Judging Certification Days for current and prospective Judges will be held in February 2025 as follows:
Wednesday 19 February Taranaki – Langlands Farm
Thursday 20 February Waikato – Ferdon Jerseys, Otorohanga
Friday 21 February Southland – Ingleside
For more information, please contact Alayna Judge info@nzmilkingshorthorn.nz
Wyndham A & P – 7th December 2024
Judged by Thomas Lilley
Mature Cow – 6 years & over in-milk
1st: Bronze Red Velvet – Bronwyn Brown
2nd: Glenmoor Pretty Lady – Nicola Muller
Cow 4-5 years old in-milk
1st: Lowburn Supreme Sprinkles – Simmons Family
Heifer 3 Years Old in-milk
1st: Lowburn Jedi Jax – Simmons Family
2nd: Glenmoor Gem – Nicola Muller
3rd: Glenmeadows NZ Sunshine – Stu Kent
Heifer 2 Years Old in-milk
1st: Glenmoor Shine Bright – Nicola Muller
2nd: Glenmeadows NZ Raine – Stu Kent
Best Uddered Cow or Heifer
1st: Lowburn Jedi Jax – Simmons Family
2nd: Lowburn Supreme Sprinkles – Simmons Family
3rd: Bronze Red Velvet – Bronwyn Brown
4th: Glenmoor Pretty Lady – Nicola Muller
Best Pair of Cows
1st: Simmons Family
2nd: Nicola Muller
3rd: Stu Kent
Champion Milking Shorthorn Cow
Lowburn Jedi Jax – Simmons Family
Reserve Champion Milking Shorthorn Cow
Lowburn Supreme Sprinkles – Simmons Family
Best Yearling Heifer
1st: Glenmoor Firebug – Nicola Muller
2nd: Glenmoor Angelina – Nicola Muller
3rd: Kilmarnock BJ Remoo – Amy Green
Best Heifer Calf
1st: Lowburn Stargazer Jacks – Simmons Family
2nd: Glenmoor Queen of Hearts – Nicola Muller
3rd: Lowburn Jiath Linda – Simmons Family
4th: Glenmoor Shining Star – Nicola Muller
5th: Kilmarnock Bingo – Amy Green
6th: Sveka’s Jedi Pepper – Katherine Wolkenhauer-Buhre
Best Bull Calf
1st: Bronz Oxford Vibe – Bronwyn Brown
2nd: Glenmoor Cookie Monster – Nicola Muller
3rd: Kilmarnock Bob – Amy Green
4th: Glenmoor Riversleigh Fire – Nicola Muller
Pair of Calves or Yearlings or Heifer and Calf
1st: Simmons Family
2nd: William Malcolm
3rd: Simmons Family
4th: Stu Kent
Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion
Lowburn Stargazer Jacks – Simmons Family
Milking Shorthorn Junior Reserve Champion
Glenmoor Firebug – Nicola Muller
Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn
Lowburn Jedi Jax – Simmons Family
30 November & 1 December 2024
Stratford Showgrounds, Taranaki
Heifer – 2 year old in milk
1st: Westell Monta Sandi – Powell Family
2nd: Oliver Woods AR – Ross & Joanne Soffe
3rd: Westell Samson Mavis S1S – Maverick Cattle
4th: Northbrook Royal Halo – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
5th: WestellHunt Angela – Jarod Hudson
Heifer – 3 year old in milk
1st: Northbrook N Honeybee – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
2nd: Oliver Woods E Erica – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Intermediate Champion
Westell Monta Sandi – Powell Family
Intermediate Reserve Champion
Northbrook N Honeybee – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
Cow – 4 & 5 year olds in milk
2nd: Aywon Sunstorm Tessa – Noah Dibble
3rd: Northbrook Fost – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
4th: Brecon Alston Fog – Brian & Marian McDonald
Cow – 6 year old and over in milk
1st: Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
2nd: Northbrook Open – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
3rd: Oliver Woods P Pett – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Senior Champion Cow
Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
NZ Milking Shorthorn North Island Champion
Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
NZ Milking Shorthorn North Island Reserve Champion
Aywon Sunstorm Tessa – Noah Dibble
Shorthorn Champion Cow – Morgan Cup
1st: Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Grand Champion Cow
1st: Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Cow or Heifer in milk with best vessel – H L Jones Cup
1st: Oliver Woods J Cari – Ross & Joanne Soffe
2nd: Aywon Sunstorm Tessa – Noah Dibble
Two Females in milk
1st: Entry – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
2nd: Group 2 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
3rd: Group 1 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Cow or Heifer in milk to be judged on Type and Production
1st: Maungaview Beatrice S3B – J Taylor + D Manley
2nd: Brecon Alston Fog – Brian & Marian McDonald
3rd: Oliver Woods E Erica – Ross & Joanne Soffe
4th: Northbrook Fost – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
5th: Northbrook N Honeybee – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
Youth Handler – Cow or Female Yearling
1st: Group 1 – Paige Taylor
2nd: Entry – Nikki Baker
3rd: Entry – Zara Williams
4th: Entry 2 – Haylee Baker
Young Handler – Heifer Calf – Mirodale Challenge Trophy
1st: Group 1 – Laciy Taylor
2nd: Entry – Xavier Gread
3rd: Entry – Waitower Farms
4th: Entry – Cooper Simmons
Bull Calf
1st: Oliver Woods LQE Pete – Ross & Joanne Soffe
2nd: Kingleigh Montgomery – James & Ashleigh Oakes
3rd: Northbrook MurWhirl – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
Bull Calf and two Heifer Calves – the property of the same exhibitor.
