The All Breeds Spring Dairy Show held its inaugural event at the Elmore Events Centre in November.
While it was only a small show, organiser Scott Sommerville said exhibitors and onlookers were all blown away by the quality of the cows and the facilities.
“The arena and sheds are all first class, I don’t think you would find a better facility anywhere in Australia,” Scott said.
Grand Champion Cow was Tandara Askn Belle owned by Ben Govett.
Interbreed Intermediate Champion was Westmuir LR Chief Jacobina 9770-Et owned by Dylan Morris from Dylander Park Genetics.
Interbreed Junior Champion was Firework Karlies Karma owned by Jess Eagles.
“There is an interesting story behind the intermediate champion, Dylan won her in an IDW raffle and she has gone on to do very well for him,” Scott said.
Scott said while he was disappointed with numbers, he did acknowledge the timing might not have been ideal, especially considering the longer than normal hay season
“We didn’t realise when we scheduled the show it would also clash with the very popular Noorat show, so we will definitely be looking at a change of date and we will give it another a go in 2026.
“We had great sponsorship, and I am sure all the exhibitors went home happy, including Ben who took home a Bale Up Hayfeeder and fire pit,” Scott said.
Ben said the decision to attend the show was very last minute and only possible because he finished up his hay the day before.
He said Belle was a super balanced four-year-old with a fantastic udder.
“It was a great little show and the arena was amazing. The facilities were spot on and I think it provided a good opportunity for all the young kids to get in and learn all about showing,” Ben said.
Nadine Lynn said her children Penny and Adam had a ball and a learnt a lot.
“They did all the work getting their animals ready and they did really well,” Nadine said.
“Penny was awarded Red and White Junior Champion with Kanbowro Diamond Big M 4909, and Adam, Reserve with Kanbowro Raeban Brandy 4941. Penny also received Reserve Junior Champion in the All Breeds Youth Show with Big M,” Nadine said.
She said the family was only just starting out in the show ring and they were all enjoying the experience and looking forward to learning as much as they could.