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By Tracy Porteous
AgriNews Contributor

RUSSELL – On Sun., July 14, young Jersey enthusiasts and their families gathered in Russell at the fairgrounds for the annual St. Lawrence Valley Jersey Club’s Youth Rally.  After a pot-luck lunch, attendees had a short showmanship clinic before a group photo.  Thirty-nine young people gathered to compete in this event. Judge Patricia Fontaine from Rang Saint-Joachim in Mirabel had the task of judging for the day.  The Pee-Wee costume class was popular again this year, giving pee wee entrants the opportunity to display their creativeness with outfitting their calves.

Results: 

  • Costume Class (Pee Wee): 1st- Christina Lee, 2nd- Samantha Lee
  • Novice Showmanship:1st- Ryleigh Renaud, 2nd- Kenedy Black
  • Junior Showmanship:  1st-Morgan Renaud, 2nd- Veronica Lee
  • Intermediate Showmanship:  1st-Felicity Porteous, 2nd-Nicole Spichtig
  • Senior Showmanship:  1st- Vanessa Birt, 2nd- Maryn Hunter
  • Pee Wee Showmanship:1st- Sawyer Rivington ,2nd- Andi Rivington
  • Grand Champion Showperson- Vanessa Birt, Reserve Champion Showperson- Felicity Porteous, Honourable Mention- Maryn Hunter
  • Conformation Classes Results:
  • Junior Calf: 1st- Andi Rivington with Riview Chocochip Sapphire ET, 2nd- Sawyer Rivington with Riview Chocochip Saradean ET
  • Intermediate Calf: 1st-Meaghan Fraser with Gleneil VIP Knock’n Boots, 2nd- Kenedy Black with Payneside DBR Pink Panther
  • Senior Calf: 1st- Vanessa Birt with Kawartha Canadian Jayla, 2nd- Ryleigh Renaud with Spruce Briar Nitrp Munchie
  • Summer Yearling: 1st-Morgan Renaud with Bridon SS Isabel, 2nd-Tayler Wattie with Valley Avon Channing Hyatt
  • Junior Yearling: 1st- Maryn Hunter with Maker Smokeshow Vevo, 2nd- Brady Wytenbburg with Spruce Briar Victorious Fudge
  • Grand Champion Calf: Maryn Hunter with Maker Smokeshow Vevo, Reserve Grand Champion Calf Brady Wytenbburg with Spruce Briar Victorious Fudge, Honourable Mention Calf Meaghan Fraser with Gleneil VIP Knock’n Boots

At the conclusion of the show, our Jersey Ambassador was announced, congratulations to Emma Hess.  Winner of the Herdsperson Award was Addison Quaile.  A special presentation of recognition was given to Ria Elshof for 13 years of serving as the Club’s secretary/treasurer.

Milk was provided by Reid’s Dairy for all attendees.  Special thanks to our sponsors Dundas Agri Systems, Lely,  Avonbank, and Grand River Robotics.  Thanks to the Russell Agricultural Society for hosting our event.