Lancashire’s Edie King crowned Junior Young Handler of the Year
Nine-year-old showcases exceptional talent and dedication to sheep farming
At just nine years old, Edie King from Lancashire has been announced as the Junior Young Handler of the Year, showcasing exceptional skills and passion in sheep farming.
Edie has twice been a finalist in the Young British Farming Awards, demonstrating her impressive stockmanship and natural talent in the show ring.
Her dedication begins at lambing time when she selects her summer show team and continues through rigorous preparation, including washing, carding, trimming, and whitening the sheep to ensure they are presented to the highest standards.
Edie's efforts have earned her numerous championships, rosettes, and features in newspapers.
Beyond the show ring, Edie's commitment to her livestock is evident as she maintains clean water troughs and well-bedded pens, and participates in essential tasks like worming, providing vitamins, dipping, clipping, and foot care.
She also engages in genetic selection, contributing to the improvement of future generations of livestock.
Edie's understanding of land, livestock, and farm safety is helping her develop into a confident and talented stockwoman of the future.
Congratulations to Edie King on achieving this remarkable recognition.