2022 Fall Round Up Issue - Manitoba Charolais Bulletin

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Michael Hunter

To say it has been a turbulent summer of weather in Manitoba would be the understatement of the year! Hopefully as you are reading this you have all your fall work done and your feed yard is packed to the brim. One thing that has remained consistent from last fall to this fall is that the Charolais cross calves continue to command top dollar across auction marts in Manitoba. Char calves continue to be some of the most identifiable and with this trait continue to pay a premium. If your cows are red, black, white tan or any colour I believe that a Charolais bull has a spot that can add dollars in your pocket. If we can maintain the prices were seeing this fall it would be a welcome relief to a multitude of tougher years.

It was awesome to be in Brandon Ag-Ex this year, numbers were up at the Charolais show as well as being up across the entire show. I think the more things that we can have as an industry that give us an excuse to get out and socialize with other industry people the better. There was somewhere around 90 juniors that showed Saturday in various Junior breed shows and showmanship and this gives me a lot of optimism for our industry moving forward.

Michael Hunter 204-247-0301

MANITOBA CHAROLAIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Back row (l-r): Tyler Stewart, Shawn Airey (CCA Director), Hans Myhre, Jared Preston, Ron McDonald

Front row (l-r): Rae Trimble-Olson (Secretary/Treasurer), Owen Sellman (1st Vice President), Michael Hunter (President), Scott Baron (2nd Vice President), Bert McDonald Missing: Jeff Cavers, Erin Jackson

PRESIDENT

Michael Hunter Box 569 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Owen Sellman Box 255 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

H: 204-937-2531 C: 204-247-0301 mike_hunter40@hotmail.com Ad & Promo CCA AGM

C: 204-835-2214 Northof50charolais@outlook.com 4-H

Scott Baron B ox 1335 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 C: 204-573-7882 baron_scott8@hotmail.com Ag-Ex

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Rae Trimble-Olson Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Jeff Cavers Box 237 La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0

CCA DIRECTOR FOR MANITOBA

Shawn Airey Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0

DIRECTORS

Hans Myhre R.R. #4, Comp. 9A Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7

Bert McDonald Box 66 Brookdale, MB R0K 0G0

Ron McDonald Box 85 Sidney, MB R0H 1L0

Jared Preston Box 790 Ste. Rose du Lac, R0L 1S0

Tyler Stewart Box 26 Foxwarren, R0J 0R0

Erin Jackson Box 75 Inglis, MB R0J 0X0

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-871-1063 trimblemr@hotmail.com 4-H

H: 204-242-3467 C: 204-242-4448 c2charolaisjeff@gmail.com

H: 204-328-7704 C: 204-724-8823 htacharolais@hotmail.com Social Media

H: 204-638-5664 C: 204-648-6416 hans@myhrelandandcattle.com Website

H: 204-354-2267 C: 204-212-0722 jmb@goinet.ca Ag-Ex

H: 204-466-2883 C: 204-724-2811 rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca Comm. Breeder & MCA Ambassador*

H: 204-732-2054 C: 204-647-5416 jppreston223@gmail.com Scholarship

H: 204-847-2213 C: 204-847-0612 sunbladecharolais@hotmail.com

C: 204-821-4110 erin.dawn.jackson@gmail.com CCA AGM Bulletin

Hi, I’m Chase Airey. Secretary of the MJCA.

This spring, the MJCA held their annual bull sale fund raiser. It was very well supported again this year raising $5805! Thank you to all that donated, purchased and supported this year! MJCA fundraising committee plans to once again run the annual bull sale fundraiser in the spring. This has been a very successful fundraiser for the MJCA. Please watch for bull sales supporting the juniors!

In April, MJCA held a meeting via Zoom where Madisyn Robertson was appointed along side Megan Perih to represent Manitoba on the National CCYA Board. This summer many Juniors went to Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup and boy, did they represent well. Intermediate, Junior and Peewee Aggregate winners were all Charolais Juniors. Congratulations to all that attended!

