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Started by airbear , Apr 21 2009 11:46 AM

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#1 airbear

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Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:46 AM

BC's first field trial of the year took place at Lee Lumb's beautiful Stirling Acres farm just outside Vernon, BC. Unlike last year, the temperature stayed above zero, and the sun even made the odd appearance! We ran on hair sheep, with good representation from Katahdin, Barb, St Croix and Dorper.

Isn't it a stunning back-drop?
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Lou taking off on Sunday:
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We had a little grey Barb-type thing that would have been perfect to single ... but we couldn't convince anyone to go with her for the split.
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Lou was tired after all that time in the shedding ring:
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Kyu and his lovely group of peach-coloured sheep:
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Herding as a pastel sport:
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Shedding the pastel sheep:
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Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:49 AM

Some guy named Pearse and his dog, Riel, laid down about the nicest drive I've ever seen on light, flighty sheep. Pearse, did you lose anything off your drive?
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Riel fetching:
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Pearse and Riel set up their shed:
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Norm Sommer and Jock had the run of the day on Sunday, posting a 101.
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Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:54 AM

And finally, a baby dog brag! My young dog, Rex, made his trial debut this weekend, ably handled by Lee Lumb, with whom he has been training. Rexy and Lee won all three Nursery trials! I may retire him as an undefeated champ!! :rolleyes:

Rex fetching:
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Go baby dog!
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Rex says "why do you get the hardware? All you've ever done is write cheques!"
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Making out with the Nursery champion:
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And Rex's buckle. Isn't it pretty?
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Posted 21 April 2009 - 12:08 PM

Oh, that is so cool. Good for you!

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Posted 21 April 2009 - 12:43 PM

Really great pics... congrats and good job!!

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 01:03 AM

Great pics and a big ol' congrats!

I had to lol @ "all you ever do is write cheques"... funny stuff!

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 06:28 AM

Great photos and a terrific job!
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Posted 22 April 2009 - 07:26 AM

Fabulous shots! Congrats to your baby dog, too. :rolleyes:
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Posted 22 April 2009 - 07:35 AM

LOVE Lou's tongue! Rex is gorgeous!
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Posted 22 April 2009 - 01:50 PM

Wow! Good job Rex!

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 04:47 PM

Rex says thanks for all the congrats. I have to say, I am absolutely chuffed with what Lee has been able to do with him. He literally was a blank slate when he went to her for training in November, and despite the snow and ice, she has been able to train him up to a fairly impressive level, and he's not yet two! His flanks are so clean, and he takes them with lightening speed. I am going to have to up my game to handle this young dog. Lou has made things too easy for me - with this little fella, I'm going to have to pay attention!
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Posted 22 April 2009 - 10:21 PM

Beautiful pictures! And while Rex is Mr. awesome champion (Go Rex!), I confess my heart belongs to Lou :rolleyes:
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 11:35 AM

...I confess my heart belongs to Lou :rolleyes:

Me too. :D
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 11:31 PM

Congrats Rex!

Lou looks very leggy in some of those pictures! :rolleyes:

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