bill virginia Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Some of you might disagree........... How to win at every trial 1. Never enter a trial 2. Set up a trial course at your place. 3. Run your dogs every day 4. Invite a friend (friends) over and work your dogs and share information with each other and have a fun day for you and your dogs. 5. Attend clinics as a spectator. This will save money and you could attain a great deal of information. Benefits 1. You do not have to pay entrance fees 2. You save time and gas 3. You do not have to deal with narcissistic dog owners 4. When you do not win you do not have to blame your dog, sun wasn't right, or you got the worst sheep etc. (Maybe it was your fault?) 5. So you see you can win at every trial.....at your place 6. Last but not least, your dog will love you for your effort on his behalf. The only true competition is the competition with yourself. William F. McDermott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ha, I'm sure this is tongue in cheek. But the funny thing is, you still won't win every trial! I've never tried this, don't trial much, and never set up a trial course at my place, but I do know that I can do the same darn set of chores every day and there will be days that something throws a monkey wrench in the works. Yesterday, for instance, Ted suddenly found it absolutely impossible to flank down a berm full of sheep to turn them back, something he's done 300 times previously with no problem. Sheep and dogs (read: stock and dogs) exist to keep us humble, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 How to win at every trial: Enter with the attitude that you're going out to have fun with friends and admire some great dogs and what they can do. Pack a big dose of humility to take with you. Remember that every dog has his day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I can definitely agree with those! I got another. Bring Laura Carson and stake out a spot near her cooler, tent, or both. Score? Who cares? Pass the broccoli salad, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yep, it does pay to be a part of the tent camping set, and it's also helpful to have Robin the grill master around too! I like your list Robin. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsnrs Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 We go to trials to watch and learn. Personally I don't like entering; too nerveracking. Love to see the dogs work and help out the host if possible. The most fun is definitely the campfire afterwards. N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I quit trialling (at the very low level of Novice) and continued volunteering - all the fun and none of the anxiety. And I love the volunteering. But, one of these days, maybe I'll get the courage back up and ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I got another. Bring Laura Carson and stake out a spot near her cooler, tent, or both. Score? Who cares? Pass the broccoli salad, please! My secret is out - bring enough food and the public humiliation is only a secondary concern. I think for Nick's debut in Open next month I'll be bringing TWO coolers and one of those funnel cake stand thingies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm thinking about moving Billy up to Open at that same trial, after a grand total of 1 Ranch run. Perhaps we should plan a margarita party that evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberviewfarm Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm thinking about moving Billy up to Open at that same trial, after a grand total of 1 Ranch run. Perhaps we should plan a margarita party that evening... Wait would this be the same trial that Jen and I have out debut to trialing for the first time EVER? HA Ha I guess I need to bring LOTS of food and adult beverages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm thinking about moving Billy up to Open at that same trial, after a grand total of 1 Ranch run. Perhaps we should plan a margarita party that evening... I think it wouldn't hurt to hedge my bets at this point, so you're on for margarita party. So that makes two coolers, funnel cake thingie, and margaritas. I'd also like to order up more than one portajohn this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Meier Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I have a needle point wall hanging that has a special place on my kitchen wall: Think Positive If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't Success begins with your own will It's all in your state of mind Life's battles are not always won by those who are stronger or faster. Sooner or later, the person who wins is the person who thinks he can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Wait would this be the same trial that Jen and I have out debut to trialing for the first time EVER? HA Ha I guess I need to bring LOTS of food and adult beverages! Dude. We might suck but we'll never know the difference. If we get everyone else involved in this then they won't either. Sounds like a good plan for total trial-world domination. Or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Oh, I have to be able to join you ladies, Bree is bumping to Open in Sept and she's had all of 2 PN runs Maybe it's the drink I am missing, I don't drink, might have to try, then I won't worry about remembering "anything" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberviewfarm Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Dude. We might suck but we'll never know the difference. If we get everyone else involved in this then they won't either. Sounds like a good plan for total trial-world domination. Or something. I'll keep everyong distracted at the "food tent" while you run if you do the same for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Don't any of you think you can distract *me.* I *will* be watching! Don't tempt me with margaritas.... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberviewfarm Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Don't any of you think you can distract *me.* I *will* be watching! Don't tempt me with margaritas.... J. HA not if I order some chocolate covered ginger.....you will be in heaven then and will miss the big mess we might make on the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Toss Pip on her lap with a bottle of Red Wine, then she can't see anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearse Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Some of you might disagree...........How to win at every trial 1. Never enter a trial 2. Set up a trial course at your place. My question would be why? Why set up a course at home if you don't intend to run in ISDS style trials? Even if you do intend to run in trials, most good handlers I know don't run courses in training. It bores the dogs, makes it hard to actually train (the need for corrections best observed close at hand, and best delivered close at hand), and makes handlers lazy. The corollary to this approach usually goes: 1. Never enter a trial. 2. Work your dogs only at home. 3. Claim that you and your dogs could be National Champions if only you didn't hate dealing with "narcissistic dog owners" and parking in the shade of huge trailers. 4. Breed said dogs. And as for (5), it barely needs mentioning that if everyone took this approach, there would be no clinics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Meier Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Com'on Pearse, it's about finding a means to produce external gratification in which to make yourself feel good, winning makes you feel good, don't matter how you win... does it? BTW you only win as long as you don't let anyone stay in your sandbox that can beat you, either kick them out, set them up or hold them back..see you win...Rule Change!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Okay, I gotcha all. Ted's been in N/N once, PN once, and I'll be (I hope) running at Roy and Debbie's in Ranch. No need to distract y'all - it will be quite short I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hey Karen, Make it a nice bottle of white wine, maybe combined with Kelly's chocolate-covered ginger, and Pip and I promise not to watch anything (or at least not admit that we watched it)! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderHill Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Omigosh, I wonder if I have anything lying around the house I can hock for enough funds to get me to Breezy Hill that weekend. This could totally redefine drinking and driving. My wee bitch sticks on her outruns in unfamiliar places and has yet to run even at N/N, while my older dog may have topped out somewhere short of a competent P/N run. Or maybe he just doesn't like the heat. Actually, I know he doesn't like the heat, but that's beside the point. We could help with the train wrecks! And the not-looking! :-) Hope you all have a blast, wish I could be there. Liz S & assorted sheep-pursuing varmints lacking finesse in PA Okay, I gotcha all. Ted's been in N/N once, PN once, and I'll be (I hope) running at Roy and Debbie's in Ranch. No need to distract y'all - it will be quite short I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Chocolate-covered ginger????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger To. Die. For. Assuming this is the same stuff. ETA: I'll bring energy squares - I'm fond of the honey pistacio and the cacao but I'll take requests (from the Nuts Online site). They are nice to nibble in the heat - they hold up well and aren't too heavy or sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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