Judge Mr K Van Hollen, Am Buchholz 8 24321 Gieka, Germany.

A round trip of 220 miles, certainly paid off for the Maxwell Family, Blairvockie Farm, Rowandennan,  Drymen, Glasgow for they received top honours at the Galloway National Show held at Border Union Show, Kelso.  

The busy ringside, which had come to help celebrate the Society’s Bi centenary saw German judge Mr Karl Van Hollen give the championship rosette to    Klondyke Raider,  this 2008 born bull  is by the German import Holsten Ed N54.     He was bred by Klondyke Farms Ltd, Moniaive, Thornhill  and was purchased in a private deal in 2010.  Raider has had a very successful year to date, as he was male and reserve overall champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show.  Mr Van Hollen explained in perfect English that his champion “ was very complete, well muscled, long and a good walker” he went on to comment “ the standard of animals were of highest quality, especially the heifers”. 

The reserve overall champion,  female and junior champion was from Messrs J Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas,  very ably showen by son Iain,   this very stylish 2011 born heifer    Blackcraig Noreen T433,   is a Finmac Norseman daughter and out of famous show cow Blackcraig Noreen L122, previous winner of the 2006 and 2011 Royal Highland Shows.    She has also had a successful year, as she was reserve female and junior champion at 2013 Royal Highland Show.

The reserve male champion was exhibited by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries ,  Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, this October 2011 born was bred by Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry and  was purchased by the Ross family at 2013 Spring Sale.  His sire is Blackcraig Quest and   out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh. He was male champion at the Great Yorkshire show.  

Another from the Ross Family’s strong line up was reserve female  Moira 408 of Romesbeoch is a Kingpin of Nether Cleugh daughter and out of Doon of Urr Moira 79th, this 2005 born cow was shown with heifer calf at foot. 

BULL BORN BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011.
1st        J, M & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Rowandenna, Drymen – Klondyke Raider, sire Holsten Ed.

BULL BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011.
1st         J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, sire Blackcraig Quest

COW IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2009
1st        J & S Ross – Moira 408 of Romesbeoch, sire Kingpin of Nether Cleugh
2nd       Klondyke Farms Ltd,  Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Klondyke Dancing Girl, sire Holsten Ed

COW IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2009 AND BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2010.
1st        J & S Ross – Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch.

HEIFER IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011
1st       J & S Ross -  Beauty 1185 of Romesboech, sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
2nd        J & S Ross – Daisy 1177 of Romesboech, sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
3rd        Klondyke Farms Ltd,– Klondyke Future, sire Klondyke Magnum.
4th        J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Dumfries – Blackcraig Noreen S379, sire Blackcraig Nimrod
5th        D & R Conrthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie – Neave U of Over Barskeoch, Sire Barlaes Fearless.

HEIFER BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011
1st       J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen T423, sire Finmac Norseman
2nd        J & S Ross – Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch (ET) sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
3rd        Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Foxglove Tulip of Nether Cleugh, sire Blackcraig Quest.
4th        J & S Ross – Kalinka  1295 of Romesbeoch, sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
5th        Peter Hunter Blair – Countess Toffee of Nether Cleugh, sire Blackcraig Quest
6th        Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Gorgeous, sire Holsten Lord
7th        D & R Cornthwaite – Hazel of Balgray, sire Highland Monarch of Gall-way

HEIFER CALF BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012
1st        J & S Ross – Moira 1465 of Romesbeoch.  
2nd        Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Harmony, sire Schornwilder Xantos 

PAIR OF ANIMALS
1st        J & S Ross
2nd        J & A Finlay
3rd        Klondyke Farms Ltd
4th        Peter Hunter Blair
5th        D & R Cornthwaite.

Judge Mr Andrew McConchie, Mains of Penninghame, Newtown Stewart

The Yorkshire sun shone on  the  Ross team from Shawhead, Dumfries,  Jim, Selina, Carolyn,  Haydon and Logan from Romesbeoch     secured the overall,  female champion, reserve champion,  native junior championship and male champion at England’s Premier Agricultural Event. 

