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Last Chance for Clubs to Vote on Bylaws
Please encourage your Club to vote on recent By Laws updates! MNRC needs updates to our ByLaws and we want your participation. Please read the President’s explanation of what needs updating and the ByLaw updates
2024 MNRC Member Clubs
Here is a list of the current Master National Retriever Clubs for 2024. If you think your club is a member and is not listed here please contact MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson for details. Master
Rainier Hunting Retriever Club Receives Grant for Advanced Judges Seminar
Congratulations to the Rainier Hunting Retriever Club of Washington. The RHRC has received a grant from the Master National Retriever Club to help support a 2-day AKC Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Judge Seminar on April
Apply to AKC for MNH Title
Are you new to the Master National Hall of Fame? The American Kennel Club has approved an MNH title for retrievers. The MNH, which stands for Master National Hunter, title will be in addition to
Nominate Someone for a Master National Foundation Award
MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is December 31, 2023 All nominations should be sent to: Hard copies must be mailed to MNRCF, Jimmy Hughes, P.O. Box 444, Columbia, TN 38402.E-mails sent to jimmyhughes@hughescpa.net
Text To Get Mobile Snack/Drink Van
Local Paw Patrol Van benefits the Thomasville Humane Beginning Sunday October 29, a mobile snack van or for short “the Paw Patrol” will have mobile delivery of snacks and drinks as needed. Participants just need
Final Call: Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2022, you are eligible for the 2022 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2023 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Thomasville, Georgia. If you are Retiring
MN Community Remembers Sept. 11
The anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center , the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field can bring back so many memories to those in the Master National community. Almost 3,000 people were killed
Video: Master National Qualifier Model
Watch a video presentation of the current Master National Qualifier Model presented by President Keith Maready, Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton and 2023 Chief Marshal Chuck Strange.
Shout Out to 2022 Set-Up Dogs
Thank you to the members of the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club and especially Co-Chair and setup dog coordinator Toni Bamford. We appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into this. You allowed the judges
A New Look for masternational.org
It was time for an update. Masternational.org has been upgraded with a clear, easy-to-follow Navigation system that has links to everything on the site. The reason for upgrading our website was to become Mobile Friendly,
Entries for Master National 2022 Close
The entries for the 2022 Master National, to be held in Roseburg, Oregon have closed. 952 dogs have been entered into the event which will take place September 29- October 9. For a list of
Last Call for Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2021 you are eligible for the 2021 Hall of Fame Video. Although the 2020 event was cancelled, we still produced a 2019 Hall of Fame and a 2020/2021 Retiring
AKC Lets Stand Talking To Dog on Honor
The Performance Events Department works closely with the Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) regarding suggestions brought forward from the retriever hunting test community. Recently, the Performance Events Department received an item from the RHTAC
Ever Wonder How Hunt Tests Began?
Reprinted From the AKC Website: Retriever Hunting Test History In the 1980s hunters with good retrievers, but without the resources, or time, to be able to be competitive in field trials were anxious to have
Master Amateur Event Begins
The Master National Retriever Club sends it’s Best Wishes to the Handlers and Retrievers entered into the 2022 Master Amateur Invitational. About 170 amateur-handled dogs will compete at the test in Sedalia, Missouri May 22-29.
MNRC Selects 2022 Master National Site
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors has selected the Columbia Basin area of Washington state to host the 2022 Master National event. The Tri Cities area of Washington includes the towns of Pasco,
Meet Your Judges (2020)
Region 1 – Pennsylvania Megan Baker Since my last Master National Judging experience in 2014 I have continued to give back to the sport we all love so much. I am currently running 4 Golden
Opening Banquet is Just 7 Weeks Away
The 2019 Master National Opening Banquet is just 7 weeks away — Thursday, October 17, at the DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville SC. Hope to see you there! A complete
2019 Master National Running Order
The 2019 Master National Running Order for Flights A through G are now posted. Keep in mind, the Starting Dog number isn’t picked until Opening Banquet, Thursday Oct. 19th. See you in Cheraw. Have fun
Meet Your Judges (2019)
Region 1 – North Carolina Ellison Armfield Congratulations on qualifying for the 2019 Master National! H. Cooper Black holds so many special memories for me, most notably when I set the dumpster on fire about
Taking a Look Back: Memories of MN
Take a look back and see how many of these handlers and folks you remember from Past Master National events. Enjoy the show.
MNRC Thanks Event Sponsors and Donors
As you begin training and testing for the 2019 Master National event we would like to remind you to please support our generous Partners. Without their help the Master National event would not be possible.
Meet Your Judges (2018)
Region 1 – Virginia Robert C. Johnson I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this event, as I represent Region 1. Our events would not be possible without your participation,
MNRC Welcomes Two New Member Clubs
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club of Wisconsin and the Southern Arizona Retriever Club as new member clubs. Congratulations and thank you to the officers for their
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome our newest member club to the organization. Welcome Minnesota Field Trial Association. All hunt tests presented by Minnesota Field Trial Association will count toward the 2018
2017 Chase Away K9 Cancer Video Tribute
Thank you to Cera Reusser of Chase Away K9 Cancer for honoring our lost loved ones and K9 cancer survivors in this year’s touching tribute video. Almost $4,000 was raised to help Chase Away K9
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Congratulations to the 2018 Master National Judges. These judges were elected by the MNRC clubs and announced at the MNRC Annual Meeting. Looking forward to seeing you in Oregon. Region 1: Megan Baker; Keith Maready
Meet Your Judges (2017)
Region 1 – Connecticut Jack Belicka I would like to thank all the members of Region 1 who voted for me to judge the Master National. It’s an honor and a privilege to represent you
MARC Opens Its Inaugural Event
Congratulations to all of the Amateur handlers who have qualified for the Inaugural Master Amateur Invitational. The event is being held April 23-29, 2017 in Cairo, Georgia. It’s great to see so many Master National
Frankie's Party A Master National Tradition
It all began in 1991 when Handler Frankie Prendergast decided to grill some steaks for his Master National friends in the parking lot of his hotel. Twenty-five years later, and with the help of his
Slideshow: 2016 Opening Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2016 Master National Opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 29th. And a Special Thank You to Purina, who has sponsored our event for 25 years! You are the Best
Master National Host Club Training
Important Notice to All Handlers Any handlers that train on grounds drawn from the official Pre-Master National Training Grounds lists do not need additional permits for using birds while training. You will be furnished a
