0:00:33 > 0:00:36Rachael went to meet a lady
0:00:36 > 0:00:43beef breed.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46is you don't necessarily need
0:00:46 > 0:01:02Sometimes passion to make an impression at this show.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05cattle for years with her father,
0:01:52 > 0:01:55cos you are actually
0:01:55 > 0:01:59What will that involve?
0:02:10 > 0:02:15Maybe a little bit now.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18Yeah. And you're ready. Yeah.
0:02:57 > 0:03:02Will you be back next year? Yes.
0:03:02 > 0:03:10Well done. Thank you.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15hideaways on the whole showground.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21here are absolutely wonderful.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25to please just about everyone.
0:03:25 > 0:03:31for 15 years is Mark Ashton.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35which is evident in the fact that
0:03:35 > 0:03:39of the Welsh Dahlia Society.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43off growing flowers when I was nine
0:03:43 > 0:03:47going to the show, so I had to go
0:03:49 > 0:03:53nine and I'm 48 years of age now.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56if I can,
0:03:56 > 0:04:00And I'll do it from six in
0:04:00 > 0:04:0311 o'clock in the night.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09of May, first week in June.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12it's got to be cut,
0:04:15 > 0:04:18liquid in the water.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23fresh for another 48 hours.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30diet, I don't think.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34and I clean every petal,
0:04:34 > 0:04:37and clean and tidy
0:04:37 > 0:04:39direction.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44varieties around the stem,
0:04:44 > 0:04:48on the plant, it can come up the stem
0:04:48 > 0:04:52so they go back down the stem
0:04:54 > 0:04:59Show. I've put ten entries in.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03with me to the show.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08in the Royal Welsh, I feel excited,
0:05:08 > 0:05:12going to have a look at the flower
0:05:18 > 0:05:21to me, but are you pleased?
0:05:23 > 0:05:26is a great success.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28How did you do in all?
0:05:29 > 0:05:32and five seconds and two thirds.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37And second best in the dahlia show.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Yes.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42good luck for the next few shows.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46a couple of years ago
0:05:46 > 0:05:49here at the Royal Welsh.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54because I got a fifth card.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58bug, but I needed a new challenge.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07let alone at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09challenge,
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Tamworth pigs
0:06:25 > 0:06:28showing Tamworths?
0:06:28 > 0:06:32Tamworths for over ten years now,
0:06:38 > 0:06:40at the Royal Welsh this year?
0:06:40 > 0:06:43How many animals are you taking?
0:06:49 > 0:06:53You going to help me?
0:06:54 > 0:06:57year?! Well, come on.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00haven't you? I've never done pigs.
0:07:00 > 0:07:06it? I hope not.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14something like that.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18wet, muddy.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23be in the centre of the ring. OK.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27left hand, your stick in your right.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30if for guiding her head
0:07:30 > 0:07:33tap on the bottom if she's slow.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36a shield and a sword, isn't it?
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Going into battle, yeah.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Come on.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56to try and do a circle.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00Hold on.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09I had a whale of time with Liz,
0:08:09 > 0:08:13and I am incredibly nervous.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16to see how I get on.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21Royal Welsh Show there are classes
0:08:21 > 0:08:25breed and need of the horses.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28racehorses a second chance is
0:08:28 > 0:08:30competition
0:08:30 > 0:08:33ring very shortly.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36many famous horses
0:08:36 > 0:08:40last year no less than Her Majesty
0:08:40 > 0:08:45with her horse Barbers Shop.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53newly retired racehorse is
0:08:53 > 0:08:57and her mare Corrib.
0:08:57 > 0:09:38She was gifted because he saw the way and I bought her off a yard owner.
0:09:38 > 0:09:48and still holds the record in Newbury She raced 48 times, won eight races
0:09:50 > 0:10:03She's really good She doesn't seem too bothered.
0:10:05 > 0:10:13Katrina, here we are in the horse friend Katrina Williams.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17She's nice and calm.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25the horses. They've done their show.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29and then they'll get the people
0:10:29 > 0:10:32they'll make their decisions.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37for both of you
0:10:37 > 0:10:38rosette.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43to seventh for the final line-up,
0:10:43 > 0:10:47because of her inexperience.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49Thank you very much.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59passion, pressure and perspiration.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02shearing competitions,
0:11:02 > 0:11:05something a bit different.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15just as frantic as the shearing.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21pillars are teamwork, timing,
0:11:23 > 0:11:27a particularly successful season
0:11:31 > 0:11:35her mother Anita.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38get into wool handling?
