ONTARIO DAIRY DISCOVERY - 2000

QUALITY RAN DEEP AT THE 6TH ANNUAL ONTARIO DAIRY DISCOVERY

The Brampton Fairgrounds was the place to be on June 28-29, 2000 when Ontario Dairy Discovery hosted the Jersey and Holstein shows. Though the weather may have deterred some exhibitors, both shows displayed tremendous quality all the way through every class. A total of 252 head and 125 exhibitors paraded for our judges.

Holstein Show
Judge Ken Empey from Dorchester, ON confidently sorted through 129 head. Empey pulled his top animals to the center of the ring and selected 5 year old, Moover Charles Anna owned by Ferme Blondin & Pierre Boulet from St-Placide, PQ, as the Grand Champion. Reserve Grand Champion was awarded to the first place mature cow, Bertschland T-Cat Inka, owned by Rodney D. Bertsch from Cambridge City, Indiana.
Earlier in the day, Empey awarded the Junior Champion Holstein to the Senior Yearling, Cher-Own Dusty Jasmine, owned by Cher-Own Holsteins of Paris, ON. Reserve Junior Champion honours went to the 2nd place Senior Yearling, Quality BC Frantisco, owned by Quality Holsteins of Woodbridge, ON.
4-H champion was presented to Martrock Broker Jingle, exhibited by Evan Besley, and Reserve 4-H Champion was awarded to Monteith Charles Jade, exhibited by Jodey Nurse.
Premier Breeder was Quality Holstiens of Woodbridge, ON and Premier Exhibitor went to Ferme Blondin & Pierre Boulet of St-Placide, PQ.

Jersey Show
The Ontario Dairy Discovery jersey show was presided over by Callum McKinven of Melbourne, PQ, a well-known international judge. McKinven sorted through 123 head, before choosing his Grand Champion; 4 Year Old, Just a Few Renaissance Elisa, owned by Bridon Farms of Paris, ON. The award for Reserve Grand Champion Jersey was presented to Robert & Bruce Mellow of Bolton, ON for their Mature Cow, Glenholme Regal Clarise.
Junior Champion was awarded to the first prize Senior Calf, Rozeview Dorie D Rachel, owned by Willdina Holsteins of Bowmanville, ON. Reserve Junior Champion honours went to the Junior Yearling, Glenholme Top Prize Genna, owned by Alan & Julie Cunnington of Inglewood, ON.
4-H Champion was also presented to Glenholme Top Prize Genna, exhibited by Julie Cunnington, and Reserve 4-H Champion was presented to Diana Vander Meulen for her Intermediate Calf, Peninsula Saturn Fancy.
Premier Breeder was presented to Huronia Jerseys of Auburn, ON and Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Bridon Farms of Paris, ON.

Showmanship
Richard Landry of Ste Brigette des Saults, PQ, sorted through a strong group of 67 4-Hers in the first showmanship competition at Ontario Dairy Discovery. Grand Champion Showman was presented to Michael Phoenix. Reserve Grand Champion Showman was awarded to Kate Sparling.

Celebrity Host
Two awards were presented at the 2000 show to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of the marketing of Canadian Dairy Genetics.
Lowell Lindsay was recognized for his leadership in the judging and exhibition of Canadian Holsteins regionally, nationally and internationally. He has significantly contributed in taking the caliber of Holstein cattle to new heights.
James A. Walker was recognized for his unending contributions in marketing Canadian Holsteins through the establishment, development and participation at shows. He makes things happen for the betterment of everyone.

1999 Quotables
"You see these same cows winning at county shows and they really stand out from the rest. Get them here and the depth of quality goes right down through the class."
Hank Vanderpost, Bradford.
"Seated here (at the west end of the show ring) it's hard to believe that we're looking at the bottom end of the class. Anyone would be proud to take that lineup home to their own barn."
John Mayes, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Fantastic Support

Throughout both days, announcer Gary West, kept the crowd up-to-date on the numerous sponsors who made the third Annual Ontario Dairy Discovery such a successful event. We appreciate the confidence of large corporate sponsors such as Gencor, Ontario Holsteins and the Region of Peel Agricultural Society, as well as the banks, businesses and breeders who are committed to building this showcase. Behind the scenes, Jim King, Site Coordinator adds " This year's success is the result of a huge team effort of volunteers from Brampton Fair, Dairy Discovery and numerous Ontario dairy farmers. A lot of hard work, faith and flexibility meant that we could be confident that everything would come together in the end." In the future, if you are looking to be part of seeing, buying or selling Canada's best dairy genetics, Ontario Dairy Discovery is "the place to grow!"


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