Highlights Royal Welsh Show

Welsh Show. We have had a fantastic 50th year since the show has been

situated here at Llanelwedd and tonight we will renew the highlights

of an exciting, fun filled week. On Monday we visited the horticultural

museum and saw some fabulous flower displays. For the past 50 Years

Llanelwedd has played host to a successful and colourful flower tent

and this year is no different. Flower displays are something to be

marvelled that. I have no idea that creative minds and fingers have been

busy again this year. There are rules to do with size, backdrops and

specific themes. This woman is competing in seven different

classes. With 20 years experience, having come through the ranks, she

is currently the champion. I am going to cover this whole area with

wild material, the whole design from top to bottom. It is made of plant

material. Little pieces of full, just to interpret the class title. I

have been here since midday, I will be here until midnight flower

arranging. It is a wonderful place to come and meet and socialise. A

lovely atmosphere, we all get on really well. It is a lovely show to

compete in. How have you done? Brilliant. Highly commended. Highest

number of points, I am very pleased. This is one of your works. It is

absolutely beautiful, totally stunning. Tried to do something

different from the usual designs I normally do, create something

totally innovative with a variety of textures and foliage, colour, form

and what you need to create a good overall floral display. I just

thought linking the colours, linked in with the Welsh designer Julien

MacDonald, and making the handbag and tissue also helps with the

interpretation of British fashion week. Also a judge? Yes, I recently

judged my first national flower show in Bournemouth, which was quite an

achievement. I enjoyed every minute of it, hopefully I will go on to

more shows in the future. I enjoy competition work also if you are a,

competition work is important. think all that is left to say is

congratulations and good luck for the future, as if you needed!

Portuguese School of a question I'd is a team of 16 people and 20 horses

that have travelled up to four years to get to guest-macro, and although

they have performed all over the world, this is their first time in

Wales. -- to get to Llanelwedd. You are the team manager of the

Portuguese School, how much work goes into preparing these horses for

displays? It is a lot of work, all these horses their main arranged in

a manner, so it takes a lot of time, about an hour each horse. What is so

special about these horses? They have a very nice character and/or

easy to teach. They almost seem to perform ballet, they are above the

ground. It looks like they are dancing, we use 18th-century music.

How long have you been with these horses? Since 33 years. The school

was founded in 1979 and I became a rider in 1988. My experiences could!

I look forward to seeing you in from the pigs and the further and

further, the goats are housed. They vary in size, but this breed caught

my eye, the Angora goats. Maybe it is the curly hair! The chief steward

moved to Wales in the 27 and now farms in the heart of the mountains

in amateur. As well as showing his interesting animals, they have found

another use by selling them as mohair. We first started giving

dairy goats 40 years ago. There were no Angora goats brought in the

country until 1981. We wanted fibre goats, you have to milk them twice a

day, not so much work with the Angoras, they are more like sheep. I

have a small showroom, I try and have a small amount of the different

types of things you can get from the Angora goat. We have the skins, we

have the garments, I am an agent for someone who sells stocks which are

very good. It is a spin off, really. Diversification. The mohair has gone

up in value since we have exported to South Africa, where the main

world market for mohair is, we are getting a much better return. It

seemed the obvious thing for us to do. Vivian and Douglas, you and the

goats have arrived safely from Pembrokeshire. Who is this fine

specimen? This is Aberystwyth, he is a senior goat, he has retained all

his most fair -- mohair, which is even all the way around. Sometimes

they get heavy on the front. many have you brought and how much

work is it to show them here? have brought nine, will to keep them

as clean as we can for the show, make them presentable. We can't do

much in the way of washing them because it will be tracked, it tends

to make them go fluffy. Best of luck to you both and to Aberystwyth here.

With their growth should -- grandchildren watching, they took

top honours in the senior but class, another triumph for Aberystwyth the

Angora goat. They described it as the Clash of the Titans! Thank you

very much! Wales came out on top! Always good when that happens!

