Sheep Racing

On our way through Wanaka we discovered a Bar that was hosting a Sheep Race! It didn’t take long before Andy decided to join in and race a sheep of his own – Hamish!

The Sheep in their holding pen
We arrive at the Bullet Bar in Wanaka to watch some Sheep Racing
109 can't wait to race
These are the best mullets we've seen so far. So much party out the back. - Andy
Learning how Sheep Racing works
Time to race some sheep!
On your marks! ...
Get set! ...oh wait they've already gone.
Look at that pace! ...And disorientation.
#6 is 'fencing' the rest of the pack for #8 to cross the finish line - Classic sacrificial race sheep mentality.
Now it's time for Andy to race his own sheep
Coach Andy with Speedy Sheep Blake (eyeing up his competition)
Look out actual sheep, there's a human sheep is in the starting block now.
How will Hamish go against the other sheep?
Go!
That's a determined sheep in 2nd place
Is that sheep running on 2 legs?
Hamish wins! Andy gives a celebratory hug, until...
Andy gets hit by the smell of sheep poo all over Hamish!
Hamish dosen't mind, that's Sheep Racing for you!
Sheep Racing, brought to you by The Bullet Bar in Wanaka.

Click to view 21 photos

Tell your mates…