Get ready for a remarkable adventure where you will engage in hands-on experiences, gain educational insights and tackle rewarding challenges. Experience the magic of ‘Join-Up’ – a process of gaining the trust of a wild animal, first-developed by Monty Roberts, the Horse Whisperer.
Each sheepdog experience day is meticulously tailored to provide a unique and personalised encounter, specifically catering for the individual. This is the perfect experience day for the whole family and a romantic location for couples.
We are committed to making our experience days accessible to everyone. If you have a disability or specific requirements, please contact us in advance. We will be happy to discuss how we can make the day run more smoothly and tailor your experience.
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Reviews
“A Wonderful Experience. We had an absolutely brilliant day with this interesting, very skilled and charming man. He is obviously a master of his trade. His dogs are wonderfully well trained and their abilities surpassed all of our expectations”
“Nij is a master of his work. A fantastic experience from start to finish. I took my 14 year old daughter to Launde to meet Nij and his Border Collies and couldn’t have wished for a better day. Nij was really friendly and taught us so much about the art of shepherding and dog training. The area of Launde was stunning and Nij’s expertise and clear enthusiasm for his work really captivated. We would certainly recommend this.”
National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs
Working with young farmers and school children is an essential part of our work. Young farmers are our future and working with sheepdogs undoubtedly provides the most economical and efficient way of working with livestock. Sheep can be very labour-intensive and the use of a well-trained Border Collie will, without doubt, free up a vast amount of time, enabling farmers of all ages to maintain a healthier work-life balance.
If you are a Young Farmers group leader and are interested in a talk and demonstration, get in touch now.
Students from Myerscough College in Preston attending our Sheepdog Experience Day.
Schools and College Visits
Children thrive and learn most effectively through hands-on experiences. We offer a unique opportunity to engage in experiential learning by herding sheep with dogs, an activity that not only fosters valuable skills but also aligns with sustainable practices, boasting the lowest carbon footprint compared to alternative methods like quad bikes and gators.
Why not enhance your experience by hiring the spacious room at the Launde Abbey Conference Centre which is very competitively priced. It is well suited to run activities such as team-building exercises to going on nature walks. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Visit from comedian Tim Vine