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In three years there have been 6 sanctioned American Herding Breeds Association trials here, so the time has come for me to step back and see if any one else is able and willing to put the next on. I still believe this format has a something to offer, but there is much to do by future sponsors, trainers and handlers before it will gain ground in the UK.To those of you have supported and enjoyed the all breeds programe here over the years, thank you.To those others ... goodbye! There are more than gates and fences to be rebuilt here.That'll do, Jac... October 2019. In between trying to turn out. This picture just sums up our feelings... ! The thing to remember is that these tests and 'trials' were intended to build skills and confidence in the inexperienced handlers and dogs, or young dogs with experienced handlers. The aim of the sponsor and this group was to provide the chance to learn sheep sense and how to face assorted obstacles in a structured way, in the hope that it will help those with work to do, those who wish to try their hand at ISDS trials and those with no sheep but want to learn. We can provide sheep that know and work well with dogs, but not 'velcro' sheep that stick like glue to your legs whatever your dog does.Later on (19 to 22nd of July) I was privilaged to go to the JJ Ranch in Holland as a judge, with Lynn Leach. I learned so much about the running of an AHBA trial from this.Anneke has been dedicated to supplying the training, supplying the habituated stock, funding the event professionally and training helpers so she can delegate safely for 15 years. She is supported by a large number of clients, and gives them all the help they need every week.She treats judges really well, with comfy relaxing B n B's. and spare time to sight see. Thank you! Thank you Lynn L for keeping me right especially on the cattle classes! You were ALL brilliant.
Sponsor’s report recent AHBA Trials,N Yorks. UK, July 2019
10 month old Kep completed his first Leg HTD. ( Please don't mention Leg 2)
Results June 14,15 and 16th AHABTrials at Glebe
Friday 14th June J Goulder Tweedale Kep Q HTAD 1 A Harper Whiterose Ava Q F Cameron Tilly (Valhund) Q (Full name to follow)
S Plumb Tanzi Q HTAD 2 M Harper Trend Q
J Goulder Chap Q HTAD3 L Morland Nell Q J Goulder Valmis Jupiter Q J Goulder Valmis Kismet Q
A Harper Whiterose Ava 1 leg HTD L Morland Tara 1 leg
Sat 15th June K Birch Spree Cattledog 1 Leg HTAD 2 V Wong Quories Cloud Q V Wong Quories Peri Q
L Morland Tara Q HTAD 2
J Goulder Tweedale Kep 1 leg HTD 1 V Wong Quories Cloud Q V Wong Quories Peri Q
J Goulder Valmis Kismet Q HTD 3
Sun 16th June V Wong Quories Cloud Q HRD 1 K Birch Spree 1 leg Fi Cameron Frekki 1 leg V Wong Quories Peri Q
J Goulder Vamis Kismet Q HRD 3 L Morland Duke Q J Goulder Vamis Jupiter Q J Goulder Chap Q
Our recently clipped mules proved challanging even to dogs with a good Stop on quieter sheep. Lack of reliable Stops, 'Square' flanks and 'good stock sense' proved the undoing of more than one... Spree recovered the situation on this run and qualified one leg HTAD.
HTAD, HTD and HRDRunning 14,15 and 16th JuneJudges Roy Sage and Anneke de Jong
The Courses Fri 14th HTAD 1.11. and 111. The Course. HTD 15th June HRD 1 16th June Marking HRD111 Marking These course designs may be altered in lay out when Roy Sage and anneke check them over but will contain the same or similar elements.
HCT/JHD 4.5.19
The test day was part of a long weekend for the Belgian boot camp, with W. Stevens and friends with 4 border collies, 2 Australian cattledogs and 1 Beauceron. Willy helped the all breeds folk come to terms with UK sheep - which do not react to tight work as do the Hassalt Dog School sheep! They were joined on friday by a few more border collies for a clinic with Shirley Cropper, which was very useful to all and very enjoyable to see. The tests on saturday were a challange, with one or two defeated on one or other leg, but congratulations to the qualifiers, those with one leg ( an image !) and most of all those who had a go and retired gracefully at the appropiate time.
HCT/JHD and HTAD 201815th/16th September 2018 Results from ABHA 15.9.18 HCT Leg 1 Judge L Morland HCT Leg 2 Judge A de Jong S Beavers and DSPQ of Topeka Aussie J H D Leg 1 Judge L Morland and leg 2 A de Jong V Wong Origine deux Jee Wiz Aussie HTAD leg 1 Judge L Morland and leg 2 A de Jong S Plumb Tanzi Border collie 70, 81 16.9.18 HCT Leg1 A deJong Leg 2 JHD Leg 1 A de Jong H Finnerty Pip Border collie Leg 2 L Lynn Morland A Harper Whiterose Ava Border collie HTAD1 leg 1 A de Jong F Cameron Bowkol Dragon Dancer S Valhund 73 V Wong Quories Cloud Border collie 82 M Harper Trend Border collie 84 HTAD1 leg 2 Judge L Morland F Cameron Bowkol Dragon Dancer Swed. Valhund 70 K Birch Ch Downriver Free Sprit A Cattle dog 68 V Wong Quories Cloud Border collie 82
HTAD3 Leg 1 W Stevens Spy 74 HTAD3 Leg2 W Stevens Spy 78
HCD and JHD are tests, with pass or fail sections and are not competative. HTAD 1 is judged out of 90; NFC is a dog run for qualification only, ie. a judge's or sponsor's dog...
