GOLD DIGGINGS. MHGRC Newsletter May 2013 Edition Editor Kathy Bourland

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1 GOLD DIGGINGS MHGRC Newsletter May 2013 Edition Editor Kathy Bourland PRESIDENTS COLUMN Chris Zink is Coming, Chris Zink is Coming! Sign up now!! It seems like I should be talking about our spring-like glorious weather but, as of the end of April, spring has yet to appear! What s that about? Keeping our fingers crossed that it is just around the corner. Our match was a great success and fun was had by all. Thanks to Karen Livingston for devoting her morning to judging our goldens. She was gentle and helpful with our youngsters and everyone appreciated it. It appeared that obedience and rally ran smoothly and everyone got sufficient help and work to make our efforts worthwhile. Kudos to everyone who pitched in to help with this day. A big thanks to Don and Vicki Carson who spent their Sunday morning running a grooming seminar for those of us in need of help with bunny footed, over-grown goldens. The hands on explanations were great and everyone got individual help. Plus we had a lot of fun in the process. Although I did have to take a recreational break at the beginning of April, the world kept on spinning and Mile Hi kept on functioning. Keith Winch pulled together the Hunt Test Judges Seminar and Laura Gillice chaired our spring Agility trial most successfully. Thanks, guys! Calendar June WC/WCX in conjunction with Flat Coated Retriever group. Contact Sandy Whicker swhicker39@gmail.com June Chris Zink Seminar at Training with Grace, 6 th Ave. and Garrison. Contact Claire Caro Wellshire@aol.com July Dougco. All- Breed Agility trial. Contact Laura Gillice lgillice@comcast.net July 27 meeting, water fun day and picnic. At Chris and Steve Johnson s property cjjohnsonnew@adjacoustics.com August Two back-toback independent specialties at Island Grove Regional Park. Conformation, obedience, rally, agility!! Contact Angela McLean, timberbashgoldens@comcast.net laurenrelay@hotmail.com MHGRC Ne w sle tte r May Editio n Edito r Kathy Bo urland e mail Starz@ frii.c o m

2 PRESIDENTS COLUMN Annual Banquet MHGRC has some exciting events coming up. Of course, there is the Awards Banquet the last weekend in April which is always a fun day and an opportunity to see each other clean and dressed all fancy! Ruthie Nordahl and Sally Sjobeck once again undertook the organization of the event and Warren Frizell and Jean Herbert will orchestrate the awards. Great job! Check the various columns by MHGRC representatives to see what will be happening in the next few months. Chris Zink Seminar June 29 & 30, Mile HI will be hosting Chris Zink DVM, PhD, DACVSMR who will present her much-acclaimed 2-day seminar Coaching the Canine Athlete. Although Chris has done seminars in Denver in the past, she is quite excited about the changes and up-dates she is including for the first time in Denver. Audience Response Technology will be incorporated throughout her presentation enhancing effective instruction and engaging participants. Mile Hi members were notified first about the CZ seminar with special rates and preferential sign-up for working spots. The reduced rates still apply but you are no longer guaranteed a working spot. The registration form appears on MHGRC.com. If you have questions, either contact me or Claire Caro at Wellshire@aol.com. Calendar Aug. 17. CCA at Island Grove, Greeley. Contact Barb Branstad Barbara bbransta@lamar.colostate.edu September 7 & 8 (setup the 6 th ) Hunt test. (volunteers needed!) Contact: Kathy or Warren TheFrizells@comcast.com September 20. Meeting and potluck dinner at Angela and Bruce McLean s, 6325 W. Summit Dr., Littleton. No program besides food and fun! November 15 - Meeting. Annual Meeting Annual election of Officers- Program Dr. Mich OrthoPets Case studies and results from using braces instead of surgery on dogs orthopedic problems. Cheers Anne Shannon Agility Report Starz One Lucky Bug OA OAJ "Cricket" Kathy Bourland 4/5 First Place Open Standard Title 4/7 Second Place Excellent Jumpers 4/20 First Place Excellent Jumpers Coursing Report Sadie CAA owner Doug Sutton The CAA is 10 qualifying CAT tests, and she has not balked at a single one. There were 80 dogs entered at the trial in Falcon April 12, 2013 Cricket Bourland MHGRC Ne w sle tte r May Editio n Edito r Kathy Bo urland e mail Starz@ frii.c o m

