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Handler's Notes and Updates!

Welcome Handlers!!

Check here for information about handler's meetings, schedule changes, judging information, field conditions, etc.

This page will be updated as information becomes available.

January 2009 Snowbird Trial will be held at The Northcote Ranch (Ron & Jennifer Ewer's place): 2402 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, California.
It WILL NOT be at the FLYING A RANCH!!

Weather:

Class Order: TRIAL DATES: (Everything subject to change)PRO-NOVICE and RANCH CLASS JUDGE CHANGE Wilda Bahr for PN and Jennifer Ewers for Ranch

Open--January 1, 2, and 3 2009 (2) over 3 days
Nursery runs in between...Open!

*Pro-Novice--Sunday Jan 4 2009 (2) Runs
RANCH- Sunday Jan 4(In between pro-nov runs)

You may be asked to run to a standard (this includes PRO-NOVICE)- DUE TO DAYLIGHT LIMITATIONS

*Nursery dogs will not be permitted in PN unless there is space

Sheep: Range Ewes

Walking the Course: If you are interested in walking the course, please walk the course PRIOR to the handler's meeting! There WILL NOT be time after the meeting to walk the course.

The Course: Open dogs can anticipate a 350-400 yard outrun. A few large rock formations and trees dot the landscape, adding to the challenge of the outrun.

Running Order:

There will be NO deviations from the running order. Please do not ask for special consideration or changes. You will be expected to run in the spot you have drawn. Failure to be on board for your run will result in elimination from the run order. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Handler's Meeting: OPEN: 5:45 A.M. (As soon as the sun is barely up!) PRO-NOVICE HANDLER meeting Sunday morning at 6:00

First Dog on Course: 6:00 (As long as we can see)

Scribes: As always, volunteers are welcome! Contact Jennifer if you are interested.

Exhaust: Each handler is required to exhaust their own sheep and remain ON the field to assist the next handler with exhausting their sheep.

Set-Out Provided By: Anna Guthrie

Course Director: Tricia Guidry

Judge: Sarah Boudreau, South Dakota

Superintendents/Hosts of Trial: Jennifer Clark-Ewers and Ron Ewers.
Please direct questions of an overall nature to Ron and Jennifer. As trial hosts, they have final jurisdiction over ALL decisions.

Food and Beverages: WE HOPE...(I will update as I get information)Lunch will be provided by Campo's own "FREEDOM RANCH". These guys did the grilling during lunch for the last trial and it was great!! Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Chili, etc. Prices are great and the food is too. We would appreciate as MUCH SUPPORT as possible for this group.

Update for Bunk House Boarders: No bunkhouses will be available at the new trial location. Sorry. Please make arrangements to RV-it, or, motel-it.

Pooper Scooping is expected!

Entertainment: none

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Directions: Click here

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RV Parking: There will be a few dry-camping sites at the trial grounds. First come, first serve.

If you need full hookups, check out Lake Morena RV Park, located only a 2 miles down the road. Lake Morena RV Park is very animal friendly and will be happy to work with you, even if you travel with 5 or 6 dogs. However, they ask that you be very strict about picking up after your dogs and they don't tolerate barking or aggressive dogs. Their number is (619) 478-5677.

Speaking of pooper-scooping, if your dog(s) poop in or around your RV, or, in pathways to and from the trial grounds, it would be appreciated if you would take the time to dispose of it so that we all don't step in it!

Spectator and Handler Parking: Follow the signs.

Motel: The closest motel is in Pine Valley (exit 8) approximately 15 miles away. It's called the Pine Valley Motel and the number is: 619-473-8560.
Go to the San Diego information web site to learn more about other nearby lodging.

RV Parks: Lake Morena RV Park in Campo, California offers water and electric hookups just down the road from the trial grounds. There is also a dump station at the park.
Close by is also Lake Morena County Campground.

ATV's: Allowed and welcome.

Entertainment: Check out the things to do in Campo page!

Handler's Dinner: Kicking around the idea of a POT LUCK FRI night..

Handler's Dance: Due to lack of participation, there will not be a dance
this year.