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February training day

2012-02-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

February trial is on as planned for this Sunday the 5th. Meet at the Vet Field at 9am, stakes to start at 9:30. Don't forget your caffeine. See you there!

January picnic trial is happening - JANUARY 8TH

2011-12-31T12:06:00.001-08:00

January 8th Picnic Trial is ON, see you there!

Hello all! As was discussed at the AGM, since the first Sunday of January falls on New Year's Day, there will be no picnic trial on this day. It was a possibility that Jill R and Skip would choose to run the January picnic trial the following Sunday (which is the same weekend as York's, up in Nobleton). Should Jill R and Skip decide not to run a trial on the same Sunday as another club, then our next picnic trial will be in February according to our regularly-scheduled programming. If Jill R and Skip do decide to run the January trial, then we hope to see you all there!

December 4th picnic Trial

2011-11-30T13:23:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to come out and join us on Sunday!

We will be at the Vet's field to take registrations, come in the main gate and turn right. The field is on your right hand side. Both Hunt stake and field trial will be offered.

We will be registering at 9am and starting at 9:30am.

Remember to dress warm and bring something hot to drink.
See you there!

First picnic trial and AGM

2011-11-07T16:28:00.000-08:00

We couldn't have asked for better weather for our picnic trial this past weekend. Thanks to Ray for providing a great lunch of chili and hot dogs, Dave and Jodi for bringing dessert. Thanks to our judges Ray & Pete for the Hunt test and Chris and Skip for the field trial.

Our AGM went well. There is no change to our executive for 2012 and all our events are a go for next year. We still need chairs for our March and April picnic trials. Our picnic trials will be held at the vet's field the same as last year. It will be just about running the dogs so there won't be coffee or lunches so remember to pack a lunch and something hot to drink!

Hope to see everyone out in December :0)

Picnic Trial and AGM

2011-10-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

The first of our picnic trials is coming up on November 6th with registration at 9am and stakes (Hunt and Field) starting at 9:30am. We will be renting the Marina pavillion and there will be a lunch available and hot coffee to get us going in the morning.

Our annual AGM will start as soon as the stakes and lunch are completed. This tends to be around 2pm.
Please join us and give us your input and ideas for the Club's direction for next year.

Hope to see you all there!

New FC!

2011-09-01T12:52:00.001-07:00

Congrats to Jill & Boss for finishing their FC in Ottawa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 7th WC results

2011-08-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

Our final WC for the season, thanks to our judges Gail Bourgeious, Stan Hughes and Lola Nicol, to our gunners and Lloyd for manning the BBQ.

WC

CH Tiana's Sping Piano Man & Shannon Viljasoo
CH Neigenuveaux Fleur D'Northrock -- First Barbet in Ontario!
Maktawae Sharp Shooter
B-Line's Dare to Dance the Tide & Chris Bayles

WCI

Tidewaters Fowl Play
Shumark's Bushido
Grahamgolden Teya D'Aboyne & Barbara Drewry
Gowan's Speed Trap WC JH TD RN & Jeanne Barrett

Congrat's everyone!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out to make our WC tests a success again this year, especially Margo as Chair and Jeanne as Secretary.

National Wrap up

2011-08-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

We want to thank everyone who made this event possible. The weather was hot, the days long and the work endless but in the end it was a Great trial.

Here are some pictures of the last day. Congrats to Scott, Liz and Blue!!!!

Thanks to all of our sponsors Avery, Zinger Winger, Winchester and especially Purina as without them we would not have been able to hold this event.

First Day of the National

2011-07-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

Everything went like clock work today despite the heat. Everyone did a great job!!!

Handlers watching Llyod and Raven our Honourary test dog.

Stan and Hannah female test dog

Tom and Blue male test dog

The judges

and how many officials does it take to put together an easel :0)
p.s. Jill did a great job supervising.

54 dogs back tomorrow for the third series......Good Luck everyone!

