Leading the way at this year’s Shropshire County show was Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th and her calf Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th from the Jones family. This exceptional outfit beat off stiff competition in the female section winning her class, taking the female and overall championship. She is out of Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 30th, a successful female line and sired by Dendor 1 Nairobi. Judge for the day Mr Michael Clark, Malmesbury, Wiltshire stated she was an outstanding second calver, with true potential.

Regular showring competitor JC 1 Austin secured the male and reserve overall championship, continuing his impressive run of success in the ring. A well-seasoned and accomplished bull, JC 1 Austin added another title to his growing list of accolades, this time shown expertly by young handler Liam Jackson-Carr. Born in April 2023, JC 1 Austin is sired by Coley 1 Vincent and out of Coley 1 Dowager 545. He stood out in a highly competitive field, overcoming strong opposition from bulls across four classes to claim his latest honours.

Next in the line-up and making the journey from Caersws, Powys was Dendor 1 Boof, representing the consistently strong Dendor team. Building on his success at the Christmas Calf Show in 2024, this 2023-born bull, sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Ruby 34th, impressed Mr Clark to win his class and ultimately secure the reserve male champion title.

Also flying the flag for team Dendor was Dendor 1 Bryn, a March 2024 born bull, who topped his class. The combined success of these two young bulls highlighted the depth and quality of the Dendor breeding programme on the day.

In the youngest class of the day, Ashdale 3 Queen 956 made a strong impression, continuing her showring success. Previously awarded junior female and reserve supreme champion at the 2024 Christmas Calf Show, this promising young heifer upheld her reputation with a confident performance.

Bred by the Thorne family of Pembrokeshire and now jointly owned with  Miss H Whittaker of Halifax, Ashdale 3 Queen 956 is sired by Fisher 1 Profile P456 and out of Ashdale 3 Queen 770. Born in May 2024, she was one of the youngest Hereford entries on the day, showcasing both the quality and potential of the breed’s rising stars.

Harvest 1 Vienna, from G & D Sharman, was awarded the prestigious William Everall Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy, presented to the best Hereford animal bred within the county of Shropshire. This eye-catching September 2023 born heifer, sired by Solpoll 1 Pounder and out of Classic 1 Vienna, stood out in a competitive field. Her stylish presence and strong breeding credentials marked her as a standout representative of Shropshire-bred Herefords.

Interbreed success

This was an impressive interbreed competition with notable success for the breed. The first trophy of the event was awarded in the pairs competition which brought together the male and female champions from each breed. Representing the Herefords were JC 1 Austin and Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th, a striking and well-matched pair. Among the six competing pairs, the judge praised their similarity in type and overall power, which set them apart and earned them the top spot.

Taking the overall interbreed champion was Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th from the Dendor family. Mr Jim Barber congratulated her lovely kind appearance, with a good udder and being a well-balanced cow, working hard to feed her calf.

Full Results List

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

Reserve breed and male champion – JC 1 Austin – L Jackson-Carr

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

Reserve female champion – Ashdale 3 Queen 956 – Miss H Whittaker

William Everall Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy – Harvest 1 Vienna – G & D Sharman

 

Pair of animals, must be the property of the same exhibitor

1st – DE, ED & AL Jones

2nd – A & P Massey

3rd – Mrs S Gethin

Group of three animals, must be property of the same exhibitor

1st – A & P Massey

Bull born on, or between 30th June and 1st September 2022

1st – JC 1 Austin – L Jackson-Carr

2nd – Hallwood 1 Allspice – R Shaw

3rd –  Mairwen 1 Tawel Nos – Miss E Lloyd

Bull born on, or between 1st July 2023 and 31st December 2023

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

2nd – Maxstoke 1 Bounder – Mr C Jones

3rd – Adzor Barlow – MR D J Makin

Bull born on, or between 1st January and 31st March 2024

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

2nd – Hollyvale 1 Benedict – A & P Massey

3rd – Pebworth 1 Bowie – N & L Holdsworth

Bull born on, or after 1st April 2024

1st – Severnvale Robin – E G Mills

2nd – JC 1 Bacardi – Miss A Jackson-Carr

3rd – JC 1 Battye – L Jackson-Carr

Cow born on or before, 30th  June 2022, in calf or with own calf at foot

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

Heifer, born on or between 1^st July 2022 and 30th June 2023, in calf or with own calf at foot

1^st – Pebworth 1 Amber & calf Pebworth 1 Copper

2^nd – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 42nd – Miss L davies

3^rd – Harvest 1 Lulu 5th – G & D Sharman

Heifer, born on or between 1^st July 2023 and 31^st December 2023

1^st – Hollyvale 1 June 6th – A & P Massey

2^nd – Hallwood 1 Mistletoe 2nd – R Shaw

3^rd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – Miss A Jackson-Carr

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January 2024 and 31st March 2024

1^st – Hollybush 1 Eva 5th

Heifer born on, or after 1st April 2024

1st – Ashdale 3 Queen 956 – Miss H Whittaker

2nd – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th – DE, ED & AL Jones

3rd – Harvest 1 Lulu 6th – G & D Sharman

Interbreed young handlers

Novice – Sid Shaw

Junior – 1st – Ashlee Hughes 2nd – Mia Shaw

Overall champion – Ashlee Hughes Reserve overall champion – Sid Shaw

Interbreed Pairs – JC 1 Austin and Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th

Native and overall supreme champion – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th

The renowned four-day Balmoral Show once again attracted a strong turnout of supporters and farming families, with warm weather and high spirits setting the tone for the event. Among the highlights was a competitive showing in the Hereford lines, where breed enthusiasts gathered to showcase top quality cattle.

Presiding over the judging was William Smith of Oldcastle, Ireland, an experienced and respected figure in the Hereford community. Mr. Smith, who most recently officiated at the National Hereford Poll Show, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire in September 2024, brought a meticulous and discerning eye to the task.

Claiming the title of breed champion was Tynedale 1 660 Perfection 691, exhibited by Dorepoll Herefords. This April 2022-born bull, sired by Dorepoll 1 639 Perfection and out of Tynedale 1 579 Sparkles 658, was bred by W & S Haire, demonstrating the strength of a family-driven breeding program. Upon entering the ring, the bull displayed exceptional presence and style, earning high praise from the judge, stating he was a modern, clean bull and good on his legs. Not to be overlooked was the impressive senior bull Carrowboy 1 Perfect, exhibited by MH Farms Ltd, who also drew attention in a competitive class.

The show marked an outstanding beginning to the 2025 season for the Dorepoll team. In addition to the breed championship, Dorepoll 1 Catalina 703 was awarded reserve female champion. The youngest in her class, this November 2023 born heifer is sired by Dorepoll 1 60G Chinook and out of the homebred cow Dorepoll 1 Catalina 681. She was bred by JE, RI & W Haire, further highlighting the consistency and quality of the Dorepoll herd.

Standing in the reserve breed champion position was Country Crest Brooks, exhibited by C. Kerr of the Kinnego Herd. This October 2023 born young bull is sired by Coralstown Hurricane and out of a Ballyaville Jen cow. Despite his age, he made a strong impression in the ring, demonstrating both power and promise. Judge William Smith commended him as “a good bull for the future,” signalling notable potential within this rising star.

Over in the female section, the female champion title was awarded to Ballypallady 1 Waikiki, exhibited by S. Cherry. This April 2022 born cow stood out among a competitive class of six strong entries. Sired by the acclaimed Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide and out of Dorepoll 1 Journey 633, she impressed with her balanced conformation and presence. Accompanied by her September 2024 born calf, she displayed excellent maternal traits, further reinforcing the depth and quality of her breeding.

The junior section was equally competitive, boasting the highest number of entries across both heifers and bulls born on or after 1st January 2024. Claiming the title of overall junior champion was Benburb 1 Alison 2nd, bred and exhibited by A. Shaw. This promising young heifer born in July 2024, sired by Benburb 1 Alan and out of Benburb 1 Alison, demonstrated excellent potential and breed character. The win marked a significant achievement for the Shaw family, making their debut at Balmoral Show one to remember.

