FC Ruckus brings home another Open finish at American Amateur’s Fall Field Trial October 7-9, 2011.  Judges Jan Anderson and Vicki Worthington put on a challenging yet fun trial for the dogs and handlers.  Ruckus was handled to this JAM (Judges Award of Merit) by Andy Attar.  Good Boy, Ruckus!

FC Ruckus brings home another finish with his mom, Susan at Michiana Retriever Club’s Fall Trial held September 30- October 2, 2011.  Judges Van Qualls & Carl Cada put on a fun stake with rolly terrain, a natural shoreline water blind, and multiple boat birds.  The JAM (Judges Award of Merit) adds another finish for FC Ruckus.  We [...]

Susan had an exciting weekend at the Wolverine Retriever Club’s Fall Trial September 23-25, 2011, as her boys Ruckus and Valor each brought home the RED in their respective stakes!  Ruckus became FC Contempt of Court by taking the Open 2nd with Andy Attar!  Susan’s 2nd Field Champion!  To add to the excitement, Valor (Medal [...]

FC Honor jammed the Open at the Wisconsin Amateur fall trial, September 16-18, 2011.  54 Starters were present for the trial being judged by Kevin Krueziger and Sharon Gierman.  Honor was handled by Andy Attar.  At the Amateur stake, judges Tom Felinski and Marv Baumer were putting the contestants through the paces (50 starters) in [...]

Ruckus had another great weekend, placing 4th in the Open at Midwest Field Trial Club’s Fall trial September 2-4, 2011!  Only this time, he was being handled by his mom/owner Susan Bledsoe!  It’s nice that Ruckus can be handled by his trainer or owner, and still do well!  Judges Mary Castineyra & Bruce Borkovich had a [...]

On August 19-21, 2011 Ruckus and Andy Attar brought home the Open blue, which qualified Ruckus for the 2011 National Open Retriever Championship!  The 4 series were challenging and difficult yet this team made it look easy!  At home, Ruckus’ mom was getting calls from fellow contestants about the fantastic water blind Ruckus ran, terrific [...]

On August 12-14, 2011 at the Manitowoc Retriever Club 95 fine retrievers competed in the open were tested in a process of elimination by judges Sue Westlake and Pete Hayes.  The first series was quite tough, leaving the competitors shaking their heads………….  all leading to a fine finish by FC Honor, who was given a [...]

WHAT’S THE RUCKUS ABOUT? 
 RUCKUS TAKES 2ND AT BLACKHAWK RETRIEVER CLUB’S SPRING 2011 TRIAL & QUALIFIES FOR THE 2011 NATIONAL AMATEUR!
With 62 starters on June 10-12, 2011 in Mondovi, WI, Judges Kurt Turner and Larry Halvorson put the dogs through their paces for 4 fun-filled series!  This was the 4th Open that Susan & Ruckus [...]

Contempt of Court (Ruckus) jammed the Spring Open at Watopa Retriever Club’s Spring 2011 trial.  There were 65 starters, and the stake was judged by Lew Weller and Glynn Matthews of New York.  Ruckus ran a nice trial with his handler and trainer Andy Attar.  Good Boy Ruckus!

FC Honor showed his stuff on April 30, 2011 - May 1, 2011 taking the Amateur 2nd at the River King Retriever Club’s Spring 2011 trial!  Judged by Dave Hemminger and Tom Jacobs, the 4 series trial was challenging but fun.  Honor was handled by his mom, Susan Bledsoe We are proud of you Honor Banoner!  Mom loves [...]