As in years past, I am hoping and willing to gather some group sponsorships for National Sheepdog Finals. Sponsoring a dog/handler team is a great way to say, "Thanks!" to the dogs and people who help keep the working Border Collie the unique and useful dog that it is, and to support the working-bred dog.
If anyone is interested in going in on one or more group sponsorships, it only takes five people at $25 each to sponsor a handler/dog team (I'm making the assumption that the sponsorship cost is $125 again but haven't found the info on the website yet). I'd be happy to coordinate any again this year if there is enough interest.
As usual, I'd be open to suggestions but would like especially to be able to support handlers who contribute to our forum (that would include the ever-popular Robin French; our expert, Amanda Milliken; others who lend their expertise here).
Please contact me at susan dot rayburn at gmail dot com.
PS - If anyone is interested in being part of a group sponsorship for National Cattledog Finals, please contact me. Sponsorships there are $125 so five people at $25 works out just fine. We already have one for Anna Guthrie, Stockdog Ranch, from our payback last year with her Raskle's Nursery Reserve Champion win.
2012 National Sheepdog Finals
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 08:25 AM
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:43 AM
Bumping this up as we may be only one person away from a sponsorship.
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 02:30 PM
Resurrecting this as the time is drawing near and if anyone wants to be part of a sponsorship, I need to hear now so that we can get it arranged.
Five people at $25 each will sponsor a dog/handler team. Please let me know here, by PM, or by email if you are interested (or still interested, if you responded earlier).
Five people at $25 each will sponsor a dog/handler team. Please let me know here, by PM, or by email if you are interested (or still interested, if you responded earlier).
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 07:02 PM
How many folks do you need? I'd be willing to pony up $25 bucks. Especially since I'll be right there as a volunteer, to help cheer on "our" team. 
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 07:11 PM
Right now, counting those who offered in the spring (and whom I am waiting to hear back from to confirm), I have eight (counting you, too).
Lana Rowley would like a sponsor so I've asked her which dog she wants us to pick up and she'll be the first one. Connie Brannen, whom I know from the Bluegrass, would also like a sponsor so, if we can get 10 "shares" together, I'd like to sponsor her and one of her dogs. She does a lot of good for the Bluegrass and puts on benefit trials for it (along with her two partners in the farm).
Lana Rowley would like a sponsor so I've asked her which dog she wants us to pick up and she'll be the first one. Connie Brannen, whom I know from the Bluegrass, would also like a sponsor so, if we can get 10 "shares" together, I'd like to sponsor her and one of her dogs. She does a lot of good for the Bluegrass and puts on benefit trials for it (along with her two partners in the farm).
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 07:12 PM
Oh, and if you are there, if there are any "benefits" from sponsorship, you are welcome to use them (passes, program, whatever they might do this year).
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
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"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 02:27 AM
I'm in - haven't decided if I'll make the drive up there again, but would like to help out.
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 05:01 AM
We've got enough for two now and working on the third, if we get enough people interested so that we can do another.
Thanks to all who have responded!
Thanks to all who have responded!
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 05:13 AM
One more person at $25 and we will have a third full sponsorship!
The third team is yet to be chosen so if you are involved and have a suggestion, please let me know. The two already picked are Lana Rowley and Kell, and Connie Brannen (and either Peach or Rem). Roy Taber and Craig would be a nice choice!
The third team is yet to be chosen so if you are involved and have a suggestion, please let me know. The two already picked are Lana Rowley and Kell, and Connie Brannen (and either Peach or Rem). Roy Taber and Craig would be a nice choice!
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 05:07 PM
Hooray - enough people have committed to $25 each that we have raised funds for three full sponorships for National Sheepdog Finals! They are holding Lana Mockler Rowley and Kell in Open; Connie Brannen and Peach in Open; and Roy Taber and Craig in Open for us. So, get those checks to me, ladies, and I'll get the money sent on to Geri Byrne for those three. And, if we get enough additional interest, maybe we can get a fourth!
PS - Don't forget to let me know if you have a preference. I think each of these teams deserves our support but I'll assign sponsors to each team on a first-come, first-served basis.
PS - Don't forget to let me know if you have a preference. I think each of these teams deserves our support but I'll assign sponsors to each team on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 06:51 AM
Just an update - I've received checks from Jan, Lisa, Ruth and Terry, Patty, Donna, Sharon, Lynn, Vicki, and Jovi. If I haven't received yours, please put it in the mail if you haven't already. As soon as I receive everyone's check, I can send off the sponsorship payments.
Enough people have offered to participate that a fourth sponsorship is a possibility if just a couple more people join in with us. So, if anyone else would like to be part of sponsoring a dog/handler team at just $25 (five people at $25 each can sponsor a team), please let me know asap.
The teams "reserved" for our sponsorships are Lana Rowley and Kell, Connie Brannen and Peach, and Roy Taber and Craig, all in Open. If a few more people join in, we will pick a fourth team.
This is a great way to help show your support for the working Border Collie, the USBCHA, and the 2012 National Sheepdog Finals with a very small contribution that, added to others, makes a difference.
Thanks to all who have responded!
Sue
Enough people have offered to participate that a fourth sponsorship is a possibility if just a couple more people join in with us. So, if anyone else would like to be part of sponsoring a dog/handler team at just $25 (five people at $25 each can sponsor a team), please let me know asap.
The teams "reserved" for our sponsorships are Lana Rowley and Kell, Connie Brannen and Peach, and Roy Taber and Craig, all in Open. If a few more people join in, we will pick a fourth team.
