Harrison & Hetherington Autumn Show and Sale. Friday 8th November 2024

Judges:-  Mr John Wood, Kingledores, Biggar and Mr Trevor  Wallace, Farneyshields, Ninebanks Hexham.

Once again, Galloway cattle were in high demand at the Autumn Sale at Carlisle Mart, the flagship venue of Harrison and Hetherington. The event was marked by a sense of optimism, with five new purchasers making their debut in the breed, signalling continued interest and confidence in Galloways.

The top price of the day was achieved by Myrtle 710 of Whitehill, an  8-year-old cow from Walter, Iain, and Fiona Henderson of Whitehill, Lockerbie. Sired by Neilman of Whitehill and out of Myrtle 285 of Whitehill (a daughter of Barlaes Action Man), she was sold with her 6-month-old heifer calf, Myrtle 1064 of Whitehill, a Ben Lomond Tamdhu daughter and having ran with Trojan of Whitehill. This much admired pair was purchased by Allan Nixon and Alana Pitman of Nunscleugh, Roweltown, Carlisle. Myrtle 710 was one of 19 cows sold as part of the Whitehill herd reduction sale, due to  loss of land.

The next highest price of 2,400gns was also achieved by the Henderson family  - Fiona 752 of Whitehill, a 2017-born cow sired by Everest of Gall-way. She was sold with her heifer calf at foot, Fiona 1041 of Whitehill, a daughter of Avicii of Kilnstown and ran with Trojan of Whitehill. This pair was purchased by Messrs Moore of Slaggyford, Brampton, Cumbria.

Also in demand was Astrid 821 of Whitehill, another daughter of Everest of Gall-way. This 7-year-old cow sold with her calf, Clare 1036 of Whitehill, a daughter of Avicii of Kilnstown, for 2,350gns to new members Messrs Hepburn & Co, Hawick, Roxburghshire.

The champion at the pre sale show was Edna 90^th of Kilnstown from Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Cumbria, this 19 month old Junior bulling heifer is sired by Troloss Nitro and out of Edna 77^th of Kilnstown she sold to new member CA Jessop & Sons, Mooreland Farm, The Moorlands, Coleorton, Leicestershire for 2000gns.

It was a successful day for the Neve Family, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria as they received reserve champion with  Nancy 2^nd of Haining House, this 26 month old Gauntlet of Hottbank daughter and out of Lady Nancy 787 of Whitehill sold to returning customer Mr R Worrell, 29 the Hawthorns, Gretna, Dumfries for 2200gns.   The family also achieved 1900gns for Nadia of Haining House, this similar age heifer is also by the Gauntlet of Hottbank  and out of a Whitehill female – Lady Nancy 808 sold to WD & R Elliot, Burnfoot, Ewes, Langholm, Dumfries. 

The best pair of heifers receiving the Isaac Hedley Cup was Ballavair Peace and Ballavair Patch, from Mr. G.J. Kyle of Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton, Carlisle. This stylish pair was sold to Messrs. Bell, The Bloch, for 1950gns. These heifers were in calf to a Whitebred Shorthorn bull.

Averages 

1 Aged Bull  £892.5 (-£747.40)    

15 Heifers in milk/in Calf £1925  (+£285.10) for 7 less sold

38 Bulling Heifers £1344.2 (-£103.3) for 10 more sold

Whitehill Dispersal: 19 Cows in milk/in calf  £1967.37

Championship Awards 

Champion   - Marshall Jackson Cup -  Edna 90^th  of Kilnstown, bred and exhibited by Kilnstown Farms, Bewcastle   

Reserve Champion -   Nancy 2^nd of Haining House,  Bred and exhibited by M/s G & C Neve & Son, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton 

 Solmain Cup Winner – Ballavair Peach and Patch bred by Mr J Teare and exhibited by Mr G J Kyle 

Class Placings

Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk

• 1st Mr G Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton – Lily of The Valley of Nether Linkins sold to  Messrs Moore, Softley Farm, Slaggyford, Brampton for 1600gns 
• 2^nd Mr W McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm Kirkcudbrightshire – Scottish Queen 211^th of Miefield sold  to A& Cl Bell, Woodhall Farm, Bardon Mill, Hexham for 2000gns 
• 3^rd Mr G J Kyle – Ballavair Peace sold  to Messrs G Bell & Co, The Bloch, Langholm Dumfries for 1950gns 

Other leading prices 

• Mr GJ Kyle – Clerkhill Razzle sold to  Messrs RN Waugh, The Row, Roadhead, Carlisle for 2000gns
• Mr GJ Kyle – Clerkhill  Rum sold to  Messrs RE Wood & Son, Kingledores, Broughton, Biggar, Lanarkshire for 1900gns 
• Mr GJ Kyle – Clerkhill Rouge sold to Messrs G Bell & Co for 1850gns 

