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Amanda was raised in Kingston, Ontario and continues to live there on a farm with 150 sheep and ten dogs–eight Border Collies, a Border Terrier and an Irish Wolfhound. She is a seven-time Canadian Champion, a two-time Soldier Hollow Gold Medalist and and Bronze Medalist, a four-time Meeker winner, a USBCHA National Champion, and USBCHA National Nursery Champion and Reserve Champion. As a 35+ year veteran of the sport, Amanda is one of the most respected competitors in the world and as an articulate voice for our sport. As always, she is a real threat to return to Soldier Hollow medal stand on Monday. Amanda was one of the primary founders of the Canadian Border Collie Association and served as President for many years. She has also served on the Boards of ABCA and USBCHA to the benefit of both organizations. She is the CEO of a Cardiac testing company, Home Cardiographics Inc. In her spare time, she is a gardener, both flowers and vegetables with heirloom tomatoes, a large peony collection and dahlias later in the season.