A love for Longhorns leads to showring success

The majestic English Longhorn captured the heart of the team at Longbridge Longhorns which has seen the herd expand and take the local show circuit by storm

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The Longbridge Longhorn herd was established 12 years ago by first generation farmers Jane Grant and Trish McDonnell.
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The Longbridge Longhorn herd was established 12 years ago by first generation farmers Jane Grant and Trish McDonnell.

The team will be exhibiting at a host of shows this year including Lincoln, Garstang, Lancashire, Halifax and Ryedale as well as the Great Yorkshire Show which is hosting the national Longhorn competition...

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