The ‘Jonny Skelton’ Show and Sale attracted a super entry of 974 store cattle and a grand ringside of buyers to ensure another fantastic trade at this prestigious sale.
The show was kindly sponsored by Lloyd Motor Group, Armstrong Watson Accountants and Gate Tyres. Judging was carried out by a capable young stocksman, Mr Josh Pearson, High Plaskettlands. After doing a professional job of the judging Josh awarded the ‘Jonny Skelton’ Memorial trophy for the Champion Animal to the Limousin Heifer from T Trafford & Son, Peter House, Bassenthwaite. This heifer later sold to the days top price of £1820 purchased by Mr L Skelton. Reserve honours went to Mr P Edmondson, Seathwaite, Borrowdale with a Limousin Steer which sold for £1700. Feeding Bulls were a ferocious trade leaving sellers delighted. Topping at £1515 for a Limousin from D&MA Wilson, Lamplugh Hall, Lamplugh.
The day proved a huge success with a brilliant trade from start to finish.
Next fortnightly sale of Store cattle is on Friday 20th May. Entries to the office on 01900 822016. Catalogue made on Friday 13th May.
Leading Averages
MJ&JE Graham, Lynedraw sold 5 to avg £1529
BW Noble, Gibbtarn sold 6 to avg £1453
M/s Crowe, Hall Santon sold 4 to avg £1422.50
BW Hewitson, Shatton Lodge sold 8 to avg £1405
Leading prices
Heifer: - Limousin- 1820 Peterhouse, 1705 Hall Santon, 1685(3), 1615, 1505, 1475(2) Lamplugh Hall, 1645 Eastlands, 1635, 1485(2) Lynedraw, 1625, 1585, 1575, 1495, 1485 Dearham Row,1565 Pickett Howe, 1485 Harrot Hill, 1485 Crakeplace Hall, 1455 Long Garth, 1455 Shatton Lodge, 1455 Seathwaite. Angus- 1425, 1315 Beckside, 1275 Winscales West, 1235 Oulton Hall, 1205 Wardwarrow. Charolais- 1635 Lynedraw, 1435(2), 1325, 1295(3), 1165(3), 1115(3) Pickett Howe, 1100 Beckside. Hereford- 1055(2) Baldmire. Simmental- 1035 Low Boonwood. British Blue- 1535(2), 1335, 1275, 1235 Pickett Howe, 1355, 1285 Long Garth, 1355(2), 1295(3), 1275(3) Annfield, 1315(2) Wardwarrow, 1235 Harrot Hill, 1155 Greengill.
Steers: - Limousin- 1700 Seathwaite, 1575, 1385(2), 1375, 1325 Dearham Row, 1525 Gibbtarn, 1525, 1365 Shatton Lodge, 1515, 1435, 1405 Pickett Howe, 1445 Mid Farm, 1405 Lynedraw, 1405, 1355(2), 1345(2) Peterhouse, 1405, 1305 Eastlands, 1335(2) Crakeplace Hall, 1335, 1295 Low Garth, 1285 Green Marsh, 1285 Meadow Farm, 1275 Wyndham Terrace. British Blue- 1515, 1505, 1375(2) Gibbtarn, 1445, 1395(10) Annfield, 1365, 1335, 1265(3), 1195(2) Town Head, 1345(3) Wardwarrow, 1265, 1245, 1185(3), 1175(2), 1135(3) Woodhall Brow, 1245 Baldmire, 1165(2) Drigg Moorside. Angus- 1425 Gibbatrn, 1415 Beckside, 1305, 1195 Brackenbarrow, 1165, 1125 Drigg Moorside, 1095(2) Kirkland House. Charolais- 1405 Peter House. Fleckvieh- 1395, 1335(2), 1325, 1275, 1265(2), 1255(2), 1245, 1215 Town Head. Montbeliarde- 1385, 1115(2) Wardwarrow. Simmental- 1315, 1075 Low Boonwood. Parthenais- 1185 Green Marsh. Saler- 1115 Town Head.
Bull: - Limousin- 1515, 1505, 1385, 1335(5), 1315(4) Lamplugh Hall, 1485 Oxenriggs, 1475, 1385(2), 1365, 1265 Prospect House, 1445, 1435, 1325, 1295 Grove Farm, 1375(2), 1355, 1305, 1275, 1245 High Moss. Stabiliser- 1235, 1185, 1175 Stoney Howe. Angus- 1085(2) Croft Farm. Blonde- 1075(2) Eirinntalla.
Prize Winners: -
Limousin Steer:
1st P Edmondson, Seathwaite
2nd I Powley, Green Marsh
3rd T Trafford & Son, Peter House
Limousin Heifer:
1st T Trafford & Son, Peter House
2nd P Edmondson, Seathwaite
3rd J&M Wilson, Meadow Farm
British Blue Heifer:
1st M/s Blanc, Long Garth Farm
2nd I Powley, Green Marsh
3rd J&M Wilson, Meadow Farm
Any Other Breed Steer:
1st I Powley, Green Marsh
Any Other Breed Heifer:
1st KG Holliday, Strudda Bank
Champion:
T Trafford & Son, Peter House
Reserve Champion:
P Edmondson, Seathwaite