Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club

The Annual WRHRC Picnic Test is a great place to test your dog’s skills before your next trial in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. If you are new to the sport, it is a great event to come and see what it is all about. We will be offering NAHRA Started, Intermediate and Senior stakes (registration numbers permitting so register early). If you are unfamiliar with NAHRA you can find the rule book under “Important Links” as well as a handy quick reference sheet under “Hunt Test Requirements” on the WRHRC Home Page (www.wrhrc.com).

This event is open to both WRHRC members and non-members so please pass on this message to others that may be interested in participating. Hope to see you there.

When: Sunday, June 2, 2013
8:30 am – Check-in / registration
9:00 am – First bird falls (Ducks and pheasants will be used)

Where: WRHRC Training Grounds (Kathryn)
(20 km east of Hwy 2 on Hwy 566)
A map to the training grounds is available at www.wrhrc.com

Judges: Started: TBD
Intermediate: TBD
Senior: TBD

Cost: Started / Intermediate: $10 per dog (Members) / $15 per dog (Non-members)
Senior: $15 per dog (Members) / $20 per dog (Non-members)

**Pre-registration is a MUST so we know how many birds are needed and what stakes will be run** FYI: If we do not have a minimum of 5 senior dogs RSVP
before the deadline that stake will not be run.
Please register by May 25, 2013 by contacting Angela Borthwick at a.borthwick@shaw.ca or at (403) 542-1635
Payment can be made at check-in on the day of the event.

Volunteers: Volunteers are such an important part to a successful event. Volunteers are needed to help with gunning. Please be prepared to help out.

Lunch: Lunch will not be provided. Please bring your own lunch and drinks.

As with any field event, there may be natural hazards for both the handlers and the dogs. By participating in this event, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. You agree that you will not hold the WRHRC, its members or the landowner liable for any claims arising out of the entry of your dog(s) or your presence at this event.

For more information or to volunteer please contact:

Ross Murphy, Chair
Angela Borthwick, Registration

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It was a great weekend for an event and here are the updates from Saturday's action. A big thanks to Angela Borthwick and Mary Shillabeer who played a major role in the success of this event.

Congratulations to our Winner: Dog #18: Finn - handled by Doug Rowden (BLM)

Winner Doug Rowden with young BLM Finn. Thanks to Judges Sharon & John van der Lee of Pekisko Retrievers

Calcutta was won by the ever lucky Dale Stamm whose rock solid strategy in picking winners netted him a tidy $335

Event Results:
27 dogs entered
- 20 dogs called back for series 4 & 5
- 15 dogs called back for series 6 & 7
- 10 dogs finished all 7 series

The other finishers (Finalists) were:
# 1: Teal - handled by Shaun Brien (BLF)
# 6: Rin – handled by Colette Prefontaine (CLM)
# 8: Stoppers – handled by Jackie Hastie (GM)
#11: Henry – handled by James Strachan (BLM)
#13: Keen – handled by Mary Shilabeer (GF)
#14: Quill – handled by Jackie Hastie (GM)
#20: Candi – handled by Dale Stamm (YLF)
#24: Roady – handled by Terry Byrne (CHSP)
#25: Jetta – handled by Neil Holmes (BLF)

Lunch as always was wonderful and I am told that the donations covered the cost, which does not always happen. Thanks all.
So a big thanks to Nancy and Greg for putting on the meal. It adds a lot to the whole event.

This year featured a new twist on the old classic. Next to the road we had, for the very first time, a port-a-potty. And despite the added expense we still managed to turn a decent profit for the club. We hope that better comforts like these will lead to more entries next year.

Event Organizer, Angela Borthwick had the following message for all:

We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather which helped to make for another great event. I want to thank both of our judges, John & Sharon Van der Lee, for volunteering their time and for putting together some really great tests that challenged our dogs to be the best they could be. I also want to thank everyone that volunteered during the event from organizing the equipment, taking registrations, marshaling, gunning, donating birds, and just helping out when we needed a hand. Volunteers are such an important part to a successful event and these events could not happen without their help. I also want to thank Nancy & Greg for another great lunch and delicious carrot cake.

