12/06/2026
🏆 Cian of Mullameah 🏆
What a rewarding few days at the 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show.
Cian of Mullameah was awarded first place in the Junior Bull (20–24 months) class before going on to be named Reserve Champion Junior Bull.
The judge described Cian as:
"A great example of Highland breed for a bull. Great presence to his head, nice placement of horn. Great topline on him, great width of the shoulder, again, coming all the way back through to the back. Stands very well and walks very well. This to me is a great example of a Highland bull."
These comments were particularly meaningful to us as they reflect the traits we strive to breed for at Mullameah—structural correctness, breed character, functionality and longevity. To have those qualities recognised by the judge is incredibly rewarding and reinforces the direction of our breeding program.
Whilst ribbons are appreciated, our greatest satisfaction comes from seeing the traits we value most—sound structure, functionality and temperament—recognised in the show ring.
This show also marked an important milestone for us. It was our first show in nearly three years and our first National Show since 2019. We entered with a simple goal: to get back in the ring, rebuild our confidence as exhibitors and reconnect with the breed and its community.
Cian made that experience easy. His exemplary temperament was on display throughout the entire event, taking everything in his stride and representing our fold exactly as we had hoped. We couldn't be prouder of the young bull we have bred and developed.
As a home-bred bull, seeing him represent our breeding program in this way is especially rewarding. Results such as these provide confidence that the breeding decisions we are making today are moving us closer to our goal of producing Highland cattle that are not only true to type, but functional, structurally sound and capable of long, productive lives.
With his first calves due later this year, we are excited to see the next chapter of his story unfold and to continue the influence of the outstanding genetics behind both his sire and dam.
A sincere thank you must go to the volunteer show committee for delivering what was, in our opinion, one of the best Australian Highland Cattle Society National Shows we have witnessed in any capacity. The organisation, atmosphere, camaraderie and attention to detail throughout the event were exceptional and are a credit to everyone involved. Events of this quality do not happen without an enormous amount of work behind the scenes, and we are incredibly grateful for the effort that was put in.
Congratulations to all exhibitors on the quality of cattle presented, and thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat throughout the weekend.
