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Showmanship Champion 2023
Location: Holmewrangle Farm, Armathwaite, Carlisle
SHORTHORN
Dairy
Name: Ellie Fisher
Age: 23
Occupation: Work at home on the family farm and part time on another farm
Describe myself in five words: Hard working, Creative, Friendly, Determined and Small!
Connection to the Breed: Dad has always had a small herd of dairy shorthorns
Most Memorable Showing Moment: Getting champion calf with Mossrigg Barrington Iris 16th at ABAB 2022
Favourite Dairy Shorthorn: Without question has to be Mossrigg Barrington Iris, she has bred a lot of good progeny and is still milking at 11 years old
Favourite Breed Attribute: I like the shorthorn for their longevity and hardiness
Most Influential Bull: In our herd Bushmills Jazz has had a positive impact on the herd producing some of our most successful heifers
Interest and Hobbies: I am an active member of Penrith Young Farmers and I have my own small flock of pedigree Texel sheep
Interesting Fact About Myself: I have 6 Pygmy goats!
What Do I see Myself Doing in Five Years Time: I would like to continue with working on the family farm and continue to improve our herd and continue to improve my flock of Texel sheep
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