y Botham, Uroko, 3 Christian Kwek, Legally Blonde.

Open Working Hunter Classes: Lightweight Working Hunter: 1 Mrs J M Jerram, MR Wrinkles, 2 Miss Kayleigh Downes, As I Am, 3 Louise Bell, Cruise Control; Heavyweight Working Hunter: 1 Sarah Gallagher, Out of Sight, 2 Mr Reid Scott, Ruby King, 3 C Lyons, Barry Bug.

Side Saddle: The Side Saddle Equitation Championships Qualifying Open Class: 1 Mr and Mrs P Gray, Bold Sky, 2 Helena Hogarth, Le Grand, 3 Eleanor Boorman, Shadow of Doubt.

Ridden Hack Classes: Small Hack: 1 Mr Robin Richardson, Courtland Country Ways, 2 Miss S H Bolton, Faranella Valencia, 3 Joanne Davis, Holltess Hampton Court; Large Hack: 1 Mr and Mrs J Keen, Marquess of Queensbury, 2 Mrs C Mackness and Mrs P Duncan, Almost Illegal, 3 Jenny Keeley, Desert Gayle.

Ridden Cob Classes: Lightweight Riding Cob: 1 Baileys Horse Feeds, Titan, 2 Ian Darcy, Dr Bob, 3 Des Kennedy, Not Now Kato; Heavyweight Riding Cob: 1 Miss E Bury, Waterford, 2 Heather McCloy, Rodney Boy, 3 Robin Bartolomy, Clantara Shadow Play; Working Cob: 1 Miss Lisa Davey, Lexington II, 2 Mrs Paulette Cooper, Tellytubb's, 3 Laren Ledger, Howzat.

Riding Horse Classes: Osborne Refrigeration Small Riding Horse: 1 Mrs S Andrews, Fifth Avenue, 2 Sarah Emmerson, Saint Coco Bay, 3 Miss K Smith, First Class; Osborne Refrigeration Large Riding Horse: 1 Mr and Mrs R Hartland, Jack Frost, 2 Mrs S Clark and Mrs J Stout, Outlaws Ophelia, 3 Mr C Yates, Saville Row.

The David Nicholson Memorial Racehorse Classes: Local Retrained Racehorse (class split a and b): 1a Mrs Tracey Phillips, Jongleur Collonges, 2a Katie Whitaker, Connor Macleod, 3a Mrs C Weaver, Newick Park, 1b Mrs Jackie Humphreys, Liberty Boy, 2b Miss K Henry, Notable Exception, 3b Claire Herrington, Nashville Star (USA); Open Retrained Racehorse: 1 Mr Raymond Mould, Bindaree, 2 Shadwell Estate Company, Tathleed, 3 Nicola Rudge, Saffron Flame.

Private Driving: Private Driving Class: 1 Ann Townsend, Tyrpentre Daffydd Ddu, 2 Colin Benford, Red Admiral, 3 Mrs L L Parsons, Bristles; The Concours d'Elegance: 1 Ann Townsend, Tyrpentre Daffydd Ddu.

Mountain and Moorland Leading Rein and First Ridden Ponies: Leading Rein Pony: 1 Horsequest UK, Starfire Sparkle, 2 Mrs S Perham, Rosmarche Hollyoak, 3 Mesdayes Plumbridge and Frankland. First Ridden Pony: 1 Mesdayes Plumbridge and Frankland, Birchenoak Tornado, 2 Mrs H Arnold, Blacknest Prince Hal, 3 K Gibbard, Rosmarche Hemlock.

Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year: Pony not exceeding 122cm (12.0hh): 1 Jessica Suffling, Briars Amaretto, 2 Mrs L Stewart, Waitwith Connie, 3 Miss A Whitaker, Cargen Quaver; Pony, exceeding 122cm (12.0hh): 1 Miss F Goodsir, Falfield Silver Slipper, 2 Miss Sophie Davies and Miss Natasha Smith, Springfield Park Razzle, 3 Mrs R K Leavesley, Valentine Cadence; Pony, exceeding 138cm (13.2hh): 1 Debbie Boylan, Trobadour, 2 Mr and Mrs M R Underwood, Bonny Bobby Shaftoe Go, 3 Victoria O'Connor, Murphy's Law.

