The last trial of the Willamette Valley Sheepdog Trifecta was on Saturday. I'm very sad to see this series come to an end.....but what a group of trials it was!
There was a lot of camaraderie and friendship being shared...
a lovely fire to keep warm while watching.....
a very nice field......
some fabulous dogs.....
a few challenging sheep....
a very good judge.....
a gracious hostess
and at the end of the day... there were the winners.......
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| Judge Jo Ferguson, Lynn Johnston, Ian Caldicott, Elissa Thau, Laura Vishoot Jesse & Joe Kid |
I really had a great time....I just love running three open dogs! I could go on and on with all the over-thinking I took away from my runs! Each of them so different and yet a common theme showing up with each that is challenging how I view my handling. I managed to achieve one of my personal goals in not touching my brass whistle once. I do confess I thought about it on all three runs and most especially on Nell's! For all the discipline, I have a blister on my top lip and I know I need to work on the nuances of these finger whistles...especially the quiet side as I have the loud whistles down!
It is time to begin the December journey through my goals of 2011.....sorting out what dreams lie ahead for 2012!
Seize the Day!!!
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