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2011 is here and we are all stir crazy. This years trial season  and horse show season is about to begin. I am excited and ready for spring as I am sure you are also! Some of the upcoming events I will be attending in spring is the Blueridge trail in Winchester Va and the Tag Trial in May and August. We will also be putting on some great clinics and another Fall for Horses with the  West Virginia Equine Association. Hope to see you there!

This is a great site and a fun trial coming up in September! I will be there all day Saturday and Sunday! Hope to see you I might have a beagle or 2 with! Come by and say hi!

On September 7th - 9th, I will be at A Click Above Training Center in Leesburg, VA. If interested in an appointment now or in any upcoming months contact Judy Katzwinkel at A Click Above.

What a great group of people who put on an awesome trial. Hope to See you next year for Tag! I will be at A Click Above Training Center, on the week of May 4th through 5th and then will be attending Tag that weekend also .  Take a look at some of our satisfied canines in the photo gallery. Hope to see you there!

Another cold wet and windy day but still a success! We will be doing again this year but moved it up a month hoping for better weather! Go to the photo gallery for pics!

So we are moving 2011 up to hope for better weather. The dates will be out shortly so keep checking back. This is the 3rd year we are doing this and it gets better each time!

On july 11 and 12 I attended the LART certification put on by Days End Farm of Maryland and the West Virginia Equine Assoc. We had first responders from as far as Tennessee and Texas come along with the WV Dept of Ag and horse people from all over. There were 32 total for the class along with a few auditors. We learned about 5 different slings and how to apply and make one in an emergency situation amongst  more practical and educational information.  The WVEA plans on putting another one together next year, we had a great turnout and were thanked all around for putting on something so beneficial. Education and fun came together to help horses and man alike. I will post when the next dates are available.  Go to the Gallery to see some more great photos!

September 4th through 7th at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena 2 clubs from the area are coming together for a 4 day agility trial. I will be there for the duration and look forward to seeing you along with the other great vendors!

Three of my students who have never shown came to the Moundsville County Fairgrounds Horse Show and did wonderfully. Riannon age 5  entered the Lead Line, very displeased that someone actually had to hold on to her. She was barely able to contain herself when the judge came down the line and ask her to back. Rhiannon and Dakota were backing before he could get the words out. In the end she came in second in a class of 16. Great Job guys!

Stephanie age 14 went in 4 walk trott classes total with Dakota. She entered Open, Equitation, 12 and up.  She came away with a first, 2 seconds and a,fourth. Wonderful job, next time you will see her in the walk/trott/canter classes and soon schooling jumps.

Travis age 9 took his horse Curly into 4 walk trott classes also. He was in the 12 and under division and did great also. He got 3 2nds a 3rd and a fifth. These kids are improving all the time look for them in the future. Everyone did awesome!

 ”It has been my privilege to have been acquainted with Kim for more than a year.  I met Kim at an AKC Agility Trial in West Virginia where she was offering canine massage to the agility competitors.  As the owner of an 9-year Cardigan Corgi, I am always interested in providing my Corgi the best canine care possible.  Lucy, my Cardigan, is still a an avid agility competitor in spite of considerable arthritis in both shoulders, elbows, and hips.  I have taken Lucy to numerous canine massage therapists, and I was immediately impressed with both Kim’s professional and personal skills.  She seems to have what I call the “Magic Touch” when working on a pup–Lucy’s energy level is always accelerated after a visit with Kim; she seems to return to puppy mode.  When I seem Kim at a agility trial or at her monthly visits to our area, I know that it will always be both fun and successful for my pups.  In addition to seeing my Cardigan on a regular basis, Kim now sees both of the my young Border Collies regularly.  I consider her preventative care with all of my dogs a must for both agility competitions, but a must for their quality of life.”     Kim, have a wonderful Thanksgiving–can’t wait to see you next week.  My pups need you!   Please give my best to your family,     Judy and Her Happy Herd

I will be at the Lynn Palm Clinic on Saturday, May 3rd.

Beginning Wednesday late afternoon I will be at A Click Above Training center until Friday mid afternoon providing professional canine sports massage therapy.