PVHRC Newsletter March 2015

P LATTE V ALLEY H UNTING R ETRIEVER C LUB
HRC—Conceived by Hunters for Hunters
Affiliated with The United Kennel Club, Inc., & The Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.
www.pvhrc.com
March 1, 2015
Message From Your President
1 –2
Club Training Table
2
Meeting Minutes
Sporting Dog 1st Aid in the Field
Class
3
Drawing for Youth Entries f/Started
4
Started Dog/New Member Classes
5
WCHRC 2-day Jobman Seminar
6
Puppies Coming!
6
Training Property Info
7
Detailed Calendar & Contact List
8
4
UPCOMING EVENTS
Message From Your President
PVHRC had their first Board meeting of the year
which was very productive. Our May 16th and
17th hunt test is coming together. Judges have been
submitted to HRC and approved, Ducks ordered, Test
Grounds reserved, Bird Tech’s lined up, Social dinner
getting planned, and decided on a Fried Chicken lunch
for Set-up day. So come on out on Friday, May 15th, have
lunch and help set-up. David Westall is PVHRC Hunt
Marshal for the May hunt test and he will be asking for
volunteers for Started, Seasoned, and Finished Marshals so please sign up, it is a
great way to meet new people. PVHRC May 16th and 17th hunt test is on Hunt
Secretary so please sign up. For all the new members that want to sign up, here is
the site https://huntsecretary.com/ and if you need any help give me a call. Also, get
your dog registered with UKC (United Kennel Club) http://www.ukcdogs.com/
Web.nsf/WebPages/Home. This is pretty easy. You just transfer the information off
your dogs AKC papers, and again, if you need any help give me a call.
03/07-08 WCHRC 2 Day Seminar
Years ago, club member Rich Carpenter loaned out his training table and over a 15
year period it has seen some good use but, like many things, parts needed to be
replaced. Mike Brockman, long time member, took it upon himself and designed and
03/11
Sporting Dog Field 1st Aid
built a new training table with new features. It is made of two separate tables
6-8 pm Classes [Free]
(2'x8'x6"), each capable of standing alone but ready to be bolted end to end. The
painted surface has an additive that gives the surface a non-slip texture. The legs
03/14
Started Class-Session 1
can be folded up into the underside of the table for storage and transport. They are
03/14
Training Day
fairly heavy, but can be carried and erected by one person. For being portable, it is
fairly stable. Mike’s dog, Mojo, jumps up onto it without him being around and he
03/21
Started Class-Session 2
sleeps on it. Rich Carpenter donated all the retrieving aids and is very much like
03/21
Training Day
those discussed in the TriTronics "Trained Retrieve" training tapes. There are
So Colo Reg Hunt-Premium removable vertical pipes with aircraft cable stretched between for guiding the dog.
03/28-29
Finished Flight Added! PVHRC strongly suggest that the users of the table keep it out of the weather so it
will last. It's available on a first come, first use basis. PVHRC gave Mike $200.00 for
04/08
Started Class-Session 3
supplies and the total cost was $250.00. Mike donated $50.00 and his time to make
a nice training table, Thank you Mike. (See Photo next page)
Roadrunner Reg Hunt
04/11-12
Premium
For the May Hunt Test we have the opportunity to donate 4 Youth Started entries
Panhandle Reg Hunt
thanks to judges Russ Harris and Tracy Todd. When asked to judge, they wanted to
04/18-19
Premium—Iliff, CO
judge both days. As part of paying the judges, PVHRC gives each judges one free
entry. Since they are judging both days they each get 2 free entries but they won’t
See last page for calendar details
be running any dogs. So they wanted to donate them to the Youth. With that said,
PV OFFICERS
PVHRC will be doing a drawing and is open for PVHRC members only which include
President — Curt Lacey
their kids and grand kids that are 18 years and younger. Please e-mail the
Vice President – Kevin Bernhardt
contestant name to me and PVHRC will enter them into the drawing. There is only
Treasurer — Kristi Goeringer
one stipulation and that is the judges would like to meet the youth participants. I
Secretary—Mike Schwan
think a good time for that would be at the Saturday night social. These entries can
BOARD MEMBERS
03/11
PV Board Meeting—7 pm
Mike
KevinBrockman
Bernhardt
Randy Gorby
Randy
Gorby
Dan Feighert
Steve
Goeringer
Jim May
Myles Edwards
David
Westall
David
Sarah Westall
Hailes
Membership Chair—Kristi Goeringer
Webmaster—Steve Goeringer
Newsletter—Barbara Newsome
(Continued on page 2)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THIS NEWSLETTER IS THE 26th OF EACH
MONTH. Materials received after the deadline will not be included. Submissions are subject to the
editor’s decision on inclusion and may be edited. Opinions are those of the various authors and may not
express the official position of the PVHRC, Inc.
