Just a few dog enthusiasts having a crack and a laugh
Looking to do a dog school soon? Then look no further. Garry white from whites kelpies will be doing a 2 day school on the 14th and 15th of October in Walbundrie. $550 for a working position and $250 for fence sitters which includes meals and drinks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a very experienced and successful handler!
Up and coming school with Paul Macphail from Beloka Kelpies locally at talgarno for those interested.
What a great event to let the dogs out and learn off a legend of the game
Looking for an opportunity to improve your Sheep Dog Handling skills?
Holbrook Landcare Network and the Holbrook Working Dog Club are excited to be hold a two-day training weekend, 22nd-23rd July with expert trainer Ben Coster from Wandabar Stockdogs
Bring along your main canine, or watch from the sideline as a fence-sitter and come along for a great weekend of talented training. Spots are Limited, so get in early to lock in your spot!
To register please call Jess Armstrong 0498 683 152, or flick an email to [email protected] or [email protected]
RSVP will close 14th July unless all spots are filled before.
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Paddy “Handlebars” Mulquinny
Although he has graced the area for a couple of years now, you will be lucky to catch a glance at Holbrook’s self proclaimed “best looking ringer”. Your best chances of luring him in is with beer that has multiple X’s on it, preferably 4. It needs to be a minimum of 4 degrees celsius but no warmer than 5. Fussy bloke to say the least.
His hobbies include getting bogged, bogging the rescue vehicle then setting alight both bogged vehicles and putting it down to a grass fire. He enjoys a nice sunset on a romantic hill and prefers to walk around the corner to watch it, as in his own words is always prettier when it sets in the east.
He is as cool as a cucumber on the surface of the sun, making it difficult to have a sit down yarn with him as he’ll always be jogging on the spot to get to the next job. In fact I have it on good authority that whilst sleeping Paddy will scream out “go back” or “get out of it dogs” every 5-10 minutes as he flings around the pillow like a draft gate. Evidently a good stockman never signs off.
Paddy’s daily diet consists of homegrown meat and an abundance of fruit. He enjoys apple, water melon and grape fruit flavoured vapes as it is a meal appropriate at all times of the day.
Certainly one to watch at this years Holbrook dog trial so be sure not to miss the opportunity for a bum tap and his perky muffins.
Current bull test:
Structure - On the way out
Temperament - heritability data not established
Scrotal - off the charts
Need to keep the sun off your frontal lobe? Or need a gift to impress the in-laws? Then look no further.
The Holbrook Working Dog Club will have an abundance of hats available at this years dog trial that will not only turn heads but will get that double take and possible wink we all desire.
They will be on offer for $25 each or the Mother’s Day special of 2 for $49.99 so be sure not to miss out
This little bloke is still available!
Roscrea Frost/Allora Smoky
Double cross of Milburn digger
Big searching cast dogs with free backing and bark in the yards.
Sheep/goats/cattle
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“As the sun rises and the young pups still play, The Holbrook grounds are set for what will be an unreal day.
Only the second year running with last year being such a great success, Guiding those Dunoon cattle through the course without much of a mess.
Dogs travel from all over with handlers wanting a great score, But it won’t be all serious with Seumas commentating - that is one for sure.
When the triallers walk out onto the field and the judges yell out time, You can tell there’ll be a good run or two for what names are in the line.
In a game requiring skill, control and a touch of pot luck. For even local member Pete Govan and the dog he calls Tuck.
Saturday night under lights will be a laugh and be a thrill, With the local fellas demonstrating they haven’t got much skill.
They’ll back it up and cook a feed and put on a great spread, Jacket spuds, and sausages and a piece of mouldy bread.
With the Auction on the Sunday you could purchase your new mate, And the trial incentive on the cards - guaranteed to be someone’s good fate.
Give it a go and enjoy the event it will be one that’s purely bliss, An all week end show filled with dogs it’s one not to be missed.”
No week ends for the sheep
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Nick “Smiley Nikkas” Locke
Although one of the only born and bred locals of the club, Nick has been the first to leave the nest or what most refer to as the Holbrook Dog Club bosum. Nick still attends our weekly meetings via Zoom and MSN messenger. If you’d like to add him for a yarn, his address is [email protected].
Nick is the only man in the district that could be described as being quite pretty. Evidently he was designed on a day when there was ample time with his perfected jaw line obviously been measured up with a protractor and spirit level. Not to mention Colgate’s many endorsements playing a monumental role in his creepy yet effective smile.
Nick is well known for his dogs, unfortunately not the Kelpie breed. He has had more retrievers then many have had haircuts, which serves as a perfect doppelgänger for Nick. Easy to look at but not much between the ears. Its been over heard Nick trying to convince reputable cattle breeders that wooly cattle are the way of the future.
If you’re lucky enough to see him walking down the Main Street, give him a swift Will Smith slap to the bum and quiz him on his bright ideas as to how elevated wool prices will lead to more fuel efficient vehicles.
