South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Suckler Herd Competition 2016 | Judge: Nick Hill CLASS 1 - HERD COMPETITION 1st REDHILL 2nd TONEMOOR
Brenda Wear Arthur Whittle
CLASS 2 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER BULL 1st MEONSIDE FANDANGO Arthur Whittle CLASS 3 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER COW 1st REDHILL PROMOTERS CROCUS Brenda Wear 2nd HOLDEN PANSY Arthur Whittle 3rd REDHILL NORTHSTARS LOVELY Brenda Wear 4th TONEMOOR FOGGATHORPE Arthur Whittle CLASS 4 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER HEIFER 1st REDHILL EVA BROADHOOKS 084 – Brenda Wear
Firstly I would like to thank the South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association for inviting me (a Limousin breeder) to judge their 2016 herd competition. The experience from start to finish was a credit to everyone! From the initial invitation from Sally Mitchell to the fine detailed directions to get me to the farms! It was a shame just two herds came forward this year, but I was wowed by the quality. Both REDHILL and TONEMOOR herds have big, strong, powerful, upstanding and well balanced females, but still carrying solid femininity. Both herds were fortunate to have equally wonderful bright sunshine Autumn afternoons, the cattle looked amazing, and both herds boasted some of the most beautiful views and countryside to be challenged anywhere.
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REDHILL TORNATOS LOVELY 099 – TARRANT CORAL TARRANT AMBER
Brenda Wear Arthur Whittle Arthur Whittle
CLASS 5 - SHORTHORN MAIDEN SUCKLER HEIFER 1st REDHILL NORTHSTARS LOVELY 0111 Brenda Wear 2nd REDHILL ALASTAIRS CROCUS 119 Brenda Wear 3rd TONEMOOR BEAUTY 5 Arthur Whittle 4th TONEMOOR PANSY 15 Arthur Whittle CLASS 6 - SUCKLER CALF 1st REDHILL EXPLORES LOVELY 121 2nd REDHILL EXPLORES LOVELY 124 3rd TONEMOOR FOGGATHORPE 15 4th TONEMOOR BEAUTY 6
Brenda Wear Brenda Wear Arthur Whittle Arthur Whittle
It was so good to see the strong female lines and I was particularly impressed by some of the more “mature” cows, the longevity of these cows is a true testament to your breed. The future also looks very bright ahead with all the young stock looking exceptionally well ! May I wish your club every success in the future, and if I can help in the future please don’t hesitate in asking! And for those of you that did not enter the competition this year make sure you do in 2017. Thank you Nick Hill
South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association REDHILL HERD Brenda Wear tel: (01275) 474271 Windover, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol. BS40 7XQ (5 mins Bristol Int Airport) TONEMOOR HERD Arthur Whittle tel: (01823) 400910 Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset. TA4 1PU
2017 DIARY DATES February: Annual Skittles Match April: AGM & Dinner - Oake Manor Golf Club, Taunton. TA4 1BA September: Annual Herds Competition Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 & Graham Fishlock pave the way for the next generation
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Secretary: Sally Mitchell c/o Westgate House, 45 High West Street Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT | tel: 01305 268786 | email: sally.mitchell@gth.net beef shorthorn