ABC Herding TrialPamela Frost

ABC Herding Trial Chair

On June 18, 2017, the American Beauceron Club sponsored itsvery 1st AKC Herding Tests/Trials at PackLeader Farm in GigHarbor, Washington.

From left to right:· Josi Dahl w/ Isadora Bleue Du Chateau Rocher (Isis –harlequin) andCH Eureka Noire Du Chateau Rocher CGC SD (Ryka -black&tan).· Barbara Davenport w/My Number One du Chateau (Ryker)· Pamela Frost w/ GCH Luc du Chateau Rocher HSAs CGC JHD (Luc)andCH Magie Noire du Mont des Croisettes PT (Magie Noire)· Karla Davis (no dog!)· Vicky Lisa w/ D’Atlas Les Ombres Valeureux CGC TT STDs CSAU(Atlas)· Diana Brown w/ Jais Ange Mes Yeux Vigilants CGCA CGCU(Angel)

· Luke Lisa w/Armored Rose Archangel CGC TT JHD (Falco)

Our goals were 1) to complete the required AKC Mentorship forABC to hold AKC Herding Tests/Trials, 2) to reach out toBeauceron owners in this region and ignite their interest inherding with their Beaucerons, and 3) hopefully to make moneyto support future ABC herding events. At least, those were mygoals. As we were able to meet all three goals, I do, indeed,count these tests/trials a success.

The trials ran very smoothly with workers and regularexhibitors pitching to help when and wherever needed. AKCHerding Representative, Alison Ruhe, was in attendance andtold me that we did a “good job”. Lisa Cecin, Director of AKCClub Relations said in her recent email:

“We are pleased to hear that the ABC’s recently held mentoredHerding event was a success, and the ABC is now officiallylicensed to hold Herding events.”

In addition to the AKC Herding Test/Trials on Sunday, June 18,2017, PackLeader Farm, Barbara Davenport & Steve Weigley (ABCMembers) offered “unofficial” instinct testing and a seminarfor interested Beauceron owners. Two people came out withtheir 3 Beaucerons for instinct testing and to gain experienceand information about herding. Hopefully, that may mean moreexhibitors for the future.

I am pleased to report that with the generous contributions ofthe local ABC members and herding enthusiasts, we did makeover $600 from these trials! I hope that this money will beused to support future ABC herding events.

Although there were only 3 Beaucerons entered in thesetests/trials, we did get additional Beauceron owners to comeand join us at the trial with their Beaucerons. You can seethat we have eight Beaucerons in our group shot below, andthree more were there for Friday’s “unofficial” instinct

testing. Not a bad start!

Entered at the trial level in Course A Started Sheep were 2male Beaucerons:

Armored Rose Archangel CGC TT JHD (Falco) owned by Luke& Vicky LisaGCH Luc du Chateau Rocher PT CGC JHD (Luc) owned byPamela Frost

Entered at the test level in Pre-Trial (PT) was 1 femaleBeauceron:

CH Magie Noire du Mont des Croisettes CGC (Magie Noire)owned by Pamela Frost

At the trial level, Falco and Luc represented the Beauceronbeautifully with a lot of drive and movement. Neither of thesedogs have much trial experience. In fact, this was the firsttime Falco and Luke competed on AKC’s Course A. Luc had earned2 legs on Course A Started Sheep at the ABC National in Dixon,CA last October. Falco and Luc received very respectful scores– and tied with 89.5 each! Wow, what were the odds?!

The tie was broken on the cross-drive where Luc beat Falco outby only 1/2 point to earn High-Scoring Beauceron for the AMTrial. That finished Luc’s 1st AKC herding trial level title –HSAs.

Falco now has 2 qualifying scores and needs only 1 more toearn his HSAs.

Luc narrowly won High-Scoring Beauceron in the AM trial andheld it together to win High-Scoring Beauceron in the PM trialas well.

Another winner was the cake we had with lunch to celebratethis inaugural ABC – AKC Herding Tests/Trials. So goooood!!!

2017 06 18 Herding Trial Logo2017 06 18 Herding Trial Logo

2017 06 18 Herding Trial 12 awards2017 06 18 Herding Trial 12 awards

2017 06 18 Herding Trial 11 Prizes2017 06 18 Herding Trial 11 Prizes

2017 06 18 Herding Trial 10 Cake2017 06 18 Herding Trial 10 Cake

GCH Luc du Chateau Rocher HSAs - High Scoring Beauceron withowner, Pamela Frost and judge Ron Fischer..GCH Luc du Chateau Rocher HSAs - High Scoring Beauceron withowner, Pamela Frost and judge Ron Fischer..

