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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Bodger on August 14, 2013, 08:31:27 am

Title: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Bodger on August 14, 2013, 08:31:27 am

Yesterday I made what was probably my first and last attempt at showing sheep. I was roped in to help a friend show his South Down sheep at the Anglesey Show. ::)
I had a thoroughly good day at the show and enjoyed the experience of helping Stu to show his sheep.
Here are a few pictures.
 

Stu's sheep.
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/027.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/027.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/029.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/029.jpg.html)
 

Stu and I surveying the scene before battle commenced.
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/031.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/031.jpg.html)
 

Its a good job that at least one of us knew what we were doing.
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/036.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/036.jpg.html)
 

OK? So when does the race start?  ???
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/037.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/037.jpg.html)
 

To my mind, the judge enjoyed her job far too much  :o and she wondered why I wasn't too keen on shaking hands with her?  I'd noticed where her hands had been for most of the day.   ::)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/055.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/055.jpg.html)
 

Stu and myself enjoying a threesome.
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/063.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/063.jpg.html)
 
Thanks for the day Stu.  :farmer:

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Mammyshaz on August 14, 2013, 08:35:19 am

Lovely piccies  :thumbsup:
Why your last attempt? you look right at home in the ring  :sheep:

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: funkyfish on August 14, 2013, 08:39:23 am

Beautiful sheep! Hubby would love to try showing (he is so competitive!).

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Bodger on August 14, 2013, 08:44:25 am

Quote from: Mammyshaz on August 14, 2013, 08:35:19 am

Lovely piccies  :thumbsup:
Why your last attempt? you look right at home in the ring  :sheep:

Who knows? Maybe I might be showing some of Pru the GOS's piglets next year? :fc:
While I'm at it, I might as well post a few more shots of the livestock at the show. :goat: :pig:
 
There were some lovely Anglo Nubian goats being exhibited. Enjoy :thumbup:
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/081.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/081.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/080.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/080.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/075.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/075.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/074.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/074.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/067.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/067.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/066.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/066.jpg.html)
 

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/kcooper2011/065.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/kcooper2011/media/065.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Bionic on August 14, 2013, 08:59:45 am

Great pics, and yes I am wondering why your last attempt too. You know what to do now so there should be no stopping you  ;D
I am 'doing' my first show tomorrow but I'm not sure what reaction I will get as mine haven't been prepared for the show. I did wash one but that seems to have been a waste of time. I was going to do a bit of a trim today but its pouring with rain  :gloomy:

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: funkyfish on August 14, 2013, 09:01:58 am

I have no idea about showing sheep, but love to go and watch the shows. Are there Classes for cross breeds etc?

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Blinkers on August 14, 2013, 09:18:55 am

Well done John - you look like you know EXACTLY what you're doing.......how did he do anyway??
Great pics from the rest of the show - I WANT THE BLACK MOTTLED GOAT  :love: :love: :love:  to add to my herd  :thumbsup: .

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Bodger on August 14, 2013, 09:49:22 am

We had some stiff competition and Stu has only been showing for a few years but I think that he'll get there eventually. It looks as though he knows what he's doing and what he's after.

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: Bionic on August 14, 2013, 11:14:15 am

Well, me and my sheep haven't got a clue what we are doing so if anyone wants a good laugh we will be at the Llansadwrn show tomorrow. I will be the one with the red face being dragged round the ring by my unkempt sheep.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Probably my first and last attempt.
Post by: GaddesdenGal on August 14, 2013, 07:35:04 pm

Great pics Bodger, gorgeous Southdowns  :love: :love: :love:
Good luck Bionic, enjoy it