Three students at OAS have won top placings at the Beef & Lamb New Zealand Future Beef Hoof and Hook Competition in Hawke's Bay.

The competition which was established in 2006 is run by Future Beef New Zealand (FBNZ) and aims to encourage young people (aged 8-24) who are involved and interested in the beef industry to learn more. 

From OAS, Hillary and Elizabeth Cooper and Jack Robson travelled with family up to Hastings to take part. They competed in a number of categories including animal handling, stock judging and a NZ Young Ambassador award.

Overall results
Light weight crossbreed
1st equal - Hillary’s steer

Heavy weight
1st  Hillary’s steer
2rd  Elizabeth's steer
3rd  Hillary’s steer

Hillary also received the following awards
1st in stock Judging
2nd in Handlers Class
She received the Intermediate Encouragement Award and was awarded the FMG Rising Star Award.

Elizabeth received the following awards
1st in Junior Modules
1st in Junior Handlers
3rd in Stock judging
In addition she received the Junior Encouragement Award

Jack Robson received 1st in novice intermediate handlers

Congratulations to them all!