Dendor Dominates at Borderway Agri Expo

It was a strong turnout for this year’s Borderway Agri Expo, held in Carlisle, where the windy weather did little to deter exhibitors from across the North of England and beyond. With over 35 Herefords forward, the breed was well represented, showcasing the quality and consistency that continues to define the Hereford herd book.

 Taking the senior, overall female, and supreme championship was Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th from DE, ED& AL. Jones, Wales. This September 2024-born heifer is no stranger to the show ring, having already enjoyed a successful season alongside her dam, Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th, including taking the junior female and overall junior championships at this year’s National Poll Show.

Sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish, she represents the next generation of quality breeding from the renowned Dendor herd. Judge Mr Joe Clarke of the Rempstone herd praised her femininity, length, balance, and movement qualities he described as “exactly what I look for in a breeding female.”

Also in the spotlight was RM 1 Starlet from H. Whittaker, Halifax, bred by E. Hodge. This February 2025-born heifer won her class before going on to take reserve supreme, reserve female and junior female champion. Her dam, Pulham 1 Starlet 11th, was the supreme champion at the National Poll Show in September, with this young female at foot, demonstrating that true quality runs in the bloodlines. Starlet is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Duncan.

Further success in the female division came for the Dendor team with Dendor 1 Jano 25th, another September 2024-born heifer. Out of Dendor 1 Jano 21^st and sired by Romany 1 Distiller, she caught the judge’s eye for her style and balance. Mr Clarke commented that the “overall quality of cattle was very high, making for some difficult decisions.”

Adding to a superb day for the Coley team, Coley 1 Mink 751, stablemate to Starlet, took the reserve junior female title. This January-born heifer, out of Frenchstone P. 1 Eve and sired by Aqua Hollow Talent 24K, impressed for her presence and breed character.

Quality was equally evident in the male section, led by Normanton 1 Charlie Boy from T. D. & W. T. Livesey, who took the male championship. This September 2024-born bull, by Cleland 1 Nelson and out of Normanton 1 Grifola 10th, demonstrated the strength of the Normanton breeding program and the growing influence of his sire across the show circuit.

Standing reserve was Coley 1 Condor, again from H. Whittaker, rounding off a memorable show for the team. This January 2025-born bull is by Gouldingpoll 1 Gold Spice and out of Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 916, combining two proven lines known for performance and style.

The reserve junior male championship went to Bethanfield 1Captain 152 from B. Hutchinson. Out of Porton House 1 Duchess and sired by Dendor 1 Vodka, this January 2025-born bull impressed with his strength and correctness, traits consistent with his prize-winning lineage.

Meanwhile, Moralee 1 Clint PA381 from T. & D. Harrison, Northumberland, claimed the Reserve senior male championship. This October 2024-born bull, out of Coley 1 Pippa 356 and sired by Moralee 1 Panda, stood out for his quality and structure.

In the pairs class, it was the Livesey family’s Normanton Herefords who took the top spot, while Tom and Di Harrison secured first place in the group of three.

 

The young handler classes were well supported, with Lucie Culpan taking the win in the under-15s category, rounding off an excellent day for the Hereford breed at Borderway Agri Expo.

 Full show results

 Supreme, overall and senior female champion – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th – DE, ED & AL Jones

 Reserve supreme, reserve female and junior female champion – RM 1 Starlet – H Whittaker

Reserve senior female – Dendor 1 Jano 25th – DE, ED & AL Jones

 Reserve junior female – Coley 1 Mink – H Whittaker

Overall male and senior male champion – Normanton 1 Charlie Boy – TD & WT Livesey

Reserve Overall Male and junior male champion – Coley 1 Condor – H Whittaker

Reserve junior male – Bethanfield Captain 152 – B Hutchinson

Reserve senior male – Moralee 1 Clint PA381– T & D Harrison

Class 1 – Commercial heifer or steer

1^st – S Jones & A Harding – Patchy

Class 2 – Heifer born on or after 1st March 2025

1^st – Moralee 1 Pippa TE401 – T & D Harrison

2^nd – Back O Hill 1 Spark – Daniel Holmes

3^rd – Garnet 1 Eira 008 – Brenda Wear

Class 3 – Heifer born in January/February 2025

1^st – RM 1 Starlet – Heather Whittaker

2^nd – Coley 1 Mink 751 – Heather Whittaker

3^rd – Moralee 1 Ishbel PR396 – T & D Harrison

Class 5 – Heifer born October 2024

1^st – Dendor 1 Greta – DE, ED & AL Jones

2^nd – Spartan 1 Oysters Gem SV C271 – S & G Hartwright

3^rd – Spartan 1 Glissade SV C270 – S & G Hartwright

Class 6 – Heifer born September 2024

1^st – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th – DE, ED and AL Jones

2^nd – Dendor 1 Jano 25th – DE, ED & AL Jones

3^rd – Normanton 1 Jews Ear 56th C688 – TD & WT Livesey

Class 7 – Bull born on or after 1st March 2025

1^st – Moralee 1 Cisco PR403 – T & D Harrison

2^nd – Ings 1 Cassius – GM Redmayne

3^rd – Hollyvale 1 Casper – A & P Massey

Class 8 – Bull born January/February 2025

1^st – Coley 1 Condor – Heather Whittaker

2^nd – Bethanfield 1 Captain – Bethan Hutchinson

3^rd – Moralee 1 Casino – Daniel Holmes

Class 9 – Bull born November/December 2024

1^st – Coley 1 Centurian – Heather Whittaker

Class 10 – Bull born October 2024

1^st – Moralee 1 Clint PA381 – T & D Harrison

2^nd – Spartan 1 Cowboy – S & G Hartwright

Class 11 – Bull born September 2024

1^st – Normanton 1 Charlie Boy – TD & WT Livesey

2^nd – JC 1 Copper – Liam Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Normanton 1 Crumble – TD & WT Livesey

Pairs 

1^st – Normanton Herefords

2^nd – T & D Harrison

3^rd – S Jones & A Harding

Group of 3 from same exhibitors

1^st – T & D Harrison

2^nd – S & G Hartright

3^rd – A & P Massey

Young handlers 15 years and under

1^st – Lucie Culpan

2^nd – Abbie Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Sidney Sewell