Welcome to the Bullvine Show Ring Spotlight,
where we bring you the latest from the dairy
cattle show circuit. Today we're diving into
the exceptional competition in New York at the
Northeast Spring National Holstein Show 2025,
judged by Ryan Crollo. From the impressive winter
calf class to the breathtaking senior champion
lineup, we'll analyze the key animals, highlight
the standout performances, and break down the
technical evaluations that determine the winners.
Whether you're a seasoned breeder or simply passionate
about elite dairy cattle, you're in for a treat
as we showcase the industry's finest animals
and the exhibitors who brought them to the ring.
So sit back and join us as we walk through this
remarkable showcase of dairy excellence. All
right, everyone. Welcome back to the show. Today,
we're going deep into the New York Spring Holstein
Show. Consider us your virtual... tour guides
through the show ring and we'll get you up close
with judge ryan crollo's perspective on what
makes a modern holstein great we're going to
go through all the classes so if you're a breeder
or just a holstein enthusiast you're going to
want to stick around for this one yeah absolutely
this show wasn't just a beauty pageant you know
it was a master class in holstein functionality
and judge crollo was laser focused on those key
traits structural correctness mobility dairy
character you know that's that special something
that sets a whole scene apart and those all -important
systems and the quality let me tell you the quality
was off the charts this was the real deal okay
let's start with the future of the breed the
heifers the winter calf class is always exciting
you know you get to see those promising youngsters
just starting their show careers and The judge
really set the bar high right from the get -go.
He was looking for calves that were more than
just pretty faces. He wanted to see those strong
fundamentals that are going to carry them through
to a productive future. Exactly. And the winner,
Riverdown Lambda Divinity, a Delta Lambda daughter
shown by Justin Valthuis up in Ontario, she was
the epitome of that. The judge called her a handy
winner. And when you look at her, it's like checking
all the boxes on a perfect Holstein blueprint.
you know completeness balance that smooth blending
from one part to the next she really had it all
yeah and the judge kept coming back to that extreme
length that's not just about looking long it's
about capacity you know that potential to grow
and develop into a powerful productive cow absolutely
and he really loved her spring and openness all
the way to her barrel That tells you she's got
room for that rumen to do its job, to process
all that feed and turn it into milk. And let's
not forget that little extra depth in the forerib.
That's like having a solid foundation for a house.
It's all about that strong, well -sprung rib
cage that can support her through years of production.
Now, second place went to Rogue Hulu Riptide
Eat. started by Hulu, and she had a whole team
of exhibitors, A, W &M Reynolds, Elmo Holsteins,
and Fly Higher. She was a stunner, no doubt about
it, you know, really, really balanced, stylish,
as the judge said. But it sounds like she just
didn't quite measure up to the winner in terms
of rib structure and depth. You know, sometimes
it's those little nuances that separate the champions
from the rest of the pack. That's the thing about
these top shows. It's all about those fine details.
And, you know, Curveily Arc Lovely Eat by architect
exhibited by Larry and Beanie Hill. She had that
silky, stylish look, you know, that refined,
elegant dairy character. But she lacked the width
in the chest floor that the second place calf
had. That's right. That chest floor is so important.
It's like the base for everything else. You want
a nice, wide chest floor for good lung capacity
and heart space. You know, it's all part of that
overall dairy strength. And rounding out the
top four was Curvale AE, direct edge eat. And
while the judge liked her free movement that's
crucial for longevity, she was missing a bit
of that spring of rib that we saw in third. Even
at this young age, those little details start
to add up. Absolutely. Okay, let's move on to
the fall calf class. And this was a strong group.
The winner, Black Lily, Bilzy Leona 8, a bullsy
daughter from Butler View Farms. She was just
a picture of completeness. and balance. And she
moved like a dream, you know, precise tracking
and real comfort in her locomotion. That's the
kind of mobility that translates to a long, productive
life in the milking string. And in second place,
Curvail Energy Premier 8 by Energy, shown by
Blondin, Clarkview, and Butlerview. She was all
about style and dariness. The judge really liked
that length through her midsection again. It's
all about capacity and that silk factor he mentioned.
