MAIDSTONE — Chloe Knorr and Saidai Mosher of Maidstone were on Team Sask for the Western Canadian Classic dairy show hosted this year by WestGen in Armstrong, B.C. Applications are sent in each year and team leaders select members. Participants are from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia
The 28-member Saskatchewan team and adults travelled by bus from Martensville on Aug. 12, staying in Vernon and commuting to Armstrong every day. They headed home at 2 a.m. on Aug. 18. Their cows travelled by cattle liners.
The first two days were spent setting up, prepping and having a clipping competition, the third day was judging by competitors, and the fourth and fifth days were showing followed by cleanup, packing and loading.
Chloe showed a black and white spring yearling born on March 4, 2023, Kenbert Capital Dream from Kenbert Acres at Saskatoon. Saidai's heifer was a red and white yearling born on April 29, 2023, Lovhill Warrior Penny Pie of Lovholm Holsteins & Charley Farms at Balgonie SK. Both girls did very well in their classes: Spring Yearling Confirmation, Chloe third and Saidai fifth; Intermediate Judging, Saidai ninth; Senior Dairy Quiz, Chloe ninth.
It wasn't all work as they were able to fit in team-building, dinners and a fun night in Kamloops with mini-golf, go-carting and games arcade.
This was the first year for Saidai so she got to experience the first-year dunk and the 3 a.m. starts. It was Chloe's 4th year with next year to be her last as she ages out. Both girls had a fantastic time and hope to join the team next year.
Chloe and Saidai would like to thank their parents for checking in on them and making sure they were set for the week. Thanks also to extended family and friends for the support as they watched the livestreams.
