2008’s TOP HEIFERS
RIDGEFIELD GIBSON CHERRIL
VG89 (pictured right)
Bred by Ridgefi eld Holsteins
Owned by A H Wilson & Sons
Cherril is a seventh generation VG/
EX daughter of Silky Gibson, bred from
the EX91 Cherry Crest Aeroline Rachel
who was imported by Ridgefi eld.
Further back in the pedigree, her grand
dam was an EX90 Melwood and her
third dam was VG88. Hefi n Wilson has
a well proven track record of buying
heifers and developing them and
Cherril seems to be following to form.
She was bought at the 2006 Ridgefi eld
Sale for 2500gns and went on to win
the Heifer Championship at the 2008
Royal Welsh. She was Reserve All
Britain Senior Heifer in Milk in 2007,
and HM in the same class in 2008. Since
calving for the second time, she was
One of the most popular articles last year was the review
placed second in the junior section
of the top scoring heifers from 2007, so back by popular
of the Junior Cows in milk at the
Centenary National Holstein Show.
demand is a snapshot of 2008. Sarah Liddle investigates
The November 2004 born heifer was
scored VG89 in June of last year and
During 2008, only two heifers achieved the dizzy heights of
went on to complete a fi rst lactation VG89 and we include a brief rundown of their pedigree and
record of 11,551 kg at 4.88% fat and
performance, although both are heifers which are familiar
3.33% protein in 305 days, before
having a heifer by Tregibby Outlaw
in the show ring. A further 95 heifers in the UK scored
in December. She is likely to be in the
VG88, representing 70 different breeders and sired by 41
2009 Tregibby show team.
different bulls. The group shows some interesting trends
VG88 Heifers
Corringham Outside Bounty Ingleview Jordan Barb
Cramar Gibson Leader Lulu Ingleview Mesland Heidi
Actonfarm Shottle Beatexus 4
Cramar Integrity Faith Ingleview Troubador Daisy
Airfi eld Jasper Ring
Ballagh Lheros Meryl
Curtismill Goldwyn Odyssey Inspired Chapters Rose
Ballyginniff Jordan Willow
Dalesend Dundee Spottie Knowlesmere Paradise Ruby
Berryholme Goldwyn Maud
Dalevalley Astronomical A Lulu Lavenham Adeen
Bilsrow Freeman Rolls
Damdale Gravine Talent Lyngate River Margaret
Blackisle Pauline 71
Deerslet Storm Agatha Meiklefi rth Jordan Dainty
Brynhyfryd Allen Lavender
Denmire Shottle Marie 54 Monamore Modest Lulu
Brynhyfryd Goldwyn Sybil
Drointon Titanic Virtue Monbar Jupiter Jenny
Brynhyfryd James Idella
Espland Shottle Ada Moorshard Shower Red
Brynhyfryd Jasper Hester May
Feizor Shottle Delia Dory Neatishall Aaron Ricki 3
Brynhyfryd PS Storm Hester
Fryn Champion Danae Newnton Shottle Destiny
Brynhyfryd Stormatic Dawn
Grantchester September Farrah 3 Newry Lee Hellen
Brynhyfryd Talent Betsy
Gwynnog Gibson Teacup Newtonmoss Allen Wendy
Cabal Allen Blomke Heathersgill Goldwyn Primrose
Picston Shottle Queen 20
Capelleferne Roy Edela Helton Talent Clarisa 2 Relough Duplex Roxie 6
Capthorne Silky Laurel Hilltara Jordan Maude 3 Relough Goldwyn Danna
Capthorne WL Papoose Honesberie Gibson Melanie Ridgefi eld Goldwyn Cinderella
Castellhyfryd Outside Rosina Honesberie Redman Melanie Ridgefi eld Merchant Sweetmaple
Clandeboye Goldwyn Rosina Huddlesford Mrs Melody Riverdane PS Sara
Copywood Gibson Annie
Inch Champion Daphne 2 Riverdane Sept Mattia
Copywood Talent Sara Red
Ingham Lana Talent Riverdane Sept Sara Red
Corringham Bob Roxy Red
Ingham Lana Talent 2 Riverdane Strawberry Red
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