Member contributions to this newsletter is encouraged
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TO JOIN PLATTE VALLEY
(Continued from page 1)
be used either Saturday or Sunday. PVHRC will
have a board meeting March 11th and we will decide
when and where we will hold the drawing which
most likely will be during a training day. So get
those entries in.
Go To PVHRC.com and click ‘Membership’
TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Send your check to
Kristi Goeringer; 9885 W 97th Dr.;
Looking forward to the first training day, Curt
IF YOU HAVE NOT RENEWED YOUR
MEMBERSHIP YET,
THIS WILL BE YOUR
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Westminster, CO 80021
PV Monthly Board Meeting March 11
7:00 pm—Sportsman Warehouse
LAST NEWSLETTER
Open to all PV Members & Friends
11 West 84th Ave, Thornton, CO
[Near I-25 & 84th Ave]
THE
PLATTE VALLEY
TRAINING TABLE
Table details: It is made of two separate tables (2'x8'x6"), each
capable of standing alone but ready to be bolted end to end. The
painted surface has an additive that gives the surface a non-slip
texture. The legs can be folded up into the underside of the table
for storage and transport. They are fairly heavy, but can be
carried and erected by one person.
For being portable, it is fairly stable. My dog Mojo jumps up onto
it without me being around and he sleeps on it.
Rich Carpenter donated all the retrieving aids and are very much
like those discussed in the TriTronics "Trained Retrieve" training
tapes. There are removable vertical pipes with aircraft cable
stretched between for guiding the dog.
We strongly suggest that the users of the table keep it out of the
weather so it will last. It's available on a first come, first use
basis.
[HUGE thank you to Mike Brockman for building this and making it available to
members]
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FEBRUARY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday February 11, 2015 7:00 pm – Sportsman
Warehouse
Minutes submitted by Mike Schwan, PVHRC Secretary
Board members and officers present: Kristi Goeringer,
Steve Goeringer, Kevin Bernhardt, Mike Brockman,
Randy Gorby, Curt Lacy, Mike Schwan.
Treasurer report—The club continues to be financially
healthy and well in the black.
Hunt Test (May) - Ducks have been ordered (200).
Steve will be bird steward and will arrange for delivery
and filling CO2 tanks prior to test.
David Westall is Hunt Marshal. It was suggested that
David give all of the stake marshals a marshal job description, to review so they are aware of all of their responsibilities. Steve Goeringer is raffle coordinator. The
amount of money the club will spend on a raffle will be
determined by the amount of raffle items that can be obtained. Social dinner and lunches will be prepared by
Mary Bernhardt. Price will remain $12.00 for adults,
$6.00 for children 12 years and younger. We will have
chicken again for setup day. Mike Brockman will be Gun
Captain. Curt will check the trailer to determine if we
need to order poppers and or ribbons
Purchasing left handed safeties for guns to accommodate
left handed shooters was discussed. Tabled for further
discussion.
Webfoot calls: Wade Carpenter from Webfoot calls will
be allowed to sell his calls during our social
Website- Steve Goeringer, our webmaster, asked that
suggestions on how the website might be changed be
brought to his attention.
Meeting adjourned.
PLATTE VALLEY
FACEBOOK PAGE
Facebook Link
Don’t forget to click on “like”
If you have any questions, contact Joe Olson.
Newsletter Email Addresses
You are encouraged to use this distribution list
to help form training groups, to inform others
that you will be out training, and/or other training
ideas/info useful to members.
