Miniature Hereford Farms Earn Top Honors at Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/12/2016)(readMedia)-- 22 Cattle Company of Orange City exhibited the Grand Champion Bull and the Champion Iowa Bull in the Miniature Herford Cattle Show judged August 19 at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Alex Faidley of Colfax took home the Reserve Grand Champion Bull banner.

Grand Champion Prospect Steer was award to Van Vliet Farms of Pella. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors were awarded to D. McCall of Albuquerque, N.M.

Goretska Livestock of Corydon exhibited the Grand Champion Heifer and Champion Iowa Female. Smith Mini Herefords of Fairfield claimed Reserve Grand Champion Heifer honors.

Premier Breeder was awarded to Splitt Creek Ranch. Premier Exhibitor honors were awarded to Smith Miniature Herefords. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Complete results follow (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Rolling Hill's Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Flowers II 32" 232#, 4/20/2016, 43695786

2) Muellers Farms, Porterfield, Wis., Miss Josie Blue Skies 31" 192#, 4/16/2016, 43716980

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH MISS TOPAZ 100 31.5" 186#, 4/18/2016, 43706029

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Mae 30" 211#, 4/15/2016, 43690234

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Nika's Lil Avia 32" 223#, 4/12/2016, 43719948

2) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Ruby 32.75" 240#, 4/1/2016, 43696174

3) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Pearls Hope DK14 32.5" 187#, 4/10/2016, 43682319

4) Payton Wills, Sherican, Ill., SHF Joes Harley 27.5" 156#, 4/1/2016, 43693664

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., K. C. Moo ET 33" 301#, 3/30/2016, 43697277

2) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Pixie 27.5" 142#, 3/30/2016, 43690124

3) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH B. Strong 32.25" 626#, 3/26/2016, 43671072

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Dahlia 29" 140#, 3/20/2016, 43690121

5) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Miss Haley 32" 225#, 3/17/2016, 43690057

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Page D107 29.5" 172#, 3/6/2016, 43698080

2) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Jewelz 34.75" 304#, 3/15/2016, 43696166

3) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Ella 33" 276#, 3/13/2016, 43690238

4) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR HAZEL RR51 33.5" 245#, 3/15/2016, P43895713

5) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Flash's Lil Bambi 34" 275#, 3/11/2016, 43702527

6) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Priscilla 28" 178#, 3/10/2016, 43689478

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Ivy League DK13 37" 316#, 2/28/2016, 43682322

2) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH SAPPHIRE 186 31.5" 237#, 2/18/2016, 43706026

3) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Gem 32" 237#, 2/18/2016, 43690119

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Vance's Lil Xaela 33" 295#, 2/6/2016, 43702131

5) Mormino's Ranch, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Nic's Princess Layla 32" 359#, 2/3/2016, 43696130

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Risa's Lil Ruby 184 35" 339#, 1/18/2016, 43687778

2) A&J Cattle, Agency, Dory 32.5" 268#, 1/3/2016

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2015

1) Goretska Livestock, Corydon, DOF Miss Maddie Mouse 32.25" 315#, 11/2/2015, 43647394

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS SILVER SUGAR 36.75" 507#, 10/1/2015, 43696767

3) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., MPK ENUF HAILEY 34" 374#, 11/1/2015, 43687523

4) Lillibridge Land L.C., Vinton, RJTNT LITTLE SADIE 36" 379#, 10/8/2015, 43646933

5) Payton Wills, Sherican, Ill., MF Miss Ruby 33.25" 351#, 12/21/2015, 43673455

6) Mormino's Ranch, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Nic's Bella Red Rose 33.5" 265#, 11/3/2015, 43696131

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2015

1) Van Vliet Farms, Pella, RHH Sunflower 36.75" 454#, 9/18/2015, 43623059

2) Mary Faidley, Colfax, BGB Chrissy 39.25" 518#, 9/16/2015, 43671401

3) Vw Farm, Osceola, Maggie 36" 454#, 9/12/2015, 43720853

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS WONDER 34.5" 353#, 9/26/2015, 43568060

5) Ryan Faidley, Colfax, BGB Carly 37" 508#, 9/24/2015, 43671402

6) High Performance Livestock, Union, Cowgirl 36" 456#, 9/20/2015, P43698351

7) Mormino's Ranch, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Nic's Lil Red Reign 36" 413#, 9/25/2015, 43696132

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2015

1) Kyndall Burns, Oxford, Double K Firecreacker C104 37.75" 523#, 7/4/2015, 43627749

2) Addyson Lehman, West Liberty, Sophie HSC 415 38" 552#, 8/15/2015, 43635692

3) Lacey Rouse, Mechanicsville, KW Yoni's Summer Sunshine 40.75" 620#, 7/31/2015, 43610995

