Calf Club

Yesterday the 25th of October we had our school Calf Club. There were calves, kids and lambs. I did a calf and she is a friesian. Her name is Olive and she is really friendly. I woke up at 5:30 am and I was really tired.

My dad came to watch me so I had to wake him up early and he was not happy. I went out to the farm at about quarter past six and washed my calf. Then I put the tail wrap on her and put her in the trailer.

I went with Brooke and Elaina in the car and when we got there, me and Elainas calf had pooped all in the trailer so I had to wash her. Me, Brooke and Elaina were the first people there so we just collected some water from the water tap. Everyone started to arrive so I brushed and brushed and brushed.

First was Obstacle Course and I hate Obstacle Course so I was quite nervous. After my lead we waited to get placed. They placed me in second and I was really happy with that because I did not think she did well. Elaina got first to me so she went into the champion ring. She got Champion of Champion so I had lead again but I did not get Reserve Champion.

Next was Leading and I was excited for leading because it’s my favourite! She did really well in leading and I got 1st place! Then, I had to go into the champion ring. I hoped that she was not going to stop and I got Champion of Champion leading.

Third was Rearing and I had a little bit of time to clean my calf because I went into the champion ring for leading so I only had a little bit of time to clean her. I was so nervous because I hate rearing to so I did not enjoy going into the ring.

The old man that judged me liked my calf so he gave me first for rearing because he knows that I spend a lot of time on my calf. Then I had to go to the champion ring again and I was lucky enough to get champion rearing. I was so happy because I’ve wanted champion rearing for ages.

Last of all was Diary Type, (one of my favourites) and I went into the ring. When the judge came up to me she was judging and also training another judge at the same time. I thought that she smelt like curry every time she walked around me. She told us to line them up next to each other. She was compering me and Sarah's calf. Then, she put Sarah’s calf in first place and my calf in second place. We were so happy!

Then, I watched Sarah in the champion ring. I told her to try and get champion and she did! Then, I had to go in the champion ring and compete with three jerseys. I got Reserve Champion for Dairy Type. Me and Sarah were so happy and we high-fived each other.

After everything, there was a dress up where you dress your calf up or just put the ribbons on them and walk around showing everyone. I dressed my calf up as a granny and one teacher liked her t-shirt that she was wearing.

Last was prize giving. I sat with Ella and Sarah. We were all excited because we all knew that we were getting something. I got a trophy for champion leading, champion rearing and reserve champion for Diary Type. I also got Overall Champion out of all the calves at Calf Club. I won a big trophy with a nice calf cover and a huge ribbon. I was proud of myself and everyone that competed!