Texel on top - Watch as short wool champion 2022 is selected
A large crowd gathered around the seep rings earlier today at Balmoral Show, to watch the interbreed short wool championship.
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The judge whittled a strong class down to just five breeds - Suffolk, Texel, Berrichon, Hampshire Down and Charollais.
It was a difficult decision for the judge, but it was the Texel belonging to Mr GC Beacom, Fivemiletown, that received the all-important tap to be selected champion.
Taking the reserve honours was the Charollais.
This is the first year Balmoral has included classes for the Berrichon, with County Tyrone breeder Ryan McLaren enjoying huge success in the show ring this week.