Rigrunner Siberian Huskies

Bournemouth

// August 10th, 2009 // Comments Off // Showing

For the second Monday in a row we had a wet day out at a Champ Show as the annual trip to Bournemouth took place.  I had only entered Indy & Julie Baldwin had an entry of  68 for her second appointment.  We got a third in PG, although Julie and I were nearly crying with laughter at our abysmal attempt at handling between us, matched only in entertainment value by the most appalling display of bad ring etiquette, from a relative newcomer to showing, that I have possibly ever experienced – ho hum.

Best part of the Show was buying fab puppy toys, which will no doubt make an appearance in future puppy pictures – pups are now three weeks old and their latest pinups are available via the flickr link on the site

Paignton

// August 6th, 2009 // Comments Off // Showing

Paignton has moved both venue and date, hmm, obviously the lovely sunny weather – it is August – wasn’t booked, and seemingly the excellent ice-cream vans that used to do ice-creams with a scoop of clotted cream on top don’t frequent the new venue.

Charlie drove down with me and it was great to hear more about his time in Finland and his thousands of miles on snow, how lucky was he to get to do that, and what a great person he is growing into.

The show saw Nigel Richards giving his first set of CC’s and even though I’d told him all week it was possible, it was lovely to see Paul make up Rupert – wooohooo – we done to you both and to Debi for breeding her first Champion, roll on Ch Winterdance Jasper Carrott at Nashanessen being KC confirmed.

Indy was shown by Paul and I was pleased with her 3rd in Post Grad. Sophie then hit paydirt  as well with the bitch CC – handled as usual by Krys, so lady luck was obviously sprinkling dust around on Sunday night. Well done to all the winners.

Off we trooped (in the rain) to the bar to celebrate a with Laurent Perrier Rose and home made cake, Rupert just kept looking surprised on being kissed and patted.  Kirk & Kath, Sharion & Martin, and a number of Malamute mates joined us and we also commiserated with Anne who had just missed out on making up Harley – damn stupid single CC’s – his time WILL come

Luckily the drive home only took 3 hours so then it was time to remeet the rapidly growing pups

South Wales

// July 11th, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Last year South Wales moved to Usk and this was the first year I had attended the new show ground. Well the ring was HUGE and Mrs McRae really chose to make good long use of all that space – just wait until she is moaning next time we run round the ring together, I’ll remind her of her cruelty! That is however about the only thing going for the show. The layout was so spread out that the venue looked barren all day and no one seemed to be visiting th trade stands. Really they could use the space to do the same as Border Union & allow the cars to park behind the appropriate benching tents.

Ozzy took his 5th Post Graduate win in a row – he really is a special boy – and Juno, along with just about everyone else, was in the largest class of the day. She made the first cut, then the second, but was not placed. Patsy made cut and Toni – out in just very skimpy underwear – took 3rd in Open.

Blackpool

// June 27th, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Having spent all day Saturday closeted in a Committee meeting, whilst the weather raged outside I really was in two minds about the long trek to Blackpool. I should have listened to my inner self! A fast three hour trip up, led to a muddy field & benching are…great with the two whites, and a wind that blew constantly in one direction, making you feel like you wanted to lean like the trees on an exposed hill eventually do.

Last year we had a heaven sent ring, this year it was just adequate, however as the Judge kept movement to a minimum, an interesting concept in a working breed, I don’t know that the ring size mattered.

Ozzie won his 4th Post Graduate on the trot, and my three all walked.

The journey home as ever took hours & hours, the only bright point was that I hadn’t wasted time washing anyone.

SHCGB Northern Open Show

// June 20th, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Following a yummy cooked breakfast, at a negotiated early time, we popped down the motorway to Carlisle to a new venue for this Show at Carlisle Race Course. The Show was well laid out with possibly the biggest dog ring in the world….a nightmare when the Judge keeps on sending you round!

Bitches were being judged by Sherrie Unwin with Krys ably assisting on the Stewarding front.

Juno set the tone by winning Special Yearling. Before we got in the ring again Jaqui Forde did her lunchtime stint on the Working Stakes. I handled Patsy & Keith had a very happy Toni, we got 2nd & 4th respectivley. Back to the main Show and Patsy got a 2nd in Mid Limit, Toni won Open & Em got a 2nd in Veteran. Keith got to handle Juno in the challenge and it was really nice to watch her for a change, she really is a super mover. However it was Toni’s day and for the first time ever we won Best Bitch at a Club Open Show.

Sadly we missed out on BIS & RBIS to two Huskidoo brothers – well done Snafu & Fyr – but the BOS trophy presently has pride of place in the living room.

To complete the day Em got a 2nd in Brood & Juno won the Welfare Special Open Stakes under the dog Judge Peter Steffans.

Apart from a quick rain shower we had a nice cool to warm day and the hour after the Show was spent chatting by the vans. We then popped back up to the Metal Bridge Inn in time to watch the American Grand Prix – very exciting – have a lovely fish supper, walk the girls only to realise that the Cows were on the path, have a few more drinks and then a text from Guy to say they’d been low loaded home AGAIN!

Bath Show

// May 31st, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Bath gloried in lovely Sunshine for once, with a huge ring and no need to spend ages getting the mud off the dogs! I only took Juno, and she was unplaced, however Ozzy flew the flag for Rigrunner, winning a large Post Graduate class

Alaskan Malamute Club Show

// May 23rd, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

On Saturday I Stewarded for the AMCUK Open Show, celebrating the 40th year of the Club. The Judge was Shilon Bedford of the Black Ice Alaskan Malamute kennel in America. http://www.blackicedogsledding.com/ She is a lovely Lady, and she really enjoyed her day, attracting the highest entry they have ever had for the Club Show.

The entry was as ever varied and it was still surprising to see who was missing from the entry list. Temperament had its moments and I nearly got caught in the crossfire between male Mals a number of times….give me Sibes anyday. But I really liked the 4 principle winners and the sweet Best Puppy too.

Stud dog saw 4 ‘families’ filling the ring, quite amazing, only outdone by Brood which saw 7 Mothers and their kids….that really filled all the space available.

Sadly I couldn’t return on the Sunday when all day was given over to seminars by the Bedfords.

AMCUK http://www.malamute47.freeserve.co.uk/

SKC

// May 21st, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Last weekend saw a quick shift up the motorway with 4 dogs to show at SKC. This year the Sibes were on a Friday as the Show had moved to three days. The day seemed to lack something, don’t know if the Friday entry was down (Sibes certainly had a normal size entry) but on Saturday the normal SKC buzz was back.

Juno placed 2nd in Special Yearling, Patsy, as uncontrollable as ever got a 2nd in Limit, behind the RCC winner – well done Georgie & Topaz – and Toni got a 5th in Open. Patsy’s claim this time was to want to be playing hand clapping games with Kayleigh Shaw who was being aided and abetted by Ann Shaw (who really should know better at her age lol).

Bel managed a 4th in Open being handled by Stuart, she was a tad over excited to be at a Show again amongst lots of black & whites instead of surrounded by pointy huskies.

Another rapid journey home and it was lovely to have Sunday with nothing to do

Birmingham Champ Show

// May 9th, 2004 // Comments Off // Showing

Had a nice day out at Birmingham today under John Carter. Juno, in her last Junior class managed a credible third…especially good as the Judge likes greys! So she has now qualified for Crufts. Toni got a 4th in Open.

The Show seems to be settling in at Stafford, but we still seemed to be benched as far as possible from our rings, passing a number of other breeds to get from one to the other!