Mt Pleasant Feature Show, March 20th 2021.

After 2 years of a ‘show drought,’ there was quite a bit of excitement as six exhibitors presented 29 cattle to Judge Mr. Graeme Hamilton, “Hamilton’s Run,” OB Flat, SA, on a perfect autumn day.

One could have been forgiven for thinking there is any such thing as a worldwide pandemic going on, with the day seeing between 6,000 and 7,000 attendees, which is the number for a typical year. The highest number at any one time was just under 5,000, which, to comply with COVID restrictions, was the maximum permitted. The many COVID Marshals on the grounds had little to do apart from observing because everybody was accustomed to COVID-19 compliance.

The Show Society executive is extremely grateful to officials, exhibitors, and attendees for making the show such a resounding success.

We, the exhibitors, are appreciative of the Society for managing to stage the show under trying conditions: first, achieving their COVID compliance, and second, moving into a shell (eventually it will be called a new office) a few days prior to the show, with scant furnishings and equipment.

Comments from the Judge.

"Thank you for the privilege of joining the dedicated Illawarra exhibitors at the 2021 Mt Pleasant Show, which was more than just about the cattle. It was time taken from the farming routine to have fun, a necessary time to see other cattle, to discuss breeding experiences, and to foresee helpful strategies for herd improvement.

My judging task was easier because each class contained worthy placegetters, which combined to make tight championship competitions for the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior sections. I found great examples of balanced dairy cows with ideal body conditions for their age and stage of lactation.

It was especially pleasing to see many durable cows in the very senior classes carrying their age and lifetime production well. I was looking for functional red dairy cows that avoid trait extremes, are bright and alert, move effortlessly through their daily routine, and are a pleasure to work with. I regard these cows as profitable and rewarding.

I wish the breeders success in their pursuit of breed improvement. I know their diligence will leave no stone unturned on the path ahead. Thank you to all the exhibitors and stewards for their hospitality and friendship."

Graeme Hamilton

Class 1: Junior Handler Class, aged 8-14.

1st Eli McIntosh
2nd Beth Philbey

Class 2: Open Handler Class, aged 8-20.

1st Eliana McIntosh
2nd Sarah Pearce
3rd Thomas Follett
4th Rayne Philbey

Class 3: Baby Calf.

1st Springvale Blossom 21 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Blackwood Park Beemer, d. S Blossom 16.
2nd Glenhaven Little Princess 20 (NW & MH Mueller) s. Glenhaven Branson, d. G Little Princess 10.

Class 4: Yearling Heifer.

1st Springvale Laurel 34 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Kuszmar Stroker Ace, d. Springvale Laurel 30.
2nd Glenbrook Beauty Queen (IL & JA Mueller) s. Blackwood Park Liberton, d. Ovensdale Beauty 383.

Class 5: 18-month Heifer.

1st  Lemon Grove Honeymoon 52 (IL & JA Mueller) s. Llandovery Manus Excell, d. LG HM 49.
2nd Edenvale Zapphire (DJ & KM Philbey) s. Springvale Joseph, d. Edenvale Zebedee.

Class 6: Heifer 2 years old, dry.

1st Edenvale Prucia (DJ & KM Philbey), s. Springvale Pleus, d. Edenvale Honeymoonshine.
2nd Glenbrook Petal 29 (IL&JA Mueller), s. Llandovery WBS Qunicy, d. Glenbrook Petal 26.

JUVENILE CHAMPION ILLAWARRA FEMALE:  Edenvale Prucia (DJ & KM Philbey)

RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION ILLAWARRA:  Springvale Blossom 21 (Springvale Enterprises)

Class 7: Cow 3 years and under, dry.

1st  Springvale Blush 11 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Springvale Pleble, d. S Blush 5.
2nd Glenhaven Linda 16 (NW&MH Mueller)  s. Springvale Buster, d. Glenhaven Linda 14.

Class 8: Cow 2 years old, in milk. 

Class 9: Cow 2½ years old, in milk.

1st Springvale Honeymoon 95 (Springvale Enterprises), s. Kangawarra Bunyip, d. S HM 33.

Class 10: Cow 3 years old, in milk.

1st Glenbrook Boronia 5 (IL & JA Mueller) s. Llandovery Stellas Secret, d. Glenbrook Boronia 2.
2nd Springvale Buttercup 50 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Glenbrook Distinction, d. S Buttercup 35.

Class 11: Junior Group of Three, 3 years and under.
1st  IL & JA Mueller
2nd Springvale Enterprises

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION ILLAWARRA FEMALE:  Glenbrook Boronia 5 (IL & JA Mueller)

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION ILLAWARRA FEMALE:  Springvale Buttercup 50 (Springvale Enterprises)

Class 12: Cow 4 and 5 years old, dry.

1st Springvale Choice 26 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Llandovery Presto, d. S Choice 22.

Class 13: Cow over 5 years old, dry.

1st Springvale Fuchsia 35 (Springvale Enterprises), s. Springvale Brigadier, d. S Fuchsia 21.
2nd Glenhaven Tulip 9  ((NW & MH Mueller) s. Glenhaven Benny, d. Glenhaven Tulip 7.

Class 14: Cow 4 years old, in milk.

1st Glenbrook Venus 37 (IL & JA Mueller) s. Three Creeks Verbenas Viper, d. Glenbrook Venus 29.
2nd Glenhaven Mima 3 (NW & MH Mueller) s. Llandovery Presto, d. Glenhaven Mima.
3rd , Springvale Irene 25 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Myrtleholme Hunt, d. S Irene 12.

Class 15: Cow 5 years old, in milk.

1st Springvale Princess 22 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Treeton Pingerley, d. S Princess 14.
2nd Springvale Thelma 69 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Three Creeks Redgum, d. S Thelma 49.

Class 16: Cow 6 years old, in milk.

1st Bridgeview Mima (D&C Doecke) s. Llandovery Presto, d. Happy Valley Mima 13.
2nd Bridgeview Thorn 10 (Damien Doecke) s. Kangawarra Jimbo, d. Bridgeview Thorn 5.
3rd Springvale Hazel 13 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Llandovery Presto, d. Springvale Hazel 10.

Class 17: Cow over 6 years old, in milk.

1st Glenhaven Little Princess 13 (NW & MH Mueller) s. Treeton Pingerley, d. G Little P 9.
2nd Springvale Cherry 10 (Springvale Enterprises) s. Myrtleholme Mitch, d. S Cherry.

Class 18: Best udder.

1st  Glenhaven Little Princess 13 (NW & MH Mueller)

2nd Bridgeview Mima (D & C Doecke)
3rd Glenbrook Venus 37 (IL & JA Mueller)
4th Glenbrook Boronia 5 (IL & JA Mueller)
5th Springvale Princess 22 (Springvale Enterprises)
6th Springvale Hazel 13 (Springvale Enterprises)
7th NW&MH Mueller, Glenhaven Mima 3
8th Springvale Thelma 69 (Springvale Enterprises)

Class 19: Group of 3, any age.
1st IL & JA Mueller
2nd Springvale Enterprises
3rd NW & MH Mueller

Class 20: Sire’s progeny; pair of females by one sire.
1st Llandovery Presto (D & C Doecke)

Class 21: Dam and daughter or two daughters of one dam.

SENIOR CHAMPION ILLAWARRA FEMALE: Bridgeview Mima (D & C Doecke)

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION ILLAWARRA FEMALE:  Springvale Princess 22 (Springvale Enterprises)

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR: Springvale Enterprises (WN&CA Doecke)