Double Victory for Dendor

It was a double triumph for pedigree breeders Dendor Herefords at this year’s Three Counties Show, with Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th and her calf Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th claiming top honours. This outstanding pair impressed the judge Mr. Gerald Cox from Herefordshire, in a strong female section, winning their class ahead of six other powerful, functional cows. They then went on to take the senior female, overall female, and overall supreme championship titles. Lilac Wine 37th has added to her growing list of accolades, having already secured the breed championship and interbreed success at the recent Shropshire County Show. She is out of the renowned Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 30th, from a consistently successful female line, and is sired by Dendor 1 Nairobi.

The success didn’t stop there for Dendor Herefords, who also took home the reserve supreme championship with their 2023-born bull Dendor 1 Boof. This impressive young bull has already made a name for himself, recently standing reserve male champion at the Shropshire County Show. Sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Ruby 34th, he displays all the hallmark traits of the breed, strength, style, and structural correctness.

Taking the reserve male champion title was Lanscombe 1 Frankel, who stood out with style to win his class before progressing through to take the reserve spot. This February 2024-born bull is the first calf by stock bull Maxstoke 1 Willisand is already carving out an impressive show record. He previously took his class and the male championship at the Bath & West Show and followed that up with reserve male champion at the Royal Cornwall Show just a week earlier.

The reserve senior male champion spot was taken by Hallwood 1 Allspice, from the Shaw family, and the oldest male in the ring, born in November 2022. Age proved no barrier, as he impressed the judges with his power and presence to secure the title. Sired by Moralee 1 Titch and out of Hallwood 1 Carefree Girl, he demonstrated maturity and muscle, making him a worthy champion.

The youngest bull class of the day showcased some exciting prospects, with RTC 1 Biggus Dickus taking first place. This June 2024-born bull, sired by Bosbury 1 Val d’Isere and out of homebred cow RTC 1 Terri 459, impressed with his style and potential. He later went on to secure the reserve junior male champion title, a proud and well-earned moment for young breeder R. Coates of Leicestershire.

Over in the female division, standing reserve overall female and junior female champion to Lilac Wine 37th was Lanscombe 1 Foxglove, exhibited by R.A. & V.A. Mitchell. This marks a remarkable third consecutive win for the January 2024-born heifer. Sired by Vexour 1 Phantom and out of the homebred cow Lanscombe 1 Winkie, this stylish young female caught the judge’s eye from the outset and was a clear first-place winner in her class, amongst six other young heifers.

In the cow class, Rempstone 1 Luna D588, from J. Ludgate, Thame, Oxfordshire, stood second to Lilac Wine 37th but went on to be awarded reserve senior female champion. This exceptionally powerful cow, born in September 2020, is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Double Decker and out of Blakesley 1 Orbit, and impressed with her presence and maturity in a strong senior line-up.

Local breeder S. Hawkins of the Bosbury herd secured the reserve junior female champion title with Bosbury 1 Margaret B203 GT, an April 2024-born heifer. In the “heifer born on or after 1 April 2024” class, judge Mr G. Cox was immediately impressed by her frame and balance, topped off with a sweet, feminine head. She is out of Bosa 1 Margaret 1039 and sired by Grifford 1 Try, adding strong breeding credentials to her already eye-catching presence.

Capping off a winning streak, Lanscombe Herefords also took home the best group of three title, demonstrating that consistent breeding and dedicated stockmanship truly pay off, with several of their show animals earning top championship honours across the board.

Interbreed Success

Following a successful morning of breed judging, the interbreed competitions did not disappoint for the Hereford breed. The first title of the afternoon went to the Mitchell family, who triumphed in the native beef group of three. Out of eleven strong entries, their winning group, made up of two young bulls and a heifer, impressed the judge with its uniformity, quality, and breed character.

The Mitchell family then went on to secure Reserve Native Junior Interbreed Champion with Lanscombe 1 Foxglove. This standout young female has made a real impression on the show circuit this season, consistently showcasing the quality, style, and breed characters that define the modern Hereford.

In the native breed championship, Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th and her calf, from the Jones family secured the reserve champion title in a particularly strong and commendable line-up of native breeds. Judge Mr. Peter Vaughan took a clear shine to this powerful and balanced outfit, further adding to their string of interbreed successes.

