Scottish Progeny Show – Crossing Type & Mules
15th August 2015
Peebles
Mr G Loughery, Temain (BFL), Mr J McDougall (Mules)
The 2015 Scottish Region Progeny Show was kindly hosted by Peebles Show on Saturday 15th August. With the very heavy rain the previous day we arrived to what was a very muddy show field, but the sun shone and the mud dried up for what turned out to be a very successful day for the show and the Bluefaced Leicester Association.
In a first for an agricultural show in Scotland the decision was taken to have two completely separate classes for the Bluefaced Leicesters – the traditional type and the crossing type. This proved to be a very popular decision with members bringing forward a bumper entry of 270 sheep in total for our two judges to find their respective champions from. There were 160 in the traditional section and 110 in the crossing type section.
In the crossing type ring Graham Loughery awarded his champion to an eye catching homebred gimmer from M R Thornborrow & Sons, Dawyck and she is sired by 2904/F10 Penhill. The reserve champion was awarded to the first prize ram lamb from J Wight & Sons, Midlock and he is sired by 980/E1 Hewgill.
In the progeny classes Graham awarded his overall champion group to J Wight & Sons, Midlock with their pair of homebred aged ewes 1538/E89 and 1538/D109, and they were sired by the 980/C2 Hewgill. The reserve group was also awarded to the Wight family, Midlock with their group of three ram lambs and this group were all sired by the 980/E1 Hewgill.
In the Mule section the judge was Mr John McDougall. In the open classes he awarded his champion to an outstanding gimmer from Andrew Campbell, Drimsynie, and she was sired by the £8000 E038 Marriforth Batman which Andrew bought in Hawes two years ago. Reserve champion was awarded to Wallace Parker, Old Hall, with his aged ewe.
In the progeny classes John awarded his champion group to R D Archer & Son, Carry House with their group of three Mule ewe lambs (Blackface type) shown with their sire 1538/G34 Midlock. The reserve group was awarded to H Cockburn & Partners, Kingside with their group of three Mule ewe lambs (Cheviot type).
This rounded off a tremendous day all round for all exhibitors and our judges.
Ram Two Shear Or Over
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ram Two Shear Or Over | S McClymont | Auld Tinnis |
| 2nd | Ram Two Shear Or Over | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 3rd | Ram Two Shear Or Over | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
Shearling Ram
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shearling Ram | C & D Hall | Firth |
| 2nd | Shearling Ram | T Dick & Son | Hamildean |
| 3rd | Shearling Ram | R McKie | Finniness |
Ram Lamb
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ram Lamb | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Ram Lamb | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 3rd | Ram Lamb | J & W Bell | Cottage |
Aged Ewe Two Shear Or Over
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aged Ewe Two Shear Or Over | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Aged Ewe Two Shear Or Over | A Minto & Son | Town Head Farm |
| 3rd | Aged Ewe Two Shear Or Over | T Dick & Son | Hamildean |
Gimmer
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gimmer | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 2nd | Gimmer | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 3rd | Gimmer | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
Ewe Lamb
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ewe Lamb | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Ewe Lamb | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 3rd | Ewe Lamb | M R Thornborrow & Son | Dawyck |
Group (Ram Any Age, Ewe, Gimmer & Ewe Lamb)
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Group (Ram Any Age, Ewe, Gimmer & Ewe Lamb) | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Group (Ram Any Age, Ewe, Gimmer & Ewe Lamb) | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 3rd | Group (Ram Any Age, Ewe, Gimmer & Ewe Lamb) | J & W Bell | Cottage |
Progeny Show - Pair Of Ewes Sired By The Same Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pair Of Ewes Sired By The Same Sire | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Pair Of Ewes Sired By The Same Sire | N Raeburn | Kilburn |
Progeny Show - Pair Of Gimmers By The Same Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pair Of Gimmers By The Same Sire | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Pair Of Gimmers By The Same Sire | C & D Hall | Firth |
Progeny Show - Pair Of Shearling Rams By The Same Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pair Of Shearling Rams By The Same Sire | A Minto & Son | Town Head Farm |
| 2nd | Pair Of Shearling Rams By The Same Sire | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
Progeny Show - Group Of Three Ram Lambs By The Same Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Group Of Three Ram Lambs By The Same Sire | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 2nd | Group Of Three Ram Lambs By The Same Sire | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 3rd | Group Of Three Ram Lambs By The Same Sire | R D Archer & Son | Carry House |
Progeny Show - Group Of Three Ewe Lambs By The Same Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Group Of Three Ewe Lambs By The Same Sire | J & W Bell | Cottage |
| 2nd | Group Of Three Ewe Lambs By The Same Sire | J Wight & Sons | Midlock |
| 3rd | Group Of Three Ewe Lambs By The Same Sire | C & D Hall | Firth |
Progeny Show - Pair Of Lambs (Any Sex) By The Same Sire - Shown With Sire
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pair Of Lambs (Any Sex) By The Same Sire - Shown With Sire | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Dawyck |
| 2nd | Pair Of Lambs (Any Sex) By The Same Sire - Shown With Sire | J & W Bell | Cottage |
| 3rd | Pair Of Lambs (Any Sex) By The Same Sire - Shown With Sire | R D Archer & Sons | Carry House |
Progeny Show - Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Sire (Blackface Type)
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Sire (Blackface Type) | R D Archer & Son | Carry House |
| 2nd | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Sire (Blackface Type) | A Minto & Son | Town Head Farm |
| 3rd | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Sire (Blackface Type) | M R Thornborrow & Son | Dawyck |
Progeny Show - Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Their Sire (Cheviot Type)
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Their Sire (Cheviot Type) | H Cockburn & Partners | Kingside |
Progeny Show - Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Their Sire (Swaledale Type)
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Their Sire (Swaledale Type) | J & W Bell | Cottage |
Bluefaced Champions
| Category | Exhibitor | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Breed Champion | M R Thornborrow & Sons | Gimmer |
| Res. Overall Breed Champion | J Wight & Sons | Ram Lamb |
| Champion Progeny Group | J Wight & Sons | Pair Of Ewes Sired By The Same Sire |
| Res. Champion Progeny Group | J Wight & Sons | Group Of Three Ram Lambs By The Same Sire |
| Champion Mule | A Campbell | Gimmer |
| Res. Champion Mule | W Parker | Ewe |
| Champion Mule Progeny Group | R D Archer & Son | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Sire (Blackface Type) |
| Res. Champion Mule Progeny Group | H Cockburn & Partners | Three Mule Ewe Lambs With Their Sire (Cheviot Type) |
Gallery
Champion Progeny Group (Crossing Type) Pair of Ewes - J Wight & Sons
Reserve Progeny Group (Crossing Type) Three Ram Lambs - J Wight & Sons
Champion Mule Progeny Group - R D Archer & Son
Breed Champion (Crossing Type) Gimmer - M R Thornborrow & Sons
Reserve Champion (Crossing Type) Ram lamb - J Wight & Sons
First Prize Shearling - C & D Hall
First Prize Ram Two Shear Or Over - S McClymont
First Prize Ewe - J Wight & Sons
First Prize Ewe Lamb - J Wight & Sons
Mule Champion Gimmer - A Campbell
Reserve Mule Champion Ewe - W Parker
First Prize Group Of Three Mule Lambs
Graham Loughery and Garry Thornborrow
Billy Magee and Douglas Hall