We thought this Oz girl should be imported for one of the mascot uniforms at the NDTA!
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Mad keen people putting up jumps!
We thought this Oz girl should be imported for one of the mascot uniforms at the NDTA!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Home!
Hi all
Having arrived in Auckland at 6.15 last night, the dogs were finally cleared around 7.45pm. All were fine and well (up to the point where Fya didn't see the edge of the loading ramp and fell onto the concrete below - but seems ok now if a little stiff).
The others will land late this afternoon which will see the end of the adventure.
So many stories and so much learnt - some good things from the Aussie system I think would be beneficial here and some not so much - more detail later........
There are some fantastic shots of the dogs competing over there at www.yourdogphotos.com.au under the 2007 tab. The finals photos in particular are very good.
Good to be home.......Fiona H
Having arrived in Auckland at 6.15 last night, the dogs were finally cleared around 7.45pm. All were fine and well (up to the point where Fya didn't see the edge of the loading ramp and fell onto the concrete below - but seems ok now if a little stiff).
The others will land late this afternoon which will see the end of the adventure.
So many stories and so much learnt - some good things from the Aussie system I think would be beneficial here and some not so much - more detail later........
There are some fantastic shots of the dogs competing over there at www.yourdogphotos.com.au under the 2007 tab. The finals photos in particular are very good.
Good to be home.......Fiona H
Monday, May 7, 2007
We have landed
We have made it through customs and have managed to keep everything.
Now to go and pick up the dogs.
Tana and Cannon barked alot during the flight. We could hear them in the cabin and it made everyone laugh.
cheers
Now to go and pick up the dogs.
Tana and Cannon barked alot during the flight. We could hear them in the cabin and it made everyone laugh.
cheers
at the airport
Just waiting for our flight, in the departure lounge.
Fiona left her camera at the pub yesterday. Fortunately Ross will pick it up today.
Problems with the crates at airport, but sorted that out.
Gave away most of the wine we won, to lighten the bags. Diane is the worse, she has a BIG prize. The dewits were 14kg over but got away with it.
Gave the rental cars back. Plenty of breakdowns but they managed to get back.
Looking forward to being home now.
Hey Darryl, we can take your dog trailer to wgtn tomorrow if you want, and to Carteron on Sat, if yiu are going to be there.
Fiona left her camera at the pub yesterday. Fortunately Ross will pick it up today.
Problems with the crates at airport, but sorted that out.
Gave away most of the wine we won, to lighten the bags. Diane is the worse, she has a BIG prize. The dewits were 14kg over but got away with it.
Gave the rental cars back. Plenty of breakdowns but they managed to get back.
Looking forward to being home now.
Hey Darryl, we can take your dog trailer to wgtn tomorrow if you want, and to Carteron on Sat, if yiu are going to be there.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
What Next??
Now we are coming home!
Of to the Vets for one final inspection and heartworm tablets.
Then to try and fit everyhting into our bags, that will be hard for some. (esp. the shoppers)
I hope you have enjoyed this blog.
see you on the weekend bye for now
Peter
Of to the Vets for one final inspection and heartworm tablets.
Then to try and fit everyhting into our bags, that will be hard for some. (esp. the shoppers)
I hope you have enjoyed this blog.
see you on the weekend bye for now
Peter
Finals
Well its all over.
We have one Australian National Champ, and that is Diane Reid and India (Taste of).
On a course where there was only ONE clear round, Dianne and India performed to the highest level on won Open Agility.
Also, Fiona and Fya were 5th and Ross and Ice were 6th.
A fantastic effort.
In Masters Agility we had a lot of finalists, but it was not our day. There was a tunnel entrance right beside the down contact. Tana thought that was so attractive and jumped right in from the dogwalk downramp. C was called for the down contact on the DW, Ace and India popped the weave at the end, Cannon went off-course at No. 3 and that was that for us.
Novice Jumpers. Lyn and Josie had a great run until the 4th last obstacle when she ran past the tunnel entrance having left all of the hurdles up – bugger!!
