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More new additions to the Tessleymoor Sheep Flock
Last week I took delivery of a small flock of Hexham Blackface Mule crosses from a farm down south. These shearlings are being tupped with Whisky my Coloured Ryeland Tup and I’m hoping he’ll produce some strong healthy lambs. Crossing […]
What a great achievement for Jackie and Monty the Jack Russell
I It’s great to work with clients who, when they realise they have a problem with their dog, will work hard at changing things. Jackie was not enjoying her young Jack Russell. At just a year old, this is a […]
Update on Nell
Many of you may have read my previous post about Nell and her retirement home. It’s never an easy decision to retire and rehome a dog but it certainly was the right one for Nell. I regular receive updates and […]
A New Direction For Tessleymoor
I have been training gundogs for many years now here at Tessleymoor. During that time, I have seen many changes in the shooting world. Over the last year, these changes have accelerated. The pandemic decimated last year’s shooting season. While […]
Boer Goats arrive on the Tessleymoor Farm
The latest addition to the Tessleymoor Farm is a herd of goats. I’ve chosen Boer Goats, the only pedigree breed of meat goats in the UK. They are known for their hardiness and productivity. This herd is only six months […]
Skye & The Quad Bike
Last night marked the latest step in building the bond with my sheepdog, Skye. Like most farmers, I use a quad bike to get around my land. It saves time and when you have a bad foot like me, it […]
A Hard Decision But The Right Decision
Yesterday, my Nell went to her new forever retirement home. To say this was a hard decision would be an understatement. Anyone who has trained with me or follows my blog will know how much Nell means to me. She […]
First Job For Iris The Young Springer
I’ve been keeping you up to date with the progress of Iris, a young Springer Spaniel. I’ve been working with her owner, Charlie, to train her up into his first working dog as he pursues a career in gamekeeping. Iris […]