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Pine Shadows News

May 15, 2013

This  Saturday, May 18th , at Pine Shadows, the NMESSC  Fun Trial takes place complete with  dog and puppy competitions, shooting skills,   kids activities, and indeed, a BBQ!  Registration begins at 8:30 am. http://pineshadows.com/NMESSC.htm

 

Facebook users: We encourage you to: friend Mark and LIKE Pine Shadows for current updates and lots of photos.

 

News Notes:

·         There is a nice profile of Pine Shadows Daybreak.in the current Pheasants Forever "On the Wing" E-Newsletter.

·         Great article on featuring Pine Shadows and English Springer Spaniels in the Premier Edition of Covey Rise. Page 33.

·         Recent newspaper videos:    Upland Bird Camp   and Puppy Love 

·         Sports Afield, 125th anniversary issue, Nov-Dec 2012, see Uffda (Zell x Oz), on page 111 in the Ruggs Ranch full page ad.

·         In the Fall 2012 RGS magazine see page 11, the National Raffle, and enter to win a hunting trip to Pine Shadows Daybreak.

·         Page 21 of the Pheasants Forever journal Summer 2012 a photo of the Due North/MN Bound crew in the Pine Shadows Daybreak hunting bus.

·         See a Spear x Wallace pup, Oakley, on page 18 of the current issue of USA Hockey magazine

·         A number of video clips can be seen of the Pine Shadows dogs. Check into You Tube to watch these videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Pineshadows1

·         Take a moment to LIKE Pine Shadows on Facebook. 

·         Take a look at Pine Shadows, the feature kennel in the last issue of Today’s Breeder by Purina. See the article online.

 

May 14, 2013

 

A note from Lego’s (Dove x Buster) family:

 

Hi there...

 

I wanted to send you a picture of Lego (who is now named Buster) celebrating his 2nd birthday! I can't tell you how much we love him and what a joy he is to have around. Bustie (as our vet calls him) has made a great addition to our family!

 

Julie

 

 

 

May 2, 2013

 

As a result of the snow storm in Wisconsin,  the location of the Minnesota Hunting Spaniel Association Spring Cocker Field Trials has been moved to Hunts Point near Pequot Lakes, MN. 

 

Morgan will be there Friday through Sunday.  The running orders are online at:  http://www.fieldcockers.com/events2013.html 

 

No training this Saturday, May 5th, as Morgan is at the cocker trial and I am attending the ESSFTA Annual Meeting in Kansas City.  There will be open training next Wednesday and Saturday.

 

Remember, Morgan and crew are training most every weekday and you are welcome to join. Call ahead to be sure of time 218.829.4736.   

 

 

April 23, 2013

The NMESSC Fun Trial scheduled for this Saturday, April 27th, has been postponed and will be rescheduled later . We will, however, be having our first Saturday training day of the spring. Training will start around 8:30 so come on up and out. The first fun trial date will be May 18th. at Pine Shadows.

 

Wednesday night training will possibly start next Wednesday, May 1st, but who knows with the snow cover we have. We will let you know.

 

There will be no Saturday training May 4th.

 

 

 

April 22, 2013

Good morning

A big thank you to all of the club members who helped put on the NMEESC trial this past weekend. What a wonderful day it was on Saturday with sunny skies, no snow, great cover and wonderful little chukars! Because of the volunteerism of the club members we are able to put on a quality trial, run efficiently and safely.

 

Thanks to the bird planters, Ross Christen(mule driver),Terri Mayer(head planter) Bruce Eide, Cole Thiesse, Ryan Lamberg,

Guns: Elmer Kasperson, John Meyer, Denny DuErr, Pat Gilligan, Pete Rainey, Jeff Johanns, Mark Rysavy, Steve Krueger, Ryan Lamberg, Mark Rysavy

Judges Steward: Robin Ablan

Shaggers: Dave Ablan, Bob Schulke, Joannie Peterson, Paul Gergen, Terry Sworsky, Tom Nabity, Linda Simon and others

Marshals: Linda Martin(Emeritus),Lynn Christen, Sophie Haglin, Nadine Kohn

Head Cooks:       Tony Cyr and Lynn Peterson

Portable toilet hauler:  Mark Rysavy!

