GLUSBURN farmer David Towell returned to the Northern Area Texel Sheep Breeders Association show arena after a seven-year break – and came away with a double success.
He took the supreme championship and top-price accolades at the two-day show and sale of pedigree rams and females, at Skipton Auction Mart.
Although a regular and successful vendor at the Texel sales, Mr Towell – who runs the Moor Top pedigree flock at Upper Leys Farm, Glusburn Moor – had by-passed show classes, but was delighted on his return to take the top title.
He was victorious with his first-prize shearling ram, Moor Top Vagas,
"He sold for 2,000 guineas but the headline performer on price was Moor Top Vodka – who topped the sale at 4,000 guineas," said Mr Towell.
Show judge was George Wilkinson, from Cumbria.
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