MJCA is looking forward to hosting CCYA in 2023 in Brandon, MB at the Keystone Center. Dates are July 26-29th . Planning is well underway! This is a fantastic conference full of fun, learning, and meeting new and old friends! Mark your calendars. It’s going to be a great event. Watch for sponsorship opportunities available.

Dalyse, Paul and Madisyn hosted a regular meeting at their place in August followed by a CCYA 2023 Planning meeting. The Robertson family treated us to a delicious supper following the meetings and everyone had a great time socializing afterwards. Thank you Robertson’s!

The Charolais barn was full of fun at Ag Ex this year. Jackie Cavers organized a scavenger hunt and filled pinatas with candy! It was so much fun. Thank you Jackie! Everyone did an excellent job showing their cattle. Congratulations everyone! Thank you to the Ag Ex planning committee for the great prizes.

The MJCA ran their annual progressive 50/50 fundraiser draw this fall. Thank you to all that supported. We raised $1435. Congratulations to Brian Langford on winning the draw and thank you for donating back $100 of his winnings. A very kind gesture. MJCA fall reorganizational meeting is planned for November 11, 2022. If anyone is interested in becoming a member, please reach out!

See you down the road, Chase Airey

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Canadian Charolais Association

AGM WRAP UP

The 2022 annual general meeting of the Charolais Association was held on June 10-11th in Russell MB. The tour kicked off with breakfast and then herd tours at Hunter Charolais and High Bluff Stock Farm.

The afternoon consisted of lunch at Prairie Lake Lodge golf course, then the group divided to either golf or tour the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic site.

The first annual “Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation” fundraising auction was held that evening. The sale was a huge success and raised $117,390. A huge thank you goes out to all the breeders and service providers for their donations, all the buyers for their support, and to the committee for the hours of hard work and dedication to put this event on. The event was followed by a lengthy and fun celebration.

The fundraising auction and CCA AGM celebration was hosted in Garth and Darlene Jackson’s barn near Inglis MB. The barn has seen many barn dances, weddings, and celebrations over the years and provided a fun and historic site for the supper and auction with a live band to cap off the night and keep the celebration and party going. A couple attentive bartenders ensured that party spirits were kept topped up, the auction and celebration was a success.

The CCA AGM was held on June 11that the Russell Inn. The CCA reported a positive financial situation. There were several by-law changes that passed unanimously. A board was created for the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation. Meetings wrapped up early and the afternoon was spent boating on Lake of the Prairies for anyone who wished to spend the afternoon on a boat. The evening was back at the Russell Inn for supper, visiting, and live entertainment featuring an escape artist who provided many laughs. The attendance of the whole conference was below anticipated numbers due to the late and trying spring which many parts of the prairies experienced, as people were trying to finish up seeding and get their cattle out to pasture.

The hospitality provided by the Russell Inn, Prairie Lake Lodge, Inglis Elevators Heritage Site, the owners of the barn- Garth and Darlene Jackson, the caterers and bartenders, Quinton Blair and his band were second to none. For everyone that was in attendance from ON, MB, SK and MB it was an enjoyable event.

Submitted by Erin Jackson with excerpts taken from the Charolais Banner write up. Picturesprovided by the Charolais Banner & High Bluff Stock Farms

Hunter - Roblin, MB

Hunter Charolais

Written by Joan Airey

Michael Hunter is part of Hunter Charolais based near Roblin, MB. along with his wife Candace and son Sterling. His dad Doug started a Charolais cattle herd in 1976 with Reg Robertson and they called their operation R & H Cattle Company. In 1984 when Michael’s parents Doug and Marianne married they started Hunter Charolais. Michael’s brother Jimmy and his children Brandon, Ryleigh, and Blake are all involved in the cattle operation too.

Michael was involved in Canadian Charolais Youth Association for thirteen years attending his first CCYA Conference and show in 1999. Involved in the Roblin Beef 4-H club he showed home grown Charolais steers and females. After graduating from high school, he attended Vermillion College obtaining his Animal Science Diploma. While attending college he was Production Manager for SMF beef team and was able to convince the college that it would be profitable to breed their cows to Charolais bulls.

