Impressions from the Auburn trial

Locked and loaded Bakersfield, 5am

Harris Ranch Inn, my favorite layover, where there's plenty of room for..... this...

Tobey, my Timneh African Grey parrot usually goes when I do. Just behind the camping area near the trial field. Home sweet away from home

The camping area between the trial field and the horse pasture.

The trial field has obstacles, like trees and a wash, that stand between handlers and smooth.

Click here for results of the trial.

Congratulations and thank you to The Thompson family, Polly Lowry and Kathy Hoffer for another well run trial. Thank you to Karen Child for a blissfully even-handed approach to judging. You did a great job. And thanks to Derek Fischer who worked hard all weekend and set sheep beautifully. Well done Derek! Lastly, thanks to Anita Young for sending me Chris. He's mine! She sent him to me!