It was a memorable day for husband and wife duo Tom and Di Harrison of the Moralee Herd, who made a clean sweep in the show ring, securing both the overall championship and the reserve champion titles at the Royal Highland Show.
Leading the charge was Moralee 1 Pippa RK281, who impressed the judge Mr Andrew Hughes from Halifax with her power, style, and presence to take top honours. Renowned sire Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks KS R12 proving yet again he is the sire of choice and bred out of Coley 1 Pippa 356, from the Coley herd in Halifax. Mr Hughes commented that ‘it was pleasing to see a big strong cow, doing a good functional job’. Running alongside was Moralee 1 Pippa TE401, a sweet heifer who is showing true potential already. This was not their first mother and daughter championship title this year, having already scooped the championship at Northumberland County Show and making up the interbreed group of three where they won the reserve spot.
Moralee 1 Pippa RK281 with Moralee 1 Pippa TE401 at foot
Her success was matched closely by her stablemate Moralee 1 Big Time RK349, who followed closely behind to claim the reserve breed champion, male and overall champion spots, marking a standout achievement for the Northumberland-based team. This March born 2024 bull oozed strength and paraded the ring well, catching the eye of the judge, complementing on him being ‘well fleshed and well grown for his age’. Again, sired by Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks KS R12 and out of a home bred female Moralee 1 Kylie, a family line prominent in the limelight. This double win is a testament to the Moralee herd’s ongoing commitment to quality breeding, stockmanship, and the Hereford breed’s continued success in the show ring.
Moralee 1 Big Time RK349
The reserve overall female champion title went to Panmure 1 Plum B2, exhibited by JM Cant & Partners. This December 2023-born heifer turned heads from the outset with her striking deep ruby coat and structurally correct frame. Sired by Romany 1 Thor FR T4 and out of Panmure 1 Plum T7, she represents a notable line within the Panmure herd and reflects the strength of their breeding programme.
Panmure 1 Plum B2
Joining the top tier line up was Dendor 1 Silver-Lady 3rd from B Hutchinson, who secured the reserve best junior female title. She rose to the top of a strong class of eight heifers born on or after 1st March 2024. From the prestigious Dendor Herd, this eye-catching young female is sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Silver-Lady, carrying forward the strength and consistency of this renowned family line.
Dendor 1 Silver-Lady 3rd
On the male side, RM 1 Blade from E Hodge made an eye-catching debut, earning both reserve male champion and reserve junior bull champion. Making the journey from Duns, Berwickshire, proved a wise decision for the Hodge family, as Blade, the youngest male entered, showed maturity beyond his age. Born in January 2024, he is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Duncan and out of Coley 1 Lily 561, a pedigree that promises performance and potential.
RM 1 Blade
Full Results
Overall breed and female champion – Moralee 1 Pippa RK281 – T & D Harrison
Overall reserve breed, male and overall junior champion – Moralee 1 Big Time RK349 – T & D Harrison
Reserve overall female champion, best junior female and reserve junior champion – Panmure 1 Plum B2 – JM Cant & Partners
Reserve best junior female – Dendor 1 Silver-Lady 3rd – B Hutchinson
Reserve male and reserve junior bull champion – RM 1 Blade – E Hodge
Best Pair of animals – Moralee Herefords
Female, born on or after 1st March 2024
1st – Dendor 1 Silver-Lady 3rd – B Hutchinson
2nd – Hean 1 Eira 402 – B Wear
3rd – Panmure 1 Plum B7 – JM Cant & Partners
Female, born on or between 1st September 2023 & 28th February 2024
1st – Panmure 1 Plum B2 – JM Cant & Partners
2nd – Moralee 1 Kylie DC314 – T & D Harrison
3rd – Taymar 1 Emerald 3rd – R Moore
Female, in milk or in calf, born on or between 1st September 2022 & 31st August 2023
1st – Moralee 1 Kylie PR 294 – T & D Harrison
2nd – Fellowhills 1 Tuilagi R Plum – J Hodge
3rd – Moralee 1 Kylie PR 302 – G Brown
Female, in milk or in calf, born on or before 31st August 2022
1st – Moralee 1 Pippa RK281 – T & D Harrison
2nd – Porton House 1 Duchess 2nd – B Hutchinson
3rd – Dendor 1 Echo 39th – W, P & K Wason
Bull, born on or after 1st March 2024
1st – Moralee 1 Big Time RK349 – T & D Harrison
2nd – Craigdhu 1 Bracken – M Galbraith
3rd – Harveybros 1 Beefy Boy – G & S Harvey
Bull, born on or between 1st September 2022 & 28th February 2024
1st – RM 1 Blade – E Hodge
2nd – Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T & D Harrison
3rd – Baldinnie 1 Broc – J A Cameron & Son