The Hunters regularly show at Ag-Ex and Agribition. The Hunters were original members of Hi-Weigh Breeders and consigned bulls and females to their sales. Since 2011 they have held their bull sale on their farm in April.

Michael is presently President of the Manitoba Charolais Association and past President of CCYA. In 2022 Hunter cohosted the Canadian Charolais Associations meetings in Russell, MB.

Besides running a purebred herd of 200 cows and they have eighty commercial cows.

“I was born in the Charolais business and I love the business working with the Charolais cattle and people promoting our breed.” commented Michael.

Michael

MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUND UP A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE Featuring Madisyn Robertson

Written by Joan Airey

Often people ask me what happens at events like Round-Up so I approached Madisyn Roberson to share with me exactly what happens at such an event so that those not familiar with it can see what a learning experience they are.

Preparing for Round-Up started last spring/ summer for Madisyn Robertson working with her Charolais heifer JMB Rose 102J, as she showed her at Sandhills Jackpot Show, MB Ag-Ex and Agribition as well as used her as a 4-H Yearling Heifer project. “This past May, after she was safe in calf, we brought her back home and I started regular hair washing and practicing showmanship with her. I also took a Black Angus heifer (Mar Mac Bridget 105J) that I purchased from Blair & Lois McRae. We did not get her home until early May and so I had to put in a lot of work getting her halter broke and in show condition. I probably put in about 10 – 15 hours a week until school was out and then 15 - 20 hours a week until showtime. During this time I would wash, groom and practice setting each heifer up. I trained them to stand for long periods of time so that on show day they wouldn’t tire. As well, we set up a stall in our barn, complete with bedding and a fan. I tie my animals in for at least two weeks prior to showtime and feed and water just as I would a show. I find this helps them adjust when we get to a show or fair. I took both heifers to 4-H Achievement, Carberry Fair and Harding Fair. I attended the Canadian Junior Angus Showdown in Brandon with Bridget. From Showdown we stopped overnight at home and picked up Rose then went to Neepawa for Round-up with both yearling heifers.” said Madisyn Robertson. She entered all of the optional activities –scrapbook, photography, graphic design and art. she feels it is extremely important to enter everything possible in order to obtain aggregate points. There are some competitions that aren’t her favorite, however she likes to challenge herself to try new things and work on her weaknesses.

She started working on her projects around Easter time. She likes to have her projects complete and ready before she gets busy with 4-H preparation, school exams, softball and busy times on the farm. She was the winner in Intermediate Graphic Design and 2nd in intermediate photography.

“This year I was a team leader. My team consisted of myself (age 16), Laura Christensen (Lampman, SK - age 15), Kate Hinsburg (Rapid City, MB - age 12), William Keen (Manitou, M - age 10) and Chett Franken (Glenewen, SK - age 7). Our team placed second in the cookoff challenge and second in the team grooming competition. We were 7th in the ag challenge that was held on the first night. This was our first real chance to get to know each other and we had ten challenges to complete in this timed event (knot tying, carrying pails of water around an obstacle, loading a trailer, assembling a chute, medication administration, finding a bolt in a pail of feed, forage identification, dressing in winter clothing and undressing) and we had a lot of fun. For the cook-off we went with a Yellowstone theme and served a marinated steak cooked medium rare, roasted baby potatoes with fresh garden thyme, roasted corn with herbed butter and dessert of apple pie with caramel sauce and whipped cream.” said Robertson.

“As I said, I took both JMB Rose 102J and Mar Mac Bridget 105J. I stalled with my friends Carson Baker, Kate Hinsburg and Kendra Hinsburg. We were awarded the Herdsman Award for keeping our stall the neatest and most organized over the three days.” said Robertson.

“I used JMB Rose 102J for showmanship and we were awarded Overall Intermediate Champions. We have worked hard together over the last year and I have her trained to ground tie and walk into place. I have been very successful using her for showmanship and varying other shows. My good friends Chase & Blake Airey also used Rose in showmanship. Chase was Overall Reserve

Junior Champion show person and Blake received Honourable Mention in Junior Showmanship. In the open show I was in the show ring with Bridget and Chase showed Rose for me as they had to be in the ring at the same time. Bridget placed 4th in her split. Rose was Overall Reserve Champion Charolais Female. I then had to show Rose in the 4-H Female Champion Drive as she was the Supreme Champion Female at the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club show. Roundup promotes youth bringing their 4-H Champions and gives a free entry to those that do.” said Robertson.

