KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Hereford breed showcased the most entries of any breed at the 2008 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) in Harrisburg, Pa. Marty Lueck, Mountain, Grove, Mo., judged the 164-head show and commended exhibitors for bringing out a quality set of bulls and females to compete at the first national show of the 2008 fall show season.
The winners in the spring yearling division dominated the female show and went on to earn grand and reserve overall honors. Purple Hennessey 44T ET, by BR DM Channing ET, exhibited by Karey Howes, Taneytown, Md., was selected grand champion and won the bronze trophy. Cory Krietz, Frederick, Md., with Showtime Ramseys Destiny 720 by LaGrand Reload 80P ET claimed reserve accolades.
In the bull show, NS Polled Herefords, Mason, Ohio, took center stage with the grand and yearling champion bull,NS Trident ET 733, by NS Keno 005. Following with the reserve grand champion and junior calf champion bull was Oak Ledge Farm, Belmont, N.H., with KEB Harrison Hard Rock 5073U by SR CG Hard Rock 5073. The popular calf also showed at the side of KEB Olivia Online 122LP. The duo was selected the grand champion cow-calf pair.
KEB Omega Odyssey 1ETS and her March bull calf by KT Top Secret 1030 garnered the reserve champion title in the cow-calf show. After exhibiting the reserve champion bull and the grand and reserve champion cow-calf pair, Oak Ledge Farm gathered banners for premier exhibitor and best six head. Star Lake Cattle Ranch, Skiatook, Okla., won the premier breeder award.
To view complete results of the 2008 Keystone International Hereford Show visit www.hereford.org. The “Shows” menu on the left includes “National Show Results.” Champion and division winner photos may be downloaded at www.herefordphotoshop.com/media. Enter “Hereford08” when prompted for a password.
Additional division results
Spring calf champion heifer: Showtime Cattle Co., Greenfield, Ind., with Showtime Ramsey Taylor 852 by MH Monument 3147.
Reserve spring calf champion heifer: Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Maddie 18U ET by BR Moler ET.
Junior calf champion heifer: Randa Owen, Ft. Payne, Ala., with DelHawk Purple Treasure 0805E by CH Enuff Prophet 2913.
Reserve junior calf champion heifer: Oak Ledge Farm, Belmont, N.H., with KEB Hailey Hard Rock 5073U by SR CG Hard Rock 5073.
Fall calf champion heifer: Oak Ledge Farm with KEB Osuzanna Odyssey 1ET by UPS Odyssey 1ET.
Reserve fall calf champion heifer: Nigel Howe, Wagontown, Pa., with Glenview 100 Precious 8721 ET by BRL Call 100L.
Intermediate champion heifer: Elliot Budney, Lebanon, Conn., with 4WF Purple Haze 42T by STAR 12G Palliadin 115N.
Reserve intermediate champion heifer: Troy Longenecker, Annville, Pa., with MAP Miss Lisa by BR Moler ET.
Junior yearling champion heifer: Tara Hausner, Thomasville, Pa., with HCC Lacey T001 by Remitall Online 122L.
Reserve junior yearling champion heifer: Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., with KLL Fern 01T by Purple Tonic 10M.
Senior yearling champion heifer: Jenna Moser, Philadelphia, Pa., with M/S Lady Edition 316 by VPI Limited Edition J921.
Reserve senior yearling champion heifer: Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville, Md., with FBF Callie 12NS by PPH 8E Shooter 310.
Spring calf champion bull: Purple Reign Cattle Co., with Purple Currency 24U ET by BR Moler ET.
Reserve spring calf champion bull: WBB Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y., with WBB Mr. Breeze 118U ET by BR Moler ET.
Reserve junior calf champion bull: R&T Acres, Frederick, Md., with RTA Liberty 83U by RTA Sydney 60S.
Fall calf champion bull: Randa Owen; Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill.; Shepherds View Farm, Bridgeville, Del.; and Doppler Group, Toulon, Ill.; with RRO TRM 94K Radan 7210 ET.
Reserve fall calf champion bull: Tad Gutshall, Three Springs, Pa., with RTG MR Eli by SKY CMR Traffic 774 102P ET.
Intermediate champion bull: Elliot and Skye Budney, Lebanon, Conn., with 4WF Valedictorian 41T ET by STAR Bright Future 533P ET.
Reserve intermediate champion bull: NS Polled Herefords with NS Tip Top ET 766 by CS Boomer 29F.
Reserve yearling champion bull: Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; Tyme Cattle Co., W. Burlington, N.Y.; and Four Winds Farm, Berlin, Conn.; with KJ BJ M530 Peterbilt 398T ET by KJ 520E Investor 532M ET.
Senior champion bull: Star Lake Cattle Ranch; Red Ridge Cattle Co.; and Shepherds View Farm, Bridgeville, Del.; with STAR Rich Future 256S ET by STAR Bright Future 533P ET.
Reserve senior champion bull: Thomas Smith, Hamlin, N.Y., with TP MI Prospect Go Get Er by Huth 17Y Prospector J013.