Success for Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham Flock in National Flock Competition 2023.
Thank you to all the entrants in the 2023 National Flock Competition. There was a great display of Suffolk Sheep which saw Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham Flock, take Overall Champion, winning the Bristol Gold Cup. A special word of thanks to the Judge, Stewart Lathangie. Details of the Open Day will follow.
Sponsor: Norbrook
Judge: S Lathangie, Pyeston Flock
“I’d just like to thank all breeders for their hospitality, the quality of stock on show was a credit to everyone and pleasure to judge. Congratulations to all section winners and particularly Stephen Cobbald (Lavenham) gaining Overall Champion with an outstanding flock of ewes, followed closely in Reserve by Dafydd Jones (Frongroy) with a very strong flock. Thank you to the Society for asking me to Judge the National Flock Competition, it was an honour to do so.”
Stewart Lathangie, Judge
BRISTOL GOLD CUP
Overall Winner: Stephen Cobbald, Suffolk, (Lavenham Flock)
Overall Reserve: Dafydd G Jones, Ceredigion (Frongoy Flock)
Suffolk Sheep Society Cup (0 – 15 Ewes)
Winner: Claire Whitticase, Shropshire, (Glanmarton Flock)
Reserve: Sandra Woodend, Cumbria, (Hyton Flock)
John Long Cup (16 – 30 Ewes)
Winner: Stephen Cobbald, Suffolk, (Lavenham Flock)
Reserve: J Irving, Carlisle, (Glenreiver Flock)
W E Lloyd Cup (31 – 60 Ewes)
Winner: Dafydd G Jones, Ceredigion (Frongoy Flock)
Reserve: Mrs R H Goldie, Ayreshire (Harpercroft Flock)
Brook Perpetual Challenge Cup (101+ Ewes)
Winner: Jed Sharp, Worcestershire, (Sharps Flock)
The Howard Peel Cup (Best Stud Rams)
Winner: Jed Sharp, Worcestershire, (Sharps Flock)
Reserve: Stephen Cobbald, Suffolk, (Lavenham Flock)
Certificate of Merit: Mrs R H Goldie, Ayreshire (Harpercroft Flock)
The Sainsbury Cup (Best Ewe Lambs)
Winner: Dafydd G Jones, Ceredigion (Frongoy Flock)
Reserve: Stephen Cobbald, Suffolk, (Lavenham Flock)
Certificate of Merit: Mrs R H Goldie, Ayreshire (Harpercroft Flock) and J Irving, Carlisle, (Glenreiver Flock)
The Bonnington Cup (Best Flock of Ewes)
Winner: Stephen Cobbald, Suffolk, (Lavenham Flock)
Reserve: Dafydd G Jones, Ceredigion (Frongoy Flock)
Certificate of Merit: Mrs R H Goldie, Ayreshire (Harpercroft Flock) and J Irving, Carlisle, (Glenreiver Flock)
Progeny Group
Winner: R H Goldie – ‘Strathbogie 24 Carat’