Day 1 (Saturday)

This was move-in day. Cattle had to be tied in the barns by 1:00 p.m.

Carson Baker, Kendra Hinsburg, Kate Hinsburg, Dylan Frey, Joran Frey, Katelyn Rutten, Emma Harms and I had all come right from Showdown in Brandon so we were quite tired.

We got to Town around 10 a.m. I washed both heifers, with help from Chase & Blake, and got organized for the afternoon.

We had a Welcome Assembly at 1 p.m. and then Senior’s and Intermediates went to an AI demonstration, put on by Jake Rawluk and Blair McRae. We were able to use actual reproductive organs from cows in this hands-on demonstration. I found it very interesting as it was neat to see the actual parts of the reproductive system up close and in person. One of the cows had just given birth so the uterus was still very thick and large, compared to another one from a heifer.

We then moved over to a stock dog demonstration with Barry Breemersch. Barry had his dogs demonstrate how to move cattle using different commands. Barry talked about his dogs and how he works with the dogs, trains the dogs and how long it takes before they are ready to use in competition.

It was a hot day and we were done early so, after tending to the cattle, we all congregated to a slip and slide and water games. We then did evening chores and tie outs. This consists of feeding and watering our cattle (at summer shows we stop and water usually every hour) and then tied out. I chose to rinse both heifers with cool water as it was a hot day and I wanted to cool them down. Again, Chase and Blake assisted me with this. We then headed down to the Rifle Range building for supper with everyone.

After supper, Taylor Carlson (a senior member) had planned out the ag challenge. This required several parent volunteers for each station. This was a timed event and each of our 10 herdsman groups had to set out to each station. We placed 7th and enjoyed many laughs.

After the ag- challenge we enjoyed free time, with most of the groups sticking together visiting.

Day 2 – Sunday

We started the day off at 7:00 am in the wash rack. I said 6:45 am start time and was late. I was subject to quite a few jabs by Chase and Blake. We washed and did morning chores and then headed down to the Rifle Range for a pancake breakfast.

Levi Rimke and Kodie Doetzel, our judges for the weekend, put on an extremely informative judging demonstration. We had to judge cattle, sheep and goats. The senior and intermediate members also discussed how to judge hogs. The Roundup committee felt it was important to focus on judging this year as Manitoba seems to be lagging behind in this area. We then did our

individual cattle judging as well as sheep or goats (we got to pick, I chose sheep).

After lunch we gathered in our herdsman groups and prepared for the team grooming competition. Each member of my group decided upon their task. We are judged on our communication, team work and the overall appearance of the animal. We used Kate Hinsburg’s heifer as she had quite a bit of hair to work with. I had already clipped her out at Showdown so I knew what her hair was like. Laura and I fit the legs, Kate assisted the little ones in keeping the heifer content in the chute and did the tail head. William and Chett combed the heifer, sprayed her with shock, blew her off and brushing her feet off. We were Reserve Champions in this competition and I was very proud of our group.

We then stayed in our herdsman groups to prepare for the cook-off challenge. Our steaks had been marinating in a special mixture all afternoon. I grilled our steaks and William assisted in warming the potatoes and corn. Laura, Kate and Chett set the table with a Yellowstone table cloth, plates and cutlery. We all plated the meal together and served it to our guests. We were honoured to prepare our meal for our Member of Parliament – Dan Mazier and Town of Neepawa Councilor Murray Parrott. They enjoyed it so much they asked for bags to take their leftovers home!

After we were done serving and cleanedup we enjoyed a steak supper ourselves, prepared by Bert McDonald, Judy Hart, Blair McRae and Tom Baron. We then headed off for a game of ball and socializing with friends.

