Scott Mitchell admitted he had a very enjoyable but exacting day judging the Poll Dorset ram and ewe classes as the quality on display was outstanding and a credit to the breed.
Supreme exhibit was awarded to the young ram bred and shown by the Scott family, Valley Vista stud, Coolac.
Champion ram was exhibited by the Scott family, Valley Vista stud, Coolac and had graduated from the woolly ram under one and half year class.
He had been champion ram lamb at Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo in 2017 and has been unbeaten when shown since: most recent success was champion ram at NSW Dorset Championships held in Cowra.
He was sired by Tattykeel 90.14 purchased for $19,000 in 2015, who had also been champion ram lamb at Australian Dorset Championships in Bendigo in 2014.
Valley Vista stud co-studmaster Joe Scott said his champion ram was a standout lamb and continued to impress as he grew.
“As he put on weight he was still maintaining his excellent structure and conformation,” he said.
“We will be offering him for sale during the Australian Dorset Championships in Bendigo in September.
Reserve champion ram was awarded to the Armstrong family, Armdale stud, Marrar.
Champion ewe exhibited by the Frost family, Hillden stud, Crookwell had been successful in the pair of ewes under one and half year – shorn.
“She has a lot of power, a most complete package, and a bit more finish than the reserve,” Mr Mitchell said.
Reserve champion ewe was exhibited by Close family, Closeup stud, Finley.
In the Ian Bucknall Trophy for bare shorn ram under one and half year, Scott Mitchell awarded first to Derby Downs Poll Dorset stud, Marong, Victoria ahead of the Hillden stud, Crookwell while the Valley Vista stud, Coolac, showed the third placed ram.
“He has great thickness through his barrel, and a beautiful topline,” Mr Mitchell said when making his announcement to the exhibitors and onlookers.
“He is very good on his feet, and well balanced for a young ram showing so much growth.”
