Congrats, Lisa

 Good Friend Lisa Moretti with her young SR Satin Angora buck, Somerhill Skyfall, won BOS today at the WoolaRama under judge Joe Colucci.  

SCORBA show results

 Had a great time at the SCORBA show yesterday in Circleville.  A couple friends had to cancel last moment, but we still had enough for legs in classes.  Somerhill Arlo, my first homebred Frosty was BOB in Show B under Joe Colucci, and is now granded.  His daughter, Carly, was BOS and also finished her championship.  Plus, a doe I just bought back - one of the original kits that came to me with a herd buyout last May - BC's Beata, was BOB in Show A under Mike Adams. 

pending GrCH Somerhill Arlo

pending GrCH Somerhill Carly

BCs Beata

Hall of Fame weekend

Since it was the first Frosty specialty held in Ohio, we made them special.  These are the prizes for Show B.  Show A prizes were etched glass tumblers, and small thermos with CF decals on them.  

 We had 25 Frosties entered, so the classes were full.  In Show B, one of my "D" litter does was BOS.  Somerhill Dream was shown by her owner, Darby.  She won 2 legs during the weekend. 

Somerhill Dream on left, winning BOS under judge Jeff Hardin 

I also had BOS in one of the open shows on Sunday.  Rose Arbor Ellen won her 3rd leg as as SR, finishing her championship just 10 days after she turned 6 months. 

Ellen

We held an angora specialty on Saturday as well.  I did not show, but was the secretary, so did all the paperwork.  2 Somerhill junior bucks were shown.  One was BOSV in white classes, and the other was BOSV in colors, and was selected BOS, too.   Somerhill Skyfall & Red Sky at Knight did well in their first shows! 

Somerhill Red Sky at Knight on left.  BOB doe on right. 

Washington PA show results

 I decided to return to the Washington PA show after a few year's hiatus.    We had 15 Frosties entered.  For Show A,  Diana Keisel had BOS with her JR doe, and Lorry Jankowski had BOB with her SR buck. Judged by Nita Butler.   In show B, Linda Berkebile had BOB with her SR doe, and Lorry's SR buck was BOS.  

Diana & Lorry

 

Springfield show

 Fun with friends at the show in Springfield, OH today.  There were 23 Frosties entered by 7 exhibitors: 5 SR bucks, 4 SR does, 5 Jr bucks, and 9 Jr does. We had a great time, and Annette and I grabbed lunch/dinner together before we headed home.  Picture is of friends Nikki, (me), Annette and Lisa M. 

First show of the new year results

Had fun at the quad show and Frosty specialty in Richmond IN this weekend.  Friend Lisa M and I rented a house to stay over. 

 We had 31 entered by 7 exhibitors, so big classes.   My rabbits did well overall; most of the time we were in the top 5.  The big news is that Rose Arbor Ellen, my JR doe, was BOS in 3 of the 5 shows!  That is Ellen on the left.  

The top four, vying for BOB.

Grand Champion!

 Billy is my first homegrown Czech Frosty to be awarded his grand championship! 

CF sweeps

 It's halfway through the year, and the sweeps points standings are out.  I am amazed to be second in show points behind Dori Smith, who got the breed recognized by ARBA and is the "queen" of Frosties.   I will never catch her, but its nice being second in the nation, anyway.  

Lancaster show today!

Somerhill Delta was BOB in Show A today in Lancaster (OH) under judge Hannah Reynard.  There were 22 Frosties entered by 7 exhibitors.   I had the top 4 junior does in Show A, and Arlo placed 2nd of 7 SR bucks.   

In Show B, Arlo was 1st SR buck, and Somerhill Carly was 1st junior doe of 8.    Besides that, we were done showing at 1PM, and it was a beautiful sunny day.   Lunch with friends Annette and Lisa iced the cake.

BOB & BOS

 Somerhill Carly, JR doe, was BOB twice at the Gold Jacket Classis shows in Canton today.   Her brother, Somerhill Clint, was BOS in Show B.   Clint is owned and showed by friend, Amy Ankrom. 

Finished Billy's Title!

 It was a double show weekend at Piketon.  PRBA had 2 shows on Saturday, and Somerhill Billy (Frosty) was BOB in Show A.  This is his 4th leg, and he is now registered, and eligible for his championship!  PRetty good for a buck that just turned 6 months a couple days before.   BOS was Somerhill Cairo, and junior doe that was sold to the Durbin family.   The judge in Show B turned the classes on their head, so no wins there.  

