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2023 Eastern Showcase

Written on September 2nd, 2023 in News

2023 EASTERN SHOWCASE ONTARIO LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION SALE PRE ANNOUNCEMENT (1)

EASTERN SHOWCASE ONTARIO LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION SALE

 

December 2nd 2023 @ 1:00 pm

Maple Hill Auction, Hanover Ontario

Sale Staff- Bohrson Marketing

CONTACT – Emily Gibson-MacTavish @ emilygibson0707@gmail.com

or

519-440-9907

$150 Selection Fee – Farm Visit & Selections will be made in

early July 2023 by Bohrson Marketing

Open to All Ontario Limousin Association Members in good standing.

DNA Parent Verification

to be completed before the animal will be entered into the sale.

 

NEW THIS YEAR:

$100 Catalogue Fee (non-refundable) per lot – Paid by October 1st, 2023

This fee is paid upfront to help cover initial costs for the sale and will be part of your sale commission after the sale (not an additional fee).

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OLA Provincial Show – October 1, 2023 – 1 pm – Markham Fair

Written on August 21st, 2023 in News

Ontario Limousin Show: Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 1:00 pm

Open to any registered Limousin herd. No late entries.

Closing date for livestock entry forms is September 14th, 2023, by 8 pm

$150 for a herd of 5 or more will be paid plus prize money.

$100 for a herd of 4 will be paid plus prize money.

$50 for a herd of 2 or 3 will be paid plus prize money.

The Markham Fair will supply Grand Champion Rosettes and Reserve Champion Rosettes, both Bull and Female, for each

All Ontario Limousin Classes: Prizes: 1st: $65, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, 6th: $30, 7th: $25, 8th: $20

  1. Junior Bull Calf Born on or after February 1st, 2023. Minimum of 3 months of age on day of judging. 2. Senior Bull Calf Born January 1st, 2023, to January 31st, 2023
  2. Junior Bull Yearling Born April 1st, 2022, to December 31st, 2022
  3. Senior Bull Yearling Born January 1st, 2022, to March 31st, 2022
  4. Bull. Born January 1st, 2021, to December 31st, 2021.
  5. Junior Heifer Calf Born on or after March 1st, 2023, minimum of 3 months of age on day of judging.
  6. Intermediate Heifer Calf Born February 1st, 2023, to February 28th, 2023
  7. Senior Heifer Calf Born January 1st, 2023, to January 31st, 2023
  8. Junior Heifer Yearling Born April 1st, 2022, to December 31st, 2022
  9. Senior Heifer Yearling Born January 1st, 2022, to March 31st, 2022
  10. Female Born January 1st, 2021, to December 31st, 2021, with her own 2023 natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit.
  11. Female Born before January 1st, 2021, with her own 2023 natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit.
  12. Progeny of Dam – a group of 2 animals, either sex, the progeny of one dam. Must be shown in previous classes. One animal must be owned by the exhibitor. 14. Get-of-Sire – a group of three (3) animals from the same sire, both sexes to be represented. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. All animals must have been exhibited in previous classes. Limited to one entry per exhibitor. 15. Breeder’s Herd – a group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor. Both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor. Champion and Reserve Bull – Rosettes Champion and Reserve Female – Rosettes

Junior Limousin Showmanship: Show: Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 12:00 pm

Any junior can participate if they have a 2023 Ontario Junior Membership.

Classes #16-19

Ribbon Only: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.

16.Peewee: under 10 years

17.Junior: 10 – 12 years

18.Intermediate: 13 – 15 years

19.Seniors 16 – 21 years

Champion and Reserve Show person – Rosettes

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Madgett Award Winner

Written on August 10th, 2023 in News

Ben Belanger & Nathan Allen

Madgett Award

The Madgett Award is presented to the person or family that takes that extra step to promote the Limousin cattle breed in Ontario for the benefit of all.

