Ridgway Advance Poll Merino

PERFECTLY BALANCED POLL MERINO’s at RIDGWAY ADVANCE

Breeding principles at the Ridgway Advance Poll Merino stud, Bordertown have always been

correctly balancing all attributes needed in a Dual-Purpose Poll Merino. Importantly coordinating

high reproduction, whilst maximizing meat and quality fibre production to strike the correct balance.

This balanced approach enables the Advance Poll Merinos to adapt well in all environments and

reproduce at high levels while competing well in commercial markets.

The Ridgway Advance sheep are very distinctive in appearance with their deep square heavy

frame and a pronounced tall presence. They produce a fibre of the highest quality that is bright, bold

and deep crimping.

Consistently over the last twenty years large AI programs have been undertaken, averaging a

thousand ewes per year and also in the last decade substantial ET programs, which has assisted the

development of the genuine genetic line.

Subsequently the Ridgway Advance sheep are now breeding with strong genetic vigour and very

predictable outcomes. A very even genetic line of poll merinos that does not move far from the mean.

The goals that were set years ago at Ridgway Advance, are everything that you are seeing today

from the wool to the shape of the sheep, while maintaining the same focus and philosophies.

David, Karen and Devon Ridgway, principals of the Ridgway Advance stud, invite you to the

Ridgway Advance Annual On-Property Ram Sale on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 4363 Emu

Flat Road, Senior Bordertown, in South Australia’s South East.

Ram inspection begins at 9.30 am, with the sale starting at 1pm. (SA time)

Auctions Plus bidding available, with videos & pictures online 2-3 weeks before sale.

300 Poll Merino Rams individually penned with ASBV’S, as well as current raw data (wool tests, EMD, fat & weights). MN3-V & brucellosis accredited since 2002.

Enquiries and Inspections are always welcome.

David 0409 408 263 / ridgwayadvance@activ8.net.au