Shearing Merino requires a high level of skill. Consistently high standards of shearing and clip preparation are extremely important as Merino wool is sold for a premium price.

In this course you’ll learn about:

• The 11 sections of the shearing pattern and step by step methods and techniques for each individual blow
• Bottom side and top side blows – when to use and methods
• How and why to apply good footwork, rythm and timing
• How to use the left/free hand on the sheep’s skin when shearing
• Shearing whole process
• Releasing the sheep