Aberystwyth 's winning streak settled here in race macro the

further and feather tent was a smaller affair than it is now. Since

then it has grown in popularity and attracts a number of dedicated young

people who share a love of all things further and further. One of

those is Matthew Barrett from Llanrwst who has brought 22 chickens

to the show this year to compete. am originally from carbon. I have

got about 100 birds where I live now. Mostly they are chicks, growing

up but I do love my hobby. It is the main part of my life, the birds. My

grandad, my mother 's father, started when they moved to Wales

when my mum was seven. When I was born and growing up, I just got

interested with grandad in the poultry, when I started showing

them, I started of there. I have carried on because I know he would

be very proud of what I am achieving still now. It is thanks to him and

by mother. To me it is not the winning, it is taking part. It is

just to meet new people and getting new juveniles, if they were to hand,

you are there to help fund. -- if they want a hand. Here they are. How

confident are you feeling? Half and half. It depends on the judge on the

day, but the weather, we have put them down because of the hot

weather. I have five different breeds today. Which one will clinch

the rise? This is my best breed. I have been showing the Germans since

1987. A German Lancashire?Yes. He has nice feathers, nice shine to the

feathers, and a nice type, when you look at a German you should look at

a wine glass shape, the legs should be like a stem. I have never heard

of a chick being described as a wine glass! That is the phrase we use.

Good luck! We will see how you get got the best Belgian, her sister got

third. The white Japanese, we had best of breed. Another first. Second

and third with the Belgian males. Over here, best of breed again, and

the German Lancashire, the one we saw today, I had best of breed.

must be doing something right! flocked to the show here at

Llanelwedd, some have even called it the welcoming heart of Wales but,

but strange as it may seem there are people who have never had the

virginity to walk this hallowed Port Talbot. I am a student at

Swansea which a bulletin university, going into my third

year. I have got for jobs, for part-time jobs that keep me busy. I

am a former Miss Wales. I am Miss Wales 2011 and I am absolutely in

love with Wales, everything about it. I am so patriotically and so

looking forward to going to the the Royal Welsh, know their role

that of animals and I know it is -- I thought it was towards McCants

left but apparently not. I hope I don't get lost on the way! I hear

there is a lot of nice food, and I'm really good at eating so I think I

will enjoy that, tasting BeeGees and cakes and hopefully sweets! --

tasting the cheese. There are animals competing, that is kind of

like what I do, so it is kind of like the Miss Wales of the animal

world! It will be good, it will be exciting, looking forward to it. I

would most like to see the animals, because I absolutely love any

animal, I'm quite of big animals like cows coming towards me, at

quite a fast pace. That will be fun. I have never been in a tractor. It

is something I have wanted to do, to try for a while. That will be

something else ticked off my list, I to the show! If you would like to

find out what she thought of the Royal Welsh, we will be meeting her

tomorrow night. On Tuesday, Rachel made sure she saw one of her

has to be the chief team of five. Murray, you are a Hereford farmer.

