Stockmanship Results & Scores

SAYFC’s National Stockmanship Programme is one of the highlights of the SAYFC competitions calendar. Members put in years of practice for a chance at picking up a prize at the Royal Highland Show, with the most coveted of all being the Stockman of the Year Trophy.

This year the competition was supported by Kepak McIntosh Donald. A partnership with great appreciation for the quality of stock produced throughout Scotland and the skills require to notice and critique this quality. Martin Tait, Primary Operations Manager had this to say about this year’s competition:

“At Kepak, and particularly at our McIntosh Donald site in Portlethen, we are deeply connected to Scotland’s farming heritage and the people who shape it. Sponsoring the SAYFC Stockmanship Programme is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the next generation of skilled, passionate stockpeople who are vital to the future of our industry. We’re proud to support an award that recognises excellence in animal husbandry, commitment to high standards, and the enduring values that have defined Scottish agriculture for generations. It’s a privilege to play a part in championing young farmers as they build on that legacy and take it forward.

Seeing all the stockpeople throughout the day was a superb experience for myself and the commitment was there for all to see. The enthusiasm from all at the prize giving was terrific to see. The industry looks like it is in safe hands going forward.”

It was another fantastic year of competition and the association would like to congratulate all of our stockjudgers on their hard work and dedication throughout the year. We would also like to thank all our volunteers and staff who help make the competition a reality, whether that be through stewarding, judging, scoring, stock leading or stock selecting, all those who give up their time, skills and expertise for the programme are greatly appreciated.

All of the results and scores from this year’s competition are listed below:

STOCKMANSHIP PROGRAMME RESULTS – Sponsored by Kepak McIntosh Donald

JUNIOR STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION – TEAM

3^rd– 784 points, Orkney B [Glen Sandison, Harvey Reid, Thorfinn Thompson]

2^nd – 787 points, Ayrshire B [Bruce Guild, James Young, Kyle Scott]

1st and winners of the Lawrie and Symington Salver – 825 points, Ayrshire A [Cameron Barclay, Finlay Barclay ,Fraser Sloan]

JUNIOR STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION – INDIVIDUAL

3^rd – 275 points, from Ayrshire – Kyle Scott

2^nd – 279 points, from Ayrshire – Cameron Barclay

1^st – 285 points, from Ayrshire – Finlay Barclay

SENIOR STOCKJUDGING

Changue Trophy for Best Pair in the Dairy Section – 542 points, Lanarkshire A [Robbie Meikle & Mark Bryson]

Morphie Trophy for the Best Pair in the Beef Section – 556 points, Lanarkshire A [Jane Lindsay & Lucy Graham]

NFU Trophy for Best Pair in the Sheep Section – 568 points, Orkney [Tom Flett & Marcus Scholes]

INDIVIDUALS

Best Individual in Dairy Section – 274 points, From Lanarkshire Mark Bryson

Best Individual in Beef Section – 282 points, From Lanarkshire, Lucy Clark

Best Individual in Sheep Section – YUILL WALKER TROPHY –  290 points, from Orkney, Tom Flett

BEST TEAM

3^rd – 1558 points, Lanarkshire C [Alison Hamilton ,Fiona Currie ,Clare Miller ,Lucy Clark ,Cate Leiper ,Tyler Mckinley]

2^nd – 1586 points, Ayrshire A [Rory Scott ,Adam Smith ,Kyle Scott ,Scott Anderson ,Cameron Barclay ,Gregor Brown]

1^st AND WINNERS OF THE GLASGOW HERALD TROPHY – 1607, Lanarkshire A [Robbie Meikle ,Mark Bryson ,Jane Lindsay ,Lucy Graham ,James Fleming ,Kim Laird]

STOCKMAN OF THE YEAR

3^rd – 600 points, Jane Linsday from Lanarkshire

2^nd – 623 points, Lynsey Currie from Lanarkshire

1^st – 655 points, Scott Anderson from Ayrshire