I also want to thank all of you for all of your help and support with organizing this. Mary, I hope I can continue your success with organizing this event. You have done such a great job and will be a tough act to follow. Ross thank you for making sure all of the equipment, birds and gunners were where they needed to be. This made the event run smoothly and is appreciated. And Lisa, thank you for your help & support in keeping me organized and helping me correct my mistakes. I hope to improve for next year.

Thanks again everyone for your part in another great event.
Angela

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A last minute reminder that our annual Seven Singles event is still a go for this Saturday May 4th. If you believe those people at the weather office we should have nice weather and calm winds so it should be a great day. Bring some cash for the Calcutta. Remember your lawn chairs and sunblock. Lunch will be provided by donation. My never fail tip to ensure a sunny day is to remember to pack an umbrella.

With all of this recent snow it is hard to believe that Spring is here and the 2013 Annual Seven Singles is just around the corner! Just a week away. Let’s hope for nicer weather.

When: Saturday, May 4, 2013
8:00 am – Check in / Registration
8:30 am – First bird falls

Where: WRHRC Training Grounds
(20 km east of Hwy 2 on Hwy 566)
A map to the training grounds is available at www.wrhrc.com

Judges: Sharon & John van der Lee

Cost: $20 per dog (members only – membership forms will be available at the event)
(Each dog guaranteed 3 birds)

** Pre-registration is a MUST so we know how many birds we need**
To register, please contact Angela Borthwick at a.borthwick@shaw.ca or at (403) 542-1635.
Payment can be made at check-in on the day of the event.

Lunch: A BBQ lunch will be provided by donation. Please bring your own drinks.

Calcutta: Remember to bring cash for the Calcutta!

Volunteer: Volunteers are such an important part to a successful event. To volunteer to gun or to donate birds, please contact Ross Murphy at solutionforge@gmail.com or at (403) 475-0607.

For more information please contact
Mary Shillabeer
lottadoghair@shaw.ca

Description of the Event
For those who are unfamiliar with the Seven Singles Event, it can be described as a marking competition. This is a non-sanctioned, fun event for club members. The intent of the competition is to simply measure the pure natural marking ability of all dogs entered as opposed to measuring their level of training relating to control or handling ability. There are seven land marks. All marks will be single marks but they may be run back-to-back. Dogs will be evaluated on how they retrieve the bird and after 3 marks have been completed only those dogs that make the cut will continue onto the next mark. Dogs will be eliminated after each mark leading up to the seventh and final mark. Fist place (and associated bragging rights and trophy) will be awarded after the completion of the event.
As with any field event, there may be natural hazards for both the handlers and the dogs. By participating in this event, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. You agree that you will not hold the WRHRC, its members or the landowner liable for any claims arising out of the entry of your dog(s) or your presence at this event.

Hope to see everyone there!

Let us know what you think.

The Annual WRHRC Picnic Test is a great place to test your dog’s skills before your next trial in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. If you are new to the sport, it is a great event to come and see what it is all about. We will be offering NAHRA Started, Intermediate and Senior stakes (registration numbers permitting so register early). If you are unfamiliar with NAHRA you can find the rule book under “Important Links” as well as a handy quick reference sheet under “Hunt Test Requirements” on the WRHRC Home Page (www.wrhrc.com).

This event is open to both WRHRC members and non-members so please pass on this message to others that may be interested in participating. Hope to see you there.

When: Sunday, June 2, 2013
8:30 am – Check-in / registration
9:00 am – First bird falls (Ducks and pheasants will be used)

Where: WRHRC Training Grounds (Kathryn)
(20 km east of Hwy 2 on Hwy 566)
A map to the training grounds is available at www.wrhrc.com

Judges: Started: TBD
Intermediate: TBD
Senior: TBD

Cost: Started / Intermediate: $10 per dog (Members) / $15 per dog (Non-members)
Senior: $15 per dog (Members) / $20 per dog (Non-members)

**Pre-registration is a MUST so we know how many birds are needed and what stakes will be run**
Please register by May 25, 2013 by contacting Angela Borthwick at a.borthwick@shaw.ca or at (403) 542-1635
Payment can be made at check-in on the day of the event.

