Long Wait

After our Jumpers run, we had a long wait until standard. It was too hot outside to do much and not much room to play inside. We took a few quick walks outside, visited all my friends inside, and even sat on the bleachers and watched for awhile. I thought it was fun to sit and watch others play agility. It was quite exciting at times. Mom brought a Panera sandwich for lunch and I got to share.

About 3:00 Mom was able to walk our course, it was pretty difficult. They used the excellent course and made two changes, removed a tunnel and moved the chute to make it a harder weave entry. Mom was worried about the teeter approach too. When she came to get me, she told me that she didn't expect to qualify, but just that we do our best and have fun.

The chute was the first obstacle and when we went out to the line I was READY!! I flew through the chute, but stressed a little at my poles. I did come back and do them, but got a refusal since we are in open standard. I did the rest of the course great, for a difficult course Mom told me she was very proud of me. (It also took me awhile to lay down on the table, but I did do it!!) The ending was 5 jumps in a line coming off the dogwalk. I did my contact, Mom told me how good I was and then she took off running - huh?? where is she going. She got ahead and then released me and kept her arm back for me to follow - the race was on!!! That was FUN!!!

My first open standard leg!!! And a first place.

Now to pack up for our drive home.... it has been a long day, but a very fun day!