3 MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Dateline March 16, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 9:10 am by President Anne Shannon at Jeffco. Barb Branstad will serve as Secretary Pro Temp in Mardee s absence. Vice President s Report Bruce Evashevski introduced five guests: Wendy Beard, Mona Pent, Marilyn Turner, and Josh and Becky Thomas. Treasurer s Report Angela McLean reported there is a balance of $17, in the checking account. Secretary s Report None Conformation and Obedience Reports Randy Watson and Monica Keracek stated that their reports had been published in the Newsletter. The membership was reminded about the Grooming Seminar put on by Don and Vickie Carson which will be held Sunday. Old Business Anne reviewed the club s upcoming events. April 5-7 All Breed Agility; AKC Hunt Test Seminar, 26 Awards Banquet June WC/WCX, Chris Zink seminar July All Breed Agility, 27 Club Picnic August Back-to-back specialties, 17 CCA New Business The Board has approved a $100 donation for trophies to the upcoming Sporting Dog Specialty. Angela passed around a sign up sheet for trophy donations for the August specialties. Kay Walker asked those who were putting away the obedience and rally equipment to check it for needed repairs before replacing in trailer. Kay also suggested that the club purchase a wheeled cart/dolly to assist in moving the equipment from the trailer to the ring. Announcements Francie Pusetari has flyers for the upcoming Bridget Carlson obedience seminar on May Lauren Relay said that former member Kristine Rubba is moving and selling her dog equipment including kennel runs. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 and the Goldens Only Match began. MHGRC Ne w sle tte r May Editio n Edito r Kathy Bo urland e mail Starz@ frii.c o m

4 FIELD REPORT By Keith Winch MHGRC sponsored an AKC Hunt Test Seminar for new judges and handlers this past weekend (4/13). We had 17 people in agendance with Wayne Bleazard from AKC pulng on the seminar. Thanks to Kathy Frizell for helping me get the venue reserved and set up. We had people agending from as far away as Greybull, WY; Rapid City, SD and as close as almost walking distance. We had a good interactve session and I think everyone lev learning something new. Not much else in the field is going on with the water stll too cold to get our teammates into. That said, hunt test are startng in our area with the first one being Fort Collins Retriever Club May 3 rd - 5 th. That doesn t give us much Tme if you have stayed in CO for the winter and early spring. Don t forget, MHGRC is co- sponsoring with the Flatcoat Retrievers a WC/X certficaton test during the weekend of June 22 nd and 23 rd at STllroven Farm. Please let Sandy Wicker know if you are able to step up and help her for this event. The Frizell s stepped up and will chair our hunt test scheduled for September 7 th - 8 th. This is a fun event for our field enthusiast and is a great Tme to learn more about the field work. This report doesn t have any accomplishments, but that doesn t mean we don t have anything to celebrate as just being with four- legged companions is noteworthy so please send me something for our next Gold Diggings. When ing me your brags or items for the newsle4er please send to my keithbwinch@msn.com account and in the subject line state, Gold diggings newsle4er. I travel oben and get vast amounts of diverse s. I do not want to miss anyone s brag so you can help me by honoring this request. Thinking of working with a Service Dog Organization? Don t be mislead, do your research. Read Petro s Story A DOGGY DISSERVICE BREEDER MISLEAD BY SERVICE DOG ORGANIZATION

