NATIONAL CATTLEDOG ASSOCIATION VOLUME 7 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2019

NATIONAL FINALS

2019 Futurity Results Koller Named NORTHEAST DIRECTOR

INFORMATION PAGE 7

THE PRESIDENT’S PEN By Sonny Mahurin, NCA Board President

NCA OFFICE 15 Duquesne Road

Nogales, Arizona 85621 Phone: 970-224-2437

nca@nationalcattledog.com www.nationalcattledog.com

OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Sonny Mahurin (2020) Thayer, Kansas (620) 305-8164

VICE PRESIDENT Campbell Forsyth (2021)

Ethelbert, Manitoba, Canada (204) 739-2678 TREASURER

Steve Knipmeyer (2020) Bartlesville, Oklahoma

(918) 914-1770 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Carrie Pottinger (970) 224-2437

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEST COAST Brian Jacobs (2021)

(209) 570-6107 NORTHEAST Patty Koller (2020)

(319) 470-5146 MIDWEST Duane Packard (2021)

(307) 532-6158 SO. CENTRAL Steve Knipmeyer (2020)

(918) 914-1770 SOUTHEAST Randy Mooney (2019)

(870) 421-0165 MOUNTAIN (Open)

AT LARGE Jeff Christiansen (2019) (903) 821-1388

AT LARGE Sonny Mahurin (2020) (620) 305-8164

AT LARGE Campbell Forsyth (2021) (204) 739-2678

NEWSLETTER STAFF Lori Herbel, Editor Putnam, Oklahoma xplori@hotmail.com

Patty Koller, Staff/Writer Donnellson, Iowa

25patty.a.k.@gmail.com

COVER PHOTO: Taken at the 2018 NCA National Finals, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Photo by XP Ranch Photography

Hello doggers,

First and foremost, are you entered in the Finals? The day is coming, better get it in. We are still looking for sponsors for this event, so please help all that you can. Also, there will be an auction and any and all items for the auction would be appreciated.

We did have the Futurity and it seemed to be a success. I say seemed as I have been stuck on my tractor and was unable to attend. I had planned on not running in the Futurity but wanted to run in the regular Open and Nursery trial. Didn't get to. That really stinks putting on a trial and not even get to run your dogs in that trial. That’s farming and ranching though. Never can look at the calendar and assume anything. The good Lord and Mother Nature have their own plan in place, and taking my opinions into consideration are not a part of that equation.

I have included a couple of pictures with this article. I try not to use this article to point on many personal things, but after coming across this this morning I felt I needed to share this. I was checking fields this morning and came across this picture of the little cross and the little pot of flowers. During my time on the tractor, we lost our dear old dog Taz. I’m not sure how old Taz was, but he was just a grade dog that I had raised out of my old dog Dottie. These were the dogs that really got my interest and formally I had never trained. They knew bring ‘em back and lie down. That's it and that's all I needed.

Anyhow, most of you that have come here knew who Taz was. Taz was pretty well two-legged as he had some bad wrecks

during his life, but because of his impact on us we just couldn't put him down. He just hung out and did what he wanted. Every so often the goats and sheep would get out and he would chase them a bit. A good life for an old friend. As I mentioned, the picture of the cross and the pot of flowers were placed by Gavin, my youngest. This was his dog. Gavin did not work this dog much, but this was his pal. This sight really got to me for a bit. What a profound effect these animals can have on us.

Isn’t that what we, the NCA are all about? I think that is what the founders had in mind for what this is. It's about the completion and all. But it is so much bigger and more important than that. It’s to show people that these dogs are not only our workmates, but also our friends, colleagues, and maybe even the leaders sometimes. What life would each of us have without our dogs? That lends to what we all need to keep in mind. The promotion of the cattledog, and allow people to find the usefulness and the many other qualities a dog can lend to their lives. Go rest high, old Taz, your work is done!

Keep those doggies rollin!

Cross made and placed by 10 year old Gavin.

NCA BOARD NEWS

OBSTACLE HQ

National Cattledog Association Board of Directors

Conference Call Minutes 8pm CST February 21, 2019

Sonny Mahurin called meeting to order shortly after 8 PM CST. Sonny Mahurin, Campbell Forsyth, Jeff Mundorf, Steve Knipmeyer, Brian Jacobs, Duane Packard, and Carrie Pottinger present. Randy Mooney joined later.

President’s Report- We have a lot of new trials coming on board with NCA.

Treasurer’s Report- Finances are stable, we are consistent with the past year.

Steve nominated Jeff Christiansen to the open At-Large Director position.

Campbell seconded, motion carried unanimously.

Randy Mooney will return as Southeast Director.

Campbell moved to approve the proposed Finals schedule. Duane seconded. Motion passed.Finals details discussed.

