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Churchmount Working Sheepdogs

Welcome to the Churchmount Working Sheepdogs podcast. In this series, I interview handlers and experts from Ireland and around the world about their experiences. The series aims to spark new ideas for... Read more

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In conversation with Nigel Watkins - No Holds Barred

In conversation with Nigel Watkins - No Holds Barred

This is a very frank interview! Someone said to me that they have heard all the Churchmount interviews on soundcloud and... Read more

11 Sep 2020

37mins

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In conversation with Alastair MacRae - The MacRae Way

In conversation with Alastair MacRae - The MacRae Way

What does it take to achieve success in sheepdog training and competitions? I was lucky enough to talk to Alastair Mac R... Read more

1 Sep 2020

50mins

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In conversation with Ian O'Carroll - Glan Y Gors Sheepdogs

In conversation with Ian O'Carroll - Glan Y Gors Sheepdogs

I was on my way to the ISDS directors meeting and I called to collect my dog Bruce from Ian. Ian stands sheepdogs for st... Read more

1 Sep 2020

13mins

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In conversation with Aled Owen - Foot & Mouth and discontinued trials

In conversation with Aled Owen - Foot & Mouth and discontinued trials

I know that I don’t need to remind you of the gravity of the situation we are facing at present with this virus. However... Read more

1 Sep 2020

29mins

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In conversation with Mirjam Lettner - Austrian sheepdog handler

In conversation with Mirjam Lettner - Austrian sheepdog handler

In this interview Mirjam talks about how she got started in sheepdogs. To my surprise, I discovered that she was a city ... Read more

1 Sep 2020

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In conversation with Erik Holmgaard - Insights from a world class handler

In conversation with Erik Holmgaard - Insights from a world class handler

Erik is a world class handler but he is the kind of trainer who adjusts his training and thinking to whatever dog he is ... Read more

1 Sep 2020

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In conversation with Sue Main - Author and international sheepdog trial judge

In conversation with Sue Main - Author and international sheepdog trial judge

In this interview Sue shares some advice and tips for successful sheepdog trial judging with me before a judging assignm... Read more

1 Sep 2020

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In conversation with Tony Rofe - Round pen expert

In conversation with Tony Rofe - Round pen expert

I first met sheepdog trainer and handler, Mr. Tony Rofe, when we traveled together on a trip to the European Nursery Cha... Read more

1 Sep 2020

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In conversation with Neil Gillon - Trial cancellations & Brexit

In conversation with Neil Gillon - Trial cancellations & Brexit

One Man and His Dog and the impact of Brexit on farming. Neil Gillon’s Hill Trial had to be cancelled this year because ... Read more

1 Sep 2020

8mins

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In conversation with Serge Van Der Sweep - Preparing for the World Sheepdog Trial

In conversation with Serge Van Der Sweep - Preparing for the World Sheepdog Trial

In this interview I asked Serge Van Der Zweep to give me some insight into how he got started. He discusses which handle... Read more

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