National Amateur Journey

2011-07-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

Has started.... judges have arrived and setup is complete. Last night we had our banquet, calcutta and opened up the silent auction. Thanks to the members who came out to help get the land ready for setup, lots of grass cutting and trimming in this heat.

It was a great night and opening to the National. The committee did a fabulous job. Heather Stewart is heading up the hospitality. The banquet was a great meal and well organized.

Alana did a terrific job on the silent auction, there are ton of great things to bid on. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help obtain items.

Tomorrow morning we start with Honourary test dog, Llyod & Raven, Tom & Blue as male test dog and Stan and Hannah as female test dog.

The first dog to run is #23, our own member Jill Richardson with Boss......Good Luck to everyone!

National Amateur

2011-07-14T22:15:00.000-07:00

Well, the big event is finally here! The National Amateur kicks off on July 16th, with the competition starting on July 18th and running until the 23rd. Good luck to all entered, especially our club members!

If you'd like to help or watch, please do! To have a look at the committee list, please take a peek at http://http://www.nrcc-canada.com/natl-am/2011/natl-am-host-club.html

We're starting out every morning at HAHA, some if you're feeling bright eyed and bushy tailed, we'll see you there!

New Grand Master in the House!

2011-07-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Gail Bourgeois and Striker for earning their

Grand Master Hunter

this weekend at Brighton!!! The tests were challenging, the weather was hot, and this pair pulled off two back-to-back passes! Way to go!!

WC results for June 9th test

2011-07-12T05:34:00.000-07:00

WC passes:

Shurmark's Bushido JH

WCI passes:

Scaupgetter's Tarnation
Tidewater's Lady of Leisure
Walking Tall's Boomerang WC
SHR Tullamore Annee Oak Lee WC CGN - Pauline Cholewa

Thanks to our judges Jill Chalmers, Jim Hopkins and Pat Van Bregt. To Shelly for stepping in and helping with the BBQing and to Bruce and Ray for helping gun.

Hunt test results

2011-06-26T17:05:00.000-07:00

We want to thank everyone who helped make the trial happen. Ray & Alana as Chairs, our Secretary Jill and to all the members who helped marshal and gun and prepared the lunches, tail gate and judges dinner.
We had awesome weather and raffle table.

Congrats to all the passing dogs!

Master Hunt:

A special Congrats to Ray finishing his Grand Master!!
Mjolinar's Molson Indy
UH HRCH Mjolinar's Lucky Miss Willow & Frank
UH HRCH Morninglo Lightning Strikes MH WCX & Gail
Montauk's Blue Bill Will MH
Brimac's Hunter
CH OTCH Animations a Matter of Fact WCX AGN AGNJ
Heads up Lightning Strikes SH WCX
B-Line's Waterfowler & Tom
Beaushiloh Great Balls of Fire
CH OTCH Brandywine Highlander Shaye SH WCX
Skyevalleys Cajun Dixie Chick
Goo's Got Gold Eyes SH

Senior Hunt:

Roseraie de l"Hay
The Springwater's Ruby
CH Windrows Ducks in a Row
Wimberways UR Kodiac & Barry
Goslin's Kona
Magnum Cujo Carroll
The Springwater Run for the Cure

Junior Hunt:
Coastalight Guns and Noses WC
Xanthos Van Patten
Grahamgolden Cowboy d'Aboyne
Gowan's Speed Trap TD RN WC & Jeanne........Title!!
Good Golly Miss Molly B
Clover Valley's Smokestack Lightning
Pinebank We will Rock You & Susie......Title!!!
Tollhaven Quinn of Mumur

June 23rd WC Test is cancelled due to lack of entries

2011-06-22T06:45:00.001-07:00

May 26th WC Results

2011-06-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

The first of our summer WC tests went well. There were threats of thunderstorms but thankfully they never happened.
Our judges were Ray Bester, Pete Wyckoff and Alana Cholewa.

