A maximum of 40 entries will be accepted for the two day event. Contact Trey Lawrence at 731-267-9104.

Friday, July 02, 2010 – Sunday, July 04, 2010

Held in Sauk Rapids , MN

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• Increasing Focus in Marking
• Marking to the exact spot
• Understanding the e-collar
• How to send an electronic message to your dog, the right way!

Date: Saturday June 26 & Sunday AM June 27, 2010

Time: 9:00AM—5:00PM Saturday, 9:00AM—1:00PM Sunday

Location: Rug-ged Retrievers, 10745 North Ellicott Hwy, Calhan CO 80808

Bill has trained more High Point Derby dogs than anyone in the history of Retriever Field Trials. The following dogs started their field training using the methods on the DVD.

“Training a Retriever Puppy”

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First Place: Hyfly’n Turbo Jet owned by Wendy Bicknell of Georgia and handled by Ray Voigt of Handjem Kennels

Second Place: Candlewood What in Blue Blazes owned by Lydia Fekula of Wisconsin and handled by Ray Voigt of Handjem Kennels

Third Place: FC AFC Weezer Retreezer owned by Bob Johnson, Lydia Fekula, and Jeff Schuett of Wisconsin and handled by Ray Voigt of Handjem Kennels

Fourth Place: NEW FC! FC AFC Wild Wings Girl’s Best Friend owned and trained by Jimmie Darnell of Wildwood, MO

Reserve Jam: FC AFC Wild Chase for Blue owned by Tommy and Brenda Parrish handled by Chris Ledford

Jams: NTK’s Wicked Wished owned and handled by Deb Stukey, Lucky If He Makes It owned and handled by Jason Fleming, AFC Hunter Runs Boo Boo owned by Kit Johnson and handled by Paul Sletten, White Knuckle Knights owned and handled by Trey Lawrence, AFC Twinbranch Pilgrim’s Pride owned and handled by Bobby Smith, Tequilla Rose VII owned by Bill and Juliann Benson handled by Ray Voigt, Dominator’s High Spade owned and handled by Mark Medford,

Hyfly'n Turbo Jet owned by Wendy Bicknell wins first Open entered!

Hyfly’n Turbo Jet just out of the derby and purchased by Wendy Bicknell of Georgia comes out and wins the first Open All-Age he was entered! Congratulations to all!

Open land series was a triple thrown from right to left. Right hand birds had white ribbons on them so the dogs could see the birds better with the background and tall sage. The middle bird was a hip pocket to the flyer. Land blind was not ran within the marks. We ran off the same hill but due to the wind the judges chose to run a cross wind blind behind the marks through the sage. Up front was a sage bush with an open hole the dogs had to go through right off the line, from there down the hill through a brief open field and a gradual slope up into the various sage field. To the right of the line thick sage, to the left of the sage open grass areas, the true line was on the edge of both. Behind that dogs fell off a little hill and disappeared for a brief time as they came up the other side through the sage brush. Dogs weaved their way through the sage and up to the end of the blind. The strong cross wind was from left to right.

Amateur water blind was your standard get in the water, over a point out to sea and head to the other side and up the hill to the end of the blind. Some dogs did NOT want to get into the water and skirted the shoreline ending up out of the water way too early, others went in a little wide into the water and others had trouble on the point and yet some had a difficult time at the end climbing up and to the left away from blind going up the hill. The wind was increasing with each dog that ran and was right in the dogs face as they headed to the blind so blowing loud whistles was necessary.

The weather was COLD! Friday a cold front hit the trial with a strong wind and rain. The weather did improve by the time the land blind started with the exception of the wind. Overall the entire weekend was cold especially water temperatures which took it’s toll on the Derby dogs with only 3 dogs finishing and placing. The cold water did not seem to effect the Am and Open dogs as much, although, a few dogs did avoid the water as much as they could on the blinds. The wind was the biggest weather factor for the entire trial. The wind was not blowing at a constant direction and strong gusts developed ahead and behind a cold front. Sunday was not as windy but it was not calm either. Depending upon what time you ran your dog, some had a light wind with no rain and others ran in a pouring rain with strong 20+ mph winds. Luck can play a big role in this game!

Temperatures dipped into the upper 20’s Sunday morning and highs only reached the lower 50’s for a few hours in the late afternoon. Despite the chilly weather the dogs ran well and we greatly appreciate the workers in the field for braving the cold wet and windy weather for us to run our dogs.

The SRFTC folks put on a well organized and planned event and everything run very smoothly so it was fun for all of us. Thanks Samish Retriever Field Trial Club! Look forward to running your event again next year.

Open land marks

Judges Phil Heye DVM and Bruce Ahlers DVM, and past National judge, provided very challenging land marks for the talented Open dogs and handlers. A triple with two retiring guns and a flyer station in the middle gave dogs problems with both retired stations. 39 Dogs were called back from the series and invited to run a land blind of which 26 survived. A long water blind was next on the agenda providing judges 14 dogs for the 4th series. Joe Harp handled Greg Cross’ dog, Hardscrabbles Captain Morgan, to an FC title weekend with the Open Win. Alex Washburn handling Coolwater’s Storm Chaser came in 2nd with Paul Sletten and FC Dominators Autumn Creek Gamble in 3rd and Mark Edwards with Take Me Now or Lose Me Forever in 4th.

Qual land series

Qualifying judges Lanse Brown and Lou Magee provided competitors a hard in-line triple against a hillside for their marks and a land blind behind the flyer station to challenge even the best handlers. A water series followed with the blind run first and a triple with a retired gun to follow by invitation. 9 dogs survived to finish this series with Alex Washburn handling Coolwater’s Hawkeye Legend in 1st place. Mark Edwards took 2nd with Hawkeye’s Double-Down Kate and Joe Harp 3rd with Ace on the River III. Bobby Wills cam in 4th with Nick of Time Jazz Star MH.

Qual water series

Derby dogs were the next to finish with placements as follows: 1st place – Rob Erhardt handling Thunder’s Bootscootin’ Abe 2nd place – Rob Erhardt handling Pin Oak’s Texas Tea 3rd place – Marv Baumer handling Nebo’s Uptown Girl 4th place – Mark Edwards handling Lucyana’s Full Speed Ahead.

Amateur judges Jason Fleming and Henry Ragle began the Saturday morning series with a big land triple with a long retired gun and middle retired gun and a go bird flyer. Both retired guns provided problems for many dogs. Judges were generous with callbacks and invited 35 dogs to the land blind. A generous 28 dogs completed the two land blinds and were invited to the water blind which began on a rainy and cold Sunday morning. With rain, wind and a challenging dry pop, shoreline water blind only 12 dogs survived the invitation to the water marks. Placements were as follows: 1st place – Mark Medford handling FC AFC Jamestown’s Perfect Ten 2nd place – Tammy Bell handling Ragin’ Max Steel (Qualifies him All-Age) 3rd place – Mark Medford handling Dominator’s High Spade 4th place – Jay Chesshir handling Ride Sally Ride III

Compliments to the Central Arkansas Retriever Club members who helped with the trial. The grounds, the help and the hospitality were excellent. Many thanks to the judges and the field trial committee for the preparation, commitment, and cleanup required to host a first class field trial. Hunt Chairman – Jay Chesshir, Event Committee – Jeff Henard, Jim Byrd, Mark Miles, Dana Giovanello, Reece Hudson, Keith Holsted, Event Secretary – Amanda Holsted

Rockerin Retriever Training Complex

The Tulsa Retriever Club held their fall trial at the beautiful Rockerin Retriever Training Complex in Stillwater, OK, under cold, gray skies the weekend of Oct. 23-25. Grounds were immaculately groomed giving the selected judges many nice fields in which to set up their tests.

The Limited All-Age judges, Moe Schubble and Gary Davidson, chose a very large field to set up a challenging triple. The long gunners sat to the right of the line at approximately 375 yards and threw their bird into a nice piece of cover before retiring. A shorter gun sat across a small pond at 200 yards throwing a bird which landed at the edge of the pond. This gunner retired into a layout blind providing problems for many dogs. The flyer guns were then placed far to the left and shot a nice duck flyer into a large area which provided some big hunts. Dogs which successfully completed this series were: 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 37, 42, 45, 48, 54-61, 64, 65, 68, 70.

Open 1st Series - Flyer guns

Open 1st – retired guns

Owner / Handler Amateur judges, Greg Seddon and Chip Miles, also chose a nice large field with large patches of cover and terrain for dogs to negotiate. A gunner set to the right at approximately 325 yards throws first and retires. A second gun set in the middle of the field around 290 yards and nearer the flyer guns throws second and retires. Flyer guns were set closer in at 155 yards and shot a nice bird which usually landed behind a nice patch of cover.  Amateur dogs surviving this nice marking test were: 1, 3, 8-10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24-26, 28, 29, 24-36, 38-41, 44-52.