The reserve junior champion title was awarded to the youngest animal in the Hereford section, Richmount 1 Cracker Corleone. Despite his age, this bright young bull calf born in December 2024, held his own against strong competition. Sired by Fisher 1 Jaguar J347 and out of Richmount 1 Poppy, he is owned by young Hereford breeder B. Graham. His performance in the ring highlighted both his potential and the quality emerging from the next generation of breeders.

The Hereford breed was also well represented in the young handlers’ competition, with many enthusiastic and capable participants showcasing their skills. It was Keziah Shaw of Derryfubble Herefords who stood out, securing the senior beef young handler title and going on to be named overall reserve champion young handler, a commendable achievement and a testament to the talented future of the breed in the hands of the next generation.

The overall quality of cattle presented throughout the day did not go unnoticed. Judge William Smith praised the standard of the entries, remarking that he had “seen some wonderful cattle which were structurally sound,” and expressed confidence in the breed’s strong following and bright future.

Full Results List

Breed and male champion – Tynedale 1 660 Perfection 691 – Dorepoll Herefords

Reserve breed and male champion – Country Crest Brooks – C Kerr

Female champion – Ballypallady 1 Waikiki – S Cherry

Reserve female champion – Dorepoll 1 Catalina 703 – Dorepoll Herefords

Junior breed champion – Benburb 1 Alison 2^nd – A Shaw

Reserve junior breed champion – Richmount 1 Cracker Corleone – B Graham

Cow or heifer, born on or before 31^st December 2022, in calf or with own natural calf at foot

1^st – Ballypallady 1 Waikiki – S Cherry

2^nd – Dorepoll 1 Classic Kim – Dorepoll Herefords

3^rd – Richmount 1 Poppy – B Graham

Heifer, born on or after 1^st January 2023, and on or before 30^th June 2023, in calf or with own calf at foot

1^st – Sessiagh 1 Ariana – N Shaw

2^nd – Kinnego 1 Ann – C Kerr

3^rd – Carneyhill 1 Gillian 11^th – JK & H Taggart

 

Heifer, born on or after 1^st July 2023 and on or before 31^st December 2023

1^st – Dorepoll 1 Catalina 703 – Dorepoll Herefords

2^nd – Benburb 1 Alice 11^th – A Shaw

3^rd – Ballypallady 1 Veronica – S Cherry

Heifer, born on or 1^st January 2024

1^st – Benburb 1 Alison 2^nd – A Shaw

2^nd – Moyadd 1 Baileys – C Fitzpatrick

3^rd – Ballypallady 1 Calamity Jane – S Cherry

Bull, born prior to 1^st April 2023

1^st – Tynedale 1 660 Perfection 691 – Dorepoll Herefords

2^nd – Carrowboy 1 Perfect – MH Farms Ltd

Bull, born on or after 1st April 2023, and on or before 31^st December 2023

1^st – Country Crest Brooks – C Kerr

2^nd – Dorepoll 1 Aristrocrat – S Cherry

3^rd – Benburb 1 Showtime – A Shaw

Bull, born on or after 1^st January 2024

1^st – Richmount 1 Cracker Corleone – B Graham

2^nd – Dorepoll 1 Brigadier – Dorepoll Herefords

3^rd – Annaghbeg Masala – M Moore

 

Group of three – Dorepoll Herefords

Pairs – C Fitzpatrick

Senior beef young handler & overall reserve champion – Keziah Shaw – Derryfubble Herefords

Reserve native interbreed pairs – Tynedale 1 660 Perfection 691 – Dorepoll Herefords & Ballypallady 1 Waikiki – S Cherry

The National Poll Hereford Show is icing on the cake for team Rempstone, with Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 dominating the show.

Out of Danish imported dam Rosenkaer Miss World, and sired by Dendor 1 Nairobi Rempstone 1 Alpha, from breeder M. Ludgate, Thame, Oxfordshire, took the male and supreme championships, marking a significant win for all concerned. Judge William Smith from Oldcastle, County Meath, Eire commented on this outstanding bull, saying he has exceptional plates and hind legs, excellent locomotion and has great balance. William went on to say that the bull had a great future within the breed.

The March 2023 born bull has had an impressive run throughout the summer, taking many championships up and down the country and most recently, Alpha won the breed and interbreed championships at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show. It not only highlights Alpha’s exceptional qualities but also showcases the strength and potential of the Native breed.

Alpha took further victory in the interbreed championship and is a testament to his outstanding characteristics. Judge Becky Hurd from Somerset stated that he is flawless, especially given the high standards and competition from both native and continental breeds.

Standing in the reserve supreme spot was Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret from S.C and G.L Hartwright, also from Oxfordshire. It was no surprise that this veteran cow challenged the bull to the top position, as she also has many championships under her belt, including Great Yorkshire Show, Staffordshire and Royal Highland Show to name but a few. Taking nothing away from her on the day, judge William stated that the cow looked fresh and carried herself exceptionally well.

With Solpoll 1 Perfection as her sire and Cleland 1 Glissade 26th as her dam, this 2020 born cow benefits from a lineage of top-notch genetics. Solpoll 1 Perfection’s track record of success and the quality of his offspring clearly shine through. This strong heritage not only contributes to Victoria’s own achievements but also reinforces the reputation of his breeding line. It’s clear that the combination of these winning genes has played a significant role in the outstanding performance.

Allwood 1 Greta from F.J Wood & Sons took the reserve senior female champion, and this strong in-calf heifer stood top of the class amongst five other females. The February 2022 born heifer is out of Dendor 1 Greta 33^rd and sired by Kilvrough 1 Thomas, demonstrating excellent beef qualities, was well balanced and showed herself well.

Next up in the intermediate section was heifer Midford 1 Elke, another show winning heifer. Breeder W. Awan from Somerset made the journey to showcase this March 2023 born heifer.  Elke has had an exceptional season claiming championship titles including Bath and West Show. Her success didn’t stop at the intermediate female champion, she then went on to secure reserve overall female champion. This clean, young feminine heifer is out of Bosbury 1 Elke 50^th, sired by Grifford 1 Try and promises to have a prosperous future ahead.

Reserve intermediate champion heifer went to Rempstone 1 Lily N684 from breeder M. Ludgate. With a pedigree that includes Romany 1 Lily BL R40 and Dendor 1 Nairobi, it’s clear that quality breeding is a strong theme in this family. Being a half-sister to the grand champion further underscores the impressive lineage and consistent quality in their breeding program.

Young breeder L. Jackson-Carr had a successful day by winning the heifer born on or between 1^st October and 31^st October class. Dendor 1 Greta 39^th was bred by D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones, but now resides with Liam. Sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Greta 27^th this young heifer displayed style and class. This was evident to our judge as she then went on to secure the junior female champion title and further adding to her success, the overall junior champion of the day.

Standing reserve to Greta on both counts from the same breeder D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones, was Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th. Shown expertly by Twm Jones this heifer stood top amongst a lovely line up of ten young heifers in the 1^{st of} September to 30^th September 2023 class. She caught the judge’s eye with her show presence and style. Sired by Dendor 1 Vivian and out of homebred cow Dendor 1 Keepsake 18^th, this winning duo stood side by side until the end.

With thirty-one bulls forward for selection, the male section certainly didn’t disappoint. The senior division saw Kingsland 1 Wolf from S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan, Powys, take the senior male championship. The two-and-a-half-year-old bull is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine out of a Kingsland 1 Lily 1st cow. Returning to reclaim his male champion title from last year meant this was a great start to the campaign, with high standards being maintained year after year.

Breeder Mrs. E. Jackson made the journey down from Lancashire and this proved very successful. Eveter 1 Alan Jackson won the bull born on or between 1^st September and 31^st December 2022 class and then stood reserve to Kingsland 1 Wolf in the senior male championship. This young bull is sired by Solpoll 1 Lawman and is out of Barbern 1 June 349. Alan has been shown throughout the summer with success at Burwarton and Halifax Shows.

