Sooner Retriever Club

09/24/2024

First, thanks to everyone that stepped up to make our hunt test successful. The weather certainly helped to make it memorable starting with full on summer swelter to welcoming cool fall air on Sunday.

The judges were so complimentary. They loved our team work and how organized each stake ran. When judges make comments like this that is a credit to all! Congrats everyone!

Over 100 dogs ran over the weekend and we had several members running dogs. Below is a list of club member's success. Congratulations to all.

O/H/Qualifying
1st Place: Justin Smith and Millican
Reserve Jam: Karen de Cordova and Friday

Master
Karen de Cordova and Friday
Gary Melrose and Merlin

Saturday
Junior
Espanta Steppe and Lucy
Cris Rangel and Zeus
Terry Boyll and Rosie
Richard Cathcart and Merlin
Jim Green and Mac
Shelly Sheaffer and Blast

Sunday
Junior
Espanta Steppe and Lucy
Cris Rangel and Zeus
Terry Boyll and Rosie
Richard Cathcart and Merlin
Shelly Sheaffer and Blast

08/12/2024

Eagle eye view of the group Saturday morning.

08/05/2024

Saturday is our August Training Day. Look forward to a great day to put in some dog work.

06/09/2024

A huge thank you Jon Arnold for leading our June training day and to all those that helped! Such a good idea to focus on water since the temperatures rose quickly.

Field trial dogs started the day off with long triple water marks, and we progressed through Master, Senior and then ending the day with the Junior dogs getting their own triple. Handler's adapted each set up for their dog's training needs.

It was a treat to be able to watch and learn from our experienced handlers and their incredibly talented dogs. Thank you for the opportunity to give others inspiration and a brief look at the highest level of training.

The next club training day is July 13.

05/23/2024

The judges gifts were incredible. Thank you so much. Anyone interested let them know as they can personalize your request for that special touch.

05/21/2024

Good Morning,
What a successful event! It was successful because 19 members came together and worked hard so 224 dogs could run.

Those members put their life aside for a couple of days or a day to work during the first of Oklahoma's heat we've had this spring to marshal, throw/shoot birds, set up, take down clean up and make SRC's spring hunt test successful. Congratulations to the club and a huge thank you to everyone that came out to help!

Since our founding members established SRC for "THE BETTERMENT OF RETRIEVERS" we have been hosting events for that purpose for over 61 years. We had big shoes to fill and a legacy that was nationaly known for excellence in promoting the sport. This past hunt test did not disappoint and everyone should be very proud of what our club accomplished this past weekend. It did not happen by accident, and please know the support of our member team is very much appreciated

While we come together as a club to host the event, we have individual members who ran their dogs and were successful. A note for those that did not pass, although you're disappointed, know that every single club member stood in your boots. Take pride in the fact you went to the line and will go back train, and come back again. Dog training is truly a journey. Albert Einstein once said "SUCCESS IS FAILURE IN PROCESS". Ask anyone who has ran a dog and they will agree. We hope to see you on June 8 training day, we will support you on your journey and celebrate with you on your inevitable success!

Now, lets celebrate these folks and their dogs. .

Master-Pass
Jon Arnold/Ash-TITLE
Steve Cline/Dakota-TITLE
Karen deCordova/Friday
Randy Jaco/Skye

Saturday
Senior Pass
Calvin/Lottie

Junior Pass
Calvin/Callie

Sunday
Senior
Calvin/Lottie

Junior
Calvin/Callie

CONGRADULATIONS to you all!

Again thank you to all of the SRC team for their help!

Sincerely,

DJ Choate
SRC President

05/18/2024

Aimee Frazier will be out this weekend taking pics. If you see her and want some pics let her know!!!! Here is the link to view photos:
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Thank you Aimee

05/17/2024

FYI for those heading from this direction this weekend

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms, two and four legged! You are loved❤️

05/06/2024

Time flies! SRC Spring Hunt Test closes tonight!

04/21/2024

The sport of retrievers lost another of its champions. Eddie Bickerstaff passed away on April 18th. He was a mentor to many, gave so much to our beloved sport and helped so many in their journey to become new handlers and judges. SRC members are so grateful for his help and friendship over the years. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for his family. Godspeed Eddie, you're one of the best.
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02/25/2024

Thanks to the members who came out and participated in the SRC 2024 Annual Meeting! A really nice day for Van's Pig Stands BBQ and a chance for some fellowship along with Club business!

A special thank you to Tom Costa who stepped down this year as Treasurer. Tom has been on the board for the past 8 years and served in several positions including Member at Large and Hunt Test Secretary. Thanks to Michelle for letting us "borrow" him.

We welcome Jim Green our newly elected Treasurer. Thank you Jim for stepping up and serving on the Board.

2024 is officially underway, and we're looking forward to good times with good dogs and good people!

01/28/2024

SRC 2024 Training Days

February 10

March 9

April 6

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

September 14

October 12

November 2

Participation in monthly training days is a benefit to members.

We love folks to come out and see what it’s all about, but we do ask that after your one “guest” visit, you consider membership for any future training days. Please email [email protected] for an invitation or respond on Facebook messenger to the club.

An email will be sent to club members and any guests early in the week before the Saturday training date. For those that reply, we’ll send a confirmation email with time and location the Friday before training.

***The Board of Directors reserves the right to make changes to the schedule as needed.

Photo courtesy of Choate's Gun Dogs.

09/26/2023

What a great weekend for SRC! Spectacular job by this club! A huge thank you to all that stepped up and helped! From getting the grounds ready to picking up trash after the test was finished, everyone did a great job and really went all out.

Lots of compliments about how well the stakes ran and how well each were organized. There is always some chaos during an event, but the secret is to not let them see ya sweat! Super proud of how everyone pitched in and got it done!

Now the fun part and the reason we work so hard to put on our events.....the PASSES and TITLES!

MASTER
Steve Cline/Dakota
Karen de Cordova/Friday
Jon Arnold/Ash
DJ Choate/Dancer
DJ Choate/Maeli
Bill Cummins/Holly TITLE! Of note, Holly was the oldest dog entered at 10 years 4 months.

SENIOR
Dianne Jones/River TITLE
Gregg Nellis/Sheridan-Sat

JUNIOR
Simaron/Lizzy-Sat/Sun
Sean Ray/Big Red-Sun

Big CONGRATS to all!

09/23/2023

Saturday Junior/Senior results are posted
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09/23/2023

Saturday Junior/Senior results are posted

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09/22/2023

2023 O/H QUAL RESULTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
THANKS ALL FOR COMING OUT!!!

09/22/2023

2023 SRC Fall Field Trial
Friday Oct 20-Oct 22
Open for entries!
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