Speed Shear

By Claire McFetridge

On the 13th of May, shearers, young farmers, and city-goers alike, flocked to the Famous Grouse Hotel to see some of the best in the business peel out a hogget, as fast and as clean as they could. They did not disappoint in the LU Young Farmers Speed Shear.

It was awesome to have a great range of talent, from beginners in their first competition to seasoned professionals, getting up on the truck and showing off how good it is to crank a handpiece. It was an epic night for the club, and we are always grateful that we get to show the community a little about what rural New Zealand is about. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was pretty exciting to be part of it!

We raised about $3,000 in club funds which go back into club events, trips, and supporting our members. We must thank all our sponsors. We couldn’t host this event without their support. Kudos particularly to the Famous Grouse Hotel, who are fantastic hosts of this event year after year, and of course a massive congratulations to our winners on the night. Also thanks to our sub-committee members. These guys did all the leg work behind the scenes, setting up, and finding sponsors. Also, a big thanks goes to Dave Langley. This guy is always our biggest fan of this event, providing everything we need to ensure the night runs as smoothly as it does.

This event is always a highlight of the year for the LU Young Farmers Club and it’s especially great to see our community get involved and be part of our club if, for only a night

We have a few more events coming up that you don’t want to miss out on like our Hunting Competition and Bark Up! As always anyone is welcome to come along to our meetings and it’s definitely is not too late to join!