Robin
Robin is the head honcho around the ranch!
She has been trialing for many years, her first win being in 1990 with her dog, "Tonka." She has been selected to be a member of the US team to compete in the World Championship Train in Ireland in 2005. Her dog "Pat" won High Score American Dog! A few more of her accomplishments include:
-World Stockdog Champion and Reserve World Stockdog Trail 1991
-Six consecutive time BCSA National Specialty Champion. High Score, High in Trial, and High Reserve High in Trial 2000-2003, 2004 (judge), and 2005
-Qualifying for USBCHA Nationals 1995-2005, placing in the Top 50 5 times and the Top 20 twice
-Arizona State Champion 1998 with "Blaze"
-7 Consecutive years as New Mexico State Champion 1999-2005
-Soldier Hollow Reserve Champion Finals 2003, winning High Score of the week
-Five time BCSA National Specialty Champion High Score, High in Trial and High Reserve High in Trial 2000-2002, 2004
-Texas State Champion 2005
-West Texas Dog of the Year Open 2005, Pro-Novice 2005
-Top Dog of the Year California, Top Team of the Year Open and Pro-Novice 1990-1995
-Multiple dogs earning HCs, WITCHs, and HTCHs
And that's just to name a few!! This woman truly knows her stuff!! Robin is also licensed to judge USBCHA, AKC, and AHBA herding trials
““A very knowledgeable and fun instructor. For myself who knew nothing about herding, she broke all the skills down so it was easier to understand. With my two dogs who have very different personalities, Robin’s skills and techniques helped me understand and appreciate herding all together. It is a great sport and with Robins help I will be ready to compete.””
““I am so thankful to have found Robin as an instructor. She is an excellent teacher. She gives undivided attention to me and my dog Molly, and she is able to convey her knowledge in a patient and effective manner. Molly and I both have made incredible progress since starting to train with her. I was looking for a trainer who would take a personal interest in us, support and advise us during trials, celebrate the wins, and learn from the losses. I have found all of that, and more with Robin. She is wonderful!”
““Through herding, Robin is committed to help strengthen the bond between you and your dog and to help you grow as partners. Whether you just want to herd for fun or you’re preparing your dog to enter (and win) herding trials, Robin is the best in the area by far. She is not only interested in teaching you the art of herding, she loves watching her students succeed.””