ChantalB Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yesterday was Jude's first trial along with my first trial too. Actually ive never even seen a real trial before. Lol! We started pre-agility last January, going through 3 sets of classes, practicing lots and were rewarded greatly in Sunday. We were the second run of the day, starting with a standard run.. And we Q'ed!! I was so happy when we ran out of the ring happy we finished and my instructor was like, "congrats, that's a Q!" I was shocked, a q in both our very first AAC run ever! I went in a ball of nerves, kinda a mess, but that Q took all the pressure off for the rest of the day and i relaxed And had lots of fun. It was super hot out but Our second standard run felt better, and faster though we got 10 faults, 2 bars dropped. Our third run, a cloud passed over and it was steeplechase, man he was on fire. So fast! We got a comment by one of the instructors husband who's been watching agility for 10 years, how fast he ran! and drumroll... Another Q. Beyond happy we that round, what a blast! We ended the day with our jumper run, 10 faults--bar and a refusal, which was really more of a I accidentally pulled him past the jump. Oopsie! I am beyond happy, just had to share. Our second trial is next weekend, away, so it'll be different without the support of my club there, but it's 2 days and I'm excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 welcome to the addiction! what a wonderful way to begin. continued success. run fast, run clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Great job! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Cressa Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow, what a debut! Standard and Steeplechase - that's pretty impressive. Good luck at your next trial, and you should see if your province has set a date for your 2012 Regionals. Gotta book vacation early, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arf2184 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks all! The funniest part was getting home, tired dog/tired me, but low and behold an hour later Jude faithfully throws a ball in my face for play. Oh my! No tiring him out! Regionals, eh? I do have that in my sights, (I aim high, why not, eh?) more for 2013 though. We still have to learn to do gamblers, Never ran a course of it yet. I don't think there's going to be any real problem in it asides from me not being able to make a plan, or hear the whistle.. Aha! The distance is easy, the organization.. Hmm Are regionals run at the masters level? That's one thing I'm confused about.. "6) What level must my dog and I attain in the AAC in order to be able to participate at the Regionals or Nationals? There is no requirement for dogs to have attained a certain level within the AAC to be allowed to compete at a Regional event. However, all dogs entered must be at least 18 months old and must possess a valid AAC Dog Registration Number. To get an AAC Dog Registration Number, go to: http://www.aac.ca/forms%20-%20 adobe/Dog_ID_For_E_GST.pdf." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Are regionals run at the masters level? That's one thing I'm confused about. Regionals are Masters-level courses run under modified rules. For example, an off-course in Masters results in elimination, but at Regionals/Nationals, it's a mere 20 faults. In Masters Gamblers, refusals are called in the main gamble, in Regionals/Nationals, they are not. The format is 2 each of Standard, Jumpers and Gamblers, usually over a weekend. Lots of Starters dogs enter - Wick first ran Standard at a Regionals! It's an awesome opportunity to challenge yourself and your dog, as well as to watch some top-notch teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 May as well then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretBC Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sounds like a fantastic first trial! Congratulations! And good luck next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Congrats! Success breeds addiction! Jovi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordyn Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Congrat, that's an awesome debut! Good luck next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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