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We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

Future Confirmed Record Attempts:

Tuesday 10th December 2024

Paerata Abraham and Llyr Jones are to attempt the 8 hour strong wool lamb record at 'Whitespurs Station', 320 Puketiro Road, Gladstone, Masterton, N.Z.
Referees will be: Mark Fox U.K. Convener, Neil Fagan, Donald Johnston, Robert McLaren, Ronnie King N.Z.
 

Wednesday 18th December 2024

Shane Ratima, Jimmy Samuels, Akuhata Waihape are to attempt the 3 stand strong wool lamb record (1976) set in 2019 by Cole L’Huillier, Kaleb Foote and Daniel Langlands. To take place at 'Ferndale Station' 6630 Turakina Valley Road, Hunterville, N.Z.
Referees will be: Mark Fox U.K. Convener, Robert McLaren, Alistair Emslie, Ronnie King, Donald Johnston, Bart Hadfield, N.Z.
 

Saturday 21st December 2024

Nicki Guttler is to attempt the very first Women’s 8 hour merino lamb World record (395) set on November 17th 2024. To take place on Saturday 21st December 2024 at ‘Parkdale’, Dubbo, NSW, Australia.
Referees are: Johnny Fraser Convener U.K. David Booker, Steve Potaka-Osborne, Mark Buscumb, Australia.
 

Monday 20th January 2025

Jamie Skiffington is to attempt Stuart Connor’s 9 hour strong wool lamb record of 872 set in July 2021 in England.
Attempt to take place at ‘Waewaepa Station’ Dannevirke, N.Z.
Referees are: Mike Henderson Convener, Australia, Bart Hadfield, Neil Fagan, Robert McLaren, N.Z.
 

The Records Society is currently accepting record applications.

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Our online application form makes applying for a record attempt easy. Please click here to view our record attempt application form.

Latest Record Attempt Results

  • Sunday 17th November 2024

    Nikki Lyons set a Women’s World record, shearing 395 merino lambs in 8 hours at ‘Marilba’, Bowning, NSW, Australia.
    Referees were: Alistair Emslie Convener, N.Z. Ralph Blue, Steve Potaka-Osborne, Dave Grant, Australia.

  • Saturday 12th October 2024

    Steven Mudford broke the long-standing 9 hour merino wether record by three with a tally of 421. Record was achieved at ‘Parkdale Merino Stud’, Dubbo, NSW, Australia.
    Referees were: Neil Fagan N.Z. Convener, Ralph Blue, David Brooker, Dave Grant, Australia.

Our Mission Statement

To ensure that all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear.

Read more about us
Paul Harris - Shearing Recrods Chairman

The Chairman:

Paul Harris
162 Maskells Road
R D 1
Amberley 7481
North Canterbury, N.Z.
PH: +64 27 273 1029

Hugh McCarroll - Sharing Records Secretary

The Secretary:

Mr Hugh McCarroll
12 St Thomas Avenue
Pyes Pa
Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
Ph: +64 7 5431 390 or +64 27 2606475

Contact Us

Either contact Paul or Hugh directly on the information provided, email us info@shearingrecords.co.nz or fill in our contact page form