Brya Harrison

Bow Peep Sheep Shearing: Owner/Operator

Brya Harrison - Shearer
Hi, my name is Brya Harrison, owner and operator of Bow Peep Sheep Shearing. I have been shearing in a professional capacity since 2012.

I have shorn in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France and have travelled to England for shearing on three separate occasions. Having shorn so many unusual and fascinating breeds and in some remote and challenging locations, this has shaped me into the confident and skilled shearer I am today.

I love sheep and I love people, so offering a complete sheep-maintenance service for lifestyle block owners seemed the perfect fit after I had children and retired from large scale shearing gangs.

Being a mum of two and a sheep-lover, I understand that getting your sheep shorn can be quite the event for your children. In many cases, shearing time is the only opportunity children get to be within touching distance of their sheep. I enjoy letting kids watch and get up close so they can see their sheep's interesting features. This can be a great educational experience for your children.

Articles

Below are a couple of articles from my competition shearing days:

And an article referencing my July 2023 trip to Mongolia with my husband and 8 other Kiwi shearers. Our mission was to teach our method of shearing, equipping, handling and sheep care and trying to influence farm sustainability:

Finally, a recent (August 2024) interview with Country Life podcast: