Nursery
Vickie Close and Jess – 55
Ian Zoerb and Zen – RT
Lynn Schweb and Toss – DQ
Bev Lambert and Joe – 55
Scott Glen and June – DQ
Dennis Gellings and Tess – DQ
Amanda Milliken and Dorey – 69
Dennis Gellings and Gin – 34
Scott Glen and Reba – 75
Lee Lumb and Cass – 49
Lorna Savage and Tyler – DQ
Bev Lambert and Meg – 73
Abe Marshall and Roy – RT
Chris Hanson and Sadi – 34
Western Canadian and CBCA Nursery Champion – Scott Glen and Reba
CBCA Reserve Nursery – Amanda Milliken and Dorey
Western Canadian Reserve Nursery – Lee Lumb and Cass
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Jenny Glen and Hemp – 67
Kristi Oikawa and Lou – 46
Kelly Knowlton and Ben – 39
Celeste Lacroix and Maggie – 65
Vickie Close and Gale – 71
Mary Thompson and Beauty – 61
Dennis Gellings and Jake – DQ
Penny Ohanjanian and Moss – DQ
Amanda Milliken and Clive – 90
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Lorna Savage and Tyler – 48
Gayle Cochlan and Meg – 73
Chris Schmaltz and Jill – DQ
Lee Lumb and Nan – 76
Nancy Stephens and Ike – DQ
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More scores!
Chris Jobe and Fly – 89
Bev Lambert and Hemp – 80
Bob Stephens and Pete – 85
Wendy Schmaltz and Gin – 53
Lisa Wright and Hope – RT
Abe Marshall and Cap – 43
Randy Dye and Sweep – 72
Holly Brunner and Kip – 37
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Good Morning! The second half of Open 2 is running. Cool and nice breeze right now but it should get hot.
Brian Nelson and Sweep – DQ
Norm Sommer and Lexi – 94
Scott Glen and Don – 90
Ian Zoerb and Sam – 70
Joanne Zoerb and Soot – DQ
What’s happening in Nursery?!!!
By: Janet on August 27, 2011
at 2:51 pm
Any run order for Sunday yet?
By: Janet on August 27, 2011
at 5:18 pm
The run order for the double-lift final is now available at http://wcsdt.wordpress.com/run-orders/
By: wcsdt on August 27, 2011
at 9:08 pm
Today there was a gentleman standing at the SDT entry gate sstopping people, telling potential spectators that there is a fee per person (or per car) to watch the trial, and that spectators cannot bring their dog inside the gate. His remark was, “$5000 dollar dogs are present here”. That was his reasoning for not allowing our dog to enter with us. I did not see notice to spectators that dogs were not allowed, and had driven over 200 miles to see my friends at the trial and watch the competitive runs. I had no choice but to turn around and drive back home. With the exception of the demeaning “$5000 dog” comment, the guy at the gate was no doubt following ill-conceived directions given to him by those in charge. So, if my dog was valued at more than that sum, it would have been allowed entry? His remark was highly inappropriate, implying that my dog had little value. Further, refusing entry to my dog said that either she is not well behaved, or that I am not a capable/attentive handler. My dog and I had run in an SDT the previous day, and she has always shown good behavior. The instructions provided to the man at the gate, as well as his own (assumed) embellishment, caused Canadian SDTs to suffer a set-back. When I canceled our Cranbrook motel booking in order to return home, the clerk remarked that she was getting numerous cancellations from those returning from the SDT for similar reasons, and was interested in what was occurring at the trial, so she could explain it to her supervisor. The Canadian Finals is capable of much better.
By: Tom Cooney on August 27, 2011
at 7:55 pm
Tom, that’s too bad, what a shame to have come so far to not be able to watch. But the rules were posted in the newspaper for sure. I understand why you can’t bring your dogs to come and watch. Perhaps his remark was inappropriate, because I doubt it had anything to do with the cost of the dogs, but rather the disruption a bunch of dogs brings to the event.
I ran and was show superintendent for confirmation shows. We always charged a fee to watch and never allowed dogs from outside the show in. I had no way to know who had a well-behaved dog and who had their dog’s vaccinations up to date. Not to mention the liability of having an event where because someone’s dog showed up and got injured, injured someone else or someone else’s dog, would be anightmare. When as an exhibitor you attend a show you sign a waiver about liability. WOuld you have signed a waiver coming in?
I am sorry you didn’t get to see the trials.
By: Cindy on August 28, 2011
at 7:36 am
Cindy — I have not rec’d any response from the trial committee. Are you connected with the trial committee? Did you attend or run at the Canadian Nationals this year? Thank you for your sympathetic reply.
What newspaper would I have had to read to see the rules? Did you see spectator criteria somewhere? I subscribe to my local paper, and didn’t see anything. The trial website does not have a section devoted to spectators, nor does it have any notice about a dog accompanying a spectator. I don’t know anything about conformation competition, but I do know from years of experience running, observing and providing support at herding trials that it is the exception to not allow a dog to accompany a spectator. By far the great majority of herding trials have no limitations on spectators, only expecting them and their dogs to behave properly. Further, when such a limitation is imposed it is easily located on the trial website.
Whether I would have signed a waiver had no connection with what occurred to me and my family yesterday at the Canadian Finals… being turned away with my dog, after driving four hours one direction. No such waiver was offered to me.
Additionally, I had in my possession up to date vaccination record, and was not asked to show it. I was not asked whether I had a leash, food, water, shade, crate, and other gear to care for my dog. My car contained all such items to secure and provide care.
Do you know whether those spectators who attended the Canadian Nationals this year without a dog had to sign waivers, or were offered one? Spectators themselves have the potential to get hurt via others at the trial and the entered dogs. They can injure other competitors, spectators and dogs.
By: Tom Cooney on August 28, 2011
at 1:16 pm
this is the dumbest thing i haver heard i have put on as many trials as anyone and have never had such rules nor is it nescarry we have no idea weather the compition dogs are vacinated or not most handlers pack lots of dogs that arent competing lets noy bullshit but rather say sorry and ask what can we do to make it right very sorry tom
milton scott
By: milt scott on August 29, 2011
at 8:49 am
Thank you, Milt. Is it possible I met you at a trial about 3-4 years ago, same ranch location as the 2011 Championships? My dog and I ran in one of our first big field events there. In any event you are a stand-up person, and have my respect. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do to assist with your trials. I live in Washington State, and have always enjoyed travelling to BC. I am trying to not let the total mess the Canadian Championships Committee made of welcoming the public to effect my view of Canadian sheepdog herding. Much of the public already misunderstands our sport/acitivity, or knows nothing about it…so making it uncomplicated for people to watch sheepdogs, and become educated about them should be high priority for those who put-on trials. Reasonable requirements concerning dogs that accompany spectators are a no-brainer — bring your dog, control it, take care of it, and pick up your poop, but leave if you cannot follow a gentle reminder about them. Those guidelines have worked at every trial I have attended, or run.
I have, as yet, heard nothing from the Trial Committee. My email is ces46@msn.com, so be sure to contact me in the event you need an extra hand at a trial/clinic or anything herding related. — Kind Regards, Tom and Josie
By: Tom Cooney on August 29, 2011
at 9:15 pm
Milt — See above message from me. There is a typo in my email address: correct address is ces460@msn.com. Don’t hesitate to contact me directly. — Tom Cooney
By: Tom Cooney on August 29, 2011
at 9:22 pm