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Wagin Woolorama: Kolindale Poll Merino ram wins supreme sash for the Ledwith clan – MASHAHER

ISLAM GAMAL13 March 2024Last Update :
Wagin Woolorama: Kolindale Poll Merino ram wins supreme sash for the Ledwith clan – MASHAHER


The Ledwith family of Kolindale Merino and Poll Merino stud in Dudinin, were wrapped in wool after winning their first supreme exhibit title at the Wagin Woolorama Merino and Poll Merino sheep section competition.

Their AI-bred 4-tooth strong-wool Poll Merino ram, sired by Wallaloo Park 422 and named Kolindale Lustre 73, literally stood tall above the others on the Merino lawn on March 8, with 146 entries from 20 studs going for the coveted top award.

Camera IconDudinin-based Kolindale studmaster Luke Ledwith, pictured with his highly decorated Poll Merino ram that was sashed Supreme exhibit at the 2024 Wagin Woolorama. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

The huge scale Kolindale ram, exhibited by studmaster Luke Ledwith, started its run to the top in the Strong Wool Poll Merino Ram class (4-tooth or over) with 12 entries.

This class was judged by strong wool judge Phil Jones, who collaborated with his wife Robyn. The couple run the Belka Valley stud in Bruce Rock.

Mr Jones said the Kolindale ram was “well-made” with “beautiful white crimpy wool” and there was “not a lot in it” when compared to the second-placed ram, exhibited by the Lewisdale stud.

From that class-win to the supreme judging, when the Dudinin-bred ram was given a unanimous nod from all four judges, Mr Ledwith said it was the first supreme sash won by Kolindale since he bought the stud from previous owners Colin and Rae Lewis.

Kolindale Lustre was earlier awarded the Grand Champion Poll Merino Ram with fine-wool judge Steven Bolt, of Claypans stud in Corrigin, commenting on its presence.

“The Kolindale ram has length of body, is structurally sound and a modern type; its wool quality carries clean down the folds and back end for a strong wool sheep type,” he said.

The supreme line-up had the Kolindale strong-wool Poll Merino ram against three other grand champions including a Merino ram and Poll Merino ewe — both exhibited by the Wise family, of Wililoo stud in Katanning — with the other contender a Merino ewe exhibited by the King family of Rangeview stud in Darkan.

The highly decorated Grand Champion Merino Ram, was exhibited by Wililoo stud co-principals Tegan and Rick Wise, of Katanning, with their children Hunter, 4 months, Eva, 4, and Lydia, 6.
Camera IconThe highly decorated Grand Champion Merino Ram, was exhibited by Wililoo stud co-principals Tegan and Rick Wise, of Katanning, with their children Hunter, 4 months, Eva, 4, and Lydia, 6. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

Medium-wool judge Shayne Mackin of Kamballie stud, in Tammin, said the Grand Champion Wililoo Merino ram, that was earlier sashed with the Champion Medium Wool Ram ribbon, had “presence” and was “fault-free with very good wool and productive skin”.

Mr Jones said the Grand Champion Wililoo Poll Merino ewe, which was earlier sashed with the Champion Medium Wool Poll Merino Ewe ribbon, had “overall productivity and beautiful white crimpy wool with a great muzzle set-up”.

The winning Grand Champion Merino ewe, exhibited by the Rangeview stud, was displayed by Farm Weekly reporter Kyah Peeti, Elders stud stock specialist Lauren Rayner, and Rangeview stud principal Jeremy King, of Darkan.
Camera IconThe winning Grand Champion Merino ewe, exhibited by the Rangeview stud, was displayed by Farm Weekly reporter Kyah Peeti, Elders stud stock specialist Lauren Rayner, and Rangeview stud principal Jeremy King, of Darkan. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

The Rangeview Grand Champion Merino ewe, earlier sashed with the Champion Fine Wool ribbon, had “softness and purity”, according to Mr Mackin.

The four Wheatbelt judges were unanimous in their decision to sash the Kolindale ram with the supreme ribbon.

