REGION 1 / ANEFTC

New Englanders Win Again Down South

2012-02-07T11:56:00.001-05:00

Winners, participants and well-wishers at the 48th U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity at Hoffman, N.C.
Front from left: 1st place, Silver Hill Lucy Lu; 2nd, Yaukepic Marpi; 3rd, Serious Investment; 4th, Erin's Goodtime.

CONN. POINTER

NAMED WINNER

OF 48th U.S. QUAIL

SHOOTING DOG

FUTURITY

HOFFMAN, N.C. -- Silver Hill Lucy Lu (Porter Meadow Elroy x Porter Meadow Reba - now Waybetter Reba), a pointer female owned by Ed and Pat Marin of Ansonia, Conn., topped a field of 71 pointers and setters to win the 48th U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity held at Hoffman from Jan. 31-Feb. 4.

Judges were Jim Crews and Jim Jones. Reporter was Mike Husenits.

Second through fourth place, respectively, went to:
Yaukepic Marpi, PF, owner, Jose Marvan; breeder, Karen Conroy; handler, Randy Latty

Serious Investment, PM, Greg Strausbaugh, Frank Joyal, Mike Tracy
Erin's Goodtime, PM, Mitch Solt, Scott Crawford, Eddy Taylor

Lucy Lu was bred by Jim Bush of Mansfield Center, Conn., whelped by Patty Marin and daughters Jeannine and Jennifer, and handled by Pat Casey of South Hill, Va., formerly of Cohasset, Mass. Lucy, a New England dog through and through, is a littermate to Silver Hill Big Brutus, below, who placed fourth in the New England Futurity last October.

Winners from October's New England Futurity also competed in the 48th U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity at Hoffman. Front from left, Gene Casale Jr. with Willie Rail (3rd place in New England), and Ed Marin with Silver Hill Big Brutus (4th in the NE Futurity.) Also participating in the N.E. Futurity were, from left, Dick Bembenek, John Malone, Gene Casale, reporter and chairman Margaret Drew, Janice Gregory, Luigi DiMeglio, Pat Casey, Stacey Goodie, Aidan Malone and Jeff Smith.

Other dogs with New England connections who competed in the Futurity included:

     Liver Mush, PF, Earl/Margaret Drew, owners; George Tracy, breeder; Earl Drew, handler
     Serious Investment, PM, Greg Strausbaugh, Frank Joyal, Mike Tracy
     JB’s Who Dat, PM, Bob & Jennifer Braman, Bob & Jennifer Braman, Pat Casey
     Ginny Rail, PF, Gene Casale, Ross Callaway, Randy Latty
     Lady Antebellum, PF, Eli Richardson, Rich Giuliano, Pat Casey
     Marque’s Mega Buck, PM, John & Susan Ivester, Tom Tracy, Lefty Henry

     Ironstone King’s Ransom, ESM, Eli Richardson, Harold Ray, Doug Ray
     Silver Hill Big Brutus, PM, Ed & Patricia Marin, Jim Bush, Pat Casey
     I’m Pistol Pete, PM, Earl & Margaret Drew, Ross Callaway, Mike Tracy

    Silver Hill Lucy Lu, PF, Ed & Patricia Marin, Jim Bush, Pat Casey
    Backcountry Bella, PF, Chris Catanzarite, Frank Joyal, Mike Tracy
    Porter Meadow Bette, PF, Jim Bush, Jim Bush, Pat Casey
    Rock The House, PM, Debbie McElwaine, Bob & Jennifer Braman, Matt Basilone
    Willie Rail, PM, Gene Casale, Warren Parrott , Randy Latty
    Backcountry Sid The Kid, PM, Chris Catanzarite, Frank Joyal, Mike Tracy
    Stand Proud, PF, Hunter Wilcox, Tom Tracy, Hunter Wilcox
    T S Trailblazer, PM, Joe Cincotta, Bob/Jennifer Braman, Matt Basilone

Callbacks on Friday included:
     Stand Proud, PF, Hunter Wilcox, Tom Tracy, Hunter Wilcox
     Silver Hill Lucy Lu, PF, Ed & Patricia Marin, Jim Bush, Pat Casey
     Marque’s Mega Buck, PM, John & Susan Ivester, Tom Tracy, Lefty Henry

Ironstone King’s Ransom, ESM, Eli Richardson, Harold Ray, Doug Ray
Serious Investment, PM, Greg Strausbaugh, Frank Joyal, Mike Tracy

The gallery follows along on a beautiful day at Hoffman. (Photo courtesy of The Field Trialer)

Flaherty Reopens

2012-02-03T12:45:00.001-05:00

FLAHERTY

FIELD TRIAL AREA

REOPENS AFTER

STORM RESTORATION

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Flaherty Field Trial Area reopened to the public on Friday, Feb. 3, at noon. While much work was accomplished during the week thanks to funds from FEMA, there is still more work to do. The state is looking into hiring a contractor to do some of that work, but that depends on how much funding is left.

Rich Murphy, president of the Flaherty Field Trial Association, has offered to put together some work parties over the next few weeks to cut wood and haul brush. The times for these will be announced when plans are more firmly in place.

Cleanup at Flaherty

2012-01-29T13:48:00.001-05:00

FLAHERTY

FIELD TRIAL AREA

TO CLOSE

TEMPORARILY

FOR STORM CLEANUP

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Flaherty Field Trial Area will be temporarily closed Monday through Thursday, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2012, to clear the grounds of all downed and hanging trees caused by the two major storms this past fall. The cleanup is being funded by part of a $5 million FEMA grant given to the State of Connecticut for storm restoration. The cost of the Flaherty cleanup project is estimated to be more than $135,000.

2012 SNE Woodcock Championship

2012-01-20T13:47:00.000-05:00

SPRING
IS ON
ITS WAY!

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

WOODCOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

TO KICK OFF FIELD TRIAL

SEASON IN NEW ENGLAND

ON MARCH 22

EXETER, RI - The Southern New England Woodcock Championship will begin on Thursday, March 22, 2012, and run to conclusion at Arcadia Managment Area.

Judges for this year's renewal will be Ray Gorman, of Colebrook NH, and Mike Best, of Saint Johns, New Brunswick. Joe Dahl, of Bangor Maine, has agreed to report the trial.

Chris Palmer

The Joel Collier Derby Classic will kick off the weekend's running at the John A. Stolgitis Field Trial Area at Arcadia. Judges will be Chris Palmer, of Exeter RI, and Bill Bonnetti, of Plymouth, Mass.

Lunch and dinner will be provided for all participants during the trial.

Bob Pombrio

South County Field Trial Club wishes to thank Bob Pombrio for his continued support of the club by maintaining the championship trophy and providing all the trophies and ribbons.

For information, contact John Stolgitis.

New England Goings-On Down South

2012-01-15T23:11:00.002-05:00

NEW ENGLAND

FIELD TRIALERS

HEAD SOUTH

FOR THE WINTER

2012 U.S. Complete

National Open Championship Winners

Jerry Raynor with Ch. Raynor's Elhew Lady, with judges (and Northerners) Pat Casey, formerly of Massachusetts, and Dick Bembenek, currently of Massachusetts; and John Stolgitis, of Rhode Island, with RU Ch. Chasehill Little Bud.

The event was held at H. Cooper Black Memorial Field Trial Area in Cheraw, S.C.

(Many thanks to Yvonne McKeag and U.S. Complete for the use of their pictures. For more pictures and information on the championship, click here for the U.S. Complete website.)

Garry Malzone with Southbound Strech, a pointer male owned by John Fino of Massachusetts.

Merritt's Zachery, pointer at right, on point and Iron Lady, a setter, backing. Lady is owned by Bill Bonnetti of Massachusetts, and handled by John Stolgitis.

Chasehill Little Bud with Rhode Island's John Stolgitis.

D's Silver Buck on point with Robert Ecker and Richfield Silver Lining backing with John Stolgitis.

Porter Meadow Elroy owned by Jim Bush of Connecticut and handled by Robert Ecker.

East Coast Pete, right, owned by John Malone of Connecticut and handled by John Stolgitis, and Grousewoods Reese, handled by Robert Ecker, with a divided find.

Robert Ecker with Cast Tiny and Garry Malzone with the setter, Grouseridge Remi, owned by Tony Fragomeni of Rhode Island, with a divided find.

2 New Englanders Win Big in Virginia

2011-12-14T09:25:00.000-05:00

Front left, Frank Skut with RU Ch. Yankie's Ginnie Girl, and Bill Whigham with Ch. Fox Cobble Jack. Rear, from left, judge Til Hankley, reporter Cynthia Brown, and judge Tommy Stargell. (Photos courtesy of the U.S. Complete website.)

BILL WHIGHAM,

FRANK SKUT

WIN U.S. COMPLETE

AMATEUR

INVITATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP

Two New Englanders have taken Virginia by storm and have shown what northern birddogs can accomplish on southern grounds.


*Bill Whigham's Champion Fox Cobble Jack on point.*

Bill Whigham of South Hadley, Mass., and Frank Skut of Colchester, Conn., won champion and runner-up honors, respectively, at the 2011 U.S. Complete Amateur Invitational Championship held Dec. 9-10 at Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area in Mecklenburg County, Va. Fourteen dogs were invited to the event. Eleven were drawn. Each dog ran a one-hour course on each of the two days. Judges were Til Hankley and Tommy Stargell. Reporter was Cynthia Brown.

RU Ch. Yankie's Ginnie Girl on point.

The Champion, Fox Cobble Jack, a pointer male owned and trained by Bill, had four nice finds and one back on his first day of running, and two finds and two backs on the second day. Runnerup champion, Yankie's Ginnie Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank, had a slow but good start on the first day with one find and two backs, then really got going on the second day with four finds and two unproductives.

According to the kind folks who called and emailed with results and reports from the grounds, the dogs ran in some very heavy cover, making birds hard to point and, in return, very hard to flush.

One report in particular from Dean Conklin and Frank Skut described judge Tommy Stargell getting off his horse while Ginnie was pointing in heavy brush, and getting down on his hands and knees himself looking for the bird. While Frank pulled some of the heavier cover away, Ginnie stood staunchly, and Tommy eventually found the quail for the setter. Now that's teamwork!

RU Ch. Yankie's Ginnie Girl remains composed while Judge Tommy Stargell gets on his knees to look for the bird. Handler Frank Skut pulls away some of the heavier cover.

Bill and Frank, who train together regularly, made the 12-plus-hour drive from New England to the Dick Cross WMA with their two best birddogs, Jack and Ginnie. But they weren't the only New Englanders in town. Hosting a number of field trialers in their new bed and breakfast facilities were George Doyle and Jay Shippole of Plymouth, Mass., now of South Hill, Va. George also scouted for Bill during the trial. Fixing fences and helping out all-around was Pat Casey, long a resident of South Hill, but a native of Cohasset, Mass.

An honorary New Englander was there also, Claudia McNamee of Waccabuc, NY, who ran her pointer, Richfield Stella. Claudia competes in so many New England trials that we think of her as one of our own!

Claudia McNamee and Richfield Stella.

Also, the breeder of both the winner, Fox Cobble Jack, and of Richfield Stella, is a New England guy, Richard Giuliano, of Hope, RI. How's that for keeping it in the New England family?!

The New Englanders couldn't say enough nice things about their Southern counterparts, their bracemates, the judges, their hosts, basically everyone involved in the trial. While trials up North often tend to be life-or-death events for many involved, it seems those folks down South have a better grasp of keeping trials in perspective and mixing good times with good birdwork.

For more pictures and a brace-by-brace report, click here to go to the U.S. Complete website. (And many thanks to Yvonne McKeag for the use of the U.S. Complete's pictures!)

U.S. Complete Championship

2011-11-20T08:23:00.001-05:00

2011

U.S. COMPLETE

NORTHEAST REGIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP

Front from left, judge Dan Decelles, Robert Ecker with Ch. Elhew Signature, chairman Bill Bonnetti, Garry Malzone with RU Ch. Indian Creek Shine, John Fino and judge Jim Curtin.

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - The 2011 U.S. Complete Shooting Dog Association's Northeast Regional Championship was held under sunny skies on Saturday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Nov. 21. Judges were Dan Decelles of Oxford, N.J., and Jim Curtin of Bridgewater, Mass. Chairman was Bill Bonnetti. Thirty-five pointers and setters were entered in the stake.

Elhew Signature, handled by Robert Ecker, was named champion. Runnerup was Indian Creek Shine, handled by Garry Malzone. Pushing the top two dogs hard for the win was Southbound Strech, handled by John Fino. Judges gave Strech honorable mention.

Garry Malzone's Grouse Ridge Remi takes the back while Robert Ecker flushes for Grousewoods Reese, while chairman Bill Bonnetti looks on.

Grousewoods Reese on point.

John Fino looks for the bird while Southbound Strech points.

Southbound Strech on point with scout Ed Marin watching.

Handler John Fino goes in to flush for Strech.


Shots are fired and all is in order for the intense Strech.

Below is video of the birds being flushed by handler John Fino for Southbound Strech at his last find in his hour:

Judge Jim Curtin keeps an eye on the proceedings for Garry Malzone and Robert Ecker.


Garry goes in to flush for Remi ...

... while Robert points out the bird as he stands with Reese.

Handler Bill Whigham, left, and judge Jim Curtin.

Fox Cobble Jack, left, handled by Bill Whigham, and Elhew Wildfire share a divided find with Wildfire's handler Brian Breveleri approaching.

"Thanks" from Bruce and Barbara Jacobs

2011-10-31T09:12:00.002-04:00

Bruce and Barbara Jacobs

"THANK YOU!"

FROM BRUCE

AND BARBARA

JACOBS

On Saturday, Oct. 15, at Flaherty Field Trial Area, during the two-week running of some of New England's oldest and most prestigious horseback championships - the Northeastern, the New England Futurity, the New England Open and the Region 1 Amateur All Age - professional handlers Bruce and Barbara Jacobs, who have competed for many years in these events either as handlers or trainers, were presented with the Bird Dog Foundation's Life Patron Award.

A large group of fans attended the presentation at the Flaherty clubhouse. Master of ceremonies was Joe Crowley, well-known in field trial circles as the owner of the setter Mr. Motion. Friends from all over the northeast were in attendance, as well as almost the entire Jacobs family.

After the event, Bruce and Barbara write:

"(We) would like to thank all those involved in the presentation of the Bird Dog Foundation's Life Patron Award: The Association of New England Field Trial Clubs Inc., Harry Townshend, Tom Gates, Dave O'Brien, Gene Casale, Joe Crowley, Janice Gregory, Margaret Drew, Dick Bembenek and all family and field trialers who attended."

I think it is we who need to thank them. For their professionalism, for their talent in training dogs, for their friendship. Here's to you, Bruce and Barbara, and to many more years of doing the things you love!

Winners - 2011 New England Open

2011-10-18T23:45:00.000-04:00

Ch. Klee's Handsome Hank with Chris Palmer, and RU Ch. Great River Ice with Heather Palmer. Rear, from left, judge Dave O'Brien, Stacey Goodie, judge Pat Casey, John Fino, co-chairmen Dick Bembenek and Janice Gregory, reporter Margaret Drew, Earl Drew and Mike Tracy.

KLEE'S HANDSOME HANK

NAMED CHAMPION

OF 2011

NEW ENGLAND OPEN;

GREAT RIVER ICE

NAMED RUNNERUP


Getting ready at the breakaway. Not a lot of fall color this year thanks to the recent hurricane.

POMFRET, Conn. - With six finds and a powerful race, Klee's Handsome Hank, a pointer male owned by Roger and Susan Duerksen, and handled by Mike Tracy, was named champion at the 2011 New England Open Championship held at Harry Townshend's Ragged Hill Farm.

Judge Dave O'Brien

Runnerup was also last year's runnerup, Great River Ice, a pointer male owned by Great River Kennels, also handled by Mike Tracy. Ice had six finds and handled well, but Hank's performance really made the judges sit up and take notice. He pointed his birds precisely, standing up on his toes in anticipation of the flush, and gave an all-around electric performance.

Judge Pat Casey, right, with John Stolgitis

Honorable mention goes to, in no particular order, Klee's Shooting Star, a pointer female, and Octavio, a setter male, both handled by Mike Tracy; and Sukara's Grace, a setter female, handled by Jeanette Tracy.