Time to give us your details for entry.
we needWe need you to indicate which day or days you want to work Breed, AHBA Number, Registed name, birthdate, sex, breeder; owner's name, address, phone/ email, name of handler if different to owner. Make sure email address is clear... Thankyou! Please MESSAGE to Jackie the completed info! HCT/JHD May25.5.18 It all went very well! Thanksto the Trial Secretary Eion Flint who kept the show on the road, Lynn Morland, judging, whose suport and confidence have been invaluable and our Turning-Out team Suzanne, Tanzi Katy and Nell, kept the sheep coming and going! Inspite of the weather there was a terrific atmosphere and we had nine entries, with 9 dogs passing their tests.
HCT V Wong Topeka Justasilver Storm Australian Shep A Harper Whiterose Ava Border collie V Wong Origine Deux Jee Wiz Australian Shep
JHD J Verity Nidderdale Fleck Border collie D Wrigglesworth Blue Border collie Fi Cameron Starvon Valkryja Mist at Bowkol Valhund V Wong Quories Peri Border collie Fi Cameron Bowkol Dragon Dancer Valhund E Flint Rozimba Celeste Pyrenean sheepdog
http://www.ahba-herding.org/MainPage.php?AreaName=FormRequest
High light, left click, select 'go to AHBA etc ' option Then select EVENTS FORMS FOR SPONSORS Events All Forms - in Word Format (current for 2017) - includes Sanction Form, Trial/Test Report Form, Trial and Test Recording Forms, scoresheets. Events All Forms - in pdf format If you want to fill the form in on line select 'word' option If your dog does not already have a tracking number, use the KC or ISDS registration number. If it has neither, their is a form to apply foe one which AHBA will allocate. I need Breed Register/tracking nos Registered name Birth date Sex Breeder Owner Owners address Phone nos name of handler if not the owner Sponsor is J Goulder Location is The Glebe farm
Please e mail me these details as soon as possible! my e mail is jackie.goulder@gmail.com
Required Information for entry
HCT Leg 1 under judge A Test is primarily educational, tester must be flexible and supportive, the chance to show off your the first step towards a fully trained working sheepdog.
The dog must have previous training to stop and recall with distractions. The tester may handle, help the handler or watch the handler working the dog but must stay close to avoid creating a double focus for sheep and dog. A light stick safe from points or sharp edges may be used with placcy bag or bottle on end to guide dog and sheep. The owner/ handler bring dog in on a lead. First exercise… dog walked round edges of pen encouraging stock to stay in the middle of the area. Before dropping/removing the lead the dog should demonstrate a stop ( in any position) and a recall. The line should not be used to enforce any of these behaviours. To guide the dog in tricky moves - sheep stuck on fence - it may be guided by the collar into a better position The test can be passed towing the line, but not held. Once dog is free the handler and tester must move around allowing the dog to show it’s style of work, eliciting circling and controlling movements from the dog. Time given once the dog begins to show working moves to completion of the test will be three to five minutes, not more than ten mins. overall. HCT 2nd Leg under judge B The dog is to be handled by owner or designated handler. Tester to be just inside/just outside to assist if necessary Dog is brought in on lead positioned in a stay by handler, lead to be removed. The handler may change position in relation to stock or send dog from his side after a brief pause. The pair should then be seen to move around the area controlling the sheep in various manoeuvres, simple straight lines plus changes of direction. At some point probably at the end of the test the dog should show a stop in any position and a recall from the stop. This a score sheet so you can see what and how the tests are judged!
JHD Legs 1 and 2, under two different judges
The stock to be at the top end of the paddock. The handler may carry a crook or light stock stick The dog brought in on a lead no closer than15 foot from the sheep. Off lead, maintain Stop in any position before asked either to gather or drive the stock. Handler should base the decision on the reactions of the stock relative to the course. The centre hurdles can be taken either before or after the two corner panels, which can be taken from either direction. You need to take all 3 obstacles to pass. Test is complete once the gate out of the area is closed behind the sheep; 10 mins is allocated but dogs roughing up stock or showing lack of progress will be asked off in 5 mins.
All the exercises must receive Good or Fair for a pass.
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