Prince Edward Island exhibitors were determined that a soggy wet weekend would not dampen their competitive spirit as they brought their livestock to the annual Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax. Several days of steady downpour formed the backdrop for the beef show. However, that made for an attentive ringside as the animals were paraded before judge Hugh Ross of Innisfail, Alberta. Ross is the herdsman at Prime Time Cattle Company, Angus and Charolais breeders who have a 9,000-head feedlot. They are also exhibitors at Agribition in Regina and in recent years have had a Champion Angus at that prestigious Fair as well as raising the Charolais “bull of the year.” Ross, a one time 4-H delegate to Prince Edward Island, was enjoying a return visit as Maritime Fall Fair show judge.
Trevor MacDonald of Murray River as show announcer kept the show flowing and the ringside well informed as to competition winners. Harry Loane of Kilmuir assisted as ringmaster.
Charhaven Lady Primrose 416P owned by Charhaven Farm, Cornwall P.O., P.E.I. caught the judge’s eye and emerged as the overall Supreme Champion Female of the MFF Beef Show. The yearling Charolais heifer started by winning her class, taking the Junior Championship and going on to win the Grand Champion rosette. From there she competed against the other breed champions and went on to be named Supreme overall.
Following are the results of the various breed classes:
CHAROLAIS
Charhaven Real Deal 575R shown by Allan Turner of Hillview Charolais captured the Grand Champion Bull award, while Crosby’s Dazzler 552R was handed Reserve. Havenview Charolais owned the Reserve Junior and Reserve Grand female Crosby’s Ms. Rao 550R.
Havenview Charolais took home both the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards.
Bull Calf:
1. Charhaven Real Deal 575R, Hillview Charolais, Allan Turner
2. Crosby’s Dazzler 552R, Havenview Charolais
3. Cornerstone Rock Solid 2R, Cornerstone Charolais
4. Charhaven Riptide 576R, Charhaven Farms
5. JPA Dundas Riffer 4R, Preston Acorn
Female, Calf (first split):
1. Crosby’s Rosabelle 508R, Havenview Charolais
2. Crosby’s Rendezvous 509R, Havenview Charolais
3. Charhaven Riviera 579R, Charhaven Farms
Female, Calf (second split):
1. Crosby’s Ms. Rao 550R, Havenview Charolais
4. Crosby’s Renaissance 512R, Havenview Charolais
5. Cornerstone Red Reba 3R, Cornerstone Charolais
Yearling, Female:
1. Charhaven Lady Primrose 416P, Charhaven Farms
3. MNE Peach 20P, Charhaven Farms
Two Year Old Female:
1. Crosby’s West Kath 399 N, Havenview Charolais
Mature Female:
1. POST Miss Sensation 41L, Cornerstone Charolais
Breeders Herd:
1. Charhaven Farms
2. Havenview Charolais
SIMMENTAL
Eight exhibitors brought out some excellent cattle in the Simmental Breed, where Spud Island Farms of York Point, PEI claimed both Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners. Leading off for them was their bull calf Spud Island Redman 29R which was named Grand Champion. Spud Island Ms Zodiac 160P took the Junior Champion female spot and went on to be named Reserve Champion female. Frey Lawny Farms had the Reserve Junior Female with Frey Lawny Rave Reviews 19R, and they also captured the Grand Champion Female with their mature cow entry Frey Lawny Mia 2M.
Bull Calf:
1. Spud Island Redman 29R, Spud Island Farms
2. Frey Lawny Rainmaker 4R, Frey Lawny Farms
5. Spud Island Rewind 108R, Spud Island Farms
Bull, Yearling:
1. Spud Island Big Step 126P, Spud Island Farms
Female, Calf:
1. Frey Lawny Rave Reviews 19R, Frey Lawny Farms
2. Spud Island Norma 19R, Spud Island Farms
3. Spud Island Ruth 25R, Spud Island Farms
4. Frey Lawny Ms. Reality 2R, Frey Lawny Farms
Female, Yearling:
1. Spud Island Ms. Zodiac 160P, Spud Island Farms
2. DJ’s Ms. Red Jewel 10P, Spud Island Farms
3. Spud Island Jillian 17P, Spud Island Farms
4. Frey Lawny Paprika 24P, Frey Lawny Farms
Two Year Old Female:
1. Spud Island Norma 45N, Spud Island Farms
3. Spud Island Norma-Jean 79N, Spud Island Farms
Mature Female:
1. Frey Lawny Mia 2M, Frey Lawny Farms
Breeders Herd:
1. Spud Island Farms
2. Frey Lawny Farms
Get of Sire:
1. Spud Island Farms
HEREFORDS
Ernest Pippy, Hazelbrook brought his Kimbrook Farm herd to compete in the Hereford Show. He was able to pull out some respectable placings in a hard fought competition which boasted the largest numbers in the beef show. Top placing for him was a fourth in the female calf class with Kimbrook Lydia 3R.
