Taking overall champion at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show was Riverdane SVS Atlee for Mark, Sue and Jodie Nutsford.
The overall Holstein calf champion at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show, held at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern at the weekend, was Riverdane SVS Atlee from Mark, Sue and Jodie Nutsford. Shown for the Western Club by Larissa Jones.
This August-born Sandy-Valley Saloon heifer is out of Ridgefield Gold Atlee and stood champion at the Western Calf Show qualifier on her only other outing. Gold Atlee is a VG89 scored second calver who was first at the Dairy Event as a senior heifer after being purchased as a maiden heifer at the Ridgefield dispersal for 20,000gns. Riverdane Sid Atlee, a maternal sister to the champion stood first junior heifer in milk at the Royal Welsh Show earlier this year.
She was described by judge David Booth from Feizor Holsteins as: “A well balanced heifer with a lot of dairy quality, width through her rump, open spring of rib and walked very well on great feet and legs.”
Standing reserve to her was Carhall Brady Elizabeth 4 from Anthony Jackson and Andrew Parkinson and led by Helen Eastham for Lancashire HYB. Purchased as a calf from Ian Mallinson’s Carhall dispersal for 900gns, she was fourth at UK Dairy Expo, first at Great Eccleston and first and honourable mention at the Lancashire qualifier. Sired by Butz-Butler Atwood Brady she is out of a VG88 dam by Shottle and goes back to the National Show champion Carhall Lyster Elizabeth who is classified Ex93.
“This stylish, long heifer is very open ribbed and again tracked well on good feet and legs,” added David Booth.
Honourable mention went to HYB members Stephanie Whittaker and James Doherty with their November 2013-born Firstlook Aftershock Ricki. She was calf champion at the Shropshire qualifier and is out of the maximum scored second calved dam Tameside Ricki 9 who herself stood second at the Dairy Event and Northern Expo. James purchased Tamside Ricki 9 as a young calf at his grand-father’s dispersal sale.
Saturday’s showmanship judging was of an incredibly high standard and emerging as overall champion under judge Jessica Hassall’s observant eye was mature class winner Anna Stable.
Commenting on her judging Jessica Hassall said: “It was a daunting task to sort out the handlers, as the standard was incredibly high, however, the top handlers were the most consistent, precise and efficient at showing their calves.”
Celebrating her 25th birthday on show day, Anna was representing the Lancashire Club for the first year having moved from Yorkshire when she married Tom Stable from the Boltonmanor herd last September.
Earlier this year she stood honourable mention in the showmanship at UK Dairy Expo and in 2010 was reserve champion at the All Breeds All Britain 2011. Anna is manager of HYB’s generous sponsors Semex’s mating programme Promate.
“The champion and reserve handlers were exceptional,” added Jessica, “They could go far in any ring across the world.”
Standing reserve was Scotland South’s intermediate class winner Alison Hunter. Alison led her own heifer Letterkenny Explode Laurie who has previously stood champion calf at the Scottish qualifier. In 2012 Alison finished fifth having qualified as the champion handler at the Scottish calf show.
Taking honourable mention was Stephanie Whittaker leading her honourable mention calf Firstlook Aftershock Ricki. Stephanie, aged 25, is the Europe, Middle East and Africa Dairy Brand Manager for ABS. No stranger to success at this event, she has finished honourable mention three times and reserve twice. Together with boyfriend James Doherty she has 10 Holsteins under the Firstlook prefix.
Over the weekend judging took place for the best team stand presentation and tidy lines. Border and Lakeland won both these sections as well as winning the showmanship team award for points accumulated throughout the classes.
Totalling the most points in the calf classes was the Lancashire team edging them in front to take the top team award.
Winning the Dick Stapleton trophy for the most helpful young breeder throughout the weekend was Richard Bostock from the Staffordshire Club. He had been exceptionally helpful to other teams, particularly helping the Isle of Man co-ordinate calves to borrow for the weekend.
