When we arrived at the venue, it was still pouring down rain, and there were many paddles in the Agility rings. Especially one of the two rings was just like a swamp! But, when the judging started, the rain had stopped.
Our first run, Jumpers C2, was in the ring like a swamp. Because of the bad condition, the bars were lowered a little. I was worried that Cinnamon might not run at all, as she doesn't like getting wet. But, to my relief, she started quite well. However, after going through a tunnel, she missed a jump and started sniffing the ground. I thought 'Oh my gosh, she started it again!' But, after wandering around for a while, she hunched her back and did Poo!! I couldn't believe my eyes!! She had done poo already at home first thing in the morning. So, it was her second poo on the day! Of course we got disqualified for it.
Good start!
Oh my gosh!!
At our second run, Jumpers C1, we did very well. When we finished, I thought 'Yay, we completed the course with only one fault!' But, it turned out to be untrue. I, not Cinnamon, had missed a jump without knowing it!! And again we got disqualified. But, let me excuse about my mistake!! I had missed the course walk (At Agility competitions we are given time to walk the course before the judging starts), as I was busy helping picking up fallen jump bars then.
Silly handler!!
Our third run was Jumpers Pairs Relay C, for which we paired with our classmates, Buffy the Miniature Schnauzer and her human. The result was another disqualification. Never mind...
Then we had the last run, Jumpers C3. This time we finally completed the course, with two faults officially (It must've been the Judge's mistake. There was only one refusal as far as I know!!). I am still happy with the result, considering the condition of the ground.
Honey, thank you for asking about the Pairs Relay in your comment.
In this type of competition, one of the pair runs after the other one finishes its run. And the two dogs run different courses which partially overwrap each other. These are photos of us finishing the first half and our partners just starting.
Also, here you can see how bad the ground condition was!!
Oh Cinnamon,
ReplyDeleteI thought you were really good to run at all on that horrible boggy wet ground!! I would not have done well at all - I hate even WALKING on wet ground!
So I think considering the conditions, you did great! Actually, I also woke up on Saturday and saw the terrible rain & wind (it was like a typhoon!) and I thought of you and felt sorry for you!
How interesting about the Pairs Run...do you run together at the same time or one after each other? How cute you must have looked with the Mini-Schnauzer! Do you have a picture?
I guess it was all good practice, though, especially in difficult conditions. I thought you looked fantastic in the last video - so fast and confident! (And I agree, I could only see 1 time when you had a little problem with one jump - why did the judge say 2 faults??)
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
I also did see only one mistake on the last course. There might been touch mistake (we get here a mistake if we touch dog on the track). But I have to agree with Honey, Great track for you two.
ReplyDeleteI only saw one fault in that run too. Where was the other one?
ReplyDeleteI really love reading your posts about trials because I hope to be doing what you're doing in the not-so-distant future. Cinnamon looks great, especially given the nasty conditions. And the most important thing is that you're having fun!
That run looked great! Like everyone else has said I only saw one fault. I think that judge blinked and imagined something LOL! Too bad about missing out on the walk through. Oh well, its all good practice regardless. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Poop emergency! EEE!
ReplyDeleteHey, good job with the jumps. Those jump runs are not as easy as they look. We have a hard time with three in a row, especially if they are far apart. You showed excellent control.
Mango Momma
Hey Cinnamon- thanks for explaining about the Pairs Relay - what an interesting idea!
ReplyDeleteAnd gosh - that picture of the wet ground looked awful! It's like Under-Water Agility!!! :-)
Great work, Cinnamon!! Hey, what's wrong with a poo break on the course? Why were you disqualified?? Not Fair!!!
ReplyDeleteMomo & Pinot