The Norm Smith Pavilion at the Hay Showgrounds was full with stud and commercial Merino sheep and spectators, fascinated by the wool industry were on hand to witness one of the best exhibitions of sheep in the country.
Stud breeders attended from Victoria, SA, the Monaro and mid-west NSW, along the many studs from the Riverina and south-west slopes.
Judges for the stud sheep:
- Wal Merriman, Merryville Merinos, Boorowa
- Kim Henderson, Grogansworth Merinos, Bowning
- John Bensley, Stillbrook Poll Merinos, Laggan
with associate judges:
- Will Nadin, Warren
- Felicity Brumpton, Jolly Jumbuck Merinos, Mitchell, QLD
Winners:
Riverina Hogget Ram of the Year – Collinsville, Burra, SA
NSW Hogget Ram of the Year – Borambil, Corowa
Victorian Hogget Ram of the Year – Terrick West, Prairie
Champion Hogget ewe – White River, Minnapa, SA
Supreme exhibit – Oakbank, St Arnaud, Vic
Grand Champion ram – Oakbank, St Arnaud, Vic
Grand Champion ewe – East Bungaree, Hallett, SA
Neilson Mills Trophy (group of five) – Oakbank, St Arnaud, Vic
Judge Angus Carter, Armidale and associate Lachy Watkin, Hillston officiated in unhoused stud and flock classes.
Single unhoused stud ewe – Woodpark Poll, Hay
Champion pen flock ewe hoggets – Emma Northey, Weethalle
Champion flock ewe hogget – Robert Gibson, Croidon, Hay
