| We purchased our first ridgeback in 1978 and have been involved in
the breed ever since. I have been an active member of a number of
Societies including the Southern Rhodesian Ridgeback Association
(Founder Member/Chairman/Vice President), Alton and District Canine
Society (Show Manager) and the Hound Association ( Committee Member/Vice
Chairman).
I was also on the Committee and helped behind the scenes in the
presentations in the 1992 World Congress in England and I presented the
SRRA club video on the importance of movement at the World Congress in
Holland in 1998.
During my time on the SRRA Committee I was one of the prime movers
that helped to create and produce the SRRA Judging Seminars. These
seminars were regularly held several years before the introduction of
the Kennel Club judging seminars and was at a time when the standard of
judging needed improvement. Some Championship show judges questioned
the need for conformation and movement and were unaware of how important
it was in a hound bred to hunt, track and hold large and dangerous
quarry at bay.
During our time in the breed we have produced seven Champions and
were Top Breeders and breeders and owners of the Top Brood Bitch 2005.
When judging I look for correct movement, balance, type and fitness
for purpose, as without this exhibits are unworthy of being called a
Rhodesian Ridgeback.
If you require a full c.v. , please contact me at
kelvin@petresort.co.uk
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