Rhydri Heidi Laura wins Championship at RWAS Spring Festival

Breed Champion Rhydri Heidi Laura from G Pritchard & S Evans

Judged by McCartneys auctioneer and experienced cattleman Clive Roads, the breed classes at the Royal Welsh Spring Festival, Builth Wells, were held in glorious sunshine on Saturday 17 May.

Topping the line up was the 2022-born first calver Rhydri Heidi Laura, exhibited by G Pritchard & S Evans, New Tredegar, and bred by A & G Crow, Caerphilly. Shown with her March-born heifer calf Aber-Llia Lottie Laura at foot, this smart young cow is sired by Tern Atlas. Standing in reserve was Caebach Whitney Plum from N & R Johnson, Rudry. Born in August 2023, Whitney Plum is sired by the homebred Caebach Sydney and out of Rhydri Abigail Plum, a Haven Jurist daughter.

Other winners included yearling bull Caebach Xavier from N & R Johnson, awarded first prize for bull over 12 months of age, and calf class winner Rhydri Jasper from A & G Crow.

Congratulations to the exhibitors on their success, and thanks go to all of the breeders and handlers for once again supporting the breed classes and promoting Traditional Hereford cattle at this event. If you are interested in exhibiting cattle at a show with Traditional Hereford breed classes, get in touch with the Club to find out how to get started!

RESULTS

Breed Champion Rhydri Heidi Laura, G Pritchard & S Evans

Reserve Breed Champion Caebach Whitney Plum N & R Johnson

Bull, over 12 months of age 1st Caebach Xavier, N & R Johnson

Heifer, 12 to 24 months of age 1st Caebach Whitney Plum, N & R Johnson; 2nd Rhydri Jasmin, A & G Crow

Calf, either sex, under 12 months 1st Rhydri Jasper, A & G Crow; 2nd Caebach X-Quisite Plum, N & R Johnson

Cow or heifer with calf at foot 1st Rhydri Heidi Laura, G Pritchard & S Evans

Best pair of animals, bred by the exhibitor 1st A & G Crow; 2nd N & R Johnson