Founded in 1891, the Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders' Association was created with a mission to promote Dorset Horn Sheep breeding globally and maintain the breed's integrity. The landscape shifted in the late 1950s with the introduction of hornless Dorset sheep from Australia, swiftly gaining favor in the UK. By 1974, the number of registered Poll Dorsets surpassed Dorset Horns, leading to a pivotal change in 1981: the association adopted a new name, becoming the Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association.
BREED BROCHURE 2025
The 2025 breed brochure showcases highlights from 2024, industry insights, and breeder advertisements. Looking ahead, 2025 will feature numerous shows with Dorset classes and multiple society sales, including Mayfair, Worcester, Carlisle, and Melton Mowbray. Support for these events is invaluable.
In 2024, over 30 new flocks joined the society, and members are encouraged to participate in shows, sales, and events—valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and sharing knowledge. The breed council continues to expand promotion efforts through shows, sales, and national publications, welcoming ideas and input from members.
MEET THE PRESIDENT
I’m Helen Driver, President of the Society and judge for the Championship line-up at May Fair 2025. I come from a farming background in Derbyshire, where my brother still runs the family farm. After school and a year at Agricultural College, I returned home, later marrying in 1987 and moving to Sandy Lane — my first connection with Horned Dorsets, used there since 1949.
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Case Studies
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Q & A with Hadley Glover
How did you get into Farming? I grew up on two family farms, where my siblings and I spent countless hours helping my two grandfathers. From a young age age...
Q & A with Hadley Glover
How did you get into Farming? I grew up on two family farms, where my siblings and I spent countless hours helping my two grandfathers. From a young age age...
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Grazing arable crops: Flocks of benefits - Char...
The reversion back to more traditional methods of farming during recent years has seen livestock find favour on arable farms again. CPM speaks to one grower who’s ahead of the curve. By...
Grazing arable crops: Flocks of benefits - Char...
The reversion back to more traditional methods of farming during recent years has seen livestock find favour on arable farms again. CPM speaks to one grower who’s ahead of the curve. By...
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Show Results
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Rutland Show 2025
Judge: Mr Jim Birkwood(Any Other Native) Results: Reserve Champion: Miss J Newland Aged Ram:4. Miss J Newland Ram Lamb: Miss J Newland Miss B Marshall Ewe, 2 shear or over:...
Rutland Show 2025
Judge: Mr Jim Birkwood(Any Other Native) Results: Reserve Champion: Miss J Newland Aged Ram:4. Miss J Newland Ram Lamb: Miss J Newland Miss B Marshall Ewe, 2 shear or over:...
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Todmorden 2025
Judge: Mrs Karen Hodgson Results: Breed Champion: Mr S Driver Reserve Breed Champion: Mr S Driver Champion Male: Mr S Driver Champion Female: Mr S Driver Reserve Champion Interbreed: Mr...
Todmorden 2025
Judge: Mrs Karen Hodgson Results: Breed Champion: Mr S Driver Reserve Breed Champion: Mr S Driver Champion Male: Mr S Driver Champion Female: Mr S Driver Reserve Champion Interbreed: Mr...
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Armagh 2025
Judge: Mr Jeremy DurrantEvent: NI Dorset Club National Show at Armagh County Show The NI Dorset Club National Show was held at a very wet Armagh County Show. A big...
Armagh 2025
Judge: Mr Jeremy DurrantEvent: NI Dorset Club National Show at Armagh County Show The NI Dorset Club National Show was held at a very wet Armagh County Show. A big...
Regional Clubs
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Northern Dorset Breeders Club
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East Anglian Dorset Breeders Club
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Clwb Defaid Dorset Cymru / Welsh Dorset Sheep Club
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Northern Ireland Club
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Scottish Dorset Breeders' Club
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Southern Ireland Polled & Horned Dorset Breeders Club
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Dorset Diamonds Sale
🐑 Ballymaconnelly Flock Tops 10th Anniversary Dorset Diamonds Sale March 29, 2025 | Ballymena Livestock Market, Northern Ireland The 10th annual Dorset Diamonds Sale drew a buzzing crowd to Ballymena...
Dorset Diamonds Sale
🐑 Ballymaconnelly Flock Tops 10th Anniversary Dorset Diamonds Sale March 29, 2025 | Ballymena Livestock Market, Northern Ireland The 10th annual Dorset Diamonds Sale drew a buzzing crowd to Ballymena...
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Dorset Emeralds Show & Sale report
Link to all photos... https://dorsetsheep.co.uk/pages/dorset-emeralds-showLeading the way at the Dorset Emeralds show and sale of Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset sheep on Saturday (22nd March) at Worcester Livestock Market was...
Dorset Emeralds Show & Sale report
Link to all photos... https://dorsetsheep.co.uk/pages/dorset-emeralds-showLeading the way at the Dorset Emeralds show and sale of Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset sheep on Saturday (22nd March) at Worcester Livestock Market was...
May Fair 2025
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