19 dogs are called back: 5, 7, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 30, 37, 40, 43, 44, 47, 49, 53 and 54.
5 dogs dropped: 1, 2, 29, 41 and 52.
Dog #53 will start the 9th Series
Test dogs will run at 7:30 am
Have a great evening everyone!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
8th Series Recap
Thursday, October 10, 2024
8th Series – Water Double
24 Dogs Started this Series
Test Dogs started out this series at 11:21 am, beginning with "Breeze" with handler Wayne Turczi and then "Daphne" and handler Mike Gardner. The teams got their preview of the test, and we were ready to kick off the 8th Series!
The first running dog #37. BIG COTTONWOOD COSMIC “TOOTS”, “Toots,” LF, with handler George Wamsley came to the line at 11:44 am.
The weather early this afternoon was about 75 degrees with clear and sunny skies and a very light 5-mph wind.
Here is how things turned out for the 8th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (3): 14 – 20 – 43
Pick-Ups (0):
Our last running dog for Series 8 was #30. JOCKO-DOUBLE OR NOTHIN’, “Jocko,” LM, with handler Delma Hazzard. They came to the line at 2:04 pm and completed the test at 2:10 pm.
The weather early this afternoon was about 75 degrees with clear and sunny skies and a very light 5-mph wind.
Here is how things turned out for the 8th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (3): 14 – 20 – 43
Pick-Ups (0):
Scratches (0):
24 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 2 hours and 26 minutes, which averages out to be just about 6 minutes per dog.
We will be moving on to the 9th Series on Friday Morning. Callbacks will be given as soon as we get them!
Test Complete - 8th Series
The 8th Series Test was Complete and in the books at 2:10 pm
This concludes the testing for today.
Callbacks will be given as soon – Stay Tuned!
30. JOCKO-DOUBLE OR NOTHIN’, “Jocko,” LM, Delma Hazzard
Jocko and Delma came to the line at 2:04 pm
L – Down to the right of the cedars and he was on his bird.
R – Great line to his bird - got it!
29. CROSSFIRE’S NOTHING BUT NET, “Steph,” LM, Marlene Drag
Steph and Marlene came to the line at 1:58 pm
L – Coming in left of the cedars - he scooped up his bird!
R – Nice line through the cedars - he made a little pass on the end of the cover by the road and then commits to the cover and pulled out his bird.
28. SUNSET RIDGES JUMPIN JACK FLASH, “Flash,” LM, Josh Conrad
Flash and Josh came to the line at 1:53 pm
L – Right turn at the cedars put him right on his bird!
R – Into the pond - on a line left of the guns and straight to the bird!
27. QUEST FOR THE BLUE, “Quest,” LM, Darin Quigley
Quest and Darin came to the line at 1:49 pm
L – Into the pond on the way - great line and a nice job!
R – Plunges into the 1st pond but on a left hard line - got out and went left of the cedars - left of the gunners and straight for the cover and his bird.
Rerun 14. FIELD OF DREAMS WHO’S MY DADDY?, “Shaq,” LM, Brad LaFave
Shaq and Brad came back to the line at 1:44 pm for their Rerun
L – Made quick work of this bird!
R – Nice line through the pond and to the cover - he hangs in the cover for a couple tight loops before locating his bird.
26. LA GRAN BAMBINA RUTH, “Ruth,” LF, Dennis Pugh
Ruth and Dennis came to the line at 1:35 pm
L – She made a couple passes along the cedars and is back with her bird.
R – Good position through the water and she carried the line all the way to the cover - starts a nice and controlled hunt in the cover to grab her bird.
21. CANNON’S 90 DAY WONDER, “Ensign,” LM, Dennis Long
Ensign and Dennis came to the line at 1:28 pm
L – Stayed right of the cedars going out - Very Nice job
R – Crossed the road - through the pond on a great line - veered left - crossing the 2nd road and passed the gunners on the left - straight to the cover and in for a small hunt and he had his bird.
