Watch this video of Gigit and Lisa getting a lesson from Molly at Double-M Stock Ranch. Gigit is tuned to the sheep that she ignores a cat crossing the training arena.
Border Collie Gigit Takes Herding Lesson
November 8, 2009 by hectoracunaGigit the Border Collie stalks the sheep
August 12, 2009 by hectoracuna
Arizona Herding Fun on Grassy Field
June 16, 2009 by hectoracuna
IMG_4781, originally uploaded by hector.acuna.
A great day of herding practice in Cordez Junction, Arizona. The group, hosted by Molly of Double-M Stock Ranch, had a chance to practice on a big grassy field.
Practice day at Double-M Stock Ranch
May 7, 2009 by hectoracuna
Spent Saturday morning out at Double-M Stock Ranch in Mayer, Arizona. Sadie and Gigit were able to get some practice.
Arizona Spring Chute-Out Herding Trial
February 12, 2009 by hectoracunaTHE ARIZONA SPRING CHUTE-OUT
(Licensed by the American Kennel Club)
Hosted by the Arizona Herding Association
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Course A: Sheep, Cattle, and Ducks
Trial Location: Sweetwater Ranch, 12289 Sweetwater Road, Florence, Arizona. Trial hours are 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Grounds will be available Friday through Monday. Camping is permitted; there are no hook-ups. Please contact Fran Evans (480-206-7313) if you plan to camp.
DesertShore announces a Classic Combination!
January 5, 2009 by hectoracunaDesertShore announces a Classic Combination!
Group Placing, Specialty AOM, BISS, ChX BorderIsle Charmed By Ewe, HIAs, HTAD1,2-s, HRD-1s, STDs
and
Group Winning, Specialty AOM, Ch. Tartan Bay Let It Ride, AX, OAJ, HIC
For information about this very special reprise of proven, timeless type, please contact: Lisa Weeks, DesertShore Border Collies, Phoenix, Arizona
info@desertshorebc.com
Arizona Herding Trial—Blue Rock SPECTACULAR
December 30, 2008 by hectoracunaBlue Rock SPECTACULAR
AHBA Sanctioned Herding Trial
January 24 & 25, 2009
Two one day Trials
Location: Blue Rock Ranch, Tonopah, AZ
Send Entries To:
Kathy Stangler
PO Box 579
Tonopah, AZ 85354-0579
Ph. 623-386-7215
E-Mail: cndlglow@aol.com
For more info visit the AHBA web site and check the calendar of upcoming events. Complete entry form and info available for download.
Herding Fun Day Photos
December 15, 2008 by hectoracuna
Herding fun days was totally FUN! The event that took place at the Double-M Stock Ranch in Mayer, Arizona, attracted a few dozen people and their herding dogs for a day full of herding activities. Photos of the instinct tests are on my flicker pages here:
http://flickr.com/photos/hectoracuna/sets/72157611296670724/
Herding Fun Day
November 25, 2008 by hectoracunaIn conjunction with Molly Wisecarver and M & M Stockdogs,
the Border Collie Club of Arizona sponsors a
Herding Fun Day
Saturday, December 13, 2008
8:00 AM through 4:00 PM
At Fire & Ice Kennels, Mayer AZ
Events include:
Large Field Ranch Courses, Agility style
If you have been to Molly’s “Ranch Days,” you know that this is unlike anything you’ll get to do—and WAY more fun! Real ranch work elements—trailer loading, footbaths & the works!—with a grab bag of courses drawn up agility-style.
Herding Instinct Evaluations
Not a formal instinct test, but a fun evaluation of your Border Collie or other herding breed’s innate stock savvy!
Pay to Play Arena work
Practice on your own in actual ASCA and AKC trial arenas
All work is on sheep or goats—no duck work. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
Premiums available soon!
Email Lisa Weeks for more information
weeksie@cox.net
Photos from event will be here at our Flickr site
Gigit the herding dog
November 13, 2008 by hectoracuna
Gigit, “DesertShore Wilde Irish Charm,” is an Arizona dog. She loves sheep. In this photo Gigit is practicing on sheep at the Double M Stock Ranch in Mayer, Arizona.
http://www.desertshorebc.com/bred/
