17/08/2025
www.shiresandclydesdales.com
Matthew Gregory King Ltd
The home of champions
Our 2025 Cawdor Cup winning two year old filly.
The Cawdor Cup is the most prestigious award in the Clydesdale horse showing world. It is awarded annually at two major Clydesdale events: the National Stallion Show for males and the Royal Highland Show for females. The cup is a one-time award, meaning a horse can only win it once in its lifetime.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Prestigious Award:
The Cawdor Cup is considered the pinnacle of achievement for Clydesdale horses in showing competitions.
Two Competitions:
The award is presented to both a male and a female Clydesdale champion each year.
National Stallion Show:
The male Cawdor Cup is awarded at the National Stallion Show, held in the spring.
Royal Highland Show:
The female Cawdor Cup is awarded at the Royal Highland Show, held in June.
One-Time Award:
Once a horse wins the Cawdor Cup, it is retired from contention for the award in future competitions.
Clydesdale Horse Society:
The Cawdor Cup is presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society, according to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
Historical Context:
The cup was first awarded in 1892 by the then-president of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
