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North West Region of Dairy Shorthorns - Calf Show Results 2022 | Judge: Ian Collins

Calf born between 1st July 2021 and 31at December 2021 1st Parkhouse Pansy 2nd Newpark Gertie 3rd Parkhouse Pansy 4th Newpark Daffodil Calf born 2022 1st Moorrigss 2nd Newpark Barbara 8 3rd Newpark Margaret 35 4th Moorriggs Lacey 3 Champion Calf: Moorriggs Bessie Browneyes 30 Reserve Champion Calf: Newpark Barbara 8 Pred bred by exhibitor 1st Newpark Barbara 8 & Newpark Barrington 14 2nd Moorrigs Bessie Browneyes 30 & Moorrigs Lacey 3 3rd Newpark Margaret 35 & Parkhouse Pansy 12 Progeny (2 or more) 1st Pure Class (Dennis Craig & Philip Armstrong) 2nd Newpark Freeman (Dennis Craig) 3rd Newpark Freeman (Dennis Craig) Group of 3 1st Newpark Gertie 23, Parkhouse Pansy 10 & Parkhouse Pansy 11 2nd Newpark Daffodil 15, Newpark Barrington 14 & Newpark Barbara 8 Handler 18+ years 1st Sophie Bowman 2nd Lorna Brogden 3rd Victoria Bowman 4th Michael Bowman Handler 12 – 17 1st Georgia Bowman 2nd Jack Henderson Handler Under 12 1st Poppy Armstrong 2nd Lacey Armstrong 3rd Ralph Henderson 4th Amelia Hamilton - Armstrong 5th Ida Henderson

Junior Champion Handler: Poppy Armstrong Overall Champion Handler: Georgia Bowman Reserve Champion Handler: Poppy Armstrong

I Collins with Poppy and Phil Armstrong

Shorthorn Herd Competition 2022 | by: Philippa Mannerings

If you had to pick between these two hotels, which would you choose? Option one offers fresh beds, space, unlimited food and even an electric back scratcher. Option two offers limited space, a small shared bed, no heating and no lights. If you are with the same mindset as me, then next time you stop in Cumbria, you will be sleeping with a herd of Shorthorns and avoiding cheap log cabins booked on ‘Airbnb’. It seems to me that all you shorthorn farmers are rather rebellious. Whether it’s choosing to farm shorthorns despite past (and occasionally present) family member’s distaste for the breed or choosing to keep less productive cows to rear calves despite typical modern farming’s tendency to waste them; you don’t seem to let things get in the way of your visions of farming. For me, this is rather special. It highlights the inventiveness that you all harness to provide individual and tailored care to your stock. Nowadays, the world seems caught up in greed, self-interest, and envy. What I saw in all of your farms was a great sense of community. I consistently saw strong connections not only between farms, but within farms through your respect and interaction with the natural environment. I am in admiration of this, and believe that this conscientious spirit - which is alive in every one of you - is what made this trip so enjoyable. I do hope you all keep rebelling and secure this wonderful approach to farming for our future. Now - for the awards which really matter (sorry Florence)! Cow I’d most like to keep goes to Dennis Craig’s Barbara for her cheeky attitude and overall style. Best mode of transport goes to Christopher Ward for giving us a grand tour in his marvellous quad bike trailer. David Dent claims the prize for best millionaires’ shortbread. Best claim to fame goes to Martin Jackson for his Hollywood heifer Bilbro Tulip. Best goats go to the Fishers. Best horse goes to David Jackson. And, finally, best at eating pringles instead of helping with directions goes to me. I really did have a wonderful week admiring your farming - so thank you again to all the lovely shorthorn farmers of the North-West region (and Fife).