British Simmental Review 2018

To the Emerald Isle in September we flew
With the Simmental Group, South East
To meet some super Irish Breeders
And admire each Simmental beast
Mrs Jukes was in charge, quite new to her role
And sometimes felt things a bit sticky
Hurrying the chattering party along
To the next farm was quite tricky!
Her worry, pre arranged ‘Dinner at Eight’
At the Hotel where we were to stay
Our first Race View visit took longer than
planned
The Hotel at least two hours away
We were still to see the Clonagh sizable herd
Mrs Jukes rang the hotel to explain
At Garrett’s we saw super cows and young stock
And enjoyed great hospitality again
We sat around chatting as the clock ticked on by
HERD COMPETITION RESULTS
JUDGE: ROBIN BOYD (MINDER – NEIL SHAND)
BULL CALF BORN AFTER 1ST JAN 2018
1. Williams Jack 18 - Mrs H Clarke
2. Mixbury-Hall Jackpot 18 - Mr V C Bailey
3. Ravensdale 1502 - Mr MKD Hind
HEIFER CALF BORN AFTER 1ST JAN 2018
1. Perrywood Jasmine - Miss B A Borlase
2. Swallowhill January - Mrs A Jukes
3. Williams Crystal’s Jewel - Mrs H Clarke
STOCK BULL
1. Drumsleed Explosion 13 - Mr R J Grenham
2. Sway Harlequin 16 - Mr & Mrs S & L Blomfield
3. Swallowhill Imperial 17 – M/S G D Key & Sons
COW AND CALF
1. Sway Gorgeous Girl + Ivanhoe - Mr & Mrs S & L Blomfield
2. Swallowhill Bluebell + Jasmine - Mrs A Jukes
3. Dirnanean Girlie E31 + Heathbrow Girlie’s Jewel – D A & L A Sapsed
PROGENY GROUP
1. Swallowhill Vienna - D A & L A Sapsed
2. Swallowhill Bluebell - Mrs A Jukes
3. Sway Rosy Posy - Mr & Mrs S & L Blomfield
HEIFER GROUP
1. Williams
2. Boars Head
3. Mixbury-Hall
LARGE HERD
1. Williams
2. Mixbury-Hall
3. Ravensdale
MEDIUM HERD
1. Sway
2. Roding
SMALL HERD
1. Swallowhill
2. Boars Head
3. Perrywood
OVERALL HERD - WILLIAMS
Judge’s special prize for most enthusiastic young member - Daisy Jones.
WEST POINT TROPHY WINNER 2018
Heathbrow Gypsy Rose
Ireland
Thoughts of Dinner went down with the sun
We eventually left and drove back to our base
Some went out , some, Dinner.. there was none !
Next day after breakfast to Strokestown we sped
Arriving with excitement and glee
A fantastic show with many wonderful calves
An amazing spectacle to see
With families and friends and a flurry of soap
Intense combing and prep everywhere
One animal tied to a branch of a tree!
Sound of generators filling the air
The competitive spirit was not dampened by rain
That eventually rendered us all rather soaked
Champions were crowned to their supporters
delight
As always, some disappointed felt a bit choked
Uncomfortably damp, to we returned our hotel
Having had a most enjoyable day
Next day, off to Dublin for all to fly home
With Ballybane Herd visit on the way
As we drove through the beautiful gates
And up to an immaculate yard
We knew we were in for a treat
To be completely impressed was no hard
Not only cattle, a picture in the Parkland sun
But thoroughbred mares, what a treat
With their beautiful foals so incredibly tame
Quite endearing, not a kick or a bite
We reluctantly left, to airport we drove
All going our own separate ways
With wonderful memories of our Irish friends
Thanks to all, lovely trip, happy days.
Penny Lally
CALF SHOW RESULTS
CHAMPION CALF
Perrywood Jasmine born 23/01/18 bred by Bridget Borlase.
RESERVE CALF
Lynfield Joseph born 15/04/18 bred by Rob Bishop.
PAIRS
won by Bridget Borlase.
Simmentals dominated the continental classes.
CHATES
POLLED SIMMENTALS
SENIOR STOCK BULL:
LOPEMEDE ERIC (P)
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BULLS & BULLING HEIFERS
HARRY HAWKINS PARTNERS
CHATES FARM, COWFOLD, WEST SUSSEX
TEL: 01403 864361
Email: harryhawkins@btconnect.com
SIMMENTAL REVIEW 2018
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