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Mid 2007

We can't wait for HALLOWEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          
Kath shares ASCA Nationals photos of Goose herding sheep!




Thornapple Cuba Blue "Cuba" ** Cuba is visiting with Bitta & Gang in Denmark.
Thank you for the photo of our gorgeous boy, Bitta!


Amanda's Cruzan baby photos!
http://www.ivoryisle.com/beanlitter/main.html


Thank you, Evan, for filling in when our puppy match judge could not be located!
HERDING GROUP 1 *** Thornapple Locked & Loaded "Ruger" *** sired by our Cruzan!


October 14, 2007 *** GOOD NEWS FROM FRANCE!!!!
It has been a while since I gave you news from Cashmere. She went to the International Dog show
in Strasbourg today and won the RCACIB and was 2nd Excellent in the intermediate class. Best regards. Thierry
CONGRATULATIONS, Thierry!


Beautiful Macy!
Congratulations, Michele King, Tampa Florida, on your new puppy, Macy!
Macy will be doing obedience and agility!
Co-Bred with Ami Romanelli * Mercury Aussies

http://mandolynjake.tripod.com                               Mercuryaussies@hotmail.com


Macy strikes a pose!


Macy's brother *** JACKSON

October 14 ** Wonderful update from Brandy Dirksen who owns
a new Jake -- Chante baby!  GREAT JOB, Brandy!
I just wanted to email and let you know that I am absolutely honored to have
a Thornapple baby!  I've never had the chance to thank you for giving up
your pick pup as I've been working with Ami the whole time.
We are at an ASCA show in Minnesota this weekend and today we were asked
quite a few times where we got our beautiful little boy! :)  Everyone
thought he was a very nice pup and were surprised at how young he is.  He
took 2nd in the 2-4 month class.  He was probably just out performed by age
and a little more training since we have only had him since Tuesday.
We've decided to name him Thornapple Mercury Hotshot "Jackson".
Thank you so much and cross your fingers for us for tomorrow's show!
Brandy Dirksen

    
Jake HAMS IT UP for the camera!


Jenny & Nugent send Halloween good wishes our way!
Thank you, Jane Gottschalk, for sharing with us!


Erica Escalada handling Diesel in Junior Handling at the ASCA Nationals!

A 2007 ASCA Nationals update from proud Mom, Dianne Escalada!
After a fantastic week in New Jersey, we are finally home.
Here's a quick rundown of Erica's week :)
 GAASC - Sat. 9/29
Ch. After All's The Simple Life *Premier Winner* under David Clayton
After All's Paparazzi *3rd Place, 2-4 puppy* under Glenda Stephenson
Erica missed her juniors class w/Diesel - wardrobe malfunction
 High Plains ASC - Sun. 9/30
Ch. Thornapple Duramax *RJH* under Rebecca Welch Chandler
Ch. After All's The Simple Life *BOS/Premier Winner* under Michael Ryan
After All's Paparazzi *2nd Place,2-4 puppy* under Libby Graham
Beatcha to the Punchline *3rd Place, 12-18 Dog* Jeannie Hartnagle Taylor
 Blue Ridge ASC - Mon. 10/1
Ch. After All's The Simple Life *BOB* under Heather Herron
Huge thanks to Heather on this awesome win!
Erica was so excited to win BOB with Hilton
 Nationals Junior Handling - Tues. 10/2
Ch. Thornapple Duramax *4th Place* under Shawna Sakal Beatty
 Nationals Conformation - Wed. - 10/3
After All's Paparazzi *2nd Place, 2-4 puppy* under Debbie Reneau
 \Agility & Obedience
HIT Junior Elite Jumpers - Nationals
1st Place Elite Standard - Nationals
1st Place Elite Gamblers - Nationals
1st Place Elite Standard - ARPH Trial
3rd Place Team Obedience - Nationals
 Thanks for letting us share!


CONGRATULATIONS, ERICA ESCALADA,
on doing an AWESOME job at the 20007 ASCA Nationals!

        

Icon goes mountain climbing in Chile!!

  
Alejandra sends photos of a hike in the mountains with Icon!  Icon is a very lucky puppy!!!!

October 14, 2007 *** We host the MOTA Observed Trials!
(photos are here! click to view!)

The Michigan Ontario Trials Association ride their last event of the season
at Thornapple View Farms! Despite rain and cold weather, a great time was had by all! 
We are sharing some photos taken at Section 6.Ellen, Evan & Debbie Neff sat inside the ex-pen
and took photos until it started to rain.

          
Aaron Brandenburg checks out Section 6 before the MOTA Observed Trials event. 
Maria Neff enjoys riding Trials!

    
Austen Garrison joined in on the fun with his friend, Will!
     
Chris Youngs checks Section 6 at the MOTA Trials event!
  
  
  
     
    
   
  
    
  
    
Chris Youngs calls a time out from the MOTA Trials to corral Evan!
  
Out comes the ex-pen! Thanks for helping, Austen!
    
Chelsea Brandenburg & Pierre Hill transport Evan Brandenburg's surprise!
    
Oh ... if he only knew .... he wouldn't be quite so helpful!
    
   
    
  
  
  

CAUGHT ON FILM *** THE BIG SPILL!!!!
     

  
Back on the trials bike with a smile!