Mr Bolt said it was an “exceptional effort” for participating studs to win the top Woolorama award based on a variety of individual stud types.

“The Kolindale ram is a magnificent sire with structural correctness — carrying heavy-cut wool quality, an outstanding choice for industry — a modern Merino type, so complete,” he said.

The winning Two-Tooth Ram, was exhibited by the Auburn Valley stud, pictured with NAB graduate Tara Ralph and NAB Agri Narrogin manager Ben Sherry, with Auburn Valley stud co-principals Jeff, Peter and Brooke Rintoul, of Williams.
Camera IconThe winning Two-Tooth Ram, was exhibited by the Auburn Valley stud, pictured with NAB graduate Tara Ralph and NAB Agri Narrogin manager Ben Sherry, with Auburn Valley stud co-principals Jeff, Peter and Brooke Rintoul, of Williams. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

Also, during the judging, the Rintoul family, of Auburn Valley stud in Williams, won their first Champion Two-Tooth Ram title with a Merino ram entry sired by Wililoo Busker 469.

Auburn Valley co-principal Jeff Rintoul said he attributed the win to producing consistent medium-wool quality directed at the high-end top-making fleece market.

Displaying the winning Countryman Cup Merino Pair of the Year, exhibited by the Wise family, of Wililoo stud, were judges Robyn and Phil Jones, Wililoo stud co-principals Rick and Clinton Wise, of Katanning, and judges Shayne Mackin and Steven Bolt.
Camera IconDisplaying the winning Countryman Cup Merino Pair of the Year, exhibited by the Wise family, of Wililoo stud, were judges Robyn and Phil Jones, Wililoo stud co-principals Rick and Clinton Wise, of Katanning, and judges Shayne Mackin and Steven Bolt. Credit: Countryman

In the group judging, held on March 9, the Wililoo Grand Champion Merino Ram was matched up with the stud’s Champion Medium Wool Merino Ewe — the pair taking out the Countryman Cup Merino Pair of the Year competition.

Ms Jones said it was the pair’s “size, scale and productivity” that gave them the win and entitled the Wise family to compete at the national pairs competition to be held at Bendigo in July.

Gemma King, 15, Erin King, 12, Rangeview stud co-principal Melinda King, of Darkan and Nutrien Livestock stud stock agent Mitchell Crosby with the winning Nutrien Trophy group of three Merino ewes.
Camera IconGemma King, 15, Erin King, 12, Rangeview stud co-principal Melinda King, of Darkan and Nutrien Livestock stud stock agent Mitchell Crosby with the winning Nutrien Trophy group of three Merino ewes. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
With the winning TR Murdoch Cup group of three Poll Merino Rams, exhibited by the Lewisdale stud, were Helen Lewis, Rebecca Matthews, judges Robyn Jones and Shayne Mackin, handler John Bushby, stud representative John Sherlock, Lewisdale studmaster Ray Lewis, and Elders stud stock specialist Jeff Brown.
Camera IconWith the winning TR Murdoch Cup group of three Poll Merino Rams, exhibited by the Lewisdale stud, were Helen Lewis, Rebecca Matthews, judges Robyn Jones and Shayne Mackin, handler John Bushby, stud representative John Sherlock, Lewisdale studmaster Ray Lewis, and Elders stud stock specialist Jeff Brown. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
With the winning Woolorama Cup group of three Merino rams, exhibited by the Tilba Tilba stud, were Elders stud stock specialist Jeff Brown, Tilba Tilba studmaster Stuart Rintoul, of Williams, handler Tom Campbell, Tilba Tilba stud co-principal Andrew Rintoul, judges Phil Jones and Steven Bolt.
Camera IconWith the winning Woolorama Cup group of three Merino rams, exhibited by the Tilba Tilba stud, were Elders stud stock specialist Jeff Brown, Tilba Tilba studmaster Stuart Rintoul, of Williams, handler Tom Campbell, Tilba Tilba stud co-principal Andrew Rintoul, judges Phil Jones and Steven Bolt. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman
With the winning H Biggin Memorial Trophy group of two Merino rams and two Merino ewes, were Rangeview stud co-principals Melinda and Jeremy King, of Darkan, with their children Tom, 17, Erin, 12, and Gemma, 15, with judges Shayne Mackin and Robyn Jones.
Camera IconWith the winning H Biggin Memorial Trophy group of two Merino rams and two Merino ewes, were Rangeview stud co-principals Melinda and Jeremy King, of Darkan, with their children Tom, 17, Erin, 12, and Gemma, 15, with judges Shayne Mackin and Robyn Jones. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman

TROPHIES

Supreme exhibit: Kolindale

Grand Champion Poll Merino Ram: Kolindale

Reserve Grand Champion Poll Merino Ram: Seymour Park

Grand Champion Merino Ram: Wililoo

Reserve Grand Champion Merino Ram: Auburn Valley

Grand Champion Poll Merino Ewe: Wililoo

Reserve Grand Champion Poll Merino Ewe: Manunda

Grand Champion Merino Ewe: Rangeview

Reserve Grand Champion Merino Ewe: Wililoo

Grand Champion Lamb: Wililoo

Countryman Cup Merino Pair of the Year: Wililoo

H Biggin Memorial Trophy: Rangeview

Woolorama Cup: Tilba Tilba

TR Murdoch Cup: Lewisdale

Nutrien Trophy: Rangeview

WA Merino Exhibitor of the Year: Rangeview

Most Points in Sheep and Wool: Tilba Tilba

Most Points in Wool: Lewisdale

Most Points, Ewe: Wililoo

Most Points: Poll: Wililoo

Most Points Horn: Auburn Valley

Most Points Open: Wililoo

CHAMPIONS

Champion Two-Tooth Ram: Auburn Valley

Champion Two-Tooth Ewe: Rangeview

Champion Strong Wool Poll Merino Ram: Kolindale, Reserve: Lewisdale

Champion Strong Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Manunda, Reserve: Wililoo

Champion Strong Wool Merino Ram: Kolindale, Reserve: Woolkabin

Champion Strong Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Manunda, Reserve: Wililoo

Champion Superfine Poll Merino Ram: Rangeview, Reserve: Tilba Tilba

Champion Superfine Poll Merino Ewe: The Grange, Reserve: Tilba Tilba

Champion Superfine Merino Ram: Tilba Tilba, Reserve: Tilba Tilba

Champion Superfine Merino Ewe: Rangeview: Reserve: Seymour Park

Champion Fine Wool Poll Merino Ram: Seymour Park, Reserve: Eungai

Champion Fine Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Tilba Tilba, Reserve: Belmont Park

Champion Fine Wool Merino Ram: Rangeview, Reserve: Tilba Tilba

Champion Fine Wool Merino Ewe: Rangeview, Reserve: Tilba Tilba

Champion Fine-Medium Wool Poll Merino Ram: Seymour Park, Reserve: Lewisdale

Champion Fine-Medium Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Seymour Park, Reserve: Quailerup West

Champion Fine-Medium Wool Merino Ram: Eungai, Reserve: Quailerup West

Champion Fine-Medium Wool Merino Ewe: Wililoo, Reserve: Rangeview

Champion Medium Wool Poll Merino Ram: Seymour Park, Reserve: Westerdale

Champion Medium Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Wililoo, Reserve: Wililoo

Champion Medium Wool Merino Ram: Wililoo, Reserve: Auburn Valley

Champion Medium Wool Merino Merino Ewe: Wililoo, Reserve: Auburn Valley

Champion Strong Wool Poll Merino Ram: Kolindale: Reserve: Lewisdale

Champion Strong Wool Poll Merino Ewe: Manunda, Reserve: Wililoo

Champion Strong Wool Merino Ram: Woolkabin, Reserve: Kolindale

Champion Strong Wool Merino Ewe: Auburn Valley, Reserve: Auburn Valley

Champion Ram Lamb: Wililoo

Champion Ewe Lamb: Seymour Park


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