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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:

No Record Attempts

At this stage there are no future record attempts.

  

The Records Society is currently accepting record applications.

Apply for a Record Attempt

Going to give a record a go?
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

  • Tuesday 22nd April 2025

    South Africa now has claim to the two stand 9 hour merino lamb World Record of 970.
    Tienie du Plessis 447 and Aidan Copp 523 set the final total at ‘Teebuswaters’, Steynsburg, Easter Cape, South Africa.
    Rain, quite cold conditions and a wool weight average of 1.9 kgs made for a tough day.
    Referees were: Mike Henderson Convener, Mark Buscumb Australia, Eddie Archer, Quinton Rogers, Piet Nel, South Africa.

  • Saturday 22nd February 2025

    Alexia Phillips set a new Women’s solo World record shearing 367 merino ewes in 8 hours at ‘Spring Valley Farm’ Darkan, West Australia beating Jeanine Kimm’s three month old record by nine.
    Referee's were: Piet Nel Convener, South Africa, David Brooker, Mike Henderson, Steve Potaka-Osborne, 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