Sunday’s interbreed classes proved even more triumphant for the Jones family, who claimed the exhibitor bred native pairs championship. This accolade not only highlights the strength and style of the breeding programme behind the Dendor prefix but also reflects the growing popularity and power of the Hereford breed on the national stage. 

Full Results List

Overall breed and overall female champion – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th – DE, ED & AL Jones

Reserve overall breed and overall male champion – Dendor 1 Boof – DE, ED & AL Jones

Reserve male and junior male champion – Lanscombe 1 Frankel – RA & VA Mitchell

Reserve senior male champion – Hallwood 1 Allspice – R Shaw

Reserve junior male champion – RTC 1 Biggus Dickus – R Coates

Reserve female and junior female champion  – Lanscombe 1 Foxglove – RA & VA Mitchell

Reserve junior female champion – Bosbury 1 Margaret B203 GT – S Hawkins

Reserve senior female champion – Rempstone 1 Luna D588 – J Ludgate

Best group of three – RA & VA Mitchell – Lanscombe Herefords

Bull born on or before 31 December 2022 – 

1st – Hallwood 1 Allspice – R Shaw

Bull born on or between 1 January 2023 and 31 August 2023 – 

1st – Bawnlea Fighter Fury – Messrs T & D Harrison

2nd – Dendor 1 Alabama – FJ Wood & Sons

3rd – Thornysure Astronaut – M & C Shaw

Bull born on or between 1 September 2023 & 30 November 2023 – 

1st – Dendor 1 Boof – DE, ED & AL Jones

2nd – Adzor Barlow – DJ Makin

3rd – Maxstoke 1 Bounder – C Jones

Bull born on or between 1 December 2023 & 28 February 2024

1st – Lanscombe 1 Frankel – RA & VA Mitchell

2nd – Lanscombe 1 Floyd – RA & VA Mitchell

3rd – Pebworth 1 Bowie – N & L Holdsworth

Bull born, on or between 1 March 2024 & 30 April 2024 

1st – Rosemore 1 Brazil – A Roberts

2nd – Creuddyn 1 Kingsize – G Davies

3rd – Severnvale Robin – E Mills

Bull born on or after 1 May 2024 

1st – RTC 1 Biggus Dickus – R Coates

2nd – Thornysure 1 Chuckles – M & C Shaw

3rd – Thornysure 1 Caeser – M & C Shaw

Cow or heifer in milk born on or before 31 August 2022 with her own calf at foot 

1st – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th – DE, ED & AL Jones

2nd – Rempstone 1 Luna D588 – J Ludgate

3rd – Solpoll 1 Pansy T17 – FJ Wood & Sons

Heifer born on or between 1 September 2022 & 31 August 2023

1st – Lanscombe 1 Ebony – RA & VA Mitchell

2nd — Spartan 1 Powell – L Powell

3rd – Hallwood 1 Oyster Princess 2nd – R & RI Shaw

Heifer born on or between 1 September 2023 & 31 December 2023 

1st – Creuddyn 1 Barbie – G Davies

2nd – Grianan Orange B008 – Keadyview Livestock

3rd – Holywell 1 Ruby – R Dickin

Heifer born on or between 1 January 2024 & 31 March 2024

1st – Lanscombe 1 Foxglove – RA & VA Mitchell

2nd – Lanscombe 1 Forever – RA & VA Mitchell

3rd – Sky High 1 Miss Mademoiselle – FJ Wood & Sons

Heifer born on or after 1 April 2024 

1st – Bosbury 1 Margaret – S Hawkins

2nd – Gallowscourt 1 Duchess W728 – T Mitchell

3rd – Bosbury 1 Rosa – S Hawkins  

Pair of exhibitor owned animals by the same sire 

1st – R & RI Shaw – Hallwood

2nd – M & C Shaw – Thornysure

Pair of animals 

1st – DE, ED & AL Jones – Dendor

2nd – RA & VA Mitchell – Lanscombe

3rd – R Shaw – Hallwood

Group of three animals – 

1st – RA & VA Mitchell – Lanscombe

2nd – M & C Shaw – Thornysure