However, this email list is not to be used for
personal agendas or a soapbox platform.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
It’s time to Get Your
2015 Membership Fees In and
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Trailer inventory: A date for inventorying the trailer
needs to be set. Volunteers (Randy Gorby is one person
who has volunteered) and will be asked to do this when a
date is set.
Send your check to
Kristi Goeringer; 9885 W 97th Dr.;
HRC Foundation: Kristy Goeringer obtained permission
to order a $50.00 donation to the HRC Foundation in
memory of David and Lee Ann’s dog “Hunter”, who recently passed away.
If any of your contact info
has changed, get that
information to Kristi
Initiatives to get youth involved in HRC: Curt Lacy,
our beloved president, would like the club to take initiative
to involve youth in HRC and hunting, as they are the future. Curt has spoken with various organizations to setup
dog demonstrations. A meeting with Colorado Youth outdoors has been arranged to discuss.
Fall Hunt Test: Randy Gorby will secure Tamarack SWA
for our fall hunt test. Additional areas to have our fall hunt
test will be entertained if any are found.
CRHRC upland hunt test is scheduled for September
26th, and 27th. Discussed the possibility of combining
CRHRC upland test with our fall test, or future tests, at
the same location. This will be discussed with CRHRC.
Westminster, CO 80021
NEED HELP FOR RAFFLE AT
SPRING HUNT TEST SOCIAL
We want to have GREAT stuff for the hunt
test raffles this year. Steve Goeringer is
contacting sponsors and companies to
donate some great stuff.
If you have a contact or "in" with any
company that you think might donate
something people would like bid on or see in
a raffle, contact Steve at [email protected]
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SPORTING DOG
FIRST AID IN THE FIELD
March 11 6:00-8:00 pm
A FREE 2 HOUR PRESENTATION
AT SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE
By Drs Dan Brod & Todd Rezac
from Deer Creek Animal Hospital
Topics may include care of the eyes,
ears, nose, tongue, teeth, paws, cuts,
wounds, heat & cold issues, & other
things that can affect our hunting dogs
out in the field.
Last year the Doctors taught us how to
check the eyelids on one of their dogs, &
brought chicken pieces to give us hands
on experience on how to use the staple
gun to suture up our dogs in case of a
laceration in the field to slow/stop the
bleeding until we can get the dog to a
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4 YOUTH STARTED
ENTRIES BEING
DONATED
Judges Russ Harris and Tracy
Todd are donating their free
entries to a Platte Valley Youth to
run a dog in the Started Stake at
the Platte Valley Spring Hunt
Test May 16 & 17. Your youth
can run either Saturday or
Sunday’s hunt test.
A drawing [date to be announced
after March 11] for the 4 lucky
youths will be held.
Eligible youths are the children
and grandchildren [18 years and
younger] of Platte Valley
Members.
vet.
Great discussions about what to keep in
your pet’s First Aid Kit when out hunting
or training. This free presentation is very
worthwhile. So please plan to come and
learn some first aid techniques.
Youth must be available for the
Saturday Night Social to meet
with Judges Russ Harris and
Tracy Todd.
[email protected] by March 6th to sign
Submit the name of your youth
asap to Curt Lacey
up for the class! Feel free to invite others
[email protected]
Contact Kristi at 720.291.3586 or email
who have hunting dogs and
might be interested in First
Aid in the Field.
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New Member & Started Dog Classes
Dates have been set for this year’s Started Dog Training Classes. The purpose of
the classes is to help inexperienced handlers and their dogs with their training.
The classes also give new members a chance to get involved with the club and
meet other members.
Each session will be approximately two hours long and will consist of a tailgate discussion followed by field
work. Everyone should plan to bring their dogs. Since we’ll be spending some time talking it is good if
everyone has a crate or other way to put their dogs up until it is their turn in the field. Everyone should also
bring plenty of water for their dogs, sunscreen, bug dope and appropriate clothes for our typical Colorado
spring-time weather (jacket, rain coat . . . . snow boots?)
All dogs are welcome. Whether you have a young pup or an older inexperienced dog, we will adjust field
work as needed to fit the needs of those who attend.
The weekend classes will be held at the same location as the club training days so check the calendar on the
website for location. Weeknight classes will be held at Mary’s.
