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MVVC Loses another friend in Wanda Berner In every way that counted, Wanda Berner was rather like the Hungarian vizsla hunting dogs that she bred, trained and showed - strong and determined, with almost endless energy. Both Berner and her dogs distinguished themselves in national competition. She had the only dual champion vizsla in Wisconsin. She is one of only five women in the country who have owned and handled a dual champion vizsla, in the field championship (a hunting competition on horseback) and as a show champion." |
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Wanda died of liver and bone cancer Aug. 6, at the family home in the Town of Ottawa, Wisconsin. She was 60 years old. She grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and started to hunt with her father when she was just a little girl. In 1969, the family got its first vizsla and Berner began raising the dogs. They later kept other breeds but returned to vizslas when her father wanted to get a hunting dog for his grandson. When an Illinois friend, Jim Busch, began telling Berner about field and hunting trials for the breed, noting that horses are used during hunting trials, the idea was just too irresistible for an animal lover like Wanda. That was in 1994. She began training and competing all over the country, acquiring her own tack and trailer and finally, a horse. Then came a camper and later, a huge motor home for long-haul trips. The same was true of competing on the vizsla circuit. Wanda Berner became active with the Vizsla Club of America, serving on its national board of directors and in other roles. "It's a good ol' boy sport," said daughter Michel, who now runs the family dog business. "She didn't know better when she started. She didn't step on anyone's toes, but she just did it." Her star dogs included a male named Maximum Strider - Max for short - who became a dual champion in show and field competitions. A female known as Gennie was another winner as a field champion and national Gun Dog of the Year for the breed. Berner brought the same determination to fighting incurable cancer for more than a year, until she determined that it was time to stop fighting. She stopped eating and drinking, dying less than a week later. "She passed away at home," her husband said. "It was so . . . peaceful. We ended up with cats and dogs - and kids - and horses, pigs, chickens, guinea hens, you name it, because she wanted it all. It was a helluva ride, but it didn't last long enough."In addition to her husband and daughter, Berner is survived by son T.J. and an unofficially adopted son, Mike Neuens; brother Bill Smith and other relatives. Wanda, we'll miss you. Members of MVVC |
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Expenses for food was covered by donations.
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Thanks for a great trial this weekend. We drove umpteen hours there, umpteen hours back, didn't win a damn thing - and we still had a great time!
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wanted to say 'thanks' to all for making our first field trial experience
a very positive one. It was great to see some excellent owner- trained
dogs show their stuff! I am more confident in where I am in the training
of my own dogs now, and in the direction I need to go from here.
The puppy course was very well planned in light of the warm weather. The creeks were placed right where they were needed for a quick cool off! Thanks Clara & Theresa for your guidance & encouragement during my Hunting Dog brace. It was delightful to see Duncan & Teka take their ribbon. The dinner was a lot of fun, as always it was enjoyable getting to know other MVVC members a little more - what a crew! I
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Theresa Miller and Jan Wallace have made an effort to create a walking field trial that is Amateur Friendly. This year, amateur handlers came from as far away as Florida and Iowa. We had beginners who had a nice introduction to field trials. They also developed a respect for horses in trials, thanks to Clara. We had plenty of help and, more important, a spirit of everyone supporting the beginners. It was like field trials used to be before professional handlers took up 70% of the entries. We had 52 dogs, including irish setters, german shorthair pointers, english setters, and english pointers. Not only did Vizslas take all the placements, but several first-time-running dogs placed!!!!! Click on the images below |
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FC Rimfire Double Jeopardy
"Jeb" On the road to our next DUAL CHAMPION Sire:
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junior handlers in the 4-H Showmanship rings for experienced and
inexperienced handlers at the KY State Fair. Tanner Congleton, 11,
has received three first place wins in AKC Junior Showmanship. His
sister, Sarah Beth Congleton, 11 also, showed Penny in the inexperienced
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Born to BISS Ch Prairie Heartsong (Song) and Ch Bayview's Tradewind (Traitor) 8 puppies on Labor Day! There are 6 beautiful girls and 2 beautiful boys. We are looking forward to watching these kids grow up. They are a nice litter with plenty of bone and substance and gorgeous heads. Mom and Dad are very proud! |
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September 2005 I am in one state and most of my notes are in another (bad planning) so some detail may be left out of this issue. First the news: There was not a quorum at the August General Membership meeting held in conjunction with the Versatility Test at Denny Keeton’s. The BoD met August 21 at Pam William’s, with the following ‘general’ decisions:
The Minutes of the May MVVC BoD meeting are now posted on the MVVC_List Yahoo Groups site. You must be a MVVC member to become a list member and access these files. You should have received your new, well done and useful 2005 MVVC Membership Directory by now-please notify Clara Kayser if you have not.
To Jan Wallace, Clara Kayser and Theresa Miller for doing wonderful jobs as Chair and Secretaries for the Fall Walking Field Trial. It was a very successful event with some unexpected turns and events-Including Clara Kayser’s willingness to show the AKC representative our ability to handle an emergency including an air flight to get Clara to UC Medical Center. Clara’s horse went over backwards on her. She was home that night with nothing more than a body full of bruises and a broken bone in her leg. A special thanks to Denny Keeton who stepped in as Chair and Rob Webb who pulled his dogs from a class so that he could step in as judge for Dave. Specialty: Upcoming Events: MVVC President |
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