It's that refined, almost delicate look that's
often associated with high -producing Holsteins.
Exactly. Third place went to MB Lucky Lady Icateride,
an alligator daughter from Raincrest Farm. Super
balanced with a nice wide rump. That's always
a good sign. You know, good pelvic structure
is important for calving ease. That's right.
And then in fourth, Emmex Milk Source Sunday
Eat by Tattoo, exhibited by Adam Little, she
had that beautiful side profile and tons of length,
especially in that long, clean head and neck.
It's often a sign of good dariness. The only
thing holding her back, it seems, was her foot
placement. You know, just not quite as precise
as the judge would have liked. It's like a gymnast
with a slightly wobbly landing. It can make all
the difference in a competitive class. Okay,
moving on to the summer yearlings. The judge
said he could have placed five or six of these
in the top spot. You know, he really liked this
group. But the winner was curvale, all about
meat. Another alligator. This one's shown by
Alfie Stoltzfus. Looks like the alligator daughters
were really making a statement in this show.
They sure were. And just like that fall calf
winner, this one was all about completeness,
balance, and that effortless, precise movement.
The judge even went so far as to say she steps
so sweet down just a little bit more comfortably
in her locomotion. You can just picture her gliding
around the ring. That's what you want to see,
a cow that moves with ease and comfort. Second
place was Jocker OCD Maximum Eat by Maximum Red,
shown by Kaylee Baima. She was all style and
dariness, with that added length through her
midsection and more of that silk that the judge
seems to really appreciate. And third place went
to ML Creek Alpha Sadie Eat by Alpha, exhibited
by Adam Little. Super balanced, wide rump, another
one fitting that mold for sure. And in fourth,
Carol Stein Connection, direct by direct from
Clark Valley Holsteins. Gorgeous side profile,
exceptional length. The judge was really impressed
by that length throughout her frame, her barrel,
and that clean long head and neck. You know,
that just screams dairiness. But again, just
like that fall calf, foot placement was a bit
of an issue. It's all about those details. It
really is. Now let's talk spring yearlings. This
was a class that really stood out for its overall
quality and depth. The winner Armcrest Select
Bandana by Master from Butlerview Farm was just
a standout. You know, she had that openness and
style on the move that really catches your eye.
Oh, yeah. She was something special. Long, clean
neck, silky hide. You know, she just exuded that
elegant dairy look. Exactly. And he loved her
rib structure, how open she was in her barrel.
Again, more capacity and that open rear rib,
which is really important for lung capacity.
She sounds like a really well -developed heifer
with a bright future. Now, second place went
to Inglour Farms' UNX Rainbow Eat. by Unix from
Muscular Farms LLC. This heifer really excelled
in her feet and legs. You know, she just tracked
so comfortably and straight. That's a big plus
for longevity. Absolutely. Third was Rienkrest
Han Limoncello, a Hanan's daughter from Rienkrest
Farm. The judge said her frame was good enough
to win the class, and she had an advantage in
width. You know, she showed that nice flatness
and levelness through her rump, which can be
a good indicator of calving ease. And to round
out the top four, WSC Diamond Memories by Diamondback
from Rob Hart, Jordan Dee, and Diane Mosher.
The judge simply called her ultra silky dairy,
which in a class this competitive says a lot
about her overall quality. That's high praise
for sure. All right, let's move into the winter
yearling class. The judge was blown away by the
depth here, saying even the lower placings would
be contenders at many other shows. The top three,
he said, were just on another level. And the
winner. Winwright -esque Creme Brulee, a sidekick
daughter from Butler View Farm. Well, she just
exuded with, I mean, it was like with for days.
Right. The judge mentioned it over and over again.
Wider in the muzzle, wider in her barrel, wider,
flatter rump she had it all. That width often
translates to greater capacity and power. You
know, the ability to really milk. And he even
liked how her tail head sat. He said it was just
ever so slightly a little bit neater with neater
pins. You know, these are those subtle confirmation
details that breeders really pay attention to.
