Mary & Dogs Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Eileen: do you have any information on when there will be a trial at the Knox Farm in Butler, Mo? I have a friend who has never been to a trial and I would like to find one close by (Kansas City) that was one that will bring in some of the really good handlers and dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgt Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I am not Eileen. And I currently have no plans to portray her on TV. But, according to the USBCHA, the Knox's will be having a trial October 31 - Nov. 2. Hope this helps. charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 > That's just as well. However, you gave the same answer I would have. I do know someone who is going to that trial, so I can confirm that it's the first weekend in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary & Dogs Posted August 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Do you know how much they charge just to watch? I guess I could offer to do a comedy act and enter myself and my dog. We could both wear clown suits. Neither one of us is any good at anything but clowning around. And, if you were taking a visitor, what day would you think would be the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wilhelm Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 There has been no charge to observe in the past, I have been the last couple of years and have enjoyed watching the runs, even though I don't trial myself (don't even have a border collie at present). It seems to be a very good trial, but this comes from a guy who knows little about trialing, maybe that will change in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary & Dogs Posted August 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Do we need to take our own folding chairs? Do you remember if they had drinks to buy and sandwiches - or do we need to pack a lunch and take plenty of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary & Dogs Posted August 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Also, do you know if there is shade there or is it all open fields? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wilhelm Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 You will need to bring lawn chairs. You can do some viewing from your vehicle in inclement weather if there are not too many vehicles parked in the way. At that time of the year shade is not something you will necessarily need. There are some trees in a fence row, but I'm not sure how the viewing will be from that area. I think I can find an email address for the hosts which can probably give you more detail. I will look for it. They have always had someone providing food that can be purchased. Not sure whether it is a commercial concern or some type of charitable group or club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wilhelm Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Mary, (or whoever else may be concerned) Here is the way to find more information about upcoming trials. Go to bordercollie.org, then click on enter site, then click USBCHA, then click upcoming trials and then just scroll down to the date of the trial if you know it. You will be able to get the contact information that way. I probably should not be giving out someone's email without their permission, but you can find what you are looking for by following the above directions. In the past I have contacted various hosts about their trials and received nothing but their complete cooperation to my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary & Dogs Posted August 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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