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Hilltop Pixie judged top goat at Gisborne Show

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22 Oct, 2025 01:46 AM3 mins to read

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The Supreme Dairy Goat at the A&P Spring Show was Lucy Bruce's Hilltop Pixie. Bruce is pictured with her champion and judge Bruce McRobbie from Waikato.

The Supreme Dairy Goat at the A&P Spring Show was Lucy Bruce's Hilltop Pixie. Bruce is pictured with her champion and judge Bruce McRobbie from Waikato.

The dairy goats section of the Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show featured 19 goats and 11 competitors, including two from out of town.

Steward Jane Brott said as always the competitors were appreciative of the support from local businesses and a good public attendance throughout the day.

“Long-time local entrant Lucy Bruce had a very successful day, taking out the Champion AR doe with Hilltop Pixie, who went on to win the Best in Show,” Brott said.

“Returning Show supporter Becky Laws, from Whakatānē, again took out the AR junior champion doe. Becky said she loves coming to such a friendly and enjoyable show.”

Local competitor Heather Weatherall won Buck Kid, Buckling over 12 months and under 2 years, Champion Buck and Grand Champion Buck.

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Judge Bruce McRobbie (Waikato) said he enjoyed his return trip to judge at the 150th anniversary Poverty Bay A&P Show.

Results

Associated Records Standard Age Classes - Kidded Doe in Milk 5yrs and over: Hilltop Pixie - Lucy Bruce 1.

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AR Champion Doe (Hika Cup) - Hilltop Pixie, Lucy Bruce.

AR Best Udder: Hilltop Pixie, Lucy Bruce.

Strathburn AR Best Udder Cup: Hilltop Pixie, Lucy Bruce.

Junior Showmanship: Ella Bruce-Hills 1, Reagan Laws 2, Alex Bruce-Hills 3, Mieka Laws and Jax Hawea Hindmarsh 4=.

HR Standard Age Classes - Maiden Doe or Goatling Over 12 months and Under 2½yrs: Strathburn Belina, Raewyn Bruce 1; Te Punga Delphine, Molly Heather Stills 2; Hilltop Brie, Lucy Bruce 3; Heathden Xena’s Xanthe, Heather Weatherall 4.

Maiden Doe Kid - Born on or before July 31: Aroha Goats Charlotta, Becky Laws.

HR Junior Champion Doe (Greaves Family Cup): Strathburn Belina, Raewyn Bruce.

Reserve Champion: Te Punga Delphine, Molly Heather Stills.

AR Standard Age Classes, Maiden Doe Kid - Born on or before July 31: Simmbian Rosie, Becky Laws 1; Simmbian Maleficent, Becky Laws 2.

AR Junior Champion Doe (Jarabro Cup): Simmbian Rosie, Becky Laws.

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Reserve Champion: Simmbian Maleficent, Becky Laws.

AR Standard Age Classes, Buck Kid under 12 months: Simmbian Blue on Black, Becky Laws.

Buck 2yrs and over: Tippy Toe Silver Knight, Becky Laws.

Champion AR Buck: Tippy Toe Silver Knight, Becky Laws.

Reserve Champion: Simmbian Blue on Black, Becky Laws.

HR Standard Age Classes- Buck Kid under 12 months: Heathden Xaanda, Heather Weatherall 1; Heathden Xaan; D McGuckin 2; Aroha Goat Cosmos, Becky Laws 3.

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Best Buck Kid (Heathden Cup): Heathden Xaanda, Heather Weatherall.

Buckling over 12 months and under 2 years: Heathden Fortes Xavier, Heather Weatherall 1, Strathburn Blake, Raewyn Bruce 2.

Champion HR Buck: Heathden Fortes Xavier, Heather Weatherall.

Reserve Champion: HR Buck Strathburn Blake, Raewyn Bruce.

Grand Champion Buck Age Class: Heathden Forte, Heather Weatherall.

Champion Challenge: Heathden Forte, Heather Weatherall.

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W D (Bill) Duncan-Sittlington Shield: Strathburn Belina, Raewyn Bruce.

Supreme Dairy Goat in Show (Heathden Trophy): Hilltop Pixie, Lucy Bruce.

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