
In this powerhouse episode of The Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Chris Jobman is joined by an all-star panel of elite retriever trainers to talk all things Spring Grand. You’ll hear from:
Chris Akin of Webfooted Kennels (Jonesboro, AR)
Rhett Riddle of Bay Creek Kennels (Hartsville, SC)
Eric Teson of Habitat Flats Kennels (MO)
Together, this group holds over 400 Grand passes and decades of experience. They dive deep into preparation strategies, mental challenges, changes in the event over time, judging consistency, and the importance of sticking to your training style. This is one of the most detailed and honest conversations about running the HRC Grand you’ll find anywhere.
Stay tuned for part two—our Q&A episode—where we answer listener-submitted questions from the Flatlander Kennels Podcast Facebook group.