Once again Cera Reusser will be composing a “Chase Away K-9 Cancer” video tribute to the dogs we have lost to cancer. This year Cera is pleased to also feature dogs who have survived a
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2014 Master National judge change
To all MNRC stakeholders There has been a change in one of the Judges for the 2014 Master National. William (Bill) Blochowiak of Meeker, OK is replacing Lynn Morrison. Allyn Foster and Bill Blochowiak will
2014 Master National Premium & Entry Form
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that its Entry System for the 2014 Master National event in Corning, California is now live! We would like to thank Hunt Test Secretary Frank &
Marin Retriever Club BBQ & Raffle Tickets
Marin Retriever Club will be hosting a pulled pork BBQ dinner Saturday night, October 11th, starting at 5 pm. That’s right – opening day evening! So stay all day watching the first series, then let
2014 Master National Schedule of Events
2014 Master National Schedule of Events: This is a tentative schedule. Watch for postings at the Event headquarters or on the Master National website and Social Media on Facebook and Twitter. THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2014
2014 MN Training Birds & Hunting Regulations
News from the 2014 Host Club: Marin Retriever Club TRAINING BIRDS All training birds MUST be pre-ordered to ensure an adequate number of birds are raised for the event and for pre-national training. Please email
Meet Your Judges (2014)
Region 1 – Pennsylvania Megan Baker It all started with Dalmatians competing in obedience and agility in the late 80’s. After training with many retriever friends, I decided to try a Golden Retriever in 1991.
Advice for the first-time Master National Handler
What advice do you have for the handler who is coming to the Master National for the first time? So many handlers come to this event each year, and we often forget what it was
Master National Club Dues
Annual dues notices have been mailed to all Master National Member Clubs. Dues must be received by August 1, 2014. For questions or comments, please contact Elaine Goodner, Master National Retriever Club Secretary. Email Elaine:
Calling All Photographers: 2014 MNRC Photographer needed
The Master National Retriever Club is looking for a team of four photographers to shoot our event in Corning, CA October 9-19, 2014. The MNRC needs one photographer for each of the four flights to
Voting Complete: Sooner RC and Tulsa RC Amendment Proposal
Voting for the proposal from the Sooner Retriever Club and the Tulsa Retriever Club is complete. 68 clubs (57%) voted Yes to the proposal and 51 clubs (43%) voted No. Yes votes failed to reach
MN Advanced Judges Seminar Grant awarded to Central Minnesota Retriever Club
Congratulations to the Central Minnesota Retriever Club of Sauk Rapids, MN on receiving a Master National Advanced Judges Seminar Grant for Region 2. An Advanced Judges Seminar will be held on April 18 & 19,
Western Montana Retriever Club receives MN Advanced Judges Seminar Grant
Congratulations to the Western Montana Retriever Club of Missoula, MT on receiving a Master National Advanced Judges Seminar Grant for Region 3. An Advanced Judges Seminar with Jerry Mann will be held on October 4-5
Umpqua Valley receives MN Advanced Judges Seminar Grant
Congratulations to the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club of Oregon on receiving a Master National Advanced Judges Seminar Grant for Region 4. An Advanced Judges Seminar will be held on April 18, 2014 in Roseburg, Oregon.
Hotel Lodging & RV Parks for 2014 Master National
The Marin Retriever Club has just posted a list of hotels in the area for the 2014 Master National. ACCOMMODATIONS: The hotels listed are in no particular order. The approximate distance from the grounds are
Amendment Proposal: Sooner and Tulsa Retriever Clubs
December 26, 2013 Dear Master National Retriever Club Board: This proposal from the Sooner Retriever Club and the Tulsa Retriever Club is presented to bring consistency to the Master National Retriever Club’s composition by maintaining
Important Notice from Cooper River and Neuse Retriever Clubs
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area in South Carolina is receiving phone calls for campsite reservations for 2015. All of the campsites have been blocked for the Master Nationals that year.
2015 Master National site selection
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors proudly announces the selection of the site of the 2015 Master National. The 2015 event will be held at the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial
AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Grants Available To Clubs
MNRC Program will partner with member clubs to support advanced judges education seminar in each region on an annual basis The Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) is pleased to announce the Master National Retriever Club
2013 New To The Master National Hall Of Fame
Here is a list of the new Hall of Fame qualifiers from the 2013 Master National. For a complete list with updates including the previous Hall of Fame qualifiers CLICK HERE. Congratulations to all of
2013 Master National Women’s Challenge Trophy
Congratulations to the newest recipients of the Master National Women’s Challenge Trophy. Lesley Rae-Karnes with Windy City Snake Eyes MNH, qualified in 2010, 2011, 2013. Melissa Robinson Shanks with Pop’s Lucky 13 MNH, qualified in
Closing Ceremony & Awards 2013
Thank you to all our of judges and wonderful volunteers and to the Master National Board of Directors on a superb event. We hope to see everyone in Corning, California Oct. 9-19, 2014! And thank
Master National Thursday 2013
Some shots from Thursday.
2014 Master National Judges
The 2014 Master National event will be held in Corning, CA. Dates are Oct. 9-19, 2014. Congratulations to the following individuals selected to judge our next Master National. Region 1: Megan Baker and Michelle Love
2013 Annual Meeting
The MNRC Annual Meeting was held on September 20, 2013 at Flint Oak. Welcomes were given by AKC Representatives Doug Ljungren and Jerry Mann and Flint Oak General Manager Jeff Oakes. A welcome was also
Pre-Master National Setups & Training 2013
There is lots of activity at Flint Oak this week as members of the Flint Oak staff and MNRC Judges and Board of Directors prepare for the Big Show. Many handlers have already arrived too
Training Property Draw
Training property draws will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14th, and Tuesday, Sept. 17th. The properties can be seen in the 2013 Master National Training Grounds Guide posted on the Master National web site. Draw
Important Notice: Cell Phone coverage at Flint Oak
We would like all handlers and guests to be aware of the cell phone coverage at this year’s Master National. Flint Oak in Fall River, Kansas is a very rural area located in the Flint
Kansas Hunting License and Bird Requirements
Hunting License Required- Whether shooting ducks or pheasants at the Master National event or during training, a hunting license is required. For Kansas residents a hunting license is required. For non-residents a CSA (Control Shooting Area) license
