It’s been a record-breaking year to remember for Overhill House Simmentals and owner Richard McCulloch, Armadale, West Lothian. Here we profile the 130-cow herd, look at it’s history, and some of the breeding philosophies behind its ongoing progress and development....
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Backmuir sells to 8800gns Rockytop bull at 8500gns 11 bulls average £5832.27 Simmental Bull Champion Islavale Nightrider 22 - sold for 11,000gns The May 2022 born Islavale Nightrider from Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith made 11,000gns to lead the...
ENGLISH WINTER FAIR 2015 – NATIONAL PEDIGREE CALF SHOW
Judge – Ms G Houliston
Overall Champion & Champion Heifer Calf – Sterling Barcardi’s Gigi – Boddington Estates Ltd
Reserve Overall Champion & Champion Bull Calf – Sterling Gino 15 – Boddington Estates Ltd
Reserve Champion Bull Calf – Eaton Fantastic 14 – AJ & SD Heath
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf – Eaton Gamegirl – AJ & SD Heath
Senior Bull Calf born between 1st August 2014 and 31st December 2014
1ST – Eaton Fantastic by Tilbrook Corporal – AJ & SD Heath
2ND – Denizes Fabio by Curaheen Dakota – Mr M A Barlow
3RD – Denizes Fantastic by Whitemire King Kong – Mr M A Barlow
4TH – Storersmith Force 10 by Kilbride Farm Comber – Mr & Mrs Storersmith
Junior Bull Calf born between 1st January 2015 and 30th June 2015
1ST – Sterling Gino by Auchorachan Wizard – Boddington Estates Ltd
2ND – Heathbrow Grand Slam by Hillcrest Champion – DA & LA Sapsed
3RD – Hirwaun Gruffalo by Auchorachan Wizard – Mr A Davies
4TH – Alchester Gladiator by Omorga Volvo – Mr J Shouler
5TH – Storersmith Gatecrasher by Popes Barclay – Mr & Mrs Storersmith
6TH – Storersmith Gallifrey by Popes Barclay – Mr & Mrs Storersmith
Senior Heifer Calf born between 1st August 2014 and 31st December 2014
1ST – Eaton Corporal Fetasha by Tilbrook Corporal – AJ & SD Heath
2ND – Eaton Corporal Fran by Tilbrook Corporal – AJ & SD Heath
3RD – Alchester Frances by Corskie Wham – Mr J Shouler
4TH – Crugmelyn Fenwen by Sterling Herkules – G & E Lloyd
5TH – Crugmelyn Forrero by Auroch Ace – G & E Lloyd
Junior Heifer Calf born between 1st January 2015 and 30th June 2015
1ST – Eaton Gamegirl by Tilbrook Corporal – AJ & SD Heath
2ND – Popes Diamonds Gem by Kilbride Farm Comber – JH & VG Wood
3RD – Denizes Trixie-belle 9th by Kilbride Farm Newry – Mr M A Barlow
4TH – Sterling Virtue’s Gracie by Sterling Flint – Boddington Estates Ltd
5TH – Popes Nellys Gracious by Kilbride Farm Comber – JH & VG Wood
6TH – Deerhurst Goldie by Penwern Amber – Mr G T Van Der Gucht
Junior Heifer Calf born between 1st January 2015 and 30th June 2015
1ST – Sterling Barcardi’s Gigi by Auchorachan ACDC – Boddington Estates Ltd
2ND – Popes Nellys Glory by Kilbride Farm Comber – JH & VG Wood
3RD – Alchester Gloria by Celtic Starbuck – Mr J Shouler
4TH – Chadston Tollies Glamour Girl by Sowenna Aristrocrat – B & E Chadwick
5TH – Dovefields Gabrielle by Omorga Baldwin – L Renshaw & I Brassington
6TH – Cefngwlad Gabriella by Keeldrum Clio – Anwen Jones