Open Jumpers. We had Karen and Dianne running a very tough course with a 180 degree away turn from a tunnel exit with the distance line at the tunnel. Indy popped the weave and continued to do the tough bit really well. Tana and Karen had a moment or two of confusion at the distance challenge enough to put them out of the running too.
Masters Jumpers saw 3 kiwi dogs go clear with Flare 4th and both Ace and Abby also in the top 10.
The Australian jumping dogs were just so very impressive to watch – furiously fast and very accurate. They certainly have skills which we lack here in NZ for the most part.
The people here have been fantastic to us and we have made a lot of new friends. We just can’t say enough about how welcoming they have been – THANK YOU AUSTRALIA!!
Footnotes:
Forgot to say – On Games day – Ice leapt up at the end of the Pairs run and bit Ross somewhere he would rather we didn’t mention……………Luckily he won some prizes in the second chance draw today so has two brand new balls (red tennis ones).
One other moment that is best forgotten by those involved was when (on separate days) both Fiona F and Ross managed to walk the Novice Agility course thinking it was open. Ross even carefully checked with the judge re the table ruling (no open courses had a table all weekend).
The kiwi team spirit has been fantastic – thanks in large part to the supporters with their tutus, wigs and flags. We became infamous for our noisy support during both the runs and prizegiving and managed to rope in a few ‘honorary’ kiwis. So much so that an Aussie Sheila racing Peter to put up a hurdle during the finals tackled him in the ring bringing him down very impressive!!
We have one Australian National Champ, and that is Diane Reid and India (Taste of).
On a course where there was only ONE clear round, Dianne and India performed to the highest level on won Open Agility.
Also, Fiona and Fya were 5th and Ross and Ice were 6th.
A fantastic effort.
In Masters Agility we had a lot of finalists, but it was not our day. There was a tunnel entrance right beside the down contact. Tana thought that was so attractive and jumped right in from the dogwalk downramp. C was called for the down contact on the DW, Ace and India popped the weave at the end, Cannon went off-course at No. 3 and that was that for us.
Novice Jumpers. Lyn and Josie had a great run until the 4th last obstacle when she ran past the tunnel entrance having left all of the hurdles up – bugger!!
Open Jumpers. We had Karen and Dianne running a very tough course with a 180 degree away turn from a tunnel exit with the distance line at the tunnel. Indy popped the weave and continued to do the tough bit really well. Tana and Karen had a moment or two of confusion at the distance challenge enough to put them out of the running too.
Masters Jumpers saw 3 kiwi dogs go clear with Flare 4th and both Ace and Abby also in the top 10.
The Australian jumping dogs were just so very impressive to watch – furiously fast and very accurate. They certainly have skills which we lack here in NZ for the most part.
The people here have been fantastic to us and we have made a lot of new friends. We just can’t say enough about how welcoming they have been – THANK YOU AUSTRALIA!!
Footnotes:
Forgot to say – On Games day – Ice leapt up at the end of the Pairs run and bit Ross somewhere he would rather we didn’t mention……………Luckily he won some prizes in the second chance draw today so has two brand new balls (red tennis ones).
One other moment that is best forgotten by those involved was when (on separate days) both Fiona F and Ross managed to walk the Novice Agility course thinking it was open. Ross even carefully checked with the judge re the table ruling (no open courses had a table all weekend).
The kiwi team spirit has been fantastic – thanks in large part to the supporters with their tutus, wigs and flags. We became infamous for our noisy support during both the runs and prizegiving and managed to rope in a few ‘honorary’ kiwis. So much so that an Aussie Sheila racing Peter to put up a hurdle during the finals tackled him in the ring bringing him down very impressive!!
