Sooner Retriever Club

Sooner Retriever Club The Sooner Retriever Club was established in 1963 to promote purebred retrievers as working dogs. SRC offers licensed AKC Hunting Tests and Field Trials

SRC offers licensed AKC Hunting Tests and Field Trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. The Sooner Retriever Club also holds fun tests, training sessions, educational seminars and social events for retriever handlers to improve their skills, education and working knowledge of retriever breeds.

Congrats to the following placements from today's Owner/Handler Qualifying. 1st Place: Van Qualls and Poplar Forest ...
05/17/2025

Congrats to the following placements from today's Owner/Handler Qualifying.

1st Place: Van Qualls and Poplar Forest Jaden Won4me
2nd Place: Scott Liebenguth and Beaver Creek's Bayou Teche Troublesome Roxy
3rd Place: Michael Akeroyd and SRSAC Spice's Red Headed
Stranger MH

Thank you to everyone that pitched in and helped today. The list is too numerous to mention all in case we would leave someone out. The dog community is alive and well as evidenced by everyone that reached out to help during a crisis. As someone said today, "Character will rise" and rise it did. See everyone tomorrow!

05/16/2025

As we arrived at the site to set up for the Owner/Handler Qual this morning we discovered the SRC equipment trailer has been stolen. If you are driving in for the event please keep eyes peeled for a white 7x16 dual axle enclosed utility trailer. Metal custom roof rack with ladder up the side. Trash can lid strapped on top to cover the vent. Picture is coming. If you see it please call 405-795-9788 so we can report to police. We are very grateful for our club members and dog community that have stepped up and loaned equipment from their own garages, sheds and trucks so that the event can continue. We ask for the patience of our participants as we work through the logistics this weekend. We'll adapt and the hunt test will continue. We're still GUNS UP!!!

The forecast for this weekend for the OKC Metro area. Low threat of severe weather on Saturday afternoon, mainly in the...
05/15/2025

The forecast for this weekend for the OKC Metro area. Low threat of severe weather on Saturday afternoon, mainly in the south. Sunday morning right now looks dry with increasing potential for storms Sunday afternoon into evening. Humidity increasing over the weekend with highs in the upper 80's, lows upper 50 to 60 degrees. Looks like a typical Sooner hunt test weekend! Just keep an eye out on the skies. The Hunt Test Committee will be weather aware throughout the event. Wishing everyone good luck. GUNS UP!

Location of Sooner Retriever Club Spring Hunt test.
05/15/2025

Location of Sooner Retriever Club Spring Hunt test.

Super first 2025 training day for SRC. Thank you Karen deCordova for the great report below.A special thank you to Rich...
03/09/2025

Super first 2025 training day for SRC. Thank you Karen deCordova for the great report below.

A special thank you to Richard and Espanta Stepp for hosting. The land was perfect for training and thanks to all for pitching in to make the day successful.

Please note the following dates for our upcoming events. More information is located at https://www.entryexpress.net/

Keep an eye out for opportunities to volunteer. Remember, we are a volunteer club and without that support we don't have events to run our dogs.

UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

SRC SPRING FIELD TRIAL

APRIL 25-27
MINCO OKLAHOMA
2025 SRC SPRING HUNT TEST
MAY 16-18
WELLSTON OKLAHOMA

March 8, 2025 Training Day Report

Submitted by: Karen deCordova

An intrepid group of retriever trainers gathered today, Saturday, March 8, at the first Sooner Retriever Club Training Day of 2025.

Hosted by Richard and Espanta Stepp on their lovely property. The property had a gravel access road and fields with plenty of cover and terrain made for challenging marks and blinds. Board members Jim Green, Bill Cummins and Karen deCordova arrived a bit early and jumped into action along with the Stepps and Jon Arnold to set up three marks and two blinds to run as the handlers saw fit. As equipment was dispersed and the line was established, a list of participants and their dog’s skill levels was developed into something of a running order. The gallery watched closely as the most advanced dogs ran and we worked down the list to the beginner dogs. Once everyone from an 8.5-year-old MH** to a 6-month-old puppy had run the first set of marks & blinds, we moved down the field. Our second set-up utilized a shallow gully that challenged the dogs briefly as they lost sight of the gunner while navigating the obstacle on two marks and two blinds. We were racing the incoming rain as we wrapped up and everyone helped clean up equipment as we got out of the field just as the rain began to fall.



Total of 17 dogs with 13 handlers.

Present were:

Jon Arnold with Ash & Luna

Richard Stepp with Callie

Bill Cummins with Winnie

Karen deCordova with Friday & Rafa

Dianna Jones with River

Espanta Stepp with Lucy

James Nance with River

Greg Nellis with Sheridan

Jim Green with Mac

Terry Boyle with Maggie, Rosie & Piper

Richard Cathcart with Merlin

Joe Anderson prospective member with Ready

Ashley Hurney prospective member with Kota

PICTURES
Espanta Stepp, James Nance and Richard Stepp celebrate the last dog running.

Jim Green readying Mac for his turn at the line.

Good Morning!It's winter but the days are starting to get a bit longer and the Oklahoma weather is giving us a sneak pee...
01/29/2025

Good Morning!

It's winter but the days are starting to get a bit longer and the Oklahoma weather is giving us a sneak peek at spring. Time to dust off the whistles and start planning for SRC events!

Spring Field Trial April 25-27 2025 :
The Field Trial will be held in Minco OK, same location as last year. Please stay tuned for volunteer opportunities.

Spring Hunt Test May 16-18 2025
We have a preliminary agreement with Prairie Prime Wingshooters LLC to lease land for our Spring Hunt Test The location is ideal for us as it's just under 10 miles from our past location.

We are excited and grateful for the opportunity to partner with a like minded organization that understands the importance of promoting the sport and our dogs.

Training Days
This year, we have the opportunity to allow our dogs to acclimate to different locations during our Club training day. We all know, they are perfect at home!

The BOD is working on setting up sites for training days in the near future. We anticipate starting up in March.

Last, a huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we work through transitions this year. 2025 promises to be a great year!

First, thanks to everyone that stepped up to make our hunt test successful. The weather certainly helped to make it mem...
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

Eagle eye view of the group Saturday morning.
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.

A huge thank you Jon Arnold for leading our June training day and to all those that helped! Such a good idea to focus o...
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.

SRC 2024 Training DaysFebruary 10March 9April 6May 11June 8July 13 August 10September 14October 12November 2Participatio...
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.

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