On Friday 10th November, 2017

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Judge:   Mr John Heard,  Hughslade Farm, Okehampton, Devon

Silverbell takes gold at Yorkshire show.  

With one of the largest entries of Galloways forward in recent years  it was disappointing a wet day awaited our old and new exhibitors, but as always a very warm welcome from our hosts David, Debs, Emma and Will at the Galloway bar made up for the rain.  

The Breed Champion and Junior Champion was Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way she was exhibited by  J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex. This junior heifer born September 2016 was purchased by Jason and Sarah from Dennis and Margaret Gall on their retirement.  Lady Silverbell is by Lochnagar of Gall-way and out of the Lady  Silverbell 6th of Gall-way, which goes back to the Silverbell family from the famous Corrie herd.  This very stylish heifer came from a   class of  8 junior heifers, the largest class of the day and one of the largest classes of Galloways seen at the Yorkshire Show in recent times.  The following day,  Lady Silverbell was again in the awards receiving the reserve interbreed junior championship, just behind the Limousin heifer.  

The reserve and male champion Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh was from Jim and Selina Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, this November 2011 born senior bull is by Blackcraig Quest and out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh.  He was second to the champion at the 2017 Royal Highland Show. 

The reserve female was the far travelled Blackcraig Bertha U452 from Mrs H Heerema, Balavil Estate, Balavil, Kingussie, Inverness shire, this September 2012 born Blackcraig Rasputin daughter was shown with her bull calf -  Strath Urr Yogi  at foot and very able shown by stockman Robert Marshall and daughter Ashley. 

The reserve male champion was Coldplay of Fingland exhibited by Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive and Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Cumbria.  This April 2011 born bull is the senior stock sire at Klondyke and is by Kirmabreck Monarch and out of Lady Polka 1st of Fingland

The Galloway breed were represented for the first time in many years in the all the interbreed team awards, pair, interbreed, group and junior group and we are delighted to report the group of Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, Blackcraig Bertha and  the pairs champion Sensation 1st of Troloss and Nancy 1st of Troloss were third in the interbreed Beef Group competition.

Once again David and Debs Heath kindly donated £100 for the new exhibitor  award, this year with more entries than in past years, there were three new exhibitor forward.    The winner of this award was  Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar. 

A very special thanks to David, Debs, Emma and Will for organizing the “Galloway Bar”  we  are very well looked after in our home from home,   it always surprises me how many people (and calf) we can get in that small “office”.

                          Leading Awards

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   J & S Wareham – Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-      J & S Wareham – Lady  Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Slitheroford Perpetual Trophy for Group of Three Animals owned and bred by exhibitor  :-   J & S Ross

Pair of Animals by the same sire:- Troloss Farms – Sensation 1st of Troloss and Nancy 1st of  .
Troloss – sired by Blackcraig Dec

Galloway Junior Champion :-  J & S Wareham – Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Champion  Male :-  J & S Ross – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Class Placings

Bull any age

1st     J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh , 
11/10/11, sire Blakcraig Quest                                                                                               
2nd     Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Coldplay of Fingland, 12/04/11, Sire Kirkmabreck Monarch
3rd     Mrs H Heerema, Balavil Estate, Balavil, Kingussie, Inverness shire – Strath Urr Yogi, 20/09/16 sire Blackcraig Vagabond
4th     Mr N  S Hammill, Pyegreave Farm, Langle, Macclesfield  - Tegnose Kodiak 08/05/15 sire Blackcraig Kodiac.       

  Cow any age

1st          Mrs H Heerema,-  Blackcraig Bertha 22/09/12 sire Blackcraig Rasputin
2nd         J & S Ross - Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch 28/09/11 sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
3rd         Heath and Gagg, Heatherfield, Wroot -  Emma’s Own Jasmine 10/12/13 sire Black Jack of Lanelybield.

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st August, 2015.

