Mike Stewart BC Trainer

11/03/2025

One working spot and auditing spots are available for the upcoming sheepdog clinic with Michael Stewart in Horse Branch, KY, on December 13 and 14. (Private lessons are available on non-clinic days.)

Clinics focus on solid foundation for working with your dog.

Stockdogs and handlers of any level are welcome.

Info link in Comments.

Pictured: Kelpie Sirius drives a single ram at the September 2025 clinic.

07/08/2025

A threat of thunderstorms meant that working kelpie Capree Sirius kept sheep safely in the barn. Sirius balanced, gathered, lifted and drove the small flock,...

06/18/2025

05/29/2025

R and .Tsuruda practicing team work

05/15/2025

A few working spots or auditing spots are available for Michael Stewart's upcoming sheepdog clinic on 5/31 and 6/1 in Horse Branch, KY. Clinics focus on a solid foundation for working with your dog. Stockdogs and handlers of any level are welcome.

For further information, see
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13E4MIvhr0e1Svgz7IdN1Z-KWUOIRwfdQ/view?usp=drive_link

04/18/2025

Needs new zip code. Small Standard Jersey cow, 2-yrs-old and first time freshener. Located in Horse Branch, KY. Call Mike Stewart at 270-256-5892.

04/18/2025

Needs new zip code. 75%-Jersey+25%-angus Cow, 2-yrs-old and first time freshener. Located in Horse Branch, KY. Call Mike Stewart at 270-256-5892.

02/04/2025

2/5 UPDATES: The March clinic is full, but there is still space for auditors.

Anyone can schedule private lessons with Mike during non-clinc days, too. So you could audit a clinic and then take private lessons on days immediately before and/or after auditing.

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Mike's first clinic of 2025 will take place on March 29 & 30.

Handlers and stockdogs of any level are welcome.

Mike offers a variety of fenced areas, large fields, and covered areas for working sheep and dog-broke calves.

Eight handler/dog teams and multiple auditors can participate each day.

Working spot: $150 per dog per day
Auditor: $50 per person per day

You may choose to work either day or both days.

Breakfast snacks, hot lunch, and dinner (if desired) are provided by Patty and Mike. Coffee, water, etc. available all day.

See PDF for more details. Link in Comments.

12/19/2024

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our farm in Horse Branch, KY, for the herding clinic on December 14 & 15, 2024: NEBCA members (l-r) Sallie Butler, Wayne Simon, Pamela Mueller, and Sara Reiter (Lori Tsuruda not pictured)

11/12/2024

Mike's final clinic of 2024 will take place on December 14 & 15.
Handlers and stockdogs of any level are welcome.
Mike offers a variety of fenced areas, large fields, and covered areas for working sheep and dog-broke calves.
Eight handler/dog teams and multiple auditors can participate each day.

Working spot: $150 per dog per day
Auditor: $50 per person per day

You may choose to work either day or both days.

Breakfast snacks, hot lunch, and dinner (if desired) are provided by Patty and Mike. Coffee, water, etc. available all day.

See PDF for more details: