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Welcome to The Devon County Show 2009 The Devon County Show is the first Major Show of the season. It takes place in Exeter and whilst South Devon is a long way for many it is quicker and easier to get to than many shows as the showground is located just a mile from the M5. There was a great atmosphere and the show and it is one of the friendliest and enjoyable shows on the calendar. I would recommend to all a visit either as a spectator or exhibitor. This year the Ryeland Classes were superbly supported with 7 teams and over 30 sheep on show. It proved to be a real West Country Derby with Devon represented by Chris and Jean Charlton from Honiton, John Mills from Riddlecombe and new breeders Sonia Smith and Adam Retter from Tiverton. From Dorset was Colin Sherman, of Dorchester, From Cornwall, Paula Wills of Penzance and Richard Wear from Somerset. Finally there was ourselves with our Cagedale Flock, all the way from Herefordshire.
All teams enjoyed a degree of success which was testament to the quality of Ryelands on view. Supreme Breed Champion was a our Shearling Ram Bradvale Kingstar (pictured above with Bobby and the Judge David Lewis being awarded Breed Supreme Champion and here to the left in the pens) He was bred by Steve and Tomos Bradbury of Bethesda, Pembrokeshire from whom we purchased him last year as a lamb. We also had First in the Ram Class, Ram Lamb Class and Ewe with Lamb at foot class. Our Shearling Ewe was Reserve Female Champion and additionally we had three 2nd places and one 3 rd place. So it proved to be a successful show for ourselves.
The home of The Cagedale Ryeland Flock.
The founder of the Flock Graham Morgan sadly passed away in January 2006 but his legacy is now continued by his son Robert Morgan with the assistance of his brother-in-law Robin Mence. The Cagedale Flock is the third oldest active Pedigree Ryeland flock in Britain and probably its largest with over 130 breeding ewes.
I hope it proves to be informative but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact
us: Website updated May 2009 © Robin Mence 2009 |
Judging took place on Thursday 21 st May with the Judge for the day David Lewis from Narberth. David is one of the younger judges on the circuit and but has already gained recognition for not only his judging of Sheep and Ryelands but also of cattle. His judging was very diligent and undemonstrative and all who participated agreed that he did an excellent job. 
It gives the Morgan family great pleasure to be able to
share with you some
of the history of the Ryeland Sheep breed and its own Cagedale
Flock,
now in it's 48th year and still grazing and thriving in Herefordshire's beautiful Wye Valley.The flock resides at the aptly named Shepherds
Meadow, Eaton Bishop just a few miles west of Hereford. It was once the home of the famous 'Eaton' Herd and Flock of Hereford Cattle and Ryeland Sheep. It is a location of outstanding beauty with its rolling parkland running down to the banks of the River Wye. 
On this site we will keep you advised of all news pertaining to the flock including details of our show successes and of the continued growth of the flock. Also provided is information of sheep we are prepared to consider selling for those looking to expand or start their own flock.