Merry Christmas

We are in the middle of the busiest part of the year and despite the heat and dust the dogs are all going really well, showing that Kelpie grit and stamina we all know and love.

As I write Jamie is setting up our new sheep yards which we will use for our own sheep but more importantly as part of our training program. We have a full set up with Race and Draft right next door to paddocks large enough to practice all the elements that make a true all-round type.

Our focus next year will be to host more training days. We had hoped to put one together before the end of the year but the heat and holiday silly season got the better of us. But now we have the facilities, we are putting together a more comprehensive program that will suit all levels of ability and hopefully have them more regularly throughout the year. Luckily for us, Canowindra is a great location with plenty of accommodation and dining options so it is a good excuse for a weekend away in the country.

The last of our pups leaves us next week, off to a great family in Queensland. The dogs have gone far and wide this year with a lot of interest from overseas and from all states here at home. Dogtainers have looked after us really well and we would like to thank them for all their help along with Dogmovers and our local stock carriers.

Last but not least a big thank you to Barbara and everyone at the Working Kelpie Council, they have been supportive as always and are tireless volunteers with a huge job they undertake without complaint. How they keep track of all the registrations is a huge feat.

My New Years Resolution is to update the website more often, take more photos and video, nag Jamie for more training days and learn to work a dog myself.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support throughout 2009 and a drought free 2010!

Jamie, Kate and the Kelpies