Saturday, May 5, 2007
People in the finals this afternoon
Masters Agility
Pete and C
Fiona and Cannon
Deb and Ace
Karen and Tana
Diane and India
Elaine and Fair
Masters Jumping
Deb and Ace
Elaine & Flair
Clare and Abbey
Open Agility
Pete and C
Ross and Iceman
Diane and India
Pete and C
Fiona and Fya
Open Jumping
Karen and Tana
Diane and India
Novice Jumping
Lyn and Josie
Pete and C
Fiona and Cannon
Deb and Ace
Karen and Tana
Diane and India
Elaine and Fair
Masters Jumping
Deb and Ace
Elaine & Flair
Clare and Abbey
Open Agility
Pete and C
Ross and Iceman
Diane and India
Pete and C
Fiona and Fya
Open Jumping
Karen and Tana
Diane and India
Novice Jumping
Lyn and Josie
Masters Jumping
In Masters Jumping we had huge success, Clare & Abby, Deb and Ace, and Elaine and Fair placed in the top 7 and qualified for this afternoon’s final.
2nd Deb and Ace
3rd Elaine & Flair
4th Clare and Abbey
2nd Deb and Ace
3rd Elaine & Flair
4th Clare and Abbey
Nationals Sunday 7th May
In Agility masters the team was again very successful with 4 top placings.
Pete and C again blew the competition away and came in first.
Carol and Raisin had a clear round in Masters Agility. Carol has a big smile on her face.
Masters Agility
1st Pete and C
4th Karen and Tana
5th Elaine and Fair
7th Deb and Ace
Pete and C again blew the competition away and came in first.
Carol and Raisin had a clear round in Masters Agility. Carol has a big smile on her face.
Masters Agility
1st Pete and C
4th Karen and Tana
5th Elaine and Fair
7th Deb and Ace
Saturdays report -a great day for New Zealand
Nationals Saturday 6th May
The weather report. Fine Fine Fine. At last and it was nice.
Shopping Report. Carol spent more than $100 in the dog shop today. Not much else, Jono went for a walk to Henley Beach about an hour away. He tells me it’s a very nice place for lunch.
I think we told you that we get a separate number for each event we are entered in. For this weekend this means 15 numbers each. If you don’t get a clear round your number goes in the “losers box”. At the end of the day about 50 numbers are drawn out and given a small prize.
It’s been a big day today. 8 runs per dog, to Lyn and Ross, with 2 dogs each have been very busy. There were eight rings running at the same time. We have had a ball.
The events today and tomorrow morning are individual events in their own right, AND the first 7 place getters qualify for the finals to be held on Sunday afternoon. So everyone is interested in being in the top 7 needless to say.
The team was very successful today.
Fiona and Fya, gained their first clear rounds of the trip got the biggest cheer so far. She has a big smile on her face.
Pete and C had a great day, even with his stuffed knee (from the snooker yesterday), Fiona F’s drugs seem to be working well. C won Masters Agility, was 2nd in Open Agility and 3rd in another Open agility.
Carol is a bit sad. The Amazin Raisin has not settled in Aussie and wants to go home. Unfortunately it has not gone their way so far. Everyone loves Raisin here, and at present he has a “free to a good home” sign on his crate. Wonder if Carol is going to get a refund on his flight home?
The Schnauzers are really tired. Jenna doesn’t even “bark” when Lyn takes Jossie off for another run. That’s tired! The people are getting tired too.
Ross, Deb and Carol are not very good at staying on the right side of the line – Raisin had an amazing run so was very sad for Carol. When Deb stepped over the line she may have been the first kiwi heard to utter the dreaded “f” word in the ring! Funny that Ross went over the line as he normally doesn’t get anywhere the equipment his dog is doing.
The cheerleaders did an amazing job of videoing all the runs – not sure which camera the runs are on, but they are all there somewhere.
Abbie has had issues with her leg, but happy as a sandboy today running very keenly for 1 clear round.
Food is great – put on by the German Shepherd club. Grounds are lovely to run on – very spongy.
The motel room occupied by Fiona Jayne, Carol, Dianne and Elaine has been affected by the Delhi Belly, makes running a bit difficult. Tana and Fya have had the same bug, so wonder what food they all shared?
A bitch peed on the start line just before Tana’s run in one class. They did pour water on it, missed the pee area, and Tana didn’t look like he was going to get his nose off the ground. However he did, but Karen tripped him up going into the weave and he got faults.