And you farm in the Canterbury region of the South Island. So you

have had a long trip? What does it mean to you to be judging here at

The Royal Welsh. A real honour. When I got the invitation, I couldn't

believe it. And, you know, so proud to be here judging this prestigious

event. You are a Hereford man but there's not going to be any

favouritism today, is there? No. Joining me to enjoy this magnificent

spectacle is Bernard. We have 14 teams competing but is it fair to

say this is more of a display than a competition? I suppose it is what is

known as corporate image, because many come here to show the best of

their particular breed. Because it is hard to put one breed against

another. A continental and a native, for example. It is one of my pet

hates. By hate judging one against the other. But those cattle are

doing quite different jobs so you are almost looking for something

completely different from one breed to the next. Probably some of the

best cattle in the world are in this ring at the very moment. They are

not therefore their own gratification, they are there for

the gratification of the breed. And that, to me, is what is so special

winner on the day... And I have between the cement tower and the

Charolais. Two very good breeds. For me, I would agree with him. There

was more breed in the winning team. Not an easy thing to do, that

balance, in the Charolais. Superb team, excellent cattle. Very well

balanced. Well done! Brilliant! You must be thrilled! Absolutely

delighted! To come to The Royal Welsh and when, it is what we all

strive for. It really is. It's a major achievement. Not only for

individuals but for the breed as a whole. It has been a highlight of my

judging career, I would say. You did an excellent job. It has been lovely

to meet you. I'm about to meet one half of a

husband and wife team who both share a love of Welsh horses but their

love does not stick to one breed. Sian and David Morris from

Aberystwyth both favoured different types of Welsh pony. So, David, what

was it about the section Cs that appeal to you? Well, back in the 70s

we bought a filly and from then on, we have had to lovely fillies, one

that won three times. You are very much a section C and section A

family, because right now Sian is showing her section A. And in a

minute you will be in the ring with Gucci. It will be a strange

experience, in a way, because last year you were judging and this year

you are competing. How will it be to be competing against amongst those

-- amongst those you place last year? This is the best place in the

world. Words cannot describe it. Judging is electrifying. Judging is

a huge honour because it is nothing like competing. How do you think you

will do? As long as he behaves himself, everything else is a bonus,

really. After that, it is the lot of luck. And lock was certainly on

Sian's side. She came first with her section A pony, Fire's Still My

Sunshine. It seems silly to ask you how you are feeling. You must be

elated. Yes!Did you feel confident going in? Not at all!She is

obviously a star quality. You must be doing something right. Do you

think so? Yes! Let's hope David De John -- does just as well. A

fantastic result for you. Thank you. And David's Gucci did match Sian's

success, coming first in his class. How did Gucci enjoy himself out

there? He enjoyed himself. He did a full show. I'm very, very pleased he

did it in his class. He did it as a yearling. It is fantastic. In last

night's programme we met a young lady who was very excited to be

coming to The Royal Welsh for the very first time. So, the past Miss

Wales winner from Port Talbot, Sara Manchipp. Welcome to The Royal

Welsh! Thank you!What do you think so far? I love it! So many things to

do, so many things to look at. And I'm excited because I've never been

so I'd want to waste any time. let's not waste any time! Because

you said you wanted to get a tractor. There is one right behind

you! What about driving to the corner shop in this bad boy? Do you

like shopping, Sara? I do. It is one of my favourite things to do.

show you a vintage piece of Welsh fashion. What do you reckon? I like

it in pink! Let's see if they have one for you. Let's try a cowboy hat.

This would look good in the tractor, feels really nice. It's really

therapeutic! Well, Sara, let me introduce you to one of this year's

celebrities. You might be won but this is another. He is a Charolais

bull. Isn't he enormous? He is the biggest ball I've ever seen in my

life! Would it surprise you if I'd told you he was bought for �70,000?

Wow! That is a not for a burger, isn't it? He's not going to get

eaten today! He is lush! He is definitely my highlight. By love

him. What we have to do now is find you a farmer! Yes, I could read my

husband! I'm glad you've enjoyed it. You going to come back next year?

Definitely. Thank you. Red ribbons, red rosettes, silver

cups. You would expect all of that at an agricultural show. But at this

show, they are fighting for the experience and the local club here,

the judo club, has enjoyed many successes in the past. So, Richard,

a judo club. Is it popular? Very popular in mid Wales. We have places

from the age of five upwards and we have a young lady representing Great

Britain at the World Championships in Rio in August. And she started

here. So you have some real success stories already? Yes. We had a man

at the Commonwealth Games and we have another lady going to the

Commonwealth Games. It fluctuates but we have been going for quite a

long time now and one of the oldest clubs. You have been at it quite

some time. Was it the 1970s you started? Yes. With straw mats with

wood along the edges! And poor facilities. We are very lucky now

without sports centre. I've seen you have some young members here today.

Any of these guys going to be able to teach me a couple of moves?

think we can do that. Let's have a go! I thought you would! Here we go.

So, my looking OK? Yes. We will rough you up if we can! So, I'd push

you with my elbow... Come and have another go. I think we will get you

somebody at a bit more your size. Definitely! Either young lady for

you. I'm sure you will do well. Be gentle with him! Are you sure you

are ready for this? OK, right! Oh, no! I think I'm going to leave it to

the professionals. Levelled! Is he all right? She didn't even check if

I was still alive! Did you notice? Thank you.

