In Pictures: Royal Welsh Show

Judgement day - ponies line up before critical eyes in the main ring at the show

The Farmers' Union of Wales celebrates its 50th anniversary this year

A FUW stalwart for 40 years is Meurig Voyle, 80, from Denbigh. He was presented with an award by the Welsh Mountain Sheep Society after retiring as secretary after 10 years.

A word or two from Grav - BBC Radio Cymru presenter Ray Gravell broadcasts from Llanelwedd

But the stars are the animals - and one of the biggest draws are the Welsh Cobs, judged in the showring.

Judging in the sheep section is also well-attended. The long wool breeds are particularly popular with the crowds

Against the clock - every second counts in the shearing competition

Pigs on parade - an Oxford and Sandy Black pig being led around the judging ring

More than just the Tamworth Two - these Tamworth piglets with their mother

Out for a duck - not all the creatures at the show are on four legs

All that jazz - the band Casablanca Steps bring a different kind of show

Singer and BBC Wales presenter Frank Hennessy brings the sounds of Cardiff to Builth