A short trip now to see the Neesons in Nareen – Country Victoria. Got there just in time for the final day of the “Sheepvention” – an agricultural show in a town called Hamilton. We had a quick tour round, where we bumped into Amy Tierney, another member of the Neeson clan. We were only in Sheepvention for a short time, but we got to see the highlights, in particular the winning Sheep Dog – “Package,” who was definitely the best one we saw, albeit a little bit savage, and also the most expensive ram in the Auction. I don’t think he had a name, but he sold for $22000!!! He was a Pol (which means he has no horns and is a favourable trait for breeding) and also he had good “sperm lines.” You can
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