Kelliwic Border Collies Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I was unable to attend the trial in Hop Bottom this year...one of the very few times in 16 years that I've missed attending at least one day. I know results will be posted later but I'd love to hear a report on it (novice and open classes) from anyone who attended. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderHill Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Whoops, I missed this! Sorry, I just posted a similar query in the trial results section. Many apologies to all for the duplication. Liz S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelliwic Border Collies Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Whoops, I missed this! Sorry, I just posted a similar query in the trial results section. Many apologies to all for the duplication. Liz S There were 80 Open dogs and over 25 N/N dogs each day but I guess those handlers who are also BC Boards members must be tied up with chores or trialing this weekend, and we'll have to wait for Cheryl or Annie to post to Sheepdog-L. I hate being patient. If I've remembered correctly, Gene Sheninger won Open both days with Jen, so they were Overall for the weekend (lately my memory's been rather faulty). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyDogs Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I can't give you the final results - I was only there Saturday & Sunday and left Sunday before Open was finished (dang day job!). I do know Gene Shenninger & Jen won Saturday (with a 93, I think), with Dean Holcomb & Star coming in second. When I left Sunday Gene & Jen were in the lead with a score of 97, I believe. They had two beautiful runs! Saturday was quite a challenging day, I must say. Hop Bottom, as most of PA, had been deluged with rain for weeks coming up to the trial and it rained off and on all day Saturday. If you've ever been to Sheepy Hollow you know the field is nestled between 2 mountains with a stream, Route 11, and a train track paralleling the trial field. With all the rain, the noise of the stream, the noise of the traffic on the wet pavement, and a few passing trains it was hard for many of the dogs to hear. Of 75 dogs that ran on Saturday 40 retired during the drive because the dog couldn't hear the handler. Wow! (A little brag here - Annie and I did get around and finished the course. It wasn't pretty but, hey! it pays to have a big mouth! ). Saturday evening a group of us worked on the entrance to the parking area, dumping stone and spreading hay in an attempt to sop up the ankle-deep mud. Luckily the rain stopped and Saturday night and Sunday were dry and by late afternoon Sunday the parking area driveway was dry enough to drive on again (those of us camping were a tad nervous about being able to get out! ). Sunday's runs went better. Cheryl & Dick & company always run a fine trial and the prep work this year was especially tough with all the rain. The sheep were great. Each of us Open handlers got 2 ewes and one lamb and I found the lambs a hoot to work. The grounds are wonderful, and the hospitality is gracious. It's always a pleasure to be there and I thank them for a wonderful weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderHill Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Thanks for the great report! Congratulations to you and Annie for getting all the way around. Glad you got your vehicle out again OK despite the mud. We sure have had some wet weather this year. Much appreciation, Liz Gift & Joss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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