This year's event was the first to feature competitive classes for Valais Blacknose sheep - a Swiss breed whose shaggy mop of wool, curly fringes and matching black "knee-pads" made them a favourite among adoring show crowds.

And the competition also marked a first foray into the sheep rings for Leigh Nobes, a Norfolk farm manager who keeps a hobby herd of the animals.

He was stunned to win seven rosettes among his four show sheep - including three for Furzleigh Legacy, which was best shearling ewe, female champion, and reserve breed champion.........

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