Also making a return to the calf show after an absence of 10 years were calves from Northern Ireland. Although the Club have previously competed with calves from the mainland, this year’s journey across the water was made worthwhile with Ards Atwood Ashlyn finishing second for the Patton family, the team also picked up two fourths with Priestland 5564 Fever Farrah and Ards Dimond Barbie.
British Friesians:
Judge Sarah Liddle found her British Friesian champion in Oakalby Quandrant Sheila 50 from E S Burroughs and Son. This one was champion calf at Suffolk Show and a first prize winner at Norfolk Show. She is by Deangate Quandrant and is out of Oakalby Rebel Sheila 38.
Reserve to her was the privately purchased Culverness Honeyschaap 131 from Aintree. Bred by Peter Bellingham, she was shown by Sarah Williams and was first at the Midlands Calf Show. By Celverness Sealion, she’s out of Celverness Honeyschaap 101 and comes from three generations of Ex dams.
The Honourable mention went to Leasbeck Quion Cherry 2 from Leasbeck. Shown by Rosie Howarth, she’s by Deangate Quion and out of Adams Cherry 13 and was her first ever show outing.
In the British Friesian showmanship championship judge Tom Barrett tapped out Andrea Vale to take the honours. Leading the champion British Friesian calf, Oakalby Quadrant Sheila 50, 23 year old Andrea came through from the mature coloured breeds class. She has also stood champion at Suffolk and reserve at Norfolk Show.
Taking reserve spot was Liam Banns who also came through from the mature section. Leading Oakalby Quadrant Brenda 24, Liam who is 21 works full time for the Burroughs family at Oakalby.
Showmanship Judge: Jessica Hassall
Champion showman: Anna Stable, Lancashire
Reserve champion: Alison Hunter, Scotland South
Honourable mention: Stephanie Whittaker, Shropshire
Junior showmanship
1, Robert Morley, Border & Lakeland
2, Harvey Swale, Lancashire
3, Harriet Edge, Western
4, Laura Barrett, Central Counties
5, Desmond McCorry, Northern Ireland
6, George Lawrence, Suffolk
7, James Potter, North Wales
8, Daisy Laurie-Bentall, West Midlands
9, Victoria Cordwent, Devon
10, Charlotte Limond, South & Wiltshire
11, Sinead O’Neill, Shropshire
12, Robyn Moody, South Eastern
13, Adam Kinvig, Isle of Man
14, Alice Sandiford, South West
15, Margaret Thomas, East Midlands
16, Anwen Thomas, South Wales
17, Morgan Griffin, Midlands
18, Nicholas Metcalf, North East
19, Craig Hodge, Scotland South
20, Barney Oulton, Derbyshire
Intermediate showmanship
1, Hannah Bown, West Midlands
2, William Wilson, Border & Lakeland
3, Christie Baker, South Wales
4, Edward Stubbs, Derbyshire
5, Ben Baker, South Wales
6, Lizzie Clarke, South & Wiltshire
7, Colm O’Neill, Shropshire
8, Chloe Fewings, South West
9, Jodie Knutsford, Wester
10, Jonathan Woodhouse, Lancashire
11, Charlotte Gallant, Norfolk
12, Lauren Henry, Northern Ireland
13, George Thomas, East Midlands
14, Anna Goldie, North East
15, Sammy Moody, South Eastern
16, Gwen Jones, North Wales
17, Jennifer Veitch, Scotland South
18, Jessica Watts, Yorkshire
19, Frankie Sansbury, Isle of Man
