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15/11/2023 16:05:09
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Edition 4 - 2023 - Shropshire

The Club was very proud to support the nomination of Andrew Jones as President of HUK for 2023/24 and we were very pleased to see his election confirmed at the Celebration and AGM at the Grosvenor Hotel in Pulford on the 28th of June. We wish Andrew and Jenny a most enjoyable year in office. Along with fellow enthusiasts and friends we enjoyed the herd visits, and the alternative visits received many positive comments, all topped off with a splendid dinner and entertainment provided by Nigel Owens the former International Rugby Union referee and now carving out a career as a noted Hereford breeder.

Newport show on the 8th of July saw massive crowds, richly entertained by attractions, and blessed with warm weather, and our Club provided refreshments for Judges and members, adjacent to the cattle rings which saw Michael Roberts tapped out as this year’s Champion with Nobold Deman Janie, repeating her success at Shropshire Show and indeed went on to make three out three by taking the Championship at Oswestry.

1st August was the date for the Aireburn Open day which several members attended and admired this 2022 Champion Herd.

Following Burwarton Show on the 3rd we had Oswestry show on the 5th which, despite the torrential rain, we witnessed several members exhibit some great cattle.

Our HYB section attended the Weekend Rally with two teams and did extremely well and made the Club very proud of these still young but very capable young breeders, and special thanks to all those who have supported and helped our stars of the future, especially Brent and Ann Crothers and Phil and Jane Arrell, along with many others.

We held our Calf Show qualifier at Halls Auction Mart on 3rd September which was judged by Arwyn Wilson from Oakview Holsteins in South Wales. Our eventual Champion Handler was Izzy Smith followed by Louis Pocock in reserve, and Isla Arrell getting honourable mention.

In the calf classes we saw Alderbarrow take the Championship with Alderbarrow Ack Kate, with James and Stephanie Doherty taking Reserve Champion with Firstlook Chief Esprit followed by another from Brian and Leonora Whitfield, Alderbarrow Showtime Earl taking honourable mention.

We wish all our young breeders and owners all the best and know they will enjoy the experience.

UK Dairy Day was again a huge success and we congratulate all concerned for putting on this tremendous event. Styche Armour Hilgonda almost created history for the Seaton Family by just being pipped at the post after winning the senior cow class.  She was tapped out in honourable mention, with two great cows above her but received much acclaim and was very much admired.

18th September was the day we welcomed back our Summer Herds Competition Judge Andrew and Mimi Birkle from Whinchat Holsteins. Following a splendid dinner Andrew gave a presentation about his three days with us back in June when he judged 20 entrants in the 2023 Herds Comp before presenting the prize cards and trophies to the winners.

 

Individual Junior Cow Third lactation and below

Johnny Barker Trophy

1st  Seaton Farms

2nd Thomas and Wilson Farming Ltd

3rd D and R Higgins

 

Mature Cow  Fourth Lactaion and above

The Overmeade Trophy.

1st Nobold Demon Janie, Mike Roberts

2nd  David Rees Farms

3rd  Seaton Farms

 

Milking  Heifer

Alkmere Trophy

1St James and Steph Doherty

2nd Mark Whitehurst

3rd Hallon Holsteins

 

Purchased Cow. The Barbers Dairy Trophy

1. Mark Mottershead

2. Jeremy Payne

3. Seaton Farms

   

Purchased  Heifer. For the Eardley/Holly Trophy

1st Hallon Holsteins

2nd Hannah Edwards

3rd Thomas & Wilson Farming Ltd

 

Cow Family

Emral Trophy

1st George Allan

2nd John Lomax and Kelly Woodcock

3rd D and R Higgins

 

Progeny Group

The NWF trophy

1st C Whitticase and Son

2nd Seaton Farms

3rd Thomas & Wilson Farming Ltd

 

Production Inspection

The Markris Trophy

1st Styche Demon Sheena. Seaton Farms 1518 POINTS

2nd Millenheath Drummer Rose Millenheath Farms Ltd 1461 POINTS

3rd Glanmarton Arbiter Vera C Whitticase and Son 1420 POINTS

 

Judges Choice

The PIMHILL TROPHY

Styche Delta Lambda Sheena  Seaton Farms

 

2 x 50 Tonne cows

The VERONA TROPHY

1st Hallon Holsteins

2nd Seaton Farms

3rd David Hares

 

The Allan Cope trophy for 100 ton cows

1st Mark Mottershead

2nd Seaton Farms

3rd John Lomax and Kelly Woodcock

 

Champion Large Herd for the BARDRA Trophy.

1st Hallon Holsteins - James and Pippa Tudor

2nd Ian Whitticase and Family

3rd Seaton Farms

 

Champion Intermediate Herds 

Wynnstay Trophy

1st D and R Higgins and Family

2nd Thomas and Wilson farming Ltd.

3rd David Rees Farms

 

Champion smaller sized herds

The Wems Trophy

1st Mark Whitehurst

2nd Mike Roberts

3rd John Lomax and Kelly Woodcock

 

The TSB Trophy for the Reserve Champion Herd

Folemill Holsteins - Mark Whitehurst

 

The Hawksmoor Trophy for the Overall Champion Herd.

Hallon Holsteins - James and Pippa Tudor

Lots of activity going on this week with preparations for the ABAB and also our Study tour to the South East visiting Curtismill, Wintersell, Gladwake, Huddlestone and Portway Holsteins.