We have a strong commitment to the Jr Showmanship Program in AKC and ASCA.  Our son Bryson started with “Monte” at the age of 7!   Sitting ringside is nerve racking as a parent, but watching the confidence, poise, and success kids gain from showmanship and performance event competition is not only extremely rewarding for the kids, but as a parent creates those moments of pride that are priceless!  Britteny & Shane Farnsworth are a forever part of our breed circle – and a DEAR friends.  Their eldest daughter, Peytyn – having shown only 2 short years – is just a blessing to us!  I love her as if she were my own… Jessica Toomey-Smith and I haul her everywhere we can and throw dogs at her as though she was a pro handler!  Peytyn, I love past the moon…  I HAPPILY  take her when I can – and she is just thriving.  Figuring out what it takes to be a handler – but moreover is the most humble, sweetest, most kind individual.  We are honored that Peytyn and her family are a forever part of Broken Arrow Aussies!  Watch for her to be driving to make Westminster JR HANDLER 2025!

 

I am in awe and almost always in tears watching these kids succeed.  From scholarship opportunities to the bond these kids create with their dogs, showcasing that love in the ring fosters such grateful memories.