Southern Central Texel Sheep Breeders Club

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Club Report 2009

Wilton Show and Sale in September was our biggest event. Wilton Sheep Fair has been a sheep sale for hundreds of years (remember WH Hudson’s The Shepherd Life?), and has always been a great social occasion for anyone who is anyone in the sheep world. 2009 was no exception. Texel sheep may not have been in the catalogue a hundred years ago but they certainly have found their place now in a sale which caters for the modern discerning flockmaster.

Colin Ponting, Frank Moffat and David Farmer supervising the Sale

This year there was a clearance of all the rams and females in the Club Sale. Garry Passmore was the show judge and found his overall champion from Syd Chapman’s flock with a ram sired by Meon Valley Northern Light (who was used as a lamb and then exported to Holland). Young David Farmer’s ewe was the female champion (sired by Goldies Noon by Lyonshall King of Clubs). Adrian Dufosee’s ram that was Res. Champion was the top price of the day. The Durnford family and Waid and Georgie Helyer also had a very good day with their sheep.

Sophie - Waid and Georgie Helyer’s granddaughter working hard to get a show sheep ready

The New Forest Show in July attracted many members with very strong classes. Mark and Alice (and baby Harry) Blakeney had the Champion with their ram and Waid and Georgie Helyer were reserve with their ewe lamb. Thomas Farmer did very well with his entries gaining awards in every class. Waid and Georgie’s granddaughter, Sophie, won the young handlers class.