[Jacob-list] NC State Fair Report & comments re: Jacob Cows

[J Thomas]

We are just settling down from showing sheep at the NC
State Fair's Wool Sheep show last week. I am happy to
report Son-Rise Jacob Sheep won two third place
ribbons (in classes of 13 - 14 sheep) and a 10th place
in youth costume class!! (We also won a third place
with I See Spots Dustin (a shetland wether) in a
fleece class, and a sixth place with my newest
addition PTF 373 Mollie (border leicester ewe lamb))!
Since this was our first "real" show, we were very
pleased!!

Son-Rise MorningStar was shown by me in a junior ewe
class (born after 1/1/2002), the other by my son in a
junior (youth) class (also for jr ewes born after
1/1/2002). His ewe Son-Rise MorningGlory also earned
him a 10th place in a youth (ages 3 - 18) costume
class. He was dressed as a shepherd. Hope to get pics
soon!

Question re MD Sheep & Wool Jacob show - do the Jacobs
need to be registered? If so, with either JSC or JSBA?
Currently, mine are purebred, but not registered. Am
thinking ahead for next year. If they need to be
registered, I must get going on this. Also think I
need to pay up with my dues. These ewes could be shown
in Maryland -- my 2003 lambs probably won't arrive in
time to meet the 2/15/03 deadline.

Re: Jacob cows -- we took a Jacob ewe to church a
couple of weeks ago to be part of a drama. One young
lady looked at Son-Rise Victoria-Bethany and said,
"OH, mommy! LOOK! A DALMATION!!!"

Have a fibery & fleecey day all!
Joy


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Joy Thomas, Shepherd & Fiber Artist
Son-Rise Farm, Creedmoor NC
Home of The Fleece Flock
Jacob, Shetland & Border Leicester Sheep
Website:   www.shepherdofspots.com
E-Mail:    joy at shepherdofspots.com

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