Hendry household are champions at New Deer

Heavy in a single day rain leading to mud-laden underfoot situations failed to discourage a big crowd from attending New Deer Present.

They had been rewarded with an impressive show of inventory in the perfect traditions of Buchan. “We had an incredible crowd,” mentioned present president Craig Strachan.

It was a memorable day for 26-year-old Jack Hendry, father Gordon and brother Craig, from Heads of Auchenderran, Keith, who repeated their Echt Present success by successful the championship within the another Continental breed class, taking the inter-breed beef cattle championship and the Champion of Champions title in competitors with the sheep, goat and horse champions.

Their winner was a yearling British Blue heifer purchased for 18,000gns at Carlisle in Might as the inspiration for a pedigree herd the household are planning to enhance their present Limousin pedigree herd and industrial beef enterprise.

The heifer, Solway View Rainbow, boasts all the fitting background to make an impressive cow being a daughter of the 27,000gns Solway View Odin, and out of a former Royal Highland Present champion, Solway View Milly.

Working a detailed second for the meat cattle award was the chief in a robust Aberdeen-Angus present, the 15-month-old home-bred heifer, Newton-Struthers Espresso, by Idvies Ed and out of Newton-Struthers Emma, from Graeme Rhind, Newton of Struthers, Kinloss, was breed champion at Echt.

Reserve Aberdeen-Angus was a promising younger bull by Tonley Jester Eric from Charles McCombie’s Aucincrieve herd at Rothiemay which is being retained as a inventory bull.

A rising three-year-old Charolais bull, Glenericht Rambler, on his one and solely present look of the season, took the breed championship for Graeme and Mark Leggat, Mormond Prop, New Pitsligo. The bull, a son of the 9,000gns Glenericht Rambler, can be again in along with his cows in the present day.

Each the Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle breeds fielded a robust line-up with prime honours within the Shorthorn ring going to Calum and Ann Clark with Rattray Estates’ six-year-old bull Hildaland Laird, which was purchased again after a couple of years as inventory bull within the Ricketown herd in Eire, whereas a home-bred heifer by a Tilbouries sire carried off the Highland cattle championship for Veronica and Kevin Thomson, Frosty Bay, Maud.

Aileen Ritchie from Whitecairns repeated her championship successes at Angus and Echt, the place she additionally took interbreed honours, within the small turnout of Limousin cattle.

A younger bull destined for the October bull gross sales at Stirling, Rockytop Novak, from Gary and Angela Christie from Glass, got here prime within the Simmental ring.

An entry of top-quality cross cattle is at all times a spotlight of New Deer Present and this yr was no exception with prime honours going to Michael Robertson, Fodderletter Farms, Tomintoul, with a British Blue x Limousin heifer purchased at Skipton in February, one in every of a trio from Fodderletter to win the interbreed award for the perfect group of three, with R and Ok Davidson, Keith, reserve.

Mr Robertson additionally confirmed the perfect pair of beef animals with reserve going to well-known Huntly-based vendor and present fanatic Blair Duffton, who was repeating his success at Fettercairn.

Equipment sellers and father and son Neil and Stuart Barclay of HRN Tractors, are higher recognized in present livestock rings with their highly-successful Charolais herd however it was a ram from their Cheviot flock which took the limelight, successful the breed championship and happening to take the interbreed sheep award.

Reserve for the sheep championship was the Beltex champion, a

gimmer, Ellies How Do You Like Me, by Woodies Explosive and out of Faughill Eye Sweet, from Ellie Miller, 19, North Lurg, Midmar, which was third at Echt.

CATTLE

Aberdeen-Angus – Graeme Rhind, Newton of Struthers, Kinloss, with the 15-month-old home-bred heifer, Newton-Struthers Espresso, by the privately bought, Idvies Ed, and out of Newton-Struthers Emma, second on the Black Magnificence Bonanza, third on the Aberdeen-Angus winter nationwide present, positioned on the Royal Highland Present and champion at Echt final week. Res – Charles McCombie, Auchincrieve, Rothiemay, with 15-month-old home-bred bull by Tonley Jester Eric, from the Etna feminine line. First on the Black Magnificence Bonanza as a calf. To be retained as inventory bull.

Charolais – Graeme and Mark Leggat, Mormond Prop, New Pitsligo, with rising three-year-old bull, Glenericht Rambler, by Caylors Oxford and out of Glenericht Ibya, second in his class at Stirling bull sale in Might 2022, when purchased for 9,000gns. First and final time to be proven this yr. Res – John and Sandra Middleton, Cowfords, New Pitsligo, with home-bred bull calf, T20, by Numedstena Judas and out of Hollywell Italy, destined on the market at Stirling subsequent February.

Limousin – Aileen Ritchie, Tamala, Burnside, Whitecairns, with two-year-old heifer in calf, Lowflan Suzie, by Gunnerfleet Eros, champion on the Pink Women sale at Carlisle in December when bought for five,000gns, reserve interbreed beef champion at Angus and general champion of champions at Echt final week, and reserve champion with yearling heifer.

Simmental – Gary and Angela Christie, Birchfield, Glass, Huntly, with yearling bull, Rockytop Novak, by the three,000gns Glenturk Kingpin and out of Rockytop Clovers Gwen, second on the Royal Highland Present and destined for the October sale at Stirling. Res – Emma Smith, Bankhead, Portlethen, with yearling heifer, Riverdee Maisie, by Drumsleed Kingsman and out of home-bred cow, Forgeron Emma, reserve champion at Echt and third at Fettercairn.

