The WGAA demo team did the club proud at the SSAA Shot Expo over the weekend. Breeds represented were Labs, L’Epagneul Bretons, Weimaraners, GSP’s, Golden Retrievers and Pointers. Well done to Shane Emond for his work on the PA and his inclusive work with Senator Bridget McKenzie (Deputy Leader of the National & Minister for Agriculture) and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party leader, Jeff Bourman (MLC for Eastern Victoria). Both politicians mingled with spectators and handlers and were very appreciative of the quality of work.
Spectator numbers were again huge and they were appreciative as the dogs put on brilliant displays of gundog work expertly organised by our WGAA Training Officer, Kevin Phelps. Star of the shows was probably Steve Luck’s GSP Meg who featured in several hunting scenarios. Great work Meg. The gundog demo wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Sam Heyes’ chocolate lab, Nellie and her magnificent retrieve of a giant Canada goose dummy and her ever popular finale retrieving tinnies from an esky! Well done also to newcomers Sam and Nigel.
WGAA recognises the support and encouragement of Geoff Jones, SSAA National President, Denis Moroney, SSAA Vic State President, Jim Jeffrey, WGAA National Discipline Chairman and Sam Talbot, Australian Shooter Communications Officer, all of whom took the time to attend the display. Lots of thanks also to all at the Vic State office for the smooth running of everything including permits, passes, stand decoration, printing of brochures and general good spirits.
Thanks also to the handlers and backstage crew - Steve, Kevin, Sam, Jason, Angie, Alex, Andrew Y, Richard, Andrew K, Barry, Kathy, Nigel, Sam and Grace for the bbq.
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| Angie & Ishtar |
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| PA/multi tasker Shane & Slim in full flight |
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| Billie in her first demo. |
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| The pros in action - Angie & Ishtar with Sam, Nellie & Scout |
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| Andrew & Bass |
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| Demo head honcho, Kevin & Aussie |
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| Meg showing her new found crawling ability |
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| High fives all round. Well done Nellie. |
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| Richard & his young GSP |
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| Alex & Buddy |
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| Andrew's Golden Retriever, Bass |
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| Barry's young pointer, Blaze |
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| WGAA National Chairman, Jim Jeffrey (Qld) shooting for Shane & Slim |
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| Sam's young lab, Scout |
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| Steve & Meg |
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| Barry with Kio pointing. |
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| Senator Bridget McKenzie shooting for Shane & Slim |
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| Senator Bridget McKenzie & the WGAA team celebrating another successful demo. |
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| MLC Jeff Bourman, Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party shooting for Shane & Slim |
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| Sam & his young lab Cooper |
