Saturday 6th July 2024
Borderway Market, Carlisle, CA1 2RS
Show commences 10am
Welcome
Welcome to the Society’s 50th anniversary Textravaganza National Texel Show. This day promises to be a remarkable celebration of the Texel breed, showcasing the incredible achievements made by Texel breeders since the breed’s initial importations half a century
Today’s show is just one of many events being held across the UK to commemorate the Society’s milestone year. It presents an exceptional opportunity for everyone connected to the Texel breed to come together and celebrate the remarkable qualities of our breed.
Thanks to the dedication of breeders and the continuing improvements being made, including the recent introductions of economic indexes and genomic evaluations by the Society, the breed continues to enjoy unrivalled success.
Commercial breeders continue to place their trust in the breed, recognising its ability to enhance the value of its progeny across a wide array of environments and farming systems
There is, rightly, much to celebrate and be proud of as the Society marks this remarkable point in its history and demand from new breeders remains strong as new flocks continue to be established across the country. With the Society expecting to issue its 10,000th flock membership in this milestone year.
Moreover, there is a growing international demand for British Texel genetics, and it is truly gratifying to welcome international visitors to this event, mixing with like-minded Texel breeders showcasing the depth and quality of the breed here in the UK.
Of course, today’s event wouldn’t be possible without the support of the sponsors, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to them for their invaluable contribution and unwavering support of the Society.
I wish all exhibitors every success today and throughout this autumn’s sale season. I eagerly anticipate seeing what I am sure will be some excellent sheep in every class.
John Yates
Chief Executive
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Texel Sheep Society acknowledges with thanks the show judges, show stewards, Harrison and Hetherington and exhibitors, along with the generous support of today’s sponsors:
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money will be paid by BACS to the appropriate member flocks after the event.
You are invited join the Texel Sheep Society in celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style!
A jam-packed weekend has been organised for members, friends and family. The celebrations will culminate with the Black-Tie Celebration Ball on Saturday Night. This includes the presentation of competition results and an awards ceremony.
A live band and dancing into the small hours are a recipe for a fantastic night. Reservations are open, don’t miss out! Buy your ticket below.
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THE NATIONAL ‘TEXTRAVAGANZA’ TEXEL SHOW SCHEDULE
Sheep can arrive at Borderway Market from 3:30pm on Thursday 4th July and can remain on site until 12 noon on Sunday 7th July. Please contact Harrison and Hetherington directly for further information.
09:00 – All sheep must be penned by 09:00am
10:00 – Chairman’s welcome, followed by the National Show
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Aged Ram
Aged Ewe
Shearling Ram
Open Shearling Ewe
texelplus Ram Lamb
Class 6 YDP Shearling Ewe
Class 7
Open Ram Lamb
Class 8 Ewe Lamb
Class 9
YDP Ram Lamb
Class 10 Group of Three
Male Championship
Female Championship
Supreme Championship
Class 11
YDP Young Handlers’ Class – 10 and under
Class 12 YDP Young Handlers’ Class – 11 – 16
Supreme Young Handlers’ Championship
YDP Young Handlers Classes can be entered on the day. Please register at the event office at the front of the exhibition hall if you have not entered online.
NOTE TO EXHIBITORS
Members and all those handling sheep are reminded of the need to act responsibly and with animal welfare in mind whenever handling sheep. With many Society events now being streamed live or filmed for later publication, it is important that Society members take care to ensure they present a responsible and ethical image of the sheep industry at all times.
THE NATIONAL ‘TEXTRAVAGANZA’ TEXEL SHOW RULES
The show operates under the Society auspices.
Conditions of show entry are available on the Society website.
Members are specifically reminded of Byelaw 11.6
No dressing, trimming, clipping of the fleeces, or eye lashes of sheep will be permitted. No artificial whitening on any part of the sheep is permitted. An inspector may be present at the sale or show, they have the authority to disqualify any sheep, which in their opinion, are below a minimum standard with regard to breed type or are found to be contravening the Society Byelaws, right up to the point of sale. The decision of the inspector shall be final and failure to accept the inspector’s decision will result in the entire consignment being rejected.
