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Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club News and Notes – March, 21 2017

MFGRC Agility, CCA, Field, General Meeting, Informational, Tracking

TRACKING FUN DAY & GENERAL MEETING

The next general meeting for the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will be held on Sunday, April 2, as part of the club’s Tracking Fun Day in Ocala, Fla. The Tracking Fun Day was designed to give club members an opportunity to try the sport of tracking in a no-pressure, fun atmosphere under the expert guidance of accomplished trackers/trainers Pat Flynn and Susie Rezy. Full details about the Tracking Fun Day including time, location and what you need to bring can be found at this link on the club’s website:

https://mfgrc.org/tracking-fun-day-april-general-meeting-apr2017/

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AGILITY TRIAL

The MFGRC’s next big event is the Agility trial being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22-23 at the Grand Oaks Resort near Lady Lake, Fla. Some volunteers are needed to work as gate steward, scribe and timer – if you can help at all, including all three days, one day or part of a day, please contact volunteer coordinator Pat Carlile at pat_golden_boy@yahoo.com. Also, setup will be on Thursday, April 20, and anyone who would like to help would also be welcomed; please let Pat know.

 

FUN FIELD DAY, GENERAL MEETING SET FOR MAY 7

On Sunday, May 7, the MFGRC will hold a Fun Field Day/Intro to Field Training, along with a general meeting, at the Richwood South Training Center in Morriston, Fla. Even if you’re not currently running your dogs in hunt tests or field trials, it’s a great opportunity to experience Goldens enjoying their natural instincts. Field Day will begin at 9 a.m. with a lunch break and club general meeting at approximately noon (bring your own lunch). More details to come.

 

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CCA

Some spots are still available for the MFGRC’s CCA that will be held on Saturday, June 3, in Crystal River, Fla. Registration form and details are available here:  https://mfgrc.org/mfgrc-hold-cca-cardiaceye-clinic-june-3-2017/ 

MFGRC To Host Heart-Eye Clinic June 3

MFGRC CCA, Clinics, Informational

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will host a heart and eye clinic in conjunction with the CCA it is staging on Saturday, June 3, in Crystal River, Fla. The clinic is open to ALL BREEDS on a first-come, first-served basis (must -pre-register with the form below) and dogs do not have to be participating in the CCA to attend the clinic.

Registration for the MFGRC’s CCA is open and details can be found HERE.

Form Available Here

Results From 2017 MFGRC Fun Match

MFGRC Conformation, Fun Day, Obedience, Rally
Best in Show for Conformation at the MFGRC Fun Match today in Sorrento, Fla., was won by Austin (Jazzie Magik’s Hook ‘Em Horns) owned and shown by Ann Rowe. Judge Ellen Bartkus is on the right.

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club held its 2017 “Fun Match” on Saturday, March 11, at the home of club vice president Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla. The Match included rally and obedience for all breeds and conformation for Golden Retrievers. Results:

RALLY

(Judge Linda Unger)

Excellent:

First Place: Portdown Nucky Cubby Bear Adams (Australian Cattle Dog); owner Jeanne Adams, Eustis, Fla.

Second Place: Remington (Golden Retriever); owner Carolee Stewart, Eustis, Fla.

(no additional qualifiers)

Advanced:

First Place: Remington (Golden Retriever); owner Carolee Stewart, Eustis, Fla.

(no additional qualifiers)

Novice:

First Place: Abby (Labrador Retriever); owner Allison Long, Sorrento, Fla.

Second Place: Magik’s Top of the Line (Golden Retriever); owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.

Third Place: Hibner’s Dixie (All-American); owner Marilee Hibner, Mount Dora, Fla.

Fourth Place: Emma (Golden Retriever); owner Barbara Anderson, Winter Park, Fla.

OBEDIENCE

(Judge Linda Under)

Utility:

No qualifiers.

Open:

First Place: Moonstruck’s Olympic 24K Gold (Golden Retriever); owner Sharon Stark, Dunnellon, Fla.

(no additional qualifiers)

Novice:

First Place: Magik’s Emerald Belle of the Ball (Golden Retriever); owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.

(no additional qualifiers)

Beginner Novice:

First Place: Tat (Golden Retriever); owner Paula Black, Sorrento, Fla.

Second Place: Katie (Golden Retriever); owner Connie Adams, Dunnellon, Fla.

(no additional qualifiers).

High in Trial:

Moonstruck’s Olympic 24K Gold (Golden Retriever); owner Sharon Stark, Dunnellon, Fla.

Highest Golden in Trial:

Moonstruck’s Olympic 24K Gold (Golden Retriever); owner Sharon Stark, Dunnellon, Fla.

CONFORMATION (Golden Retrievers only)

(Judge Ellen Bartkus)

Junior Puppy (Bitches):

First Place: Faragold Sandpiper StarLight StarBright; owner Lisa Boudreau, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Senior Puppy (Dogs):

First Place: Magik Drop It Like It’s Hot; owner Robin Senderowitz, Maitland, Fla.

Second Place: Magik King of the Storm; owner Christian Moye, St. Cloud, Fla.

Third Place: Tucker; owner Lori Zabroki.

Fourth Place:  Magik Storm Surfer; owner Jessica Regan, Melbourne Beach, Fla.

Senior Puppy (Bitches):

First Place: Magilk in Hot Pursuit; owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.

Second Place: Magik Dark and Story; owner Andrea Donohue, Windermere, Fla.

Adult Dog:

First Place: Jazzie Magik’s Hook ‘Em Horns; owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.

Second Place: Magik’s Frozen Tankard; owner Andrea Donohue, Windermere, Fla.

Third Place: Magik Top of the Cosmic Mountain; owner Barbara Hall, Port Orange, Fla.

Adult Bitch:

First Place: Living Waters Bringer of Hope; owner Yvette Rivera, Saint Cloud, Fla.

Second Place: Deauxquest Lets Talk About Love; owner Lisa Boudreau, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Third Place: Magik’s Emerald Belle of the Ball; owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.

Fourth Place: Ivory Blaze Twice As Nice; owner Robin Limeaux, Orlando, Fla.

Junior Showmanship:

First Place: Magik Storm Surfer; owner Jessica Regan; junior handler Isabelle Regan.

Best Puppy:

Faragold Sandpiper StarLight StarBright; owner Lisa Boudreau, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Best Veteran:

Moonlight Magik No Ducks Left Behind; owner Debbie Finch, Saint Cloud, Fla.

Best in Show:

Jazzie Magik’s Hook ‘Em Horns; owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.