Youth Judges: Ryan Lamberg, Jeff Johanns

Puppy Judges:   Randy Manore, Ryan Lamberg

Judges: Bob Iverson and Robert Clayton

Catalog: Joannie Peterson and Sophie Haglin

Bird Cleaners: Tony Cyr and Joannie Peterson

Land Owners: Tom Sexter Family

 

We also wish to thank the participants in the trial that continued to stay with us during the three location changes, hotel changes and weather changes. 

 

Congratulations to all the placing dogs:

 

Open:

1st place:             Mason Creek Tucker handled by Dan Murray owned by Richard Croll

2nd Place:           FC Lighthouse Finn handled by Jason Givens owned by Sue Myers and Bob Biederman

3rd place:            Warrener's Pacific Golden Plover(Violet) handled by Paul McGagh owned by Vicky Thomas

4th place:            Sunrise Max       owned and handled by Terry Sworsky

 

Amateur:

1st place:             AFC Whisky Rivers BB (Bullet)owned and handled by Todd Stelzer

2nd Place:           Clodahill Apollo(Ozzie) owned and handled by Tom Nabity

3rd place:            Cedar Boughs Dino owned and handled by Ray Jack

4th place:            Pine Shadows SW Turner owned and handled by Bob Schulke

 

Puppy

 

The puppy placements that were given Sunday were incorrect.  Below are the correct placements:

 

1st Place was puppy # 5 Tiller handled by Jason Givens and owned by Gunther and Barb Boettcher

2nd Place was puppy # 6 Susie  handled by Bob Schulke and owned by Pine Shadows

3rd Place was puppy # 3  Z - handled by Joannie Peterson and owned by Pine Shadows

4th Pace was puppy # 2 Silence - owned and handled by Paul Johannes

 

Youth

1st Place Daniel Murray with Millie

2nd place Daniel Murray with Gus

3rd place Cole Thiesse with Rudy

4th place Christopher Long with Rumble

 

April 15, 2013

NMESSC will move their trial to the Owatonna area, the grounds to be determined early this week. Looking at the Tom Sexter grounds where the St Croix Trial was held two weeks ago.

Due to the snow cover up here and more snow expected plus some melting and icy rain, the grounds would cause hazardous conditions for the dogs causing cut paws, cut forelegs and unsafe conditions for the guns and handlers.  Therefore we will move the trial.

 

Headquarters hotel will be the Microtel Inn and Suites  150 St. John's Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060  Phone 507-446-0228.  A block of rooms is reserved for the trial. Call by Thursday to reserve one. Same special rates.

 

Because of this change, we will allow anyone to scratch their entry for a full refund if they so choose.

 

Any questions call Mark or Sophie at 218 829-4736 or 218 821 1205.

 

 

April 10, 2013

JP Martin had to make a major decision yesterday in sending his little dog Secret to the angels. She was only 8 but quite full of cancer. Secret spent the last two years of her life working with Linda as the main therapy dog in reducing the pain level for Linda and extending Linda's life well past expectations.

 

Secret was able to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Kat, learning the phenomenal trade of a therapy dog. Reliving the pain for Linda the past year finally took its toll on Secret.

 

Please remember JP in your thoughts and prayers. Give him an extra hug each time you see him.

 

April 10, 2013

Pine Shadows Daybreak history lesson. Waneta was born about 1794 here in the Elm River Valley. He joined his father in siding with the British against the United States during the War of 1812. After the war, the British rewarded Waneta for his loyalty by presenting him with a captain's commission.

