Darkside Shearing

06/08/2026

Fantastic weekend competing at the McWilliams Shearing Contest!

06/07/2026

Not an everyday occurrence.
Shearing on the same board with one of the best shearers in the world.

Photo credit to Michael Estes.

05/16/2026

All jobs booked from here on out will require a deposit.
Message me for questions or concerns 😊

05/07/2026

Good shearing run to Northern California.
Definitely one of my favorite shearing trips!

04/13/2026

Good run to the valley this weekend!
Thank you to the clients who kept their critters in the barn for almost a week to make sure they were dry. I appreciate you 😊

Moving forward. We are considering requiring a deposit to book an appointment.
I’m done wasting countless hours making a schedule to have it shot to hell.
I’ll keep you guys posted on that.
Enjoy the pictures 😊

04/10/2026

Incoming rain!
If you’re on the schedule this weekend, plan accordingly!

12/14/2025

10/14/2025

Fall shearing run!

07/24/2025

If this comb could talk! This comb belonged to my great-grandfather. I am uncertain of the years he spent in New Zealand shearing, but this is one of the combs that he did not bring back; it remained. I am unsure of its whereabouts while there. Recently, a friend of mine visited family in New Zealand and, while visiting friends, my family came up in conversation; they did some digging in the shed and found this comb!

Best we can figure is the cut off the outside teeth off to add on flared teeth to grab more wool.
I have his old brass handpiece that ran these combs too! Pretty cool how things like this can travel so far and tell so many stories.

07/02/2025

I forgot to post last weekends shearing run pictures!
I really appreciate the clients that held their animals in for a couple days to keep appointments. Those of you who go above and beyond, you know who you are, thank you!!!! You guys are the reason that i keep doing this!