The FUTURE GOLDEN BREEDERS organisation of the the EGCS, was set up to encourage our young and up coming Members and future breeders of the Guernsey cow. Youngsters up to the age of 26 take part in various handling competitions throughout the year, culminating in the All Britain All Breeds Calf Show which is held in October. (Currently held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.)
In the past we have organised training days for the youngsters to come to together to learn the skills needed to present and show Dairy Cattle. These days have been invaluable in setting up our nucleus of older established handlers, who are always on hand to give advice and their knowledge to our much younger members. Our youngsters have also built lasting friendships through this organisation which will continue well into adulthood.
We actively encourage these young people to attend training days organised by other Breed societies, as they often have events all over the country nearer to our largely spread out membership.
Each year we present a Points Cup to those winning Handling prizes at their local Agricultural Shows. There are 3 different age groups:
Under 12 years
12 to 21 years
Over 21 years.
Our FGB co-ordinator is Miss Christine Langford
If you require any information on joining FGB or need help with your handling skills, please contact our Co-ordinators who will be happy to assist.
Contact details:
Miss Christine Langford, Milestone House, Carters Lane, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9DR
Tel. 01935 862837 Email clangford53@tiscali.co.uk
We are pleased to announce there will be a Future Golden Breeders training weekend on the 20th and 21st August kindly hosted by Richard Norman and Polly Whetham at Bryants Farm near Yeovil in Somerset. The event is open to everyone and you will have the chance to brush up on your showmanship skills. The weekendContinue reading
Here are some images of our young breeders at the ABAB 2019. Jasmine Wells. Rose Harrison. Rosa Brown. George Moore. Hannah Garrett. Michael Dawes. Shannon Dawes. Michael Dawes is tapped out Champion Guernsey Handler by Judge Clare Swale. Jasmin Wells is awarded Reserve Handler. Here are some of the presentations at the calfContinue reading
Back in July, Future Golden Breeders coordinators, Tracy Marshall and Louise Carpenter organised a Training Day at Fairfield Farm in Denbury, Devon. Eleven youngsters attended and thoroughly enjoyed a clipping demonstration by Molly Westwood, who explained the finer details of top lining. The young breeders were then able to practise on some calves that ChrisContinue reading
The FUTURE GOLDEN BREEDERS organisation of the the EGCS, was set up to encourage our young and up coming Members and future breeders of the Guernsey cow. Youngsters up to the age of 26 take part in various handling competitions throughout the year, culminating in the All Britain All Breeds Calf Show which is heldContinue reading
