British Simmental Review 2018

REGIONAL CLUB REPORTS
Anthony Hart – What a rewarding experience visiting this
herd. Quality throughout, great stock bull, superb in-calf
heifer in Treverbyn Hayley and strong type cows everywhere.
John & Bridget Olds – Years of sound selective breeding
has paid off. Impressive stock wherever you look. Older
cows breeding true, great cow families and young stock.
Outstanding.
Jim Buckland – The “dark horse” of my tour! A herd with
a big future, each generation is a marked improvement on
the previous one. The new Irish stock bull will continue that
trend – definitely a herd to follow.
Viv Hall – A delight to see a herd of this calibre on my
last visit of the trip. Quality cows, calves and heifers typified
by Chegwidden Hera, a super in-calf heifer. A stock bull
Chegwidden Gismo was eye catching – book an appointment
to see him.
The competition was extremely interesting and not easy!
Different management systems, grazing opportunities
and different priorities but a common admiration and
commitment to the breed.
Clive C Roads
FLAA For and on behalf of McCartneys LLP Judge
Overall Herd Competition winners Bridget,
John & Daniel Olds with judge Clive Roads
SOUTH WEST SIMMENTAL CLUB HERD COMPETITION 2018 RESULTS
JUDGE: MR CLIVE ROADS
OVERALL CHAMPION
Mr & Mrs J Olds – Bosahan Herd
RESERVE CHAMPION
Miss S Francis – Dinton Herd
LARGE HERDS
1st J & B Olds – Bosahan Herd
2nd G & S Reed – Skylark Herd
3rd R Loud (Alstone Court Partnership) – Taurus Herd
MEDIUM HERDS
1st Miss S V Francis – Dinton Herd
2nd Mrs V Hall – Chegwidden Herd
3rd S & D Shapland – Brynsworthy Herd
SMALL HERDS
1st Mr A Hart – Treverbyn Herd
2nd Mr C Tucker – Goldhill Herd
3rd L & A Curry – Winford Herd
YOUNGSTOCK
1st J & B Olds – Bosahan Herd
2nd L & A Curry – Winford Herd
3rd R Loud - Taurus Herd
BEST COW AND CALF (DEVON & SOMERSET)
S & D Shapland – Killiworgie Graces Flossie & Brynsworthy Jethro
BEST COW AND CALF:
J Buckland – Wellatree Gem & Wellatree Jemima
BEST STOCK BULL:
V Hall – Chegwidden Gizmo
BEST HEIFER CALF:
V Hall – Chegwidden Jasmine
BEST BULL CALF:
S & D Shapland – Brynsworthy Jethro
BEST IN CALF HEIFER
A Hart – Treverbyn Hayley
BEST NOVICE:
J Buckland – Wellatree Herd
FLEXI TROPHY:
S Francis – Dinton Herd
JUDGE’S SPECIAL AWARD:
R & J Cook – Ryall Herd
COMMERCIAL SECTION
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HERD:
D Edwards - Silver Moor Herd
BEST INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL:
R Ridout – Woodlea Herd. Simmental Cow, British Blue Heifer Calf
BEST PROGENY:
D Edwards - Silver Moor Herd
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