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~ The ShropShire Voice ~
Official Publication of The American Shropshire Registry Association
Published in the interest of Shropshire Breeders each February, May and October
Jeff Ebert, ASRA Secretary Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher
Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association
PRESIDENT
Bill Bryant Jr., Ohio (2026) 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019
VICE-PRESIDENT
Caleb Fritz, Penn. & South (2027) 104 Sells Rd.
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
Will Christensen, North Central (2027) 9726 Dale Ave. Riceville, IA 50466
Mandy Curtiss, NY/New England (2026) 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011
Mike Elsbury, Indiana (2026) 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140
Ashley Fuss, Pennsylvania & South (2026) 12737 Woodsboro Pike Keymar, MD 21757
Wyatt Graves, South West (2027) 3010 E 1370 Rd
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
Jason Heeg, West (2025) Po Box 217
Shepherd, MT 59079-0217
Aaron Hubbard, South West (2028) 354636 E 750 Rd Cushing, OK 74023
Jon Nicholson, NY/New England (2027) 92 Frog Hollow Rd Ellington, CT 06029
Jared Poynter, Illinois (2025) 8 N 215 McGough Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151
Danny Rogers, Indiana (2025) 2435 W McCracken Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157
Carol Slutz, Illinois (2027) 50 W 735 Old State Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151
Charlotte Stephenson, Wis/Mich (2025) E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665
Rick Whiting, Ohio (2027) 1779 Green Rd. Martinsville, OH 45146
Association
Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary 10015 Flush Road
St. George, KS 66535
Phone: (785) 458-9174
nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT
Jeff is typically available by cell phone Monday thru Thursday until 7 p.m. CDT.
All registrations and payments should be made to The American Shropshire Registry Association office. Payments are also available via credit card. Visit shropshires.org/registrations.
Shropshire Voice & Website
Star ting in 2026, the Voice will be printed only twice a year, a spring issue and a fall issue.
Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher and Web Coordinator
P.O. Box 475 Sidell, IL 61876
shropshirevoice@thesidellreporter.com (217) 288-9365 (office) (217) 474-9365 (cell)
Junior Activities
For questions on any of the junior events, contact: Emily Stevens, Junior Assoc. President (419) 706-6472
emilystevens1066@gmail.com
American Shropshire Registry Association
President Billy Bryant
HELLO Shropshire Breeders!
Hopefully everyone survived this LONG and COLD WINTER! WE are ALL READY for SPRING, WARMER weather and SALE time.
A short update on the Big OHIO Sale happening Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. There will be a preview on Saturday morning May 10 at 9:30 EDT. During the preview we will be auctioning off our monthly Web site
Passing through Ohio on vacation or shopping, visitors are always WELCOME!
Bill
American Shropshire
Association
Registering Breeders
SHOW SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, MAY 8
CATTLE PAVILION, 8 A.M. Southdowns, Shropshires, Dorpers, Hampshires, Oxfords, Suffolks
SALE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, MAY 9
CATTLE PAVILION, 9 A.M. Breed order same as show
Box 25, Rushsylvania, OH 43347
937-935-1975 – pat@selectls.net
937-658-3119 – jim@selectls.net
ex. secretary Jeff eBert
As I begin my second year as the secretary of the American Shropshire Registry Association, I hope your lambing season finished up successfully and you are one step closer to the goals you have set for your Shropshire breeding program. One of the great things about Shropshires is they can fill so many aspects of the diverse US sheep industry. Whether you raise Shrops for the show ring, the meat case or youth projects Shropshires do fill those needs very well.
I encourage each of you breeders to help start at least one new person with the Shropshire breed in 2026. Maybe this is providing a wether or ewe lamb for a young 4-H member or maybe selling a Shropshire ram to a local commercial breeder to improve the quality of their 2027 lamb crop. Be sure to mentor new folks in the Shropshire breed so they become more successful and hopefully return as customers.
Turning to the registry office. Your ASRA Board of Directors made a few adjustments to the dues structure that went into effect on January 1st. Senior dues are now $30. A single junior members’ dues are $20. More than one junior on the same account will pay dues of $30 for their joint account. You can always refer to the current work order for the updated fees.
Also new starting in 2026 is that anyone who purchased a Shropshire has to be a dues paying member in the current year. This is a great opportunity for you to enroll your customers as a member of the ASRA. I have been instructed not to send certificates out to the buyers unless that buyer has their dues paid for the year.
We anticipate a busy spring in the office for registry work. Please be timely with your registrations as we head into sale season and ultimately show season. Also, take the time to double check your work to avoid delays because something did not get filled out correctly. Those few extra minutes spent reviewing your work can save time. With the current mail service feel free to email your registry work to nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com as it might arrive more timely. I look forward to seeing you at the sheep events this year and do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance.
Jeff
Board of Directors Meeting
November 14, 2025
The meeting was called to order by President, Billy Bryant at 6:01 PM. Board members present included Billy Bryant, Jon Nicholson, Rick Whiting, Caleb Fritz, Mandy Curtis, Mike Elsbury, Ashley Fuss, Jason Heeg, Jared Poynter, Charlotte Stephenson and Carol Slutz. Wyatt Graves and Danny Rogers were on zoom. Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary, and Laurie Majchrzak were also present.
