Great weekend at a stock trial (Working ASC of Georgia).  My favorite trials are at peoples farms and ranches.  Tony and Donna have a lovely place, with very workable stock.

We arrived early (Thursday afternoon) so that I would have a chance to work the stock, particularly cows.  I like to give my dogs every chance for success, and we do not see cattle very often. Both young dogs (Rio and Dari) need more exposure, and confidence.  Tony was nice enough to let Tommy and me help in the pens pushing cattle out.  More mileage and work experience. Unfortunately Tommy got himself in the wrong place and got run over.  Will have to work through that.

Trial was successful for many people.  Saw lots of good runs (or runs with good parts).  My dogs certainly had their share of successes.

The highlight of the weekend for me was helping Tony on Sunday morning.  As I was not trialling, Tommy could help.  He got to gather the cattle. It was quite picturesque first thing in the morning with the fog on the hill.  Each time we did that he was more understanding of the task.  From one pasture, and then the next group from another.