2007 BCCA National Specialty
Logo Artwork Chet Jezierski © NCBCC & BCCA
BEARDED COLLIE CLUB OF AMERICA
12th Annual BCCA Agility Trial
2 October 2007
hosted by the
National Capitol Bearded Collie Club
Holiday Inn Holidome and Conference
Center
Frederick Maryland
Agility Judge: Rhonda Crane
Our judge, Rhonda Crane, wrote a lovely
note to Beth Kortze and the BCCA. "Hi Beth - Finally home
from judging and I just wanted to drop you a quick e-mail thanking
you for having me as your Nationals judge. I have to admit your
group was one of the most cooperative and "fun" to work
with. Your generosity was unmatched and I will highly recommend
the Beardies as a superb judging assignment!!!! Please extend
my thanks to everyone. Warmest Regards, Rhonda."
High in Standard - 1st/73
ADCH Wynsum Embrace The Moment
NA NAJ
SAM JCH SCH RM GM O-EAC S-EJC ECC O-TN-E O-WV-E TG-O OVA
Sheila Franklin of Columbia, MD
Open - Score of 100 - 4.935 yds per second
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High in Jumpers With Weaves - 1st/78
ADCH Wynsum Embrace
The Moment NA NAJ
SAM JCH SCH RM GM O-EAC S-EJC ECC O-TN-E O-WV-E TG-O
OVA
Sheila Franklin of Columbia,
MD
Open - Score of 100 - 5.494 yds per second
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High in FAST - 1st/53
OTCH MACH O'Duinnin Oh Dat Jack B Nimble, UDX3, RE,
VX
Jill Scarborough, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jill Scarborough's Jack took the High in Trial for
FAST out of the Novice class with the best score out of forty-seven
runs.
He had 79 out of 80 points and completed his run in
25.34 seconds.
2007 National Specialty Agility Trial
87 Beardies participated
Standard Classes
80 entered, 73 ran, and 25 qualified = 34%
Jumpers With Weaves Classes
81 entered, 78 ran, and 28 qualified = 36%
FAST Classes
50 entered, 47 ran, and 37 qualified = 79%
Totals
211 entries, 198 runs, 90 qualifiers = 45%
By Beth Kortze and Sheila Franklin
- Gorgeous sunshine, moderate temperatures
and no wind greeted the 87 beardies and their handlers entered
in this year's National Specialty Agility Trial held in Frederick,
MD. Excitement ran high as tents sprang up overnight to form
the mobile community that is found at most dog shows. There were
first timers, those that attend when the specialty is in geographical
proximity, the diehards that trek all over the country on a yearly
basis, and a few friends from Canada! This made for a wonderful
blend of people and we heard many people comment on how much
fun it was to put names that were familiar from the BAD list
with faces and to chat with them in person!
Rhonda Crane was the ideal Judge for a specialty trial! She was
very professional but a lot of fun and was very encouraging and
supportive to competitors. Her courses were fun, challenging
and also perfect for Beardies to be able to open up and run,
and RUN they did.
The mood throughout the day was casual and laid back, but organized
and fun! Sheila Franklin served as the "Ring Princess"
coordinating workers and she commented, "It was SO easy
doing this job at this trial. Everyone was so helpful and anytime
I announced I needed someone to do something, there were several
volunteers. I would especially like to thank those that were
not even running dogs but came out and volunteered! This was
my first specialty and I had such a great time! I am so often
the only Beardie at trials I attend or only one of a very few
and it was so much fun to see TONS of Beardies run and I loved
talking training and strategy with fellow Beardie folks. My only
regret is that time went SO fast and there was not enough time
to chat with everyone!"