Jared Poynter moved and Mike Elsbury seconded to approve the Board of Director meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed. Mike Elsbury moved and Rick Whiting seconded to approve the financial report as presented. Motion passed.
Committee reports were heard.
Rick Whiting reported that all animals tested at the AAJS came back FF.
Charlotte Stephenson reported that Rinda Maddox and advertisers were upset that the Shropshire Voice information was late in getting to Rinda. It was suggested that we include Rinda on the January conference call meeting.
Jon Nicholson reported that there were five nominations for the 2026 NAILE open show judge. All accepted the nomination and the vote would take place at the annual meeting.
Mike Elsbury noted that the Starter Flock program was running at a deficit. New funding methods were discussed. A zoom meeting is needed by the committee to review the program.
Ashley Fuss reported that Dale Blackburn, Kent Flora and Tom Slutz were the Hall of Fame inductees.There will be a short ceremony at the annual meeting. Ashley also said the deadline for the 2026 Hall of Fame nominations would be due April 30, 2026. New Business
The breeder directory listing will remain at $30/year.
`The 2026 National Shropshire Sale will be at the Ohio Showcase Sale in Greenville, Ohio on May 7-9. The Indiana Premier Sale will be April 24-25 in Greenfield, Indiana.
Jon Nicholson moved and Carol Slutz seconded that the Shropshire Voice be sent to previous year members and new members joining in the current year. Motion passed.
Mike Elsbury moved and Mandy Swartz seconded that we eliminate non-member registrations. Motion passed.
Ashley Fuss moved to increase junior membership dues to $20 for a single junior member and $30 for multiple juniors on the same membership. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.
Ashley Fuss moved to increase senior membership dues to $30. Jared Poynter seconded. Motion Passed.
Ashley Fuss moved to change the spring ram lamb classes at Louisville with the early class being January lambs and the late class being February and later. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.
Ashley Fuss moved that all owners of Shropshires be required to be a current dues paying member. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.
Jared Poynter moved to adjourn. Mike Elsbury seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert
Board of Directors Meeting Dec. 28, 2025
The meeting was called to order by President, Billy Bryant at 7:02 PM. Board members present included Billy Bryant, Rick Whiting, Caleb Fritz, Aaron Hubbard, Mike Elsbury, Jason Heeg, Jared Poynter, Charlotte Stephenson, Wyatt Graves,Will Christensen, Danny Rogers and Carol Slutz. Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary was also present.
Charlotte Stephenson moved and Mike Elsbury seconded that Danny Rogers be accepted as an Indiana Region Director as appointed by the Indiana Shropshire Association. Motion passed.
Caleb Fritz nominated Billy Bryant for President. Nomination seconded by Mike Elsbury.
Billy Bryant was elected President.
Rick Whiting nominated Caleb Fritz for Vice President. Jared Poynter seconded the nomination. Caleb Fritz was elected Vice President.
Jared Poynter moved to retain Jeff Ebert as executive secretary and complete his review in May, 2026 at the Ohio Showcase Sale. Caleb Fritz seconded. Motion passed.
Jared Poynter moved to adjourn. Mike Elsbury seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert
Annual Meeting
November 15, 2025
President Billy Bryant called the ASRA annual meeting to order at 7:03 PM. There were 39 members and guests present.
A vote of members was taken to select the judge for the 2026 National Shropshire Show at NAILE. Selected as judges to present to NAILE were Joel Parker first choice, Tim Gadsby second choice and Aaron Hubbard third choice.
Jon Nicholson moved to approve the 2024 annual meeting minutes. Carol Slutz seconded. Motion passed.
Rick Whiting moved to approve the financial report as presented. Caleb Fritz seconded. Motion passed.
Committee reports were given. Highlights included:
• All animals DNA tested at the AAJS came back FF.
• New dues approved by the board of directors were announced. $20 for a single junior, $30 for multiple juniors on the same account and $30 for senior members.
• The royalty program has a name change to ambassador.
• Hall of Fame recipients of Tom Slutz, Dale Blackburn and Kent Flora were recognized. Tom Slutz was presented a plaque.
• Rick Adams was recognized as the ASRA past president.
Election of Directors
Mike Elsbury moved to nominate Jason Heeg as West Region Director. Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jason Heeg was elected.
Jon Nicholson moved and Josh Sargent seconded to nominate Aaron Hubbard as the Southwest Region Director. Aaron Hubbard was elected.
Mike Elsbury nominated Jared Poynter as Illinois Region Director. Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jared Poynter was elected.
Much discussion was had concerning the Indiana Region Director election. Mike Elsbury nominated Danny Rogers and Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jon Nicholson nominated Mitch Street and Brad Slutz seconded. Mitch Street was elected.
Mike Elsbury nominated Charlotte Stephenson for the Wisconsin/Michigan Region Director. Mike Fox seconded. Charlotte Stephenson was elected.