A maximum of two entries per membership are allowed in each show class.
Sheep may only be shown in one class (other than the group of three and YDP Young Handlers Classes).
It is compulsory to wear the correct competitor number for the class and white show coats, buttoned at all times, while in the show ring. A society tie is also recommended.
Sheep must have been birth notified, registered, or transferred into the flock exhibiting, prior to the day of the event.
Class Rules
Aged Ewe
Open Shearling Ewe
texelplus Ram Lamb
YDP Shearling Ewe
Open Ram Lamb
YDP Ram Lamb
Must have nursed a lamb(s) in 2024.
Flocks showing in YDP Shearling Ewe cannot show in the Open Shearling Ewe.
Entries must be recorded and produced in the flock of a current texelplus member.
Eligible for entry by members aged 30 and under with a flock registered in their name and shown by the flock owner.
Flocks showing in YDP Ram Lamb cannot show in the Open Ram Lamb Class.
Eligible for entry by members aged 30 and under with a flock registered in their name and shown by the flock owner.
Group of Three Two females and one male previously shown.
YDP Young Handlers
Any young handler within the age ranges of the class can show any sheep, from any class, previously shown.
The Texel Sheep Society provides data collection and performance reporting services to its membership. From 2024, the service and evaluation combines pedigree and genomic data to provide indexes that are simple to use and understand.
In simple terms: higher value = more profit per lamb
The texelplus economic indexes support the breed’s development with an increased focus on commercial traits and profitability. The terminal and replacement indexes reflect the breed’s influence on industry. Both are presented as the potential extra profit per lamb born in a commercial setting, compared to the population baseline.
The terminal index supports increased profitability through improving prime lambs and is weighted strongly for meat production. The replacement index includes additional maternal traits to optimise production of female replacements.
Commercial producers solely producing prime lambs should use the terminal index to inform their selection; however, those retaining female replacements should use the replacement index.
Sub-indexes underpin the indexes to provide more information on the relative values and ranking of animals for growth, fat and muscle weight, and reproduction.
An example
High ranking rams deliver over £4.50 per lamb more than lower-ranking rams. Over a ram’s working lifetime, this is easily worth an extra £690 per ram; generated through shorter finish times and improved carcass quality.
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JUDGES’ PROFILES
Male Classes
Jennifer Aiken - Coniston flock
Female Classes
Robert Cockburn - Knap Flock
The Knap flock was established in 2006, with Robert’s first major success coming in 2014 with the sale of Knap Vicious Sid for 145,000gns.
Further success has followed since, with the flock’s influence extending through both males and females. 2023 saw Robert achieve his greatest sale success to date, selling Knap Grumpy at 170,000gns and Knap General Lee at 100,000gns, with a gimmer also selling for 28,000gns.
In the show ring, undoubtedly Robert’s proudest moment was winning the inaugural Textravaganza National show in 2021 with Knap Daisy Duke.
Previously Robert has had the privilege of judging the Balmoral Show and the Royal Welsh Show and is very much looking forward to judging the second Textravaganza National Show at Carlisle.
Jennifer has been around Texels all her life, initially with the Douganhill flock, managed by her father Brian MacTaggart and latterly with both her own Coniston flock and working alongside her husband, Jeff, managing the Procters and Tatham Hall flocks until their dispersal.
Show and sale highlights include a number of breed and interbreed championship wins at shows including the Royal Highland, Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh, as well as selling to a high of 80,000gns for Procters El Presidente and 10,000gns for Coniston Equinox.
Having shown at events the length and breadth of the UK and previously judged both local shows and the Texel classes at Balmoral Show, Jennifer brings with her a wealth of experience to Textravaganza.