The classes are free to PVHRC members. Also, if anyone knows someone who is not a member but who
has a hunting retriever be sure to spread the word and invite them along. For more information contact Joe
Olson at [email protected]
PVHRC 2014 Started Dog Training Class Schedule
Session 1 - Program Introduction and Basic Training Concepts
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mary’s Place
Session 2 – Marked Retrieves for Hunting Retrievers
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
Session 3 – Reliable Delivery to Hand
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mary’s Place
Session 4 – Introduction to Blind Retrieve Concepts
Date/Time: Sunday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mary’s Place
Session 5 – Fun Hunt
Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
May 18 & 19 Platte Valley HRC Spring Back-to-Back Regular Hunt
March 14 & 21 are
also Training Days.
Remember to take a
turn manning a
winger and help clean
up.
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The Western Colorado HRC
Proudly Welcomes...
Chris Jobman of Flatlander Kennels!
What — A two day, all inclusive, retriever training seminar that will cover basics, transition, and
early advanced concepts via an in classroom format!
When — Saturday and Sunday, March 7th and 8th, 2015; 8am-4pm each day
Where — LaQuinta Inn and Suites - 2761 Crossroads Boulevard, Grand Junction, CO, 81506 (970) 241-2929; Discounted room rate of $68/night for WCHRC seminar attendees!
Admission — $150 per person; Includes two day entry and lunch/beverages each day!
Registration — Contact Kevin Mansfield (972) 822-4034 to register
Make checks payable to WCHRC and send to:
Kevin Mansfield (WCHRC Vice President)
13022 Myrna Ln
Eckert, CO, 81418
EXPECTING PUPPIES
We have bred Inara to Tank of Plateau Labradors in late January.
We expect puppies in late March and they should be available late
May. They will probably all be yellow, and should make great hunting dogs given both Tank's and Inara's performance in the field.
Details available at www.coloradolabradorretrievers.com.
Contact Kristi or Steve Goeringer
[email protected] / [email protected]
Ruffwinds
Inara Serenity
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DIRECTIONS TO MARY’S PLACE
(GPS Coordinates 40° 5'56.47"N, 104°42'56.59"W)
map
Directions from Longmont (North):
East on Hwy 66 to US 85; South on US 85 to CR18
East on CR18 to CR37; South on 37 approx. .1.3 mi.
Turn east just after the farmhouse and just before the gas tanks on the
east side.
Directions from South Longmont:
East on Hwy 52, over I25 and thru Ft. Lupton
Drive about 5 miles past Ft Lupton and turn left (north) on CR37.
North on CR37 approx. .1.3 mi.
Turn east just after the gas tanks and just before the farmhouse on the
east side.
Directions from Denver:
North on I-25 to I-76; East on I-76 to US 85; North on US 85 to Ft.
Lupton [Hwy 52]; East on Hwy 52 thru Ft. Lupton & about 5 miles
past Ft Lupton and turn left (north) on CR37.
North on CR37 approx. .1.3 mi.
Turn east just after the gas tanks and just before the farmhouse on the
east side.
[or instead of turning North on US 85, you can stay on I-76 to Hwy 52
& turn West on CR37]; Then North on CR37 approx 1.3 mi.
Drive East on dirt path to where you see trucks
(about .1 miles)
If you don’t have the gate combination, contact one of the
Club Officers
Directions to the Powell Training Grounds
From the West — take Hwy 34 to Kersey, turn south at
the Conoco and go 2 miles. Turn west at the Powell Veterinary Service/Wasatch Kennel sign to the hospital (2
story grey building).
From I-76 take Kersey Rd (CR 49) north to CR 44; go
east 2 miles to CR 53; north 3.5 mi. to the sign.
