Seven ways to get through after "Hitting the Wall"
The Weatherman has been back shearing after 6 years of not doing more than one 8 hour day with no pressure. He's now a helicopter pilot,...
How to train for great results in a competition while sitting on the couch.
Are you getting ready for NZ Shears yet? Sometimes the sheep aren't right, or we're just not able to get to work, a big wet, last on the...
7 tips for a great speech
7 ways to make a great speech if you manage to win this weekend! We’ve all heard the mumbling from the podium, and the thanks to the...
How to make your shearing day feel easier in one easy step!
I remember watching a play over 15 years ago about a young shearer who was doing really well in a board race, when he fell apart. He was...
6 things that happen when you are dehydrated - especially true in the woolshed.
Firstly, you need to know this… 1. 20% of energy during exercise is used for muscular activity – the shearing or woolhandling part 2....
17 tips on how to make sure you wake up refreshed in the morning
Shearers as we know are among the most elite of endurance athletes – exercising by working every day. Exercise increases the need for...