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NSW & Sydney Royal
from MGBA Hoof 'N Around
by suez230
YASS SHOW NSW Saturday November 13, 2021
Judge: Mr Jack Robinson, Steward: Ms Megan Kerr, Sponsor: Patch Mini Goats Exhibitors: Curradux, Riverstone, Free Selectors, Koollomon, Rosebud, Willow Brae, Dry Creek, Malarus, Patch, Ferndale, Wattlehaven, Emeradi, Zodiac & Brooke Lavorato
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Well today we put the 'crazy' into the old saying crazy goat lady/man. 14 exhibitors from two states presented 90 goats to our two judges at the Willow Brae Yass show in rather 'damp' conditions. The wet weather did not dampen our enthusiasm for our goats and goat friends we have been missing over lockdown. Thanks to everyone who participated, to our wonderful stewards and judges, to our hosts Jen and Steve Wade for their awesome hospitality, to our show sponsors Patch Mini Goats and Willow Brae Pygmy Goats. Special thanks to everyone helping out at the end of the day. (Fe Everett) Another great show in Yass! Well done to all involved with the organisation and the running of a awesome day, huge effort! Also a big shout out to Steve and Jennifer for sacrificing your paddock. So sorry for all the holes (Ash Bruton)
What a fun day! It might have been cold and wet but it was great to catch up with our goatee friends. I honestly I don't think I have seen people have that much fun at pack up time before.
While a few were worried if they would ever get out....the 'Boys' were having a blast playing in the mud, using their man power to help people and whipping around in Steves new 'Toy'. (Jennifer Wade). It was a great day and the weather just made it even more memorable. It was lovely to catch up with and meet other goaty people and admire so many beautiful goats. Looking forward to the next show. (Leigh Webster). Who would have thought that being wet muddy and cold could be fun lol. All you need to add is a whole lot of crazy goat lovers and good friends. Thanks to Fe, Tash, Jen & Steve for all your hard work putting this together I know how much work goes into it. Have to say it was nice coming to a show without all the responsibilities Thanks for the fun day x (Seleena Nichols).
WELL DONE!!
NSW MGBA Sydney Royal Easter Show
FRIDAY APRIL 15, 2022
For the past few years a team of our NSW show volunteers have been putting on a display at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with a view to ‘one-day’ having the miniature goat breeds recognised by one of the most prestigious agricultural shows in Australia – the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.
The popularity of the miniature goat section was incredible and we are so excited to announce that this year on Good Friday the RAS will be presenting an MGBA breed show as part of the goat competition! Entry details and schedule will be finalised very soon and posted via the MGBA members facebook group and our website.
Some pre-planning information all exhibits will need to be from a whole-herd tested stud and be registered at time of entry. Entries will close a lot earlier than our regular shows, so if you have ND or Pygmy kids to enter – get their DNA off asap.
The goats will bump in early Friday morning April 15 and remain on ground until early Saturday morning April 16. No goats can enter the grounds before Friday morning due to full pavilion clean overnight on the Thursday following the Angora section – so travellers might like to organise something on the outskirts of Sydney for the Thursday night.
There are limited basic accommodation options onsite for Friday night right near the goat shed, or your book one of the hotels at Olympic Park.
Parking at the show is included for exhibitors. Please email Fe ASAP if you want to book accommodation for the Friday night on site.
There are also still availabilities as we go to press at the Ibis, Novotel and Pullman if you’d like to secure something there.
Photo above by ‘Alys Marshall’
Any queries, and to register your interest, please contact
Fe Everett by email
The MGBA Team (National Show Committee) have been working on our very FIRST NATIONAL Show. Our fantastic team are working on a venue with the Bendigo All Breeds Expo (VIC) co-ordinators and plan to have a fantastic turnout if all goes to plan. The current health climate will impact on the success of this event. Put your hand up if you would like to help, we are exploring fund raising options and will have loads of surprises in store –
WATCH THIS SPACE
and fingers crossed that 2022 will be the year!!!! (If not 2022, then watch out 2023!!!).
By R. Heaton. The two sister studs are paving the way for redefining the standard of Nigerian Dwarf genetics in Australia. With the importation of some of the most superior genetics from the USA, Kamalaya Farm and Stoney Creek Farm have successfully established their Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo programs. They are thrilled with the recent birth of six 100% Nigerian Dwarfs from their imported embryo program.