 

He remained sympathetic to the British until 1820, when an abortive expedition against Fort Snelling resulted in his pledging his total support to the United States.

 

A dominant chief of the Sioux tribe, Waneta signed a trade treaty with the Americans on 25 July 1825. On 17 August 1825 he signed the first Treaty of Prairie du Chien which fixed the boundaries of Sioux territory. (thanks WIKI) 

 

 

April 8, 2013

 

Diesel

 

Zell

 

Our thanks to the St. Croix Valley and Minnesota Heartland Springer Spaniel Clubs for their very well run trials this past weekend. Congrats to all participants and especially to the placements. 

 

Matt Johnson’s Diesel was handled by Morgan to a third place ribbon in the St. Croix Trial while Mark handled Teri Mayer’s Zell to third place in the Heartland Trial.

 

This week Morgan and his crew are preparing for the Minnesota ESS Club’s trial which will be held near Owatonna. At Daybreak Mark has the experts working on plumbing and heating for the Loft for a couple of days and then he will be back getting ready for the trial. 

 

Our NMESSC trial is coming soon, entries need to be in to Pine Shadows by Wednesday of this week.

 

March 26, 2013

Morgan and crew return from their central US tour for a couple days before heading to Friday’s Central Wisconsin trial. All dogs performed well, usually finishing the second series with some called back to the final.

Neala

Gromit

 

Morgan led Paul Johannes’ Silence, a future star, to a couple of placements in the Puppy Stakes. He also handled JP Martin’s Neala to a third place in the Nebraska Open Stakes and Ryan and Jennifer Lamberg’s Gromit to the Blue Ribbon in the Missouri Open!  Congratulations!

 

March 20, 2013

 

The Loft is coming together as Ross and I work on ceiling joists today.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 17, 2013

"Get em up, Gus" is now hunting big rooster birds, with Jake, and many other good friends in doggy Heaven.  He was one of my very best friends for 14 years, and we have so many great memories, of hunting trips, field trials, and just kicking around town together.

 

RIP   April 19,1999-March 15,2013

 

I would like to extend a very grateful Thank You to Mark and Sophie and all the crew at Pine Shadows Kennel.  Your efforts with Gus, when he was a puppy, proved to be priceless throughout his long hunting career.  The training he recieved there made him truly a joy to hunt with, and I was always gratefull for all the praise and respect he got from fellow hunters and friends.  He made me Proud.  Thank You!

 

Rick Willoby

 

 

March 15, 2013

Trial season is underway. Mark Rysavy, John Pauly and Morgan have the spaniel-filled Merlin trailer in oil country of Spivey, Kansas for the weekend.  Morgan is judging the Oklahoma trial on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday and Sunday he will begin competing in the Central Kansas trial.

 

 

 

March 6, 2013

There will be no open training this Saturday morning as Sophie, Morgan, myself, and many of our training friends will set aside the day for Linda and JP Martin.  Linda passed away this morning, Wednesday, March 6.

 

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice, MN, with Rev. Bob Trinklein officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Royalton, MN. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice. Perhaps we will see you there. Thank you for keeping JP in your thoughts and prayers. 

 

March 5, 2013

My name is HECTOR. A couple of my buddies and me just got our photos and descriptions on the Pine Shadows Started Dogs page.

 

 

 

 

 

February 17, 2013

A wonderful weekend at Pheasant Fest! We are visiting with sporting folks who are brimming with enthusiasm.  Nice to see so many of our springer owners, some going back to the early 80’s!

 

 

Morgan’s children were here on Friday. They were in the Bird Dog Parade leading Apples and Higgins, opening the event. See them on stage introduced by our friends Minnesota Bound’s Bill Sherck and Purina’s Bob West.  Deb Schoene and her dog Swing also represented English Springer Spaniels.

 

Then they each carved and painted a duck decoy, made fishing lures, and other activities in the Children’s Village. Of course, they visited with the many people who asking about our springers.

