BARTON — A total of 56 “4-H’ers” from ten area 4-H clubs took part in the annual Orleans and Essex Counties 4-H Dairy Show, recently held at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton.
The youths, ages 8 to 18, competed for ribbons and championships in both fitting and showmanship and conformation contests.
The show judge was Shayne Brus from Ayers Cliff, Quebec.
In fitting and showmanship, the focus was on the exhibitors and how well they handled their animal.
Isabel Hall was named the Senior Fitting and Showing Champion. The Junior Fitting and Showing Champion was Christin Haynes. Both 4-H’ers are from East Montpelier and are members of the Udderly Crazy 4-H Club.
Capturing first in their respective fitting and showmanship contests, arranged by age, were:
Novice (age 8 and first year in 4-H): Talon Michaud, East Hardwick
Novice (ages 9-13 and first year in 4-H): Ryder Curavoo, Berlin
Junior (ages 9-10): Cash Mosher, Derby
Junior (age 11): Cristin Haynes, East Montpelier
Junior (ages 12-13): Livi Russo, Lunenburg
Senior (ages 14-15): Caroline Kirby, East Montpelier
Senior (ages 16-18): Isabel Hall, East Montpelier
In the conformation classes, organized by age and breed of animal, the judge looked at the physical structure, condition, and appearance of each animal.
Championships were awarded as follows:
AYRSHIRE:
Senior Champion and Grand Champion: Abagail Hurd, Hardwick, with her two-year-old cow.
Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Livi Russo, Lunenburg, with her winter calf.
Junior Reserve Champion: Abagail Hurd, Hardwick, with her spring yearling.
BROWN SWISS:
Junior Champion and Grand Champion: Olyvia Fortin, Newport, with her spring calf.
Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Olyvia Fortin, Newport, with her fall calf.
GUERNSEY:
Junior Champion and Grand Champion: Cody Trudeau, Hardwick, with his spring yearling.
Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Cody Trudeau, Hardwick, with his winter yearling.
HOLSTEIN:
Senior Champion and Grand Champion: Ryanne Nadeau, Derby, with her three-year-old cow.
Senior Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Cash Mosher, Derby, with his two-year-old cow.
Junior Champion: Isabel Hall, East Montpelier, with her fall calf.
Junior Reserve Champion: Ryder Hoffman, Berlin, with his summer yearling.
JERSEY:
Senior Champion and Grand Champion: Livi Russo, Lunenburg, with her two-year-old cow.
Senior Reserve Champion: Zoe Young, West Glover, with her two-year-old cow.
Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Abel Brown, Sutton, with his winter calf.
Junior Reserve Champion: Lane Pickard, Derby, with his winter yearling.
MILKING SHORTHORN:
Junior Champion and Grand Champion: Nora Demaine, West Glover, with her fall calf.
Junior Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion: Max Demaine, West Glover, with his summer yearling.
To learn more about the 4-H dairy program in Essex and Orleans Counties, contact Lindy Birch at (802) 334-7235, ext. 481.