From left, Gene Casale, Harry Townshend and Bruce Jacobs

The event was held Oct. 16-17.

Twenty-nine dogs were entered in the event. Judges were Pat Casey of South Hill, Va., and Dave O'Brien of Marlborough, Conn. A cocktail party was sponsored by Ross Callaway, owner of last year's winner, Caladen's Sawmill Struttin', a pointer male handled by Mike Tracy.


Bird planters Riley, left, and James Scheuritzel

From left, Bernie and John prepare the lobsters while Dick supervises.

Erin gets ready to ride.

John Fino goes in to flush for Sugar Knoll Jack.

Running Order - New England Open

2011-10-16T23:20:00.000-04:00

29 DOGS DRAWN

FOR 2011

NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

POMFRET, Conn. - Twenty-nine dogs have been drawn for the 2011 New England Open Championship held annually at Ragged Hill Farm.

Ragged Hill Farm

The event begins Monday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m.

Order of running:
1-1 Our Big Bully PM M. Tracy
1-2 Glastonbury Little Bud PM Stolgitis

2-1 Klee's Shooting Star PF M. Tracy
2-2 Richfield Almond Joy PF Stolgitis

3-1 Ragged Hill Danny ESM Jacobs
3-2 Great River Ice PM M. Tracy

4-1 Heritage PM M. Tracy
4-2 Silverback ESM Bembenek

5-1 Excellence In Motion ESM Jacobs
5-2 Richfield Silver Lining PM M. Tracy

6-1 Buffalo Bull PM M. Tracy
6-2 Chiseled In Stone PF J. Tracy

7-1 Iron Lady ESF Stolgitis
7-2 Octavio ESM M. Tracy

8-1 Southbound Strech PM Fino
8-2 Sukara's Come Home Jessie ESF J. Tracy

9-1 Coosawhatchie Chief PM M. Tracy
9-2 Land Cruiser Scout ESM J. Tracy

10-1 Richfield Finnegan PM M. Tracy
10-2 White Spider ESF J. Tracy

11-1 Caladen's Railway Max PM M. Tracy
11-2 Captain Ben ESM Drew

12-1 Serious Threat PM M. Tracy
12-2 Chase Hill Little Bud PM Stolgitis

13-1 Klee's Handsome Hank PM M. Tracy
13-2 Sukara's Grace ESF J. Tracy

14-1 Mt. View Decision PF J. Tracy
14-2 Sugar Knoll Jack PM Fino

15-1 Richfield Silver Belle PF M. Tracy
15-2 Bye

Results - 2011 Region 1 Amateur All-Age Championship

2011-10-16T22:56:00.000-04:00

Champion Richfield Silver Belle with Claudia McNamee, runnerup champion Calico's Tom Thumb with Brian Sanchez, and chairman Jeff Smith with Candy. Rear from left, Michael, Mike Tracy and Jeanette Tracy, judges, John Malone, Elizabeth Malone and Aidan Malone.

RICHFIELD SILVER BELLE

WINS REGION 1

ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP;

CALICO'S TOM THUMB

NAMED RUNNERUP

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Richfield Silver Belle, a pointer female owned and handled by Claudia McNamee of Waccabuc, NY, was named champion at the 2011 Region 1 Amateur All-Age Championship held Oct. 15-16 at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Runnerup was Calico's Tom Thumb, a pointer male handled by Brian Sanchez of Central Islip, NY.

Twelve dogs were drawn for the championship. Chairman was Jeff Smith.

Results - 2011 New England Futurity

2011-10-15T22:11:00.001-04:00


Futurity winners, front from left, Mike Tracy, standing in for dad, George Tracy, and stand-in white and black pointer for Calico's Touch of Class, both of whom had departed the previous day; Jeanette Tracy with Covey Up Woody, Gene Casale Jr. with Willie Rail, and Ed Marin with Silver Hill Big Brutus.

CALICO'S TOUCH

OF CLASS

WINS 2011

NEW ENGLAND

FUTURITY

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Calico's Touch of Class, handled by George Tracy, bred by Calico Kennels and owned by Calico Kennels, Pete DelCollo and Dale Herndon, was named winner at the 2011 New England Futurity held at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Thirty-two pointers and setters were drawn for the day-and-a-half event, which turned into two full days due to torrential rain which postponed running by half a day.

Second place in the Futurity went to Covey Up Woody, handled by Jeanette Tracy, bred by Ladywood Kennels and owned by K. Thomas.

Third went to Willie Rail, owned and handled by Gene Casale Jr., and bred by Ross Callaway.

And fourth went to Silver Hill Big Brutus, handled by Pat Casey, bred by Jim Bush, and owned by Ed and Patricia Marin.

Last brace. From left, Becky Johnson, judge Gary Miller, Elizabeth Malone

Judges were Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass., and Gary Miller of Pinehurst, S.C. Reporter was Margaret Drew of Hoffman, N.C.

A cocktail party was held Friday night by Bob Reed and Harry Blaine, owner of last year's Futurity winner, The Lobbyist, handled by Jeanette Tracy.

Bruce and Barbara Jacobs

A special recognition dinner was held Saturday night following the Futurity to honor Bruce and Barbara Jacobs and to present them with the Bird Dog Foundation's Life Patron Award. The room was packed as the whole Jacobs clan was in attendance along with their many, many friends and owners.

Results - 2011 Northeastern OSD Championship

2011-10-13T13:12:00.000-04:00


2011 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Champion RJ's Carbon Copy

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

IN 2011

NORTHEASTERN

OPEN SHOOTING DOG
CHAMPIONSHIP

Ernie Saniga,
owner of RU Ch. Our Big Bully

Champion handler
George Tracy

Runnerup handler
Mike Tracy

      EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - RJ's Carbon Copy, pointer male owned by Alan Linder and handled by George Tracy, was named champion at the 2011 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship held Oct. 10-13 at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

     Runnerup was Our Big Bully, a pointer male owned by Ernie Saniga and handled by Mike Tracy.

     Judges were Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass., and Gary Miller of Pinehurst, N.C.

Championship chairmen Gene Casale ...

... and Dave O'Brien

Running Order - Region 1 Amateur All Age

2011-10-12T23:37:00.000-04:00

2011 REGION 1

AMATEUR ALL-AGE

CHAMPIONSHIP

October 15, 2011

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Twelve dogs have been drawn to run in the 2011 Region 1 Amateur All-Age Championship to be held Oct. 15 at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Judges will be Jeanette Tracy and Mike Tracy.

Chairman is Jeff Smith.

Order of running is:

1-1 Glastonbury Little Bud PM Dick Bembenek

1-2 Bob’s Miller Seal PM John Malone/Jim Bush

2-1 Great River Magnum PM Brian Sanchez

2-2 Silverback ESM Dick Bembenek

3-1 Richfield Finnegan PM Bill McNamee/Brian Sanchez

3-2 Dimeglio’s Bobbi PM Luigi Dimeglio

4-1 Calico’s Tom Thumb PM Brian Sanchez

4-2 Porter Meadow Elroy PM John Malone/Jim Bush

5-1 Richfield Silver Belle PF Bill McNamee/Brian Sanchez

5-2 Silverhill Suzie Q PF Ed Marin/John Malone

6-1 Caladen’s Railway Max PM Gene Casale

6-2 Moon Dancer PF Jeff Smith

Running Order - 2011 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship

2011-10-09T22:22:00.000-04:00

2011 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship

RUNNING ORDER

Starts Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

7 a.m., Flaherty Field Trial Area

East Windsor, CT

Judges: Richard Bembenek, Webster, MA

and Gary Miller, Pinehurst, NC

1A. Richfield Finnegan PM Mike Tracy

B. Grousewood’s Skeeter SM Matt Basilone

2A. Maple Sugar Nugget PM George Tracy

B. Maple Valley Cowgirl PF Jeanette Tracy

3A. Land Cruiser Scout SM Jeanette Tracy

B. Richfield Silver Lining PM Mike Tracy

4A. Enhancement Alice June PF George Tracy

B. Avalon Creek PF Mike Tracy

5A. Dimeglio’s Bobby PM Matt Basilone

B. Great River Ice PM Mike Tracy

6A. Grand Heritage Motion SM Jeanette Tracy

B. High Drive Windstorm PF George Tracy

7A. Fort River Megabucks SM Matt Basilone

B. Our Big Bully PM Mike Tracy

8A. Octavio SM Mike Tacy

B. Sukara’s Grace SF Jeanette Tracy

9A. Double Trouble Joe PM Matt Basilone

B. RJ’s Carbon Copy PM George Tracy

10A. White Spider SF Jeanette Tracy

B. Written In Stone PF Mike Tracy

11A. Richfield Silver Belle PF Mike Tracy

B. Triple Nickel Nick PM Matt Basilone

12A. The Lobbyist PM Jeanette Tracy

B. Southbound Strech PM Fino

13A. The Thrill Is Back PF Jeanette Tracy

B. High Drive Casey PM George Tracy

14A. Great River Dominator PM Jeanette Tracy

B. Caladen’s Railway Max PM Mike Tracy

15A. Coosawatchie Chief PM Mike Tracy

B. Enhancement Trey PM Jeanette Tracy

16A. Klee’s Shooting Star PF Mike Tracy

B. Fazan’s Stress Free SM Matt Basilone

17A. Chiseled In Stone PF Jeanette Tracy

B. Calico’s Catch ‘N’ Release PM George Tracy

18A. Klee’s Handsome Hank PM Mike Tracy

B. Ragged Hill Danny SM Bruce Jacobs

19A. Heritage PM Mike Tracy

B. Waiting Till Midnight PF George Tracy

20A. Mt. View Decision Maker PF Jeanette Tracy

B. Calico’s Dynomite PM George Tracy

21A. Buffalo Bull PM Mike Tracy

B. Big ‘N’ Rich PM George Tracy

22A. Sukara’s Come Home Jessie SF Jeanette Tracy

B. Great River Class** PF George Tracy

23A. Moonlight Magic** PF George Tracy

B. Enhancement Tess** PF Jeanette Tracy

** in season

RUNNING ORDER - NEW ENGLAND FUTURITY

2011-10-07T21:21:00.002-04:00

76^th NEW ENGLAND
FUTURITY

Starts 8 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011

Flaherty Field Trial Area
East Windsor, CT

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Thirty two dogs have been drawn for the 76th New England Shooting Dog Futurity to be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, 2011, at Flaherty Field Trial Area. The event starts Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 a.m.

Judges are Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass., and Gary Miller of Pinehurst, S.C.
Reporter is Margaret Drew of Hoffman, N.C.

Chairmen are Margaret Drew, Janice Gregory and Jennifer Braman.

A cocktail party will be held Friday, Oct. 14, following the running, hosted by Bob Reed and Harry Blaine, owners of last year's winner, The Lobbyist, handled by Jeanette Tracy.

On Saturday night, Oct. 15, Bruce and Barbara Jacobs will be honored with a presentation of the Bird Dog Foundation's Life Patron Award.

Running order follows:

B: Breeder
O: Owner
H: Handler

1-1 BLAZE'S ISIS B: S Morelli; O: S Morelli; H: Mike Tracy

1-2 TRIPLE G DOMINATOR'S GIRL B: Ladywood Kennels; O: B Guffey; H: Jeanette Tracy

2-1 COVEY UP NATE B: Ladywood Kennels; O: K Thomas; H: Jeanette Tracy

2-2 SILVER HILL BIG BRUTUS B: J Bush; O: E & P Marin; H: Pat Casey

3-1 CALADEN'S STORM TROOPER B: R Calloway; O: R Calloway; H: Mike Tracy

3-2 DOMINESS B: Ladywood Kennels; O: J Tracy ; H: Jeanette Tracy

4-1 LADY ANTEBELLUM B: M Guiliano; O: E Richardson, H: Pat Casey

4-2 CALICO'S TOUCH OF CLASS B: Calico Kennels; O: Calico Kennels & P DelCollo&D Herndon; H: George Tracy

5-1 LIVER MUSH B: Summerhill Kennels; O: E Drew; H: Mike Tracy

5-2 OPEQUON CREEK B: S Derrig; O: H Blaine & B Reed; H: Jeanette Tracy

6-1 ATTITUDE'S IRON WILL B: J Paddy; O: J Patty & D Beauford; H: Kevin Stuart

6-7 BIG B: A Clark; O: S & R Duerksen; H: Mike Tracy

7-1 STEEL CITY WHIRLWIND B: H Blaine & B Reed; O: H Blaine & B Reed ; H: George Tracy

7-2 STEEL CITY MAVEN B: G R Kennels; O: H Blaine & B Reed; H: Matt Basilone

8-1 SERIOUS THREAT B: G Strausbaugh & F Joyal: O: G Strausbaugh; H: Mike Tracy

8-2 COVEY UP WOODY B: Ladywood Kennels; O: K Thomas; H: Jeanette Tracy

9-1 BACKCOUNTRY SID THE KID B: G Strausbaugh & F Joyal; O: C Catanzarite; H: Mike Tracy

9-2 DOMINATOR'S LEGACY B: Ladywood Kennels; O: D Shaffer & T Foust ; H: Jeanette Tracy

10-1 WAYBETTER PADDY B: J Bush; O: C & C Bishop: H: Pat Casey

10-2 CALADEN'S COOL HAND LUKE B: R Callaway; O: R Calloway ; H: Mike Tracy

11-1 BIZZY BLUE B: A Clark; O: S & R Duerksen; H: Mike Tracy

11-2 HARD TELLIN' B: J Kilrain; O: David O'Brien; H: Dave O’Brien

12-1 JETSETTIN' JENNY B: Ladywood Kennels; O: J, J & K Lordi; H: Mike Tracy

12-21 WILLIE RAIL B: R Calloway; O: G Casale Jr.; H: G Casale Jr

13-1 BACKCOUNTRY BELLA B: G Strausbaugh & F Joyal; O: C Catanzarite; H: Mike Tracy

13-2 PORTER MEADOW BETTE B: J Bush; O: J Bush; H: Pat Casey

14-2 EAST MOTION B: Summerhill Kennels; O: A Hower ; H: Mike Tracy

14-2 SILVER HILL LUCY LU B: J Bush; O: E & P Marin; H: Pat Casey

15-1 CALADEN'S PISTOL PETE B: R Calloway; O: R Calloway; H: Mike Tracy

15-2 LICKITY SPLIT TAMMY B: F Henderson; O: D Miller; H: Pat Casey

16-1 RUFFWING DESTINY* B: D Ptak; O: D Ptak; H: Jeanette Tracy

16-2 QUINCY'S SUSE* B: J Kilrain; O: B Hyland; H: Pat Casey

Ocean State Winners

2011-10-02T15:10:00.003-04:00

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

FOR OCEAN STATE

BIRD DOG CLUB'S

ANNUAL FALL TRIAL

EXETER, RI - Shine, a pointer male handled by Garry Malzone, was named the winner of the Open Shooting Dog stake on Saturday at Ocean State Bird Dog Club's annual fall field trial held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 2011, at Arcadia Management Area. Winning the Amateur Shooting Dog stake on Sunday was Iron Lady, a setter female owned and handled by Bill Bonnetti.

Other winners were:

Open Shooting Dog: 2. Zack, setter male, Garry Malzone; 3. Eddie, setter male, Garry Malzone.

Open Derby: 1. Willie, pointer male, Malzone; 2. Spud, setter male, Malzone; 3. Joe, pointer male, Malzone.

Open Puppy: 1. Sam, pointer female, Malzone; 2. Emma, pointer female, Brian Breveleri; 3. Olive, pointer female, Tim Cavanaugh.

Amateur Shooting Dog: 2. Jake, setter male, Victor Forsyth; 3. Rosebud, pointer female, Karen Unsworth.

Amateur Derby: 1. Blackstone Stoney, pointer male, Richardson; 2. Zeva, pointer female, Bill Whigham; 3. Bailey, setter female, Lannie Dellenger.

Amateur Gun Dog: 1. Stokley's Yankie Boy, setter male, Frank Skut.

