Penbury Pigs
In November 2004, Harry and Christina were given a pair of rare breed Berkshire pigs as a wedding present. They were called Huff & Puff. They proved such a sucess that Christina then decided to expand and bought two piglets and called them Acorn and Truffle. Between her and her sister they have produced 26 piglets. The piglets are sold to fellow breeders to show, breed or turn into delicious pork.
SINGLETON SHOW - July 2006
Christina and Harry's pig showing debut! Acorn shown by Christina was placed 1st and then was reserve Champion. This meant she was qualifed for the Champion of Champions Berkshire pigbreed final at Newbury.
THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOW - September 2006
After making her showing debut at Singleton, Truffle went on to win the Berkshire Breed Championship at the prestigious Newbury Show on only her second start. She was first in the Young Sow class, then won the Berkshire bred championship.
The next day Truffle represented the Berkshire bred in the Interbred Championship but it was very hot and she was not placed. Both Acorn and Truffle had qualifed to compete in the Champions of Champions final (qualifers from around the country attended) but Acorn was unplaced and Truffle fainted in the heat.
LAMBOURN SHOW - May 2007
Truffle won the Senior Sow class. Then there was Foot & Mouth so no more showing.
LAMBOURN VINTAGE MACHINARY AND RARE BREEDS SHOW May 2008
2008 season Truffle looked to retain her title and was joined in the show ring by her 1yr old daughter Russett. Both Truffle and Russett took part in the local Lambourn Show, a qualifier for Newbury. There were about 15-20 other pigs competing for the top prize and the standard was very high. After much deliberating by the judge Truffle won the Senior Sow class beating a very good Middle White. She then went on to take the Championship therefore being crowned Best Pig in Show! Russett didn't do quite as well as her mother but will come on from the experience.
SINGELTON SHOW - July 2008
Due to the hot weather it was decided not to show the two girls.
THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOW - Newbury September 2008
Both Truffle and Russett were entered in the same class - Senior Berkshire sow. Assisted by Master Tom Dunlop (2yrs) both sows were washed and shampooed and then oiled from snout to tail with baby oil, Johnson's of course, only the best! Due to a rather hectic racing season their fitness training schedule had taken a back seat so dispite gleaming they were a tad overweight. Much to everyone's joy and amazement Russet took 1st prize - Christina's first homebred winner and first ever homebred shown in the ring. She then went into the Berkshire Championship and sadly didn't win as hadn't been in pig and proved she could be a working girl. Still a wonderful day.
LAMBOURN SHOW - May 2009
Truffle was going for a hat-trick when racing commitments stepped in and Christina had to attend the Gunieas meeting at Newmarket. Hope to be back next year.