Rerun No-Bird 20. SUNNY AND WIND NO DUCKS GIVEN, “Sunny,” LF, Caleb Brown
Sunny and Caleb came to the line at 1:22 pm and received a No-Bird Misfire, but they came right back to the line ...
Sunny and Caleb came back to the line at 1:23 pm
L – Took a right line out straight to the trees - 2 passes and she got it!
R – Crossed the road - a good line across the pond on the right side coming out - got to the cover and skimmed - a 2nd pass and she got into the cover and got her bird.
19. ROCKY CREEK’S WAR CHIEF OF THE BAYOU TECHE, “Chief,” LM, Jake Cawthon
Chief and Jake came to the line ...
L – Nice recovery of the drake
R – Water entry a little wide right - exited the water and corrected his line coming past the right hand cedar - he carried this line to the cover and initiates a controlled hunt in the fall area to locate his bird.
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15. SKYWATCH HELL’ OR HIGH WATER, “Crockett,” LM, Ray Vreeland
Crockett and Ray came to the line ...
L – Out in front of the cedars and he snatched up his bird!
R – Around the pond and right of the cedars - he crossed the road and jumped into the cover to promptly pull out his bird.
No-Bird 14. FIELD OF DREAMS WHO’S MY DADDY?, “Shaq,” LM, Brad LaFave
Shaq and Brad came to the line at 1:10 pm
L – No-Bird - took too long to throw
They will be back after 6 running dogs
7. WATERMARKS MALLARD, “Mallard,” LM, William Hillmann
Mallard and William came to the line at 1:05 pm
L – Straight to it!
R – Big water splash getting in to the pond - nice line out and straight into the cover - out - and then back in again and he got it!
**Announcement**
The 8th Series will be the last Series that is run today. We will begin Friday morning with the 9th Series!
2. DRAKE’S BAY MIDNIGHT TEXAS DIVA, “Skyy,” LF, Rick Wilke
Skyy and Rick came to the line at 1:00 pm
L – A little wide going out - turned in and she had her bird.
R – Through the pond - she pulled a little right to adjust her line - through the cedars and into the cover - nice job pulling her bird out.
5. PR’S HERE TO FINNISH, “Toivo,” LM, Ryan Hendrickson
Toivo and Ryan came to the line at 12:48 pm
L – A little loop but came back with his bird.
R – Around the right side of the pond - he adjusted his line and carried it to the cover - entered the cover wide right and worked it out to get his bird.
1. JLP MASTER JEDI, “Mara,” LF, Christian Alt
Mara and Christian came to the line at 12:43 pm
L – Wide left going out - left of the gunners - got behind the guns and then ran straight to her bird.
R – Crossed the road and went into the pond - excellent line - drove out to the guns - skimmed on the right and then straight into the cover - out she came with her bird!
54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch
David and John came to the line at 12:38 pm
L – Right of the 1st set of cedars and straight out to his bird.
R – Into the pond on a left line - got out and shifted right - into the cover and missed it - re-entered and nailed it!
Rerun 43. DRAKES BAY’S OTIS, “Otis,” LM, Rick Wilke
Otis and Rick came back to the line at 12:33 pm for their Rerun
L – Ran left of the cedars and a little deep - quick adjustment and he was back to his bird.
R – Crossed the road - nice angle across the pond - adjusted his line to go straight into the cover and took a right - came back out - and then back into the cover a 2nd time and he got it!
53. GREEN RIVER’S KOUNTRY GIRL, “Maggie,” LF, Marc Patton
Maggie and Marc came to the line at 12:29 pm
L – Around the cedars and to the bird.
R – A big splash into the pond! Came out a little left, but she corrected herself to move right and came in wide right but hits the edge of the cover - She stayed in the cover and located her bird.
52. FALL CREEKS GIBSONS CLUTCH HIT, “Clutch,” LM, Caleb Brown
Clutch and Caleb came to the line at 12:23 pm
L – Nice Job!
R – Nice angle through the pond - pulled a little right - went into the cover at the far corner and came back out with his bird!
