2014 Spring Wolverine Winners

Here are the placements for the all the stakes run by the Wolverine Field Trial Club at Highland May 10-11-12. Sorry for just the call names and handler only, but in most cases that's all I was given. Most of you will know who they are and who owns them

Open Horseback Shooting Dog
First-Pete, PM-Klenner
Second-Billie-SF-Forman
Third-Grumpy-SM-Forman

Open Horseback Derby
Hammer-PM-Minard
Syka-PF-Minard
Vanna-PF-Minard

Amateur Horseback Shooting Dog
First-Dexter-SM-McAllister
Second-Country-PF-Levitan
Third-Buck-PM-Leet

The Fletcher Classic-Open Walking Shooting Dog
First-Maggie-SF-Merlington
Second-Gypsy-SF-Hollister
Third-Frankie-SM-Vanacek

Open Walking Derby
First-Lady-SF-Ecker
Second-Maggie-SF-Ecker
Third-Pony-SF-Forman

Open Walking Puppy
First-Lea-SF-Nemeshick
Second-Olaf-SM-Nemeshick
Third-Drifter-SM-Ricky Hollister

2014 Spring Wolverine FTC Running Order

Here is the running order for the Wolverine Trial, May 10-11 at Highland Recreation Area. Start time 7:30 a.m. Horseback stakes Saturday, Walking Stakes at conclusion of Horseback Stakes, likely early Sunday.

OPEN HORSEBACK SHOOTING DOG STAKE

Brace Name B/S Handler
1. Joan PF Sposita
1. Mack PM Klenner

2. Eddy PM Grubb
2. Dusty PM Minard

3. Jave PF Forman
3. Rock PM Minard

4. Harley PF Grubb
4. Dino SM Sposita

5. Billie SF Forman
5. Kody PM Grubb

6. Hawk SM Cipponeri
6. Murphy BrM Zach/Darr

7. Sid PM Minard
7. Jake PM Klenner

8. Buck PM Minard
8. Pete PM Klenner

9. JR PM Minard
9. Belle PF Zach

10. Sam PM Minard
10. Grumpy SM Forman

11. Bud SM Beniak
11. Mike PM Klenner

12. Nicky SM Minard


OPEN HORSEBACK DERBY STAKE

1. Vanna PF Minard
1. Tank PM Guzman

2. Dan PM Grubb
2. Sindy PF Minard

3. Hammer PM Minard
3. Lady PF Grubb

4. Syka PF Minard



AMATEUR HORSEBACK SHOOTING DOG STAKE

1. Pete PM Klenner
1. Buck PM Leet

2. Mack PM Klenner
2. Hawk SM Cipponeri

3. Country PM Levitan


THE FLETCHER CLASSIC
WALKING OPEN SHOOTING DOG

1. Asta La Vista SF Forman
1. Frankie SM Vanacek

2. Ace SM Forman
2. Luke SM Ecker

3. Call Me Maggie SF Merlington
3. Abe SM Ecker

4. Charlie SM Forman
4. Rock PM Larue

5. Chip SM Ecker
5. Queenie PF Bricker

6. Sadie SF Ecker
6. Billie SF Forman

7. AJ SM Peters
7. Billie Too SM Forman

8. Gabe BrM Ecker
8. Rusty SM Vanecek

9. Remington SM Hilla
9. Zeke SM Hollister

10. Buddy PM Ecker
10. Jave PF Forman

11. Dexter SM McAllister
11. Jesse SM Ecker

12. Gypsy SF Hollister
12. Country PM Levitan

13. Grumpy SM Forman
13. Hope ISF Ecker

14. Strike ISF Ecker


OPEN WALKING DERBY STAKE

1. Lady SF Ecker
1. Lucy SF Renius

2. Maddie Mae SF Hollister/Renius
2. Rosie RedSF Ecker

3. Sam SM Hollister
3. Nobel SM Ecker

4. Tony SF Forman
4. Annabelle SF Trimmer

5. Lea SF Ecker
5. Grouse River Rock SM Forman

6. Buck SM Forman
6. Maggie SF Ecker

7. Mike SM Ecker


OPEN WALKING PUPPY STAKE

1. Drifter SM Ricky Hollister
1. Lacey SF Ecker

2. Lea SF Ecker
2. Dixie PF Bricker

3. Hank PM Coleman
3. Dipstick SM Randi Hollister

4. Olaf SM Ecker
4. Mickey SM Kortilla

2014 USCSDA Great Lakes Regional Championship

Well folks another one in the books for the 2014 USCSDA Great Lakes Regional Championship.
There was a mix of weather for the 2 day trial that drew 25 quality dogs, that was hosted by the Grand Valley bird Dog Club of New Hudson Michigan.  The positive Judging for the championship was performed by two horseback gentleman from Michigan who gave there undivided attention, Bill Branham of Carleton, Mi. and Bill Klenner of Belleville, Mi.

The Trial was ran for 2 days, with six braces the first day Friday under cloudy rain and Saturday being a Sunny windy.

There was a champion and runner-up champion named in this trial.
CH "Fireside Dale's Shady Banker" handled by Scott Chafee for Mary Beth Esser
RU CH One shot Remington handled and owned by Gregory Hilla

Lunch on Friday was Pizza provided by the club to keep everyone's energy level up.  On Saturday, Jimmy Cipp brought in the Pro Staff from the Highland Club, the Team Sposita, consisting of Ron Sr. and Ron Jr.  The meal was funded by last years winner Champion Craig Merlington whose dog "Call Me Kate" won. 
The meal of Pasta and Meatballs accompanied with a well seasoned pork tenderloin.
The meal was well received and the judges and the handlers were glad there was only 2 braces left.

 

  These Baby's were Mouth watering!  Gee no left-overs Mom

 

At the end of the meal a Cake was presented by the Grand Valley Bird Dog Club to last year Winning Champion " Call Me Kate", Craig Merlington  the cake for everyone.

 

 

Great Lakes Region 2014 USCSDA Open Championship

Championship starts the 25-26.  25 dogs drawn.

Well what can I say!  I think 25 Dogs, Starting on Friday the 25th and running Saturday the 26th.  Dinner Saturday 2pm?  Rained Friday till Noon?  who Ran?
Please fill in the blanks.  Sad for 2014

Results for the 2014 Spring Grand Valley FTC

Open Puppy:
1st- Texas Free Mason - Malzone
2nd- Dixie - Bricker
3rd- Buck - Naus


Open Derby:
1st- Indian Creek Spanish Fly - Malzone
2nd- Harwich Indian Creek Buck - Malzone
3rd- Hog Hill Katie - Malzone


Open Shooting Dog:
1st- Megan's Blackjack - Malzone
2nd- Merritt's Zackery - Malzone
3rd- Indian Creek Wingman - Malzone

Congratulations to winners, handlers and owners. And thanks to all participants.

Grand Valley New Date! April 7 - 8

It's official the new date for this trial will be Monday April 7th and most likely continue into Tuesday the 8th of April. The drawing will be 9pm Wednesday April 2nd. 248-789-0758 Jim Cipponeri

Grand Valley Spring 2014 Field Trial

Come on down and participate in the Grand Valley Bird Dog Club Spring 2014 Field Trial.  This trial is a Horseback and USCSDA Walking trial, both trials earn points toward the Michigan Dog of the year points series, making it a AMFTC Points trial.  Please get your entries in early as the winter has been long and everyone is itching to get out and about.  Since the World Famous Highland trial was cancelled, because of snow and ice, we are having a special get rid of the bad weather dance so that this misfortune doesn't act up again for this event.  please get entries in by Wednesday the 19th of March 7pm.