 

Working our booth were Turner, Wallace, Gromit, Boston, Misty, Butter, Pelli, Hadley, Pilot, Apples, and Higgins.

 

 

February 10, 2013

 

Noelle Mortensen sent a couple of photos and a note, “Dan wanted me to show this to you also. It is Tuxedo's first big boy hunting trip last November with his Daddy. So proud.   Good job Morgan!”

Tuxy is back for another visit with Morgan.  It’s always a joy to see these dogs succeed.

You can see Morgan at Pheasant Fest later this week.  Ask him for advice, schedule an appointment for you and your gun dog, sign up for training or just talk dogs and hunting!    

 

 

February 5, 2013

 

Take a break from Saturday training for a couple weeks. There will be no Saturday training on Feb 9 and Feb 16 because of the Hall of Fame trial and Pheasant Fest.

 

Morgan is available on weekdays, please call 218.829.4736.    

 

 

 

 

 

February 4, 2013

 Among the awards given at the NMESSC banquet on Saturday was the 2011 Midwest Interclub High Point Amateur Stakes, earned by Hillbilly Prez owned and handled by Ed Zollar.

 

The trophy, sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Spaniel Club, was presented by NWSC representative Lynn Christen.

This beautiful trophy is in memory of NWSC members: Emmett Anderson, Corky Jarstad, Fred Neville, Ralph Sheldon, and Vance Van Laanen.  It was designed and made by the company in Chicago that does the Oscars. 

 

 The trophy is an Antique Silver Cup which is

hand spun from solid brass and electroplated silver. It is on a round black base with a dog on top carrying a bird. The trophy is awarded to the dog with the highest points accumulated in the Amateur Stakes in the Midwest Interclub area. Congratulations to Prez, and her owner/operator Ed!    

 

 

January 23, 2013

 

Put on your calendar the weekend after Valentine’s Day. We will see you at Pheasant Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pheasants Forever. Find us on in sponsor booth 1129x1228 on Rooster Row next to South Dakota Tourism across the aisle from Federal Premium Ammunition!    

 

 

January 21, 2013

Mike Smith sent a note about his Libby (Pilot x Toast) pup:

 

Liberty has turned out to be a very nice dog.  She hunts with a purpose but for the most part has been easy to keep in range. I have used her on Grouse, Pheasants, Woodcock, quail and Ducks.  She has been a little timed about picking up live ducks on the water but in every other aspect she is near perfect. 

 

I am hoping with experience she will develop more confidence in this area but if not she is still a good dog.  She has developed confidence in picking up live birds running on the ground so I have hopes for water retrieves of live birds also.

 I do a lot of hunting but my favorite is walking a river and hunting ducks and grouse at the same time.  She is an excellent dog for the purpose.

 

 She is a pleasant dog to have in the house and loves people as she should.

 

 Best wishes for the coming year,  Mike”

 

January 15, 2013Mark & Morgan,

 

I wanted to touch base with you both to let you know that Rex's and my 1st hunt went phenomenal!  He did excellent and we had a blast.  I can't thank you guys enough for the wonderful job you did with him.  He is truly a wonderful dog around the house and in the field.  He hunts close, is intuitive, and hunts hard.  Seeing as he just turned 1 and that it was our first time out...Ever....I figured it might be a little chaotic and wanted to simply keep things fun.  Within the first 100 yards Rex had raised a hen that the labs he was running with blew right past.  She was in thick cover and had burrowed her way deep into a small thick patch of whips and grass.  I would have walked right past her as well.  Rex got her up and we got her down.  He retrieved to hand and was soft mouthed.  A Perfect 10! 

 

After a couple hours of hunting and birds flushed and shot (and sometimes shot at), he was like a machine.  I don't think his tail ever stopped wagging.  He listened, responded to commands and whistles, and came right back after the "no bird" call.

 

I wanted to give you guys the report and also share a couple pictures.  Attached is Rex and I with a couple of the day’s roosters as well as one with him holding the bird.

