Robben Island 12th, Port Elizabeth 13th, Update 14th

Thursday 12th

Lucy and I went to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years as a prisoner. I have some of Lucy's pictures to tell the story below of our day.

Port Elizabeth Friday 13th

Above - Course plan from morning

Above - Exercise plan 1


On Friday (coincidentally the 13th!) i was starting up and early with a flight to PE leaving CapeTown at 6.30am! We had training with many of the group who came last year, when I was in PE for a weekend. I was only there for a day this time, but we still got plenty done,


We looked at: Contacts, Drive, Send on and Discrimination, Rear Crosses, Front crosses, Weave Independance and send on.

The whole day was a success and (as seen above) we did many exercises. Ive placed two here but I know many people copied them at the venue so haven't put all. I was then taken for some food before flying back to Cape Town in the evening.

Saturday 14th

Today I went for a 12k run with James. We got up at 6am, ran from 6.30am - 9.15am.. and then had a fried breakfast. Very good it was too. We then had some chill time and headed out in the afternoon wine tasting...

Now it is 10pm I am finally sober enough to write my blog!

Tomorrow we have another action packed day, the last in Cape Town, before we head to Jo'burg Monday.

Lucys Blog for more pictures - www.lucyosborne.blogspot.com

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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

www.leegibsontraining.com for my workshop DVD

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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