NSA Central and Eastern Region Young Shepherd Competition
Date: 25th September 2021
Location: Chatsworth, Dunsa Farm, Edensor, Bakewell DE45 1PH
On Saturday 25th September NSA Central and Eastern Region’s jointly welcomed competitors to their Next Generation competition day at Chatsworth Estate, by kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Competitors took part in a series of shepherding tasks including ram MOT, finished lamb selection, ATV handling, drenching and shearing, showing off their abilities and developing their skills further.
Winner for NSA Central Region, Archie Roberts and runner up Ruben Paisley, and for NSA Eastern Region, Cameron Farnan and runner up, Ben Connor will all now proceed to the national competition finals at NSA Sheep Event 2022.
NSA Central Region Secretary Rose Smyth says: “Everyone enjoyed a fantastic day with a great turn out of 21 competitors and three junior competitors. A huge thank you to David Howlett, NSA Central Region Chairman and Chatsworth Farm Manager; Jack Charleton, regional Vice Chairman and Assistant Farm Manager at Chatsworth and the rest of the team for having us and for all of their support. Thanks also to the judges, stewards and the many sponsors who allowed competitors to return home with generous prize money.”