49. MILLCREEK’S DRAKE’S BAY HANNAH, “Hannah,” LF, Brad LaFave
Hannah and Brad came to the line at 12:16 pm
L – Out to the fall area and got her bird!
R – Crossed the road - went across the pond taking a left line - adjusted back right at the road - entered the cover and went deep - missed it - re-entered the cover two more times and missed - (she knew it was there!) - and she diligently kept at it until she located her bird!
47. MIDDLE CREEK’S DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE, “Smoke,” LM, Erik Thompson
Smoke and Erik came to the line at 12:12 pm
L – Wide left going out but a nice cut right along the cedars and he was straight to his bird.
R – Got in the left side fo the pond and squared farther left - adjusted when the guns were back in sight - out to the heavy cover - missed the bird on his first try - but quickly went back in and got his bird.
44. WATERMARK’S CARBON WARRIOR, “Willis,” LM, Marc Patton
Willis and Marc came to the line at 12:08 pm
L – Very nice!
R – Splashed into the pond! A nice line - carried this to the bird and into the cover - where he dug out his bird!
No-Bird 43. DRAKES BAY’S OTIS, “Otis,” LM, Rick Wilke
Otis and Rick came to the line at 12:06 pm
They will be back after 6 running dogs.
41. BRISTOL’S NORTH PLAINS NISA, “Nisa,” LF, Doreen Comrie-Bristol
Nisa and Doreen came to the line at 11:59 am
L – Very nice mark!
R – Nice line through the water - cut left - and hunted left of the gunners - into the cover but back out again - went back left of the gunners for a couple loops and then in and out of cover again - she KNOWS it's in there! - and she finally finds it!
40. HOCKLEY CREEK’S SIXTY STRAIGHT, “Jenny,” LF, Robby Bickley
Jenny and Robby came to the line at 11:50 am
L – Around the first clump of cedars on the left - straight to her bird
R – Crossed the road in to the pond - curled left and corrected - straight to the fall area and made 3 passes in the area but missed - drove back in and she got it!
37. BIG COTTONWOOD COSMIC “TOOTS”, “Toots,” LF, George Wamsley
Toots and George came to the line at 11:44 am
L – Skimmed around straight to her bird.
R – Powered across the road - launched into the pond - took a great line straight to the heavy cover - but missed her bird - went back for a few turns and then back into the cover for her bird.
8th Series Test Dogs
Ebony's Call Me The Breeze, “Breeze,” YLM
Owner: Wayne Turczi
Handler: Wayne Turczi
First up was Breeze with handler Wayne Turczi .... Breeze came to the line at 11:21 am
Left – The bird landed on the back side of the levy - Breeze started a loop left of the gunners and came back by the gunners on his way to the bird.
Right – Through the pond - across the road and faded left - came in left of the gunners for a circle - back around the gunners and worked out his bird.
Hurricane Lake Holy Roller, “Daphne,” BLF
Owner: Kody Reynolds
Handler: Mike Gardner
Next up was Daphne with handler Mike Gardner .... Daphne came to the line at 11:31 am
Left – Nice recovery of her drake.
Right – Poor initial line out - recalled - bird identified and she finished it with a nice mark.
8th Series Test Description
SERIES 8
Water Double
Our Judges have set up a Water Double on the northwest corner of the Dam Field at Wood Dale Farm.
It has warmed up to 75 degrees, with sunny skies and a 5-mph south wind.
The running mat faces west and is perched atop a hill overlooking a field featuring several small ponds of varying elevation, that step down with every terrace. The field slopes from right to left and is spotted with several clumps of cedar trees.
This test is taking approximately 5-6 minutes per dog to complete.
Water Double
Our Judges have set up a Water Double on the northwest corner of the Dam Field at Wood Dale Farm.
It has warmed up to 75 degrees, with sunny skies and a 5-mph south wind.
The running mat faces west and is perched atop a hill overlooking a field featuring several small ponds of varying elevation, that step down with every terrace. The field slopes from right to left and is spotted with several clumps of cedar trees.
