Double E Shearing

08/30/2026

Our family flock is happy to announce a sale of a small premium group of ewe lambs this year. Very proud of these lambs.

Offering a selection of high-quality, commercial Rideau ewe lambs. These are spring born 2026 ewe lambs, coming from the

08/13/2026

CHAAARRGGEEEEE!💨💨💨💨

Making their way to get a haircut!

08/09/2026

Smooth handling and efficient working, that’s the goal every shearing day!

King Sheep Ranch

07/27/2026

Due to a amazing amount of interest we have decided to add an additional beginner shearing course to the line up!
September: 22nd & 23rd- beginner shearing. 24th & 25th - advanced shearing 26th &27th - additional beginner shearing. The wool handling and fleece training will run alongside the events!

07/25/2026

Before the haircuts! ✂️ Here’s the crew looking extra fluffy and cozy before their annual glow up 🐑💈

07/23/2026

Removing sweater weather one sheep at a time! 🧥🐑✂️

07/15/2026

Canadas best shearing competition! If you can make it out you wont regret it!

The 14th Annual Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Championship is Saturday August 15th at the Teeswater Fall Fair.

Come one, come all!

$100 registration, includes a singlet :)

$8k + in prize money to be had

Comment below to register in advance!

07/14/2026

Meet Our Host

E.H. Sheep & Lamb

Marc and Maria Hoogenbooms family ran farm E.H. Sheep and Lamb, is graciously hosting us once again. Maria spent her childhood on her family's farm in Britain and after immigrating her teen years to Saskatchewan. Always in love with animals and farming, Maria truly has had agriculture at heart.
Marc, a Dutch immigrant also with a family deeply rooted in farming, spent many days helping his uncle on his dairy and dreaming of his own future in agriculture.
Marc and Maria met in University in Alberta and after graduation they married and continued into their fields. Relocating back to Saskatchewan over a decade ago where they have worked on taking over part of Maria's family farm, moving locations, adding species and improving management practices. A family ran operation they are assisted with the farm by their two sons, and Maria's parents and brother.

07/13/2026

Host Introduction

Chris Eddy
Farmer and retired Shearer

Chris Eddy's sheep and shearing career started in Britain with him adding some sheep to his dairy operation in his mid 30s. Starting out helping friends with shearing their sheep in return for help on his own, Chris was quickly inspired to take some training from watching shearing competitions in Cornwall, his home province. After which he achieved his gold seal certification from the British Wool Board. In 2000, Chris immigrated to Canada where he settled in the praires, he established a large sheep operation that is still family operated today, and is the host flock for this event.
Chris has a shearing career that spans over 35 years and includes many courses and demonstrations he has helped with. Along with many shearers he has helped get started over the years, Chris helped to start out his son in the trade and together they founded Double E Shearing.
Although retired from commercial shearing now, he is still very involved in the sheep industry, Chris sits on the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board as the South East representative, and is very involved in supporting local producers. On and off the shearing board Chris has been involved in many industry milestones over the years and is excited to add helping present this event to his resume.

07/12/2026

Coach Introduction

Russell Eddy
Co-owner Double E Shearing

Russell grew up on his family's sheep farm, sheep and shearing were in his blood. Starting out helping his dad with local jobs he was encouraged to find courses and other coaches to build a strong knowledge base.
Russell's first shearing course was with longtime mentor Lorrie Reed. 15 years since then Russell has made shearing a career, Shearing across Western Canada, in Britain, the USA and Australia. Focusing heavily on his technique throughout his professional career Russell has competed overseas and at home. His focus paid of in 2024 year with a victory in the senior division at The Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition. Russell has ran several courses and demonstrations, and has been a mentor to promising new shears. After benefitting greatly from training available in Australia, Russell is excited to help bring some new ideas and tips home to the Canadian industry