Amateur 1st series

Derby judges, Jack King and Art Geddes, chose a property about 15 minutes away from the main property which was also very nice with much cover for dogs to negotiate. Excellent water was also available for the judges to test these young dogs. Mark Edwards took 1st and 2nd places with Lainee and David Munhollon’s young male dog, Gotta Heart of a Warrior, taking top honors and Brandon and Shelly Wall’s young female, Alabama Slamajama, taking second. Rob Erhardt came in third with David Aul’s Magic Trick’s Otis and Dan Hurst’s Robber’s Stray Bullet coming in 4th.

Open Land Blind

With 30 dogs back Open judges set up a land blind which was over 300 yards and past a small pond. Even the most seasoned pros were challenged with the blind and only 18 dogs survived. Dogs called back to the water blind were: 5, 12, 15, 18, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 37, 42, 48, 54, 57, 59, 60, 65.

Qualifying 1st Series

Qualifying judges, Jack King and Art Geddes, completed their derby and then set up a Qualifying test with what looked to be a nice double with a land blind, however, many dogs never made it to the land blind. The long bird seemed impossible to get to, and many suspected it was due to the fact that it was through the area where the handlers parked for one of the derby series the previous day. Out of 31 Qualifying dogs, Paul Rainbolt took 1st with his dog Riverdance Iron Horse Allie. Second place went to Chris Wilson’s dog Ozark’s Queen Latifah. Third place went to Tyler Sheppard handling Jo Burson’s dog Jo’s Dusty Southern Breeze and fourth to Dr. Anna Curry’s Golden Retriever, Gingrocks Kokopelli of RCK. 

Amateur Land Blind

 Amateur judges set up their land blind to the right of the flyer stations with a dry pop coming from the same gun used in the flyer fall. The blind wreaked havoc with many of the younger dogs who were heavily influenced by the old fall. The 19 Handlers to survive the blind and invited to the water blind were as follows: 3, 8-10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 26, 34, 36, 38, 39, 47-51. 12 of these were invited to the water marks. They are as follows: Pat Kenny with Nick, Alex Washburn with Alley, Ken Robbins with Anna, Jim Pickering with Willie, Linda Noga with Annie, Mike Loggins with Tiger, Gerald Bailey with Jester, Pat Kenny with Mac, Tim West with Jefe, Al Wilson with Twister, Paul Rainbolt with Ramsie, and Linda Noga with Rooser.

Open Water Blind

Open judges then went to their water blind with 18 dogs. Dogs heard a dry pop and then were sent for the blind. A single duck decoy was placed in a pocket of water near the end of the blind to the left of the line. 13 Dogs successfully completed the blind and the following teams were invited to the water marks: Bill Schrader with Gretzky, Mark Edwards with Rip,  Rob Erhardt with Trudi, Mark Edwards with Bunny, Bill Burks with Judi, Sharon Gierman with Jr, Mark Edwards with Maxie, Rob Erhardt with Barkley, Alex Washburn with Chase, Mark Edwards with Piper, Mark Edwards with Caddy, Al Wilson with Pearl, and Alex Washburn with Punch.

Open Water Marks

Open

Amateur Water Marks

Amateur

Qualifying

Derby

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Finished A Water Test

Finished Judges for Flight A were Deb West and Joshua Downs. Qualifying contestants are as follows:

Saturday: Spanky’s Roll of the Dice, My Phoenix, Two Rivers Tango all handled by Linda Brewer; Deuce’s Grown Ace Man handled by Chris Christopher, HRCH Ginny’s Abbygale Grace MH handled by Reece Hudson, HRCH Cypress Slew Fatal Deception, HR Gemstone’s Cosmic Tango all handled by Mike McFerrin; HRCH Bellhavens Smoke in the Sky handled by Steve Moffitt, Ruby’s Big Red Dog handled by Chris Scott, HRCH Surshot Mad Max’s Lil Man Duke handled by Mike Simmons, Tuscumbia River Rex handled by Mark Winters, Jeaux’s Splash of Creole, DJ Kelly Dark Chocolate Moose, Miss Wimberly Duke of Providence, Tallahatchie Sur Shot Magic, and Surshot’s He’s My Boy all handled by Jimmy McMahan; and HR RSK’s No Regrets MH handled by Reece Hudson.