4) Brighton Rouse, Mechanicsville, KW Lucy's Golden Vienna 40.25" 581#, 7/17/2015, 43610994

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2015

1) Smit Show Cattle, Maurice, 22 FLASHS SWEET SANGRIA 40.25" 633#, 6/18/2015, 43627164

2) Allison Gooden, Bloomfield, RHH Dora 41.25" 682#, 6/18/2015, 43623047

3) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR ELSIE 38" 512#, 6/16/2015, 43603001

4) Vw Farm, Osceola, Molly 38.25" 565#, 6/24/2015, 43720852

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2015

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH SUNNY BEAR 173 39" 609#, 5/15/2015, 43590556

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, MISS MAINE AIM QUEENY 36.25" 593#, 5/24/2015, 43607477

3) Christenson Cattle Company, Linden, CX3 MiSS CALLIE 37.25" 565#, 5/24/2015, 43588049

4) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Sophie 39.5" 615#, 5/15/2015, P43628587

5) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., KR'S MISS MAGIC BLUE BELLE 40.75" 631#, 5/31/2015, 43606646

6) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Harper 41.5" 707#, 5/11/2015, 43628586

7) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Flash 40" 601#, 5/4/2015, 43628585

8) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Leef 39" 608#, 5/26/2015, 43669827

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2015

1) Karly Spear, Newton, Clem's Disco Bunny 40.75" 608#, 4/5/2015, 43664455

2) Goretska Livestock, Corydon, SS Miss Alley 42" 679#, 4/5/2015, P43602121

3) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Phyllis 41.5" 702#, 4/16/2015, 43602156

4) Smit Show Cattle, Maurice, KD WHISPER 1503 39.25" 661#, 4/7/2015, 43611801

5) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Show Me Ms Molly 38.75" 567#, 4/10/2015, P43576851

6) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS MARIS 42" 765#, 4/6/2015, 43602122

7) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR HOLLY 38.75" 607#, 4/8/2015, P43603004

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2015

1) Elise Badger, Bagley, DOF Mickey's Princess 39.25" 545#, 3/22/2015, 43647396

2) Bailey Schaben, Dunlap, TPCC Princess Nash 169ET 38.5" 676#, 3/28/2015, 43634471

3) Ky Curran, Chariton, BCM Bethany 38.25" 568#, 3/16/2015, P43628644

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Jade 40.25" 575#, 3/29/2015, 43590602

5) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS ANN 41" 654#, 3/28/2015, 43602084

6) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Heartbreaker 40.75" 602#, 3/30/2015, 43624838

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2015

1) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Deana 42.25" 742#, 2/14/2015, 43614713

2) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., SHF KINGS KITTY 41.75" 654#, 2/23/2015, P43610456

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2015

1) Kinsey Coffey, Garden Grove, CT Miss Pot O' Glory 40" 693#, 1/28/2015, 43603156

2) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Sapphire 39.5" 630#, 1/17/2015, 43555346

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Flash's Jazi Faith 41 1/2" 718#, 1/13/2015, 43574807

4) Brenna Thorson, Rudolph, Wis., T3 MS FROSTY 37" 627#, 1/1/2015, 43584795

Senior Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Rolling Hill's Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Elsa 42" 803#, 10/25/2014, 43539061

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS HAPPY 42.5" 772#, 10/30/2014, 43568017

3) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS WONDA 40.75" 739#, 11/9/2014, 43568060

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Kiki(WITH CALF 6-06-16) 44.5" 989#, 4/3/2014, 43492270

2) Rolling Hill's Cattle, Blakesburg, NSH Bambi(WITH CALF 04/20/2016) 41.75" 780#, 5/16/2014, 43527078

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Rolling Hill's Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Lexi(WITH CALF 03/18/2016) 42" 778#, 3/8/2013, 43395545

2) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KAP Viking Quisa 41" 849#, 4/2/2011, 43201145

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Thunder Rising 34.5" 294#, 4/1/2016, 43680641

2) RJ TnT Farm, Lawler, RJ TnT 116 ET 30" 201#, 5/2/2016, 43701941

3) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Pistol Pete DK16 31.75" 209#, 5/1/2016, 43682323

4) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Talk Derby To Me 30" 168#, 5/7/2016, 43687650

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2016 & After

1) Rolling Hill's Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Sherman 33.5" 320#, 3/18/2016, 43695227

2) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Blazin' Charley 37" 385#, 2/9/2016, 43671073

3) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Sage D106 28" 139#, 3/6/2016, 43698082

4) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Trump 35.75" 294#, 3/2/2016, 43695714

5) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., MPK 1/2 ENUF'S QUIGLEY 34.5" 296#, 2/4/2016, 43702399