The day started off with the new FAST class. Since many exhibitors
were new to the class, Novice had the biggest entry! There was
lots of camaraderie as experienced handlers offered up tips and
shared plans with those that were starting. The qualifying rate
was astounding with thirty-seven qualifiers out of forty-seven
running! First places went to Jeff Ipser's Zoom, Karen Barratt's
Miller, Judi Morris' Echo, Jill Scarborough's Jack, Ruth Bryden's
Glayva, Tracy Hill's Gusto, Kelly Canham's Cole, Maryann Szalka's
Checkers, and Sonja Moore's Wally.
The Excellent classes ran next. In all there were seventy-one
runs in Standard and JWW. Ten qualified in Standard and eleven
in JWW. The first place in Excellent B 20" Standard went
to Jeff Ipser's Zoom and the first place in Excellent B P 16"
went to Barb Erway's Bella. The winner in Excellent B 20"
Jumpers was Karen Barratt's Miller and the winner in Excellent
B P 16" Jumpers was a local hero, Jan and Tony Vallone's
Chloe.
Next came the Open Classes. Three out of nine qualified in Standard
with the first place in the 20" category going to Sheila
Franklin's Bracey and the first in the 24" category going
to Miranda Mulders' Rembrandt. Five out of twelve qualified in
Jumpers. Sheila's Bracey again took first in the 20" class
and Maryann Szalka's Checkers took first in Open P 16".
Novice Standard and Jumpers finished up the "official trial"
with fifty-nine runs. Twelve qualified in Standard and twelve
in JWW. In BOTH Standard and Jumpers five teams took firsts:
Terry Manganiello's Taxi in Novice B 20", Ruth Bryden's
Glayva in Novice B 24", Tracy Hill's Gusto in Novice A 16",
Richard Masley's Cale in Novice A 20", and David Williamson's
Murray in Novice P 16". Sonja Moore's Wally took first in
Novice P 20" Standard.
Highs in Trial
Sheila Franklin's blue girl Bracey took both the Standard and
the Jumpers Highs in Trial, with scores of 100 achieved with
the fastest yards per second out of one hundred fifty-one runs.
Jill Scarborough's Jack took the High in Trial for FAST with
the best score out of forty-seven runs. He had 79 out of 80 points
and completed his run in 25.34 seconds.
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- Beth Kortze, trial chair, enjoyed the
process of planning for and watching the trial come to life with
the help of so many great volunteers. With the knowledge and
support of Debbie Kauffman , a terrific trial secretary, Holly
Hammerle, our chief course builder, the NCBCC agility committee,
and the great volunteer crew, everything came together before
dusk on Monday. Beth commented, "It was a bit worrisome
when we found out that the weave poles in the JWW course were
positioned on a large rock! But everyone worked together to move
the whole ring so that the rock was not an issue. Thanks to all
who helped. Many who had been herding all day helped us set up,
not to mention the folks who had to move their tents to make
room for the shifted ring gating. It just goes to show that agility
people do whatever is necessary for a successful trial. I love
the look of rings that are all laid out and ready the day before
a trial. So much effort went into it and there is a sense of
accomplishment looking at the ring gating and coordinates in
their place just waiting for the event to begin the next morning."
Libby did a great job ringside determining the Highs in Trial
and making sure everyone had a chance to collect their new BAD
shirts, which are spectacular. Tien Tran was the official photographer
and many were very excited to see her agility photos. In my opinion
she is the best in the business and her pictures will surely
provide us with many wonderful memories of the day.
