Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess, has warmed the hearts of her fans with a touching update on her family's life at Ravenseat Farm. The Our Yorkshire Farm star took to social media to express how "so proud" she is of her children and their friends as they tackle work on the remote holding.
A Bright Future in Hi-Vis
On Tuesday, 16 December, Amanda Owen posted a series of photographs to her Instagram followers. The images captured a snapshot of daily life, showing her sons Reuben, Miles, and Sidney, alongside close friends Myles Capper and Sonny Billington, all diligently working on the farm. The 51-year-old matriarch, who lives and works on the farm with her ex-husband Clive and their nine children, accompanied the photos with an uplifting caption.
"The future is bright. Hi vis all the way!!!!! So proud of them all," she wrote, tagging the young men in the pictures. She humorously added a farming tip, noting: "But if there was one thing that I didn’t need it was a high vis tup! Apply ruddle colour to tup cautiously, just a wipe."
Fan Adoration and Family Growth
The post was swiftly flooded with affectionate comments from devoted followers, many remarking on how quickly the Owen children have grown up. One fan exclaimed, "Wow Sidney growing up and driving, wonderful family," while another observed, "It’s scary how grown up they are all looking."
Others praised Amanda and Clive directly, with comments like, "Such a wonderful family. They’re a real credit to you and Clive," and "Amazing children you have and what a credit to you both." The update served as a cheerful reminder of the family that first won the nation's affection when their Channel 5 series Our Yorkshire Farm debuted in 2018.
Life in the Spotlight and Personal Struggles
This joyful family moment comes after Amanda Owen bravely discussed the significant challenges that have accompanied her life in the public eye. In a recent candid interview, she revealed details of a harrowing health battle following a major relationship breakdown.
She described a period where she "just shut down," explaining that anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder became intertwined. The shepherdess also spoke about the cruel impact of online trolling, recalling one particularly hurtful comment that labelled her a "bag of bones."
"I remember sitting in the sheep pens in the dark, just hiding," she shared. "It's the price you pay for living your life in the open, for being observed. It's like having a post mortem before you're dead." Despite the end of the original series, the family's journey continues on screen in Channel 4's Our Farm Next Door, which follows their renovation of a 200-year-old farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales.
Through both the proud highlights and the difficult lows, Amanda Owen continues to document her family's unique story, maintaining a deep connection with an audience that holds them in great affection.
