shadowmarie Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I love the webcast. The camera setup was excellent and caught all the action. I really liked it where they were up close in the shedding ring. Really felt like you were there. Also thought the announcer was great and the sponsorships were handled well and unobtrusively. My only suggestion is that it would be nice to show the running order now and then so that you don't miss a team you really want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I thought for sure Wendy was going to run out of time before getting the single. Nice job, Wendy! I know! I said out loud "she's never going to make it" several times. So exciting to watch. Congrats, Robin and Bill!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted September 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Did you guys take a look at the running order for tomorrow? Check out the last three runs. LOL! Almost looks like they did it on purpose! Should make for an exciting webcast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Another question - the handler is instructing the dog to Lie Down - the dog is not doing it but still achieving the goal. Is this a display of the dog thinking on its own and knowing what is best or blowing off the handler? It could be either one of those, but more often its an example of understanding between dog and handler. "Lie down" can have many meanings, and one of the most common is "Take pressure off the sheep.". The dog has some discretion about how to do that. If the handler thinks the dog REALLY needs to fully lie down, you'll usually hear it repeated more forcefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Well, I'm dragging myself out of bed and over to the computer at 5:00 AM tomorrow morning, because I am NOT going to miss Tommy and Sly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I thoroughly enjoyed the runs I could watch (between students). One of my students this morning told me about a site, snagit.com, I believe, that will allow you to do just that--snag it, so that you can watch it later. He said it has a fee, but thinks it has a "trial period" for free. I may look into that tomorrow morning, as I have students then, as well. Wish I could blow them off, but need the $$...at least I can catch some of the early runs before I need to go sort sheep, A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 And congrats Robin and Bill for making it to the finals! Yes, their run was amazing! So calm and cool about everything, it seemed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate@JIm Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Did you guys take a look at the running order for tomorrow? Check out the last three runs. LOL! Almost looks like they did it on purpose! Should make for an exciting webcast! Thanks for the webcast link, where do I find the running order for tomorrow? Or could someone copy and paste it here? THANKS! Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 http://www.usbcha.com/09%20-%20National%20Open%20Runs.htm I'm not sure how much I'll be able to watch late afternoon, so I'm glad Robin and Bill run earlier. Best of luck to them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Remember that tomorrow's runs will be allotted between 25 and 30 minutes each, so plan your viewing accordingly. Ray Crabtree is the best there is; not only is he a consummate professional, he's a handler, so he understands all the nuances and can convey those to the spectating public. Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I was loving the webcast until rotten Hughes Net cut down my speed for overuse. Now I'm back to following twitter, which is very good, but can't compare. Penny Penny we called HN 3 times today, they got it back up each time but they were not happy about the usage...Something about using "tokens" and such. Beats me but they did kick it back up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks guys! Tomorrow is going to be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthfieldNick Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I was so impressed by the 11 year old (Ben?), who had his bad sheep run all the way back to the exhaust fence, and still got the course done in time. Good boy! That was Debbie Bailey's Ben. He's my Nick's sire I'll be up early to watch. I'm excited to see Debbie run Huck- my Nick's brother- and the last three runs! Holy smokes! I'm glad it's going to be rainy here tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 That's so cool, Ben! I hope they do well. Anyone watching yet? I can't hear the handler (whistles, commands) like I did yesterday. I guess maybe they don't have on some mics that that had on yesterday? ETA: Nevermind, they fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Howard Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Tommy Wilson and Sly just finished their run. Score has not been posted yet. They made the shed look like a piece of cake. Good boy Sly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Tommy got a 505, Libby Nieser was DQ. Lori Cunningham has a 301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Question: After the dog drops the first group off and goes back for the second, do they have a dog somewhere close by to hold that group from running back to the exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 It's Libby Nieder--while she was running, they had her down as Libby Nider, and in the results her name is spelled incorrectly as Nieser. The production company is doing a fantastic job, but I do wish they would get the names right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The ones I have been to put some feed on the ground for them. But I don't know on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Question: After the dog drops the first group off and goes back for the second, do they have a dog somewhere close by to hold that group from running back to the exhaust? They have a handler and dog to prevent the sheep from getting right up against the black exhaust fence or jumpinf in, but it's a LONG way from the turnback post, so retrieving them will be difficult and time consuming. BTW, it's good GIRL, Sly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The announcer said that there are some dogs and handlers over near the exhaust area to prevent the first group of sheep from getting away. The announcer (Ray Crabtree) is great -- but hey, my name's Janet, not James! We sponsored Tommy and Sly :D Good girl, Sly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Releasing that first group looks like it's quite a task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The announcer said that there are some dogs and handlers over near the exhaust area to prevent the first group of sheep from getting away. The announcer (Ray Crabtree) is great -- but hey, my name's Janet, not James! We sponsored Tommy and Sly :D Good girl, Sly! Thanks, James! Err, Jan! Eileen, too. That was a great run by Tommy and Sly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Looks like Scott Glen and Maid are going to get a rerun. ETA: The judges decided because the horses from the first group stayed on the field, it was drawing the dog towards them, so they gave them a rerun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Looks like Scot Glenn and Maid are going to get a rerun. Good, good. Go Scott! I bet they are still figuring everything out--seems like there are a lot of variables today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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