CREAM OF THE CROP 2022 Sales Report

by Nicholas Boyd

online but the action was limited. Only 5 potential buyers signed up with 1 buyer actively bidding but facing technical troubles. Thankfully our in ring bid spotter Tyler Sutcliffe was working the phones and able to get that bidder on the phone to help out.

Top selling female was Bar K Hershey 12H consigned by Bar K Farms of Manotick. A 2 year old polled fullblood daughter of Crystal Ambush 18A, bred to WSS Celebration 2C sold to Don & Wendy Dunham, Donaleen Blondes of Campbellford, ON.

Females all sold strong, especially heifer calves and mature cows. 10 consignors put forth 28 excellent lots, plus a Raffle Heifer generously donated by John Langstaff of Sombra, ON which raised over $6300 for the Ontario association. The proceeds of this raffle heifer are used by the OBdAA to fund various initiatives for all of our members and contributions like this are so greatly appreciated. Ilse Vink donated another stunning handmade quilt with the proceeds going to the CBDA. Back by popular demand, the quilt even had the ladies from the sale office step out and get in on the bidding. A huge thank you is extended to both Ilse Vink and John Langstaff for their gracious contributions to the breed. With a familiar host at Dave Denure’s Hoards Station Sale Barn, the sale saw animals from Quebec and Ontario featured, with buyers from B.C, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec all in action. For a third year LiveAuctions broadcast the sale

Top selling bull was Langstaff Jake 3J consigned by John Langstaff of Sombra. A polled purebred yearling son of Crystal Emmett 16E, he was the resulting calf from a cow John had purchased at the sale a few years prior. Having purchased the sale topping bull in 2021 from John Langstaff, Shane & Nicole Baker of Shelbramack Blondes once again purchased the sale topping bull. He will be headed for herd duties at their Sunderland, ON farm. The highest selling lot was unique to this years sale when Paul & Mary Ellen Ferguson of Crystal Farms offered the pick of their 2023 calf crop. Widely regarded as the top blonde breeders in the CBDA, this lot quickly became a hot item amongst the buyers. When the final hammer fell, Dave Payne & Lisa Leduc’s Bar K Farms were the successful bidders at a staggering $5250. Dave & Lisa should have some fabulous calves to choose from this year with the potential to obtain genetics never before made available. Attendees of the sale once again were able to crown a People’s Choice Award by voting for their favourite lot consigned to the sale. When the final tally was complete, lot 10 Bar K Haylee 1H was the winner. Bar K Farms took home the consignors banner sponsored by Acres Farms. The purchaser of Haylee, a long time sale supporter Birchview Farms was the recipient of the banner sponsored by Little Creek Farms, going to the buyer of the People Choice.

Thank you once again goes out to the bidders, buyers, consignors and sales staff. Paul Ferguson and Rick Drinkill did an excellent job penning and sorting the sale cattle on the big day. Ashley McNevan returned to the block and it was wonderful to see her back involved with the blondes. Dave McNevan and Tyler Sutcliffe worked the phones for order buys and lets not forget Samantha and MaryEllen Ferguson looking after the raffle heifer tickets. Jane Schiestel made fabulous looking stall cards for all of the sale cattle.

Captain of the ship Dave Payne did a masterful job making sure everyone was helped out with their various tasks, and even brought father Lawerence and uncle Barry along to help with barn duties so all members could attend the AGM and hospitality.

The 23rd Annual Sale will once again be held at Hoards Station Sale barn on October 21, 2023. Watch for important updates and please consider entering some of your finest genetics.

