October 23 to 25 the 23rd Annual International Armbruster was held in Sparta, IL.
It was an incredible event hosted by the Heartland Chapter of the VDD/GNA. It was filled with great people, talented dogs, and a whole lot of hard work and heart.
I ran two dogs and I couldn’t be prouder of my girls. Penny ended up 5th overall out of 44 dogs and she gave me everything she had from start to finish. Maggie also ran her heart out, finishing 9th overall, and she made every moment an absolute joy. Both dogs worked beautifully and I couldn’t ask for more.
A big thank you to Jim Hoopes for giving me the opportunity to run Maggie in this event-it truly meant a lot to me.
The Armbruster is always such a special experience. It’s more than just a competition; it’s a chance to spend time with good friends, share stories, and celebrate these amazing dogs that we’re all so passionate about. The Heartland Chapter did a great job of hosting. The facility and grounds were great and we even had an authentic German meal on Friday night. It’s wonderful catching up with people who you might only see once a year. It’s equally great meeting new people who become friends.
I’m so proud of how everything came together this year, and I’m already looking forward to next time. Can’t wait to see everyone again next year-until then, have a great hunting season!
