Coupeville Sports

Gabriella Gebhard and Walker, her faithful canine companion, are burning up the dog show circuit. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)

Straight out of Coupeville, they wowed the big city judges.

CHS freshman Gabriella Gebhard and her English Setter, Walker “Set’r Ridge’s Legend in the Making,” were in Orlando, Florida, this weekend, competing with the nation’s best.

The duo made the first cut, then narrowly missed the second cut while vying with 141 juniors at the prestigious American Kennel Club National Championships presented by Royal Canin.

“(Making) the first cut was her goal in this kind of group,” said mom Stephanie Gebhard. “She felt good about it for her first year.”

Striking that perfect pose.

Gabriella, who has been winning titles left and right, was also awarded for being one of the top 10 sporting juniors in the US.

She has been ranked as high as #2 in the nation this season, and is intent on continuing her run to one day qualify for Westminster.

When not showing dogs, Gebhard was also a successful cross country runner during her middle school days.

“Good job, boy!”