0:11:38 > 0:11:40I got into it with my mum.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45with her,
0:11:45 > 0:11:49I started working when I was 16.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55it? My mum. Mum Anita.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00have you? But you're back this year?
0:12:04 > 0:12:08team once, which I did in 2012,
0:12:08 > 0:12:12but just can't give it up.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17it's got a good social aspect,
0:12:22 > 0:12:24they make it enjoyable.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Who's going to win?
0:12:30 > 0:12:39by The Black Eyed Peas
0:12:39 > 0:12:43and Anita came seventh.
0:12:43 > 0:12:53champions that made it to the final.
0:12:55 > 0:13:01That was pretty stiff competition, champion was Meinir Evans.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07the three world champions,
0:13:09 > 0:13:14Yeah. just missed out by three points.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21Well done to the both of you.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Welsh companies.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32aim is to showcase
0:13:36 > 0:13:39and-coming Welsh companies
0:13:39 > 0:13:42is Y Cwt Caws,
0:13:42 > 0:13:44Rhian.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47here at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50successful time so far.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54two cards in the Glamorgan Hall.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58with the Mon Wen,
0:13:58 > 0:14:00the feta cheese.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06Y Cwt Caws was started in 2006.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08varieties of goat,
0:14:12 > 0:14:16of cheeses to try and suit everybody.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19developments recently, haven't you?
0:14:22 > 0:14:26and we're smoking local produce.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38together or garnering.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41fledgling companies a stage?
0:14:44 > 0:14:48new products,
0:14:48 > 0:14:52often the companies that we help,
0:14:54 > 0:14:59first idea into launch
0:14:59 > 0:15:02a place like this today.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07agricultural side, and, er,
0:15:07 > 0:15:10seven companies all in all, er,
0:15:10 > 0:15:18first time with brand new products.
0:15:18 > 0:15:22to the forestry area to meet
0:15:22 > 0:15:25to climb an 80ft pole
0:15:28 > 0:15:31forestry section.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34have for their sport is
0:15:35 > 0:15:39it's not a sport at all,
0:15:41 > 0:15:45a totally different line of work
0:15:45 > 0:15:47near Denby.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58You made it to the Royal Welsh -
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Very well, thanks, very good.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03climb this 80ft pole?
0:16:03 > 0:16:05looking forward to it.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09here such as the tree surgeons,
0:16:09 > 0:16:12in your day-to-day work?
0:16:12 > 0:16:15a little bit different to this.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18You wouldn't be touching...
0:16:20 > 0:16:24that's actually how it all started.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28friend who was in tree surgery,
0:16:29 > 0:16:32faster than you can cos I'm used to
0:16:33 > 0:16:36it was a bad bet and I lost.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41in the back of my knee
0:16:41 > 0:16:44my left foot properly,
0:16:46 > 0:16:49for just over a year now, so...
0:16:49 > 0:16:52sort of getting back into it
0:16:52 > 0:16:54fitness levels and things.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56looking like?
0:16:58 > 0:17:01climbers that are all within
0:17:01 > 0:17:05the competition is getting fierce.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08to be watching in anticipation.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39intermediate heat.'
0:17:39 > 0:17:43Er, feeling good. It's good,
0:17:43 > 0:17:45It was nice and steady, so...
0:17:45 > 0:17:48How many climbs have you got?
0:17:49 > 0:17:51the last climb, so...
0:17:51 > 0:17:54It's definitely...
0:17:54 > 0:17:55Royal Welsh.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58get to the top of the pole.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00to us. Congratulations.
0:18:00 > 0:18:08a rest. Thanks a lot, cheers.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19the intermediate competition.
0:18:19 > 0:18:27and relax on some soft furnishings.'
0:18:27 > 0:18:303,000 sheep at this show,
0:18:33 > 0:18:36which one you like best?
0:18:36 > 0:18:40decided she liked
0:18:40 > 0:18:46she says it was love at first sight.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49originally comes from Holland.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57for the family to show.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01breed, this continental breed,
0:19:04 > 0:19:07in 2001 with the girls,
0:19:07 > 0:19:11and saw this nice-looking breed,
0:19:11 > 0:19:14as a hobby to start with.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17able to come down to the show,
0:19:19 > 0:19:23will be showing.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26the duties between you?
