Exeter Sale Report 26

Gayle2026-10-03T20:37:16+01:00It wasn't the record breaking sale of last year but in lamb ewes met with a decent trade with plenty of buyers around the ring and on Marteye and all but one of the ewe lambs found new homes with sheep selling to Yorkshire, Wales, Warwickshire and Glouscestershire. 880gns was the...

North Ireland Club Autumn Sale 26

Gayle2026-09-29T15:48:52+01:00High demand for Hampshire Downs The annual Hampshire Downs Export in-lamb and ram sale at Beattie’s livestock centre on Saturday the 19th of September saw a strong demand for stock with a 100% clearance of all lots. There were many purchasers present from throughout Ireland with additionally on-line buyers from Great...

Carlisle Sale Report

Gayle2026-10-02T21:19:24+01:00 With averages significantly up for females compared to last year there is still positivity about the breed, although with a few less shearling ewes sold, breeders were selective about what they were putting their money into. The sale started with a bang when the first prize shearling ewe and the first...

Northern Ireland Club Online Sale Report

Gayle2026-05-27T15:27:26+01:00Hampshire Downs Sheep NI hit the button once again. The Premier Hampshire Down NI sheep timed online Sale hit the button once again this year, seeing three quarters of the sheep being sold. Buyers from EU, UK, ROI, and NI all sat with their fingers on the button to purchase their new...

Ram Lamb Average increases at Premier Sale 2026

Gayle2026-06-01T16:17:46+01:00Buyers from all over the UK surrounded the ring for the National HDSBA Premier Sale and they were treated to a quality offering of sheep. As expected Rams were in demand with only 2 rams not securing a home and Ram Lambs averaging over £100 more than last year. The headline...

Another Centre Record Smashed at Exeter Sale

Gayle2025-10-04T21:31:07+01:00 Hot off the back of the record breaking Carlisle Sale, the Exeter Sale wasn't to be overshadowed with two In Lamb ewes realising over 2000gns and 100% clearance rate. It was the Derryman Family of the Yarcombe Flock that led the way, firstly winning Champion in the pre sale show under...

Carlisle Sale report

Gayle2025-09-29T15:27:56+01:00 In lamb ewes were in demand at the HDSBA Sale at Carlisle on Saturday with three vendors securing bids of 2000gns but it was a Ram Lamb that topped the sale with a record price at Carlisle of 3500gns. It made the long journey from Whitland, Pembrokeshire worthwhile for Steffan Harries...

Exeter Sale Catalogue

Gayle2026-10-03T14:59:45+01:00There is a quality entry for Exeter on the 3rd October and if you can't make it for the 12.30 (approx) sale time then you can bid via Marteye. Judging commences at 11am and our judge is Ellie Alvis. View the catalogue HERE

New Scottish Club Sale off to a flying start

Gayle2025-05-31T12:21:35+01:00 Lawrie & Symington Ltd held their Inaugural Show & Sale of Hampshire Down Sheep on behalf of the Scottish Club. An excellent entry of sheep saw a tremendous clearance with the best sheep easily sold with plenty of keen bidding. A great success and will surely be able to be built...