The female, overall champion and native junior champion was a 2011 born embr  heifer Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch she   is by the herd’s senior stock bull, Kirkmabreck Nimrod which was purchased at Autumn 2008 Society sale and  out of a Doon of Urr  Nerys 42nd.   Nerys 42nd is a previous champion at the Society’s National show  and won many local show, she has produced   5 stock bulls which are currently in pedigree herds.   The reserve female and reserve overall was their  senior heifer Beauty 1185 of Romesbeoch again by Nimrod, this March 2011 born heifer is out of Beauty C704 of Romesbeoch.

The male champion was the only male entry,   Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh was purchased by the Ross family at 2013 Spring Sale.  His sire is Blackcraig Quest and he is  out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh.

This was a record entry for Galloways at this prestigious event,  with 13 Galloways and 5 exhibitors, three of them being new exhibitors at the show.  The Society would like to thank everyone who exhibited and the Heath/ Gagg team for running the “office”,  is was a very enjoyable few days, which was made even better when the sun shone.    

Leading Awards

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   J & S Ross, Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch
Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-      J & S Ross, Nerys 1307 of  Romesbeoch

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

Galloway Junior Champion :-  J & S ross, Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch

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

Class Placings

Bull any age
1st               J & S Ross, Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Cow any age
1st               J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead -  Dumfries Moira 408 of Romesbeoch
2nd              Heath & Gagg, Hethersgill, Field Lane,  Wroot  - Kirkstead Amber
3rd              Mr DK Jeary,  Hawthron Farm, High Road, Briston, Norfolk  - Thurning Yasmin 6th

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2010 and 31st August, 2011.
1st              J & S Ross,  Beauty 1185 of Romesbeoch
2nd              J & S Ross – Daisy 1177 of Romesboech
3rd              Mr H McEleavey, Romesboech, Shawhead – Beauty 1174 of Romesbeoch
4th              Heath & Gagg – Emma’s own Over Dun
5th              Mr DK Jeary – May 18th of Romesbeoch
6th              Mr S O Turner, Dalshangan Wood, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Lady Independence of Dalshangan Wood.

Heifer, born on after 1st September 2011
1st              J & S Ross – Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch (ET)
2nd              J & S Ross- Nery 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET)
3rd              Heath & Gagg – Emma’s Own Dun Spending

Group of Three Animals
1st              J & S Ross

Pair of animals by the same sire
1st              J & S Ross
2nd              J & S Ross
3rd              Heath & Gagg

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.  

Vice Chairman Andrew Hunter Blair auctions off “slaves” at the recent Royal Highland Show to raise funds for the Group’s overseas trip to Germany.   £371 was raised by  5 “slaves” for the 2014  trip.  More “slaves” will be auctioned off at our National Show to be held at Border Union Show on Saturday 27th July.  Contact the office for more details. 

THE FUTURE IS TRADITIONAL

The Galloway Cattle Society believe the future of beef production in the United Kingdom lies in the long established, yet lately forgotten worth of a delicious piece of meat. 

With the price of beef soaring,  consumers are looking for something extra special to justify their additional spend.  They expect to purchase something more superior than the “average”.  The recent ‘horse-gate’ scandal has emphasised the necessity to source locally.    The Galloway Society is certain that along with a return to old style values when shopping for meat, there will emerge a movement of consumers who demand delicious flavour  and eating quality.  In short - beef as it should be.

Galloway beef has a major role play in the revival of the Traditional  reputation  of meat. The Galloway has maintained the breed qualities and traits which ensure the end product  has the distinctive, delicious flavour and excellent eating quality which guarantees a unique beef product.   Its preeminence has gained the attention of some of the finest restaurants in Scotland – The Gleneagles Hotel - to name but a few. 

“Well handled Galloway beef is like a really good premium malt whisky, it’s got depth and texture and is distinctive. Our whisky is revered around the world, this quality of beef should be exactly the same”says Jim Fairley, six year breeder of Galloways at Logiealmond and a dedicated convert to and advocate of the rewards of this breed.

