MANAWATU FARMING LIFESTYLES September 2014
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In-lamb mixed-age ewes on Otiwhiti Station
In the lead-up to the World Young Shepherds Challenge held in Christchurch, Katey took on extra study and was able to put her skills and experience to good use. She said meeting young like-minded people from all over the country was a big highlight of the event. “We all got along really well and no one was openly over competitive. “For example, we would discuss our answers with each other after each section. There was a light, fun mood throughout the day.” Katey was looking forward to the shearing module and felt confident until she found out contestants were shearing crossbred hoggets with Merino in them, and using a cover comb which she had never used before. “This threw me off as it was very unfamiliar and knocked my confidence right back,” said Katey. “My hands were shaking with nerves as I dragged the first one out, but I just slowed myself down to make sure I didn’t cut and did a quality job. I think I did pretty well in the end, just had to sacrifice speed a bit.”
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She attributes her skills and success to her family, friends, employers, and tutors for their day-to-day teachings and help in preparations for the competition. When the World Young Shepherds Challenge finals kick off in France in September, Katey will be competing against other young shepherds from England, Australia, Argentina, France, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Uruguay.
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