Interest Grows for Midwest Junior Preview Show!
May 2010 The entries are starting to come in for the first annual Midwest Junior Preview Show and it looks like Tunis may be one of the top 5 breeds at the event! So far, the event has recieved entries from over 40 exhibitors and almost 200 head of sheep. Tunis have seen great interest with 8 exhbitors already signed up and over 30 head entered!
Tunis breeders from across the country jumped in to support this event. Tunis will have one of the highest payouts of any of the breeds, with over $800 cash being given to their show. Tunis exhbitors will also have the chance to win one of 3 showmanship cash awards of $100 each and one of the $300 cash awards for Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe!
There is still time to get entries in and recieve your free t-shirt. Although pre-entry is not required, for all those who enter by June 1, you will recieve a T-shirt and goody bag! Tunis exhbitors who pre-enter will be given some extra goodies!
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Tunis breeders from across the country jumped in to support this event. Tunis will have one of the highest payouts of any of the breeds, with over $800 cash being given to their show. Tunis exhbitors will also have the chance to win one of 3 showmanship cash awards of $100 each and one of the $300 cash awards for Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe!
There is still time to get entries in and recieve your free t-shirt. Although pre-entry is not required, for all those who enter by June 1, you will recieve a T-shirt and goody bag! Tunis exhbitors who pre-enter will be given some extra goodies!
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MTA Member's Dominate NAILE Tunis Show!
Champion NAILE Ram, Exhibited by Darling Tunis
MTA members, both in State and Out of State, dominated the NAILE Tunis Show, the largest Tunis show to date. MTA members won 11 of 18 classes and had multiple sheep in the top five in almost every class! Class winners included RQL Farms Fall Ram Lamb, January Ram Lamb from Stumpe Tunis, February Ram Lamb from Darling Tunis, March Ram Lamb from Uptown Farms, Pair of Ram Lambs from Uptown Farms, Late Yearling Ewe from Uptown Farms, Slick Shorn Yearling Ewe from Uptown Farms, Fall Ewe Lamb from Triple T Ranch, March Ewe Lamb from Darling Tunis, Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb from Darling Tunis, and 1st Flock from Uptown Farms.
Additionally, the top three flocks, Uptown Farms, Darling Tunis, and Triple T Tunis are all from MTA members. Two of the Champions also went to members, with Darling Tunis winning Champion Ram with their February Ram Lamb, and Uptown Farms winning Reserve with their February Ram Lamb. Uptown Farms also took home Premier Exhibitor!
Additionally, the top three flocks, Uptown Farms, Darling Tunis, and Triple T Tunis are all from MTA members. Two of the Champions also went to members, with Darling Tunis winning Champion Ram with their February Ram Lamb, and Uptown Farms winning Reserve with their February Ram Lamb. Uptown Farms also took home Premier Exhibitor!
Res. Champion NAILE Ram, Exhbited by Uptown Farms
Midwest Stud Ram Sale to offer Tunis!
December 2009.
The largest sheep sale in the world, The Midwest Stud Ram Sale, has announced they will offer Tunis in next year's line up. The Tunis are tenatively scheduled to show on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 and sell on Wednesday, June 23. For more information, visit the Midwest Stud Ram Sale at http://www.midwestramsale.com/.
The largest sheep sale in the world, The Midwest Stud Ram Sale, has announced they will offer Tunis in next year's line up. The Tunis are tenatively scheduled to show on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 and sell on Wednesday, June 23. For more information, visit the Midwest Stud Ram Sale at http://www.midwestramsale.com/.
Update on Midwest Junior Show
December 2009.
The plans for the first annual Midwest Junior Preview Show are quickly coming together. The show has been scheduled for June 12, 2010 in Chillicothe, MO. The show will be held at the Litton Agriculture Center which offers an indoor show ring, dining facilities, and a campground.
Several different Missouri sheep producers have been working to get this all-breed sheep show underway. The show will host any registered breed that attends, with 6 classes offered in each breed. The show is open to any producer 21 or younger, from any state. Pre-Registration will be encouraged by offering a T-shirt to those who have entries in by June 1st, but it is not required. Entry fees are $6/ head.
The Missouri Sheep producers have stepped up to back the event in a huge way. They have provided the funding to cover the facility cost as well as a T-shirt for all juniors who pre-register.
Larry Mead, manager of the Midwest Stud Ram Sale, has pledged a cash award of $300 each for the Supreme Champion Ram and Supreme Champion Ewe. “Getting Larry’s support on this event, especially in such a huge way, is going to make all the difference in the world. He has really stood up and told our junior members that they matter. That they are important to this industry,” says Kate Lambert, organizer of the event.
Additionally, the United Suffolk Sheep Association, with the guidance of Tom Burk, has declared this event the home of the 2010 Regional Suffolk Junior Show. The USSA will provide additional funding for awards and cash prizes at the event. The Missouri Suffolk Association has also pledged $250 towards the event.
