05/06/06
The cream of the sheep sector’s working dogs, shearers and
professional fencing contractors will feature among the outdoor
activities lined up at NSA Sheep 2006, the industry’s biennial
event to be staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three
Counties Showground, Malvern on Wednesday 2 August.
The event will host the 11th biennial sale of working sheep dogs
with more than 50 Border Collie entries expected with a range of
working abilities including those registered with the International
Sheep Dog Society and bred by trial winners. Prior to coming under
the hammer, each dog will be put through its working paces on the
sale site.
“The event once again provides vendors with an opportunity
to offer their dogs to a wide audience,” says Clee, Tompkinson
and Francis auctioneer, Gareth Griffiths. “In the current
farming climate where reliable, skilled labour is hard to find,
the true value of a good working dog is unquantifiable.” He
adds: “As far as prospective buyers are concerned, they’re
able to observe each entry working in an unfamiliar environment,
and for visitors, it provides another genuine attraction.”
NSA Sheep 2006 will also feature an Open Sheep Shearing Competition
which is expected to attract the UK’s top operators as well
as shearers from overseas. The competition is run under British
Isles Shearing Competition Association rules and leading BISCA
judges have been invited. Apart from offering competitors the opportunity
to promote their skills and sheep handling excellence, less experienced
shearers will be able to learn from watching them and progress
to higher levels. This fast and furious spectacle provides farmers
with the chance to catch up on the BWMB’s requirements when
it comes to fleece preparation, handling and wrapping.
Other outdoor activities will include professional fencing contractors
participating in the Tornado Wire Fencer of the Year award. Once
again, competitors are expected from throughout the UK to pit their
skills for silverware and a £3,000 prize fund.
For further details on the Open Sheep Shearing Competition please
contact Doreen Smillie on 01684 584915.
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