Tim and Ginny are The Nature of Natural team. We've produced and hosted many horse, stock and stock dog educational events over the years. We are all about helping animals by helping people successfully connect the dots to their goals. Connecting dots is really about connecting principles. We are in the process of revamping our web site, launching new events next year and offering consulting services.
Julie Hill and Tim McGaffic at the Julie Hill clinic this fall at the Allen Ranch in Crawford CO.Julie Hill Clinic takeaway: Our work at The Nature of Natural is all about connecting the dots to achieve success when working with people, dogs, horses and stock. One of Julie's first comments was the importance of developing a good attitude in the dog towards the sheep and to help a dog learn to think about his work and his relationship as your working partner. Of course it goes unsaid that this is equally important for the human to develop a good and compassionate attitude to the dog and stock and what the big picture of that relationship looks like. The most important piece is to think. THINK ….imagine that. "Well, we had a fantastic afternoon hosted by Julie Hill from Neth Hill Border Collies, in the delightful Carcant Farm glen in Heriot. The weather was terrific, and the four-legged action courtesy of Julie's working dogs was outstanding. Guests came from
as far away as Texas and Colorado to see Julie in action and the feedback was just excellent. Julie and her team raised £1450 for Blood Bikes Scotland, with raffle prizes donated by Davidsons Animal Feeds, Robertson Timber Ltd, Cool Kutz Hairdressing and Harbro, Thomas Sheffiff and company donations from ATV Engineering Services and Gall Robertson CA. This really was quite a unique and fascinating demonstration from a master of her craft - THANK YOU Julie, and Gwen, Mickey, Molly, Bek, Jiggs, and Kep for some sheep action that is hard to forget!" Julie Hill Neth Hill Border Collies – The Natural Way
Julie Hill is launching a new training package which comprises blocks of on-line tuition specifically focused on learning The Natural Way method of handling. Depending on demand the first blocks will launch in June 2021 and will run till the end of August. Participants can take part either with or without a dog and dogs may be at any level from started dogs to fully trained. The training explains the theory and practice of Natural Way handling and helps participants to develop their skills in the method. On-line teaching consists of: feedback on individual dogs; video analysis with digital mark-up and commentary that is shared as a recording afterwards; critical review of case study videos; master-class demonstration videos; group discussion; and regular Zoom meetings held on a weekday evening. Courses progress through Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels of Natural Way handling skills. For further details, including Application processes for Julie Hill’s Neth Hill Border Collies Natural Way courses please email: NaturalWaysheepdogsonline@hotmail.com Other opportunities Post-COVID It is envisaged that opportunities will arise to attend Residential schools, and once it is safe to do so these will be integrated into the training packages and price adjusted to reflect that (for those that take up this option). There may also be opportunities for those attending courses to further their knowledge by taking part in the Natural Way Shadow Scheme with the chance of work experience for dogs who are at the right level of training. For both future Residentials and the Shadowing Scheme some accommodation maybe available on-site and Julie Hill Neth Hill Border Collies also has a luxury cabin about 30 minutes away which could also be booked. For further details, including funding options and Application processes for Julie Hill’s Neth Hill Border Collies Natural Way courses please email: NaturalWaysheepdogsonline@hotmail.com In addition to the Women in Agriculture Fund, supported by The Scottish Government there is the Women in the Rural Economy Training Fund. The fund offers support to women resident in Scotland who are either already working in the rural sector, or studying rural subjects full-time or part-time, or who are keen to start work in this area and who are able to demonstrate how a training course will support the development of their business or employment options. The £100k fund which will be closely monitored by the Scottish Government and managed by Lantra Scotland and will provide funding for 100% of costs for training up to the value of £500 per course. Applications for training over the value of £500 will still be accepted and will be assessed depending on the value to the individual or business. Applicants will apply on a monthly basis and if successful Lantra will advise the candidate and the identified training provider. The candidate will then book their training directly with the training provider with the training provider invoicing Lantra for the full cost of the course. Financial support is available to women either working in agriculture or studying agriculture through Lantra – see: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/women-agriculture-practical-training-fund |
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