sherberton Border reiver, Riggit Galloway bull , with Two Mills herd
© Dave Franciosy

The Riggit Galloway Cattle Society

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 Mochrum Flora, Riggit cow, in snow on Dartmoor

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Winter Meeting

8th February 2012

at Ashwood Nurseries, Ashwood, Lower Lane, Ashwood, Kingswinford, West Midlands. DY6 0AE

For more information contact Anton Coaker by email or ring 01364 631276

The ‘Riggit’ Galloway cattle are a well documented archaic strain of Galloway, easily identifiable by the white stripe, running down their spine. (The term ‘riggit’ is a Scottish vernacular reference to this stripe, and seems to be Scandanavian in origin ) The main body colour can be black, blue/black, red, brown or dun.  The white colouration may include a widening of the stripe to cover much of the back, particularly on the hind quarters, white under the keel of the animal, and white flashes amongst the solid colour. Other breed points would largely correspond with more common Galloway types, including their being naturally polled, of medium frame, with beef confirmation,  a thick ‘dual’ coat, and ability to thrive on poor pasture.
Riggit Galloway Summer Jamboree
was held in Yorkshire visiting Tim and Sarah of The Ginger Pig and
was extremely succesful. Thanks to Tim and Sarah for all their hard work and hospitality especially all the food!!

Frome Show 10th September 2011

Alison Bunning's 2 heifers were taken along and achieved a first in the Any Other Native Breed Pairs class which was Judged by Countryfile's Adam Henson. To see the winning team go to The Society page.
They also got fourth and fifth in the Senior Heifer class and John Coaker got a fifth in the Junior Handler Class
After its formation, The Riggit Galloway Cattle Society has been lucky enough to be granted the patronage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness is well known for his interest in, and support of, rare breeds of livestock, and this patronage is a tremendous boost to the societies standing.

There are members spread all over the United Kingdom from Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland to the Western tip of Cornwall so if you want to see some of these cattle contact the Secretary who can put you in touch with your nearest breeder.