Powell Training Grounds
Platte Valley Officers & Board
Members
PRESIDENT
Curt Lacey
[email protected]
(720) 849-4629
VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin Bernhardt
[email protected]
(303) 877-5784
SECRETARY
Mike Schwan
[email protected]
(970) 663-0892
TREASURER & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Kristi Goeringer
[email protected]
(720) 291-3586
BOARD MEMBERS
Dan Feighert
Randy Gorby
Mike Brockman
Steve Goeringer
Dave Westall
Myles Edwards
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(720) 236-2914
(970) 481-9828
(303) 651-9589
(303) 432-3257
(303) 887-2673
(303) 698-2287
WEBMASTER
Steve Goeringer
[email protected]
(303) 432-3257
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Barbara Newsome
[email protected]
DATE
2015
March 07&08
8:00-4:00
March 11
7:00 pm
March 11
6-8:00 pm
March 14
9:00
March 14
This newsletter is published monthly by the Platte
Valley Hunting Retriever Club. All rights reserved by
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editor. Permission will normally be granted for noncommercial use, with proper credit to Platte Valley
HRC Newsletter and the author. Unless a different
author is noted, the editor writes all materials.
FREE MEMBERSHIP!!
We are always looking for additional
training grounds.
If you bring contact information concerning solid
training property that leads to us leasing the
property, you will receive a “finder’s fee” of a
free year of PVHRC Membership for next year!
Contact any of the PV Officers and Board with
contact information.
(303) 947-4739
Mark Your Calendars for 2015
EVENT
** Tentative Dates
Western Colorado HRC is hosting a 2-day Chris Jobman
Seminar
PV Board Meeting—Open to all members and guests
Sportsman Warehouse 11 W. 84th Ave, Thornton, CO
Sport Dog 1st Aid in the Field Classes
By Drs Brod & Rezac from Deer Creek Animal Hospital
Started Dog Training Class—Session 1—Mary’s Place
Coordinated by Joe Olson—Intro & Basic Concepts
Training Day at Mary’s Place
Coordinated by Kevin Bernhardt & Steve Goeringer
March 21
Started Dog Training Class—Session 2 9:00
Coordinated by Joe Olson—Marked Retrieves
March 21
Training Day
Coordinated by Myles Edwards
March 28&29 Southern Colorado HRC Regular Hunts
Walsenburg, CO Finished Flight Added Premium
April 08
Started Dog Training Class—Session 3—Mary’s Place
6:00 pm
Coordinated by Joe Olson—Reliable Delivery to Hand
April 11&12 Roadrunner HRC Regular Hunt
Navajo Lake, NM
Premium
April 18&19 Panhandle HRC Regular Hunts
Crook, CO
Premium
April 26
Started Dog Training Blass—Session 4
9:00 am
Joe Olson—Introduction to Blind Retrieve Concepts
April 26
Training Day
Mike Brockman & Mike Schwan coordinating
May 02&03 ** Great Plains Regular Hunts
Kearney, NE
May 09
Started Dog Training Class—Session 5
Coordinated by Joe Olson— Fun Hunt
May 09
Training Day
Coordinated by Dave Westall/Randy Gorby/Myles Edwa
May 09
Elk Horn Valley HRC Regular Hunt
Pierce, NE
Premium
DATE
2015
EVENT
May 16&17 Platte Valley Regular Hunts
Snyder, CO
Premium Letter
May 31
Training Day
Coordinated by Dave Westall and Curt Lacey
June 06&07 Hidden Pines HRC Regular Hunts
Cheyenne, WY
June 14
Training Day
Coordinated by David Heldt and Dan Feighert
June 20&21 ** Laramie Peak HRC Regular Hunts
Douglas, Wy
June 27&28 Salt Valley HRC Regular Hunts
Lincoln, NE
July 11&12 ** Platte River Regular Hunts
North Platte, NE
July 18
Club Picnic/Auction
12:00
At the Heldts Place
July 19
Training Day
Coordinated by Dave Westall & Mike Schwan
July 25&26 Western Colorado HRC Regular Hunts
Grand Mesa National Forest, Cedar Ridge, CO
Aug 08
Training Day
Coordinated by Kevin Bernhardt & Steve Goeringer
Aug 22&23 Elkhorn Valley HRC Regular Hunts
Norfolk, NE
Aug 15&16 Platte Valley HRC Regular Hunts,
Tamarack Wildlife, Sterline, CO
Sept 26&27 Central Rockies Upland Hunt Tests
SHARE A RIDE
If anyone is interested in sharing a ride to one
of the hunts tests or interested in sharing a
room, let me know and I’ll try to hook you up.
Email [email protected] if interested