Taking place at the East of England Showground for the second year, the
All Breeds All Britain Calf Show provided a fantastic showcase of some of the
very best dairy calves and young handlers from across the UK.
The show, held from 18th – 20th October, saw over 320 calves and 200
competitors attend the annual event with seven breeds represented – Holstein,
Ayrshire, British Friesian, Brown Swiss, Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey.
On the Friday evening, Showmanship demonstrations took place and provided a
fantastic insight into what the Judges would be looking for in the ring.
Ninety five young Holstein breeders took to the ring on Saturday to
present their showmanship skills to Judge Isobel Jones and Associate Judge
Stephanie Doherty. In the coloured breeds ring, young breeders were studied by
Judge Claire Swale and Associate Judge David Gray.
It was an all-female final line-up in the Holstein Showmanship
Championship with Rachel Williamson of the Border & Lakeland Club taking
the Champion spot. Jodie Nutsford from the Western Club followed closely as
Reserve Champion, ahead of Rosie Dennison from the Lancashire Club who was
awarded Honourable Mention.
The coloured breed Showmanship Champion results were:
Ayrshire Showmanship Championship British Friesian
Showmanship Championship
Champion: Millie Tomlinson
Champion: Abi Marshall
R. Champion: Hollie Keenan R.
Champion: Daniel Edwards
H. Mention: Iida Maki H. Mention: David Oultram
Brown Swiss Showmanship
Championship Dairy
Shorthorn Showmanship Championship
Champion: Mark
Guthrie
Champion: Harry Collins
R. Champion: Hattie
Hassall R. Champion: Molly
Collins
H. Mention: Heather
Bland H. Mention: George
Oultram
Guernsey Showmanship
Championship
Jersey Showmanship Championship
Champion: Michael
Dawes Champion: Emily
Davis
R. Champion: Jasmine Wells R.
Champion: Lauren Parkhouse
H. Mention: Shannon Dawes H. Mention:
Calum Gray
The calf show on Sunday saw a excellent display in both rings. The
Holstein classes were judged by Javier Alvarez Lastra from Spain who tapped out
Ingleden Fitz Papoose as his Champion, owned by Messrs Williamson of the Border
& Lakeland Club. Reserve Champion was awarded to Nethervalley Kingpin Sara
by Robbie & Margot Scott from the Scotland Club and Andrew & Jane
Whittaker’s Knowlesmere Solomon Chic from the Shropshire Club was awarded
Honourable Mention.
The other breed awards were as follows:
Ayrshire Championship
Judge: Mr Iwan Thomas
Champion: Sandyford Supreme Sea Lily, E & O Wake & E T Tomlinson
& Son
R. Champion: Denmans Supreme Lizzie, H Sayer & Son
H. Mention: Marleycote Sea Lily 29, A Smith
British Friesian Championship
Judge: Mr Glyn Lucas
Champion: Lismulligan Pauline 15, B Lawson & Sons
R. Champion: Aintree Jupiter Dazzle, Aintree
H. Mention: Gemini Quaich Rosie, L Rockett & T Marshall
Brown Swiss Championship
Judge: Mr Brian Miller
Champion: Blackrack Dynamite Mandy, Messrs Williamson
R. Champion: Blackrack Dynamite Reia, Messrs Williamson
H. Mention: Holdontoyourhats Bo Peep, H Hassall
Dairy Shorthorn Championship
Judge: Mr Meurig James
Champion: Cotonhall Joyland Alicia, R Kite
R. Champion: Cotonhall Blaze Lady Barrington, R Kite
H. Mention: Kidstones Wild Queen, A E Wilkes
Guernsey Championship
Judge: Miss Emma Murray
Champion: Kimcote Conquest Peach 4, A & R Thomas
R. Champion: Greenfield Dollars Diana, M, C & E Greenslade
H. Mention: Flambeau Ladys Man Freda 2, M Dawes
Jersey Championship
Judge: Mr Arwyn Wilson
Champion: Potterswalls Impression Evening, The Fleming Family
R. Champion: Layward Victoriously Divine, A Harvey & T Wake
H. Mention: Rivermead Casino Natty, The Davis Family
Throughout the weekend a number of other awards were presented.
The Border & Lakeland Club came away with Reserve Champion in both
the Tidy Lines Competition and the Best Presented Large Stand competition which
led to them being crowned Reserve Champion for Best Overall Stand. They also
saw great success in the ring and won the Holstein Showmanship Champion Team
Award which led on to them receiving the Philip Gilbert Trophy for the Holstein
Champion Team.
Team Competitions
The theme for the stands was ‘Under The Sea’ and awards were presented
as follows:
Tidy Lines
Champion Team: South East
Reserve Champion Team: Border & Lakeland
Best Presented Stand (small clubs)
Champion Team: South & Wiltshire
Reserve Champion Team: East Midlands
Best Presented Stand (large clubs)
Champion Team: Derbyshire
Reserve Champion Team: Border & Lakeland
Best Presented Overall Stand
Champion Team: Derbyshire
Reserve Champion Team: Border & Lakeland
Holstein Showmanship Champion Team
Border & Lakeland
Holstein Calf Champion Team
Scotland
Holstein Champion Team
Border & Lakeland
In addition to the team awards, Holstein UK presented a number of other
awards during the annual event.
The Dick Stapleton Award was presented to Felicity Coates of the South
West Club for her dedication to her club and Holstein UK. Felicity holds the
position of South West Club Coordinator and she was recognised throughout the
weekend for her enthusiasm, commitment and assistance towards the younger
members of her Club.
The Littlestar Award was presented to Tom McKnight of the Northern
Ireland Club. In order to be considered as a finalist for this award, Tom had
to attend an interview with a panel of judges who selected him as the worthy
winner because of his dedication to his Club, Holstein UK and the Holstein
breed.
The Louise Hartley Award was introduced in 2017 in memory of Lancashire
HYB member Louise Hartley who sadly lost her battle to cancer in 2016. The
award was presented to Phil Potts of the Border & Lakeland Club in
recognition of him continuously going the extra mile for his club.
In addition to the awards, Holstein UK announced the winner of the
Australian Exchange competition. Catherine Bunting from the Derbyshire Club is
the worthy winner and will visit Australia in January 2020 Australia for a
month of dairying down-under.
Commenting on the weekend, Cerys Petrie, National HYB Coordinator, said:
“I am delighted with how the weekend went and am pleased glad to hear that
everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. This is my first year as National HYB
Coordinator and it’s great to see that the future of dairying is in safe hands
with such enthusiastic, dedicated and determined young breeders showcasing
their hard work throughout the weekend. I would like to congratulate everyone
and extend a special thanks to all of the young breeder’s family, friends and
helpers who come along and support the children and event each year – the event
wouldn’t be possible without your help”.