 

It was a great day guys, he's quite the dog.  We're going out on Friday again, can't wait!

 

Take Care,

 

Adam Simons

 

 

Thought you might like to see one of your superstars, on the left is Hank whom you shipped to me in '09 on the right is Big Mack his son. they hunt often and together with Hank’s mate Lili and Mack’s sister Ellie.They have hunted pheasant,chukar, quail , huns, woodcock and grouse in NJ, PA, NY State, Vermont and Maine. They have put hundreds of birds in the air for us and can never wait long for the next hunt.

 

Thank you so much for my "bird finding machines".

 

Ken Harber 

 

 

 

 

January 14, 2013

The Barn at Daybreak project continues. With much of the downstairs completed we are beginning the Loft.  Closed cell foam insulation was applied last week and the renewal of the fir floor has started this week. Look for walls rising by the end of the month.

 

 

Saturday training is up to speed, join us at Brainerd. We are gathering the gear necessary for our Pheasant Fest exhibits, Feb 15-17 in Minneapolis.  If you and/or your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc. wish to hunt pheasants your support is needed by Pheasants Forever.

 

January 10, 2013

Saturday training has begun in 2013. We had a nice turnout with a busy morning; it was 12:30 or later when we had lunch. Mark, Morgan, and Joannie helped handlers in the field while Sophie lead an obedience class, showed several dogs, and guided a couple of families who were taking their new family members home for the first time. This will be repeated each Saturday until trial season gets going. Come on out. All breeds of gun dogs and handlers are welcome.

 

 

 

Mark your calendars with the date of Pheasant Fest, February 15-17, being conducted at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Pine Shadows will be there with springers all three days.

 

 

 

January 2, 2013

How did you bring in the New Year?  Morgan and Grant held a chukar hunt for their kids and nephews- the Andres boys on Tuesday afternoon.  All had a great time including all the lucky dogs that were used in the hunt!  Thank you’s to Grandpas Andres and Haglin.

 

 

We are looking forward to the first Saturday of winter/spring training. All breeds of gundogs and handlers are welcome to participate and/or observe as we begin around 8:30 every Saturday until the Midwest trial season begins. The hobo fire will be burning; snacks are both available and welcome. Around noon we recap the morning with a pot luck lunch (inside the kennel building).

 

January 1, 2013

Just received a nice note and photos from Divot and his owner/operator Ron Doty. We look forward to seeing them again this winter. 

 

 

Sophie, Morgan and I wish you a most Happy New Year!

 

 

December 30, 2012

 

The Gramith family sent some great hunting pictures of their Zuni.   

 

 

 

 

December 28, 2012

 

To All,

 

I had some spare time this afternoon and went to your website and wanted to say hi and hope all is well at Pine Shadows. We brought Brady home in I believe January 2006 from Pine Shadows. I think you even had his picture on the website. He has been a great dog both in the field and the duck blind and is in good health.

 

Attached is a photo of our son Travis and Brady with a goose he retrieved on our last waterfowl hunt this season. This goose gave him all he wanted. All the best to everyone and have a safe and happy New Year.

 

Randy, Vicki Mast and Pine Shadows Brady Boy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 25, 2012

 

Merry Christmas!

 

December 24, 2012

Happy holidays to you and your family.

 

Cricket is doing fine and enjoys his life on Maui.

 

thanks, Gary

 

Izzy and Pounder enjoy a hunting day with owner/operator Tom Thompson near Mankato.

 

 

December 17, 2012

Hi Mark & Sophie,

Troy and I wanted to send you an update on Griffin.  Griffin is growing fast and already weighs 29 pounds.

 

We started some basic training with him and he is doing great! He loves to run and loves the snow.  We have attached a

picture below.

 

Thank you for providing us with a wonderful English Springer!

 

Sincerely,

Molly & Troy McConachie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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