Gloria Mundell, the President of the MNRC kicked off the proceedings as the contestants, many with their families, gathered one last time under the tent, affectionately known as the "circus tent."
Gloria Mundell, 2013 MNRC President
She enthusiastically greeted the crowd and thanked one and all for a very successful event. Sam Furguson, Hunt Test Chief Marshal came to the podium next and thanked the eight Judges who tirelessly set-up eight challenging, but fair tests and worked hard all week and during set-ups. Gloria thanked all of the Sponsors of the event … without their generosity, an event of this magnitude could not take place.
Sam Furguson, Hunt Test Chief Marshal
The Eight Judges
Melissa Robinson Shanks then presented The Women's Challenge Trophy to the several of the female contestants who had qualified a dog three times
Frank Barton announces all the dogs with the "MNH" title
Frank Barton explains the story behind the Sugar and her MNH9 …
Bill Cox and "Sugar" MNH9
Bill Cox thanks those who helped him to get this achievement…
Dan Heard
Frankie Prendergast presents the Clayton Crawford Award to the Jeff Oakes and the Staff at Flint Oak Lodge and to Todd Manual, who was influential in bringing the event to this location.