High In Standard
ADCH Wynsum Embrace
The Moment NA NAJ
SAM JCH SCH RM GM O-EAC S-EJC ECC O-TN-E O-WV-E TG-O
OVA
Sheila Franklin of Columbia,
MD
1st/73
Open - Score of 100 - 4.935 yds per second
Congratulations
to the twenty-five Standard qualifiers
EcRCe
- Novice A 16" - 1 ran - SCT 76'
- 152 yards
- 1st Gusto
- owned by Tracy Hill
95 1st/1 51.76'/76'
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- Novice A 20" - 10 ran - SCT 73'
- 153 yards
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- 1st CH Cameron's Celtic Charm - Cale
- owned by Richard and Rosanna Masley
95 1st/10 56.73'/73'
- 2nd/10 CH Britannia Made You Look - Carly
- owned by K Andreassend, M Haaarsager,
M Ritter
95 2nd/10 58.47'/73'
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- Novice B 20" - 9 ran - SCT 73'
- 153 yards
- 1st CH Charter the Meter's Running PT
NA NAJ - Taxi
- owned by Charles and Terry Manganiello
100 1st/9 66.70'/73'
- 2nd CH Walkoway's Windjammer Cruise NA
NAJ - Jammer
- owned by Anita Weiss
99 2nd/9 74.29'/73'
- 3rd Wynsum Make My Day - Wagner
- owned by Carol Carlsen
90 3rd/9 78.16'/73'
Novice B 24" - 1 ran - SCT 73' - 153 yards
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- 1st Aceidh's Nua Biam Coileen PT - Glayva
- owned by Ruth Bryden
100 1st/1 52.55'/73'
Novice P 16" - 8 ran - SCT 78' - 153 yds
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- 1st Wynsum Holdin' On to a Dream AX AXJ
NAP NJP - Murray
- owned by David Williamson and Carol Carlsen
100 1st/8 56.55'/78'
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- 2nd Oakengates Aren't I Clever AX AXJ
- Cassie
- owned by Terry Johnson and Mary Jo Steger
- owned by Anita Weiss
100 2nd/8 64.42'/78'
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- 3rd CH Fox Lane's Wynsum Checkmate RN
AX MXJ NJP
- owned by Maryann Szalka - Checkers
95 3rd/8 53.58'/78'
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- 4th CH Wigglesworth Logans Run - Logan
- owned by JoAnn Morrison and Sharon Ipser
90 4th/8 50.47'/78'
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- Novice P 20" - 2 ran - SCT 78'
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- 1st Britannia William Wallace RN HT AX
AXJ NAP - Wally
- owned by Sonja Blanchard, Timothy Moore,
Michele Ritter
100 1st/2 56.23'/78'
EcRRRCe
- Open 20" - 7 ran - SCT 74' - 182
yds
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- 1st Wynsum Embrace the Moment HT NA NAJ
- Bracey
- owned by Shelia Franklin
100 1st/7 41.88'/74'
- 2nd CH Britannia Never Look Back RN NA
NAJ - Celia
- owned by Beth Kortze and Michele Ritter
95 2nd/7 53.64'/74'
Open 24" - 1 ran - SCT 74' - 182 yds
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- 1st Colard Fly with Me HT OA OAJ NF -
Rembrandt
- owned by Miranda and John Mulders
100 1st/1 54.15'/74'
- Open P 20" - 1 ran - no Q's
EcRRRCe
- Excellent A 20" - 7 ran - no Q's
Excellent B 20" - 22 ran - SCT 68' - 194 yds
- 1st CH MACH4 Wigglesworth Super Sonic
RN NAP NJP XF - Zoom
