Alison wins top showmanship title at Lanarkshire Calf Show
SCOTLAND’S Holstein young breeders were out in force with some outstanding entries for their annual calf show held at Lawrie and Symington’s Agricultural Centre, Lanark.
There were 31 handlers and 60 calves forward for the judge, Max Davies, of the Davlea herd, to place.
Competition was stiff with the prize winners from each calf and showmanship class qualifying for the national All Breeds All-Britain Calf Show, in Peterborough, from October 14-16.
Following five tough classes, Alison Lawrie, Myremill, landed the supreme in the showmanship section with Neil Sloan, Knowe Farm, taking reserve and Katie Watson, Muir Farm, taking honourable mention.
Top honours amongst the calves went to John McGregor and Son’s yearling heifer, Glenvalley Sidekick Hope, from Parkmill, led by son, Cameron McGregor. Reserve was East Kilbridebased David Gray’s Grayridge Milo Laurie Sheik, with Brian and Michael Yates’ Logan Jody, Kiwi Red, taking honourable mention, for herd from East Logan, Castle Douglas
East Logan’s Logan Jordy Kiwi Red also took the championship in the Red and White section. Runnerup was George Templeton’s Knoweside Diamondbank Denise from Knowe Farm, with honourable mention again going to Brian and Michael Yates with Logan Lalenite Shania Red.
Premier Exhibitor Trophy, for the most points attained throughout the day, went to Kevin and Alison Lawrie.
LEADING awards
Showmanship – Novice section (under 7yrs) – 1, Cameron Lawrie; 2, Hunter Weatherup; 3, Kate Allison. Junior – 12yrs and under – 1, John Caldwell; 2, Kyle Scott; 3, Hattie Hassel. Intermediate – Aged 1315yrs – 1, Rory Scott; 2, Ellis Caldwell; 3, Calum Gray. Senior – Aged 16-20yrs – 1, Katie Watson; 2, Mark Bryson; 3, Max Bryson. Mature – 1, Alison Lawrie; 2, Neil Sloan; 3, Jennifer Veitch.
Calves – Born between April 1, 22 and May, 31, 22 – 1, D Gray’s Grayridge Artist Petrelle; 2, A and E Lawrie’s, Grangehall Cativating Gem; 3, ACS’s Damm Doorman Hezbollah. Born between February 1, 22 and March 31, 22 – 1, K and A Lawrie’s Arranview Redeye Raquel Red; 2, A Smith’s Vetech Chief Jodie; 3, G and G Templeton’s Knoweside Army Deroute. Born between December 1, 21 and January 31, 22 – 1, N Sloan and C Templeton’s Overside Arrow Rosalita 2; 2, B and M Yates’ Logan Lalenite Shania Red; 3, W Watson’s Muir Deejay Julie. Calves born between October 1, 21 and November 30, 21 – 1, G and G Templeton’s Knoweside Boom Box; 2, K and A Lawrie’s Wolfa Solarpower Ivy; 3, H Caldwell’s Ladyyard Outlay Hazel. Calves born between August 1, 21 and September 30, 21 – 1, D Gray’s Grayridge Milio Laurie Sheik; 2, G Boreland’s Mossbog Boom Summer; 3, H Caldwell’s Ladyyard Spock Tabatha. Born between June 1, 21 and September 30, 21 – 1, J McGregor and Son’s Glenvalley Sidekick Hope; 2, J and A Struthers’ Glenmuir Chief Sara; 3, G and G Templeton’s Knoweside Diamondback Denise. Calves born between April 1, 21 and May 31, 21 – 1, B and M Yates’ Logan Jordy Kiwi Red; 2, G Boreland’s Mossbog Thunderstorm Zwartence; 3, G and G Templeton’s Coxongreen Thunderstorm Blexy.
Red and white Holstein – Calves born between November 1, 21 and May 31, 22 – 1, B and M Yates’ Logan Lalenite Shania Red; 2, K and A Lawrie’s Arranview Redeye Raquel Red; 3, G Weatherup’s Pinupgirl Jordy Shore Red. Calves born between April 1, 21 and October 31, 21 – 1, B and M Yates’ Logan Jordy Kiwi Red; 2, G and G Templeton’s Knoweside Diamondback Denise; 3, K and A Lawrie’s Arranview Jordy Juicy Red.