The above photo shows the subject ram. Check out the good amount of drop and depth of curl. |
For our examples below, I have spilt screened four rams respectively from left to right, Subject ram, Erik Swanson's ram, Subject ram #5, Ron Arndorfer's LOGO Ram. Erik and Ron's rams have been officially scored so it makes for good comparison. For simplicity sake each ram will be in the same order from left to right in each example photo.
Front On View from Left to Right, Subject ram, Erik Swanson's Ram, Subject Ram#5, Ron Arndorfer's Logo Ram |
Left Horn View from Left to Right, Subject ram, Erik Swanson's Ram, Subject Ram#5, Ron Arndorfer's Logo Ram |
Right Horn View from Left to Right, Subject ram, Erik Swanson's Ram, Subject Ram#5, Ron Arndorfer's Logo Ram |
Front On View
Right Horn View
Left Horn View
Here is my guesstimate on the subject ram
Lets take a look at each measurement category as it relates to overall percentage of score
Horn Length- 70 1/8 or 41.4% of total score
Mass- 99 3/8 or 58.6% of total score
My guesstimate for this ram that is still roaming the hills is 169 5/8 Gross and he looks to be at least 7 years old. With a a few more years this ram could really grow into his big frame and become a fantastic ram. Once his mass fills in he will be a very special ram for some lucky tag holder. Remember that mass is the most important aspect of score, so look for a ram that carries the mass from the base to the tip.
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