Bird #1 is a dead Rooster pheasant, thrown angle back from left to right. The gunners sit 299 yards from the running mat, landing their bird in a thick band of cover. The line to this bird requires the dog to cross a small pothole pond, hold a side hill to pass through a slot of cedar bushes before punching into the cover for their bird. We will refer to this bird as R for Right.
Bird #2 is a dead Drake Mallard, thrown from left to right. The gunners sit 196 yards from the mat and land their bird on the backside of a berm. The line to this bird requires the dog to slide past the pot hole pond and slice into the second pond. The dog will then push down the shoreline, exit the pond and go up and over the berm for their bird. We will refer to this bird as L for Left.
This test is taking approximately 5-6 minutes per dog to complete.
Callbacks to the 8th Series
24 dogs are called back: 1, 2, 5, 7, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 37, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 49, 52, 53 and 54.
8 dogs dropped: 3, 8, 16, 34, 38, 39, 48 and 50.
Dog #37 will start the 8th Series
7th Series Recap
Thursday, October 10, 2024
7th Series – Land Double
32 Dogs Started this Series
Test Dogs started out this series at 7:04 am, beginning with "Breeze" with handler Wayne Turczi and then "Daphne" and handler Kody Reynolds. The teams had their preview at what to expect for this series, and we were ready to go (after a brief sun delay)!
The first running dog #21. CANNON’S 90 DAY WONDER, “Ensign,” LM, with handler Dennis Long came to the line at 8:07 am.
The weather this morning was warmer than the past few, with with temps into the 50's, more clear and sunny skies and a very light 4mph wind.
Here is how things turned out for the 7th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (2): 19 – 49
Pick-Ups (1): 50
Our last running dog for Series 7 was a Rerun for #19. ROCKY CREEK’S WAR CHIEF OF THE BAYOU TECHE, “Chief,” LM, with handler Jake Cawthon for a rerun. They came to the line at 10:20 am and completed the test at 10:23 am.
The weather this morning was warmer than the past few, with with temps into the 50's, more clear and sunny skies and a very light 4mph wind.
Here is how things turned out for the 7th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (2): 19 – 49
Pick-Ups (1): 50
Scratches (0):
32 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 2 hours and 13 minutes, which averages out to be just over 4 minutes per dog.
We will be moving on to the 8th Series and Callbacks will be given at that location.
Test Complete - 7th Series
The 7th Series Test was Complete and in the books at 10:23 am
Callbacks will be given at the 8th Series Location – Stay Tuned!
Rerun 19. ROCKY CREEK’S WAR CHIEF OF THE BAYOU TECHE, “Chief,” LM, Jake Cawthon
Chief and Jake came to the line at 10:20 am for their Rerun
L – Through the gap and straight to his bird!
R – Drove the bowl over the large terrace, came in left of the guns for 1 loop and then quickly turned right for his bird!
20. SUNNY AND WIND NO DUCKS GIVEN, “Sunny,” LF, Caleb Brown
Sunny and Caleb came to the line at 10:16 am
L – Through the gap to the cedar - moved around to the right for her bird.
R – Up the field and over the large terrace - she stayed in front of the gunners - moved right and then was on the the bird!
No-Bird 19. ROCKY CREEK’S WAR CHIEF OF THE BAYOU TECHE, “Chief,” LM, Jake Cawthon
Chief and Jake came to the line at 10:15 am and received a No-Bird (bird was thrown into the cedar tree)
They Will be back at the end.
16. BRENTWOOD COVES TAILS OF TULLY, “Tully,” LF, James Hard
Tully and James came to the line at 10:10 am
L – As she came up the far side of the bowl she faded left of the gunners - made a couple loops before moving between the guns and the cedar and she located her bird.
R – About 1/3 of the way into the bowl she pulled hard right and drove the dam of the pond - running along the dame she finds herself near the guns - she worked the area left of the guns and then around to the right side - she hunted the area right and slightly forward - looped around the guns to come from the backside and scooped up her bird.
14. FIELD OF DREAMS WHO’S MY DADDY?, “Shaq,” LM, Brad LaFave
Shaq and Brad came to the line at 10:05 am
L – Very nice mark!
