Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers

Ninth Annual Regional Specialty Agility Trial

Thursday, 16 April 2009

Following the Obedience and Rally Trials

Western Agility Group (WAG, Inc)

10925 Bruceville Road - Elk Grove, CA

AGILITY JUDGE: Jeff Ipser

Imagine a sunny day in the mid to high 70s with a slight breeze. You’re standing in a smooth cut grassy lawn surrounded by several other beardie agility handlers. On the grass is an agility course waiting for you to take your turn to run it. The first class of the day had a 100% Q rate. Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not. That was what we all experienced at the April NCBCF agility trial on April 16, 2009.

It was great to see several friends I don’t get to see very often. I also met a few new agility diehards who are early in their agility lives. In addition, I met Iris Berry, a beardie agility pioneer, for the first time.

We ran FAST, Standard and Jumper with Weaves courses in that order. High in Trial for each course was earned by three different teams. I designed each course to have portions that allowed the dogs to stretch out and run to their full potential. I think that was achieved.

None of this could have happened without the hard work of the committee and club members who worked throughout the day. I especially want to thank Steve Lausmann who tirelessly helped build every course. Thank you for having me. I really enjoyed judging and the opportunity to meet and talk with the beardie handlers.

Jeff Ipser

TRIAL SECRETARY: Lorie Abbott

TRIAL CHAIR: Libby Myers-Buhite

CHIEF RING STEWARD: Jana Dozet

CHIEF COURSE BUILDER:Jack Buhite

We had a lovely day for our 9th Annual Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers Regional Specialty Agility Trial. The conditions at WAG were perfect. The day was sunny and mild. The agility lawn was broad and smooth. Best of all we had nineteen enthusiastic participants, though we missed those who had to stay home due to illness and today's financial climate.

We enjoyed having Jeff Ipser as our judge, who designed courses especially for our Beardies with parts that opened up to let our Beardies run. A special touch was having a leisurely lunch between rally and agility with a chance to visit with him and each other. Though Jeff kept things running, the atmosphere stayed relaxed.

Many congratulations to those who qualified, especially our three Highs in Trial: Iris Berry's Tag, Pam Harris' Jodie, and Shannon Smart's Loki!

Iris Berry with Meg and Tag*
Sarah Carver with Piedra
Barbara Claxton with Allie
Pam Harris with Mary and Jodie*
Steve Lausmann with Izzy
Shannon Smart with Loki*

Of course we could not have had a successful trial without our many helpers, especially our Chief Ring Steward, Jana Dozet, our Chief Course Builders Jack Buhite and Steve Lausmann, and our Trophy Chairs Barbara Claxton and Sharon Prassa. Our Trial Secretary, Lorie Abbott, was efficient as usual but had a great time socializing with us. "Your club was so much fun to hang around! Even the judges had a great sense of humor and were friendly." Lorie is eager to invite Jeff back for future California trials.

Libby (Trial Chair)

Highs In Trial

Standard High in Trial
From the Excellent B 20"Class
1st/16 - 100 - 59.29'/60' - 3.11 yps

"Tag"
Spindrift Risa Up And Over MX MXJ OF
DL78000906. 2/17/99. Bearded Collie (D).
Sire: CH Nonesuch New Sensation (Indy)
Dam: Spindrift Best Of Both Worlds PT OA OAJ (Shelby)
Owner: Iris L. Berry & Jana Dozet & Pam Harris
Handler: Iris Berry

JWW High in Trial
From the Excellent B 20" Class
1st/19 - 100 - 32.91'/41' - 4.71 yps

"Jodie"
CH Spindrift Charmed I'm Sure CD RE PT OA AXJ OF
DL80745303. 9/03/99. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Windfiddler's Still Cruisin
Dam: CH Spindrift Singular Sensation
Owner: Pamela Harris & Mark P. Harris
Handler: Pam Harris