Rempstone 1 Alpha took the intermediate male championship and was the second step to reaching the greatest prize.  In the reserve intermediate male position was JC 1 Austin from L. Jackson-Carr, his second major achievement of the day. This smart young bull showed well under Liam.

A strong contender emerged in the bull class for animals born between September 1st and October 31st, 2023, with Tom and Di Harrison from Moralee, Northumberland, achieving notable success. Their entry, Moralee 1 Baz KS315, claimed first place, while stablemate Moralee 1 Bond took second. This impressive result underscores the importance of consistency, as both bulls are descended from well-regarded female lines, Sparkles and Kylie. Their performance was further highlighted when they both secured the junior male championship, marking a pleasing victory for the Harrison team.

In the group classes, Moralee achieved further success by taking first place in both the group of three animals owned by the exhibitor, by the same sire and the group of three to include both sexes, owned by the exhibitor. These wins highlight the consistency and quality of their genetics and breeding program. In the biggest class of the day S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan won the best pair of animals owned by the exhibitor, with the senior bull and cow and calf outfit making up the team.

 

Judge William Smith commented on the exceptional quality of the cattle presented, noting that he thoroughly enjoyed both the challenge and the experience of the day. His observing eye was validated as the interbreed competitions yielded impressive results. Kingsland 1 Wolf and Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret clinched the interbreed pairs title, while Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 emerged as the overall interbreed hotspot winner.

Setting the stage for the upcoming competitions, Friday night’s young handler events were marked by warm weather and grey skies, but neither the judge nor the competitors were deterred.

In the junior section, which featured four participants aged 7 to 12, Judge Thea Woollatt from Chepstow put the young handlers to the test by removing their show sticks to challenge their handling skills. Abbie Jackson-Carr emerged in first place, with Mia Shaw securing a close second.

The intermediate section, though smaller with just two competitors, did not fall short in terms of quality. The competitors showcased their skills and fielded technical questions with precision. Katherine Shaw took first place, while Liam Jackson-Carr earned second.

In the senior category, which included three participants, Ollie Garnett-Smith achieved first place and Cerys Mai Jenkins followed in second. The seniors were tasked with removing their show sticks, swapping animals, and answering questions, demonstrating their advanced handling expertise.

 

Full Results List

Grand Supreme Champion – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Supreme Champion – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

 

Cow, before 31^st August 2021, with calf at foot born 2024

1^st – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C & G.L Hartwright

2^nd – Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Keadyview 1 Pippa Kicks – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Heifer, born between 1^st September 2021 & 31^st December 2021, calf born 2024

1^st – RTC 1 Terri 459 – R. Coates

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January 2022 and 31^st August 2022, in-calf or with calf

1^st – Allwood 1 Greta – F.J. Wood & Sons

2^nd – Bromley 1 Vanessa 995 – M. & M. Roberts

3^rd – Maxstoke 1 Molly 858 – D.P. Jones Agri. Cont

 

Senior Female Champion – The Warnica Trophy –

Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

Reserve Senior Female Champion – Allwood 1 Greta – F.J Wood & Sons

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st December 2022

1^st – Moralee 1 Sparkles PR285 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Taymar 1 Stella 3^rd – S. Taylor & D. Marsh

3^rd – Spartan 1 Juliet ST A202- S.C and G.L Hartwright

Special Award – The Pernille Perpetual Trophy – Moralee 1 Sparkles – T. & D. Harrison

 

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January 2023 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Moralee 1 Kylie PR294 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Hallwood 1 Oyster Princess 2^nd – R. & R.I Shaw

3^rd – Welburn 1 Ishbel 699 – Welburn Herefords

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st March 2023

1^st – Midford 1 Elke 1^st  – W. Awan

2^nd – Rempstone 1 Lily N684 – M. Ludgate

3^rd – Kingsland 1 Lily 23 – Vaughans Farms Ltd

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st April 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Kingsland 1 Ishbel 233 – Vaughans Farms Ltd

2^nd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – L. Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Kinglee 1 Nikita 717 – P.K & I.F Cobley

 

Intermediate Female Champion – The Mandalay Trophy – Midford 1 Elke 1^st  – W. Awan

Reserve Intermediate Female Champion – Rempstone 1 Lily N684– M. Ludgate

 

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2023 and 30^th September 2023

1^st – Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

2^nd – Coley 1 Lima 700 – Miss H. Whittaker

3^rd – Coley 1 Keepsake 706 – Miss H. Whittaker

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st October 2023 and 31^st October 2023

1^st – Dendor 1 Greta 39^th – L. Jackson-Carr

2^nd – Normanton 1 Jews Ear – G. Denning

3^rd – Normanton 1 Fistulina 61st – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

 

Heifer, born after 1^st November 2023

1^st – Normanton 1 Jews Ear 43^rd – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

2^nd – Pepperstock 1 Jennefer B1003– Spiers Farms Ltd

3^rd – Keadyview 1 Pippa B29- S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Junior Female Champion – The Kaypark Trophy – Dendor 1 Greta 39^th – L. Jackson-Carr

Reserve Junior Female Champion – Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

 

Grand Female Champion – The Berkhampstead Trophy –

Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

Reserve Female Champion – Midford 1 Elke 1st – W. Awan

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st January 2022 and 31^st August 2022

1^st – Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st December 2022

1^st – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs. E. Jackson

2^nd – Kinglee 1 Admiral – P.K & I.F. Cobley

3^rd – Hallwood 1 Allspice – R. & R.I. Shaw

 

Senior Male Champion – The Grafton Trophy –

Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

Reserve Senior Male Champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs. E Jackson

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st January 2023 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Wykeham 1 Albert – Cox Farms

2^nd – Newtoncroft 1 Aintree – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd

3^rd – Panmure 1 Alexander – J.M. Cant & Partners

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 30^th April 2023

1^st – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

2^nd – JC 1 Austin – L. Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Glenvale 1 Hendre Pollard – T.G., E.I., & E.N. Thorne

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st May 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Coley 1 Aristocrat – Miss H. Whittaker

2^nd – Santa Maria 1 Alcatraz – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

3^rd – Normanton 1 Banquo – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

 

Intermediate Male Champion – The Kinglee Trophy – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Intermediate Male Champion – JC 1 Austin – L. Jackson-Carr

 

Bull calf born on or between 1^st September 2023 and 31^st October 2023

1^st – Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Moralee 1 Bond DC313 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Dendor 1 Boof – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

 

Bull calf born on or after 1^st November 2023

1^st – Spartan 1 Beckham – S.C and G.L Hartwright

2^nd – Moralee 1 Billy-Bob PR353 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Maxstoke 1 Bounder – D.P Jones Agri. Cont

 

Junior Male Champion – The Beaudesert Cup – Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T. & D. Harrison

Reserve Junior Male Champion – Moralee 1 Bond DC314 – T. & D. Harrison

Grand Male Champion – The Winson Trophy – Rempstone 1 Alpha  N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Male Champion – Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

Group of three animals, by the same sire owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – T & D Harrison

2^nd –Vaughans Farms Ltd

3^rd – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

The Blythebarn Trophy – T & D Harrison

 

Group of three animals to include both sexes, owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – T & D Harrison

2^nd – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

3^rd – M. & C. Shaw

The Diamond Jubilee Trophy – T & D Harrison

 

Best pair of animals, owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

2^nd – R. & R.I Shaw

3^rd – F. J Wood & Sons

The Nitram Trophy – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Young Handlers Results

Junior 7 – 12 years

1^st – Abbie Jackson-Carr

2^nd – Mia Shaw

3^rd – Harriet Edwards

4^th – Sid Shaw

Intermediate 13 – 17 years

1^st – Katherine Shaw

2^nd – Liam Jackson-Carr

 

Senior 18 – 21 years

1^st – Ollie Garnett-Smith

2^nd – Cerys Mai Jenkins

3^rd – Finlay Soutter

Overall Champion Young Handler – Ollie Garnett-Smith

Reserve Champion Young Handler – Cerys Mai Jenkins

 

Quadruple titles for Severnvale Rogue

There is no stopping Severnvale Rogue as he continues to secure championship titles across the country. Claiming his fourth consecutive title at the National Hereford Show, owner E G Mills said ‘the bull had far exceeded expectations’.

