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Spin is a 3-year-old out of Faansie Basson’s great dog Finn (also running here) and Twist.  Spin was the 2025 Texas Open Ranch Champion and just started running in Open trials this spring but is already doing well. She is a very serious and talented young dog. She has overcome several obstacles in her young life already. She was born by C section, and before she was old enough to work sheep, had to have surgery on her shoulders. In spite of these  set-back, she is very excited about taking on the challenge of Soldier Hollow for the first time.

Kay lives in Normangee, Texas, which is just outside of College Station, the home of Texas A&M University. She became involved in herding in 1988 with a smart little sheltie.  She got her first border collie, Grace,  in 1992 and started in novice competitions with her in 1995. Kay worked as a veterinarian initially as an equine intensive care specialist, then making a career change to specializing in behavior and training problems in dogs. She studied with many of the top behaviorists and trainers in the country, including trainers at Sea World. Since 1992 Kay has trained hundreds of dogs of all breeds and helped multiple dogs suffering with anxiety and aggression. She trained two of the Reveille mascots -rough collies- for Texas A&M. Kay recently co-authored the book “Think Like A Sheepdog Trainer,” with Beth Kerber (now also in an audio version).