Welcome to the home of Julie Hill and Neth Hill Border Collies
Welcome to my site - I hope you find the information here interesting and insightful. If there is anything missing from the site that you would like to ask me about I would be delighted to hear from you.
I have worked with working Border Collies since 1982 and over the years I have bred and trained a number of highly successful sheepdogs (both for farming and the trial field). My passion and enthusiasm for sheepdogs has seen me achieve success representing Scotland at both the International and World Sheepdog trials. Making history in 1996, when I became the first and currently only woman to win the Supreme International Championship since the competition inception over 100 years ago! Also a winner of both the Supreme and the International Brace Championships. Other achievements include winning the Scottish National Championship, the Scottish National Brace Championship, the Scottish National Driving Championship and the Champion of Champions competition.
I provide training and demonstrations for individuals and groups both at home, nationally and internationally.
New online Video Analysis & Training demonstrations Virtual Sheepdog Demonstrations "The Natural Way Sheepdog Courses Nethill Sheepdog Holidays - New for 2019 is our brand new luxury lodge complete with state of the art kennels. If you are looking for somewhere amazing to stay in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders for up to four guests and dogs take a look at our pages for Smiddyhill Lodge. If you want to totally relax then take away the hassle of cooking and order homemade freshly prepared food from our fantastic cook Heidi. We can deliver food ready for your visit. Take a look at Heidi’s SISUmenu.
Smiddyhill Lodge was designed and built by Island Leisure.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail is first class.
The quality and sturdiness of the build has the wow factor.
I would 100% recommend Island leisure to anyone, not only for the product but for the warm welcome and tremendous support throughout the whole process from designing, building and aftercare.
We have had 100% positive feedback from guests staying at the Lodge.
Julie is proudly sponsored by Sneyd's Wonderfeeds-working dog food unrivalled in quality and value
I have been using Wonderdog original for a few years now. Not only do my dog's love it with lots of dry meat mixed through, but it keeps them in tremendous condition. It has improved stamina for long days working on the rough terrain here at Carcant. www.wonderdog.co.uk
I have recently introduced 'Winston & Porter's Nourish + C Max Strength Joint Supplement' to some of my ageing working dogs. Just after two weeks I noticed improvement to flexibility and movement in my dogs. The ground they work is steep and rugged, an unsympathetic environment that causes stress and strains to the dogs physique. I definitely will be continuing to use this quality product and recommend it to other. Nethhillbordercollies
Scotland starts here: Active & Outdoors podcast. Julie talks with David Howard who has put together a collection of podcasts for Scotland starts here. It covers lots of things to do in the Borders and Midlothian.