The Missouri Hampshire Association is also backing the show, with an additional $250 donation towards the Hampshire Show.
The Missouri Tunis Association and individual Tunis breeders from across the state are working hard to make this an exciting event for all Tunis exhibitors as well by offering prizes and cash awards.
There will also be three showmanship events offered at the conclusion of the day. The showmanship classes will be divided by age. Dr. Helen Swartz, long time Missouri Sheep Producer, has provided a donation that will allow for a $100 cash award for each of the three showmanship classes.
Funding is still being sought for general expenses. Additionally, other breed associations and producers are encouraged to help sponsor their respective breed with additional donations.
“I am working to cover the basics. I want every kid to be able to show their sheep. From that point, it is up to the breed associations and producers to make their breed stand-out. I hope the breeders realize the value of this event and take the opportunity to promote their products,” says Kate Lambert.
For information on exhibition as this event, to receive entry information, or to sponsor the event, please contact Kate Lambert at 660-541-0468 or MissouriTunis@hotmail.com .
The plans for the first annual Midwest Junior Preview Show are quickly coming together. The show has been scheduled for June 12, 2010 in Chillicothe, MO. The show will be held at the Litton Agriculture Center which offers an indoor show ring, dining facilities, and a campground.
Several different Missouri sheep producers have been working to get this all-breed sheep show underway. The show will host any registered breed that attends, with 6 classes offered in each breed. The show is open to any producer 21 or younger, from any state. Pre-Registration will be encouraged by offering a T-shirt to those who have entries in by June 1st, but it is not required. Entry fees are $6/ head.
The Missouri Sheep producers have stepped up to back the event in a huge way. They have provided the funding to cover the facility cost as well as a T-shirt for all juniors who pre-register.
Larry Mead, manager of the Midwest Stud Ram Sale, has pledged a cash award of $300 each for the Supreme Champion Ram and Supreme Champion Ewe. “Getting Larry’s support on this event, especially in such a huge way, is going to make all the difference in the world. He has really stood up and told our junior members that they matter. That they are important to this industry,” says Kate Lambert, organizer of the event.
Additionally, the United Suffolk Sheep Association, with the guidance of Tom Burk, has declared this event the home of the 2010 Regional Suffolk Junior Show. The USSA will provide additional funding for awards and cash prizes at the event. The Missouri Suffolk Association has also pledged $250 towards the event.
The Missouri Hampshire Association is also backing the show, with an additional $250 donation towards the Hampshire Show.
The Missouri Tunis Association and individual Tunis breeders from across the state are working hard to make this an exciting event for all Tunis exhibitors as well by offering prizes and cash awards.
There will also be three showmanship events offered at the conclusion of the day. The showmanship classes will be divided by age. Dr. Helen Swartz, long time Missouri Sheep Producer, has provided a donation that will allow for a $100 cash award for each of the three showmanship classes.
Funding is still being sought for general expenses. Additionally, other breed associations and producers are encouraged to help sponsor their respective breed with additional donations.
“I am working to cover the basics. I want every kid to be able to show their sheep. From that point, it is up to the breed associations and producers to make their breed stand-out. I hope the breeders realize the value of this event and take the opportunity to promote their products,” says Kate Lambert.
For information on exhibition as this event, to receive entry information, or to sponsor the event, please contact Kate Lambert at 660-541-0468 or MissouriTunis@hotmail.com .
Tunis wins Supreme Champion Ewe at 2009 KILE!
Anna Charest, from Small Fry Farm, was honored to win the Supreme Champion Ewe Award at this year's KILE. Three females were pulled out from the 14 Breed Champions, including the Doreset Champion Ewe, Montadale Champion Ewe, and Anna's Tunis ewe. Tunis breeders were amazed to watch the judges select the Tunis Ewe!
This is very exciting for the Tunis breed. Breeders from all over agree that this accomplishment would not have been possible just a few short years ago. Breeders nation wide should be commended for improving the breed to this degree!
Champion Tunis Ram awards were won by Mom's Tunis. Reserve Champion Ram was awarded to RQL Farms. Champion Ewe was Small Fry Farm, and Reserve Champion Ewe was awarded to Brown Family Tunis.
For full results from the 2009 KILE show, which was also the National Tunis Show, please visit http://www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us/results_show.aspx
This is very exciting for the Tunis breed. Breeders from all over agree that this accomplishment would not have been possible just a few short years ago. Breeders nation wide should be commended for improving the breed to this degree!
Champion Tunis Ram awards were won by Mom's Tunis. Reserve Champion Ram was awarded to RQL Farms. Champion Ewe was Small Fry Farm, and Reserve Champion Ewe was awarded to Brown Family Tunis.
For full results from the 2009 KILE show, which was also the National Tunis Show, please visit http://www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us/results_show.aspx