National Angora Trophy Show and Sale (NATS) – Friday and Saturday the 13th & 14th March 2026, Goulburn Showgrounds, Goulburn, NSW.
NATS Results
Nats 2026 was a successful event run over the 13th and 14th of March.
I wish to thank Garry Willows judging the fleeces and animal section with Morgan Mrowka judging the schools section, both judges did a great job and were impressed with the quality of the fleeces, animals and the students.
I would also like to say a huge thanks to all that helped make this show the success it was, a lot of work goes in behind the scenes to get it up and running, so thanks again to all.
Now we wouldn’t have a show without exhibitors, so thanks to all that attended, especially our 3 outer state travellers from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
Champion Schools Kid – IAS Alice (Naranderra High)
Champion Fleece – Cullbookie YG
Reserve Champion Fleece – Cullbookie FH
Champion Kid – Windy Reefs Quentin
Reserve Champion Kid – Cullbookie Fillipa
Champion Doe – Cullbookie Frida
Reserve Champion Doe – Cullbookie Gladys
Champion Buck – Mallee Park 230908
Reserve Champion Buck – Mallee Park 230576
Grand Champion – Cullbookie Frida
The Sale – 3 Does sold at the Helmsman Sale after judging on Saturday with top price of $400 for Windy Reefs Mia.
Some animals also sold post Auction. Not a lot of sales but thanks to the bidders that did make the sale happen.
A full report will come out later on.
On a personal note, I wish to say thanks to all for a great weekend, I wish all breeders and the mohair industry all the best for the future as I step away from the industry. Will be watching from the sidelines and hopefully catch up with you in the future, at the next Nats maybe.
Craig Richards
NATS Judges
Introducing Mr Gary Willows our International Judge from South Africa.
Born and raised on an Angora farm in the Grahamstown area of the Eastern Cape, my passion for Angora goats and mohair was ignited at a very young age. I completed my schooling at Graeme College, Grahamstown, in 1989 and thereafter undertook my compulsory military service, choosing to sign on for an additional year in order to fund my studies at Grootfontein Agricultural College. There, I specialised in small stock production and was honoured to be awarded Top Mohair and Angora Goat Student on completion of my two-year diploma.
I began my professional career in 1994 with Cape Mohair and Wool as one of the youngest Technical Field Advisors at the time. In 1997, I completed my Senior Angora Judges Course and continued working with CMW until the company was acquired by OVK. In 2019, I joined House of Fibre, a new company established in collaboration with BKB, and it remains a great privilege to currently represent both organisations.
Over the years, I have judged numerous National Flock Competitions in South Africa and Lesotho, as well as many agricultural shows throughout South Africa. I have also been actively involved in presenting Mohair Schools across the country and contributing to training and upliftment programmes in collaboration with Mohair South Africa.
I am extremely honoured and genuinely excited to have the opportunity to visit Australia and to judge the National Show. It is a privilege to be part of such a respected international platform and to engage with the Australian mohair and Angora industry.
Morgan Mrowka – Judge for NATS 2026
I began in Year 5 at West Wyalong High School, showing Angoras for Willow Glen Angoras. Through my schooling years I was a dedicated member of the show team, learning the trade of showing and judging angoras.
Once school ended, I began teaching Agriculture in the central west and continued to stay involved within the industry. Since leaving teaching, I have now taken on a trade as an electrician but I can’t seem to stay away from goats!
Throughout 2019 and 2020, I was involved in the Boer Goat Breeders Association as a board member and now have dipped my toes into the boer industry alongside the Angora and Mohair industry.
I had the privilege of associate judging the NATS in 2018, and Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2022, amongst a range of other smaller shows.
I am now the breed captain and announcer of the Angora and Mohair section of the Easter show.
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Form for 2026. This form is now available from the “Connect with us” page.