Pedigree Senior Bulling Heifer

•  1^st 50 Mr W Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie -  Lady Nancy 977 of Whitehill sold to TR & KM Wallace, Farney Sheilds, Ninebank, Hexham for 1700gns
• 2^nd 47 Mr W Henderson -  Nettie 968 of Whitehill sold to Messrs J Ions & Son, High Thorneyburn, Falston, Hexham for 1700gns 
• 3^rd 40 Mr W McMorran – Olassa 57^th of Miefield sold to  Mr C Matheson, I Corvost, Ardgau, Sutherlnd, Inverness for 1200gns

Other leading prices

• Mr W Henderson – Lizzie 982 of Whitehill sold to Messrs J Ions & Son for 1400gns

Pedigree Intermediate   Bulling Heifer

• 1^st 63 Messrs G & C Neve & Son, Haning House, Lambley,   Brampton sold to Mr R Worrell, 29 the Hawthorns, Gretna,Dumfries for 2200gns 
• 2^nd 59  Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Marina 114^th of Kilnstown 
• 3^rd 58 Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Marina 113 of Kilnstown

Other leading prices

• Messrs G & C Neve & Son – Nadia of Haining House sold to Messrs WD & R Elliot, Burnfoot, Ewes, Langholm, Dumfriesshire for 1900gns 
• Mr W Henderson – Lizzie 984 of Whitehill sold to Messrs TR & KM Wallace for 1450gns 

Pedigree Junior  Bulling Heifer

• 1^st 72 Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Edna 90^th of Kilnstown sold to Messrs CA Jessop & Son, Moorland Farm, The Moorlands, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire for 2000gns 
• 2^nd 71 Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Hilda 11^th of Kilnstown  sold to Messrs CA Jessop & Son for 1550gns 
• 3^rd 75 Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Marina 116^th of Kilnstown  sold to Murray Cartington, Cartington Farm, Thropton, Morpeth for 1500gns 

Other Leading Prices

• Kilsntown Farms Ltd – Princess Violet of Kilnstown sold to Mr A Nixon and Miss A Pitman for 1600gns 

Ayr Show – 11^th 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.

LiveScot  Friday 22^nd and Saturday 23rd November 2024

Pedigree Calves:- Mr James Rae, The Grange, Castle Douglas 

Classes and Overall Beef Championship Judge:-  Mr Chris Penny, Gwern Yr Ychain, Powys

The pedigree calf classes at Scotland’s National Winter Show continue to go from strength to strength, showcasing a diverse range of breeds. Among the highlights was the Galloway section, which featured 10 impressive calves. The champion was Lady Diana 2773 of Romesbeoch, a senior heifer owned by Jim and Selina Ross of Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, and expertly exhibited by Doug Ross. This 13-month-old heifer, sired by Strathurr Yogi and is out of Lady Diana 1244 of Romesbeoch.

The reserve champion was Rogan Katie 3rd, a yearling exhibited by Dexter and Carolyn Logan of Greenhead, Alva, Stirlingshire. Sired by the AI bull Blackcraig Kodiac, she is out of Barlaes Katie 82nd, a 2019 purchase from Robert McTurk.

On the Friday evening, the Young Handler Competition also took place, with Lloyd Ross from Romesbeoch taking the first prize in the Galloway category, with Ramsay McKinnel from Balgray securing second place.

On Saturday, the homebred bullock Potato, owned by Peter Hunter Blair of Nether Cleugh, Dalry, claimed the Galloway Championship. Brought out by his son, Andrew Hunter Blair, this impressive 18-month-old bullock is sired by Klondyke Domino and out of Turbo’s Largo 1st Orrest. Weighing in at 614 kg, Potato was sold later in the day,  achieving £3.45 per kg, or £2,118.30 and  purchased by Ballards Butchers of Castle Douglas. Notably, this bullock is a full brother to last year’s champion.

LEADING AWARDS

Pedigree calf Class

Bull born between 1^st July 2023 and 31^st December 2023

• 1st    D & R Cornthwaite, 3 Vendace Drive, Lochmaben, Dumfries -  Upperclass of Balgray born 03/09/23 sire Blackcraig Kodiac dam Socialite of Balgray. 

