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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: From Puppies to Champions: Behind the Scenes of the National Sheepdog Trials at Belle Grove
Description: In this episode, host Janet Michael welcomes Kristen Laise, the Executive Director at Belle Grove Plantation, and Rebecca Gibson, a member of the host committee and competitor in the US Border Collie Handlers Association (USBCHA) 2024 National Sheepdog Finals. The conversation dives into the exciting return of the sheepdog finals at Belle Grove, the intricate and precise training that Border Collies undergo, and the logistics of hosting such a significant event every three years. Kristen explains the detailed schedule of the competition, which runs from September 30 to October 6, and highlights the different types of passes available for attendees...