Riverview Handling At The Black Diamond Cluster, Waynesburg PA

This weekend you could find my friends and I at the Black Diamond Cluster in Waynesburg Pa.  Well at least for the weekend shows. The weekend started on Friday as we traveled to New Castle, PA for Chrissy, Jonesy and Chase to be shown at a golden retriever specialty and Chuck was entered in Rally Advanced and Excellent as he tries to earn his RAE. Chase is owned was finished by Leslie and has turned 8 and is eligible for veteran’s class. The goldens all showed well but unfortunately there were no big wins on that day. Chuck however, did pick up 4 RAE legs giving him 6 of the 10 required for his RAE title. Following the Golden speciality, we all travled back to Waynesburg PA for the Black Diamond Cluster.
Chris and Leslie had high hopes for everyone showing this weekend and were really excited that Breah, Mariah’s WV Sassy Lady B, was making her show debut in the 6-9 puppy bitch class on Sunday. But before I can talk about Sunday I guess I should mention what happened on Sat. Saturday Chrissy, Jonesy, Matty, Henry, Izzy, and Faith were shown. Chrissy, Jonesy, and Henry showed well but it was not their day as each left the ring without any ribbons. Izzy was WB/BOS for 2 points, Chris and Leslie were hoping that she could get a major but unfortunately Izzy was one bitch short of her final major. Matty was select dog for 2 GCH points bringing his total to 28. And Faith was WB for her 5th point. Faith has been on a role, she has 5 points in 5 weekends out.

Sunday much of the same was seen. Matty was select dog for 2 more GCH points, his total now at 30. He is the  #1 GCH ranked Border Collie in WV. His brother Henry, is #2 with 11 points and was unfortunately unable to add to his total this weekend. Faith, Chrissy, and Izzy were left wanting more as none of them took any points. Breah, showed like an old pro and took reserve. Leslie and Chris were so proud of how she showed and really think the future is bright for this sassy little girl. The big winner this weekend was Ch Evergreens Smarty Jones, Jonesy. Jonesy was select dog for a 3 point GCH major. I am proud to announce that Jonesy is now known as AM GCH/CAN CH Evergreens Smarty Jones. This is the third GCH Chris and Leslie has put on a dog during this years Eukanuba Cup qualifying time period. Keep on eye out at your local shows for Riverview Handling as they try and finish even more titles this year!!

Breaking News!!

Orange Center, Orlando FL. Home of the 2011 Eukanuba Cup

Walker Arena, GA. Home of the 2011 GRCA National 

I just heard Chris and Leslie talking about some exciting news. They are planning on going to the Golden Retriever National in Georgia September 27-October 1st. This will be our first National since Riverview Handling L.L.C. was started. They sounded really excited and are looking for more dogs that want to go and compete this year.  I cannot wait to watch my friends compete this year. There were also talking about going to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando Fl. This is the first time the cup has been held on the east coast in some time and they are excited to have both Yoda and Matty eligible. They are currently working hard to finish Jonesy and Henry’s GCH in order that they may also be eligible to compete this year. Not only are they going to the Cup Dec 17-18 they are going to take a string of dogs to the all breed show Dec 14-16. If you are interested in sending any dogs to either of these excited events contact Chris or Leslie, www.labradoritekennels.com.

Memorial Day 2011

Faith winning WB Sunday in New Castle, PA video courtsey of owner Nancy Stephens

For Memorial Day this year we all were in New Castle PA for 3 shows. The weekend started off with a bang when at 8 am on Saturday Matty went BOS for a 3 point GCH major. Matty is now known as GCH Trucolorz Traveler to Wimzical. Henry took select dog. Jonesy showed well but was unable to add to his GCH pursuit.

Sunday, Henry was select dog for 1 GCH point. Jonesy showed well again but continued to struggle with his pursuit to finish his GCH. Faith took WB for 1 point. This was Faith’s 4th point and she is only 9 months old.

The weekend ended with another bang as Matty’s brother, Henry,  was not to be outdone and took BOB for a 4 point GCH major, this gives Henry 11 GCH with one major.  The last few weeks have been very successful for Henry picking up 2 BOB, a group 4 and 7 GCH points. Matty was select dog. Yoda took select dog over one of the top ranked Paps this year and Jonesy put in another good performance. This weekend was very successful for Chris and Leslie and all my friends. Four different dogs picked up a total of 10 points. We all have the next two weeks off to relax and enjoy our recent success. I would like to congratulate Labradorite's BreakNTheSoundBarrier BN, RE for finishing his Rally Excellent title this weekend.


Labradorite's BreakNTheSoundBarrier BN, RE "Chuck" Photo Credit: Leslie Racine & Jennifer Workman