Rogue is an April 2022 born bull and sired by Somerwood Rando, out of Severnvale Hazel 1^st a homebred, milky cow. Catching the eye of the breeder as a young calf, Edward always knew he was destined for the showring, and his second year on the circuit has demonstrated why. This powerful bull displays quality and style, improving and maturing as the year progresses, dominating the showring by taking the championship titles at Royal Cornwall, Royal Three Counties and Cheshire County shows.

Taking nothing away from the reserve champion of the day Pulham Pansy 26^th from J & E Lake, judge Mr Anselm Fitzgerald hailing from Co. Westmeath, Eire, deliberated between the two, finally settling with the bull. Bred by PRJ & LR Vincent, the dynamic outfit stood first in her class, then went onto to take senior and overall female champion. This Pansy family ooze quality and this Pulham Powerhouse cow is no exception, with Borovere Pansy 3^rd, a March 2024 born heifer standing by her side, completing the outfit.

Another exceptional animal in the female division was reserve female champion Dieulacresse Pansy 17^th. This striking young female held her own against four other October and November 2023 born heifers, taking the front spot. Out of a homebred cow Dieulacresse Pansy 13^th and sired by Haven Virtual she was first the junior female champion before landing her reserve female title, signifying that age makes no difference.

Next on the podium was HighHouse Azzuri bred and shown by the JR & H M Whitlow family. This intermediate champion bull oozed class with his ruby-coloured coat and caught the eye of Mr Fitzgerald, who took his time in assessing all the bulls on offer that day. This flashy young man is out of Drumatee Amy 523 and HighHouse Tommy.

Siblings and female champions for the husband-and-wife team Phil and Laura Vincent secured them a very successful day, winning the heifer, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 28^th February 2023 class with Pulham Tiara 8^th, and the heifer born in September 2023 class with Pulham Tiara 11^th. Both the winning females were sired by Mawarra Influential Q162, displaying similar family traits and indicating that success runs in the family. Pulham Tiara 8^th then went on to become the intermediate female champion, with Pulham Tiara 11^th being the reserve junior female champion.

Success continued to strike for the Vincent family and ably assisted by Hannah, as Pulham Baron, a September 2023 born bull won the young bull class and stood out amongst his peers. Sired yet again by Mawarra Influential Q162, the growthy young man is out of Pulham Princess Pansy 5^th, becoming junior male champion, and completing a good set of results all round. The winning didn’t stop there as the animals forward from the Vincents earned them not only the best exhibitor bred pair of animals but also the group of three, displaying uniformity across the herd.

In the Traditional Hereford the winning champion was Carpenters Curly 20^th bred by I & H Macleod. The young April 2022 born female was fourth in her class and was tapped out champion on the day. Reserve champion traditional Hereford was Carpenters Brigadier from Mrs S A Cowle, no stranger to the showring.

The young handlers judging completed the day and was judged by experienced and upcoming handler Isla Soutter from Leicestershire. The three aged group categories nervously entered the ring but were soon put at ease. Isla spoke to each handler individually, quietly assessing their knowledge and skills. The number of entries were down slightly but the expertise and confidence were not, with Archie Roberts taking the overall handler championship and girlfriend Lucie Wheelhouse was hot on his heels in the reserve position.

Full Results List

Breed and Male Champion – Severnvale Rogue – E G Mills

Reserve Breed and Female Champion – Pulham Pansy 26^th – J & E Lake

Reserve Female Champion – Dieulacresse Pansy 17^th – Messrs Spooner

Reserve Male Champion – HighHouse Azzuri – J R & H M Whitlow

Cow, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or before 31^st August 2022

1^st – Pulham Pansy 26^th – J & E Lake

2^nd – HighHedges Blossom21-19 – Mrs S Cowle

3^rd – Rockland Tiara W5 – CA & PC Bidmead

Senior Female Champion – Pulham Pansy 26^th – J & E Lake

Reserve Senior Female Champion – Highhedges Blossom 21-19 – Mrs SA Cowle

Heifer, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Pulham Tiara 8^th – PRJ & LR Vincent

2^nd – Moralee Curly CI288 – T & D Harrison

3^rd – HighHouse Oyster Gem A74 – J R & H M Whitlow

Heifer, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Rockland Tiara B4 – CA & PC Bidmead

2^nd – Boycefield Louisa 50^th – J W Lewis

3^rd – HighHedges Blossom 29-23

Intermediate Female Champion

Pulham Tiara 8^th – PRJ & LR Vincent

Reserve Intermediate Female Champion

Moralee Curly CI288 – T & D Harrison

Heifer, born in September 2023

1^st – Pulham Tiara 11^th – PRJ & LR Vincent

2^nd – Haven Dowager 204^th – E L Lewis & Son

3^rd – Pulham Pansy 31^st – PRJ & LR Vincent

Heifer, born between 1^st October and 30^th November 2023

1^st – Dieulacresse Pansy 17^th  – Messrs Spooner

2^nd – Borovere Tiara 3^rd – J & E Lake

3^rd – Haven Thrush 76^th –  E L Lewis & Son

Heifer, born after 1^st December 2023

1^st Borovere Pansy 3^rd – J & E Lake

Junior Female Champion – Dieulacresse Pansy 17^th –  Messrs Spooner

Reserve Junior Female Champion – Pulham Tiara 11^th – ^–  PRJ & LR Vincent

Bull, born on or before 31^st August 2022

1^st Severnvale Rogue – E G Mills

2^nd Carpenters Brigadier – Mrs S A Cowle

Senior Male Champion – Severnvale Rogue – E G Mills

Reserve Senior Male Champion – Carpenters Brigadier – Mrs S A Cowle

Bull, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – HighHouse Azzuri – J R & H M Whitlow

2^nd – Laxfield Jeroboam – DC Smith & Son

3^rd – Adzor Arlo – D J Makin

Bull, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Dieulacresse Admiral  – Messrs Spooner

2^nd – Dieulacresse Anders –  Messrs Spooner

3^rd – Adzor Allman – D J Makin

Intermediate Male Champion – HighHouse Azzuri – J R & H M Whitlow

Reserve Intermediate Male Champion – Dieulacresse Admiral Messrs Spooner

Bull calf born in September 2023

1^st – Pulham Baron – PRJ & LR Vincent

2^nd – Haven Bentley – E L Lewis & Son

3^rd – Free Town Bonus – RA Bradstock & Partners

Bull calf born on or after 1^st October 2023

1^st – Laxfield Spartacus – DC Smith & Son

2^nd – Free Town Broadside – RA Bradstock & Partners

3^rd – Dieulacresse Buxton – Messrs Spooner

Junior Male Champion – Pulham Baron – PRJ & LR Vincent

Reserve Junior Male Champion – Haven Bentley – E L Lewis & Son

Group of three winners – PRJ & LR Vincent

Exhibitor bred pair winners – PRJ & LR Vincent

Champion Traditional Hereford – Carpenters Curly 20^th – I & H Macleod

Reserve Champion Traditional Hereford – Carpenters Brigadier – Mrs S A Cowle

Young Handlers Results

Junior

1^st – Charlie Lake

2^nd – Harriet Edwards

Intermediate

1^st – Lucie Wheelhouse

2^nd – Cerys Mai Jenkins

Senior

1^st – Archie Roberts

2^nd – James Iliff

3^rd – Harriet Froud

 

Barnburn 1 Nolana secures top spot

Many turned out to witness the thirty-six entries forward for this year’s Northern Ireland National Hereford show at Antrim. For the second time in one week, judge Allen Massey from Bury, Lancashire, was put through his paces, assessing the quality cattle presented on the day.

Barnburn 1 Nolana stole the heart of the show and the judge taking many titles to her name, including overall breed and female champion. This eight-year-old veteran is a Panmure 1 Henry daughter, out of a Barnburn 1 Fancy cow and secured best polled animal exhibitor bred and IHBS Champion Cup to name but a few.

