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The First-Prize Shorthorn Bull, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The First-Prize Shorthorn Bull, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The First-Prize Shorthorn Bull, 1864. 'Forth, the winner, is the property of the Messrs. Cruikshanks, of Sittyton...He is a roan, of about four years and a half old, and was bred by Mr. Stirling, M.P., of Keir...Without being what is called "a gallant bull," he is perhaps the deepest and most evenly-fleshed one that ever entered a showyard and thanks to careful feeding and exercise, he looks nearly as blooming as when he won the first prize in the fields of Battersea, and just lost the gold medal to the late Mr. Webb's white calf. He has only been out five times, and was once beaten by his half-brother at Perth. At the Four Counties meeting he won in his class, and took the challenge cup for the best bull entitled to compete at the show. In 1863 he did not go to Worcester; but he met Duke of Tyne, the Worcester winner, at the Highland Society at Kelso, and beat both him and Van Tromp. After that he was sold to the Messrs. Cruikshanks, who brought him, by sea, to Newcastle, to meet a very strong class of twenty-eight, and who purpose showing him on his return for the challenge cup at Aberdeen, which has been won for two successive years by bulls of their breeding'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the magnificent First-Prize Shorthorn Bull of 1864, known as Forth. Owned by the Messrs. Cruikshanks of Sittyton, this roan bull was bred by Mr. Stirling, M.P., of Keir and is described as one of the deepest and most evenly-fleshed bulls to ever grace a showyard.
Despite not being considered a "gallant bull," Forth's impressive physique and careful grooming made him a standout competitor in various agricultural shows. Winning first prize at Battersea and taking home the challenge cup for best bull at the Four Counties meeting, Forth proved his worth time and time again.
His journey to success wasn't without challenges, however. Despite being beaten once by his half-brother at Perth, Forth went on to defeat other formidable opponents like Duke of Tyne at the Highland Society in Kelso.
After being sold to the Cruikshanks, who brought him by sea to Newcastle for another competition, Forth continued to impress with his strength and beauty. This print serves as a timeless reminder of a true champion in the world of livestock breeding and agriculture.
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