Judging Seminar Course Plan and Beginner Group Exercise from Weds 11th

Below is the course used for the Judging Seminar.

Beginners seminar - exercise plan

Rear Cross Video from FCI 2011

Tonight I have been teaching some private lessons and some beginner groups. We were based in Western Cape, which meant a 30 min drive up the coast. It was rather windy where we were but Cape Town its self is somewhat windy all the time!

I conducted a judges seminar in the evening time, this looked at course design and also practical aspects of judging. Notes will be emailed out.

Hope everyone is well.

Lee

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Tuesday 10th - Pictures from the crazy circus!

This guy I called chair man... the worlds slowest and most challanged super hero!

This man/women/being was loving my aftershave... wanted to get pretty close!

We had a superday Tuesday. It was a day off. During the daytime we went to the beach in Camps Bay, and also did a city site seeing tour which went through the heart of Cape Town, District 6 and up to Table Mountain, and then back to Cape Point and the stadium. I have some pictures but have just loaded one of Lucy and myself at Camps bay (see below) as its now lunch time and im hungary!

Today (Wednesday we are training in Western Cape and I have a judges seminar later on after the classes and lessons are finished.

Hope alls well.

Lee

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www.lucyosborne.blogspot.com for Lucys Training blog which has more writing than mine today!

Exercise Plans from Monday 9th - Beginners Seminar 2 Cape Town

Here are two of my plans from this afternoons seminars. These drills are for grade 1 and beginner dogs, they are fun to do and help with learning front cross skills and building a decent wait.

I enjoy teaching the beginner groups as it is always good to see how they can take the information I give them and apply it to learning new skills and techniques. Today's focused on front crosses and drive/acceleration. The groups did very well. Before the seminars we went into Cape Town and looked at the gardens and also some tourist shops. The people selling the stuff must think we are all English idiots, I was offered a special "Monday Price" at one of the stalls. Glad I didn't go on a weekend then!

Tomorrow is a day off! Lucy and I will do some tourist things and take a nice meal out in the evening.

I avoided getting burnt today, its been cloudy for most of it! Hope everyone is well back home. Lee

Check Lucys Blog at - www.lucyosborne.blogspot.com

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Course plan and pictures from practice show: January 8th

Today we ran a "mock" show. I choose and judged a course, and together Lucy and myself went through the course.

I took the perspective of the Judge. Why I have designed it as I have, what I am testing etc. Lucy tool the view of the competitor, whats the quickest line, how to keep forward drive and on course etc.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we had great feedback. It was good to see everyone working so hard too, even in 33 plus sometimes!

Below is the course plan! Please download for refeerence:

After the show Lucy and I spend some time messing about in the pool, and then headed to a "Plush" concert in Kirstenbosh. Lots of nice people and food. We also had some great wine too. Its been another great day. Speak soon!

Please visit Lucy's training blog - http://lucyosborne.blogspot.com/ for some of her thoughts so far!

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7th January Cape Town Update & Pictures

Today we were in Stellenbosh, a couple of private lessons followed by a general beginners class for me, and a advanced class for Lucy. It was so hot. As you can see by the pictures, the sun was up all the time. About 33 degrees, maybe even more at times.

We had lunch and then met the Cheetahs. Its amazing to see them up close, and also support such a great organisation which helps protect them.

I am going to get an early night tonight. A mock show and judging tomorrow.

Lee

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Advanced handling seminar Cape Town

Plans for this evenings exercises.

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Here in South Africa

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick long into my blog to let everyone know that I have safely landed in South Africa. We arrived yesterday lunch time after a 11 hour flight from Paris and London. the flight was somewhat bumpy but I managed to sleep a lot of the way. Lucy Osborne (also training with me on this trip) managed to sleep practically the whole time!

It is plus 28 degrees here at the moment.

Yesterday we went for a walk on the beach and generally relaxed. It was great to see Kath and James again and we already feel at home.

Today has been a mixture of private lessons and classes. We will post back later, hopefully with some pictures and maybe a course plan or two.

Now its back into the sun.

Lee