Backbone of Britain: Shearing record setter in training

Attempting to set the first women’s solo eight-hour strongwool ewe shearing world record is no mean feat, but if anyone is going to make it happen it’s Marie Prebble. Hannah Park catches up with her to find out more.

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Backbone of Britain: Shearing record setter in training

Attempting to set the first women's solo eight-hour strongwool ewe shearing world record is no mean feat, but if anyone is going to make it happen it's Marie Prebble. Hannah Park catches up with her to...

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