WC passes:

Cooperslane Bulter Forbes
Fishercreeks Shea of Darkwater
Pinebank We Will Rock You, Susie Bell
Castlehills Upon Fields of Gold, Margot Nielson
Knightdrmx Franklin Mint
Goldencol Knock me off my feet
Braefields Sorceror's Stone
Eagletarn Due North Glory Days
Staghorn Innisfree Emma

WCI passes:
B-Line's Miss Behavin Raven
Greenacres Dooley
Pinebank's Dealer at Santosha, Susie Bell
Tidewaters Double or Nothing

Congrats Everyone! Thanks Margo and Jeanne for all your hardwork.

Working Certificate Thursdays

2011-05-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

Our first WC Thursday is fast approaching, with the others hot on its tail. While we computer-challenged people work on posting the Premium List in attachment form, please feel free to click on the links below to have a look at them listed in the CKC Calendar of Events (judges are listed with each event -- just hit 'Details' beside the event you're interested in)

May
http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=87&page=0

May 26th

WC - Ray Bester and Alana Cholewa
WCI - Ray Bester and Pete Wyckoff
WCX - Ray Bester and Pete Wyckoff

June 9th

WC - Pat Van Bregt and Jim Hopkins
WCI - Pat Van Bregt and Jill Chalmers
WCX - Pat Van Bregt and Jill Chalmers

June 23rd

WC, WCI & WCX - Susie Bell and Shelly Blom

July 7th

WC - Gail Bourgeois and Lola Nichol
WCI - Gail Bourgeois and Lola Nichol
WCX - Gail Bourgeois and Stan Hughes

Please spread the word about the WC events, let's get these spots filled!

2011-03-28T16:43:00.000-07:00

The April picnic trial is quickly approaching! It's this coming Sunday, April 3rd. Registration will be at the Vet field (where we met for both December and January) at 9am, and the stakes will start at 9:30. Both a hunt test and field trial set up will be available. Lunch will be available for $5. Ray will be showing off his barbecuing skills, as hot dogs and sausages will be on the grill. Come on out and support your club!

March picnic trial Sunday the 6th CANCELLED

2011-03-02T15:32:00.000-08:00

Due to heavy rain that's bound to freeze overnight, the picnic trial is cancelled

Hi All!

Our picnic trial for March is scheduled to happen this coming Sunday. The forecast doesn't look too pretty, so PLEASE keep an eye on this blog or the Canadian Hunting Dogs Forum for up-to-date information should it get cancelled due to inclement weather.

Other than that, all the information is the same as the info posted below -- registration is at 9am, and the stakes begin at 9:30. $5 per dog, and coffee/hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. When you come into the park, drive straight in to the dead end. Hang a right to head to the vet's field. See you there!

February Picnic Trial CANCELLED

2011-01-30T16:56:00.000-08:00

Due to the weather, there will be no February picnic trial

Hello all!

Sunday February 6th is our next picnic trial. This is weather permitting, as we don't want dogs slipping on ice or plowing through heavy snow.

All info is the same as the below post for the January picnic trial -- same Bat time, same Bat channel, folks!

Jill Chalmers is running this one. If you'd like to volunteer your help (offering to stop by Tim's and bring the coffee, contribute to the food or food equipment, etc) please email her and let her know that you want to lend a hand!

Snowsuit up! =)

January picnic trial

2010-12-28T17:44:00.000-08:00

Hello Mountain Valley people!

This coming Sunday (January 2nd) is our January picnic trial. We'll have both a hunt test and a field trial set up. Don't forget, no pavillion (but we will have shelter/tents set up if precipitation presents itself as a problem). Last month was the first time we tried no pavillion, and it worked out pretty well. Things can only go up from there! This month we'll have a big pot of chilli, and a big pot of chicken vegetable/noodle soup. Coffee, HOT chocolate, as well as other snacks, will also be available. So come on out and support your club....you know, ring in the new year in the way we love best!

Also, I'll be there to take membership dues if anyone wants to bring them =)

See you Sunday!

