2009 National Shorthorn Youth Expo Results

The 2009 National Shorthorn Youth Expo was held from the 3rd-5th October 2009 at the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds. This year's Expo was kindly Sponsored by Broome Shorthorns, Jerilderie. 64 members aged from 5 to 25 competed over the three days. Some of the major highlights are listed below:

Grand Final Heifer Draw
The Major prize of the show is a stud heifer kindly donated by the Leeds family of Broome Shorthorns, Jereilderie. Emily Eather won this heifer.

Sprys Foundation Heifer
Kindly donated by the Spry family, this heifer was won by Helen DeCosta. The heifer was donated in order to provide an opportunity for a youth member who doesn't have their own stud or their parents don't have a stud, to start breeding shorthorn cattle.

Heifers
Judges: Andy Withers and Renae Robertson
Grand Champion sponsored by Holbrook Vet Centre: Eselar Park Lock Honour D050 exhibited by Carla Wiese-Smith
Calf Champion: Spry's Ellie E008 exhibited by Lachlan Spry
Intermediate Champion: Eselar Park Lock Honour D050 exhibited by Carla Wiese-Smith
Senior Champion: Tarraganda 119N Tanktop D1 exhibited by Ashley Morris

Bred, Owned and Exhibited Heifers
Judges: Andy Withers and Renae Robertson
Clargo Shorthorns Grand Champion: Damo Park Zena exhibited by Thomas Ritchie
Reserve Champion: Wollongabba Blueberry exhibited by Katie DeJong

Junior Judging
Judge: Tim Robinson
David Jerry Memorial Trophy for Grand Champion: Luke Cronin. Luke will now be the associate judge at the 2010 Angus Roundup
Junior Champion: Miranda Eyb
Intermediate Champion: Helen DeCosta
Senior Champion: Keera Board

Herdsman
Judges: Damien and Jayne Cooper
Max and Caroline O'Keefe trophy for Grand Champion: Rachael Wheeler.
Junior Champion: Katie DeJong
Intermediate Champion: Adam Greenland
Senior Champion: Keera Board

Paraders
Judge: Scott Myers
NSW Women's Committee Trophy for Grand Champion: Rachael Wheeler.
Junior Champion: Katie DeJong
Intermediate Champion: Thomas Ritchie
Senior Champion: Rachael Wheeler

Landmark 'Most Potential' Stud Breeder: Chad Williamson

Best Presented Heifer: Nero Lock Victoria D089 exhibited by Rachael Wheeler

NSW Shorthorns 2010 Ambassador: Chad Williamson

Scott Ridley Educational Scholarship: John Pickford

Tocal Judging School Scholarship: Helen DeCosta

NSW Shorthorns Ladies Youth Scholarship: Mikaela Carter