Tina     FD Breed:       All American Mix Gender:     Female Birth:         9/92 Jumped:     16" Averaged:  Mid to low 7's Fastest:      6.31 Handler:     Don Hildebrandt

Tina was sidelined by a heart condition shortly after she began to run competitively with the team.  After many months of medication and rehab, she was  released to run sparingly with us again.

Because of her condition, she had been slowed considerably.  Where she once ran in the low 6 seconds range, she  worked to complete the course in the mid seven seconds range after she returned.  She ran in practices and the occasional demo for the next 2 1/2 years, but was not able to run again in tourney action.  She was retired from any further attempts to get into competition in early 2002.

Tina still trots down the course at an occasional practice, but with her medical condition and double-digit age, competition is a memory for her now.  She stills enjoys life, and really gets excited when she comes to a practice session.  Her occasional trot down the course at those practices is a joy to see.

We were happy to have had her running with us, and will gladly let her continue to have fun with us at practices as long as she wants to join in the fun.

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