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The AZ Spring Chute-Out This Weekend!

hectoracuna — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:06:26 +0000

THE ARIZONA SPRING CHUTE OUT
(Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Hosted by the Arizona Herding Association

Saturday, 20 February 2010 and Sunday, 21 February 2010

Cattle, Sheep and Ducks Courses

Location: Sundown Ranch, Eloy, Arizona

Trial hours: 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Grounds will be available Friday through Monday. Camping is permitted; there are no hook-ups. Please contact Ken Ferrill, 602-390-5825, if you plan to camp.

More info at: Arizona Herding Association web site.

Border Collie BCSA Supported entry and Sanctioned B Match

hectoracuna — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:23:33 +0000

Border Collie Club of Arizona announces Arizona’s first Border Collie BCSA Supported entry and Sanctioned B Match, Saturday, March 6, 2010!

All aspiring Border Collie champions are invited to the match, scheduled 30 minutes following Fiesta Cluster’s BIS on Saturday, judged by Ken Clemons. Entries will be accepted through 1:00 PM day of show, at the BCC of AZ hospitality booth. See www.bccofAZ.org for entry forms and details!

Best wishes to exhibitors in all venues for a Fantastic Fiesta Cluster!

THE ARIZONA SPRING CHUTE-OUT

hectoracuna — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:48:10 +0000

THE ARIZONA SPRING CHUTE-OUT
(Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Hosted by the Arizona Herding Association

Saturday, 20 February 2010
Herding Trial Started, Intermediate, and Advanced

Sunday, 21 February 2010
Herding Trial Started, Intermediate, and Advanced

Both events open to all AKC Registered Dogs

Trial Location
Sundown Ranch, Eloy, Arizona (Directions on page 6.) Trial hours 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Grounds will be available Friday through Monday. Camping is permitted; there are no hook-ups. Please contact Ken Ferrill (602-390-5825) if you plan to camp.

Entry Deadline
Entries close at the Secretary’s office at 1117 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281. 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Questions: 480-966-8683 or
e-mail sandstedt1@earthlink.net

Heart of the Desert Classic Dog Shows 2010

hectoracuna — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:49:35 +0000

Sahuaro State Kennel Club and Lost Dutchman Kennel Club are hosting the Heart of the Desert Classic dog shows on February 4 through February 8, 2010. Entries for this show close on Wednesday January 20, 2o1o. These are all indoor, unbenched shows.

February 4, 2010 — INDEPENDENT SPECIALTIES

Papago Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Arizona
Fifth Annual All Breed Obedience and Rally Trials
Event secretary: Brenda Rojas brrojas@aol.com

Sporting Dog Association of Arizona Group Show
Sporting Breed Classes and Sweepstakes
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows

Arizona Toy Dog Fanciers Group Show
Toy Breed Classes and Junior Showmanship
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows

Valley of the Sun Poodle Club
Morning and afternoon Specialty Shows
Event Secretary: Mrs. Cheryl Kulzer descalibur@earthlink.net

February 5, 2010 Specialty Show (Following Best in Show)

Sahuaro Brittany Club
Secretary: Rita Mather sleepyhollowknl@earthlink.net

Rio Salado Vizsla Club
Breed and Junior Showmanship
Secretary: Mrs. Beverly Cohen

Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Phoenix
Breed and Junior showmanship
Secretary: Christine Filler cfiller1@msn.com

February 5 and 6, 2010 — SAHUARO STATE KENNEL AKC DOG SHOWS

All Breed Conformation Dog Shows, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial

February 7 and 8, 2010 — LOST DUTCHMAN AKC DOG SHOWS

All Breed Conformation Dog Shows, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial

All shows at Arizona State Fairgrounds
1826 W. McDowell Road. Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Border Collie Gigit Takes Herding Lesson

hectoracuna — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:17:31 +0000

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.

Gigit the Border Collie stalks the sheep

hectoracuna — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:01:04 +0000

Arizona Herding Fun on Grassy Field

hectoracuna — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:59:42 +0000

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

hectoracuna — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:34:24 +0000

IMG_4108

Originally uploaded by hector.acuna

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

hectoracuna — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:13:41 +0000

THE 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.

Arizona Herding Trial—Blue Rock SPECTACULAR

hectoracuna — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:11:22 +0000

Blue 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.