The event, held at the college’s Riseholme Park campus, near Lincoln, was attended by students’ friends and families, along with dignitaries and industry representatives.
Entrants are judged on the presentation, handling and knowledge of their animal and their own personal presentation. The judging panel, which included equine expert Caroline Heard and livestock expert Simon Alker, was headed up by Ian McNee a renowned breeder of Lincoln Reds.
Interim Vice Principal Business Development and Riseholme College Beth Curtis said “The Stock Skills competition is a fantastic Riseholme tradition and it’s wonderful to see the hard work and dedication of the young people who participated. The competition is one of the highlights of the college year and much-anticipated by staff and students alike. Huge congratulations to everyone who has taken part – you should be incredibly proud of the high standards on display!”
Under the guidance of master judge, Ian McNee, officials named Sophie Turner as the Overall Champion of the day.
In the Equine classes Ollie Edwards was named the Overall Equine Champion and Jemima Palmer received the Grooms Award. In the Livestock classes Jake Drummond was the Overall Beef Class winner, Jasmine Harris was awarded the Overall Stock Skills title and Sophie Turner was the Overall Sheep class winner, with Harry Morton awarded Stock Skills winner.