FAST High in Trial
From the NOVICE B 20"Class
1st/9 73 34.66'/32' - NF

"Loki"
Spindrift (V) Risa Devil Made Me Do It AX MXJ
DL83670102. 5/06/00. Bearded Collie (D).
Sire: CH Firstprizebear's Haagen Dazs
Dam: CH Spindrift Best Of Both Worlds PT OA OAJ (Shelby)
Owner: Kathy Smart & Joe Smart
Handler: Shannon Smart

Standard NOVICE B 20"
Score/Time SCT 57 YDS 117 Total Dogs 6

1st/6 "Meg" 92 60.06'/57'
Risa's Starburst O' Spindrift RN
DN00238105. 2/13/02. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Bosques El Nino
Dam: CH Spindrift Catch A Risa Star (Star)
Owner: Iris L. Berry & Jana Dozet & Pam Harris
Handler: Iris Berry

2nd/6 "Piedra" 90 48.82'/57'
Beau Chien's Rocky Mtn River NF
DN12559504. 11/13/05. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Beau Chien's Razzle Dazzle
Dam: CH Arlin's Summer Breeze Beauchien
Owner: Sara Carver
Handler: Sara Carver

Standard EXCELLENT B 20"
Score/Time SCT 60 YDS 169 Total Dogs 4

HIT - 1st/4 "Tag" 100 59.29'/60'
Spindrift Risa Up And Over MX MXJ OF
DL78000906. 2/17/99. Bearded Collie (D).
Sire: CH Nonesuch New Sensation (Indy)
Dam: Spindrift Best Of Both Worlds PT OA OAJ (Shelby)
Owner: Iris L. Berry & Jana Dozet & Pam Harris
Handler: Iris. Berry

Jumpers EXCELLENT A 20"
Score/Time SCT 41 YDS 155 Total Dogs 3

1st/3 "Mary" 100 36.67'/41'
Spindrift Something About Mary NA OAJ
DN12728902. 11/12/05. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Highlander Wildest Dreams PT (Chauncey)
Dam: CH Spindrift Charmed I'm Sure CD RE PT OA AXJ OF (Jodie)
Owner: Pamela Harris & Mark Harris
Handler: Pam Harris

Jumpers EXCELLENT B 20"
Score/Time SCT 41 YDS 155 Total Dogs 6

HIT - 1st/6 "Jodie" 100 32.91'/41'
CH Spindrift Charmed I'm Sure CD RE PT OA AXJ OF
DL80745303. 9/3/99. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Windfiddler's Still Cruisin
Dam: CH Spindrift Singular Sensation
Owner: Pamela Harris & Mark P. Harris
Handler: Pam Harris

Preferred Jumpers NOVICE 16"
Score/Time SCT 38 YDS 99 Total Dogs 2

1st/2 "Allie" 100 29.71'/38'
Cynamen Artisan Rising Star HIAds HXAds NAJ
DN06222003. 2/18/04. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Tailwind Artisan Avalanche HIAs
Dam: Artisan Northern Light HIAs
Owner: Barbara Claxton
Handler: Barbara Claxton

FAST NOVICE B 20"
Score/Time SCT 32 YDS Total Dogs 4

HIT - 1st/4 "Loki" 73 34.66'/32' - NF
Spindrift (V) Risa Devil Made Me Do It AX MXJ
DL83670102. 5/06/00. Bearded Collie (D).
Sire: CH Firstprizebear's Haagen Dazs
Dam: CH Spindrift Best Of Both Worlds PT OA OAJ (Shelby)
Owner: Kathy Smart & Joe Smart
Handler: Shannon Smart

2nd/4 "Izzy" 65 32.91'/32'
CH Springhill's Isabelle NAJ
DN13602702. 1/10/06. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: Springhill's Anything Goes
Dam: Cameron Springhill's I'm Hillary
Owner: Steve Lausmann
Handler: Steve Lausmann

3rd/4 "Mary" 61 36.58'/32' - NF
Spindrift Something About Mary NA OAJ
DN12728902. 11/12/05. Bearded Collie (B).
Sire: CH Highlander Wildest Dreams PT (Chauncey)
Dam: CH Spindrift Charmed I'm Sure CD RE PT OA AXJ OF (Jodie)
Owner: Pamela Harris & Mark Harris
Handler: Pam Harris