5 CONFORMATION Once again, MHGRC members made a strong showing at recent Conformation Shows. In addition to what has become a regular assortment of Best of Breeds, Best of Winners, Winners Dogs, s, Best of Opposite Sex and Select Dogs, we also have another new champion, CH Chiporego Hear No Evil, and a rare Best of Winners Major win from the Puppy Class, Gaitway-Jema s Kiss and Tell Brags Southern Colorado Kennel Club, November 10, 2012 CH Chiporego Hear No Evil - Audie Winners Dog Best of Winners NEW CHAMPION Kathleen Thompson & Leslie Blythe Kennel Club of Greater Victoria,, Mar 7, 2013 Doolin-River s Tullamore Dew - Tullo Terri Anderson Kennel Club of Greater Victoria, Mar 8, 2013 Doolin-River s Tullamore Dew - Tullo Terri Anderson Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 8, 2013 GCH. Jema s Mocha Kiss, BISS Tazo Best of Opposite Sex Jennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 9, 2013 GCH. Jema s Mocha Kiss, BISS Tazo Select Dog Jennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle Jema s Oh What Fun BISS Charlee 1st Place Bred By Exhibitor Bitch Bred By Exhibitor Group 1 Jennifer Grossnickle Gaitway-Jema s Kiss and Tell Rooster Jennifer Grossnickle Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 10, 2013 Gaitway-Jema s Kiss and Tell Rooster Winners Dog Best of Winners MAJOR WIN FROM THE PUPPY CLASS Jennifer Grossnickle Houston Kennel Club,Mar 16, 2013 Doolin-River s Tullamore Dew - Tullo Terri Anderson Galveston County Kennel Club, Mar 17, 2013 Doolin-River s Tullamore Dew - Tullo Terri Anderson March Goldens Only Fun Match On March 16 we had a great turn out for our Goldens Only Fun Match. We had a lot of wonderful dogs at the Match, and special recognition goes out to Jeanne von Barby and her puppy bitch Tater Elysian's I Yam What I Yam, who won Best in Match from the Puppy Class! Also deserving special recognition is Lauren Relay and her dog Driver Relay's Tee It Hi- N-Let It Fly BOSS BPIS who won Best of Opposite Sex and Angela Berkheimer McLean and her dog Cooper BISS GCH CH Windsong's Timberbash Powder King RN BVISS who won Best Veteran in Match. We would also like to thank Karen Livingston for her expert judging and all of the volunteers, who made it possible for us to enjoy this wonderful day with our dogs.

6 OBEDIENCE Conformation Continued Scottsbluff Kennel Club, Mar 31, 2013 GCH. Jema s Mocha Kiss, BISS Tazo Best of Breed Jennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle Gaitway-Jema s Kiss and Tell Rooster Jennifer Grossnickle Wheatland Golden Retriever Club of Wichita - Specialty April 4, 2013 GCH Windsong s Timberbash Powder King RN - Cooper Best of Opposite Sex From the Veterans Class Angela Berkheimer McLean and Dianne Barnes Wichita Kennel Club, April 7, 2013 Doolin-River s Tullamore Dew - Tullo Winners Dog Best Of Opposite Sex MAJOR WIN Terri Anderson Obedience Brags Nancy Ego and Jean Deresienska s Errigal Aria Catch the Wind of Chasehill CD RE JH WCX (Windy) finished her Rally Excellent title on April 13, 2013 at the Terry-All Kennel Club show. Congratulations to Nancy, Jean &Windy! Jeanne von Barby s Becksgold Rev R Elysian CDX MH TD RA WCX (Jiffy) earned her second Rally Advanced leg on April 12, 2013 at the Collie Club of CO show. On April 13, 2013 at the Terry-All Kennel Club show, Jiffy earned her third Rally Advanced leg and title. Also, on April 13, 2013, she earned her first Utility leg and was the only dog to pass the entire weekend! Finally, on April 14, 2013, she earned her first Rally Excellent leg. Congratulations to Jeanne & Jiffy! Please remember to submit your Obedience Brags for the next newsletter to me at monica.keracik@yahoo.com. Thank you and good luck to everyone in the upcoming trials! Treasures Lookout For That Tree CD RE TDX AX AXJ OF WC VC CCA George earned her TDX at Chatfield on March 3, 2013 owner Deb Ascher Way to drag your Mom to the glove George!! Congratulations Deb

7 Coaching the Canine Athlete Seminar by Chris Zink DVM, PhD, DACVSMR June 29-30, 2013 Training with Grace Training Center 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, CO Saturday Morning: Structure-Conformation & Beyond:Understanding conformation and body structure Saturday Afternoon: Optimizing Canine Locomotion: Dogs are not small horses, gaits incorrect gaiting, training/retraining gaits Conditioning for Conformation & Performance Dogs: Quick and easy fitness tips for all dogs strength, endurance, stretches Sunday Morning: Common Injuries in Performance Dogs: Tips for detecting problems early Demystifying nutrition,supplements and nutraceuticals Sunday Afternoon: Training Dogs to Jump & Solving Jumping Problems Morning snack, light lunch and beverages provided each day 35 working spots, unlimited auditors

