Steve has managed large scale sheep and cattle properties through NSW. He has been trailing since 1977 with achievements listed below. Steve has judged many yard trials, 3 sheep and field trials including the first Supreme Australian sheepdog championship on Parliament House lawn in 1993. Steve has been out of competition scene for some years while working his own properties, however he did manage to judge the National Kelpie Trail 2019.
Steve has competed and achieved.
Winner in Novice at National Kelpie trial 2019.
3X National Kelpie Trail
2X Australian Yard Dog Championship
2X NSW Yard Dog Championship, 4X Vic Yard Dog Championship
1X WA Field Trail Championship, 1X Tas Yard Dog Championship.
School Limit
Paid
Interested
5
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This school has not been advertised. Steve will only do small groups so he can spend more time with people
Deposit
Deposit to secure your spot in Gary White Next school
A$120.00
Final Payment
Final Payments are to be made one week before school commencement date. 6th March
What a ripper of a school this past weekend. We had people travel from Harden,Wombat,Ryde,Mulgoa,Geurie,Forbes,Bega,Nevertire,Copacabana and Yeoval. We had stockmen working mixed properties (cattle,sheep,crop). A roustabout and some city folk that are getting into working their dogs.
What a great bunch of people. All came ready to learn and asked a lot of questions. All dogs where in control and well behaved. Everyone was respectful of each other and encouraging to one another. They was some friendly banter between the Kelpie and Collie owners. All in good fun. We had some rain but that didn’t dampen the spirt.
Gary is such a patience trainer. His knowledge of not just trailing and training but also how stock behave and how they react to certain dogs is often incorporated into what he shows, which is invaluable to the lessons. This is the 2nd time that Gary has been kind enough to do a school for DCs Madra and we are very thankful that he’s happy to come. He was impressed with the changes that we have done to the facilities from the last school. We aim to where possible take on feedback that we get from people.
Now to the photos. Sorry everyone but this fellow was my favorite of the weekend. What a cracker pup. Andrews going to have a ball with this fellow.
Russell
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A massive thank you to Donna Lindley and Owen for hosting and a massive thank you to Gary White. Your knowledge is unbelievable and how you handle the course is A1 Catering for all levels of Experience and knowledge. .. I thank you for your patience with my inexperience and showing me step by step. Massive Thankyou to all involved. D.Paul
Excellent School. Loved all the instruction especially the focus on body language. Donna and Owen are the loveliest kindest hosts you could have. J. Sanderson
Exactly what we were looking for. Perfect hosts, everything needed in the unit, peace and quiet. Bird song and the dogs are a absolute treat. Thank you Graham and Beverly
May 2021
We enjoyed our stay. You saved us. A beautiful place and furnishings. Love Roy & Nicole
April 2021
Thank you for the loveliness of the cabin. It was conveniently located to the race track & Cowra. The peacefulness was a blessing. Next time I would like to see your dogs working. Keep up your welcoming ways. Wayne, Joshua and Helen. Penrith NSW.
March 2021
Just spent 4 days at DCs Madra’s bed sit on Borderville. Sleeping on a cloud in Sheepdog Workers Heaven, most enjoyable. Highly Recommended. Ed Mulry. Sydney NSW
Feb 2021
The Property and hosts exceeded expectations. It was awesome to watch the dogs work and Donna and Owen were very inciteful. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come again. Amaya & Andrew – Werrington Country NSW
Jan 2021
What a wonderful place you have. Donna and Owen are the perfect hosts. Really enjoyed the farmers BBQ. The dogs are just great. Cant wait to visit again and will be sure to bring my fur baby. Jacqui and Doug. Kurrajong Heights. NSW.
Donna and Owen are such welcoming hosts. Felt like family – but the ones you want to see more of. They went beyond expected and we so appreciated it. Each dog has its own potential and character and so enjoyable to see them at work with a stunning vista surrounding. Them roses, rain on the roof, rural retreat. Rejuvenating. Thank you for making Paul’s 50th so memorable. Trudy and Paul. Baulkham Hills Sydney.
Nov 2020
“Ardiossan Baudale” – Very comfortable. Flexible hosts, not at all thrown by crossed wires on my turning up a day earlier than expected! Apologies for that guys! You definitely have some trees frogs down near the creek. AND may thanks for our beautiful pup. Borderville Ed – Mr Personality Plus! Can’t wait to get him home to his new family. He looks very eager to begin his new life as a farm dog. Rest assured he will be well loved and cared for, as well as provided with lots of work! Mrs L. McDonald.
Absolutely stunning place. Would absolutely recommend to others!! Love the dogs and your set up!! Can’t wait to start June in her new career in trailing and farm work. She has amazing instinct, and is absolutely stunning with her black ear & white body & her blue eye. Thank you so much for a absolutely fantastic stay. You are both very welcoming and couldn’t thank you enough for all your advice for trailing!! Nicole and Nathan Bombala NSW.