1st        J & S Ross - Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch 04/09/14 sire Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh
2nd       Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar - Sensation 1st of Troloss, 16/03/15 sire Blackcraig Dec
3rd       Troloss Farms - Nancy 1st of Troloss, 18/04/15 sire Blackcraig Dec

Heifer, born on after 1st September 2015

1st        J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth, Broadoack, East Sussex -  Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way, 30/09/16 sire Lochnagar of Gall-way
2nd       Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow – Harveys Zsa Zsa 11/09/15 sire Blackcraig Kodiac.
3rd        Troloss Farms - Belle 2nd of Troloss, 13/03/16 sire Troloss Jaguar
4th        J & S Ross -  Beauty 1806 of Romesbeoch 22/09/15 sire Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh
5th        J & S Wareham - Wareham’s Grace 3rd, 18/03/16 sire Ballavair Black Jack
6th        Troloss Farms -  Black Beauty 1st of Troloss 18/03/16 sire Blackcraig Dec
7th        Heath and Gagg -  Emma’s Own Matilda (Dun) 30/03/16 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna
8th        Heath and Gagg -  Ravenfield Naomi 25/12/15 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna

Group of Three Animals

1st              J & S Ross
2nd             Heath & Gagg

Pair of animals by the same sire

1st              Troloss  Farms
2nd             J & S Ross
3rd              Heath & Gagg

STAGS TAVISTOCK LIVESTOCK CENTRE

 

Tuesday 4th July 2017

A packed ringside saw Galloways top at 950 guineas for Wyn Winters’ stylish heifer Esmeralda of the Valley.  Wyn sold 3 heifers which were all purchased by the respected Galloway breeder Mr Tom Roskilly, Nutley Farms.

Reserve heifer was Steve and Richard Langdon’s Luckworthy Betty, changing hands for 820 guineas.  Third was the traditional heifer from Mr Clive Groves Voxham Lulu and sold for 740 guineas.

The auctioneers Stags, donated a bottle of Bells whisky and was won by the Jordan family with their quality Saler x Galloway bulling heifers purchased by Mr John Heard, Hughslade for £870.

Many thanks to our judges Crispin Alford and George Palmer, Stags Auctioneers and their staff.

The day concluded with a meal at The Forest Inn, Hexworthy where the hospitality was tops.

We would also like to thank our sponsors; Dartmoor Brewery, Tithe Barn Nutrients, Exmoor Hay & Straw, PFG Fabrication,  Duchy of Cornwall and W H Bond & Sons Ltd.

Judge –  Mr Andrew McConchie, Stryde Cottage, 8 Ramsay Wood, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire      

Galloways awarded Native Interbreed Team Award and  Interbreed Junior  Championship.

For the second year running, the impressive bull Blackcraig Sid from John, Ann, Iain and Kelly Finlay from Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas, clinched the Breed Champion award at Scotland’s premier event the Royal Highland Show.   The 7 year old,  senior stock bull Blackcraig Sid is by the homebred bull Blackcraig Nimrod, who is a previous National show winner  and out of Finmac Libby N195 an embryo John and Willie MacLean imported from Australia - Libby is also a former show cow winning at the Royal Highland show three times.    Sid has had an successful show career to date, as he was unbeaten last year, awards included Interbreed and National Show champion at Dumfries show.  

Taking the overall reserve and female  title was Jim and Selina Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries with Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch, this September 2014 born  Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh daughter came first in the largest class of the day, she is out of the famous Nerys line.    This was her second show outing.      Her sire - Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh  was reserve male champion in a repeat of the male championships from last year’s Highland show.   Turbo Tam  was purchased at 2013 Spring show and sale at Castle Douglas for 2000gns, he is by Blackcraig Quest and out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh. 

Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, by Biggar took home the reserve female champion with Sensation 1st of Troloss, expertly brought out by stockman Joe Cockburn stood second to the female and reserve overall champion, she is by Blackcraig Dec – Troloss’s senior stock sire which was purchased in 2014 for 3000gns and out of  Ben Lomond Keepsake.

