Has anybody drafted a template letter to AKC hitting the talking points? I'd be happy to participate in a letter writing campaign if there was one. [Non-text...
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John Grosse
GrosseAir
Jun 18, 2006 11:37 pm
... Kathi, I wrote a letter. I pasted the text below, and you can feel free to use any part of it. I don't think the logic is particularly important though ...
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Jamie Burns
aussiedogstx
Jun 18, 2006 11:44 pm
One thing that keeps coming to mind........ In Texas, we are a 'right to work state'. Which means NO ONE can restrictions on where you work in any contract....
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Peggy Richter
richter_kuymal
Jun 19, 2006 12:39 pm
... In Texas, we are a 'right to work state'. Which means NO ONE can restrictions on where you work in any contract. Not even a '50' mile radius can be...
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Ann Witte
adoannie@...
Jun 19, 2006 12:57 pm
Re this issue - I think it is being discussed elsewhere, too. I saw a draft letter from the Senior Conformation Judges Assn. which makes monumentally good...
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Cook, Shelby
shelbycc2001
Jun 19, 2006 2:58 pm
Well the first AHBA trial for the Central Kentucky Herding Group Club is now complete! I heard nothing but great responses from all the participants and...
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Lisa L. Peterson
fantaseesamo...
Jun 19, 2006 6:42 pm
Since the Board has passed this policy, I believe that one of the strongest venues to change it is through the "member" kennel clubs - such as the Beardie...
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Carol Lawrence
sheltiesbc
Jun 19, 2006 9:07 pm
And yet - my club delegate says that it isn't a delegates job!! I am beginning to think she is passing the buck! I would love a copy af a good objection letter...
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Bill Dakin
blueskyaussies
Jun 19, 2006 9:13 pm
I believe the current issue going on the judging rule from the AKC is best described as a perceived conflict of interest. Just one word, but an important...
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Jerry Schetterer
fotodog_jerry
Jun 19, 2006 10:48 pm
Hado-Bar Farms in Nova, Ohio will also be hosting 2 AHBA HTAD Trials and 2 Herding Tests on August 19-20. On Saturday August 19th there will be 2 HTAD Trials ...
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codywink@...
Jun 19, 2006 11:17 pm
Sheltie delegate Hmmmm, don't sheltie breed folks (& I can't think a breed club would allow a performance delegate) dislike the performance shelties? Of...
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Libbye Miller
docterv
Jun 20, 2006 12:20 am
I'd like to add my compliments on the AHBA format. The emphasis seems to be much more on the important points of working stock with a dog and the whole...
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Jamie Burns
aussiedogstx
Jun 20, 2006 12:26 am
Where do I find the schedule again for upcoming trials in Texas or Oklahoma? Jamie Burns Cut'n Loose Stockdogs Whitesboro, Texas ...
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Peggy Richter
richter_kuymal
Jun 20, 2006 2:20 am
... .... Based on my understanding of AKC by-laws, this has gone far enough that it will take delegate action to change. == could be. Certainly if the...
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L. Rorem
pacifical19
Jun 20, 2006 2:58 am
The upcoming trials are on the calendar at www.ahba-herding.org I don't have any scheduled for Oklahoma at the moment (there were two in Texas earlier in the...
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Belgians Du Soleil
belgiansduso...
Jun 20, 2006 12:48 pm
In Indiana and Ohio the meaning of "right to work state" has nothing to do with a non-compete clause. Julie Codding http://www.belgiansdusoleil.com...
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Slickworkingdog@...
slickworkingdog
Jun 20, 2006 8:27 pm
***In Indiana and Ohio the meaning of "right to work state" has nothing to do with a non-compete clause. Julie Codding _http://www.belgianshttp://wwhtt_...
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Slickworkingdog@...
slickworkingdog
Jun 20, 2006 10:58 pm
In a message dated 6/19/2006 2:44:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nolanca@... writes: Aussie Club and the like. I'm not sure that USASC is too...
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Lisa Wiseman
herdndog
Jun 21, 2006 5:35 pm
clinician: Diane Sobel-Meyer location: Branchville, NJ Dates: July 22nd : Intro to stock fun day stock clinics August 26th-27th September 9th-10th October...
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Claudia Frank
jusdandy2001
Jun 21, 2006 9:28 pm
Howdy: Entries are still open for the 2nd Annual Buckeye Cow Dog Hourglass Trial July 29-30, 2006. USBCHA sanctioned. Four Open Cattle classes for the weekend....
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tervherd@...
tervherdin
Jun 25, 2006 12:12 pm
Due to apparent lack of interest I may be cancelling the July 28th-30th events unless I get at least several more within the next week or so. If you were...
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Ann Witte
adoannie@...
Jun 28, 2006 2:30 am
Peggy Really busy BUT I do have a suggestion on the HTAD Course 3 - we found that the location of the "post" (that usually being a cone) will "draw" the...
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Peggy Richter
richter_kuymal
Jun 28, 2006 12:22 pm
I know Linda has said she's collecting the comments so keep them coming. If there's something in the courses we can improve, we certainly want to hear about...
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Cook, Shelby
shelbycc2001
Jun 28, 2006 7:43 pm
to get back to herding issues!!! AHBA instituted the HTAD program with 4 course designs. I'd be very interested in feedback from those who have run or hosted...
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L. Kathy Heilenman
kheilenman
Jun 28, 2006 8:31 pm
Just so people can plan... Iowa Herding Dog Association Cattle Clinic with John Holman September 16-17 2006 Paul Kinney's farm Mt Pleasant, IA John plans on...
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Libbye Miller
docterv
Jun 29, 2006 1:29 pm
... To add to Shelby's comments, we did use the trailer for the HRD class just moving it over next to the fence and all went fine with loading. Practically...
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Libbye Miller
docterv
Jun 29, 2006 1:40 pm
... And Shelby left out the part where it was POURING rain during this exercise. Now that's realism. Little lambs--slippery when wet. <VBG> Libbye...
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Claudia Frank
jusdandy2001
Jun 29, 2006 4:00 pm
HTAD suggestion The turn around the handler's post should be in the direction of the next obstacle. As it currently stands one of the courses asks the turn to...
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vph
phfcowdogs
Jun 30, 2006 12:15 am
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Ali Curtis
alikaycurtis
Jun 30, 2006 1:36 pm
Will you be having more of these? Ali Curtis Black Water Border Collies www.bwbcs.com ... From: vph Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:26 PM To:...