The 2016 Sheep Shearing School will be held March 22-23 at the University of Kentucky Sheep Unit, C. Oran Little Animal Research Center, Versailles, KY
Sponsored by the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Association
in Cooperation with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
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PURPOSE
The shearing school is designed for beginner or experienced shearers. Professional sheep shearers, Steve and Colin Kennedy, will teach the most
current shearing methods. An important aspect of the school is learning about maintenance and care of shearing equipment.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
This school is not designed for young children;
participants must be at least senior 4-H (high
school) or FFA members. The Kentucky Sheep
and Wool Producers Association and the University of Kentucky do encourage participation by senior
4-H and FFA’ers and will pay the registration fee
for the first 6 senior 4-H or FFA registrants.
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 22
8:30 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. - Equipment discussion
10:30 a.m. - Begin shearing
12:00 p.m. - Lunch (provided from registration fee)
1:00 p.m. - Continue shearing
Wednesday, March 23
8:30 a.m. - Equipment maintenance, wool care
9:30 a.m. - Trimming stand shearing
12:00 p.m. - Lunch (provided from registration fee)
1:00 p.m. - Continue shearing
3:00 p.m. - Summary/wrap-up
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INSTRUCTORS
Professional shearers Steve and Colin Kennedy will be the primary instructors. They will be assisted by Endre Fink (Manager of the UK Sheep Unit), Frank Berry (Research Coordinator at the UK Sheep Unit), and Warren Adcock (graduate of the UK Sheep Shearing School).
Tips for participants
1. Wear “old clothes”
2. Exercise a few weeks before coming to the school
3. Bring your own shears, if possible (not required)
4. Study the steps in shearing a sheep
5. Must not have been outside the U.S. in the last 7 days
REGISTRATION
Facilities will limit participation in the Shearing School to 12 students. Selection of students will be based on the earliest postmarked registrations. A $150 participation fee is required.
To participate, the registration form and fees must be received by March 18, 2016.
To register, complete the form and send it, plus $150 fee, to: Dr. Donald G. Ely
Room 904 Garrigus Bldg.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Registration
2016 University of Kentucky Beginner Sheep Shearing School
Name:__________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________
City: ___________________________________________
State: __________________________________________
Zip: ___________________________________________
County: _________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________
Are you a senior 4-H or FFA member seeking a scholarship?
(circle one) Yes No
Registration Fee Enclosed $__________
Facilities will limit participation in the Shearing School to 12 students. Selection of students will be based on the earliest postmarked registrations. A $150 participation fee is required, with check made out to Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Assn.
This registration form and fee must be received by March 18, 2016. To register, complete the form and send it, plus $150 fee, to: Dr. Donald G. Ely
Room 904 Garrigus Bldg.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Make checks payable to: Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Assn.
Directions to Sheep Unit
From Bluegrass Parkway—East:
1. Turn left at the intersection of BG Parkway and US 60
2. Stay on US 60 past Kroger/K-Mart, 84 Lumber and high school
3. Turn right on US 62-Midway Road (3.7 miles from end of BG Parkway)
4. Proceed 1 mile, farm entrance on left
From I-64 East:
1. Take Exit 58
2. Turn right on US 60
3. Proceed 8 miles
4. Turn left on US 62-Midway Road
5. Proceed 1 mile, farm entrance on left
From I-64 West:
1. Take Exit 65
2. Turn left and cross over I-64
3. Turn right on US 62-West
4. Proceed 6.2 miles-farm entrance on right
I-75 North or South:
1. Go to I-64 West and follow directions above.
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