COLLIE CLUB OF AUSTIN PRESENTS KENT AND LORI HERBEL HERDING CLINIC FEBRUARY 25, 26 & 27, 2005
Leander/Liberty Hill, TX (NW of Austin) Friday, February 25: Competitive Handling Clinic Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27: Training Clinics
INFORMATION Clinic hosts are Sheryl McDonald and husband, Tom Peshock. This clinic will focus on establishing clear communications with your dog, handling and training tips. Also included will be stock reading and livestock handling sessions. On Friday we will feature a competitive handling clinic with a focus on the ins and outs of AKC Course A and B or any topic you desire. Started dogs and more advanced level dogs are invited to enter, including pups that are ready to start. Entries are limited to approximately 12 dogs per day. Handlers may enter any number of dogs. A handler may also alternate dogs during each day. All herding breeds are invited to attend. Auditing is available for spectators without dogs. Starting time each day is 8:30 a.m. Please bring your own chair and shade. Fee Schedule: Training Clinic …………………..$225 for all 3 days Auditor ………………………...... $35 per day Competitive Handling Clinic if only attending on Friday: $125 Two Day Training Clinic on Sat. & Sun.: $150 You save $50 by entering all 3 days. The facility features a round pen, 2 arenas 100’ x 200’ (one AKC A course and the other ASCA/AKC PT) and a 100’ x 100’ area and a free standing pen.
To reserve a clinic spot, we must have a completed Registration Form along with a deposit of $100. Make checks payable to Collie Club of Austin. Deposit is due by December 28, 2004. Fees must be paid in full by February 1, 2005 to secure a place for you and your dog. Fees include continental breakfast, coffee and lunch. There will be a Saturday night get together for dinner. Space is filled on a first come, first served basis. A waiting list is maintained on a first come, first served basis. A handler on the waiting list may replace any entry not paid in full by the deadline. Last minute handlers and auditors can be accommodated if space permits. No refunds after February 1, 2005 unless the space can be filled or the clinic is cancelled. This policy does not apply to auditors. To receive a refund, you must advise us you will not attend in writing. Location / Directions / Accommodations - Leander/Liberty Hill, TX Best Western Motel Comfort Inn Tent camping is available 425 E. Whitestone Blvd. 300 E. Whitestone Blvd. (behind Albertson’s) at the clinic site Cedar Park, TX 78613 Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-259-7300 512-259-1810 $82.95 + tax $67.46 + tax NO pets plus $10 per pet for each night (non-refundable)
There are many more hotels available in the Round Rock area off of IH 35 that are cheaper but are about 30 minutes or more away. There are also some in Georgetown. If you would like information on these, email me.
RV Parking: Liberty Ranch RV Park -- $20 per night includes shower and Laundromat. Dumping- $10 12920 Hwy 29 West Located about ½ mile east of the Diamond Shamrock station on Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 512-515-6580
CONTACT: Sheryl McDonald, P O Box 1039, Leander, TX 78646 512-515-5494, [email protected]
ABOUT KENT & LORI HERBEL
Kent and Lori have been raising and training dogs since 1979. Their emphasis is on producing a quality stockdog for ranch or trial work. They work with all herding breeds on their training facility in western Oklahoma.
The Herbels began training dogs in 1979, specializing in training Labrador Retrievers as gundogs. Their first stockdog was purchased in the mid-80’s, and gradually the switch was made to training herding dogs. They got into competitive herding trials in 1989, and served as the Trial Chairman and Trial Secretary of the very first AKC herding trials. Kent served on the 1991 and 1994 AKC National Herding Advisory Committees, and he and Lori are both AKC approved herding test/trial judges. Kent has also judged USBCHA trials. Lori has served as the editor of the AKC “Herdsman” since 1991. She is a freelance writer and photographer, with her working appearing in many venues including “Dog News”, “Ranch Dog Trainer”, “Dogs in Review”, as well as numerous other magazines and books.
More recently Kent was the trainer and handler of High in Trial in 2002 at the Australian Cattle Dog Nationals, Border Collie Nationals, and German Shepherd Nationals, and in the past has also won top honors at the Briard Nationals. He has trained and trialed successfully in AKC at least 5 dogs to their Championship level with more coming close behind, as well as having trained successful Open levels of dogs in the USBCHA.
Kent is well known for his ability to read and understand dogs and handlers as well as livestock, and is a great communicator as well as educator. He has worked with, and has an appreciation for, all of the herding breeds.
Kent and Lori travel approximately 60,000 miles per year competing, judging, instinct testing and instructing at clinics throughout the U.S. In 2001, they owned and handled four of the top ten Advanced AKC Border Collies, based on dogs defeated.