- owned by Jeff and Sharon Ipser
100 1st/22 50.92'/68'
- 2nd Moonstone Kindred Spirit RN MX MXJ
- Sprite
- owned by Beth Kortze
100 2nd/22 52.84'/68'
- 3rd CH Britannia Flashback CD RE HSAds
MX MXJ XF - Flash QQ
- owned by Joanne Williamson and Michele
Ritter
100 3rd/22 54.02'/68'
- 4th CH Wynsum Captivating Rhythm CD RAE
MX MXJ OF - Hops QQ
- owned by Janice Leverenz and Carol Carlsen
100 4th/22 54.52'/68'
- Q - CH Oakengates Quite Contrary MX MXJ-
Walt Ernst - Mickie
- owned by Rosemary Schroeder and Mary Jo
Steger
100 58.83'/68'
- Q - CH MACH Oakengates Irish Cream OF
- Bailey
- owned by Linda Porter
100 61.66'/68'
- Q - CH Winddancer Circle of Life MX MXJ
- Tyler QQ
- owned by Linda Swain and Pat Hyde
100 62.01'/68'
- Q - CH Moonstone Totally Unexpected RE
PT MX MXJ NF - Kip QQ
- owned by Sandy McDonald
100 63.29'/68'
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- Excellent B 24" - 2 ran - no Q's
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- Excellent B P 16" - 2 ran - SCT
73'
- 1st Bella RA AXP AJP NFP - Bella
- owned by Barb Erway
100 1st/2 67.25'/73'
- 2nd CH Blackfriar A Scot on the Rocks
CD RAE MX MXJ AXP MJP - Chloe QQ
- owned by Jan and Tony Vallone
100 2nd/2 69.00'/73'
High In Jumpers
With Weaves
ADCH Wynsum Embrace
The Moment NA NAJ
SAM JCH SCH RM GM O-EAC S-EJC ECC O-TN-E O-WV-E TG-O
OVA
Sheila Franklin of Columbia,
MD
1st/78
Open - Score of 100 - 5.494 yds per second
Congratulations
to the twenty-Eight JWW qualifiers
EcRCe
- Novice A 16" - 1 ran - SCT 38'
- 105 yds
- 1st Gusto
- owned by Tracy Hill
100 1st/1 29.43'/38'
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- Novice A 20" - 10 ran - SCT 35'
- 106 yds
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- 1st CH Cameron's Celtic Charm - Cale
- owned by Richard and Rosanna Masley
100 1st/10 26.95'/35'
- 2nd CH Cameron's D'Arque Reflection NAJ
- Cole
- owned by Kelly Canham and Jamie Short
100 2nd/10 29.20'/35'
- 3rd Cameron's Mickey Blue Eyes - Mickey
- owned by Wendy Wylie and Alex Milne
91 3rd/10 39.41'/35'
- Novice B 20" - 7 ran - SCT 35'
- 106 yds
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- 1st CH Charter the Meter's Running PT
NA NAJ - Taxi
- owned by Charles and Terry Manganiello
100 1st/7 35.61'/35'
- 2nd Wynsum Make My Day - Wagner
- owned by Carol Carlsen
85 2nd/7 45.18'/35'
Novice B 24" - 1 ran - SCT 35' - 106 yds
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- 1st Aceidh's Nua Biam Coileen PT - Glayva
- owned by Ruth Bryden
90 1st/1 33.96'/35'
Novice P 16" - 7 ran - SCT 40' - 106 yds
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- 1st Wynsum Holdin' On to a Dream, AX,
AXJ - Murray
- owned by David Williamson and Carol Carlsen
100 1st/7 28.93'/40'
- 2nd CH Colledge Spirit of Sheling CDX
RE PT MX MXJ - Rory
- owned by Elaine O'Carroll
100 2nd/7 29.71'/40'
- 3rd Oakengates Aren't I Clever AX AXJ
- Cassie
- owned by Terry Johnson and Mary Jo Steger
100 3rd/7 35.30'/40'
- 4th - Briarpatch Double Scotch RN OA AXJ
