<i>I've never had a close encounter with a ram so I didn't know whether to run, shout or stay put. I just shouted at the bugger in the end</i>

Ewes with lambs can be very aggressive, rams are totally unpredictable and cause more injuries and deaths than bulls. I'll not cross a field with either a ram, bull or cows and calves.

You were very lucky.

Rune