1st: Entry – James & Ashleigh Oakes
2nd: Entry – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
3rd: Group 1 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Heifer Junior Calf
1st: Panorama Arlos – Panorama Genetics
3rd: Kingleigh Arlo HHClay – James & Ashleigh Oakes
4th: Kingleigh BE Primrose – James & Ashleigh Oakes
5th: Oliver Woods LQE Car – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Heifer Senior Calf
2nd: Lakeview Jiath Peach – Lakeview All Breeds
3rd: Xcead Jiath Jade – Xavier Gread
4th: Laurendale Jiath Sage – Ella Pirie
Two Heifer Calves
1st: Entry – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
2nd: Entry – James & Ashleigh Oakes
3rd: Entry – Brian & Marian McDonald
4th: Group 1 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
5th: Group 2 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Heifer Junior Yearling
1st: Lakeview Port Royal – Lakeview All Breeds
2nd: Laurendale Jazz Fushia – Ella Pirie
4th: Snowline Jedi Piper – Brian & Marian McDonald
Heifer Senior Yearling
2nd: Xcead Delta Sunny P – Xavier Gread
3rd: Oliver Woods ND Elff – Ross & Joanne Soffe
4th: Riveredge Delta Sia – Jarod Hudson
Two Yearling Heifers
1st: Group 1 – Ross & Joanne Soffe
Two Females – Heifers or Calves – the progeny of the same Sire or Dam
2nd: Entry – Brian & Marian McDonald
3rd: Entry – Northbrook Enterprises Ltd
4th: Entry – James & Ashleigh Oakes
Junior – Reserve Champion
Lakeview Port Royal – Lakeview All Breeds
NZ Milking Shorthorn North Island Junior Champion
Lakeview Port Royal – Lakeview All Breeds
NZ Milking Shorthorn North Island Junior Reserve Champion
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NZ Milking Shorthorn members are encouraged to exhibit cattle at the Championship Shows for the 2024/25 season:
North Island Championships – STRATFORD A & P Show, 30 November – 1 December 2024
https://www.stratfordshow.co.nz/index.php
South Island Championships – WYNDHAM A & P Show, 7 December 2024
https://www.wyndhamshow.co.nz/
Entries close 27 November 2024
Championship ribbons will be presented to the Senior and Reserve Senior Champions at each show.
Paul Penberthy is a quiet and unassuming gentleman who has had a love of Milking Shorthorns all his life.
Residing in the Manawatu, Paul’s love of the Milking Shorthorn was inspired by his father Mason and his Uncle Hector who had the Willowdale stud. In his early years, Paul was the one who stayed at home milking the cows and undertaking farm duties while his father and uncle attended A & P Shows around the region. The Willowdale stud was known for breeding longevity into their cow families and this continued under Paul’s stewardship when he took over the reins.
The first Milking Shorthorn conference Paul attended was in 1952, when he was 19 years old. His Father (Mason) couldn’t attend, so Frank Bond and Tom Gretton suggested to Mason that they ‘let Paul go’ and they promised to look after him. Well, luckily Paul was allowed to go, and he had a fantastic time attending the conference and staying at the Zetland hotel. You may think he would recall some insightful learnings at this early stage of his farming career, but his standout memory was his first ever purchase from a ‘pie cart’. It must have been a good pie 😊.
Farming has seen a lot of changes over the years as technology has transformed farming. Back in the day, Mason thought Paul had ‘gone mad’ when he bought teat washers and a washdown hose for the shed. Far too modern for Mason’s liking. I don’t know if he would have approved of the radio Paul started bringing to the cowshed in his later years either.
Some of Paul’s most happy memories are of the various shows that he attended, from local Newbury school calf clubs to the bigger A&P shows. He was always very proud to see his three daughters leading Milking Shorthorn calves in the various classes, and although hectic at the time they are wonderful family memories.
