Between the two of them, they chaired and worked on over 40 field trials, two NCCs, and an equally significant number of hunt tests. They served as board members in clubs for over 20 years, and Barbara received the Harold Bixby Service Award in 2010.
Not only did they show a strong willingness to share their knowledge directly with handlers, but Barbara was also known to share their insights through her many articles in both regional and national magazines such as Spaniels In The Field, Gun Dog, Wildfowl, Pointing Dog Journal, and The Maine Sportsman. While Barbara was the one who put pen to paper, her subject was always cockers—and Cary—both of whom made the pieces worth the read. Her last article was printed in Gun Dog and focused on her dog Smudge, whom she transitioned from a trial dog and Master Hunter to a service dog to assist her as she aged.
Through selfless devotion, Barbara and Cary became beloved pillars of the sport, leaving an enduring legacy that transcends field champions and ribbons.