Jennifer says it is a huge honour to have been asked to judge the 50th anniversary national show and an opportunity she is relishing the prospect of.
YDP Young Handlers’ Classes
Lowri Williams - Caron flock
A passionate young breeder, Lowri helps manage her family’s Caron flock which has achieved great success in recent years, including setting a new 32,000gns centre record for a shearling ram at the English National Sale in 2021.
A keen participant at local shows, Lowri has also judged a number of local shows in recent years as well as judging the YDP young handlers’ classes at the Royal Welsh Show in 2019.
Having participated in Society YDP events, Lowri says the opportunity to give something back to younger members by judging the Textravaganza young handlers’ classes is something she’s looking forward to.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
JEFF AIKEN Society Chair
JOE BOWMAN Harrison & Hetherington
Sportsmans Double Diamond
Male Centre & Breed Record
350,000gns - Scottish National Texel Sale August 2020
Procters Gimmer
Female Centre Record
46,000gns - Select Seven December 2020
Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9AX
SHOW EXHIBITORS
Name & Address
ALLANFAULD LIMITED, ALLANFAULD FARM, KILSYTH, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G65 9DF. 07736 439 390. UK0562255
BEACHELL, S J & S L, BESWICK HALL, 46 MAIN STREET, BESWICK DRIFFIELD, EAST YORKSHIRE, YO25 9AS. 07989 402 913. UK0146876
BLACKWOOD, ALAN, AULDHOUSEBURN FARM, MUIRKIRK, AYRSHIRE, KA18 3RZ. 07809 488 555. UK0580271
BODEN, C, MELLOR HALL FARM COTTAGE, MELLOR, NR STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK6 5LU. 07810 723 498. UK0163718
BODEN & DAVIES LTD, MELLOR HALL FARM, MELLOR, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK6 5LU. 07810 723 498. UK0183463
CAMPBELL, CRAIG, HIGHFIELD HOUSE, DEANSCALES, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBRIA, CA13 0SN. 07801 985 049. UK0540569
CAMPBELL, KEITH & ANDREW, OVERBURNS FARM, LAMINGTON, BIGGAR, LANARKSHIRE, ML12 6HP. 07768 647 180. UK0562503
CAMPBELL, K, A & R, CORROW FARM OFFICE, LOCHGOILHEAD, ARGYLLSHIRE, ARGYLL & BUTE, PA24 8AD. 07768 647 180. UK0540569
CAMPBELL, ROY, HIGHFIELD HOUSE, DEANSCALES, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBRIA, CA13 0SN. 07881 944 571. UK0108079
CLARK, ANDREW, BLACKHILL FARM, CROSSFORD, CARLUKE, LANARKSHIRE, ML8 5QH. 07904 114 506. UK0560677
CLARK, J & H, NORTH GARNGOUR, LESMAHAGOW, LANARK, LANARKSHIRE, ML11 0HQ. 07946 602 279. UK0560725
DUNLOP, DAVID, HOLTRIDGE FARM, NORBURY, WHITCHURCH, CHESHIRE, SY13 4JA. 07971 119 029. UK0179292
DUNLOP, RORY, HOLTRIDGE FARM, HOLTRIDGE, NORBURY, WHITCHURCH, CHESHIRE, SY13 4JA. 07971 119 029. UK0179292
EVANS, ROBERT, FOX FARM, HOPE VALLEY, MINSTERLEY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0JA. 07947 335 476. UK0313459
GRAY, GORDON, SUNNYCROFT, LINDEAN, SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS, TD7 4QW. 07751 066 053. UK0562134
GRIFFIES, HARRY, 3 DRUMALBIN FARM COTTAGE, CARMICHAEL, BIGGAR, LANARKSHIRE, ML12 6PH. 07896 080 894. UK0560527
HAWKINS, DAISY, 39 ARLECDON ROAD, ARLECDON, FRIZINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA26 3UX. 07899 636 889. UK0111395
HOLLIS, GEORGINA, 93 BACK STREET, GARBOLDISHAM, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 2SD. 07917 562 940. UK0226799
Prefix
ALLANFAULD