R – Nice drive through the bowl and then he began to pull left as he climbed the terraces - a quick couple passes deep and left of the guns that bring him around to the backside and to the bird.
15. SKYWATCH HELL’ OR HIGH WATER, “Crockett,” LM, Ray Vreeland
Crockett and Ray came to the line at 10:01 am
L – Through the gap to the cedars - hunted a short time left of the fall area and then quickly over to the bird.
R – Took the left side of the big dyke - cut in front of the guns and hunted both the right and left side of the guns and then he got it!
8. SHOOTER’S BLACK PEARL NELLIE, “Nellie,” LF, John Besgrove
Nellie and John came to the line at 9:57 am
L – Through the gap and straight to the cedar and then the bird!
R – Through the bowl up on the left hand side to the top of the hill - back down and around the gunners - she started her hunt there - circles and loops in the area of the guns and then she got it!
7. WATERMARKS MALLARD, “Mallard,” LM, William Hillmann
Mallard and William came to the line at 9:53 am
L – Excellent mark!
R – Mallard faded left as he drove the terraces - but swung around the backside of the gunners and got his bird.
5. PR’S HERE TO FINNISH, “Toivo,” LM, Ryan Hendrickson
Toivo and Ryan came to the line at 9:47 am
L – Straight to his bird!
R – Through the bushes on a nice line through the bowl - drives the terraces and fades left - he arrived behind the gunners and located his bird.
3. PEPPER JACKS BLUE MACK TRUCK, “Mac,” LM, Darin Quigley
Mac and Darin came to the line at 9:43 am
L – Through the gap and straight to it!
R – Through the bowl and over the left end of the the large terrace - established a hunt on the left side of the guns - worked back right to the fall area - a few short turns and he got it!
Rerun 49. MILLCREEK’S DRAKE’S BAY HANNAH, “Hannah,” LF, Brad LaFave
Hannah and Brad came back to the line at 9:40 am for a rerun
L – Through the gap to the cedars and then the bird.
R – Through the bowl on a nice line out - started to hunt short of the bird for several loops into the area before she located her bird.
2. DRAKE’S BAY MIDNIGHT TEXAS DIVA, “Skyy,” LF, Rick Wilke
Skyy and Rick came to the line at 9:36 am
L – Perfect bird!
R – Nice line to the second terrace where she faded left - a couple loops forward and then worked her way deeper and she found her bird.
1. JLP MASTER JEDI, “Mara,” LF, Christian Alt
Mara and Christian came to the line at 9:31 am
L – Mara arrived left of the gunners and initiated a hunt - she worked forward of the gunners and then back into the fall area and her bird.
R – Through the bowl - but she began to fade off left as she climbed the terraces - around to the backside of the guns and she located her bird.
54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch
David and John came to the line at 9:28 am
L – Through the gap and straight to the bird!
R – Through the close cover - over the big terrace and came out left of the guns - turned and quickly moved right for his bird!
53. GREEN RIVER’S KOUNTRY GIRL, “Maggie,” LF, Marc Patton
Maggie and Marc came to the line at 9:25 am
L – Around the cedars to the right - straight to the fall area and her bird.
R – Through the bowl - up the right corner of the big terrace and dam - into the fall area where a few quick turns got her the bird!
52. FALL CREEKS GIBSONS CLUTCH HIT, “Clutch,” LM, Caleb Brown
Clutch and Caleb came to the line at 9:22 am
L – Good line to the bird - it was like nothin' getting this one!
R – Through the bowl and pulled slightly right as he cleared the terraces - doesn't get quite deep enough and makes a couple tight loops before locating his bird.
Pick-up 50. NESHOBA COUNTY MAN OF DISTINTION, “Judge,” LM, Mike Bassett
Judge and Mike came to the line at 9:18 am
L – Nice bird - no problem getting his bird here!
R – Line out began to fade left - he carried this - but was stopped - dog was picked up.
