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RHASS 10: The Livestock Ring and the Trophy Room
Published: 13 July 2020 at 04:30 Europe/London
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There is so much time, passion, and painstaking commitment that goes into getting a beast ready for the ring at the Royal Highland Show. It can be the culmination of a life's work and ambition. For those men and women who dedicate their lives to showing stock, there is no feeling to match your animal winning its class. This edition of OnFARM with RHASS hears what it is like firsthand, from some of Scotland's best stockmen and women.
This episode features:
Tracey Nicol from Balthayock Farms
David Tennant, RHASS Competitions Manager
Colin and Alastair Laird
The Runciman family - Rocket, Amanda, Lewis and Libby
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