So much for the desirability of this unique breed for the consumer ….what are the benefits for its producers?

The Galloway differentiates itself from its rivals on a wide range of  levels and those unfamiliar with them will find it has evolved to meet the requirements of new markets.

Jim Fairley commented,  “I wanted a cow that was good natured, would graze the extensive rough ground, was minimum labour and cost, but at the same time could produce a product that our customers would come back for. The Galloway cow does all these things, I wouldn’t be without them”.   

The inference to traditional in the Galloway Society’s new strap line  isn’t just about the end product. 

From the perspective of the producer the key lies with the suckler cow and this is where the breed really excels.  The Galloway is the perfect breeding cow; renowned for easy calving.  An excellent mother with an abundance of milk, she will often rear calves well into her teens.   

For proponents of The Galloway, the ‘icing on the cake’ is its measurably lower input costs.   Comparisons have shown a Galloway cow’s nutritional requirements are significantly below those of a continental breed and they are easily wintered outdoors.  And, once perceived as small breed, the Galloway has developed a larger framed carcass with bullocks between 23 – 30 months achieving R4L and R4H carcasses.

Victoria Hogg from the Beanley Galloway Herd, Alwnick believes in the importance of benchmarking to accurately assess the success and viability of the herd.

Victoria says “Costing and benchmarking our herd has confirmed to us, that the Galloway as a suckler herd is a profitable option”

This may be difficult to comprehend for the commercial continental breeder – and switching to any native breed means embracing a complete change in mindset. The current challenges facing livestock farmers in the UK including extreme weather conditions and continually raising prices may encourage even the most steadfast of farmers to consider alternatives.

The new branding reflects the desire of the Galloway Society to maintain the traditional integrity of the Galloway breed, whilst ensuring it becomes a market leader in the future of locally sourced beef.

Chairman of the Society, Andrew Waugh said  “ We already have an amazing brand which originates from the provenance of this proud native breed, now we need to harness it and let people know just how good this breed really is.”

Ultimately it is the consumer who leads market demand and the Galloway Society believe that the strong brand, which already differentiates the Galloway, offers exceptional traditional eating quality, provenance and local traceability – which is exactly what  future consumers will be looking for.

The Galloway Society is encouraging producers who are looking to explore new options in beef production to switch to Galloway - a provider of increased profit, reduced costs (without cutting corners) - the ability to increase sale value and stretch margins

Those who are open to new and gainful  opportunities in the beef sector will find a bright future in the Galloway breed.

The Young Members Group is going from strength to strength, they recently had another meeting and elected Mr Andrew Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead as Chairman and Mr Andrew Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry as Vice Chairman.

They have great enthusiasm and have planned a few events, like a visit to David and Rosemary Cornthwaite’s Balgray Limousin and Galloway herd in early May, a visit to Bowanhill later on in the summer, the young stockmans programme at the Scottish Winter Fair and a new cattle clipping competition.

They are in the process of planning an overseas trip to Germany to visit Berlin’s “Greenweek” in January, and to raise funds the group is having a slave auction at the Royal Highland Show and National Show. If you can do with some extra help, please come and buy your slave.

For more details on the Slave Auction or joining, please contact the office or you can also contact Andrew Tullie on 07821 362804 or Andrew Hunter Blair on 01644 430495

For up to date information on activities follow them on facebook.

FRIDAY 1ST MARCH, 2013.

Judge Mr Robin Elliot, Burnfoot, Ewes, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

Galloways were very much in demand at the Society Sale held at Harrison and Hetherington’s Carlisle Sale Centre.   A packed ringside witness increased averages, which included a four-figure rise for bulls and only two animals not sold.    Many potential purchasers would return home empty handed, as there was not enough entries to fulfil purchaser’s demands.    

Top price of the day was for Parknook Thunder   from RH & JR Little, Parknook, Bewcastle, this May 2010 born son of Parknook Winner and out of Barlaes Grace 59th sold for 3200gns to M/s Pattinson, Hotbank, Bardon Mill, Hexham.

