Following on from their successful debut last year, mother-and-daughter team Steph and Vivien Robinson have returned from their second year competing at the Melbourne Royal Show with another impressive collection of awards for their purebred heritage English Leicester sheep and in the youth competitions.
The Robinsons enjoyed strong results in the English Leicester classes, with Vanilla Bean awarded Reserve Champion Ewe, while her lamb Simba placed second in his class. Tinkerbell took out first place, Forest placed second, and Cobalt placed third, highlighting the quality and consistency of the Robinsons’ breeding program.
Steph also had an outstanding Show in the youth competitions. She won First Place in Intermediate Youth Handling, as well as placing fourth in Long Wool Judging and fourth in Short Wool Judging. Thanks to Gordilly Park Valais Blacknose Sheep Stud for the loan of Milie for Handling competition.
Her results across the competitions saw her awarded Overall Best Intermediate Youth, a fantastic achievement at the Melbourne Royal Show.
The mother-and-daughter team regularly travel throughout Victoria competing at agricultural shows and showcasing the English Leicester, one of Australia’s heritage sheep breeds.
They have also competed at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo for the past three years, achieving success not only with their sheep but also with their woolcraft creative entries.
Their latest Melbourne Royal Show results continue a growing list of achievements for the Robinsons and reflect their dedication to breeding and exhibiting quality English Leicester sheep, while also helping promote heritage breeds and encourage the next generation of young people involved in agriculture.
