2007 was a tough year for both feed and water but the Ryelands proved the old writers correct when they stated that the Ryeland "endure privation of food better than any other breed" and "Ryelands deserve a niche in the temple of famine

As the photo above shows, they made it through to lambing in very good condition. We were gratified by a neighbours compliment in February 2007 on how good the 2006 lambs were looking. He had sold his 'more fashionable' breed, ewes included, because theywere not doing well - and he has the same pasture, or better, than here.

Lambing in 2007 was a bit of a surpise with the arrival of triplets - Turbo and his sisters Tango and Topsy.

Mum, Lucy, fed the girls but Turbo hit the bottle although Lucy mothered him in every other way.

Under a bit of pressure from my mentors, Malung Stud, I entered shows in the Western District and Central Victorian Goldfields area. After 47 years of showing and judging dogs and being organised to an inch of my life by stewards, it was a pleasure to show in such a co-operative atmosphere and my thanks to stewards, judges and fellow competitors who made the experience so positive. I thorougly enjoed myself and hope to repeat the experience in 2008. To have a look at the 2007 show team and their results click here