Shearing Records
Shearing is a true test of skill, endurance, and precision, pushing competitors to their physical and mental limits. Across the world, shearers strive to set new records, showcasing their expertise in handling sheep efficiently while maintaining high welfare standards.
From individual speed records to impressive team efforts, the shearing world records celebrate the dedication, athleticism, and craftsmanship of shearers at the top of their game. Here, you’ll find the latest official records, highlighting the remarkable achievements that set new benchmarks in the shearing industry.
07/08/2024
9hr British Women Strong Wool Ewe Record
Una Cameron
517
Venue
Trefranke Farm, Cornwall
Wool Weight
3.4kg per ewe
Convenor
Ronnie King
Referees
Mark Fox, Andy Rankin, Martyn David
Trainee
Rhys Jones, Gavin Stevens
03/08/2024
8hr British Strong Wool Lamb Record
Nick Greaves
764
Venue
The Sheep Shed, Amerton, Stafford
Wool Weight
0.95kg per lamb
Convenor
Ronnie King (NZ)
Referees
Andy Rankin, Mark Fox, Martyn David
Trainee
Rhys Jones
13/07/2024
9hr British Strong Wool Ewe Record
Meirion Evans
791
Venue
Hendreseifion Farm, Machynllyth
Wool Weight
2.49kg per ewe
Convenor
Mark Fox
Referees
Dilwyn Evans, Alan Derryman, Tom Dunn
Trainee
Rhys Jones, Gavin Stevens
04/08/2023
8hr British Strong Wool Lamb Record
Steven Rowberry
706
Venue
The Dorelands, Abbey Dore, Hereford
Wool Weight
0.98kg per lamb
Convenor
Paul Harris (NZ)
Referees
Johnny Fraser, Mark Fox, Martyn David
Trainee
Dilwyn Evans
25/08/2022
8hr British Women Strong Wool Ewe Record
Marie Preble
370
Venue
Trefranke Farm, Cornwall
Wool Weight
3.85kg per ewe
Convenor
Eddie Archer (SA)
Referees
Dave Grant (AUS), Johnny Fraser, Martyn David
Trainee
Andy Rankin, Mark Fox, Niel Piet (SA)
19/08/2022
9hr British Strong Wool Lamb Record
Lloyd Rees
902
Venue
Bleanbwch Farm, Builth Wells
Wool Weight
0.9kg per lamb
Convenor
Johnny Fraser
Referees
Andy Rankin, Dilwyn Evans, Martyn David
Trainee
Mark Fox
12/08/2022
2 Stand 9hr British Strong Wool Lamb Record
Nick Greaves
881Llyr Jones
836Total
1717
Venue
The Sheep Shed, Amerton, Stafford
Wool Weight
0.97kg per lamb
Convenor
Brenden Kelly
Referees
Andy Rankin, Tom Dunn, Dilwyn Evans, Martyn David
Trainee
Mark Fox
28/07/2021
9hr British Strong Wool Lamb Record
Stuart Connor
872