The Rural Voice, 2003-09, Page 41year," said Blake. "We knew we
would do well, but not as big as we
did." '
The breeding lines have benefitted
the family. The dam that won grand
champion in 2002 was a past reserve
champion yearling and her two-year-
old won the cow/calf last year.
However, success is always
preceded by a lot of hard work. Each
animal — they usually take 10 — has
to be washed and groomed, before
the show as well as the arduous
undertaking of transporting them to
Toronto.
"Dad and I usually go and stay
from Thursday to Monday. Everyone
else comes on show day." •
The interest in cattle and showing
comes naturally to Blake. "I grew up
with it and it's something I always
wanted to do. Showing is in my
blood."
Blake has passed on that love to
her three daughters who have
also begun to show in the
junior classes at local fairs and in the
showmanship class at the Royal. The
competition is supported by the
Galloway Association and ensures
that all showpersons are rewarded for
their efforts.
"The youngest helped show a
cow/calf at the Royal which won first
place and the older girls
independently show calves locally.
The experience is very worthwhile
for the kids."
The children also learn about the
realities of raising cattle. The
winning two-year-old and a yearling•
heifer were sold to a couple from
Quebec. Though it was sad to see
them go, Blake expects to see them
back showing at the Royal.
This exposure to wider markets is
one of the main benefits of the show,
said Blake. "You get to be known.
People see what you have."
This exposure has stretched beyond
the Canadian borders, bringing
interest from European breeders as
well.
"According to the Galloway
Association, the Canadian bloodlines
are the strongest. Everyone
conscientiously takes care of the
lines," said Blake.
That bloodline has now returned to
its native home when four bulls were
shipped to Scotland. From there, one
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