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Royal Cornwall Show welcomed Vikki Wood (Popes) to judge the British Simmental Section for 2023. Seven breeders battled with high winds and soaring temperatures bringing forward twenty- four exhibits for scrutiny. Judge’s Comments I will begin by congratulating all...
Mixbury Hall Neon takes 1st place in the first class of the 2022 British Simmental “Virtual” Show, Bull Calf born on or after 1st August 2021.
With a fantastic 51 entries, the show certainly kicked off in style!
The red ticket winner Mixbury Hall Neon 22, was presented by Mr VC Bailey, Brackley, Northamptonshire, and is sired by stock bull Tilbrook Frank 14, who has bred 120 sons and daughters into the herd. Mixbury-Hall Isra, who goes back to Astcote Cruiser 11 is the Dam of this March 2022-born lad.
Results:
1st Entry 36 DOB 03.03.22 Mixbury Hall Neon
2nd Entry 14 DOB 02.04.22 Auchorachan Neptune
3rd Entry 48 DOB 20.08.21 Cladymore Mr muscle
4th Entry 28 DOB 21.09.21 Kilbride Farm Mustang
5th Entry 35 DOB 05.03.22 Mixbury Hall Nathaniel
Huge thanks to Gary Christie of the Rockytop herd for judging this class. Please look out for a video from Gary following this post.
The 2nd to 5th placed animals are shown below, visit our Facebook page to view all of the entries.