Silverbell 12th of Gall-way from Jason and Sarah Wareham, Little Tottingworth, Broadoak, East Sussex was awarded Galloway Junior Champion and  then later on in the week was awarded supreme interbreed Junior Championship - a first for the Galloway breed.  Silverbell 12th  a 20 month old  Lochnagar of Gall-way daughter and out of the renowned Silverbell family was purchased privately from Dennis and Margaret Gall on their retirement. 

The reserve junior was the Strathurr Yogi, exhibited by new members and first time exhibitors at the show Balavil Estates, Kingussie, brought out by   stockman Robert Marshall, this 9month old bull is by Blackcraig Vagabond and out of Blackcraig Bertha which Robert sold to Balavil when he joined the company. 

As new exhibitors to the Galloway section, Balavil Estates received the new exhibitors prize of £100 which is presented  by David and Debs Heath.

Congratulations to the Galloway Native team,   J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Sid, J & S Ross – Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch and Balavil Esates – Blackcraig Bertha U452 who was place first in Native Breeds Interbreed Team Competition on the Saturday of the show over the other five native breeds.    An award the Galloways have not won since 2010.

Once again the Society was represented in the Breed Society Avenue with the exhibition stand -   we were delighted to welcome everyone to the stand, especially our overseas visitors which included, Germans, Dutch, Austrian and Canadian friends.  Thanks to our members who manned the stand and all our home bakers who provided goodies for everyone. 

Leading Awards

Champion Medal, Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy, The Dr Gillespie Memorial Challenge Trophy and cash prize for breed champion.
J & A Finlay                                                      Blackcraig Sid   

Rosette for best Junior Female
J & S Wareham                                                  Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Rosette for best Junior Bull,                                                                         
Balavil Estate                                                     Strathurr Yogi

Junior Champion Prize of £25, Rosette for best Junior Animal, 
J & S Wareham                                                   Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way 

Rosette for reserve Junior Animal 
Balavil Estate                                                      Strathurr Yogi

The Francis Gourlay Galloway Cattle Society Memorial Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Female
J & S Ross                                                           Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch

Rosette for reserve Female
Troloss Farms                                                       Sensation 1st of Troloss

The Galloway Cattle Society 100th Show Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Bull
J & A Finlay                                                          Blackcraig Sid

Rosette for best reserve bull
J & S Ross                                                            Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Bronze Medal for Breeder of best Bull
J & A Finlay

Rosette for herdsman in charge of best Animal.
Mr Iain Finlay

Rosette for best Animal bred by Exhibitor
J & A Finlay

The Reid- Walker Perpetual Challenge bowl for best Group, consisting of one Bull and two Females all being the property of one Exhibitor
J & S Ross

The Tordarroch Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Galloway Classes
J & S Ross

New Exhibitor Prize of £100 presented by David and Debs Heath, Yorkshire Show 
Won by Balavil Estate.

Male and Overall Champion – Messrs J Finlay with Blackcraig Sid

Reserve Male Champion – J & S Ross with Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Female Champion and Reserve Overall  – J & S Ross with Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch

Reserve Female Champion -  Troloss Farms  with Sensation 1st of Troloss

Junior Champion – J & S Wareham with Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Reserve Junior Champion –  Balavil Estate with Strathurr Yogi

Class placings 
 

FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2016         

1st  Troloss Farms, Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, by Biggar -  Delilah 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 300285, 01/05/2016, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Delilah, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Troloss Farms, Belle 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 200270, 13/03/2016, S: Troloss Jaguar, D: Troloss Belle, Breeder: Exhibitor

3rd J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield , East Sussex - Warehams Grace 3rd, UK268284 200180, 18/03/2016, S: Ballavair Black Jack, D: Barlaes Grace 75th, Breeder: Exhibitor
   
FEMALE born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2015           

1st  J & S Wareham, Lady Siverbell 12th  of Gall-Way, UK544700 300041, 30/09/2015, S: Lochnagar of Gall-Way, D: Lady Siverbell 6th of Gall-Way, Breeder: Messrs D & M Gall

