VALENTINO HERD OF PEDIGREE CHAROLAIS CATTLE

Stock bull RUMSDEN UDIMORE Terminal Index 33

Introduction

Martin Gibbons formed the Valentino Herd in 2003 with purchases from Rumsden Charolais. Three in calf cows were purchased, and a young stock bull. Following the relocation of the herd to Surestead Farm near Billingshurst, Martin returned to Rumsden and purchased successful show cow Rumsden Riva with her heifer calf at foot, Rumsden Viva. And then in December 2005 Martin purchased the complete Larkmore Herd from Patrichk Larkin. The herd will aim for quality over quantity, keeping a small number of top quality cattle to produce show animals, and eventually quality bulls for sale at Society sales such as Perth and Carlisle. The cows purchased are all by different, proven sires, but the first three heifer calves, which will be retained, are all by the exceptional sire Doonally New, by Hermes. Progeny of New have achieved great successes in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and now the UK. His son Kilkullen Ted (23,000 Euros) holds the record price for a beef bull in Ireland, another son broke the sale record at Dungannon in Northern Ireland (10,800gns), and in October 2002 Louisburgh Synan by New became the highest priced commercial bull sold at Perth (16,000gns). The first stock bull at Surestead was Rumsden Tahoe, sired by Doonally Prince whose son Farleycopse Turbo topped the Perth sale in February 2004 selling for 28,000gns. Tahoe was shown in 2004, and his first calves were born in October 2004. He has now been sold on, and replaced with Rumsden Udimore, an exceptional son of Doonally New. Semen was collected in 2005, and then he was successfully shown, winning Reserve Interbreed Champion at Edenbridge, and 2nd in his class at the Royal Show.

The Valentino Herd is currently suspended due to other business commitments. Udimore, Una, Unita and Viva returned to Rumsden Farm where they were born, and Udmore has now moved to Wales as stock sire for Randall Lewis' pedigree herd. The remaining cattle had gone to Hackleton Charolais. But watch this space - we will be back!

Herd Details

• Rumsden Udimore (Doonally New x Rumsden Pearl) New sons have sold up to 16,000gns in Perth and 23,000 Euros in Ireland. FOR SALE
• Rumsden Lalique (Friarton Ensign x Hampton Finesse)
  Lalique is closely related to Hampton Javelin sold for 8,500gns. Javelin was also by Ensign, and was out of Ballarat, dam of Finesse. Lalique produced a fine bull calf by Udimore in January 2007.
• Rumsden Moonstone (Brigadoon Ulsterman x Hampton Crystal)
  Moonstone is full sister to Moonlight, dam of Rumsden Twilight, Charolais Champion at National Primestock 2003. (picture below taken August 2005) In calf to Rumsden Udimore

• Larkmore Princess (Chamois Ambassador x DeCrespigny Cabaret) in calf to Doonally New. Cabaret is a daughter of the great cow Tombola. Princess was shown as a yearling. In calf to Rumsden Udimore.
• Rumsden Riva (Glenleary Micron x Westmarden Faith)
  Micron was Champion in Perth, and Faith progeny have been outstanding. In 2003 the 2 two year old heifer classes at the Royal Show were won by Faith’s daughter and Faith’s granddaughter. (Picture below taken August 2005) In calf to Rumsden Udimore

• Valentino Una (Doonally New x Rumsden Moonstone) in calf to Mozart. Una was Reserve Breed Champoin at Cranleigh Show. (picture below at Edenbridge Show 2005). In calf to Okapibb.
• Valentino Unita (Doonally New x Rumsden Marjorie) maiden heifer. Unita was Reserve Breed Champion at Edenbridge Show. In calf to Okapibb.
• Rumsden Viva (Doonally New x Rumsden Riva) maiden heifer. Viva was Reserve Breed Champion at Heathfield Show and 3rd at the Royal in 2005. In calf to Corrie Alan.
• Valentino Bella (Doonally New x Rumsden Lalique) heifer calf born 16.1.06
• Valentino Bettina (Doonally Souverain x Rumsden Marjorie) heifer calf born 19.1.06. Doonally Souverain's first son in Perth sold for 10,500gns.
• Valentino BeeGee (Doonally New x Larkmore Sherry) heifer calf born 22.1.06.
• Valentino Bonnie ET (Indurain x DeCrespigny Cabaret) ET heifer calf born 31.1.06 (Cabaret is a daughter of the great Tombola)
• Valentino Brandy (Rumsden Tahoe x Rumsden Riva) heifer calf born 17.4.06
• Valentino Coco (Rumsden Udimore x Larkmore Sherry) bull twin born 14.1.07
• Valentino Channel (Rumsden Udimore x Larkmore Sherry) heifer twin born 14.1.07
• Valentino Charity (Doonally Souverain x Valentino Unita) heifer born 28.1.07
• Valentino Charlie (Rumsden Udimore x Rumsden Lalique) bull born 14.2.07
• Valentino Candy (Mozart x Rumsden Viva) heifer born 26.2.07
• Valentino Calypso (Rumsden Udimore x Larkmore Princess) heifer born 29.3.07
• Valentino Cleo (Doonally Souverain x Valentino Una) bull born 23.5.07
• Valentino Clary (Rumsden Udimore x Rumsden Moonstone) heifer born 25.6.07
• Valentino Clover (Rumsden Udimore x Rumsden Riva) heifer born 25.7.07

Contacts and Links

Martin Gibbons
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