Minto Crag Pastoral

14/02/2026

Stanthorpe & Allora Show 2026

What a fantastic couple of shows, competing against some really strong competition. We’re so proud of how everyone performed across both events.

Stanthorpe Show
• Betty - Fourth
• Buttons – Second

Allora Show
• Lulu – First
• Lola – Fourth
• Buttons – Second and went on to be awarded Reserve Champion 🏆

Congratulations to all exhibitors and the shows for putting on these competitions 👏

25/12/2025

As the holiday season is upon us, we want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible year. To our family, friends, and supporters, thank you for cheering us on, standing by us, and being part of our journey in the show ring. 🐂🏆

From all of us at the Stenzel Family, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Here’s to a New Year full of hard work, big dreams, and even bigger achievements!

Thank you for being part of our journey so far, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

24/09/2025

Beef extravaganza Glen Innes 2025
The Colin Say and Co, Glen Innes Beef Extravaganza carcass results were released. We are very proud to announce the following placings that we received for the hook.

⭐️Hook Competitions ⭐️

Owie (1106) - 5th with a score of 74.1
Lara (101) - 2nd with a score of 74.9
Oreo(307)- 3rd with a score of 83.4
Jett(501)- 2nd with a score of 78.7
Brenty (700)- 1st with a score of 84.9. Brenty then went on to win Champion middle weight steer
Josh(800)- 2nd with a score of 74.6

We would also like to say a huge congratulations to all other exhibitors who attended this competition and thank you to Colin Say and Co for putting on an amazing show.

16/09/2025

Beef extravaganza Glen Innes 2025

Over the past week we competed in the Colin Say and Co, Glen Innes Beef Extravaganza. We are very proud to announce the following placings that we received for the hoof.

⭐️Hoof Competitions ⭐️

-Owie (1106) placing second in the eleventh class

-Lara (101) placing third in the first class

-Oreo(307) place fifth in the third class

-Jett(501) placing third in the fifth class

-Brenty (700) placing fourth in the seventh class

-Josh(800) placing first in the eighth class

⭐️Colin Say Shoot out ⭐️
-Owie (1106) placing first in the junior class

⭐️State of Origin ⭐️

We had two animals make the team, Brenty (700) and Oreo (307)

We would also like to say a huge congratulations to all other exhibitors who attended this competition.

12/08/2025

🌟 Ekka 2025 🌟
Over the past week, Minto Crag Pastoral proudly competed in a range of competitive classes at the Royal Queensland Show. We’re really pleased with how our animals performed and are excited to share our results from this year’s show.

⭐️ Led Steer ⭐️�We were proud to enter a steer in the Charity Steer section, which sold for an incredible $8,000. It’s a great feeling to be part of something that gives back, and we’re looking forward to seeing this grow in the years to come.
• Lamby – 4th place, Class 2, Tag 205
• Claire – 3rd place, Class 12, Tag 1200
• Shadow – 6th place, Class 12, Tag 1201

A big thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the week, from the underbidders and buyers to those who helped behind the scenes. And a special shoutout to Ella and Emerald for doing such a great job helping lead the juniors. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Well done to all exhibitors, it was a great week, and we’re already looking forward to next year!

22/07/2025

We're proud to support such a great cause through Farm Angels. Spot is currently being fed and prepared for the Ekka, which is just two weeks away!

Mick's Meat Barn and Farmers Choice Meats are auctioning a Mini Hereford Steer at the Royal Queensland Show, with 100% of proceeds going to Farm Angels, a charity helping Aussie farmers through tough times.

🌱 Registered Hereford Steer Born and raised in NW Tasmania
🚛 Prepped for show by the Stenzel family in QLD
⚖️ Expected to dress ~180kg
📅 Auction: Wednesday, August 6th at the Brisbane Showgrounds

Big thanks to Colin Say & Co and Nolan Meats for helping make this happen as well

Whoever wins will get top-quality beef cut to order at Mick’s Meat Barn, and free delivery between Brisbane and Gympie! 🚚🥩

Let’s support rural communities and show what this little steer can do. 🙌

05/06/2025

Boonah show and Casino Beef week carcass results 2025

Another great show against some tough competition but successfully broke in heaps of steers and heifers.

Results Boonah:
-Owie: 5th place

Results Casino Carcass:
-Pepper: 2nd in class 2 with a score of 83 coming away with Reserve Champion heifer

Congratulations to all other exhibitors at the competition

30/05/2025

Casino Beef Week 2025

Another great show against some great competition!!

Results:
-Pepper: 1st place in the junior and class 2 heifer class, she then went on to win champion heifer
-Dazza: 3rd place in the junior middle class, 4th in the returning steer class
-Jacey: 4th in the junior heavy weight

Congratulations to all other exhibitors at the competition

19/05/2025

Blackbutt Show 2025

Another great show against some great competition!!

Results:
- Shadow: 3rd place in the first class
-Danyela: 3rd place in the third class
-Austin: 4th place place in the third class
-Wobbles: 5th place in the fifth class

Congratulations to all other exhibitors at the competition

28/02/2025

🏆 From carcase to champion: The Stenzel family's journey with Speckle Park cattle.

In the heart of southeast Queensland, Brad and Sharon Stenzel run a family owned meat wholesale business, Farmers Choice Meats, that spans two locations in Churchill and Carole Park. Through their family led Crag Pastoral, the Stenzel family have enjoyed incredible success with Speckle Park cattle.

Read the Stenzel family's story below, as featured in the latest SPI Magazine.

A full copy of the magazine can be accessed here: https://www.specklepark.org/magazine

11/02/2025

Allora Show 2025

Another great show against some great competition!!

Results:
- Dazza: 1st place in the first class
-Jacey: 4th place in the second class
-Pepper : 6th place in the second class

Congratulations to all other exhibitors at the competition