8 REGISTRATION FORM FOR CHRIS ZINK SEMINAR WORKING SLOTS (w/dogs) ARE LIMITED TO 35 $ FOR BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUDITING (no dogs) (UNLIMITED SLOTS) 1 DAY $45 BOTH DAYS $75 NAME PHONE# TOTAL ENCLOSED CHECK NO. (Returned Checks will result in forfeiture of your working spot) WORKING SLOT: SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUDITING: SATURDAY SUNDAY Chris Zink has set up an online 10-minute survey to obtain information about you and your dog(s). We request that you participate in the survey so that Chris Zink can personalize the seminar to your needs. The survey will allow you to request the specific topics you most want covered. The URL for the survey is: For working spots (limited to 35), priority will be given to MHGRC members. Contact Claire via only (your send-time will determine the 1st come, 1st serve). Upon confirmation from Claire, send a $50. deposit (made out to MHGRC) to Claire; deadline 4/15 (tax day...easy to remember). Balance of $100. will be due on June 1st. Claire will maintain a wait-list for working spots. Audit spots are unlimited. Claire Caro, 1073 Broken Arrow Circle, Elizabeth, Co wellshire@aol.com

9 AWARDS BANQUET FOR 2012 Obedience Trophies Novice B - Fly'n Paws Long May You Run CD RN OA OAJ Dave Ingram Laurie/ Agility Traveling Trophies Top Agility Team BR's Never A Dull Moment MX AXJ James Herbert Coopergold Preferred Agility Trophy Open A - Bridgeton Writers Romance CDX RE JH WC Paul/Linda Stranahan, Jeanne von Barby Jema's Last Of The Mohicans RA AX AXJ NF AXP AJP NF Michele Janowiak/Jennifer Grossnickle MACH Trophy 4 qualifiers MACH3 Fly'n Hi Tar'N Up The Course MXB2 MJS2 MXF MFB Shar Henry/Norm Lende 6/9/2012 MACH2 Flyways Capt'N BJ HunnicuG CD RE MXS MJS XF NAP NJP Larry/Michele Janowiak 12/30/2012 Open B - Farm Fresh BR's She's A LiGle Racie UD RN Kay Walker U.lity A - Farm Fresh BR's She's A LiGle Racie UD RN Kay Walker Top Obedience - Farm Fresh BR's She's A LiGle Racie UD RN Kay Walker MACH Morninglo RckyMtn Whistle Stop CDX RN MH MXB MJS XF WCX CCA Warren/Kathy Frizell 5/11/2012 MACH3 Fly'n Hi Right On Course SH MXF WCX Jim Gregory Field Traveling Trophies Top Qualifying Dog Sorol s Cannonball Express *** WCX Kathy/Warren Frizell Top Amateur Dog Topbrass Thunder Magic Carpet Ride ***Ken/ Lynn Hogan Top Field Dog - Topbrass Thunder Magic Carpet Ride ***Ken/ Lynn Hogan Top Hun.ng Retriever Becksgold Rev R Elysian CDX TD MH WCX Jeanne von Barby

10 AWARDS BANQUET Versatility & All-Around Most Versa.le Performance Dog Top Class Bitch CH BR Gaitway Triple Threat CD RN SH WC VCX J. Becked, J. Shepherd, and L. Shaffer Top Veteran Becksgold Racing In The Rain CDX TDX RE SH WC Sandra Whicker/Laurel Shaw AKC Bench Champion with an AKC Hun.ng/Field Title CH BR Gaitway Triple Threat CDX RAE SH WCX VCX Jamie BeckeG, Jennifer Shepherd, Lolita Shaffer Conformation Trophies Top Conforma.on GCH CH Forevers Quest for Atlanas SDHF J. and B. Rullo and C.& J. Nee GCH CH Windsong's Timberbash Powder King RN Angela McLean & Diane Barnes Top Bred- by CH Mariah s Ain t She the Girl O My Dreams L. Blythe and M. Wilkinson Top Puppy Relay N Flyways Grand Slam P. Hoffman and L. Relay Top Class Dog CH Chiporego Hear No Evil K. Thompson & L. L. Blythe Congratulations to all the Awardees!!