Taking place at the East of England Showground for the second year, the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show provided a fantastic showcase of some of the very best dairy calves and young handlers from across the UK.
The show, held from October 18-20, saw over 320 calves and 200 competitors attend the annual event with seven breeds represented – Holstein, Ayrshire, British Friesian, Brown Swiss, Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey.
On the Friday evening, Showmanship demonstrations took place and provided a fantastic insight into what the Judges would be looking for in the ring.
Ninety five young Holstein breeders took to the ring on Saturday to present their showmanship skills to Judge Isobel Jones and Associate Judge Stephanie Doherty. In the coloured breeds ring, young breeders were studied by Judge Claire Swale and Associate Judge David Gray.
It was an all-female final line-up in the Holstein Showmanship Championship with Rachel Williamson of the Border & Lakeland Club taking the Champion spot.
Jodie Nutsford from the Western Club followed closely as Reserve Champion, ahead of Rosie Dennison from the Lancashire Club who was awarded Honourable Mention.
The coloured breed Showmanship Champion results were:
Ayrshire Showmanship Championship - British Friesian Showmanship Championship
Champion: Millie Tomlinson - Champion: Abi Marshall
R. Champion: Hollie Keenan - R. Champion: Daniel Edwards
H. Mention: Iida Maki - H. Mention: David Oultram
Brown Swiss Showmanship Championship - Dairy Shorthorn Showmanship Championship
Champion: Mark Guthrie - Champion: Harry Collins
R. Champion: Hattie Hassall - R. Champion: Molly Collins
H. Mention: Heather Bland - H. Mention: George Oultram
Guernsey Showmanship Championship - Jersey Showmanship Championship
Champion: Michael Dawes - Champion: Emily Davis
R. Champion: Jasmine Wells - R. Champion: Lauren Parkhouse
H. Mention: Shannon Dawes - H. Mention: Calum Gray
The calf show on Sunday saw a excellent display in both rings. The Holstein classes were judged by Javier Alvarez Lastra from Spain who tapped out Ingleden Fitz Papoose as his Champion, owned by Messrs Williamson of the Border & Lakeland Club. Reserve Champion was awarded to Nethervalley Kingpin Sara by Robbie & Margot Scott from the Scotland Club and Andrew & Jane Whittaker’s Knowlesmere Solomon Chic from the Shropshire Club was awarded Honourable Mention.
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The other breed awards were as follows:
Ayrshire Championship
Judge: Mr Iwan Thomas
Champion: Sandyford Supreme Sea Lily, E & O Wake & E T Tomlinson & Son
R. Champion: Denmans Supreme Lizzie, H Sayer & Son
H. Mention: Marleycote Sea Lily 29, A Smith
British Friesian Championship
Judge: Mr Glyn Lucas
Champion: Lismulligan Pauline 15, B Lawson & Sons
R. Champion: Aintree Jupiter Dazzle, Aintree
H. Mention: Gemini Quaich Rosie, L Rockett & T Marshall
Brown Swiss Championship
Judge: Mr Brian Miller
Champion: Blackrack Dynamite Mandy, Messrs Williamson
R. Champion: Blackrack Dynamite Reia, Messrs Williamson
H. Mention: Holdontoyourhats Bo Peep, H Hassall
Dairy Shorthorn Championship
Judge: Mr Meurig James
Champion: Cotonhall Joyland Alicia, R Kite
R. Champion: Cotonhall Blaze Lady Barrington, R Kite
H. Mention: Kidstones Wild Queen, A E Wilkes
Guernsey Championship
Judge: Miss Emma Murray
Champion: Kimcote Conquest Peach 4, A & R Thomas
R. Champion: Greenfield Dollars Diana, M, C & E Greenslade
H. Mention: Flambeau Ladys Man Freda 2, M Dawes
Jersey Championship
Judge: Mr Arwyn Wilson
Champion: Potterswalls Impression Evening, The Fleming Family
R. Champion: Layward Victoriously Divine, A Harvey & T Wake
H. Mention: Rivermead Casino Natty, The Davis Family
Commenting on the weekend, Cerys Petrie, National HYB Coordinator, said: “I am delighted with how the weekend went and am pleased glad to hear that everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. This is my first year as National HYB Coordinator and it’s great to see that the future of dairying is in safe hands with such enthusiastic, dedicated and determined young breeders showcasing their hard work throughout the weekend. I would like to congratulate everyone and extend a special thanks to all of the young breeder’s family, friends and helpers who come along and support the children and event each year – the event wouldn’t be possible without your help.”
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