Our aim is to build a herd of performance recorded Shorthorns using the best genetics available.
We have purchased a Superior maternal heifer from the long established and well known Upsall herd of The Hon Gerald Turton. You can visit the Upsall herd website at Upsall Shorthorns
Our heifer is Tessa X298 of Upsall. To view details of her pedigree go to Tessa X298 of Upsall
If you would like to make an enquiry about embryos or shorthorns please contact us at ballyvaddy@hotmail.co.uk
Tessa was Reserve Champion Shorthorn at Ballymoney Show on Saturday 3rd June 2006 after taking second place in the Shorthorn heifer class. This was her first outing to a show.
Tessa was Champion Shorthorn at Castlewellan Show on 25th July 2006 after taking first place in the heifer class. Donna was Reserve Champion Shorthorn after taking second place in the heifer class.
We also won first prize for ladies exhibiting their cattle in the traditional costume of the country of origin of the breed. I wore an 18th Century style English costume to represent the fact that Shorthorn orginated in Yorkshire in the 18th Century. See pictures at Castlewellan Show Pictures.
In addition we won the Show Breed Promotion Award for our stand promoting Shorthorns at Castlewellan Show.