Ayr Show – 11th May 2024. Judge - Kate McCornick
Galloways have been out in force at the early summer shows, first show of the year is Ayr Show and the 3 Gs - James and John Graham, Burnbank, Blair Drummond, Stirling and Dennis Gall, Lockerbie clinched the any other native breed Championship with Blackcraig Noreen D1321, this Nucamp of Balgray sired entry was bought in February at Castle Douglas for 3800gns, she is out of Blackcraig Noreen V530 and was paraded in calf.
Reserve in the AOB section was Society Chairman, Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry with a second prize winner to the champion - Foxglove Dahlia of Nether Cleugh, a similarly aged Galloway by Xpletive of Nether Cleugh and out of Foxglove Anemone of Nether Cleugh. Foxglove Dahlia had an impressive showing in 2023, being reserve champion at Stewartry and champion at Glenkens.
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