Dec. Picnic Trial

2010-11-28T12:47:00.000-08:00

Hello all!

Just a quick reminder that our next picnic trial is Dec. 5th. Please remember that we will not be meeting at the pavillion, but rather will be congregating at the vet's field (when you come into the park, turn right at the dead end/stop sign and keep on truckin'!) Coffee and snacks will be available, and it is $5 to run your dog.

If you have a snack that will make our day, bring it on out!

Also, if you have yet to renew your membership, don't forget to bring your fee with you. See you there!

First picnic trial Nov 7th and AGM

2010-10-13T04:59:00.000-07:00

The first of our Picnic Trials is November 7th. Registration is at 9am and the stakes will start at 9:30am. There will be both Hunt Test and Field Trial. Entry fee is still $5 per dog. Coffee, snacks and a lunch will be available for $5.00.

Our AGM will start when the stakes and lunch are done which should be around 2-2:30pm.

Come out and support your club!

Bancroft

2010-10-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Barry for his fourth place in Junior!!! Way to go!!

2011 National Amateur

2010-09-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just to let you know MVRTC will be the host of the 2011 National Amateur Championship!

We will be putting committees together in the near future as this is a big undertaking. Please contact the Chair Bruce Kelly if you would like to help.

Next Event Field Trial Sept 18 & 19th 2010 - CANCELLED

2010-07-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

Our last licensed event of the year is our field trial. We'd love to everyone out.
Please come out support your club! We still need Gunners and marshalls.

Our judges are in the final stages of being approved so I'll let you know who they are:

Open will be Jim Green and Bruce Kelly.

Qualifying will be Trevor Dickens and Orley Hamilton.

Junior will be Trevor Dickens and Jill Chalmers.

Field Trial Report

2010-07-31T15:33:00.000-07:00

Congrats to members Chris & Tundra for winning the Amateur and to Tom & Blue for a CM at the Labrador owners club Trial last weekend.

Also Chris & Tundra for getting a CM in finishing the Open at the NORA trial early July.

Members, remember to give us your brags so we can add them to the blog.

2010 WC Report

2010-07-13T16:37:00.000-07:00

We finished our last WC test early July. Our Wc's are always a fun event where you can compete with your dog have dinner and enjoy the company on a week night.

Thank you to our Chair Jill Richardson for organizing the trials, Jeanne Barrett as our Secretary/Marshall and to our gunners Bruce Kelly, Pete Wyckoff, Ray Bester, Peter Ferrin, Chris Bayles, Skip Snow and our food organizers, Llyod Jarvis, Susie Bell, Margo Nielson and Roxanne and to everyone who stepped in to help out.

Congrats to our members who got titles this summer:

Pauline & Tullamore Annee Oak Lee WC

Dave & MacCupar of Fife WC

Will & Montawk's General Curry WC

Alana & Tullamore Gunsablazing WCI

Pat & B-Line's Autumn Rush WCI

Chris & B-Line's Little Miss Sunshine WCX

Jeanne & Gowans Speed Trap WC

Will & Mantauks General Curry WCI

Susie & Pinebank Tannerforge Nacho Man WCI

Barry & Wimberways UR Kodiak WCI

Barry & Wimberways Tallulaa Theron WCI

2010 Hunt Test Report

2010-07-13T16:27:00.000-07:00

This year's Hunt test was a great success. The weather was great, the food awesome and we had very good entries.

Thanks to our Chair Ray Bester and Co-Chair Alana Chowela, our Secretary Jill Chalmers, Susie Bell & Margo Nielson who prepared our judge's dinner. Our marshal's Pete Wyckoff, Dave Robb, Its hard to remember everyone's name who pitched in, there were quite a few new faces this year. Thanks to Alana we had a fantastic draw table. Below are the list of our sponsors, if you get a chance please support and thank them for their contribution.

