Retriever hunt test?

I know a lot of folks use huntsecretary or entryexpress for finding and registering for hunt tests. There is now a newer site that is being used and I know some clubs (HRC Clubs especially) are exclusively using it. So if you’re looking for a test and can’t find it, I’d suggest looking here also:

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Cherokee Foothills HRC–Region 04A

Cherokee Foothills HRC–Region 04A
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We are registered for the upcoming midweek master test in advance. July 16 and 17th. I think only about 21 of the 66 slots are filled. So if anyone is looking for a master test, should be easy to get in on.
 
Registered for the Charleston Retriever Club finished tests end of September- there’s also going to be an upland test the same place/weekend that we are considering entering. Hoping these next two upcoming weekends will get us the passes we need for her HRCH title.
 
wncdeerhunter said:
Registered for the Charleston Retriever Club finished tests end of September- there’s also going to be an upland test the same place/weekend that we are considering entering. Hoping these next two upcoming weekends will get us the passes we need for her HRCH title.
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Then she will be qualified for the grand
 
Jimbob78 said:
Just depends on which flight you get, luck of the draw, whether it’s going to be stupid easy, good test or stupid hard. Look at the pass rates for the different flights for the spring grand.
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If/when we ever get to the Grand, I want to feel confident that we are ready at least. The overall pass rate is pretty low.

Just getting qualified and making it to the Grand is saying something - passing it is a whole different level.

From what I know and have been told by those who have been, it’s the most challenging National/international level hunt test there is of the ones out there.
 
wncdeerhunter said:
If/when we ever get to the Grand, I want to feel confident that we are ready at least. The overall pass rate is pretty low.

Just getting qualified and making it to the Grand is saying something - passing it is a whole different level.

From what I know and have been told by those who have been, it’s the most challenging National/international level hunt test there is of the ones out there.
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I’ve never had a dog go and only my first dog had a seasoned title. We stopped donating to the ukc tests when we found out how hard they are to deal with registering litters. It would take months to get paperwork back and pups would already be with their families for weeks by the time we got it. I think one thing that makes it harder is dogs can get qualified quickly and they are qualified for life, and you throw a judge in a grands trying to prove themselves and make ridiculously hard tests in a flight. Master Nationals, they have to qualify each year (and local judges start making tests almost resemble a Q stake), just like the other akc events (NFC and NAFC). I know the grand can be challenging but if you wait until you think you are ready then go get that one judge that is the southbound end of a northbound horse, you’ll never go back. Going when qualified, you not only get experience but you go in with lower expectations.
 
I don’t disagree with most of that, but I also would say that the master nationals is largely comprised of pro trainers versus amateurs. I tend to think there are more amateurs in the grand, than there are at MN, which could also count for the low passing rate.

Having said that, my goal is to get to the grand and master nationals or the MNA, with one or both of these girls.
 
wncdeerhunter said:
I don’t disagree with most of that, but I also would say that the master nationals is largely comprised of pro trainers versus amateurs. I tend to think there are more amateurs in the grand, than there are at MN, which could also count for the low passing rate.

Having said that, my goal is to get to the grand and master nationals or the MNA, with one or both of these girls.
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With more amateurs causing the lower passing rates would lead me to believe it wasn’t necessarily the hardest hunt test, on average, internationally.

If you really want to test you and them, run SRS, it’s a combo of hunt test setups and field trials.
 
I don’t compete in those events, but in our events, my philosophy is just go - What’s the worst that can happen? you fail

Meanwhile, you get experience, get exposure and you’re better prepared for your next dog or your next try
 
woodmoose said:
I don’t compete in those events, but in our events, my philosophy is just go - What’s the worst that can happen? you fail

Meanwhile, you get experience, get exposure and you’re better prepared for your next dog or your next try
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But then my attitude in life has always been “The only failure is the failure to try”.
 
woodmoose said:
I don’t compete in those events, but in our events, my philosophy is just go - What’s the worst that can happen? you fail

Meanwhile, you get experience, get exposure and you’re better prepared for your next dog or your next try
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There are things we need to polish up before we pay that entry fee. We definitely have taken a swing at some tests early on we may not have been totally prepared for, but that’s one I want to clean up the things I know are our weaknesses. Besides, we got time before the next one we’d be qualified for in the spring if we pass these others
 
wncdeerhunter said:
I don’t disagree with most of that, but I also would say that the master nationals is largely comprised of pro trainers versus amateurs. I tend to think there are more amateurs in the grand, than there are at MN, which could also count for the low passing rate.

Having said that, my goal is to get to the grand and master nationals or the MNA, with one or both of these girls.
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Even after falling off that bucket seat you dont give yourself enough credit! We know those pups are smarter than you but you ain't no dummy! Love ya.
 
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