Day 3 – Monday

We started again at 7 a.m. (I was on time today) in the wash rack with Chase and Blake assisting. We washed, dried and fed then went down for breakfast. We started preparing for showmanship, which started at 10 a.m. This took a while as numerous people were sharing animals and there

were two show rings. I showed Rose first, followed by Chase and then Blake. All 3 of us made it out of our splits and Blake had to borrow another animal as her and Chase were competition against each other in the Junior final. As I said earlier, Chase was Reserve Junior Champion and Blake received honourable mention in their ring, judged by Kodie Doetzel. I was Intermediate Showmanship Champion in my ring, judged by Levi Rimke. I also assisted Paisley Baron with her heifer calf in the pee-wee class.

After a group photo and a quick lunch, we returned to prepare for the show at 1 p.m. This went very quickly. There were many parental and committee volunteers show marshalling. I was to be in both show rings at the same time with both heifers and so Chase showed Rose and I showed Bridget. Chase was Reserve Bred Heifer with Rose and Bridget was 4th in her split. I then took Bridget back to the barn and waited with Rose for the Champion Charolais class. In the meantime, I assisted Paisley show her animals again while Chase and Blake tended to Rose. We then went back in for the Champion Charolais Class and Rose was selected Reserve Champion Charolais Female by judge Levi Rimke.

After the show was over we did night chores, started packing up and prepared for the awards ceremony. I won the following: Team Judging (with partner Sigga Vigfusson); second in intermediate photography and first in intermediate graphic design. I was extremely honored to be awarded the Young Handlers Award; this is decided upon by show mentor and chairs and judged throughout the final day during the conformation classes on their showing ability and the individual that shows team work, sportsmanship and developed showmanship skills will be awarded the Young Handlers Award. I was also Intermediate Grand Aggregate buckle winner, along side my Charolais friends Paisley Baron for Pee-wee and Blake Airey for Junior.

We then finished off with an auction, with proceeds going towards the scholarship fund. Blair McRae was our auctioneer and Melissa McRae and Jake Rawluk took bids. This auction raised a tremendous amount of money for the fund. Items auctioned were breakfast sausage, hamburgers, steaks, flower arrangements and fellow junior Zane Finlay from Rapid City for donated his leftover hay bales. After the auction J & S Meats, Souris, prepared a delicious beef on a bun supper with homemade French fries and for dessert we enjoyed sundaes donated by Dairy Queen. After some last-minute visiting as assisted those who travelled from afar with their final packing, then dismantled our stall, and loaded up. As always, there were lengthy goodbye’s, exchanges of social media contacts so we could keep in touch, tears and hugs. We made it home around 7:30 p.m. and unloaded the heifers into the pasture to enjoy grass. After seven long days of shows, I was happy to get a hot shower and get some much- needed rest.

Like all purebred junior shows, parental involvement with the animals is prohibited – this means juniors have to work together to help each other. Unlike purebred junior shows, Roundup embodies a different demographic of junior with many 4-H members and commercial juniors attending. It also focuses more on education and hands on opportunities

and a split between team and individual competition. Whether you have been to a show before or not, by the time you leave you are part of an incredible village. I have met so many new friends and learned to work with new people. This year, especially, the judges Levi and Kodie were able to spend a tremendous amount of hands-on time with the juniors, answering questions and providing constructive feedback. They were extremely approachable and fun to learn from. Roundup also provides lots of free time for members to tend to their cattle, stalls and assist each other with show day clipping as well as plenty of opportunity for socializing. I don’t know of anyone who was in bed before 10 p.m. any night! After missing two years of an in-person Roundup it was great to get back together with everyone. The organizing committee is made up of incredible people - chaired by Blair & Lois McRae and Jake Rawluk and Laura Horner, all of whom I really appreciate their time and efforts. I also enjoy looking back on the photos that Prairie Pistol Designs (Melissa McRae & Laura Horner) capture of the event. There are so many businesses and people that sponsor this event and allow the committee to keep entry fees affordable for all. I am so thankful for our cattle family. I have been listening to quite a few Ryan Rash podcasts lately and one of his recent quotes really holds true for many reasons:

