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....
8 Ways to improve recovery after a hard day
1. Cold water baths. There seems to be some improvement in muscle chemistry after a 10 minute cold bath for 10 minutes. There also are...
Overhydration
Still on the topic of hydration, and urine, did you know that there is such thing as overhydration? So, here anyway, it’s still super...
Creating a Weapon for shearing and woolhandling (or, Getting rid of the dags!).
Now the Golden Shears is over, the winners are all tucked up in bed with their ribbons, and it's just another week in the sheds. I'm...