Nolana is no stranger to winning and earlier in the year at Lurgan Show she won the cow with calf at foot class and then went on to take overall champion. This strong cow paraded the ring alongside her smart calf, Barnburn 1 Nolana 2^nd who competed in her own heifer born on 1^st September 2023 and before 31^stDecember 2023 class, demonstrating the power of the Hereford breeds strength and maternal qualities.

Next in the lineup was Kinglee 1 Victorious from Trevor Andrews and family. This bull has already successfully taken winning tickets at Balmoral Show in May, where he obtained the overall champion title. Bred by Pete Cobley, Stanton Farm of the Kinglee herd, Victorious now lives with the Mountview Herd and is proving to be a worthy purchase. The young man is out of Kinglee 1 Star 371 and was sired by Cleland 1 Nelson, packing a punch on his pedigrees. This has shone throughout his showing career as he was bull calf champion, overall junior champion and male champion respectively at the National Hereford Poll Show in 2021.

Success was also in the stars for breeder Ciaran Kerr taking not only the reserve male, junior male and overall junior champion with bull Kinnego 1 Amazon but locking in the reserve and junior female champion title with Kinnego 1 Ann too. This outstanding duo then teamed up to take home the progeny pair title.

Kinnego 1 Amazon, a flashy young bull is sired by County Crest Jack and is born out of a homebred cow Kinnego 1 Verity. Kinnego 1 Ann is a March 2023 born heifer and is out of Dernaroy 1 Joy cow and is also sired by County Crest Jack, displaying that show quality really does run in the family.  This half sibling duo naturally caught the eye of the judge, earning the pair many accolades.

Congratulations must go to Ryan and Russell Kelly of the recently established Rossdowney Herd. These new breeders from Co Londonderry are having a successful first show season with their newly purchased heifer Somerville 1 Winnie, winning the heifer born on or after 1^st July 2022 and before 31^st December 2022 class. She then went on to take home the reserve female champion title. Bred by H King of the Somerville herd, Winnie now lives with her new owners. She is out of a Solpoll 1 Fashion cow and is sired by popular bull Normanton 1 Laertes. Finishing off their triumphant day by winning the group of three class, it was clear that it was a good show all round.

Alan Shaw of the Benburb herd celebrates his success by not only taking home the reserve junior female champion title with Benburb 1 Alice 8^th but the reserve junior male championship with Benburb 1 Bert too. Alice is sired by Fabb 1 Northern Star and is out of Benburb 1 Alice 5^th. Benburb 1 Bert is sired by Moorside 1 Panda and is out of Appel 1 Starlight. These 2023 born animals contributed into the Shaw family winning the Robson and OKane Cup for the exhibitor acquiring the most points.

Experienced show handlers and breeders J & W McMordie from Ballygowan, Co Down secured the NIHBA calf champion with Solpoll 1 Amber B2. This young September 2023 born heifer is out of Solpoll 1 Amber N4 and is by Square-D Diesel 957U. A great achievement for their first outing this year, beating all other calves present that day. The flashy young female has a bright future ahead of her.

The Clow Cup was awarded to John Taggart of the Carney Hill herd from Newtownards, Co Down, for the best group of three animals bred by the exhibitor.

In the young handler section Gary Andrews displayed excellent handling and leading skills, earning him first place. He then went on to win the stock persons shield for the best under 18. Gary is a member of the UK Hereford Youth program.

Full results – NIHBA National Show Antrim 2024

Supreme and female champion – Barnburn 1 Nolana – Greer Watson

Reserve supreme and male champion – Kinglee 1 Victorious – Trevor Andrews and family

Reserve male and overall junior and junior male champion – Kinnego 1 Amazon – Ciaran Kerr

Reserve female champion – Somerville 1 Winnie – R&R Kelly

Reserve and junior female champion – Kinnego 1 Ann – Ciaran Kerr

Reserve Junior Female Champion – Benburb 1 Alice 8^th – Alan Shaw

Reserve Junior Male – Benburb 1 Bert – Alan Shaw

Antrim Show Awards

IHBS Champion Cup – Barnburn 1 Nolana – Greer Watson

Tunney Meats Cup (opposite Sex to Champion) – Kinglee 1 Victorious – Trevor Andrews and family

Show Society Cup (Group of 3) – R&R Kelly

Morrison Cup (bull calf) – Benburb 1 Burt – Alan Shaw

NIHBA awards

Newsletter rose bowl (Champion) – Barnburn 1 Nolana – Greer Watson

Barron Cup (Junior Female) – Kinnego 1 Ann – Ciaran Kerr

Ralston Cup (best heifer exhibitor bred) – Kinnego 1 Ann – Ciaran Kerr

Clow Cup (Group of 3 exhibitor Bred) – John Taggart

Stock persons Shield (best under 18) – Gary Andrews

Robert Clarke Cup (best polled animal exhibitor bred) – Barnburn 1 Nolana – Greer Watson

NIHBA Calf Champion – Solpoll 1 Amber B2 – J&W McMordie

Robson and OKane Cup (exhibitor with most points) – Alan Shaw Benburb

Cow or heifer born on or before 31^st December 2021, in calf or calf at foot

1^st Barnburn 1 Nolana – Greer Watson

2^nd Ballypallady 1 Showstopper – R & R Kelly

3^rd Cornriggs 1 Vanity 2^nd – Marcus Murdock

Heifer born on or after 1^st January 2022 and before 30^th June 2022 in calf or calf at foot

1^st Luskypoll 1 Watermelon – John Gill

2^nd Moyadd 1 Winnie – Ciara Fitzpatrick

3^rd Somerville 1 Wren – R & R Kelly

Heifer born on or after 1^st July 2022 and before 31^st December 2022

1^st Somerville 1 Winnie – R & R Kelly

2^nd Benburb 1 Annie – Alan Shaw

3^rd Solpoll 1 Starlet A4 – J &W McMordie

Heifer born on or after 1^st January 2023 and before 31^st August 2023

1^st Kinnego 1 Ann – Ciaran Kerr

2^nd Benburb 1 Alice – Alan Shaw

3^rd Carneyhill 1 Emma 25^th – John Taggart

Heifer born on or before 1^st September 2023 and before 31^st December 2023

1^st Solpoll 1 Amber B2 – J&W McMordie

2^nd Barnburn 1 Nolana 2^nd – Greer Watson

3^rd Moyadd 1 Poppy – Ciara Fitzpatrick

Bull born on or before 31^st March 2022

1^st Kinglee 1 Victorious – Trevor Andrews and family

Bull born on or after 1^st April 2022 and before 31^st December 2022

1^st Carrowboy 1 Perfect – Martin Hamilton

2^nd Lusky 1 Al – John Gill

3^rd Benburb 1 Alan – Alan Shaw

Bull born on or after 1^st January 2023 and on or before 31^st August 2023

1^st Kinnego 1 Amazon – Ciaran Kerr

2^nd Carneyhill 1 Alberto – John Taggart

Bull calf born on or after 1^st September 2023 and on or before 31^st December 2023

1^st Benburb 1 Bert – Alan Shaw

Bull calf born on or after 1^st January 2024

1^st Moyadd 1 Bulmers – Ciara Fitzpatrick

2^nd Roselodge 1 Bon Appetit – Gemma McCorry

3^rd Somerville 1 Bandit – Heather King

Progeny Pair

1^st Ciaran Kerr

2^nd Alan Shaw

3^rd R&R Kelly

Group of Three

1^st R&R Kelly

2^nd John Taggart

3^rd John Gill

Young Handlers

1^st Gary Andrews

2^nd Holly Taggart

3^rd Nathaniel Shaw

 

 

Vodka goes all the way

Under the vigilant eye of judge Robin Irvine from Northern Ireland, twenty-five entries were put forward for him to consider, crowning Dendor 1 Vodka as his champion.

