2bc4me Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 We entered the Crook and Whistle SDT held in Jefferson, WI at the Novice level. It was our first time at a USBCHA trial. Pip did very well and we took first place at this trial. We have some stuff to work on, but this run felt really nice to me. The field we train in is not this big and I was unsure if she would go deep enough, but the way she went out, made me proud of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Pip is off to a nice start! Her outrun was very nice. She certainly understood to go wide and deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Very cool, congratulations! I didn't know novice level trials do not have a cross drive.I would like it if they did it that way here in Iceland. I think the entry level here is too demanding, keeping a lot of stockdog owners from entering the trial world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald McCaig Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Dear Fellow Sheepdogger, Congratulations to you and Pip. You'll have fun with her. Donald McCaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thank you for sharing this and congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nicely done. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maja Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nice, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Very nice job - congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 What a great first run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Smalahundur, here on the East coast of the US, there are four levels: Novice-novice (drive is optional - the handler may opt to have the dog wear the sheep instead); Pro-novice (dog must drive the sheep once they turn the post); Ranch or Open Ranch (a cross-drive is added); and Open (a shed or obstacle like a Maltese Cross is added). It does provide a lot of opportunities for folk just starting out. For years I'd only watched Open trials, thinking that I'd never, ever get there. But then I watched some of the novice classes (Novice-novice and Pro-novice), and hope sprang eternal. USBCHA only *sanctions* Open and Nursery trials, but many (not all) trials also offer the other three classes. Very cool, congratulations! I didn't know novice level trials do not have a cross drive.I would like it if they did it that way here in Iceland. I think the entry level here is too demanding, keeping a lot of stockdog owners from entering the trial world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 That is pretty cool, entry level here is the "young dog class" which has an age limit on the dog (I don´t think that is such a smart thing). The course is a standard triangular one, outrun-fetch - round the pole -cross drive- penning. The only difference with the B class is a shorter outrun. At the open A class a shed is added, this is usually just a splitting of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Yeah, kind of like saying your kid just had his first Major League Pewee game. ;-) Congrats on your first run and welcome to this addicting activity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bc4me Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Nope, the peewee league is the PT course for AKC and the JHD for AHBA. Novice in USBCHA is at least Little League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bc4me Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The last post left off my smiley face. Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimCrenshaw Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thank you for sharing that. I have been getting ready to trial for the first time, and enjoyed getting to see your Novice run. Nice job! - Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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