Vodka goes all the way
Under the vigilant eye of judge Robin Irvine from Northern Ireland, twenty-five entries were put forward for him to consider, crowning Dendor 1 Vodka as his champion.
Dendor 1 Vodka has had a successful show season, consistently being among the winners, and continued this streak at the Royal Lancashire Show. Demonstrating quality, style and reliability in the show ring secures the male and breed champion titles. This April 2021 born bull has frequently secured reserve spots including the Royal Highland Show earlier this year, but now achieves the top position. This accomplishment highlights Vodka’s quality and is a testament to his breeding. Bred by DE, ED & AL Jones is now owned by Miss Bethan Hutchinson. He is out of Dendor 1 Wattle 9th and sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine.
Reserve male and reserve breed champion was a young bull from Mrs Emma Jackson, Eveter 1 Alan Jackson. This Solpoll 1 Lawman son, hailing from a Barbern 1 June cow has distinguished himself by winning his class at the Great Yorkshire Show and claiming both the breed and supreme championships at Bury Agricultural Show. His impressive lineage and show performance underline his quality and potential in the field.
Male and overall breed champion, Dendor 1 Vodka from Miss Bethan Hutchinson, and Reserve male and reserve breed champion, Eveter 1 Alan Jackson from Mrs Emma Jackson
Over in the female section, Porton House 1 Duchess 2nd claimed the female championship. She is no stranger to the limelight, having taken the overall top spot at the Royal Norfolk previously. She is a March 2022 born heifer, bred by Paul and Vicky Moyle of Porton House Herefords. Bethan purchased her from a society sale in 2023 and has further enhanced her winning rosettes. Born out of Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 978 and sired by Dendor 1 Sherlock.
Congratulations go to Maddy Scott for exhibiting Holmefold 1 Lady Luck, who won her heifer, born on or after 1st January 2023 class and then went on to become reserve female champion. This young heifer was born in 2023 and was born out of Hoghton View 1 Chico 1st and sired by Hoghton View 1 Kid Rock.
Female champion, Porton House 1 Duchess from B Hutchinson and
Reserve female champion, Holmefield 1 Lady Luck from Maddy Scott
The best pair of Hereford animals’ class was well represented with the Eveter team taking home the winning rosette, with the Hollyvale and Hallwood herds close behind.
Pairs winner Emma Jackson with Eveter 1 Alan Jackson & Eveter 1 Demelza 5th
The young handler classes were supported by Liam Jackson-Carr and Abbie Jackson-Carr who both came 2nd in their respective classes.
Full Results List
Breed and male champion – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson
Reserve breed champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson
Female champion – Porton House 1 Duchess – Miss B Hutchinson
Reserve female champion – Holmefold 1 Lady Luck – Maddy Scott
Reserve male champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson
Bull, born before 1st January 2023
1st Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson
2nd Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs Emma Jackson
3rd Hallwood 1 Allspice – R & RI Shaw
Bull, born after 1st January 2023
1st – JC 1 Austin – Liam Jackson-Carr
2nd – Coley 1 Andreas – Ms H Whittaker
3rd – Coley 1 Aristocrat – Ms H Whittaker
Bull, born after 1st September 2023
1st – Castle Mount 1 Bonanza – A & P Massey
Cow/heifer, in calf or with calf at foot, born before 1st January 2022
1st – Eveter 1 Demelza 5th – Mrs Emma Jackson
2nd – Hollyvale 1 June 3rd – A & P Massey
Heifer, born in 2022
1st – Porton House 1 Duchess – Miss B Hutchinson
2nd – Coley 1 Mink 634 – Cara Doggett
3rd – Taymar 1 Stella 3rd – Taylor & Marsh
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2023
1st – Holmefold 1 Lady Luck – Maddy Scott
2nd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – Ms H Whittaker
3rd – Spartan 1 Elizabeth 2nd – Rebecca Moore
Heifer, born on or after 1st September 2023
1st – Coley 1 Keepsake 706 – Ms H Whittaker
2nd – Coley 1 Lima 700 – Ms H Whittaker
3rd – Hollyvale 1 June 6th – A & P Massey
Best pair of Hereford animals
1st Mrs Emma Jackson
2nd A & P Massey
3rd R & RI Shaw