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Rombesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries -  Beauty 1800 of Romesbeoch , UK582716 701800, 22/09/2015, S: Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh , D: Beauty 221 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor 

3rd McCornick, Mr Michael, Barquhill, Newton Stewart -  Barquhill Dusty K804, UK583299 100804, 24/09/2015, S: Barquhill Dominator, D: Blackcraig Dusty S392, Breeder: Exhibitor

4th Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchannan Street, Balfron, Glasgow - Harveys Zsa Zsa , UK543027 200208, 11/09/2015, S: Blackcraig Kodiac , D: Ben Lomond Vimto , Breeder: Exhibitor

FEMALE born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015       

1st Ross,  J. & S., Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch, UK582716 101668, 04/09/2014, S: Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, D: Nerys 418 of Romesbeoch, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Troloss Farms, Sensation 1st of Troloss, UK562728 700240, 16/03/2015, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Ben Lomond Keepsake, Breeder: Exhibitor

3rd McCornick, Mr Michael, Barquhill Dusty H747, UK583299 700747, 06/09/2014, S: Blackcraig Sid, D: Blackcraig Dusty S392, Breeder: Exhibitor

4th Troloss Farms, Mercedes 1st of Troloss, UK562728 100234, 17/02/2015, S: Troloss Impeccable, D: Troloss Charm, Breeder: Exhibitor

5th Troloss Farms, Nancy 1st of Troloss, UK562728 400251, 18/04/2015, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Catherine, Breeder: Exhibitor

6th Cornthwaite, Messrs D & R, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie - Lady Silverbell 11th of Gall-way, UK544700 200040, 29/09/2014, S: Lochnagar of Gall-way, D: Lady Silverbell 7th of Gall-way, Breeder: D & M Gall           

 
FEMALE, in Milk, born before 1st September 2014         

1st   Ross,  J. & S., Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET), UK582716 301306, 28/09/2011, S: Kirkmabreck Nimrod, D: Doon-of-Urr Nerys 42nd, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd  Balavil Estate,  Balavil, Kingussie, Perthshire - Blackcraig Bertha U452, UK582801 100452, 22/09/2012, S: Blackcraig Rasputin, D: Blackcraig Bertha O228, Breeder: J & A Finlay

3rd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaivie, Thornhill -  Klondyke Illusion, UK582312 400548, 02/10/2013, S: Klondyke Solution, D: Klondyke Yazmine, Breeder: Exhibitor
             

BULL born on or after 1st January 2015     

1st Balavil Estate, Strathurr Yogi, UK528232 500014, 20/09/2016, S: Blackcraig Vagabond, D: Blackcraig Bertha , Breeder: R & V Marshall

2nd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Klondyke Zoltar, UK582312 200637, 05/09/2015, S: Holsten Oder Y77, D: Klondyke Caprice, Breeder: Exhibitor 
 
            
BULL born on or before 31st December 2014       

1st Finlay, Messrs J, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas - Blackcraig Sid, UK582801 300363, 11/09/2010, S: Blackcraig Nimrod, D: Finmac Libby N195, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, UK582837 700215, 11/10/2011, S: Blackcraig Quest, D: Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh, Breeder: P Hunter Blair

 

 

Wednesday 24th May—EGM & AGM The Board Room, Harrison & Hetherington Ltd, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS

To approve the Society’s new Constitution.

In line with the Charity Commissioners we have updated our Constitution, we thought this was very necessary as it had not been updated since 1955! Our proposed Constitution can be found  (by clicking here) or if you would like a copy please contact the office.

 

Judge- Mr Drew Brown, Drumhumphry, Corsock, Castle Douglas.

