The Gillhouse Trophy 2004
Uploaded January 2005

The Gillhouse Trophy, kindly sponsored by Viki Mills again this year, to promote, encourage and reward entrants in the Show Ring, was keenly contested by our members. Points are awarded according to a schedule published at the beginning of each season for results in classes through to Breed and Inter Breed Champion and Pig of the Year Qualifiers from Shows up and down the country, weighted to take into account the more prestigious Shows.

A schedule summarizing all those points sent to me by our members. You will see from the totals of points against the pigs that this has been a truly exceptional year for them and their owners as they have achieved high placings against pigs of all breeds at Shows throughout the country.

In particular, congratulations to Sharon whose pigs have taken the top three places. I believe this has not been achieved before in the competition for this Trophy and we were able to see these pigs together at our Champion of Champions Final at Newbury.

Add to that Christine and Kevin's Interbreed Champion and Jo and Hector's Flack Trophy pair at the Royal, a result never achieved in the same year before, and I am sure you will agree.

I am pleased to receive results for all the pigs, even though the contestants may think they are not likely to be in the top three where the prize money and rosettes are, because it gives a lot more interest and information for the future.

I also know that again this year there were other members who could have claimed a number of points and I urge them to do so next year.

This year the returns were very good and accurate and I hope those who took part will continue to do so next year plus all those of you who show your pigs because all Shows are eligible if judged by a judge on the B.P.A. judging list.

Congratulations to all those who showed their pigs this year, it was an exceptional year for Berkshires, thanks to those who sent in their forms, and thanks also to Viki for sponsoring this Trophy.


David Webb
Hon. Secretary

davidwebb542@btinternet.com