SCHEDULE (times subject to change)
FRIDAY
HERDING WORKSHOP
8:00 – 8:45 AM – Sign In (at arena on left as you come up the driveway)
Parking in field
9:00 AM until finished – Herding Workshop with Mary Peaslee
- Stock: Sheep and Ducks
- Cost to participate per dog $20.00
- No cost to audit.
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Break for lunch
Bring your lunch and sodas. Water will be available.
NOTES:
- Bring your lawn chair
- All dogs will be on leash unless working. Please clean up any doggy business, there will be cans to dispose of it in. Also water will be provided for the dogs to drink.
- Dress for the weather.
- We have a port-a-potty on site.
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SATURDAY
THE NC ENGLISH SHEPHERD GATHERING
8:00 – 10:00 AM – The sheep pens will be open.
10:00 AM – Sign in
- If you are sharing pedigree information you will be directed to the Sharing Board
- Come Early If You Can!!!
- Bring your lawn chair and be prepared for NC weather
- This year we are encouraging you to bring out all your old pedigree information and photos to share with the group.
- If you are donating to the NESR Auction please let the Greeters know that and they will direct you to the Auction Room.
- You may purchase Raffle Tickets from the Greeters.
- $1.00 for 1 ticket / $5.00 for 6 tickets / $10.00 for 12 Tickets
- There is a restroom in the shop and a port a potty in the field at the sheep pens, plus a restroom in the house.
- Water is stationed all around the yard for the dogs.
10:30 AM – SAR Demonstration
12:00 PM – Break for lunch
- Please bring a side dish and or a dessert and what you like to drink. Ice, cups, plates to be provided…
1:00 PM – Mary Peaslee will give a talk on the History of the English Shepherd Dog.
1:30 PM – Auction will start
3:00 PM – CGC Test begins
NOTES:
- We will have Agility Equipment set up in the back yard.
- Come for the day and enjoy this special time with friends and all the dogs!
- As all ways the fields and the pond is yours to play in!
- Please keep your dogs from the livestock though. They will be penned at the arena but well away from your favorite areas!
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SUNDAY
AHBA HERDING TRIAL (open to all breeds)
Judges: Mary Peaslee and Cathy Hartley
7:45 – 8:30AM – Sign in
8:45 AM – Judges Meeting
9:00 AM Sharp – Trial Starts
- HCT and Jr. Herding Dog (sheep and ducks)
- HTAD I, II, III Course #4 (sheep and ducks)
- Please see website home page for link to sign up sheets
- All dogs must be on leash unless working stock in the arena.
- Please stay 10 feet off the fences while the dogs are working during the trial. If your dog is barking please move it to a distance where it can be calm.
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We here at Maple Grove Farm want each and every one of you to have a wonderful time! You are welcome and we hope you feel at home here. If you have suggestions or comments, please email.
Kay
