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
To kick off the amazing road trip of awesomeness, I went back to study more of the herding breeds in the quest of understanding dog form and function. On Thursday, we studied Miniature American Shepherds, Lancashire Heelers, and the German Shepherd Dogs. Friday we studied Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Icelandic Sheepdogs (no hands on), and … More Judges Education in Raleigh, NC
Well, Mazikeen, Ukulele, and Chunky came with me in August to Doswell, VA. After the amazing week we had in Cumberland, this was an amazing follow up. Thanks to Alyssa for taking Mazikeen into the real group on Saturday! Mazikeen 08/24/2023; Mr. Jon R. Cole- BOB/BOBOH – 3 Points 08/25/2023; Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr. – … More August Doswell, VA Cluster
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
Mazikeen and I went to the Flying Bucket AHBA Trial at the end of July, where she finished her Arena Sheep level 1 title, and got a leg toward her arena Geese level 1 title. We also earned High Combined Australian Cattle Dog, and High Combined Bred By Exhibitor. She really does give 110% for … More Flying Bucket AHBA Trial – Hemlock, NY
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