VAS Ltd Dairy Cattle State Finals held at International Dairy Week

Tatura Park is hosting International Dairy week once again.  The State Finals for the Dairy Judging and Parading took place Sunday January 15th.  The 2 Victorian representatives this year at the National Finals are Cally O'Shannassy and Renee Anderson. 

Dairy Parader results are as follows -

1st - Renee Anderson          2nd - Lora Schulz     3rd - Zali Deenan

L - R Zali Deenan, Lora Schulz & Renee Anderson.  Winners of the State Final of the VAS Ltd Dairy Paraders Competition.

Dairy Judging results are as follows -

1st - Cally O'Shannassy    2nd - Tamara Loughridge    3rd - Rachel Dickson   4th - Karl Munden

L - R Cally o'shannassy, tamara loughridge, Rachel Dickson & karl munden.  winners of the state final of the vas ltd dairy judging competition.

Pryde's EasiFeed - Proud Sponsors of the Pryde's Easifeed Saddle Horse Championships

VAS Ltd would like to thank their major sponsor's Pryde's Easifeed for their continued support during the Saddle Horse Championships.  Visit their website for a thorough look at the amazing products they have to offer.

Junior Beef & Dairy Parader Competition Regulations

With the Spring Show season well under way make sure you know the'new' regulations as of 2nd July 2016 if you are thinking of Parading Beef or Dairy Cattle.  These are -

• Age of Parader must be 8 years & over as of the day of the show.
• Parader must be attired in suitable clothing including solid shoes or boots.
• Handler to lead a heifer only under 2 years (as of the day of the Show).
• Handlers Animal must be eligible for breed registration with their respective breed Society or entered in an ordinary class with details of exhibit on the respective Show/event entry form for insurance purposes.
• The judge may ask the Parader to swap animals if required.
• Adult or Steward assistance is acceptable for Parader under 12 years. (Preferred that parents or siblings are not the assistance)
• Competitions can be split into several age groups depending on the number of entries and level of experience.
• Parader Competitions are conducted under the FCAS & VAS Ltd regulations and National final competitors must be over 15 years of age at the time of the State final and reside within Victoria.

Numurkah Show Society have cancelled their horse events. The 'show' is still going on

Due to the wet conditions the Committee of the Numurkah Show have had to cancel the Horse Events that were to be held at their show October 19th.  The remainder of the Show will go ahead as planned. 

A new date will be set for their horse competition and advertised on this website and our Facebook page.

2016 Beef Cattle Judging National Final Winners

The 2016 National Finals of the Beef Cattle Judging Competition has been won by Queensland's Sarah Peters.  South Australia's Nick Van Den Berg came in at 2nd followed by Victoria's Alexander Chester.  Fantastic effort to make it to the National Finals.  A huge thankyou to all the competitors.

2016 National Dairy Cattle Judging Winners

Each State has been represented today in the FCAS National Final for Dairy Cattle Judging.  Queensland's Sarah Peters took first place, followed by South Australia's Ben Hentschke with Victoria's Glenn Ross achieving third.  Fantastic achievement to make it to the National Finals.

L - R Glen Ross, Ben Hentschke,

2016 Rural Ambassador Award National Final Results

The 2016 Rural Ambassador Awards National Final was held overnight in Launceston by FCAS.  Victoria's representative Sherrie Lee did an outstanding job but the coveted prize was awarded to South Australia's representative Jeremy Schutz followed by NSW representative Charles Mills as Runner Up.  Congratulations to all the finalists for representing your state.

Ella McCarthy claims 2nd prize at the National Merino Fleece Judging Final

Victoria's representative Ella McCarthy has claimed 2nd place in todays National Merino Fleece Judging Final held by FCAS in Launceston.  First place went to NSW representative Brooke Sewell while 3rd was taken out locally by Tasmania's representative Jesse Morgan. 

2016 Junior Beef Cattle Handling & Judging State Finals Results

Well done to all the competitors in the State Final held at the Royal Melbourne Show on Saturday.  

Erin Arnott took out 1st prize in the Junior Handling, 2nd Tiffany McLauchlan and 3rd place was Diana Branson.

Erin Arnott - Victorian State Final Winner Beef Handling

2016 Beef Handling State Final - 3rd Diana Branson 2nd Tiffany McLauchlan 1st Erin Arnott

Jessica Parker is the Victorian State Final Winner for Junior Cattle Judging this year.  Followed by Ruby Canning in 2nd place and Taylah Sykes coming in third. 

Beef Cattle Judging State Final Winner Jessica Parker

L - R 2nd - Ruby Canning1st Jessica Parker3rd Taylah Sykes

Katerina Blekic - 2016 Rural Ambassador Award Winner

Katerina Blekic has taken out the coveted Rural Ambassador Award for 2016.  Katerina represents the Mildura Show Society and won the Junior Ambassador Award 2015.  She will go on to the Nationals and be a fantastic representative for Victoria.    Taylor McPhail, representing the Wangaratta Show Society was runner up to Katerina.  Congratulations to the 2 of you.

After a gruelling day at the Royal Melbourne Show on Saturday, including competing in the Young Farmers Challenge and coming in Second Place the eleven contestants represented their show societies splendidly.   They met with our panel of 3 judges, then delivered their 3 minute speech to the guests at the luncheon.  They all put forth very a convincing story as to how they would "Encourage Youth Participation in Agricultural shows and the Community"  Many ideas came across and we certainly will be taking some of their advise. 

A huge thank you to all of those that attended the Luncheon, without you support our Rural Show Societies would not be as successful.  To our 3 judges, Jason Ronald OAM, Stephanie Bullen and Tim Lee we thank you so very much for sitting on our panel and taking part in such an important event on our calendar.

WINNER - KATERINA BLEKIC REPRESENTING MILDURA SHOW SOCIETY      RUNNER UP -TAYLOR MCPHAIL REPRESENTING WANGARATTA SHOW SOCIETY

back row L-R  - sOPHIE CROOKE, KATHERINE BAIN, ERIN ARNOTT, LAURA BRADLEY, KATERINA BLEKIC (WINNER), SHEREE HENDERSON.     FRONT ROW L-RJOSEPH BROOKS, JOHN WRIGHT, PETER VALLANCE, AYDEN EMBLING, TAYLOR MCPHAIL (RUNNER UP)