Sheep

Sheep

The Sheep section is a key part of Emley Show, bringing together farmers and breeders to showcase a wide range of breeds.

Following a strong turnout in recent years, the section continues to grow, with entries ranging from hardy hill sheep to well-bred pedigree stock. Alongside the main classes, young handlers also take part, representing the next generation of agriculture.

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Classes

Each breed section includes classes such as ram lambs, shearling rams, aged rams, ewes and group classes.
Full class schedule is available on the PDF in downloads.
The Sheep section includes a full programme of breed and competition classes, including:

Sheep Classes

  • Young Handlers

  • Texel

  • Blue Texel

  • Suffolk

  • Ryeland

  • Coloured Ryland

  • Lowland and Continental

  • Natives

  • Primitives

  • Jacob

  • Whiteface Woodland

  • Pair of Butcher's Lambs

How To Enter

Entries can be made online or via the section secretary.

  • Entry fee: £3 per entry (all classes)
  • Closing date for entries: 25th July
  • Entry forms and passes will be issued once payment is received

Exhibitors entering by post should include a stamped addressed envelope.

Judging

Sheep are judged on a combination of:

  • Conformation
  • Fleece quality
  • Breed characteristics
  • Overall condition and presentation

Young handler classes are judged on handling ability, confidence and control in the ring.

Judging timings:

  • Young Handlers: from 9:45am
  • Main classes: from 10:30am

The Show Champion is judged in the afternoon, followed by a parade and presentation in the main ring.

Key Information

  • All classes are open to both accredited and non-accredited sheep
  • Accredited sheep must be accompanied by the relevant documentation
  • Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 2 entries per class
  • Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for at least 60 days
  • All exhibitors must hold public liability insurance

On the day:

  • Vehicles must be cleared from the showground by 9:00am
  • All livestock must remain on site until 5:00pm unless directed otherwise
  • Exhibitors must provide their own hay and straw

Prizes:

  • 1st £12, 2nd £8, 3rd £5
  • Rosettes to 4th place

A range of trophies are awarded across breed sections, culminating in the overall Show Champion.

Downloads

View the full sheep schedule and class details below:

Contact

For all sheep section enquiries, entries or class information, please contact:

Section Secretary: Sally Hampshire
07826 731337
[email protected]

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