Caleb Fritz moved to adjourn the meeting. Brad Slutz seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert
National Open Show
Yearling Ram
1. Drake Slutz
2. Kassidy Schakel
3. Vivian Stephenson
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Kassidy Schakel
Senior Champion Ram
1. Drake Slutz
Reserve Sr. Champion Ram
1. Kassidy Schakel
Early Junior Ram Lamb
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brady Clark
3. Brenna Hubbard
4. Drake Slutz
5. Brady Clark
6. Brenna Hubbard
7. Leila Street
8. Jaedyn Slutz
9. Kassidy Schakel
10. Mandy Curtiss
11. Kenyon Buckland
Late Junior Ram Lamb
1. Drake Slutz
2. Skilar Burch
3. Kassidy Schakel
4. Brady Clark
5. Vivian Stephenson
6. Brady Clark
Pair Ram Lambs
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brenna Hubbard
3. Kassidy Schakel
4. Brady Clark
Junior Champion Ram
Drake Slutz
Reserve Junior Champion Ram
Brady Clark
Grand Champion Ram
Drake Slutz
Reserve Grand Champion Ram
Drake Slutz
Yearling Ewe
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brady Clark
3. Leila Street
4. Drake Slutz
5. Kassidy Schakel
6. Leila Street
7. Vivian Stephenson
8. Kellen Algire
9. Mandy Curtiss
12A Yearling Ewe
1. Brady Clark
2. Drake Slutz
3. Brenna Hubbard
4. Kenyon Buckland
5. Kassidy Schakel
6. Ashley Fuss
7. Vivian Stephenson
8. Londyn Andrews
9. Ashley Fuss
10. Drake Slutz
Pair Yearling Ewe
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brady Clark
3. Leila Street
4. Kassidy Schakel
5. Vivian Stephenson
Senior Ewe Lamb 9/1-12/31
1. Drake Slutz
2. Kassidy Schakel
3. Kellen Algire
4. Brady Clark
5. Brendan Pimm
6. Mercy Clerk
7. Mercy Clark
Senior Champion Ewe
1. Brady Clark
Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
1. Drake Slutz
January Ewe Lamb
1. Brenna hubbard
2. Drake Slutz
3. Drew George
4. Brianna Moeller
5. Oliver Nicholson
6. Brady Clark
7. Kassidy Schakel
8. Drake Slutz
9. Drake Slutz
10. Mercy Clark
11. Kellen Algire
12. Mercy Clark
13. Ashley Fuss
14. Camden Cory
January Ewe Lamb
1. Skilar Burch
2. Drake Slutz
3. Emma Chandler
4. Drew Miller
5. Bristol Buckland
6. Brady Clark
7. Vivian Stephenson
8. Brady Clark
9. Kassidy Schakel
10. Ashley Fuss
11. Tenley Cory
February Ewe Lamb
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brenna Hubbard
3. Oliver Nicholson
4. Brady Clark
5. Vivian Stephenson
6. Kassidy Schakel
7. Kellen Algire
8. Elijah Birkhimer
9. Camden Cory
19A February Ewe Lamb
1. Drew Miller
2. Brenna Hubbard
3. Noah Fleener
4. Drake Slutz
5. Skilar Burch
6. Brady Clark
7. Kassidy Schakel
8. Vivian Stephenson
9. Tenley Cory
March Ewe Lamb
1. Drake Slutz
2. Aubrey Brandt
3. Kassidy Schakel
4. Brenna Hubbard
5. Brady Clark
6. Brady Clark
Pair Ewe Lambs
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brenna Hubbard
3. Drew Miller
4. Brady Clark
5. Kassidy Schakel
6. Vivian Stephenson
7. Mercy Clark
8. Mercy Clark
Junior Champion Ewe
Brenna Hubbard
Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
Drake Slutz
Grand Champion Ewe
Brady Clark
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
Drake Slutz
Group of Three Lambs
1. Brady Clark
2. Brenna Hubbard
3. Kassidy Schakel
4. Vivian Stephenson Flock
1. Drake Slutz
2. Brady Clark
3. Kassidy Schakel
4. Vivian Stephenson
Premier Exhibitor
Drake Slutz
LOOK OUT BRITTANY
KJB 2306 x CL 2068
Grand Champion Shropshire Ram, Big E Junior Show
Reserve Grand Champion Ram, Big E Open Show
Reserve Junior Champion, NAILE
Class Winner, Freedom Fest
Shown By Kenyon Buckland
Thank You Colby Clark For Your Purchase!
KJB 2306 x CL 220726
Reserve Junior Champion Ram, Ohio Showcase
Purchased By Attica Loc-Up
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe, Ohio Showcase
Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Freedom Fest
Class Winner, All-American Junior Show
3rd Overall Breeds, Screams Of Queens
Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Big E Junior Show
Res. Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Big E Open Show
3rd Overall Breeds, Pumpkin Palooza Livestock Show
Class Winner, NAILE
We Are So Excited For Our New Purchase To Add To Our Flock
KJB 2306 x CL 2179
Grand Champion Ram, Ohio Showcase
Thank You For Your Purchase Mike Elsbury
Poynter Stock Farm –Salute To Our
Junior Members
SO GOD MADE A FARM KID
On the eighth day, after the sky was stretched wide and the dirt was packed firm beneath steady hands, God looked down at the open fields and said, “I need someone who won’t be afraid of hard!”