This years recipient of the Madgett award goes to a true farming family with the whole gang involved from feeding, calving and showing.
Ben got his start in the limo business working with his Grandpa Bernie Clancy of Clan farm in the early 1980’s thru the 90’s where they ran 50 purebred and fullblood cows along with a number of feeder cattle.
Ben then branched out on his own in the 2000’s and bringing the foundation Clangam cows with him to start Boulder Land and Cattle Company.
Ben and his family have been heavily involved  in the breed with 100 purebred cows and an additional 100 commercial Limousin influenced cows.
Ben has been involved in multiple sales and including Pride of  the Pastures Limousin Bull and Female sales  and the annual OLA Eastern Showcase Sale where they have found their way to top sellers on many occasions.
Boulder has made strides in the show ring and including the 2022 Show Bull of the Year with BLCC Memphis and getting BLCC Grassroots into  Semex as a regular use AI sire.
Congratulations Ben and Jennie Ruth and family as we present the 2023 Margaret Madgett Award to Boulder Land and Cattle Company.
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New Promotional Signs

Written on July 25th, 2023 in News

We will have signs like this available at Spencerville, Aug 1st to Aug 6th.

These would look great on your pasture fence, to promote your herd.

They are $20 taxes included.

Talk to Ben Belanger, Chad Homer or Nancy Lawrence if you are interested in purchasing one.

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Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show Schedule

Written on May 8th, 2023 in News

CJLA Impact Show 2023

August 2-5, 2023

 

Spencerville, Ontario

Registration Deadline June 30, 2023

(Listed event times are subject to change)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
10am – 1pm Registration
● Cattle stalled by 12 pm
● Hand in artwork
● Confirm competition entries
Lunch – on your own
1pm Canadian Junior Limousin Association Annual General Meeting *mandatory attendance for all juniors*
2pm Ice Breakers & Quiz Bowl
6pm Supper – provided
Thursday, August 3, 2023
7:30am Breakfast – provided (muffins, snacks, coffee)
9am Depart for 1,000 Islands Boat Cruise
12pm Lunch – provided
1pm Pack the Pail (Peewees and Little Ones)
Team Judging
Oral Marketing
Mini Limi’s (PeeWees & Little Ones)
5pm Supper – provided
5:30pm Tackaberry Collection Tour (optional)
Friday, August 4, 2023
7:30am Breakfast – provided (coffee, muffins, etc)
9am Team Grooming
Public Speaking
Mini Limi’s (PeeWees & Little Ones)
12pm Lunch – provided
2023 Canadian Junior Limousin Association – 2023 Impact Show Page 5
1pm Photography Workshop with Jill Renton
3pm Heifer Jackpot Show- Blow and Go
Free Time
6pm CLA Supper – provided for CLA and CJLA Members (Others can purchase
tickets with registration) & Canadian Limousin Association Annual General
Meeting to follow – in person and online
Saturday, August 5, 2023
7:30am Breakfast (sandwiches, coffee, muffins, etc)
9am Showmanship
Conformation
12pm Lunch – on your own (Food Truck will be available on the grounds to
purchase lunch)
6pm Banquet & Awards on the Show Grounds

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ONTARIO LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Written on May 8th, 2023 in News

ONTARIO LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SPENCERVILLE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

27 BENNETT STREET
SPENCERVILLE, ONTARIO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023

8:30 – Breakfast
10:00 – AGM meeting
Ontario Limousin Association
Annual Reports
Election of New Directors
Presentation of Awards
Everyone is welcome!
BREAKFAST – $20 per person
RSVP BY – FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2023
Payment can be made by Etransfer or cheque —
limousinontario@gmail.com
Contact Nancy @ 519 374-3211 OR lakesidelimo@hotmail.com

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OFA December Ad

Written on January 23rd, 2023 in News

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2022 100th Anniversary Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Written on January 5th, 2023 in News

 

Link to Limousin Results – https://www.assistexpo.ca/results/rawf/1/305

 

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Day Planner Cover Page Contest

Written on September 22nd, 2022 in News

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Attention 2023 Day Planner Advertisers

Written on September 20th, 2022 in News

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