Late Senior Bull -- July 1 - Dec. 31, 2015

1) Alex Faidley, Colfax, BGB Cannonball 40.25" 612#, 9/14/2015, 43671400

2) Skylar Coffey, Garden Grove, SK Silly Sally's Silly Sammy 34.5" 444#, 11/12/2015, 43672216

3) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Back Draft 40.25" 651#, 7/22/2015, 43628590

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Flash's Crimson Tide 39.5" 701#, 8/2/2015, 43627166

5) DeWitt Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Liberty's Hank 36" 357#, 10/3/2015, 43635062

Early Senior Bull -- Jan. 1 - June 30, 2015

1) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF King Mo Money 43" 901#, 2/9/2015, 43554225

2) Christenson Cattle Company, Linden, CX3 STANBOY, 6/26/2015, 43608746

3) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Comstock 43.75" 904#, 4/8/2015, 43624841

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS CAPTAIN 42.75" 970#, 4/19/2015, 43661305

5) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., MPK BOYDS SUPER JACOB 41" 643#, 6/28/2015, 43605247

6) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Dippsies Roy 40.5" 746#, 4/25/2015, 43646899

7) Muellers Farms, Porterfield, Wis., MF MASTER TANK 39.75" 544#, 4/12/2015, 43673453

Two Year Old Bull -- Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Burbon's Legend 45.5 1262#, 6/29/2014, 43502854

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS SILVER STONE 44" 1015#, 10/29/2014, 43568066

3) KGS Ranch, North Platte, Neb., Windsor HSC 314 42.25" 976#, 5/20/2014, 43526498

4) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Thunderstruck 44.5" 1235#, 5/10/2014, 43490204

5) J Bar W Cattle Company, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Gold Buckle 45" 1125#, 3/26/2014, 43522788

6) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, TAC Tuff Enuff LVB1 42.75" 1120#, 2/23/2014, 43482857

Prospect Steer

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D. A. Moo ET 35.5" 336#, 3/30/2016, 43697314

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Gale's Lil Woudy 35.5" 403#, 1/2/2016, Pending

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, GATOR 31.5" 235#, 3/10/2016, 43718779

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Silver Bullet 30.5" 201#, 3/14/2016, 43690116

5) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Andy 33.5" 311#, 3/1/2016, 43696080

Prospect Steer

1) Van Vliet Farms, Pella, RHH Carter 39.75" 656#, 9/8/2015, 43623060

2) Brenna Thorson, Rudolph, Wis., THF Turkey 527 38" 450#, 11/17/2015, 43680180

3) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Powerstroke 36" 391#, 9/5/2015, 43628553

Two Females

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield

2) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott

3) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville

4) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville

6) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

Two Bulls

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

2) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford

Get of Sire

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City

3) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

4) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville

6) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville

7) Meyer Farms, Garrison

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

Champion) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Ivy League DK13

Reserve) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Risas Lil Ruby 184

Champion & Reserve Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf

Champion) Goretska Livestock, Corydon, DOF Miss Maddie Mouse

Reserve) Van Vliet Farms, Pella, RHH Sunflower

Champion & Reserve Summer Senior Heifer

Champion) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Sunny Bear173

Reserve) Kyndall Burns, Oxford, Double K Firecracker

Champion & Reserve Spring Senior Heifer

Champion) Elise Badger, Bagley, DOF Mickeys Princess

Reserve) Karly Spear, Newton, Clems Disco Bunny

Champion & Reserve Senior Heifer

Champion) Rolling Hills Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Elsa

Reserve) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Happy

Grand Champion & Reserve Heifer

Grand) Goretska Livestock, Corydon, DOF Miss Maddie Mouse

Res. Grand) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Sunny Bear

Champion Iowa Female

Champion) Goretska Livestock, Corydon, DOF Miss Maddie Mouse

Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf

Champion) Taylor Miniature Herefords, Humboldt, Kiki

Reserve) Rolling Hills Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Lexi

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf

Champion) Rolling Hills Cattle, Blakesburg, RHH Sherman

Reserve) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Thunder Rising

Champion & Reserve Late Senior Bull

Champion) Alex Faidley, Colfax, BGB Cannonball

Reserve) Skylar Coffey, Garden Grove, SK Silly Sallys Sammy

Champion & Reserve Early Senior Bull

Champion) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF King Mo Money

Reserve) Christenson Cattle Company, Linden, CX3 Stanboy

Champion & Reserve Two Year Old Bull

Champion) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Burbons Legend

Reserve) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Slilver Stone

Grand Champion & Reserve Bull

Grand) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Burbons Legend

Res. Grand) Alex Faidley, Colfax, BGB Cannonball

Champion Iowa Bull

Champion) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Burbons Legend

Grand Champion & Reserve Prospect Steer

Grand) Van Vliet Farms, Pella, RHH Carter

Res. Grand) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D.A. Moo ET

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