RAMSAY FARMS: What have I done!

Friday, February 27, 2009

What have I done!

I just entered Sadie in Rally Novice at the National. This ought to be fun! LOL

So Sadie is entered in six 'classes', Oliver in two, Justice in two and I am getting Zoe and Ell CERF'ed again while down there. I haven't even entered any of them in the herding trials yet, and I still have until April 2nd to enter the Three Trails Specialty the Sunday after the National. I also ordered a catalog, a microfiber bag with goodies, an Annual Banquet Dinner Ticket and that's all this body can afford right now! Spending so much at one time is mind boggling. I like it when its every weekend.....I tend to forget how much I really spend on these buggers :)

Oh but its worth it!

We are going to have FUN!

5 comments:

Sharrie said...: I still think that I might want to have a puppy. Of course, reading your blog and others that you list is not helping my infatuation.; February 27, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Kara said...: Garrett,

Good luck! Will the Nationals be televised?; February 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
penni said...: It's hard not to enter everything, isn't it? BUT it's the Nationals. You often cannot make it because it's too far, so when it is within shouting distance, you have to make the most of it. I cannot believe how excited I was when I realized it was "only" 850 miles each way!; February 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Alaska Shetland Shepherd said...: So, how is the herding practice coming along with the kids then??? We start at 9am tomorrow if you want to get in some extra practice time!
:-); February 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Sarah said...: I feel your pain, Garrett! Add to that the every-weekend trials for agility and/or obedience so that my dogs can get practice and try to be ready for the specialty, and the money just seems completely ridiculous. I say that every time I send another entry in, but it doesn't seem to stop me from sending the next entry! I think that if you don't enter what you want to at the specialty, you'll always wish you had. :-) See you soon!; March 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

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Friday, February 27, 2009

What have I done!

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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