Events

Saturday, October 3, 2009 @ 9 AM: 13th Annual HGH Herding Trial, SV Judge Herr Manfred Voigt (Directions to the trial facility can be found under “Directions” on this site).

 

The bridge, part of the course.


Our 12th Annual HGH Herding Competition took place on October 4, 2008. The First HGH Herding Club at White Clover Sheep Farm’s new location in Rushville, NY hosted it. SV Herding Judge, Herr Wilfried Scheld, evaluated this event according to the SV herding regulations.

Five dogs were shown, all of them were GSDs. They all qualified and achieved their HGH title.

Crisp and sunny fall weather brought out an even bigger crowd than last year, exceeding 100 spectators. The spectators asked many pointed questions and made the trial one of the best we ever had. We truly were the talk of the town. Unfortunately, none of the local newspapers showed up like last year.

The owner of the flock of about 220 sheep, Ulf Kintzel, offered to do the first run. This run is considered to be the most difficult one since the sheep aren’t used to the course yet. It is common courtesy that the flock owner offers to run first since it is also an advantage to compete with one’s own flock. Also, the first run was done for title only and not as a part of the competition. Ulf showed Brix vom Eichenluft, owned by Molly Graf. Brix is 3 years old and finished with the highest score of the day, 94 points and a V (Excellent) rating.

The second run was done by Kathleen DiStaso from New Jersey. She and her three-year-old Elexa vom Quasliner Moor received a Good with 79 points. That was third place.

Next came the seasoned competitor Kristin Siarkowicz with veteran Abel vom Quasliner Moor. Abel is already 9 years old and obtained the HGH title numerous times. He also has a SchH 3 title. Despite of his age Abel came in second with 85 points and an SG rating and Kristin won the Beth Johnson Memorial Trophy for best dog handler. This concludes Abel’s competitive career.

The fourth competitor was again Kathleen DiStaso with Ike vom Dolderbrunnen. Ike was imported as a pup from Germany and comes from a sheep farm. He too has a SchH 3 title. Ike received a Good with 77 points.

Now a bitch in season followed. The herding rules require that females in season run last. Gylla MacGregor showed Dunja vom Quasliner Moor. Dunja is three years old and already obtained the HGH title in 2006 and 2007. Gylla was able to improve last year’s score and finished first with an SG and 86 points. Gylla also won the challenge trophy sponsored by Charlie and Roberta Kaman (Fidelco, Guide Dogs for the Blind).

 
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Brix vom Eichenluft
Handler Ulf Kintzel with Brix vom Eichenluft, owned by Molly Graf

Elexa vom Quasliner Moor
Kathleen DiStaso with her Elexa vom Quasliner Moor

Abel vom Quasliner Moor
Kristin Siarkowicz with her Abel vom Quasliner Moor

Ike vom Dolderbrunnen
Kathleen DiStaso with her Ike vom Dolderbrunnen

Dunja vom Quasliner Moor
Gylla MacGregor with her Dunja vom Quasliner Moor

Gylla MacGregor
Gylla MacGregor holding the challenge trophy sponsored by Charlie and Roberta Kaman (Fidelco, Guide Dogs for the Blind)
 
White Clover Sheep Farm
Ulf Kintzel
683 Bagley Road  -  Rushville, NY  -  14544  -  Phone/Fax: (585) 554-3313  -  Email: ulf@whitecloversheepfarm.com
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