0:19:26 > 0:19:31trimming and everything,
0:19:31 > 0:19:36the sheep out and we pick and, er,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39she likes and I take the rest.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42killer instinct
0:19:46 > 0:19:50a little bit of competition as well.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Oh, I don't know yet!
0:19:54 > 0:19:57a lot to answer for,
0:19:57 > 0:20:01who insisted on this breed.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04we just fell in love with them
0:20:04 > 0:20:06striking animals.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09and they're quite easy to handle.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13team, but are you here to win?
0:20:16 > 0:20:20I'd like to beat him, but, no.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23we don't argue about it.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26looking for this year?
0:20:28 > 0:20:31expect winning anything,
0:20:31 > 0:20:38that'll be a bonus.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44Zwartbles Female Champion,
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Overall Breed Championship,
0:20:49 > 0:20:54the emotion of the occasion.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58was the most we had,
0:20:58 > 0:21:01than fifth, I'd be happy.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05is a real achievement.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19to find out more about geldings,
0:21:20 > 0:21:23Lydbrook in Gloucestershire,
0:21:23 > 0:21:26with their gelding.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35it's lovely to meet you.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38Welsh Gelding Scheme is all about?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41introduced a few years ago
0:21:41 > 0:21:44a lot of breeding going along
0:21:44 > 0:21:48being castrated at a young age,
0:21:48 > 0:21:51preserve the breed.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55people like myself the opportunity
0:21:55 > 0:21:59show them before they're four,
0:21:59 > 0:22:02to be children's riding ponies.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06youngster that they grow up together
0:22:06 > 0:22:10both be ready at the right time.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12when Ellie was four.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17What's his name?
0:22:21 > 0:22:27What can you do on him now? I can...
0:22:27 > 0:22:31Yeah. That's very impressive.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35and he make a very good team.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38He does look very calm. Yes, yes.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41just as calm in the ring.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44We'll come and see how you get on.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57granny, I would guess that this
0:22:57 > 0:23:00for you to stand to watch them.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04Well, erm, very well at the moment.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06position is another matter.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12as always, at the Royal Welsh,
0:23:12 > 0:23:21we're very, very pleased.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24good result for Kookaburra, Liz.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26with that.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29an absolutely brilliant result.
0:23:31 > 0:23:36Kookie in the ring? Very proud.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39afternoon all round, then.
0:23:39 > 0:23:40you must be delighted.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43it was a really, really tough class,
0:23:43 > 0:23:48in there, so he did really well.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51I am incredibly nervous.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01I did, I made it. How are you?
0:24:03 > 0:24:05More importantly, how are the pigs?
0:24:05 > 0:24:09yeah, she's had a bit of a walk
0:24:09 > 0:24:13now but, erm, yeah, she's all right.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16that we do before we go in.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20just a chance to
0:24:20 > 0:24:23so we'll just pull her out,
0:24:23 > 0:24:25exercise area there.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28out of the way and, erm,
0:24:28 > 0:24:31and get cracking, then, shall we?
0:24:31 > 0:24:35So you're walking her round me.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39inspecting your pig from a distance.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49Can you move please?
0:24:51 > 0:24:54all of a sudden, hasn't it?
0:24:54 > 0:24:59the whole thing over, it'd be fine.
0:24:59 > 0:25:03the practice, Liz. Yeah.
0:25:03 > 0:25:10in this ring? Oh...
0:25:23 > 0:25:26my mouth to speak.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33thrilled! I mean, the thing is,
0:25:33 > 0:25:37to go out for the championship.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42where Olive again impressed
0:25:42 > 0:25:53Best Female Tamworth in the show.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Overall Breed Championship,
0:25:55 > 0:26:02while Liz's boar won the top spot.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07shell shocked at the moment, I think.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10haul of rosettes I've ever had.
0:26:10 > 0:26:15were firsts and champions and...
0:26:17 > 0:26:20the rosette tally that we got,
0:26:20 > 0:26:24down and show with you again,
0:26:24 > 0:26:27you'd never want to...?
0:26:27 > 0:26:31yeah, no hesitation at all.
0:26:32 > 0:26:40Go on!
