Sydney Royal Easter Show Report 2018

On Sunday night 25^th April the Angora Show team and Willow Glen travelled during the night to the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. At the show we were joined by open competitor Angora studs Cullbookie, Dulark, Rivers as well as Molong Central School, Yveol Central School, Bossley Park High and Queanbeyan High.

After inspections and setting up our pens, display and organising our accommodation huts the Mohair fleece competition was judged. Willow Glen gained ribbons in all but one class entered.

Willow Glen was awarded first placings in the Fine Hair and 5kg Kid Mohair classes

Paraders classes followed the Mohair fleece classes. Sarah Morris and Brianna Worner once again showed their excellent Paraders skills.

Sarah was placed 5^th in the Angora Youth Paraders and went on to win the Angora Led Wether Paraders competition with Brianna placing a very creditable 3^rd.

Tuesday was the stud judging with the following results:

1. Doe Kid under 6 months – Willow Glen 2^nd and 3^rd
2. Doe Kid 6 – 12 months – Willow Glen 1^st with Willow Glen Rahmosteffanie going onto taking out Champion Angora Kid Doe, Grand Champion Kid, School's Champion and Best Angora in Show as well as the RAS of NSW Award of Excellence for Best Angora Goat in Show 2018. Steffanie was proudly and capably paraded by Gracelyn Norton.
3. Buck Kid 6-12 months – Willow Glen 1^st and 2^nd. Willow Glen Thor who won this class went onto being awarded Reserve Champion Buck Kid.
4. Doe 12 – 18 months – Willow Glen 1^st and 3^rd.
5. Angora Buck 18 and under 24 months – Willow Glen Thierry 2^nd. Who went onto being awarded Reserve Champion Junior Buck.
6. Sires Progeny under 12 months – Willow Glen 1^st and 2^nd.
7. Sires Progeny over 12 months – Willow Glen 2^nd.
8. Group of 3 Angoras – Willow Glen 2^nd.

After each open class Schools classes are held – it was a tussle between Bossley Park High and West Wyalong High with the

School's Champion and School's Reserve Champion being awarded to West Wyalong High. West Wyalong High also won the Schools Sires Progeny and Group of 3 Angoras.

Wednesday was the Production classes where the animals are shorn by Champion and well known shearer Ian Elkins. The fleeces were classed, then weighed and assessed for their carcass value. The two components are combined on a 60% fleece and 40% carcass combination.

The results were:

1. Open Production class under 12 months – Willow Glen 1^st and 2^nd.
2. Open Producton class over 12 months – Willow Glen 3^rd.
3. Schools Wether Production class – WWHS 1^st and 2^nd.
4. Schools Wether Project Presentation – WWHS 3^rd.
5. Schools Wether Herdsman Competition – WWHS 1^st.

Most Successful School – West Wyalong High School

Friday was the RAS State Final for the Angora goat and Mohair Young Judges Competition. Competitors have to assess and place 4 Mohair fleeces and 4 Angora goats. After which competitors are required to give an oral presentation as to their reasons for their choices.

Molly was Reserve State Champion for the third time, with Sarah placing 4^th and myself 5^th.

Molly once again has qualified to compete in the National Angora Goat and Mohair Young Judges Final in Adelaide in September this year.

We would like to thank Mr Andrew Kelleher who drove the bus, Mr Michael Mrowka who helped with gear organisation and driving and Ms Irene Norton who was our Chef. All gave up their valuable time to assist us with this excursion. Also thanks to Miss Statham for all her organisation and effort in getting us to this great event!

We are all looking forward to our trek to Bendigo in July for the Australian Sheep and Wool Show where we will catch up with the Victorian Studs and Schools.

Thank you.

By Sarah Morris, Briana Worner, Molly Cattle and Gracelyn Norton