20, Paige Marsden, Devon
21, Bethany Robinson, Staffordshire
22, George Plester, Midland
23, Shannon Davies, Central Counties
Senior showmanship
1, Alison Hunter, Scotland South
2, Mark Henry, Northern Ireland
3, Bob Lawrence, Lancashire
4, William Horsley, Border & Lakeland
5, Jonathan Cope, Shropshire
6, Dan Bown, West Midlands
7, Jessica Hall, South Wales
8, Zoe Bryson, Scotland South
9, Larissa Jones, Western
10, Lucy Jones, West Midlands
11, Lydia Griffiths, Yorkshire
12, Fiona Goldie, North East
13, Sam Clark, South & Wiltshire
14, Emily Barrett, Central Counties
15, Abigail Sercombe, East Midlands
16, Sammy Wilson, Staffordshire
17, Kinberley Trickett, Derbyshire
18, Jess Tapp, Devon
19, Charlotte Moody, South Eastern
20, Tara Masson, Isle of Man
21, Hari Kynaston, North Wales
22, Jodie Davis, South West
23, Harry Batt, Midland
Mature showman
1, Anna Stable, Lancashire
2, Stephanie Whittaker, Shropshire
3, Rebecca Channing, Yorkshire
4, Izzy Whittaker, Shropshire
5, Michael Yates, Scotland South
6, Clare Miles, South & Wiltshire
7, Frances Griffiths, Yorkshire
8, Matthew Williamson, Border & Lakeland
9, Amy Westwood, Devon
10, Emma Jones, West Midlands
11, Lizzie Miles, North East
12, Fflur Davies, South Wales
13, Carolyn Wilson, Northern Ireland
14, Rachel Smith, East Midlands
15, Hilary Hinks, South West
16, Luke Harris, South East
17, Matthew House, South West
18, Richard Bostock, Staffordshire
19, Stuart Mycock, Derbyshire
20, William Ives, Central Counties
21, Gemma Jones, Western
22, Michael Kinvig, Isle of Man
23, Andrew Sutton, Midlands
24, Sarah Sutton, Midlands
25, Tom Hill, Staffordshire
British Friesian Showmanship judge: Tom Barratt
Champion: Andrea Vale
Reserve: Liam Banns
Honourable mention: Robby Ruffles
Junior
1, Robby Ruffles
Intermediate
1, Nyomi Band
Senior
1, Liam Banns
2, Chris Forrest
3, Ailsa Thomson
Mature
1, Andrea Vale
2, Sarah Williams
Holstein Calf Judge: David Booth, Feizor Holsteins
Overall champion: Riverdane SVS Atlee, Western
Reserve champion: Carhall Brady Elizabeth 4, Lancashire
Honourable mention: Firstlook Aftershock Ricki, Shropshire
February Calf
1, Wyndford Aikman August 31, Isle of Man
2, Lynholme Cute Wishes, Lancashire
3, Coachgate Ashlyn Fanny 4, Yorkshire
4, Ards Dimond Barbie, Northern Ireland
5, Woodhey TLC Brady Lust, Western
6, Woodcatt Explode Irene, Border & Lakeland
7, Woodmarsh Doorman Zandra 3, South Wales
8, Panda April Fools Gold, Devon
9, Wiltor Galaxy Dreamstar, West Midlands
10, Knowlesmere Windbrook Chancel, Shropshire
11, Overside Dorcy Promise, Scotland South
12, Meldamar Seaver Dream, Derbyshire
13, Wigboro Zelgadis Niche, Suffolk
14, Crystalclear NH Glauco Foxie, Central Counties
15, Gemini Alexander Nora, Norfolk
16, Nobold TLC Brokaw Joan, Staffordshire
17, Moordown Sid Moth, Midlands
18, Fordmill Consus Kimo, East Midlands
19, Meinel Snowcat Meldar, North Wales
20, Westleaze Redfactor Princess Red, South & Wiltshire
21, Kingtonmagna Apple Lulu Red, South West
22, Carkin Sterling Cockle, North East
23, Onco Atwood Becky, South Eastern
December – January calf