“We are very excited to showcase our first successful embryo program which produced six kids including four bucks and two does from fourteen embryos. We will be going into our second embryo program in May 2022”. - Rodney Surawski
Stoney Creek Storm Warrior ND100 ET
Sire: Oak Apple C Rainstorm USA ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Kalamata EVEE 90 ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Stoney Creek Farm & Kamalaya Farm
Kamalaya Farm Caesar Quinn ND100 ET
Sire: USA CH Old Mountain Farm Asha Quinn ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Mousetrap USA ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Kamalaya Farm & Stoney Creek Farm
Kamalaya Farm Abenaki Storm ND100 ET
Sire: Oak Apple C Rainstorm USA ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Mousetrap USA ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Kamalaya Farm & Stoney Creek Farm
Stoney Creek Gazelle ND100 ET
Sire: Oak Apple C Rainstorm USA ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Kalamata EVEE 90 ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Stoney Creek Farm & Kamalaya Farm
Kamalaya Farm Red Hot Rumours ND100 ET
Sire: USA CH Old Mountain Farm Asha Quinn ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Mousetrap USA ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Stoney Creek Farm & Kamalaya Farm
Stoney Creek Mickey Quinn ND100 ET
Sire: USA CH Old Mountain Farm Asha Quinn ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Old Mountain Farm Mousetrap USA ND100 D.O.B: 06/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Co-owned by: Kamalaya Farm & Stoney Creek Farm
“The program is based on the world-famous Old Mountain Farm genetics. We would like to thank Cheryle and Wyl Smith from Old Mountain Farm and Duva Appleman from Oak Apple Farm for helping us realise our vision.” - Jade Holberton “Our 2021 AI program has also produced a number of quality kids from our percentage does.” - Rodney Surawski Below are some fine examples of the AI program.
Stoney Creek Totally Obsessed ND75
Sire: USA CH Old Mountain Farm Asha Quinn ND100 son of famous SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Stoney Creek Sarafina ND50 D.O.B: 09/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Owned by: Stoney Creek Farm
Stoney Creek Born To Rule ND93.75
Sire: Pholia Farm RD La Brea Legend *B (2020 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: Marvel Emma Frost ND87.5 Grand Sire: Dill’s D Two-Step + *B ND100 D.O.B: 13/11/21 Age in photo: 8 weeks Owned by: Stoney Creek Farm
The friendship between the studs started with Jade Holberton and Shaun Strang (Kamalaya Farm) engaging Rodney Suraswski (Stoney Creek Farm) as their breeder.
Since then, their shared passion for breeding and showing Nigerian Dwarf goats has blossomed into a wonderful collaboration with the vision of elevating the quality of the breed in Australia.
NOT JUST A VISION….
Stoney Creek Farm and Kamalaya Farm are well and truly achieving what they have set out to do.
So far, they have imported more than 15 of the top quality USA Nigerian Dwarf genetics from
superior bloodlines with proven dairy attributes. When Rodney began his journey into the goat world, he didn’t have the kind of relationship with a breeder where he could collaborate, share ideas, and feel supported in growing his stud and business. The kind of relationship Stoney Creek Farm has built with Kamalaya Farm.
The two studs are focused on creating a family around the celebration of the improvement of the breed in Australia. One where new and existing breeders can too, access these top-quality genetics with end-to-end support through the achievements of Kamalaya Farm and Stoney Creek Farm. Their USA embryo and semen importation program includes the below:
Embryo Does
Old Mountain Farm Smarty Pants ND100
Sire: *B Old Mountain Farm Party Animal Dam: SG Old Mountain Farm RainEDayWomN VEEE 90
Old Mountain Farm Mousetrap ND100
Sire: *B Old Mountain Farm Oliver Again Dam: Painted Pepper PS Oshi
Old Mountain Farm Kalamata EVEE 90 ND100
Sire: Old Mountain Farm Frankincense Dam: SG 3*M AR Old Mountain Farm Oliv A Sudden
SG Old Mountain Farm Helen 3*M VVEE90 ND100
