NORTHERN DAIRY EXPO 2014

Ingleview Gold Doll takes the Grand Championship

The shocking rain could do nothing to dampen the spirits of those attending the 32^nd Northern Dairy Expo show held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle held on Friday evening 3rd October 2014. There was an excellent turn out of dairy animals for all to see and the sponsors of the show were out in force to present prizes and mingle with the farmers watching the show.

The judging was in the capable hands of Mr Hugh Neilson of “Overside” Holsteins, South Lanarkshire and the first class of the night was the young handlers, Hugh put the seven young competitors through their paces and eventually Eleanor Fisher, Skelton was placed first.

Then we moved onto the first of four young stock classes with an excellent number of animals in all, bolstered by the number of entries from Newton Rigg College farm, who as one of the joint main sponsors of the event had decided to also partake, with agricultural students from the college trying their hand in the show ring – many for the first time.

After some superb competition in these classes a tremendous line up came into the ring for the junior championship with the judge finally tapping out Shoreline Appleman Seaspray exhibited and bred by C and AJ Woodhouse, Millom, Cumbria. Reserve Junior Champion was awarded to JJ and GE Eastham, Preston with Samlea Bossman Summer and Honourable Mention went to Bestfed Windbrook Countess 3 from Messrs PD and BS Lawrence, Grange over Sands.

The pinnacle of the evening started with the senior cow classes and what they lacked in numbers they made up for in quality. After judging of the individual classes all the class winners were brought back into the ring to decide the Overall Grand Champion the grand finale of this tremendous night. The judge took his time and added to the tension but finally tapped out Ingleview Gold Doll as Overall Grand Champion, exhibited by our Chairman Mr R Butterfield and wife Elaine from Bentham this animal was a very worthy winner which also won “Best udder in show” and Best exhibitor bred animal- so well done to this cow and her owners. Reserve Champion went to Errolston Damion Ricki from Brian, Valerie and Craig Davidson from just across the border at Gretna. Honourable mention was taken by the Lawrence family with Holmland Lavanguard Pledge which was also awarded Champion Heifer in milk.

Newton Rigg College picked up a trio of awards winning the Genetic merit award, Premier Exhibitor award and Best New Exhibitor award making an excellent evening for the college.

Many thanks to all helped to make this evening go so well and to all the sponsors, exhibitors and committee for helping put on a most wonderful show.

PRIZE WINNERS

Class One HANDLING CLASS- Calf to be led by a handler aged 16 years and under.

Prizes sponsored by BORDER AND LAKELAND HOLSTEIN CLUB

1st Eleanor Fisher, Church House Skelton, Penrith

2nd Johnny Woodhouse, Stubb Place Farm, Bootle Station, Millom.

3rd Tom Gorst, C/o Newton Rigg College, Penrith

(7 Entries Forward)

Eleanor Fisher winner of the handling class

Class Two HEIFER CALF Born on or after 1st December 2013

Prizes sponsored by Dodd and Co Accountants.

1st Messrs PD and BS Lawrence, Grange over Sands, – Bestfed Windbrook Countess 3

2nd C and AJ Woodhouse, Bootle Station, Millom – Shoreline Bossman Jessie

3rd Messrs Sowerby, Drybeck, Appleby. - Headhouse Lavanguard Ruby

(6 Entries Forward)

Bob Lawrence winner class 2 with sponsor Robert Wharton Dodd and Co

Class Three HEIFER CALF Born between 1st Aug 2013 and 30th Nov 2013.

Prizes sponsored by SC NUTRITION/ ALMINS

1st C and AJ Woodhouse – Shoreline Appleman Seaspray.

2nd S Howarth, Pickering, North Yorkshire – Bridge End Denmire Lauthority Honey

3rd Newton Rigg College, Penrith – Newtonrigg Bluesky Angela

(7 Entries Forward)

Class 3 winner C&AJ Woodhouse sponsor Stephen Caldwell SC Nutrition

Class Four MAIDEN HEIFER Born between 1st April 2012 and 31st July 2013.

Prizes sponsored by HARRISON AND HETHERINGTON

1st C and AJ Woodhouse - Shoreline Smokin Dolly

2nd s Howarth - Broadfold Sid Oralie

(2 Entries Forward

Class 4 winner C&AJ Woodhouse sponsor Craig Brough H&H

Class Five HEIFER IN CALF Due to calve at under 30 months.