Family isn’t always blood but you get to pick and choose people to also become your family and you will meet a lot of those in the livestock industry. And it takes a village and it takes a team to be a success in anything, but in the end the Junior exhibitor is the one that is ultimately responsible because when it all comes down to it the bottom line it is just that kid and the animal out there. It takes a team to get out there but you have to go out there and be in the spotlight and you have to secure that success for yourself and I think that is something that is vitally important in this world right now because there are so many different avenues that do not preach or promote individual success and we still do and we still want that for these kids and we still think that is important. ~

Ryan Rash

RESULTS

Junior Heifer Calf - Split 1

1. JMB Krissy 211K, sired by RPJ Diesel 802F exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

2. JMB Kristen 212K, sired by RPJ Diesel 802F exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Junior Heifer Calf - Split 2

1. HC Cindy 289K, sired by LT Ransom 8644, exhibited by Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB

2. HC Zelma 279K, sired by TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630ET, exhibited by Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB

Champion Junior Heifer Calf JMB Krissy 211K, exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf JMB Kristen 212K, exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Senior Heifer Calf - Split 1

1. C2 White Nexus 27K, sired by BRCHE White Bear 8505 exhibited by C2 Charolais, La Riviere MB

2. HTA Icicle 259K, sired by HTA Dutton 14H exhibited by HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB

Senior Heifer Calf - Split 2

1. Hidden Lake Elsa 3K, sired by Cedarlea Gangster 10G, exhibited by Hidden Lake Stock Farms, Carberry, MB

2. Hidden Lake 8K, sired by JWX Guinness 787G, exhibited by Hidden Lake Stock Farms, Carberry, MB

Champion Senior Heifer Calf C2 White Nexus 27K, exhibited by C2 Charolais, La Riviere MB

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf HTA Icicle 259K, exhibited by HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB

Yearling Heifer - Split 1

CHAROLAIS

1. Elder’s Design 117J, sired by TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630ET, exhibited by Elder’s Charolais, Coronach, SK

2. Miss Prairie Cove Cays 159J, sired by PCC Brewitt 929G, exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

Champion Yearling Heifer & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Elder’s Design 117J, exhibited by Elder’s Charolais, Coronach, SK

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer

Miss Prairie Cove Cays 159J, exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

Two year Old With Calf At Foot

1. Miss Prairie Cove 44H, sired by WC Resource 417P, with calf at foot Longview Faith 1K exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

2. Steppler Gabby 546H, sired by Jack Black 387F, with calf at foot Steppler Timber 62K, exhibited by Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB

Champion Two Year Old Miss Prairie Cove 44H exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

Reserve Champion Two Year Old Steppler Gabby 546H, exhibited by Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB

Senior Champion Female Blackbern Faith 17F, sired by Rosso Double Down 8Z with calf at foot Rosso Young Gun 5K exhibited by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK

Bull Calf - Split 1

1. C2 Kong 120K, sired by LT Ledger 0332P, exhibited by C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB

2. HC Kingsman 288K, sired by HC High Country 2H exhibited by Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB

Bull Calf - Split 2

1. HTA Galaxy 286K, sired by HTA Astroid 603D exhibited by HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB

2. HTA Kayce 274K, sired by HTA Dutton 14H exhibited by HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB

Bull Calf - Split 3

1. Steppler Timber 62K, sired by WC Whiplash 8298 P exhibited by Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB

2. HC Kenworth 242K, sired by LT Ransom 8644 exhibited by Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB

Champion Bull Calf C2 Kong 120K, exhibited by C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB

Reserve Champion Bull Calf Steppler Timber 62K, exhibited by Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB

Yearling Bull

1. Beck’s Thread 2176J, sired by SOS Apex PLD 139F exhibited by Beck Farms, Lang, SK & Steppler Farms, Miami, MB

2. JMB Flash 115J, sired by RPJ Diesel 802F exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Champion Yearling Bull Beck’s Thread 2176J, exhibited by Beck Farms, Lang, SK & Steppler Farms, Miami, MB

Reserve Champion Yearling Bull JMB Flash 115J, exhibited by JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Champion Senior Bull C2 Heroshima 42H, sired by JMB Fisher, exhibited by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK

Progeny of Dam, Breeder’s Herd & Get of Sire JMB Charolais, Brookdale, MB

Fellowship Award North of 40 Charolais, McCreary, MB

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Miss Prairie Cove 44H exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Elder’s Design 117J, exhibited by Elder’s Charolais, Coronach, SK

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

Beck’s Thread 2176J, exhibited by Beck Farms, Lang, SK & Steppler Farms, Miami, MB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL C2 Kong 120K, exhibited by C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB

LITTLE LADY ALL BREED HEIFER JACKPOT RESERVE CHAMPION Longview Faith 1K, sired by BRCHE White Bear 8505 exhibited by Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell, SK

RESERVE CHAMPION JACKPOT HEIFER LONGVIEW FAITH 1K

JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS

Thank you to all our show sponsors

KCH Cattle Company, North of 50, Hard Rock Land and Cattle, Hidden Lake Stock Farms, R & G McDonald Livestock, Steppler Farms Ltd., Sunshine Oak Charolais, Crocus Valley Farms, C2 Charolais, Hunter Charolais, Wright Livestock Services, LEJ Charolais, Johnston Charolais, Myhre Land & Cattle, Double P Stock Farms, Charolais Banner, HTA Charolais, Sunblade Charolais, Cline Cattle Co., Rammer Charolais, Pleasant Dawn Charolais, High Bluff Stock Farm, Manitoba Charolais Association

Open Show Judge: Katie Songer Jr Show Judge: Naomi Best

Junior Heifer Calf - Split 1

1. JMB Kristen 212K, sired by RPJ Diesel 802F exhibited by Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, MB

2. Steppler Miss Stars 188K, sired by WC Whiplash 8298 P exhibited by Brayden Steppler, Miami, MB

Junior Heifer Calf - Split 2

1. C2 White Nexus 27K, sired by BRCHE White Bear 8505 exhibited by Lukas Cavers, La Riviere MB

2. HTA Icicle 259K, sired by HTA Dutton 14H exhibited by Blake Airey, Rivers, MB

Champion Junior Heifer Calf JMB Kristen 212K, exhibited by Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, MB

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf

C2 White Nexus 27K, exhibited by Lukas Cavers, La Riviere MB

Yearling Heifer

1. Miss Prairie Cove Cays 159J, sired by PCC Brewitt 929G, exhibited by Rayel Kaczmar, Grenfell, SK

2. Miss Prairie Cover 1227J, sired by MM Outsider 4003 PLD exhibited by Fischer Cavers, La Riviere MB

Champion Yearling Heifer & GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Miss Prairie Cove Cays 159J, exhibited by Rayel Kaczmar, Grenfell, SK

Champion Yearling Heifer & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Miss Prairie Cover 1227J, exhibited by Fischer Cavers, La Riviere MB

Congratulations to all the exhibitors at Manitoba Ag Ex!

Mantioba Charolais Association

SCHOLARSHIP2022 RECIPIENTS

Peyton Boulanger- Hartney, MB

My name is Peyton Boulanger. I am the daughter of Marc and Lindsay Boulanger and granddaughter of Gaston and Nicole Boulanger. In June I graduated from Hartney Collegiate Institute with distinction. This fall I will be attending Mount Royal University in Calgary to take my Bachelor of Midwifery. Some things I enjoy in my spare time include volleyball, rugby, listening to music, reading, and hanging out with my friends. For the last four years I’ve been employed throughout the summers as a pool lifeguard and water safety instructor for the Municipality of Grassland at the Hartney pool. My favourite part about this job is getting to see the kids I teach progress over the week of lessons that I teach them. It’s always so fulfilling to see the impact that only a week of instruction can have on a student!