So God made a farm kid.
He needed someone who would wake before the sun without being asked twice, Who knew that frost on the ground wasn’t an excuse but a warning to move faster.
So God made a farm kid.
He needed someone small enough to fit between fence post, brave enough to step into a pen with something twice their size, and soft enough to whisper to a nervous lamb like it was their own.
So God made a farm kid.
Someone who would learn that chores come before comfort, that animals eat before you do, and that weather does not care about your plans.
Someone who understands that work is not a punishment, it is a privilege.
So God made a farm kid.
He needed a child who would grow up knowing that life and loss live in the same pasture. Who would bottle-feed the weak one, bury the broken one, and still show up tomorrow.
So God made a farm kid.
Someone who could drive the farm equipment before they could drive a car. Who smells like hay and diesel. Who carries grain buckets like other kids carry backpacks. Someone who learns early that money doesn’t grow on trees but responsibility does.
So God made a farm kid.
He needed someone who finds peace in fence lines, and measures seasons by lambing and hay harvest, Who knows the sound of rain on a barn roof is better than a lullaby. Someone who will leave sometimes, chase a dream, try a different life…But always feel their heart pull back toward the barn.
So God made a farm kid.
Not because it would be easy. Not because it would be glamorous. But because the world will always need steady hands, strong backs, soft hearts, and people who understand that freedom tastes better when you’ve worked for it.
So God made a farm kid.
And somewhere in a barn aisle, under dust floating through morning light, stands that kid. Older now, maybe tired, but still grateful. Being raised by land, livestock, and faith doesn’t just build character. IT BUILDS LEGACY! And so that is why, GOD MADE A FARM KID!
2025 Shropshire Futurity Final Report
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - TIMONIUM, MD
TUESDAY, JUNE 30th
NOON – All Barns Open for Arrival
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st
ALL DAY – All Barns Open for Arrival
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Welcome Table Open
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Vet Check Available
3:00 pm – 5:00 PM – Early Pick-Up of Entry Packets & Exhibitor T-Shirts
THURSDAY, JULY 2nd
11:00 AM - ALL SHEEP MUST BE IN PLACE
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Welcome Table Open
• Vet Check Continues
• Pick-Up of Entry Packets & Exhibitor T-Shirts Continues
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Registration Paper Check-In (Hard copy Health Papers must be checked prior)
• Promotional & Wool Show Check-In
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Lamb Camp (one session with snacks/drinks provided)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Market Lamb Weigh In & Classifying
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon Open
NOON – 1:00 PM – Weaver Fitting Clinic
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM – Fleece Prep Education
1:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Promotional & Wool Show Judging
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Judging Contest
3:30 PM – Maryland Ice Cream Social
4:00 PM – Lead Line & Dress A Sheep Competition
FRIDAY, JULY 3rd
8:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies, Group & State Photos
9:30 AM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Open
9:30 AM – Individual & Team Showmanship:
RED RING: Brad Angus
Class 12: Age 15
Class 13: Age 16
Class 14: Age 17
Class 15: Age 18
Class 16: Age 19
Class 17: Age 20
Class 18: Age 21
Team Class 5 & 6 (breaks posted)
Class 8: Age 11
Class 9: Age 12
Class 10: Age 13
Class 11: Age 14
Team Class 3 & 4 (breaks posted)
BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen
Class 1: Age 4 & Under
Class 2: Age 5
Class 3: Age 6
Class 4: Age 7
Class 5: Age 8
Class 6: Age 9
Class 7: Age 10
Team Class 1 & 2 (breaks posted)
NOON - 4:00 PM – AAJS Sales & Thank You Booth Open *all exhibitors please write at least one note!*
15 Minutes After Completion of Showmanship – Breed Classes Begin
RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus
Montadale
Katahdin
Targhee (move to another ring if needed)
WHITE RING – Judge: Heidi Barkley
Horned Dorset
National Tunis
Romney White & Natural Colored
BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen
Cotswold
Border Leicester White & Natural Colored
Valais Blacknose
Columbia (move to another ring if needed)
5:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Closes for the day
6:30 – 8:00 PM – Blome Pizza Party
7:00 PM – Maryland Cornhole Tournament
SATURDAY, JULY 4th
7:30 AM – Breed Classes Begin
RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus Dorset Advantage Southdown
WHITE RING – Judge: Heid Barkley
National Natural Colored
Oxford
National Suffolk Fitted & Slick
Lincoln White & Natural Colored
Merino White & Natural Colored
AOB (move to another ring if needed)
BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen
National North County Cheviot
Babydoll Southdown
Hampshire Fitted & Slick
National Corriedale
Rambouillet (move to another ring if needed)
9:00 AM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Opens
9:00 AM – AAJS Sales & Thank You
Booth Opens *all exhibitors please write at least one note!*
10:00 AM – Raffle Tickets for Sales
Incentive Program must be turned in to AAJS Booth
10:00 AM – Scholarship Applications must be turned into Show Office
2:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon Closes
2:00 PM – Virtual Shearing Closes
4:00 PM – AAJS Sales & Thank You
Booth Closes
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM – Maryland Chicken Dinner
6:30 PM – Ag Olympics
SUNDAY, JULY 5th
7:30 AM – Breed Classes Begin RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus
Texel
Polled Dorset Fitted & Slick
WHITE RING - Judge: Heidi Barkley
Dorper
White Dorper
Shetland (move to another ring if needed)
BLUE RING - Judge: Ryan Bingen
Shropshire
Border Cheviot
8:00 AM – NOON – AAJS Sales & Thank You Booth Open
Immediately following Completion of breed shows – Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe Drives, Closing Ceremonies including, Award Presentations and Raffle Drawing.
