Success for NI Holstein Young Breeders at National competition

Members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club recently attended Holstein UK’s National Competitions Day, hosted by the Hallon Herd in Shropshire.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Sep 2021, 08:22 BST
NI Holstein Young Breedersâ€TM Club members James Patton, Carrowdore, and Max Watson, Macosquin, were joint second in the junior stockjudging category at Holstein UKâ€TMs National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Adding their congratulations are sponsors Richard Mallett, left, and David Gadd, right, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.NI Holstein Young Breedersâ€TM Club members James Patton, Carrowdore, and Max Watson, Macosquin, were joint second in the junior stockjudging category at Holstein UKâ€TMs National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Adding their congratulations are sponsors Richard Mallett, left, and David Gadd, right, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.
NI Holstein Young Breedersâ€TM Club members James Patton, Carrowdore, and Max Watson, Macosquin, were joint second in the junior stockjudging category at Holstein UKâ€TMs National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Adding their congratulations are sponsors Richard Mallett, left, and David Gadd, right, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.

The one-day event marked a welcome return to national competition, with local HYB members competing in the junior, intermediate and senior stockjudging and linear sections.

Northern Ireland HYB co-ordinator Andrew Patton said:”Last year’s itinerary fell victim to the C19 pandemic, and although the HYB Weekend Rally isn’t taking place in 2021, we welcomed the opportunity to participate at National Competitions Day. The event attracts the top judges from regional HYB clubs across the UK.”

The Northern Ireland team didn’t disappoint, with several individuals and teams featuring on the leader board.

HYB intermediate linear competitors Harry Orr, Cloughmills, and Ryan McKnight, Drumbo, were placed fourth at National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Also pictured are Semex representatives Richard Mallett and David Gadd, with Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.HYB intermediate linear competitors Harry Orr, Cloughmills, and Ryan McKnight, Drumbo, were placed fourth at National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Also pictured are Semex representatives Richard Mallett and David Gadd, with Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.
HYB intermediate linear competitors Harry Orr, Cloughmills, and Ryan McKnight, Drumbo, were placed fourth at National Competitions Day, held in Shropshire. Also pictured are Semex representatives Richard Mallett and David Gadd, with Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.

Max Watson from the Majestic Herd in Macosquin, Coleraine, was awarded first place overall in the junior section for the best reasons.

Joint second prize in the junior stockjudging competition went to Max Watson, and fellow competitor James Patton from the Carrowcroft Herd in Carrowdore, County Down.

The Northern Ireland HYB team, comprising of James Patton, Max Watson, Tom McKnight, Ryan McKnight, Robert Stewart and Chris Heenan, were placed fourth overall in the stockjudging competition.

In the linear section Harry Orr from the Ballyportery Herd in Cloughmills, County Antrim, claimed third prize in the intermediate class.

The Northern Ireland stockjudging team, Robert Stewart, Chris Heenan, James Patton, Ryan McKnight, Max Watson and Tom McKnight, were fourth at the Holstein Young. Breedersâ€TM National Competitions Day held in Shropshire. Included are sponsors Richard Mallett and David Gadd, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.The Northern Ireland stockjudging team, Robert Stewart, Chris Heenan, James Patton, Ryan McKnight, Max Watson and Tom McKnight, were fourth at the Holstein Young. Breedersâ€TM National Competitions Day held in Shropshire. Included are sponsors Richard Mallett and David Gadd, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.
The Northern Ireland stockjudging team, Robert Stewart, Chris Heenan, James Patton, Ryan McKnight, Max Watson and Tom McKnight, were fourth at the Holstein Young. Breedersâ€TM National Competitions Day held in Shropshire. Included are sponsors Richard Mallett and David Gadd, Semex; Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.

Working in tandem, Harry Orr and Ryan McKnight, Cairnrock Herd, Drumbo, made their way to fourth place in the intermediate linear team category.

Congratulations to everyone!

The prizes were presented by Richard Mallett and David Gadd, representing the HYB’s principal sponsor Semex; and Holstein UK president John Jamieson, and immediate past president Robert Clare.

The NI Holstein Young Breeders’ Club acknowledges the support of its mentors and coaches Andrew Kennedy and Geoffrey Patton.