The pig classes at Lesmahagow Agricultural show today were fantastic !
It was wet, it was muddy (we even got some hail for a time
) it was windy, and then the sun came out (in between the monsoon style rain showers
) but the crowds were out in force
The pig tent was soooooo busy - packed out ALL the time
The Champion Pig prize went to a 12 week old GOS gilt owned & bred by Lisa McCaig, with Lillian's Tamworth gilt getting the reserve - what better birthday pressie ? (and my Berkshire got a 3rd place rosette - but I'm not sure if that really counts !)
Prizes and rosettes galore - I'll post a full list once I get all the offical results (can't remember them now my head is bumping
)
A LOT of time, cash and work went into getting it all together (not to mention blood, sweat & tears), but we couldn't have made such a success of it without all those lovely folks who braved the mud and the weather to bring their pigs and those who came along to support us.
The day passed without incident and it was a fantastic sight to see the GOS in the show ring for the champion of champions judging, especially since there were 2 horses in there with her
Who says horses and pigs don't go together
Here's hoping other shows follow Lesmahagow's lead and we have a full schedule next year (oh, and maybe a few more helpers for putting up the marquee
)
Going for a well deserved bath and glass of wine - sure I'll be back later spouting more nonsense
Thank you ALL and well done everybody
Karen
And Lillian, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Topic: First Scottish show a great success (Read 8225 times)