1, Nobold Lauthority TLC Rose, Staffordshire
2, Hillbarn Goldfish Rosie 7, Shropshire
3, Boltonmanor Saloon Ann 15, Lancashire
4, Drointon Alexander S Petrelle, Isle of Man
5, Ingleden Goldfish Galilee, Border & Lakeland
6, Riverdane Doorman Spotless, Western
7, Preistland 5615 Fever Delia, Northern Ireland
8, Panda After Eight Gold ET, Devon
9, Dovetrent Spectrum Queenie Red, Derbyshire
10, Letterkenny Explode Laurie, Scotland South
11, Davlea Barbwire Lotto Red, South West
12, Normead Twist Present 3, South & Wilts
13, Studdah Krusadar Lonely, North East
14, Ventown Uno Amanda, Devon
15, Shanael Explode Assett, West Midlands
16, BB Mogul Memory, South Wales
17, Meinel Goldfish Rintse, North Wales
18, Wolston Gymkhana 33, East Midlands
19, Canwell Windbrook Lulu 2, Midlands
20, Crystalclear Attitude Dancer Red, Central Counties
21, Designer Debonair Pelula, South East
22, Learbeck Fever Honey, Yorkshire
October – November calf
1, Firstlook Aftershock Ricki, Shropshire
2, Ards Atwood Ashlyn, Northern Ireland
3, Peak Destry Berthe, Lancashire
4, Lynholm Alexander Mary, Lancashire
5, Jackpot Fever Dawnette, Isle of Man
6, Dovetrent Jordan Queenie, Derbyshire
7, Mostragree Silver Invite, Northern Ireland
8, Otterwyn Windbrook Softee, South West
9, Puertomadryn Braxton Etta, North Wales
10, Airburn Verve Kitty, Yorkshire
11, Hallow Aftershock Supra, East Midlands
12, Starlet Ladd Ella P, South Wales
13, Hollymere Brady Crocus, Western
14, Blythbridge Aftershock Georgina, Scotland South
15, Wolfa Lavanguard Rae, Border & Lakeland
16, Salcrest Zel Lausine, North East
17, Richaven Arden Papoose, West Midlands
18, Chettiscombe Million Sophina, Devon
19, Whitgreave Atwood Christine, Staffordshire
20, Normead Twist Helena 3, South & Wiltshire
21, Firstsight Snow Allie Red, Central Counties
22, Canwell Duplex Norma, Midland
23, Designer Alexander Sharon, South Eastern
August – September calf
1, Riverdane SVS Atlee, Western
2, Evening Damion Stella 3, Border & Lakeland
3, Boltonmanor Lavenguard Sadie 5, Lancashire
4, Priestland 5564 Fever Farrah, Northern Ireland
5, Kepculloch Goldwyn Mary, Scotland South
6, Onco Goldfish Sherry, South Eastern
7, Chedhunt Windbrook Mayqueen, South West
8, Denmire Bridgend Lauthority Honey, Yorkshire
9, Frontline Meridian Echo, Staffordshire
10, Sterndale Explode Ashlyn, South Eastern
11, Chasmar Caspion Rosebud 51, Derbyshire
12, Hoops Trientje 39, Devon
13, Normead Lisbon Marbella 2, South & Wilts
14, Washfold Annette 139, North East
15, Richaven Armstead Mahala, West Midlands
16, Gemini Alexander Jessica, Norfolk
17, Crystalclear Afrer Florentine, Central Counties
18 Wyndford Alex Sara 4, Shropshire
19, Meinel Berryhill Milly, North Wales
20, Hillbarn Shottle Deva 10, Isle of Man
21, Churchvale L Snow Rachel, South Wales
22, Wolston Lavendar 25, East Midlands
23, Wigboro Dodge Mandy, Suffolk
24, Moordown Lavenduard Emblem 2, Midland
June – July calf
1, Sterndale Shadow Anna, Border & Lakeland
2, Logan Braxton Ambrosia, Scotland South
3, Kingtonmagna Lovejoy Blomke 18, South West
4, Heavenly Explode Atlee, Lancashire