Current bull test -
Structure - perfect, Muscle score - A-, Coat - very shaggy and deemed unsuitable for northern climates.
Gonna take more than hurricane winds to stop a few pan lickers running around some wool
Hooly dooly what’s going on here. Don’t be silly and wrap your carcass with some phresh merch with this season change. We got some work shirts coming on for $40, stubby holders for $10 and hats for $30. International orders will be taken
Good day on the track to run the hounds ☀️ 🐕
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JACK “dad bod and planning on keeping the dad bod forever out of respect” HANNA.
The big soon to be dad was born a man, with his first chest hair arriving just prior to his 7th birthday. Since then he has developed arthritis in multiple vertebrae and finds it most comfortable sitting at a 90 degree angle on a stool, specifically one that resides in a pub. Originating from Hay he was destined to play for the cutters and is rarely seen without a jersey wrapped around his shaggy carcass. He sometimes gets flash backs of his cutter days when he’s on the basketball court, often seen tackling young kids into the barely polished floor boards or throwing the ball as hard as he can against the backboard and remains flabbergasted as to how it didn’t go in.
Jack is an active member of the club and ran an absolute clinic at the recent Holbrook dog trial when he took home the award of maintaining the cattle above 30 km/hr at all times. A truly outstanding effort. They say it was no coincidence as it was a similar number to how many beers he can consume an hour as well.
Current bull test: fertility - proven, structure - unsound
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** Seumas “McDaddy” McKillop**
It was thought that the ultimate professional didn’t exist. That was until McDaddy was born. Legend says that it took place at home in a lukewarm Guinness beer bath when the young Irishman first entered the world in ultimate fashion as he somersaulted into the ye**ty pool with minimal splash and a difficulty level of 8. There are plenty of professionals that live by the “do as a say but not as a I do” phenomenon. However, currently siring approximately 10% of Holbrook’s population it goes without saying that Shamwow evidently practices what he preaches. It is no wonder that he stands as one of the leading reproductive vet pioneers of NSW.
As a lot of dog owners do, creating a theme for their dogs names eventuate. Seumas decided to go with Collingwood legends. Here he started with Varcoe and the next 7 dogs remain nameless.
Next time you see him be sure to avoid the home special surprise meat salami, nevertheless crack a beer and widen the ears for the best incoherent ramble Holbrook has on offer.
Current bull test results: scrotal - huge, fertility - proven, temperament - cull.
Coupla sore noggins after the first inaugural Holbrook dog club Christmas party 🎉
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**Ben “straya shaker” Hewitt**
The most Australian bloke ever to stride around Holbrook since Slim Dusty rolled into town after blowing a gasket many moons ago. Legend says that Ben was born beside an emu egg and reared in a joeys pouch until he was old enough to say Gday mate. Bow legged from riding his yarraman to the IGA every morning to get fresh milk, I’ve also been given the inside word that he wears his akubra to bed to avoid getting a star burn. 90% of the conversations had with Ben require subtitles as he lays down effortless ocker language leaving most of his listeners smiling, nodding and occasionally saying “oh is that right” knowing full well they have no idea what he’s just said. Up for a chuckle or a tickle or both, don’t be shy and treat yourself to a cultural infusion talking to this bloke.
Current bull test - p***s clear, scrotal pass, serving ability is unproven
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**Lachie “big red” Williams**
A newly landed livestock agent in Holbrook, Lachie comes with all the perks of the job. He is able to talk fluent BS both verbally and in sign language, is stoked about having better daily weight gains than the majority of livestock he yards, and has 20 VBs per arvo as it’s a great way to build client relationships. In Lachie’s spare time he likes to prowl air bnb for romantic week end adventures and studies recipe books to reinforce that he is in fact husband material and a bloody good catch at that. Lachie makes a dynamic duo with his dog Roy who is also invariably called Jesus Christ, F* ya, and I hate you. Do yourself a favour and spin a yarn with lachie at the next meeting knowing full well that you will learn nothing but will undoubtably walk away having had a laugh or 2.
**Name competition **
New addition to the club is in need of a new name. Best name suggestion gets the cake and a free beer from dingo which is very hard to come by
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**William “Doug” Brown**
Although born and bred in Bourke, Doug displays the productivity of someone from Nimbin. Enjoying the basic things in life, Doug is known to have steak and eggs 3 times a day to keep things “simple”. If there’s anything Doug likes more than a ice cold beer on a Friday afternoon it’s responsible driving, which is why he has installed himself a permanent breathalyser in his jacked up navara. Doug loves his blonde Kelpies, so much so that he has somehow swindled himself a good looking blonde of the human variety which some suggest is the biggest shock ever made in not only Holbrook but southern NSW history.
Happy campers after the long week end. Hopefully everyone gets a bit of moisture this week 💦
Finally Friday! Who is ready to let the dogs out ? 🐶🍺
What a day on the track! Pulled a few spectators as well 🐮 🐑 🐶
The new merch has arrived 👌😍
Culcairn Holbrook Road
Holbrook, NSW
2644
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