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We had perfect weather June 23-25 for the club’s D Course (sheep) and A Course (ducks) trial. Thanks to judges Rochelle Stanford-Dias and Connie Gohl, and to Packleader Farm for hosting the trial. Congratulations to all of the competitors, especially to the HIT/RHIT winners, shown below, and to our friend Hamlet for finishing his AKCContinue reading “ABHCWW D Course Trial”

Take a look at our Events 2023 page for newly-posted premiums (Ranch Large Flock, Kelpie Roundup, ASCA – August) and those with closing dates coming up (ABHCWW D course sheep/A ducks closes Wednesday). Hope to see you there!

The club’s 2023 Memorial Day Trial is in the books. The hot weather held off nicely, providing comfortable herding temperatures all weekend. The sheep and ducks were grateful. The cows were, well, cows. Our thanks to judges Rusty Jeffers and Craig Watson, our many volunteers, Trial Committee, and a special thanks to Donna Berotti forContinue reading “ABHCWW May Trial Results”

Hello, fellow herding enthusiasts! Hope you are having an enjoyable spring, now that we are getting some warmer spring weather. Here is an update and some reminders of upcoming events: Entries for our Memorial Day AKC trial (A course sheep, ducks, cows; B sheep, ducks, cows; C sheep, HT/PT sheep) are open but will closeContinue reading “May Update”

The PNW Herding Club spring AKC trial at PackLeader is in the books. The weather ranged from brilliant sunshine to suspiciously thick rain, sometimes on the same day, but all survived. Judges were Connie Gohl and Laura De La Cruz. Several ABHCWW members did well, most notably Charlotte Dietsch’s Rottweiler, Prim Lewirot HT PT HSAsContinue reading “PNWHC Spring Trial Results”

Next bimonthly ABHC of WW meeting: April 8, 4pm. Zoom link can be found on the Announcements page (members only) or in your email inbox. Interested non-members please contact the club secretary for information. New trial premiums are posted regularly. ABHC of WW Memorial Day trial flyer will be posted March 20 and opens AprilContinue reading “March update”

The sun shone on the Hearts & Flowers AHBA Trial at Packleader Farm last Friday and Saturday. Originally scheduled for three days, last minute circumstances led to an altered format with two judges. Many many thanks to Saturday’s judge Annette Hoffmann who graciously came to our rescue when others had to cancel. Congratulations to Friday’sContinue reading “Hearts & Flowers Trial Results”

We had amazingly pleasant weather for our Fall D Course Trial at Packleader Farm. It was a challenging weekend, with very frisky sheep. Must be the cool temperatures. Thanks to our judges, Connie Gohl, Cathy Balliu, and Craig Watson, and to our volunteers for making the trial possible. Special thanks to Donna Berotti for providingContinue reading “ABHCWW Fall D Course Trial Results”

Barbara Davenport and Elsie Rhodes hosted a small, laid-back AHBA Herding Ranch Dog trial October 28-30 at Packleader Farm and managed to dodge the rain for two of the three days. Thanks to judges Craig Watson, Barbara Davenport, Mary Peaslee, and Brian Abington and our hardy competitors! Special thanks to Donna Berotti for stellar brunchContinue reading “Goblins & Ghouls Results”

A number of ABHCWW members competed in the PNWHC trial last weekend. A write up of the trial can be found on the PNWHC’s webpage along with the marked catalog. REMINDERS: Our bimonthly club meeting is this Saturday, October 15 at 5pm. Members check your email for the zoom link. Interested nonmembers May contact theContinue reading “PNWHC Fall Trial Results + Reminders”