Miss Anderson fell in love with Highland cattle after spotting some on the side of the road at Orari a few years ago.
"Got to have," was her reaction.
At that stage, she and partner Darren Liddicoat did not have any land, but when they bought a property just north of Oamaru, they decided to start the Langside Fold.
They now have six breeding cows - Fat Lady, Beatrice, Rhonda, Maizee, Ailsa and Jinty - who all have more fancy registered names, six calves and several bulls.
Miss Anderson made her show debut at the Plunket Electrical North Otago A and P Show yesterday and today with a black bull calf called Captain Morgan.
The show was hosting the national Highland cattle show, with 25 cattle from 11 exhibitors.
While Miss Anderson initially had a "bit of trouble" getting Captain Morgan used to a halter and leading, he had settled down.
"It could be the most embarrassing part of my life or it could be a good part," she said, laughing.
Miss Anderson, who has been painting for more than 20 years and teaches acrylics and oils, painted a Highland beast for a raffle at the show and all exhibitors received a Highland cattle print.
On April 18, the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society will hold National Highland Day, when folds throughout the country, including Langside Fold, will be open to the public.