0:26:44 > 0:26:48most impressive competitions
0:26:50 > 0:26:54from each of the beef breeds
0:26:54 > 0:26:58the title of Best Team of Five,
0:26:58 > 0:27:00is a very familiar face
0:27:08 > 0:27:12magnificent parade are Nesta
0:27:12 > 0:27:16both having a very busy week here.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19the Beef Supreme championship.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26a great honour to do the job.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29there was a Limousin bull
0:27:31 > 0:27:34farmers and vendors,
0:27:43 > 0:27:46your beef breeds as well,
0:27:46 > 0:27:49what's caught your eye?
0:27:51 > 0:27:57their shape, they're terrific.
0:27:57 > 0:28:01individually good animals,
0:28:01 > 0:28:04in the team, haven't you?
0:28:04 > 0:28:08you know, they're all alike.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11will recognise the judge today.
0:28:11 > 0:28:14Dai Jones from Llanilar.
0:28:14 > 0:28:16he's going to go for?
0:28:16 > 0:28:20one another, like pea in a pod.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24for his shortlist.
0:28:32 > 0:28:36Elgan and Nesta, 15 down to four.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38out there, isn't he?
0:28:42 > 0:28:47Simmentals and the Belgian Blue.
0:28:52 > 0:28:57by that. No, no, you're right.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00five matching one another.
0:29:00 > 0:29:05in that team. Yeah, the Charolais.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08for the whole show.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Britain's got beef talent.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21You've had an amazing show! Amazing.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25champion yesterday. Yes, he was.
0:29:25 > 0:29:28How does it feel? Oh, wonderful.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31British Isles, and to win it...
0:29:31 > 0:29:34again is just fantastic.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
0:29:41 > 0:29:44with an important legacy.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46with many responsibilities,
0:29:46 > 0:29:49as Steve Hughson found out recently,
0:29:49 > 0:29:54this year's feature county, Radnor.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02this Chief Executive's Challenge,
0:30:02 > 0:30:06put us through a wonderful challenge,
0:30:07 > 0:30:10what they do in our name.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12I'm not so sure now!'
0:30:12 > 0:30:14we're astounded, really,
0:30:14 > 0:30:17towards the society.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20Royal Welsh is absolutely fantastic.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23a small gesture, if you like,
0:30:23 > 0:30:27for all what they do for us.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30so we'll see how today goes!'
0:30:36 > 0:30:40his Assistant Chief Executive Aled,
0:30:40 > 0:30:44in 12 hours, a gruelling challenge.
0:30:44 > 0:30:49and rivalry was evident.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09but he's shorn that one off.
0:31:09 > 0:31:12much shearing.
0:31:12 > 0:31:17cos it ain't easy!
0:31:19 > 0:31:22about ten events in one day.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25different from start to finish,
0:31:25 > 0:31:28and everybody working together.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31in several parts of the county,
0:31:31 > 0:31:34We've had a lot of fun.
0:31:34 > 0:31:41a lot of silly things, as well.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43what a whirlwind of activity,
0:31:43 > 0:31:46a lovely putt on the ninth! Yes!
0:31:46 > 0:31:49aren't you? We are.
0:31:50 > 0:31:53as long as it's not too dangerous,
0:31:53 > 0:31:55in the name of this place,
0:31:55 > 0:31:58such a fantastic place to be part of.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00you've been Chief Executive,
0:32:00 > 0:32:03like you've been doing it for ever.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06as if I've been here for ever.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09armchair that you sit in,
0:32:09 > 0:32:11I've been here for ever.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14I don't know why.
0:32:14 > 0:32:17I'm from the farming community,
0:32:19 > 0:32:22for me, and I'm loving it.'
0:32:22 > 0:32:24looking forward to now,
0:32:27 > 0:32:30the Royal Horse Artillery.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32I'm really looking forward to
0:32:33 > 0:32:36in the cattle ring are outstanding.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39warmly on your challenge,
0:32:39 > 0:32:41a tremendous show.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49anticipated in the cob world,
0:32:49 > 0:32:52of the Welsh cobs
0:32:52 > 0:32:54for the supreme championship.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57to the cattle ring
0:32:57 > 0:33:00of the dairy world,
0:33:06 > 0:33:09the dairy breeders and exhibitors
0:33:10 > 0:33:12this year
0:33:12 > 0:33:14that's traditionally been dominated
0:33:14 > 0:33:22in the past?
0:33:22 > 0:33:25this exciting competition
0:33:27 > 0:33:30exhibitor and judge.
