As promised I am back to look at more of the Minsterley Show where we will be considering the livestock show classes.
There is so much tradition to keep to in the livestock judging enclosures, including black bowler hats and white coats. Even the youngsters showing their calves dressed smartly in white, which does not seem a sensible colour around these calves. The patterns on some breeds are really interesting to look at.
No patterns or markings on these breeds just beautiful colours. The greys certainly looked attractive on this breed unknown to us. The ginger bulls were much more familiar as they graze in several fields not far from us.
On to the goats, a small category, none of which wished to have their photographs taken. Instead they just turned away as the shutter was about to act.
The sheep show pens were many and very busy as stewards collected sheep for judging. Sone breeds are coloured for showing but no-one seemed to know why – they just do it!
And these are the rosettes that every exhibitor is hoping for, the more the better.
As we returned to the car parking in the neighbouring field we liked the design of the wigwam-like tent. Opposite was a display of modern tractors the sort that speed through our hamlet and make a ridiculous amount of noise. Not good when we are gardening in the front borders.
That is it for another year but we will be back same time next year.
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2 replies on “Minsterley Show – Part 2”
My grandfather kept holstein cows that were a handsome black and white, and we kept goats for a little over ten years. Good memories.
How strange the tradition of coloring the sheep.