2015 Barn Hunt National
The 2015 Barn Hunt National will take place September 11-12-13, 2015, at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO. The National is a non-regular event where the best of the best in Barn Hunt are tested on a series of courses over three days to achieve Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in Grand National, Games, and Versatility.
In order to enter the Barn Hunt National, each dog must have attained a title of Open or above on or before April 30, 2015. The National opened June 1 and closed July 31.
Judges
- Susan Chapman, Oak Lawn, IL. Design and chief judge Course 3. Relief judge Course 1 and 2
- Deb Chvilicek, Oak Creek, WI. Design and chief judge Team, Hurdles judge
- Laurits (Dix) Dixon, Vancouver, WA. Design and chief judge Course 2, Relief Judge Course 4
- Virginia Huxley, Columbia, MO. Relief judge Hurdles. Floating judge. Timing judge, Team
- Traci Murdock, Carrollton, TX. Design and chief judge Course 1, Relief judge Course 3
- Sharon Webb, Cumming, GA. Design and chief judge Team, design and chief judge Course 4
Committee
- National Show Coordinators: Lucy Shinkle, Shirley LaMear
- Trial Chair: Barn Hunt Association, LLC
- Trial Secretaries: Prior to event: Carolyn Johnson. During event: Kathy Echols
- Awards: Kathy Echols
- Volunteer Chair: Jennifer Riess
- Vendor Chair: Gretchen Howell
- Hospitality: Lucy Shinkle and Lisa Quast
- Chief Rat Wrangler: Lynsey Fuegner
Also note: The German Pinscher Club of America will hold regular licensed trials on Thursday September 10. The Miniature American Shepherd Club of America will hold regular licensed trials on Wednesday September 16.