The weather report. Fine Fine Fine. At last and it was nice.
Shopping Report. Carol spent more than $100 in the dog shop today. Not much else, Jono went for a walk to Henley Beach about an hour away. He tells me it’s a very nice place for lunch.
I think we told you that we get a separate number for each event we are entered in. For this weekend this means 15 numbers each. If you don’t get a clear round your number goes in the “losers box”. At the end of the day about 50 numbers are drawn out and given a small prize.
It’s been a big day today. 8 runs per dog, to Lyn and Ross, with 2 dogs each have been very busy. There were eight rings running at the same time. We have had a ball.
The events today and tomorrow morning are individual events in their own right, AND the first 7 place getters qualify for the finals to be held on Sunday afternoon. So everyone is interested in being in the top 7 needless to say.
The team was very successful today.
Fiona and Fya, gained their first clear rounds of the trip got the biggest cheer so far. She has a big smile on her face.
Pete and C had a great day, even with his stuffed knee (from the snooker yesterday), Fiona F’s drugs seem to be working well. C won Masters Agility, was 2nd in Open Agility and 3rd in another Open agility.
Carol is a bit sad. The Amazin Raisin has not settled in Aussie and wants to go home. Unfortunately it has not gone their way so far. Everyone loves Raisin here, and at present he has a “free to a good home” sign on his crate. Wonder if Carol is going to get a refund on his flight home?
The Schnauzers are really tired. Jenna doesn’t even “bark” when Lyn takes Jossie off for another run. That’s tired! The people are getting tired too.
Ross, Deb and Carol are not very good at staying on the right side of the line – Raisin had an amazing run so was very sad for Carol. When Deb stepped over the line she may have been the first kiwi heard to utter the dreaded “f” word in the ring! Funny that Ross went over the line as he normally doesn’t get anywhere the equipment his dog is doing.
The cheerleaders did an amazing job of videoing all the runs – not sure which camera the runs are on, but they are all there somewhere.
Abbie has had issues with her leg, but happy as a sandboy today running very keenly for 1 clear round.
Food is great – put on by the German Shepherd club. Grounds are lovely to run on – very spongy.
The motel room occupied by Fiona Jayne, Carol, Dianne and Elaine has been affected by the Delhi Belly, makes running a bit difficult. Tana and Fya have had the same bug, so wonder what food they all shared?
A bitch peed on the start line just before Tana’s run in one class. They did pour water on it, missed the pee area, and Tana didn’t look like he was going to get his nose off the ground. However he did, but Karen tripped him up going into the weave and he got faults.
Day 2 results
Morning Events
Masters Agility
1st Pete and C
5th Fiona and Cannon
6th Deb and Ace
Open Agility
3rd Pete and C
4th Ross and Iceman
7th Diane and India
Open Jumping
7th Karen and Tana
Afternoon Events
Masters Agility
3rd Karen and Tana
5th Diane and India
Open Agility
2nd Pete and C
3rd Fiona and Fya
Novice Jumping
2nd Lyn and Josie
Masters Agility
1st Pete and C
5th Fiona and Cannon
6th Deb and Ace
Open Agility
3rd Pete and C
4th Ross and Iceman
7th Diane and India
Open Jumping
7th Karen and Tana
Afternoon Events
Masters Agility
3rd Karen and Tana
5th Diane and India
Open Agility
2nd Pete and C
3rd Fiona and Fya
Novice Jumping
2nd Lyn and Josie
Friday, May 4, 2007
Nationals Friday 5th May
Just back (8pm) in the motel from a busy day at the Nationals.
The day started with the first round of the teams, which was a Masters Agility course some 13 hours ago. This was a tough course with plenty of opportunity for going the wrong way, and unfortunately the NZ team took most of them.