Running Order - Ocean State BDC

2011-09-29T23:50:00.001-04:00

RUNNING ORDER ANNOUNCED

for OCEAN STATE

BIRD DOG CLUB'S

FALL FIELD TRIAL

Oct. 1-2, 2011

Arcadia Management Area

Exeter, RI

EXETER, RI - More than 50 dogs have been entered in Ocean State Bird Dog Club's annual fall field trial. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 2011, at Arcadia Management Area. Chairman is Richard Giuliano.

Running order follows:

SATURDAY, OCT. 1
7 a.m. start

OPEN PUPPY

1-1 Ella PF Breveleri
1-2 Spud ESM Malzone

2-1 Chet PM Breveleri
2-2 Bud PM Dobson

3-1 Olive PF Cavanaugh
3-2 Leo ESM Malzone

4-1 Emma PF Breveleri
4-2 Sam PF Malzone

OPEN DERBY

1-1 Maxine PF Nemschek
1-2 Willie PM Malzone

2-1 Sassy PF Cavanaugh
2-2 Nikki PF Malzone

3-1 Joe PM Malzone
3-2 Bye

4-1 Spud ESM Malzone
4-2 Bye

OPEN SHOOTING DOG

1-1 Reggie PM Nemschek
1-2 White Snake PM Malzone

2-1 Rosebud PF Unsworth
2-2 Buck PM Malzone

3-1 Avatar ESM Nemschek
3-2 Remi ESM Malzone

4-1 Jill PF Breveleri
4-2 Eddie ESM Malzone

5-1 Slick PM Cavanaugh
5-2 Butch PM Malzone

6-1 XYZ PM Nemschek
6-2 Ruby PF Malzone

7-1 Smoke PM Breveleri
7-2 Shine PM Malzone

8-1 Zorro ESM Nemschek
8-2 Porky PF Malzone

9-1 Joy PF Giuliano
9-2 Zack ESM Malzone

10-1 Chance PM Nemschek
10-2 Jill PM Malzone

SUNDAY, OCT. 2
7:30 a.m. START

AMATEUR GUN DOG

1-1 Yank ESM Skut
1-2 Buck PM Knehr

AMATEUR DERBY

1-1 Tank ESM Clarke
1-2 Tony PM Richardson

2-1 Zeva PF Whigham
2-2 Bailey ESF Dellenger

3-1 Mike ESM Richardson
3-2 Bye

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG

1-1 Buck ESM Skut
1-2 Brady PM Pacitti

2-1 Clyde ESM Richardson
2-2 Jake ESM Forsyth

3-1 Jack PM Whigham
3-2 Rosebud PF Unsworth

4-1 Hudson PM Knehr
4-2 Ginnie ESF Skut

5-1 Patch PF Pacitti
5-2 Lady ESF Bonnetti

Bob Fleury Wins AKC Lifetime Award

2011-09-23T14:30:00.000-04:00

BOB FLEURY

WINS 2012 AKC

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

AWARD

THIS JUST IN FROM THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ABOUT OUR GOOD FRIEND BOB FLEURY! CONGRATULATIONS, BOB!!

BOB FLEURY

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Robert Fleury of Stonington, Conn. (Performance), Jean Fournier of Calhoun, Ga. (Conformation), and Patricia Scully of Suffern N.Y. (Companion Events).

The three recipients will receive engraved Revere bowls on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida. A sterling silver Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, is on permanent display at AKC headquarters in New York City.

The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected from votes cast by AKC member clubs for nominees in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events and Performance.

Performance: Robert Fleury of North Stonington, Connecticut
Bob has been involved in the Brittany world and a member of the American Brittany Club (ABC) since the early 1970s. Under the Birch Hill banner, he has bred, trained, and competed Brittanys for over 35 years. He has won 35 Field Championships and over 700 placements. His judging assignments include National Championship stakes for Brittanys, German Shorthairs, Vizslas and Weimaraners, as well as many pointer and setter championships.

For nine years, Bob served as an ABC East Coast Director. Presently, he is chairman of the ABC Magazine Committee, a position he previously held for 12 years. He served on the Board of Flaherty Field Trial Association for 30 years and was instrumental in creating a fund-raising yearbook program which is now in its 20th year.

Bob served for three years on the Connecticut Governor’s Citizen Advisory Council, representing the state’s bird dog clubs, as well as on the committee for planning and running two of the Purina Top Shooting Dog Awards. He has shared his knowledge by being a reporter for field events and a contributing author in a variety of publications.

Bob has received numerous awards which include the Gaines Sportsmanship; Life Membership in ABC; Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame; Leadership Award-Association of New England Field Trial Clubs; the Life Patron Award-National Bird Dog Association; and most recently the American Brittany Club’s Hall of Fame for People.

Running Order - Arcadia Field Trial Club

2011-09-15T22:40:00.003-04:00

61 Dogs Drawn

for Arcadia Fall Trial

EXETER, RI - Sixty-one pointers, setters, Brittanys and German Shorthaired Pointers have been entered in Arcadia Field Trial Club's annual fall field trial.

The event begins Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Sept. 18, at Arcadia Management Area.

Chairman is Richard Giuliano. Judges include: Jeff Smith, George Doyle, Elias Richardson, Bill Bonnetti, Richard Giuliano, Claudia McNamee, Bill McNamee, Janice Gregory, John Stolgitis and Bill Whigham.

RUNNING ORDER

SATURDAY, Sept. 17
(7 a.m. start)

OPEN PUPPY
1-1 Spud ESM Malzone
1-2 Emma PF Breveleri

2-1 Flash PM Malzone
2-2 Ella PF Breveleri

3-1 Leo ESM Malzone
3-2 Sadie ESF Marquis

4-1 Lucky ESM Malzone
4-2 Chet PM Breveleri

OPEN DERBY
1-1 Rina ESF Stolgitis
1-2 Nicky PF Malzone

2-1 Willie PM Malzone
2-2 Nimo ESM Scarpelli

3-1 Bubba ESM Malzone
3-2 Bye

OPEN SHOOTING DOG
1-1 Jake PM Malzone
1-2 Ginnie ESF Skut

2-1 Buck PM Malzone
2-2 Jill PF Breveleri

3-1 Zack ESM Malzone
3-2 Joy PF Stolgitis

4-1 Remi ESM Malzone
4-2 Finn PM McNamee

5-1 Eddy ESM Malzone
5-2 Chasehill Little Bud PM Stolgitis

6-1 Pearl ESF Malzone
6-2 Speck ESM Scarpelli

7-1 Butch PM Malzone
7-2 Smoke PM Breveleri

8-1 Ruby PF Malzone
8-2 Angie ESF McNamee

9-1 Gina PF Malzone
9-2 Cash PM Stolgitis

10-1 Shine PM Malzone
10-2 Bud PM Dowdy

11-1 Bo GSPM Dobson
11-2 Scott ESM Scarpelli

12-1 Stella PF McNamee
12-2 Bye

SUNDAY, Sept. 18
(7 a.m. start)

AMATEUR DERBY
1-1 Mike ESM Richardson
1-2 Sassy PF Cavanaugh

2-1 Zeva PF Whigham
2-2 Bailey ESF Dellenger

3-1 Tank ESM Clark
3-2 Bye

GUN DOG
1-1 Luc BM McNamee
1-2 Yank ESM Skut

2-1 Gates BM McNamee
2-2 Sammy BM Goodall

DON JONES MEMORIAL
AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG
1-1 Joy PF Giuliano
1-2 Ginnie ESF Skut

2-1 Patches PF Pacitti
2-2 Finn PM McNamee

3-1 Uno PF Goodie
3-2 Jack PM Whigham

4-1 Annie PF Giuliano
4-2 Rosebud PF Unsworth

5-1 Stella PF McNamee
5-2 Slick PM Cavanaugh

6-1 Clyde ESM Richardson
6-2 Lady ESF Bonnetti

7-1 Angie ESF McNamee
7-2 Charlie PM Giuliano

8-1 Brady PM Pacitti
8-2 Toby GSPM Goodie

Skut setters win awards

2011-09-06T00:11:00.003-04:00

Frank Skut and his award-winning setters, from left, Yankie's Ginnie Girl, Yank's Bucky Boy and Stokely's Yankie Boy.

FRANK SKUT

AND HIS SETTERS

WIN 10 AWARDS

EXETER, RI - Frank Skut of Colchester, Conn., earned 10 awards that showcase both his talent and that of his setters, at the annual meetings of the U.S. Complete Northeast Region and the Northeast Field Trial Association held recently at Arcadia Management Area.

Frank was named 2010-11 Northeast Field Trial Association Amateur Handler of the Year.

His dogs' winnings included:

Stokely's Yankie Boy

Stokely's Yankie Boy (Long Gone George x Stokely's Dar B)
Winner - 2010-11 U.S. Complete National Amateur Gun Dog of the Year
Winner - 2010-11 U.S. Complete Northeast Regional Amateur Gun Dog of the Year
Winner - 2010-11 Northeast FTA Amateur Gundog of the Year

Yankie's Ginnie Girl

Yankie's Ginnie Girl (Stokely's Yankie Boy x Boher's Big Girl)
Winner - 2010-11 U.S. Complete Northeast Regional Amateur Shooting Dog of the Year
Runnerup - 2010-11 Northeast FTA Amateur Shooting Dog of the Year

Yank's Bucky Boy

Yank's Bucky Boy (Stokely's Yankie Boy x Molly Dee Madison)
Winner - 2010-11 U.S. Complete Northeast Regional Amateur Puppy of the Year
Runnerup - 2010-11 U.S. Complete Northeast Regional Open Puppy of the Year
Runnerup - 2010-11 Northeast FTA Amateur Puppy of the Year
Winner - 2010-11 Northeast FTA Amateur Derby of the Year

Way to go, Frank! Congratulations to you and your amazing dogs!

Running Order - Spruce Brook Trial

2011-08-19T12:01:00.002-04:00

SPRUCE BROOK

BIRD DOG CLUB

ANNUAL FALL

FIELD TRIAL

Saturday, Sunday

Aug. 20-21, 2011

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Sixty-five dogs have been entered in Spruce Brook Bird Dog Club's annual fall field trial. The event starts on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 a.m. at Flaherty Field Trial Area, and will run through Sunday. Chairman is Don Gustafson.

Running order is:

OPEN DERBY

1-1 Molly PF M. Basilone
1-2 Sue PF J. Tracy

2-1 Cover Up Nate PM J. Tracy
2-2 Rock PM M. Basilone

3-1 Triple G's Dominator Girl PF J. Tracy
3-2 Maggie PF M. Basilone

4-1 Hard Tellin' PF O'Brien
4-2 Dominator's Legacy PM J. Tracy

5-1 Covey Up Woody PM J. Tracy
5-2 Tiny G PF Gustafson

6-1 Belle PF M. Basilone
6-2 Queen PF J. Tracy

OPEN SHOOTING DOG

1-1 Buck ESM M. Basilone
1-2 Chisled In Stone PF J. Tracy

2-1 The Thrill Is Back PF J. Tracy
2-2 Trip PM M. Basilone

3-1 Keith GSPM Tazza
3-2 White Spider ESF J. Tracy

4-1 Enhancement Tess PF J. Tracy
4-2 Chip ESM M. Basilone

5-1 Scooter GSPM Tazza
5-2 Sukara's Grace ESF J. Tracy

6-1 Bee ESF M. Basilone
6-2 Maple Valley Cowgirl ESF J. Tracy

7-1 Sukara's Come Home Jessie ESF J. Tracy
7-2 Zena GSPF Tazza

8-1 Joe PM M. Basilone
8-2 Woodland Blaze BM J. Tracy

9-1 The Lobbyist PM J. Tracy
9-2 Junior PM M. Basilone

10-1 Grand Heritage Motion ESM J. Tracy
10-2 Bud GSPM Tazza

11-1 Earl PM M. Basilone
11-2 Land Cruiser Scout ESM J. Tracy

12-1 Mountain View Decision Maker PF J. Tracy
12-2 Bud ESM M. Basilone

13-1 Mike PM M. Basilone
13-2 Pete PM Malone

14-1 Ragged Hill Danny ESM Jacobs
14-2 Bye

OPEN RESTRICTED SHOOTING DOG

1-1 Uno PF Goodie
1-2 Woodland Money Pit B J. Tracy

2-1 Sue GSPF Tazza
2-2 Captain Ben ESM Drew

3-1 Etched In Stone PF J. Tracy
3-2 Peanuts PM M. Basilone

4-1 Shadow GSPF Tazza
4-2 Sugar PF M. Basilone

5-1 Margaret GSPF Tazza
5-2 Excellence In Motion ESM Jacobs

AMATEUR DERBY

1-1 Jimmy Rail PM Casale
1-2 Tiny G PF Gustafson

2-1 Hard Tellin' PF O'Brien
2-2 Willy Rail PM G. Casale Jr.

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG

1-1 Junior PM Luigi
1-2 Jenny ESF LeVasseur

2-1 River ESF LeVasseur
2-2 Railway Danny PM Casale

3-1 Wick ESM LeVasseur
3-2 Sam PM J. Braman

4-1 Case PM LeVasseur
4-2 Blaze BM J. Schrann

5-1 Gamestopper PF Lordi
5-2 Pop PM B. Braman

6-1 Blue ESM LeVasseur
6-2 Colby PM

2011-08-06T22:31:00.001-04:00

NEW ENGLAND'S FALL 2011

FIELD TRIAL SEASON

SET TO BEGIN

Don Gustafson

Spruce Brook Bird Dog Club will hold its annual fall horseback field trial on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, at Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor, CT.

Drawing will be held Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. at the home of chairman Don Gustafson (860)491-2365 or (860) 601-0212.

Judges include John Malone, Aidan Malone, Don Gustafson, Dan Grabowski, Keith Cagle, Ed Marin, Alene LeVasseur and Kacey LeVasseur. Stakes will start at 7 a.m.

Richard Giuliano

On Sunday, Aug. 21, Northeast Field Trial Association will hold a one-day walking trial at Arcadia Management Area. Judges will be announced. Drawing will be held Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. at the home of the chairman, Richard Giuliano, P.O. Box 80, Hope, RI 02831, (401) 647-3429. Stakes will start at 6 a.m.

The Inez C. and Elwin G. Smith Shooting Dog Classics and accompanying Open Derby Classic will be held from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1 at Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor, CT.

Judges for the Elwin G. Smith Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic will be George Tracy of Glenville, PA, and Brian Sullivan of Dillon, SC. Judges for the Inez C. Smith Open Shooting Dog Classic will be Brian Sullivan and Ralph Gillota of Medina, OH. Sullivan and Gillota will also judge the Open Derby Classic.

Brian Sanchez

Drawing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 a.m. For information or to enter, call Brian Sanchez, (631) 831-3696.

For particulars on the trials, go to the top of this page and click on 2011 FALL FIELD TRIALS in red.

Spruce Brook BDC

2011-05-29T00:51:00.001-04:00

SPRUCE BROOK

BIRD DOG CLUB

ANNUAL SPRING TRIAL

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Lots of dogs and a big gallery was the order of the weekend as Spruce Brook Bird Dog Club held its annual spring field trial at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Chairman was Alene LeVasseur.

Weather was hazy, hot and humid but a welcome change from the endless snowy winter and rainy spring in the Northeast.

Gallery for the Open Restricted Shooting Dog Stake

Bird planters Kacey and Brian

Scout Aidan Malone gets ready to assist Bruce Jacobs

Chairman Alene LeVasseur

Scout Mark McLean and Mike Tracy at the breakaway

Aidan Malone at the breakaway.

Aidan hangs on to the setter while Bruce gets situated on the horse

Bruce Jacobs flushes for his dog while judge Tom Tracy watches

Aidan Malone on another scouting expedition

Alexis and her handsome horse Martini

Bill McNamee and Bob Reed at the starting line

Judges Tom Tracy, left, and Hunter Wilcox

Alexis and Grandpa Paul

At the watering hole

Tom Tracy and his whistle-blowing grandson. "Git those dogs to the line now!" :-)

Dick Bembenek and Sam

Elias Richardson mounts up for his brace.

Aidan Malone and Brady

Judge Tommy Tracy watches as Dick Bembenek takes Sam on after his first find.

Sam

Judge Mike Tracy watches as Dick Bembenek flushes for Sam

2011-05-24T09:09:00.000-04:00

PASSAGES

Monique Giuliano and Mike Flewelling applaud the winners at the 2010 Region 1 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship.

