4^TH & 5^TH March 2010  

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Philip Ogle receiving the trophy from Geoff Hubbuck for the largest profit margin

Kevin Ridley with his calf which won the prize show

Hexham & Northern Marts were delighted to host their second annual Young Farmers Calf Wintering Competition and were astounded with the number of entrants, 69 in total, that purchased their calf from one of four special sales held in October & November last year.  The purpose of the competition is to encourage the cattle rearers of the future to select, bid for and buy a calf of their choice at auction and over-winter the animal at home with the aim of making as much profit as possible. The auction company finances the purchase of the calves and this year the purchases totalled over Forty Six Thousand Pounds.  

A prize show was held on the evening of Thursday 4^th March prior to the sale the next day. Thirty competitors had taken the time to halter train and dress their calves to a very high standard before presenting them in front of the master judge; John Richardson Esq, Ghyll House, Appleby.  After a very hard fought competition judged over six classes the award of overall champion & the handsome David Carr Trophy was taken by Kevin Ridley of Shitlington Hall, a member of Bellingham Young Farmers, with an outstanding British Blue Cross Bred Steer bred by David Swallow of High Edges Green, Haltwhistle.  

The Reserve Champion award went to Jamie Dixon of Westacres, Wark, also a member of Bellingham YFC with a tremendous Limousin Cross Bred Steer bred by Ian Potts of Redburn, Rookhope.  

The John Gibb trophy for the best beast of opposite sex to the champion was won by Judith Ward of Dene Cottage, Halwhistle and her Limousin Cross Bred Heifer which she purchased from Graham Robson, Hole Farm, Bellingham .  The smartness of the handler & the animal caught the eye of the judges as the Dalkin Trophy, new for 2010, was presented by Mrs Jean Dalkin to Judith as the winner of the best turned out calf & handler.  

Other awards within the prize show were as follows;  

Limousin Cross Steer

Limousin Cross Heifer

British Blue Cross Steer

British Blue Cross Heifer

Charolais Cross Steer

Charolais Cross Heifer

All the competitors calves were put up for sale by auction the next day at the weekly sale of store cattle & suckled calves held at Hexham Auction Mart.  The atmosphere was tense as each animal went under the hammer putting club against club and in some cases siblings against each other.  Finally the last calf was sold and the largest profit margin was calculated, this being the main purpose of the competition. 

The winner was Philip Ogle of Wydon Farm, a member of Haltwhistle YFC, with a British Blue Cross Bred Steer, bought from Messrs Tailford of Beacon Rigg for £570 and sold for £870, representing a profit of £300 from purchase to re-sale.  Philip was presented with The JS Hubbuck Trophy by Jeff Hubbuck and also received £100 in prize money for his achievement.  The runner up was the Champion Beast from the previous nights show exhibited by Kevin Ridley showing a profit of £280.

The leading competitors in the profit competition are highlighted below; 

The company would like to thank all competitors, judge, sponsors and all that have made this competition such a huge success.  We look forward to welcoming Young Farmers back to Hexham Auction Mart for the 2010 autumn calf sales when the competition will begin again.  Any YFC member wishing to compete should contact the auctioneers.

YOUNG FARMERS SUCKLED CALF WINTERING COMPETITION 

Hexham and Northern Marts hold annually a Young Farmers suckled calf wintering competition, where any member of the Young Farmers in Northumberland, Cumbria and Co. Durham can buy a suckled calf at one of five Special Sales held at Hexham through the Autumn.

The aim of the competition is to feed the calf through the Winter and make as large a margin as possible when the animal is sold again through Hexham in March.

Hexham & Northern Marts finance the purchase of the calf and prizes will be awarded to those achieving the greatest margin between purchase and sale price

There will be a section for the Young Farmers Calves at the show in March where the calves will be judged in Breed classes, and prize money and rosettes awarded to class winners. The competition is generously sponsored by JS Hubbuck Ltd, Agricultural Merchants and David Carr, Highwood

RULES FOR ENTRY OF COMPETITION

1. All competitors must be fully paid up members of Young Farmers’ Clubs in Northumberland , Cumbria or Co Durham. Competitors must produce a current membership card and supply their membership number on the entry form. Anyone without current membership should contact their club secretary before buying a calf.

2. Competitors may enter no more than one calf in the competition, this to be purchased at one of the following sales

·   Friday 9^th October 2009 - Charolais, Blonde, Belgian Blue, Simmental, Angus Calf Sale

·   Friday 16^th October 2009 - Limousin Calf Sale

·   Thursday 22nd  October 2009 - Bellingham (spring born) Calf Sale

·   Thursday 29^th October 2009 - Tow Law Calf Sale

3. Competitors may not purchase their calf from immediate family.

4. On the day of purchase, competitors must indicate that it is an entry for the competition and a completed entry form must be lodged with the mart office. A parent/guardians signature will be required for any competitors under the age of 18 years.

5. All entries must be sold at Hexham Auction Mart on Friday 5^th March 2010 at the Special Show and Sale. In the event of an animal not being fit for sale on that day a vet’s certificate must be supplied.

6. The cost of the calf will be financed by Hexham and Northern Marts as an interest free loan. This cost will be deducted from the sale proceeds along with our standard commission. The competitor will be liable for any shortfall.

7. The winner of the competition will be the competitor whose calf leaves the greatest margin between the purchase and selling price. They will be awarded the J.S. Hubbuck Ltd Challenge Trophy and £100. The runner-up will receive £50. Prize money and rosettes will be awarded to breed class winners, Overall Champion and Reserve.  The David Carr Trophy will be awarded for the Best Beast in show

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