Top Sellers Bulls

LANGSTAFF JAKE 3J $4,000

Consigned by John Langstaff

Purchased by Shelbramack Blondes

Bred Cows

STONEWALL ELISE 1E $3500

Consigned by Stonewall Farms

Purchased by Shelbramack Blondes

2 Yr Old Breds

BARK K HERSHEY 12H $5000

Consigned by Bar K Farms

Purchased by Donaleen Blondes

Bred Heifers

CRYSTAL JOLENE 32J $3900

Consigned by Crystal Farms

Purchased by Sean & Lois Recker

Heifer Calves

ONE OAK KRINKLES 3K $3400

Consigned by One OAK Blondes

Purchased by Crystal Farms

PLEASANT VALLEY BATMAN 7B $2500

Consigned by Shelbramack Blondes

Purchased by Dave Denure

BUTTERNUT CLAIRE BEAR $3100

Consigned by Shelbramack Blondes

Purchased by John Langstaff

BAR K HAYLEE 1H $3600

Consigned by Bar K Farms

Purchased by Birchview Farms

LANGSTAFF JEWEL 23J $3200

Consigned by John Langstaff

Purchased by Birchview Farms

DONALEEN KIWI $3100

Consigned by Donaleen Blondes

Purchased by Knox Innovations

Consignors

Bar K Farms – Dave, Lisa & the Payne Family

Crystal Farms – Paul and Mary Ellen Ferguson & Family

Donaleen Blondes – Don Dunham

Fee Haven Farms – Paul Fee

Forest View Farms – Rick and Jan Drinkill

John Langstaff

Michel Bougie

North Shore Blondes

One OAK Blondes – Nicholas Boyd

Shelbramack Blondes – Shane and Nicole Baker & Family

Stonewall Farms – Jeremy and Rachel DeWeerd

Willow Springs Stock Farm – Reed Rigney & Family

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

DONALEEN KING KONG 2K $2100

Consigned by Donaleen Blondes

Purchased by Dwayne Sears SRB Farms

NORTH SHORE FERN 8F & NORTH SHORE KENDALL 7K $3100

Consigned by North Shore Farms

Purchased by Hilltop Orchard Farms

FOREST VIEW HEATHER 9H $3100

Consigned by Forest View Farms

Purchased by John Langstaff

LANGSTAFF JELENA 37J $2100

Consigned by John Langstaff

Purchased by Stonewall Farms

DONALEEN KARMEL 3K $3100

Consigned by Donaleen Blondes

Purchased by Crystal Farms

Buyers

Acres Farm – Steven Acres

Bar K Farms – Dave, Lisa & the Payne Family

Birchview Farms

Crystal Farms – Paul & Mary Ellen Ferguson & Family

Dave Denure

Donaleen Blondes – Don Dunham

Dusty Acre Blondes – Shellie Wolfe

Dwayne Sears SRB Farms

Forest View Farms – Rick & Jan Drinkill

Halcyon Farms – John & Ilse Vink

Hilltop Orchard Farm – Dave & Sheila McNevan

John Langstaff

Knox Innovations – Ian Kruis

Michel Bougie

One OAK Blondes – Nicholas Boyd

Pierced Blondes

Pierre Leger

Recker Farms – Sean & Lois Recker & Family

Ryland Cleary Schiestel Blondes – John & Jane Schiestel

Shelbramack Blondes – Shane and Nicole Baker & Family

Stonewall Farms – Jeremy and Rachel DeWeerd

Willow Springs Stock Farm – Reed Rigney & Family

NATIONAL BLONDE SHOW - MARKHAM FAIR

October 1, 2022

MARKHAM, ONTARIO

Judge: Jared Ball

BULL CALVES (6 Shown)

1st Donaleen Kodiak 1K - Donaleen Blondes

2nd Fee Haven Kodiak 310K - Fee Haven Farms

3rd Fee Haven Klondike 828K - Fee Haven Farms

JUNIOR YEARLING BULL (1 Shown)

1st Ridge View Jeremiah 85J - Ridge View Blondes

SENIOR YEARLING BULL (1 Shown)

1st Donaleen Jackpot 1J - Donaleen Blondes

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

Donaleen Jackpot 1J

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL

Donaleen Kodiak 1K

HEIFER CALVES (8 Shown)

1st Donaleen Karamel 3K - Donaleen Blondes

2nd Donaleen Kiwi 4K - Donaleen Blondes

3rd Ridge View Khloe 27K - Ridge View Blondes

JUNIOR YEARLINGS (2 Shown)

1st Forest View Journey 9J - Shelbramack Blondes

2nd Forest View Jackie 42J - Forest View Farms

SENIOR YEARLINGS (2 Shown)

1st Donaleen Jazzy 3J - Donaleen Blondes

2nd One OAK Jitterbug 1J - Shelbramack Blondes

2 YR OLD COW WITH CALF (1 Shown)

1st Fee Haven Hard Copy 828H - Fee Haven Farms

MATURE COW WITH CALF (1 Shown)

1st Schiestel Frankie 16F - Schiestel Blondes

BREEDER’S HERD (4 Shown)

1st Donaleen Blondes

2nd Fee Haven Farms

3rd Ridge View Blondes

GET OF SIRE (3 Shown)

1st Donaleen Blondes

2nd Ridge View Blondes

3rd Schiestel Blondes

PROGENY OF DAM (1 Shown)

1st Donaleen Blondes

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Donaleen Karamel 3K

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

Fee Haven Hard Copy 828H