The 66th Hay Merino Sheep Show will be held at the Norm Smith Pavilion, Hay Showgrounds, on June 17.
Attractions/Major Classes include:
- Riverina Wool Australia Champion Hogget Ram ~$5000 prize money
- Riverina Wool Australia Best in State Hogget Ram ~$1000 per state prize money
- Tapper Agri Services/ Landmark Champion Hogget Ewe ~ $1500 prize money
- Lugsdin Toyota and Fabstock Supreme Champion Stud Ram or Ewe ~ $1500 prize money
- Riverina Wool Australia and Clark Ultrasound Supreme Champion Pen of Flock Ewes ~ $1200 prize money
- Elders Champion March Shorn Ram ~ $1000 prize money
- Ian Munro Memorial Amateur Blade Shearing Competition – Sponsored by Riverina Wool ~ $500 total Prize Money
- Don McNeil Memorial Junior Judging Competition includes an under 12 category for younger entrants
- 2017 Hay Merino Sheep Show Ambassador
The 2017 judging panel is:
Strong Wool March Shorn Judge: Jim Vandeluer, Rices Creek Stud, SA
Medium Wool March Shorn Judge: Ian Michael, Nyowee Stud, SA
Long Wool Judge: Steve Phillips, Yarrawonga Stud, NSW
Flock & Unhoused Judge: Sid Lawrie, Collandra North, SA
Associate Judges:
– Tom Perkins, Nelyambo, QLD
– Heather McDougall, Mungadal, NSW
– James Graham, Bonongo, NSW