The grounds of the Seventh and Eight Series have seen two prior National Opens and produced the 1979 and 1983 National Champions, FC-AFC McGuffy, owned and handled by Debby and T.J. Lindbloom and handled by T.J. and FC-AFC Trieven Butch of Big Jake, owned by Gloria and Joe Boatright and handled by Joe.
An active competitor in the trial game, Joe was also the co-owner of the magnificent Boatright-Goodrich Ranch in Oakdale, CA, on which no fewer than five National Open Championships have been held as well as numerous weekend trials. Many in our sport have competed on the wonderful grounds at the Ranch over the years.
Debby and T.J. are here at the Eight Series today. They report it was a sentimental journey for them to come to these grounds because this National is the 40th anniversary of their dog McGuffy's National win.
McGuffy was an amazing dog with an impressive record. His story has been told in the "Retrievers of the Past" series published by Retriever News, authored by the News contributing writer Joule Charney. You can read about McGuffy here: www.theretrievernews.com/uploads/5/0/1/0/50103541/2011-oct-nfc-afc-mcguffy.pdf
Never one to slow down, T.J. is working this trial as a member of the Thrower's Committee and has been throwing today's long retired bird in the Eight Series.
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