Rangitikei Shearing Sports annual shearing competition
Posted on Friday, 9 February 2024
The 60th anniversary of the Rangitikei Shearing Sports Championship was held last Saturday.
Winner Laura Bradley is the first female to win the senior shearing champion in the 60-year history of the competition.
This competition, which ANZCO has supported for many years, attracts more than 170 competitors annually, each showcasing their skill across five competitive grades.
More than 1,100 sheep are shorn during the day.
In the photo: Left: Laura Bradley (left) and Nicki Gutter competing