Mark's Work Wearhouse (Cambridge)
The Village Cobbler (Cambridge)
Global Pet Foods (Cambridge)
Wilson Health Services (Cambridge)
Starbucks Coffee
Grand Valley Fortifiers (Cambridge)
TSC Stores
St. George Hardware
Greg Vann Nissan (Cambridge)
Amanda Maxwell of Prudential Realty (Cambridge)
Home Hardware (Cambridge)
Cora's Breakfast and Lunch (Cambridge)
Shoeless Joe's (Cambridge)
Valey Car Wash
East Side Mario's
Sobey's (Cambridge)
Reid Candy & Nut Shop (Cambridge)
Azores Cambridge Bakery
Southern Pride Poultry (St. George)
Unique Home and Gifts (St. George)
Ilett Feed & Supplies and Purina Pet Food
Princess Auto
Jack Aster's (Kitchener)
Boston Pizza (Guelph)
Jose's Noodle Factory (Guelph)
Ren's Pet Depot (Aberfoyle)
Pet Suppy House (Guelph)
New Orleans Pizza (St. George)
Royal Canin (Guelph)
Triggers and Bows (Burford)
Rocky Outdoor Gear (Waterloo)
The Gun Centre at Lovett's (Kitchener)
Crossroads Equipment (Jerseyville)
Montana's (Brantford)
Shoppers Drug Mart (Cambridge)
Shooter's Choice (Waterloo)
KW Surplus
Carluke Orchards (Ancaster)
Bennett's Apples and Cider Ltd, (Ancaster)
Brantwood Farm (Brantford)
Envirofresh (GTA)
Zinger Winger
Canadian Gun Dog supply
Gander Mountain
Big Bag Pet Foods/LOBO Pet Supply (London)
Goble's Firearms (London)
Eli's Guns and Archery (Simcoe)
SNAP Cambridge

Niagara FT May 2010

2010-07-13T16:24:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Skip Snow and Cash for their 4th Place in the Open!!!!!!

Catch Up

2010-07-13T16:16:00.000-07:00

Just want to catch up on some accomplishments of our members over the last several months:

Congrats to Stan and Raven for their qual placing in North Bay last year.

and to Barry on his newest addition.

2010 Sportsman Show:

Congrats to our members who placed in the finals:

2nd Tom Robbins and Blue

4th Chris Bayles and Tundra

CM Dave Robb and Nitro

And to those who placed on their night:

3rd Matt Moser and Sage

2nd Chris Bayles and Tundra

1st Tom Robbins and Blue

Next Event - March 7th

2010-02-23T08:15:00.000-08:00

Don't forget our next picnic trial is March 7th. Registration at 9am, stakes starting at 9:30am.

Also, memberships are due!

Hope to see everyone there.

Next event Dec 6th

2009-11-30T11:06:00.000-08:00

Don't forget our next event is our picnic trial on Dec 6th. Registration at 9am, stakes at 9:30am.
$5 per dog and lunch will be available.

Hope to see you there!

MVRTC Nov 1st picnic trial and AGM

2009-11-02T11:38:00.000-08:00

We had the most perfect weather for our picnic trial on Sunday and the turnout was very good. We want to thank our Hunt test judges Ray Bester & Donny Hazleton and our Field Trial judges Skip Snow & Chris Bayles. Thanks to Dave Robb and Chris & Jodie Plouffe who brought food for our lunch and thanks to Arlene Comtois for helping us put the lunch together.

The AGM went well and we really appreciated the members who came out and got involved. The minutes of the AGM are below. The executive is the same with one change. Pete Wyckoff has retired from his VP position and Skip Snow has stepped in. We want to thank Jeanne Barrett for volunteering to be the WC trial secretary for next year and Jill Chalmers for volunteering to be our Hunt Test secretary.

With the economy the way it is and the resulting lower entries we will be looking at our members to help out at our trials so we don’t have to hire as many bird boys. This will be a huge cost savings for our club. We are only asking 1-2 days of your time.

