10/27/2026
As we close our 2026 trial season for RKC K-9, I can’t help but to reflect on the year. In short, this year hasn’t been our year. Let’s take a second and remember the hurricane that hit Didsbury at our trial….yes I know Alberta can’t have hurricanes. But rest assured, anyone who attended the trial at Melvin Hall, would agree Alberta tried to make history with that first hurricane! It was raining so bad and then the 100km winds…..so awful! But once again, the light at the end of the tunnel was that 3 started exteriors and 9 advanced exteriors passes went out the door that day! Still so proud of each and every one of you that chose to ride that out! That particular trial received over 200 run entries when it opened. Causing us to close it within a few minutes!! Ken and I both went to bed that night with a very heavy heart, because we knew we had to wait list so many dogs. The next morning, I knew I had to do something and adding a second judge to Melvin wasn’t an option. So, I called Richard to see if he would help me make Irricana a trial for everyone we had to turn down. Without hesitation, Richard booked his flight, SDDA got to work on making the changes, we changed our schedule for Irricana and our dream was born. It took a village! But, we managed a 2 judge trial and kept EVERYONE off that wait list!
October trial was supposed to be our big finale. But again Mother Nature showed herself! However, it proved to be the coldest RKC trial ever. It still was filled with warmth and support for all of the dog community. We couldn’t be any happier with all the successes we seen this past weekend! Our finale ended up being an amazing one even with all the sudden surprises!
Each year we try to get better and offer a better experience each time for everyone who shows up! Next year is our 3rd year anniversary!! 2027 is going to be the year to be remembered by far!! We have something BIG in store for you guys! The announcement is coming soon…….stay tuned because you aren’t going wanna miss this one!