SAMSAR
AULDHOUSEBURN
MELLOR VALE
SPORTSMANS
HIGHFIELD
OVERBURNS
COWAL
ROYEL
TEIGLUM
GARNGOUR
HOLTRIDGE
STAR RIDGE
HOPE VALLEY
ETTRICK
CAIRNGRYFFE
DOODLE
ICENI
SHOW EXHIBITORS
Name & Address
HOUGHTON, J D , ISHERWOOD FARM, AFFETSIDE, BURY, LANCASHIRE, BL8 3QT. 07561 475 234. UK0185121
HULSE, NICK, ASPLEY VILLA, SLINDON, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST21 6LX. 07860 744 488. UK0165378
HUNTER, SANDY, WEDDERBURN, GLENS OF FOUNDLAND, HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB54 6AS. 07787 113 907. UK0521774
INNES & SONS, JAMES, DUNSCROFT, HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB54 4SA. 07775 515 514. UK0521861
JONES, CARLA, CEFN CAER FERCH, PENCAENEWYDD, PWLLHELI, GWYNEDD, LL53 6DJ. 07876 677 479. UK0703023
KNOX, WILLIAM , MID HADDO, FYVIE, TURRIFF, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB53 8LB. 07990 540 526 (Graeme). UK0522020
LAIRD, T & R, CAMBWELL FARM, SKIRLING, BIGGAR, LANARKSHIRE, ML12 6HE. 07719 738 229. UK0561613
LOWE, BEN, RUE WOOD FARM, RUE WOOD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5SH. 07946 438 484. UK0316958
LOWE, B, R & D, RUE WOOD FARM, RUE WOOD, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5SH. 07966 582 921. UK0319813
MacTAGGART, EWAN, RASCARREL FARM, AUCHENCAIRN, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, DG7 1RJ. 07810 561 348. UK0582959
McKERROW, DAVID, NO.2 COTTAGE, UPPERMILL FARM, TARVES, ELLON, AB41 7NP. 07843 288067. UK0545405
McKERROW, D , NO.2 COTTAGE, UPPERMILL FARM, TARVES, ELLON, AB41 7NP. 07850 174 849. UK0532324
MORGAN, LEWIS, PENGLANOWEN FARM, NEW CROSS, ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION, SY23 4LX. 07948 486 942. UK0751436
MUIRHEAD, THOMAS, PTARMIGAN HOUSE, BLAIR ATHOLL, PERTHSHIRE, PH18 5SZ. 07850 425 249. UK0548254
OARE, GEORGE, PANT-Y-GROES, BRYNFORD, HOLYWELL, FLINTSHIRE, CH8 8LS. 07375 484 075. UK0709695
PHILLIPS, JOSH, BENTY GRANGE FARM, BENTY GRANGE LANE, WINKHILL, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 7PU. 07983 122 414. UK0165044
Prefix
TOPHILL
ASPLEY
WEDDERBURN
STRATHBOGIE
CARLEN
HADDO
CAMBWELL
RUE WOOD
TIKI
RASCARREL
TILLYCAIRN
UPPERMILL
TOPBANK
ORCHILMORE
COACH HOUSE
POSEIDON
SHOW EXHIBITORS
Name & Address
PORTER, JAMES , KNOCK CROSS COTTAGE, KNOCK APPLEBY, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA16 6DT. 07972 858 797. UK0119206
REED, GUY, ORCHARD HOUSE FARM, PLUMBLAND, ASPATRIA, CUMBRIA, CA7 2ET. 07712 489 374. UK0115222
RENWICK, STEVEN, GLENRATH, KIRKTON MANOR, PEEBLES, SCOTTISH BORDERS, EH45 9JW. 07780 868 125. UK0561712
ROWLANDS, GERALLT, BERTHDDU, TRAWSFYNYDD, GWYNEDD, LL41 4UP. 07776 445 320. UK0704401
THEYER, JAMES, MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, LITTLE CLANFIELD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 2RX. 07867 695 122. UK0295746
TURNER, EVAN, ALLTYFFYNNON, BWLCH-Y-FFRIDD, NEWTON, POWYS, SY16 3JF. 07399 347 171. UK0717343
VAUGHAN, THOMAS & ELERI, BRYN AMLWG, OLD ABERGAVENNY, LLANOVER, ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTHSHIRE, NP7 9EW. 07889 278197. UK0730816
VERNON, B, THE BUNGALOW, MARSTON BROOK FARM, MARSTON BANK ROCESTER, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5BT. 07966 016 477. UK0162644
WILLIAMS, D G & N, CAEGARN, CILCENNIN, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8RS. 07796 066270. UK0743356