Here at the show, looking after your animals is a big responsibility and

a lot of hard work, and the sheep section is no exception. But imagine

if you are showing sheep and running a trade stand? Then the going gets

really tough. Chris Brooks is showing four sheep at the show this

year and competing for the third time but he'll so has his own

renewable energy company, and is here with a stand. So he is juggling

two jobs at the show. Hello, Chris. Hard at work! How on earth do you

juggle showing sheep and being on a stand? It is not a juggle, it is a

joy! But you have to run. The cause, you know, I've been down there this

morning and we have customers. -- because. We will be back down this

afternoon. And, yes, it is great fun. You are about to compete in the

theme classes. Why did you go for this Welsh breed? When I've retired

from engineering, I spent a lot of time looking at sheep. Now, the one

guy was looking at are ugly and much too expensive! Say that quietly,

Chris! And there are others where I can't pronounce their names I'd try

to find a breed that was up-and-coming. And I love these.

what does this show mean to you? is difficult to say because you keep

coming back. You wonder why but you do. I've think it is the most unique

privilege to be here and I can't tell you. There hasn't been a better

show for making friends, the atmosphere, the Ireland, and it is

just so much fun. -- the environment. The classes were

particularly well attended. No rosettes for Chris this time but it

is not all about the winning. show they told me it would take me

five years to get a ribbon. Three years down, statistically I'm

getting closer! So I've got two more years and I will be there. It is all

about trying and coming here. You bring your own stock, you land them,

you look after them, you bring them, and I'm proud of them. I

really am. And you wouldn't have missed it for anything? No! I

wouldn't. I will be here next year. The food hall here is the home to

some of the best food and drink in the country. Also some businesses

are represented, big and small. One is a bakery with a husband and wife

team. Sam and his wife run this small

bakery by the side of their house, where they bake various pastries,

pies and cakes for their customers. But the story of how they started is

quite an interesting one. What a good idea. Shall I'd try a

bit? Delicious! Sam, tell me, how did your bakery come about? About

six years ago, our son was involved in a cycling accident and was badly

hurt. He is a shift by trade. He came home. After a few months we

thought it would be best if he got himself a job and it would be a good

idea if he could start his own company. How is he now?He is

absolutely fine now. Good.We started with the baked goods.

Pastis, quiches, sausage rolls. And we thought we would go for something

different so we looked around and started to invent our own fillings.

So we went for butternut squash and Cheddar, which is one of our

vegetarian options. Tell me what you are doing here. You have some

different things you have brought to the show. We have brought Spanish

chicken, which we see here with new potatoes, which is a mix of chicken

breast and chorizo sausage. We have Moroccan lamb with chickpeas, which

you see here with Kursk is. And we also have this as well, which has a

mix of two cheeses in it. So they are already very simple recipes but

very, very tasty. Well, it sounds as though you are both very busy, so

good luck. we still had plenty to to-do including catching up with the

young farmers. Here in the young farmers section, there is a myriad

of competitions available to members aged between ten and 26 including

stock judging, even rugby. There is one competition everyone will want

to win, the tug-of-war! Training has been constant and hard for months as

I found out when I went to the small rural village in Montgomeryshire on

Sunday evening. I am a novice, what is this all about? It is quite a

competitive sport, it consists of about eight members and coach on

each team, it is about who has the most strength and stamina. We train

about three times a week, it is safer, because not having the right

training, not doing it the right way can cause a lot of injury, back

strain, and calls everything. We need to warm up a bit, bit of a joke

to get our muscles ready. -- a jogger. You are the team leader,

what is the most important thing I should know about the tug-of-war

technique? You have to keep your body angle straight all the time,

not bend over, keep your heels on the floor and get the maximum grip.