Female Calf (Second split):
4. Kimbrook Lydia 3R, Kimbrook Farm
Female, Yearling:
5. Kimbrook Beth 2P, Kimbrook Farm
7. Kimbrook Sunshine Gal 1P, Kimbrook Farm
Two Year Old Female:
4. Kimbrook Lily 16 K, Kimbrook Farm
Kimbrook Lydia 3R also placed sixth in the Maritime Hereford Heifer futurity.
ABERDEEN ANGUS
Four Island Angus exhibitors took part in the Fall Fair and brought home some top placings. Kurt and Jenn Duncan claimed a Reserve Champion Junior Female rosette with their KJDF Ransom 2R. The animal went on to be named Reserve Grand Champion Angus female. Island entries topped two of the other female classes. Bannockburn Valley Farm, Cornwall P.O., took the Yearling class with Bannockburn Valley Bride 22 P while Lazy RC Erica 1004L claimed the red ribbon in the Mature female class for Glen & Ronnie Ford, Winsloe P.O.
Bull Calf:
4. Bannockburn Valley Vision, Bannockburn Valley Farm
Female, Calf:
2. KJDF Ransom 2R, Kurt & Jenn Duncan
4. KJDF Rainstorm 1R, Kurt & Jenn Duncan
5. Bannockburn Valley Rose 11R, Bannockburn Valley Farm
6. Wheatley River Erica Rae 4R, Glen & Ronnie Ford
Female, Yearling:
1. Bannockburn Valley Bride 22P, Bannockburn Valley Farm
5. Bannockburn Valley Bride 2P, Bannockburn Valley Farm
6. Royal Pride 11P, Andrew Dixon
7. Wheatley River Effie 14P, Glen & Ronnie Ford
Two Year Old:
1. RC Erica 1004L, Glen & Ronnie Ford
3. Bannockburn Valley Rose 2L, Bannockburn Valley Farm
4. Bannockburn Valley Rose 2J, Bannockburn Valley Farm
Breeders Herd:
2. Bannockburn Valley Farm
Get of Sire:
2. Bannockburn Valley Farm
SHORTHORN
Cloverdale Shorthorns owned by Marvin Peters of Springfield was the main exhibitor in the Shorthorn show. Peters was named both Premier Breeder and Exhibitor. He also claimed the Reserve Grand Champion Bull with Cloverdale Billy 5R and the Reserve Champion Junior Female with Cloverdale Bonito 1R. This animal went on to be named Reserve Grand Champion Female.
Bull Calf:
2. Cloverdale Billy 5R, Marvin Peters
3. Cloverdale Horndog 6R, Marvin Peters
Calf, Female:
1. Cloverdale Bonito 1R, Marvin Peters
2. Cloverdale Sholady 2R, Jason Peters
3. Cloverdale Talking Annie 4R, Marvin Peters
4. Cloverdale Kiss & Tell, Marvin Peters
Female, Yearling:
2. Cloverdale Patty Wak Jo 1P, Marvin Peters
COMMERCIAL CATTLE
Glen & Ronnie Ford seized the Reserve Grand Champion Steer in the Fair’s commercial show with Huckleberry. The Reserve Champion Female went to Rocket Girl shown by Frey Lawny Farms. Five Island exhibitors brought entries out for this competition.
Steer:
2. Huckleberry, Glen & Ronnie Ford
3. Cloverdale Sin, Jason Peters
Female, January - May 31, 2005:
2. Princess, Havenview Charolais
4. Wheatley River Gretchen, Glen & Ronnie Ford
Female Yearling:
1. Rocket Girl, Frey Lawny Farms
2. Show Girl, Linsay Seaman
Female, Two Year Old:
1. Blueberry, Glen & Ronnie Ford