Judge: - Mr John MacLellan, Glenfernate, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
After many years of exhibiting at the Royal Highland Show, it was much delight for the McMillan family, Gib and Mary and son Allan, that the trading name of Messrs Wallace of Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas will appear on the handsome and famous Royal Highland show trophy. Their champion, Una of Over Barskeoch is a rising three old heifer from a home bred sire Greenloop Limited Edition and out of Dandy of Over Barskeoch. She was first in the largest class of the day of 7 entires and went on to secure the championship over the male champion, Klondyke Raider. Raider an 2008 born bull was exhibited by family partnership J, M & D Maxwell , John, Margaret and Duncan Maxwell, from Blairvockie, Rowardennan, Drymen and was shown by Duncan’s son David. He was bred by Klondyke Farms Ltd, Moniaive, Thornhill and is by the German import Holsten Ed N54. Raider was purchased in a private deal in 2010.
The female reserve champion was from Messrs J Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas, their blue and white rosette winner was Blackcraig Noreen T433, this 2011 born heifer is a Finmac Norseman daughter and out of famous show cow Blackcraig Noreen L122, previous winner of the 2006 and 2011 Royal Highland Shows, her son Blackcraig Rasputin is senior stock bull at Blackcraig. Noreen T433 also collected the rosette for Galloway Junior champion.
The Reserve male was also from the McMillan Family, Viper of Over Barskeoch an November 2011 born calf, his sire Barlaes Fearless was purchased at the 2008 Society Spring Sale and his dam Beatrice of Over Barskeoch , now a nine year old cow has produced many show winners.
Once again the Society was represented in the Breed Stand Avenue, this year saw the launch of our new branding, which included, logo, flags, posters and leaflets, all the new items were very well received and members and friends are invited to use the new logo whenever possible. After the judging, a post show drinks reception which was sponsored by Allflex was enjoyed by all our exhibitors and friends, this ended a very enjoyable and pleasant day, what a difference when the sun shines.
Leading Awards
Rosette for best Junior Female
J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Dumfries Blackcraig Noreen T433
Rosette for best Junior Bull,
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch Viper of Over Barskeoch
Junior Champion Prize of £25, Rosette for best Junior Animal,
J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Dumfries Blackcraig Noreen T433
Rosette for reserve Junior Animal
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch Viper of Over Barskeoch
The Francis Gourlay Galloway Cattle Society Memorial Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Female
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas Una of Over Barskeoch
Rosette for reserve Female
J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Dumfries Blackcraig Noreen T433
The Galloway Cattle Society 100th Show Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Bull
J,M, & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Drymen Klondyke Raider
Rosette for best reserve bull
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch Viper of Over Barskeoch
Bronze Medal for Breeder of best Bull
Klondyke Farms, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill
Champion Medal, Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy, The Dr Gillespie Memorial Challenge Trophy and cash prize for breed champion.
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch Una of Over Barskeoch
Rosette for herdsman in charge of best Animal.
Allan McMillan
Rosette for best Animal bred by Exhibitor
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch
The Reid- Walker Perpetual Challenge bowl for best Group, consisting of one Bull and two Females all being the property of one Exhibitor
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch
The Tordarroch Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Galloway Classes
Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch
Class Placings
Female born on or after 1st January, 2012
1st Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Vimto of Over Barskeoch
Female born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2011
1st J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas – Blackcraig Noreen T433
2nd J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Kalinka 1295 of Romesbeoch
3rd Messrs Wallace – Minnie of Ove Barskeoch
4th J & S Ross – Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch
5th Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Foxglove tulip of Nether Cleugh
6th Mr P Hunter Blair – Countess Toffee of Nether Cleugh
7th Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart - Barquhill Bertha E608
Female born on or between 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011
1st Messrs Wallace – Una of Over Barskeoch
2nd J & S Ross – Beauty 1185 of Romesbeoch
3rd J & S Ross – Daisy of Romesbeoch
4th J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen S379
5th Mr M Mcornick – Blackcraig Dusty S392
6th Messrs D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie, Dumfries – Neave U of Over Barskeoch
7th Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Kondyke Future
Female, in milk, born on or before 31st August 2010
1st J & S Ross – Moira 408 of Romesbeoch
Bull born on or after 1st January 2011
1st Messrs Wallace – Viper of Over Barskeoch
Bull born on or before 31st December 2010
1st J,M & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Drymen – Klondyke Raider
2nd Klondyke Farms Ltd – Schoenweider Xantas
2013 RHS Galloway Champion – Una of Over Barskeoch, exhibited by Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry
2013 RHS Galloway Reserve Champion – Klondyke Raider – exhibited by J, M & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Drymen, Bred by Klondyke Farms Ltd, Moniaive, Thornhill.