THE Supreme Champion Horse classes winner at Chagford Show said “it means the world to me to win”.
Seth (10) and Leo Davis (8) from Chagford exhibited Seth’s home-bred Jacob sheep in the young handler and native ewe lamb class. AQ 0579 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Demonstrating making cob bricks, one of the many traditional activities demonstrated at the Chagford Show. AQ 0620 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Chagford firefighters are raising funds for The Firefighters Charity by cycling from Chagford to Benidorm, 1,200 miles away. Before the team go they are cycling the 525 mile distance the ferry will take. Donations are being welcomed. AQ 0731 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Serving cream teas in aid of Moretonhampstead Information Centre were a raft of volunteers. AQ 0669 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Dartmoor National Park had a busy stall and offered advice to local people and visitors alike. AQ 0672 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
West Devon Borough Council stand was busy, manned by, from left, Dil Lord, Cllr Jan Elliott (Chagford ward) and Susannah Hunter. AQ 0689 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Charlotte Jordan had just been announced as the Supreme Champion with her home-bred Dartmoor mare “Moortown Hunting Lady” by judge Mrs Ann Bassett from Dorset.
Charlotte was presented with the Archdeacon Fisher Memorial Cup by the Show President Mark Svensson in the main ring to resounding applause.
Gregory Gosden from Wild Cabin Creations of Chagford had a stall featuring his engraved wood carving and upcycled metal products, including his bar in a jerry can, which proved popular. AQ 0702 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Kerry Roberts from Lewdown took the Champion Heavy Horse award with Hiraethog Holly and Reserve Supreme Horse award, pictured with the judge Mrs Ann Bassett. AQ 0807 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A busy aisle at the Chagford Show on a hot and sunny day. AQ 0630 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Ollie, a 15-year-old Westie, from Teignmouth, enjoyed his day out at Chagford Show. AQ 0628 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Chagford Show Officers, from left, new secretary Tiggy Fuller, retiring secretary Penny Keen, President Mark Svensson and right, chairman Judith Colton. AQ 0759 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Dartmoor Distillery Ltd, gin makers of The Matings, Newton Abbot, had a stall run by Bert and Claire and their son Ben. AQ 0633 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Chagford Show President Mark Svensson and his wife Lindsey, who received flowers from the Show. AQ 0778 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Dartmoor Wildflower Honey was available courtesy of Peter Hunt of Blackaller Bees of North Bovey. AQ 0638 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
During judging of one of the sheep classes. AQ 0604 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Steph and Alice sold meat boxes, burgers and sausages, from the native and rare breed sheep and pigs produced by Salt of the Earth from Sourton near Okehampton. AQ 0644 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The collection of vegetables by David Hoare from North Tawton was again an outstanding and impressive winner. AQ 0652 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
She added that she was thrilled because her mare was “home-bred and a winner on home soil”.
Supreme champion in the cattle classes was a British Charolais heifer “Polgoda Tulip” owned by Steven Ley and Hannah Payne, who also took the supreme championship with their home-bred Texel ewe “Tordown Elle”.
The collection of vegetables by David Hoare from North Tawton was again an outstanding and impressive winner. AQ 0652 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The produce, flowers, crafts and cookery classes saw excellent entries. AQ 0781 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The delightful art, loose style watercolour paintings by Celia Olsson from North Tawton could be seen and purchased. AQ 0693 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Gilbert Stephens solicitors had plenty of goodies to give away at the Chagford Show. AQ 0708 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There was a record attendance at the Show, the 122nd, held in glorious weather in fields on the beautiful banks of the Teign.
It also featured traditional crafts and classes for agricultural produce, a vintage section, plus all the best traditions of a lovely country show.
Country Kitchens of Devon were kept busy talking to prospective customers at Chagford Show. AQ 0719 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Tasty treats for humans were offered on the St Boniface Vets stand. AQ 0725 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
It was a busy show for Ashgrove Kitchens of Crediton. AQ 0715 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The fairground ride is always a favourite at Chagford Show. AQ 0738 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Mid Devon Foxhounds about to enter the main ring at Chagford Show. AQ 0820 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There were 200 trade stands, a food hall and a main ring where attractions included the Bob Hogg Lamb National Sheep Race, a sheep dog show and lumberjack display.
