Annual Prize Show and Sale
of Registered Aged Rams, Ram Lambs and Shearling Rams (The property of Members of the Association) on Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October 2025
The Auction Mart, Kirkby Stephen
by Harrison & Hetherington Ltd
Wednesday 15th. Judging to commence at 8.30 a.m. Sale at 10.30 a.m. Thursday 16th and Friday 17th. Judging to commence at 7.30 a.m.
District Secretary: Wilf Buckle, Bleathgill, Barras, Kirkby Stephen Telephone: 017683 41825 - Mobile: 078551 03575
Association Sale Rules 2025
1. The Shows and Sales are confined to Registered Sheep in the hands of Registered Members of the Swaledale Sheepbreeders’ Association (the Association).
2. No unregistered rams allowed on Mart Premises on days of Official Registered Sales.
3. All Rams to be allowed one entry only at Official Ram Sales. If any Ram is found to be entered at more than one sale it will be catalogued for the earliest sale at which it is entered.
4. All Aged and Shearling Rams entered for sale must have undergone scrapie genotyping by an organisation approved by the Association, and found to be clear of Valene.
5. In the event that the scrapie genotyping result, with which the ram was sold, proves incorrect for whatever reason, the Association accepts no liability whatsoever in contract, or negligence or otherwise for any loss, damage, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the buyer including of an indirect or consequential nature, including without limitation economic loss, or the loss of turnover, profits, business or goodwill.
6. In the event of any ram being sold with a genotyping result which is proven to be incorrect by a certificate issued by a veterinary investigation centre, within three years of the date of purchase, the Vendor shall refund to the purchaser the full purchase price without deductions. In the event of such a refund, the title of the ram shall again vest in the breeder. If any discount is given by the Vendor to the Purchaser at the time of purchase, this must be refunded.
7. The Association does not guarantee the stockgetting ability of any Rams offered for sale. Individual members can undertake to guarantee the stockgetting ability of their rams, but having done so, any matter of dispute which may arise shall be resolved between such Vendor and Purchaser. The Association and the Auction Mart assumes no responsibility whatsoever.
8. The Committee does not guarantee that all Rams will be forward.
9. All sheep to pass through the Sale Ring. No sheep allowed to be sold privately unless it has already passed through the Ring.
10. Sale numbers on all Rams must correspond with Registration Number or Purchasers will have right to annul sale. This to apply before the ram leaves the Mart. The Vendor to be responsible to see that catalogue information is correct and that any inaccuracies be announced at the time of sale.
11. In the event of any Shearling Ram sold by the Breeder developing “scrapie” within one year of purchase then the Vendor will refund to the Purchaser the full purchase price (without deductions) provided that the disease is confirmed by a Certificate issued by a Veterinary Investigation Centre and the Vendor is given seven days written notice of such condition prior to slaughter or disposal of the carcass to enable an inspection to be made. In the event of such a refund then the title of the ram shall again vest in the Breeder. If any discount is given by the Vendor to the Purchaser at the time of purchase this must be refunded. If the Shearling Ram was purchased as a Ram Lamb then the Vendor of the Shearling in question is entitled to claim the Ram Lamb purchase price from the Vendor of the Lamb.
12. All entries to be received by the date stated on Entry Form or will not be accepted.
13. “That any Ram semen taken for the purpose of Artificial Insemination must be declared and specified at the time of sale and that any prospective purchaser should satisfy himself as to what extent. Any dispute arising shall be resolved between such vendor and purchaser.”
14. At time of registration, if a shearling ram is passed by the inspectors, it is deemed as correct.
‘C’ District Sale Rules 2025
1. All prize winning animals to be either bona-fide sold in the Ring, or if unsold and subsequently booked in as a Private Sale the price must be no less than the final bid price or the Prize will revert to the next animal placed by the Judges.
2. The decision of the Judges shall be final and all disputes shall be settled by the Committee.
3. All stock to be paid for to the Accountant before leaving the Mart.
4. 5.25p in the £ commission will be charged, if sold, of which 1p in the £ is for the Association.
