Sheepdog Handler Training Course - January 2012
Walford & North Shropshire College Sheepdog Handler Training Course
Commencing Monday 9th January 2012
This course will consist of six half day sessions, done on a one to one and interactive basis.
The sessions will be delivered weekly on a Monday Afternoon, by Paul Tompkins at
Griffin Lloyd Farm Llangullo nr Knighton, Powys, LD7 1SH.
All beneficiaries will receive a copy of the International Sheep Dog Society’s “Training a Sheep dog, A Guide for the New Handler” booklet. The booklet has been designed to support the practical training course and includes all the basic tasks that are required, for the management of a flock of sheep.
Some of the topics included in the course are:-
• Commands
• The Return
• Gathering sheep
• Flanking
• Circling the sheep
• The Drive and shedding.
The total cost is £71.10 per person. Places are limited so bookings will be on a first come first served basis.
To find out more information and to reserve your place, please contact:
Sue Martyn on 01939 262114 or Email s.a.martyn@wnsc.ac.uk
The closing date for bookings is Thursday 5st January 2012
This course/project is funded by LandSkills West Midlands, managed by Lantra on behalf of Advantage West Midlands, as part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). RDPE is funded by Defra and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
