The Hebridean Sheep Society
The Hebridean Sheep Society exists to promote Hebridean sheep as an economical breed with qualities of importance to today's livestock industry (particularly extensive sheep farming) and many types of ecological management task to promote biodiversity. The Society is the registration authority for the breed within the UK and is affiliated to the National Sheep Association.
Membership is open to all who support the aims of the Society. Membership information can be obtained from the membership secretary: membership@hebrideansheep.org.uk or telephone 01908 611 092.
Border Union Show to hold classes for Hebridean sheep in 2012
Following the overwhelming success of the 2011 Summer Event and HSS National show at the Border Union Show in Kelso, the show society have decided to include classes for Hebridean sheep in this year's schedule.
Breeders and members in the Borders Region and North of England are encouraged to support this show so that these classes will continue into the future. Is is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our breed north of the border.
For full details go to www.buas.org/show/
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Caledonian Marts (Stirling) have announced the date for the 2012 Highlands and Islands sale of Hebridean Sheep and other rare breeds as Saturday 22nd September.
As usual, the annual prize show of Pedigree Hebridean Sheep will take place on the friday evening, 21st Sept, followed by a social get-together.
Ewes: 27 forward, 26 sold,
top price 130 gns, ave price 67.5 gns
Ewe lambs: 11 foward, 11 sold
top price 136 gns, ave price 62 gns
Rams: 7 forward, 6 sold
top price 480 gns, ave price 133 gns
Ram lambs: 1 forward, 1 sold
80 gns
Congratulations to Cathy and Darren Cassie on their Breed Champion gimmer and Reserve Interbreed Champion, Ronasvoe Perrier, and to Vicky Mason on her top price ram, Sycamore Ccoire-Bhreacain, sold at 480 gns.
Thanks to judge Donald-Alick MacLeod for making the epic journey from North Uist by boat, bus, and train to judge the Hebridean classes.
This will be hosted by Trawden Show in Lancashire, and will be held on Sunday 12 August 2012.
Further details available from www.trawdenshow.co.uk.