The Royal Canberra Show in 2011 will see the Murray Grey breed line up as the Feature Breed of the show. The Show will take place from February 25-27 2011.

The organising committee has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Murray Grey enthusiasts a great exhibition of Murray Greys at Canberra in 2011. Thanks to the kind sponsors, on offer will be some great incentives for exhibitors to come to Canberra for both the Hoof & Hook Sections and the Murray Grey Section.

Murray Grey Feature Breed Judging
While the deal for a major sponsor is currently being finalised, it is pleasing to announce that all Champion and Reserve Champion Sponsors have been finalised for the Murray Grey judging. In 2011 there will also be a calf Championship up for grabs for animals from nine to under fourteen months along with the usual Junior and Senior Championships.

All Champion will be awarded $300, plus a sash and trophy, while all Reserve Champions will be awarded $150 cash, plus a sash and trophy.

Sponsors of the Murray Grey Feature Show so far include:
Elizabeth Fields Murray Greys - Champion Heifer Calf
Silver Hills Murray Greys - Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
Shellgardi Murray Greys - Junior Champion Heifer
Braeside Park Murray Greys - Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
McDonal Signs, Young - Senior Champion Female
Jyndarra Murray Greys - ReseTrophy - Grand Champion Female
EJ & TE Fryer Stockfeeds, Wantabadgery - Champion Bull Calf
Braeside Park Murray Greys - Reserve Champion Bull Calf
Ausgrey Murray Greys - Junior Champion Bull
Ayr Park Murray Greys - Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Kydrabah Murray Greys - Senior Champion Bull
Sussex Park Murray Greys - Reserve Senior Champion Bull
Woodbourn Murray Greys - Grand Champion Bull
Pregtest Australia - Dam/Sires Progeny Group
Pregtest Australia - Breeders Group
Tullibardine Murray Greys - Pair of Females
Monterey Murray Greys - Pair of Bulls
Myanga Stud - Most Successful Exhibitor
Brian McGoldrick Perpetual Trophy - Supreme Exhibit


National Capital Steer & Heifer Hoof & Hook Competition

The Hoof & Hook Competition at Canberra in 2011 on Thursday 24th February will see Murray Grey Steers and heifers compete not only in the normal open classes for both hoof and hook sections, but also in a special Murray Grey feature for the hoof section.

A total of $4,825 is up for grabs from the MGBCS across the open and Murray Grey steer sections, with a guranteed $1,225 to be paid out for the Murray Grey only classes. In the carcase section, the highest scoring carcase by a registered Murray Grey sire will win $500, the second highest $250 and the third highest $125.


Charity Fundraising

The MGBCS Ltd is pleased to announce it’s partnership with the McGrath Foundation during the Royal Canberra Show in 2011.

With many MGBCS members having a family member or friend who has been affected by breast cancer, the organisers saw the Murray Grey Feature as a wonderful opportunity to take steps to support the McGrath Foundation.

The McGrath Foundation supports breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia and educates young women to be breast aware.

A major aspect of the fundraising will involve the auction of one of two Murray Grey Charity Steers that will compete in the special Murray Grey steer classes and the National Capital Steer and Heifer Hoof and Hook competition. The McGrath Foundation steer will be prepared by John and Nicole Rodd of Wagga Murray Greys. Full proceeds from the auction of this steer will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.

Other fundraising activities for the McGrath Foundation will include the auction of cricket and sporting memorabilia, including a cricket ball autographed by Shane Warne and an encased cricket shirt, bat and ball also autographed by Shane Warne among other items. These items will be available for auction during the show and at the Murray Grey dinner on Friday the 25th of February at the Yowani Country Club.

John and Nicole Rodd have also once again kindly opted to prepare the Country Hope Charity Steer. All proceeds raised from the sale of this steer will go to the Country Hope Trust, 'A country based, family centred support organisation for children diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses'.


Pink Polo Shirts

In an effort to further promote their support of the McGrath Foundation, all exhibitors of Murray Grey animals during the Murray Grey Feature judging will be required to wear pink polo shirts that will sport the McGrath Foundation Logo. These shirts are available for exhibitors and the general public alike and can be purchased from the MGBCS. Click here for more information.

Presentation Dinner

Following judging on Friday February 25th at the Yowani Country Club. Tickets are $35 per head and includes sit down buffet meal.

Tickets need to be pre purchased by Wednesday February 23rd. Contact Sandra Johnson 0408 614 003 Email


Sponsors Tent

Kindly sponsored by McDonald Signs of Young, the sponsors tent will feature promotional material from all sponsors, as well as tea & coffee making facilities.

In light of the plans for the 2011 Royal Canberra Feature Show,the Committee invites all Murray Grey Stud and Commercial members to consider exhibiting either led Stud or led Steers at the feature show. There are a number of schools in the area that would be able to assist in the preparation and presentation of your animals.

Contacts:

Murray Grey Shed Captain Canberra Royal Show - Sandra Johnson 0408614003 or 0262271354  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Glenn & Narelle Oag 0263851121 or 0428860568  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it