Well, we did not have any luck at Bucks and Trenton. I showed Rory on Saturday, and Mazikeen on Sunday, and opted to skip out on Monday to go work cows! BUT, I did get to meet one of the potential buyers for Mazie’s babies! Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 Judge – Thomas W. Coen Rory … More Bucks and Trenton
I have worked with a lot of clinicians in the past, and some of these lessons are starting to sink into my skull. I am becoming much calmer in handling cattle and my dogs, however, I am still sort of in the way. So the entire goal of this clinic was to be far enough … More John Holman Clinic
A much better weekend for us in Doswell! I showed Sue each day, and Rory and Mazikeen as specials. Sue got his second major going opposite over specials, and the girls combine for 18 points. Thursday March 27, 2025 Judge: Lloyd Graser Rory: Select – 3 Points Sue: Reserve Winners Dog Friday March 28, 2025 … More Doswell, VA
Once again, the weather was absolutely flawless, and I had some fundamental work and trial prep that needed to be done. So, I packed up 5 cattle dogs and spent the most glorious late February day working the skills we need for future success. It was a much better weekend for me than the last … More More Herding in Berryville
This weekend, I brought Rory out to have fun. Recycling a picture, because I didn’t remember to actually get any pictures with our cool select ribbons both days. Saturday 02/15/25 Judge: Jimmy Moses Rory: Select Bitch – 3 Point Major Sunday 02/16/25 Judge: Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty Rory: Select Bitch – 4 Point Major
One of my favorite things to do is to load up my van with as many herding dogs that can fit (6, for the most part)… and getting to do some real training on fundamentals. On this trip, I introduced Sue to cattle (middle panel), with some gentle line work, he was… overly keen, so … More Herding in Berryville, VA
I always love working with my friend Erin, especially when a group of us actually get together to work on real things that cattle dogs need to work on. I worked all of my dogs at least once. Sue: The little viper discovered his teeth…. we worked him once in the little square pen, and … More Herding in Texas
My dear friend Christa has a herding facility in Louisiana that she has wanted me to come visit for a long time now. So, after the show in Jackson, MS, I drove out there to see her for a few days. We really needed to get more time on ducks with Fiddle and Mazikeen. They … More Herding at Promised Pastures
I was really excited about this stop on my trip West! The Jackson Kennel Club had 3 DAYS worth of obedience matches after setup! I was able to make 2 of them with 4 of my dogs. It was SUPER useful, and the guys were super helpful in helping me to get nerves out, and … More Jackson, Mississippi
After we went to the herding trial, we made a pit stop in Brooksville, FL to do some rally, conformation, and so Sue could make his debut in the Beginner Puppy (BPUP) competition. Rally Fiddle managed to finish her Rally Excellent title, with a 2nd place, a 3rd place, and a qualifying ribbon in our … More Brooksville, FL
Clarjo Farms 