Highland – Veronica and Kevin Thomson, Frosty Bay, Maud, with three-year-old home-bred heifer, Eilidh 2 of Clackriach, by Conel Dubh of Tilbouries and out of Eilidh 2 of Edgerston, reserve on the North of Scotland Membership present in June and champion at Echt. Res – John Fraser, Tilbouries, Maryculter, with yearling heifer, Oighrig Dubh 16 of Tilbouries, by Molach Dubh Prionnsa of Tilbouries, proven by 16-year-old grand-daughter, Sophie Adams, positioned at North of Scotland Membership Present, Fettercairn and Stars of the Future and reserve at Echt.

Beef Shorthorn – Rattray Estates, Peterhead, with six-year-old bull, Hildaland Laird, by Gala Hercules and out of Hildaland Madeleine, second on the Royal Highland Present; Res – Kenny and Sally Mair, Kinnermit, Turriff, with four-year-old cow, Meonside Tessa Nevula, by Willingham Kensington, purchased at Stirling as a maiden heifer, third on the Royal Highland Present.

Cross – Michael Robertson, Fodderletter Farms, Tomintoul, with Miss Marple, a British Blue x Limousin heifer purchased in February at Skipton the place she was champion and paraded by Emma Fettes. Positioned on the Highland and third at Echt and one of many successful interbreed group of three. Res – Blair Duffton, Bogie Road, Huntly, with 23-month-old Welsh-bred Limousin heifer, Pepsi, light-weight heifer champion at LiveScot and the Royal

Welsh Winter Honest, reserve interbreed beef champion at Fettercairn.

Every other Continental breed – Jack Hendry, Mains of Auchenderran, Keith, heifer, with yearling British Blue heifer, Solway View Rainbow, by the 27,000gns Solway View Odin, and out of a former Royal Highland Present champion, Solway View Milly, bought at Carlisle in Might for 18,000gns. Res – Alison Watt, Keith, with Blonde.

Every other native breed – GD and MR Poyser.

Younger handlers – Jess Williams (below 11 years of age); Anna Fettes (11-14 years of age)

Carcase cattle – J and J Watt with heavy heifer. Res – Auchtydore with heavy steer.

SHEEP

Beltex – Ellie Miller, North Lurg, Midmar, with gimmer, How Do You Like Me Now. Res – Grant Eire, Glenisla, Huntly, with gimmer.

Texel – WJ Knox, Mid Haddo, Fyvie, with ewe. Res – David McKerrow, Uppermill, Tarves, with tup lamb.

Suffolk – John Gibb with ewe. Res – Stuart Lorimer, Kingswells, with tup.

Every other breed (accredited) – C and C Crawford with tup. Res – Calum Crawford, Dyce, with ewe lamb.

Charollais – John Singer, Meiklebogs, Rothienorman, with ewe. Res – Eilidh and Erin Duncan, Barnyards, Mintlaw, with two-shear ram, Knockin Welter Weight, by Oakchurch Oaken, purchased at Worcester and champion Continental at Echt.

Blue Texel – Deborah Atkinson, Duncanston, Insch, with home-bred gimmer, Faucet o’ Noth Glitterball, by Saltyre Blue Buddy, and out of Faucet o’ Noth Barbie Lady, and reserve with shearling tup, Claremont Graculor, by Matt’s Escobar, and out of Saltyre Blue Dancer. The pair had been a part of the successful inter-bred group of three together with the flock’s second prize ewe lamb.

Every other breed (non-accredited) – Andrew Leek with ewe. Res – Fin Davidson with tup. Greatest Border Leicester – Allan Grant.

Small minority breeds – Samuel Robson with tup lamb. Res – N and Z Robson with gimmer.

Jacob – Adam Christie, Birchfield, Glass, Huntly, with two-crop ewe, Adamski Sheila, by Hope Knock Out and out of a home-bred ewe, first at Royal Highland Present and champion at Keith and Nairn final yr. Res – Ian Forsyth.

Ryeland – Eilidh Garrett with tup. Res – Kim Hardin with gimmer.

Cheviot – R and N Barclay, Harestone, Banchory, with three-shear ram, Allanshaws Bullseye, by Sebay Xcitable, purchased at Lockerbie as a shearling for £15,000, reserve general and male champion on the Royal Highland Present. Res – W and J Brown, Hilton of Culsh, New Deer, with ewe.

Cross (pens of three) – Moir Livestock, Fraserburgh, with pen of three Suffolk gimmers bred by Stuart Connon, Skilmafilly, champion at Echt. Res – W and J Brown with home-bred Suffolk cross ewe with pair of Suffolk-sired lambs at foot.

Cross (single) – W and J Brown with home-bred Texel cross ewe by home-bred sire. Res – Moir Livestock with Skilmafilly-bred gimmer.

Carcase lambs – Chris Abernethy and reserve.

Goats – Malcolm and Maureen Ross, Balmedie, with Boer, Balmedie Hope, and reserve with Balmedie Ivy, equally positioned on the Royal Highland Present.

HORSES AND PONIES

Clydesdale – Norman Christie, Kinellar, with Filly. Res – Keely Gordon with mare.

Pure or half bred below saddle – Kimberley Christie

Sports activities horses,Thoroughbreds and Hunters – Hunter MacDonald. Res – Lorna Gilbert

Irish Draught – Kirsty Finnie.

Using and Hunter ponies in hand – Tylo Stud; Res – Rebecca West.

Arab – Tylo Stud; Res – Rebecca Sayers.

Colored horses and ponies – Lorna Cumming. Res – Sam Winn.

Veteran – Emma Watson; Res – Rebecca Sayers.

Highland – Gordon and Ann Cities mare. Res – Lorraine Leith.

Potential rid and drive – Erin Lumsden; Res – Hazel Duncan.

Mountain and Moorland (massive) – Kirsty Hosie. Res – Hazel Duncan. Mountain and Moorland (small) – Moira Leggat.