MONIQUE GIULIANO

Oct. 5, 1951 - May 23, 2011

Monique (Boisvert) Giuliano, wife of Richard Giuliano, of Hope, RI, died Monday, May 23, 2011, of complications from renal cell carcinoma. She was 59. Together, she and Richard operated Richfield Kennels, turning out some outstanding pointers (and even setters) over the years.

Born in Providence, a daughter of Donald J. and Doris E. (Morin) Boisvert of Foster, Monique graduated from Ponaganset High School, was a homemaker, worked at A&R Feed and Farm Supply in Coventry, and also at Glass Container Corp. in Dayville, Conn.

Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by two brothers, David A. and J. Donald Boisvert, both of Foster, and two sisters, Paulette F. Galyas of Voluntown, Conn., and Aline L. Mosher of Sharon, Vt.

Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from Woodlawn Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02910, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02909. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston, RI.

Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886.

Condolences may be sent to Richard Giuliano, P.O. Box 80, Matteson Road, Hope, RI 02831.

Results - Ocean State BDC

2011-05-21T20:58:00.040-04:00

OCEAN STATE
BIRD DOG CLUB
WINNERS
ANNOUNCED

EXETER, RI - Ocean State Bird Dog Club kicked off its annual spring field trial on Saturday, May 21, 2011, with a very competitive Open Puppy stake.

Ocean State's favorite bird planter and good friend Bob Danna. :-)

First place went to Stoney, a pointer male handled by John Stolgitis. Stoney was a very stylish young dog that hunted every minute he was on the ground. Second went to Mike's Lady Maxine, a pointer female owned and handled by Mike Nemshick. Maxie ran a big race, always to the front and exhibited some good hunting. Third went to Tea, a pointer female, owned by Jim Kilrain and handled by John Stolgitis. Tea also ran a big race with some nice applications. Judges were Pat Casey of South Hill, Va., and Frank Skut of Canterbury, Conn.

John Stolgitis gets ready at the break-away.

In the Open Derby, first place went to Joy, a pointer female handled by John Stolgitis. Second went to XYZ, a pointer male handled by Robert Ecker, and third went to Yankie's Bucky Boy, a setter male owned and handled by Frank Skut. Judges were Bob Pombrio of Niantic, Conn., and Pat Casey.

Robert Ecker heads to the starting line as the gallery gets ready.

Robert Ecker swept the very competitive Open Shooting Dog stake with Grousewoods Reese, a setter male, that took first place; Cas Tiny, a pointer female, that took second; and Elhew Signature, a pointer male, that took third. Judges were Bob Pombrio of Niantic, Conn., and Pat Casey.
On Sunday, May 22, the Amateur Derby stake kicked off the morning.

First place went to Bill Whigham's pointer female, Fox Cobble Zeva; second, Yank's Bucky Boy, owned and handled by Frank Skut, and third, Cruise, a pointer female owned and handled by George Crumlich. Judges were Jim Hathaway of Pocasset, Mass., and Jim Curtin of Bridgewater, Mass.

Professional handler Brian Breveleri and his right hand man, son, Noah.

In the Gun Dog stake, Frank Skut's setter male, Stokely's Yankie Boy, took the blue ribbon. Second went to Annie, a setter female owned and handled by Tim Kisieleski. Third went to Luc De Roidelechasse, a Brittany male owned and handled by Claudia McNamee.

Frank Skut on a horse for the first time in how long? :-)

Stella, a pointer female owned and handled by Claudia McNamee, bested a field of 22 dogs to win the Amateur Shooting Dog stake. Second went to Paul Kelly's pointer male, Mega Shadow, and third went to Autumn Memory Aldobai, a pointer male owned and handled by David Calcagni. Judges were Pat Casey and John Stolgitis of Ashaway, RI.

Erin and Eliza.

Chairman Richard Giuliano was unable to attend the trial as he was kept busy at his wife Monique's bedside at a local hospital.

Stepping in to fill his shoes was John Stolgitis, and he, along with members of Ocean State Bird Dog Club, extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the weekend trial - from those who entered dogs, to the judges, to the bird planters, to the gallery truck drivers, to those who prepared lunches, to those who offered their horses to ride.

No trial runs itself and this was an example of the field trial community coming together to make sure this event came off as well as if Richard and Monique had been there themselves to run it.

The "Franks" - Frank McLaughlin and gallery wagon driver Frank Skut.

John Stolgitis and Bob Fleury.

Jim Kilrain and Frank Skut.

Central Conn. Bird Dog Club photos

2011-05-15T13:18:00.001-04:00

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

BIRD DOG CLUB

GUARD RAIL

OPEN SHOOTING

DOG STAKE

SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. - Twenty-seven dogs were entered in the Guard Rail Open Shooting Dog stake held Saturday, May 14, as part of Central Connecticut Bird Dog Club's annual spring trial held at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Mike Tracy (in the cover) and Dave O'Brien

From left, Erin Stolgitis, Norm Basilone and Elizabeth Malone

Gallery

Pat Casey and John Stolgitis

Aidan Malone and Dave O'Brien

Erin Stolgitis

Dave O'Brien

Matt Basilone

Pat Casey, Southbound Strech and Dave O'Brien

Pat Casey

Southbound Strech and John Stolgitis

Bob Braman

From left, Dave O'Brien, John Stolgitis and John Fino

Report - Region 1 AHSD Championship

2011-05-09T12:58:00.001-04:00

Front from left, Region 1 treasurer and championship chairman Jeff Smith, Alene LeVasseur with Champion Stone Dor and Tom Tracy with Runnerup Champion Threshold. Rear from left, judge Steve Merton, Amilcar Pereira, Gene Casale, judge Patrick Callahan, John Malone and Elizabeth Malone.

TOM TRACY'S POINTERS NAMED CHAMPION AND RUNNER UP AT 2011 REGION 1 AMATEUR HORSEBACK SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Stone Dor, an almost 3-year-old white and orange pointer female, and her sire, Threshold, a 5 1/2-year-old white and orange pointer male, both owned and handled by Tom Tracy of Lebanon, Conn., were named champion and runnerup champion, respectively, at the 2011 Region 1 Amateur Horseback Shooting Dog Stake held April 23-24, 2011, at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Twenty-two dogs were entered in the two-day event which featured miserably rainy and chilly weather conditions.

Judges were Steve Merton of Manchester, Conn., and Patrick Callahan of Winsted, Conn. Championship chairman was Jeff Smith of Loudon, N.H.

THE WINNER

Stone Dor (Threshold x Windcry), a light-footed, pretty-moving pointer, ran in the fourth brace and had seven well-spaced finds and a strong race in adverse weather conditions, to win this championship. Her rapport with her handler is worth noting because when Tracy runs this dog, it is basically an hour of quietness. Just the sounds of hoofbeats, some quiet chatter from the gallery, and his rare, occasional call to a dog who needs little or no handling because she is quite aware of where her handler is.

Stone Dor’s swings were enormous, especially under the power lines where a dog can show how much run it has. Her finds were exemplary, head and tail always held high with an intensity that was hard to match. To watch this dog run and hunt for an hour was nothing short of a pleasure.

THE RUNNER-UP

In his 60 minutes on the ground, Threshold (Stone Free x Arc Angel) logged eight strong finds, three of which were divided, and had a big forward race. Again, much like his daughter, this was a big running dog who was outstanding on his birds, exhibited a nice hunting pattern and handled nicely.

THE ONES TO BEAT

Judges were particularly impressed with the first brace of the trial which set the high-water mark early.

Calico’s Tom Thumb, a pointer male handled by Brian Sanchez, had four finds, two backs and an unproductive. LH Chain, a setter male owned and handled by Alene LeVasseur, had four finds and one back. Both dogs had hard-running, forward races in cold and rainy weather conditions.

Judges also liked East Coast Pete, a pointer male owned and handled by John Malone. Whenever this dog is put down to run, he comes up with the birds and looks good doing it. Pete logged seven well-spaced finds, one from a good distance away, had one unproductive and ran a strong race.

Also having a good day was Sugar Knoll Jack, the industrious pointer male owned and handled by John Fino. Jack had seven finds and a questionable stop on a woodcock before his hour was up. Only two weeks before, versatile Jack had been entered in the Region 1 Amateur Walking Championship where he had been named runner-up champion. Jack, who is no stranger to both the horseback and walking circuits, looked like an all-age dog this day. He made big swings, held nicely onto his edges and hunted the heck out of the woods. It’s always a pleasure to watch Jack.

There were numerous pickups and unproductives largely due to the inclement weather.

SIDELIGHTS

*The championship was hosted by Associated Field Trial Club of Connecticut. Many thanks to them to them and John Malone for making everyone feel welcome and looking out for everyone’s needs.

*On Saturday night, Brian Sanchez, owner/handler of 2010 Champion Great River Magnum, hosted a sumptuous cocktail party.

*Many thanks to Sue Way for again providing hungry field trialers with a variety of foods, hot and cold, at a moment’s notice.

Winners - Arcadia Field Trial Club Spring Trial

2011-05-09T10:17:00.003-04:00

Open Puppy winners, from left: first place, John Stolgitis with Tea; second, Phil Clarke with Tank; third, Phil Woody with Rina.

55 DOGS COMPETE

FOR RIBBONS

AT ARCADIA

FIELD TRIAL CLUB'S

ANNUAL SPRING TRIAL

EXETER, RI – A total of 55 dogs were drawn for Arcadia Field Trial Club’s annual spring trial held April 30-May 1, 2011, at Arcadia Management Area.

The grounds were nicely groomed with the state having done a lot of mowing this spring. Weather was pleasantly cool and overcast on the first day. Sunny, warm weather on the second day caused scenting conditions to deteriorate.


Erin Stolgitis and retired champion Beaver Meadow Benjamin get ready to face off against Tim Kisieleski and Maggie.

One of the high points of the weekend trial was Erin Stolgitis running retired champion Beaver Meadow Benjamin in the Gun Dog stake on Sunday. Benny was celebrating his 10^th birthday but he race hardly reflected his age.

Pretty in pink, Erin Stolgitis handles Beaver Meadow Benjamin in the Gun Dog stake.

Erin, dressed in a pink shirt, pink boots and with pink dyed hair, and Benny sporting a fluorescent pink collar, proved quite the pair but even Erin’s expert handling couldn’t contain Benny this day as the dog ran to the extreme extremes of the course. When Erin finally corralled him at the end of his 30 minutes, she was a bit hoarse, but Benny looked like he had another hour in him.

Claudia McNamee

Another standout moment was the awarding of first place in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake to Richfield Finnegan, owned and handled by Claudia McNamee. The was the first blue ribbon in a shooting dog stake for Claudia with Finn and her eyes-wide-open “I-can’t-believe-it” reaction when chairman Richard Giuliano made the announcement was priceless.

Ten puppies were entered in the Open Puppy stake and these young animals hit the ground running. First place in the Open Puppy went to Tea, a pointer female handled by John Stolgitis. Second went to Tank, a setter male owned and handled by Phil Clarke, and third to Rina, a setter female handled by John Stolgitis. A field to 10 puppies competed. Judges were Claudia and Bill McNamee.

In the Open Derby stake, with a small entry of three, first place went to Jessie, a pointer female handled by John Stolgitis. Three dogs were entered in the stake.

George Doyle and Jay Shippole get ready for the next brace.

In the hotly contested Open Shooting Dog stake, the blue ribbon went to Iron Lady, a setter male handled by John Stolgitis. Lady had four finds and a quick, snappy race where she both ate up her edges, yet hunted the woods where necessary. Second place went to Chasehill Little Bud, also handled by Stolgitis. Bud had three finds and a hard-hitting race. Third place winner was Karen Unsworth’s Misty Meadow Rosebud, a pointer female. This pretty pointer had four finds and a race that was only slightly shorter than the top two dogs. Sixteen dogs were entered in the stake. Judges were Jim Curtin and Janice Gregory.

Stacey Goodie and Eliza getting ready to ride.

On Sunday, in very sunny and warm conditions, the Amateur Derby stake kicked off the day’s competition. First place went to Yank’s Bucky Boy, a setter male owned and handled by Frank Skut. Second went to Boss, a pointer male owned and handled by Dave Calcagni.

In the Gun Dog stake, which drew eight competitors, first went to Stokely’s Yankee Boy, a setter male owned and handled by Frank Skut. Second went to Luc, a Brittany male handled by Claudia McNamee, and third went to Sammy, a Brittany male handled by Goodall. Judges were Jeff Smith and George Doyle.

Dave Marshall and Sarah Conyngham plot their strategy in the Open Shooting Dog stake.

In the Amateur Shooting Dog stake, first place went to Richfield Finnegan, a pointer male owned and handled by Claudia McNamee; second, Yankie’s Ginnie Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank Skut, and third, Misty Meadow Rosebud, a pointer female owned and handled by Karen Unsworth. Judges were Jeff Smith and John Stolgitis.

Jay Shippole with Pretty Boy.

Many thanks go to the judges for their assistance, to John Stolgitis for his all-around help, to all the participants who not only come to run dogs but pitch in to help wherever they can, and especially to chairman Richard Giuliano for again hosting this trial, this time solo as his wife, Monique, who wasn’t feeling up to snuff, was unable to attend. To her we send our love and wish her a very speedy recovery.

2011-04-18T11:38:00.000-04:00

DRAWING WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 20, FOR REGION 1

AMATEUR HORSEBACK

SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

Drawing for order of running for the 2011 Region 1 Amateur Horseback Shooting Dog Championship will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at the home of the chairman, Jeff Smith, of Loudon, N.H.

The championship will be held April 22-24, 2011, at Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor, CT. Start date will depend on the the number of entries.

The championship is sponsored by Associated Field Trial Clubs of Connecticut.

Stakes start daily at 8 a.m. with one-hour, single-course heats on liberated quail, native woodcock and pheasants.

Entry fee is $100.

Judges are Kellie Short of Buxton, ME, and Steve Merton of Manchester, CT.

Qualifications: AFTCA Win Certificate in a derby or shooting dog stake


2010 Region 1 AHSD Champion Great River Magnum with Brian Sanchez and Casey Foster.

Social: Saturday night cocktail hour hosted by Brian Sanchez, owner of 2010 Champion Great River Magnum

For information, or to enter, call Jeff Smith at (603) 783-4486.

Winners - Region 1 AWSD Championship

2011-04-10T14:03:00.001-04:00

TRUE PATRIOT NAMED CHAMPION, SUGAR KNOLL JACK IS RUNNER-UP

AT 2011 REGION 1 AFTCA

AMATEUR WALKING

SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion True Patriot

EXETER, RI - With one find and a stellar race, True Patriot, a tri-color setter male owned and handled by Kellie Short of Buxton, Maine, has been named Champion at the 2011 Region 1 AFTCA Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship.

Runner-up Champion Sugar Knoll Jack and John Fino

Runner-Up Champion, with seven finds and a more moderate race, was the bird-finding machine, Sugar Knoll Jack, a white and liver pointer male owned and handled by John Fino of Mendon, Mass. The event was held April 9, 2011, at Arcadia Management Area.


Champion handler Kellie Short and chairman Richard Giuliano

Runner-up handler John Fino, right, and chairman Richard Giuliano

It was a small but quality field as 16 of the top setters and pointers in New England were entered and 14 ran.

Judges Jim Curtin, left, and Richard Bembenek

Judges were Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass., and Jim Curtin of Bridgewater, Mass.

THE CHAMPION

Winning is nothing new to Kellie and Sammy. They've done quite a bit of it. What's different is the way they go about it.

Kellie Short flushing for True Patriot

The team of Kellie Short and True Patriot ("Sammy") is a model of efficiency. From the time the first whistle is blown, to the minute the judge calls time, there is no wasted effort. Handling is at a minimum.

Sammy, tremendous birddog that he is, doesn't need it. Kellie, who trained him, knows that. When Sammy points, Kellie doesn't hesitate to flush. If Sammy stops, there obviously is a bird.

When the bird is flushed, Kellie returns to Sammy, kneels, gives a him a big pat or a hug. Sammy expects that.

And then they go on.

Whether it's a 30-minute stake or a championship, one find or 10, there is no rush, no hurry, no drama, no yelling or screaming or hacking the dog around the course. They are a team, each knowing what the other is expected to do, working quietly and efficiently together. And that's how they consistently win.

