Stars of the Future Calf Show 2021

Calf Shows

15 Nov

The 11th Stars of the Future Calf Show was the host to one of the country’s largest line-ups of 368 pedigree and commercial calves for 2021 - a real spectacle for those who came to view the day’s proceedings.

Chairman Robert Paterson saying after the event: “Our show will be the largest pedigree calf show in the UK. This year, it was a real showcase for the future stars of the pedigree beef industry in Scotland, with entries from all breeds hopefully going on to top the shows and sales in 2022. ‘Stars’ was the show to be seen at this is winter and we are looking forward to welcoming people from across the length and breadth of the UK to our show in 2022.”

With our very own Highland Cattle section being the largest of entries by far, it was a fantastic sight to see. From an entry of 70 potential winners on the day, our members must be wholeheartedly congratulated on supporting this event so well, and making it such a massive success for our breed. The Highland Section has truly gone from strength to strength over the past few years.

There was a new judging line up this year with the Young Handlers senior and junior classes being judged on the Friday evening, and for next year’s event, it would be great to encourage and see many more of our Highland Cattle youngsters taking part in this.

Facing a packed couple of hours judging some of the country’s finest up-and-rising stars was Stuart McKay of the Achnacroish Fold. He found the following champions on the day:

Senior categories

Senior Male Champion

Magnus Dubh 2nd of Leys | Ley’s Castle Farm

Reserve Senior Male

Ceannard 2nd of Stockley | KWW and Mrs EM Brown | Craigowmill fold

Senior Female Champion

Bryar Rose of Rannoch | Donald MacNaughton | Rannoch fold

Senior female and overall champion, Bryar Rose of Ranoch — Senior female and overall champion, Bryar Rose of Rannoch

Reserve Female

Aurora of Ranch | Rebecca Greenhorn | Ranch fold

Senior reserve champion, Aurora of Ranch

Overall Senior Champion

Bryar Rose of Rannoch | Donald MacNaughton | Rannoch fold

Junior categories

Junior Male Champion

Eddie of Clackriach | Veronica and Kevin Thomson | Clackriach fold | Coinneach

Reserve Junior Male

500166 of Tippetcraig | The Burns Family | Tippetcraig fold

Junior Female Champion

Julie of Tippetcraig | The Burns Family | Tippetcraig fold

Junior female, overall junior female and interbreed champion, Julie of Tippetcraig — Junior female, overall junior female and interbreed native junior champion, Julie of Tippetcraig

Reserve Junior Female

Banrigh 14th of Hyndford | Alan Prentice | Hyndford fold

Junior reserve champion, Banrigh 14th of Hyndford

Overall Junior Champion

Julie of Tippetcraig | The Burns Family | Tippetcraig fold

Overall Interbreed Native Junior Champion

Julie of Tippetcraig | The Burns Family | Tippetcraig fold

The much-awaited grand finale of the Stars weekend is the individual interbreed senior and junior championships. Judging this was John Morton, who had no hesitation in picking out our breed’s Junior Female Champion, Julie of Tippetcraig from the Burns Family at Bonnybridge, as his Overall Reserve Interbreed Junior Native Champion. We really look forward to seeing the future this flashy young lady most certainly will have.

The date for the 2022 Stars of the Future Show is Saturday 12 November at United Auctions, Stirling. Let’s make sure it’s another memorable showcase for our breed, as the Stars’ committee can’t thank everyone enough for the continued support.

Catherine Mckechnie
France Farm, Gartocharn

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