0:33:30 > 0:33:35come to the finale now in the show.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38All these have had to qualify
0:33:38 > 0:33:41on to the championship.
0:33:43 > 0:33:45of the show for me.
0:33:47 > 0:33:49in Australia, New Zealand,
0:33:49 > 0:33:51this year.
0:33:51 > 0:33:54in a champion?
0:33:54 > 0:33:57regardless of the colour of the cow.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00cow, plenty of width and capacity,
0:34:00 > 0:34:04good locomotion around the ring.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08parade round now.
0:34:08 > 0:34:12of dairy cow here, aren't we?
0:34:12 > 0:34:15what we've noticed over the years.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20breeds being represented so well.
0:34:20 > 0:34:23that in this line-up, this final,
0:34:23 > 0:34:25aren't they?
0:34:25 > 0:34:28Welsh breeders, which is a credit,
0:34:28 > 0:34:31more prestigious as the years go on
0:34:31 > 0:34:34from England and Scotland.
0:34:36 > 0:34:41the Welsh cows winning again today.
0:34:41 > 0:34:45isn't it? Ah, this is brilliant now.
0:34:45 > 0:34:49and not even showing!
0:34:49 > 0:34:52never has there been
0:34:52 > 0:34:56There's nothing to split these two.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05to Simon and Sian Davies
0:35:05 > 0:35:08in Pembrokeshire.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10to watch that competition.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14That was nerve-racking.
0:35:14 > 0:35:17for cows, like the rest of us here,
0:35:17 > 0:35:20So it was a privilege to be here.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23Congratulations!
0:35:23 > 0:35:25better than I am!
0:35:25 > 0:35:27put up with this much longer!
0:35:27 > 0:35:30Yeah, very. Very emotional,
0:35:30 > 0:35:33with his reasons like that,
0:35:33 > 0:35:35in the world.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38it's stiff competition,
0:35:38 > 0:35:41today to get on top.
0:35:41 > 0:35:45She is an amazing cow, isn't she?
0:35:45 > 0:35:49and today she just wanted to win.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54She did her best to win.
0:35:56 > 0:36:02a bit now, hopefully!
0:36:02 > 0:36:05here at the Royal Welsh Show
0:36:08 > 0:36:12for the best cob exhibit in show
0:36:14 > 0:36:21wants a piece of the action.
0:36:21 > 0:36:26in five cob classes is Elgan Evans
0:36:26 > 0:36:29from Llanwrda in Carmarthenshire.
0:36:29 > 0:36:34home-bred mare Eglwysfach Corisma.
0:36:34 > 0:36:39in the two-year-old filly class.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42is shining on us,
0:36:44 > 0:36:46in some cob classes already.
0:36:46 > 0:36:50yesterday with a two-year-old filly,
0:36:50 > 0:36:53out of a very large class.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56you'll be taking to the main ring.
0:36:58 > 0:37:03to the show and looks at the cobs.
0:37:03 > 0:37:07on, and it's a big day for myself,
0:37:07 > 0:37:10and a foal here as well.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13is Eglwysfach Corisma.
0:37:15 > 0:37:17for about four years.
0:37:17 > 0:37:21and I've brought her here today.
0:37:21 > 0:37:23she's got a good chance.
0:37:23 > 0:37:26and we'll see what will happen.
0:37:26 > 0:37:29taking her foal, her colt foal,
0:37:30 > 0:37:33out of my own stallion.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36won't he? Yes. Yes.
0:37:36 > 0:37:40closely. There we are. Good luck!
0:37:40 > 0:37:52Good luck. Thank you.
0:37:54 > 0:37:59Corisma received fourth prize.'
0:37:59 > 0:38:02in the main ring but worth it.
0:38:04 > 0:38:08and I came fourth out of the 17,
0:38:08 > 0:38:11must be delighted. Yes, very good.
0:38:13 > 0:38:16the foal in now to the foal class,
0:38:16 > 0:38:18something with him again.
0:38:18 > 0:38:29We'll be watching. Thank you.
0:38:32 > 0:38:36came first. Yeah, he did well.
0:38:36 > 0:38:40the first prize in the rare Wales.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43of the future. It means a lot to me.
0:38:43 > 0:38:46for him now. Yes, I will.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48for him. Fantastic.
