HEIFER WOWS JUDGE AT BALMORAL SHOW 2011

May 19, 2011

The weather did little to dampen spirits in the Salers ring with a strong entry from Northern Ireland’s leading breeders.
The Air Core sponsored Supreme Champion was a simply outstanding heifer forward from John Elliott and family, Newtownstewart. “Drumlegagh Caitlin” was making her debut appearance on the show circuit and certainly made quite an impression on Welsh judge Harri Pritchard who described her as “one of the best examples of the breed that he had ever had the privilege to judge”. This super young heifer is also bred to perfection being sired by the Elliott’s stock bull “Blason” who himself has had an incredible show and breeding career including previous Championships at Balmoral.

In the Reserve spot was a French imported young bull also presented by the Elliott family. “Fanfan” is an exciting prospect and should be one to keep an eye on for the future. This entry also collected top honours in the Junior Championship.
The same exhibitors enjoyed one of their best days ever at Balmoral notching up a string of prizes including the Pairs competition.
County Armagh breeder George McCall took the red ribbon in the two year old heifer class with his very correct home bred “Carrickview Flo”.
The entry of Salers was of a particularly high standard and were a credit to local breeders who ensured that there was a good entry forward in all classes.
Class Results:
Cow, in calf or with calf at foot
1^st J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Alliance
2^nd Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Babette
3^rd J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Curieuse
4^th Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Clarine
5^th D McClements and Sons’ Cleuchhead Magie 8^th
6^th P J Maginn’s Lisnamaul Anna
Heifer, born on or before 31st December 2009
1^st J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Caitlin
2^nd Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Ellie
3^rd J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Cleo
4^th Mr David Boyd’s Knockagh Eve
5^th Mr David Boyd’s Knockage Elly
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009
1^st Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Flo
2^nd Mr David Boyd’s Corlurgan Keisey
3^rd D McClements and sons’ Emerald Amira
4^th D McClements and sons’ Emerald Fran
5^th Ballykeel Salers’ Ballykeel Gal
6^th Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Fumel
Bull, up to 2 years old on day of Show
1^st J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Fanfan
2^nd Ballykeel Salers’ Ballykeel Goliath
Bull, over 2 years old on day of Show
1^st J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Blason
2^nd P J Maginn’s Lisnamaul Buster
Pair of animals, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible
1^st – J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Alliance
2^nd – David Boyd’s Knockagh Eve
3^rd – Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Babette
Champion, Presented by Air Core Limited
Champion – J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Caitlin
Reserve – J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Fanfan
Junior Breed Champion, Presented by Air Core Limited
Champion – J and E A Elliot’s Drumlegagh Fanfan
Reserve champion – Mr George T McCall’s Carrickview Fumel