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Hay Show committeeman Mike Cannon has again put out the call; “We want your fleeces!”

“Hay Show will celebrate its 150th annual show this year and the hard-working committee is striving to make it one to remember,” Mr Cannon told The Riverine Grazier.

“Hay is a major centre of the Merino sheep industry and we want to highlight that fact with a stunning fleece display.

Mr Cannon (pictured at right, at the award presentation in 2023) was honoured at the 2023 show, with the Royal Agricultural Show of NSW medallion, recognising his years of service.

It was noted that he had rallied 22 fleeces to compete in last year’s show, after receiving just two entries the year prior.

“We had a big exhibit last year and want to eclipse that for our 150th Show and follow on from the success of the recent Hay Sheep Show.”

Mungadal, Hay took home the 2023 champion fleece ribbon, followed by Glen Echo (Rankins Springs) and equal third North Cobran (Hay) and Mungadal. The best fleece under six months was won by Rosevale (Hay).

According to the experts, fleeces are best bagged in dark coloured plastic bags and well-sealed before being dropped off to Mr Cannon or Lugsdin Toyota in Nailor Street.

A brief description must be included with fleeces including owners name and bloodline (optional). 

A detailed fleece description is essential. For example; “Commercial Merino ewe – 3 years old” and should include shearing interval such as 6 months, 9 months or 12 months. 

Stud fleece entries must indicate that the fleece is to compete in a stud category, and all fleeces are to be skirted. 

Fleeces to compete in the commercial yield class must have belly wool and pieces included.

“Please place a copy of the above-mentioned details on and in the bags with fleece entries,” Mr Cannon said.

Fleeces will be sampled and tested prior to show and categories allocated per these results.  Entries close on Friday August 23, 2024   Further information: Hay Show schedule or Mike Cannon on 0428151599 or mikecannon@optusnet.com.au.

The Riverine Grazier 24 July 2024

This article appeared in The Riverine Grazier, 24 July 2024.

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