Quality not quantity was the order of the day at the spring sale held at Harrrison and Hetherington’s Carlisle sale centre.   Vice president of the Society Mr Drew Brown took his champion and reserve female champions from the bulling heifer class, both from Robert McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas.  Taking the red, white and blue rosette was Barlaes Robina 37th, this April 2015 born Barlaes JFK daughter sold to Brendan Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone for 1550gns. The reserve champion was Barlaes Brownie 232nd, she is another Barlaes JFK daughter and sold to M/s Davies & Sons, Bailey Bog, Bwlch-Y-Sarnau, Rhayader, Powys for  joint top price of 1600gns.

The male champion was Troloss Kansas, from Troloss Farms Ltd, Elvanfoot, Biggar, Lanarkshire,  this Blackcraig Dec son is out of a homebred female, Troloss Charlotte, sold for 2600gns to M/s Medland, Wilminstone Hall, Wilminstone, Tavistock, Devon.  The reserve champion was Lord of Balgray from D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie, this 20 month old,  is by Ballavair Black Magic and out of Lady Silverbell 8th of Gall-way,  sold for 1450gns to Neil Dunphy, Drumachar Farm, Logiealmond, Perth.   The other Galloway bull sold also made 2600gns,  Unthank Arthur* from S Busby & Co, Unthank, Langholm is a Rebus of Nether Cleugh son and out of Tina 4th of Unthank* sold to M/s Thorpe, Winterbutt Lee Farm, Eagley Bank, Shawford, Rochdale, Lancashire.

Father and son team, Walter and Ian Henderson  from Whitehill, Lockerbie had a good day at the office when they sold their four pedigree in calf heifers to average £1365.  Joint top price and 1st prize heifer was Astrid 647 of Whitehill, a Mountbenger Colonel daughter, she sold for 1600gns to Mr Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland, Brampton.

Averages
3 Bulls £2327.50 (+£1540.50)
4 Heifers in calf £1365 (-£42)
19 Bulling heifers £1100.29 (+£83)
3 Cows and calves £693.33 (-£286)

Prize list
Class 1 -  Pedgiree Bull
1st        Troloss Farms, Troloss, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Troloss Kansas sold to M/s Medland, Wilminstone Hall, Wilminstone, Tavistock, Devon for 2600gns
2nd       S Busby & Co, Unthank, Langholm -  Unthank Arthur* (appen) sold to M/s Thorpe, Winterbutt Lee Farm, Eagley Bank, Shawforth, Rochdale, Lancashire for 2600gns.

Class 2 – Pedigree Bull
1st        D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie – Lord of Balgray sold to Mr N Dunphy, Drumachar Farm, Logiealmond, Perth for 1450gns 
2nd       Troloss Farms – Troloss Kingfisher

Class 3 – Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st        Walter J Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie – Astrid 547 of Whitehill sold to Mr Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland for 1600gns
2nd       Walter J Henderson – Lady Ann 630 of Whitehill sold to Judith Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland for 1400gns
3rd        Walter J Henderson – Astrid 649 of Whitehill sold to M/s Richardson & Son, High Row, Lupton, Carnforth, Lancashire for 1050gns
4th        Walter J Henderson – Lizzie 629 of Whitehill sold to Mr Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland for 1150gns

Class 4 – Pedigree bulling heifer
1st        Robert J McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Barlaes Robina 37th sold to Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone for 1550gns
2nd       Robert J McTurk – Barlaes Brownie 232nd sold to M/s Davis & Sons, Bailey Bog, Bwlch-Y-Sarnau, Rhayader, Powys for 1600gns 
3rd        G & K Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet – Tamara 88th of High Creoch sold to Judith Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland for 1050gns

Other leading prices
Robert J McTurk – Barlaes Brownie 230th sold to Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone for 1500gns
Robert J McTurk – Barlaes Grace 91st sold to Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone for 1550gns
Robert J McTurk – Barlaes Brownie 231st sold to Mr G Noble, West Acres, Kirklinton, Carlisle, Cumbria for 1280gns

 

Judge Mr Robert, Balavil Home Farm, Balavil Estate, Kingussie

Champions

Female Champion – J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock – Blackcraig Bertha W560 sold to Balavil Estate, Kingussie, Inverness-shire for 4400gns