As you will see, these boots get a than it looks, I can tell you. I

caught up with you two weeks ago, how has the training been going?

has been OK, not been the best of whether to be training. This is just

to say who is in the team, because for the girls, the maximum weight is

580 and for the boys it's 680. you confident? If we come off the

right feeling happy, we can't ask for more. Come on! There will be

hell to pay if the girls win. not having that! Confident?Hundred

because they were the heaviest team to qualify and they were gutted. But

great news for the girls, they came in third overall and well over the

moon. Third-place? Yes! Better than we thought. The first time we have

pulled as well. Congratulations, amazing achievement. You are not

going to have a go now? We have seen some fantastic examples of dairy

cows over the years that have gone on to begin to did among the best in

the world today it is about finding out which will be counted the

supreme champion. This year there is a new breed of vying for top

honours. The Brown Swiss first came to the UK 40 years ago and that

anniversary is being marked with a first appearance at the Royal Welsh.

We started about five years ago, we needed something better quality

milk, they are very, very calm, quiet and docile animals, lovely to

deal with. The breed celebrates 40 years in the UK, had timely!

Definitely. The pre-festival at so much over the years, now the breed

has developed so much, it is so nice to see them here. You are presenting

the breed, you made it through to the final. How does that feel? It is

the ship is you when Thomas, a breeder and qualifier. This is the

highlight. This is where the cream rises to the top. We have some

phenomenal cows in there today. This cow is on 12 o'clock. The Ayrshire

cow is a great example. We have a thought there were three fantastic

cows and he had a really hard decision to make as to where it

went. Congratulations. Not the first time you have one here. No, it has

been for five years, but a special occasion, I wanted to win. The jab

sugars over, howdy you think the cow did? I think she did really well,

she held her own, it is really in to see the breed there. Back again with

the Brown Swiss next year? of different breeds of all things

furry and feathery, most of which were their own breed society. Up

until this year one breed of duck, the Harlequin, didn't have one. The

main menu set the Harlequin duck society this year is recently

willing. One publicity -- competitor is J. How did you get on? In the

Welsh Harlequin class who came first, second and third and our

winning Harlequin duck also took the best tale. What level of preparation

goes into showing these ducks? ducks are fairly simple to prepare,

we give them some clean bathing water and they do it themselves.

Just wipe them over, check they aren't muddy when they get here.

Tell them the about this breed. is connected with my native county,

they were bred in England, by a guy called Captain Barnett, then he

moved over to North Wales, he has decided to rename them Welsh

harlequins. Then he started selling eggs all over the world, they were

exported to America. Lots of people breeding them? They are considered a

rare breed. Myself and a colleague established the Welsh Harlequin

society and launched the website here in the spring fair, and by now

we have about 55 members who have joined. I can see what you set it

up, they are fantastic, congratulations, you must be

exciting part of the show, the sheep against the clock, the crowd whipped

into a frenzy by individuals who definitely have the gift of the gab.

and the hum of the machines but we don't often see them. But today we

will meet three of them -- two of them, both big characters. You are

the best commentators on the show. You really whip the crowd into a

frenzy, how do you do that? It is not through preparation as you

thought, it is whatever comes into my head at the time it back he is

going back to start any day, down the line he goes. You do go quite

close to the line! I do get a slap on the wrist every now and again

from some members of the committee, but you have got to have a bit of

fun. That is sharing, ladies and gentlemen. Everybody here knows

about sharing, from my point of view it is all about obtaining that

crowd. If I can put the crypt 's -- smile on people 's faces, that is my

job done. Look at him go now! Daniel is going to show us magic now.

is the secret to really good commentary? You have to inform these

shearers, because they have won it to what I am saying. If they are

behind they want to know they are so they can get stuck in. That is the

way it is. I am then informing the public, try and keep them involved

at all! He goes in for his next one! They are really flying! We have got

Daniel down there! Who is it going worked almost as hard as these

shearers themselves. No, I have the easy job. It is like running a

marathon back to do 20 sheep, we have the easy job. What do you think

of the crowd? Fantastic, if you can get them lifted, it makes our job

easier. Who is going to be the champion shearer in Wales?

