Our flock was established in 1963 when Jasper purchased six ewes for his son’s (John and Mark) 4-H projects. The ewes came from H.A. Ramsey of Plainfield, IN, who at one time owned the largest flock of registered Shropshires east of the Mississippi River.  The sheep were sound in structure and high in quality and provided a great base for future development.

From that starting point the ewe flock grew to approximately 30 ewes throughout the 1970’s, ‘80’s and into the ‘90’s. Our first showing at the Indiana State Fair was in 1967.  The first state fair champion came in 1974, as we exhibited the top 4-H ewe. This was followed by numerous champions and Premier Breeder Awards over the next several years.

From the beginning, top stud rams were carefully selected from the legendary Hartzell flock, as well as other breeders such as Dennison, Jorstad and Agrall that provided continual improvement in our genetic base. The results were highly productive sheep that possessed the style and size to win in the show ring.

Today, we have a very select flock (less than 20 ewes) that has continued to produce lambs with correctness, muscle and the ability to grow into large breeding sheep. We breed our ewes to the best genetics available through purchased/ leased rams and artificial insemination.

Grandson Matt continues the tradition of showing at state and national shows, just like we have been doing for the last forty-two years. Always learning and always striving to improve our flock and make a contribution to one of the great breeds in the sheep industry----Shropshires.

"Brick"
Dirlam 17-1605 RRNN

1st Early Spring Ram Lamb
2017 Indiana State Fair
2nd Early Spring Ram Lamb
2017 National Shropshire Show-Louisville

Sire: Flanders VIP 5220
Dam: Dirlam 1539 RRNN

Half interest sold to
Jerry Flanders, DVM of Noblesville, IN
We plan to use Brick as our primary stud next year
after his successful test run this year.

2nd place Yearling Ewe (Class 1)
National Sale
Dirlam 15-1571RRNN
Sired by Indy

Sold to Rachel Flanders of Indiana

Indiana Premier Sale Lamb
Dirlam 16-1579 RRNN
Indy x Future Direction Daughter

Sold to Nicole Mullis of Indiana

Indiana Premier Sale Lamb
Dirlam 16-1577 RRNN
Sired by Indy

Sold to Clayton Johnson of Indiana

"INDY"
Dirlam 1553 RR/NN
Dammed by 1492

Twin to 1554
Born February 20, 2014

Top Selling Ram
2015 Ohio Classic
Sold to Barnes, Battle Run,
Bryant, Creamer, Isler, McCabe of Ohio!

Dirlam 1433
Sired by Trew 108 x City Limits Ewe

1st Place Class #3 Yearling Ewe
2010 Indiana State Fair

We also had the 2nd place and 3rd place Yearlings Ewes- Indiana Class # 1. All sired by Trew 108.

Dirlam 1449
Sired by Trew 108 x Dirlam Ewe

2nd Place Early Spring Ewe Lamb
2010 Indiana State Fair-Indiana Class

3rd Place January Ewe Lamb
2010 All American Junior Show, East Lansing

Dirlam 1433
Sired by Trew 108 x City Limits Ewe

1st Place Late Spring Ewe Lamb & Reserve Jr. Champion Member of 1st Place Pair of Ewe Lambs
2009 Indiana State Fair Junior Show

1st Place Late Spring Ewe Lamb
2009 Open Indiana Class

Dirlam 17-1605 RRNN
Sire: Flanders VIP 5220
Dam: Dirlam 1539 RRNN

Champion Ram
1st Yearling Ram
2018 Indiana State Fair
1st Early Spring Ram Lamb
2017 Indiana State Fair
2nd Early Spring Ram Lamb
2017 National Shropshire Show-Louisville

Half interest sold to
Jerry Flanders, DVM of Noblesville, IN

We plan to use Brick as our primary stud next year
after his successful test run this year.

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