Juniors
Caitlin and Ethan Plank from MI
Katie Bombria from KebFarm in Columbia CT
Welcome to the ARBA Junior page – dedicated to our enthusiastic young members!
The ARBA mission statement for youth is:
“To encourage youth to care and maintain Romney sheep as a way of learning responsibility. To encourage youth to join with other Romney youth to learn sportsmanship, enhance social skills, ethical behavior, leadership traits and a better understanding of success and failure.”
For more information on Romneys for youth, see:
Our latest articles relating to ARBA Juniors are listed below:
by Site Admin on July 20, 2011
The All American Jr Show was held in Harrington, DE this year and the turn out was spectacular. The fair grounds, the DE hospitality, the camp sites, the youth exhibitors with their families, the weather, and the All American Jr Show staffers made for a great weekend. This show is known for its total family involvement and this year was no different. The weekend started on Thursday by a beach trip to Rehoboth with many site seeing options or just walking the board walk and enjoying the beach and the tax free shopping. Friday morning started off with registration, gift bags and then showmanship. There was plenty to do with the skill-a-thon, 3 on 3 basketball, lamb camp, judging contest, promotional contests, fleece show plus the pizza party and the crab feast. The basket raffle raised approximately $2900 for next years All American. There was over 1100 head of sheep and 200+ kids with 16 breeds of sheep being represented.
This was the 2nd year that Romneys have participated in the All American Jr Show. The Romneys had 60 head of sheep with 14 exhibitors. The yearling ewe class filled the ring with 18 head of sheep, it was something to see. The quality of sheep was deep which made for some stiff but friendly competition. Many of our Romney youth showed all day by showing other breeds with their friends or had a second breed of their own, either way it was a long but fun day. The Romney exhibitors ranged in age from 3 to 21, with the older Jrs helping the younger ones. For complete results visit the All American Jr Website with a partial listing appearing in the Ramblings. Next year All American Jr Show will be in Des Moines, IA, July 6th thru the 8th……hope to see you there with your Romneys & kids in tow! Put it in your calendar now and make it a family excursion.
Quilt raffle winner Lori Shea of Columbus, NJ
Lori Shea of Columbus, NJ won the All American Jr Show quilt raffle. Proceeds from quilt raffle paid for the Romney portion of the show. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets.
Charlene Carlisle
by Site Admin on March 30, 2011
ARBA Raffle Quilt
Quilt Raffle to benefit All American Jr Show. All proceeds go to pay for the Romney Breed show costs. This will be the second year that the Romney breed has participated and the first year was a big success. The raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets can be purchased by calling (856-866-1747 or 609-760-0399) or email ccshep1@aol.com or c.carlisle@littlehoovesromneys.com . If you are intertested in selling raffle tickets please let me know. The quilt is beautiful, it is a queen size with a red, white & blue star pattern on one side and crazy sheep pattern on the other side. It was made by a friend who donated all of her time & supplies so that we could raise the money for our youth to participate. The quilt will be signed and dated and will be one of a kind. Pictures will be available on the ARBA web site, the Romney Ramblings and FaceBook.
The All American Jr show will be held in Harrington, DE on July 1-3, 2011. This is only the 2nd time that this show has been on the east coast and we want to make the best of it. Specific details are available on the All American web site: www.allamericanjuniorshow.com . Delaware is going all out to make sure that our kids have a good time, please support the show with active participation or by buying raffle tickets.
Thanks for your support.
Charlene Carlisle
Little Hooves Romneys
by Site Admin on April 30, 2010
Victoria Willis - 2010-2011 Maryland Lamb and Wool Queen
Victoria Willis, 16 year old junior at Archbishop Spalding High school was awarded the title of Maryland Lamb and Wool Queen 2010-2011 on Friday, April 30st; the day before the MD Sheep and Wool Festival began. Victoria resides in Pasadena , MD. The contest began in 1972, and Victoria is the first recipient from Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Victoria raises her own herd of sheep, which she keeps at Kinder Farm Park through the Kinder Farm Park 4-H Livestock Club and also rents land in Millersville, MD for a few other sheep; in total, she currently has 7 sheep; Romney and Rambouillet sheep, and takes them to shows throughout the summer. Victoria is a junior member of the American Romney Breeders Association and has been showing and breeding Romney sheep for the past 5 years. The MD Lamb and Wool Queen contest was made possible by the MD Sheep Breeders Association. Victoria’s duties include handing out ribbons for sheep shows at the MD State Fair, and other fairs, and doing lamb promotions throughout the year.
by Site Admin on June 19, 2009
Travis Haslem and his sheep
Travis Haslem and his sheep at the 2009 – 26th Annual Spring Youth Fair in Chehalis, Washington
Travis Haslem and his sheep
Travis Haslem and his sheep