• All Sheep released immediately following Completion of Closing Ceremonies. For the health of the animals PLEASE ONLY LOAD TACK prior to closing ceremonies. ANY SHEEP LEAVING EARLY WILL FORFEIT PREMIUMS, PENS WILL BE CHECKED.
12:00 AM – BARN OFFICIALLY CLOSES. ALL SHEEP must be out.
SHOW COMMITTEE AND STAFF:
Deb Hopkins, Show Chairman
Carrie Taylor-Kelly, Jo Bernard, Dave Trotter, Richard & Judy Schambow, Judy Moore, Tor Sorenson, Jake Herrig, Nancy Miniter
MARYLAND COMMITTEE Ashley Fuss, CH., Kyle Fleener, Ed Keeney
JUDGES:
Brad Angus, IL
Heidi Barkley, CA
Ryan Bingen, WI
ANNOUNCER: Dave Trotter, IN
PHOTOGRAPHER: Katherine Kuykendall– KAK Images
WHITE RING: Heidi Barkley
Junior Champion Ewe at Louisville
Land Run 823 RRNNFF
Gravy son x Mythical
2nd Late February Ewe Lamb at Louisville
Land Run 833 RRNNFF
Glitch x Summit
National Shropshire Futurity 2026
For the 25th year,The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire Ewe Lamb and Yearling Ewe futurity in 2026. The Futurity will not only enhance the junior members ability to purchase extremely high quality breeding stock but will also make it more beneficial for the breeders to consign their very best animals.
The rules of the Futurity are relatively simple and are outlined below. You can buy a top quality ewe at one of the designated sales that has been nominated for the Futurity, exhibit the ewe at the shows you normally attend and then send in your results on the point record form. A junior can add a top quality female to his or her flock, and possibly win back a sizable premium.
The 2026 designated sales will include the following: Indiana Premier Shropshire Sale, Greenfield, Indiana; Shropshire Showcase, Greenville, Ohio; Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Missouri and Online Sales (if they meet the conditions listed in the sale nomination rules.) To have a new sale designated as a Futurity Sale, notification must be made in writing to the Board of Directors at least 3 months in advance of the sale.
SALE NOMINATION RULES
1. Entries are open to all ewe lambs born September 1, 2025, thru March 31, 2026, and to all yearling ewes born September 1, 2024, thru May 31, 2025.
2. A nomination fee of $20 is required and payable to The American Shropshire Registry Association. Sale management may deduct nomination fee from sale settlements or consignors will be invoiced from the ASRA office within 30 days after the sale. Any animal not selling but receiving bids will be assessed the nomination fee. Animals that do not receive a bid (no-sale) will not pay the fee. Animals will be nominated for that sale only; nomination will not carry
over to another sale.
3. Each ewe must be properly identified, according to the registration certificate. Futurity ewes will be recorded by their scrapie tag number and paint branded with an F before entering the sale ring. The flock tag number will also be recorded for identifying purposes
4. Each ewe must conform and abide by the rules and regulations of the individual sale to which it is consigned. All normal entry and commission fees will apply.
5. The American Shropshire Registry Association will not be responsible and shall be held harmless for any disputes and/or disagreements between buyers and sellers.
6. Animals sold privately will not be eligible for nomination.
7. Ewes may be nominated from online sales (if they meet the following conditions)
a) The Sale Management Company agrees to all terms of the ASRA show and sale policy.
b) The Sale Management Company is bonded.
c) Consignor pays direct to ASRA office a $20 nomination fee for each animal that receives a bid
d) The nomination of the animal is indicated for the entire time the sale listing is on the internet and identified by the scrapie tag number.
e) The consignor sends to the ASRA office a list of all animals nominated with name of the purchaser within 14 days.
f) Only sales conducted by a management company qualify, if an individual breeder has an online sale.
g) Sales that have 5 or more ewes nominated can qualify as Futurity designated.
h) All registered Shropshire ewes in an online sale must be nominated if any are nominated.
i) Sale management will notify the ASRA office of intent to hold an online sale at least 48 hours before the sale and a list of nominated lambs must be available before the sale starts.
j) Online sale photos must include a face shot which shows a legible scrapie tag
8. No animals representing a D within the dwarf gene can be nominated.
EXHIBITOR RULES
1. Up to date paid junior membership in the American Shropshire Registry Association.
2. Not more than 21 years of age on January 1 of the current year.
3. Junior member must be at least 5 years of age with no partnerships or joint registrations.
4. Ewes and points earned in the Futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are the points from one ewe to another.