Paul served for many years on the local A & P Show committee and was often seen rallying the troops as a steward at local Manawatu shows.
Farming life can be lonely, so Paul also made the most of the various Milking Shorthorn events on offer. Whether on the Committee or just being a part of the Milking Shorthorn group, he has always cherished these associations. Paul feels he’s been very blessed having met so many wonderful ‘Shorthorn people’ over the years.
Paul served as secretary of the Manawatu Branch of the Milking Shorthorn Association, now known as Central Districts Milking Shorthorn Association for 22 years. He is currently the patron of the local branch and his passion for the history of the branch is evident as he recounts the stories of the past. In fact at the recent Central Districts Branch 100th celebration, it was Paul, with the support of his wife Jennifer and two of his three daughters who brought along some interesting memorabilia of the branch.
Over the years Paul has contributed to many NZMSA conferences as a surprise guest entertainer with a wicked sense of humour.
Nationally, Paul served our association as judge of the association.
It is with gratitude of Paul’s quiet service for the breed that we recognise him with Honorary Life membership of the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association.
This year the South Island Milking Shorthorn Championship was held on-farm. 190 entries were entered in total with Wendy Harker taking this task on as judge. Wendy flew into Invercargill on the night of the 30th of January and on the 31st she was picked up from her motel at 7 am to start her judging in Southland. Over the next few days, she continued her travels up the country through Otago, up to Canterbury, and as far as Rai Valley.
Many Km were traveled to see the 190 head of red cattle and it had all been worth it. A big thank you goes to Wendy for taking this offer up. you have done an amazing job. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this on-farm competition. Thank you to everyone who put their cattle up to be judged, the stock all looked amazing!!
1st Burness Boom Megan (Best Udder) – Logan and Nicky Kelly, Kaitangata
2nd Brecon Supreme Tara – Red Cow Farm, Canterbury
3rd Lowburn Jedi Jax – Simmons Family, Invercargill
4th Brecon Supreme Mandy – Anni & Jonny Lowe, Clydevale
5th Brecon ED Tamarillos – Mark Ring, Canvastown Marlborough
6th Westell Hunt Missy – Simmons Family, Invercargill
7th Brecon Dylan Midi – Red Cow Farm, Canterbury
1st Rebson Norman Debra (Best Udder) – Coleman-Cowie Farming, Canvastown
2nd Maybella Jazz Eve – Anieka Templer, Balfour
3rd Brecon Dylan Phoebe – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
4th Lowburn Supreme Sprinkles – Simmons Family, Invercargill
5th Westell Supreme Sori – Thomas Lilley, Ashburton
6th Brecon Kai Cola – Peter and Maree Hughes-Crowley, Riverton
7th Elmgrove 20-13 – Bailey Partnership, Kaiapoi
8th The River JJ Bloemfontain – Lieuwes Abbott Ltd, Hororata
Intermediate Championship
Rebson Norman Debra – Coleman-Cowies Farming, Canvastown
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Maybella Jazz Eve – Anieka Templer, Balfour
Honorable Mention
Burness Boom Megan – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
1st Blue Cindy – Peter Hughes, Crowley Riverton
2nd Little Blue Pep – Stu Kent, Otautau
3th Westell Arnie Flo – Anieka Templer, Balfour
4th Brecon BWE Fanny – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
5th The River Vario Ellie – Lieuwes Abbott Ltd, Hororata
1st Brecon Sam Bass – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
2nd Brecon Buffalo Bill – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
3rd Brecon Finnegan – Red Cow Farm, Canterbury
4th Te Kiripi Husedo P – Hardwick Family, Christchurch
1st Te Kiripi Clo Jovi – Hardwick Family, Christchurch
2nd Brecon BMT Vera – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
3rd Te Kiripi Clo Clas – Hardwick Family, Christchurch
4th Lowburn Supreme Iz-Bee – Simmons Family, Invercargill
5th Caledonia CA Skylah – Henderson Family, Milton
6th Tocky Sarah – Mark Ring, Canvastown Marlborough
1st Brecon Jazzy Veronica – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
2nd Burness All Jade – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
3rd Brecon Jazzy Louise – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
4th Burness Arlo Molly – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
5th Lowburn Jedi Lindy-Lady – Simmons Family, Invercargill
6th Brecon Sonic Atlanta – Anieka Templer, Balfour
Junior Champion
Brecon Jazzy Veronica – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
Junior Reserve Champion
Burness All Jade – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
