Rupert Everitt’s Gloucester Old Spot gilt, Hemsbrook Muriel 651, born 09/09/2013, was Champion Traditional Breed Pig and Reserve Supreme Champion Pig at Pembrokeshire County Show last week.
There were plenty of traditional breed pigs forward with representatives of the following breeds:
Large Black
Oxford Sandy & Black
Tamworth
Saddleback
Middle White
Gloucester Old Spot
In the Traditional Breeds Championship 4 of the 5 pigs in the ring were Gloucester Old Spots from two different owners (all “Hemsbrook” pigs!). The other pig was a Middle White which was placed as Reserve Champion.
The judge was Helen Tongue from near Chepstow.