Tamariki enjoy calf and lamb show event

• Author: Alyssa Smith
• Published date: 03 November 2021
• Publication title: Stratford Press

Stratford A&P Association assistant secretary Emma Collins says the association is pleased it could host the event for tamariki.

“It’s unfortunate we had to postpone the main show, but we’re working to run parts of the show. So many people look forward to the show each year and being able to run this event for the kids is something we’re very happy about.”

To adhere to COVID-19 rules and regulations, Emma says there were sign-in sheets, a separate area for spectators, and mask wearing was recommended.

“It worked really well. It’s a big space so people could spread out.”

Lucas Kiser, 7, and his brother Andre, 6, entered their lambs in the event.

Lucas says this is the first time they’ve entered the Stratford A&P Show.

“I really wanted to give it a go. I thought that it looked fun and Floppy is a very good lamb.”

Andre says he entered his lamb Cutie in the St Joseph’s Stratford calf and lamb day.

“I had a lot of fun at the school pet day and I thought it would be great to bring Cutie to the A&P Show as well.”

The brothers were successful at the event, with Andre winning ribbons for second in calling, third in rearing, and fifth in leading. Lucas won third in leading, and fourth in calling and rearing.

Cassandra Bond, 7, and her lamb Lily were also successful at the event.

“I had a lot of fun. We ended up winning grand champion lamb which was pretty amazing. I’m so proud of Lily.”

Emma says the event was a success.

“We had a lot of entries and all the kids had fun on the day. It was really great.

“Without our fantastic sponsors, this couldn’t happen.”

■ More photos in next week’s paper.

■ Results:

Calf:

Best Lead, dairy and beef calves, pre-school: 1st Hunter Brookes. Best reared, dairy and beef calves, pre-school: 1st Hunter Brookes, Type, dairy and beef calves, pre-school: 1st Hunter Brookes. Champion calf, pre-school: champion Hunter Brookes. Best Lead, dairy pedigree or grade, all breeds, secondary: 1st Grace Stachursk. Best Reared, dairy pedigree or grade, all breeds, secondary: 1st Nicole Honeyfield. Type, dairy pedigree or grade, all breeds, secondary: 1st Ryan Honeyfield. Champion Calf, secondary Huirangi Valley Farms Cup: champion Nicole Honeyfield. Best Lead Calf, dairy pedigree or grade, all breeds...