GCH Luc du Chateau Rocher HSAs - High Scoring Beauceron AMwith owner, Pamela Frost and judge Craig Watson.GCH Luc du Chateau Rocher HSAs - High Scoring Beauceron AMwith owner, Pamela Frost and judge Craig Watson.

Pamela Frost w/Luc during Course A Started Sheep run.Pamela Frost w/Luc during Course A Started Sheep run.

Luke Lisa w/Falco during Course A Started Sheep run.Luke Lisa w/Falco during Course A Started Sheep run.

From left to right: · Josi Dahl w/ Isadora Bleue Du ChateauRocher (Isis – harlequin) and CH Eureka Noire Du ChateauRocher CGC SD (Ryka -black&tan). · Barbara Davenport w/MyNumber One du Chateau (Ryker) · Pamela Frost w/ GCH Luc duChateau Rocher HSAs CGC JHD (Luc) and CH Magie Noire du Montdes Croisettes PT (Magie Noire) · Karla Davis (no dog!) ·Vicky Lisa w/ D'Atlas Les Ombres Valeureux CGC TT STDs CSAU(Atlas) · Diana Brown w/ Jais Ange Mes Yeux Vigilants CGCACGCU (Angel) · Luke Lisa w/Armored Rose Archangel CGC TT JHD(Falco)From left to right: · Josi Dahl w/ Isadora Bleue Du ChateauRocher (Isis – harlequin) and CH Eureka Noire Du ChateauRocher CGC SD (Ryka -black&tan). · Barbara Davenport w/MyNumber One du Chateau (Ryker) · Pamela Frost w/ GCH Luc duChateau Rocher HSAs CGC JHD (Luc) and CH Magie Noire du Montdes Croisettes PT (Magie Noire) · Karla Davis (no dog!) ·Vicky Lisa w/ D'Atlas Les Ombres Valeureux CGC TT STDs CSAU(Atlas) · Diana Brown w/ Jais Ange Mes Yeux Vigilants CGCACGCU (Angel) · Luke Lisa w/Armored Rose Archangel CGC TT JHD(Falco)

Jeremiah Mes Yeux Viligants owned by Jordin PowersJeremiah Mes Yeux Viligants owned by Jordin Powers

Marek du Chateau Rocher owned by Quinn AmorineMarek du Chateau Rocher owned by Quinn AmorinePrev1of11NextThis first ABC AKC Herding Test/Trial would not have beenpossible without the hard work by the Trial Committee. Thankyou!!

Trial Chair Pamela Frost

Trial Secretary Ashley Wright

Facility Owner Barbara Davenport & Steve Weigley

Chief Steward/Duck Wranglers Vicky & Luke Lisa

Chief Stock Handler BarbaraDavenport

Course Director SteveWeigley

Competitors’ Hospitality Karen Branin

Emergency Response Coordinator Steve Weigley

Awards/Donations PamelaFrost

Another critical element to the success of these tests/trialswere the donations which helped to make these eventsprofitable for the American Beauceron Club. Thank you to thosewho made generous donations of awards, etc.

Contributing to the general award fund

Beverly Morean,In memory of Ch Anya Bleue de St Sacrement, RATCHX2, CAX,HSAs, HTAD1s, CGC

Matthew & Vicky Lisa

Specific Award Contributions

High-In-Trial

K-9 Komfort 20 ft. TufFlex Check Cord

Pamela Frost & Art King of Givre Roi Beaucerons andFrost-King Rottweilers

Reserve-High-In-Trial

6’ Gripper Leash

Offered by Pamela Frost & Art King of Givre Roi Beaucerons andFrost-King Rottweilers

High Scoring Beauceron

Leash’s up 101 Reasons why I love My Beauceron Laura deLa CruzFramed Commemorative Tile Karla Davis, Chateau Rocher Beaucerons

High Combined Beauceron

10.75″ porcelain plate w/Commemorative design ABC

Hand Braided Leather Slip Lead Barbara Davenport & SteveWeigley, PackLeader Farm

High Combined All Breed

Hand Braided Leather Slip Lead Ashley Wright

Well, here’s looking at you. All three Beaucerons, Luc, Falcoand Magie Noire had such a great time, they are ready to do itall again. We’re hoping that more Beaucerons will be ready andwant to join in on the fun, herding in the beautiful PacificNorthwest.

All in all, a good beginning for ABC’s 1st AKC HerdingTests/Trials!

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