 Bull born after 1^st of January 2024

• 1^st      Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Klondyke Instinct  born 04/04/23 sire Barquhill Buster, dam Klondyke Lovely    
•  2nd   James Campbell, Kypehill, Strathaven, Lanarkshire – Kypehill Stetson dob 12/01/24 sire Clerkhill Ranger dam Foxglove of Nether Cleugh. 
• 3^rd Klondyke Farms Ltd- Klondyke Impact born 22/03/24 sire Barquhill Buster dam Klondyke Pam 

Heifer born between 1^st July 2023 and 31^st December 2023

• 1^st J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Lady Diana 2773 of Romewbeoch born 18/10/23 sire Strathurr Yogi dam Lady Diana 1244 of Romesbeoch
• 2^nd D & C Logan, Greenhead, Alva, Stirling – Rogan Katie 3^rd born 16/11/23 sire Blackcraig Kodiac dam Barlaes Katie 82^nd 
• 3^rd D & R Cornthwaite – Ufemia of Balgray born 05/09/23 sire Blackcraig Kodiac dam Sarafina of Balgray  

Heifer born after 1^st January 2024

• 1^st Dexter & Carolyn Logan – Rogan Laura 2^nd born 01/04/24 sire Troloss Legend dam Rogan Lockdown Laura
• 2^nd Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Tia born 29/05/24 sire Blackcraig Drover dam Klondyke Quality
• 3^rd Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke True born 24/03/24 sire Barquhill Buster dam Klondyke Fiesta

Pure bred native bullock (any weight) 

• 1^st Firm of G Gray, Sunny Croft Humdinger (Aberdeen Angus)
• 2nd Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas  – Potato born 1905/23 s: Klondyke Domino d: Turbo’s Largo 1^st of Orrest   614 kgs sold for 345ppk or £2118.30 to Ballards Butchers, Castle Douglas
• 3^rd Jock Currie Carlinside – Trevor (Beef Shorthorn)
• 4^th Mr P Hunter Blair – Dalry-Chip born 21/03/23 sire Klondyke Domino dam Rhythm Zaffy of Nether Cleugh  580kgs sold for 335ppk  or £1940.00
• 5^th James Campbell – Juggernaut born 25/08/22  sire Kypehill Dynamite ,   722kgs sold for 318ppk or  £2300.00 to Chapmans Butchers. 

Winning Champion medal and Kennedy Moffat Perpetual Challenge trophy - Potato bred and exhibited by P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh. 

Glenkens Show – 17th August, 2024. Judge – Helen Ryman, North Kildarroch, Whauphill, Newton Stewart.

Continuing their winning streak, it was Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 from John, Ann, and Iain Finlay of Blackcraig who clinched the championship award at this popular, local show. This 35-month-old heifer, sired by Nucamp of Balgray and out of Blackcraig Blondchen Z850—herself a champion at The Great Yorkshire Show—has now added this title to her impressive list of accolades, having already been crowned champion at the Royal Highland and Dumfries shows.

The Reserve Champion title went to Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh, owned by Peter Hunter Blair of Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas. This October 2022-born heifer, also sired by Nucamp of Balgray and out of Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh, a daughter of Ladywells Notable 242N (Canada). She also has a successful history, as  having been Reserve Champion at Stewartry Show and Reserve Junior Champion at the Royal Highland Show.

Congratulations to young Archie McMillan who received the red, white and blue rosette in the young handlers competition. 

Leading Awards

Upton Cup  for Champion –   J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

Forbes Challenge Cup for Best opposite sex  J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock

Silver Challenge Cup for Best Calf bred by exhibitor  

Class Placings

Cow

1^st    J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas - , Blackcraig, Blondchen Z850, born11/10/2017, s.Blackcraig Xtreme, d.Blackcraig Blondchen W554

Heifer born before  1^st September 2022

1^st J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 born 02/01/21 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Blackcraig Blondchen Z850

Heifer born on or after 1st September 2022

1^st P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh born 04/10/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh

Bull calf born on or after 1^st September 2023

1^st  J & A Finlay  

Heifer calf born on or after 1^st September 2023 

1^st  Mr Allan McMillan, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas - Hope of Over Barskeoch,  born 05/11/2023 sire Explosion of Over Barskeoch dam Biddy Y of Over Barskeoch

Okehampton Show – Thursday 15^th August 2024. Judge:- Mr Sam Smythe, Woolhanger Estate, Exmoor.

Okehampton show is always one of the best shows for stock numbers and once again there were some good cattle on show in all the breeds. The weather did not play ball as the showery spells persisted all day. 

The Galloways were once again shown in the pens and the judge this year was Mr Sam Smythe who is the farm manager at Woolhanger Estate on Exmoor. There were two senior bulls forward and the judge gave the nod to Crossdykes Elgin shown by John Heard and family. This 3 year old bull is in his second season for the Heards and is turning into a nice bull. Miles Partridges’  Craigmuie Queensbury was in 2nd place and this is also a big stretchy bull.

In the incalf cow class the judge placed the Heard’s family - Fowley Glengoyne Beauty 1st shown with her spring born bull calf at foot. This was the first outing for this stretchy young cow. Once again Miles Partridge’s Rowtor Lucy stood in second. In the cow & calf class Fowley Jetstream Sally with her spring born bull calf was placed 1st.  This again was a big stretchy cow and had a nice calf at foot by Crossdykes Elgin and she then went on to be placed overall champion with the bull in reserve.

With no heifers forward numbers were slightly down but thanks go to all the exhibitors for turning out on a very wet day and also many thanks to the judge.