ASI Certified Sheep Shearing School
- Shepherd’s Cross has been raising and shearing sheep since the early 1990’s
- American Sheep Industry Certified Shearing School - one of only a handful of such classes in the U.S.
- Three Day class - required to meet ASI certification requirements
- Class Participants learn:
- How to shear a sheep effectively, safely and following Animal Welfare Approved guidelines
- Proper handling and maintenance of shearing equipment
- Low Stress sheep handling techniques
- Skirting and grading a fleece
- Basic wool processing
- Each student will have the opportunity to shear sheep, with personal guidance and instruction
- Each Participant will receive a "goody bag" with a Shearing Manual from A.S.I., A shearing DVD from A.S.I., references for purchase of quality equipment and upon successful completion of the class, an A.S.I. Sheep Shearing Certificate
- Our instructors are American Sheep Industry Certified:
- Israel Vasek - Israel is a professional sheep shearer, and shears approximately 10,000 sheep per year. He learned to shear with his father and is carrying on the family tradition. Israel is not only a quality shearer, but he is conscientious, and handles the sheep respectfully. He is a patient, hands on instructor.
- Dr. Diane Dickinson - Dr. D is a licensed veterinarian, and agriculturalist, specializing in small ruminants. She and her husband own and operate Shepherd's Cross, a working sheep farm with a commercial flock of several hundred. She teaches animal handling, American Sheep Industry guidelines, wool grading and wool processing.
- Annual Class is held mid-April
- April 13, 14 & 15 of 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) 2023 is currently full but you may be added to waiting list, complete registration below & we will contact you if an opening becomes available
- Full day class from 8:30 - 3:30
- Bring a Sack Lunch; beverages are provided
- Total Class Fee: $295.00
- 1- or 2-Day Refresher Course for previous graduates of our 3 day class $125 per day
Shearing school for April 2023 is currently full. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please complete the registration form below.
We will contact you if an opening becomes available.
We will contact you if an opening becomes available.
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