Sun shine on Braco Show

Jul 29 2011 by Katy Gordon, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

IT WAS a bright and sunny day at Lodge Park for this year’s Braco Show.

Despite mixed weather leading up to the event, the sun shone on Saturday, attracting large crowds to the agricultural show.

And Strathearn competitors fared well, with many prizes going to local entrants, including Crieff’s Jim McLaren, Perth and Kinross Councillor for Strathallan Murray Lyle for their cattle and Mary McCall Smith for her sheep.

In the main ring, the judging of the cattle and heavy horses took place, as well as a full programme of entertainment from Crieff High School Pipe Band to Irish Dancing to falconry displays.

The horse ring showcased the best local and national horses and ponies.

Elsewhere in the show, the industrial tent was a chance to show some creative flare and the Strathearn JAC, CHAS, dog groomer sand other stands, as well as funfair attractions, provided something for everyone.

Speaking afterwards, Strathallan ward councillor Tom Gray said: “What a difference a day makes!

“All outdoor community events need the weather to play its best hand to bring just reward for the dedicated efforts of organisers and participants. It would seem Chairman Jim Moir spent a long time on his knees last Sunday as his final wish for Braco Show brought perfect conditions.

“It really is one of these events where its compact and couthie nature draws faces old and new from near and far.

“Blessed with a fine day, a large gathering relaxed and enjoyed the wide variety of activities and the long and varied programme of events.

“Perhaps Chairman Jim would apply his magic for the final week of Comrie Fortnight, Dunning Duck Race and Crieff Games to let this summer go out on a high note after a long and dreich start endured by the communities of Strathearn.”

RESULTS

Section 1 - Beef Cattle

Aberdeen Angus: Champion - G Brooke, Linton Wold; Reserve - R McNeil, Kincardine Castle.

Limousin: Champion - W Lawson, Auchterarder; Reserve - R Dick, Mains of Throsk.

Charolais: Champion - M Lyle, Mid Cambushinnie; Reserve - Major David Walter, Balthayock.

Simmental: Champion - J McLaren, Dargill; Reserve - J McLaren, Dargill.

Commercial cattle: Champion - J and C McKechnie, Gartocharn; Reserve - W Brewster and Son, Wester Boreland.

Highland Cattle: Champion - Mr and Mrs R Shuster, Gartchonzie; Reserve - Patricia Smith and Paul Burns, Craigengelt.

Section 2 - Sheep and Goats

Blackface: Champion - M McCall Smith, Crieff; Reserve - M McCall Smith, Crieff.

Scotch Mules: Champion - J and J Graham, Blairdrummond; Reserve - MJ and J McLaren, Crieff.

Blue Face Leicester: Champion - J Mitchell, Doune; Reserve - J and J Graham, Blairdrummond.

Charollais: Champion - R and M Paterson; Reserve - R and M Paterson.

Texel: Champion - K Jarvie, Muthill; Reserve - M Rattray, Auchterarder.

Commercial sheep: Champion - J Guthrie, Muthill; Reserve - J Guthrie, Muthill.

Beltex: Champion - J Taylor, Crieff; Reserve - J Guthrie, Muthill.

Any other breed: Champion - R Bryce, Chalmerston; Reserve - R Bryce, Chalmerston.

Goats: Champion - Campbell, Fairley and Baisden, Avonbridge; Reserve - Campbell, Fairley and Baisden, Avonbridge.

Section 3 - Horses and Ponies

Clydesdales: Champion - A and G Stewart, Mollinsburn; Reserve - D Laing, Blairgowrie.

Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdales: J Hyslop, Falkirk.

Highland ponies - working harness: S Yeaman, Perth.

Highland ponies - in hand: Champion - Meika of Millfield WKA Allan, Freuchie; Reserve - Irene Grant, Kinloch.

Shetland ponies: Champion - J Barry, Inverness; Reserve - J Barry, Inverness.

Overall heavy horse: Champion - Meika of Millfield; Reserve - Mollinsburn Queen of Hearts.

BSPS working hunter ponies (mini): Champion - M Lindsay-Brown, Humbie; Reserve - H Marshall, Keir.

Champion: C Meikle; Reserve - K Miller.

M and M novice WHP: Champion - C MacMillan, Newbridge; Reserve - EJ Murray, Kinross.

M and M open WHP: Champion - C MacMillan, Newbridge; Reserve - E Robertson, Dunblane.

M and M novice ridden: Champion - K Bowling, Lancashire; Reserve - A Curle, Cumbernauld.

M and M lead rein and first ridden: Champion - K Miller, Auchterarder; Reserve - T Stud, Devonshaw.

NPS M and M open ridden: Champion - Dunedin Fortune; Reserve - E and P Rennie, Drymen.

M and M junior ridden: Champion - S Kirkpatrick, Bridge of Allan; Reserve - K Stewart, Aberuthven.

NPS/The Minns M and M ridden silver medal rosette: Champion - K Stewart, Aberuthven.

Highland ponies under saddle: Champion - F and M Comrie-Bryant, Cromlix; Reserve - K Berry, Thornhill.

M and M in hand NPS silver medal rosette: Champion - A Smith, Greenloaning.

Youngstock champion: Champion - E and P Rennie; Reserve - Raith-hill stud, Kirkcaldy.

Senior champion: Champion - Bracklinn Jackpot; Reserve - E and P Rennie.

In hand hunters and sport: Champion - Solaris Sport Horse Ltd, Braco; Reserve - G Culcross.

Unaffiliated under saddle: Champion - D Zajda; Reserve - J Allan, Crieff.

Overall hunter and riding horse: Champion - Novella Gold; Reserve - Solaris Galaxie.

Riding pony/hunter pony in hand: Champion - J Cousens; Reserve - N Wilson, Lochgelly.

BSPS show pony mini: Champion - J MacGregor, Auchterarder; Reserve - C Cousens.

BSPS show pony: Champion - S Bainbridge-Craig, Crosshouse; Reserve - Carenza Dickens, Saucie.

BSPS hunter pony mini: Champion - H Outram, Broxburn; Reserve - L Moncrieff, Dairsie.

BSPS hunter pony: Champion - C Bankier, Cleland; Reserve - M Quennell, Markinch.

Ridden hunters/riding horses: Champion - E Snowie, Kippen; Reserve - BJ Malim, Glen Lyon.

CHAPS UK coloured horses and ponies: Champion - M Hamilton; Reserve - G Culross, Dundee.

Veterans: Champion - J Roy; Reserve - L Wallace, Glasgow.

BSPS M and M Olympia: Champion - C Mason, Cumnock; Reserve - K Bowling.

Section 4 - Donkeys

Scottish Donkey Breed Society champion: Champion - E Cunningham, Carluke; Reserve - K Young, Ayr.

Industrial section

Ochtermuthill Trophy - Susan Robb; Silver cake basket - Shona McDonald; Drumolochy Quaich - Mairi Patterson/Mandy Rimmer; Joyce Carnegie Silver Salver - Irene Robertson; Rankine Trophy - Mairi Patterson; Alastair Stewart Memorial Trophy - Shona McDonald; Braco and Greenloaning Community Council Trophy - Braco; Knaich Quaich - Mandy Rimmer.