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FARMERFAYE

  • Joined Jun 2009
showing zwartbles
« on: June 02, 2009, 10:55:49 am »
hi
i need help ASAP im showing my zwartbles at a show and it is my first time at showing them as i am only a beginner so i was wondering if anybody had any tips on presenting.

VSS

  • Joined Jan 2009
  • Pen Llyn
    • Viable Self Sufficiency.co.uk
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2009, 01:18:20 pm »
as with most black breeds, you nedd to clip off the tips of the wool fibres to remove the bit that has been discoloured by exposure to light. This should mean that your sheep will come up a really nice dark colour.

Do plenty on halter training and practise with someone pretending to be a judge. You don't want your sheep jumping around when the judge is trying to feel it.
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FARMERFAYE

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2009, 04:12:29 pm »
thank you =]

FARMERFAYE

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2009, 09:28:42 am »
woo came 2nd with my sheep =]

CarraghsBorderCollies

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2009, 11:09:23 am »
well done! :D  :sheep::D :sheep: :D :sheep:
GEM. X

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2009, 08:45:39 pm »
Congratulations! Well done, you.

countrygirlatheart

  • Joined Apr 2008
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2009, 08:29:58 pm »
well done farmerfaye - that'll be you hooked now !

FARMERFAYE

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: showing zwartbles
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 11:06:11 am »
thanks every one  ;)

 

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