2016 Western Districts Cattle Club On Farm Challenge
Judge: Mr Peter Dixson
120 Head
The club held its annual herd challenge on 25th, 26th & 27th of October, this year's judge was Mr Peter Dixson from Semex. Peter was very impressed by the quality of cattle presented to him over the three days with 120 head of cattle for him to judge. Well done to everyone who entered this year and than you for giving Peter such a wide variety of cows to look at.
2 Year Old, born in 2014
1. Carson Family
2. G & T Blackmore
3. L & J Gass
3 Year Old, born in 2013
1. S & K Beard
2. S Wilson & T King
3. Carson Family
4 Year Old, born in 2012
1. S Wilson & T King
2. Anderson Family
3. P & F Castle
5/6 Year Old, born in 2011 + 2010
1. S Wilson & T King
2. L & J Gass
3. Anderson Family
7 Year Old and over, born in 2009 or older
1. Carson Family
2. P & F Castle
3. J Howlett
3 Daughters by the same Sire
1. J Howlett
2. Anderson Family
3. P & F Castle
Dam & Daughter
1. B & C Craig
2. J Howlett
3. S & K Beard
Champion Cow
Geelunga Adsail Dorsey 784, S Wilson & T King
Reserve Champion Cow
Glenbrae Burdettes Joyce, S & K Beard
2015 Western Districts Cattle Club On Farm Challenge
Judge: Mr Peter Scott, Cobrico Holsteins
147 Head
The Western District Ayrshire Cattle Club held its annual On-farm challenge across 3 days for 2015 with entries topping a record 147 cows. The club was able to offer prizes across 8 classes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd reaching nearly $3,500.00 in total. The guest judge for 2015 was Mr Peter Scott of Cobrico Holsteins, and he commended the level of dairyness and great udders and capacity the Ayrshire breed presented him across all 3 days. The entries for the challenge spread from Carlisle below Colac to Drumborg west of Heywood, and cows came from small herds of 80 through to large dairy herds of 800 and showed the Ayrshire breed holds its own across a wide variety of farming systems.
The On-farm challenge culminated with a dinner and presentation night on the final day at the Commercial Hotel in Camperdown and was well attended by both entrants and businesses supporting the challenge. The final results were as followed.
2 Year Old, born in 2013
1. Glenbrae Burdettes Joyce, Carson Family
2. Caidyldame Burdette Bristake, Wallis Family
3. 1 (Sire- Easternview Ristourn), Joe Dare
3 Year Old, born in 2012
1. Glenbrae Showstars Joyce , Morris Family
2. Midway Park Carla, Blackmore Family
= 3. 984 (Sire- Geelunga Tri Hilton), Joe Dare
= 3. Midway Park High Kep, Beard Family
4 Year Old, born in 2011
1. Journalist Deli, Gass Family
2. Glenbrae Burdette Rosemont, Carson Family
3. 2169 (Sire - Showstar), Simper Family
5 Year Old, born in 2010
1. 1010 (Sire - Burdette), Joe Dare
2. Glenbrae Autumn Lady, Carson Family
3. Glenbrae Autumn Rose, Carson Family
6/7 Year Old, born in 2009/2008
1. 973 (Sire - Hector), Joe Dare
2. Glenbrae Bonnie Wendy, Morris Family
3. Glenbrae Pokers Lassie, Carson Family
8 Years Old and Over, born in or before 2007
1. Rockvale Pardner Locket 5, Morris Family
2. Midway Park 120, Gass Family
3. Boldview Trident Woman, Gass Family
3 Daughters by the same Sire
1. Palmyra Tri Star Burdette, Carson Family
2. Palmyra Tri Star Burdette, Joe Dare
3. Whiterock Candy, Beard Family
Dam & Daughter
1. Avago Precious Pepper & Avago Marble, R & L Morris
2. Avago Paddy Sarah & Avago Precious Sarah, R & L Morris
3. Avago Southern Peppy & Avago Best Peppy, R & L Morris
Champion Cow
Burdette 1010, Joe Dare
Reserve Champion Cow
Hector 973, Joe Dare
Honorable Mention
Glenbrae Burdettes Joyce, Carson Family
Encouragement Award
Simper Family
2014 Western Districts Cattle Club On Farm Challenge
Judge: Mr Scott Braendler, Boldview Farms, SA
13 Farms, 105 Head
2 Year Old, born in 2012
1. Laddies Sarah, R & L Morris
2. Ristourn 1270, Joe Dare
3. Billick 200, P & F Castle
3 Year Old, born in 2011
1. Boggabilla Over The Moon, W & B Rundle
= 2. Cher-Bar Lady Autumn, S & K Beard
= 2. Glenbrae Burdette Shower, J & G Carson
4 Year Old, born in 2010
1. Glenbrae Autumn Lady, J & G Carson
2. Glenbrae Autumn Lantern, J & G Carson
3. 1180, B & C Craig
5 Year Old, born in 2009
1. Hector 973, Joe Dare
2. Glenbrae Poker Lassie 4th, J & G Carson
3. 906 Enigma, P & F Castle
6 Year Old and over, born in or before 2008
1. Caracoorte Bunty 2nd, L & J Gass
2. 17, D Croft
3. Glenbrae Bonny Sara, J & G Carson
3 Daughters by the same Sire
1. Cuthill Towers Autumn Gold, J & G Carson
2. Rubine's Zion, S & K Beard
3. Elizadale Crown Michael, L & J Gass
Dam & Daughter
1. Avago Noisy, R & L Morris
2. D Croft
3. Joe Dare
Champion Cow
Hector 973, Joe Dare
Reserve Champion Cow
Glenbrae Poker Lassie 4th, J & G Carson
Honorable Mention
Boggabilla Over The Moon, W & B Rundle