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Shearing Schools
WV/MD Sheep Shearing School Saturday, March 19, 2011
Open to new and beginning level shearers. Class size is limited to 10 students.
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Kinsinger Sheep Farm, 5836 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD
Cost: $60 per person. Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Directions: 6 miles south of Oakland, MD on Route 219. Look for Valley View Country Store. The store is also owned by the Kinsingers and is directly off the highway. The sheep barn is next to the store behind the machine shed. There is ample parking in the store parking lot.
Lodging: For those with longer drives Oakland, MD has many motels and restaurants and is closest to the sheep barn. There are also accommodations in Thomas, WV 16 miles south, and Deep Creek Lake, MD 16 miles north.
What to bring: Students are required to bring their own electric shears. Combs and cutter will be available for purchase at the school. Please contact Joe Viola if you wish to purchase new or reconditioned sheep shears.
What you will learn: You will learn the proper handling of sheep, the New Zealand shearing pattern, and how to setup and maintain your shearing equipment.
Instructors: Sarah Beamer, Melvin Jackson, and Joe Viola
Registration: To register for the shearing school please send your name, mailing address, phone number and a check or money order made payable to Joe Viola and mail to Joe Viola, 373 Quaking Maples Drive, Eglon, WV 26716. Call 304-735-5481 or email joe@qmfarm.com if you have any questions.
You can also pay online with a credit card by going to www.qmfarm.com/sharpening.
Shearing Network this website has a list of shearing schools
Shearer Directory
If you shear in WV and would like to be included in this directory, please contact Martha. deerrun@mountain.net
Joe Viola
e-mail
Rt 2 Box 230
Horse Shoe Run, WV 26716
(304) 735-5481
website
Comments; Custom shearing and instruction, sharpening, clipper & handpiece service, new and used shearing equipment for sale
Derrick Spangler
e-mail
7369 Conner RD NE
Copper Hill, VA 24079
(540) 320-2634
website
Comments; I don't mind knocking travel expense off the shearing charge for under three hours away from me as long as a decent sized group of sheep producers (probably 3+) work together and let me shear while I am in the area. For smaller flocks under 15 head, I charge a $40 setup and $4/head. For those with 15+ head I charge $4/head.
I also shear alpacas, llamas and goats.
William Rick
e-mail
Michigan
(989) 433 6069
Comments; We have a West Virginia shearing run and would like to expand.
1-10,000- We will shear 'em all.
Rick Jones
RCB Shearing
e-mail
143 Ruppert Road
East Berlin, PA 17316
717-309-6582
website
Comments; I provide professional sheep shearing to the Mid-Atlantic for a per-sheep rate. I am an ASI Certified Shearer, and have completed advanced shearing schools. Larger flocks are appreciated. In addition, a volume discount is available for large flocks. A shearing crew is available to get a flock completed in one day. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
Elizabeth LeFevre
e-mail
396 Arnold Dr.
Hedgesville, WV 25427
304-229-8394-home
304-676-9571-cell
Comments; I live in the eastern panhandle near Martinsburg. I am willing to shear any size flock but prefer flocks under 100 head. I am willing to travel but there will be travel expenses associated with shearing cost. Also, there will be a base fee for flocks under 10 head.
Matt Robison
e-mail
368 Donham Rd
Greensboro, Pa 15338
724-943-4468 home
412-691-0995 cell
Comments; 17 plus years experience, $25 setup fee, $4 per head , hoof trimming also available. I live in Southwestern PA, and service the northcentral region of West Virginia.
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