From left, Kellie Short, Joe Harmon, Jay Shippole, George Doyle and Bill Bonnetti

Kellie is no stranger to this championship, having run in it many times in the past. This year, however, was different. She had a broken left arm suffered after falling out of a truck on an icy Maine road only two days before the trial. She was in tears as her dad, Bob Paucek, and partner, Joe Harmon, told her as she lay in her hospital bed coming of anesthesia after surgery, that competing in this championship, only two days away, was out of the question. Anyone who knows Kellie should know that a simple broken, torn-up arm was not going to stand in her way of running her dog. And it didn't.

Broken arm won't stop Kellie

Two days after surgery, with her lower left arm in a cast and supported by a splint and a navy blue sling, she even walked several braces before Sammy ran, and then singlehandedly ran her setter, getting him into the water barrels on her own, watering him, flushing, everything that, when is done with two hands, is taken for granted. At the end of the hour, after one find and an enormous race by Sammy, Kellie may have been a little sore, but she looked pleased and as relaxed as when she had begun.

True Patriot was paired with another of John Fino's dogs, a white and black pointer male, Southbound Strech in the fifth brace. True Patriot's original bracemate, Suze, a setter female, owned and handled by Dennis Vescuso, had been scratched from running after suffering a run-in with a coyote at home. Strech had been pulled up from the seventh brace after his original bracemate, Yank's Ginnie Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank Skut, had been scratched because of a leg injury.

The fifth brace was the first after lunch and the noon sun was beating down. Bird that had been plentiful for the first few braces were now scarce.

Sammy ran the limits of the course, steadily and always to the front, checking all the birdy spots, running a race that was pleasant just to watch. He was unable to turn up a bird until the halfway mark when he finally pulled to a stop. Strech, who was working just a little slowly this day with somewhat of a random pattern probably due to the heat, rolled in for a back.

All morning, a hawk had been circling overhead, and directly in front of True Patriot, was a fresh pile of quail feather. No harm done. Both dogs were sent on their way. With 20 minutes left, Patriot swung onto a point, again with a pretty back for Strech, the dog standing with head and tail high. This find resulted in an extended search by Kellie and a relocation for Sammy, who, when he styled up again, had the birds at a much closer range. They were flushed, a shot was fired, and the dogs hunted their way to the end of their hour.

THE RUNNER-UP

John Fino

John Fino is the friend everyone wishes they had. He goes out of his way to help at every trial he attends, he travels easily between the horseback and walking circuits, he's known far and wide for his kindness and generosity, but more than anything, he loves his dogs and he loves to hunt.

And John hunts the hair off his dogs, taking them to Maine in search of grouse; in years past, traveling South to work on quail during the winter. The dogs love it. John loves it. And it shows. As soon as the whistle blows at the breakaway, his dogs are off like rockets, looking for birds. And they're not just looking, they're scouring the countryside.

Sugar Knoll Jack has been a big winner for John. This pointer can find birds in places no other dog would even think to look. In this particular trial, he had seven finds. Sound like a lot? Well, that's about average for Jack, because if they're out there, he's going to find them. If things go quiet, John knows it's time to go looking because more than likely Jack's standing there saying, "Hey, got another one for you." They, too, are quite the team.

Sugar Knoll Jack was paired in the second brace early in the morning with Cover Charge, a pointer male handled by George Crumlich. Cover Charge had a very nice start. He ran straight off the breakaway and was handling nicely. On his first find eight minutes out, he was beautiful, tail poker straight, with a single bird being produced. At 18, Cover Charge was found backing Sugar Knoll Jack, and at 26 Cover Charge and Jack were each found pointing on separate birds way out on a limb. All was in order. Then Cover Charge began to lose focus, and six minutes later he would be picked up for chasing a bird.

As for Jack, he took a hard right off the breakaway, searching out all those off-course birdy spots. After checking those out, he rejoined the field trial party several minutes later and really went to work having a total of seven well-spaced finds, one which required a relocation which he easily handled.

Because he finds so many birds, Jack's race tends to suffer a bit. He never really gets to make those big swings judges are looking for because the scent of a bird always pulls him to a stop. And this was what separated him and the champion this day.

THE RUNNING

Region 1 AWSD Championship chairman Richard Giuliano welcomes everyone before the first brace breaks away


Karen Unsworth, Tim Kisieleski

In the first brace of the day were Misty Meadow Rosebud (Unsworth) and Bog Brook Rigby (Kisieleski). Both dogs took off like shots when the whistles blew. Rosie hit the woods and in the next hour would be seen four times, only when she was on point. Not much was seen of her race, but she was stylish on her birds. Rigby, a snappy white and black setter, had a good shooting dog race. She had a nice style running and stood with head and tail high on her birds. Rigby ended her hour with five finds and one unproductive.

Sugar Knoll Jack (Fino) and Cover Charge (Crumlich). Previously described.

Jim Bush walks in to flush for Porter Meadow Elroy

Judge Richard Bembenek watches as handler Mike Flewelling flushes for Chasehill Benjamin Franklin

Chasehill Benjamin Franklin (Flewelling) and Porter Meadow Elroy (Bush). Neither dog would finish their hour as Elroy chased a bird, and Franklin suffered two unproductives.

Handler Karen Unsworth flushes for Chasehill June

Chasehill June (Unsworth) and Iron Lady (Bonnetti). June's owner, John Stolgitis Sr., was riding in the gallery wagon to see his dog. Lady had had two nice finds but was starting to unravel and came totally undone at 34 when she could be seen creeping on her birds, then gave chase. With approximately 5 minutes left in her hour, June stopped to point a bird. When the quail was flushed, she went with it and her hour was officially over.

Southbound Strech (Fino) and True Patriot (Short). Previously described.

Kellie Short, left, flushes for True Patriot while John Fino stands with Southbound Strech as he backs

Chasehill Molly (Flewelling) and Richfield Charlie (Giuliano). Molly had a very strong race with two finds. On one of those finds, Charlie ran through and neglected to back. He was picked up. Molly would be picked up later for chasing birds.

Fox Cobble Jack (Whigham) and Currahee (Flewelling). Jim Kilrain was riding on the gallery wagon to watch his pointer, Currahee. Both dogs were found standing several minutes after the breakaway - Currahee pointing, Jack backing what turned out to be a woodcock. Point was called again for Currahee, and he was sent to relocate. After no bird could be produced, he was sent on. Jack stopped again at 20 but quickly went with the birds. Currahee wasn't pleasing his handler this day and was picked up with time still on the clock.

SIDELIGHTS

* Thanks go to Purina for their continued support of this championship and all the Region 1 championships. Champions and runner-up champion were given bags of Purina Pro Plan and red Purina baseball caps.

* A cocktail party was held by John Stolgitis, left, the owner of last year's champion, Chasehill Little Bud. Clams freshly shucked by John and his dad, John Sr., below, were plentiful. John brought his spicy, homemade sopressata, and there was an array of cheese, crackers, sausage and dip for the always-hungry participants.

Judge Richard Bembenek, left, and chairman Richard Giuliano

* A big thank you goes out to Richard Giuliano for putting this championship together almost singlehandedly. A veteran of hundreds of field trials - either as a participant or a judge or as a chairman - putting on a top-notch event is second-nature to him. Still, it was a tremendous undertaking and his efforts were appreciated by all. His wife, Monique, was missed by everyone and many good thoughts and wishes are being sent her way.


From left, Joe Harmon, George Doyle, Jim Bush and Dave Marshall


Jim Bush, left, and Tad Dorry discuss the merits of the Navy vs. the Coast Guard

From left, Jim Kilrain, chairman Richard Giuliano, and John Stolgitis get ready to wrap up the day

Drawing Tuesday, April 5, for Region 1 Walking Championship

2011-04-02T10:53:00.000-04:00

DRAWING
TUESDAY, APRIL 5,
FOR REGION 1 (AFTCA)

AMATEUR WALKING

SHOOTING DOG

CHAMPIONSHIP

Richard Giuliano, chairman

EXETER, RI - Drawing for the Region 1 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship, hosted by Arcadia Field Trial Club, will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 8 p.m. at the home of chairman Richard Giuliano.

The event will be held April 8-10, 2011, (depending on the number of entries) at Arcadia Management Area, Exeter, RI. (For directions to grounds, click on red tab above.)

Entry fee is $100, heats are one-hour, and running begins at 8 a.m. daily.

Richard Bembenek, judge

A single course with liberated quail will be used. Use of tracking collars is permitted.

To qualify, dogs must have an AFTCA Win Certificate in a derby or shooting dog stake.

Judges are Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass., and Jim Curtin of Bridgewater, Mass.

Reporter is Janice Gregory of Chepachet, RI.

Jim Curtin, judge

Chairman Richard Giuliano can be reached at (401) 647-3429.

Dinner and refreshments will be available on the grounds Friday and Saturday after running.

Accomodations are available at the Super 8 (401) 397-3381, and Best Western (401) 397-5494, located at the junction of Route 95 and Route 3, Exit 6, East Greenwich.

Complete Results, Pictures - Setter Club of New England

2011-03-26T23:59:00.125-04:00

Winners in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake were Kellie Short's True Patriot, first, with Joe Harmon; Misty Meadow Rosebud, second, with Karen Unsworth, and Paucek's Tomahawk, third, with Kellie Short. From left, George Doyle, John Margotta, Jeff Smith, Bill Whigham and Jim Hathaway.

COMPLETE RESULTS
ANNOUNCED

FOR SETTER CLUB
OF NEW ENGLAND'S

SPRING FIELD TRIAL

FALMOUTH, Mass. - Peace Dale Duke, a setter male owned and handled by Richie Frisella, was given the blue ribbon in the Phil Fogg Classic, the 45-minute feature stake at the Setter Club of New England's spring trial which began Saturday, March 26, and concluded Sunday, March 27.

Second place went to True Patriot, a setter male owned and handled by Kellie Short. Third place went to Elhew Alexandria, a pointer female handled by Brian Breveleri and owned by Brian Hayes.

Nine dogs were entered in the stake. Judges were George Doyle and Jeff Smith. Temperatures at the start of the trial were in the high 20s, leveling out in the mid-30s with wind making for a brisk day of field trialing.

In the Florence Harwarth Open Derby, one placement was awarded and that was to Top Gun's Katy Lied, owned and handled by Bob Hopkins.

Kellie Short won first and third placements with her setters in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake on Sunday. First went to True Patriot, third to Paucek's Tomahawk, and second place was won by Karen Unsworth's pointer female, Misty Meadow Rosebud.

In the Amateur Derby, first place went to Grouse Ridge Remi, a setter male owned and handled by Tony Fragomeni; second, Finn MacCuhal, owned by Bill Gorman.

Amateur Puppy winner was Tank McNamara, owned by Phil Clark and handled by Carl Lufkin.

Handler Bill Bonnetti goes in to flush, above and below, for Iron Lady while judge George Doyle watches.

Fox Cobble Jack, owned and handled by Bill Whigham.

Kellie Short's setter, Paucek's Tomahawk, left, and Fran Gorman's Brittany, Kid, right.

A sign explaining the history of the grounds.

Kellie Short goes in to flush for True Patriot.

Bill Bonnetti returns to his setter, Iron Lady.

Kellie Short's setter, True Patriot, on point.

George's Doyle's pointer, Jessie, and Tony Fragomeni's setter, Grouse Ridge Remi, with a divided find.

Paucek's Tomahawk waits for handler Kellie Short.

Victor Forsyth with his setter, Jake.

Setter Club of New England

2011-03-21T11:56:00.006-04:00

REMINDER

SETTER CLUB
OF NEW ENGLAND

DRAWING SET
FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT

FALMOUTH, Mass. - Drawing for order of running for the Setter Club of New England's spring walking field trial is Wednesday, March 23, at 8 p.m., at the home of the chairman, Jim Curtin, (home) (508) 279-1182, (cell) (508) 245-2867.

The trial, begins Saturday, March 26, at 7 a.m., at the F.A. Crane Wildlife Management Area, Falmouth, Mass.

SATURDAY STAKES

7 a.m. Phil Fogg Classic (45 minutes) ..... $70
(*Classic may start on Friday, March 25, depending on number of entries)
7 a.m. (Separate course) Open Puppy (20 minutes) ... $25
Florence Harwarth Open Derby (30 minutes) ..... $45

All Open stakes: 40%, 50-30-20 less $7 per dog

SUNDAY STAKES
Amateur Shooting Dog (30 minutes) ... $45
(Starts at completion of Classic, but not before Sunday at 7 a.m.)
7 a.m. (Separate course) Amateur Puppy (20 minutes) ... $20
Amateur Derby (30 minutes) ... $40

JUDGES:

CLASSIC - John Margotta, Hingham, MA, and Jeff Smith, Loudon, NH.
OWD & OWP - Dave Carter, Woonsocket, RI, and Bob Leach, Marlborough, CT

AWSD Judge George Doyle

AWP & AWD - Bill Bonnetti, Plymouth, MA, and Victor Forsyth, Niantic, CT
AWSD - George Doyle, Plympton, MA, and Bill Wigham, Hadley, MA

AWSD Judge Bill Whigham

Dogs will be run on liberated quail and native woodcock.

DIRECTIONS: From Bourne Bridge, take Route 28 South to Route 151 East, and follow signs.

Classic Judge Jeff Smith

Lunch will be served daily.

Use of tracking collars and scouting from horseback is permitted, however, handler must provide collar and make own scouting arrangements. Please have essential data form information available.

ACCOMODATIONS: Falmouth Inn (508)540-2500. Ask for field trial rates.

Championship/Derby winners - Southern New England Woodcock Championship

2011-03-20T22:06:00.009-04:00

ROBERT ECKER'S

GROUSEWOODS REESE

WINS SOUTHERN

NEW ENGLAND

WOODCOCK

CHAMPIONSHIP

ROBERT ECKER

EXETER, RI - Professional handler Robert Ecker of Pennsylvania pulled a hat-trick out of his pocket this past weekend by winning not only the Southern New England Woodcock Championship, but by also taking both placements in the Joel Collier Derby Classic.

Grousewoods Reese, owned by Jack Brobst, won the championship, no runnerup was named; Derby Classic winners were Holdem Molly, owned by Larry Craig, and XYZ, owned by Toby Tobiassen. Eight dogs were entered in the derby.

Reese, running in the second brace with Why Not Dallas (Robbins/Stolgitis), beat a field of 20 dogs to win the championship.

The event started Friday, March 18, with the Derby Classic, followed by the Championship on Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20. Judges for the Derby were Dave Marshall and Elias Richardson. Championship judges were Roger McPherson and Mike Groy.

Birds were moved on every course, with the total number of birds not yet calculated.

2011-02-27T11:58:00.035-05:00

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
WOODCOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by South County Field Trial Club
and co-hosted by Rhode Island Grouse Dog Club

March 17, 2011 to conclusion

That's right, folks. Spring may actually be right around the corner as New England opens its field trial season in just a few weeks in Rhode Island with the annual Southern New England Woodcock Championship.

Hopefully, the snow will be well on its way to being melted and dogs will be in shape to run.

The Joel Collier (at right) Derby Classic kicks off the four-day championship weekend on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 8 a.m., with half-hour stakes.

The Woodcock Championship follows on Friday, March 18, 2011, at 7 a.m., with one-hour stakes.

All stakes are walking. And both will be held at Arcadia Management Area, Route 165, Exeter, RI.

Entry fee for the Woodcock Championship is $125. It is a Grand National Invitational and Purina Award Points Trial. Guaranteed purse is $1,000 (if 40 or more entries); $1,500 split 70-30 if runnerup is named.

Judges are Roger McPherson of Shippenville, PA, and Mike Groy of Pennsylvania.

Note: No entered dogs or handlers are allowed to run on Championship courses after March 1. A social event will be held on Saturday night, March 19, sponsored by last year's winner, Ch. Chasehill Molly.

JOEL COLLIER DERBY CLASSIC
Entry fee for the Derby Classic is $50.

Judges are Dave Marshall, right, of Hope Valley, RI, and Elias Richardson, left, of Uxbridge, MA

To enter, or for information, call Jill Stolgitis, secretary, (401) 377-1005, or Ed McGovern, stake manager, (401) 539-3178

Drawing: Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. at Newberry Lane, Hope Valley, RI. Call secretary for details.

