The Illinois State Holstein show is taking place today in Lincoln, IL, in the heart of the Land of Lincoln, with Chris Lahmers of Maryville, OH in charge of lining up the finest of Illnois' Holstein beauties.
Photos by Larry Kleiner
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor
Bluff-Ridge Farm, Dave Butler Family
Grand Champion
BVK Atwood Abrianna (Jr 3 Year Old) exhibited by Jeff Butler
Reserve Grand Champion
Huntcliff Goldwyn Nani (Sr 3 Year Old) exhibited by David Ludwig
Senior Champion & Champion Bred and Owned
Ms Dundee Belinda (Aged Cow) exhibited by Jeff Butler
Reserve Senior Champion
Cleland Advnt Alexia-Red (4 Year Old) exhibited by Golden Oaks Farm
150,000 Pound Cow
1. Gundys Alise exhibited by Matt Faulkner
2. Bluff-Ridge Durham D-Jay exhibited by Jackie Butler
Aged Cow
1. Ms Dundee Belinda exhibited by Jeff Butler
2. Kagwick Durham Suzy exhibited by Dale & Linda Drendel
3. Luck-E Damion Tassel exhibited by Matt Engel
5 Year Olds
1. Rockymountain Gold Winter exhibited by Jeff Butler
2. Bluff-Ridge Dundee Button exhibited by Jackie Butler
3. Erbacres Durham Lilly exhibited by Carla Mickey
4 Year Olds
1. Cleland Advnt Alexia-Red exhibited by Golden Oaks Farm
2. Erbacres Jasper Liberty exhibited by Kevin Erbsen
3. Swanee-Acres SD Jolly-Red exhibited by Jason Swanson
Intermediate Champion
BVK Atwood Abriana (Jr 3 Year Old) exhibited by Jeff Butler
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Huntcliff Goldwyn Nani (Sr 3 Year Old) exhibited by David Ludwig
HM Intermediate Champion
Coolea Farms Sanchez Liza (Sr 2 Year Old) exhibited by Joe Price, Lightning Ridge & Malarkey Holsteins
Senior 3 Year Olds
1. Huntcliff Goldwyn Nani exhibited by David Ludwig
2. Bluff-Ridge Goldwyn Bidy exhibited by Sarah Butler
3. Gloryland-I Locket exhibited by Golden Oaks Farm
Junior 3 Year Olds
1. BVK Atwood Abrianna exhibited by Jeff Butler
2. Bluff Ridge Bones Doice exhibited by Sarah Butler
3. Erbacres Ad Lacrosse-Red exhibited by Carla Mickey
Senior 2 Year Olds
1. Coolea Farms Sanchez Liza exhibited by Joe Price, Lightning Ridge and Malarkey Holsteins
2. Luck-E Braxton Aruba exhibited by Matt Engel
3. Erbacres Atwood Divinity exhibited by Nathan Erbsen
Junior 2 Year Olds
1. Budjon-JK Ashk Get Even exhibited by Team Holsteins, Jason Swanson, Ben Wallace
2. Erbacres Chicago Lottery exhibited by Kevin Erbsen
3. Holbric Dickey Carly exhibited by Golden Oaks Farm
Junior Champion
Pierstein Gold Chip Rockstar (Fall Calf) exhibited by Connor Butler
Reserve Junior Champion
Ms Atwood Adrenaline (Fall Yearling) exhibited by Jeff Butler
HM Junior Champion
Ludwigs-DG Lady Bianca (Winter Calf) exhibited by Caroline Byron
Bred & Owned Junior Champion
Bri-Mel-Acres Dr Avalon-Red (2nd Fall Calf) exhibited by Caitlin Meyer
Fall Yearlings
1. Ms Atwood Adreanline exhibited by Jeff Butler
2. Bossir Charger Rae-Red exhibited by Golden Oaks Farm
3. Lake Prairie Alison-Red exhibited by Marvin & Joe Schluter
Winter Yearlings
1. MS Gold Chip Bright exhibited by Butler, Shedd & Borba
2. Lylehaven Atwood Dreamer exhibited by Brett Woker
3. Luck-E Guthrie Kaboo exhibited by Katelyn Engel
Spring Yearlings
1. Valleyville Alexander Chief exhibited by Jeff Butler & Dusty Schirm
2. Erbacres Jasper Cookie exhibited by Delana Erbsen
3. B-J-Grove Confirm Sex Time exhibited by Lucas Clanton
Summer Yearlings
1. Golden Oaks GC Chalise exhibited by Golden Oaks
2. Bri-Mel-Acres Shot Gun exhibited y Caitlin Meyer
3. Heinzhope AS Cupcake exhibited by Olivia Telgmann
Fall Calves
1. Pierstein Gold Chip Rockstar exhibited by Connor Butler2. Bri-Mel Acres DR Avalon-Red exhibited by Caitlin Meyer
3. Swanee-Lee MS Dynomite-Red exhibited by Linda Swanson
Winter Calves
1. Ludwigs-DR Lady Bianca exhibited by Caroline Byron
2. Erbacres Atwood Smore exhibited by Payton Erbsen
3. Lindale Laramie Flowers exhibited by Olivia Corson and Caitlin & Blake Meyer
Spring Calves
1. Schluter Sydney Lee-Red exhibited by Cole Schluter
2. Prestige-Gem AS Kicker exhibited by Miles Price
3. B-J-Grove Sid Jig-A-Boo exhibited by Yvonne Clanton