Welsh Black Cattle Results
Class 423: BULL, born on or after 01 Jan 2024
1st: BLACKMIXEN GLYNDWR - Robin & Jo Ransome
2nd: CHWAEN-GOCH GWILYM - Carwyn Thomas
Class 425: BULL, born on or before 31 Dec 2023
1st: BRYSGAGA BRENIN 67TH - Ken Ellis a’i Feibion
2nd: MACHRETH SAM 12TH - Alwyn Jones
3rd: RHYDYGARNEDD CAWR 3RD - Partneriaid Dolaugwyn
4th: BLACKMIXEN ZELENSKY - Robin & Jo Ransome
5th: MACHRETH WILLIAM 2ND - Alwyn Jones
Class 430: HEIFER, in milk or in calf, born on or after 01 Jan 2022
1st: BLACKMIXEN CHARMIAN - Robin & Jo Ransome
2nd: CARAN NIA 42ND - Teulu Jenkins
3rd: BLACKMIXEN CATRIN - Robin & Jo Ransome
Class 431: HEIFER, born on or after 01 Jan 2023
1st: MYNACH GWYNETH 84TH - A & RC Williams
2nd: ARGLWYDDES RIWBI 15TH - Dafydd Jenkins
3rd: MACHRETH BETSAN 74TH - L R Williams a’i Gwmni
4th: MACHRETH BETSAN 72ND - L R Williams a’i Gwmni
5th: RHYDYGARNEDD NESTA - Partneriaid Dolaugwyn
6th: GWENROL NINA 2nd - William Jones
Class 432: HEIFER, under two years old on the first day of the Show
1st: BLACKMIXE4N ELINOR - Robin & Jo Ransome
Class 433: MAIDEN HEIFER, born on or after 01 Jan 2024
1st: CARAN NEL - Teulu Jenkins
2nd: CARAN ETHEL - Teulu Jenkins
3rd: GWERNOL BET 5TH - William Jones
4th: CAERYNWCH GWENFAIR 96TH - Eilir Vaughan & Nia Goodwin
5th: TREFYNACH AR DAF DILYS 29TH - Ben Reynolds.
6th: RHYDYGARNEDD NERYS 136TH - Partneriaid Dolaugwyn
Breed Champion
The Welsh Black Breed Champion title was awarded to Brysgaga Berwyn 67th, a superb 2016 born bull exhibited by Mr Ken Ellis a’i Feibion of Ynysfor Herd.
Reserve Champion
Welsh Black Reserve went to Blackmixen Charmian, exhibited by Robin and Jo Ransome, another outstanding example of the breed that was crowed Champion Female previously.
Reserve Champion Bull
Reserve Champion Bull went to Machreth Sam 12th, exhibited by Alwyn Jones, a May 2023 born bull.
Reserve Champion Female
Reserve Champion Female was awarded to Caran Nia 42nd, exhibited by Teulu Jenkins.
South Wales Welsh Black Breeders Club Special Prize awarded to a Cow or Heifer with calf at foot (judged as a pair)
BLACKMIXEN CATRIN - Robin & Jo Ransome
The Marian Centenary Perpetual Bowl - Best Pair of animals (one male and one female)
Robin & Jo Ransome
Group of Three Animals:
1st: Teulu Jenkins
2nd: Robin & Jo Ransome
Edward Prince of Wales Perpetual Cup - Best Group of 4 animals
1st: Robin & Jo Ransome
2nd: Partneriaid Dolaugwyn
RWAS Special Award to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Welsh Black Section
Robin & Jo Ransome
Young Handlers
The Young Handlers class saw an excellent turnout of enthusiastic young members, with Llyr Williams taking top honours. The Society would like to thank Mr Ben Williams, the Society Young Ambassador and Mr Rhys Griffith the RWAS Ambassador for taking the time to judge the class.
Results were as follows:
1st: Llyr
2nd: Gwion
3rd: Mari
4th: Jac
5th: Mali
Other highlights from Show week:
RESERVE CHAMPIONS IN THE FIRZHUGH CHAMPIONSHIP(Pair of Cattle)
BRYSGAGA BRENIN 67TH - Ken Ellis a’i Feibion
BLACKMIXEN CHARMIAN - Robin & Jo Ransome
RESERVE GROUP OF 5 - BEEF BREEDS
BRYSGAGA BRENIN 67TH - Ken Ellis a’i Feibion
BLACKMIXEN CHARMIAN - Robin & Jo Ransome
CARAN NIA 42ND - Teulu Jenkins
MYNACH GHWNETH 84TH - A & RC Williams
CARAN NEL - Teulu Jenkins
JUNIOR BULL INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
3rd - BLACKMIXEN GLYNDWR - Robin & Jo Ransome
CHAMPIONS IN THE RWAS/MARKS & SPENCER NATIVE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP (Group of 3)
BRYSGAGA BRENIN 67TH - Ken Ellis a’i Feibion
BLACKMIXEN CHARMIAN - Robin & Jo Ransome
CARAN NIA 42ND - Teulu Jenkins
RESERVE CHAMPIONS IN THE FEMALES OF THE FUTURE PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
CARAN NEL & CARAN ETHEL - Teulu Jenkins
RESERVE EXHIBITORS BRED NATIVE BREED PAIRS - William & Nicky Jones
RESERVE EXHIBITORS BRED GROUP OF THREE NATIVE BREEDS - Partneriaid Dolaugwyn
BEEF STOCKMENS COMPETITION - 1st - Hugh & Jessica Williams, Dolaugwyn
Acknowledgements
The Society would like to extend sincere thanks to all exhibitors, stewards, and supporters who contributed to such a successful and enjoyable show.
The breed continues to go from strength to strength, and the Royal Welsh remains a key platform for highlighting the quality, docility, and adaptability of Welsh Black cattle to the wider agricultural industry.
We now look forward to the autumn sales and the winter show season with great optimism and enthusiasm.