Darin is from Orepuki near Tuatapere, and now lives in Winton with his wife
Julie and family.
The second of the Forde Family to hold a World ewe record, Darin has shorn in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States as well as at home.
Runner-up World Champion 2000. 2 time NZ Merino Champion shows he is at home on any breed
of sheep
Set at Wairaki Station, 28th February 1997
Blackmount Valley, Southland, New Zealand
Runs: 161 - 138 - 137 - 143 - 141 =
720
Wool weight 3.02kgs average
Morning runs not all quite going according to plan Sick
at breakfast, cramps and 4 down for 720 at lunch
The afternoon runs, 284 ewes in
210 minutes catching up the 4 down at Lunch Time 143
& 141 and 720 for the day