Many spectators lined the showring in anticipation of the society’s second show and sale of the year, where five females and more than thirty bulls were presented for judging by Mr George Harvey of Harveybros Herefords, Glasgow Scotland.
Spartan 1 Plum – res Female Champion – 3400gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
Proceedings opened with the female section, where Spartan 1 Plum RW C272 from SC & GL Hartwright, Wantage, Oxfordshire, won the heifer born in October 2024 class. The stylish young female impressed the judge with her presence and correctness, later going on to secure the reserve female championship. She is sired by Rempstone 1 Waspy N641 and out of Spartan 1 Plum SP W163, selling for 3,400gns.
Castle Mount 1 Lilac 465 – Overall Female Champion – 4200gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
The overall female championship was awarded to the March 2025-born heifer Castle Mount 1 Lilac 465, exhibited by P Massey, who travelled from Lancashire. Out of Castle Mount 1 Lilac 355 and sired by Kinglee 1 Vanguard, the flashy young heifer topped a class of four strong females before selling for 4,200gns to C Jones.
Coley 1 Condor – Junior and Overall Champion – 6000gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
In the male division, the overall junior and male championship went to Coley 1 Condor, exhibited by Miss H Whittaker, Halifax. This stylish January 2025-born bull is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Gold Spice and out of Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 916. Judge Mr Harvey praised the bull’s style and correctness, awarding him top honours after winning the largest class of the day. He later sold for 6,000gns to M Voss.
Normanton 1 Chrisla 1st Class 5 – 4800gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
Taking the reserve junior and reserve overall male championship was Normanton 1 Chrisla, exhibited by the Livesey family. The October 2024-born bull stood out in a strong class of four and is sired by Cleland 1 Nelson and out of Normanton 1 Jews Ear 33rd T439. Nelson also sired Normanton 1 Crumbie, the Livesey family bull that secured the overall male championship at the Society’s February sale, marking another notable success for the Leicestershire-based herd. Normanton 1 Chrisla went on to sell for 4,800gns to R Williamson.
Deanery Flowrider – Senior Champion Bull – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
The senior male championship was awarded to Deanery Flowrider, exhibited by Mr R & Mrs N Birchall, Staffordshire. The powerful February 2024-born bull, sired by Free Town Tiger and out of Free Town Peace 45th, impressed with his strength and strong Hereford breed characteristics.
The reserve senior male championship went to Normanton 1 Chief, exhibited by TD & WT Livesey of the renowned Normanton Hereford herd. Sired by Cleland 1 Nelson and out of the homebred cow Normanton 1 Black Trompette, he later sold for 3,600gns to M & J Holden.
Trade remained strong throughout the sale, with several bulls achieving notable prices. Havenfield 1 Captain, exhibited by EL Lewis & Son, Herefordshire, a Fabb 1 Northern Star son, sold for 5,000gns. Another strong performance came from the Livesey family with Normanton 1 Condor, a Cleland 1 Nelson son, also selling for 5,000gns.
Pepperstock 1 Callum – 5700gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
Meanwhile, Pepperstock 1 Callum from Speirs Farms Ltd, a Kinglee 1 Wolfman son, reached 5,700gns.
Judge Mr George Harvey described it as a privilege and honour to take on the task of judging the Society’s show and sale. He praised the overall standard of the cattle, saying he was particularly pleased with his championship winners, which he described as outstanding animals.
He added that the day’s champions were stylish, correct and fleshy, and remarked that he thoroughly enjoyed his day judging such a strong show of Herefords.
Full Show Results
Class 1 – Heifer born on 26/10/2024
1st – Spartan 1 Plum RW C272 – SC & GL Hartwright
Class 2 – Heifer born on or between 01/01/2025 – 13/03/2025
1st – Castle Mount 1 Lilac 465 – P Massey
2nd – Bosa 1 Brownie 1098 – S Hawkins
3rd – Hollybush 1 Griselda-Leslie 11th – G & R Watkins
Class 3 – Bull born on or before 28/05/2024
1st – Deanery Flowrider – Mr R & Mrs N Birchall
2nd – Creuddyn 1 Kingsize – G Davies
3rd – Barwise 1 Bono – Mrs CS Fletcher
Class 4 – Bull born on or between 31/08/2024 – 23/09/2024
1st – Normanton 1 Chief – TD & WT Livesey
2nd – Havenfield 1 Captain – EL Lewis & Son
3rd – Pepperstock 1 Corker – Speirs Farms Ltd
Class 5 – Bull born on or between 01/10/2024 – 26/10/2024
1st – Normanton 1 Chrisla – TD & WT Livesey
2nd – Normanton 1 Condor – TD & WT Livesey
3rd – Havenfield 1 Cowboy – EL Lewis & Son
Class 6 – Bull born on or between 01/11/2024 – 24/12/2024
1st – Studdolph 1 Knight – Miss EN Thorne
2nd – Normanton 1 Christos – TD & WT Livesey
3rd – Big Red 1 Electric – H Pocock & G Scott
Class 7 – Bull born on or between 01/01/2025 – 15/01/2025
1st – Coley 1 Condor – Miss H Whittaker
2nd – Pepperstock 1 Callum – Speirs Farms Ltd
3rd – Glenvale 1 Kopparberg – TG, EI & EN Thorner
Class 8 – Bull born on or between 16/02/2025 – 31/03/2025
1st – Bosbury 1 Commander – S Hawkins
2nd – Benacre 1 Christian Grey C076 – The Benacre Company Ltd
3rd – Spartan 1 Casablanca – SC & GL Hartwright
Grand Overall and Junior Male Champion – Coley 1 Condor – Miss H Whittaker
Reserve Junior Male and Reserve Overall Male Champion – Normanton 1 Chrisla – TD & WT Livesey
Senior Male Champion – Deanery Flowrider – Mr R & Mrs N Birchall
Reserve Senior Male Champion – Normanton 1 Chief – TD & WT Livesey
Female Champion – Caste Mount 1 Lilac 465 – P Massey
Reserve Female Champion – Spartan 1 Plum RW C272 – SC & GL Hartwright
Sale results
Bulls to an average £4,432.05
Show heifers sold to an average £3,192.00
Sky High 1 Lavish Lucy & Calf Briar 1 Laish Lucy – 7500gns – Shrewsbury Herefords – May 2026
The dispersal of the Briars Herefords herd presented a rare opportunity to acquire cattle founded on quality, proven genetics and carefully considered breeding principles. Over several years, the vendors invested in females sourced from many of the breed’s most respected and established herds, creating a programme built on depth, functionality and performance. With both UK and international sires represented, the sale was prompted by a restructuring of the business.
Trade was topped by the September 2022-born young cow Sky High 1 Lavish Lucy, bred by B Birch and G Brindley. Sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman and out of Sky High 1 L’amour Lucy, the cow comes from a strong female line and demonstrated excellent maternal ability, having produced twin heifers in January 2026. She sold for the section leading 7,500gns to Steve O’Kane.
Next best was Hoghton View 1 Alice 3rd, bred by S & E Walker of Hoghton View Herefords. Born 20 January 2024 and running with Pepperstock 1 Blackstaffe, the stylish heifer is sired by Auckvale 1 Walktall and out of Hoghton View 1 Alice 1st. She realised 6,200gns, also selling to Steven O’Kane.
Pepperstock 1 Fashion A918, a January 2023-born female bred by Speirs Farms Ltd and sired by Kinglee 1 Romeo out of Pepperstock 1 Fashion L181, sold for 4,100gns to C Jones.
Completing the leading prices was Starline 1 Nugget 11th, bred by AG & LE Gifford. Sired by Romany 1 Prince BL P41 and out of Starline 1 Nugget 6th, she sold to C Jones for 4,000gns.
Trade throughout the day reflected strong demand for quality Hereford cattle, with competition keen across all sections. Vendors were well rewarded for their stock, bringing a successful day’s trading to a close for all involved.
Average £2,890.78