Dendor 1 Vodka has had a successful show season, consistently being among the winners, and continued this streak at the Royal Lancashire Show.  Demonstrating quality, style and reliability in the show ring secures the male and breed champion titles. This April 2021 born bull has frequently secured reserve spots including the Royal Highland Show earlier this year, but now achieves the top position. This accomplishment highlights Vodka’s quality and is a testament to his breeding. Bred by DE, ED & AL Jones is now owned by Miss Bethan Hutchinson. He is out of Dendor 1 Wattle 9^th and sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine.

Reserve male and reserve breed champion was a young bull from Mrs Emma Jackson, Eveter 1 Alan Jackson. This Solpoll 1 Lawman son, hailing from a Barbern 1 June cow has distinguished himself by winning his class at the Great Yorkshire Show and claiming both the breed and supreme championships at Bury Agricultural Show. His impressive lineage and show performance underline his quality and potential in the field.

Over in the female section, Porton House 1 Duchess 2nd claimed the female championship. She is no stranger to the limelight, having taken the overall top spot at the Royal Norfolk previously. She is a March 2022 born heifer, bred by Paul and Vicky Moyle of Porton House Herefords. Bethan purchased her from a society sale in 2023 and has further enhanced her winning rosettes. Born out of Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 978 and sired by Dendor 1 Sherlock.

Congratulations go to Maddy Scott for exhibiting Holmefold 1 Lady Luck, who won her heifer, born on or after 1^st January 2023 class and then went on to become reserve female champion. This young heifer was born in 2023 and was born out of Hoghton View 1 Chico 1^st and sired by Hoghton View 1 Kid Rock.

The best pair of Hereford animals’ class was well represented with the Eveter team taking home the winning rosette, with the Hollyvale and Hallwood herds close behind.

The young handler classes were supported by Liam Jackson-Carr and Abbie Jackson-Carr who both came 2^nd in their respective classes.

 

Full Results List

Breed and male champion – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson

Reserve breed champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson

Female champion – Porton House 1 Duchess – Miss B Hutchinson

Reserve female champion – Holmefold 1 Lady Luck – Maddy Scott

Reserve male champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson

Bull, born before 1^st January 2023

1^st Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson

2^nd Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson

3^rd Hallwood 1 Allspice – R & RI Shaw

Bull, born after 1^st January 2023

1^st – JC 1 Austin – Liam Jackson-Carr

2^nd – Coley 1 Andreas – Ms H Whittaker

3^rd – Coley 1 Aristocrat – Ms H Whittaker

Bull, born after 1^st September 2023

1^st – Castle Mount 1 Bonanza – A & P Massey

Cow/heifer, in calf or with calf at foot, born before 1^st January 2022

1^st – Eveter 1 Demelza 5^th – Mrs Emma Jackson

2^nd – Hollyvale 1 June 3^rd – A & P Massey

Heifer, born in 2022

1^st – Porton House 1 Duchess – Miss B Hutchinson

2^nd – Coley 1 Mink 634 – Cara Doggett

3^rd – Taymar 1 Stella 3^rd – Taylor & Marsh

Heifer, born on or after 1^st January 2023

1^st – Holmefold 1 Lady Luck – Maddy Scott

2^nd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – Ms H Whittaker

3^rd – Spartan 1 Elizabeth 2^nd – Rebecca Moore

Heifer, born on or after 1^st September 2023

1^st – Coley 1 Keepsake 706 – Ms H Whittaker

2^nd – Coley 1 Lima 700 – Ms H Whittaker

3^rd – Hollyvale 1 June 6^th – A & P Massey

Best pair of Hereford animals

1^st Mrs Emma Jackson

2^nd A & P Massey

3^rd R & RI Shaw

Regal by name, Regal by nature

Breeders and supporters flocked to this years Royal Welsh Show, witnessing the spectacle of Hereford judging in the cattle ring.

Experienced judge, Mr Allen Massey from Bury, Lancashire had the hard task of selecting his champions from nearly thirty pedigree animals put forward. To kick off proceedings were the bull classes with Cleland 1 Regal taking the male and overall male championship. This Solpoll 1 Kitkat son was bred by Nesbitt Farms Ltd, and is out of Cleland 1 Treat 17^th, but is now shown under L and L Bowen of the Bowendu prefix.

Regal is a 2018 born bull and started his showing career at Bath and West Show in 2019, where he came 2^nd. Taking some time out of the show ring he went on to work on a suckler herd, serving Hereford X cows, but has made a royal comeback having matured into a powerful bull. His power and presence were felt in the ring, making him the champion of champions.

Standing as reserve male champion and securing the junior male champion was Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu from T G, E I & E N Thorne, Pembrokeshire. A March 2023 born bull sired by Alderville 1 Dover out of a homebred cow Glenvale 1 Angela 680 performed well on home turf. This follows a recent success at the Royal Three Counties show, where this flashy young bull took the reserve junior male spot. Other successes include 1^st at Agri Expo and was junior male champion and reserve overall male champion at the society’s show and sale back in April.

Reserve junior male champion went to Kingsland 1 Armalight from Vaughans Farms Ltd Herefordshire. Not lacking in quality, the young bull held his own in the class. The 2023 born bulls dam is Kingsland 1 Cassiopeia 5^th and sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine.

The females were prominently represented, with one of the younger heifers taking the stage. Midford 1 Elke 1^st from William Awan, Somerset, captivated the audience and the judge alike, making a memorable impression. This exhibitor bred March 2023 born heifer is out of Bosbury 1 Elke 50 and sired by Grifford 1 Try. Earning first place is already a remarkable feat, and advancing to become the female and reserve breed champion showcases her remarkable qualities.

Elke began her showing career at the North Somerset Show where she held reserve interbreed champion. Following that at the Bath and West Show, she secured first place in her respective class, and then went on to take female and overall breed champion. But the winning did not stop there, as she was reserve overall interbreed native champion, interbreed junior native heifer champion and interbreed junior champion.

Reserve female champion went to Keadyview 1 Pippa Kicks exhibited by Steven and Helen O’Kane of Keadyview Livestock. This embryo is a Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks and Coley 1 Pippa daughter, demonstrating power throughout. The three-year-old stood strong in her class and continued to shine through to secure the reserve title.

Also winning her class was Moralee Curly C1288 from T & D Harrison of Moralee Herefords. This outstanding heifer is the progeny of Auckvale Curly 1831S who was purchased for 10,000 gns at the Designer Genes sale. The 2022 born heifer stood out amongst her peers and was a worthy winner, further showcasing the Moralee breeding.

Full Results List

Breed and male champion – Cleland 1 Regal – L & L Bowen

Reserve breed and female champion – Midford 1 Elke 1^st – W Awan

Reserve female champion – Keadyview 1 Pippa Kicks – Keadyview Livestock

Reserve male champion – Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu – T G, E I & E N Thorne

Junior male champion – Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu – T G, E I & E N Thorne

Reserve Junior male champion – Kingsland 1 Armalight – Vaughans Farms Ltd

Bull, born on or before 31^st August 2022

1^st Cleland 1 Regal – L & L Bowen

2^nd Severnvale Rogue – EG Mills

Bull, born on or between 1st January 2023 and 30^th April 2023

1^st – Glenvale 1 Hoskins Sotutu – TG, EI & EN Thorne

2^nd – Kingsland 1 Armalight  – Vaughans Farms Ltd

3^rd – Dendor 1 Axel – DE, ED & AL Jones

Cow, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or before 31^st December 2021

1^st – Keadyview 1 Pippa Kicks – Keadyview Livestock

2^nd – Mountview 1 Lady – Creuddyn Herefords

3^rd – Ashnan 1 Elsa – A & N Hughes

Heifer, in calf or with calf at foot, born on or between 1^st Jan and 31^st Aug 2022

1^st – Parkapella 1 Mandy – Mr & Mrs S Coates

2^nd – Moorside 1 HC Jane 24^th – Creuddyn Herefords

3^rd – Cynin Governess 4^th – OEM & EM Jones & Roberts

Heifer, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st Dec 2022

1^st – Moralee Curly C1288 – T & D Harrison

2^nd – Studdolph 1 Barbie 884 – TG, EI & EN Thorne

3^rd – Harvest 1 Ruth – Glynis & David Sharman

Heifer, born on or between 1^st Jan and 31^st March 2023

1^st – Midford 1 Elke 1^st – W Awan

2^nd – Bowendu 1 Holly 3^rd – L & L Bowen

3^rd – Newtoncroft 1 Luna 502 – Mr & Mrs S Coates

Heifer, born on or after 1^st April 2023

1^st – Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 44^th – DE, ED & AL Jones

2^nd – Ashdale 3 Queen 907 – MT & EE Jones

3^rd – Keadyview 1 Pippa B29 – Keadyview Livestock

 

Vindicator is back

Three-year-old Milovaig 1 Vindicator is no stranger to the showring, and this year’s Hereford Scottish National show was no different. Taking place at Biggar Show it welcomed many exhibitors from far and wide to showcase their cattle, displaying true quality and style.