Sire: Old Mountain Farm Maenar Quinn (2021, 2020, 2019 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: SG 2*M AR NC PromisedLand Nemesis 2*D AR 2383 VEEE 90 (permanent score)
AI Bucks
SG + *B Old Mountain Farm Bold Elk + EE 86 ND100 (2018 ADGA National Premier Sire)
Sire: SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Stag Dam: SG 3*M AR NC PromisedLand Nemesis 3*D AR 2383 VEEE 90 (permanent score)
*B CH Old Mountain Farm All Over It EEE 91 ND100
Sire: *B Old Mountain Farm Oliver Again Dam: 3*M GCH Old Mountain Farm Natasha
USA CH Old Mountain Farm Asha Quinn ND100
Sire: SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: 2*M Old Mountain Farm Peris
*B Old Mountain Farm Meader Quinn ND100
Sire: SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Stag. Dam: SG 1*M Old Mountain Farm Mila Quinn VEEE 90 (permanent score)
Oak Apple C Rainstorm ND100
Sire: SG ++*B Old Mountain Farm Cernunnos 05-01 VEV89 (2019, 2017 ADGA Elite Buck) Dam: TX Twincreek RM Rainflower
SG GCH Proctor Hill Farm KA Kingspear +B EEE92 ND100 (2021 ADGA Elite Buck)
Sire: *B Dragonfly G Mighty King ASA Dam: G AGS Proctor Hill Farm BO Mercedes ++V+
Pholia Farm RD La Brea Legend *B ND100 (2020 ADGA Elite Buck)
Sire: SG Dill’s RD Big & Rich ++*B Elite Dam: SG Pholia Farm MI Carolina *3
Agapes Prize Legends Quinn ND100
Sire: Old Mountain Farm Keidan Quinn +B 88+EE Dam: Fairland Farm HP Pegasus 89VEEV
Rosasharn NP B - Comings Legacy *B ND100
Sire: Rosasharn AX Noble Prince *++B - LA: VVV 88 Dam: Rosasharn MRC B-Coming 5*M
Dill's D Two-Step ++*B ND100
Sire: Dill's LD Derringer ++B, *S Dam: SGCH NCPromisedLand PAL Macarena 5*M VEEE 91
Dill's RD Big & Rich *B ND100 (2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016 ADGA Elite Buck)
Sire: SG NC Promisedland MS River Dance ++*B Dam: Dill’s XM Keena Kamalaya Farm and Stoney Creek Farm also have stored in their tank;
TX Twincreeks RM Watermark +B ND100 (2021 ADGA National Premier Sire)
Sire: Castle Rock Rainmaker ++*B VV+ 85 Dam: CH TX Twincreeks PKM Brownbetty
Castle Rock Guy Noir
Sire: Twin Creeks BW Montego Bay ++*S ++*B Dam: GCH Cloverdale YJ Blue Raven VEEE 90 And grandsons of:
CRF Castle Rock Harvest Moon +B *S
Sire: L Sitka Spruce +*S Dam: MCH-SGCH Castle Rock Once Ina Blue Moon 2*D
On occasion Kamalaya Farm and Stoney Creek Farm have does available for purchase who can be mated to their imported USA genetics.
They only offer their imported USA genetics to their goat family who have purchased their stock. They do not offer outside services.
Get in touch to be the first movers on this amazing opportunity.
Kamalaya Farm:
www.kamalayafarm.com.au/contact Jade Holberton: 0447 142 159 Learn more about Legacy
www.stoneycreekfarmstud.com/legacy
Bottle-raised wethers: These babies are the perfect family pet, and we are CAE and Johne's disease cleared. www.stoneycreekfarmstud.com/wethers
Stoney Creek Farm:
SHOWING
Sharon Tempest March 2021
Isn’t it fantastic to have our shows up and running again after a long hiatus in 2020.
Many old faces and new have been prepping their goats and we have all seen the wonderful photos of these amazing little goats. With the return of our shows we would encourage all exhibitors to familiarise yourselves with ALL our show rules displayed on the MGBA website www.mgba.com.au Here are a few important ones....
* NO EXHIBITOR, animal or equipment may display a stud name prior to or during a show. * EXHIBITORS must not chat in the show ring during judging unless spoken to by the judge or steward.
* Abusive, disruptive or unsportsmanlike behaviour will result in the exhibitors/ handlers being excused from the show ring, forfeiture of fees/ prizes /awards and disqualification from competing in further classes.
* EXHIBITORS/HANDLERS are NOT permitted to talk to a judge prior or during a show this includes lunch breaks unless spoken to by the judge. * Those not abiding by the MGBA show rules will be removed from the show and any wins forfeited. * It is the responsibility of the Exhibitors to help where possible to setup and pack up at shows.
* MGBA members are representing our association and therefore must present themselves in smart casual and clean attire, closed in shoes are a must, the MGBA polo shirt is encouraged to be worn in the show ring.
Contact your Show Manager who can help with purchasing / ordering of the MGBA shirts
