Dexter Handling Workshop
Julia Eden is a South Island breeder and winner of some prestigious Dexter trophies over many years. Julia, and DCSNZ council member Marion Corbett, are willing to come up and give us a full-day workshop on how to handle cattle. This is intended not just for people that wish to show their cattle, but also for those who move cattle around their property, onto a horse float etc. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether they are in the Wellington/Wairarapa area or not.
The tentative date is Saturday 18th February 2012 at my property in Upper Hutt. At this time we need confirmation of the numbers that would be interested in attending, and if we get at least 10, it will be all go. The charge would be $20 per person, and there would be a shared meal for lunch. The $20 charge would go towards the cost of travel expenses for Julia and Marion.
I will have at least one animal on my property at that time that has been trained and handled at shows, and hopefully I will have three 4-month old calves as well, so there should be something for everyone. If you are interested in coming to this once-in-a-blue-moon event, please contact me ASAP. Or just ask if you need more information.
Maureen Pettersson
137 Colletts Road
Mangaroa Valley
Upper Hutt
04 526 3785
maureenandwaynep [ AT ] xtra.co.nz
Sunday Feb 26 from 10am @ Eske Dexter Stud (Inger & Grant Keymer)
5284 Russell - Whakapara Road, Russell, Bay of Islands (approx 1 hour north of Whangarei). A map will be emailed to anyone who intends to come.
Enjoy a Sunday drive to visit the Keymer's Dexter Stud at Russell in the Bay of Islands. We also have Wiltshire & Gotland sheep, Large Black piglets, Silver Appleyard Ducks, Pilgrim Geese and New Hampshire Red Chickens. This is a good opportunity to chat to fellow Dexter breeders. There will also be Dexters for sale so, if you’re looking to add to your herd, it’s a great chance to see what's on offer from our own stud, as well as others around Northland.
All welcome. Please bring a plate of food for a shared lunch. Coffee, tea and fruit juice will be provided.
Please contact me as per the details below if you‘re intending to join us on this occasion:
Email: inger [ AT ] keymer.name
Phone: 09 9503075
Thanks.
Inger Keymer
Northland Area Representative
DCSNZ
Sunday Feb 26 from 1pm @ Silvermist Dexters (Susan Ryder)
110 Whataroa Rd, Te Kuiti (1 hr’s drive from Hamilton. Whataroa Rd is off Troopers Rd. The farm entrance is No 120).
Enjoy a Sunday drive to visit Susan’s Dexter Stud. Susan also has alpacas. This is a good opportunity to chat to fellow Dexter breeders & to discuss the recent changes to DNA profiling (as outlined in the Nov Dispatch). There will be Dexters for sale so, if you’re looking to add to your herd, it’s a great chance to purchase Dexters from well-established bloodlines.
All welcome. Please bring a plate of finger food for afternoon tea. Coffee, tea & fruit juice will be provided.
Please email me at betstan [ AT ] ihug.co.nz or phone 07 8295674 (evenings) if you‘re joining us on either/both of these days.
Thanks
Betsy Smith
Waikato Area Contact
DCSNZ
Sunday Apr 29 (time to be advised) @ Crofter Mains Dexters (Heather Cunningham)
80 Hills Rd, Raglan.
Heather farms using organic & biodynamic principles. This will be a great opportunity to learn about this interesting topic from Heather & to view her Dexters. It is another chance to catch up with fellow breeders & to discuss remits for this year’s AGM to be held at Lower Hutt on 9th-10th June
All welcome. Please bring a plate of food to share (details to be confirmed later when the time has been arranged).
Please email me at betstan [ AT ] ihug.co.nz or phone 07 8295674 (evenings) if you‘re joining us on either/both of these days.
Thanks
Betsy Smith
Waikato Area Contact
DCSNZ
Show Schedule 2011 / 2012
There are more Shows (A&P and other) held throughout NZ than those listed below. This list consists of shows we have been informed have either a Dexter Section or accommodate Dexter cattle better by having Small Breeds / Lifestyle Sections. You may enter your Dexters in any of the other shows as well, but may be included in ‘Other Breeds’ or ‘All Breeds' Sections. A full list of A&P Shows is found on the RAS Website.
North Island
12-13 Nov Clevedon
3-4 Dec Whangarei
28-29 Jan Warkworth (All Breeds unless 2 exhibitors & min of 8 cattle)
17-19 Feb Franklin (Pukekohe)
25 Feb Helensville (All Breeds only)
10-11 Mar Kumeu (all Breeds unless 2 exhibitors & min of 10 cattle)
5-9 Apr Auckland Royal Easter Show (All Breeds unless 2 exhibitors & min of 8 cattle)
28-30 Oct Waikato (Hamilton) NZ Royal Show & NI Dexter Breed Show
3 Dec Tokoroa
10 Dec Te Kauwhata
21-22 Jan Tauranga
28-29 Jan Rotorua
11 Feb Te Puke
3-4 Mar Morrinsville
28-30 Oct Carterton
5-6 Nov Manawatu
25-27 Nov Stratford
3-4 Dec Fielding A&P
20-22 Jan Horowhenua (Levin)
19 Feb Masterton
15-17 Mar Fielding (Central Field Days)
19-21 Oct Hawkes Bay (Hastings) Would love to include Lifestyle class if enough entries.
4-5 Feb Dannevirke Would love to include Lifestyle class if enough entries.
South Island
9-11 Nov Canterbury
19-20 Nov Nelson A&P Show
26 Nov Balclutha (Small Breeds All Breed Classes)
3-4 Dec Wyndham
14-15 Jan Winton
4-5 Feb Gore (Small Breeds All Breed Classes)
9-10 Mar Wanaka (All Breeds)
9 Apr MacKenzie County A&P Show SI Dexter Breed Show (see below for further details)
MacKenzie County A&P Show Dexter Cattle Feature
Dexter Cattle are the feature cattle breed for the Easter Monday 9th April 2012 show. The inaugural South Island Dexter Breed show is at this event.
Entries close on 2 March 2012.
Note: For all North Island Dexter breeders:
Java Dexter (Stewart & Julia Eden) are donating $1000 maximum travel subsidy for North Island Dexter breeders to attend the show. The funds will be equally divided up between qualifying studs. Other terms and conditions do apply. For further details including an entry form and show schedule:
Contact Julia Eden 03 202 5553 or stewjules [ AT ] farmside.co.nz