Young Member Profile - Paige Jepson

Young Member Profiles

Name: Paige Jepson Age: 25 Location: Congleton - Staffordshire / Cheshire Boarder Occupation: I am currently a Lecturer at Reaseheath College but work on a Dairy Farm

Describe yourself in five words: Ambitious, Bubbly, Outgoing, Confident, Hardworking Connection to the breed My love for the shorthorn breed came when I was working at Martin Tidmarsh’s (Foldspride) dairy Farm in my home village of Biddulph Moor. I then got involved with the halter training and showing of the breed. It was a dream to have my own herd of Dairy Shorthorns. When Martin sadly sold up, I decided to spend my house deposit on 5 of my favourite milking cows. Lilac (Foldspride Lilac 2), Sparkle (Foldspride Wren), Lucinda (Amber Luncia 108), Fudge (Cotonhall Rupert Fudge) and Starlet (Cotonhall Jackpot Startlet). I now have 7 Dairy Shorthorns which I keep on a farm where I work in Congleton. Most Memorable Showing Moment This has to be when I attend Staffordshire Show 2022 with my first Rowanmoor heifer. I had trained them myself and entering my first show was very daunting, but everyone was very welcoming and supportive. Lilly (Rowanmoor Lilac Lilly) won her Calf Class and then on the second day won the Calf Show. I also entered my first handling class where I came Reserve Champion which I was over the moon about! Favourite Dairy Shorthorn I can’t possibly have a favourite when I only have 7. All have them have contributed to my herd and helped me achieve my dream. Starlet (Cotonhall Jackpot Starlet) is the naughtiest! Interests and Hobbies Alongside the cows I also have a huge passion for dogs and dog training. I currently own 6 Border Collies and 1 Beaded Collie most of which I bred myself. I compete in Obedience and Agility with my dogs and aim to qualify to Crufts each year. I am heavily involved in the Young Kennel Club (YKC) and have recently become a Kennel Club Member. I attend YKC summer camp every year where I am a team leader with children 6-16. I like to do a lot of running, cani-cross with the dogs before I head to milking in the morning along with hiking and going on adventures.

Favourite Quote I am quite partial to saying ‘I will be back in two shakes of a lambs tail’ Favourite Film / Music Not going to lie I am a massive Disney fan! I do love 101 Dalmatians and can rattle off most of the lyrics and words to Mama Mia and The Greatest Showman. Love Pop music and listen to Capital and sing to the cows most mornings! . Interesting Fact about yourself I won Overall Young Person of the Year award in 2019, due to my volunteering in the Young Kennel Club, which was voted for by the public. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? In 5 years time, I see myself growing my herd of Dairy Shorthorns and begin herd manager where I keep my cows.