This is a great way to help show your support for the working Border Collie, the USBCHA, and the 2012 National Sheepdog Finals with a very small contribution that, added to others, makes a difference.
Thanks to all who have responded!
Sue
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 04:05 PM
I've gotten everyone's checks for group sponsorships for the 2012 National Sheepdog Finals (except one later contributor, who knows who she is) - and the great news is that we are sponsoring not one, not two, not three, but four dog/handler teams this year! Lana Rowley and Kell in Open. Connie Brannen and Peach in Open. Roy Taber and Craig in Open. Don Helsley and Jennie in Nursery. Very, very best wishes to our sponsored teams in September!
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 05:48 AM
For those of you in our groups, especially those who are sponsoring Roy Taber and Craig, you can enjoy seeing them featured on the cover of the latest Working Border Collie magazine, winners of the 2012 Bluegrass Classic SDT.
To win the Bluegrass, a dog/handler team must place well enough in the two, two-day Open trials (approximately 130 entries per trial) to make it to the Final on Sunday, where they compete in a Double-Lift, International Shed Final against the 19 other top combined score teams. The trial is conducted on a field with a 450 yard (approx) outrun, on Texas range sheep.
Roy and Craig showed what a quality team they are, at true partnership, winning this top-quality trial this last May.
Sue
PS - Craig's rather dubious look in the cover photo is due to this hard-working dog's confusion at being the center of everyone's attention, sitting on a tabletop. He kept tucking his muzzle under Roy's arm. I love his expression! A nicer couple than Mr and Mrs Taber you will never meet.
To win the Bluegrass, a dog/handler team must place well enough in the two, two-day Open trials (approximately 130 entries per trial) to make it to the Final on Sunday, where they compete in a Double-Lift, International Shed Final against the 19 other top combined score teams. The trial is conducted on a field with a 450 yard (approx) outrun, on Texas range sheep.
Roy and Craig showed what a quality team they are, at true partnership, winning this top-quality trial this last May.
Sue
PS - Craig's rather dubious look in the cover photo is due to this hard-working dog's confusion at being the center of everyone's attention, sitting on a tabletop. He kept tucking his muzzle under Roy's arm. I love his expression! A nicer couple than Mr and Mrs Taber you will never meet.
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 05:51 AM
Here are our groups and their teams!
Lana Rowley and Kell (Open) (Lana and Kell are past winners of the National Cattledog Finals and Stockdog of the Year award, sponsored by The Working Border Collie Magazine, and awarded to the dog that places highest in both the Sheepdog and Cattledog Finals in one year)
Ruth Hansell (CA)
Gloria Atwater (NV)
Nancy Ireland (Ont)
Marla Corey (CA)
Cindy Evans (GA)
Connie Brannen and Peach (Open)
Terry Wolfe (CA)
Patti Sumner (WI)
Jovi Larson (VA)
Janet Elliot (CA)
Sue Rayburn (WV)
Roy Taber and Craig (Open) (Roy and Craig are the winners of the 2012 Bluegrass Classic SDT)
Kim Litz (FL)
Sharon Jue (CA)
Lynn Roberts (MD)
Narita Siegel (AZ)
Vicki Kreiter (WI)
Don Helsley and Jessie (Nursery)
Nancy Ireland (Ont)
Karen Rabbitt (VA )
Lisa Rayburn (NC)
Donna Kulawiak (LA)
Angie Jones (KY)
Lana Rowley and Kell (Open) (Lana and Kell are past winners of the National Cattledog Finals and Stockdog of the Year award, sponsored by The Working Border Collie Magazine, and awarded to the dog that places highest in both the Sheepdog and Cattledog Finals in one year)
Ruth Hansell (CA)
Gloria Atwater (NV)
Nancy Ireland (Ont)
Marla Corey (CA)
Cindy Evans (GA)
Connie Brannen and Peach (Open)
Terry Wolfe (CA)
Patti Sumner (WI)
Jovi Larson (VA)
Janet Elliot (CA)
Sue Rayburn (WV)
Roy Taber and Craig (Open) (Roy and Craig are the winners of the 2012 Bluegrass Classic SDT)
Kim Litz (FL)
Sharon Jue (CA)
Lynn Roberts (MD)
Narita Siegel (AZ)
Vicki Kreiter (WI)
Don Helsley and Jessie (Nursery)
Nancy Ireland (Ont)
Karen Rabbitt (VA )
Lisa Rayburn (NC)
Donna Kulawiak (LA)
Angie Jones (KY)
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 12:42 PM
Kell and i are very honored to be sponsored.
Thanks you so much....Ruth, Gloria, Nancy, Marla and Cindy.
Thanks you so much....Ruth, Gloria, Nancy, Marla and Cindy.
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 01:10 PM
Look at that wise face! Thanks for the Kell photos and thanks for the thanks!
PS - Do you know just how tempted I was to send in the sponsorship as for "Lana Rowdy and Kell"? But I stayed serious and didn't, but I figured Geri would understand if I did that...
PS - Do you know just how tempted I was to send in the sponsorship as for "Lana Rowdy and Kell"? But I stayed serious and didn't, but I figured Geri would understand if I did that...
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 01:53 PM
Thank you so much for organizing the sponsorships, Sue--and good luck to all dogs and handlers!
Angie
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 02:13 PM
Sorry I am so late with a "thank you" for the group sponsorship of me and Peach. It was a fantastic trip and I learned that I have a LOT to figure out about the western sheep! It was so nice to have the support from back east.
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 06:11 PM
Nice to hear from you, Connie - it was a pleasure to sponsor you and Peach!
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"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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