Oct 2020
Shuddering Grid
Scenic Surrounds
Crunching Gravel
Sun Sets
Dogs Bark
Silent Night
Hands Licked
Frogs Call
Tails Wagged
Looming Moon
Warm Welcomes
Bed Creaks
Settle In
And Creaks Again
Birds Sing
Sound Sleep
Leaves Rustle
Sprits Revived
In the Wind Blue Wren
Madra Magic
MADRA MAGIC KERYL Sydney
Thanks Donna & Owen & Doggies! We enjoyed our stay. Lovely & peaceful & very comfortable. Will recommend. All the best and lovely to meet you. L & R Smallwood.
WOW great place, lovely country side views and those puppies. I want to take them home. Donna & Owen have been great, given some great local information. Look to come back again. You have been great hosts. M & R Panetta. Sydney.
We where lucky to come at a time to be shown a most beautiful litter of precocious Border Collie Pups and take in the greenest sprint countryside every! Donna & Owen were so welcoming with outdoor fire pit alight. Perfect. Thank You for everything. Great Stay. Linda and Bill. Sydney
Thankyou so much Donna & Owen for being so welcoming. I loved playing with the dogs and watching them work. It was such a relaxing stay in a warm, beautiful environment. Thanks again Fiona. ❤ Sydney
July
Thank you Donna & Owen for a wonderful stay. Loved the place & everything was provided for our brief holiday. It was great to play with the dogs too – they are beautiful! Robyn and Neil SA.
A fabulous way to finish of our country NSW road trip!. Thank you Donna & Owen for sharing your slice of paradise with us. Absolutely loved the dogs, the sunset and the company. Sue and Greg Sydney
March / April
Thank you for such an amazing time. I loved spending time with the dogs & watching the sunsets. The best stars I’ve ever seen! I’ll certainly be back!! Kristen ❤ Sydney
Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! The dogs were absolutely wonderful, the sunsets were gorgeous, and the stars at night were the best I have ever seen! Thank you again! Sofia NY USA
DCs Madra can not thank Gary enough for coming for the weekend. What a great weekend.
What a great weekend with Gary. We received some fantastic feedback. Everyone picked up something new to take home and try. The weather was not fantastic on the second day but all managed to get through it for a interesting day.
We had people from
-> experienced dog trailer’s
-> 4 month old pup just having a look
-> female shearer and stockman
-> weekend trainers
-> hats off to Sue a agility competitor trying something new
Before
After
Agility Dog switching on
Gary’s Dog Bill helped out over the weekend. What a nice dog.
The Girls and their Pack learnt a few new trick’s over the weekend. Will help in the shearing shed
Waiting for your turn
The Intensity
Well behaved Collies
Maddie giving some encouragement
Social Distancing. Those that sat together came together
Kip’s come a long way since his last visit to Steve Weyman’s School. Well done to Nataysia for trying something new.
We look forward to having Gary back.
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Thank you for the school with Gary White, he is a great teacher, able to provide really good clear information at every level. I learned a lot! Your place was beautifully presented with great facilities. Linda Dening
The weather was terrible but that didn’t stop the keen handlers coming to learn new skills and hone up on some old ones.
We had a nice small school of 5 with a mix of handlers from a raw beginner to a experienced person wanting to hone their skills on starting a young dog. There was a real mix of dogs as well from Kelpies to Koolie to Cattle Dogs.
The first day started with an assessment of where each person and their dogs. From the start some issues became obvious. By the end of the day plans where in place to address those problems.
👏For Kip who started the day by leaving the round yard and having a ball running around the paddock. By the end of the day he was working with his handler much better. Was showing some style with the sheep, which gave his young owner some confidence.
👏We had one young man here swearing blue his dog would not back for him. The smile on his face when on the first go up she went and had a ball doing it. Lesson learnt on its all about your position.
👏For the 2 young dogs on their second look at sheep. They started pretty messy, but really improved as the day went on. Gave their handler a good reminder of what he needed to do to keep going forward.
👏I must admit I am not a fan of Cattle Dogs but by the end of the weekend I’ve been won over. They where keen to give what ever was asked of them and so well behaved. Was great to see them working and some good tips where shared for how to improve.
👏The young Koolie had a slow start, not really interested in the sheep in the yard at all. Look out here comes Mindy to lend a hand. Lesson learnt, it helps to have a older dog lend a hand from time to time. By the end of the day the little dog was keen as mustard. Her handler left with a sparked interest in continuing to train her dog with stock.
The second day was a wash out unfortunately. The group will come back for another day to show us how they have improved.
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