0:38:48 > 0:38:56Yes. Thank you. Well done. Well done.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00of families
0:39:02 > 0:39:06keeping up that family tradition.
0:39:06 > 0:39:10Crumpwell stud in Carmarthenshire
0:39:10 > 0:39:11Charlotte and Holly
0:39:11 > 0:39:14with their Welsh mountain ponies.
0:39:14 > 0:39:21'in the lead-rein class will be riding her pony Cilla
0:39:21 > 0:39:24So, it's Charlotte's big day. Yes.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26You really are.
0:39:26 > 0:39:29well. So far so good, yes!
0:39:29 > 0:39:33you actually bred this pony.
0:39:33 > 0:39:36and we sold her as a foal,
0:39:36 > 0:39:41ready for Charlotte was broken in as a five-year-old
0:39:41 > 0:39:43for three years now.
0:39:43 > 0:39:49Brilliant. Now, how are you feeling? Yeah. She is, yes?
0:39:49 > 0:39:53It's all that preparation.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57into the Royal Welsh Show ring soon,
0:39:57 > 0:40:00The very best of luck.
0:40:20 > 0:40:26So as a family, we tend to spend the pinnacle of the shows for us.
0:40:28 > 0:40:32managed to come into this class
0:40:32 > 0:40:36showing in the saddle.
0:40:36 > 0:40:39Erm, quite well.
0:40:39 > 0:40:43quite a lot. Does that matter?
0:40:45 > 0:40:48a good enough look at the pony.
0:40:53 > 0:41:04Thank you very much! Thank you.
0:41:04 > 0:41:08how did it go? Good. Yeah, very good.
0:41:08 > 0:41:10to, so it went well, yes.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12You looked fantastic to me.
0:41:12 > 0:41:15Charlotte? Yes. Yeah?
0:41:15 > 0:41:20Well, listen, congratulations.
0:41:20 > 0:41:31Thank you very much. Thanks.
0:41:31 > 0:41:35a fine example of the Polish breed.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39their fur isn't at its best,
0:41:40 > 0:41:53when the weather's warm.
0:41:53 > 0:41:57start this morning.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59to the show this year?
0:41:59 > 0:42:02white Polish just like Casper,
0:42:02 > 0:42:11How much of a problem two seal Rex.
0:42:11 > 0:42:13brought four rabbits.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17any sort of coat on them.
0:42:17 > 0:42:21at the stud at home.
0:42:21 > 0:42:26Both, I think, yeah.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29and what are the judges looking for?
0:42:29 > 0:42:32which we call the tie,
0:42:34 > 0:42:38but it has to be a brilliant white,
0:42:38 > 0:42:41of that colour.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45and fitness.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49You too. Thank you.
0:42:49 > 0:42:54they need to be closely examined.
0:42:55 > 0:43:00want to impress.'
0:43:00 > 0:43:03How did you get on?
0:43:03 > 0:43:05We've done really well.
0:43:05 > 0:43:09second in the fancy challenge adult.
0:43:09 > 0:43:14daughter. So she wasn't very happy!
0:43:14 > 0:43:17he won the Rex challenge
0:43:17 > 0:43:20So we're really thrilled.
0:43:20 > 0:43:22will you be back next year?
0:43:22 > 0:43:26the rabbit section, so I'll be here.
0:43:29 > 0:43:32area of the showground
0:43:32 > 0:43:35in an up-and-coming sport.
0:43:38 > 0:43:44to get changed first.
0:43:44 > 0:43:47some bathers where I'm going.
0:43:49 > 0:43:53pursuit here at the Royal Welsh.
0:43:55 > 0:43:59a keen surfer and canoeist,
0:43:59 > 0:44:02by the latest craze on the water.'
0:44:02 > 0:44:07this is a standard paddleboard.
0:44:07 > 0:44:11come over from the United States.
0:44:11 > 0:44:18It easily takes my weight, and That'll easily take your weight.
0:44:18 > 0:44:20then? Is it like a surfboard?
0:44:20 > 0:44:27we stand with our feet out here today, just on flat water,
0:44:27 > 0:44:31and we take it from there.
0:44:44 > 0:44:46out on the water. Is it?
0:44:57 > 0:44:59touch the ground
0:45:01 > 0:45:05on the horizon
0:45:30 > 0:45:34I daren't move.
0:45:42 > 0:45:46than I thought it was going to be.
