Kings Hall Next Up
Causeway Classic II
11 August 2010
Status: Tickets On Sale
Holstein Northern Ireland has announced details of the Causeway Classic Sale II, which takes place at the King's Hall Complex on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, commencing at 7pm.
The Causeway Classic has been billed as an event not to be missed, and features a sale of elite heifers, an array of trade stands, a charity auction, a steak BBQ, and a free prize draw for a hand-painted weather vane worth £400.
The event is generously supported by Gold sponsors, Holstein UK, Genus ABS and United Feeds. The catalogued entry features 32 maiden Holstein heifers, and two Jersey heifers, all bred from world-class families.
Buyers will be spoilt for choice, and all prospective purchasers are assured that the catalogue comprises of one of the most exclusive selections of Holstein heifers available in the UK and Ireland. All entries have been rigorously inspected and individually selected by Holstein UK's classification executive, John Gribbon. Strong emphasis has been placed on pedigree, type, components and future potential, with all heifers boasting at least three generations of EX or VG.
The sale catalogue features many exciting individuals, but a few of the headliners include:
• A daughter from the reserve All American 2 Yr old and 4 Yr old EK-Oseeana Ambrosia EX95 5E sired by the world's leading locomotion sire Braedale Goldwyn. This lot is a full sister to last year's 20,000gns Causeway Classic record breaker.
• The UK's number one Index heifer out of a VG88 Goldwyn from the Froukje family sired by Mascol with a PLI £216.
• First in Europe from the Pinetree Missy family, a Planet heifer sells with contract interest.
• Exclusive in the world, 14 generations of straight Excellent dams from the Pinehurst Rosa family.
A host of world famous families are featured, including: Ashlyn, Amanda, Laurie Sheik, Raven, Rosina, Roxie, Ivory, Finesse, Tab Maude, Sara. Leading home-bred families include Ruth, Daphne and Ethel.
Many of the world's top bulls are represented with daughters selling by Shottle, Million, Goldwyn, Toystory, Atlas, Tennyson, Planet, Bolton, Roumare, Baxter, Alexander and an early Mac.
A warm welcome is extended for everyone to attend the Causeway Classic. Tickets for the BBQ, which includes steak and a selection of salads, followed by Hoys Farmhouse Ice-cream, are priced at £15 per adult. Tickets and further information from event organiser, Alison Beattie on 00353 87 1771480, or Holstein NI secretary, John Martin on 07711 041128.
Catalogues are available free on request from the auctioneers, R A Noble and Co (Clogher) on tel: 028 8554 8242 or Harrison and Hetherington Ltd (Carlisle) on tel: 01228 406200. The catalogue can also be downloaded from Holstein NI's website: www.holstein-ni.co.uk.
Log on to Holstein NI's website, www.holstein-ni.co.uk, for regular updates and information on the forthcoming Causeway Classic Sale II. Alternatively, contact event organiser, Alison Beattie on 00353 87 1771480, or Holstein NI secretary, John Martin on 07711 041128.
