Jet and Jade report

Jet and Jade are doing great in their training progress. Jet is owned by Jamie G. in Nevada and Jade is owned by Nancy O in PA. Both are well advanced in their training.

Nancy sent a glowing report of Jade and updated her blog to reflect that. I am drooling on how well Jade is doing. She has nice, deep outruns - about 120 yards and coming in square. She has her going on a nice drive too. Jade is her Nursery prospect for 2010. She also had her at a Norm Close clinic and he liked her too.

Check out Jade's videos and prioress at: WindyHollow

Jet is in the desert of Nevada. Far away from the marshland she grew up in!! Jamie has her working well too. Jet is starting to settle down and starting to drive. She still is a pistol.

Here is her home: SmokingJ

Imp Teg (Peg) was the dam. She is an awesome driver and wide outrunner. She is from the excellent lines. She ran in Nurseries and did well before she was imported by Merion Jones. She is a slick coated tri colored bitch with a huge heart.

Alta-Pete Teddy (Tait) is the sire. He is the son of Scott Glen's Cub who placed third in the Finals a few years ago. Tait ran in sheep and cow dog trials. At present, he is one of the top ranked cowdogs in the USBCHA. He is one tough dog. He is a slick coated tri colored male.

Both parents are dogs that will not give up, tons of stock sense and tough to boot. I look forward to seeing Jade and Jet grow up and do their handler proud.

25 Hero Dogs

Twenty Five Great Stories about hero dogs. This is amazing!!

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Pasture buddies

Sometimes you get the oddest pasture buddies.


One of the Clun Forest ram decided he loved Emma, the Arabian.


He followed her everywhere. She would slow down and wait for him too.

Never far from each other they were best pasture buddies. They ate from the same feeder and would hang out with each other all the time.

Until the ram went to visit the ewes. Then Emma was dropped like a hot potato!!

Poor Emma. She was heartbroken.

Loin of Lamb Chops with a Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

4 loin of lamb chops 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
2 Tb olive oil
2 - 3 minced and peeled shallots
1 - 1 1/2 Tb tomato paste
3/4 cup red wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 - 2 Ts fresh minced thyme and rosemary
1 Tb balsamic vinegar
2 Tb unsalted butter
Dash of Kosher salt and black pepper


Directions:

1. Pat the lamb chops dry. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

2. Heat 1 Tb of olive oil over medium-high heat until melted. Use a heavy cast iron pan.

3. Put the 4 loin lamb chops in the pan and cook until browned and medium-rare.

4. Remove the chops place on plate and cover with tin foil.

5. In the pan, add the other 1 Tb of olive oil and cook the shallots.

6. Add the tomato paste and stir until it begins to brown. About 1 minute or less and then add the wine, thyme, rosemary and chicken broth. Cook for a few more minutes until it is thickened.

7. Add the vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes.

8. Remove from stove top and add the butter and whisk. Add the salt and pepper. Drizzle on the chops and serve.

Serves two.

A little Goosing

We have three geese. Mama Goose is nesting in a dog igloo. The other two that wander about and help guard the pasture. They are her babies from two years ago. They are quite friendly but like to protect their area. The other day I decided to work the geese. Tess, with Nan as backup, was sent on a come-bye. Do notice, yet once again, Nan is on the other side of Tess and a step or two behind. Nan does not believe in working chickens, ducks, turkeys or geese. Tess fetching the geese. Nan is barking in Tess's ear!!

Now here is Tess doing a very calm walk-up to the geese. Very quiet and smooth.

The geese try to scare her by advancing and flapping their wings. Again, see that Nan is behind Tess. Such a good back-up.

One goose reaches forward and tries to attack her. Nan swings to one side and Tess pushed straight on and doesn't give ground.

Ok, the goose doesn't stop and grabs her nose. SO WRONG!! BAD IDEA!! Tess lets the goose knows she is very displeased. The goose back pedals very quickly. Nan is staying out of goose pecking range.