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2018  Sheepdog blog      Always good to take time to reflect.  So much to be grateful for. So much more work to do.  So  much has changed in a year; on a personal note, professional note and with the stability of our country/politics.       In the journey of the sheepdog world, I have realized the importance of continuity.  Building the Mecca (or rather unveiling the Mecca) in Nevada has been telling.  My focus shifted awhile ago from what I could not do/have to what I do have.  I have listened to others talk about grit. I believe to stick around in this game you have to have grit and determination. To stick around in Nevada you have to add ‘a little crazy’ to the mix.  

     If last year was called ‘Live and Learn’, then I must call this year ‘Miles on the Tires’. 2017 is the Chinese year of the Red Fire Rooster. Boyo boy has it been a year for the border collies and I. It was a mix of circumstances that opened up doors than I bravely jumped through, not knowing the outcomes on the other side. Bluegrass Classic, Soldier Hollow Classic, and the Belle Grove National Sheepdog Finals were all new trials for our team this year. Feist Hill Field Sonoma Wine Country SDT Feist and I started out the trial season strong landing second on the Hill Field at the Sonoma Wine Country SDT The sheepdog team gained valuable experience at the scopey Zamora Hill SDT. Both Tane' and Feist earning points toward the nationals. Tane' putting together the smoothest and most timely pen on very wiley range ewes. Young Jag doing big chores.  Learning. Somewhere between the vast hills of Zamora and our Northern Nevad