5. Ewes are to be registered to individuals only, no “and family,” no partnerships, and no joint registrations.
6. No immediate family transfers will be allowed to be exhibited as Futurity animals. Sales to children, grandchildren or siblings will not be eligible.
7. No Futurity entrant can compete with more than two ewe lambs. Total points earned by two ewe lambs may not be combined into one lamb’s total.
8. No Futurity entrant can compete with more than two yearling ewes. Total points earned by two yearling ewes may not be combined into one yearling’s total.
9. Junior members must exhibit their own Futurity ewes within a class. If they have two ewes in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second ewe.
10. If an exhibitor that owns a ewe is not present at the respective show-Futurity points are not eligible and should not be submitted.
11. If either the scrapie tag or the flock tag is lost the Shropshire office must be notified about the replacement, immediately.
12. Point reporting forms are available from the ASRA office and also on www.shropshires.org.
REGIONS FOR EWE LAMB FUTURITY
East 20 states (Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware,Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Mid-West 4 states (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky)
West 24 states (Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California)
Yearling ewes:
2026 will be the 16th year for the Yearling Ewe Futurity. Junior exhibitors may renominate their 2025 Futurity Ewe Lamb as 2026 Futurity Yearling Ewes for a fee of $20. These ewes may not have been sold or transferred to another owner. This renomination needs to be done by May 1, 2026. A renomination form can be found on www.shropshires.org . Another option for juniors wanting to participate will be to purchase a futurity nominated yearling ewe at one of the designated Futurity sales. The yearling ewe will need to be consignor- nominated at the sale ($20).
POINT SCORING
1. A point card must be filled out for each show and forwarded to Jeff Ebert, 10015 Flush Road, St. George, KS 66535 within 21 days of the show. Must have a post mark of 21 days or fewer to count. The card must be signed by the superintendent of the appropriate show. The point card can also be scanned and e-mailed to nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com.
2. At each individual show the ewe lamb or yearling ewe may earn Futurity points from the open division, the junior division, other division as “state”, or from either (when a different judge or day is involved) except at NAILE, where only the junior show placing will be counted. Only 1 point card will be allowed per day/per judge no exceptions. 3. Ewe lambs and yearling ewes can compete
at an unlimited number of shows. The exhibitor may submit as many cards as they want for that ewe. Each ewe’s point cards will be kept separately. The five highest point award cards will be recorded as Futurity points.
4. Points will be awarded on a sliding scale
based on the number of entries in the class.
5. At one show double points are awarded. This show is the National Jr. Show (at NAILE in 2026). The higher placing lamb at NAILE in Louisville will break ties. In the event there is still a tie for 1st place, please allow 30 days for awards to be made.
2026 Point Scale for both Ewe Lambs and Yearling Ewes
Placing in class
All placings below 18th will receive 1 point
Ewe Lamb Futurity Payout
Premiums based on percentages of the total amount of money collected for futurity ewe lamb entries.
Yearling Ewe Futurity Payout
Premiums-based on percentages of the total amount of money collected for Futurity Yearling Ewe entries.
In the event that regions or divisions are not full, unused Futurity premium payment will be directed to the Shropshire Starter Flock program. Premiums and awards will be sent from the ASRA office as soon as possible after the NAILE Junior Shropshire Show. Additional recognition for the exhibitors and breeders will appear in the Shropshire Voice and on the Shropshire Website.
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Futurity winners, front from left, Miley Williams, Kinley Tenney, Michaela Haudenschield, Mercy Clark. Back, Kenyon Buckland,Westin Poynter, Drake Slutz and Landree Street.
2025 Yearling Ewe Overall Futurity Winner Drake Slutz with Street 2405
2025 Ewe Lamb Overall Futurity Winner Westin Poynter with City Limits 25004
Ambassador program
Applications for the American Shropshire Association’s Youth Ambassador program is due by April 15 and can be found on shropshires.org.
Categories:
Ages 5-10 for Little Bo Peep or Little Boy Blue Ages 11-16 for Junior Ambassador Ages 17-21 for Senior Ambassador.
The winners should be responsible for attending one major Shropshire sale (Indiana Premier, Ohio Showcase, Midwest, etc.) and two designated shows (All-American, NAILE, the national sale, etc.) Duties will include presenting awards at such events.
Winners will be announced at the Ohio Shropshire Show and will be awarded sashes. One title will be awarded in each category each year for a maximum of three. Both girls and boys are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Deadline June 1
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APRIL
CALENDAR of Shropshire EVENTS
10 Entry deadline for Timeless Traditions All Breeds Sheep Show & Sale 24-25 Indiana Premier Sale, Greenfield, Indiana
MAY
7-9 National Shropshire Sale, Greenville, Ohio 22-24 Freedom Fest, Springfield, Illinois
JUNE 4-6 Timeless Traditions All Breeds Sheep Show & Sale, Springfield, Illinois 10-14 Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Missouri
JULY
4-7 All American Junior Show, Timonium, Marland 17-19 Northeast Youth Sheep Show, West Springfield, MA 30–Aug. 2 2 Youth Sheep Show, Greenfield, Indiana
NOVEMBER
12-19 North American International Livestock Expo, Louisville, Kentucky
RONDALD L. EVANS
Ronald L. Evans, age 90, of Ada, Ohio passed away on Friday, Feb, 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to Donald “Fred” and Mary (Anderson) Evans, who preceded him in death.
