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February 20 closing date for Irish National Holstein Show entries
Plans are well underway for the 2012 Irish National Holstein Show which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Friday, March 9.
With less than three weeks to go before the evening event, organisers are urging exhibitors to remember that the closing date for entries is Monday, February 20.
Irish National Holstein Show organisers John Martin and Julie Wallace remind exhibitors that the deadline for completed entry forms is Monday, February 20.
“Entries have been flooding in, and with the deadline for entries just around the corner, I want to remind breeders that completed entry forms must returned to me next week,” said Holstein NI secretary, John Martin. This is a major event in the club’s calendar, and it has attracted a bumper prize fund of over £5,000.”
The schedule includes 12 classes for maiden heifers, in-calf heifers, dry cows, in-milk heifers and in-milk cows. There is also a production class for cows which have produced a minimum lifetime yield of 50,000kgs; and a novice class confined to exhibitors who have not shown at any major show (Balmoral Show, Winter Fair, Causeway Classic Centenary Show) in the last three years.
The evening event commences at 6.30pm, and English breeder Andrew Jones who runs the Rossett Holstein herd in Wrexham, will be officiating in the judging ring.
Holstein NI chairman, Alan Cleland added:”We have been overwhelmed by the financial support received from sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all black and white enthusiasts to come along and see the cream of the Province’s Holsteins on show.
Class sponsors include: Volac, Western Farm Enterprises, Tulivin, Masons Feeds, Global Genetics, Moores Animal Feeds, FarmGate Nutrition, SC Feeds, Trioliet, Clandeboye Yoghurt, Animax and World Wide Sires. The premier breeder and premier exhibitor awards are sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd.
The junior championship is sponsored by McLarnon Feeds, while the intermediate championship is supported by Genus ABS. The best exhibitor-bred animal in each class (1 – 12) will receive a £25 cash award, and the exhibitor-bred champion will win £150, with £100 for the reserve. The exhibitor-bred championship is sponsored by Holstein UK.
The supreme championship line-up boasts a total prize fund of £600, and is generously sponsored by Dairymaster agents, Cookstown Dairy Services who are based in counties Louth and Antrim.
Entry forms and show schedules can be downloaded from the club’s website: www.holstein-ni.co.uk. Alternatively, contact club secretary, John Martin on mobile: 07711 041128, or Julie Wallace on mobile: 07845 919597. The entry fee is £15 per animal.
January 2012: Moira venue for Irish National Holstein Show on March 9
Evening event attracts prize fund in excess of £5,000
Holstein NI has announced details of its forthcoming Irish National Holstein Show. The event takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Friday, March 9.
The show commences at 6.30pm and judging is in the capable hands of Mr Andrew Jones, who runs the noted Rossett Herd at Rackery Farm, Burton, Wrexham.
The schedule includes 12 classes for maiden heifers, in-calf heifers, dry cows, in-milk heifers and in-milk cows. There is also a production class for cows which have produced a minimum lifetime yield of 50,000kgs.
Also included in the show schedule is a novice class, which is confined to exhibitors who have not shown at any major event such as Balmoral Show or the Winter Fair in the last three years.
The prize fund consists of over £5,000. “We have been overwhelmed by the positive response received from our sponsors,” explained Holstein NI chairman Alan Cleland.
The junior championship is sponsored by McLarnon Feeds, while the intermediate championship is supported by Genus ABS. The best exhibitor-bred animal in each class (1 to 12) will receive a £25 cash award, and the exhibitor-bred champion will win £150, with £100 for the reserve. The exhibitor-bred championship is sponsored by Holstein UK.
The supreme championship line-up boasts a total prize fund of £600, and is generously sponsored by Dairymaster agents, Cookstown Dairy Services based who are based in County Meath.
Alan Cleland added:”This is a major event in the club’s calendar for 2012. Last year’s event was a resounding success, attracting almost 100 entries and more than 200 spectators. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage new and experienced exhibitors to support the Irish National Holstein Show, and thank our sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible.”
The entry fee is £15 per animal, and completed entry forms must be returned on or before Monday, February 20. Late entries will not be accepted.
Entry forms and schedules can be downloaded from the club’s website: www.holstein-ni.co.uk. Alternatively, contact club secretary John Martin on mobile: 07711 041128; or Julie Wallace on mobile: 07845 919597.
Holstein NI is pleased to announce that the 2012 Irish National Holstein Show will take place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Friday, March 9. Highlighting the forthcoming event are club secretary, John Martin, and chairman, Alan Cleland. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol
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