Shows
South West All Breeds Calf Show - 2008
By Kim Sales
Aug 22, 2008 - 3:21:11 PM

The South West all breeds calf show was held on Wednesday 20 August 2008 at the Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge. Twenty-three FGB's were on hand to show 30 wonderful Guernsey calves.

Our judge for the day was Mr Martin Smith from the Lynchmead herd of Holsteins near Weston-Super-Mare. The showmanship classes started the day and first in the ring were the junior leaders under 12 years old. This was won by Chloe Paull who handled her calf extremely well and was closely followed by Scarlet Matthews. In third place was Bridget Hichens and fourth was Sam Genduso.

Chole Paull wins Junior Handler

Class two was Intermediate leaders aged 12 - under 17. This was the largest class of the day with 13 competitors. Victory went to Edd Hosking with Ashley Richards in second place. Third was Jez Hichens followed by Morgan Senior. All leaders are to be commended for their excellent showmanship skills in what was a very closely run contest.

Edd Hosing wins Intermediate Handler

Class three for senior leaders aged 17 - 27.  Judge Martin Smith certainly put these more experienced leaders through their paces. Eventual winner was Emma Greenslade who had the advantage over second placed Laura Sales, in that her calf was more balanced and more suited in size to its leader. Thrid place went to Sam Wells with Jonathan Hosken in fourth.

Emma Greenslade wins Senior Handler

In the championship, leaders were asked to swap calves to test their skills even further. Worthy champion was Emma Greenslade with Edd Hosking in Reserve and Laura Sales Honourable Mention. These 3 showmen are certainly setting the bench mark for our ever growing Future Golden Breeders and are also excelling in interbreed competitions throughout the South West as was demonstrated by Emma who came in close reserve in the Interbreed class that followed.

Champion, Reserve, and Honourable Mention Handlers

After a quick lunch the inspection classes began.

• 1st Mrs E Charman - Sandyhole Cherry 2nd by Tredinney Hawks Joker. Handled by Charlotte Genduso.
• 2nd Warren Family - Tredinney Buzzards Semone by Harebells Buzzard. Handled by Jonathan Hosken.
• 3rd PC & CG Cox - Bourton Dairymaid 22nd by Lamar. Handled by Jenny Paull.
• 4th CL Hichens - Carne Paella by Tredinney Yogis Andante. Handled by Bridget Hichens.
• 5th M & C Greenslade - Greensfield Monts Peach by Kingwell Young Mont. Handled by Emily York

Junior Calf Class Line-Up

• 1st TRD Christophers - Tredinney Buzzards Bracken 4th by Harebells Buzzard. Handled by Ashley Richards.
• 2nd CL Hichens - Carne Socket by Royal Highness. Handled by Jez Hichens.
• 3rd Warren Family - Tredinney Andantes Eclipse 11th by Yogis Andante. Handled by Edd Hosking.
• 4th M & C Greenslade - Greensfield Icey Phylis by Icey Iceburg. Handled by Emma Greenslade.
• 5th PC & CG Cox - Bourton Damask by Tredinney Landon Premium. Handled by Laura Sales.

Intermediate Calf Class Line-Up

• 1st CL Hichens - Carne Slide by Chiller. Handled by Jez Hichens.
• 2nd Warren Family - Tredinney Buzzards Rose 15th by Buzzard. Handled by Edd Hosking.
• 3rd M & C Greenslade - Greensfield Monts Weevil by Kingwell Young Mont. Handled by Emma Greenslade.
• 4th Warren Family - Tredinney Buzzards Bracken 3rd by Buzzard. Handled by Sam Wells.
• 5th PC & CG Cox - Bourton Kelly 2nd by Royal Highness. Handled by Laura Sales.

Senior Calf Class Line-Up

• 1st Warren Family - Tredinney Cornelius Nancy 2nd by Beechgroves Cornelius. Handled by Jonathan Hosken.
• 2nd Warren Family - Tredinney Premiums Ruby Gem 2nd by Landon Premium. Handled by Morgan Senior.
• 3rd M & C Greenslade - Greensfield Junes Pickle by Junes Royal Oak. Handeld by Emma Greenslade.
• 4th M & C Greenslade - Greensfield Junes Lucinda by Junes Royal Oak. Handled by Emily York.
• 5th Ian Rowe - Tredinney Oaks Snowdrop 15th by St Senara Jeans Oak. Handled by Mr Rowe.

Mature Calf Class Line-Up

Champion calf was Carne Slide from CL Hichens and Reserve was David Christophers Tredinney Buzzards Bracken 4th.

Champion Calf, Carne Slide

Reserve Champion Calf, Tredinney Buzzards Bracken 4th

All exhibitors, handlers and stewards are to be congratulated on a magnificent show of Guernseys who numerically equalled the Holstein entry.

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