South Wales

16/11/2023 09:13:19

Edition 4 - 2023 - South Wales

The Annual Stock Judging competition was held early July at Pearson Farm home of St Brides Holsteins by kind invitation of Geoff Lewis & Family. The cows put forward for the judging were excellently presented, full of milk and of great type. Thanks to the master judges Tomos Davies and Owain Harries, and to all the sponsors. Congratulations to all class winners.

Stock Judging Results

Junior

1^st – Elliot Davies- Castellhyfryd

2^nd – Jack Llewellin- Clarby

3^rd – Harri Jones – Feithy

Intermediate

1^st – Iwan Thomas – Churchvale

2^nd – Issac Davies- Castellhyfryd

Senior

1^st – Rhys Jones – Coedllwyd

2^nd – Elgan Thomas – Tomwin

3^rd – Arwel Thomas – Santclear

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Junior

1^st – Elliot Davies – Castellhyfryd

2^nd – Jack Llewellin- Clarby

3^rd – Harri Jones – Feithy

Intermediate

1^st – Iwan Thomas – Churchvale

2^nd – Issac Davies – Castellhyfryd

Senior

1^st – Arwel Thomas- Saintclear

2^nd – Nia Thomas – Churchvale

3^rd – William Griffiths- Fenni

The July Show & Sale held at Carmarthen Livestock Centre was sponsored by AdClad Ltd and judged by William Griffiths of the Fenni Herd. Champion was Santamaria Sideroad Autumn 2 from Geoff & Jean Williams Penygenhill. She sold for £3000.

A successful training day was held end of July at Castellhyfryd Holsteins by kind invitation from Simon, Sian, Issac & Elliot. Clipping, washing, showmanship and setting up a calf for photo were all demonstrated. The older HYB members were helping the next generation and giving plenty of advice and guidance. Congratulations to all involved in organising the day.

Congratulations to Charles George of Brynhyfryd Holsteins on winning the Dr Emrys Evans award at the Royal Welsh Show. The judges were very impressed with how Charles demonstrated how better use of genetics is now bearing fruit in the Brynhyfryd Herd.

A handful of HYB members represented the whole club by presenting a cheque for £3400 to the Chemotherapy unit at Glangwili Hospital Carmarthen in early August. The money raised back in March was divided between the hospital where many club members have received treatment over the years, and keeping the HYB funds in order so that members can have every opportunity to travel and compete at national level.

The August Show & Sale was judged by Ifan James of the Clos Herd and was sponsored by Simon Wookey of Cow House Concept & Grooving. Champion was Cowindale Lambda Favourite from Morse, Capel Farm and she sold for £2600.

South Wales HYB were well represented at the HYB Rally hosted by the South West Club.

Results.

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4^th Junior Team- Elliott Davies & Jac Llewellin

2^nd Individual Intermediate- Iwan Thomas

2^nd Intermediate Team- Iwan Thomas & Issac Davies

3^rd Individual Senior- Nia Thomas

4^th Individual Senior- Arwel Thomas

2^nd Senior Team- Arwel Thomas & Nia Thomas

Stockjudging

4^th Individual Intermediate- Isaac Davies

3^rd Overall Stock Judging Team.

Field to photo Competition

B Team Clipping - 1^st place for Rhys Jones & Isaac Davies

A Team Washing - 3^rd place for Elgan Thomas and Lewis Gibbin

Overall 4^th Place for the A Team

A Team- Elgan Thomas, Lewis Gibbin, Iwan Thomas, Elan Thomas, Ieuan James.

B Team- Rhys Jones, Isaac Davies, Will Richards, Melissa Fletcher, Hanna Evans.

Our members are also very talented outside of the Holstein world, gaining 1^st place in the Egg throwing and Welly throwing and joint 1^st in Laser tag. Well done everyone.

Congratulations to Rhys Jones of Coedllwyd Holsteins for being selected as part of the YBS 2023 Team that travelled to Belgium at the end of August for a week of training, workshops, competitions, and plenty of socialising. Great experience.

The National Holstein Show judge this year was our very own Iwan Rhys Morgan of Erie Holsteins. Congratulations to you Iwan on a fantastic job, so cool, calm & collective. You kept many of us glued to live streaming all day!!

Also, congratulations to Paul, Bessie & Bryn Williams, Waliswood Holsteins for gaining Honourable Mention in the Premier Herd Competition, great achievement.

The club would like to congratulate the Baker family on the success of The Best of BB Holstein Sale. A credit to you as a family.

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