wouldn't like to say but I would love to be my nephew, obviously! You

have got the best in Wales there. wasn't Steve 's and this time, the

2013 championship of Wales was took centre stage. I caught up with

Andrew Thomas as he was preparing to compete. With brought our

six-year-old to come, he won two years ago. They are big part of my

life. I live in an industrial area, a mining and steel community, far

from farming and agricultural. Although they have not been any

immediate whores, I have ever loved them since I was a young child. --

immediate horses. I showed them... Thanks a lot. And the result, a

creditable third in a strong class. And a first for her fall. The

winner, however was owned by Mr and Mrs Hughes of agenda. -- Bridgend.

The main ring is alive with anticipation, compared -- competing

for the Prince of Wales cup. The grandstand is brimming and the

excitement is electrifying. With me now is John Llewellyn James, a

family lawyer by profession originally from Haverfordwest and a

past winner. You know all about taking part in this. Tell me about

the stage is living up to the Prince of Wales cup. It will restart years

before you turn up here, you work out what your best stallions and

mayors are. We are watching the senior stallions? Which sections of

a running? One of the favourites, standing on top. Standing in second

is this one, I didn't tip him to be in the first three but he is a

pathetic runner, he has caught the public? Eye, they have given him a

great cheer and clearly he has done well. She has made her decision, she

has gone with this one. You were right! One of the few predictions I

have done that has come right. have the junior stallion up against

the senior one. I'm sure he's going to beat the junior selling, he's the

favourite. Yes!You are right, well done. Next, the George, Prince of

Wales cup. Mayor versus stallion. This is a nail-biting moment. Here

she is. Her mother has one here and now. Are they standing square? One

has moved their leg. Get the leg back! Wow! Black Harry... He has

won. Well, OK! Boys rule!Next time, next time! That is a fantastic

result. Youths were the board. put it into words. It is emotional.

-- I cannot put it. My dad was going to buy this stallion before he

passed away. My son had told me the story that he was going to buy the

horse and then I bought him, so it is a fairytale. You've come again

and swept the boards again. We are so pleased for you. Well done.

favourite creatures in the pet section of the further and further

pavilion. We are used to seeing all things

very on a Thursday here with special emphasis on the guinea pig, so when

I've found these are got well all things creepy and Crawley.

Couldn't believe my eyes when I came across a royal python, a leopard

gecko and a Chilean Rose Chuen chiller. All owned by this man. Why

was looking around. This is Pascal. He is only a baby and he has just

competed here today in the adult owned of the pet section. He didn't

get placed but good news for Sky. The gecko. She won her class. And

the tarantula came second. Do you have a favourite? I shouldn't ask!

do love Pascal. He likes being handled and he is very inquisitive

as well. You have brought guinea pigs with you today? I have. Seven

of them! They vary from rough haired, smooth coated and

long-haired. You have come in, Mikaela, with a giant African land

snails. This is a giant millipede. It looks like one of the Mombasa

trains eyesore in Africa. This is a fully grown millipede. It has to be

the righty of classes that brings me here because IM into such a wide

variety of animals. Coming here to a show like this with such a variety

of animals, you can't miss it. did you do overall? The snails came

third, my hamster got best hamster, my rabbit won his class and then I

have a couple of guinea pigs who came second in their classes.

you've had a great day? It's been a lovely day! I'm glad you've enjoyed

your visit. You still have a couple Although it is the last morning of

the show, there is no chance for our next competitors to start winding

down because they are going full force into the Welsh part bred class

here in the main ring. Cathy and her family team have been competing for

20 years. However, there is one pony lucky to be competing today.

We are showing a yearling colt. A yearling part bred. He is called

Latif. He was an orphan and we reared him on a bottle. His mum died

when he was ten days old. So we reared him on formula milk, if you

like. The same as you would give to a baby, only specially made for

false. It was hard work. Every hour with a bottle of milk! Night and

day! That was for a week. And then extend the period of time between

the feeds. But during that time we managed to get another mayor to

auntie him, if you like, to keep him in his place. Because of an false

that bottle-fed tend to get boisterous and they don't have a

mother to tell them what is right or wrong. So rather than keeping

isolated and turn him out -- we turned him out with his auntie,

Okey-dokey. We're just hoping if he behaves, because he is a tiny bit

hormonal at the moment, just like adolescent boy, full of

testosterone... If we can control him and he has got a good head on

him, we are hopeful he might do Well, it must be nerve wracking for

you to be here ringside, watching him perform. How is he doing?