0:45:46 > 0:45:51incredible. It's really difficult.
0:45:53 > 0:45:58I'm happy, sir. Hold on.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03Thank you. Thank you.
0:46:10 > 0:46:14the young person holding the halter.
0:46:14 > 0:46:16how all these animals
0:46:18 > 0:46:22of the handler.
0:46:22 > 0:46:26I would take it
0:46:26 > 0:46:30But I'll make it
0:46:30 > 0:46:34you can't shame me... #
0:46:34 > 0:46:38all adds to the look,
0:46:38 > 0:46:41and handling in the ring
0:46:41 > 0:46:43preparation and skill.
0:46:43 > 0:46:46the demands of this competition
0:46:50 > 0:46:53in the Royal Welsh Winter Fair
0:46:53 > 0:46:57to compete at this show.
0:47:01 > 0:47:05a lot more so than the animal.
0:47:05 > 0:47:07they're showing off that animal,
0:47:07 > 0:47:11animal prior to coming in the ring,
0:47:11 > 0:47:14really important.
0:47:14 > 0:47:17with yesterday's white coat
0:47:17 > 0:47:20and that kind of thing.
0:47:20 > 0:47:23being the part,
0:47:25 > 0:47:27for the whole time.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30they've had? Yes, over 40 entries,
0:47:30 > 0:47:33into four different age groups
0:47:36 > 0:47:43Three exhibitors are picked and then they'll move on.
0:47:43 > 0:47:46the pressure's on, if you like.
0:47:48 > 0:47:52No place I'd rather be... #
0:47:52 > 0:47:58The pressure's on, isn't it? just ten young handlers here.
0:47:58 > 0:48:02the chance to do their classes,
0:48:02 > 0:48:05re-dress, freshen themselves up
0:48:05 > 0:48:09and this really is now, you know,
0:48:09 > 0:48:16it could lose them the competition.
0:48:16 > 0:48:18has given his reasons,
0:48:20 > 0:48:25that's won. Yeah, fantastic.
0:48:25 > 0:48:27yesterday,
0:48:31 > 0:48:34I would take it... #
0:48:34 > 0:48:39Thank you. What's your name? Sophie.
0:48:43 > 0:48:46to come to the Royal Welsh Show?
0:48:46 > 0:48:48yesterday, as well,
0:48:48 > 0:48:51What a great present! I know!
0:48:51 > 0:48:57this year's beef handler champion.
0:49:06 > 0:49:09to meet an old friend,
0:49:09 > 0:49:12four-legged friend, actually,
0:49:12 > 0:49:16or Ffawy, as we used to call her.
0:49:16 > 0:49:19where did that time go? -
0:49:19 > 0:49:22as a foal.
0:49:22 > 0:49:24as far as I was concerned.
0:49:24 > 0:49:26to live with us.
0:49:26 > 0:49:29here at the Royal Welsh Show,
0:49:29 > 0:49:36we sold her on to David Lloyd, and after several more years
0:49:36 > 0:49:39I'm going to meet her again.
0:49:44 > 0:49:49Maybe. I'm sure she does. Maybe.
0:49:49 > 0:49:54And you're doing a fantastic job to see her again. Yeah.
0:49:54 > 0:49:57Thank you very much.
0:49:57 > 0:50:00Welsh for "beech". Lovely colour.
0:50:00 > 0:50:04Oh, I'm so glad to see her!
0:50:04 > 0:50:06start riding for David?
0:50:08 > 0:50:12in the main ring seven years ago.
0:50:12 > 0:50:16and we did her class,
0:50:20 > 0:50:23getting ready to go into the ring.
0:50:23 > 0:50:26I don't want to tear myself away,
0:50:26 > 0:50:29with it. OK. Thank you very much.
0:50:33 > 0:50:38and Gillian, Ffawy's now owners.
0:50:40 > 0:50:42which class is she competing in?
0:50:42 > 0:50:45She's in the big class.
0:50:45 > 0:50:48against the larger horses.
0:50:48 > 0:50:50are her chances, David?
0:50:52 > 0:50:56year, so I'm slightly optimistic.
0:50:59 > 0:51:02a clear round if you can,
0:51:02 > 0:51:04the style of jump.
0:51:10 > 0:51:14It wasn't Ffawy's day today, was it?
0:51:14 > 0:51:17about it? Are you all right?
