Ohio River Hunting Retriever Club

The Ohio River Hunting Retriever Club (ORHRC) is a chapter of the national Hunting Retriever Club, a nonprofit established in 1984 that now operates 132 clubs across 36 states and 2 provinces with 8,500+ active members. The local chapter serves hunters and dog owners in Ohio and Indiana who want to develop their retriever's natural hunting instincts.

• •Monthly Training Days expose your dog to realistic hunting scenarios. The club hosts training throughout the year:

• •March (two sessions)
• •May through November (monthly)
• •Primary training location: 12396 Bethel Ridge Road, Vevay, Indiana
• •Additional locations being added

• •Hunt Tests are competitive events where dogs are evaluated against UKC standards. The club runs annual hunt tests with multiple flight divisions:

Through participation, members work toward five recognized UKC titles:

• •SHR (Started Hunting Retriever)
• •HR (Hunting Retriever)
• •HRCH (Hunting Retriever Champion)
• •GRHRCH (Grand Hunting Retriever Champion)
• •UH (Upland Hunter)

Titles are awarded as prefixes to your dog's registered name on its pedigree—a distinction that marks achievement in realistic hunting work.

What's Included: - Use of club equipment at training events - Invitations to all monthly training days and annual meetings - Access to voting at club level - Discounted equipment, supplies, and birds (subject to availability) - Regular email updates on upcoming events and announcements

Payment can be made via PayPal (accepts all major credit and debit cards) or by mailing a check to:

Ohio River HRC 3561 Carpenters Creek Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

The club welcomes all retriever breeds and other versatile hunting dogs capable of retriever work. Members range from amateur to professional trainers, and experience levels span beginners to seasoned hunters. No matter your background, current members are willing to help you and your dog achieve your training goals.

"Family-oriented organization, focused on realistic hunting scenarios and continued education to ensure all owners, handlers, and breeders can conduct themselves with confidence."

While rooted in hunting, ORHRC maintains a "Conceived by Hunters for Hunters" philosophy with strong emphasis on family participation. Women and children are actively encouraged, and a wholesome atmosphere is maintained at all training events and competitions.

The club is affiliated with the United Kennel Club (established 1898), the second-largest all-breed dog registry in the United States. The UKC registers over 250,000 dogs annually and licenses 10,000 events per year.

Once you join, you'll be added to the club email list for event updates, training day schedules, and announcements. Registration for hunt tests is handled through Hunt Secretary (huntsecretary.com). The club maintains an active Facebook presence and welcomes questions from prospective members.