No-Bird 49. MILLCREEK’S DRAKE’S BAY HANNAH, “Hannah,” LF, Brad LaFave
Hannah and Brad came to the line at 9:16 am and had a No-Bird
They will be back after 6 running dogs
48. SEASIDE’S SEAL TEAM SIX, “Scuba,” LF, Hunter Hamrick
Scuba and Hunter came to the line at 8:12 am
L – Straight to the bird!
R – Through the close cover and up the middle on the far left - went back to the old fall
47. MIDDLE CREEK’S DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE, “Smoke,” LM, Erik Thompson
Smoke and Erik came to the line at 9:05 am
L – Excellent Mark! Straight to it.
R – Pulled a little left as he ran through the bowl - corrected as he neared the gunners to arrive on the correct side and quickly located his bird.
44. WATERMARK’S CARBON WARRIOR, “Willis,” LM, Marc Patton
Willis and Marc came to the line at 9:02 am
L – Nice line out! Got to the area and had a little light hunt for his bird and got it.
R – Nice drive up the hill - carried his line to the bird. Well done.
43. DRAKES BAY’S OTIS, “Otis,” LM, Rick Wilke
Otis and Rick came to the line at 8:58 am
L – Through the gap - a quick left and then right and he scooped it up!
R – Across the bowl to the corner of the large terrace and dam - straight to the bird!
41. BRISTOL’S NORTH PLAINS NISA, “Nisa,” LF, Doreen Comrie-Bristol
Nisa and Doreen came to the line at 8:54 am
L – Straight to the bird!
R – Right side of the bowl - up the corner of the dam and the big terrace - then straight to the bird.
40. HOCKLEY CREEK’S SIXTY STRAIGHT, “Jenny,” LF, Robby Bickley
Jenny and Robby came to the line at 8:51 am
L – She went out like a rocket - and she has the coordinates locked in! Straight to the bird, scoops it up and brings it back.
R – Very nice line through the bowl - up and over the terraces - made a little check and she's got the bird.
39. TELL YOUR TROUBLES TO THE BARMAID, “Tonic,” LM, Sarah Shull
Tonic and Sarah came to the line at 8:47 am
L – Sarah takes the time to make sure that Tonic has a good fix on the birds - he goes out and he's got the bird!
R – Nice line out - he stopped a bit short to hunt the area - but moved deeper to get his bird.
38. PIPER’S FLAWLESS EXECUTION - STEALTH, “Stealth,” LM, Johnny Armstrong
Stealth and Johnny came to the line at 8:43 am
L – Through the gap and straight to the bird.
R – Up the middle angling left - made a turn way out of the area and then saw the gunners - repositioned to go straight for the fall area and the bird.
37. BIG COTTONWOOD COSMIC “TOOTS”, “Toots,” LF, George Wamsley
Toots and George came to the line at 8:39 am
L – Through the gap - around the cedar tree clump and back for her bird.
R – Through the bowl - up the big terrace and straight to the bird.
34. FATCITY’S FULL BLOWN ADDICTION, “Smack,” LM, Zach Campbell
Smack and Zach came to the line at 8:33 am
L – Nice line to this bird!
R – Down through to the bowl and he continued his line wide left and deep - came back to the terrace area in front of the gunners for an extended hunt - worked up the field continuing to hunt before locating his bird.
30. JOCKO-DOUBLE OR NOTHIN’, “Jocko,” LM, Delma Hazzard
Jocko and Delma came to the line at 8:29 am
L – Through the gap and straight to the bird!
R – Drove the hill and over the terraces to the end - left of the gunners - a right turn behind the guns and he was on his bird.
29. CROSSFIRE’S NOTHING BUT NET, “Steph,” LM, Marlene Drag
Steph and Marlene came to the line at 8:25 am
L – Through the gap and straight for his bird.
R – Out through the bowl - over the terrace to the fall area and his bird.
28. SUNSET RIDGES JUMPIN JACK FLASH, “Flash,” LM, Josh Conrad
Flash and Josh came to the line at 8:21 am
L – Through the gap and straight to his bird!
R – Down into the bowl - up and over the large terrace - cut right just in front of the guns to the bird.
