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Cattle at the New Forest Show
One of the standout livestock sections of the Show, welcoming exhibitors from across the region and celebrating the very best of British cattle breeding.
The Cattle Section
Three days of cattle
Developed over the past 30 years into one of the standout features of the Show, with over 100 classes for exhibitors to compete for their Champion of the Day.
TuesdayDairy day
Showcasing the wonderful breeds that produce our milk.
WednesdayBeef day
Highlighting the magnificent beef cattle.
ThursdayRare, traditional & British
Bringing together all the rare, traditional and British breeds.
Our history
Cattle and the Show’s history
Cattle have been an integral part of the New Forest Show ever since our very first Show, on Wednesday 1 September 1920. As a celebration of farming and the countryside, local farmers gathered to show off their animals, many of them cattle, to visitors.
A lot about the Show has changed and grown since then, but the cattle remain one of its key features.
Behind the ring
The dedication
Every exhibit is the result of days and years of work. From the moment a new calf arrives and shows the potential of a great breed example, hours go into training it to walk on a halter until it’s ready to compete.
Many exhibitors start their Show day at 4am with baths (for the cattle, not themselves!), followed by plenty of brushing and hairspray to present the perfect exhibit to the judge.
Every day of the Show
The Grand Parade
Our Grand Parade is a magnificent spectacle of the best livestock, and happens every day in the East Ring.
The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is one of the UK’s premier agricultural shows, attracting top livestock exhibitors from across the country.
Exhibiting?
Cattle entries
The 2027 schedule, timetable and online entries will be published here as soon as they’re ready. Join the mailing list and we’ll let you know the moment entries open.
Also in the livestock rings
Sheep
A vibrant Sheep Section, with more than 160 classes and over 30 different breeds competing across the three days. Explore sheepNever miss a moment of the Show
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