Handicrafts Handstitched picture: 1 Julia Charlesworth, 2 Constance Stokes, 3 Angela Russell; Puppet: 1 Helene Russell, 2 Catherine Russell; Handmade pottery: 1 & 2 Rosemary Clifton; Jewellery: 1 Julie Smith, 2 Mr C Tarplett, 3 Rachel Jones; Garment: 1 Julia Charlesworth, 2 Marilyn Parker, 3 Helene Russell; Item from recycled materials: 1 Shirley Hopkins, 2 Rachel Jones; Anything you like: 1 Catherine Russell, 2 Shirley Hopkins, 3 Pat White; Mono photograph: 1 Stephen Turner, 2 Jana Adamkova, 3 Val Farnsworth; Moreton Show photo: 1 & 2 Ann Welsh, 3 Val Farnsworth; Gates or doors: 1 David Pearson, 2 Jana Adamkova, 3 Val Farnsworth; View from window: 1 Jana Adamkova, 2 Joanna Green, 3 Val Farnsworth.

Art Transport: 1, 2 & 3 Gill Clipsham. Scarecrow: 1 Sophie Hurley-Brown, 2 Harriet Winter, 3 Matty Speechley.

Preserves Jelly: Linda Shrimpton, 2 Helene Russell, 3 Angela Russell; Strawberry jam: 1 Linda Shrimpton, 3 Karen Sexton; Blackcurrant jam: 1 Angela Russell, 2 Catherine Russell, 3 Miss E M Langton; Jams: 1 Shirley Hopkins, 2 Louise Mitchell, 3 Shirley Hopkins; Lemon curd: 1 Heather Pearson, 2 Shirley Hopkins, 3 Miss E M Langton; Orange marmalade: 1 Miss E M Langton, 2 Margaret Sherwood, 3 Helene Russell; Chutney: 1 Linda Shrimpton, 2 John De Cani, 3 Shirley Hopkins; Pickled onions: 1 Mrs C Jones, 2 Miss E M Langton, 3 Linda Shrimpton.

Baking Lemon drizzle cake: 1 Miss K Underhill, 2 Kate Seaward, 3 Janet Blandford; Dundee cake: 1 Miss E M Langton, 2 Linda Shrimpton, 3 Mrs C Jones; Victoria sandwich: 1 Miss E M Langton, 2 Margaret Sherwood, 3 Miss K Underhill; Quiche: 1 Catherine Russell, 2 Mrs C Jones, 3 Miss E M Langton; Men's fruit cake: 1 T M Stross, 2 David Luck, 3 Tim Godwin; Butterfly cakes: Miss C Jones, 2 Miss K Underhill, 3 Miss E M Langton; Pudding (seasonal fruit): 1 Mrs F Edwards, 2 Shirley Hopkins, 3 Shirley Hopkins; Cherry & almond slices: 1 Janet Blandford, 2 Miss E M Langton, 3 Karen Sexton; Flapjacks: 1 Catherine Russell, 2 Janet Blandford, 3 Shirley Hopkinsp; Cold supper: 1 Mrs E Edwards, 2 Pauline Luck, 3 Miss E M Langton; Shortbread: 1 Pauline Luck, 2 Mrs F Edwards, 3 Rachel Jones; Chocolate brownies: 1 Harriet Winter, 2 Sarah Godwin, 3 Miss E M Langton; Chocolate yule log: 1 Shirley Hopkins, Mrs F Edwards, 3 Helene Russell; Treacle tart: 1 Janet Blandford, 2 Linda Shrimpton, 3 Mrs F Edwards; Pound loaf: 1 Ann Dyson, 2 Shirley Hopkins, 3 Susan Halstead.

Wines Roots: 1, 2 & 3 John De Cani; Fruit: 1 & 2 Greta Westwood, 3 J G Strong; Other wines: 1 Greta Westwood, 2 & 3 J G Strong; Fortified: 1 Mr A Mitchell, 2 & 3 Deborah Taylor.

Longborough Opera Picnic 1 Isobel Murphy and Cheryl Jessop, 2 Joanna Green.

Vegetables Tomatoes: 1 Richard Preston, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 J C Arnold; Cherry Tomatoes: 2 Richard Preston; White potatoes: 1 D J England, 2 Richard Preston, 3 D J England; Potatoes: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 Richard Preston, 3 Cyril Sherwood; Onions under 250gms: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 D J England, 3 TE Rainbow; Onions over 250 gms: 1 D J England, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 Richard Preston; Shallots: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 D J England, 3 Mrs G Falkiner; Pickling shallots: 1 D J England, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 J C Arnold; Courgettes: 1 D J England, 2 E.W. Williams; Carrots long: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 D J England; Carrots other: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 Richard Preston, 3 D J England; Beetroot: 1 D J England, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 T E Rainbow; French Beans: 1 Richard Preston, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 D J England; Blanched leeks: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 D J England, 3 Richard Preston; Basket of vegetables: 1 Mrs G Falkiner, 2 Cyril Sherwood, 3 D J England; Onion collection: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 D J England, 3 Mrs G Falkiner; Four different vegetables: 1 Cyril Sherwood, 2 D J England, 3 Richard Preston; Collection of herbs: 1 Shirley Hopkins; Other vegetables: 1 Richard Preston, 2 D J England, 3 Cyril Sherwood.

