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

    881
  • Llyr Jones

    836
  • Total

    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

Venue

Trefranke Farm, Cornwall

Wool Weight

0.98kg per lamb

Convenor

Paul Harris (via video)

Referees

Johnny Frazer, Arwyn Jones, Martyn David

Trainee

Andy Rankin

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