Milovaig 1 Vindicator, a 2021 born bull bred by Calum Smith, now residing with Coxon Herefords took home the winning prize after securing 1^st place in the bull born before August 2022 class. Living up to his name, Vindicator’s success was justified beyond doubt. This striking young man has already made his mark earlier in the summer at Echt Show where he not only took home the championship in the Hereford lines, but then went on to take the supreme championship.

Vindicator also had a fruitful summer in 2023 winning numerous titles including reserve senior male at this show last year and owner Martin Poyser celebrates his recent success with daughters and family. Milovaig 1 Vindicator is sired by Shraden 1 Perestroika and out of Milovaig 1 Bonnie Belle 6^th and extends his titles year on year.

Harveybros 1 Ace-of-Spades from G & S Harvey is also proving to light up the show circuit taking junior male and reserve male champion. Flashy and stylish, Ace proves there could be more to come, as he’s a young bull only born in May 2023. Sired by popular AI bull Normanton 1 Laertes and out of a homebred cow Harveybros 1 Crocus L4.

The female section certainly didn’t disappoint with Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 from T & D Harrison winning the senior female, overall female and reserve breed championships. This exceptionally functional cow was joined in the ring by her twin calves, looking quite the outfit.  The Kylie line has awarded the husband-and-wife team many trophies, and this is no exception.

Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 is out of Moralee 1 Kylie and sired by SMH Kingsize 87K, another successful bull who has sired many show winners. The breeding in this cow demonstrates true consistency with the Romany prefix on both sides.

R M 1 Lily from Emma Hodge caught the eye of judge Mr Boomer Birch of Sky High Herefords. This elegant 2022 born heifer stood out in her class and then went on to take the junior female and reserve female spot. She is sired by Coley 1 Teddy and born out of Coley 1 Lily 561.

Success saw the Panmure herd take both first and second places in the bull born between 1^st August 2022 and 28^th February 2023 class, with Panmure 1 Admiral coming in first, over Panmure 1 Alexander. They then teamed up to come first in the pairs class securing another win for JM Cant and Partners. Further success came for the G & S Harvey team winning the group of three class.

The next generation of Hereford did not disappoint with their handling and leading skills. In the junior section Cameron Barclay took first place with Maisie Poyser taking second and Kyla Porteous coming a close third.

Beth Harvey of G & S Harvey took first place in the senior section, with Molly Poyser coming in second, another rosette to add to the already mounting ones for the Coxon herd.

Full Results List

Breed and male champion – Milovaig 1 Vindicator – Coxon Herefords

Reserve breed and female champion – Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 – T & D Harrison

Reserve male champion – Harveybros 1 Ace-of-Spades – G & S Harvey

Reserve female champion – R M 1 Lily – Miss E Hodge

Senior male champion – Milovaig 1 Vindicator – Coxon Herefords

Senior female champion – Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 – T & D Harrison

Junior male champion – Harveybros 1 Ace-of-Spades – G & S Harvey

Junior female champion – R M 1 Lily – Miss E Hodge

Heifer born after 1^st August 2023

1^st Criffel 1 Bondi – E Burgess

2^nd Moralee Curly BG316 AI – T & D Harrison

3^rd  Moralee 1 Kylie PR354  – T & D Harrison

Heifer born between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st July 2023

1^st  Fellowhills 1 Tuilagi R Plum – J Hodge

2^nd Saltire 1 Cathy 8^th – W, P & K Wason

3^rd  Coxon 1 Gotchya Lookin – Coxon Herefords 

Heifer born between 1^st August 2022 and 28^th February

1^st R M 1 Lily – Emma Hodge

2^nd  Saltire 1 Ruth 3^rd – W, P & K Wason

3^rd  Fellowhills 1 Talisman Ishbel – J Hodge

Heifer or cow in milk or in calf between 21^st August 2021 and 31^st July 2022

1^st Fellowhills 1 Talisman Enoki – J Hodge

Cow in milk or in calf born before 1^st August

1^st Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 – T & D Harrison

2^nd Harveybros 1 Crocus Tiara – G & S Harvey

Bull born on or after 1^st August 2023

1^st Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T & D Harrison

2^nd Harveybros 1 Boabby – the – Barman – G & S Harvey

3^rd Moralee 1 Billy-Bob PR353 – T & D Harrison

Bull born between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st July 2023

1^st Harveybros 1 Ace-of-Spades – G & S Harvey

2^nd Harveybros 1 A-Ladies-Man – G & S Harvey

3^rd Criffel 1 Apollo – E Burgess

Bull born between 1^st August 2022 and 28^th February

1^st Panmure 1 Admiral – JM Cant & Partners

2^nd Panmure 1 Alexander – JM Cant & Partners

Bull born before 1^st August 2022

1^st Milovaig 1 Vindicator – Coxon Herefords

 

Best pair of Hereford animals

1^st JM Cant & Partners

2^nd G & S Harvey

3^rd J Hodge

Best Group of 3 animals 

1^st G & S Harvey

2^nd J Hodge

 

Continuing her winning streak at the Great Yorkshire Show was Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret, further cementing her dominance in the showring, securing female and overall champion for the third time this season.

 

This powerful female, bred by S C and G L Hartwright, Oxfordshire, was scrutinised under the watchful eye of Carolyn Fletcher, of Barwise Herefords, who kept her patience considering the wet weather conditions. Victoria is a September 2020 born cow, out of Cleland 1 Glissade 26^th and sired by Solpoll 1 Perfection, a bull that has numerous successes under his belt.

This winner has a string of accolades to her name this season including three female championships, four class wins and the championship titles at both Staffordshire and Royal Highland consecutively.

Keeping up spirits in reserve was male and reserve champion Dendor 1 Vodka owned by Miss Bethan Hutchinson, bred by DE, ED & AL Jones. This marks the second time Vodka has shared the spotlight with Victoria, as they both achieved top honours at the Royal Highland Show earlier in the season. Developing nicely, this bull still has the potential to go all the way.

The reserve female champion secured second place in the cow class, narrowly behind the champion. This strong cow and calf pair demonstrated their strength admirably. Hollyvale 1 June 3^rd is a Greenyards 1 June H151 cow and is sired by Dendor 1 Leroy, with her attractive calf.

Following the success of this class they also took home a 3^rd place rosette for Castle Mount 1 Tessa 421, making this show a triumphant one.

The female classes were notably strong, especially the heifers born in 2022. With seven entries forward, the judge faced a particularly challenging decision. Taking the first rosette was Coley 1 Mink 634, bred by Miss H Whittaker, now owned and shown by Miss C Doggett.  This robust heifer is out of Frenchstone P. 1 Eve and sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman. Following behind in second place was Taymar 1 Stella 3^rd, a heifer from a homebred cow and sired by Sky High 1 Take-a-Chance. Stella subsequently went on to become Junior Champion.

Miss H Whittaker had a young team forward, with Coley 1 Andreas taking the limelight. This young April 2023 born bull won his class out of five bulls and he then went on to be tapped out as reserve male champion. He is a half sister to Coley 1 Mink 634, proving that success runs in the family.