WILSON, RICHARD, LOW FIELD FARM, APPLEBY, CUMBRIA, CA16 6LH. 07980 691 057. UK0111143
Prefix
SALTCOTES
ALPHA
CRAIG DOUGLAS
TRAWS
CLANFIELD
LONGWAY
LONGWAY
VAUGHAN
EDEN VALLEY
CARON
SPECIALIST
PROFESSIONAL
Operating Marts at Borderway, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, Lazonby, Lockerbie, Middleton in Teesdale, St Boswells and Wooler
Aged Ram
Aged Ewe
Shearling Ram
Open
Shearling Ewe
texelplus
Ram Lamb
YDP
Shearling Ewe
Open Ram Lamb
Ewe Lamb
YDP Ram Lamb
YDP YOUNG HANDLERS’ CLASSES
Any young handler within the age ranges of the class can show any sheep, from any class, previously shown.
Children should only handle animals which they have the necessary strength and experience to cope with. A responsible adult can accompany the animal up to the judging ring and can remain ringside in a supervisory capacity, but must not play any part in the showing of the animal.
Please register for these classes at the event office at the front of the hall if you have not entered online.
All entries will need to collect their letter badge before competing. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Class 11
Aged 10 and Under
Class 12
Aged 11 - 16
All young handlers that compete within the class will receive a goodie bag. Make sure to collect it from the event office before you go home!
BIO SECURITY RULES
HARRISON & HETHERINGTON LIMITED, BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE
Notice to all Visitors and Traders
Please read and observe the following:
Excessively dirty vehicles will not be allowed entry, therefore, ensure vehicle is clean before arrival.
All vehicles transporting livestock will be subject to a documentation check before entry to market site.
All visitors and traders must ensure they wear clean clothing and footwear before entering market site.
All visitors and traders using car park areas please use main entrance.
Hauliers and farmers delivering livestock must disinfect their boots before and after loading or unloading.
Livestock purchased or unsold will not be allowed to move unless an authorised “pass slip” has been issued by the main office.
Only staff, livestock hauliers, owners or their agents are permitted to load or unload livestock.
Wash hands thoroughly when leaving pennage areas.
Please observe our staff’s instructions at all times.
Our on-site Biosecurity Officer, will only be too pleased to give you assistance.
‘In any industry there are developments that irrevocably alter the entire landscape of an industry. The introduction and evolution of the Texel breed in UK farming is one such development and it has been proven to have transformed standards.’
What Texel breeders, under the stewardship of the Society, have achieved since the Society’s formation some 50 years ago is nothing short of revolutionary. Society members continue to invest heavily in the breed, both in genetics, but also, via the Society in the latest data driven technologies to keep the breed moving forwards.
As a result of this, the breed remains best placed in the UK sheep industry to take on the latest developments and harness the power of data and genetics to move forwards.
With this in mind, the Society has rolled out Texel specific genomic indexes via its genetic improvement service, texelplus, enhancing the benefits available to commercial sheep farmers from using Texels.
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