The 2025 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo was a vibrant celebration of youth, education, and excellence in the beef industry. Held at Exhibition Park in Canberra from 10–13 July, the event welcomed over 135 enthusiastic young cattle lovers from across the country for four days of hands-on learning, competition, and connection.
This year’s Expo offered something for everyone, from first-time attendees to experienced young breeders, with a packed program that included skill-based demonstrations like halter making, knot tying, feed milling, and nutrient conversions. The carefully designed sessions ensured that participants of all ages gained practical, age-appropriate knowledge they could take home and apply.
A major highlight was the Junior Judging, Paraders, and Heifer Show competitions, where the passion and preparation of our youth were on full display. We also welcomed inspiring guest speakers and ran engaging educational sessions that empowered the next generation of leaders in the beef industry.
Thanks to the support of Harris Farm and our generous sponsors, as well as the dedication of the Herefords Australia Youth Committee, parents, volunteers, and industry mentors, the 2025 Expo was truly a standout success.
Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to everyone who played a part. The future of the Hereford breed is in safe hands!
Full image gallery courtesy of Branded Ag
Results
Herdsman
Peewee Champion – 13N Mitchell Redfern
Peewee Reserve Champion – 11N Max Gunn
Junior Champion – 33 Kody Stevens
Junior Reserve Champion – 44 Mitch Rees
Sub Intermediate Champion – 63 Amelia Poulsen
Sub Intermediate Reserve Champion – 64 Jake McLaren
Intermediate Champion – 74 Sam Garvin
Intermediate Reserve Champion – 80 Will Clements
Senior Champion – 132 Tabby Cross
Senior Reserve Champion – 130 Georgia Moody
Grand Champion – 105 Jack Smyth
Paraders
Peewee Champion – 16N Emma Godbolt
Peewee Reserve Champion – 13N Mitchell Redfern
Junior Champion – 34 Lucy Godbolt
Junior Reserve Champion – 25 Elsie Stevens
Sub Intermediate Champion – 47 Rory Hutchinson
Sub Intermediate Reserve Champion – 55 Max White
Intermediate Champion – 105 Jack Smyth
Intermediate Reserve Champion – 94 Heidi Zwiers
Senior Champion – 129 William Van Gend
Senior Reserve Champion – 108 Lily Gavenlock
Grand Champion – 105 Jack Smyth
Junior Judging
Peewee Champion – 13N Mitchell Redfern
Peewee Reserve Champion – 17N Georgia Van Rysbergen
Junior Champion – 34 Lucy Godbolt
Junior Reserve Champion – 28 Jessica Towner
Sub Intermediate Champion – 49 Beau Larnach
Sub Intermediate Reserve Champion – 63 Amelia Poulsen
Intermediate Champion – 86 Isabella Wheatley
Intermediate Reserve Champion – 106 Angus Lee
Senior Champion – 134 Niahm Barnett
Senior Reserve Champion – 129A Lochie McLauchlan
Grand Champion – Marcus Wythes
2025 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo Competitors