Masters Snooker. The 7 point obstacle was a combination of a Jump, tunnel under the aframe, the jump again and then the aframe. Those that tried for max points all ran out of time, with Deb Jackson and Ace the best, being on the downside of the aframe when the buzzer sounded. Pete de Wit and C had a smooth, controlled run and won the event. Elaine Rohde and Flaire were 3rd, Lyn Sayers & Jenna were 4th and Deb Jackson and Ace were 5th.
Novice Snooker. Lyn Sayers really loves snooker everyone. He and Josie won this event with another quick run on maximum points.
Masters Gamblers. This has a really hard gamble where the dog had to be sent away and enter a tunnel that they could not see the entrance to, followed by a jump, a pull through, a jump, a seesaw and finally a jump spread over 40 metres. Sound tough? It was! The kiwis went pretty well on this course. Ross McBeth and Ice were the best team on the course and won!
Strategic Pairs. This is my favourite Agility game. Two dogs on the course at the same time, timing being very important. Pete & C teamed up with Debs and Ace, ran a perfect course with no mistakes and came in second. The course time was a tough 40 seconds. Only 2 teams came in under this time. A great result as they had never run together before. Karen & Tana teamed up with Fiona & Cannon to come in 5th.
The day finished with the teams jumping course. Pete has twisted his knee during the day so Fiona replaced him as C’s handler for the teams. They had a great run, being clear. Overall, we bummed out in the teams, coming in 8th out of 9 teams. Tasmania Won.
The NZ team has made its presence felt, we are the noisiest bunch here, especially at the prizing giving!
The New Zealand Tents, with the flags.
The day started with the first round of the teams, which was a Masters Agility course some 13 hours ago. This was a tough course with plenty of opportunity for going the wrong way, and unfortunately the NZ team took most of them.
Masters Snooker. The 7 point obstacle was a combination of a Jump, tunnel under the aframe, the jump again and then the aframe. Those that tried for max points all ran out of time, with Deb Jackson and Ace the best, being on the downside of the aframe when the buzzer sounded. Pete de Wit and C had a smooth, controlled run and won the event. Elaine Rohde and Flaire were 3rd, Lyn Sayers & Jenna were 4th and Deb Jackson and Ace were 5th.
Novice Snooker. Lyn Sayers really loves snooker everyone. He and Josie won this event with another quick run on maximum points.
Masters Gamblers. This has a really hard gamble where the dog had to be sent away and enter a tunnel that they could not see the entrance to, followed by a jump, a pull through, a jump, a seesaw and finally a jump spread over 40 metres. Sound tough? It was! The kiwis went pretty well on this course. Ross McBeth and Ice were the best team on the course and won!
Strategic Pairs. This is my favourite Agility game. Two dogs on the course at the same time, timing being very important. Pete & C teamed up with Debs and Ace, ran a perfect course with no mistakes and came in second. The course time was a tough 40 seconds. Only 2 teams came in under this time. A great result as they had never run together before. Karen & Tana teamed up with Fiona & Cannon to come in 5th.
The day finished with the teams jumping course. Pete has twisted his knee during the day so Fiona replaced him as C’s handler for the teams. They had a great run, being clear. Overall, we bummed out in the teams, coming in 8th out of 9 teams. Tasmania Won.
The NZ team has made its presence felt, we are the noisiest bunch here, especially at the prizing giving!
The New Zealand Tents, with the flags.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
nother update
Wed we all decided to go shopping at the outlet store. Amazing place, and lots of bags were added to the luggage. Lotsa orange stuff for CHB people - got one t-shirt so can look the part at next show. Carol K kept getting left behind - just couldn't leave those shops! We all had lunch together at Billy Barkers - apart from the Wino Wellington's who were off to the Barossa Valley.
Afternoon we split up - Carol, Diane, Elaine and I are sharing a motel and car/trailer - absolutely brilliant trailer with huge bays. Dogs are all very happy in there. So we took dogs for a walk on the beach and then went to buy water (ha ha) at Woolies, and more shopping a few blocks away. Lyn was visiting a chiropractor, and others went for a huge walk around Adelaide to see old buildings etc.
