Bridget & Moolah FCI 2016
I am a friend and student of Bridget Carlsen's. Bridget is a professional dog trainer with 35 years experience in AKC obedience trials and hunt tests. 5 years ago she decided to reach outside her comfort zone to try a sport called IPO that involves not only obedience, but also tracking and protection. Together she and her very first Belgian Malinois, Moolah, have qualified to compete at the FCI World Championship in Slovakia Sept 14 – 18, 2016. This is an outstanding accomplishment for any team, let alone a person brand new to IPO competing with their first dog.
Bridget did not anticipate being invited to compete in Slovenia, and she won't be able to go without a little help from her friends. She must make the decision about attending the competition by 07/01/2016. If we are not able to raise enough money, then all funds raised will be donated to Zeke Cancer Fund (http://www.goldenretrieverfoundation.org/zekecancerfund.html )
Bridget is a tremendous role model in our sport. She makes herself available (even while competing herself!!) to help her students as well as her competitors. Whether it's lending them equipment they forgot or answering a question, she leads by example, demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship in the most competitive of venues.
So I just have to ask, IF YOU...
...enjoy watching Bridget train and show her dogs
...if she has ever helped you
...if she has made you laugh (especially at a dog show by not taking herself too seriously!)
...appreciate her taking a risk and trying something new
...like that she and her dog are in the minority amongst mostly male handlers and dogs
...believe in what goes around comes around
THEN please help Bridget and Moolah!!
They have more than earned the right to compete, and it would be such a shame if they are not able to attend.
