A RYEDALE father and son duo bagged the reserve championship at the annual Craven Dairy Auction Christmas show. Paul and Phillip Dunn, who run the 120-head Newsley pedigree herd at New Lays Farm, Helmsley, made their first appearance into the dairy arena at Skipton Auction Mart on November 30. The fortnight calved black cow was initially chosen as the first prize winner in its show class, before being awarded the reserve championship. Approaching 50kg per day, she made £1,800. While still actively involved with the herd, Paul has handed over the reins to his son after 76 years. While new to the Craven Dairy arena, Paul has previously sold both pedigree Suffolk sheep and British Saanen goats at Skipton.