Prizes sponsored by PARAGON VETERINARY GROUP

1st JJ and GE Eastham, Salmesbury, Preston – Samlea Bossman Summer

2nd GM and G Watson, Curthwaite, Wigton, Carlisle – Gaterigg Jordan Freedom 2

3rd William Garnett, Milnthorpe, Cumbria – Milnthorpe Sanchez Vall

(3 Entries Forward)

Paragon Vet group sponsor Bruce Richards with winner class 5 JJ&GE Eastham

JUNIOR CHAMPION CALF The Michael Armstrong Perpetual Trophy donated by the Armstrong Family, Wolfa. Prizes sponsored by New Breed (UK) LTD and Newton Rigg College.

C and AJ Woodhouse – Shoreline Appleman Seaspray.

Junior Champion C&AJ Woodhouse Shoreline Appleman Seaspray also winner of the Michael Armstrong Perpetual Trophy.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION CALF the Semen World Ltd Trophy.

JJ and GE Eastham, Salmesbury, Preston – Samlea Bossman Summer

Class Six JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD- Born Between 1^st October 2011 – 3oth September 2012. Prizes sponsored by CIS

1st Messrs PD and BS Lawrence – Holmland Lavanguard Pledge

2nd M and J Bristol, Clitheroe, Lancashire – Claremont Asterix Peach

3rd A and JE Smith, Riding Mill, Northumberland - Carkin Sid Flake

(6 Entries Forward)

CIS Sponsor Stacey Kane with class 6 winner Bob Lawrence

Class Seven 3 YEAR OLD Born Between 1^st October 2009 – 30^th September 2010.

Prizes sponsored by BARCLAYS

1st H, M and D Hodgson, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle – Wormanby Aftershock Gloriette

2nd A and JE Smith – Carkin Golden Squaw

3rd R and E Butterfield, Bentham, Lancashire – Ingleview Million Rose

(6 Entries Forward)

Barclays Bank sponsor Ian Park with Class 7 winner H,M&D Hodgson

Class Eight 4 YEAR OLD born between 1^st October 2009 – 30th September 2010.

Sponsored by ROBINSON MITCHELL

1st Messrs Fisher, Eamont Bridge, Penrith – Newtonmoss Talent Elegance

(1 Entry forward)

Class 8 winner Messrs Fisher sponsor Robinson Mitchell

Class Nine 5 YEAR OLD born between -1st October 2007 – 30th September 2008.

Sponsored by LANCASHIRE HOLSTEIN CLUB

1st R AND E Butterfield – Ingleview Gold Doll

(1 Entry Forward)

Lancashire Holstein club chairman David Booth presenting class 9 winner R & E Butterfield

Class Ten Mature Cow Born prior to 1^st October 2007.

Sponsored by COGENT BREEDING

1st Craig Davidson, Gretna, Dumfriesshire – Errolston Damion Ricki

2^nd Rand E Butterfield - Ingleview Winston Honey

3^rd David Taylor, Thornby Wigton, Carlisle – Raven Ross Mary

(3 Entries Forward)

Class 10 winner Craig Davidson presented by sponsor Cogent Breeding

Class 11 - Genetic merit award - Sponsored by SEMEX

Newton Rigg College – Newtonrigg DVD Mandy

Class 12 - Best New Exhibitor Award - The Malgar Trophy - Sponsored by HOLSTEIN UK

Newton Rigg College

Class 13 - Premier Breeder Award - Sponsored by PARAGON VETERINARY GROUP

R and E Butterfield

Class 14 - Premier Exhibitor Award - Sponsored by BARCLAYS BANK

Newton Rigg College

Class 15 - Best Udder in Show - John Dentice Trophy. Sponsored by COGENT BREEDING

R and E Butterfield - Ingleview Gold Doll

Class 16 - Overall Grand Champion -The Carrs Billington Agriculture Trophy.

Sponsored by NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE / NEW BREED (UK) LTD

R and E Butterfield - Ingleview Gold Doll

Overall Grand Champion Butterfield with main sponsors

Class 17 - Overall Reserve Champion - The Carter Trophy.

Sponsored by NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE / NEW BREED (UK) LTD

Craig Davidson – Errolston Damion Ricki

PD and BS Lawrence – Holmland Lavanguard Pledge (Hon Mention)

Reserve Grand Champion Craig Davidson with joint main sponsors

Class 18 – Champion Heifer in Milk

Sponsored by NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE / NEW BREED (UK) LTD

PD and BS Lawrence – Holmland Lavanguard Pledge

Class 19 - Best Exhibitor Bred Animal -Tony Hackett Model Cow Trophy

Sponsored by NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE / NEW BREED (UK) LTD

R and E Butterfield - Ingleview Gold Doll

Class 20 - Herdsperson in Charge of Grand Champion- Sponsored by SHOWTIME

Johnny Woodhouse

Newton Rigg College Students