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Post by Casper » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:43 am

I finally get to post something in this section for myself.

Although I am waiting for AKC to say so my dog, MNL Rimrocks Desert Sands "Mac", Has finished his Open Field Championship. He managed to win the Open Gun Dog at the GSPC of Reno walking field trial Last weekend. This took 2 seasons to accomplish.

Macs biggest hindrance is his handler. I am so thankful that I had the privilege to start out with such a talented dog. Mac being more bird dog than I knew what to do with allowed him to forgive my inability as a trainer. He has taught me patience, to be observant, to be determined, and to enjoy all that a bird dog is through good and bad times. He is a loyal friend and will always be #1 in my book.

I'd like to give a big thank you to all those that helped me along the way, and to my mentors Terry Zygalinski and Lou Tonelli. Without there guidance I think I would still be frustrated for not winning. Between Mac, Terry, and Lou the three of them have taught me to be a better handler and a better all around person.

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Mac in the early process of breaking him out
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A nice limb find after hunting hard for 3 1/2 hours. This was his 6th find with 12 shots fired and only one bird to show for it :roll:
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I had the pleasure of doing some work for a lady that is quite the photographer. She wanted to snap some pics of Mac while he was on the job one day. She even wants to get together and do a real photo shoot with him. She likes the action shots.
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Out training one day
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Re: New FC

Post by original mngsp » Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:17 pm

Congrats Casper, one heck of an achivement!

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Re: New FC

Post by snips » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:15 pm

Congrats! Nice looking dog!
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Re: New FC

Post by CherrystoneWeims » Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:15 pm

Congratulations!! Its' always nice to see an amateur finish a dog!!
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Re: New FC

Post by ACooper » Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:19 pm

You obviously didn't hold him back to bad, so few people or dogs ever complete an FC. I'd say you both deserve a big congratulations.
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Re: New FC

Post by Elroy's Bandit » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:30 am

Congrats to you & Mac for finishing! That's a huge accomplishment.
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Re: New FC

Post by SFK » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:24 am

Nice job! Congrats!

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Re: New FC

Post by Karen » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:09 am

Congratulations!!
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Re: New FC

Post by Casper » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:31 pm

Thanks all for the congrats and kind words.

There is a couple people I forgot to mention that deserved to be recognized, Helen (Kikismom) and her Husband Brian helped me get on the right track for the training that I needed to get done to bring Mac to his fullest potential and for introducing me to the game of field trialing. Thank you to the both of you.

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Re: New FC

Post by Razor » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:02 pm

Great job Casper!!!!!

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Re: New FC

Post by Maverick » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:49 pm

Great job Casper, big congrats!!!

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Post by Hotpepper » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:09 pm

Its the good stuff, way to go .

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Re: New FC

Post by Kiki's Mom » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:00 pm

OMG!!! I feel like a heel....somehow, I missed this post back in June!!! A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS Casper! A job well done and we couldn't be happier for you!!!! Mac is your first...and will forever remain the standard by which you will judge all others. he is a heck of a dog and probably the ONLY GSP I have ever fallen in love with. :wink: :wink: :mrgreen:

We miss you and wish you many more years of enjoyment with Mac and the rest of the gang! BTW...How is Miss Belle coming along???


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Re: New FC

Post by bossman » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:59 pm

Congratulations! I think you described the very essence of field trialing. It's great to win blue ribbons...but when you become associated with people that make you a better all around person..That's not just a hobby to enjoy or a spot to love...it is, in my opinion...a blessing...Congratualtions again. Very impressed with your post. Thank you

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Re: New FC

Post by Casper » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:35 am

Helen and Bossman, thank you.

Helen your right Mac has set a standard, in my eyes and others.

Belle was going to start getting broke out last year but with plans of breeding her I put it off and put it off and put it off. Bred her this spring but she didnt take :( (will try again this fall). As soon as I have some birds to train with I will start breaking her out and run her in a few trials this fall (at the ones I am judging at {yep they got me judging now}). Times are tough here (work) so trialing will be minimal for me this fall.

Hope all is well and good at the Riggle ranch :wink:

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Re: New FC

Post by SierraMtnBrits » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:24 pm

Wow, Casper that's fantastic! Congratulations! Obviously I haven't logged on for a while! :mrgreen:
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Re: New FC

Post by Wagonmaster » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:19 am

Hi Casper. Sorry I did not see this earlier. I gotta say I am pleased and proud of you, starting from scratch just a couple of years ago. Not easy, is it?

I would take that certificate to a frame shop and have it mounted. The day will come when it is all just a memory, and that is one you will want to keep.

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Re: New FC

Post by Casper » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:23 am

Thanks Yvonne. Bang shouldnt take long to finish if y'all pursue it :wink:
Wagonmaster wrote:Hi Casper. Sorry I did not see this earlier. I gotta say I am pleased and proud of you, starting from scratch just a couple of years ago. Not easy, is it?

I would take that certificate to a frame shop and have it mounted. The day will come when it is all just a memory, and that is one you will want to keep.
Thanks John, no it wasnt easy they just dont give this title away.

The day will come where it is just a memory but it will be a memory of a lifetime.

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Re: New FC

Post by Wagonmaster » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:42 am

PS the certificate comes in due time from the AKC, automatically. Sometimes it takes a few weeks. The placements have to get submitted by the FT Secy. Then they have to get put in the database. Then the database kicks out your new FC. Then they have to print a cert. and mail it. Etc., etc., but it will come. If you have not seen it in about six weeks, hollar at em.

Hey, did you ever get a bigger horse or are you still riding that Shetland???

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Re: New FC

Post by Casper » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:01 pm

Wagonmaster wrote:Hey, did you ever get a bigger horse or are you still riding that Shetland???
Yes I got a bigger horse but that little shetland can climb the hills at mile post 9 like the chukars that inhabit those hills even above tree line :wink: and yes I still got him. Not sure I'd sell him, he can do it all :D

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I did get the certificate a few weeks after the last trial where he finished

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Re: New FC

Post by Kiki's Mom » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:52 am

Oh GOd Casper....that picture of you just made me HOMESICK! Great shot BTW....and I love your Shetland. Can I have him? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I'l trade you one "Peanut" for him :mrgreen:

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