Jill Burt - Rivers, MB

My name is Jill Burt and I am 17 years old. I live on a grain and cattle farm just west of Rivers, Mb. I just graduated from River Collegiate, and I will be attending Assiniboine Community College in the fall to take Agribusiness. I would like to continue farming after I am done postsecondary. Farming is something I have taken interest in from a young age. The daily barn chores have taught me a lot of life skills throughout the years that will be useful in the future. I really enjoy living on the farm and try to help out as much as I can. We have red and black Angus cattle along with many Charolais cows and a few Simmentals. I am employed at a local grain farm known as Key West. I am involved in a few different activities, I play softball with the Hamiota Red Sox and have been a member of the Rivers 4H beef club for many years. I also enjoy riding my horses and taking them to Jackpots. One of my favorite summer activities is going out to the lake and camping. I would like to say Thank You to the Manitoba Charolais Association for this scholarship, these funds will go towards my post-secondary education.

MCA SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship is open to any one 17- 21 years of age that is registered in a post secondary education (college, university, trades program) that is using Charolais genetics in their herd or families herd.

» Resume must include: Name, Address, Community Involvement, Cattle Industry Involvement (ie. 4-H , junior shows, etc), Three references, Education achievements and post secondary ambitions (proof of acceptance my be provided before the monies is given out)

» Proof of Charolais genetics to be provided. (Copy of the Charolais animals reg. paper. Must of been purchased in the last three years)

» A picture of the applicant will also be needed after the applicant is selected for announcement purposes

» Essay Topic In your opinion, what effect has covid-19 had on the beef industry? What effect has the pandemic had on you and your family? Has it created any positive changes that you see beneficial in the future for you or the industry as a whole?

All applications to be sent to Jared Preston » Box 790, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0 » jppreston223@gmail.com

Calendar of Events

DECEMBER 9

No Borders Select Sale

DECEMBER 14

VIRDEN, MB

MIAMI, MB

Steppler Farms “100 for 100” Female Sale

DECEMBER 18 SASKATOON, SK

Superstar Charolais Sale

DECEMBER 31

Commercial Breeder Nomination Deadline

JANUARY 20

MCA Bulletin Deadline

JANUARY 17-19 BRANDON, MB Manitoba Ag Days

FEBRUARY 15

MIAMI, MB

Steppler Farms 12th Annual Bull Sale

FEBRUARY 25 ASHERN, MB

Triple C Charolais Bull Sale

FEBRUARY 25

STE. ROSE, MB

Myhre Land & Cattle Co. / Bar J Charolais Bull Sale

MARCH 17 INGLIS, MB

High Bluff Stock Farms Bull Sale

MARCH 18

OAK LAKE, MB

Pleasant Dawn Charolais 18th Annual Bull Sale

MARCH 20 LENORE, MB

Tri-N Charolais Farms Bull Sale

MARCH 22

HTA Charolais Annual Bull Sale

MARCH 24

Cattle Capital Bull Sale

MARCH 25

Tee Jay M Charolais Bull Sale

MARCH 26

MCA Scholarship Deadline

MARCH 28

RIVERS, MB

MCCREARY, MB

ASHERN, MB

NEEPAWA, MB

Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale

MARCH 29

C2 Charolais Bull Sale

APRIL 6

Index

4-H ..................................... 21

By Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

C2 Charolais 8

Canadian Charolais ....................... 4

Cline Cattle Company 7, 22

Fountian Tire, Virden ..................... 22

Gervin Charolais 11

Happy Haven Charolais 22

Hidden Lake Stock Farms .................. 22

High Bluff Stock Farms 5

HTA Charolais ........................... BC Hunter Charolais IBC JMB Charolais ............................ 1

Keystone Livestock Services 22

Manitoba Ag Ex Results 18-19

Manitoba Charolais ....................... 2-3, 9 Manitoba Junior Charolais 6

Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Article ...... 12-15

Myhre Land & Cattle 22

No Borders Select Sale 13

Prairie Pistol Designs ...................... 22

Purebred Ambassador of the Year 11

R&G McDonald Livestock ................. 10, 22

Rammer Charolais IFC

Scholarship Recipients .................... 20

Sunshine Oak Charolais ................... 22, 23

Steppler Charolais 16, 17

LA RIVIERE, MB

ROBLIN, MB

Hunter Charolais 12th Annual Bull Sale

APRIL 12

White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale

JULY 26-29

CCYA Conference & Show

PIPESTONE, MB

BRANDON, MB

HTA CHAROLAIS RAMMER CHAROLAIS

Hunter

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