- Talisker
- owned by Ruth Bryden
95 4th/7 26.75'/40'
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- Novice P 20" - 2 ran - no Q's
EcRRRCe
- Open 20" - 9 ran - SCT 37' - 128
yds
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- 1st Wynsum Embrace the Moment HT NA NAJ
- Bracey
- owned by Shelia Franklin
100 1st/9 23.30'/37'
- 2nd CH After Dark Seventh Star NA NAJ
- Zoe
- owned by Jenny Scheytt and Maryann Szalka
95 2nd/9 34.33'/37'
- 3rd CH Ragtyme Still the One NA NAJ -
Uno
- owned by Claire Cifarelli
91 3rd/9 39.79'/37'
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- Open P 16" - 2 ran - SCT 42'
- 128 yds
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- 1st CH Fox Lane's Wynsum Checkmate RN
AX MXJ NJP - Checkers
- owned by Maryann Szalka
100 1st/2 31.03'/42'
- 2nd CH Wynsum After Dark NA NAJ NAP OJP
- Sunny
- owned by Maryann and Jack Szalka
100 2nd/2 38.41'/42' OJP
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- Open P 20"- 1 ran - no Q's
EcRRRCe
- Excellent A 20" - 7 ran - no Q's
Excellent B 20" - 26 ran - SCT 42 157 yds
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- 1st CH Colquhoun's No Time to Relax MX
MXJ XF - Miller
- owned by Karen Barratt
100 1st/26 30.97'/42'
- 2nd MACH Raintree Ha'Penny Hades CD -
Patch
- owned by Claire Cifarelli
100 2nd/26 33.73'/42'
- 3rd Shanaspree Rose of Kilravock RN PT
MX MXJ NF - Kira
- owned by Bill and Bobbie Raguse
100 3rd/26 34.96'/42'
- 4th CH Colquhoun's Hurricane Brewin' CD
RAE PT AX MXJ NF - Brew
- owned by Elizabeth Scorzelli
100 4th/26 35.23'/42'
- Q - Britannia Beau Brummel RE PT MX MXJ
OAP OJP XF - Beau
- owned by Joanne Williamson and Michele
Ritter
100 35.82'/42'
- Q - CH Britannia Flashback CD RE HSAds
MX MXJ XF - Flash QQ
- owned by Joanne Williamson and Michele
Ritter
100 36.59'/42'
- Q - CH Fivefields Reckless Abandon RA
PT AX AXJ NAP NJP NF NFP - Brinian
- owned by Barbara Stone
100 38.14'/42'
- Q - CH Winddancer Circle of Life, MX MXJ
- Tyler QQ
- owned by Linda Swain and Pat Hyde
100 38.67'/42'
- Q - CH Wynsum Captivating Rhythm CD RAE
MX MXJ OF - Hops QQ
- owned by Janice Leverenz and Carol Carlsen
100 38.96'/42'
- Q - CH Moonstone Totally Unexpected RE
PT MX MXJ NF - Kip QQ
- owned by Sandy McDonald
100 39.26'/42'
Excellent B 24" - 2 ran - no Q's
Excellent B P 16" - 2 ran - SCT 47 - 157 yds
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- 1st CH Blackfriar A Scot on the Rocks
CD RAE, MX MXJ AXP MJP - Chloe QQ
- owned by Jan and Tony Vallone
100 1st/2 40.49'/47'
High In FAST
OTCH MACH O'Duinnin Oh Dat Jack B
Nimble, UDX3, RE, VX
Jill Scarborough, Jonesboro, Arkansas
1st/53
Novice B - Score of 79 out of 80 points - completed
his run in 25.34 seconds
EcRCe
- Congratulations
to the Thirty-Seven FAST qualifiers
EcRCe
- Novice A 16" - 1 ran - SCT 35
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- 1st Gusto owned
by Tracy Hill
60 1st/1 23.00'/35'
- Novice A 20" - 3 ran - SCT 32