The Setter Club of New England will hold its annual spring trial starting March 25 at Crane Wildlife Management Area, Falmouth, MA. Drawing for that event is Wednesday, March 23.

For more information, see Upcoming Field Trials below.

Grouse hunting in Maine - Fall 2010

2011-01-20T18:19:00.002-05:00

NO BIRDS ARE SAFE from detection when John Fino's pointer, Sugar Knoll Jack, hits the ground. Here, Jack has a find on a grouse during a hunting trip in Maine last fall.

Results - 2010 U.S. Complete Championship

2010-11-28T15:54:00.021-05:00

Runnerup Champion Marsal's Wild Apache with Stacey Goodie and Champion Merritt's Zachary with Garry Malzone.

MERRITT'S ZACHARY

NAMED CHAMPION

AT U.S. COMPLETE

NORTHEAST REGIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP

RUNNERUP IS MARSAL'S WILD APACHE

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Merritt's Zachary, a setter male handled by Garry Malzone, beat a field to 33 pointers and setters to be named champion at the U.S. Complete Shooting Dog Association's Northeast Regional Championship.

Runnerup was Marsal's Wild Apache, a pointer male, handled by Robert Ecker.

The event was held on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-28, 2010, at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Ch. Merritt's Zachary with Garry Malzone, left; and R-U Ch. Marsal's Wild Apache with Robert Ecker.

Zachary, who ran in the seventh brace, was credited with four finds and with what one judge called an "unbelievable'' ground race. Apache had five finds, three backs and ran a solid race.

Honorable mention went to three dogs - last year's champion, True Patriot, a setter owned and handled by Kellie Short; and Robert Ecker's pointer, Porter Meadow Elroy, owned by Jim Bush; and setter, Grousewoods Reese.

Judges for the event were Jeff Smith of Loudon, N.H., and Dave O'Brien of Marlborough, Conn. Chairman was Bill Bonnetti of Plymouth, Mass.

Judges Dave O'Brien, left, and Jeff Smith.

A cocktail party was hosted Friday night by last year's winner, Kellie Short.

The championship was sponsored by Northeast USCSDA and Southern New England Field Trial Club.

2010 New England Open Championship

2010-10-28T09:42:00.054-04:00

Front from left, Ch. Caladen's Sawmill Struttin' with scout Bill Kerr, and RU Ch. Great River Ice with handler Mike Tracy. Rear from left, Richard Bembenek, Ed Marin, Janice Gregory, judge Pat Casey, Rich Anselmo, judge Vicente Ballester, John and Erin Stolgitis, John Fino and Jeff Smith.

CALADEN'S SAWMILL STRUTTIN'
WINS 82nd NEW ENGLAND OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP;
RUNNERUP IS GREAT RIVER ICE

POMFRET, Conn. - With seven staunch finds, and a consistent hour on the ground where he showed off his strength and hunting skills, Caladen's Sawmill Struttin', a pointer male
handled by Mike Tracy and owned by Ross Callaway and Echo Plantation of Chester, S.C., earned
the title of champion at the 82nd New England Open Shooting Dog Championship. The event was
held Oct. 18-20, 2010, at Harry and Deb Townshend's venerable Ragged Hill Farm.

Runnerup honors went to Great River Ice, a pointer male also handled by Mike Tracy, and owned by Great River Kennels of Long Island, N.Y. Ice had five strong finds and pointed his birds from impressive distances.

Caladen's Sawmill Struttin'

Great River Ice

The difference between the first- and second-place dogs, according to judges, was their power on the ground. Struttin' had by far the strongest race and no other dog would prove to be a threat.

JUDGES

Judges for the event were Pat Casey of South Hill, Va., and Vicente Ballester of Simpsonville, S.C. They made clear at the beginning of the championship that they weren't looking for the fastest race or the most finds, but for a dog that could hunt because that's what the grounds called for.

Judges Pat Casey, left, and Vicente Ballester

THE WINNERS

The champion came from the second brace on the first day, setting the bar high for the rest of the competition.

Struttin' was braced with Mt. View Decision Maker (J. Tracy), who would turn out to be a fine dog in her own right.

The two pointers dashed from the breakaway. Point was called fairly quickly by both handlers and the dogs were found to be standing for different birds several yards away from each other. While the dogs stood rock solid, quail were flushed and shots fired. Both pointers were taken on.

They cruised over the dam and up the hill to the big open field. Decision Maker continued through without making bird contact, but Struttin' scented something interesting and came to a stop under a pine tree where his handler rousted a single quail.

At 21, Decision Maker had a dug-up nice limb find where she was discovered by scout Shannon Davis. After considerable flushing, a bird was produced. Another divided find was logged at the halfway mark along a stone wall. Shots were fired and all was well.

Judge Vicente Ballester keeps an eye out for the bird while Jeanette Tracy flushes for Mt. View Decision Maker.

Decision Maker stopped again four minutes later. Handler said the birds had left and the dog was taken on.

Struttin' went on to have three more well-spaced finds in his hour. This pointer was consistent, always tight on his game when he pointed and hunted the woods hard, checking out the logical birdy areas. He had the strongest first and second halves of any hour, and would run the strongest race of any dog in the championship.

With good birdwork and a strong finish, Decision Maker was placed in the runnerup position, and at the end of the first day, it was Caladen's Sawmill Struttin in first, and Mt. View Decision Maker in second.

No other dog would pose a problem for Struttin', and it would be the 11th brace before Decision Maker was pushed out of contention by Great River Ice.

In the fourth brace on the second day of the championship, Ice was braced with Triple Nickle Nick (Basilone). Owner Brian Sanchez was on hand to watch his dog run.

Ice had a find almost immediately off the breakaway in a strip dividing two fields where no other dog had previously pointed. In what must have seemed to his handler as an "uh oh'' moment, there was indeed a quail hidden in the heavy grass and it was flushed. A nice start for Ice.

Nick had a find at the first feeder, pointing his birds from a good distance away. He had his running shoes on this day, though, and would not be seen again.

Ice stopped again 10 minutes later under heavy mountain laurel. This solid white pointer marked each find standing with his head and tail high. There was no question that a bird would be found.

Ice had another impressive find at about the halfway mark when he stopped on point in the middle of a field. He had these birds pinned from a good distance away. He was relocated and the quail was spotted perched on a nearby stone wall.

Great River Ice stops on point in a field, above.
Knowing he could have his birds from a good distance away, handler Mike Tracy relocates the pointer, below, who pins his quail on an old stone wall yards to his right.

After the 30-minute mark, the woods break out into an emerald green field which leads to the second half of the figure-eight shape of the course. Ice grabbed the left edge of the field and rimmed it. At the end of the field, he was again found on point. Ice was loosed and after a slight leave of absence, he returned from the front - a good place to come from as judges were adding demerits to any dog who showed up from the rear.

Ice logged his final find with 4 minutes left on the clock on another single quail.

Ice had five nice finds in total, and ran a very good first half. His second half was commendable, but his brief disappearance, even though he showed up to the front, hurt him slightly.

He always pointed his birds stylishly and from far away, and made nice casts after which he was found standing, but judges felt he just didn't have the power of the first place dog.

Judges complemented the handlers who had to get their dogs to work in the heavy cover of Ragged Hill Farm. Said Pat Casey: "The handlers all tried to put their dogs off the path and they did a great job of handling their dogs. Every year you come here, they have eight or nine finds but you don't see the dogs. We didn't have that (this year). We wanted to see a dog between finds. We wanted to see them running the country. And it's hard (in this thick cover) because most of these dogs want to grab (an edge).''

John Stolgitis gets ready to run another errand.

HONORABLE MENTION

Honorable mention was given to Mt. View Decision Maker; Chasehill Molly, owned and handled by John Stolgitis; and Ragged Hill Danny, owned by Harry Townshend and handled by Bruce Jacobs.

An always-smiling Becky Johnson.

THE RUNNING

The first brace on a chilly Monday morning paired Fazan's Delite (Basilone) and Gamestopper (M. Tracy). Gamestopper logged his first find early on. Delite stopped at 18 with Gamestopper backing. Delite was sent on to relocate twice but couldn't produce a bird. Gamestopper had another find at 43. At 52, the dogs had a divided find, and at 59, Delite stopped for her final bird. These dogs finished their hour strong.

Mt. View Decision Maker (J. Tracy) and Caladen's Sawmill Struttin' (M. Tracy). Previously described.

Waybetter Rex (Bishop) and Stone Tavern Matrix (M. Tracy). Although Matrix had a find early off the breakaway, both dogs in this brace eventually were lost.

From left, Carl Bishop, Tom Gates and Dick Bembenek.

Fazan's Stress Free (Basilone) and Nottingham's Classy Chance (M.Tracy). Dogs shared a divided find at the first feeder. Stress Free went on to point a bird at 14 under heavy mountain laurel and followed this up with another find at 22. Chance stopped at the halfway mark but no bird could be produced. At 35, Stress Free was found standing with Chance backing. All looked good when the bird was flushed. The dogs had another divided find at 41 under some brushy pines with another single quail being rousted. Chance pointed his final bird with eight minutes left, and both dogs finished the hour going away.

Harbor City Cash (Basilone) and Caladen's Railway Max (M. Tracy). These pointers had a divided find at the first feeder, and Cash followed that up with a find at 16 under the mountain laurel. He stood tall and turned his head ever so slightly to mark the flight of the bird. Cash was found standing four minutes later and when his handler went in to flush, he found the other dog standing there also. (To say some the mountain laurel is thick at Ragged Hill Farm is an understatement.) When the birds were flushed, Max took a jump and was picked up. Cash got lost after this and his handler called for the tracker.

Tad Dorry gets ready to release Sugar Knoll Jack at the breakaway for John Fino.

Sugar Knoll Jack (Fino) and Serious Threat (M. Tracy). Sugarknoll Jack was his usual bird-hunting-machine self this day as he logged eight finds and one unproductive for his handler. No bird is safe from discovery when Jack hits the ground. A very workmanlike dog, he'll find them all and stand patiently with head and tail high until he's found by his handler and the birds are flushed. On his last find, however, he was sent on to relocate, and when he winded the birds, he went with them and was picked up. Threat had one find but was picked up at the half-hour mark for not pleasing his handler.

John Fino flushing for Sugar Knoll Jack.

Grousewood Skeeter (Basilone) and Our Big Bully (M. Tracy). Bully had a pretty find at the first feeder. Point was called for Skeeter at 20, but when the gallery approached he released himself to hunt some more. He was picked up. Bully had two more finds, both times with good manners, and he finished strong when time was called.

Chasehill Molly (Stolgitis) and Caladen's Rail Hawk (M. Tracy). For the first brace of the second day, the weather was overcast and damp. Both dogs were loosed and Molly was found on point at the first feeder. A good sized covey was flown for the intense pointer. The dogs shared a divided find at 15 under the mountain laurel. And at 19, Hawk was found pointing with Molly backing. A pretty picture. Birds were flown and all was in order. Hawk was picked at the halfway mark. Molly went on to have two more stylish finds in her second half hour but shortened up considerably, according to judges.

Elhew Dancing Fire (Jacobs) and Talisman (M. Tracy). Talisman scored a find at the first feeder, where after a relocation he pinned his birds. Fire, a young pointer who’s very light on her feet, stopped at the second feeder and the handler flushed a quail for her. All was in order. Talisman scored again at 15 on the corner under the mountain laurel, and Fire countered at 16 by stopping on the right side of path. Unfortunately, no bird could be produced and she took an unproductive. Five minutes later, both dogs stopped, and again, birds were produced. At the halfway mark, dogs shared a divided find. They were again were loosed and Fire stopped in a cut-through behind the main house, a likely place for a pheasant. However this day it resulted in an unproductive and this being her second one, Fire was lifted. Talisman scored one more find in his second half hour where he let down slightly but hunted the woods.

Klee's Gentle Ben (J. Tracy) and Klee's Shooting Star (M. Tracy). Star had a pretty find at the first feeder and again at the 15 minute mark. Ben stopped at 18 where his handler flew a bird for him. Both were found pointing at 21, and Ben was found standing again at the halfway mark. Both dogs were running strongly when their time was called.

Triple Nickle Nick (Basilone) and Great River Ice (M. Tracy). Previously described.

Sukara's Come Home Jessie (J. Tracy) and Buffalo Bull (M. Tracy). Owners Ted and Jane Foust were riding to see their setter, Jessie. Bull was up early after a bird infraction. Jessie had three finds but her race today wasn't quite up to snuff.

Bay Country Hope (J. Tracy) and Caladen's Elhew Sarah (M. Tracy). Sarah was up early after a mishap with a quail. Hope pointed at 15, but was lost before the halfway mark.

Great River Dominator (J. Tracy) and Klee's Handsome Hank (M. Tracy). Jeanette called for the tracker at 42 for her missing dog. Hank had three finds and was going away when his time was up.

White Spider (J. Tracy) and M's Kid Rock (M. Tracy). White Spider had three nice finds for herself, and M's Kid Rock had one. Both dogs hit the woods hard and hunted and stood their birds nicely.

Wednesday morning started with I Wanna Be A Cowgirl (Basilone) and Buffalo Creek (M. Tracy). Matt called for the tracker at about 20 after Cowgirl disappeared, and at the 30 minute mark, Mike did the same for a missing Buffalo Creek.

Handler Bruce Jacobs flushes for Harry Townshend's setter Ragged Hill Danny, while Caladen's White Hawk takes the back with Mike Tracy. Judge Pat Casey looks on.

Ragged Hill Danny (Jacobs) and Caladen's White Hawk (M. Tracy). In his first half hour, Danny had three well-spaced, well-executed finds followed by an unproductive at 30. Hawk had one find and was backing Danny when handler picked him up. Danny went on to hunt the whole right side of the green field at the beginning of the second half of the course and added two more nice finds before he finished his hour.

Southbound Strech (Stolgitis) and Coosawhatchie Chief (M. Tracy). Strech's owner, John Fino, was scouting for his dog. Both dogs had a divided find at the first feeder. Strech took a hiatus after that, after apparently jumping a deer. Chief went on to have five more well-executed finds, and was running well to the front when time was called.

Richfield Silver Lining (M. Basilone) and Avalon Creek (M. Tracy). Silver Lining started out with one unproductive then followed that up with one nice find. Avalon Creek suffered two unproductives early on and got the hook.

Erin's Boxcar Willie (M. Tracy) and Chasehill Little Bud (Stolgitis). In a competitive brace, Willie scored four finds with Bud (last year's champion) taking five and a back, yet here as in some other braces, judges would have like to have seen more hunting through the woods by each dog.

Green Mountain Keeper (M. Tracy). Keeper, running as a bye, wasn't pleasing his handler this day and was picked up early.

Handler Mike Tracy, left, and judge Pat Casey during a lunchbreak.

SIDELIGHTS

*Field trial chairman Elias Richardson found himself under the weather for the better part of the period leading up to and during the championship. Richard Bembenek was pressed into service as co-chairman and many thanks go to him for all his help. Eli was missed though, especially during the cocktail party when the shrimp was served. We hope his recovery continues to be successful and uneventful.

The barn at Ragged Hill Farm, above, and the front of the main house that sits across the street.

*Harry Townshend, also recently released from the hospital after suffering from a bout of bronchitis, visited the championship with his wife, Deb, on Monday. He followed the braces along in a mule (the four-wheel kind) chauffered by Dick Bembenek, and attended the cocktail party and lobster dinner with Deb, his son Tim and daughter-in-law Sue.

Each year the Townshends open Ragged Hill Farm to host the New England Open. It's always fun to visit with them and relive past championships. Their kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

From left, Bruce Jacobs, Harry Townshend and Dick Bembenek.

*Tom Gates made his annual trek down from the hinterlands of way-upper New York State to assist with the running again this year. Tom travels from New York periodically throughout the year to assist at Ragged Hill Farm with Tim Townshend and Dick Bembenek and caretakers Adam and Keri Scheuritzel and help keep the courses open for the championship.

*The Scheuritzels’ son, James, took time off from his busy school schedule to help plant birds. Also helping were John Fino, John Stolgitis, Tad Dorry and Ed Marin.