0:51:17 > 0:51:18you've got to be
0:51:20 > 0:51:23you get good days, you get bad days.
0:51:23 > 0:51:25a brilliant job.
0:51:25 > 0:51:28and I'm very proud of both of you.
0:51:28 > 0:51:31how she's developed.
0:51:31 > 0:51:33old friend.
0:51:34 > 0:51:39with a buzz that's electrifying.
0:51:39 > 0:51:42and you have a unique combination
0:51:42 > 0:51:46grab your attention!
0:51:46 > 0:51:53their all are...
0:52:06 > 0:52:09at the Royal Welsh Show?
0:52:09 > 0:52:13the best shows in the world.
0:52:13 > 0:52:16Top show-ers. Very, very good show.
0:52:16 > 0:52:19to win here today?
0:52:19 > 0:52:24it's a real chance. It's a dream.
0:52:28 > 0:52:30the same, I think.
0:52:30 > 0:52:32of a good competition,
0:52:34 > 0:52:36Thank you very much.
0:52:40 > 0:52:42this French team in action?
0:52:42 > 0:52:46We went down last Thursday night.
0:52:46 > 0:52:49over the weekend,
0:52:50 > 0:52:53the way that they're doing things.
0:52:53 > 0:52:56to get one over on them?
0:52:56 > 0:52:59the lambs will suit us a bit more.
0:52:59 > 0:53:02last weekend.
0:53:02 > 0:53:08Oggy oggy oggy! one back on them today.
0:53:08 > 0:53:11is about to start.
0:53:11 > 0:53:17but all secretly a fierce competition
0:53:52 > 0:54:00versus France test...
0:54:00 > 0:54:03CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:54:03 > 0:54:11boy, could it have been any closer?
0:54:11 > 0:54:14from the Welsh horses,
0:54:17 > 0:54:24best Welsh pony or cob in the show.
0:54:26 > 0:54:30went to Fronarth Super Model.
0:54:32 > 0:54:35now is Nia Wellman,
0:54:35 > 0:54:38but now living in Gloucestershire.
0:54:38 > 0:54:41Thank you very much.
0:54:41 > 0:54:44building up, so many competitions.
0:54:44 > 0:54:47nice horses in the ring today.
0:54:47 > 0:54:50How do you feel about the Ridden?
0:54:52 > 0:54:54all of these horses home.
0:54:59 > 0:55:02in the Ridden championship,
0:55:02 > 0:55:05It's a very good friend of mine.
0:55:05 > 0:55:08and he's won it with his stallion.
0:55:08 > 0:55:10over the moon for him.
0:55:10 > 0:55:13In-Hand Championship,
0:55:13 > 0:55:16Rhoswen Guardsman,
0:55:16 > 0:55:20from Llanfair Caereinion in Powys.
0:55:20 > 0:55:24the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand.
0:55:27 > 0:55:30the Supreme Horse Championship.
0:55:30 > 0:55:33isn't it? The creme de la creme.
0:55:33 > 0:55:35of course, here. Yes.
0:55:37 > 0:55:40champion, who won the Supreme,
0:55:40 > 0:55:43that took the Ridden reserve,
0:55:43 > 0:55:47of the driving, which is fantastic.
0:55:47 > 0:55:51colt, who won the Cuddy In-Hand,
0:55:51 > 0:55:54mare and foal.
0:55:54 > 0:55:56does winning this title
0:55:58 > 0:56:03your animal, you'd brought it here
0:56:03 > 0:56:06of the Royal Welsh. Nothing better.
0:56:18 > 0:56:24Haverfordwest. Fantastic. Wonderful.
0:56:24 > 0:56:29tonight! I should think so!
0:56:29 > 0:56:31in Pembrokeshire.
0:56:31 > 0:56:34tonight. Wyn, congratulations.
0:56:35 > 0:56:38You were watching the gallop.
0:56:38 > 0:56:42proud, because he was born with me.
0:56:42 > 0:56:50He's just been an absolute stud, a lady called Gillian Davies.
0:56:50 > 0:56:52Oh, a fantastic gallop.
0:56:54 > 0:56:56as such a thoroughbred.
0:56:56 > 0:56:59which makes it all the nicer.
0:57:03 > 0:57:06very much! No problem at all.
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0:58:07 > 0:58:09for a while, hey
0:58:12 > 0:58:15since a child
0:58:15 > 0:58:17when you're falling down
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