Our Introduction to Tracking/ Refresher seminar was very successful with 8 dog/handler teams in attendance. The instructors were able to point each team in the right direction, providing a method which they felt would be the most motivational for the dog. Dogs varied in age from 7 months to 9 years old and handler .......oops, I won't go there. After some 'book-learnin'" and line-handling, and a chili lunch, we were ready to put our newfound knowledge to practice. T0jhe Cowley Ball Field gave us perfect conditions for new trackers and track-layers and the dogs were happy and relaxed in their work. We were able to work through problems that had plagued advanced handlers and the dogs came away better for it. We decided that Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. would work best for those who intended to continue with the sport and that we would video the dogs as they worked their tracks and would be given a new lesson each night. Cindy kindly offered us the use of her ranch on the Snake Trail and we hope to do our second night of tracking there. Tonight, we will gather at Shadowbar Shepherds and travel to the Lundbreck ball park for our practice. We welcome all trackers to join us.
Sunday, we held our Square Dance Practice with Barb, Shirley, Deb, Sharlet, Janet, Joan, and Maureen in attendance. We had a good time and everything went well I thought.....but after watching the video of our practice at the Lundbreck Hall, I am almost certain that the 'men' were going the wrong way on Sunday. If you "all the men left" with the lady on your left, the men will be going counterclockwise and the women clockwise. We'll work it out on the 25th. I will email everyone to ensure that if you are dancing at Spruce Meadows, you can attend the final practice so we can get this done properly.
I have the following people dancing on Sunday, August 1st at noon:
Judi, Shar, Lore, Louann, Mary Ellen and Maureen, Janet and Joan. Donna & Friday will do their Freestyle.
On Monday, at noon, the next team to dance will include:
Judi, Shar, Lore, Louann, Janet, Nancy, Barb and Shirley Donna and Friday will do their Freestyle.
Carol will be our spare for both days in case someone is unable to dance.
Parking passes will be sent to me as will wrist bands although those of you who are already entered in the show may have yours mailed to you. "Guys" will wear a black shirt and blue jeans, and "Girls" will wear white shirts and blue jeans. I will bring the scarves. We park in Exhibitor Parking. I will email you a map. We perform at noon each day. Please be on the Spruce Meadows grounds and meet at the Show Secretary's Table at 11:00 a.m.
See you at practice on the 25th and I'll give out the passes and bands.
Judi
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