Welcomer he is very well-behaved. looks very calm so far. The judges

are now judging his confirmation and he will trot away and trot back to

make sure he moves straight. What is the worst thing he do? Jump on top

of the judge! He is really we are in third place this morning.

That is very creditable. We are very happy because he has behaved

himself. Yes, family friend Rebecca kept a tight rein on Latty. The

winner was owned by a Mrs Edwards. Yesterday we brought you the Welsh

Cob Championship but at the same time, I was keeping denied on the

Champion of Champions in the sheep ring. -- keeping an eye.

When you bring your sheep to The Royal Welsh Show there is only one

titled you dream of winning. The Sheep Champion of Champions. The

standard of the 45 different breeds being presented in the sheep ring is

top class. And one of the few people with experience of winning this

prestigious title in the past is Martin. Back in 2009, Martin won the

championship with his Hampshire down ram. His winning streak continues

because this year, he won the doctor ever at MS -- Evans award. Martyn,

when you think it comes from 3,000 sheep just a one, it is such an

honour, isn't it? Yes. It really meant the world to us. It is a great

shop window when you come to sell your stock afterwards as well.

judge has her work cut out for her this afternoon. What are they

looking for? They are looking for a powerful sheep but a correct

powerful sheep. Good teeth, good legs. Martin, we have our finalists.

Yes. They start on the Hill, go to the Continental and then the

lowland. If I were a betting man, my money would go on this. Martin, you

were bang on. She is a lovely sheep so well-deserved. So the Charolais

is Champion of Champions. Congratulations from more than 3,000

sheep to one! What does it mean? means everything to us. A great

feeling to be the one left standing, so very chuffed. And you have come

down from Aberdeenshire? Yes. And we will be back down to do it next

year. This is my favourite part of the week. The competitions have come

to an end and it is time to crown a winner but who will take it? That is

the question. Firstly the winner of the rhythm championship will be

chosen and go head-to-head to compete for the supreme title, and

judging these competitions will be none other than 2012 Olympic

dressage gold medal winner Carl Hester. Carl, a very warm welcome to

the Welsh show. It is your first visit? Yes. And I'm going to be

really looking forward to judging this. The lucky thing for me is that

the waters and ponies coming forward are already champions, so it is just

going to be down to my preference. -- the horses. I am joined

ringside. You certainly know what you are looking at. We are looking

at the cuddy. Which warses have caught your eye? -- horsees?

coloured horse Willie does move. The Welsh section, obviously, as you got

to be loyal to your country and Diane Welsh. Let's see who makes it.

And Carl Hester has made his decision. He's gone for the little

Charlie section mayor. -- section C horse. Yes. She is really beautiful.

Which of these ponies now stands out for you? Well, the Welsh cob has a

fantastic gallop so that will take some beating. Two lead ponies here

are stunning. Fantastically turned out. A very strong competition but

if had to pick one today so far, it championship. It is Material Girl.

She did a fantastic show. And the little dark horse came in reserve.

The winner of the in hand cuddy championship, with 15-year-old

section mayor, was brought back to compete against Helsing turned

Material Girl And Pump Held Buckthorn. And it was the section C

mayor. Some Old Lady Lillian. She crowned section champion. She has

taken the title for Wales and she deserves it. Yes, I think she

probably does. And this is the little was animal who has won the

crown today. Kate, you must be very proud. I am very proud but I think

he is even more proud over here! What a wonderful story. She is quite

small to come to the show because she was only born a short time ago.

Well done. Fantastic result. Thank show, in its 50th year, here gave us

four fabulous prize-winning days. We hope you have enjoyed it as much as