Strong Showing for Aberdeen-Angus in the Welsh Sunshine
Thor Atkinson’s Arradfoot Princess Caroline led the way in the Aberdeen-Angus section at the Royal Welsh Show 2025, securing a full sweep of major titles including Female Champion, Overall Aberdeen-Angus Champion, and Junior Heifer Interbreed Champion.
Arradfoot Princess Caroline sired by Duncanziemere Edwin and out of Oak Moor Princess Caroline, an eye-catching and feminine young heifer from the Arradfoot Herd, stood out on the day and went on to secure the Royal Welsh Junior Heifer Interbreed title — a notable result for both her exhibitor and the breed.
Bluetongue movement restrictions reduced the number of cattle competing this year, but enthusiasm around the Aberdeen-Angus lines remained high. A visit from HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, added extra excitement during the judging. Glorious sunshine and the stunning backdrop of the Welsh mountains made for a vibrant and memorable day.
Male Champion and Reserve Overall Champion went to Whitcastle Evan Z074 sired by Kilmaluag Eriskay Z203 and out of Blelack Evora X134, exhibited by Rebecca John and Ben Reynolds of the Whitcastle Herd, Carmarthenshire. This strong bull was also awarded the RWAS Special Rosette and Male Championship Rosette.
The Arradfoot team enjoyed further success with Oak Moor Princess Caroline, who secured first place in the cow class and went on to take Reserve Female Champion. Congratulations to all exhibitors for representing the breed so well. Judge Mr Ian Watson of the Kersquater Herd, Kelso, commended the standard of cattle presented, particularly given the reduced entry.
Judge: Mr Ian Watson, Kersquater Herd, Kelso
Results
Class 579 – Bull born on or before 31st December 2023
1st Whitcastle Evan Z074 – Rebecca John & Ben Reynolds, Whitcastle Herd, Carmarthenshire
Class 583 – Cow, in milk or in calf, born on or before 31st December 2022
1st Oak Moor Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson, Arradfoot Herd, Ulverston
Class 585 – Heifer born on or after 01st Jan 2024
1st Arradfoot Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson
2nd Whitcastle Whitney A076 – Rebecca John & Ben Reynolds
3rd Woodston Annie A243 – Tudor Roberts, TIGR Herd, Conwy
4th Woodston Beau Lassy A244- Tudor Roberts
Male Champion, RWAS Special Rosette and Championship Rosette
Whitcastle Evan Z074 – Rebecca John & Ben Reynolds
Female Champion, RWAS Championship Rosette
Arradfoot Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson
Reserve Female Champion
Oak Moor Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson
Overall Champion
Arradfoot Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson
Reserve Overall Champion
Whitcastle Evan Z074 – Rebecca John & Ben Reynolds
Royal Welsh Junior Heifer Interbreed Champion
Arradfoot Princess Caroline – Thor Atkinson