Also of special note, we will not be having picnic trials in January or February for next year but will resume for March and April.

Field Trial Results:

Open:

1st – Harry Turnpenny & Tigger
2nd – Brian O’Donnell & Diver
3rd – Llyod Jarvis & Raven
4th - Terry Goad & Lucy

Qualifying:

1st – Chris Plouffe & Casey

Bancroft RTC Oct 4th& 5th 2009

2009-10-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

We want to Congratulate our members who competed up in Bancroft the last trial of the year.

Jill Richardson & Boss picked up an RCM in Open.

Chris Bayles and Raider placed 3rd in Junior and Won the Qualifying with Tundra and placed Second with Star. This completes Tundra's QFTR title!!

2009 Field Trial Report

2009-10-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

We apologize for the belated post but we wanted to thank everyone for their help at the field trial. Everything ran very smoothly and even though there were issues we were able to handle it all because of the quality of help that we had.

Thanks for Marc Comtois for marshalling Open on Saturday and qual on Sunday; Arlene Comtois for marshalling Open on both days. Bruce Kelly & Pete Wyckoff for marshalling Open. Barry Nelson and Skip Snow for marshalling Amateur both days. Will Freeman and Chris Plouffe for marshalling Qualifying. Thanks to Jill Chalmers for running the puppy stake for us and for Barb Kroetsch for making lunches and helping with the judge's dinner and to Jerry Kroetsch for stepping in where ever he was needed.

We also want to thank the members who helped clean up the grounds for the trial, it made a big difference to the quality of tests we can put on. Chris spent 3 hours cutting the handicap and sawmill fields so the judge's could challenge the dogs. Marc & Chris also spent countless hours trimming around our water areas and roadways to clean them up. Thanks to Skip, Bruce and Brian O'Donnell for also stepping and helping. Also thanks to Marc for making our club float boards.

Our next event is our first picnic trial on November 1, 2009 when we will be having our AGM. We would love to see you all come out and participate and get involved in your club.

Congratulations to Tom Robbins & Blue for Placing 4th and to Marc & Gunner and Terry Goad & Lucy for their CM in Qualifying!

Results:

open
1st DOWNTOWN SMACKEN AROUND Dan DeVos
2nd TOPBRASS SMOOTH AS SILK MH WCX Medie Robinson
3rd AFTCH MJOLNIR BLUEBILL OF ALLANPORT Scott Adams
4th NO STRINGS ATTACHED Allan Haggerty
Rcm AFTCH GOLDBRIAR'S WAILEN WILLIE Richard Dresser
cm FTCH NORTH RIVER ZACK'S ANNIE GIRL QFTR Allan Haggerty
cm AFC JAYBAR CLICK ON Charles Dygos
cm FTCH AFTCH JAYBAR MADISON AVENUE Di Howard or Dan Devos
cm Valencia's Black Kate Allen Hagerty

Amateur

1st and new Aftch MJOLNIR'S DANA OF LONG POINT Vera Aherne
2nd FTCH PEKISKO’S ATARAXIA Jim Andrews
3rd AFTCH FLATLANDS SLEDGEHAMMER Connie Swanson
4th MARSH GRASS NICKED FOR LIFE QFTR Jenny Deleemans
RCM THE HIGH ROLLER Richard Dresser
cm FLATLANDS LOCKED N LOADED Connie Swanson
cm BLUENORTH'S TESSMANIAN DEVIL Lee Woodhouse
cm MANDALWOOD'S GEORGIA OF COMARO Carol E. Brethet
cm AFTCH MJOLNIR BLUEBILL OF ALLANPORT Scott Adams

Qual

1st PATTONS COLT 45 Dan DeVos
2nd MILLPOND SATIN FINISH MH WCX Medie Robinson
3rd WYNFLAT'S KAOTIC TANTIVY Ann Steer
4th L & L'S BLUE SKY CREEK FLYER MH Tom Robbins
rcm FLATLANDS BAYDOG OF ALLANBURG Scott Adams
cm B-LINE'S TOP GUNNER WCX Marc Comtois
cm WALK ON WATERS TJ LUCILLE Terry Goad
cm JERRYRU'S KAMIKAZE Andrew Kwan

