Sheep Shearing Contest Results

Contestants competed in the 2010 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) International Sheep Shearing Contest in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 24. Participants competed in one of three skill levels - junior, intermediate or professional.

Top shearers in the junior division included first place--Jayson Foley, Wyo.; second place--Peter Larradle, Colo.; third place--Collin Kennedy, Ind.; and fourth place--Dylan Weaver, Wis.

The winners in the intermediate contest were first place--Brian Fitzpatrick, Minn.; second place--Steve Kennedy, Ind.; third place--Symeon Caryl, Mich.; and fourth place--Rindy Harkness, Wyo.

Taking top honors in the professional category were first place--Don Metheral, Canada; second place--Loren Opstedahl, S.D.; third place--Tony Troendle, S.D.; and fourth place--Hilary Geitzen, N.D.

The American Sheep Industry Association was a sponsor of the event.