Press Release
"SHOW RING SEMINARS" TO DEBUT AT GROOM EXPO
In addition to their many accomplishments in the pet grooming world, Shirlee and Larry Kalstone have always dreamed of producing educational programs for dog show exhibitors and breeders. Now, with the incomparable Frank Sabella as a partner, this is becoming a reality. The first event in a series "Show Ring Seminars," will be an all-day program focusing on show ring handling and grooming that will take place at Groom Expo in Hershey on Saturday, September 20, 2009. A partial list of the participants include:
Frank Sabella:
- World-famous judge who has judged at every major show in the USA including Westminster and the AKC/Eukanuba Championships as well as throughout Canada, South America, Europe, Japan and Australia.
- Legendary show handler who has won over 600 Bests in Show, including Westminster.
- Extraordinary Poodle groomer. Mr. Sabella also designed the Bichon Frise trim when that breed was first recognized by the AKC.
Peter Green:
- Famous Terrier expert and judge, who has recently judged at the FCI World Show in Sweden in 2008 and Best in Show at Crufts (UK) in 2009.
- The only living person to have won Best in Show at both Westminster…which he did four times…and at Crufts.
- 5 times piloted a dog to the position of No.1 All Breeds in the US.
Margery Good:
- World-famous breeder/owner/handler.
- Accompanied by her "superstar" Sealyham Terrier Ch. Etbe’s Hidalgo at Goodspice ("Charmin").
- The very famous Charmin has won many awards … two of the most important being Best in Show at the 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championships and Best in Show at the 2008 FCI World Show in Sweden (36,000 dogs entered).
Sasha Reiss:
- Professional handler from Serbia who has shown over thirty different breeds and finished over 500 FCI certified champions throughout Europe and in Argentina, Brazil and Israel. Founder of the European magazine "Show Dog Review."
- Award-winning groomer.
- Poodle specialist who also has been instrumental in the development of grooming
styles for the FCI-recognized breeds the Lagotto Romanoglo (Italian Water Dog) and the Barbet (French Water Dog).
This is just a partial list of participants. The complete list and a detailed description of the breeds/subjects to be covered will be announced next month.
Come and learn from the experts. If you are seriously interested in grooming and showing dogs in the breed ring, this program is for you! For more information, contact Shirlee Kalstone at kalstones@aol.com or by mail: 250 East 73rd Street, #4F, New York, NY 10021.