Here is the official USA team line up. I don't know the complete dog line up yet, but have put dog names beside handlers where possible.
Maria Amodei, Dunstable, MA with Cato and Rhyme
Cathy Balliu, Fort Lupton, CO
Dawn Boyce, Carnesville, GA with Karch and Juno (?)
Chuck Dimit, Roanoke, IN
Joyce Geier, Mendon, NY with Clue and Brass
Haley Howard, Alturas, CA
Alasdair MacRae, Vichy, MO with Star and Nap (?)
Jennifer Maginnis, Jasper, GA with Bay (?)
Donald McCaig, Williamsville, VA
Anne Mock, Plymouth, CA
Gene Sheninger, Boonton, NJ with Jess and Jen (?)
Karen Wessinger, Leona Valley, CA
Tom Wilson, Gordonsville, VA with Sly (?) & ?
As you can see, there are lot of USBCHA semi finalists and finalists in the line up, including the 2007 USBCHA Champions, Alasdair and Star as well as the Reserve Champions, Tom Wilson and Sly.
....And then there's little the little rookie from Canada (as in ME). YIKES! Rubbing elbows with these handlers at the Finals last year was daunting enough...And it was Tom Wilson who had to drive me out on the 4 wheeler to rescue Tap from her face off with the Gettysburg sheep. Gulp.
OK - I am going to read lots of confidence building books between now and September!!! Any ideas?
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors!
- Thank you to Abbie Tamber for her kind and generous donation, we were surprised by some additional fees bringing the dogs home, so this helps tremendously!
- Nan Keder and the late Bill Gignac for their tremendously generous sponsorship check - I am moved to tears by the generousity of my friends near and far. In Bill's memory, I will be sure to "Go have fun with my dogs" - this was always his and Nan's advice before any competition and it will surely help me keep everything in perspective. Again THANK YOU!!!
- Thanks to everyone at Liko North America for participating in the 50/50 draw. Over $200 was raised!
- Thank you to Julie Daniels and White Mountain Agility for donating proceeds from the equipment auction held at Instructor's Camp !
- Megan and Creekside Fynn for their generous contribution to our fundraising efforts!
- Jane and Mike Buckley of Ottawa for their very generous cash donation!
- Dave and Mary Ellen Young for donating the lamb used for the Argentenian Lamb Roast benefit dinner at the Sherbrooke Int'l Sheepdog Trials. The dinner was a HUGE success - thanks also to Dr. Herten Graeven (my dentist) for cooking!
- Nancy Phillips and the Mad River Sheepdog Trial for donating a portion of their profits to our fundraising campaign.
- The Ottawa Valley Border Collie Club for awarding me one of their very generous grants to help club members who are representing Canada with their dogs at a world championship in any dog sport.
- Caroline McKinney, a NOMAD member for her generous donation!
- Creekside's M.D. "Doc" and his fur-parents Jimmy and Sandy Cody for their generous sponsorship donation!
- To Val Henry and her brother for designing and making the great T-shirts - all of which were donated! 28 shirts were sold in one weekend at the CATS/NOMAD trial! Wow!
- EVERYONE who so generously donated items or services for the Silent Auction - it was a huge success! Thanks to all who placed bids and showed so much support! The Northeast agility community is AWESOME!
- Waggers Pet Products for their VERY generous and VERY appreciated sponsorship check!
- Val Henry for her very generous monetary sponsorship! THANK YOU! I hope Jus' mom and sis can do you proud!
- Rose Redick & Kensa, Woody, Abbie, Rodney and Fawn for their very generous monetary donation! Thank you so very much!
- Emily Adham (future owner of Tap x Chip puppy) for sending in much more than she "bet" in the puppy wager. Thank you so much!
- Del and Fred Waters (and Haggis and Ghillie) for their generous monetary sponsorship ! Wow! I have great friends!
- Guides Canins for their generous monetary sponsorship - Guides Canins is the best training center around!
- Thanks to EVERYONE who took part in the Puppy Wager! For a complete list, please visit the puppy blog.
- Mom and Dad for a wonderfully generous donation to the dog's "Executive Class" ticket!
- Avid Canada for providing a few items that might be used in a raffle.
- Creekside Cait and David for their TRULY generous donation. We hope mom and sis will make you proud!
- Sasha's Blend Canada - Will keep Pat supplied with the only joint support supplement that REALLY works!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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Yes, Jane Savoie has written numorous books on the subject. It is her "That winning feeling" series. Even though it is geared towards riding dressage, it can and has been used to prepare for any sport/competitive venue.
You could probably pick up a copy in the used section of a local book store. She has many different versions, but all contain the same positive message.
Candace
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