WHILE there was only one exhibitor in the Romney and East Friesian events at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, quality animals and passionate young breeders filled the showring.
The Tintern Schools Young Farmers, including 35 current students and 14 past students, were a standout team at the show, parading 19 Romneys and six East Friesians.
The supreme Romney exhibit, Tintern 314, was awarded to a twin ram lamb whose twin stablemate, 328, received the reserve ribbon.
Judge Peter McDonald, Grassmere, praised the champion ram's outlook and said he represented a true type of the breed.
The daughter of last year's supreme Romney exhibit known as Tintern Obama, was judged champion ewe. She is a September 2013-drop twin and was commended for her femininity.
The students exhibited professionalism and mature livestock handling skills under the guidance of former sheep producer and Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association senior vice-president Victoria branch Gavin Wall.
With the school's East Friesian exhibits, judge and Australian Sheep Breeders Association president Peter Baker applauded the development of the Young Farmer breeding flock.
"I judged them at Berwick in February and they have gone ahead in leaps and bounds in that time," Mr Baker said.
"It is an absolutely credit to the exhibitor to present such good conditioned, structure and well put together entries."
The Tintern weaner ram was awarded champion East Friesian for his beautiful head, long body and width in the loin, which Mr Baker said was an easy decision.
The school showcased four hogget ewes and two older ewes.
Mr Baker said the older ewe that was awarded reserve champion was heavy in lamb but carried herself well.
However he handed the ewe lamb the champion sash because of her "tight skin and beautiful loin".
"She wasn't the biggest but balance and structure wise, she was a clear winner," he said.