12/15/2025
Wow wow wow — what a weekend for the RockyTop in Vegas Mondioring Trial. Our last trial, and we went out with a bang. Cue the confetti 🎉
I have so much love for the spirit and creativity in Mondioring, and trial weekends like this remind me that that spirit is alive and thriving.
In no particular order, the biggest thank yous to:
Our judge, Margaret McKenna, who truly embraces the spirit of Mondioring. From props and decorations to fully committing to the theme, you crafted routines that kept both handlers and the audience entertained.
Our decoys — HB Ryan, Anderson Ramos, and Jordon Hill — THANK YOU. You worked a 3-day trial with 48 entries safely and skillfully. We truly couldn’t do this without you… and that doesn’t even include the training throughout the week.
Joel Clercq, the value you provide to each handler and dog while prepping for trial is invaluable. It’s a crucial piece of the puzzle, and it shows.
Bama with Jigsaw Metal Works & Designs for the INCREDIBLE trophies. Wow. Just wow.
This trial wouldn’t operate without our field help. Thank you to every single volunteer who helped everything run smoothly and efficiently. A special shoutout to Becky, our deputy judge extraordinaire — putting in allll the steps, getting up extra early to be on the field, and guiding handlers through the program with care.
Our photographers and videographers, thank you for capturing moments that handlers will always be able to look back on fondly.
Special shoutout to Emily and Krystal for their creativity with the over obstacle — chef’s kiss, and Tara for the incredible artwork around the field.
And finally, RockyTop club members: the biggest congratulations on all your success this weekend. You showed up and showed out. 🖤
Vive Le Mondioring ❤️