Campbell moved to support a “regional” Canadian trial. Steve seconded. Motion passed.

March 21 will be the date of the next meeting.

Campbell moved to adjourn, Randy seconded.

National Cattledog Association Board of Directors

Conference Call Minutes 8pm CST March 21, 2019

Sonny Mahurin called meeting to order shortly after 8 PM CST. Sonny Mahurin, Campbell Forsyth, Jeff Mundorf, Steve Knipmeyer, Duane Packard, Randy Mooney and guest Patty Koller present.

President’s Report- We have a lot of new trials coming on board with NCA.

Treasurer’s Report- Finances are stable, we are consistent with the past year.

Duane moved to approve February minutes, Steve seconded, minutes approved.

Board voted to have a Canadian Regional June 1&2, 2019, hosted by Curtis Knox.

Jeff moved to adjourn. Campbell seconded. Adjournment approved.

Next meeting scheduled for April 18.

NCA MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships are renewed either annually, or every five years, and run from April 1 through

March 31, regardless of when the membership was paid for that year.

A Membership List and the option to renew can be found on our website at

www.nationalcattledog.com. Yearly memberships are $25, a Five Year

membership is $100.

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Patty Koller, NCA Northeast Director Hi, I’m Patty Koller from Donnellson Iowa (which is almost as far southeast in Iowa you can get). I was asked by Jeff Mundorf and several board members to take Jeff’s place on the board to finish out his term. (Jeff was the NE Region Director.) After some thought, I agreed, and at the last board meeting the board appointed me to fill the one year that is left on Jeff’s term. I am honored that I was asked & appointed. Looking at who is on the board had a role in the choice I made. NCA can either grow or die and I think with the board and membership we have, we can grow. Even though we are from many different areas of two nations, with different backgrounds and different philosophies, I believe we can work together to grow NCA. We will have our disagreements but we will respect and listen to others.

A little about myself. I grew up on a farm near Donnellson, I can’t remember when there wasn’t a farm dog around. It was the typical Iowa farm for that time, cattle, hogs, chickens, corn, beans, hay and a big garden. I consider myself very fortunate to grow up in that environment with the parents & family I had, enjoying the simple things in life, such as the smell of freshly cut alfalfa hay (even though it meant a lot of work putting it into small square bales!), beautiful sunrises and sunsets and being outdoors. Grandpa & Grandma lived down the road, with my 3 sisters, 1 brother and I frequent visitors to their place, especially if we knew Mom was having liver for dinner! While eating Grandma’s cookies, Grandpa would entertain us kids by telling us what the dogs and cats were thinking. Looking back, I can see that played a big part in how I view animals, they should be respected just like humans.

I now own the farm I grew up on and my grandparent’s farm. With my husband, we grow corn, soybeans and hay along with my husband’s sheep and an occasional group of background cattle thrown in. I rent out my pasture to a guy that appreciates a good working dog and the benefits he gets from cattle that are worked with dogs. And wants me to work his cattle, what a deal! Conservation is important to me and many things I do on the farm are done with conservation in mind.

I started my own ag consulting business, Field Quest LLC, in the 1990’s. A major part of my business is grid sampling, fertilizer recommendations and manure/nutrient management plans that are required by the state. Ag people are some of the most enjoyable people to be around and I am very lucky to have great clients. Farmers and Ranchers don’t look for your college degree (or lack of, in my case), you have to earn their respect by what you do and the person you are.

Most of the dogs I grew up with had some border collie in them but it wasn’t until in the early 2000’s that I got a full-blooded border collie which led me into training and trialing. I was fortunate to have a guy 45 minutes away that used to put on several trials a year, something I think of often on my way to

trials that are now 6+ hours away from Donnellson. My first dog was a tri-red rough coat named Jaz. He was by far a better dog than I was a handler and I wish I could have him back to do again. It took me too many years to realize he knew what he was doing and I didn’t! Thankfully he didn’t hold my ignorance against me. Now, most of the dogs I have are descendants from him so maybe, in a way, I can have my redo. I am fortunate to have some great mentors that have always been very willing and helpful to me. Thank you, Juan, Jeff, Tim and to Tom Blasdell, the one that taught me how cattle think and spent hours taking obstacles with me. Also, Lori Herbel for answers to life’s questions, keeping a laugh nearby and a role model for volunteering.

I have heard many times from different people that the NCA is an organization that is willing to help others, I hope that continues as that can be rare in an organization that also competes. It is also an organization that has some amazing volunteers that work in the background. Those have inspired me to accept this position and do more. Being on the newsletter staff is part of it but now I need to do more. Being a new director, I have some big shoes of Jeff’s to fill but I have many willing to guide me and I hope that includes you.

