Competitions and Sections
Any questions regarding any of the Show competition classes please contact the Border Union office on 01573 224188 or via email
The Border Union Agricultural Show has a large and varied sheep sections which, in 2019, totalled nearly 1,000 animals including Border Leicester, Suffolk, Cheviot, NCC, Lairg type Cheviot, Blackface, Bluefaced Leicester, Texel, Scotch Half Bred, Scotch Mule, Non MV Suffolks, Non MV Texels, Jacob, Shetland, Lleyn, Zwartble and Hebridean. Our Prime Lambs and Young Handler Classes are increasing in popularity. In 2019, our reserve Champion was selected from the sheep section.
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Many of our exhibitors return to our Border Union Ram Sales later in the year.
We are delighted to welcome some of the finest animals in the country to our Cattle Sections. Our sections usually include Aberdeen Angus, Native Beef Breeds, Continental Beef Breeds and Young Handler Classes. In 2022, our Champion of Champions came from the Cattle section.
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The Show has a range of classes for Horses, Ponies and Donkeys including Mountain and Moorland Ridden and In-Hand, First Ridden and Lead Rein, Riding Ponies, Hunter Pony Breeding, Coloured Horses, Working Hunter Ponies, Hunters, Riding Horses, Side Saddle, RoR and Heavy Horses, amongst NPS qualifiers and various others. in 2019, third place in the Champion of Champion was selected from the Donkey Section.
In 2023 we will also be adding unaffiliated classes on Friday
Our Stick section is well attended and incredibly competitive. We are thrilled to see this section thrive!
Goat classes at the Border Union Show are a huge draw for our audiences.
All enquiries for the Rabbit Show should be sent to Denise Laidlow or by calling 01573 460353
Our Industrial Section is very popular and includes classes such as baking, preserves, floral art and handcrafts. These classes are open to all so be brave and get your entry in!
All queries can be directed directly to Mrs Joan Duncan, Woodside Cottage, Makerstoun, Kelso, TD5 7PA.
Telephone: 01573 460256 or via email
Please see the Schedule and Entry Form below.
