Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day

Kenzi Westman with her Grand Champion Steer

Under beautiful sunny skies and blowing-a-gale winds, the Vermilion 4-H Beef Club gathered for their annual Achievement Day on June 1 at the Vermilion Fair Grounds.

Months of dedicated efforts were put forth by the 4-H members to prepare their project animals for this special occasion, and they were eager to showcase the fruits of their labour. The members presented their well-raised steers, heifers, as well as 2 and 3-year-old cow/calf pairs.

Judge Dylan Fuller had the esteemed task of evaluating the well-groomed animals, which vividly displayed the members’ mastery in halter breaking, grooming, and clipping techniques. Fuller also had the opportunity to observe the members’ animals and assess the soundness of their decisions in selecting the right animals, as well as their aptitude in providing care and nourishment, resulting in the development of well-defined animals.

The show commenced at 9 a.m., but the diligent members had arrived early to pamper their project animals with a well-deserved spa day, ensuring their animals looked their absolute best for the event. The 4-H members were categorized into junior, intermediate, and senior classes, along with a special Cleaver Kids show, wherein the winners of each class advanced to compete for the coveted overall champion title.

During the event, the club provided a delectable lunch, and awards were presented to honour the exceptional achievements of the participants. Kenzi Westman was bestowed with the Grand Champion Steer award, generously sponsored by Misty Hills Charolais Ltd. while Paetyn Herzog received the Reserve Grand Champion Steer award, sponsored by The Vermilion Vet Clinic Ltd.

Paetyn Herzog with her Reserve Grand Champion Steer.

Jalynn Westman earned the prestigious Grand Champion Overall Female title, sponsored by Everblack Angus, and Sully Gibson was recognized as the Reserve Grand Champion Overall Female, sponsored by Stalwick Livestock.

Jalynn Westman with her Grand Champion Overall Female

Sully Gibson with her Reserve Grand Champion Overall Female

In the Showmanship/Grooming category, Jalynn Westman received 1st place Senior Showmanship sponsored by Baddocks Power Products, while Presly Bensmiller received 2nd place sponsored by Boston Pizza.

In the Senior Grooming Presly Bensmiller obtained the 1st place sponsored by All Wheel Wash, while Paetyn Herzog brought home the 2nd place sponsored by Rona.

Intermediate 1st place showmanship sponsored by Rock Solid Nitrogen Services went to Taylor Farkash, and 2nd place sponsored by Cargill went to Walker Westman. In grooming 1st place sponsored by Pomeroy Inn & Suites went to Taylor Farkash, while 2nd place sponsored by Baba Jenny’s Ukrainian Foods & Modern Edge Painting went to Bentey Buckingham.

Marley Waltz took 1st place Junior Showmanship sponsored by Westman Animal Nutrition and Alley Westman received 2nd place Showmanship sponsored by Clear West Communications.

Marley Waltz also took the 1st place grooming sponsored by Vermilion Feeds, while Briggs Snelgrove received 2nd place sponsored by Jannette Riedel.

In the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Judging Paetyn Herzog received 1st place sponsored by Bert Duncan Trailer Sales Inc. and Jalynn Westman won 2nd place sponsored by Shawn & Dusti McLaughlin. Taylor Farkash received 1st place Intermediate judging sponsored by Farm Credit and Bentley Buckingham received 2nd place judging sponsored by Kyle & Terri Herzog. 1st place in the Junior judging category sponsored by Prairie Insights Ltd was awarded to Marley Waltz. Junior judging 2nd place sponsored by Jim & Rena Pulyk was tied and awarded to Briggs Snelgrove and Sully Gibson. Best Homegrown Steer went to Kenzi Westman and was sponsored by Hog Hollow Farms. Best Homegrown Heifer was awarded to Sully Gibson and was sponsored by WRW Chartered Professional Accountant.

Best Rate of Gain was awarded Taryn Martin and sponsored by 619 Land & Cattle Ltd.

The Vermilion 4-H Beef Club extends its heartfelt appreciation to all of their sponsors for their unwavering support. A special thank you goes to the Vermilion Ag Society for generously allowing the use of their grounds and facilities for this event.

Additionally, the Clandonald and Vermilion Interclub Heifer Show began at 5 p.m. on June 1, with the Interclubs Steer Show and Sale held on June 2 at the Vermilion Ag Grounds. The show started at 9 a.m. with the Championship class at 2 p.m. The sale began at 2:30 p.m.