Strong local contenders at Lamb Show

Luke Foster was awarded Grand Champion at the Show

05th Mar 2026

The Guyra Lamb Show marked its second year with a bustling shed, drawing approximately 42 pens of lambs and 26 vendors presenting 126 lambs, underscoring the region’s depth of prime lamb production and community support.
This year introduced a refined format, with teams exhibiting lambs on the hoof before each producer nominated their top lamb to be processed and judged on the hook. The system provided a complete picture of genetics and management from paddock to plate.
Luke Foster was crowned Overall Champion, securing the title with a combined hoof and hook score of 17 points out of a possible 20.
Four classes were judged — Trade (under 45kg), Export (45–61kg), Heavy Export (over 65kg) and Exotic — with awards presented across both hoof and hook sections.
In the Trade Class, Luke Foster placed first on the hoof with 9/10, followed by Jamie Youman with 8.5/10. On the hook, Eastern Fall Grazing and NT & NE Saunders were separated by a tie-breaker after both scored 8.25/10.
In the Export Class, DA Harbutt & KJ Wildman topped the hoof judging with 9.5/10 ahead of HA Youman on 8.5/10, while Guyra Central School claimed first on the hook with 7.75/10, narrowly edging out Newenden Pastoral Company on 7.5/10 after a tie-break.
The Heavy Export Class saw AJ & JW Lenehan take first on the hoof with 9/10 ahead of E&M Dawson on 8.5/10. On the hook, RS & BJ Williamson scored 8/10 to secure first place, with AJ & JW Lenehan second on 7.75/10.
In the Exotic Class, E&M Dawson dominated, winning both hoof (8/10) and hook (8/10) sections, and also placing second on the hook with 7.5/10, while Tepa Pty Ltd secured second on the hoof with 7.5/10.
By splitting teams for processing and aligning live judging with carcase performance, the show delivered transparent, data-driven feedback for producers and created a practical benchmark of market readiness.
The top carcase in each class was auctioned on Saturday night, with proceeds directed toward future-proofing the Guyra Lamb Show.
A special thanks goes to judges Brian Wellings on the hoof and Demi Lollback on the hook for their expertise and professionalism.
The event’s success was made possible through the generous support of Thomas Foods International and Fletchers, along with Te Pari, which supplied an automatic drench gun, and Zoetis, which provided drums of drench, as well as Virbac.
APL Guyra played a key role in handling administration, vendor declarations, payments and feedback — a major contribution that helped the event run smoothly. Additional support came from Elders; Schute Bell Eggert & Co; Grazag; Nutrien Armidale and Guyra branches; NELA; Armitage & Buckley; Black Mountain Nursery; Davidson Cameron; P R Watts & Co; Rob Lenehan Rural Services; Trent Mendes Earthmoving; Ian and Jessira Saunders; Kelso Looker; James Lenehan; David and Joy Saunders; Miramia Merinos; Stephen and Judy Williams; Trevor and Deirdre Tarrant; Sisson Family Meats; The Cottage Armidale; Deano’s Trout; and many other local supporters who assisted with the running of the event.
Their backing ensured another smooth, educational and competitive Guyra Lamb Show.

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