The male champion from Mr J Carr-Ellison, Hedgeley Farms, Powburn, Alnwick was Beanly Colombo, a Penninghame Nipper son and out of Blarcreen Princess, this 22 month old sold to  Ardnaw Farms Ltd, Ellary Estate, Achanish, Lochgilphead, Argyll for 3000gns. 

The female champion and top female price was from the   Fergusson/McTurk team, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas,   Barlaes Grace 78th  an 2011 born bulling heifer is by the homebred sire Barlaes Colossus, she sold for 2000gns to M/s Weeks, Twynffilkins, Woodfieldside, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales. 

The reserve female champion was Drumhumphry Lady Noble 815 from Andrew M Brown, Drumhumphry, Corsock, Castle Douglas,  this September 2010 born Lord of Gall-way daughter made 1500gns and is off home with Mr Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria.  Mr Ireland also purchased the day’s second top price, Barlaes Katie 55th   another Barlaes Colossus daughter she sold for 1800gns. 

Society Chairman, Mr Andrew Waugh, Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle secured 1700gns each for his pair of bulling heifers, these Orinocho of Over Barskeoch daughters sold to Mr Robinson, Newhouse Farm, Holwich, Middleton-In-Teesdale, Barnard Castle.  

Averages
5 Bulls £2478  (+£1043)
6 Heifers in calf or in milk £1149.75 (-£180)
12 Bulling heifers £1548.75 (+£181.50)
5 Cows £1165

Leading Awards
Lady Hudson Cup Winner for best pedigree male:-  Mr J Carr-Ellison,  Beanly Colombo.

Mitchelson Cup Winner for best pedigree female: -  R & M Fergusson, Barlaes Grace 78th

Class Placings

Class 1  Pedigree Bull
1st    J Carr- Ellison, Hedgeley, Powburn, Alnwick,  Beanley Colombo  to Ardnaw Farms Ltd, Ellary Estate, Achanish, Lochgilphead, Argyll for 3000gns
2nd    G & K Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet, Mascot of High Creoch to Mr Robinson, Ottercops, Kirkwhelphington, Newcastle Upon Tyne for 2200gns
3rd    RH & JR Little, Parknock, Bewcastle, Carlisle,  Parknook Thunder  to M/s Pattinson, Hotbank, Bardon Mill, Hexham for 3200gns

Class 2  Heifer in Calf or in Milk
1st  Mr W J Henderson, Whitehill, Corrie, Lockerbie, Clare 474 of Whitehill to Mr P Stobart, finney Green Cottage, Glionby, Carlisle for 1150gns
2nd  Mr W J Henderson, Lizzie 461 of Whitehill to Mr Benn, Field Head Farm, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria for 900gns
3rd   Mr P J Robinson, Otterbops, Kirkwhelphington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Narcissus of Ottercops Moss (Dun) to Mr Cornelius, West Rose, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall for 1550gns

Class 3 Pedigree Bulling Heifer
1st   R & M Fergusson, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas, Barlaes Grace 78th to   M/s Weeks, Twynffilkins, Woodfieldside, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales for 2000gns 
2nd  AM Brown, Drumhumphry, Corsock, Drumhumphry Lady Noble 815 to Mr Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria for 1500gns  
3rd  AM Brown, Drumhumphry Lady Heather 783 to Mr Ireland for 1500gns

Judges:-Hannah Dickinson, Brockstone, Kentmere & Alan Nison, Union Road, Gretna, Dumfriesshire. 

 A packed ringside of both new and existing purchasers saw increased averages and  98% clearance  at the Society sale held  Harrison & Hetherington’s, Carlisle sale centre.      With the wet weather and lack of fodder still on people minds, it was pleasing to see cattle keenly bid for, with many people going home empty handed and will be looking for cattle in the spring. 

Once again the trophies were keenly contested,  the female champion and winner of the Marshall Jackson Cup was from local exhibitor  Mr Gordon Kyle, Spoutbank Farm, Walton, Carlisle, Cumbria with a  three year old heifer with Bluegrey calf at foot, Hilary of Spoutbank* which was bred by Mr J D Brown, Bridgemark, Dalry.  She is a Norrie of Romesbeoch daughter and sold to the judge Hannah Dickinson for  B Dickinson & Co, Kendal  for 1400gns. 