Interbreed Champion success story for Junior team

Grey skies did not mean grey moods for Thursdays interbreed competitions. Exhibitors TayMar Livestock, Midford Herefords, Spartan Herefords and Eveter Herefords were selected to represent the breed who then went onto win the overall junior interbreed group of four in the contest. The team comprised of Taymar 1 Stella 3^{rd –} Ms D Marsh, Midford 1 Elke 1^st – Mr W Awan, Spartan 1 Juliet – S C and G L Hartwright and Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs E Jackson, and they beat off stiff opposition from nine native and five continental breeds, making this a great success story

Full Results List

Breed and female champion – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S C and G L Hartwright

Reserve breed and male champion – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss Bethan Hutchinson

Reserve female champion – Hollyvale 1 June 3^rd – A & P Massey

Reserve male champion – Coley 1 Andreas – Miss H Whittaker

Junior Champion – Taymar 1 Stella 3rd– Matt Taylor

 

Reserve Junior  – Coley 1 Andreas – Miss H Whittaker

 

Bull born on or before 31^st August 2022

1^st Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss Bethan Hutchinson

Bull born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023

1^st – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs E Jackson

2^nd – Auckvale 1 Almighty 2276a – Mr W R Kemp & Sons

3^rd – Hallwood 1 Allspice – Mr R Shaw

Bull born on or after 1 April 2023

1^st – Coley 1 Andreas – Miss H Whittaker

2^nd – JC 1 Austin – L Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Coley 1 Aristocrat – Miss H Whittaker

Cow, in milk, in calf or with calf at foot, born before 1^st January 2022

1^st – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S C and G L Hartwright

2^nd – Hollyvale 1 June 3^rd – A & P Massey

3^rd – Auckvale 1 Lively 1776r – Mr W R Kemp & Sons

Heifer born in 2022

1^st – Coley 1 Mink 634 – Miss C Doggett

2^nd – Taymar 1 Stella 3^rd – Ms D Marsh

3^rd – Spartan 1 Juliet – S C and G L Hartwright

Heifer born in 2023, on or between 1 January to 31 March

1^st – Hallwood 1 Oyster Princess 2^nd – Mr R Shaw

2^nd – Midford 1 Elke 1^st – Mr W Awan

3^rd – Castle Mount 1 Tessa 421 – Mr P Massey

Heifer born in 2023, on or after 1 April

1^st – Coley 1 Malan 697 – Miss H Whittaker

2^nd – JC 1 Pearl 007 – Ms L Jackson

3^rd – Penrhyn 1 Ruby 2^nd – Mr W Medforth

Pairs – R & RI Shaw

Group of 3 – Miss B Hutchinson

 

Spirits were high and the sun shone down on exhibitors at this year’s Norfolk Show with sixteen herds in attendance battling it out in the heat, to be crowned overall champion.

Judge David Sapsed from Hertfordshire assessed the cattle presented and deliberated over his champion, crowning Porton House 1 Duchess 2^nd from Bethan Hutchinson female and overall champion. Duchess was purchased from the society’s Spring sale in 2023 and soon embarked on her show success, coming 1^st in her class at the Royal Highland Show and again at Westmorland, later that year. Bred by Paul and Vicky Moyle, she is a March 2022 born female out of Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 978, sired by Dendor 1 Sherlock.

The heifer born in the 2022 class provided a powerful selection for our judge, featuring not one, but two exceptional females who took home the top honours: the overall champion and the reserve female champion.  Reserve female champion was awarded to Pepperstock 1 Blossom W869 from J. Speirs. This two year old female stood out, accompanying Duchess in the female line-up and securing a victory for Mr. Jim Speirs.

Standing as male and reserve overall champion was Pulham 1 Achilles from PRJ & LR Vincent, sired by Appel 1 Kaboom and out of a homebred cow Pulham 1 Curly 3^rd. Achilles is having a successful showing season for the husband and wife team, having already secured the reserve male championship at Shropshire County Show. Appel 1 Kaboom is proving to be a triumphant sire for the herd with half sister Pulham 1 Olive 7^thstanding in overall reserve champion at the same show.

Sixteen-month-old bull Newtoncroft 1 Aintree from Newtoncroft Farms Ltd has continued to impress, following up his recent performance at the Three Counties Show. This time, he won his class and then went on to secure the reserve male champion finishing just behind Pulham 1 Achilles. Another accolade he won to his name was junior champion. This flashy young man was sired by Hawkesbury 1 Swift, born out of homebred cow Newtoncroft 1 Truelove 346.

The Bethanfield herd made the worthy trip from Cleveland, County Durham, as not only did they take the championship, they secured a 1^st place with Harveybros 1 Crocus Ariel in the heifer born on or after 1^st April 2023 class. Other female class winners included Avery from Josh Matthews and Pepperstock 1 Jade S572 from Speirs Farms.

UK Hereford Youth member Liam Jackson-Carr had a great show with his March 2023 Bull JC 1 Austin, taking 1^st place in his class and the reserve junior champion title.

Full Results List

Breed and female champion – Porton House 1 Duchess 2^nd – Bethan Hutchinson

Reserve breed and male champion – Pulham 1 Achilles – PRJ & LR Vincent

Reserve female champion – Pepperstock 1 Blossom W869 – Speirs Farms

Reserve male and junior champion – Newtoncroft 1 Aintree – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd

Reserve Junior champion – JC 1 Austin – Liam Jackson-Carr & Damien Carr

Heifer, born on or after 1^st April 2023

1^st – Harveybros 1 Crocus Ariel – Bethan Hutchinson

2^nd – JC 1 Marigold 006 – Liam Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – Heather Whittaker

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January and 31^st March 2023

1^st – West Caister 1 Avery – Josh Matthews

2^nd – West Caister 1 Connie – Josh Matthews

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January and 31^st December 2022

1^st – Porton House 1 Duchess 2^nd – Bethan Hutchinson

2^nd – Pepperstock 1 Blossom W869 – Speirs Farms

3^rd – Dendor 1 Greta 37^th – The Benacre Company

4^th – Banjos 1 Miss Athena – Long Park Farm

5^th – Pulham 1 Olive 7^th – PRJ & LR Vincent

Cow, in milk, in calf or with calf at foot, born before 1^st January 2022

1^st – Pepperstock 1 Jade S572 – Speirs Farms

2^nd – Pulham Pansy 26^th – Borovere Herefords

3^rd – Wellhart 1 Coffee – Leisa Freeman

4^th – Claxton 1 Tash – Hilgay Livestock

Bull, born between 1^st January and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Newtoncroft 1 Aintree – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd

2^nd – Banjos 1 Aero – Long Park Farm

Bull, born on or after 1^st March 2023

1^st – JC 1 Austin – Liam Jackson-Carr & Damien Carr

2^nd – Coley 1 Andreas – Heather Whittaker

3^rd – Moorside 1 Ample – The Benacre Company

4^th – Borovere Bomber – Borovere Herefords

Bull, born prior 1^st January 2023

1^st – Pulham 1 Achilles – PRJ & LR Vincent

Interbreed wins for the breed

Day two of the renowned county show saw great success for the breed with the males coming out on top. Newtoncroft 1 Aintree made a remarkable impression in the ring, capturing the judge’s attention with his standout qualities, securing his first title of the day as native junior champion. His success didn’t stop there as he then went on to achieve reserve interbreed junior champion, behind the Charolais. His achievements are a testament to his quality and potential, further solidifying his reputation in the competitive showing circuit.

Pulham 1 Achilles from PRJ & LR Vincent had an impressive showing following a successful judging on the first day. Achilles competed against other native breeds and emerged triumphant, earning the title of native male beef champion.

Pulham 1 Achilles then teamed up with Porton House 1 Duchess 2^nd in the beef breed pairs to come third, an excellent achievement against all other breeds competing that day.

Full Results List

Native junior champion & reserve interbreed junior champion  – Newtoncroft 1 Aintree – Newtoncroft Farms

Native male beef champion – Pulham 1 Achilles from PRJ & LR Vincent

Best beef breed pair – 3^rd place – Porton House 1 Duchess 2^nd – Bethan Hutchinson & Pulham 1 Achilles from PRJ & LR Vincent