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NEW COURSE! NEW TITLES! AHBA has issued a new rulebook with several new titles, including Boundary Trial Dog (similar to AKC’s C Course), plus multiple ways to keep earning championship titles beyond the Herding Trial Championship (HTCh). Check out the new rulebook, available on the AHBA website. REMINDER: Keep an eye on our herding trialContinue reading “AHBA Updates”

The new herding season is upon us. The Border Collie folks have been running their winter trials, the first AHBA trial at Packleader is coming up in February, and we’re off and running. Check out the 2025 Events page for the particulars. If your club or venue is offering sanctioned herding trials in the regionContinue reading “Happy 2025!”

ABHCWW had its final meeting of the year at our holiday party. Thanks to Annette Sullivan for hosting again this year. A little business was conducted, too — Officers for 2025 were elected: President: Barbara Davenport, VP: Sue Nolen, Secretary: Annette Sullivan, Treasurer: Charlotte Dietch. Board members: Teresa Brown, Laura Cronin, Deb Thomas. NOTE: TheContinue reading “Happy Holidays!”

The last club trial of 2024 is in the books, and we managed to miss most of the bad weather. This year we offered four trials in two days, with D sheep and A ducks in all trials. Morning trials offered HT and PT. Thanks to our judges, Connie Gohl and Craig Watson; to allContinue reading “ABHCWW November Trial”

After a rainy start, the PNWHC fall trial enjoyed sunny skies and comfortable temperatures this weekend. We had some really nice runs, including in D course — a new feature for this normally A-C course trial. Thanks to our judges Rusty Jeffers and Carol Wolfram, our stock handlers, and all the volunteers who make theseContinue reading “PNWHC October Trial”

Hi there, ABHCWW fans. Sorry for the slowdown in posts. CHANGES & UPCOMING TRIALS REVISED PREMIUM, NEW CLOSING DATE: The PNWHC October AKC trial at Packleader NOW OFFERS D COURSE and the AKC Herding Instinct test. New closing date is September 27. Revised premium is on the 2024 Events page. The ABHCWW final trial ofContinue reading “Upcoming Trials & Recent Results”

PREMIUMS for the Collie Club of America and PNHC October trial are now available on the 2024 Events Calendar. NEW DATE: The ABHCWW D sheep/A ducks trial in November has been moved up a week to Nov. 2-3. REMINDER: ABHCWW bi-monthly meeting is this Thursday (AUG 8) at 7 on zoom. Contact the club secretaryContinue reading “New Premiums & Date Change”

The ABHCWW June D Course Trial (+ A Ducks) was small but mighty. Complete results are available here and on our Events 2024 page, where you will find links to both past trials and flyers for future ones. Special thanks to Judges George “Rusty” Jeffers and Carol Wolfram, to Packleader Farm for hosting, and especiallyContinue reading “June D Course Trial Results”

Well, we mostly managed to dodge the raindrops this Memorial Day Weekend at the ABHCWW AKC trial. Thanks to our judges, Connie Gohl and Laura de la Cruz, to Barb and Steve for hosting at Packleader and to all of our volunteers for a smooth and enjoyable trial. Congratulations to all our competitors! The fullContinue reading “ABHCWW May Trial Results”

The premium list for the June AKC trial (D Course sheep/A ducks) and the flyer for the Ranch Large Flock (AHBA) trial in July are now up on the Events 2024 page. Kelpie Roundup coming soon!