*Judges' gifts included copies of the lovely coffee-table book, "In The Field - A Photographer's Journey With Sporting Dogs.'' The books, written and photographed by Nancy Whitehead, were donated by Joan LaBree.

*Dinner was cooked nightly by Dick Bembenek and members of the Thompson Rod & Gun Club. Karen Fino and Pat Richardson provided their always amazing blueberry and apple pies.

There's always time to chill and eat and chat at the New England Open. Judge Pat Casey, left, takes a break with John Stolgitis, center, and Jeff Smith. Pam Townshend is at right.

*A cocktail party - which wound up spanning two nights - was hosted by John Stolgitis, owner and handler of last year’s champion, Chasehill Little Bud. When it comes to seafood, John, who can count being a chef as one of his many talents, gets only the best and knows how to prepare it.

Lobster, shrimp, littlenecks, steamers, all seemingly by the bushel, made the picnic tables under the pavilion in the backyard groan. This along with his homemade sopressata, stuffed peppers, and cheese and crackers provided for a gastronomic delight.

On Tuesday morning, after Monday night’s lobster dinner, John was busy shucking all the remaining lobsters to make dozens of lobster salad sandwiches for lunch. No one can say they’ve ever left the New England Open hungry.

Sitting above the fireplace at Ragged Hill Farm, under one of Harry Townshend's many setter paintings, this one of Ragged Hill Nip and Ragged Hill Tuck, is the historic sterling silver tray that lists the winners for the first 68 years of the New England Open Championship. Below, on the desk against the wall, under Harry's Field Trial Hall of Fame scroll, are wooden trophies hand-carved by Harry and presented in 1996 to provide ongoing recognition to winners of the New England Open. The winner's trophy is a hunter with his dog, while the runnerup's is a carving of two dogs. As wrote Margaret Drew in a 2007 NEO report, "The detail and resemblance of Harry himself and his dogs is evident in the two trophies.''

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS

The Association of New England Field Trial Clubs welcomes comments on any of its procedures, or the running of any of its trials. We’re happy to hear from anyone who has something constructive to say about the way field trials are run in New England. We would love to hear suggestions. To keep this sport going, we need to work together to improve what we do. To leave a comment, email jang815@gmail.com

Results - 2010 New England Futurity

2010-10-17T16:54:00.008-04:00

RESULTS ANNOUNCED

FOR 75th NEW ENGLAND

FUTURITY

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - The top four dogs at the 75th New England Futurity were named yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010) by judges Mike Husenits of West Lebanon , Pa., and Don Gustafson of Goshen, Conn. The event was held Oct. 16-17 at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Futurity judge Mike Husenits.

Winners are:

First place, The Lobbyist, a pointer male owned and bred by Harry Blaine and Bob Reed and handled by Jeanette Tracy.

Second place, Kraftsman's Black River, a pointer female bred by Sean Derrig, owned by Kevin Stuart and handled by Luke Eisenhart.

Third place, Bullerina, a pointer female bred by Roger Dvorak, owned by Ernie Saniga and handled by Mike Tracy.

Fourth place Southbound Sally, a pointer female bred, owned and handled by Pat Casey.

Thirty-six dogs were entered in the two-day event.

On Saturday night, a cocktail party was held by William and Daretta Bruchey, owners of 2009 Futurity winner, Erin's Dog Soldier.

Earl and Margaret Drew with Margaret's appreciation plaque

which will be hung in the Field Trial Hall of Fame.

A plaque, which will be hung in the Field Trial Hall of Fame, was presented to Futurity chairman Margaret Drew in appreciation of her many years of service to the Futurity. We couldn't run this trial without you, Margaret, and we're VERY glad you're staying on!

Results - 2010 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship

2010-10-14T16:45:00.015-04:00

Front from left, Tammy and Colton Eisenhart, Claudia McNamee (owner) and Luke Eisenhart (handler) with Ch. Richfield Silver Belle, and Matt Basilone with RU Ch. The Insider. Rear from left, Northeastern chairman Dave O'Brien, Bill Hyland, Gene Casale Jr., Tom Downs, judges Vicente Ballester and Richard Bembenek, Janice Gregory, Earl Drew, reporter Stacey Goodie, Tony Forte and Gene Casale Sr.

RICHFIELD SILVER BELLE

NAMED CHAMPION,

THE INSIDER

NAMED RUNNERUP

AT 2010 NORTHEASTERN

SHOOTING DOG

CHAMPIONSHIP

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Richfield Silver Belle, a pointer female owned by Claudia and Bill McNamee and handled by Luke Eisenhart, was named champion at the 2010 Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship held Oct. 11-14, 2010 at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Runnerup was The Insider, a setter male, owned by John Fort, and also handled by Eisenhart.

According to judges, very little separated the champion and runnerup. Silver Belle, who ran in the 23rd brace on Thursday morning, logged eight finds and had an "amazing'' race, said judge Vinnie Ballester. Her race was slightly quicker and she showed up in all the right spots. The Insider, who ran in the 19th brace on Wednesday afternoon, also logged eight finds, one being a divided find, and ran a strong race.

Judges were Vicente Ballester of Simpsonville, S.C., and Richard Bembenek of Webster, Mass.

Judges Vicente Ballester, above left, and Richard Bembenek.

Field trial chairman was Dave O'Brien of Marlborough, Conn.

Northeastern chairman Dave O'Brien making the announcments of champion and runnerup.

Next up is the 75th annual New England Futurity, chaired by Margaret Drew, which starts Saturday morning, Oct. 16, also at Flaherty then the New England Open Shooting Dog Championship at Ragged Hill Farm in Pomfret, Conn. Judges for the Futurity are Mike Husenits of West Lebanon, Pa., and Don Gustafson of Goshen, Conn. Judges for the New England Open are Pat Casey of South Hill, Va., and Vicente Ballester. Drawing for the New England Open will be held Sunday night, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. at Ragged Hill Farm.

Next up? The 75th New England Futurity, to be chaired by Margaret Drew, above left, seen chatting with Jennifer Braman.

A full writeup of the 2010 Northeastern Championship by Stacey Goodie will appear in The American Field.

The Thursday morning gallery at the Northeastern.

2010-10-06T12:52:00.016-04:00

75th NEW ENGLAND

SHOOTING DOG

FUTURITY

To start Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. -Thirty-six dogs have been drawn for the 75th running of the New England Shooting Dog Futurity. The event starts Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Judges are Mike Husenits of West Lebanon, PA, and Don Gustafson of Goshen, CT.

Chairman is Margaret Drew of Hoffman, NC.

Order of running follows:

dog breeder owner handler

1-1 Avatar Guada PM S Derrig Tom Brigman Luke Eisenhart
1-2 Porter Meadow Merlin SM M Hodges Hal Bush Pat Casey

2-1 The Lobbyist PM H Blaine/Bob Reed same Jeanette Tracy
2-2 Suzie Wong PF John Palladino Nick Tomarelli Spencer Ray

3-1 Sugarknoll Diva PF J LaBree Hernden/DeCollo Luke Eisenhart
3-2 JB’s Silverwings PM J Braman B/J Braman Norm Basilone

4-1 South Bound Brie PF P Casey same Pat Casey
4-2 Bullish Pride PF R Dvorak Steve Hower Mike Tracy

5-1 Klee’s Cold Hard Cash PM R Duerksen M Huggins Jeanette Tracy
5-2 Cassanova Cowboy PM D O’Brien Stacey Goodie Stacey Goodie

6-1 Erin’s Ghost Dancer PM S Derrig Bill Bruchey Luke Eisenhart
6-2 Waybetter Jane PF C Bishop same Pat Casey

7-1 Railway Danny PM R Callaway Gene Casale Gene Casale
7-2 Moon Dancer PF D O’Brien same Dave O’Brien

8-1 The Thrill Is Gone PF B Reed Harry Blaine Jeanette Tracy
8-2 Kraftsman’s Southern Lady PF K Stuart same Luke Eisenhart

9-1 Klee’s Buster PM R Duerksen Jim Heimdal Pat Casey
9-2 Dave Matthews PM Summerhill K Til Hankley Mike Tracy

10-1 She Got Game PF B Reed Becky Johnson Jeanette Tracy
10-2 Creek Haven Jack SM Spencer Ray Frank Aloia Spencer Ray

11-1 Caladen’s Rein Dancer PM R Callaway Ross Callaway Mike Tracy
11-2 Uncle Ben SM M Hodges Earl Drew Earl Drew

12-1 East Coast Jessie June PF D O’Brien John Malone Pat Casey
12-2 Chiseled In Stone PF J McHugh same Jeanette Tracy

13-1 Uplander’s Country Class PM Denny McClenden U Pennacchietti Spencer Ray
13-2 Rockabully PM Roger Dvorak Ernie Saniga Mike Tracy

14-1 Kraftsman’s Black River P F Sean Derrig K. Stuart Luke Eisenhart
14-2 Gale Windz PF Summerhill K Earl Drew Earl Drew

15-1 South Bound Sally PF P Casey same Pat Casey
15-2 Bullerina Roger Dvorak Ernie Saniga Mike Tracy

16-1 Etched in Stone PF J McHugh same Jeanette Tracy
16-2 Waybetter Rock PM Carl Bishop same Dick Bembenek

17-1 Creek Haven Simon Sez SM Spencer Ray Rino Grassa Spencer Ray
17-2 Triple Nickle Mike PM J Braman Robert Bergen Norm Basilone

18-1 Glastonbury Little Bud PM D O’Brien Bill Hyland Pat Casey
18-2 Sugarknoll Warpaint PM J LaBree Pete DeCollo Luke Eisenhart

Meals will be available on the grounds in the clubhouse.

On Saturday night, a cocktail party will be held by William and Daretta Bruchey, owners of last year’s winner, Erin’s Dog Soldier, handled by Luke Eisenhart. A free steak dinner will follow, prepared by Dick Bembenek and ANEFTC officers and friends. All handlers and owners are invited.

Support the New England Futurity by purchasing a 75th anniversary hat for $15. Sales will increase this year's purse and are available through Margaret and Earl Drew and Janice Gregory.

Results, pictures - Arcadia FTC Fall Trial

2010-09-20T10:11:00.020-04:00

ARCADIA FIELD TRIAL CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL
FALL FIELD TRIAL

ROBERT ECKER TAKES FIRST
IN OPEN SHOOTING DOG;

BILL WHIGHAM TAKES FIRST
IN AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG

Robert Ecker, left, accepts the blue ribbon from chairman Richard Giuliano for winning the Open Shooting Dog stake.

EXETER, R.I. — On this last weekend of the summer – and it was a beautiful one – Arcadia Field Trial Club welcomed a total entry of 66 dogs for its annual fall field trial on Sept. 18-19, 2010, at Arcadia Management Area.

Arcadia offers a variety of situations for dogs to run in. There are huge open fields where they can show their speed and ability to hang onto an edge. There’s low, thin, brushy areas where you can see easily see a dog working closely. Then there’s the heavy cover where they have to show their ability to hunt very closely. Islands of pine trees dot the landscape, along with clusters of Russian olive bushes, and low scrub oak. It has to be a versatile dog to handle these varied situations.

Getting ready to run.

On Saturday, the first day of the trial, the weather stayed cool and overcast. It was a pleasant day for walking and running dogs.

First place in the Open Shooting Dog, out of a stake of 24 dogs, went to the first dog in the first brace, Neel’s Oneeyed Jack, a setter male handled by Robert Ecker. Jack had four finds and a powerful, forward race.

Robert Ecker on the line with one of his 15 dogs. That's a lot of walking, Robert! :-)

Second went to Foxfire, a pointer female handled by Robert Ecker. Foxfire, out of the fourth brace, had two finds. Third went to Richfield Charlie, a pointer male owned and handled by Richard Giuliano. Charlie had two finds and a forward race and was the last dog in the last brace of Saturday’s stakes.

There were lots of clean dogs in this stake and they were separated only by race. The first place dog ran stronger, faster and with more animation.

Bill McNamee was ready to ride anywhere and everywhere to scout a dog for whoever needed.

Honorable mention to Richfield Silver Lining, a pointer male owned and handled by Claudia McNamee.

Claudia McNamee did her share of scouting when she wasn't running her own dogs. :-)

Open Shooting Dog judges were Dave O’Brien and Mitch Swierczynski.

John Capocci, left, and Richard Giuliano, along with judge Mitch Swierczynski, watch two dogs working in the Open Shooting Dog stake.

First place in the Open Derby was Blackhawk Headliner, a pointer female handled by Robert Ecker. The pointer had three finds and ran a strong, forward race. Second went to Rock, a pointer male handled by Richard Bembenek, and third went to Chance, a pointer male owned by Mike Nemeschek. Open Derby judges were Dave O’Brien and Mitch Swierczynski.

First place in the Open Puppy was Yank’s Bucky Boy, a setter male, bred, owned and handled by Frank Skut. Second was Richfield Jenna, a setter female bred, owned and handled by Richard Giuliano. Open Puppy judges were Bill McNamee and Janice Gregory.

Frank Skut, right, accepting the blue ribbon for his win in the Open Puppy stake.

Sunday’s amateur stakes kicked off under sunny skies but very chilly conditions.

In the Amateur Puppy, winners were the previous day’s Open Puppy winners in reverse. First went to Richfield Jenna, and second went to Yank’s Bucky Boy. Amateur Puppy judges were Bill Bonnetti and Paul Kelly.

Richfield Annie with a find in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake.

In the Amateur Derby stake, only one placement was awarded and that blue ribbon went to Belle, a pointer female owned and handled by John Capocci. Amateur Derby judges were Bill Whigham and Janice Gregory.

Claudia McNamee wrapped up the Gun Dog stake by taking first and second placements with her Brittanies Luc de Roidelechasse and Gates of Waccabuc, respectively. Both dogs had two finds. Luc added two nice relocations where the birds were running and a stop-to-flush.

Amateur Gun Dog judges were Bill Bonnetti and Paul Kelly.

In the hotly-contested Amateur Shooting Dog stake, 16 dogs were vying for the top placements.

Dave Calcagni walks in front of Rocco to flush the bird.

Fox Cobble Jack, a pointer male owned and handled by Bill Whigham, took the blue ribbon. Second place went to Richfield Charlie, a pointer male owned and handled by Richard Giuliano, and third went to Yankie’s Ginnie Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank Skut.

Elizabeth Calcagni gets ready to run Gabby in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake. Dave gets to scout this time.

The second and third place dogs had four nice finds each. While Jack had three finds, it was his style on point — with intensity and a poker-straight tail — that set him head and shoulders above the others.

Amateur Shooting Dog judges were Richard Bembenek and Jim Curtin.

Rear, from left, Amateur Shooting Dog judges Richard Bembenek and Jim Curtin, and Dave Calcagni. Front, Elizabeth Calcagni with Dixie and Richard Giuliano with Richfield Charlie.

In one of the more interesting braces of the weekend, in Sunday's Amateur Shooting Dog stake, Iron Lady, Bill Bonnetti's setter, was running with Richard Giuliano's Richfield Annie. When the bells stopped, handlers darted into the woods to find the dogs on point - looking like Dr. Doolittle's Push-Me-Pull-You. The dogs were posed on a knoll nose to tail, each looking in the opposite directions. Who was pointing? Who was backing? Who knows. "Let's get 'em outta here,'' the handlers concluded.

Have you seen this one before? Iron Lady, left, and Richfield Charlie. Who was pointing? Who was backing? How can you tell? :-)

The Arcadia Field Trial Club thanks Pennsylvania pro Robert Ecker for bringing 15 of his top-notch dogs to support this trial. And thanks also go out to the many amateurs who turned out to run their outstanding puppies, derbies, gun dogs and shooting dogs in this two-day event.

Thanks go out to all the judges for donating their time, undivided attention, and horses. Thanks also to Frank Skut for driving the truck to retrieve handlers in a timely fashion at the end of each brace, to John Capocci for handling the majority of bird planting, and to field trial chairman Richard Giuliano, who ran the trial without the help of his wife, Monique, who was feeling under the weather. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Monique. It took four of us to do the work you usually do!

Bill and Claudia McNamee's horses get ready for the long ride home.