Sunday: Spanky’s Roll of the Dice, Wildwood’s New Kid on the Block, My Phoenix, Two Rivers Tango all handled by Linda Brewer; Deuce’s Grown Ace Man handled by Chris Christopher, HRCH Ginny’s Abbygale Grace MH handled by Reece Hudson, HRCH Cypress Slew Fatal Deception, HR Gemstone’s Cosmic Tango all handled by Mike McFerrin; HRCH Bellhavens Smoke in the Sky handled by Steve Moffitt, Molly Will B Dynomite handled by Chris Scott, HRCH Surshot Mad Max’s Lil Man Duke and HR Shurshots Mad Max’s Dixie Dew handled by Mike Simmons, Kissin Kate handled by Reece Hudson.

Finished B Water Test

Finished Judges for Flight B were Kim Smith and Eddie Watkins. Qualifying contestants are as follows:

Saturday: Fireside’s Red Hot Firecracker handled by Hunt Cleveland, Choctaw’s Diamond Bailey handled by Chris Powell, HRCH Rexford’s Might Timaeus, BWD’s Roux’s Cajun Menace, and Rexford’s Tess all handled by Bill Rexford, HR Kelley’s Cane Hollow Hoss JH, HRCH Sheppard’s Johnny Reb SH, and HRCH Magnum’s Thunderhead Express MH all handled by Jesse Sheppard; HR Tuffy’s Little Buddy and HR Arkana Bay Ranger handled by Curtis Treadway, HRCH Ram’s Promised Challenge and GRHRCH D C Rocket handled by Peter Wiggett, Mallardonia’s Cash on the Line handled by Bill Pittman, and Boss’s Lady Liberty handled by Chris Christopher.

Sunday: HRCH Tango’s Sassie Little Blondie MH handled by Richard Edmund, HRCH Rexford’s Might Timaeus handled by Bill Rexford, HRCH Sheppard’s Johnny Reb SH, McNinnis Power Pete, and HRCH Magnum’s Thunderhead Express MH all handled by Jesse Sheppard; HR Tuffy’s Little Buddy handled by Curtis Treadway, HRCH Call Me Doctor Benjamin, HRCH Ram’s Promised Challenge and GRHRCH D C Rocket all handled by Peter Wiggett, Boss’s Lady Liberty handled by Chris Christopher, King Henry’s Tennessee Daisy handled by Jonathan King, and Gauge 3 handled by Jesse Sheppard.

Rodney Talley with a Finished title

Rodney and Sabrina Talley’s dog, Jeax’s Splash of Creole titled on Saturday in Finished B.

Saturday: Tuff Tango She Da Girl handled by Linda Brewer, RWR’s Chesty Pulley’s Kahlua, Jonathans Shimmer on the Willow, and Daniel’s Tennessee Sam all handled by Jonathan King; Remedy’s Buck handled by David Mays, Lusk Gunpower N Lace and Surshot’s Jolting Josephine handled by Steve Moffitt, Sheppard’s Brown Mule handled by Jesse Sheppard, Arkana May it Happen Again handled by Curtis Treadway, Smoke on the Water handled by Shannon Adcock, Kissin Kate and Tucker handled by Reece Hudson, Surshots Got to have Faith handled by Steve Moffitt, Blackwaters Unzipped Taz handled by Curtis Treadway, Riparin’s Rip-Rising Phoenix, Nola’s Splash of Creole, and Three Oak’s Calamity Jane all handled by Jimmy McMahan, Daisy the Destroyer handled by Chris Christopher.

Nightwind Training

The news came out as competitors entered the gates to Nightwind Training grounds on Friday. Tammy Totten had been rushed to Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah during the week and would not be able to attend the trial. She has been diagnosed with Stage Four Cancer of the Pancreas now into the liver and spleen. Tammy is beginning chemotherapy and will need all of your prayers and support!

Flowers and Cards may be sent to: 2426 Highway 41 South, Twin Bridges, MT 59754.

Donations to help the Tottens defray the many expenses they will incur may be sent to: Kerri Payne, PO Box 438, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 Phone 406-763-5354

Bill and Tammy let everyone know that it was important to them that the trial go on as planned. Their families traveled many miles to step in and take over the BBQ for the tailgate party Friday night, and their strength during this difficult time was amazing and inspiring.

Much credit must go to Mike Heard who stepped in and took over as field trial chairman and Julie Heard who met entrants at the gate, advised them of the circumstances and directed them to the appropriate stakes. Many thanks also go to judges Tom Brannan, Bob James, Alan Madsen, Shonene Garrison, Maruine Coleman, and Bert Huth who took time out to judge on his 50th wedding anniversary; Cindy Huff for marshaling the open  and staying until the end of the Am, Marylin Bracken for taking care of the judges and marshaling the Qual, David French who ran birds and helped clean up, Dave and Mary Lee Hooks who worked all day Saturday, Lorna Kolstad who marshaled the derby, Kerri and John Payne who set up and shot flyers in the Open, to all the pro’s who brought help to work in the field, to all of the handlers who made an extra effort to be at the stakes when needed, and anyone else who helped that isn’t mentioned here.

