Hayley Hares Article

Greetings everyone from Auburn NY! My name is Hayley Hares, and this is my second year owning and showing Romney sheep.

I got my first two Romney’s last summer from a friend of mine Phebe Alley, and well ever since then they are like potato chips, you just can’t have two! Being raised on a dairy farm my whole life, I showed cows, and have been for eight plus years. When I told my dad I wanted to show sheep he literally thought I was nuts, as that he isn’t a sheep person, and enjoys cows. The first show I took my two Romney’s to was my NY State Fair, and yes I had no idea what I was doing! I noticed in the sheep world, people are so nice and willing to help one another out.

After the fair, I got looking into more farms with Romney’s and that’s when I found two great breeders, Charlene Carlisle and Ethan Kennedy. Purchasing one from Charlene and two from Ethan, I’m up to four Romney’s so far. This summer and fall I did more shows, and with the help from Ethan at my NY state fair and help from Charlene and Ethan at the Big E show, I’ve learned so much from them, and appreciate the help so much. They have been so nice and friendly to my mom and I! I’ve met some nice people in the sheep showing world, and just how friendly and helpful they are that I’ve really enjoyed showing Romney’s. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and continue showing sheep! Already looking forward to 2019 showing!