02/19/2026
AHBA Hearts & Flowers trial at PackLeader was a blast! I learned more in one day than I have in years of studying and reading on my own. I had so many huge lightbulb moments that have motivated me to get out and start trialing my own dogs, finally.
I have said so many times this week that I would walk away from just about every other sport to focus on herding full time.
My vision for the future only gets clearer. One day, we’ll be working on our own ranch and teaching people about these incredible dogs and how regenerative farming can help heal the planet. That’s what is keeping me grounded through all the noise.
I am so grateful for my dogs, my instructor & judges who take time to welcome newbies. I am so out of my element in this world, but I trust my dogs and we are learning, together.
This is what it is all about, for me. I love watching dogs work with their handlers to accomplish any goal.
I would love to photograph more herding trials, so please reach out if you have an event coming up!