Many of you will know Nicky Jesse for her expert preparation, showing and trimming skills. Nicky established the Tucker & Jesse flock, in partnership with her father in 1991. Nicky is also renowned for helping and teaching so many people how to trim and prepare their sheep for showing – all in the interest and to the benefit of the breed.
Bred at just under 1000 feet above sea level a few miles from the Wellington Monument, the Blackdown Flock is managed by Graham and Anne Langford with help from their son Joss, and his family. The flock has been recognised by EBLEX as the Most Improved Flock of Dorset sheep in England for 2014.
Even though the weather was sunny and warm, a large crowd of farmers attended this event. It was too early for many of them to start either silaging or shearing so they had a good day out mixing business with pleasure. The business aspect revolved around a visit to the many trade stands, including a very informative EBLEX exhibition.
