Luna and Michael came to the line at 1:47 pm
RF - Across the field - the road - and the pond - out on the right end - hunted the tree line back and forth - moved to the center of the field and located it.
L - Dog was sent and headed back to the flyer - dog picked up
Luna and Michael came to the line at 9:06 am
Tight line in to the cedars on the right - straight to the bird
Luna and Michael came to the line at 2:02 pm
R - Out to the top of the terrace - hunted a little left and right and then over the lip and to the bird.
L - Out to the pond - rand around the bank staying dry - over to the bird and scooped it up
Luna and Michael came to the line at 12:42 pm
Drove the left side to the gunners - turned right - crossed the road and got the bird.
Contestant Survey:
When Did you begin competing in Field Trials?
August 2025
What Made you decide to compete in Field Trials?
My dog showed the drive to compete so wanted to give her every opportunity to succeed.
Who are your training partners at home?
My children as well as Glennon McCreery with Northwind Retrievers.
What is the origin of your dog's name?
While Luna is a popular female lab name I was more focused on her AKC name. Shortly after taking her home she fell very ill and per the vet she would grow out of it around 12 months. Throughout that time she showed amazing resilience. That said, found it fitting to include in her AKC name.
Tell us an interesting story about your dog ...
Tying in with the origin of her name, Luna's sickness was that of HOD. For the first 12 months of her life she was only able to train about 1 week per month. When she wasn't training she was essentially bedridden and on pain meds. From nearly having to put her down 3+ times to having a Derby champion this fall has been a whirlwind of emotions. Although she's a long shot in the Nationals, I wanted to at least give her a shot at what she was bred to do.
What Song and Artist would you want to hear playing as you come to the line:
Born To Be Champions by UNSECRET