OPEN NURSERY INTERMEDIATE HORSEBACK1 Steve Knipmeyer and Pete 14,590

Bartlesville, Oklahoma1 Kevin Lippe and Steele 4,460

Blue Eye, Missouri1 Allen Miller and Mirc 5,210

Orlando, Oklahoma 1 Brian Jacobs and Klem 1,890

Rancho Murieta, California

2 Steve Knipmeyer and Kate 9,150 Bartlesville, Oklahoma

2 Sonny Mahurin and Duck 4,160 Thayer, Kansas

2 Brian Biesemeier and Wit 3,780 Sedgwick, Colorado

2 Brian Jacobs and GS Romel 1,710 Rancho Murieta, California

3 Bob Wagner and Slik 8,740 Nunn, Colorado

3 Seth Mahurin and Rogue 2,590 Thayer, Kansas

3 Brian Biesemeier and Quinn 3,550 Sedgewick, Colorado

3 Brian Jacobs/GS Levi 1,340 Rancho Murieta, California

4 Sonny Mahurin and Oops 6,550 Thayer, Kansas

4 Brent Daniel and Jeff 2,140 Atoka, Oklahoma

4 Randy Henry and Jeb 2,760 Verona, Missouri

4 Chris Bennett/Chip 1,290 Jackson, California

5 Jan Wagner and Zoe 6,200 Nunn, Colorado

5 Brian Jacobs and GS Romel 2,040 Rancho Murieta, California

5 Allen Miller and Rue 2,120 Orlando, Oklahoma

5 Jeff Horner/Tesla 950 Vacaville, California

6 Lyle East and Chip 5,700 Clinton, Missouri

6 Steve Knipmeyer and Queen 1,970 Bartlesville, Oklahoma

6 Rex Rose and Newt 1,890 Salina, Oklahoma

6 Jaime Gonzalez/Gus 880 Klamath, Oregon

7 Keith Gilleon and Reo 5,150 Ethel, Louisiana

7 Rich Hall and Ky 1,910 Massena, Iowa

7 Beverly Whiteside and Gritt 1,760 Maysville, Arkansas

7 Kathy Garner/Coon 810 Live Oak, California

8 Heather Brandner and Kayt 4,790 Yuma, Colorado

8 Rick Morgan and Ann 1,620 Stella, Missouri

8 Calvin Taylor and Chase 1,690 Talequah, Oklahoma

8 Brian Jacobs/Reba 650 Rancho Murieta, California

9 Kevin Lippe and Chock 4,430 Blue Eye, Missouri

9 Brian Jacobs and Klem 1,430 Rancho Murieta, California

9 Tim Feddes and Sammi 1,670 Manhatten, Montana

9 Kathy Garner/Rango 610 Live Oak, California

10 Kevin Lippe and Dan 4,290 Blue Eye, Missouri

10 Sonny Mahurin and Liz 1,360 Thayer, Kansas

9 Jeff Christiansen and Slash 1,670 Lipan, Texas

10 Scott Heiny/Piper 460 Escalon, California

NATIONAL LEADER BOARD FINAL STANDINGS 2019

Hello from the NCA Office!   I really looking forward to meeting many of you for the first time as your NCA Executive Secretary at the upcoming National Finals June 12-16!  Last year, my husband, Craig, and I came to the finals to just check it all out. By the end of the event, I signed up to take on the secretarial duties for the NCA!  I have really enjoyed talking with many of you over the year and am excited for June.   Handler check-in will be available on Tuesday, June 11, from noon to 8p at the Archer Complex.  I will try to have signs out to make it easy to find me.  On June 12 and beyond, it should be pretty easy to find me during the Finals if you need anything or have questions.  For those of you who reserved an RV site, I will email you before the Finals with your assigned spot so that you can just get parked without having to find me.   We are excited for the NCA Benefit Auction and dinner hosted by the Laramie County Cowbelles on June 12.  We really need your help with auction items!  Please email me at nca@nationalcattledog.com or call the office at 970-224-2437 to let me know if you can donate an item or two.  Last year’s auction was really fun and raised over $6k for the NCA to help fund the Finals. Thank you for your support and happy trialing!

