Charolais Youth Out and About

We love seeing our youth succeeding on the show circuit across Australia. Youth members have been active at major shows and achieved great success. Some recent results from our youth members are listed below.

Sydney Show

Sophie Inder

1st with Winchester Miss Cooley S14E

Female class 16-18 months

Reserve Champion Junior Female

Sarah Frost

1st with Destiny Sage

Female class 20 to 24 months

Laura Lockhart

4th with L J Tennessee Quist

Female class 12 to 14 months

Taylor Miller

3rd with Blue Gene Sharpshooter

Male class 20 to 24 months

Taroom Charolais Feature Show

Molly Hartwig-

2nd with Ellentee Gypo

Female class 15 months & under 17 months

3rd in the Pair of females (Ellentee Sarah & Ellentee Gypo)

Stephanie Hartwig

2nd with SHB Little Gem Tinkerbelle

Female class 9 months and under 12 months

4th with SHB Little Gem Sovereign Special

Male class 19 months and 21 months

Gabriella Stokes

2nd with Clearview Actress 5

Female class 6 months & under 9 months

1st with Clearview Actress 3

Female class 9 months & under 12 months

2nd with Clearview Timebomb

Male class 6 months & under 9 months

3rd with Clearview Tuxedo

Male 9 months & under 12 months

2nd in Sires Progeny with Brendale Ridley

Amy Whitechurch

1st with 4 Ways Refine R32E

Female class 30 months & over

Reserve Senior Champion Female with 4 Ways Refine R32E

1st in the Cow & calf class with 4 Ways Refine R32E

Alongside judge Mr Andrew Brassingthwaite Oscar Cass from ANC Charolais stud had the opportunity to learn as the Associate Judge at Taroom. Oscar reports,

My name is Oscar Cass, I am 20 years old and currently residing at St Alberts College studying a Bachelor of Agriculture and Business at the University of New England. Growing up on a cattle property quickly developed my love for cattle and the Charolais breed. I work at ANC Charolais, when I am not at university, which is my parents Charolais stud at Guluguba. It is through my parent’s association with the Charolais breed, where they have taken my brother and I to Charolais youth camps and many stud sales, Beef Australia, and cattle forums over the years. This has allowed me to develop my interest and I wish to continue learning more in the Agricultural industry. In my gap year, I chose to work for a large Poll Hereford Stud in Southern NSW, to continue my interest in the stud cattle industry. This gave me the opportunity to work with another breed, learn vast amounts about genetics, and different environmental conditions. When I finish University, I wish to return home and continue ANC Charolais with my family.

I was honoured to be an Associate Judge with Andrew Bassingthwaighte at Taroom Charolais Feature show as it was my first time to judge at a show. Although I was nervous, I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to gain knowledge and experience and how difficult it can be to choose only one winner in some classes. The large number of Stud cattle presented was a credit to the Charolais Society and members.

I highly recommend youth members to join and be involved in the industry, it is very diversified, with many members who are extremely knowledgeable and willing to help younger people get established. I encourage the youth to be part of the Charolais Society, to be keen to take up any offered opportunities, like judging or being a part of any event. Definitely accept and use these opportunities to gain vast amounts of knowledge and meet many established people in the cattle industry.