5, Greening Oralie 2nd, Shropshire
6, Riverdane Brady Ghost, Western
7, Shanael Goldsun Ricki, West Midlands
8, Withamhall Baxter Cherry, South & Wiltshire
9, Bydale Atlantis Tulip, Central Counties
10, Designer Debonair Molli Red, South Eastern
11, Frontlind Brett Sharon, Staffordshire
12, Hoops Flower 492, Devon
13, Woodhey Brady Snipe, Western
14, Foxbourne Dropshot Mars Kate, Derbyshire
15, Tynewydd Sid Lulu 2, South Wales
16, Leedham Razzle Tina Red 2, East Midlands
17, Wetherton Summit Rebecca, Midland
April – May calf
1, Carhall Brady Elizabeth 4, Lancashire
2, Knowlesmere Shadow Diamond, Shropshire
3, Vetech Braxton Elegant, Northern Ireland
4, Furness Alexander Beauty, Scotland South
5, Broadfold Sid Oralie, Yorkshire
6, Crystalclear Goldwyn Fran, Central Counties
7, Woodcatt Cosom Lila 2, Border & Lakeland
8, Riverdane Explode Springsteen, Western
9, Noremead Squaw Chief Hebe 2, South & Wiltshire
10, Glasson Heridian Balise A, South Eastern
11, Dovetrent Windbrook Queenie, Derbyshire
12, Tregibby A Team Avis, South Wales
13, Carhall Brady Peggy, Midlands
14, Spiermans Alana, North Wales
15, Drointon Tabwyn G Amanda, Staffordshire
British Friesian Calf judge: Sarah Liddle
Champion: Oakalby Vertex Connie 41, E S Burroughs and son
Reserve: Culverness Honeyschaap 131, Richard Pilkington
Honourable mention: Leasbeck Quoin Cherry 2, Howarth family
Born on or after 1st March 2014
1st Oakalby Lawyer Glossy 7 (Parbury Lawyer), E S Burroughs and Son
2nd Lismulligan Renee 105 (Lakemead Rancher), R J Basil Lawson
Born between 1st December 2013 and 28th February 2014
1st Culverness Honeyschaap 131 (Culverness Sealion), Aintree
2nd Leasbeck Mallary Velvet (Kirkby Mallary), Leasbeck
3rd Lismulligan Sooty 25 (Lismulligan Mufasa), R J Basil Lawson
4th Leasbeck Patrol Madeline (Skyhigh Patrol), Leasbeck
5th Lismulligan Empress 42 (Winnoch Counsellor), R J Basil Lawson
6th Gemini Patrol Sunlight (Skyhigh Patrol), P and A Barrell and Son
Born between 1st September and 30th November 2013
1st Oakalby Quandrant Sheila 50 (Deangate Quandrant), E S Burroughs and Son
2nd Oaklaby Topclass Buttercup 163 (Trumpet Topclass), E S Burroughs and Son
3rd Oakalby Vertex Connie 41 (Parbury Vertex), E S Burroughs and Son
Born between 1st May and 31st August 2013
1st Lismulligan Redbreast 48 (Morcourt Hilton), R J Basil Lawson
2nd Lismulligan Lucy 66 (Winnoch Counsellor), R J Basil Lawson
3rd Mudgleyhiull Quentin Erica (Deangate Quentin BYF), FG, C and E F Tucker
Born between 1st January and 30th April 2013
1st Leasbeck Quion Cherry 2 (Deangate Quion), Leasbeck
2nd Adams Clementine 90 (Lakemead Jasper), A J Lawson
3rd Gemini Patrol Suzy (Skyhigh Patrol), P and A Barrell and Son
Team Awards
Tidy Lines
1, Border & Lakeland
2, Shropshire
3, East Midlands
Best Stand
1, Border & Lakeland
2, East Midlands
3, South & Wiltshire
Team showmanship
1, Border & Lakeland
2, Lancashire
3, Shropshire
Best team of calves
1, Lancashire
2, Northern Ireland
3, Shropshire
Top Team
1, Lancashire
2, Border & Lakeland
3, Shropshire
Dick Stapleton Award: Richard Bostock, Staffordshire
Source: Holstein UK
