GSD Junior Rally Day 2010 - 9th October - Page 2

Full marks to all those concerned for the 2010 Junior Rally. The Organisation as usual was well planned by Shirley Hutchinson and a big thank you to all those that helped with the training and instruction of all these youngsters. This year tracking was included for the first time .Other training included Handling for conformation,Agility,obedience and training on how to judge the German Shepherd. From talking to other trainers the standard was very high and follows on from the previous years . The improvement seen in those who came to the first rally and those who attend the Junior classes when held at our shows throughout the UK is now showing through. In my Handling class for the older group the standard was excellent and when attending shows should any one of these Juniors be available to handle I would give them a chance . I keep hearing of the lack of Handlers so hopefully if we use these very able enthusiast things could change. A big thankyou to all the parents and grandparents,without these dedicated supporters making sure the Juniors can get to the Rally and all the shows none of this would be possible.
We really enjoyed our day ,
John and Gill Ward

No lack of enthusiasm, three years in to the rally now - and its still being enjoyed.   Shirley really puts her whole into this event, and I am so proud of her, as I (her mum) went off to Tenerife and didnt get back until the early hours it was really bad planning on my part - so I got there only to "cremate" sausages on the B B Q - and I am sure that all were pleased when the real "Barbequist" arrived.....     really enjoyed it Shirl, and sorry I wasnt much more help this year.,   
Kids   - you did good, really good, and it was so nice to see the occasional ones off for a break and getting on so well, making friends with each other, and relaxing around a chocolate bar or two......   very refreshing and gives us all hope for our future with the GSD.    Mo.