Held 20 minutes from Aspen, CO, in the little town of Carbondale, the Strang Ranch Sheepdog Trial was a raging success. I send a huge thank you to the Strang family, professional horse trainer and sheepdog handler, Bridget, her mom, Kit and dad, Mike for hosting, and in particular for allowing me the great pleasure of judging a beautiful trial. I will write more later about the trial, but for now thought I would hold you over with some spectacular photos of the trial site and the ranch. The Strang Ranch is the site of the 2011 United States Border Collie Handler's Association National Finals and we are all in for an exceptional experience.
Spectators watching the exhaust and Maury Harris getting ready to run. 
Corey Anderson dog trialing Colorado style
Set out crew member, Shawn & Strang Ranch Manager, Max helping exhaust sheep
23 and adorable, Christy is Bridget's Asst. Horse Trainer. I never saw her with fewer than 2 horses at a time.
Bridget Strang hard at work getting ready
A group of winners including L to R, Mariane Sasak, Mike Furcolo, Bridget, Shawn, Jim Swift, Lise Anderson, Libby Neider, Terry Warner, Maury Harris and Melinda Brenimer
Me and Bridget hardly working
Riding all-around champion work horse, Monkey, I'm contemplating course changes with Bridget and Patrick. Who is Patrick? A good man. While Bridget continues to be, we were so lucky to have him.
Bridget receiving the trial sheep with Rosie, who saved us many steps all weekend long. Good dog, Rosie.
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