I had no idea that there were some amazing sandstone canyons at the Starved Rock State Park, right on the Illinois River! The campground was practically empty (not so great for cell service and wifi here), and we were able to walk several of these trails without actually seeing another soul!
This country is very wonderful! We are on the way out to St. Louis for the next clinic, and I had a LOT of work to do for my real job! So, we spent a few days hiking through the woods in Kentucky. This state park has a wonderful campground, many caves, and trails to … More Carter Caves State Park – Kentucky
This was a really fun month! September 4-5, 2023 = Starting in Pittsboro, NC with my friend Claire, herding turkey, sheep, and ducks September 6-7, 2023 = Carter Caves State Park, Kentucky September 8-10, 2023 = Dave Viklund, St. Louis, Missouri September 11-13, 2023 = Starved Rock State Park, Illinois September 14-17, 2023 = Dave … More September in Review
Well, after several days of judges education, I visited my friend Claire in Pittsboro, NC. Fiddle was still recovering from her stitches, so her coned head had to pass. But Chunky, and Ukulele worked the large flock of turkeys, Rory got to work both turkey and ducks, and Mazikeen had to do some driving with … More Turkey Time in Pittsboro, NC
The show site in Cumberland, Maryland is probably one of my most favorite ones that I have ever been to! I brought out Ukulele, Chunky, and Mazikeen, and my husband brought out Brie, and we had the most wonderful time, including another Best of Breed win over a ranked male special! We also took TWO … More Cumberland, Maryland Cluster
So, the weekend after the Salem, VA Cluster, i took the entire gang up to Berryville, VA to work on some cattle fundamentals. Keeping shoulders on the rail, going between the stock and the fence to set up a gather, holding calm pressure on heads, and pushing the heels only once, and only when needed. … More Road Trip to Susans – Berryville, VA
So, Chunky, Ukulele, Brie, and I took a road trip to Salem Virginia for the Mountain Valley Cluster. We had a really awesome time with friends, and finished Chunky’s Championship by taking Winners Bitch every day! Brie was Reserve Winners every day but Friday. Ukulele only showed for the weekend. Chunky 08/02: Ms. Carolyn Herbel: WB … More Mountain Valley Cluster – Salem, VA
08/02 – 08/06/2023: Salem, VA Cluster 08/13/2023: Cattle Work in Berryville, VA 08/17 – 08/20/2023: Cumberland, MD Cluster 08/23 – 08/27/2023: Doswell, VA Cluster 08/31 – 09/04/2023: Judges Education in Raleigh, NC
So, every now and again I go to rent stock from the amazing Flying Bucket Farm in Hemlock NY. And with me, I had two of the 2023: Cordell (AE’s Law of the South) x Fiddle (Clarjos Twisted Golden Fiddle RL) puppies, Yertle and Vipper. We went up to work on small pen cattle fundamentals, and … More Herding Lessons – Hemlock, NY
This weekend at the end of June and the beginning of July. I got to meet Alyssa, because Leah was super busy working as a handlers assistant. I showed Mazikeen, and Leah and Alyssa showed Uke! Mazikeen 06/29 – Best Opposite/BOBOH under Nancy D Simmons 06/30 – Best Opposite/BOBOH under Katheryn Madden 07/01 – Select/BOBOH … More Dogwood Cluster – Doswell, VA
Clarjo Farms 