A 6pm our 4 plus Clare followed some very obliging Adelaide and WA people to the Para training club - about 45 minutes away. We did think that the Aussies might be leading us down the garden path and about to abandon us miles away in the hope that we didn't make it back until Friday! But, they were such great people to follow - much better than any kiwis!! Stopped after each red light that we were stopped at, and also ensured that we got home safely.
Thanks to the Para club and Joy - this was a great training session with lots of stations, and less dogs. The way they pack up stuff is amazing - everything is on wheels. Today I will try and take videos of stuff - Kat, Lester might have some work to do cos he will love these ideas! Apparently they have a "Victor" at their club, sounds rather like Lester!
Our dogs trained well again, so we are looking forward to competition tomorrow.
Today we had to go the vet again - poor Cannon was front-lined last wed, Advantaged multi last sat, and then front-lined again today. There will be no fleas within a mile of him! This vet check was to prepare for our return and we have to go again on monday.
Now those of us on the 2nd wave are at Hahndorf - lovely German village with lots of things to buy. Ngarie has been a bit carried away buying owls - won't say how much she spent, but obviously the privacy act is not quite the same here cos we weren't with Ngarie, but the lady told us that she had been there, and how much she had spent!
Raining on and off today. Others are walking around while I am updating it - hope you all appreciate it! Did have lovely hot cholocate and scones when we got here, and lunch plans.
This afternoon we are going to help set out the rings for tomorrow - helpful kiwis that we are! Will take opportunity to photo their gear - the tyres are also amazing cos they are not made out of tyres, so have a larger circle, much safer for the dogs and the system to chnage heights is really cool. Long jump boards are all the same height so you can jump them both ways - haven't seen small dogs having issues with them tho. Everyone wants to dognap Raisin, so we are going to have to keep a close eye on him!
That's enough rambling - lots of lolly shops to look through!!
Afternoon we split up - Carol, Diane, Elaine and I are sharing a motel and car/trailer - absolutely brilliant trailer with huge bays. Dogs are all very happy in there. So we took dogs for a walk on the beach and then went to buy water (ha ha) at Woolies, and more shopping a few blocks away. Lyn was visiting a chiropractor, and others went for a huge walk around Adelaide to see old buildings etc.
A 6pm our 4 plus Clare followed some very obliging Adelaide and WA people to the Para training club - about 45 minutes away. We did think that the Aussies might be leading us down the garden path and about to abandon us miles away in the hope that we didn't make it back until Friday! But, they were such great people to follow - much better than any kiwis!! Stopped after each red light that we were stopped at, and also ensured that we got home safely.
Thanks to the Para club and Joy - this was a great training session with lots of stations, and less dogs. The way they pack up stuff is amazing - everything is on wheels. Today I will try and take videos of stuff - Kat, Lester might have some work to do cos he will love these ideas! Apparently they have a "Victor" at their club, sounds rather like Lester!
Our dogs trained well again, so we are looking forward to competition tomorrow.
Today we had to go the vet again - poor Cannon was front-lined last wed, Advantaged multi last sat, and then front-lined again today. There will be no fleas within a mile of him! This vet check was to prepare for our return and we have to go again on monday.
Now those of us on the 2nd wave are at Hahndorf - lovely German village with lots of things to buy. Ngarie has been a bit carried away buying owls - won't say how much she spent, but obviously the privacy act is not quite the same here cos we weren't with Ngarie, but the lady told us that she had been there, and how much she had spent!
Raining on and off today. Others are walking around while I am updating it - hope you all appreciate it! Did have lovely hot cholocate and scones when we got here, and lunch plans.
This afternoon we are going to help set out the rings for tomorrow - helpful kiwis that we are! Will take opportunity to photo their gear - the tyres are also amazing cos they are not made out of tyres, so have a larger circle, much safer for the dogs and the system to chnage heights is really cool. Long jump boards are all the same height so you can jump them both ways - haven't seen small dogs having issues with them tho. Everyone wants to dognap Raisin, so we are going to have to keep a close eye on him!
That's enough rambling - lots of lolly shops to look through!!
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