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- 1st CH Cameron's D'Arque Reflection NAJ
- Cole
- owned by Kelly Canham
70 1st/3 33.37'/32'
- 2nd Brampton's Pinball Wizard - Elton
- owned by Heather Gathers and Jeremy Haag
56 2nd/3 27.03'/32'
- Novice B 20" - 20 ran - SCT 32
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- 1st OTCH MACH O'Duinnin Oh Dat Jack B
Nimble UDX3 RE - Jack
- owned by Jill Scarborough
79 1st/20 25.34'/32'
- 2nd Wynsum Embrace the Moment HT NA NAJ
- Bracey
- owned by Shelia Franklin
79 2nd/20 27.00'/32'
- 3rd CH Britannia Never Look Back RN NA
NAJ - Celia
- owned by Beth Kortze
76 3rd/20 31.65'/32'
- 4th CH Calleigh's I'm Your Ticket RN NA
OAJ - Ellie
- owned by Tony and Jan Vallone
76 4th/20 34.74'/32'
- Q - CH Fivefields Reckless Abandon RA
PT AX AXJ NAP NJP NF NFP - Brinian
- owned by Barbara Stone
75 35.90'/32'
- Q - Shanaspree Rose of Kilvavock RN PT
MX MXJ NF - Kira
- owned by Bobbie and Bill Raguse
71 27.57'/32' NF
- Q - Alashaw's Up and At 'Em OA OAJ - Maggie
- owned by Jenny Scheytt and Beth White
71 32.70'/32'
- Q - Calleigh's First Edition CD RE OA
OAJ NJP NF - Gatsby
- owned by Tony and Jan Vallone
68 33.65'/32'
- Q - Moonstone Kindred Spirit RN MX MXJ
- Sprite
- owned by Beth Kortze
67 30.97'/32'
- Q - CH Moonstone Totally Unexpected RE
PT MX MXJ NF - Kip
- owned by Sandy McDonald
66 27.75'/32'
- Q - CH Wigglesworth's Party Favor HIAs
AX AXJ NAP NF - Darby
- owned by Charles and Terry Manganiello
60 21.31'/32' NF
- Q - Moonstone Oakengates Let's Motor NAJ
- Diesel
- owned by Casey Minner and Sandy McDonald
60 22.48'/32'
- Q - CH Wynsum Alluring Dreamweaver RN
AX AXJ - Lacey
- owned by Carol Carlsen
59 29.24'/32'
- Q - CH Wynsum Final Fantasy NA AXJ - Lexus
- owned by Carol Carlsen
58 25.35'/32'
- Q - CH Moonstone Back in My Heart RA HT
NA OAJ - Heart
- owned by Casey and Tim Minner and Sandy
McDonald
58 34.79'/32'
- Q - CH Bendale Singing the Blues CDX RE
HSAds OA OAJ - Marty
- owned by Sandy Weiss and Roberta Stuart
57 28.19'/32'
- Q - CH Colquhoun's Hurricane Brewin' CD
RAE PT AX MXJ NF - Brew
- owned by Elizabeth Scorzelli
54 35.91'/32' NF
- Novice B 24" - 1 ran - SCT 32"
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- 1st Aceidh's Nua Biam Coilean PT - Glayva
- owned by Ruth Bryden
54 1st/1 19.69'/32'
- Novice P 16" - 4 ran - SCT 35"
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- 1st CH Fox Lane's Wynsum Checkmate RN
AX MXJ NJP - Checkers
- owned by Maryann Szalka
71 1st/4 31.15'/35'
- 2nd Bonnie Bella Scotch Mist CD NA NAJ
- Jura
- owned by Ruth Bryden
69 2nd/4 24.63'/35'
- Novice P 20" - 2 ran - SCT 35"
- 1st Britannia William Wallace RN HT AX
AXJ NAP - Wally
- owned by Sonja Blanchard,Timothy Moore&Michele
Ritter
65 1st/2 28.83'/35'
- 2nd Fox Lane's Your Cowboy Song CD RN
NA OAJ NJP - Cowboy
- owned by Maryann and Jack Szalka
58 2nd/2 39.39'/35'
EcRRRCe
- Open 20" - 9 ran - SCT 32"
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- 1st CH Isle's Name of the Game CD RE MX.