Complete list of winners - Arcadia (RI) Fall Trial

2010-09-18T20:38:00.005-04:00

WINNERS ANNOUNCED
AT ARCADIA (R.I.) FIELD TRIAL CLUB'S
ANNUAL FALL TRIAL

SUNDAY STAKES
Amateur Puppy
1. Richfield Jenna ESF Giuliano
2. Yank's Bucky Boy ESM Skut

Amateur Gun Dog
1. Luc BM C. McNamee
2. Gates BM C. McNamee

Amateur Derby
1. Belle PF Capocci

Amateur Shooting Dog
1. Fox Cobble Jack PM Whigham
2. Richfield Charlie PM Giuliano
3. Yankie's Ginnie Girl ESF Skut

SATURDAY' S STAKES
Open Puppy
1. Yank's Bucky Boy ESM Skut
2. Richfield Jenna ESF Giuliano

Open Derby
1. Black Hawk Headliner PF Ecker
2. Rock PM Bembenek
3. Chance PM Nemeschek

Open Shooting Dog
1. Neel's Oneeyed Jack ESM Ecker
2. Foxfire PF Ecker
3. Richfield Charlie PM Giuliano
Honorable Mention: Richfield Silver Lining PM C. McNamee

Running Order - Arcadia Field Trial Club

2010-09-16T21:03:00.006-04:00

ARCADIA (R.I.) FIELD TRIAL CLUB

ANNOUNCES RUNNING ORDER

FOR THIS WEEKEND

EXETER, R.I. - Twenty-four dogs are vying for the top prize in Saturday's Open Shooting Dog stake at Arcadia Field Trial Club's annual fall trial this weekend (Sept. 18-19, 2010) at Arcadia Management Area. (directions at bottom of blog) On Sunday, 16 dogs will compete in the Don Jones Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog stake.

Order of running for the weekend follows:

SATURDAY (Stakes start at 7 a.m.)

Open Puppy
(Judges: Bill McNamee, Janice Gregory)
1-1 Yank's Bucky Boy ESM Skut
1-2 Richfield Jenna ESF Giuliano
2-1 Mimo ESM Scarpelli
2-2 Hard Tellin' PF O'Brien

Open Derby
(Judges: Dave O'Brien, Mitch Swierczynski)
1-1 Hold Em Molly PF Ecker
1-2 Richfield Almond Joy PF Giuliano
2-1 Schwenksville Reggie PM Ecker
2-2 Remi ESM Fragomeni
3-1 Chance PM Nemeschek
3-2 Buck PM Capocci
4-1 Lookout Prime Time ESM Ecker
4-2 Rock PM Bembenek
5-1 Celtics Sidebar ISF Ecker
5-2 Belle PF Capocci
6-1 Black Hawk Headliner PF Ecker
6-2 Bye

Open Shooting Dog
(Judges: Dave O'Brien, Mitch Swierczynski)
1-1 Neil's One Eyed Jack ESM Ecker
1-2 Yankie's Ginnie Girl ESF Skut
2-1 Porter Meadow Elroy PM Ecker
2-2 Brady PM Pacitti
3-1 Slim Jim PM Ecker
3-2 June PF Stolgitis
4-1 Foxfire PF Ecker
4-2 Patch PF Pacitti
5-1 Class Act Liz PF Ecker
5-2 Jill PF Breveleri
6-1 Richfield Gypsy Rose PF Ecker
6-2 Finn PM McNamee
7-1 Irving's Wicked Tina PF Ecker
7-2 Lucky PF Capocci
8-1 Grouse Woods Reece ESM Ecker
8-2 Speck ESM Scarpelli
9-1 Elhew Signature PM Ecker
9-2 Lexi PF Breveleri
10-1 Cas Tiny PF Ecker
10-2 Richfield Silver Lining PM McNamee
11-1 Scott ESM Scarpelli
11-2 Alder PM Breveleri
12-1 Matt PM Pacitti
12-2 Richfield Charlie PM Giuliano

SUNDAY (Stakes start at 7 a.m.)

Amateur Puppy
(Judges: Bill Bonnetti, Paul Kelly)
1-1 Richfield Jenna ESF Giuliano
1-2 Mack ESM Clark
2-1 Richfield Polly ESF Giuliano
2-2 Yank's Bucky Boy ESM Skut

Amateur Derby
(Judges: Bill Whigham, Janice Gregory)
1-1 Richfield Almond Joy PF Giuliano
1-2 Belle PF Capocci
2-1 Buck PM Capocci
2-2 Bye

Amateur Gun Dog
(Judges: Bill Bonnetti, Paul Kelly)
1-1 Yank ESM Skut
1-2 Luc BM McNamee
2-1 Gates BM McNamee
2-2 Whitey BM Hayes

Amateur Shooting Dog
(Judges: Dick Bembenek, Jim Curtin)
1-1 Finn PM McNamee
1-2 Floyd PM Kelly
2-1 Rocco PM D. Calcagni
2-2 Lucky PF Capocci
3-1 Bo PM McNamee
3-2 Jack PM Whigham
4-1 Dixie PF E. Calcagni
4-2 Richfield Charlie PM Giuliano
5-1 Iron Lady ESF Bonnetti
5-2 Richfield Annie PF Giuliano
6-1 Gabby PF E. Calcagni
6-2 Yankie's Ginnie Girl ESF Skut
7-1 Buck PM Cavanaugh
7-2 Lynyrd ESM Forsyth
8-1 Aldo PM D. Calcagni
8-2 Jake ESM Forsyth

Connecticut's John Malone wins in Canada

2010-09-13T19:21:00.004-04:00

Region 13 Ch. East Coast Pete with scout Dave O'Brien. Owner/handler John Malone is 6th from right.

EAST COAST PETE

WINS REGION 13

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

CLINTON, Ontario - East Coast Pete, a pointer male owned and handled by John Malone of Bolton, Conn., and scouted by Dave O'Brien of Marlborough, Conn., was named champion at the Region 13 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship held this past week at the Hullett Wildlife Area, Clinton, Ontario.

The championship was hosted by the Ontario Bird Dog and Conservation Association.

Judges were Randy Hopkins of Ashville, Ohio, and Tim Tufts of Orono, Ontario.

Central Conn. results

2010-09-13T14:57:00.003-04:00

WINNERS ANNOUNCED
FOR CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
BIRD DOG CLUB'S
ANNUAL FALL TRIAL

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Ragged Hill Danny, a setter male owned by Harry Townshend and handled by Bruce Jacobs, took the blue ribbon in the Open Shooting Dog stake at Central Connecticut Bird Dog Club's fall trial held Saturday, Sept. 11, at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Second place went to Pete, a pointer male handled by Vinnie Ballester. Jack, a pointer male owned and handled by Ed Marin, took third.

In the Open Derby, first place went to Kelly, a pointer female handled by Kevin Stuart. Second went to Danny, a pointer male handled by Gene Casale.

Dixie, a pointer female, handled by Stacey Goodie, took first place in the Open Puppy stake.

In the Amateur Derby stake, first went to Rock, a pointer male, handled by Richard Bembenek; second went to Henry, a pointer male handled by Stacey Goodie.

Central Conn. Fall Field Trial

2010-09-10T20:47:00.006-04:00

RUNNING ORDER ANNOUNCED
FOR CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
BIRD DOG CLUB'S FALL TRIAL

All stakes will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
at Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor, CT

OPEN PUPPY
1-1 Dixie PF Goodie
1-2 Mark PM Ballester

2-1 Rex ESM Ballester
2-2 Bye

OPEN DERBY
1-1 Ragged Hill Billy ESM Jacobs
1-2 Kelly PF Stuart

2-1 Danny PM Casale
2-2 Exc. in Motion ESM

3-1 Will PM Ballester
3-2 Bye

OPEN SHOOTING DOG
1-1 River ESF Brian B
1-2 Uno PF Goodie

2-1 Jack PM Marin
2-2 Ragged Hill Danny ESM Jacobs

3-1 Wing PF Braman
3-2 Jenny ESF Brian B

4-1 Pete PM Ballester
4-2 Elhew Dance Fire PF Jacobs

5-1 Amy PF Amilco
5-2 Sue PF Marin

AMATEUR DERBY
1-1 Will PM Marino
1-2 Rock PM Bembenek

2-1 Henry PM Goodie
2-2 G ESM Gustafson

Smith OSC Classic winners

2010-09-02T21:49:00.005-04:00

WINNERS NAMED
IN INEZ C. SMITH MEMORIAL
OPEN SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Snow Warning, a pointer male handled Luke Eisenhart, was top dog at the Inez C. Smith Memorial Open Shooting Dog Classic held this week at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Snow Warning ran in the ninth brace and bested a field of 72 dogs.

Second place went to Erin's Sky Dancer, a setter female, also handled by Luke Eisenhart, and third place went to Calico's Big & Rich, a pointer male handled by George Tracy.

The weather was hot and humid each day of the Classic.

Judges were Steve Merton of Manchester, Conn., and Kevin Stuart of Schenectady, NY. The Inez C. and Elwin G. Smith Shooting Dog Classics were presented by the Pittsburgh Field Trial Club and Associated Field Trial Clubs of Connecticut.

Winners - Elwin Smith Amateur Shooting Dog Classic

2010-08-29T22:16:00.006-04:00

WINNERS NAMED

IN ELWIN G. SMITH MEMORIAL

ASD CLASSIC

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - East Coast Pete, a pointer male owned and handled by John Malone of Bolton, Conn., took the blue ribbon at the Elwin G. Smith Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic held at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Thirty-eight pointers and setters were entered.

Second place went to Book, a pointer male owned and handled by Tom Tracy of Lebanon, Conn., and third went to Great River Magnum, pointer male owned and handled by Brian Sanchez of Central Islip, NY.

The Inez C. Smith Memorial Open Shooting Dog Classic followed the Elwin Smith ASD Classic, starting Sunday afternoon. That event drew of field of 72 dogs.

Running order - Smith OSD Classic

2010-08-28T21:55:00.015-04:00

RUNNING ORDER

FOR INEZ C. SMITH MEMORIAL

OPEN SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - A highly competitive field of 72 dogs has been drawn for the Inez C. Smith Memorial Open Shooting Dog Classic to be held at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Judges are Steve Merton of Manchester, Conn., and Kevin Stuart of Schenectady, NY. The event begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29.

The Inez C. and Elwin G. Smith Shooting Dog Classics are presented by the Pittsburgh Field Trial Club and Associated Field Trial Clubs of Connecticut.

Running order for the OSD Classic follows:

1-1 Bay Country Hope PF J. Tracy
1-2 Buffalo Bull PM Tracy

2-1 Coosawhatchie Chief PM Tracy
2-2 Ard Righ Rockette PF J. Tracy

3-1 Erin's Dancing Queen PF Eisenhart
3-2 Voyager ESM Tracy

4-1 Great River Razor PM Tracy
4-2 I Wanna Be A Cowgirl PF Basilone

5-1 White Spider ESF J. Tracy
5-2 Caladen's Sawmill Struttin PM Tracy

6-1 Gamestopper PF Tracy
6-2 Fazan's Stress Free ESM Basilone

7-1 Hightailing Miss Daisy PF Tracy
7-2 Erin's Black Fury PM Eisenhart

8-1 Calico's Big N Rich PM Tracy
8-2 TS Steel Force PM Basilone

9-1 Heritage PM Tracy
9-2 Snow Warning PM Eisenhart

10-1 Great River Class PF Tracy
10-2 Sound Investment ESF Eisenhart

11-1 Little Things PF Tracy
11-2 Enhancement Tess PF J. Tracy

12-1 Erin's Box Car Willie PM Tracy
12-2 Fazan's Delight ESF Basilone

13-1 Calico's Dynomite PM Tracy
13-2 Mohawk Mill Dana PF Eisenhart

14-1 Lawless Lady PF Tracy
14-2 Caladen's Bimbo Jones PM Eisenhart

15-1 Bittersweet Alibi PM Eisenhart
15-2 Maple Sugar Nugget PM Tracy

16-1 Stone Tavern Matrix ESM Tracy
16-2 Marques Earl PM Basilone

17-1 Great River Ice PM Tracy
17-2 Sukara's Come Home Jessie ESF J. Tracy

18-1 G.I. Jane PF Tracy
18-2 Erin's Backstreet Affair PF Eisenhart

19-1 Waiting Til Midnight PF Tracy
19-2 Erin's War Creek PM Eisenhart

20-1 Caladen's White Hawk PM Tracy
20-2 Windfall's Silver Rain PM Eisenhart

21-1 The Insider ESM Eisenhart
21-2 Great River Magnum PM Sanchez

22-1 Green Mountain Keeper PF Tracy
22-2 Phillip's High Line PM Eisenhart

23-1 Calico's Catch N Release PM Tracy
23-2 Richfield Silver Belle PM Eisenhart

24-1 Talisman PM Tracy
24-2 Triple Nickel Nick PM Basilone

25-1 Our Big Bully PM Tracy
25-2 Erin's Little Soldier PM Eisenhart

26-1 No Rules PM Tracy
26-2 Erin's Skydancer ESF Eisenhart

27-1 Avalon Creek PF Tracy
27-2 Grousewood Skeeter ESM Basilone

28-1 Klee's Handsome Hank PM Tracy
28-2 Great River Dominator PM J. Tracy

29-1 M's Kid Rock PM Tracy
29-2 Enhancement Trey PM J. Tracy

30-1 Harbor City Cash PM Basilone
30-2 Caladen's Railhawk PM Tracy

31-1 Klee's Shooting Star PF Tracy
31-2 Enhancement Alice June PF J. Tracy

32-1 Annafield Buck PM Tracy
32-2 Erin's Dog Soldier PM Eisenhart

33-1 Buffalo Creek PM Tracy
33-2 Erin's Foolish Pride PM Eisenhart

34-1 RJ's Carbon Copy PM Tracy
34-2 Indian Creek White Snake PM Eisenhart

35-1 Caladen's Railway Max PM Tracy
35-2 Mt. View Decision Maker PF J. Tracy

36-1 Serious Threat PM Tracy
36-2 Erin's Little Engine PM Eisenhart

Smith ASD Classic running order

2010-08-27T22:40:00.008-04:00

RUNNING ORDER

FOR ELWIN G. SMITH MEMORIAL

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Thirty-eight dogs have been drawn for the Elwin G. Smith Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic, sponsored by Pittsburgh Field Trial Club and Associated Field Trial Clubs of Connecticut.

The Inez C. Smith Memorial Open Shooting Dog Classic will follow. Running order will be announced.

The Smith Classics are being held Aug. 27-Sept. 2 at Flaherty Field Trial Area.

ASD Classic running order is:

1-1 Klee's Rough Rider PM Duerksen
1-2 Erin's Box Car Willie PM Strausbaugh

2-1 Hightailing Miss Daisy PF Joyce
2-2 Great River Class PF Sanchez

3-1 Klee's Bella Bella PF Duerksen
3-2 Great River Razor PM Joyal

4-1 Klee's My Guy PM Duerksen
4-2 Bud GSPM Tazza

5-1 Klee's Calypso PM Duerksen
5-2 Scooter GSPM Tazza

6-1 Dot PF Joyce
6-2 Great River Magnum PM Sanchez

7-1 Richfield Finnigan PM McNamee
7-2 East Coast Slick PM Malone

8-1 Kraftsman's Soldier PM Ballester
8-2 Calico's Catch 'N Release PM Henderson

9-1 Annafield Buck PM Hood
9-2 Margrette GSPF Tazza

10-1 Erin's Foolish Pride PM McNamee
10-2 G.I. Jane PF Sanchez

11-1 Book PM Tracy
11-2 Serious Threat PM Strausbaugh

12-1 Shadow GSPF Tazza
12-2 Sue PF Malone

13-1 Richfield Silver Lining PM McNamee
13-2 Chain ESM Tracy

14-1 Bittersweet Alibi PM Gillotta
14-2 Caladen's Railway Max PM Casale

15-1 Calico's Cotton Candy PF Henderson
15-2 Sugarknoll Snow Warning PM DellCollo

16-1 Annie GSPF Tazza
16-2 Wick ESM Tracy

17-1 Waiting Til Midnight PM Sanchez
17-2 East Coast Pete PM Malone

18-1 Richfield Silver Belle PF McNamee
18-2 Maple Sugar Nugget PM Joyal

19-1 Klee's Showboat PF Duerksen
19-2 Zina GSPF Tazza