Senior Champion Heifer Froglands Mr Bright Ranunculus owned by Toris Holsteins and Jerseys and Reserve Senior Champion heifer Zenith Park Jets Fortune owned by Niki and Jackie Davies. (From left) Courtney Afford from Billabong Farms, Jackie Davies, Chris Thompson and Luke Gardiner.
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Holstein Australia’s South Australian sub-branch held their 45th annual All Breeds Calf and Handlers Day at Murray Bridge in April.
Grand Champion Heifer Froglands Mr Bright Ranunculus owned by Chris Thompson (left) and Toby Zilm.
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The event was well attended with about 60 participants and 70 animals on show.
Organiser Courtney Afford (left), Reserve Champion Maree-Sage Morter-Grant, Junior Champion Handler Lachlan Fiebiger, Rebecca Haebich and Luke Gardiner.
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Senior Champion Heifer was Froglands Mr Bright Ranunculus owned by Chris Thompson and Toby Zilm from Toris Holsteins and Jerseys.
Chloe Hutt.
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Reserve Senior Champion Heifer was Zenith Park Jets Fortune owned by Niki and Jackie Davies.
Richard Warner.
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Senior Champion Handler was Chris Thompson and reserve was Indie Guidolin.
Junior Champion Handler was Lachlan Fiebiger and reserve was Maree-Sage Morter-Grant.
The ring was presided over by Luke Gardiner from Avonlea Holsteins.
Event organiser Courtney Afford said the event, which was open to all dairy breeds, was a great success.
Senior Champion Handler Chris Thompson (middle right) and Reserve Senior Champion Handler Indie Guidolin with judge Luke Gardiner (left) and Rebecca Haebich (right).
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“It is a great opportunity for anyone to come along and develop their skills.
Monique Schutz took home first place in the calf classic fancy dress.
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“We have classes from handlers to fancy dress as well,” Courtney said.
Class four judge’s line up at the calf and handlers day at Murray Bridge.
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Courtney said she had been involved in the show since she was little helping her mum, who was also once an organiser of the show.
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