The 2009 Master National is over and we managed to pass eight dogs in Texas. The weather was a major factor and the rain constantly was changing the test. Swamp Runs Go Get'em Gator received his third National Plate at the age of five to put him in the Master National Hall of Fame. Congrats to all that passed.

We have made it back from our Summer trip. The weather in MN this summer was the best I can remember. Only one day in the mid 90's. This year I had a truck full of talented dogs. Most of the test I ran on the Summer trip I found very difficult. The test were technical and to much like training. Pass ratios were low, but every weekend we ended up with the majority of the passes. In total we brought back 40 master and 6 senior ribbons in five hunt test. I ran my dog China in a Qualifying and got 4th. Thanks to all of my clients for believeing in me. Next test I plan to run is Coastal Empire HRC October 3 &4. Hope to see you there. Happy Training

Ray Qualified 2 dogs at the 2007 Master National held in Remington, VA. Gator and Quick both Qualified. 491 dogs were qualified to enter the 2007 Master National and of those, only 118 Qualified at the event. Congrates Ray!

Ray has returned from his Summer trip to Wisconsin. During his trip he ran in 4 hunt tests and returned with 25 Master Hunter ribbons and 2 Senior Hunter ribbons.