The reserve female was from  Mr Peter Jackson, Roan Farm, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, Roan Border Michelle a 2010 born senior bulling heifer,   is by Huntly Oddball and out of a home bred cow, Roan Border Alice.   She sold to regular purchaser   M/s White, Hartsgarth, Newcastleton for 1200gns

The best price in the pedigree section was from  Society Chairman Mr Andrew Waugh’s Kilnstown herd with  1720gns for Bridget 20th of Kilnstown, this AI sire Orinocho of Over Barskeoch daughter is off home with Mr M Harding, Allendale, Hexham.

Next, at 1,400gns, was Lilac 16th of Miefield from Mr W McMorran, Kirkcudbright. A daughter of Zeppelin of High Creoch, she sold with a 9-week old Bluegrey bull calf at foot to A Haggas, Skipton, North Yorkshire. 
Following this was a run of three in-calf/in-milk heifers from Mr GJ  Kyle, Walton, Cumbria which all commanded 1,400gns. Hilary of Spoutbank the Female Champion. Drumlea Rose, a Boris of Haining House daughter was bid to the same price, closely followed by Drumlea Dusky Rose, sired by Popeye of Over Barskeoch. Picking up all three was B Dickinson & Co, Kendal, Cumbria.

AVERAGES
13 Heifers in calf or in milk £1171.16, (+£51.16)
17 Bulling heifers £933.88, (+£216.91)
6 Cows in calf or in milk £646.63(-£553.33)

LEADING AWARDS

Marshall Jackson Cup ( Champion Female) Won by Mr GJ  Kyle, Spoutbank, Hilary of Spoutbank*

Solmain Cup (Best Junior Bulling Heifer)  Won by Mr G J Kyle,  Drumlea Rose &  Drumlea Dusky Rose

Issac Hedley Cup (Best Pair Calving Heifers)  Won by Kilnstown Farms Ltd, May 18th of Kilnstown

Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st    Mr G J Kyle, Spoutbank – Hilary of Spoutbank * to B Dickinson & Co, Brockstone, Kentmere, Kendal for 1400gns
2nd   Mr G J Kyle, Spoutbank – Drumlea Dusky Rose to B Dickinson & Co for 1400gns
3rd   M/s G & K Gilligan – Mima 16th of High Creoch to SH Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland for 950gns

Pedigree senior bulling heifer
1st   Mr P Jackson - Roan Border Michelle to  GH White & Son, Hartsgarth, Newcastle, Roxburghshire for 1200gns
2nd Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Bridget 20th of Kilnstown to M Harding, High Frost Hall, Allendale, Hexham for 1720gns
3rd Miss F Henderson, Whitehill – Maggie of Mains Meadow (Dun) to Messrs Anderson,  Dumfries for an Irish purchaser who is starting a new herd for 650gns

Pedigree junior bulling heifer
1st   Kilnstown Farms Ltd – May 18th of Kilnstown to DK Jeary, Hawthorn Farm, High Road, Briston Melton Constable, Norfolk
2nd    Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Bridget 22nd of Kilnstown to N Ireland, Newhouse Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria for 1200gns

The rain stayed off for the judging at the Galloway Cattle Society’s National Show which this year,   was held at the Westmorland County Show, Cumbria.    A quality show of Galloways awaited well known judge Mr Willie MacLean, Inverglen, Barcaldine, Argyll and the record breaking crowd which makes it one of  largest one day shows in the UK.    There was much celebration for the Ross Family, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries as they took the overall champion, female, reserve junior and reserve male awards.  Their overall and female champion was Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch. this 30 month old incalf heifer is by  Kirkmabreck Nimrod, she was first prize at this year’s Royal Highland Show, breed champion and reserve interbreed champion at the Great Yorkshire Show   Daisy 1177 of Romesbeoch secured the reserve junior award,  this January 2011 born heifer is also  by Kirkmabreck Nimrod.   The reserve male was Murphy of Romesbeoch, this eight year old bull is by Lochdochart Gary and was reserve male champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show.   