From the Desk of the Executive Secretary

Carrie Pottinger NCA Executive Secretary

2019 NCA FUTURITY 1. Kevin Lippe and Eli, Blue Eye, Missouri 2. Brent Daniel and Spunk, Atoka, Oklahoma 3. Bobby Dykes and Daisy, Oakland, Tennessee 4. Brent Daniel and Gus, Atoka, Oklahoma 5. Lee Hodges and Tom, Oldfield, Missouri 6. Kevin Lippe and Slick, Blue Eye, Missouri 7. Lee Hodges and Maude, Oldfield, Missouri

8. Justin Prelle and Gus, Kenesaw, Nebraska 9. Rick Morgan and Rose, Stella, Missouri 10.DD Malmberg and Newt, Minneapolis, Kansas 11.Brent Daniel and Donut, Atoka, Oklahoma 12.Joey McBride and Slim, Coleman, Oklahoma 13.Marvin Daniel and Rusty, Billings, Missouri

COMBINED RESULTS

Brent Daniel, Rick Morgan, Bobby Dykes, DD Malmberg, Lee Hodges, Justin Prelle, Kevin Lippe

2nd Brent Daniel and Spunk with John Tate

1st. Kevin Lippe and Eli

3rd. Bobby Dykes and Daisy

Awards presented by Seth Mahurin

Photos by Dottie Packard

April 26-28, 2019 Mahurin Ranch Thayer, Kansas

NCA NATIONAL FINALS ARCHER COMPLEX

3967 ARCHER PARKWAY CHEYENNE, WYOMING

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Handler Check-In next to the Arena

Noon to 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Field Open 1 50 dogs

Arena Horseback 1 20 dogs Community Building Handler Dinner/

Fundraiser

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Field Nursery 1 30 dogs

Arena Horseback 2 20 dogs Arena Intermediate 1 30 dogs

Community Building Annual meeting/Handler Dinner

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Field Open 2 50 dogs

Arena Intermediate 2 30 dogs

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Field Nursery 2 30 dogs

Field Intermediate Final 12 dogs Arena Horseback Final TBD

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Field Nursery Final TBD Field Open Final TBD

Awards

The NCA National Finals will be held just east of Cheyenne, Wyoming at the Archer Complex, June 12-16. The top ranked dog and handler teams from across North America will meet to compete against e a c h o t h e r f o r f o u r championships, Open, Nursery, Intermediate and Horseback. In 2018, the payout and prizes combined totaled $29,000.

BENEFIT AUCTION There will be an NCA Benefit Auction the night of the Handler/Sponsor dinner, Wednesday, June 12. Please consider donating an item or service for this auction.  All donations will help to support the continued growth of the NCA and are very appreciated.  All donations are tax deductible and you may receive a donation receipt at the auction for tax purposes.   Other Ways to Help • Donate an item, coupon, service that will go directly

to the competitors.  Handler appreciation bags will be given out to all competitors and we’d love to put a little gift in them from you or your business. 

• Are you a business owner, or do you know a business or individual that would be interested in sponsoring the National Finals?  Contact Brian or Carrie for any questions or donations:

  Brian Jacobs: 209-570-610   gsstockdogs@aol.com Carrie Pottinger: 970-224-2437 nca@nationalcattledog.com   RV SITES AND HORSE STALL RENTAL (call for availability) RV site with water and electricity       $30 per night (20 sites available) RV site with electricity only                         $20 per night (40 sites available) Horse Stalls: $15 per night You may send your RV space reservation and payment with your entry or separately to the NCA Office, first come first served. Last year, we ran out of spots on the water and electricity spaces.  RV spots will only be reserved when payment is received.  The NCA Office is taking all RV/horse stall reservations. Please do not make RV space reservations directly with the Archer Complex.   HOST HOTEL Red Lion Hotel Cheyenne 204 West Fox Farm Road Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007(307)638-4466The Red Lion Inn is the Official Lodging NCA Finals Sponsor and has given us a very generous room discount for our event.  Please consider choosing Red Lion if you are in need of a hotel room.  They are holding a block of rooms for people coming for the NCA Finals, so be sure to mention that when you call. The special NCA rate is $71 for one queen bed, $74 for two full size beds, and $79 for one King size bed.  

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CHEYENNE, WYOMING JUNE 12-16, 2019

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FINALS SPONSORS PLATINUM

Murdoch’s Ranch and Farm Supply, Cheyenne, Wyoming Red Lion Hotel, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Rogue Pet Science, College Station, Texas XP Ranch, Putnam, Oklahoma

Wyoming Stock Growers, Cheyenne, Wyoming

SILVER Jones Trailer Company, Woodson, Texas

David Kimble Photography, Spring Creek, Nevada

BUCKLE SPONSORS OPEN CHAMPION - XP Ranch

OPEN RESERVE - Beck’s Trailer Repair NURSERY CHAMPION - Beck’s Trailer Repair

NURSERY RESERVE - CKF Stockdogs INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION - Central Cattledog Association INTERMEDIATE RESERVE - First State Bank of Torrington

HORSEBACK CHAMPION - Freedom Jennings HORSEBACK RESERVE - Mark and Cathy Hambrock

OPEN ROOKIE - First State Bank of Torrington

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ENTRIES RECEIVED