Although there was a big, dark cloud hovering over Wadebridge, it managed not to burst over the display of quality cattle forward from four exhibitors in the Guernsey classes at this years Royal Cornwall Show.  James and Shelley Warren, The Grose Family, Jezza Hitchens and Ian Rowe Produced the 24 cattle forward and it was great to see two of my fellow young breeders showing in their own right and also to see the younger ones out in the ring learning the tricks of the trade.

Due to the unfortunate decision made by DEFRA to suspend the movement of the Blue Tounge Protection Zone Boundary into Cornwall before the show, only exhibitors from Cornwall could attend this year. This meant the Guernsey's lost Cathryn Mills and Richard Norman's animals forward but were still well supported compared to some others breeds.  Andrew Hope was the judge and he will provide a report on his reasons shortly.

Jez Hitchens with Carne Chain

First class of the day was a calf class for calves under one year of age.  This was won by Carne Chain by Boskenna's Junes Royal Oak with Trewarnevas Red Brenda in Second and Trewey Strawberry by Trewey Surprise in third from Ian Rowe.  This class saw 8 Entries Forward all shown by Cornwall Furture Golden Breeders.



Second Class of the day was for Maiden Heifers under 2 years of age.  The winner here was Trewarnevas Day by Flambeau Manor Tiller Loren with James' Heifer Tredinney Andy Pandy's Idealist in second.



Next came the in-calf heifers and the winner of this class was Tredinney Andy Pandy's Nancy and Carne Spanner by Treloweth Harebells Buzzard was second.



The Heifer In Milk class was won by Tredinney Yogi's Gabrielle 2nd and Second was Tredinney Yogis Primrose 16th.



The Dry Cow Class saw two entries forward with a first for the Warrens with Laity Farm Idealist 13th by JP Royal Oak and in Second was the Groses' with Boskenna Crocus 2 by Perfect Tony



The Junior Cow Class saw a win for Tredinney Maypennant's Pereiwinkle 4 with Trewarnevas Obern Lucy in Second



Then to the Senior Cow Class and first went to Laity Farm Primrose 96th and Luckley Ivy 22 in Second



Last class before the championship was the group of three with at least 2 animals bred by the exhibitor. This class was lead by a group from the Warrens, second the Groses' and 3rd was another group from the Warrens.



Back into the ring came the candidates for the championship where Andrew Hope had no hesitation giving this award to Senior Cow Laity Farm Primrose 96.  Reserve also coming from The Warrens and this went to the Heifer in Milk, Tredinney Yogi's Gabrielle 2nd.

Laity Farm Primrose 96 by Trotacre Jay Mr. Luxury wins her 3rd Royal Cornwall Championship

I really enjoyed my first visit to Royal Cornwall and will certainly be returing to the show next year. I wish all the Future Golden Breeders the best of luck for Friday's Showmanship Competions and The Warrens in the Dairy Interbreed Championship.