It was a tremendous day for the McMillan Family, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, showing under the name of Messrs Wallace, their two year old heifer Urica of Over Barskeoch secured the junior championship, reserve female and reserve overall awards.  She is by a home bred sire, Greenloop Limited Edition and is the first heifer calf from Beatrice M of Over Barskeoch. Urica is no stranger to the show ring as she  was junior champion at the Great Yorkshire show, 1st at Stranraer and Dumfries, 1st and reserve champion at Wigtown and Glenkens shows. 

Male champion made the long journey from Devon, John and Sandra Heard, Hughslade, Okehampton,  made the 700 mile round trip with  Blackcraig Quartz.  This Blackcraig Nimrod son was bred by John and Ann Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock and sold at the Castle Douglas spring sale in 2010 for 5800gns.  He was breed champion at this year’s Okehampton show.

Bull born before 1st September 2010

1st John Heard & Sons, Hughslade, Okehampton, Devon:-   Blackcraig Quartz
2nd J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries:-  Murphy of Romesbeoch
3rd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill:-  Schoenweider Xantos

Bull, born on or after 1st September 2010

1st Michael McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart:- Barquhill Dominator
2nd D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie:- Gandalf of Balgray

Cow, in calf or in milk born before 1st September 2008 

1st Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas:- Nan of Over Barskeoch
2nd J & S Ross:- Moira 408 of Romesbeoch
3rd D & R Cornthwaite:- Penninghame Pansy
4th Klondyke Farms Ltd:-  Klondyke Almond

Cow, in-calf or in-milk born on or after 1st September 2008 and before 1st September 2009

1st Klondyke Farms Ltd:- Klondyke Dancing Girl

Heifer, in-calf or in milk born on or after 1st September 2009 and before 1st September 2010

1st J & S Ross:- Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch
2nd Messrs Wallace:-   Twinkle La La of Over Barskeoch
3rd John Heard & Son:- Eva Zenium of Romesbeoch

Heifer born on or after 1st September 2010

1st Messrs Wallace:- Urica of Over Barskeoch
2nd J & S Ross:- Daisy 1177 of Romesbeoch
3rd Messrs Wallace:- Una of Over Barskeoch
4th Klondyke Farms Ltd:- Klondyke Future
5th D & R Cornthwaite:- Greymist of Balgray
 
Bull Calf born on or after 1st September 2011

1st Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas:- Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh
2nd Messrs Wallace:-  
3rd Messrs Wallace:- Vivaldi of Over Barskeoch

Heifer Calf born on or after 1st September  2011

1st Peter Hunter Blair:- Foxglove  Tulip of Nether Cleugh
2nd J & S Ross:- Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch
3rd Peter Hunter Blair:- Countess Toffee of Nether Cleugh
4th Klondyke Farms Ltd:-  Klondyke Gorgeous

Single steer to be led

1st Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow
2nd Harvey Cattle
3rd Michael McCornick

Pair of animals (led) – Perpetual trophy presented by Mr John McIlwraith, Canada. 
1st J & S Ross
2nd Messrs Wallace
3rd Peter Hunter Blair
4th Klondyke Farms Ltd
5th Harvey Cattle
6th John Heard & Son

Championship Animal - Perpetual trophy kindly presented by the Family of the late Frank Hunter Blair.

J & S Ross, Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch

Young Handlers Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Maxwell, Jaw, Drymen

Entries are invited on the day of the show for Young Handlers Class (Open to anyone under 18 years old showing a pure Galloway) 

1st Sophie Harvey, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow 
2nd MacKenzie Ross, Romesbeoch
3rd Beth Harvey, 100 Buchanan Street
4th Logan Ross, Romesbeoch

Junior Champion and Reserve  

Champion Messrs Wallace:- Urica of Over Barskeoch
Reserve Champion J & S Ross:- Daisy 1177 of Romesbeoch

Male Champion and Reserve 

Champion John Heard & Son:-  Blackcraig Quartz
Reserve Champion J & S Ross:-  Murphy of Romesbeoch
 
Female Champion and Reserve

Champion J & S Ross:- Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch
Reserve Champion Messrs Wallace:- Urica of Over Barskeoch

Overall Champion

Champion J & S Ross:- Moira 1003 of Romesbeoch
Reserve Champion Messrs Wallace:- Urica of Over Barskeoch

Best Pair

J & S Ross

 Most points in the Galloway Section, sponsored by MacMin per Mr Bill Brown, 32       Huntingdon Road, Dumfries.

