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Thursday 5 August 2010

Cartmel Show

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Yesterday was Cartmel Show - by all accounts a great success (especially with the weather). We took a slightly smaller contingent of Strickley stock than sometimes. James went on his own with just 4 animals. Henry was busy thistle topping and I was at work. I don't usually miss shows, but I've had too many days off lately hostessing at home, and couldn't really afford another. But we weren't missed and James and the cows came back with 2 firsts and a champion. Well done to Strickley Pansy - a 9 year old example of the longevity of the Dairy Shorthorn breed.

And if you want to watch how the Victorian famers showed their cattle (allegedly) - watch "Ben Fogle's Escape in Time" on BBC Two. It's not the most in depth analysis of Victorian farm practices, but this weeks challenges culminate in a Show. The "expert" - dressed up in appropriate period costume - is Graham Madeley - a well known Shorthorn breeder (Rodway Herd) from Shropshire. If you miss it - catch it on i-player!

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