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CalendarJune 22-23 WC/WCX in conjunction with Flat Coated Retriever group. Contact Sandy Whicker swhicker39@gmail.com

June 29-30 Chris Zink Seminar at Training with Grace, 6th Ave. and Garrison. Contact Claire Caro Wellshire@aol.com

July 12-14. Dougco. All-Breed Agility trial. Contact Laura Gillicelgillice@comcast.net

July 27 – meeting, water fun day and picnic. At Chris and Steve Johnson’s property cjjohnsonnew@adjacoustics.com

August 15-16 Two back-to-back independent specialties at Island Grove Regional Park. Conformation, obedience, rally, agility!! Contact Angela McLean,

timberbashgoldens@comcast.net laurenrelay@hotmail.com

GOLD DIGGINGS

PRESIDENTS COLUMNChris 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!

MHGRC Newsletter May 2013 Edition Editor Kathy Bourland

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Cricket Bourland

Annual BanquetMHGRC 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 SeminarJune 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.”

Cheers Anne Shannon

Agility ReportStarz One Lucky Bug OA OAJ "Cricket" Kathy Bourland4/5 First Place Open Standard Title4/7 Second Place Excellent Jumpers4/20 First Place Excellent Jumpers

Coursing ReportSadie CAA owner Doug SuttonThe 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

CalendarAug. 17. CCA at Island Grove, Greeley. Contact Barb Branstad Barbara bbransta@lamar.colostate.edu

September 7 & 8 (setup the 6th) 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.

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTESDateline March 16, 2013The 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 $17,621.58 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; 14-15 AKC Hunt Test Seminar, 26 Awards Banquet June 22-23 WC/WCX, 29-30 Chris Zink seminar July 12-14 All Breed Agility, 27 Club Picnic August 15-16 Back-to-back specialties, 17 CCA

New BusinessThe 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.

AnnouncementsFrancie Pusetari has flyers for the upcoming Bridget Carlson obedience seminar on May 18-19.

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.

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By Keith WinchMHGRC  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  3rd-­‐5th.  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  22nd  and  23rd  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  7th-­‐8th.    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  emailing  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  emails.  I  do  not  want  to  miss  anyone’s  brag  so  you  can  help  me  by  honoring  this  request.

FIELD REPORT

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

http://highcountrycritters.com/sdo.html

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March Goldens Only Fun MatchOn 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.

CONFORMATIONOnce 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, Reserve Winners Dogs, 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”

BragsSouthern Colorado Kennel Club, November 10, 2012CH Chiporego Hear No Evil - “Audie”Winners Dog – Best of Winners – NEW CHAMPIONKathleen Thompson & Leslie Blythe

Kennel Club of Greater Victoria,, Mar 7, 2013Doolin-River’s Tullamore Dew - “Tullo”Reserve Winners Dog Terri Anderson

Kennel Club of Greater Victoria, Mar 8, 2013Doolin-River’s Tullamore Dew - “Tullo”Reserve Winners Dog Terri Anderson

Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 8, 2013GCH. Jema’s Mocha Kiss, BISS – “Tazo”Best of Opposite SexJennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle

Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 9, 2013GCH. Jema’s Mocha Kiss, BISS – “Tazo”Select DogJennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle

Jema’s Oh What Fun – BISS “Charlee”1st Place Bred By Exhibitor Bitch – Bred By Exhibitor Group 1Jennifer Grossnickle

Gaitway-Jema’s Kiss and Tell – “Rooster”Reserve Winners DogJennifer Grossnickle

Garden City Kennel Club, Mar 10, 2013Gaitway-Jema’s Kiss and Tell – “Rooster”Winners Dog – Best of Winners – MAJOR WIN FROM THE PUPPY CLASSJennifer Grossnickle

Houston Kennel Club,Mar 16, 2013Doolin-River’s Tullamore Dew - “Tullo”Reserve Winners Dog Terri Anderson

Galveston County Kennel Club, Mar 17, 2013Doolin-River’s Tullamore Dew - “Tullo”Reserve Winners Dog Terri Anderson

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Conformation ContinuedScottsbluff Kennel Club, Mar 31, 2013GCH. Jema’s Mocha Kiss, BISS – “Tazo”Best of BreedJennifer Grossnickle & Alyssa Grossnickle

Gaitway-Jema’s Kiss and Tell – “Rooster”Reserve Winners DogJennifer Grossnickle

Wheatland Golden Retriever Club of Wichita - SpecialtyApril 4, 2013GCH Windsong’s Timberbash Powder King RN - “Cooper”Best of Opposite Sex – From the Veterans ClassAngela Berkheimer McLean and Dianne Barnes

Wichita Kennel Club, April 7, 2013Doolin-River’s Tullamore Dew - “Tullo”Winners Dog – Best Of Opposite Sex – MAJOR WIN Terri Anderson

Obedience BragsNancy 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 Up @ 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 CCAGeorge earned her TDX at Chatfield on March 3, 2013owner Deb Ascher

Way to drag your Mom to the glove George!! Congratulations Deb

Coaching the Canine Athlete Seminarby Chris Zink DVM, PhD, DACVSMR

June 29-30, 2013

Training with Grace Training Center9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215

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

REGISTRATION FORM FOR CHRIS ZINK SEMINARWORKING SLOTS (w/Dogs) ARE LIMITED TO 35

$150.00 FOR BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

AUDITING (no dogs) (UNLIMITED SLOTS) 1 DAY $45 BOTH DAYS $75

NAME _________________________________________________

PHONE#_______________________________

EMAIL_________________________________

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:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CoachingCanineAthlete

For working spots (limited to 35), priority will be given to MHGRC members. Contact Claire via e-mail only (your e-mail send-time will determine the 1st come, 1st serve). Upon e-mail 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. 80107-4101 wellshire@aol.com

AWARDS BANQUET FOR 2012Obedience TrophiesNovice  B  -­‐  Fly'n  Paws  Long  May  You  Run  CD  RN  OA  OAJ            Laurie/

Dave  Ingram

Open  A  -­‐  Bridgeton  Writers  Romance  CDX  RE  JH  WC     Paul/Linda  Stranahan,    Jeanne  von  Barby

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

Field Traveling TrophiesTop  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  Up  @  Elysian  CDX  TD  MH  WCX                            Jeanne  von  Barby

Agility Traveling Trophies

Top  Agility  Team  

BR's  Never  A  Dull  Moment  MX  AXJ      

James  Herbert

Coopergold  Preferred  Agility  Trophy

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

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

AWARDS BANQUET Versatility & All-AroundMost  Versa.le  Performance  Dog  

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 TrophiesTop  Conforma.on

GCH  CH  Forevers  Quest  for  Atlanas  SDHF

J.  and  B.  Rullo  and  C.&  J.  Nee

Top  Class  Dog

CH  Chiporego  Hear  No  Evil  

K. Thompson  &  

L. L.  Blythe

Top  Class  Bitch

CH  BR  Gaitway  Triple  Threat  CD  RN  SH  WC    VCX

 J.  Becked,  J.  Shepherd,  and  L.  Shaffer

Top  Veteran

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

Congratulations to all the Awardees !!