Congratulations to all that placed below and again keep Bill and Tammy in your prayers.

RESULTS

 Open All-Age

FC Bowie

1st Place – FC Colonel Bowie’s Revengeowned by Gary Mathis and Jeff Jenkins and handled by Karl Gunzer (Qualifies for National Open 2009)

2nd Place – Robb’s Mia Hambone owned and handled by Richard Underwood (Qualifies for National Amateur 2010)

3rd Place – Madam Berte of Rimrockowned by Ronald Kiehn and handled by Don Remien

4th Place – FC AFC FTCH AFTCH Mission Mountain Ninjaowned by Armand Fangsrud and handled by Eric Fangsrud

RJ – AFC Paddy Kate’s Slick Mick owned and handled by Jim Smith

Jams: Millforge Bronco II handled by Karl Gunzer, Star Spangled Girl II MH owned and handled by Alice Woodyard, Door Creek’s Texas Belle handled by Rob Erhardt, Catalina’s Trumarc handled by Rob Erhardt, Mission Mountain Rockin’ Amadeus handled by Eric Fangsrud, Rockcliffs Dakota Wrangler owned and handled by Dr. Paul Foster

Amateur All-Age

New AFC! Mia

1st Place – Robb’s Mia Hambone owned and handled by Richard Underwood (NEW AFC!! Qualifies for National Amateur 2010)

2nd Place – FC AFC Nebo’s Grandma Rudy owned and handled by Al Wilson

3rd Place – Little Dipper Darby owned and handled by Glenda Brown

4th Place – Lacrosse Adirondack Co-Pilot owned and handled by Stephen Low

RJ – FC AFC Chippewa Wilson owned and handled byh Barbara Furlano

Jams – Shadow’s Whiteshoes owned and handled by Glenda Brown, Star Spangled Girl II MH owned and handled by Alice Woodyard, High Tech CPU owned and handled by Janet Olson

Qualifying

Susan Wing and Moose

1st Place – Coolwater’s Moose Trax owned and handled by Susan Wing

2nd Place – Sunshine Georgia Peach owned and handled by Steve Parker

3rd Place – Topbrass Firestorm owned by Dave Cheatham and handled by Eric Fangsrud

4th Place – Topbrass Montana Lonesome Dove owned by Cheryl Talley and John Robinson and handled by John

RJ – Firemark Rackem and Stackem Casey owned by Marie Doherty and handled by Eric Fangsrud

Jams: Biggun’s Wild Rose Warrior owned and handled by Alice Woodyard, Chugach Security Ca De owned by Don Biesen and handled by Don Remien, Things that are Red for 500 owned by Cheryl Talley and John Robinson and handled by John, Galum’s Gynni Girl SH owned and handled by Scott Hamilton, Chippewa Tiger Lilly owned and handled Barbara Furlano, Arnold’s Kingsland Coke MH owned and handled by Rick Arnold

Derby

Emmitt and Rob Erhardt

1st Place – Moonstones Yellow-Dude Smithowned by Bill and Sarita McKnight handled by Rob Erhardt

2nd Place – Foxfires Maker’s Mark owned and handled by Bill and Lorna Kolstad

3rd Place – Huckleberry Fen owned by Brian Johnston and handled by Eric Fangsrud

4th Place – Bigwoods Hillbilly Hammer owned by Linda Johnson and handled by Don Remien

RJ – Wood River’s Little Diesel owned and handled by Bill Fruehling

Jams – Foxtrot Bravo owned and handled by Toni Boyett/Eric Fangsrud, Just Fred owned and handled by Barney White, Pekisko’s Silent Witness handled by Karl Gunzer, Rockcliffs Justdoit owned and handled by Paul Foster, Wood River’s Country Cowbow handled by Don Remien, Fen’s Sly of Hand handled by Eric Fangsrud, Mission Mountain Just Do It handled by Eric Fangsrud, Jazztime’s Blue Goose Eli handled by Don Remien, Moonstone’s Ham-Maid Marian handled by Rob Erhardt, Silver Creek’s Ready for Bizness handled by Eric Fansrud

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Open first series

 

Open fourth series

Qual land blind

Amateur first series