The Royal Smithfield Club was pleased to be involved in two competitions at the recent Stars of The Future held at United Auctions, Stirling on 8-9 November.
L-R Philip Halhead, Katie Aiken & Rachael Wyllie
The Friday evening saw the Young Handlers Competition judged by Philip Halhead who awarded the Club’s Overall Championship trophy to Katie Aiken. Junior and reserve overall was Elliw Grug Davies. The Club was represented by Rachael Wyllie, Vice President.
Young Handler presentation
On the Saturday, the Group of Three interbreed award - and along with it the Royal Smithfield perpetual trophy - was presented to the Commercial trio. These were heifers from Fodderletter, Crawlaw and Mid Shawtonhill respectively.
Group of Three winners: Limousin-cross (Robertsons, Fodderletter); Limousin-cross (Campbells, Crawlaw) and British Blue-cross (Hamiltons, Mid Shawtonhill)
Overall, the event drew 374 entries over 10 breed sections. See ‘Stars of the Future Calf show’ on Facebook for full report and pictures.
YOUNG HANDLERS RESULTS
Senior – 1st and overall champion, Katie Aiken (aged 19); 2, Andrew Reid (aged 20); 3, Ruby Simpson (aged 18); 4, Murray Thompson (aged 18)
Intermediate – 1, Iona Park (aged 15); 2, Chloe McEwan (aged 17); 3, Thomas Goldie (aged 17); 4, Fletcher Russell (aged 15)
Junior – 1 and reserve overall, Elliw Grug Davies (aged 11); 2, Cameron Barclay (aged 14); 3, Ramsay Stevenson (aged 13); 4, Carolyn Stevenson (aged 11)