LIST OF JUDGES 2026
Champion of Champions Judged by:
Hon President, Hon Past President and Hon Vice President
Cattle Judges
Aberdeen Angus & any other Native Breeds - Jacqueline Strathdee, Huntly
Highland - Melissa Curran, Glasgow
Simental, Charolais, Limousin and any other Continental Breeds - Abbie Anderson, Arbroath
Cross Cattle - Margaret Wilson, Forfar
Young Handlers - Nicola Wordie, Huntly
Overall Cattle - Judged by the 3 judges
Horse Judges
Horses in Hand & Under Saddle - Leah Adams, Montrose
Ponies in Hand & Under Saddle – Wendy McEwan, Westhill
Veteran & Coloured Horses – Katrina Byrne, Glenbervie
Standard & Miniature Shetland Ponies – Jane Barry, Culbokie
Highland Ponies – Jennifer Allan, Freuchie
Mountain & Moorland Ponies – Jo Jack, Leven
Clydesdale Horses – Mairi Barr, Eaglesham
Sheep Judges
Blackface Sheep – Anna MacKinnon, Amulree
Suffolk Sheep – Alison Dalgarno, Methlick
Jacob Sheep - Mairi Connor, Linlithgow
Any other Native Breeds - Debbie McGowan, Glenisla
Beltex & Texel Sheep – Katie Aiken, Carlisle
Blue Texel Sheep – Katrina Macarthur, Nairn
Any other Continental Breeds & Pet Sheep – Becka Henderson, Stonehaven
Cross Sheep, Cross Sheep Singles & Young Handlers – Helen Rickard F.I.A Scot, Glenogil
Wool on the Hoof & Fleece Classes – Wool Marketing Board