27. QUEST FOR THE BLUE, “Quest,” LM, Darin Quigley
Quest and Darin came to the line at 8:14 am
L – Through the gap - cut straight to his bird.
R – Through the bowl - up at the corner of the dame and terrace and then straight to the bird!
26. LA GRAN BAMBINA RUTH, “Ruth,” LF, Dennis Pugh
Ruth and Dennis came to the line at 8:11 am
L – Through the gap - Smack! Straight to it!
R – Into the bowl - up at the corner of the dam and terrace - straight to the fall area and her bird.
21. CANNON’S 90 DAY WONDER, “Ensign,” LM, Dennis Long
Ensign and Dennis came to the line at 8:07 am
L –Through the gap - hooked deep of the guns at the cedar tree - stopped and came back for his bird.
R – Down through the bowl - over the big terrace - left of the guns and ran behind them to locate his bird.
7th Series Test Dogs
Ebony's Call Me The Breeze, “Breeze,” YLM
Owner: Wayne Turczi
Handler: Wayne Turczi
First up was Breeze with handler Wayne Turczi .... Breeze came to the line at 7:41 am
Left – Through the gap - behind the guns to establish a hunt deep left - but he worked it out and got his bird.
Handler: Wayne Turczi
First up was Breeze with handler Wayne Turczi .... Breeze came to the line at 7:41 am
Left – Through the gap - behind the guns to establish a hunt deep left - but he worked it out and got his bird.
Right – Down into the bowl and up the levee to the end - ran to the guns and out to his bird.
Hurricane Lake Holy Roller, “Daphne,” BLF
Owner: Kody Reynolds
Handler: Kody Reynolds
Next up was Daphne with handler Kody Reynolds .... Daphne came to the line at 7:46 am
Owner: Kody Reynolds
Handler: Kody Reynolds
Next up was Daphne with handler Kody Reynolds .... Daphne came to the line at 7:46 am
Left – Around the cedar - out to the fall area and she missed it – a quick turn back and she grabbed it.
Right – Down into the bowl - up the middle - but the guns were asked to help and pull here up to the bird.
7th Series Test Description
SERIES 7
Land Double
This test is taking approximately 4 minutes per dog to complete.
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Land Double
We are in the Dam Field for the 7th Series. The mat faces North East, tight to a tree line. The field is bowl-shaped, contoured by a steep levee to the right, and large terraces on every other side.
Bird #1 is a dead Rooster Pheasant, thrown from left to right, landing 260 yards from the mat. The line to this bird takes the dog down into the valley where they must then angle up a steep hill and crest two prominent terraces. The bird is thrown into a thick patch of cover tight to a cluster of trees. We will refer to this bird as R for Right.
Bird #2 is a dead Rooster Pheasant, thrown from left to right, landing 182 yards from the mat. The line to this bird carries the dog down into the valley through a tight corridor of trees. The bird is thrown into cover at the base of a cedar tree. We will refer to this bird as L for Left.
This test is taking approximately 4 minutes per dog to complete.
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Sun Delay
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| The Sun is in a bad spot and there is a slight delay to start the 7th Series ... Stay Tuned |
Good Morning! – Day 4
Good Morning Everyone!
We are four days into the 2024 National Derby Championship. Our Judges have set up a Land Double in the Dam Field, where we will soon kick off the 32 dogs still in contention.
It is a warmer today. As of 7:30, it is 51 degrees and expected to warm up to 83 degrees. Skies are clear and we have a 4 mph SSE wind.
We are on a slight delay, waiting for the sun to rise over the hill.
We are getting started Soon! Good Luck to all the teams running today!
We are four days into the 2024 National Derby Championship. Our Judges have set up a Land Double in the Dam Field, where we will soon kick off the 32 dogs still in contention.
It is a warmer today. As of 7:30, it is 51 degrees and expected to warm up to 83 degrees. Skies are clear and we have a 4 mph SSE wind.
We are on a slight delay, waiting for the sun to rise over the hill.
We are getting started Soon! Good Luck to all the teams running today!
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