MXJ NF - Echo
- owned by Judith and William Morris
78 1st/9 28.18'/32'
- 2nd CH Colquhoun's First Draw MX MXJ NF
- Dru
- owned by Ann Chandoha
69 2nd/9 33.99'/32'
- 3rd CH Wynsum Captivating Rhythm CD RAE
MX MXJ OF - Hops
- owned by Janice Leverenz and Carol Carlsen
68 3rd/9 26.12'/32' OF
- 4th Oakengates Winning Streak RN AX AXJ
NF - Streaker
- owned by Terry Johnson and Mary Jo Steger
68 4th/9 28.75'/32'
- Q - Fox Lane's Mika at Tweeddale AX AXJ
OF - Mika
- owned by Linda Porter
68 34.65'/32' OF
- Q - Tweeddale's Dream Catcher RA OA MXJ
NF
- owned by Terry Johnson and Linda Porter
- Indy
67 28.09'/32'
- Q - CH Wynsum Hard Habit to Break RN OA
MXJ NF - Guinness
- owned by Janice and Robert Leverenz and
Carol Carlsen
67 30.36'/32' OF
- Q - CH Wigglesworth Walk This Way AX AXJ
OF - Paige
- owned by Diane Lipman and Sharon and Jeff
Ipser
62 29.33'/32' OF
- Open 24" - 1 ran - no Q's
Open P 16" - 1 ran - SCT 35"
- 1st Bella RA AXP MJP NFP - Bella
- owned by Barb Erway
68 1st/1 25.92'/35'
EcRRRCe
- Excellent A 20" - 3 ran - SCT
32"
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- 1st CH Colquhoun's No Time to Relax MX
MXJ XF - Miller
- owned by Karen Barrett
79 1st/3 32.82'/32'
- 2nd Britannia Beau Brummel, RE PT MX MXJ
OAP OJP XF - Beau
- owned by Joanne Willamson and Michele
Ritter
67 2nd/3 26.34'/32'
- Excellent A 24" - 1 ran - no Q's
Excellent B 20" - 1 ran - SCT 32"
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- 1st CH MACH4 Wigglesworth Super Sonic
RN NAP NJP XF - Zoom
- owned by Jeff and Sharon Ipser
78 1st/1 28.55'/32'
The Team Relay
photo by Chet Jezierski
"Bitches With Attitude"
Standing: Sheila Franklin and Bracey,
Neil Bryden and Jura
Sitting: Beth Kortze and Celia, Casey
Minner and Heart
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- Once the official trial ended, tunnel
after tunnel was hauled out to set up the 2007 Fun Relay. While
course builder extraordinaire Holly Hammerle was busy setting
the course, Tien was trying to organize all 80+ Beardies and
their handlers into one photo! Once the photo was completed and
the Highs in Trial awarded, the relay could get underway! There
were twelve four-dog teams and they outdid themselves in creativity
both in names and in team t-shirts! Beth Kortze made a poster
for each team that related to their team name and these were
posted along the ring fence and served as the running order.
Holly Hammerle graciously agreed to judge the relay so that Rhonda
could take a welcome break. It was great fun to watch the Beardies
ZOOM through this course. Each Beardie did the same course with
a whistle signaling when the next dog could start. It was fast
and furious with the only faults being a failure to complete
a tunnel. The relay was won by the "Bitches With Attitude"
team featuring Neil Bryden and Jura,
Sheila Franklin and Bracey, Beth Kortze
and Celia, and Casey Minner and Heart.
The 2007 specialty agility day came to a close with a wonderful
dinner at an Italian restaurant in historic downtown Frederick.
There was much laughing and teasing, some eating and drinking
and the evening culminated with the presentation of the 2007
BAD awards. Jeff Ipser was named the BAD person of the Year and
there were several BAD attitude awards handed out as well. Libby
recognized the top Beardie in each venue: Jeff Ipser's Zoom
AKC, Nancy May's Farley CPE, and Sheila
Franklin's Bracey NADAC and USDAA.
Nancy May's Farley was named the Top
BAD Beardie of the Year for all venues.
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- Last updated 4 February 2008
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