Fri, Nov 19
|Lamb Shoppe & Wellness Center
MN Sheep Shearing School Fall 2021
Time & Location
Nov 19, 2021, 9:00 AM – Nov 21, 2021, 5:00 PM
Lamb Shoppe & Wellness Center, 61231 MN-7 W, Hutchinson, MN 55350, USA
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About the event
Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 19th, 20th & 21st, 2021
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This 3-day sheep shearing school is great for beginners and also for those who want to improve their current shearing skills. Doug Rathke, a seasoned shearer, knows what it takes to learn the art of shearing and he knows what it takes to teach it on a level so it can be understood and retained. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced shearer, there is something for everyone to learn.
This class will give you the confidence to start shearing your own flock or take it to the next level and earn income by shearing for others.
What you will learn:
- Preparing for shearing
- Understanding & appreciation of shearing gear
- Selecting combs & cutters
- Setting up a hand piece
- Setting up the shearing work area
- Learning the basic shearing pattern and footwork
- Learning how to properly sharpen your tools
- Modifying the shearing pattern for different types of sheep
Students must have their own sheep shearing equipment as this is a hands-on school. Questions about equipment? Doug can help guide you. Call him at 320-583-7281.
Price includes lunch & snacks.
Doug also offers private sessions. E-mail info@lambshoppe.com for more details on the one-on-one instruction and scheduling.
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