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California Sheep Shearing School
May 6, 2019 - May 10, 2019
Learn to Shear Sheep – The New Zealand Way!
Shearing school participants will learn to shear sheep using the methods taught by certified instructors of the National Shearing Program. This five-day hands-on course, jointly sponsored by the National Sheep Shearing Program and the University of California Cooperative Extension in Mendocino County, is intended for both the beginner as well as the advanced shearer. It is especially designed to teach you how to shear sheep so that you will maintain a quality wool clip and minimize stress to both you and the sheep. In addition, you will learn about the shearing machine, how to care for and maintain the hand piece and how to sharpen combs and cutters. You will also learn how to handle the fleece once it’s off the sheep including the proper way to throw it onto a table for skirting.
Enrollment is Easy!
The course fee is $450 per student and covers the instructor’s fees and equipment replacement The ASI workbook/DVD is provided by the American Sheep Industry Association. All shearing equipment is provided.
Registration is done on line and payment is with a credit card using the UC Secure system.
Shearing is hard physical work, and we suggest that you prepare prior to attending by stretching and doing light to moderate exercise recommended in the registration package. Successful participants have included both men and women ranging in age from 15 to 65.
Registration opens February 9th.
