Young farmers go wild at annual rally
Yee ha! The Wild West was the theme for the annual Shropshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs' rally which saw hundreds of young farmers taking part in over 70 competitions - including one to lasso a mechanical bull.
Held at Westwood Farm, near Much Wenlock, by permission of the Craig Family, it was fun-filled day for all members, family, friends and supporters.
Competitions ranged from making the tallest papier mache cactus, cowboy waistcoats and hats, to plasticine tepees and flower arranging.
Catherine Faulkner of SFYFC said: "Skills were put to the test in stock judging, bricklaying and shearing competitions, as well as in a carpentry competition where members raced against the clock to build some impressive Western-style saloon swing doors.
"Dancing, sketches and a competition to lasso a mechanical moving bull made for some great entertainment for all. In true Young Farmers style the day finished with some hilarious fun with an assault course and a celebratory after-rally dance.
"Once the points had been carefully added up, Brown Clee YFC were crowned 2017 rally champions. Taking the winning title in 2016 too, they were outstanding in the field taking away an impressive nine out of the 18 trophies awarded on the day."
Rally committee chairman Chris Potter said: “Congratulations to all those who competed and supported this year’s rally. The standard of competition was as high as ever and it was a fantastic day for all involved”.
Catherine added: "SFYFC would like to thank the Craig family and event sponsors FBC Manby Bowdler solicitors for their generous support. Thank you also to the organisation’s main sponsors - Pickstocks Telford, Shropshire Farm Vets, Alltech E-C02 and NFU Mutual."
