leopuppy04 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 This weekend was our second ever Most Versatile Australian Shepherd competition in Victoria.In order for your dog to compete in this event, they must compete in conformation (against the standard, so eligible even if desexed), herding obedience and/or agility over the two days, and in order to qualify for the MVA they require two passes in AT LEAST two disciplines (with agility and jumping counting as the same discipline). Any additional passes gained in the same discipline (eg: 2 passes in herding, 2 passes in obedience or 2 passes in agility/jumping) just counts as 'extra points' toward your score (I think 5-10 pts). Naturally the higher levels are more difficult to gain a pass in, and this is highlighted in the averaging of the scores, where your higher levels will gain a higher aggregate score. There were 5 dogs entered in total - S &D Brimacombe - Ch Rozate Red Storm Rising PT K Canavan and K Dourley - Gr Ch rozate The Serpents Lair CCD LP - Ellagant Full O Mischief CDX ADX JDX SPD HT Dova - Rozate Dare to Dream CD HSAs LP - Ch Ellagant Full of Antics CD AD JDX HT It was very difficult conditions thanks to the lovely weather (read: pouring with rain all weekend!) we had for the event. Needless to say on the Saturday afternoon, the conditions so bad that we had to move the obedience from outside to inside! Most of our dogs had never worked inside on these grounds before, much less with rain pelting down, so full credit goes to Keeper (Kerrie and Kate's boy) who pulled off a lovely novice pass (193) and HIT for the day! It really was such difficult conditions, as my two so clearly pointed out yesterday!! My two who had NEVER worked inside before unfortunately didn't gain a pass. Kinta had a bout of bad luck seeings as the same grounds (inside no less, so really visible!) had been used as a show ring ALL day on Saturday and therefore when she went to retrieve the d/b over the jump, found some bait on the floor and got distracted. Being the only mistake she made, I was devastated Leo gave me a reasonably good UD round, especially considering the conditions but missed my first signal to the box (you could barely hear yourself think thanks to all the rain!) and did a p oo while doing the scent discrim as he REFUSED to toilet in the rain (no matter how many times I took him out!) . How embarassment!! The rest of his work was great and he found his seekback by actually scenting it and not just looking at it on the concrete Herding this morning was completed in the rain - Everyone did so well and it's just lovely to see our dogs doing what they were bred to do! My two picked up a pass at the herding test level, although I don't think it can be called 'neat' haha! Agility thank goodness was still able to go ahead seeing as even with all that rain the grounds were still suitable, and thankfully the rain held off until the completion of our agility events. We were off to a flying start with 3 passes in the first 3 runs of the day, and a few more to follow! I am pleased to say that Leo picked up two passes here - one in Masters Agility and one in Masters jumping. All in all - two dogs qualified for the MVA (needing 2 passes in at least 2 different disciplines to qualify), although this certainly shouldn't discount from all the hard work the other dogs and their handlers put in with their dogs just to get to this level Runner up MVA was: Kate and Kerrie's Gr Ch Rozate The Serpents Lair CCD - only further credit that he is not just a pretty face ;-)! MVA for 2010 was my own Leo - Ellagant Full O Mischief CDX ADX JDX SPD HT! I couldn't be more proud of him, or surprised as I thought after he blew the obedience on Sunday we were out of the running (albeit it was UD!). As for Kinta - well she worked her little guts out and I fell in the ring in her MJ course, but alas she was a one fault wonder all weekend I guess she wanted to let her big brother take home the glory for a change I can't tell you how PROUD I am of my boy! If there was one prestigious event I wanted to win, this would be it, seeing as I love competing in each and every one of these events, so I'm just so proud we were able to do it ALL in one weekend!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 woo hoo!!!! well done LP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 What a great feeling having dogs that can compete in 4 disciplines - a real credit to you Leopuppy and the icing on the cake was Leo's win. Enjoy the ride its a great feeling...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Teriffic work Leo (and Kinta!) You should be deservedly proud LP I would have given you 10 points for just getting out of bed in this weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 What a fantastic achievement! Well done to you, Leo and Kinta. It's a great event for the club to run too, it shows how highly they value all the qualities of the breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kallistar Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well Done LP on your win in the MVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congratulations LP - that is an awesome brag Maintaining the versatility in the working breeds is so important IMO. It would be fantastic to see the numbers increase over time in this competition. I want to donate something along those lines for the next BC Nationals (in honour of my Piper who qualified and placed in obedience, agility and herding at our first nationals) and would love to know how it was scored/judged as that is the bit I keep getting stuck on. I have had several ideas but can not work out a fair system. Who would be the best person for me to contact for some help with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congratulations LP - that is an awesome brag Maintaining the versatility in the working breeds is so important IMO. It would be fantastic to see the numbers increase over time in this competition. I want to donate something along those lines for the next BC Nationals (in honour of my Piper who qualified and placed in obedience, agility and herding at our first nationals) and would love to know how it was scored/judged as that is the bit I keep getting stuck on. I have had several ideas but can not work out a fair system. Who would be the best person for me to contact for some help with this? thanks everyone for the congrats. I am just absolutely chuffed. Like you said Ptolomy, it's just lovely to have a dog that is ready and willing to do whatever you ask of them (except toileting in the rain!). I was on a high enough with Leo's UD round as I actually didn't think he would work at all inside, and yet, he probably gave me, accidents aside, one of the better rounds he could have. I feel he is getting closer and closer to 'getting' that UD and really settling into his work. Piper - contact our club president or alternatively PM me the details and I 'll get the right person to get into contact with you. We are constantly changing the rules after each event is run as we always think of better/ fairer ways to run this. But yes, this is why the 'title' means SO much to me, because maintaining the versatility and natural instinct of the dog is so important. I just unfortunately don't have much time to devote to herding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 That IS a HUGE brag :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Teriffic work Leo (and Kinta!) You should be deservedly proud LP I would have given you 10 points for just getting out of bed in this weather Oh isn't the weather just awful!!! You should see KCC park - the carpark infront of the office is knee deep in water - we can't drive the cars through! And the paddocks were we did the herding - I think the handlers needed a row boat Yet the front lawns were reasonably dry considering!!!!! How good is that!! Lucky me -I came home to a 5mth old pup and 18mth old partner in crime just COVERED from head to to in black MUD!!! What does that make them? Most Disgustingly Dirty Aussie?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathq Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well done LP, Fantastic to see versatility being valued! There should be more of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Brilliant stuff!!!! Huge congratulations!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Big congrats LP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congrats LP on both Leo and Kinta's performances over the weekend - nice to see them perform so well in a wide variety of disciplines. Well done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 A huge well done to you and Leo LP - what an awesome result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 A huge congratulations on such a brilliant achievement It was fantastic to see you guys in action today. And any professional baseball player would have been very proud of your slide in the ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hmmmm LP isn't that the second time you have ended up on your backside whilst running Kinta this year - has she put in a request for a new handler yet . Sorry couldn't resist. Well done again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Wow, what a cool competition! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Piper - contact our club president or alternatively PM me the details and I 'll get the right person to get into contact with you. We are constantly changing the rules after each event is run as we always think of better/ fairer ways to run this. But yes, this is why the 'title' means SO much to me, because maintaining the versatility and natural instinct of the dog is so important. I just unfortunately don't have much time to devote to herding Thanks LP, I will get in touch with the club. I forgot to say extra big congrats given the conditions you had to do it in. Sounds like just staying on your feet was enough of a test let alone getting around a whole masters course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congratulations leopuppy and Leo!!! I am a great supporter of versatility in dogs, expeically when it includes what they were bred to do!! Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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