Honorable Mention
Te Kiripi Clo Jovi – Hardwick Family, Christchurch
4 Yr Old Class – 19 entries
1st Brecon Taika Rachael (Best Udder) – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
2nd Te Kiripi Ned Beaut – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
3rd Brecon Supreme Musetta – Coleman-Cowie, Canvastown
4th Brecon PO Nellie – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
5th Elmsgrove 19-37 – Bailey Partnership, Kaiapoi
6th Burness Font Breeze – Peter Hughes-Crowley, Riverton
5 Yr Old Class – 19 Entries
1st Brecon Monty Westonia (Best Udder) – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
2nd Brecon Monty Nellie – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
3rd Lowburn Jedi Rose – Simmons Family, Invercargill
4th Burness EG Sprite – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
5th Aparima Luce – Peter Hughes, Crowley Riverton
6th Elmgrove 18-45 – Bailey Partnership, Canterbury
6 Yr Old Class – 12 Entries
1st Te Kiripi Savr Rose – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
2nd Brecon Tana Aran (Best Udder) – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
3rd Lowburn Jedi Rose-Ann – Simmons Farm, Invercargill
4th Grosvenor Jedi Nate – David and Paul Murphy, Invercargill
5th Waiwera Dundeb – Adam Gerritson, Winton
6th Glenmoor Sparkles – Nicola Muller, Invercargill
7 Yrs and Over Plus – 12 entries
1st Burness 15-7 (Best Udder) -8 Years Old – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
2nd Elmgrove CN Millie – 9 Years Old – Bailey Partnership, Kaiapoi
3rd Lowburn Carbo Shorty – 8 Years Old – Simmons Family, Invercargill
4th Burness Snowflake – 8 Years Old – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
5th Brecon ND Eliza – 7 Years Old – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
6th Brecon Jam Piccadilli – 10 Years Old – Lieuwes Abbott Ltd, Hororata
Senior Champion
Brecon Monty Westonia – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
Reserve Senior Champion
Brecon Taika Rachael – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
Senior Honorable Mention
Te Kiripi Savr Rose – Logan Kelly, Kaitangata
Best Udder Overall
Brecon Monty Westonia – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
Supreme Champion
Brecon Monty Westonia – Red Cow Farms, Canterbury
140 – 2 Years In-milk Registered Combined Breeds
1st: Kaihere Legend Jewel – Gread Family (Ohinewai)
142 – 4 Years and over In-milk Registered Combined Breeds
1st: Westell Jedi Saddie S1S – Ella Pirie (Te Aroha)
2nd: Westell Carbo – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
3rd: Westell Butter Faye SOS – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
143 – Registered Combined Breeds Best Udder
1st: Westell Jedi Saddie S1S – Ella Pirie (Te Aroha)
2nd: Westell Carbo – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
3rd: Westell Butter Faye SOS – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
4th: Kaihere Legend Jewel
144 – Senior Yearling Heifer – Born June/July
1st: Imaginayr Java Amy – Reagan Kelly (Kaiaua)
2nd: Kaihere LS Joyous P – Tauhei Farms Ltd
3rd: Westell Rumble Wanda S1S – Maverick Holsteins (Otorohanga)
4th: Dungannon Flair Midge SOS – Jake Leech (Walton)
145 – Junior Yearling Heifer – Born August/September
1st: Swissmade Paula 52b – Ella Pirie (Te Aroha)
2nd: Westell Samson Mavis S1S – Maverick Holsteins (Otorohanga)
3rd: Kaihere LS Precious P – Tauhei Farms Ltd
4th: Westell Hunt Angela SOS – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
146 – Senior Heifer Calf – Born June/July
1st: Xcead Dellta Sunny P – Gread Family (Ohinewai)
2nd: Raetea Delta Mavis – Raetea Genetics (Rotorua)
3rd: Westell Gus Francis – Westell Properties
4th: Raetea Delta Milly – Jake Leech (Walton)
5th: Riveredge Delta – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
6th: Laurendale Delta Ophelia
147 – Junior Heifer Calf – Born August/September
1st: Riveredge Gold Pavlova – Jarod Hudson (Ngeatea)
2nd: Panorma BB Ava – Panorama Genetics (Hamilton)
3rd: Laurendale Jazz Fuchsia – Ella Pirie (Te Aroha)
4th: Kaihere Gay IT – Tauhei Farms Ltd
5th: Kaihere Gia IT – Tauhei Farms Ltd
Junior Female Champion
Swissmaid Paula (Swiss)
Junior Female Reserve Champion
Imaginary Java Amy (Guernsey)
Junior Champion
Westell Samson Mavis S1S
Reserve Junior Champion
Xcead Delta Sunny P
Senior Champion
Westell Jedi Sadie
Reserve Champion
Westell Carbo Sammi S1S
The Canterbury Branch welcome all members to the 2024 Annual Conference.
Date: 8th – 10th April 2024
Location: Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel
Host: Canterbury Milking Shorthorn Branch
Registrations are now open, please find the registration form attached below:
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