Reserve  Female Champion – Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry – Countess Wendy of Nether Cleugh to Balavil Estate for 3000gns

Overall Male Champion & Senior Champion  – J  & A Finlay, Blackcraig Xcaliver sold to Mr WF Welsh, Lochurr, Moniaive, Thornhill for 4000gns

Reserve Overall Male Champion & 2 Year old Male Champion – Troloss Farms Ltd, Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Troloss Knockout  sold to J,M & D Maxwell, Ben Lomond Blairvockie, Rowardennan, Drymen for 4500gns

Reserve 2 Year old Male Champion – Mr J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick – Bowanhill William Wallace sold to RA & JP Cornelius, West Rose, St Breward, Bodmin for 2000gns

Reserve Senior Champion –  J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Xman

Junior Champion – J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Yorker of Romesbeoch sold to Troloss Farms Ltd, Troloss Farm, Elvanfoot, Bigger for 1800gns

Reserve Junior Champion – Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry,  Xorro of Over Barskeoch sold to DW Gourlay & Co, Craigmuie, Moniaive for 4000gns. 

Top Prices
Top Female Price -4400gns for the Female Champion – Blackcraig Bertha W560 to Balavil Estate
Top Male Price – 5000gns for Lot 13 Louis of Balgray to HH Kraft, Germany  & Lot 20 Xavi of Kilnstown to J Robertson, Becks, Langholm.

Averages
21 bulls  -   2638gns (+163gns) for 5 more sold
14 Bulling heifers  -  1417gns (+77gns) for 2 less sold 
12 Incalf heifers -   2212gns (+578) for 1 less sold
1 steer 1000gns.

PRIZE LIST

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

CLASS 1

1 Kirkstead

2 Barlaes

CLASS 2

9 Troloss

4 Troloss

5 Balgray

7 Troloss

CLASS 3

12 Bowanhill

13 Balgray

15 Romesbeoch

16 Fingland

CLASS 4

23 Blackcraig

24 Blackcraig

20 Kilnstown

25 Blackcraig

CLASS 5

27 Romesbeoch

28 Over Barskeoch

CLASS 6

30/31 Ardoch

34/35 Barquhill

32/33 Ardoch

CLASS 7

37 Troloss

39 Troloss

36 Barquhill

CLASS 8

41 Ballavair

40 Ballavair

CLASS 9

46 Blackcraig

43 Blackcraig

49 Blackcraig

45 Blackcraig

CLASS 10

59 Nether Cleugh

53 Drumhumphry

57 Romesbeoch

58 Nether Cleugh

CLASS 11

No entries

CLASS 12

61 Kilnstown Steer

LOT NO

    ANIMAL

GNS

Purchaser

1

Kirkstead Warrior

1800

Steve Langdon, Criptor Farm  Sandford, Spiney

2

Barlaes Online

3600

RKG Farms, Irelandton, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright

3

Barlaes Onward

4000

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

4

Troloss Knight Rider

N/S

5

Leo of Balgray

3000

H H Kraft, Germany

6

Ben Lomond Tamdhu

1600

W J Henderson, Whitehill, Corrie, Lockerbie

7

Troloss Kasabian

3000

ZG Muetzel & Greiger, Germany

8

Unthank Aedan

1100

Han Seehusen, Germany

9

Troloss Knockout

4500

J M & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Rowardennan, Drymen

10

Wrangler of Nether Cleugh

N/S

11

Ballavair Inspiration

800

H O’Donnell, Drunfries, Clondany, Ireland

12

Bowanhill William Wallace

2000

RA  & JP Cornelius, West Rose, St Breward, Bodmin

13

Louis of Balgray

5000

HH Kraft, Germany

14

Ballavair Idealist

1000

S Smith, Thesmeak, Alturnun Launceston

15

Xola of Romesbeoch

1600

FC Yeo, Bowlick House, Launceston, Cornwall

16

Messi of Fingland

1400

R McIntosh & Co, Outer Huntly, Ashkirk, Selkirk

17

Laird of Balgray

1600

Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd, Hart Manor, Eskdalemuir, Langholm