5. All lambs shown in the Prize Ring must have been bred by the Exhibitor.
6. There will be an upset price of £80 for Aged Rams and Ram Lambs, and £100 for Shearling Rams.
7. AGED RAMS, RAM LAMBS & SHEARLING RAMS WILL BE SOLD AS CATALOGUED.
8. If any of the first six Aged Rams to be offered for sale are not sold they may be re-offered before the Sale of Ram Lambs.
9. Prize Money paid one month after the Show.
10. Only First Prize winners in Main Classes to compete for Championship Prize.
11. Only First Prize winners in Main Classes and 2nd Prize to Champion to compete for Reserve Champion.
12. There will be no butchers/killing pen at this sale.
Disclaimer
Please note:
All shearling rams for 2025 have been crowned/registered by their respective breeders/owners. All fully paid-up members of the Association can act as inspectors.
All animals are sold as seen and have no guarantee of standard.
The information contained in this catalogue is provided by the members and is taken in good faith. The SSBA make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to this catalogue for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will the SSBA be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this catalogue.
Judges:
Wednesday – Aged Rams – W. Buckle, Bleathgill and J. Cowperthwaite, Howith. Ram Lambs – R. Nelson, Millstone Moor and T. Eccles, Hardberry Farm.
Thursday – Shearlings (Large Breeders) – C. Clarkson, Kisdon and D. Humble, Burtree Ford. Shearlings (Small Breeders) – A. Harker, Overthwaite and G. Cartmell, Hollands.
Friday – Shearlings (Large Breeders) – C. Dent, Naby and M. Taylor, Scoutber.
Shearlings (Small Breeders) – Luke Staley, Popin Cottage and H. Crocker, Town End.
Referee Judge in all Classes: S. Brogden, Hellbeck.
Show Ring Stewards: Messrs. D. Noble, G. Dargue, S. Lord, M. Wearmouth, D. Birbeck, J. Beckwith, R. Wear, T. Robinson, J. Mounsey, T. Brogden, D. Dixon and J. Thirlwall.
Wednesday, 15th October
Class 1 RAM 3 YEARS OLD and UPWARDS 1st, £25; 2nd, £20; 3rd, £10; 4th, £8; 5th, £6; 6th, £4.
Class 2 TWO SHEAR RAM 1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd, £10; 4th, £5.
Class 3 RAM ABOVE 2 YEARS OLD
Confined to Small Breeders. Not to have been shown in Class 1. 1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd, £10.
BEST RAM any age shown by a ‘C’ District Member. Harcla Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup given by the late C. Harker.
CHAMPION AGED RAM
Silver Challenge Cup given by the late Stan Davies to become the absolute property of any member winning it three times in succession or five times in all.
RESERVE CHAMPION £20.
Classes 1, 2 and 3 –
Class 4 RAM LAMB from Registered Parents
1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd, £10; 4th, £8; 5th, £5.
Class 5 RAM LAMB (Small Breeders)
1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd, £10; 4th, £8; 5th, £5.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST 3 RAM LAMBS IN HANDS OF BREEDER 1st, £10; 2nd, £5.
Best Ram Lamb (Small Breeder) - Silver Cup given in memory of G. Birbeck.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST LAMB IN ‘C’ DISTRICT
1st, Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup given by Barclays Bank, also £10; 2nd, £5.
CHAMPION RAM LAMB
Silver Challenge Cup, given in memory of the late Mr. J. Dixon, to become the absolute property of any member winning it five times in all, also £30.
RESERVE CHAMPION – £20.
82 S Tully, 12 Corn Close
128-130 117 H Scott, Force Garth Fm 762
B49646 A30602 118 ~ ~ 691
119 ~ ~ 767
120 ~ ~ 719
121 ~ ~ 575
A32952 C41217
B48944 A30602
A32952 A30606
C41217
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Class 1 SHEARLING RAM
Thursday, 16th October
1st, 1 x 3ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 2nd, 1 x 1ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 3rd, 250ml Veloron, given by Farm Sense; 4th, £20; 5th, £15.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST SHEARLING RAM IN ‘C’ DISTRICT
1st, A box of Agrimin 24/7 Smart Trace; 2nd, £8; 3rd, £5.
