Membership Benefits and Fees

The Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association offers the following to members

Pedigree Hampshire Downs: only sheep bred and registered by members of the HDSBA may be described as Pedigree and recorded on the database and annual flockbook.
Annual Flock Book: all members listed with flock details and sheep registered giving a comprehensive database of current breeding and award winners.
Pedigree Certificates: five generation certificate for registered sheep showing breeder and current owner.
Group breed performance recording and Sire Reference schemes run by Signet.
Area clubs offering a range of social and educational activities.
‘hampshire-e-news’ – an update of news and reports six times per year.
Export inspection – official quality control inspection of all sheep intended for export.
Cups and trophies offered countrywide at agricultural shows, and HDSBA national flock competition.
Breed marketing programme to support all aspects of the membership
Young members group
Advice and mentor programme
Annual General Meeting weekend away in different regions, including the annual dinner, flock visits, informative speakers and the AGM.