Top shearer Nathan Stratford holds his latest two accolades - the Murray McSkimming Memorial Cup, left, and the Rocking with the Stars trophy. Rock 'n' roll dancing kept a top shearer busy during the off season but now Nathan Stratford is eyeing his 10th title at the Waimate Spring Shears. Being an early season competition appeals to Stratford. Last Side Publishing/Shearing Ma Nathan Stratford, middle, receives the Murray McSkimming Memorial Trophy from McSkimming's sons, Lane, left, and Willy at the NZ Merino Shearing Championships in Alexandra. McSkimming died in 2017 and his family wanted to honour him in the way of having his handpiece being mounted for a memorial trophy.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2019 00:22 UTC