Shows and Sales 2020

  • Thu
    17
    Sep
    2020

    Cutcombe - Main sale of Exmoor Horn Rams, Ewes and Ewe Lambs

    Cutcombe

    EXMOOR HORN SHEEP BREEDER’S SOCIETY

    NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2020

    SHOWS/SALES 2020

    There will not be any showing at any of the Society sales this year owing to Covid 19

    Annual Sale of Ewes, Ewe Lambs & Rams, Cutcombe , Thursday 17th September 2020

    Under the present circumstances there will be a number of changes to the day. Your cooperation would be appreciated in order to make the day run as smoothly as possible.

    1. Face covering please. Everyone needs to play their part, and respect the wellbeing of others. 2 metre social distancing must be observed at all times. Wash your hands and sanitise.

    1. This is not a family day out! One person per household to view, purchase, or view their stock being sold. Purchasers will have first chance of available space in the sale ring.

    1. Rams will be tied up in pens, with sufficient room for them to be inspected by prospective buyers (one person only). Be patient, observe social distancing, and move away to allow others to view.

    1. The Market staff will bring all stock into the ring. This includes leading the Rams in to be sold. Vendors can come into the ring while their stock is being sold, but should leave afterwards to allow others the same facility. All stock will be sold in Catalogue order. Members need to be fully paid up to enter the ballot.

    1. All stock to be penned by 10am at the latest

    1. When entering Rams, be sure to declare the Breeder.

    1. There are facilities for washing out, and the market café will be open. Entries to the Auctioneers 10 days prior to the Sale. Telephone: 01643 841841. Don’t forget to give your Flock Number when entering.

    Be mindful that anything could change before the day. If you are unsure, look at the Exmoor Horn Website, Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions Website, or ring me.