On Dec. 23, 1955 Ronald married Patsy (Spellman) Evans and they were married for 70 years. Patsy survives in Ada.
Ronald is also survived by three of his children: David (Sallie) Evans of West Mansfield, Daniel (Angela) Evans of Ada and Martha (David) Nau of Ada; daughter-in-
law, Chris Evans of Whitehouse; 11 grandchildren: Wesley (Melissa Wytko) Evans, Jena (Tyler) Spanyer, Paige (Pedro) Ka’awaloa, Mary (Joe) Culp, Madison Nau, Seth Evans, Hayden Evans, Reece Evans, Maddie Grace Deatherage, Alyssa Nau and Kyleigh Nau; three great grandchildren: Sawyer, Slade and Alice; a brother, James Evans of Bluffton; sister, Karen O’Dell of Capital, MT; and a sister-in-law, Sally Evans of Marietta, OH.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Evans; mother and father-in-law: Von and Ruth Spellman; brother, Robert Evans, brother-in-law, Charlie O’Dell; and sister-inlaw, Judy Evans.
Ronald was a 1953 graduate of Vaughnsville High School. He graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1957 and received his Master’s Degree from Bowling Green State University. He previously taught at Sulphur Springs High School, Ottawa High School and Ottawa Glandorf High School. In 1967, Ronald
became a math professor at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked until his retirement. Ronald was the “Voice of ONU” for basketball and football for 50 years, and was inducted in the ONU Athletic Hall of Fame.
He ser ved as president of the Ohio Shropshire Breeders Association. He was a member of the Vaughnsville United Methodist Church and attended the Ada United Methodist Church. Ronald was a former little league
NANCY AVERY
Nancy K. Avery, 81 of Bremen, Ind. passed away peacefully with family at her side, at 10:10 a.m., Dec. 10, 2025 at Bremen Signature Health Care after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 2, 1944 in East Chicago, Ind. to Donald and Eleanor Louise (Everson) Coahran. She has lived the last 29 years in Bremen.
On Sept. 1, 1996 she married Dennis Avery.
Nancy attended Warsaw High School. She had formerly owned Geils Key Board Music in Benton and Goshen. She had also owned consignment shops in Warsaw, Goshen, and
coach and 4-H advisor. He loved baseball, singing in the choir and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Ronald also enjoyed farming and raising sheep.
A memorial service was held Feb. 21 at at Ada First United Methodist Church with Rev. Brandi Rigsby officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County 4-H Endowment, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
Wakarusa. She attended Nappanee Missionary Church.
She loved children especially her grandkids. Nancy had volunteered at the Lutheran School in Bremen She had many interests; she loved flowers, bowling, playing organ and loved music, enjoyed roller coasters, traveling, and dogs especially her dog, Avery. She and Dennis also raised Shropshire sheep.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters, Angie (Carl) Yoder, Millersburg, Lisa Gillis, Bremen, Tina (Rodney) Smythe, Claypool, Tonya Avery, Warsaw; sons, William (Michelle) Avery, Bremen, Milan (Lauren) Avery, Syracuse; 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Donna Long-Smith, Syracuse. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Beehler; and sisters, Sandra Gerth and Karen Boss.
Graveside services were at Bremen Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 16th. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Bremen or Teen Challenge of Northern Indiana.
How The States Rated With Number of Registrations
..............23
18) Massachusetts .....22 19) Washington ..........20 20) Minnesota.............13
21) New Jersey .......... 11
22) Kansas ...................9 23) Kentucky ................7
24) Idaho ......................6
25) Minnesota...............6 26) Texas ......................4
27) Montana.................3
28) Louisiana ................1 29) Nebraska ................1 Total .......................1941
50 Celebrating 1975 2025 Years of Shropshires
Our 50 year run of raising shropshires at 3-D Sheep Company began in 1975 with the purchase of Super Lady from Doug Chambers in Salem, Oregon. We got married in 1979 and had 2 children (1981 and 1985) We have such great memories of traveling the West coast to show at the PI, Cow Palace, LA County Fair, and many fairs in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Times have changed a lot and many of those opportunities are gone but the shrops have always had a special place in our hearts. Darrell served on the Shropshire Board for 18 years and enjoyed the mission to move the breed forward. We traveled to the
NAILE for the first time in 1985 and won the first place flock. We reached a milestone goal in 1996 with our first National Reserve Champion, followed by a National Champion in 2000 and 2005. We were also honored to have a 3-peat with National Champion Rams in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Living on the West coast makes travel to the shows more difficult and less frequent. Over the past 50 years we have always strived for consistency, uniformity and quality that would stand the test of time. We are very proud of what we have accomplished and are so thankful for our family and the friends we have gathered along the way. Cheers to many more years!
BREEDER’S INDEX
This list is a paid subscription published both in the Voice and on shropshires.org.