Yeah, absolutely. Second place went to Maplebro,
iPass, Pierrot, Winewedwine. Also from Butlerview
and sired by iPass P. She had style, angularity,
dairyness, and blended so smoothly all great
dairy traits. But she just couldn't match the
winner's overall width. Right. And in third,
My Town J .K. Timber, a Denver daughter from
Gavin Bewley and Avery Best. The judge described
her as silky with an ultra very deep rib, again
signaling capacity. And rounding out the top
four was Reincrest Master Gilead, a master daughter
from Reincrest Farm, who had that great spring
and openness all the way through her barrel and
good depth right after that chest floor. So Butler
View is really having a day in the heifer classes,
huh? But let's not forget the fall yearlings.
This was another really nice group of the standout
winner. Milk Source, a Tierney Red, an architect
from who else, Bellerview? I mean, they were
on fire. The judge called her the most complete
and well -balanced heifer in the class. And she
moves so freely and comfortably. That combination
of balance and mobility is what you want to see.
Absolutely. Second place went to Crave Seabowl
Lamea, a crushable from Raincrest Farm. She had
a really nice rib, dairyness, silkiness, and
overall quality with a particularly nice bloom
through her loin. You know, that fullness and
development in the loin area is often associated
with good fertility and calving ease. And third
place went to Marilia Alt -Kataba, an altitude
from Marilia Holsteins. The judge liked her wide,
long frame. A good, strong frame is so important
for longevity and the way she steps out on those
rear feet. Right. And fourth was Ranway Crushable
Lovitz, another crushable daughter, this one
from Alexis Schultz. She had a good hard top
that's important for structural integrity and
style, but she didn't quite have the mobility
of the third place heifer. Now let's talk junior
champion. This was a tough decision for the judge
because he had such a quality lineup to choose
from. But in the end... He awarded the junior
champion banner to, drumroll please, Winwright
S. Creme Brulee. That winter yearling winner,
she just edged out the competition. That width
really set her apart. The judge said it was an
extremely, extremely close call, but she had
a tad more drop of rib than the other heifers,
which gave her that extra edge. And the reserve
junior champion, well, that went to her barnmate,
Maple Bro Eyepass P .R. Antoine, the second place
winter yearling. Beautiful balance, beautiful
heifer. And honorable mention went to Milk Source,
a Tierney Red, that fall yearling winner. She
was praised for her incredible balance and how
freely she moved, but she just didn't have quite
the rib drop of the champion. But all in all,
it was a dominant showing in the junior championships
for Butler View Farms. Absolutely. Okay, now
let's shift gears and head over to the milking
cow classes, starting with spring junior two
-year -olds. This was another really quality
class, and the winner... Walnut lawn, bullsy
Sadie. Yep, another bullsy daughter. This one
from Butler View. She just had that wow factor.
She really did. She had exceptional flatness
and width again. That's all about capacity and
power and great spring and openness through her
midsection. You know, she just looked like a
well -developed young cow with a ton of potential.
Second place went to Roz Blaise Tattoo Madison,
sired by Tattoo and shown by Glamour View, Iger,
and Walton. The judge was really impressed with
her tight, utter, always a good sign, and her
overall dariness, silkiness, and that beautiful
long head and neck. Right. And in third, King's
Ransom D .L. Epicren Tidebue by Delta Lambda,
exhibited by Lauren, Nate, and Hannah King. She
had a really nice udder, especially that rear
udder attachment, you know, that the symmetry
and squareness are so important for even milk
out. And she also had a longer fore udder, which
is great for capacity. Absolutely. And rounding
out the top four was Lundqvist Hanako Manako
2643 by Hanako from Adam Little and Cookie Cutter
Holsteins. She had a balanced wide rear udder,
but the judge felt she could have used a bit
more quality in her fore udder. You know, the
fore udder attachment and texture are really
important for udder longevity. Okay, now on to
the winter two -year -olds. This was a really
tough class to judge. You know, the top cows
were all so different. In the end, Aralene's
sidekick, Elda, another sidekick daughter, this
one from Elmview Farm, she took home the blue
ribbon. The judge loved her squareness through
the chest, her width all the way through, and
how smoothly she blended from front to back.
