The Richaven Herd
Still some Christmas Crackers to be had!!
Richaven is offering loads of discounted opportunities to breed the next Foundation Cow for YOUR herd.
Add your prefix to one of many Squaw combinations available, or breed a maternal sibling to the EX second calf Goldwyn Adrienne who stood Reserve Breed Champion at this year's National All Breeds Show. Perhaps you would like to get into the Australian family of the great Fairvale Jed Bonnie or have fond memories of the Monograms.
Whatever your taste, there is something for you.
CLICK HERE to see the full listings and may your dreams be merry, and Black & White!
Agriscot SuperCows!
Richaven Shottle Squaw VG88-2yr just claimed the Agriscot title on our first trip north of the border! Loukat Lucky VG89 took the Ayrshire title while Crockers Rock Stocking Red VG87-2yr took the Red Heifer Championship:
For more info on the shows CLICK HERE
For more on Squaw, CLICK HERE
For more on Lucky, CLICK HERE
**NEW PICTURES ARE IN!**
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EXHIBITOR BRED CHAMPION, INTERBREED EB CHAMPION, RES BREED CHAMPION!
The Richaven team had a fantastic show at the National All Breeds 2011, held at the recent Dairy Event.
Richaven Goldwyn Adrienne EX-2nd calver was crowned Exhibitor Bred Interbreed Champion after earlier claiming the Senior In Milk Champion and Reserve Breed Championship.
Richaven Goldwyn Birdy VG89-2nd calver was also in the Championship final after winning the Senior section of the Junior Cow in Milk class.
These two exceptional young cows were joined by Senior Cow Richaven OA Katie EX94-2E to take the breeders group title, while herd favourite Richaven Raider Squaw EX95-3E was joined by her 2yr old daughter Richaven Goldwyn Squaw VG87-2yr to take the Dam and Daughter pair.
There was also success the day before with both Dan and Hannah winning their respective handler classes yet again!
A great show all round - a big thanks to all the team for their hard work and enthusiasm.
July Milk Recording Averages;
35.3kgs, 4.42%fat, 3.18%prot, 128 SCC
July 2010 - Dan wins National Stockjudging award!
After already doing well, Dan was put forward as the Intermediate West Midlands entry for the National HYB stockjudging at the recent Competitions Day.
Despite being younger than most in that class, Dan scored yet another Red Rosette winning the section - well done Dan!
The latest classification scores are in!
CLICK HERE for the full breakdown
Richaven Holsteins, a Master Breeder Herd
100% VG or EX
Dan's winning streak continues!
Dan Bown was selected to represent the UK at the Emerald Expo European Handling Competition in Kilkenny, Ireland, after his victory in the Intermediate Class at last year's All-Britain Calf Show.
Judge Mike Halliwell commended Dan's handling ability after tapping him out first, ahead of several competitors in his age group from all over Europe.
Well done Dan! Click HERE for Expo results
(thanks to cowsmo.com for the picture)
The Richaven Herd Brochure is available to anyone who would like to see details of all our stock
Please contact us for a copy
Current Classification - 100% VG/EX
Average score - 89.4 points
Herd Average - from October 2009 to September 2010
10,684kgs, 4.39%bf, 3.20%p, 811kgs CFP, 113CC
Heifers - 9,455kgs, 4.28%bf, 3.18%p, 705kgs CFP, 58CC
All Cows - 11,003kgs, 4.42%bf, 3.20%p, 838kgs CFP, 125CC
See our NEWS section for the latest developments
Hannah Bown - 2nd place All Britain Junior Handler 2010The All Breeds All Britain Calf Show 2010
We were delighted to see both Hannah and Dan qualify for their respective handler classes this year and even more pleased to see Hannah placed 2nd in the Junior Handlers with Dan winning the Intermediate Handlers!
Our calves performed well too -
Richaven Samuelo Twilight looked really well and stood 3rd in the December/January born class
Richaven Goldwyn Squaw 3 went on to stand 5th in the June/July born class. She was joint top price at our open day and is now owned by ADI and Ponderosa Holsteins of Spain
Dan Bown - 1st place All Britain Intermediate Handler 2010
The Richaven herd was founded in 1993 with the goal of breeding the best, which remains true to this day.
85 cows (including several impressive Ayrshires) are milked twice a day and there are 130 followers.
Adrienne, Bud, Birdy, Dellia, Fransci, Ghost, Katie, Kay, Mahala, Papoose, Roxy, Squaw.
Ayrshire cow families stem from the Anne, Jonquil and Rene lines.
Sires in use
Goldwyn, Fever, Raider, Sanchez, Million, PS Classic, Mr Sam, Wisconsin, D-O Armstead, Windbrook, Sid, Goldsun, Mammoth
Home-bred Sires in use
Richaven Squawbuck, Majestic and Steel
Summer Ration
Grazing April to October/November, buffer fed grass with maize silage, 1kg 38%protein
Winter Ration
60% grass silage, 40% maize silage, 1.5kgs 38%p, ad-lib hay (18-20kgs from the manger), top up in the parlour
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Contact details
Richaven Holsteins
Northfield Farm
Hanley Castle
Worcester
WR8 0AA
Tel: +44 (0)1684 310142
Mob: +44 (0)7831 647531
email: dawn.bown@btconnect.com
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