Back to normal today after a rather hectic weekend. Saturday was Penrith Show and our first outing of the season. James, Michelle, Robert and Chris took a trailer load of Strickley Shorthorns up the motorway while Henry and I stayed at home. Somehow there seems to be too much to do for us all to get away for a full day. The weather was mostly OK at Penrith (though they did have to have their dinner in the Landrover to keep out of the rain) and we had a mostly successful day, with Strickley Dairymaid 5th winning the in milk heifer class and Reserve Champion. She was also part of the winning pair in the Interbreed Pairs. Penrith is well supported by Shorthorn breeders and there were 35 Shorthorns on the field - more than any other breed.
More judging was taking place over the weekend. It was the second weekend for judging the North West Shorthorn Region's Herd Competition. A judge from another region goes round all the entered herds, judging not only nominated individual cows, but youngstock, progeny and the whole herd. Some classes also include production. This weekend the judge, Marshall Crank from Chester, with his daughter, stayed at Strickley. Friday night surprised us by being fine and reasonably warm, so we grabbed the opportunity and had a barbecue, sitting out in James' garden. The judges left at the crack of dawn to visit other herds, coming back to Strickley at the end of the day. After breakfast on Sunday it was the turn of Strickley to be be judged, and hopefully the stock stood out. After dinner they left for another group of herds. I have to admit Henry and I did close our eyes for a minute or two while watching the Olympics in the afternoon.
So today it's back to a full day of work - muck spreading and more work in installing new cubicles.
More judging was taking place over the weekend. It was the second weekend for judging the North West Shorthorn Region's Herd Competition. A judge from another region goes round all the entered herds, judging not only nominated individual cows, but youngstock, progeny and the whole herd. Some classes also include production. This weekend the judge, Marshall Crank from Chester, with his daughter, stayed at Strickley. Friday night surprised us by being fine and reasonably warm, so we grabbed the opportunity and had a barbecue, sitting out in James' garden. The judges left at the crack of dawn to visit other herds, coming back to Strickley at the end of the day. After breakfast on Sunday it was the turn of Strickley to be be judged, and hopefully the stock stood out. After dinner they left for another group of herds. I have to admit Henry and I did close our eyes for a minute or two while watching the Olympics in the afternoon.
So today it's back to a full day of work - muck spreading and more work in installing new cubicles.
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