Shelly & Breeze New Titles

2009-10-07T12:18:00.000-07:00

Shelly and her Golden Breeze have done well recently finishing 2 titles:

Breeze got her WCX at the GRCGT test on September 12th.
She got AKC SH passes at Marshbanks GRC in Michigan August 22nd,
the Golden Retriever Club of Greater Pittsburgh Sept 5th and 6th, and
completed her AKC Senior Hunter at Michigan Flyways on Sept 19th.

Congrats!

Long Point & Ottawa Trials

2009-09-12T12:56:00.000-07:00

So for being late to post this but Congrats to Tom Robbins and Blue for placing 3rd in Qualifying!!

Congrats to Jill Richardson on placing 3rd in Amateur at Ottawa and finishing Boss' AFTCH!

North Bay FT, SW Hunt test and Luther HT August 15 & 16th

2009-08-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

We don't have all the final results yet for North Bay but Marc Comtois and Ace picked up a CM in junior.

Chris Plouffe and Casey completed their Junior Hunter title at South Western HRC and earned a well deserved steak.

Members Chris Bayles and Shelly Blom picked up UKC Finished and Seasoned passes this weekend as well.

Conrats to everyone!
Chris & Casey

LOC Field Trial July 25 & 26th 2009

2009-08-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

Two of our members did well at the Lab Owners Trial. Tom Robbins and Blue picked up an CM in Qualifying and Chris Bayles and Raider received an RCM in junior.
Congrats!

Caledonia Hunting and Angling Assoc.

2009-07-13T18:20:00.000-07:00

Tonight we spent a little time with the kids from the Caledonia Hunting & Angling Association showing them the world of working retrievers and how they are used in helping the hunter retrieve game. We took them thru the beginning with obedience, then to drills and then marks and blinds. The kids got a kick out of hiding bumpers and watching the dogs being handled to find them. Then they asked questions and got to get close to the dogs petting them and throwing the bumpers for them. We think the dogs had as much fun as the kids :0)

July 9th WC Test

2009-07-13T18:07:00.000-07:00

The last of our WC tests for the year was held last week and went without a hitch other than a few bee stings and some entertainment from a couple of kaykers :0) We also finally had some good weather.

Thanks again to Jill Richardson for chairing the events and to Jeanne Barrett for doing the Secretary work. Margo Neilson put on a nice dinner and Chris Plouffe, Chris Bayles and Marc Comtois did all the gunning. Thanks to our judges, Pat Van Bregt, Pete Wyckoff, Shelly Blom and Jerry Kroetsch.

The following are the dogs that passed:

WC

Rowansgaard Roserale de Latty
Cedarnook Chachalaka

WCI
Ebenezers Erebus Enchantress
Red WC JH handled by Dan Whitmore
Montauk bays Sensational Sage handled by Matt Moser

WCX
Ebenezers Link to Jerryru
Skeetercreeks Bustin Beaks WCI handled by Tom Robbins
Treasurehunting at Jerryru
Quinleighblu Chance encounter

Chessie Hunt Test July 11 & 12th

2009-07-13T17:59:00.000-07:00

Our members did very well this weekend up at the Chessie Hunt test in Roblyn. We don't have full results but this is what we do know, on Saturday Gail Bourgeois put a junior hunt leg on Crash and a Master leg on Striker; Shelly Blom put a senior pass on Breeze; Tom Robbins put a Master pass on Blue; Matt Moser put his first senior pass on his Chessie Sage and Pat Van Bregt finished her Master title on Star. On Sunday Tom Robbins put Master passes on both his dogs Blue and Buster and Gail also put another junior pass on Crash and a Master pass on Striker.

