Yarrabee Farms Earns Top Honors at Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Ayrshire Dairy Cattle show judged August 11 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Yarrabee Farms of Brooklyn showed the Grand and Reserve Champion Female, Champion Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder titles, and the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder titles. Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, MO. took home Reserve Champion Premier Exhibitor and Breeder.

Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, Mo received Reserve Champion Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder honors.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Additional results below (name, hometown and animal identification):

Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2017

1) KCCK & P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Rockstar Josey, 3/9/2017, 840003132621289

2) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, Fishersons Maxum Bling, 3/2/2017, 84000143165504

3) Caleb Kruse, Dewitt, Old-Bankston Gibbs Martha, 3/29/2017, 73762514

4) Megan Manweiler, Sumner, Arthur Acres Calimero Arrow, 3/9/2017, 840003138572867

5) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Old Bankston LB Cumbersome, 3/10/2017, 8400031441445181

6) Kirk Christie, Slater, KIRKAMO DEMPSEY BRYANNA-ET, 3/1/2017, 840003127403973

7) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Valley-View Capone Sugarbaby, 4/6/2017, 100734975

8) Rockin-K Dairy, Cedar Falls, Heims JJ97 Petition Cap Reagon, 3/21/2017, 840003134763624

9) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJs Ayrshire BBK Zelena, 3/10/2017, 840003143165506

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Loch, 12/8/2016, 100735734

2) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Hi-Ayr-View Michelob Golden, 12/17/2016, 100727412

3) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Old-Bankston JC Booyah ET, 12/5/2016, 840003140215241

4) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, Fishersons Maxum Sexy, 12/1/2016, 840003143165501

5) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Halls Macksman Rosetip, 12/24/2016, 840003134740501

6) Hazelbrush Farms, Marshalltown, Hazelbrush Dempsey Fiona, 12/4/2016, 840003137928639

7) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Baywatch Handsome Baymont, 12/26/2016, 840003139053154

8) Gene,Judy,Samantha Rathjen, Wilton, Valley-View Pro Persia, 12/2/2016, 1007322982

9) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Gmans Mae, 1/17/2017, 840003140304796

10) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Regens Gracie, 12/4/2016, 840003140304791

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2016

1) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss Bikini Of Iowayside, 9/25/2016, 840003012002022

2) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Hi Ayr View Perfect Memories, 9/4/2016, 100723726

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Dempsey Lilly, 9/5/2016, 100735444

4) Chad Koopmann Farms LLC, Epworth, Gibbs Prime Angel-ET, 9/8/2016, 100727542

5) Overmann Registered Cattle, Earlville, Overmann BBK Ritzie, 9/2/2016, 840003131992079

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Predator Daelynn, 9/11/2016, 100727766

7) Hazelbrush Farms, Marshalltown, Arthuracres Calimero Avery-ET, 9/6/2016, 840003138572808

8) AJH Dairy, Clarksville, AJH Dempsey Selfie, 9/2/2016, 840003140427207

9) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss Brazil Of Iowayside, 9/1/2016, 840003012002023

10) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Predator 6635, 9/18/2016, 67336635

11) Geise Dairy, De Witt, ONWARD RANEY ALMOND JOY, 9/22/2016, 100727261

12) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Georges Callie, 9/8/2016, 840003135474026

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2016

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Dw Brooke, 6/3/2016, 100735435

2) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Gibbs Me Hope, 6/1/2016, 100717312

3) David and Kaylee Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Sylvester Kaylee-ET, 6/10/2016, 67336516

4) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Raush Willow, 7/25/2016, 67336563

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dixon Providence, 6/2/2016, 71767682

6) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Melaar Angel Diplomat Anna, 6/17/2016, 840003137878052

7) Wedo-Ehr Cattle, Monona, Wedo-Ehr Dreamer Carly, 7/13/2016, 100729245

8) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Palmyra Dreamer R Bonbon ET, 6/11/2016, 840003138372024

9) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shires Lockenvours Payton, 6/8/2016, 840003135474014

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2016

1) Matt Bonert, Epworth, Bonert Roush Renata, 3/3/2016, 4000312882366

2) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Royale-Divide Star Jumper, 4/3/2016, 840003124064879

3) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Plum-Bottom Dempsey Aviva, 4/3/2016, 100722453

4) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, ONWRD LZM DISTNCT ADDICTION-ET, 3/1/2016, 100720554

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., RidgeView Denver Rutabaga, 3/23/2016, 100719994

6) Gene,Judy,Samantha Rathjen, Wilton, Iow-Shire G-Man Carley, 3/6/2016, 840003135474004

7) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Lockenvours Rainbow, 5/24/2016, 840003135474012

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2015

1) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Halls Old-Bankston Demp Miley ET, 9/20/2015, 840003134640734

2) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Lochinvar Faith, 11/20/2015, 840003135473989

3) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Gmans Gwyneth, 11/1/2015, 840003135473987

Fall Yearling in Milk -- After Sept. 1, 2015

1) Frosted Beauty Swiss, Epworth, Ski-Pal Superior Hoopla Et, 9/2/2015, 840003013448262

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DB Claire, 9/11/2015, 100735725

Junior Best Three Females

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

2) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2015

1) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, ONWORD LAZY M SPECIAL AGENT-ET, 8/4/2015, 100709997

2) Hazelbrush Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebook Gentleman Promise, 3/10/2015, 840003129745755

3) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ Ayr Burrett Zayda, 3/9/2015, 74016663

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Dempsey Brigid, 3/17/2015, 10069271

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow Ayr Burdette 5806, 9/9/2014, 67255806

2) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Maple-Dell Dreamer Destinee ET, 9/5/2014, 71900266

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow Ayr BJ Love, 1/6/2015, 67365905

4) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Fishersons Maxum Ms Kay ET, 9/7/2014, 840003125959051

5) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, ONWORD REMINGTON ACCOMPLICE-ET, 12/29/2014, 100702664

6) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJs Aryshire Burrett Sidney, 1/2/2015, 74016661

7) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jamie, 9/17/2014, 100721519

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jazzy, 3/4/2014, 100683372

2) Wedo-Ehr Cattle, Monona, Wedo-Ehr Homerun Tally, 3/8/2014, 100681259

Senior Three Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Eric Lang, Brooklyn, Bonert Berkely Robin 204, 10/15/2013, 73052071

2) David and Kaylee Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal De Nevo Phanta, 9/12/2013, 840003124611982

3) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, Fishersons Delvin Bam, 9/2/2013, 100679586

4) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Leader Condi, 2/12/2014, 67255613

5) AJH Dairy, Clarksville, P&A-LM Jagar JA-LO, 12/9/2013, 71692219

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) KCCK & P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Hi-Ayr Free Beer Me, 9/1/2012, 100645732

2) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Onword Crosby Angel, 12/24/2012, 100654859

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Chance Rainy, 3/11/2013, 100683439

4) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Old-Bankston JC Baywatch-ET, 10/12/2012, 69949962

5) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Palmyra Riggins T Gwyneth ET, 3/4/2013, 72394494

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2011 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Riddle Berkleys Vienna, 6/12/2012, 72232230

2) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Showstar Ray, 6/10/2012, 71702235

3) Knapp Guernseys, Epworth, Hi-Ayr View Burdette Askew, 11/10/2011, 100677360

4) David and Kaylee Koss, Epworth, Bonert Regina Coeli, 8/10/2012, 71758276

5) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ Ayrshire Burdett ZigZag, 9/6/2011, 70272062

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2011

1) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Onward Wilton April, 4/1/2010, 66848130

Lifetime Production

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right Angle T Harley, 3/12/2004, 100364699

Best Three Head

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

2) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn

3) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf

Best Four Head

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Matt Bonert, Epworth, Bonert Roush Renata

Reserve) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Royale-Divide Star Jumper

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Eric Lang, Brooklyn, Bonert Berkely Robin

Reserve) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jazzy

Honorable Mention) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Lazy M Special Agent - ET

Senior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right Angle T Harley

Reserve) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Riddle Berkleys Vienna

Honorable Mention) KCCK & P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Hi-Ayr Free Beer Me

Grand Champion Female & Reserve

Grand) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right Angle T Harley

Res. Grand) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Riddle Berkleys Vienna

Premier Exhibitor

Champion)Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn

Reserve) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

Premier Breeder

Champion) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn

Reserve) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

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