Adams Shropshires
10828 W 1000 S Rd Bonfield, IL 60913 (815) 228-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com adamsshropshires.com
Anderson Farms
Matthew, Christie, Emily & Andrew 15884 W State Hwy NN Grant City, MO 64456 (660) 988-3503 anderson_farms@hotmail.com Facebook.com/AndersonFarms www.anderson-farms.com
Barnes, Shane & Kim SKB Shropshires 1122 Browns Creek Rd. Sycamore, PA 15364 (724) 852-2673 kmbarnes@mail.wvu.edu
Barnes, Tim & Deb Barnes Farms 5707 Mooney Road Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 494-2125
Cell: (740) 815-2402 troytongrn@gmail.com www.barnesfarms.com
Bryant, Bill Jr 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 (740) 398-2053 bbryant4@hotmail.com
Christensen, William & Rosalinda 9726 Dale Ave. Riceville, IA 50466 (641) 832-8730 ryqtpie@yahoo.com
Dirlam, John & Matt
11646 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 443-2901 dirlamjd@aol.com www.dirlamshropshires.com
Dockter, Darrell & Janet 3-D Sheep Co 19411 So Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com
Ebert Sheep Farm
Jeff, Christine & Monica Ebert 10015 Flush Rd. St. George, KS 66535 (785) 458-9174 Cell: (785) 458-9174 ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com www.ebertsheepfarm.com
Edmondson, Andy
Lazy E Ranch 4456 Fruitland Rd Loma Rica, CA 95901 (541) 281-2311 sheep00@live.com
Elsbury, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com
Estep, Rick Midnight Star Farm 6318 US 40 E Lewisburg, OH 45338 (937) 962-4089 estep962@yahoo.com
Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com
Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Facebook/Fleener Livestock
Jeff & Elise Koning
Sylvanmore 83 Church St. Bloomingdale, IN 47832 (765) 585-7660 sylvanmoreindiana@gmail.com
Stacy Grohmann Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: 309-371-4260 Farm: 309-875-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com
Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com
High Life Farms
David & Jodi High & Family 3388 McDermott Pond Creek Rd McDermott, OH 45652 (740) 259-1907 highlifefarm2000@yahoo.com
Hubbard, Brenna Land Run Shrops 354636 E 750 Rd Cushing, OK 74023 (918) 225-9743 megafarms1@yahoo.com
J&R Farm
Norbert Jackson & Family 4125 West St Rt 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 JRFarm1977@outlook.com
Kalina Family
Sue & Bessie Kalina 35586 Oakville RD SW Albany, OR 97321 (503) 939-0303 skalina26@gmail.com
King, Craig & Andrea Weston King Peiter Shrops 860 CR 315 Taylor, MO 63471 (660)-651-2032 ttwclove@gmail.com
Kovacs, Sandy & Victoria Cross Country Shropshires 239 Cunard St. Fulton, OH 43321 (740) 751-3183 sbushatz@gmail.com
Larimore, Larry & Sharon Triple J Farm 3370 Cattail Branch Road Harrington, DE 19952 (302) 233-8912 threejfarm@gmail.com
McCabe, Mark & Marilyn McCabe Shropshires 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com
Motter, Jan
Lane’s End Farm 12211 W. Rt. 973 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2078
Mrozinski, Erik 6333 N 600 E Road Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 (219) 716-4921 emrozins@gmail.com
Nicholson Family Sand Meadow Farm 92 Frog Hollow Rd Ellington, CT 06029 (860) 490-7238 sandmeadowfarm@gmail.com facebook.com/sandmeadow
Pallin, Jill
The Pallin Family Farm 82023 Lost Creek Rd. Dexter, OR 97431 (541) 852-9128 jill.pallin@yahoo.com
Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883
Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701
Percival, Jim & Denise
Schoolhouse Shropshires 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371
schoolhousshrops@aol.com schoolhouseshropshires.com
Powell, Doris 40405 Route 187 Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-7316 dorisap@frontiernet.net
Priest, Connor 819 Lyons St. Ludlow, MA 01056 (413) 589-9653 judyharris819@gmail.com
Reason, Sandra M.
High Desert Hay & Livestock PO Box 3819 Tonopah, NV 89049 (775) 482-4191
Shefelbine, Pamela, Michael & Cutter PM Shropshires 5085 North Marion Rd. Central City, IA 52214 (319) 270-6466 pmfarmstable@gmail.com
Slutz, Brad
City Limits Sheep Farm 50W735 Old State Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 Tom: (815) 866-5031
Brad: (815) 766-0584 tcslutz@gmail.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com
Smith, Lance or Brenda Smith Sisters Shropshires 2129 130th Ave. Russell, MN 56169-3072 (507) 823-4784 lbsmith@woodstocktel.net
Stephenson, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 208-2527 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com
Weeks II, Jeffrey 1092 Kingdom Rd. Mohawk, NY 13407 (315) 360-0678 allamericanlivestock001@gmail.com
Whiting, Rick BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com
AMERICAN
Name and address of person submitting this form:
Name
Phone
Name of Nominee:
Name
Farm Name
Address
Phone
Years raising/breeding Shropshire sheep (approx.) __________________
Involvement in the ASRA and local/state associations or events pertaining to Shropshire breed.
Please return form to: ASRA c/o Jeff Ebert, 10015 Flush Rd., St George, KS 66535 nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com