Last weekend in Ottawa Shelly Blom put her first Senior hunt pass on Breeze.

Congrats to all!

Andrew Gill steals the show !

2009-06-27T08:25:00.000-07:00

Andrew Gill was running the show with Artemis this thursday to come home with another working title with his B-line pup Artemis they worked well together and showed several others how to get the job done. Great work Andrew !

Test Results:

Tidewaters Fowl Play

HR B-Line for the Bird Boy

Cali

Fishercreek's Scarlet O'Hara

Atkinsday Lucky Jade

WCI

Skeetercreek's Bustin Beaks WC, Tom Robbins

WCX

Kishkahhdina Chances Are WCI JH

Sycroft Canis Majoris SH WCI CD CGN

MVRTC Hunt Test June 20 & 21, 2009

2009-06-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

Another successful Hunt test has come and gone. Once again Chair Ray Bester and Secretary Shelly Blom did a great job keeping us all organized and running smoothly. We had lower entries than expected showing that the economy is hurting our sport as well. Saturday we had 16 Master, 7 Senior and 12 junior dogs. Sunday we had 10 Master, 5 Senior and 7 junior dogs.

We want to thank everyone who came out and helped we hope we can remember everyone. To Barb & Jerry Kroetsch for organizing lunches and Dave Robb who had a great time manning the BBQ and did a great job. Our Marshals, Don Hazleton, Pete Wyckoff, Ray Bester, Marc Comtois, and Jodi Plouffe.

Our judges for the weekend set up great tests and made sure they challenged our dogs and made it an fun for all the competitors (when we weren't nervous, lol).
Sandie Bond, Susie Bell, Tim Marshall, Chris Bayles, Bruce Kelly, Jill Chalmers and Jerry Kroetsch.

Hunt test results (only partial and not final at the moment, members in blue)

Saturday

Master

B-Line's Supernova, CGN SH WCX TDX LRF, Pat Van Bregt
Mjolnir Molson's Indy LRM, Ray Bester
Gaylans High Roller MH WCX TD GRM
B-Line's West Wind Diver LRF, Brian O'Donnell
Long Point Bay's Tuxedo LRM

Senior

Goldencols Lovem and Liam WCX JH GRM

Tannerforge Braveheart WCX JH RN LRM
Heads up Lightning Strikes JH WCI LRM

Junior

B-Line's Little Miss Sunshine, WCI LRF, Chris Plouffe
Gowrielea's Fait Accompli WC GRF
B-Line's Miss Behavin'Raven LRF
Cali, LRF
Tidewaters Lady of Leisure, GRF

Sunday

Master

Mjolnir Molson's Indy LRM, Ray Bester
Millpond's Satin Finish SH WCX GRF

Gaylan's High Roller MH WCX TD GRM
Long Point Bay's Tuxedo LRM

Senior

Heads up Lightning Strikes JH WCI LRM

Junior

Montauk Bay's Sensational Sage WC CBRF, Matt Moser

MVRTC June 11th Working certificate test

2009-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

We had another successful WC test also with the same rainy weather we had for our first test. Let's hope this streak ends! We had 9 dogs entered, another test with low entries.

Thanks to our organizers Chair Jill Richardson and our Secretary Jeanne Barrett. Our judges Ray Bester, Susie Bell and Margo Nielson enjoyed their jobs despite the rain. Our gunners Marc Comtois, New member Barry Nelson, Bruce Kelly and Pete Wyckoff and to Skip Snow who manned the BBQ.

The passing dogs are (members in bold):

WC

Silver D Kennel LRM
Tidewaters Lady of Leisure GRF
CH. Littleriver's Tynee Dancer NSDT

WCI

Magnum Cujo Carroll CBRF
B-Line's Lake Effect Raider LRM Chris Bayles

WCX

Treasurehunts Jewel of Denial WCI LRF

Jeanne & Radar as test dog

Judges Susie & Margo

WC Chair Jill with judges Marc & Skip from our May Test