NSA South East Region Next Generation Shepherds Competition
Date: 12th May 2024
Time: 8am
Location: Copford Farm, Dern Lane, Waldron, East Sussex. TN21 0PN
NSA South East Region Next Generation Shepherds Competition will be held at the Southern Shears UK shearing competition on Sunday 12th May at Copford Farm, Dern Lane, Waldron, East Sussex. TN21 0PN.
This free to enter competition gives keen young shepherds from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the Isle of Wight a chance to compete for cash prizes with the two highest scoring entrants going forward to the National Final at the Sheep Event at Malvern on 30th July.
Whilst the competition aims to test the Young Shepherds practical and theoretical knowledge, we also want it to be seen as a worthwhile learning experience.
There are seven elements to the competition, with each entrant required to complete five.
- Sheep Health Questionnaire (obligatory element)
- Lamb Selection
- Electric Fencing
- Sheep Shearing (competitors must have a British Wool blue seal to take part in this element)
- Ram MOT/ Ewe body condition score
- Sheep equipment identification and useage
- ATV handling
To help in the organisation of the Event, potential entrants are encouraged to register beforehand by completing the entry form here, and returning it to: southeast@nationalsheep.org.uk
However late entries will be accepted “on the day”. Please arrive by 8am to get registered.
If you need any additional information please contact Sarah on: 07734428712 or by email at the address above.
This event is kindly sponsored by: Rappa Fencing Ltd, Dunbia & South East Marts.
