2012 Sonoma-Marin Fair: Meet the Athletes!

Border Collies at Sonoma-MarinALL SIXTEEN athletes scheduled to compete at the Sonoma-Marin Fair are Border Collies. Many, but not all, are registered with the American Border Collie Association (ABCA.) Other breeds, such as Kelpies, also compete in our trials but are not present today.

Border Collies are considered by many to be the best herding dog around. They suc-cessfully herd sheep, cattle, pigs, and poul-try. They also herd balls, shadows, children, and (unfortunately) sometimes cars.

Working Border Collies have no standard appearance. They can be black and white, red and white, tri-colored, or speckled, in any combination. Their coats vary in length; their ears may stand up or lay down. Eye color, physical size, coat, and markings vary, as do other physical attributes. Physical soundness, instinct, and the ability to herd livestock are the most important attributes of a working Border Collie. Border Collies are one of the few breeds originally bred for their herding ability and intelligence.

Their most unique quality is called EYE. EYE means the ability to intimidate live-stock with a determined stare and graceful body movement. Local ranchers prefer this unique style, as compared to the barking, biting and excessive movement that may be exhibited by other herding breeds. Originally from Scotland and England, Border Collies are now used worldwide and are recognized as one of the most intel-ligent and versatile of all canine breeds.

The athleticism and intelligence of Border Collies have earned them starring roles in television and other media, Canine Companions, and Search and Rescue teams as well as in herding.

2012 TRIAL SCHEDULE

TWELVE EVENTS IN RANCH AND FAIR VENUES. SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS.

REDWOOD EMPIRES H E E P D O G A S S O C I AT I O Nw w w. R E S D A . c o m C E L E B R AT I N G 6 5 Y E A R S

ANGUS | DUNCANS MILLS, CA

CALLIE | ZAMORA, CA

HOPE | DURHAM, CA

KIT | SANTA ROSA, CA

ROXIE | UKIAH, CA

CALI | NOVATO, CA

CHANCE | ZAMORA, CA

JAKE | SEBASTOPOL, CA

DYLAN | NOVATO, CA

LUKE | COTATI, CA

TRUE | NOVATO, CA

CALLIE | NAPA, CA

DICKENS | SANTA ROSA, CA

JASPER | SANTA ROSA, CA

ROSS | SEBASTOPOL, CA

WYN | DURHAM, CA

SONOMA- MARIN FAIR

EDITION

JUNE 24, 2012

2 REDWOOD EMPIRE SHEEP DOG ASSOCIATION June, 2012

RESDA Presents

12:00 PM Marin FairgroundWEDNESDAY 4TH OF JULY

Sheep Dog Trial

Marin County Fair

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Call Karen Kollgaard (707) 584-5762 | Santa Rosa, CATraining for Herding and Obedience

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12:00 PM Chris Beck Arena

SATURDAY AUGUST 4

Sheep Dog Trial

Sonoma County Fair

SHEEP • DOGS • SUNSHINE

High Points Championship | Year to Date TotalsEACH YEAR the dog and handler team scoring the highest cumulative points across all RESDA trials is awarded the High Points Cham-pionship. The yearly total is calculated as the sum of the nine best scores. Each trial counts a maximum of 50 points towards High Points. Each handler has one “no points” trial, shown as NP, or a judging assignment. Year to date scores for the top ten High Points contenders are shown below. The complete roster can be viewed online at www.RESDA.com.

Come to all the RESDA trials to watch your favorites compete for the High Points Championship!

The club needs volunteer assistance with course set up and tear down, and sheep set out. Your help is appreciated.

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2012 RESDATRIAL CALENDAR

Date Time Event LocationJudge (Winners for Completed Trials)

APRIL 7 9:00 AM SPRING TRIALOpen, Pro Novice and NoviceRESDA Members Only

Johnson Ranch Yorkville, CA

OPEN WINNERS: BARB MCPHERSON AND CALLIE

APRIL 28 9:00 AM SLAVEN TRIALOpen, Pro Novice and Novice

Slaven Ranch Zamora, CA

OPEN WINNERS: COLLEEN DUNCAN AND HOPE

MAY 6 9:00 AM KEVIN OWENS TRIALOpen, Pro Novice and Novice

Owens Field Yorkville, CA

OPEN WINNERS: TERI TUCKER AND JASPER

JUNE 2 8:30 AM SEVEN OAKS TRIALOpen, Pro Novice and Novice

Seven Oaks Ranch Santa Rosa, CA

OPEN WINNERS: RHONDA LAURITSEN AND CRAIG

JUNE 24 12:00 PM SONOMA-MARIN FAIROpen Only

Petaluma Fairgrounds Petaluma, CA

KEVIN OWENS

JULY 4 12:00 PM MARIN COUNTY FAIROpen Only

Marin County Fairgrounds San Rafael, CA

GORDON CONTIVAL

JULY 15 9:00 AM BEEBE JOHNSON Open, Pro Novice and Novice

Gary and Wanda Johnson Ranch Boonville, CA

NANCY TODD

AUGUST 4 12:00 PM SONOMA COUNTY FAIROpen Only

Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA

COLLEEN DUNCAN

AUGUST 26 10:00 AM MENDOCINO ELIMINATIONSOpen, Pro Novice and Novice

Boonville Fairgrounds Boonville, CA

KAREN KOLLGAARD

SEPT 16 10:00 AM MENDOCINO FAIRQualifiers Only

Boonville Fairgrounds Boonville, CA

KAREN KOLLGAARD

OCT 7 1:00 PM HARVEST FAIROpen Only

Sonoma County FairgroundsSanta Rosa, CA

JACK MATHIESON

OCT 14 9:00 AM FALL TRIALOpen, Pro Novice and NoviceRESDA Members Only

To Be Determined JOYCE SHEPHARD

HandlerName

DogName

Points (Year to

Date)

TrialAvg

SpringTrial

SlavenTrial

OwensTrial

7 OaksTrial

1 Karen Kollgaard Cali 96.8 24.2 20 14 26.5 36.32 Colleen Duncan Hope 94.3 23.6 21 37 DQ 36.33 Teri Tucker Jasper 91.8 30.6 NP 19.5 34 38.34 Jack Mathieson Ross 64.5 16.1 0 10.5 34 205 Barb McPherson Callie 63.3 21.1 34.5 13 NP 15.86 Rhonda Lauritsen Craig 58.7 19.6 10 9.5 39.27 Tom Radelfinger Luke 58.7 14.7 19.5 17.5 DQ 21.78 Sue Gustafson Glen 44.6 22.3 12.5 32.19 Tom Trent Angus 44.6 14.9 0 15 Judge 29.610 Rhonda Lauritsen Holly 39.0 13.0 16.5 DQ 22.5