The XP Ranch is currently home to 7 adult Border Collies, and 6 year-old BC pups from their last litter, which will be trained and trialed, or sold as trained dogs. The Herbels also own an Australian Cattle dog, a German Shepherd (first GSD conformation champion to earn an advanced herding title) and a Miniature Pinscher. Directions to the Clinic Site: From the WEST:
Take Hwy 29 to Liberty Hill. Turn right onto loop 332. This will take you to downtown Liberty Hill to a 4-way stop sign. Go straight and see the road Y to the left and one going straight. Keep straight. This will turn into CR 279. Go almost 3 miles and watch for a sign saying “Herding”. Turn left. You can’t see the street sign until after you turn which will be Antlers Trail. Go down the dirt road and then see a street sign. Go about 1/2 mile and the gate entrance will be on the right. See Herding sign again. Please park on the grassy areas on the right side of the road only.
From the EAST:
Take Hwy 183 north through Cedar Park. From the intersection of 1431 and 183, keep straight on 183 and start counting 6 more signal lights. After you go through the 6th light, turn left at the Chevron Gas Station. This will be FM 2243. Go 1 mile to the signal light and take a right onto CR 279. Go 4 miles and turn right onto Antlers Trail (see street sign after you turn). See “Herding” sign. Go about 1/2 mile and the gate entrance will be on the right. See Herding sign again. Please park on the grassy areas on the right side of the road only.
From the NORTH:
From IH 35 take exit # 261 which is the Hwy 29 exit. Go right/west for about 14 miles, passing the intersection of Hwy 183 and Hwy 29. Continue on Hwy 29 for about 2 miles and turn left onto Loop 332 across from the Diamond Shamrock Gas Station. Go about ¾ mile and the road curves sharply to the right. Turn left onto CR 279. Go about 3 miles and watch for a sign saying “Herding”. Turn left. You can’t see the street sign until after you turn which will be Antlers Trail. Go about 1/2 mile and the gate entrance will be on the right. See Herding sign again. Please park on the grassy areas on the right side of the road only.
From the SOUTH:
From IH 35 take exit # 256 which is the 1431/Chandler Road exit. Turn left/west onto 1431. Go about 8 miles to the intersection of 1431 and Hwy 183. Turn right onto Hwy 183. Keep straight on 183 and start counting 6 more signal lights. After you go through the 6th light, turn left at the Chevron Gas Station. This will be FM 2243. Go 1 mile to the signal light and take a right onto CR 279. Go 4 miles and turn right onto Antlers Trail (see street sign after your turn). See “Herding” sign. Go about 1/2 mile and the gate entrance will be on the right. See Herding sign again. Please park on the grassy areas on the right side of the road only. REGISTRATION FORM Kent and Lori Herbel Herding Clinic (XP Ranch-www.xpranch.com) February 25, 26 & 27, 2005 Leander / Liberty Hill, TX
NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY: ______ST: ______ZIP: ______
PHONE(s): ______
EMAIL: ______
DOG INFORMATION:
CALL NAME: ______AGE: ______BREED:______LEVEL*______
CALL NAME: ______AGE: ______BREED:______LEVEL*______
*level dog is working at – i.e. Testing, Started, Intermediate, Advanced, Novice, Ranch, Open Ranch, Open
WORKING HISTORY: ______
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ENCLOSED IS MY (circle one) DEPOSIT OF $100.00 per slot or PAYMENT IN FULL OF $225.00 per slot or PAYMENT IN FULL if for Friday only of $125
$100 deposit is due by December 28, 2004. The remaining amount ($125) must be paid by February 1, 2005 to hold your slot.
Cancellation Policy: Deposit is not refundable after February 1, 2005 unless we can fill your spot. If paying the full amount of $225, all but the deposit of $100 will be refunded if cancellation notice is received before February 1, 2005 unless we can fill your spot.
Indemnification, Waiver and Release of Liability
I certify that I am in good physical health and am capable of participation in activities, including working with dogs and sheep and herding sheep, either directly or indirectly under the guidance of or associated with Shertom Kennels, Leander,TX.
I will assume all responsibility, risks and hazards incidental to my participation in the above activities and specifically waive, release, absolve, indemnify, covenant not to sue, and agree to hold Tom Peshock, Sheryl McDonald, Shertom Kennels, the Collie Club of Austin, Kent & Lori Herbel or their agents, associates and employees for any and all actions, claims, suits, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of any act or omission by myself, my agents, associates, employees or any animal under the direct or indirect control or supervision of any such person. Replacement livestock fee will be $150.00.
IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN HERDING SHEEP.
______(Name)
______(Date)
Registration Form and Waiver must be returned with a deposit to hold a reservation for this clinic.
Make check payable to COLLIE CLUB OF AUSTIN and mail registration form and signed waiver to:
Sheryl McDonald P.O. Box 1039 Leander, TX 78646 Email: [email protected]
Phone: 512-515-5494 Fax: 512-515-5719 Mobile: 512-913-5691 Visit our Website at www.shertomkennels.com or www.collieclubofaustin.org