Volunteers: Volunteers are such an important part to a successful event. Volunteers are needed to help with gunning. Please be prepared to help out.

Lunch: Lunch will not be provided. Please bring your own lunch and drinks.

As with any field event, there may be natural hazards for both the handlers and the dogs. By participating in this event, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. You agree that you will not hold the WRHRC, its members or the landowner liable for any claims arising out of the entry of your dog(s) or your presence at this event.

For more information or to volunteer please contact:

Ross Murphy, Chair
Angela Borthwick, Registration

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Reminder that this is still a go.
For those who have been wondering, this will be a brown bag lunch affair.
See you there,

What: NAHRA Judges Clinic
Where: Tweedview Room of theThorncliffe Greenview Community Assoc See Map Here: http://goo.gl/maps/rSVeO
When: Saturday April 13th 9:00 AM until finished. Room booked until 5:00PM
Why: A primer for those interested in NAHRA Judging or refresher for experienced judges as required by NAHRA regulations.
Who: Shaun Brien presenting on behalf of NAHRA and the WRHRC.

Hello Members,

Shaun Brien is offering a great opportunity to all WRHRC members interested in knowing more about NAHRA judging. Also current NAHRA judges must take a refresher every few years so here is your opportunity.

Space is limited so please RSVP-ASAP. There is no cost for attending but this is not free. Time and effort were contributed by several club members to organize this opportunity and the meeting space was paid for by the club. Involvement in our club and our sport make things like this possible.

Thanks for being an active member.

Ross Murphy
2013 WRHRC President

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It's that time of year when the snow melts and the mud shows up.

Unfortunately the road to the back area is far too soft to travel on and will be closed until things dry up a bit. Of course we can 4x4 through it but it is getting torn up to a major degree.

We will be putting a barrier on the road at the corner and will ask all of you to please park and walk from there if you require access to the back field.

Please respect the barrier and keep to foot traffic only.

Also please do not drive on and tear up the front field as well.

Let's keep the grounds looking nice and serviceable.

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This video still has a lot of good tips and is a nice bit of vintage film.

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If you are a dog lover you will know of someone who has lost a dog before their time to cancer.
Last year I was able to get involved with a great group of people to raise funds for Canine Cancer Research.
I made a video about last year's walk which you can see here: Smiling Blue Skies Walk for Canine Cancer
Below is a message from Mary Shillabeer about how you can support this great cause.
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Hello Everyone!

Well, here we go again! The OVC donation site is up and ready for registrations and donations! The 2013 information is not posted yet, but should be in the next few days. Please be patient! ;-) Please visit http://www.pettrust.ca/calgary to sign up!

This year, we have exciting news, that the funds from our walk will be ear marked for a specific study. Here is the info, from Suzi Beber:
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Below is a message from NAHRA president Frank Plewa.
Looks like we may have more dogs at the regional test this year.

My fellow members,

The NAHRA BOD has recently changed the existing requirement that dogs achieve 4 passes during a "Regionally Determined Qualifying Year." The change is made as there have been a few dogs left out of Regional Events because their passes have been spread out over two or more qualifying periods. The purpose in holding Regional Events is to recognize the accomplishments of dogs in the various levels of the NAHRA Program. While most dogs ultimately attain titles which require four passes, some have been left out of the Regional Events because the passes are spread out as previously mentioned.

Effective immediately, all dogs that achieve a title in Started, Hunter or Intermediate will be invited to participate in their Regional Event in the year they earn their title regardless of when the other three qualifications occurred. If the owner of the dog wishes to participate in a Regional in the same stake beyond the year in which the title is earned, they must attain four more passes in the "Regionally Determined Qualifying Year."

It is our hope that this will ensure all eligible dogs are recognized for their achievements.

Frank Plewa
NAHRA President

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