[Jacob-list] Who and Where are the Show Flocks???????

[Linda]

I don't think that all the people that show (and win) at MSWF would consider their flocks as "show flocks".  Maybe I'm putting too much emphasis on the term "show flock".  These breeders sure do raise some nice show sheep, but are not breeding sheep solely to please the judges such as breeding for larger, heavier boned sheep.  It's just my outlook, I guess, but I don't consider the term "show flock" to be complimentary. We are all too aware of Juliet's warning about the fate of Jacobs in the UK - one small step at a time. 
Royal sure wins alot at MSWF. If you're looking for top show stock, he'd be a good one to contact. I consider Royal's flock an excellent example of a diverse flock that raises some excellent show sheep in addition to some excellent primitive sheep and some fine examples of older lines - I don't consider it a "show flock". It's probably my misinterpretation of the term. I tend to see it as meaning a flock that breeds with winning shows as the only goal.  Hope you don't mind me using you for an example, Royal :-)

Sounds like you do a great job of promoting Jacobs, Meg.  Keep up the good work! You've inspired me.
Speaking of shows. We're hoping to get a good showing of Jacobs at the NC Mountain State Fair in Asheville, NC in September. If we get enough entries, we will be considered for Jacob classes in 2009. Also in Asheville, things are looking good for Jacob classes at the 2008 SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) the last weekend in October. I'll be emailing the SE JSBA members a bit later in the year with more details. If you think you might want to show at either of these shows, do let me know.  Making a trip this way to deliver or pick up sheep?  Spend a day at the show and help promote Jacobs. 

Linda

 
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Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn




> In central OH - we show primarily to promote the breed and the idea

> of conserving sheep/species on the ALBC list.  We take the best

> specimens we have and I will send as mmany as 7 different yearlings

> to 4 fairs.  When we win (often at 2 of the fairs - but the Ohio

> State Fair is just a static exhobit of 20 diff breeds), it is an

> added incentive.  We have to sgow in the ALL OTHER BREEDS category

> against whatever other bring.

>

> I also take the sheep to pageants and other show opps (may try

> nursing homes sometime with the llamas).  Sat Mar 8 we are going to

> a B&B Open House with stock, fiber, and a pelt.  My friend Dennis

> has aleady sold them some petting lambs and baby goats.

>

> I would guess that the folks who routinely go to the Maryland Sheep

> and Wooll Fest have real show flocks.  The Stacks in AR have many

> of my very best offspring from the last couple of years - I hope

> they are able to build a show flock with them.

>

> Gotothewhip at aol.com wrote:

>> As you all know, We are pretty new to this, and are REALLY

>> enjoying the show aspect (Mostly fueled by the winning)  Am

>> curious.. Are there breeders in the Jacob world that are known

>> for their show sheep?  And is there any record keeping as far as

>> show ring sucess?

>>

>> Jennifer Tucker

>> Moose Mtn Ranch

>> Bennett, CO

>>

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