Flowers West of England Chrysanthemum Championship: 1 R G Williams, 3 H E G Proverbs; One chrysanthemum: 1 R G Williams, 3 H E G Proverbs; West of England Dahlia Championship: 1 E C Pryde, 3 Tom Upton; Three dahlias: 1 D R West, 3 Daphne Preston; Small dahlias: 1 T G Williams, 3 M G Greenaway; Medium dahlias: 1 Leonard Lee, 3 R J Wiggins; Five dahlias: 1 & 2 T G Williams, 3 Daphne Preston; Pom dahlias: 1 Leonard Lee, 3 D West; Small cactus: 1 Leonard Lee, 2 Daphne Preston, 3 E C Pryde; Ball dahlias: 1 & 2 T G Williams, 3 Daphne Preston; Miniature dahlias: 1 T G Williams, 3 E C Pryde; Blooms: 1 Leonard Lee, 2 T G Williams; Specimen rose: 1 R G Williams, 2 John De Cani, 3 E W Williams; Three roses: 1 Heather Derbyshire, 3 Mrs G Falkiner; Five roses: 1 R G Williams, 3 E W Williams; Rose scent: 1 Kate Seward, 2 R G Williams, 3 E W Williams; Cluster: 1 Eric Williams, 3 Heather Darbyshire; Stem cluster: 1 E W Williams; House plant in pot flower: 1 Helene Russell, 2 & 3 Shirley Hopkins; House plant in pot foliage: 1 A Mitchell, 2 & 3 Shirley Hopkins; Mixed annuals: 1 Daphne Preston; Perennials: 1 Daphne Preston.

Floral displays Anything Goes: 1 Dorothy Hart, 2 Kath Waller, 3 Adrian Welsh; Harvest: 1 R A Power, 2 Jane Eayrs; Day at Seaside: 1 Jane Eayrs; Petite arrangements: 1 R A Power, 2, Dorothy Hart, 3 Mrs C Jones; From potting shed: 1 Dorothy Hart and Jo Spark, 2 Hilary Kirby and Vanessa Wright, 3 Daphne Hersey and Joan Haling; Come Dancing: 1 Mrs R A Power, 2 Jane Eayrs, 3 Sybil Limbrick Schoolchildren Brush painting: 1 Tim Godwin, 2 Felix Thornton, 3 Hywel Gadsby-Evans; A pet: 1 Rachel Silcock, 2 William Weaver, 3 Georgia Paton-Durrant; Miniature garden: 1 George Loat, 2 Jonathan Mason-Gordon, 3 Oliver North; Decorated eggshell: 1 Matty Speechley, 2 Ellen Rowland, 3 Jack Weaver; Handwriting: 1 Edward Waller, 2 George Loat, 3 Eleanor Turner; Cookery: 1 James Waller, 2 Sylvia Rutherford, 3 Matty Speechley; Model home: 1 George Loat, 2 Alexander Rutherford, 3 Annabelle Silcock; Decorated fruit or vegetable: 1 Matty Speechley, 2 Edward Waller, 3 Rachel Silcock; Anything you have made: 1 Sylvia Rutherford, 2 Matty Speechley, 3 Georgia Paton-Durrant; My Home: 1 Ollie Godwin, 2 Peter Badger, 3 Sally Gilder; Cookery: 1 Laura Williams, 2 Isabelle Woodcock, 3 Ollie Godwin; Amusing photograph: 1 Peter Badger, 2 Poppy Godwin, 3 Laura Williams; Flower Arrangement: 1 Sally Gilder, 2 Mylie Gardner, 3 Peter Badger; Mask: 1 Charlotte Arthur, 2 James Williams, 3 Laura Williams; Mini garden: 1 Ollie Godwin, 2 Charlotte Arthur, 3 Scott Aitken; Decorated fruit/veg: 1 Harriet Hutchings, 2 Alice Evans, 3 Laura Williams; Anything you have made: 1 Bill Pearson, 2 Alexandra Emsley, 3 Ollie Godwin; Vegetable: 1 Ollie Godwin, 2 Charlotte Arthur, 3 Sally Gilder.

WI Class (Halloween) 1 Ebrington WI, 2 Moreton Evening WI, 3 Broadwell & Donnington WI.

9:22am Thursday 6th September 2007

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