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Preserving Working Retrievers since 1935

Established in 1935, the Manitoba Gun Dog Association (MGDA) has hosted licensed Retriever Field Trials and Hunt Tests annually since the 1935. Our privately owned grounds near Balmoral, MB are renowned across retriever circles as a premiere location for training, testing, and competing.

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ABOUT MGDA

Founded in 1935, the Manitoba Gun Dog Association (MGDA) has spent nine decades advancing the performance, training, and stewardship of working retrievers. From our earliest licensed trials in the 1930s to hosting national events since 1982, MGDA has consistently set the benchmark for quality grounds and well‑run competitions.

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A Tour of Our Grounds
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