1st Messrs Wallace
2nd J & S Ross

  Moira 1003 of Romesboech

Blackcraig Quartz
  Urica of Over Barskeoch

2012 Sponsors

Natural Stockcare Ltd, per Mr Tom Stevenson, 56 Main Street, Braehead, Lanark, Lanarkshire. 
Tebay Services, Orton, Penrith 
Dodds & Co, CA, 15 Rosehill, Montgomery Way, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle.
Harrison & Hetherington, Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle.
Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Ltd, New Market Street, Castle Douglas
Bluefin Insurance Brokers, Mr Boyer, Howard House, Dovenby Hall Estate, Dovenby, Cockermouth
Cumberland and Dumfries Farmers Mart, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle. 
Mr WFE Forbes, Earlstoun Lodge, Dalry, Castle Douglas
Carrs Billington Ltd, Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle
Mr Graham Noble, West Acres, Kirklinton, Carlisle
Miss Mary Howie, 1 Old Smiddyfield Park, Blyth Bridge, Peebles
Mr Robin McClelland, Connel Craig, Dalswinton, Auldgirth, Dumfries
A C Airey & Sons Ltd, Snowdrop Villa, Grange Over Sands
MacMin Ltd, Mr Bill Brown, 32 Huntingdon Road, Dumfries
The Galloway Bar at the Great Yorkshire Show

Galloway & MacLeod, King Street, Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire

Gallery

Mr Andrew Waugh, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle has been appointed Chairman of the Galloway Cattle Society at the recent AGM. 

Andrew’s family has a long tradition with Galloways, as the Galloway herd at Kilnstown was founded by Andrew’s great, great Grandfather’s brother, John Noble in 1879.  Today, Andrew and his family,  carries on the tradition by having a  Galloway herd  which extends to around 50 breeding animals, he also has 40 Salers X Galloway’s and 40 Limousin x Salers x Galloway’s.  Andrew has had many successes in the show ring, as his breeding has secured many of the top Fatstock championships.

The farm extends to 1000 acres, including Park Farm. They also have 1000 Swaledale ewes, 200 of these bred pure, the remainder being crossed with the Blue Faced Leicester. From these they sell approximately 650 Mule ewe lambs per year. They also have a small flock of 20 pedigree Blue Faced Leicesters.

Mr Waugh paid tribute to the outgoing Chairman   Mr Drew Brown of Drumumphry, Corsock   “We are indeed indebt to Andrew for all his hard work, dedication and enthusiasm for the breed”

Commenting on his appointment Mr Waugh said, “ It is a great honour to be appointed Chairman of one of our oldest native breeds and I look forward to continuing the success of the Breed and the Society”

The Society also has a new Vice Chairman and Junior Vice Chairman,  Mr Scott McKinnon was appointed Vice Chairman,  Scott is farm manager at the noted Klondyke herd. The 3,600-acre farming operation is part of the Klondyke Group which was established by the late Bob Gault and his wife Dorothy.    The pure herd of Galloways has been steadily built up over the years and now stands at  100 head.  There is also over 500 head of suckler cows, with nearly half of them being  Galloway cross. 

Mr McKinnon explained “ I am looking forward to taking the breed forward, especially working with the young members, which a new group has been formed to encourage them.”

Mr John Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock was appointed Junior Vice Chairman, Mr Finlay who farms the1800 acre hill farm with his wife Ann, and son Iain has many successes in the show and sale ring under the Blackcraig prefix.  They  also enjoy much success with the 700 flock of Blackface Sheep.