On Sunday, Diamond in the Hare had 2 shows.  No wins, but I had some  good placings.  Mainly, 2 does went to their new homes, and I got some help deciding what JR bucks to keep and grow out for sale. 

Fugi wins it all!

 CONGRATULATIONS to Cory White and BW Farms for their BEST OF BREED win today with their REW SR Satin Angora doe, Somerhill Fugi.  There were 97 Satin Angoras entered by the top breeders from all over the US. I am over the moon!

Wapak show

 Had a good day today at the Lima RBA show in Wapakoneta, OH.   There were 32 Frosties shown.   11 SR bucks - Somerhill Arlo and Swamp Willow Andrej were soon off the table due to very rough molting coats.   But - in both shows, Somerhill Billy was first in a class of 11 junior bucks.  In Show A, his full brother, Benji, was 2nd for Lisa Moretti, and 4th in Show B.    We were pretty happy to do that well in a big class full of rabbits bred by COD holder Dori Smith (MI).  

Judge Bryan Shirk choosing BOB and BOS.  For a moment it sounded like he was going to choose Billy for BOB, but he went with the more mature SR buck.  

Billy and Benji in the big JR buck class.  

11 Senior Bucks 

BOB at Springfield

 This is Somerhill Arlo winning BOB today in Show A under Judge Bryan Shirk.   Arlo is 8 months, and has sired a couple litters for me.  In Show B, Somerhill Billy was BOB under judge Joe Colucci.   There were 18 entries from 7 exhibitors today at Springfield.

Woolarama: The Year of the Rabbit

We had a new building this year, and everyone really liked the change.
Besides being larger and providing better space use, it also had good customer
traffic throughout the day, so our vendors were happy. 

At the end of the show, all the BIS go up against oneanother for 
a chance at BEST OF THE BEST.  Catherine's Giant Angora 
was chosen for this honor by new UARC Hall of Fame inductee 
Candy Haenszel.  Candy celebrated 50 years in angoras last year 
at the WoolaRama.

Best of Breeds in show C.  They were fairly consistent throughout 
the weekend, with just the French Angoras switching between the 
WSD andCSD.   Both were owned by Jackie.  
Left to right:  Catherine with GA, Jackie with FA, Penny with SA,
and Emily with EA.  

CF Groupies

This weekend at the OSRBA mini-convention in Columbus, we got to meet Don Havlicek, who originally imported the Frosties into the US, as well as holding the 1st COD. He regaled us with stories of his early experiences and show us lots of pictures. He really seemed pleased that there was so much interest in the breed, and happy to be surrounded with people who shared his passion. We are now CF groupies!

UARC Angora Specialty

I was secretary for the UARC angora specialty at the Ohio convention today in Columbus. Here are the breed winners.

We also had a Wool//Skein/Garment competition.

CF shows at the Hall of Fame

 We had a great showing at the Hall of Fame in Canton, OH today.  There were 29 Czech Frosties on the table!    I was pleased to have 2nd JR buck(of six, where he was beaten by an older JR that was more developed in coat)  in Show A under Brian Shirk.  Arlo placed 3rd in Show B.   Here is a group photo of all of us, as well as a couple judging shots.  

Hall of Fame results

 At the double angora specialty during the HUGE Hall of Fame shows this weekend, Somerhill Fugi was BOV(REW) in both shows for 2 legs.  Then on Sunday, we got called to the table before 8:30 so she stayed for Show A, and was BOB!    So she went home a grand champion for her new owner, BW Farms in Missouri.  Congrats, Cory!    Also in Show A, my broken red junior buck, Somerhill Baronet, was BOS for his first leg.

 

Springfield OH CF show

 We had a ball at the show in Springfield, OH yesterday!  As usual, it was a well run show and well attended.  Frosties were sanctioned for sweeps points for CF club members.  We had SEVENTEEN entered!   5 SR bucks, 6 SR does, 4 JR bucks, and 2 JR does.   In Show A, Catherine  Greenwood had both BOB and BOS with her doe, RA Joy and her SR buck, Rosebrook Farm Rolo.  (judged Brian Shirk)    In Show B, Cat had BOB with a different homebred doe, Azul, and I had BOS with a JR buck, Somerhill Artis.  (judge Joey Martin)   Artis went home with his new owner, Lisa Moretti, who is holding him in the photo.   I was pretty happy to win this honor with a 3 month old buck out of my very first litter.