GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW 2015

harrogate, north yorkshire, ENGLAND

Pig Tired (Copy)

Pig Tired

It's hard work being a Pig and competing for three days at the Great Yorkshire Show

Sunset in the Cow Shed (Copy)

Sunset in the Cow Shed

The sun comes down in the cattle stables at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, July 2015

Baby Face (Copy)

Baby Face

A two month old rare Irish Moiled calf sits between two fully grown cows

Show Ready (Copy)

Show Ready

A beautifully prepped and preened cow bathes in the sunlight

Bath Time (Copy)

Bath Time

After a long day of competition, a Red Ruby Bull from Devon gets a cooling bath

A Hand from the Judge (Copy)

A Hand from the Judge

A Belted Galloway is subjected to a close inspection by a Judge

Does my bum look big in this? (Copy)

Does my bum look big in this?

Hilltop Flora from the North East Blonde Cattle Club has the finishes touches applied during the Housewife's Choice Fancy Dress

We are not a-moo-sed (Copy)

We are not a-moo-sed

Burnside Elite, a four year old Senior Beef Shorthorn Bull from Dumfries & Galloway, is not a-moo-sed with its phony Women's Insitute handler as he takes part in the Housewife's Choice Fancy Dress

Fringe Benefits (Copy)

Fringe Benefits

Six year old Ciara from Norfolk poses with a one year old HIghland calf

Bottoms Up (Copy)

Bottoms Up

A Beef Shorthorn cow and calf pose at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, July 2015

Rare Sheep (Copy)

Rare Sheep

Boreray Sheep from St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides pose at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, July 2015

Vote for Me! (Copy)

Vote for Me!

Goats waiting to compete at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show

Sheep Easy (Copy)

Sheep Easy

it's tiring being an award winning Lleyn Sheep

Milking It (Copy)

Milking It

Goat breeding veteran Mr Parkin from Howden, East Yorkshire, milks Venetia who provides 'maiden milk' for kids without mothers

Orphans (Copy)

Orphans

Two orphaned goats are hand fed

Waiting (Copy)

Waiting

Hounds patiently wait for their turn in the judging

Praise (Copy)

Praise

A first place Hound is praised on the first day of the 157th Great Yorkshire Show, Hound Day

He's got the Horn (Copy)

He's got the Horn

A Sheep shows off his beautiful horns at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, July 2015

Eyes Up (Copy)

Eyes Up

Spectators at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, July 2015, look to the skies for a glimpse of summer sunshine

Shetland Pony Grand National (Copy)

Shetland Pony Grand National

Competitors take part in the Shetland Pony Grand National which was eventually won by Number 10, 12 year old Digby Shepherd, on 9 year old Zorro

The Winning Pig (Copy)

The Winning Pig

William and his Hampshire Pig compete and win the annual One Man and His Pig obstacle course

Escape to Freedom (Copy)

Escape to Freedom

An Oxford Sandy & Black Pig, commonly known as the Christmas Pudding Pig, makes a run for freedom during the One Man and His Pig obstacle course

The Great Yorkshire Show is England's premier Agriculture Show and was first held in 1837 upon the formation of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Today, it attracts more than 130,000 visitors over its three day period in July and is home not only to more than 8,000 sheep, cattle, pigs, horse and hound competitions, but to food shows, lifestyle exhibitions, countryside pursuit demonstrations and lots of shopping! This year's Royal Visitors were HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, and unlike some years, the weather stayed, for the most part, dry and sunny over the 250 acre site. For the first time, this year the Shetland Pony Grand National was staged in the prestigious Main Ring and was a huge success with visitors and participants alike. The beauty of the show is there's something for everyone, from the hardcore cattle fans to the fun of the One Man and His Pig Contest, based loosely on the 70s TV Sheep-herding Show, One Man and His Dog.