Herding Instructors:

Jim deKeiffer, Kiowa/Elizabeth area, AKC & AHBA judge, does not do much in the way of training but will allow seasoned dogs to come work his stock, weekends only. Light stock, various arenas. Sometimes holds AHBA ranch trials at their place. 303-646-0667 Jdekieffer@ceo.cudenver.edu

Lana Horton, Parker  area, AKC competitor, all breed, all levels, limited number of lessons, will instinct test. 720-851-6587, lanahorton@msn.com

Cathy Balliu, Ft. Lupton area, AKC & AHBA judge, all breeds, all levels, sheep and ducks. Usually has some weekday and limited weekend lessons, will instinct test. Most local AKC trials held here. 303-857-1216, cballiu@yahoo.com

Kathy Howse, Ft. Lupton at C. Balliu’s farm. AKC competitor, all breeds, all levels, see above. Usually weekends mostly, will instinct test. Prefers to work your dog. 303-363-8185, rottngsdiherd@peoplepc.com

Val Manning , Ft. Collins area, Terra Norte group, all breed, most levels. Val does not teach, but lets novice through advanced dogs come work her stock. BHVKC holds fall AKC tests and trials there. 970-568-7708, TerraNorte@aol.com

 Jerry Rowe’s  in Kansas, for info. Go to www.geocities.com/twincreekfarm2003.  AKC judge, all breed and levels. Holds  week long clinics throughout the year. Instinct testing and lessons.

Jeanne Looker, Ft. Lupton. AKC competitor, all breed, all levels, sheep and usually ducks, various arenas, limited number of lessons, weekdays only, some instinct testing. 303-857-0199, trucker1000@msn.com

Cappy Pruett, Ft. Morgan area, AKC and AHBA judge. All breeds, all levels, has sheep and usually cattle, various arenas. Travels a lot doing clinics, excellent clinics. Some weekdays and weekends. They have held AKC and AHBA trials at site.  970-867-6185, www.cappypruett.com

Fran Leiser, Greeley area,  BCA and ASCA competitor. All breed, various arenas, most levels, sheep and ducks, sometimes cattle. No instinct testing, usually weekdays and some weekends.   970-304-9798, flieser500@aol.com

Claudia Nelson, Boulder area, BCA trainer and competitor. All breed, all levels, weekdays and weekends. Only works dogs in larger pens/arenas. No instinct testing,  303-666-9411