Class 2 SHEARLING RAM (Small Breeders)
1st, 1 x 3ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 2nd, 1 x 1ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 3rd, 250ml Veloron, given by Farm Sense; 4th, £20; 5th, £15.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST SHEARLING RAM (Small Breeders) IN ‘C’ DISTRICT 1st, A box of Agrimin 24/7 Smart Trace; 2nd, £8
BEST RAM SHOWN BY A ‘C’ DISTRICT MEMBER
Challenge Cup given by Taylor & Braithwaite, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in succession or 5 times in all, also £10; 2nd, £8.
BEST RAM (Small Breeders)
Silver Challenge Cup given by Midland Bank, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in all.
Best Ram Small Breeder in 'C' District - The Ken Dawson Memorial Trophy.
BEST TWO SHEARLING RAMS in hands of the Breeder.
Silver Challenge Cup given by Pennine Hotel, Kirkby Stephen, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in succession or 5 times in all and £50 voucher, given by Dugdale Nutrition.
CHAMPION RAM
The David Hutchinson Memorial Trophy and the Ghyll House Trophy given by W. Richardson & Son, to become the absolute property of any member winning it on 3 occasions, £30.
RESERVE CHAMPION £20.
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
Class 1 SHEARLING RAM
Friday, 17th October
1st, 1 x 3ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 2nd, 1 x 1ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench, 3rd, 250ml Veloron, given by Farm Sense; 4th, £20; 5th, £15.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BEST SHEARLING RAM IN ‘C’ DISTRICT
1st A box of Agrimin 24/7 Smart Trace; 2nd, £8; 3rd, £5.
Class 2
SHEARLING RAM (Small Breeders)
1st, 1 x 3ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench; 2nd, 1 x 1ltr Nutrimax Sheep Drench, 3rd, 250ml Veloron, given by Farm Sense; 4th, £20; 5th, £15.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST SHEARLING RAM (Small Breeders) IN ‘C’ DISTRICT A box of Agrimin 24/7 Smart Trace
BEST RAM SHOWN BY A ‘C’ DISTRICT MEMBER
Challenge Cup given by T. Robinson & Sons, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in succession or 5 times in all, also £10; 2nd, £8.
BEST RAM (Small Breeders)
Silver Challenge Cup given by Midland Bank, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in all.
Best Ram (Small Breeder) in 'C' District to receive The Alan Birbeck Memorial Trophy.
BEST TWO SHEARLING RAMS in hands of the Breeder.
The Steyr Tractor Trophy presented by Tunstall Tractors Ltd, Foggygill, Tel. Sedbergh 20032, to become the absolute property of any member winning it 3 times in succession or 5 times in all, also £30 voucher .
CHAMPION RAM
The Eric Nelson Memorial Trophy and the Pennine Challenge Cup given by J. D. Rex, to become the absolute property of any member winning it on 3 occasions, £30.
RESERVE CHAMPION £20.
Haltcliffe, Lonning Head
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
73 679 JL Wilkinson & Son, Bollihope Shield Fm
74 680 NW & JT Wilkinson, Bollihope
683 R Wilson, High Beckside
686 G Cartmel, Hollands
688 B
Classes 1 and 2 – SHEARLING RAMS
END OF FRIDAYS SALE
‘C’ District Ram Sale Committee would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support:
Harrison & Hetherington - £750
S.S.B.A. - £100
Farm Sense
Local Supplier Eden Farm Supplies (Brough)
G. Tunstall - Tel. No. 017683 71458
Pendragon Vets - £50
Tel. No. 017683 71359
Tunstall Tractors Ltd., Foggygill - £30 voucher
Tel. No. 015396 20636
I'Ansons - £30 for Champion and £20 for Reserve Shearling each day
Rep - C. Raine
Tel. No. 07808 905407
Agrimin
Rep - Megan Pedley
Tel. No. 078891 16355