AGILITY TROPHIES - 2009 - SPONSORS

and 2008 Winners

Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers

2009 Regional Specialty - 9th Annual

Wednesday, April 15 – herding

Thursday, April 16 – Obedience/Rally/Agility

Friday, April 17 – Sweeps / Conformation

Entries close on Monday, March 30

Premium list and online entry available at: http://www.abbadogs.com
Click on the "ABBA Conformation and Obedience Shows" link

LOCATION:

Western Agility Group (WAG, Inc)

10925 Bruceville Road - Elk Grove, CA

Please join us for our 2009 regional specialty at a new location (on Thursday and Friday), WAG Training Facility, Elk Grove (used to be Starfleet).

Our specialty will be held outdoors on grass, on a new field that’s 3 years old. You will be able to drive right up to the field, set up ringside, and have your car close boy.

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday – Herding4Ewe, Vacaville, CA
Judges are Terri Jones, Gardnerville, NV and Allison Ruhe, Davis, CA
AM Trial – Ducks, HT and PT Tests, Sheep Trial
PM Trial – Ducks, HT and PT Tests, Sheep Trial

Thursday – WAG, Elk Grove, CA
Obedience/Rally Judge is Mary Lou Just
Agility Judge is Jeff Ipser
AM – Obedience, followed by Rally
Agility follows Rally trial

Friday – WAG, Elk Grove, CA
Sweeps Judge – Carl Widell
Conformation Judge – Sharon Ipser

Please join us at the conclusion of conformation judging on Friday for a wine and cheese reception and a chance to hear a few words from the judges.

Dannie’s Catering will be available to purchase lunch Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

Hotels near WAG:

Extended Stay 916-683-3753
2201 Long Port Ct., Elk Grove, CA 9575
Ask for the WAG discount

Vagabond Inn Executive 916-631-7500
10713 White rock Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Hyatt Place 916-635-4799
10744 Gold Center Dr.,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Ask for the WAG discount

LaQuinta 916-448-8100
200 Jibboom St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Microtel Inn 209-367-9700
6428 W. Banner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242

The trial/show secretary is Lorie Abbott of Abba Dogs. You will be able to find our premium list on her website (www.abbadogs.com) as well as on our website (www.NCBCF.net). Also, you can enter online through the Abbadogs website, a HUGE convenience!!

Stay tuned.

Directions to WAG, Inc - Western Agility Group

10925 Bruceville Road - Elk Grove, CA

From Hwy 99: Take the Elk Grove Blvd exit and go West. Turn left at Bruceville Rd and go approx 3.5 miles to our driveway on the left. There is a big sign at the driveway.

From Hwy 5: Take the Elk Grove Blvd exit and go East. Turn right at Bruceville Rd and go approx 3.5 miles to our driveway on the left. There is a big sign at the driveway.




These Trophies were presented in 2003 and 2004.

VIDEOGRAPHY - AGILITY IN MOTION:

Silvina and Fernando Bruera

Website: www.AgilityinMotion.com
E-mail: info@agilityinmotion.com

Silvina Bruera videotaped our NCBCF Agility trials in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

Agility In Motion offers several video options for those who participated in Rally Obedience and Agility.

PHOTOGRAPHY - DOG HOUSE ARTS:

Caroline Winata

We look forward to photographing the Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers Regional Specialty. We will be photographing herding, obedience, rally, agility, and conformation.

We offer your photos in multiple sizes and on multiple products which can be custom ordered. We also offer photo montages. Montages are a lovely way to showcase your dog's versatility; we can use multiple photos from agility or photos from different activities that your dog is participating in during the Specialty.

For a sample, please go to http://www.doghousearts.com/montageexample.jpg.

We will have all our photos for sale on site on Friday morning as well as online on our website at http://doghousearts.photoreflect.com.

If you have any special requests, please contact us and let us know.

doghousearts@gmail.com
www.doghousearts.com