The European Young Breeders School was created in 1999 for youth ages 13 to 25. Teams from across Europe gather in Battice, Belgium
to participate in the annual event that aims to teach young breeders how to judge, prepare their animals for a show, and market their genetics.
Photo credit: Holstein Canada
It has become an annual opportunity for a Canadian team of six keen young leaders to participate in this great event as well. Each year, Team Canada is comprises of winners of provincial competitions and/or successful candidates determined through an interview process held within their region.
The 2018 Canadian team consists of Bobby Tolhurst, Martha Mackinnon, Teresa Hylkema, Cynthia Campbell, Connor Halpenny and Rebecca Redner.
The European Young Breeders School is a five day event run by AWE. The school attracts around 140 young members from up to 25 different countries.
The event involves hands-on workshops including bedding, showmanship & clipping, as well as classroom based sessions such as marketing your farm business. After three days of workshops & practice, the youngsters put their skills to good use in stock judging, showmanship & calf classes.
It has become an annual opportunity for a Canadian team of six keen young leaders to participate in this great event as well. Each year, Team Canada is comprises of winners of provincial competitions and/or successful candidates determined through an interview process held within their region.
The 2018 Canadian team consists of Bobby Tolhurst, Martha Mackinnon, Teresa Hylkema, Cynthia Campbell, Connor Halpenny and Rebecca Redner.
The European Young Breeders School is a five day event run by AWE. The school attracts around 140 young members from up to 25 different countries.
The event involves hands-on workshops including bedding, showmanship & clipping, as well as classroom based sessions such as marketing your farm business. After three days of workshops & practice, the youngsters put their skills to good use in stock judging, showmanship & calf classes.