June 7, 2009 Hunt Test - Ottawa Field Trial Grounds, Eagle, WI

We had a very nice turnout for the training day that was held on June 6, 2009. 29 dogs ran on Saturday. We had dogs of all ages and various breeds participate. Mike Dalby, Victor Barger and Brad Lepoudre worked with the senior and master dogs. Randy Boggs worked with the junior dogs. While he worked each dog individually, Randy talked to the group as a whole and addressed concerns so that everyone could learn. The participants seemed to enjoy this format. Thanks to Lee Fanslow for manning the lunchtime grill! Thank you also to Joel Peterson who helped keep the event running smoothly filling many volunteer roles.

40 dogs ran in the Hunt Test on Sunday, June 7, 2009. There were 6 Master braces (2 qualifying scores), 6 Senior braces (4 qualifying scores) and 9 Junior braces (8 qualifying scores). We ran one course so it was a long day. Kent Harter and Ed Brock were our judges and were on their horses for about 12 hours! Thanks to Mary “Lunch Lady” Haines, Shelly & Eric Kliefoth, Robyn & Jim Doescher, Cathy Gallagher, Mike Dalby, Greg Hedien and Tim May for all of your help on Sunday. We made a combined profit for the two day event of $485.

- Submitted by Cindy Lepoudre, Hunt test secretary