BittyMooPeeb Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I think I said it all in the heading LOL. I am terrified of not being able to work out how to run the course. We set up a novice jumpers course in class this week and I didnt have a clue! (the instructor showed us ways to run it after we'd all had a go and come up with some very wierd and wonderful manoeuvres . My initial plan had about 6 RFP's and in the end I didnt need any :p ). My BF also jumped in and suggested an even better handling technique for one 'tricky' bit which worked well. The big question is ... how will I work it out myself on the day??? Are there any on-line resources for practicing working out how to run courses? Edited November 15, 2007 by BittyMooPeeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 :p Goodonya BMP! And don't worry, I'm sure there will be plenty of people there to 'tell' you how to run the course... you shouldn't listen to all of them though Maybe you just need to bring the BF along to give handling tip Oh, and thanks for reminding me to enter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Goodonya BMP! And don't worry, I'm sure there will be plenty of people there to 'tell' you how to run the course... you shouldn't listen to all of them though LOL. The (extensive?) list of those to ignore can be sent via private PM Maybe you just need to bring the BF along to give handling tip Might look a bit suss when he walks the course! He isnt a handler, but usually comes to classes with me, and is great on the sort of 3-D spatial thinking required to work out what to do (when you dont have experience). He's also very ready at the end of each exercise to tell me what I did wrong :p ETA will Polo be competing or is he still too young? Edited November 15, 2007 by BittyMooPeeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 He's also very ready at the end of each exercise to tell me what I did wrong :p There's a whole trial full of people to do that It's so easy from outside the ring ETA will Polo be competing or is he still too young? Far too young, he's only 7 months!! So far he's done a tunnel... which he then tried to retrieve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 OMG - you should have seen our run. It was ......... TRAGIC I was OK except for a messy front cross that directed Peebs at an angle over the jump (and beyond, missing the next jump) but Peebs was not the dog I know! This was vaguely the course and where Peebs was supposed to go ... And this is where he actually went Four times we were running along together happily and he just decided to run off to the right of the course and do a few loops, have a look around, and try a few different obstacles. My BF video'd it and it is such a hoot to see the look on my face each time he disappeared! The videoer was off to the right, so I suspect he caught a wiff of 'Dad' and though he'd go and find him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastus_froggy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 That is just beautiful!! Treasure these crazy runs, your dog must have had so much fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordacollies4me Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 sounds like he had a great time.... i have entered my youngest in her first trial tomorrow night, is she ready? i hope so.. am i ready ?.. not sure, but as long as we have fun i will be happy. :rolleyes: .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 sounds like he had a great time.... i have entered my youngest in her first trial tomorrow night, is she ready? i hope so.. am i ready ?.. not sure, but as long as we have fun i will be happy. :rolleyes: .. Good luck!!! Peebs definately had fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordacollies4me Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 sounds like he had a great time.... i have entered my youngest in her first trial tomorrow night, is she ready? i hope so.. am i ready ?.. not sure, but as long as we have fun i will be happy. .. Good luck!!! Peebs definately had fun well i chickened out, its been raining here most of the day, and is still going tonight, had to go to a meeting this morning, so decided i would wait for the next comp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 well i chickened out, its been raining here most of the day, and is still going tonight, had to go to a meeting this morning, so decided i would wait for the next comp... Good luck for next time! How long will you have to wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 BMP, you and Peebs did great!!! Trust me there are far more tragic first runs than yours Peebs looked to be having a great time, even if he did want to find 'Dad' Hope we see you in the ring again next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordacollies4me Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 well i chickened out, its been raining here most of the day, and is still going tonight, had to go to a meeting this morning, so decided i would wait for the next comp... Good luck for next time! How long will you have to wait? not long am going to a new years ADAA trial held in bundaberg, will be running all three dogs, i have taken a week off work afterwards i think i will need it LOL... at least it will give me a bit of extra time for training... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 well i chickened out, its been raining here most of the day, and is still going tonight, had to go to a meeting this morning, so decided i would wait for the next comp... Good luck for next time! How long will you have to wait? not long am going to a new years ADAA trial held in bundaberg, will be running all three dogs, i have taken a week off work afterwards i think i will need it LOL... at least it will give me a bit of extra time for training... I've been told the NYE trial is a heap of fun...take lots of drinkies. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordacollies4me Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 well i chickened out, its been raining here most of the day, and is still going tonight, had to go to a meeting this morning, so decided i would wait for the next comp... Good luck for next time! How long will you have to wait? not long am going to a new years ADAA trial held in bundaberg, will be running all three dogs, i have taken a week off work afterwards i think i will need it LOL... at least it will give me a bit of extra time for training... I've been told the NYE trial is a heap of fun...take lots of drinkies. Mel. certainly is have been for the last two years definetly a trial to attend, for a fun weekend away... nice and relaxed during the days and we compete at night- due to the heat- although its not too bad... am planning on camping for a few days before hand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Trust me there are far more tragic first runs than yours Do tell!!! We'll definately be back. I had fun and so did Peebs. I just need to educate 'Dad' on what not to do at a trial :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I saw your run - it wasnt that bad! He looked like he was having so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westielover Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Aahhhhh BMP - you make me laugh. There's always a funny story to tell whenever you post. Glad you and Peebs had fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Teehee - I feel your pain BMP. I gave my crazy boy Fergus a run in Novice Jumping on Saturday - I know he wasn't ready, but hey - last trial of the year ..... . Feral would be the best way to describe him - I didn't get a chance to get enough of the steam out of him before the run. He did the first two jumps, then got sucked straight into an off-course tunnel, and then did zoomies around four or five jumps a couple of times, including jumping the spread backwards (and cleanly!). I finally stopped him and got him to start listening - and then he was quite good, if a bit over-enthusiastic, and finished nicely - except that he turned back before the final jump - the broad - he did it though, and then waited for me to put his lead on before going out of the ring. I know what I have to work on over the summer now - but it was worth doing - apart from providing a comedy turn for the other triallers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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