Pictures by Nila Smith

Before the show, many snow-white sheep wear protective coats to stay clean.

Grand Champion Ewe, shown by Merritt Steffens.

With no leashes in the arena, trainers have to hold on tight sometimes when the sheep get anxious.

Twin boys, yes… Twin lambs??

Holding sheep under their chins helps them to stand still.

This big, woolly baby just needs a hug!

Grand Champion Ewe Lamb, all breeds, shown by Taylor Coers.

Grand Champion Ram Lamb, all breeds, shown by Austin Coers. Austin also took Grand Champion Lamb Pair, all breeds

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