Shearers from across the UK expected to take part in speed shearing competition at NSA Highland Sheep 2025 event at Midfearn Farm, near Ardgay
Farmers, shearers, and industry professionals from across the UK and beyond will gather at Midfearn Farm, Ardgay, this June for the much-anticipated NSA Highland Sheep 2025 event.
Among the many exciting highlights of the event will be a Speed Shear competition, an electrifying contest that will showcase the exceptional skill and precision of top shearers from the Highland region and beyond.
Speed Shear competitions are the ultimate test of speed, skill, and accuracy in sheep shearing. Competitors will race against the clock to shear a hogg in the shortest time possible, all while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and fleece quality.
Each shearer must quickly and skillfully remove the fleece, ensuring a smooth and safe finish without leaving any long fibres. The timer begins with the first cut and ends with the last.
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Euan Campbell, organising committee chairman for NSA Highland Sheep 2025, expressed his excitement: “We’re thrilled to bring this dynamic competition to NSA Highland Sheep 2025. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase the immense skill, speed, and precision of shearers, as well as create an exhilarating atmosphere for both competitors and spectators.”
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The Speed Shear competition will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, June 11, at Midfearn Farm. The finals will start at 4.30pm followed by the presentation of awards. The competition is open to shearers from around the globe, and with no limit on entries, the event promises to be a thrilling display of shearers' talent and speed.
There are four categories - open, intermediate, senior, and junior with Clean Shear for juniors held the day before in tandem with the NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competitions.
Competitors are encouraged to enter before the day of the event by contacting the event organiser Euan Emslie, on 07902 540985 or euanemslie053@gmail.com
On the day of the event, competitors must register by noon at the sheep shearing building and pay an entry fee of £10. The junior section is free. All competitors will have to buy admission tickets to the event; £20 for adults, £10 for NSA members with juniors free.
A significant prize pot of money is on offer to the winners and runners-up in each section.
For more information visit: www.highlandsheep.org.uk