Plus, she had a really nice level top line, which
is so important for structural soundness, and
she moved really freely. Second place went to
Meekrit South, Believe by Believe P from Butler
View. She had tremendous texture and width, and
her udder was carried a little higher, which
is often a sign of a strong, youthful udder.
She was also longer through her barrel and more
level in her floor. So, you know, another really
nice cow overall. And in third, Rapine Alpha
Millie by Alpha from Curry Holsteins. The judge
preferred her over the fourth place cow because
she had more definition on the bag of her rear
udder and more seam. You know, those are both
indicators of good rear udder attachment and
capacity. That's right. And the fourth place
cow, Diamond Veal Party Girl by Chief from Diamond
Valley Dairy. She had an unbelievable udder,
but she lacked that same definition of seam in
her rear udder. It just goes to show you how
important those little details can be in a competitive
class. Yeah, those judges missed nothing. All
right, let's talk fall two -year -olds. The judge
said there were about six really, really nice
cows in this class with a pretty clear top three.
And the winner, fairly handy, as he put it, was
King's Ransom Pure FC Tweed TW by Parfect from
Lauren, Nate, and Hannah King. It's great to
see different breeders taking home the blue ribbons.
She was all style and dairyness, you know, with
that nice long frame for capacity and a beautiful
udder that was high and wide with really symmetric
quarters. All the things you look for in a great
dairy cow. Second place went to Eastside Hanley
Lennon, a Hanley daughter from Isaac Foltz, Janlee
Coleman, and Cameron Garcia. She was a little
bit more cow all the way throughout than the
third place cow, with more spring and openness
to her barrel. Again, capacity is key. Yeah,
you can't underestimate capacity. Third place
was Lundcrest Ladybug 2584 by Challenger, shown
by Lundcrest Farm LLC. She had a tremendous udder,
and she showed more volume throughout than the
fourth place cow. Plus, the judge really liked
the quality down through her hocks. Good cock
structure is really important for leg soundness.
Okay, we're halfway through the milk and cow
classes. How about that? Now, for the junior
three -year -olds, this was a smaller class,
but there were still some really nice cows at
the top. The winner, Country Air Parsley. 7 '2",
39 by Carsley from Country Air Farms. She really
stood out for her four udder. Yeah, the judge
liked how a little longer in the four udder she
was, and she also moved really well. You know,
good tracking on those front feet and legs, which
is so crucial for longevity. And she had more
width through her chest, which again signals
capacity and power. Second place went to Top
View B .R .B. Chirioette by Burgundy Red from
Genetics Link. She was described as a high -style
cow. And even though she came in second, she
sounds like a really quality individual. Now
let's talk about those senior three -year -olds.
This was a beautiful class of animals all the
way down, especially the top six. The judge said
the top two were just a perfect pair. And in
first place was Donison Delta Lambda Reign by
Delta Lambda, shown by Austin, Adam, and Terrence
Yoder. The Delta Lambdas are really making a
name for themselves in this show, huh? They sure
are. And this one was a real standout. The judge
was really impressed with her mammary system,
particularly the tightness right at the top of
the rear udder attachment that's important for
keeping the udder up where it belongs, and the
overall venation and quality, which are good
indicators of good circulation and milk production.
And her teat size and shape were also ideal.