18

Troloss Kingfisher

N/F

19

Lord of Balgray

N/F

20

Xavi of Kilnstown

5000

J Robertson, becks Langholm

21

Klondyke Zoltar

N/S

22

Klondyke Zodiac

2000

NJ & AM Barrett, T/A Glenariff Pedigree Livestock, Glenariff, Avon Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

23

Blackcraig Xcaliber

4000

WF Welsh, Lochurr, Moniaive, Thornhill

24

Blackcraig Xpel

2600

Mr Smith Wylliesyke, Gilsland, Carlisle

25

Blackcraig Xman

N/S

26

Yogie of Romesbeoch

N/F

27

Yorker of Romesbeoch

1800

Troloss Farms Ltd, Troloss Elvanfoot, Biggar

28

Zorro of Over Baskeoch

4000

DW Gourlay & Co, Craigmuie, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire

Unled Section

30

Kathleen 600183 of Ardoch

750

S Smith, Thesmeak, Alturnun Launceston

31

Marguerite of Ardoch*

1150

M/s Hogg, Milnholm, Langholm

32

Fenella of Ardoch*

550

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

33

Kathleen 200193 of Ardoch

800

Steve Langdon, Criptor Farm  Sandford, Spiney

34

Barquhill Lady Stanley

1000

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

35

Barquhill Nancy H765

1000

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

36

Barquhill Noreen H774

1000

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

37

Amber 1st of Troloss

2000

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

38

Molly 1st of Troloss

N/F

39

Linda 1st of Troloss

1600

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

40

Ballavair Hadly

1350

Judith Brearly, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Clevelan

41

Ballavair Helena

2200

M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington

42

Lady Diana 1669 of Romesbeoch

N/F

43

Blackcraig Betha W548

3200

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

44

Blackcraig Hilda W556

3100

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

45

Blackcraig Hilda W559

1500

DA Armitage 35 Old Park Road, Downpatrick

46

Blackcraig Bertha W560

4400

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

47

Blackcraig Joan W562

N/F

48

Barquhill Noreen H755

1800

G Becker, Germany

49

Blackcraig Star W584

3800

B Crawshaw, Broadley Field, Whitworth, Rochdale

50

Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh

N/F

51

Barqhuill Elena H760

2000

R Jamrog, Germany

52

Barquhill Blodchen H759

1300

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

53

Drumhumphry Yvonne 1131

1500

J Heard, Hughslade Farm, Okehampton, Devon

54

Drumhumphry Yvette 1138

1700

DA Armitage 35 Old Park Road, Downpatrick

55

Beaty 1691 of Romesbeoch

2000

B Crawshaw, Broadley Field, Whitworth, Rochdale

56

Drumhumphry Yuletine 1144 (Red)

1500

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederg

57

Daisy 1705 of Romesboech

1000

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

58

Gipsy Wanda of Nether Cleugh

1200

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

59

Countess Wendy of Nether Cleugh

3000

Balavil Estates, Kingussie, Inverness shire

60

Beauty 1817 of Romesbeoch

N/F

61

Kilnstown Farms Ltd - Steer

1000

J W Paterson & Son, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk, Stranraer

 

Friday 24th February, 2017    Show to commence at 9.00am

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All Galloway Cattle will be pre tested and certified clear of Lepto and IBR at the Spring show and sale at Castle Douglas if exhibitors are not members of a Hi Health Scheme. 

