The Manitoba Hereford Association
Welcome to the Manitoba Hereford Association website!
We offer online classified listings (FREE) and competitive advertising opportunities. We are open to suggestions for additional information that would enhance your visit. Please contact any of the Directors with your suggestions.
The Manitoba Hereford Association (MHA) consists of approximately 77 members which includes life, annual, young guns and junior members. There are 9 Directors on the board that are elected yearly at the Annual General Meeting in early January. Members of the MHA are active, taking part in summer and fall MOE shows, a field day and Bonanza only to name a few. With the 150 years of Herefords in Canada celebration this year, the board will be planning events to take place throughout the year.
The Manitoba Hereford Association is very proud of the Juniors of the breed. They are a strong and talented bunch of kids who exhibit animals throughout the province and country, whether it be 4-H, Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Fall Fair or Bonanza.
The MHA is Now on Facebook
 The MHA is now on Facebook.
Come 'like' our page to learn about recent events, event highlights and more!
NEW Manitoba Breeders Directory
 Don't miss out on your opportunity to advertise in the new Manitoba Breeders Directory! Rates are as follows:
- $225 (full page)
- $150 (half page)
- $100 (quarter page)
There will be a Photo Contest for the Cover of the Directory. When sending your picture, be sure to have all your contact information included. Prizes to be awarded!
All ads and pictures must be completed by September 30, 2011 via
to Holly Hyndman.
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The Hereford Connection
October 2011 Issue
Please watch for this coming issue. Deadline for the October 2011 issue is Thursday, September 1, 2011. Please send email to Brent Blaine.
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CHA Memorial Scroll Orville 'Orval' Troop
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Orval Troop was born in 1926 in the Burnside district, we s t of Portage, Manitoba. Orval began his education in Burnside’s oneroom school, and completed his education at Portage Collegiate. Orval lived and farmed his whole life in the district where he was born. In his teens, Orval purchased his first Hereford heifer from Dr. Dixon of Bagot, and another from Marvin and Roy Treffry. Those two heifers were the foundation of his herd, Trumac Herefords. The Trumac operation ran over 200 cows at its peak. The Trumac name originates from the combination of Troop and McConochie, Orval’s last name and that of his first wife Helen.
Orval grew up in a time when horses were still commonly used in the fields. He took pride in his pioneer heritage, and loved to pass on stories about the threshing gangs, horses, machinery, and necessary skills from that era. He was a regular participant in local and regional ploughing matches, and took top prize on numerous occasions. He also had a team of Belgians that he used on the farm and showcased in driving competitions at local fairs. As late as the 1970’s, he still had a working binder and taught his family to make and stook sheaves just like the pioneers.
Sports were a lifelong passion for Orval. He particularly loved hockey, curling, fastball, baseball, slowpitch softball, and participated in community leagues for many years. He was a founding member of the Burnside Curling Club in 1948, which remains active today. After the formation of the Burnside Historical Committee in the late 1980’s, Orval served as Vice- President and an active collector of information about the early days of the Burnside District. Orval spent many volunteer hours assisting the Burnside Curling Club, Burnside Historical Committee, and the local 4-H clubs; where he led the 4-H Seed Club and volunteered with the Poplar Bluff 4-H Beef Club. He also served as Deacon, and later Elder of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Portage, which he helped build.
As a cattleman, Orval traveled frequently to sales throughout western Canada. He loved Alberta and Saskatchewan, and made at least two trips “out west” every year to attend Hereford sales and shows. Every fall, he would travel to Alberta with his friend Bob Kerr to sales, often bringing home a new herd sire prospect. A highlight trip for him was the National Western Stock Show in Denver, where a bull he owned an interest in was being shown.
In 1989, Orval had a Mark of Excellence show at Portage Exhibition named in his honour. He was recognized for 50 years in the Hereford industry at the Good As Gold Sale in 2000. Orval was involved with the South East Hereford Zone in Manitoba, as well as the Manitoba Hereford Association. Through his interest in cattle, Orval developed treasured friendships and connection with Hereford breeders throughout Western Canada, Ontario, South Africa and Australia.
Orval was held in tremendous regard by all who knew him. When his sons, Doug and Keith, donated a heifer in his memory to the Manitoba Hereford Association, the heifer brought over $4000.00.
When Orval passed away on August 30, 2009, the Hereford breed lost a great ambassador and friend. It is with great respect that the Canadian Hereford Association inducts Orval Troop into its Memorial Scroll.