You know, that's so important for milking efficiency
and udder health. Absolutely. Second place went
to Loyal and Barolo Juniper by Barolo from Pierre
Boulet. Cedar Lane Farm, LLC. She was admired
for her overall silky quality, that refined dairy
look, and her strong flat hocks. Good hawks are
essential for supporting all that wheat and milk
production. And in third, Gracely Beautiful Et
by Movin, shown by Iogan Magar. She had a beautiful
utter with great width from top to bottom, and
she was also really wide throughout her body,
which again emphasizes capacity and power. And
fourth was Little Home King Doc Morgan by King
Doc, a really nice silky white cow with strong
dairy character. Even in fourth, a cow with those
qualities is one to watch. Okay, now for the
intermediate champion. The judge was looking
for that total package. A square -framed, balanced
cow with a hard top, comfortable movement, and
of course a tremendous udder. And the cow that
ticked all the boxes was Donison Delta Lambda
Rain. That senior three -year -old winner, she
just had it all. The judge was really enthusiastic
about her, saying she had an unbelievable future.
And the reserve intermediate champion was Loyalyn
Barolo -Juniper, that second place senior three
-year -old. And honorable mention went to Araleen
Sidekick -Elda, that winter two -year -old winner,
who really impressed the judge with her development
for such a young cow. So the younger cows were
definitely holding their own in this show. They
were. Okay, let's move on to the four -year -old
class. The judge noted the diversity in this
class, which made it a bit of a challenge to
judge, but he said the overall quality was really
high. And the winner, Elm Bend Gapster by Master
from Elmview Farm, she was described as a laser
cow. You know that's high praise. Yeah, he was
really impressed by her width and power through
her chest and that complete package of dairy
strength. And in her third lactation, she was
still showing a tremendous mammary, which is
really a testament to her longevity and utter
quality. Second place went to McWilliams Lambda
Wizard, a Delta Lambda from Pappy's Farm. She
was extremely balanced with a tremendous attached
mammary system, but the judge noted that her
rear udder seam definition wasn't quite as sharp
as the winner's. Again, it's those little details
that can make the difference. Right, and third
place went to JM Valley Sidekick Jacuzzi, another
sidekick daughter. This one's shown by Pierre
Boulet in Butlerview Farm. She was a really powerful
cow with great width, but her rear udder wasn't
perfectly square. Still a really impressive individual.
And in fourth, Wargo Acres Donka 3707 Iris by
King Doc, also from Elmview Farm. The judge really
liked her free -flowing movement. That mobility
is just so important. Now for the five -year
-olds, the judge said it was a good class with
a pretty clear winner. Love Hill sidekick Candy
Kane, a sidekick daughter from Alicia Jonathan
Lamb. Sidekicks were really on a roll in this
show. Weren't they? This cow is just stunning.
Long neck, dairy, wide chested, a beautiful spring
of rib, and she moves so gracefully. And her
udder, unbelievable. The symmetry, texture, venation,
quality, it was all there. That's the kind of
udder that dairy farmers dream of. That's for
sure. Second place went to MST Triple T TL Fame
Red by Unstoppable from Oakfield Corners Dairy.
The judge liked her balance in her freshly cowed,
well -attached udder. wide from top to bottom
with a really nice snug attachment in the rear.
And third place was Welcome Hancock Camelon Et.
by Hancock from Brock Little. Another cow with
great overall quality, berry strength, and udder
quality. And rounding out the top four, MacMara
DeWhite Lightning by Devour from Rory and Nathan
Cornell, who had that great mass and spring of
rib. And the judge really emphasized the overall
quality of this class. Now for the aged cow class,
the judge was really impressed, saying every
single one of these cows was just fantastic.
And the winner taking the class handily was Jacob's
Avalanche Bradley, an avalanche daughter shown
by Glamour View, Curry Holsteins, and Eaton.
Holsteins. It's amazing to see an avalanche still
going strong at this age. She really was something
special. The judge called her a beautiful, beautiful
dairy cow with tons of quality and dairyness,
great spring of rib, and a pop and snap to her
rear udder attachment. She really seemed to have
aged gracefully and held on to all these great
qualities. Yeah, she was something else. Second
place went to Kingsway Dempsey Nora by Dempsey
from Elmview Farm, another beautiful balanced
cow with a tremendous udder. The judge also noted
that she was longer from end to end and had more
width at the top of her rear udder attachment
than the third place cow. And that third place
cow was Oakfield Solomon Sunset Et by Solomon,
shown by Alicia and Jonathan Lamb. She was described
as a tremendous udder cow with beautiful balance.
