The competition was organised by Nicci Chamberlin who also planned the routes for drivers, Lucy Howe, Darryn Forsey and herself. Judging the competition was David Norman from the Ciderhouse, he commented: “It was a very hard task judging, all of the entries across the fifteen herds were of a consistent high standard. I thoroughly enjoyed the three days which included a visit to the Isle of Wight to judge the Bradley family’s Crockers herd.”

The Presentation Evening was held at Little Langford Farm, near Salisbury, by kind permission of Nick and Topsy Helyer, with forty three members attending. This is a tenanted farm owned by the Wilton Estate and the home of the Clampit herd with 240 cows which are housed all the year round. Before the presentations members enjoyed viewing the herd and also looking at some of the older buildings which are still in use.

Supper was served by Caroline Huins and family in aid of the HYB and a raffle was also held.

Dave Norman presented the awards with Derek Biss presenting the GTH sponsored prizes.

After the presentations John Stratton (Semex),Lucy Howe(Genus) and Nicci Chamberlin were thanked for their help and tokens of gratitude were presented to Dave Norman, Nick and Topsy Helyer, Nicci Chamberlin and Darryn Forsey by Elizabeth Walker.

Results 

Judge: David Norman (Ciderhouse)                     

Best Heifer -  The Steven Carter Trophy  (Sponsored by GTH)

1^st   CB Cooper Partnership, Noremead Twist Helena

2^nd   Longmoor Farm Partners, Vekis Elsa 12

3^rd   Nicholas Helyer,  Clampitt Silkie 284                                 

4th   Rookhaye Estate, Rookhaye Shottle Eilleen 

Best Cow - The Fitzhall Trophy

1^st   SR Pottow and Son, Eastknook Bolton Pamela

2^nd   Longmoor Farm Partners, Cherwell Tranquil Daybreak  

3^rd    Rookhaye Estate, Rookhaye Design Gloss          

4^th    CB Cooper Partnership, Noremead Rockafella Present 

Female Family – The Thingley Challenge Cup          

1^st   Rookhaye Estate, Jantje

2^nd   SR Pottow and Son, Gem

3^rd   Nicholas Helyer, Lana

Bull Progeny - WMF Cup

1^st Longmoor Farm Partners, Picston Shottle

2^nd Rookhaye Estate, Picston Shottle                        

3^rd  CB Cooper Partnership, Ecstasy Durham 

Senior Group  – The Leslie Bown Rose Bowl

1^st CB Cooper Partnership                                                

2^nd Longmoor Farm Partners                                

3^rd Rookhaye Estate          

Non-Winners / New Entrants – The Seaborough Cup (Sponsored by Semex)

1^st   Rookhaye Estate, Rookhaye

2^nd   DW Pickford and Son, Cherryhill

3^rd   West Park Farm, Lymatra  

4^th   RJ and NJ Clarke Ltd, Westleaze

Small Herd (under 200 cows) - The K W South Trophy

1^st   AM Gregory & Sons, Boxbrook      

2^nd   AJ & MRF Fox, Abbeymead                                     

3^rd   JS Reis & Partners, Roachwood      

Large Herd (200 cows & over) – The Logan Salver

1^st SR Pottow and Son, Eastknook

2^nd RD Horton and Son, Hinton

3^rd Longmoor Farm Partners, Longmoor                                          

4^th CB Cooper Partnership, Noremead

Best Overall Herd - The Martinos Perpetual Challenge Cup (Sponsored by Genus)

Champion - SR Pottow and Son

Reserve Champion- RD Horton and Son   

Hon Mention - AM Gregory and Sons