What an incredible few days at the Melbourne Royal Show 2025.
We are truly grateful to the Melbourne Royal for featuring the Valais Blacknose Sheep as this year’s Feature Breed. These gentle, striking sheep captured so many hearts, and it was amazing to see families coming in to meet them up close.
A special thank you also goes to David Hodge, who travelled from the UK to judge. David is a highly respected Valais Blacknose judge, and his knowledge, insightful commentary, and passion for the breed were deeply appreciated.
This year’s Melbourne Royal marked the largest gathering of Valais Blacknose Sheep in Australia to date – a milestone we are proud to have been part of. Thank you to all the breeders who came together to make the event such a success.
Our Show Results
With a team of nine Valais, we are humbled and proud of our results:
- 1st Ram Lamb
- Champion Junior Ram Lamb
- 1st and 3rd Ram (12–24 months)
- Champion Senior Ram
- Grand Champion Ram – Gordilly Park Lancelot
- 1st Ewe Lamb
- Champion Ewe Lamb – Gordilly Park Marisol
- 2nd Ewe (6–12 months)
- Champion Junior Ewe – Gordilly Park Marisol
- 1st Ewe (12–24 months)
- Champion Senior Ewe
- Grand Champion Ewe – Gordilly Park Lulu
- 1st Pair of Ewes
- 1st Pair of Rams
- 1st Group of Three – Ram and two ewes
- 1st Breeder’s Choice Group of Three
- Supreme Champion Valais Blacknose – Gordilly Park Lulu
- Most Successful Valais Blacknose Exhibitor
A huge thank you to Brett White for the stunning trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor – it now sits proudly on display.
Gratitude and Support
Events like these are never possible without incredible people working behind the scenes.
- Thank you to the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society of Australia Inc. for your ongoing support, encouragement, and teamwork – showing sheep is always enjoyable when done together as a community.
- We are grateful to our sponsors: Vitec Organics, Reid Stockfeed, and GW & CJ Squire’s and Sons – your support means the world.
- Special thanks to our dear friends Dee and Gordon Kilmaster, Kate and Darren Baird, John Beddoe, and Matt Storey – your help preparing and showing our sheep was invaluable.
- To our amazing family and friends – thank you for the endless encouragement, patience, and support. We could not have done this without you.
- To Steph Robinson, thank you for helping us present our team so well in the ring.
- And to Stephanie, Matthew, Indi and Ronnie, the fantastic stewards – your patience and warmth made our first Melbourne Royal an absolute joy.
A Community Brought Together by Sheep
The Melbourne Royal wasn’t just about ribbons and results – it was about connection. Catching up with other Valais breeders and enthusiasts reminded us why this breed is so special. These sheep have the most relaxed, lovable personalities, and they truly have a way of bringing people together.
From the bottom of our hearts – thank you to everyone who shared in this unforgettable experience.