And in fourth, extra mile intense doorman by
doorman from Mount Elgin Dairy Farms. She was
noted for her silkiness, dairyness, and angularity.
The judge called it a beautiful class of aged
cows from top to bottom. And, you know, it really
is a testament to the longevity of these animals.
All right, let's wrap up the individual classes
with the lifetime production cows. This class
is always inspiring. You know, it shows you that
you get a high production without sacrificing
confirmation. And the winner at the ripe old
age of 10 was Underground Adeline by Awesome,
shown by Glamourview and Eaton Holsteins. Can
you believe she's 10 years old and still winning?
That's what I call longevity. Right. She was
just phenomenal. At 10 years old, she still looked
so youthful and balanced with that incredible
width and an... unbelievable mammary system.
The judge couldn't get over how well attached
and high quality her udder was. Yeah, that's
the kind of cow that every breeder wants in their
herd. Second place went to Tussex VU Avalanche,
Cagliari Tay by Avalanche, shown by Isaac Foltz.
She came really close to winning with tons of
dairy strength, but she just didn't quite have
that rear udder attachment that the winner had.
Still a really impressive accomplishment for
a cow with her production history. And in third
place, Pierce Stein Cicero timeout. by Cicero
from Elmview Farm. She had more pop to her rear
udder and more venation. And fourth was Esho
Mark Crush Everyone by Crush, shown by Mark Brantner.
She had a really nice udder and a deep frame,
but she wasn't quite as bloomy as the other cows.
The judge called it a beautiful class of five
cows, which is a real testament to how well these
high -producing animals are holding up over time.
All right, it's the moment we've all been waiting
for. The grand champion selection. The judge
said it was an absolutely unbelievable lineup
of mature cows. And the grand champion and best
udder of show went to Love Hill's Sidekick Candy
Cane. That incredible five -year -old, she just
took home the ultimate prize. And deservedly
so. She was just phenomenal. The judge was blown
away by her overall dairy appearance, her exceptional
dairy character, how freely she moved, and that
perfect symmetric udder. You know, she was just
the complete package. Yeah, it's easy to see
why she won. And the reserve grand champion was
Underground Adeline, that lifetime production
winner. Talk about an inspiring cow. And honorable
mention went to Jacob's Avalanche Bradley, that
aged cow winner. She was another beautiful dairy
cow, but she just didn't have quite the width
of the reserve champion. But wow, what a top
three. Absolutely. So, you know, what did we
learn from the New York Spring Holstein Show?
It was a showcase of some of the best Holsteins
in the world. And Judge Carollo really emphasized
those key traits. Structural correctness, mobility,
dairy character, and of course, those amazing
udders. Exactly. And if you look at the champions,
from those promising heifers to that incredible
grand champion, you see a clear trend towards
cows that are not only beautiful, but also functional,
efficient, and built to last. Right. It really
makes you think about the future of the breed.
Absolutely. And it makes you think about your
own breeding program. Are you selecting for those
same traits that Judge Crollo was looking for?
Are you focusing enough on structure, mobility,
dairy strength, and utter quality? It's definitely
something to think about as we all head back
to the barn and work towards the future of our
herds. Couldn't have said it better myself. All
right, folks. Thanks for joining us for this
deep dive into the New York Spring Holstein Show.
We'll catch you next time. That wraps up our
coverage of the Northeast Spring National Holstein
Show. What an incredible display of dairy excellence
we witnessed, from Butlerview Farm's dominance
in the heifer classes to the breathtaking senior
champion Lovehill sidekick Candy Cane from Alicia
and Jonathan Lamb. As these exceptional animals
move on to compete at the highest levels throughout
the show season, we'll be watching their progress
with great interest. If you enjoyed this episode,
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