North Dakota Sheep Shearing School at Hettinger REC
November 21-23, 2026
This is a three day, hands-on class.
Limited to 16 participants.
Topics Covered: ● Professional shearing pattern ● Tagging and eyeing equipment maintenance and repair ● Wool handling and preparation
Participation: ● Experienced and non-experienced welcome ● One-on-one instruction
Instruction Fee – $250 per person: Includes: ●Tuition ● Digital Handbook ● Lunch
Registration Deadline- November 2, 2026
$250 must accompany registration form
(printable PDF registration form on bottom of page)
Credit card payment available - contact Christopher Schauer
christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu ● 701-567-4323
Instructors:
Kurtis Mooney - Professional Sheep Shearer, SD
Wade Kopren - Professional Sheep Shearer, SD
Chris Troendle - Professional Sheep Shearer, SD
Coordinators:
Christopher Schauer, NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center
christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu ● 701-567-4323
Sponsored by:
North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers Association
NDSU Extension
NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center
Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.
