Shetlands, Shires and Show time at the Royal Welsh 2026
The debut of the Shetland Pony Grand National proved one of the highlights of the 2026 Royal Welsh Show.
The Royal Welsh Supreme Champion 2026, Glyncoch Capoeira, bred and exhibited by the Glyncoch Stud. (PHOTO: RWAS)
The show has drawn to a close after a fantastic four days of competitions, entertainment, food, sport, shopping and family attractions.
Blessed with glorious sunshine, crowds from across the UK and beyond packed into the showground at Llanelwedd to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture.
Around the Main Ring, spectators were treated to an incredible four days of horse classes, all culminating in the Thursday afternoon competition for the sought-after title of Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Champion, which went to a Section D Welsh Cob brood mare, Glyncoch Capoeira, bred and exhibited by the Glyncoch Stud.
The Duchess of Edinburgh made her first visit in her capacity as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO), touring the showground, meeting exhibitors, staff, volunteers and Society members.
Away from the competition rings, the showground was buzzing with activity throughout the four days. The Main Ring programme featured the return of the thrilling Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show and welcomed the Shetland Pony Grand National for the first time.
“It’s been a tremendous week.” said Aled Rhys Jones, RWAS Chief Executive.
Thank you so much to everybody who supported this year's Royal Welsh Show and to the incredible team at the Brecknock Feature County, led with great distinction by our President, Mr Gethin Havard and his wife Ceri. Our thanks to all those who play their part in making this show such a special and important occasion, from exhibitors, stewards, sponsors, judges, traders, members and all our contractors. We cannot wait to see you all back in Llanelwedd again this time next year. Diolch o galon i chi gyd."
The main equestrian results were as follows:
Supreme Champion: Glyncoch Capoeira (Glyncoch Stud, Carmarthenshire) took the Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Championship — also winning the In-Hand Championship and going on to claim the Welsh Cob Section Champion title too. Reserve Welsh Cob went to Abergavenny Justice (Family Batt, Monmouthshire).
Ridden Championship: Hoekhorst Example (Jennifer Hughes, Cheshire) took the win, with Real Steel (Bobby Thomas, Carmarthenshire) reserve. Real Steel went on to be crowned BSHA Supreme Cob of the Year.
Welsh Section Champions:
Section A (Welsh Mountain Ponies): Crumpwell Blue Painter (J D Kelly, Wrexham)
Section B (Welsh Ponies): Moelgarnedd Mimosa (Nel Llewelyn Williams, Lanarkshire)
Section C (Welsh Ponies, Cob Type): Menai Curiosa (Menai & Friarly Stud, Ceredigion)
Section D (Welsh Cobs): Glyncoch Capoeira (Glyncoch Stud, Carmarthenshire)
Other notable champions: Ridden Hunter — Holywell Boss (Mesdames Hookham, Berry & Andrews, Monmouthshire); Sport Horse — Omai (Rosita Hamar, Shropshire); Mountain & Moorland — Sarum Phantom (Stewart Franklin, Ceredigion); Private Driving — Hatterall All Gold (Jessie Apicella, Essex); In-Hand Shire — Shordley Lady Elizabeth (A J & C J Pleavin, Flintshire).
Check the full results here: https://rwas.wales/royal-welsh/competitions-royal-welsh/results-royal-welsh/
The Royal Welsh Show returns to Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from 19–22 July 2027.