The British Simmental Review 2022

I was delighted to see so many outstanding cattle, both in the
pedigree and commercial sections, which would not look out of
place anywhere in the country. The stock bulls being used in many
herds were on a par with anything you would see around the UK, and
this consequently showed through in the young stock on display.
The stock cows were quite exceptional across all the herds I visited.
Whilst I understand why some herds castrated their bull calves
due to TB issues in the south west, I believe the potential for some
particularly good young bulls is being missed, such was the quality
on show. The standard in all the commercial herds was excellent
and I only wish I had had more time to spend wandering around the
stock on show. One of my great pleasures is walking through fields
of good cattle... much more enjoyable than looking at fields of barley
or wheat!
As stated, the pedigree herds were all an incredibly high standard
but three stick in my mind that I would like to highlight: Bosahan,
Killiworgie and Wellatree. What also struck me on my travels was the
enthusiasm shown by the younger members. This can only be good
for the future of the breed and Simmentals in Cornwall.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone I visited for your hospitality and
warm welcome, and the enjoyable evening at the dinner and prize
giving. Hopefully, I can make a return to your beautiful county in the
not-too-distant future and welcome some of you to Perth to see my
own cattle”.
Best Commercial Herd - Peter &
Steph Hooper and David Reeves.
Jim Buckland - Wellatree - Most
Points at One Day Shows.
John Olds - Bosahan Best Large
Herd & Overall.
Steven Buckland - Angwelha - Best
Small Herd.
Young Member Lucy Hosken.
Herd Competition Prize Winners 2022
Pedigree Competition
Bull calf born in 2022
1 st - Piers Hawkey & Family - Sowenna Nemo
2 nd - Anthony Hart – Treverbyn Norman P
3 rd - Viv Hall – Chegwidden Noah
Junior bull born on or between 01/07/2021 & 31/12/2021
1 st - John and Bridget Olds – Bosahan Magus
2 nd - Piers Hawkey & Family – Sowenna Mr Bean
3 rd - Megan Wellington – Pennytinney Maverick
Stock Bull
Ist - Anthony Hart – Coose Monopoly P
2 nd - Viv Hall – Chegwidden Fergal Gallant
3 rd - John and Bridget Olds – Kinclaven Infusion P
Heifer calf born 2022
1 st - Steve and Gill Gummow – Killiworgie Neeta Rose
2 nd - John and Bridget Olds – Bosahan Norah Harmony P
3 rd - Piers Hawkey & Family – Sowenna Miracle
Junior heifer born on or between 01/01/2021 – 30/06/2021
1 st - John and Bridget Olds – Bosahan Magic Baby Doll
2 nd - Jim and Jean Buckland – Wellatree Maddie
3 rd - Anthony Hart – Treverbyn Milly
Junior heifer born on or between 01/07/2021 – 31/12/2021
1 st - Steve and Gill Gummow – Killiworgie Ivy’s Marcia
2 nd - John and Bridget Olds - Bosahan Minnie Miss Natalie
3 rd - Anthony Hart – Treverbyn Morwenna
In-calf heifer (due to calve before the age of 3)
1 st - Steve and Gill Gummow – Killiworgie Miranda’s Lottie
2 nd - Jim and Jean Buckland – Wellatree Limoncello
3 rd - Steven Buckland – Angwelha Fantastic Lottie
Cow any age
Ist - Steven Buckland - Angwelha Jacky
2 nd - Viv Hall – Chegwiddden Florence’s Jasmine
3 rd - John and Bridget Olds – Bosahan Gold Magic Baby
Young stock
1 st - Steve and Gill Gummow - Killiworgie
2 nd - John and Bridget Olds - Bosahan
3 rd - Jim and Jean Buckland – Wellatree
Homebred female, Judges choice
1 st - Steve and Gill Gummow Killiworgie Miranda’s Lottie
2 nd - Jim and Jean Buckland – Wellatree Limoncello
3 rd - Steve and Gill Gummow – Killiworgie Ivy’s Marcia
Pedigree herds commercial exhibit
1 st - John and Bridget Olds – Maestro Sim Steer
2 nd - Piers Hawkey and Family – Blue x Sim Cow
3 rd - Steph Hooper & David Reeves – Sim x Blonde
Young Members Prize
Lucy Hosken - Tregowris
Champion Small Herd
Steven Buckland - Angwelha
Reserve Champion Small Herd
Adele Jewell - Rosewin
Champion Large Herd
John and Bridget Olds - Bosahan
Reserve Champion Large Herd
Steve and Gill Gummow - Killiworgie
Overall Champion Herd
John and Bridget Olds - Bosahan
Reserve Champion Herd
Steve and Gill Gummow - Killiworgie
Commercial Competition
Best animal (Dam or sire to be Pedigree or Pure-Bred)
1 st - Steph Hooper & David Reeves
2 nd - Ian Backway & Family
3 rd - Liam Vague & Family
Best progeny group (minimum 3 animals)
1 st - Steph Hooper & David Reeves
2 nd - Edward White
3 rd - Ian Backway
Best Commercial Herd
Steph Hooper and David Reeves
Reserve Commercial Herd
Ian Backway & Family
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