The Galloway Cattle Society would like to announce that  all cattle at the premier Spring Show and Sale held at Castle Douglas on Friday 17th February 2017 will be pre tested and certified clear of Lepto and IBR also BVD accredited in line with government rules.  Chairman Mr Scott McKinnon said “this will enable both pedigree and commercial purchasers to buy with confidence and ensure that they are not compromising their own herd health”

Auctioneer Mr Robin Anderson  congratulated the Society on this new rule “Purchasers, both pedigree and commercial, want to buy breeding stock with a known health status, this new rule will ensure this and bring the Galloway breed in line with other breeds”.
Galloway cattle are one of the oldest  of the UK’s native breeds and originates from Dumfries and Galloway,   the premier sale is held in Castle Douglas every February,  this year there are 61 cattle forward, 29 bulls, 31 females and 1 steer for sale.   The judge is well known stockman Mr Robert Marshall who in partnership with the Finlays, Blackcraig purchased the record price female, Penninghame Susan.  Mr Marshall is well known in both  the show and sale rings  and has shown at both local and national shows, with much success.  

The Society would also like to announce a change to the category for the William Heughan Trophy,  this trophy was presented by Lady MacRobert in memory of the famous opera singer Mr William Heughan to the Society -  at the time it was for  the “best three heifers by the same sire”.   To enable more entries, the Society  has altered the rules to read “Best three heifers from the same exhibitor”.

Deep in the middle of the East Sussex countryside, Little Tottingworth Farm sits in a hollow overlooking the beautiful High Weald. With the farm originally purchased in 1957 by Dennis and Ruby Browning, some fifty years later is it still in the same family today run by their grandchildren Sarah and Michael together with Sarah’s husband Jason.

Sarah has been running the farm with the family over the last twenty years. The 400 acres of grassland together with a further rented 70 acres is farmed with herds of Limousin, British Blue and Galloway cattle, together with a flock of sheep. What also makes Tottingworth special in this farming age is the successful small abattoir that is central to the farm, serving the farming community throughout the south east. With the recent expansion of a larger farm shop and café this year, this farm is keeping modern and changing with the times.

Jason moved up from the West Country in 2004 bringing his own haulage business together with his own show cattle. What started as a few cross bred show cattle and some British Blues has grown into a successful showing partnership over the last decade. Jason and Sarah bought their first Galloway in 2008 and their passion for the breed has now extended into a herd of twenty, fifteen Galloways with five belted. They join a herd of one hundred commercial cows at Tottingworth.

In 2012 they introduced a Galloway bull, Ballavair Black Jack after discovering how well the Galloway eats through the home produced beef they sell through their own farm shop. Running the bull with commercial cows as well as using him for their pedigree cows, has proved a hit with their customers buying top quality beef direct from the farm.

Success with the Galloways has not only be proved with their home produced beef but in the showing sector as well. At the Christmas shows, the Galloway crosses won the native cross calf and overall calf champion at the East of England Smithfield Festival last year. Double-O-Seven which is a steer calf that Sarah and Jason’s young son Ali has bred from his Blue Cross Cow with their Ballavair Black Jack bull. In 2014 they won the Best Cross Bred Native at the Highland Show with Cheeky Vimto and again in 2016 with Double-O-Seven. Their homebred Galloway heifer Warehams Grace 2nd was this year’s female champion at Heathfield Show, second in the Highland Show and champion AOB at Edenbridge Show.

So what is the future for the Galloways at Tottingworth Farm? “Our major aim is to expand the Galloways and to have this breed as the main herd at Tottingworth by putting a Galloway cross with pure Galloways. With the recent expansion of our farm shop, we want to keep offering high quality homebred produced beef to our customers. By using a Galloway also with continental commercial cows, this produces a very tasty beef product. Together with our home produced lamb and locally sourced pork, this have proved to be popular bringing customers to the shop and dining in the café. We feel strongly in producing locally produced meat and are very proud that the Galloways are expanding here in Sussex”.

Sarah added “We also find the hardy Galloways an effortless breed to calve and they tend to give us an easy time in the spring. We also dedicated a Belted Galloway in our new logo for the farm, as we feel very strongly in supporting this breed. We will continue to show them across the country highlighting what a super native herd of cattle they are.”

The Wareham’s Galloway herd at Tottingworth Farm certainly look at home on the hillside grazing over the Sussex High Weald. It is very pleasing to know that they are here to stay.