SHOW SCENE
Rose WALkED THE AISLE FOR RED, WHITE AND BLuE
John Gribbon is an enthusiastic fan of Agriscot,
Flo from the same team as the third placed cow and last
the winter fair held just outside edinburgh.
year’s Super Heifer Champion, Stannoch Talent Kiwi from the
Here’s his report from the most recent show
Davidson/Armstrong partnership. Andrew Wilson can also be
mentioned as having the best sixth placed cow of the year
Once again we must ask why Agriscot is fast becoming the
with Weeton Lheros Balise. A great class and a credit to all!
place to be in November? Could it be the Sassenachs need a
Senior cows in milk saw another fantastic class of cows.
day out and there’s airport next to the show, or do visitors go
Judge Mayo once again explained it was front end power
to see how a show should be run, or is it the free admission?
and balance he liked about his winner, Wyndford James
Whatever the reason, almost ten thousand visitors flocked to
Grey, who had travelled all the way from Shropshire. The
the 2009 event.
judge again called this a close placing, with the slightly better
With its unique atmosphere and the great friendly rivalry
teat and udder quality giving his winner the advantage.
between north and south, many top class cows and Agriscot’s
Runner up again was the Cope/Gray and Challenor team with
answer to the wedding march leading to the ring, we were
Ternbridge Peleen 39, given the advantage in the rear legs
set for a first class day. The main man in the ring was David
and locomotion over his third placed cow. This was the milk
Mayo from New South Wales in Australia and, seeing the
machine Denmire Lheros Pamela, who showed a fantastic rear
great cows on show for the first time, he made his decisions
udder that our judge once again praised to the ringside.
decisively and quickly.
Next class to walk down the aisle with a cow as bride,
First class to make its way up the aisle were the junior heifers
halter man giving her away and the attendants dressed as
in milk and recent Northern Expo winner from Steve Bell,
cowmen in close attendance behind was the Championship
the homebred Holmland Golden Oralie, led the way but only
and, although a little crowded at the alter with great cows,
after a close run contest with James Baillie’s Dalserf Lou Dellia.
judge David Mayo, who had given a master class of judging
Judge Mayo explained his winner had excellent height of rear
technique and reasons, had to select his breed Champions.
udder, clean flat bone but it was the angle of rib and width
Giving all his contenders a final look over, he tapped forward
of chest which gave her the edge. Praising his second placed
his junior class winner Saxelby Goldwyn Rose from Robert
heifer for her udder and style, he said she was better in the
Butterfield with Mark on the halter, explaining he admired
crops and fore udder attachment than another expo winner,
her front end, openness of rib, balance and well-attached
Bilsrow Gibson Ada from the Tomlinson’s. Further down the
mammary system. Runner up and worth the long journey
line we had some top class heifers that our judge was quick to
was the Maddocks’ senior cow Wyndford James Grey with a
praise.
delighted leadsman Ben Yates. Our judge again gave her the
Senior heifers in milk came next and leading the way
advantage for her dairy strength and length of body over
was Drointon Jordan Brenda from Lucas, Serrabbasa and
the other great contenders. Winner of the Super Cow title
Rijnetddweft, a real European partnership. Judge Mayo gave
was the Ayrshire owned by Ann and Colin Laird senior, who
her the advantage for width of rump and rear udder over his
changed colour with great style.
runner up and admired her wide front end. Runner up came Reflections on what was a great show include the electric
from the Davidson’s of Errolston, always in the prizes, with atmosphere both in the lines and arena; great organisation by
Seaville Loader Angela, admired for her width of front end all concerned apart from the championship ring, where the
and high rear udder. Next in line came Wilfred Maddocks with ringside need to see the winners from these top flight classes;
the great bodied Wyndford Satisfaction Rebecca 20 while friendly faces and rivalry from every breed. While the spoils in
the judge gave a special mention to the Dent’s fourth placed the Holstein ring went south of the border this time, I am sure
heifer for her best in class mammary. those great stockmen of the north will put that right in future
When it came to the Heifer Championship, judge Mayo years. Judge David Mayo looked for dairy strength and front
went for his senior class winner, Brenda, over his junior rib, traits that all dairy farmers are asking for. Anybody not
heifer, Oralie, explaining the power and presence gave the sure about the wedding march, please attend next year with
advantage to her European owners, a first for Agriscot, with a camera. Final word must go to the Butterfields and Wilfred
Glyn Lucas at the helm. The pair went on to win the coveted Maddocks, winners of a great show, but will you please get
Super Heifer Interbreed Championship and the £1000 winner’s some better looking attendants!
cheque.
Breaking for lunch gave our judge a well earned rest and
the ringside crowd time to visit the ever growing number of
trade stands.
After the break we were to witness one of the finest displays
of Holstein cows to be seen anywhere, with a ring full of
awesome young cows. The breeders at the end of the line
could have won at many shows. After long and deliberate
assessment, our judge again went, as in the heifer classes,
for the cow showing the most chest width, openness of rib
and loin strength in the shape of Saxelby Goldwyn Rose
from Robert Butterfield from the Ingleview herd. Following
closely behind was the Cope’s homebred Huddlesford Mrs
Melody, daughter of a past winner of this show who judge
Mayo admired for her rear udder and rump structure. Better
locomotion gave her the advantage over another great
cow, Berryholme Goldwyn Maud from the Wrights of West
Cumbria. I make no excuse for mentioning the next two
placed cows, fourth placed Expo winner Berryholme Shottle
Agriscot Champion, Saxelby Goldwyn Rose EX90 from
Robert Butterfield’s from the Ingleview herd.
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